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1970s Swivel Adjustable Chair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - works properly - Seat Height : 44 - 63 cm
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adjustible Chair

Materials

Wood

Vintage 1970s Swivel Adjustable Chair, Czechoslovakia
1970s Swivel Adjustable Chair, Czechoslovakia
H 37.41 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
Pair of Marigold Velvet Adjustable Chairs att. Pierre Guariche - France 1960's
By Pierre Guariche
Located in New York, NY
Pair of minimalist adjustable chairs featuring a black lacquered steel structure and original
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adjustible Chair

Materials

Steel

Italian modern metal adjustable chairs by De Marco & Rebolini for Robots, 1970s
By Robots
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern set of four chromed metal and metal mesh adjustable chairs by Guido De Marco and
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Adjustible Chair

Materials

Metal

Industrial Adjustable Chair Z 306, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Working or office chair made in 1960s Adjustable seat height and backrest angle. Very good
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1960s Czech Industrial Vintage Adjustible Chair

Materials

Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel

Height adjustable Industrial Working Sewing Chairs from Singer, England 1940
By Singer
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
, the stool was fitted with a backrest and became the famous adjustable chair.
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1940s English Industrial Vintage Adjustible Chair

Materials

Iron

Adjustable Armchair in Red Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, oak, leather, brass, Europe, 1930s This adjustable chair is architectural in its
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Adjustible Chair

Materials

Brass

Vintage Adjustable Armchair in Red Leather and Oak
Adjustable Armchair in Red Leather and Oak
H 38.19 in W 22.25 in D 39.38 in
Set of 4 Industrial Do/More Adjustable Height No. 280 Posture Chairs
Located in Nashville, TN
Set of 4 adjustable DoMore Chair company industrial chairs in original birch wood and baked on
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1930s American Industrial Vintage Adjustible Chair

Materials

Steel

1980s Yellow Desk Chair by Anna Anselmi for Bieffeplast
By Bieffeplast
Located in San Gabriel, CA
adjustable chair, especially in this color, is extremely rare. Only a few remain in circulation, making the
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adjustible Chair

Materials

Metal

Adjustable Desk Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern style desk chair in pink fabric on a polished chrome frame. Please confirm
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adjustible Chair

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Adjustable Desk Chair
Adjustable Desk Chair
H 36 in W 22.25 in D 22.25 in
Fully Adjustable 1930s Dentist Chair
Located in Marseille, FR
No, it is not an electric chair, it is only a fully adjustable and functional 1930s dental chair
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20th Century Vintage Adjustible Chair

Materials

Metal

Fully Adjustable 1930s Dentist Chair
Fully Adjustable 1930s Dentist Chair
H 51.19 in W 19.3 in D 25.2 in
Domore Co. Executive Multi Adjustable Industrial Swivel Desk Chair on Casters
By Raymond Loewy
Located in Ferndale, MI
Durable quality construction would be one way to describe this Domore Chair co. swivel desk chair
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adjustible Chair

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vitra Ergonomic Adjustable Swivel Office Chair
Located in New York, NY
Vitra Ergonomic Adjustable Swivel Office Chair with black and white striped upholstery, chrome and
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20th Century Vintage Adjustible Chair

Materials

Metal

Vitra Ergonomic Adjustable Swivel Office Chair
Vitra Ergonomic Adjustable Swivel Office Chair
H 39.25 in W 19.75 in D 26.25 in
Unusual Copper Adjustable Designer Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Unusual copper adjustable designer chair A very unusual piece, this chair is all made in copper
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Vintage Adjustible Chair

Materials

Copper

Contemporary Modern Adjustable Swivel Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
supports, bases, and armrests. Adjustable height settings ranging from 35" high to 30" low. Great addition
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Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Adjustible Chair

Materials

Faux Leather

Height-Adjustable Swivel Chair 1980s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good condition - Adjustable height 37-52 cm - Leatherette - Height-adjustable and folding
Category

1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adjustible Chair

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of Danish adjustable orchestra musician chairs with backrests
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in DK
This pair of very rare chairs was designed in 1942 by Vilhelm Lauritzen for the iconic Radiohuset
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Adjustible Chair

