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Set of Six 1980s Bola Chairs by Ron Kemnitzer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
charmingly, each chair's glide is a molded plastic ball that matches the seat and back. Fixtures was known
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Vintage Chair Glides

Materials

Metal

1st Gen 1956-1959 Eames Lounge Chair and Boot Glide Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Seattle, WA
Rare and collectible 1958 Eames lounge chair with ottoman, model 670-671 includes all distinct 1st
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Glides

Materials

Plywood

Herman Miller Eames Dining Chair and Table Set
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. All nylon self leveling chair glides intact, for use on multiple types of surfaces. All chairs and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Glides

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Herman Miller Eames Dining Set
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
holes. All self leveling chair glides intact. An attractive and unique set for your home.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Glides

Materials

Steel

Vintage Herman Miller Eames Dining Set
Herman Miller Eames Dining Set
H 30 in W 48 in D 48 in
Giancarlo Piretti Alky Lounge Chair in Yellow Fabric for Anonima Castelli
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Amsterdam, NL
with a strip to the aluminum glides. Great project chair with smooth lines and a variety of
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Glides

Materials

Metal

Giancarlo Piretti Alky Lounge Chair in White Fabric for Anonima Castelli
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Amsterdam, NL
with a strip to the aluminum glides. Great project chair with smooth lines and a variety of
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Glides

Materials

Metal

Giancarlo Piretti Alky Lounge Chairs Pair in Bouclé Wool, Anonima Castelli
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Amsterdam, NL
together with a strip to the aluminum glides. Great project chair with smooth lines and a variety of
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Glides

Materials

Metal

Early Children's Side Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll in White Enamel, Pair
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
pictured, are the chairs' original plastic floor glides and seat pads, which still have a partial Knoll
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Glides

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Giancarlo Piretti Alky Lounge Chair in Stone Grey Bouclé Wool, Anonima Castelli
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Amsterdam, NL
with a strip to the aluminum glides. Great project chair with smooth lines and a variety of
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Glides

Materials

Metal

Early Club Chair by Florence Knoll for Knoll, 1949
Located in Sagaponack, NY
chromium finish complete with original Domes of Silence as glides. These chairs retain their original black
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20th Century American Vintage Chair Glides

Materials

Upholstery

1980s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Diamond Lounge Chair in White
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
all four glides in the images, they will be sold with four glides on each chair. Their topcoat has
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1980s American Modern Vintage Chair Glides

Materials

Steel

Early First Edition Eames Walnut LCM Chair for Evans
By Charles and Ray Eames, Evans Products Company, Herman Miller
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
' glides. Both chairs have a rich color and beautiful wood grain.
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Glides

Materials

Steel

1956 Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Leather & Brazilian Rosewood
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
glides, indicating circa first year production. The chair also has 1/8 inch threads on the base, a very
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1950s American Modern Vintage Chair Glides

Materials

Aluminum

Milo Baughman Attributed Gliding / Swivel Barrel Back Club Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Very well crafted club chairs attributed to Milo Baughman or Harvey Probber. In the manner of
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Glides

Materials

Upholstery

Giancarlo Piretti Alky Pair Lounge Chair in Brown Velvet for Castelli, Italy
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Amsterdam, NL
together with a strip to the aluminum glides. New chair in excellent condition upholstered in an Autumn
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Glides

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Max Pearson Executive Lounge Chair by Knoll in Plush Italian Espresso Velvet
By Knoll, Max Pearson
Located in Stamford, CT
. Furthermore, this iteration of the chair features glides which allow for the chair to remain low and
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Glides

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Giancarlo Piretti Alky Lounge Chair in Autumn Velvet for Anonima Castelli, Italy
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Amsterdam, NL
with a strip to the aluminum glides. Great project chair with smooth lines and a variety of
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Glides

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Giancarlo Piretti Alky Lounge Chair in Sky Blue Velvet for Anonima Castelli
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Amsterdam, NL
with a strip to the aluminum glides. Great project chair with smooth lines and a variety of
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Glides

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Fully Restored Medea Side Chair in Dark Exotic Hardwood, Nobili, 1955 Italy
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
. Four legged base of black painted steel with plastic floor glides. This chair has been awarded with
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Glides

Materials

Metal, Brass

Fully Restored Pair of Medea Side Chairs in Exotic Hardwood, Nobili, 1955 Italy
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
legged base of black painted steel with plastic floor glides. This chair has been awarded with the
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Glides

Materials

Metal, Brass

Four Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Stacking Dining Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
steel stacking bases. All chairs with glides. Signed and guaranteed authentic vintage Herman Miller
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Glides

Materials

Fiberglass

Set of Eight Chrome Thin Line Dining Chairs by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
plastic glides. Measurements: Arm Chair- 23.5” Wide, 22” Deep, 36” High, 19” Seat, 24” Arm. Side Chair
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Glides

