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Chiavari Chair 1950s Italy
By Chiavari
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice elegant Chiavari chair. comes with the sort after Caned seat.
In a Gold color. all
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiavari Chair
Materials
Wicker
Pair of Italian Brass Chiavari Chairs
By Chiavari
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Italian brass Chiavari chairs.
Iconic pair of Italian brass Chiavari chairs unusual pair
Category
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chiavari Chair
Materials
Brass
Chiavari Chair, Polished Brass Italy, 1960s
By Chiavari
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning Italian polished brass Chiavari chair with bat motif and red velvet upholstery, circa
Category
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chiavari Chair
Materials
Brass
1970s Italian Gilt Brass Chiavari Chair
By Chiavari
Located in Carimate, Como
1970s Italian Chiavari gilt shiny brass chair with great vintage patina and perfect long lasting
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chiavari Chair
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Chiavari Chairs with Cane Seat
By Chiavari
Located in Vienna, Austria
Set of two Chiavari chairs produced in the 1950´s.
The chairs have a cane seat in on excellent
Category
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Chiavari Chair
Materials
Wood
Polished Brass Chiavari Chair with Red Velvet, Italy, 1960s
By Chiavari
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning Italian polished brass Chiavari chair with bat motif and red velvet upholstery, circa
Category
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chiavari Chair
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid Century Modern Italian Brass High Back Chiavari Chairs, Italy 50s
By Chiavari
Located in Lucija, SI
Pair of Chiavari chairs, in solid brass, model with high back made in the 50s Brass with original
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiavari Chair
Materials
Brass
H 42.52 in W 15.36 in D 16.93 in
very light and minimalistic set of 6 chiavari chairs
By Gio Ponti, Chiavari
Located in Munich, DE
very light and minimalistic chiavari chairs. these clear lines have a few elements, that can be
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiavari Chair
Materials
Cane, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass High Back Chiavari Chairs, 1950s
By Chiavari
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Chiavari chairs, in solid brass, model with high back, 1950s production. Brass with
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiavari Chair
Materials
Brass
H 46.86 in W 15.36 in D 15.75 in
Brass Chiavari Chair and Stool, Seats Covered in Green Velvet. Italian Work.
By Chiavari
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare set of a brass Chiavari chair and its stool or ottoman with seats covered in red velvet
Category
1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Chiavari Chair
Materials
Brass
H 36.42 in W 16.34 in D 16.34 in
High Back Coat Hanger Chiavari Chair, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Unique and rare high back coat hanger Chiavari chair, Italy 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiavari Chair
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Set of 4 Polished Brass Chiavari Chairs with Red Velvet, Italy
By Chiavari
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Set of 4 stunning Italian polished brass Chiavari chairs with bat motif and red velvet original
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Chiavari Chair
Materials
Brass
Brass and Red Velvet Chiavari Chair, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This Chiavari chair is all made of brass with a red velvet on the seat. The quality of this chair
Category
1940s French Rococo Vintage Chiavari Chair
Materials
Brass
Brass and Red Velvet Midcentury Chiavari Chairs
Located in Weesp, NL
Midcentury brass and red velvet Chiavari chairs produced in Chiavari Italy in the 1950s.
Both
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiavari Chair
1950s Chiavari Chair in Bronze Italy Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency
By Chiavari
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, 1950s Chiavari Chair in Bronze Italy
patinated bronze sophisticated
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiavari Chair
Materials
Bronze
Batwing Brass Chiavari Chair Gothic Green Velvet 1960s
By Chiavari
Located in Melbourne, AU
back are particularly fine.
The original Chiavari chair is a delicate-boned creature in light
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiavari Chair
Materials
Brass
Set of twelve Chiavari chairs model "Baletta", Italy, 1960s
By Chiavari
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Set of Twelve Chiavari Chairs in lacquered beechwood with a two-tone woven cord seat, “Baletta
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiavari Chair
Materials
Rope, Beech
Set of Two Polished Brass Chiavari Chairs with Red Velvet, Italy
By Chiavari
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of two stunning Italian polished brass Chiavari chairs with bat motif and red velvet original
Category
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chiavari Chair
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Giltwood High Back Chiavari Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Mid-century modern matching pair of Italian regency chiavari chairs featuring high backs. Crafted
Category
20th Century Italian Baroque Vintage Chiavari Chair
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood
Vintage Solid Brass Italian Chiavari Chair with Fortuny Seat Covering
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage 1970's polished solid brass Chiavari chair with newly upholstered seat in Fortuny fabric.