Materials

Brass

Unusual Brass Adjustable Designer Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Unusual brass adjustable designer chair. A very unusual piece, this chair is all made in brass
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Mid-20th Century Modern Vintage Adjustible Chair

Materials

Brass

Italian Adjustable Wooden Lounge Chair, Italy 1940s
Located in Milan, IT
Italian adjustable wooden lounge chair with wave formed armrest in black tinted wood. Italy 1940s.  
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1940s Italian Aesthetic Movement Vintage Adjustible Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Danish Adjustable Teak High-Back Lounge Chair
Located in Dorchester, MA
Made in Denmark in the 1960s, this high-back teak-framed lounge chair features adjustable dowels
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Adjustible Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Lotus Adjustable Lounge Chair by Rob Parry
By Rob Parry, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Dronten, NL
Reclinable Lotus lounge chair designed by Rob Parry for Gelderland. Rob Parry (The Hague, 1925-2023
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adjustible Chair

Materials

Steel

Lotus Adjustable Lounge Chair by Rob Parry
Lotus Adjustable Lounge Chair by Rob Parry
H 35.44 in W 28.35 in D 35.44 in
European Oak Deck Chair with Adjustable Backs, Europe ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
creates an understated, luxurious look. Thanks to the angles and adjustable backs, this lounge chair is
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adjustible Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Leather Swivel Chairs-Height Adjustable
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Black plastic shell, with the seat and back upholstered in black leather. Lever to adjust height
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20th Century French Vintage Adjustible Chair

Materials

Metal

Pair of Leather Swivel Chairs-Height Adjustable
Pair of Leather Swivel Chairs-Height Adjustable
H 30.71 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
4 x '80s Italian barber chair, height adjustable
Located in WEERT, NL
4 x '80s Italian barber chair, height adjustable This barber / desk chairs are made of steel
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1980s Italian Other Vintage Adjustible Chair

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

4 x '80s Italian barber chair, height adjustable
4 x '80s Italian barber chair, height adjustable
H 39.38 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Ejvind A. Johansson Adjustable Lounge Chairs
By Ejvind A. Johansson, ISA Bergamo
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Ejvind A. Johansson adjustable lounge chairs for ISA Bergamo. The chairs have mahogany
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adjustible Chair

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Percival Lafer Adjustable Lounge Chair MP, Brazil, 1970
By Percival Lafer
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic shaped adjustable lounge chair designed by Percival Lafer and manufactured by MP Lafer
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adjustible Chair

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Adjustable Lounge Chair by Paul Frankl 1950 '
By Paul Frankl
Located in Rome, IT
Original Mid-Century Modern reclinable Bamboo and Rattan three -stand lounge chair features
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1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adjustible Chair

Materials

Iron

Italian Rationalist Adjustable Wooden Lounge Chair, Italy 1940s
Located in Milan, IT
Italian Rationalist adjustable wooden lounge chair, Italy 1940s Measurements when opened 125 x 66
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1940s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Adjustible Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Renzo Franchi Adjustable Lounge Chairs Camea, Italy, 1955
By Renzo Fenci
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning shaped pair of 'Camea' adjustable lounge chairs designed by Renzo Franchi and manufactured
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adjustible Chair

Materials

Velvet, Cherry

Ilmari Lappalainen "Pulkka" Adjustable Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
chair adjusts with 3 positions that allow you to sit from upright to lounge. The ottoman measures 22
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adjustible Chair

Materials

Aluminum

Original Toledo Bent Plywood Adjustable Swivel Side Chair
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Oakville, CT
Refinished Authentic Toledo Side Chair Bent plywood seat and back, refinished steel base Height
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20th Century American Industrial Vintage Adjustible Chair

Materials

Metal

Unusual Steel Adjustable Designer Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Unusual steel adjustable designer chair A very unusual piece, this chair is all made in steel
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adjustible Chair

Materials

Steel

Jacob Kjaer, Adjustable Teak Lounge Chair, Denmark, 1945
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adjustable teak lounge chair, by Jacob Kjaer, Denmark, circa 1945. A lounge chair by Danish
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Adjustible Chair

Materials

Leather, Teak

Exceptional Aged Leather French Art Deco Adjustable Club Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional aged leather French Art Deco adjustable club chair. Standard 18" seat height
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Adjustible Chair