Materials

Chrome

Set of Six Metal Kitchen Dining Cafe Bistro Chairs after Thonet c. 1970's
By Daystrom Furniture, Thonet
Located in New York, NY
, probably from a cat at some point, two chairs have replaced foot glides, please see images. Offered and
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Mid-20th Century American Vienna Secession Vintage Chair Glides

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Rare Early Production Eero Saarinen for H.G. Knoll Dining Chairs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Ferndale, MI
one piece base. One chair has welded steel with welded on washer glides. Three chairs have welded
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Glides

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Set of Four Eames for Herman Miller Black DKR Wire Chairs on Eiffel Bases
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Ferndale, MI
glides one chair retains original glides. One or two have weld repairs which are pretty normal for this
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Glides

Materials

Steel

Eames for Herman Miller High Back Leather Chairs
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
black leather with high-backs. We have many sets that had been used as dining chairs with foot glides
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Glides

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Otto Zapf Executive Chairs in Original Saddle Brown Leather by Knoll
By Otto Zapf, Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
comfort and ergonomics, crafting a chair that not only looks inviting but also offers unparalleled
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Glides

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

French Vintage Reclining Armchair & Ottoman
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
footstool. Through a series of carefully-placed spring coils, the chair easily glides into a relaxed
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20th Century French Modern Vintage Chair Glides

Materials

Metal

French Vintage Reclining Armchair & Ottoman
French Vintage Reclining Armchair & Ottoman
H 32.75 in W 26.38 in D 35.75 in
Herman Miller Eames 3-Seat Tandem Bench Eastern Air Lines Red Orange Naugahyde
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chattanooga, TN
inspection. All parts present including all mounts and original feet glides. Center chair is a slightly
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Glides

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Minotti by Rodolfo Dordoni Dubuffet Navy Blue Armchairs, Set of 2
By Minotti, Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Basildon, London
velvet and feature metal frame with curved matte metal legs and protective nylon glides. Each chair
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1990s Italian Vintage Chair Glides

Materials

Fabric

Fabricius & Kastholm FK Bucket Chair for Walter Knoll
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Solihull, GB
with glides. The chair, model 6729, is in very good condition. There is some light age consistent
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Glides

Materials

Leather

Fabricius & Kastholm Fk Bucket Chair for Walter Knoll
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Solihull, GB
with glides. The chair, model 6729, is in very good condition. There is some light age consistent
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Glides

Materials

Leather

Unusual Vintage Glider Chair with Footrest
Located in Berlin, DE
Unusual vintage glider chair with footrest. Both the chair and the footrest glide and tilt by means
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Mid-20th Century European Vintage Chair Glides

Materials

Wood

Unusual Vintage Glider Chair with Footrest
Unusual Vintage Glider Chair with Footrest
H 40.95 in W 24.41 in D 27.56 in
Colonial Era Solid Teak Wood Breakfast Table from a Settler's Home
By British Colonial
Located in Houston, TX
rectangular flat feet. Elegant and comfortable. Chairs can easily glide in and around the table. Offered by a
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20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Vintage Chair Glides

Materials

Teak

Early 20th Century Solid Teak Wood British Colonial Classic Dining Table
Located in Houston, TX
firm like a rock. There is large space below the top and the chairs can glide in and out around the
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20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Vintage Chair Glides

Materials

Teak

Break Chair by Mario Bellini for Cassina
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Danville, CA
best that Cassina offered for these chairs. The chairs glide on recessed, purpose built casters.  
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Glides

Materials

Steel

Two Butterfly Chairs Model 3107 Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Den Haag, NL
teak. I replaced the chair glides and stabilizers with original parts. Build like a piece off art
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Glides

Materials

Plywood

Two Butterfly Chairs Model 3107 Arne Jacobsen
Two Butterfly Chairs Model 3107 Arne Jacobsen
H 29.53 in W 17.72 in D 16.54 in
Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs, Set 4
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Fulton, CA
dark green. Retain "Made in Italy" paper label. Very good condition. Chair glides appear to be
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Glides

Materials

Chrome

Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs, Set 4
Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs, Set 4
H 32.5 in W 19 in D 20 in
Paul McCobb Faceted Form Origami Yellow Fiberglass Dining Chairs, S/6 by St John
By Paul McCobb
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
bases and rust on chair glides (feet). A few screws missing on underside (replaceable). One chair has
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Glides

Materials

Metal

Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair, a Pair
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Fulton, CA
Italy" on chair frame. Retain all original chair glides, several are a bit loose chair base. Very good
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Glides