Category
20th Century Italian Vintage Chiavari Chair
Materials
Brass
Italian Brass Chiavari Chair With Red Velvet Cushion
Located in Pasadena, CA
A captivating blend of gothic charm and mid-century elegance, this exquisite Italian Chiavari chair
Category
20th Century Italian Vintage Chiavari Chair
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Set of Six Chiavari Chairs Restored and Reupholstered
By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian original set of six Chiavari chairs restored and reupholstered feet in golden brass
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiavari Chair
Materials
Walnut
H 40.8 in W 18 in D 18 in
High Back Chiavari Chair in Brass and Embroidery, 1960s
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Meer, VAN
High Back Chiavari Chair in Brass and Embroidery, Europe, 1960s.
Looking for something
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiavari Chair
Materials
Brass
Iconic Chiavari chair by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi, Italy 1970s
By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Italy / 1970 / chair / Chiavari / Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi / brass, velvet / mid-century
Category
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chiavari Chair
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chiavari Chairs with Japanese Fabric, Italy, 1940
Located in Girona, Girona
Pair of Chiavari chairs with high backs, polished solid brass, seats refurbished in Japanese fabric
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiavari Chair
Materials
Brass
H 47.25 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Rare Tall Back Brass Chiavari Chairs with Truncated Legs
Located in North Miami, FL
These fantastical and rare Italian brass Chiavari chairs have tall exaggerated backs and very low
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiavari Chair
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Chiavari Chair, Model Parisienne, with Cane Seat
By Fratelli Levaggi/Guiseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Vienna, Austria
A decorative version of the Chiavari chair, the Parisienne, from 1950's, is a modern classic .
Not
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiavari Chair
Materials
Beech
Set of 7 teak Chiavari chairs model "Svedese" by Gasparini, Italy, 1950s
By Chiavari
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
by Gasparini in Chiavari, 1950s.
The Chiavari chair has traversed two centuries of history, adapting
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiavari Chair
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 31.11 in W 18.12 in D 18.9 in
Pair of Vintage Italian ‘Tre Archi’ Chiavari Chairs by Fratelli Levaggi
By Fratelli Levaggi, Chiavari
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of vintage Italian ‘Tre Archi’ Chiavari chairs by Fratelli Levaggi. Each chair is
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiavari Chair
Materials
Oak
H 36.23 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Gilt Brass Chiavari Chair Neoclassical Style
Located in Hanover, MA
Neoclassical style gilt brass Chiavari chair with original claret red velvet upholstery, circa 1955
Category
1950s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Chiavari Chair
Materials
Brass
Set of 8 black-stained beechwood Chiavari chairs model "Tre Fusi", Italy, 1950s
By Chiavari
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
– Chiavari craftsmanship, Italy 1950s
The traditional Chiavari chair has adapted to various trends and
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiavari Chair
Materials
Cane, Beech
H 43.31 in W 16.54 in D 18.12 in
Set of Four "Tre Archi" Chiavari Chairs by Levaggi, Italy
By Fratelli Levaggi
Located in New York, NY
Set of Four "Tre Archi" Chiavari Chairs made in the Mid-20th Century by Fratelli Levaggi. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiavari Chair
Materials
Cane, Wood
Pair of 1950s Paolo Buffa Chiavari Chairs in Ebonized Wood & White Bouclé
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
A beautiful pair of high-back Chiavari chairs designed by renowned Italian architect Paolo Buffa in
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiavari Chair
Materials
Wood
H 51.97 in W 18.51 in D 26.38 in
Set 6 Chiavari Chairs in Walnut, Straw Seat by Fratelli Levaggi for Cassina 1960
By Cassina
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-Century Modern set of six Chiavari chairs in Walnut with straw seat, stylish and robust, by
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiavari Chair
Materials
Straw, Walnut
H 15.75 in W 7.09 in D 6.3 in
Two Neoclassical Nickel-Plated Chiavari Chairs Italy
By Chiavari
Located in Miami, FL
Very elegant set of two Baroque Chiavari nickel-plated chairs made in Italy in the 1950.