Materials

Leather

Exceptional Aged Leather French Art Deco Adjustable Club Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional aged leather French Art Deco adjustable club chair. Standard 18" seat height
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Adjustible Chair

Materials

Leather

Jacob Kjaer, Adjustable Lounge Chair, Teak, Leather, Denmark, 1945
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable, teak and leather lounge chair designed and produced by Jacob Kjaer, Denmark, 1945.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Adjustible Chair

Materials

Leather, Teak

Augusto Bozzi 'Lotus' Adjustable Lounge Chair, Saporiti, Italy, 1960s
By Augusto Bozzi, Saporiti, Kvadrat
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare lounge chair was designed by Augusto Bozzi and produced by Saporiti, Italy in the early
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adjustible Chair

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare Arne Vodder Rosewood FD164 Adjustable Lounge Chair c1960s
By Arne Vodder, John Stuart, France & Søn
Located in Oakland, CA
Arne Vodder's iconic FD164 Reclining Lounge Chair in rare rosewood c1960s. This is a one-person
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Adjustible Chair

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Exceptional Aged Leather French Art Deco Adjustable Club Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional aged leather French Art Deco adjustable club chair. Standard 18" seat height
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Adjustible Chair

Materials

Leather

Exceptional Aged Leather French Art Deco Adjustable Club Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional aged leather French Art Deco adjustable club chair. Standard 18" seat height
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Adjustible Chair

Materials

Leather

Pair of Gorgeous Vintage Adjustable Mid Century Bentwood and Metal Chairs, 60's
Located in Madison, WI
A PAIR of 2 Toledo Metal Furniture Co. chairs from the mid 20th century that can be adjusted for
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adjustible Chair

Materials

Metal

Pair of Charles and Ray Eames Adjustable Swivel Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nice pair of adjustable height swivel chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames,, Retain original
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adjustible Chair

Materials

Aluminum

Antonino Gorgone, Adjustable Lounge Chairs, Wood, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1950
By Antonino Gorgone
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable brass, wood and white fabric lounge chairs, designed and produced by Antonio
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adjustible Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Restored Two-Strand "40s Transition" Adjustable Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Two-strand "1940s Transition" rattan lounge chair. The chair features an arm style that flows
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adjustible Chair

Materials

Rattan

Walnut Adjustable Lounge Chair Arden Riddle (1921-2011) pre-1965
By Arden Riddle
Located in Camden, ME
An adjustable lounge chair from one of Ohio's leading furniture craftsman, Arden Riddle. A hand
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1960s American American Craftsman Vintage Adjustible Chair

Materials

Brass

Antonio Gorgone, Adjustable Lounge Chairs, Wood, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
By Antonino Gorgone
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable brass, wood and white bouclé fabric lounge chairs, designed and produced by
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adjustible Chair

Materials

Brass

Rare Mid-Century Modern Child Size Miniature 3/4 Scale Contour Lounge Chair no.
By Contour Chair Lounge Co. 1
Located in Lafayette, IN
This is a rare piece indeed. A 3/4 scale, factory-made contour lounge chair. Only 40" Long! This
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adjustible Chair

Materials

Faux Leather

Solid Brazilian Rosewood Planks Adjustable Sling Chaise Lounge Chair Carved
By Sergio Rodrigues, Jean Gillon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Heavy Solid Brazilian Rosewood Planks Adjustable Sling Chaise Lounge Chair Carved
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adjustible Chair

Materials

Rosewood

Do More Office Chair Mid-Century Modern Industrial USA
Located in Chula Vista, CA
. This amazing office chair was made in the USA 1950s. Seat height is adjustable. Four-star base with
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adjustible Chair

Materials

Steel

Percival Lafer - MP-85 , 2 Adjustable Lounge Chairs, Brazil 1971
By Percival Lafer
Located in Immenstaad am Bodensee, DE
the name Lafer MP. Very rare and versatile set of 2 MP-85 chairs, designed and manufactured by
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adjustible Chair

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Hardwood

Large Mid Century Italian Adjustable Lounge Chair by Carlo Mollino
Located in Westport, CT
A wonderful vintage Italian Design matte lacquered adjustable lounge chair in four reclining
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adjustible Chair