Materials

Chrome

Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair, a Pair
Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair, a Pair
H 31.75 in W 24.13 in D 20 in
Fully Restored 1st Gen 1956 Eames Lounge Chair and Boot Glide Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Seattle, WA
Rare collected 1956 Eames Lounge Chair with ottoman includes all the original details: -three screw
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Glides

Materials

Plywood

Fully Restored 1st Gen 1959 Eames Lounge Chair and Boot Glide Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Seattle, WA
Rare and collectible 1959 Eames lounge chair with ottoman includes all the original details: three
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Glides

Materials

Plywood

1st gen Eames for Herman Miller 670 & 671 chair & ottoman 3 screw arm/boot glide
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
has 3 screw holes under the arms as well as boot glides on the ottoman dating it to the second or
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Glides

Materials

Chrome

Woodard Scroll and Floral Table and Chairs
By Russell Woodard
Located in Garnerville, NY
construction. All welds remain intact and durable. One metal chair glide missing. Table measures
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Glides

Materials

Iron

Set of 4-Arm Chairs by Monteverdi-Young
By Monteverdi-Young
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Beautifully restored set of 4 chairs on castors by Monteverdi-Young. Newly upholstered in neutral
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Glides

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 4-Arm Chairs by Monteverdi-Young
Set of 4-Arm Chairs by Monteverdi-Young
H 30 in W 24.75 in D 23.5 in
Eames DKX-1 Leather Chair for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
sturdiness, but the DKX name stuck regardless! The chairs boot glides are also original, making this is a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Glides

Materials

Wire

Near Mint Herman Miller Eames Seafoam Green DAR Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Herman Miller Eames Seafoam Green fiberglass DAR chair. Eiffel base with original glides. Original
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Glides

Materials

Steel

Charles and Ray Eames Pre- Production DCM Evans Production Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
have been re-glued and the bottom screw in feet are newer production glides. Chair is very original and
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Glides

Materials

Metal

Giancarlo Piretti Alky Lounge Chair in speckled Bouclé wool, Anonima Castelli
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Amsterdam, NL
with a strip to the aluminum glides. Great project chair with smooth lines and a variety of
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Glides

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 Vico Magistretti Inspired Wenge Dining Chairs with Rush Seats
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
rush woven seats and a carved back rest. Each chair has 3/8" foot glides on each foot. In original
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Glides

Materials

Rush, Wenge

Giancarlo Piretti Alky Lounge Chair in Red / Magenta Fabric for Anonima Castelli
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Amsterdam, NL
with a strip to the aluminum glides. Great project chair with smooth lines and a variety of
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Glides

Materials

Metal

Plia Folding Chair Set by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1960's Italy
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
frame with clear seat and back. Foldable chairs. 3 have their original glide supports at the metal base
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Glides

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Rare Vintage Eames for Herman Miller DAH Base Dinning Chairs Multicolor Set of 4
Located in Portland, OR
chairs. All in great shape with as close to zero wear and tear as possible for vintage Eames chairs. All
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1960s Vintage Chair Glides

Materials

Steel

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair and Ottoman
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Supremely comfortable. Swiveling four-star base on both chair and ottoman retains original glides, Denmark
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chair Glides

Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
guaranteed authentic. Original chair and ottoman set. All glides included.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Glides

Materials

Leather

Norman Cherner Chairs
By Norman Cherner
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
original foot glides and each has a full Plycraft label. Priced for the complete set of four chairs .
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Glides

Norman Cherner Chairs
Norman Cherner Chairs
H 31.5 in W 17.33 in D 21.66 in
Harry Bertoia for Knoll Small Diamond Chairs/ Pair
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
chair has new plastic glides and one has older glides. Black Frames are in very nice shape! Metal across
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Glides

Materials

Metal

Fantastic Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
tuned up, wood professionally refinished. All foot glides present on chair and ottoman.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chair Glides

Materials

Leather

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Vintage Chair Glides For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of vintage chair glides available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, plastic and steel, all vintage chair glides available were constructed with great care. Vintage chair glides have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of vintage chair glides to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern vintage chair glides are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made vintage chair glides over the years, but those made by Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Knoll are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Vintage Chair Glides?

Prices for vintage chair glides start at $325 and top out at $58,800 with the average selling for $2,499.

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 Chair Glides
  • 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 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a vintage Gunlocke chair, examine the legs. Most pieces will feature a tag that bears the brand name. On antique and early vintage chairs, the label will usually be made of paper or leather, while riveted brass tags appear on later vintage and contemporary chairs. Once you've confirmed that Gunlocke is the maker by checking the tag, browse the company's catalogues, which are available online, to determine approximately when it was made. Some tags may include a style or color number that will expedite the search. If your chair is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage, while pieces that are 100 years old or older are antiques. You may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer when identifying your chair. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Gunlocke chairs.
  • 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.