Measure
Category
1950s Italian Baroque Vintage Chiavari Chair
Materials
Nickel
Set of four Chiavari Chairs, 1960s, Italy
By Chiavari
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
All of them have been newly upholstered with a great velvet upholstery fabric.
Different sizes:
Width: 38cm
Depth: 38cm
Height 93-101 cm
Seat height: 46-47cm.
Category
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chiavari Chair
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Pair of Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi Midcentury Italian Chiavari Chairs, 1950s
By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of typical Chiavari chairs was designed by Gaetano Descalzi in the city of Chiavari in
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiavari Chair
Materials
Beech, Velvet
H 37.01 in W 16.15 in D 14.57 in
Set of eight caned Chiavari chairs model "Tre Stecche" by SAC, Italy, 1950s
By Chiavari
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Set of eight Chiavari chairs in lacquered beechwood with Indian cane seat, “Tre Stecche” model, in
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiavari Chair
Materials
Cane, Beech
H 35.44 in W 16.54 in D 16.93 in
Neoclassical Solid Brass Italian Chiavari Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian brass chair in neoclassical style from the 1950 s. The chair seat is vine color . We have
Category
1950s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Chiavari Chair
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Solid Brass Italian Chiavari chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian brass chair in Neoclassical style from the 1950 s . Pink velvet upholstery .
we have one
Category
1950s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Chiavari Chair
Materials
Brass
Pair of Midcentury High Back Ebonized Chiavari Chairs
By Chiavari, Colombo Sanguineti
Located in Vienna, AT
Midcentury pair of Italian chairs, produced in the 1950s in Chiavari Italien. Slim design and
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiavari Chair
Materials
Cane, Beech
Italian Vintage Set of Two Side Chiavari Chairs from 50s
By Chiavari
Located in Catania, CT
Good vintage condition with trace of age and use for this set of two side chairs by Chiavari and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiavari Chair
Materials
Wood
Four Mid-Century Modern Dining Chiavari Chairs, Blond Walnut with New Upholstery
By Fratelli Levaggi/Guiseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant and robust set of four Mid-Century modern dining Chiavari chairs, in blond walnut with new
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Revival Vintage Chiavari Chair
Materials
Walnut
H 37.8 in W 16.93 in D 16.54 in
Italian Mid-Century Chiavari Chair in Full Brass with New Upholstery, 1970s
By Chiavari
Located in Morazzone, Varese
One amazing solid brass Italian Mid-Century Modern 'Chiavari' side chair. Made in the 1970s.
The
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiavari Chair
Materials
Brass
H 35.44 in W 14.57 in D 16.54 in
Italy Midcentury Pair of Ebonized Walnut Chiavari Chairs by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Very rare pair of Chiavari chairs in ebonized walnut by Paolo Buffa. The chairs have original
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiavari Chair
Materials
Mahogany
H 48.43 in W 15.75 in D 17.33 in
Renaissance Florentine Chiavari Four Chairs Straw Seat in Walnut
By Chiavari
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Strength Mid-Century Modern Chiavari set of four chairs straw seat in walnut .
Four elegant
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiavari Chair
Materials
Straw, Walnut
Set of 3 Italian Solid Brass Chiavari Chairs From 1950s New Upholstery
By Chiavari
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of three solid brass Italian Chiavari dining chairs with tall backs.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiavari Chair
Materials
Brass
1950s Italian Brass Chiavari Side Chair
By Chiavari
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian brass Chiavari chair. New seat cushion upholstered in Lee Jofa louvered maze cut velvet
Category
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chiavari Chair
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Beechwood Chiavari Chair 1940s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage extra high back vintage side chair Chiavari from beechwood with partly
Category
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiavari Chair
Materials
Beech
Set of 2 Italian Solid Brass Chiavari Chairs from 1950s Salmon Red Upholstery
By Chiavari
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of two solid brass Italian Chiavari dining chairs with tall backs.