Materials

Elm

Danish Modern Scoop Arm Walnut Lounge Chair with Adjustable Ottoman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Danish modern scoop arm walnut lounge chair with adjustable ottoman. Solid walnut
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Adjustible Chair

Materials

Walnut

Adjustable Leather Girotonda Lounge Chair by Francesco Binfaré for Cassina
By Cassina, Francesco Binfaré
Located in Izegem, VWV
cushion and satellite ottoman. The backrest has tilting adjustment.
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Vintage Adjustible Chair

Materials

Chrome

Folding and Adjustable Teak and Mesh Seat Patio or Side Chair
Located in Nantucket, MA
A folding and adjustable teak patio or side chair with an open mesh seat. Easy to add a seat
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Mid-20th Century British Colonial Vintage Adjustible Chair

Materials

Teak

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno P40 Adjustable Lounge Chair, Italy 1955
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in New York, NY
The P40 needs no introduction; a true marvel of mid-century forward-thinking, its design endures. Upholstered in black leather, another one is available for COM.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adjustible Chair

Materials

Brass, Steel

2 Vintage Homecrest patio chairs plus adjustable height 30" telescoping table
By Homecrest
Located in San Jose, CA
3 piece set. 2 Homecrest chairs and telescoping coffee table. These chairs were made by Homecrest
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1960s American American Classical Vintage Adjustible Chair

Materials

Iron

1970s, Danish adjustable lounge chair with footstool, brown leather, by Skippers
By Skipper Mobler
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish lounge chair with footstool by Skippers Møbler. Original good condition: no smells
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Adjustible Chair

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Beech

Adjustable Desk Office Chair by Charles Pollock
By Charles Pollock
Located in Brussels , BE
Adjustable height that goes from 50cm to 91cm.
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20th Century American Modern Vintage Adjustible Chair

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Adjustable Desk Office Chair by Charles Pollock
Adjustable Desk Office Chair by Charles Pollock
H 35.83 in W 24.41 in D 25.99 in
Pair of Ilmari Lappalainen "Pulkka" Adjustable Leather and Aluminum Lounge Chair
By Asko, Jacques Adnet, Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Miami, FL
Rare pair of adjustable lounge club or arm chairs, rendered in dove gray leather with brushed cold
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adjustible Chair

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Bronze

2 Vintage Homecrest patio chairs plus adjustable height 30" telescoping table
By Homecrest
Located in San Jose, CA
diameter with plastic top These chairs were made by Homecrest, and are made in 1960's. Made of iron, so
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1960s American American Classical Vintage Adjustible Chair

Materials

Iron

Rare Adjustable Lounge Chair by Jan Bočan & Jan Šrámek & Zbyněk Hřivnáč
By Drevopodnik Holesav, Jan Bočan
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Rare and unique lounge chair made of bent laminated plywood. Manufactured in limited series of 1
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adjustible Chair

Materials

Fabric, Plywood

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Vintage Adjustible Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage adjustible chair for your home. A vintage adjustible chair — often made from metal, wood and animal skin — can elevate any home. Find 317 options for an antique or vintage vintage adjustible chair now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage adjustible chair, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A vintage adjustible chair, designed in the mid-century modern, industrial or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made vintage adjustible chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Chesterfield, Charles and Ray Eames and Knoll are consistently popular.

How Much is a Vintage Adjustible Chair?

Prices for a vintage adjustible chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $196 and can go as high as $61,478, while the average can fetch as much as $2,409.

Finding the Right seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Vintage Adjustible Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    How to adjust a Herman Miller chair depends on the model. Over the years, the company's furniture has employed many different mechanisms. Current styles of their well-known Aeron chair have a lever on the right for adjusting the seat height and one on the left that controls the seat tilt. A separate lever allows you to raise and lower the arms. You'll find a collection of Herman Miller chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many factors like wood, construction, and patina come into play when you date a vintage chair. If you can’t find a maker’s mark or any other kind of identifying mark on the piece, consult a furniture encyclopedia or a certified expert. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To know if your vintage Eames chair is real, check for a reclining mechanism. On original chairs, the back had a permanent reclined position, so no mechanism is necessary. Also, a vintage piece is around 32 inches high, while later reproductions are normally bigger. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Eames chairs.