Category
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chiavari Chair
Materials
Brass
H 40 in W 18 in D 16 in
Pair of Brass Chiavari Side Chairs
By Chiavari
Located in Austin, TX
gray velvet blend. Chiavari chairs are named for the Italian city where they originated. The little
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Chiavari Chair
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Massive Brass Chairs by Chiavari, Upholstery Iceland Wol
By Chiavari
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of refined Italian Campanino Classic Chiavari chairs, circa 1950s.
Massive brass upholstered
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiavari Chair
Materials
Brass
H 35.44 in W 14.97 in D 15.99 in
Vintage Pair of Brass Tall Chairs from Chiavari, Italy, 1950s
By Chiavari
Located in Catania, CT
This set of two elegant Chiavari chairs was produced in Italy during the 1950s. They are made of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiavari Chair
Materials
Brass
1 of the 4 of Italian Massive Brass Chairs by Chiavari, Upholstery Iceland Wool
By Chiavari
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of refined Italian Campanino Classic Chiavari chairs, circa 1950s.
Massive brass with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiavari Chair
Materials
Brass
H 35.44 in W 14.97 in D 15.99 in
Ten Chiavari Brass Chairs, Velvet Seats, Baroque Backrests, Italy, 1950s
By Chiavari
Located in Milan, IT
Set of five pairs of brass Chiavari chairs.
Every pair features different size and Baroque backrest
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiavari Chair
Materials
Brass
H 42.52 in W 17.33 in D 15.75 in
Solid Brass Chiavari Vanity / Side High Back Chair, Italy, 1960s
By Chiavari
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Pair pf solid brass Chiavari chairs, Italy, 1960s
Found in a beautiful as is condition in Italy
Category
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chiavari Chair
Materials
Brass
Gilt Wood Chiavari Side Chair, Italy, 1960s
By Chiavari
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning Italian Chiavari chair with bat motif and velvet upholstery, circa 1960s.
Designed by
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1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chiavari Chair
Materials
Wood
Set of High Back Paolo Buffa Chiavari Chairs, Italy, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage 1950s high back chairs. Features original floral upholstery with brass tacks. Dark stained
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiavari Chair
Materials
Brass
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Vintage Chiavari Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic vintage chiavari chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and fabric, every vintage chiavari chair was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the vintage chiavari chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage chiavari chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage chiavari chair over the years, but those crafted by Chiavari, Fratelli Levaggi and Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Vintage Chiavari Chair?
Prices for a vintage chiavari chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $485 and can go as high as $6,755, while the average can fetch as much as $2,196.
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Questions About Vintage Chiavari Chair
- What is a Chiavari chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024A Chiavari chair is a dining chair with a specific set of characteristics. Usually crafted out of wood, the chair features carvings that give it the jointed look of bamboo. The chair gets its name from Chiavari, Italy, where furniture maker Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi first created the style in 1807. Find a collection of Chiavari chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Chiavari chairs became popular after they were used at the wedding reception for John and Jackie Kennedy. Since then, as they have been used at the Oscars and other celebrity ceremonies they have only gained more traction.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024The difference between Chiavari and Tiffany chairs is a matter of terminology. These two names refer to the same type of chair but have different origins. Chiavari comes from the name of the Italian village where the original designer of the chair, Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi, was born. How the chairs came to be called Tiffany chairs is not as clear, but it was likely inspired by the name of the luxury jewelry maker Tiffany & Co. The association may be due to the fact that Chiavari chairs are often used at weddings and Tiffany's is a leading producer of bridal jewelry, or because, like the jewelry house, the chairs inspire thoughts of sophistication and luxury. Shop a range of Chiavari chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Many 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, 2023To 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024To 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.
- Is my vintage Eames chair real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023To 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.
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