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Lot of Six Collectible Coloured Chairs in Gold Metal, 1970s
Located in taranto, IT
Splendid lot of six original 70's chairs, made with a gold lacquered metal frame, seat and back
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1970s Vintage Coloured Chairs

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Metal

Lot of Six Collectible Coloured Chairs in Gold Metal, 1970s
Located in taranto, IT
Splendid lot of six original 70's chairs, made with a gold lacquered metal frame, seat and back
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1970s Vintage Coloured Chairs

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Metal

Matteo Grassi Cantilever MG Skin Coloured Leather Chair by Centro Studi
By Matteo Grassi, Centro Studi
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Vintage Cantilever chair by Centro Studi for Matteo Grassi Modell MG. This Cantilever chair is an
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1980s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Coloured Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

1970's Thonet Stacking Dining Chairs For The German Army - Green - Good Qty
By Michael Thonet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
often we see coloured chairs so we snapped them up and we have them in green and blue (Blue are listed
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1970s German Vintage Coloured Chairs

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Bentwood

French Lounge Chairs In Aubergine Coloured Mohair, France ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The postwar years saw unprecedented creativity in French design as evidenced by these chairs. Like
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coloured Chairs

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Wood, Mohair

Vintage Vibrantly Coloured Lounge Chairs on Casters, USA 1980s, 2 Available
Located in Hastings, GB
upholstery is in excellent condition. 1980s American. Each chair comes with a ruched circular cushion. These
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Coloured Chairs

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Fabric

I. S. A. Bergamo Italian Set of Two Cream Coloured Wingback Chairs, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Set of two cream colored wingback chairs, design and manufacturer I. S. A. Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coloured Chairs

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Metal

Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair / Rocking Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair / rocking chair new upholstered with brandy coloured aniline leather
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Coloured Chairs

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Leather, Beech

Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair / Rocking Chair
Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair / Rocking Chair
H 40.95 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
Casalino 2007 Cantilever Chairs by Alexander Begge
By Alexander Begge
Located in London, England
The chair is formed in an organically shaped frame made of eggshell-coloured plastic with armrests
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1970s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Coloured Chairs

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Plastic

One Arne Jacobsen Brown Leather Seagull Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Madrid, ES
A chair, model 3208."The Seagull", chromed tubular steel coloured aniline leather. Designed by
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Coloured Chairs

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Steel

One Arne Jacobsen Brown Leather Seagull Chair
One Arne Jacobsen Brown Leather Seagull Chair
H 31.89 in W 25.2 in D 16.93 in
"Box Chair" by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
Authentic Chandigarh 'Box' chair in teak, circa 1960. PJ-SI-54-A. Made in richly coloured teak
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coloured Chairs

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Cane, Teak

"Box Chair" by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1960
"Box Chair" by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1960
H 30.71 in W 16.15 in D 18.12 in
"Box Chair" by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1960
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, GB
Authentic Chandigarh 'Box' chair in teak, circa 1960. PJ-SI-54-A. Made in richly coloured teak
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coloured Chairs

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Cane, Teak

"Box Chair" by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1960
"Box Chair" by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1960
H 30.71 in W 16.15 in D 18.12 in
Augusto Bozzi Ariston dining chairs Saporiti Italy 1954
By Augusto Bozzi, Saporiti
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Highly rare and beautiful set of 6 so called ‘Ariston’ dining chairs designed by Augusto Bozzi and
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coloured Chairs

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Metal

Giuseppe Scapinelli dinner chairs with spine feet Brazil 1950
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Discover these extraordinary dining chairs designed by Giuseppe Scapinelli and manufactured by his
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coloured Chairs

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Linen, Rosewood

Vintage Italy Cognac Vegetal Leather Dining Chair Armchair Cantilever
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Cantilever vintage chair are an Italian classic. In the manner of Marcel Breuer this chairs
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Vintage Coloured Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Finn Juhl Cognac Leather and Teak Lounge Chair model FD 136
By Finn Juhl, France & Daverkosen
Located in Karlstad, SE
good condition with light signs of use. The chair is newly upholstered in anilin cognac coloured
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coloured Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Set of 4 Dinning Chairs, 1970's, Thonet Factory
Located in Vienna, Austria
Set of 4 dining chairs made from steamed bentwood, produced in 1970, at the factory Ton in Bystrice
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1970s Czech Modern Vintage Coloured Chairs

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Bentwood

Set of 4 Dinning Chairs, 1970's, Thonet Factory
Set of 4 Dinning Chairs, 1970's, Thonet Factory
H 28.75 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
Italian modern stackable chairs by Proinco in brown plastic, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
. The legs are made of silver-coloured chromed metal rod, ending with black plastic feet. The chairs are
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Coloured Chairs

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Metal

ViNTAGE ORIGINAL VLADIMIR KAGAN SCULPTA STAR TREK SWIVEL CHESTERFIELD DESK CHAIR
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in GB
collectable Vladimir Kagan Chesterfield tufted swivel chair made for the original Star Trek series in the 1960
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coloured Chairs

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Steel

Set of 6 Brutalist Chairs in Solid Oak, Spain 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Impressive set of six oak brutalist chairs, Spain, circa 1970. This set features six exquisitely
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1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coloured Chairs

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Wood

Mies van der Rohe, set of six BRNO Chairs for Knoll, 1990s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Renens, CH
Set of of six BRNO Chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, produced by Knoll during the 1990s. These
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coloured Chairs

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Steel

20th Century Edwardian Mahogany and Leather Cinema / Theatre Chairs, circa 1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th century Edwardian mahogany cinema / theatre chairs, on steel legs with mahogany frames
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20th Century English Edwardian Vintage Coloured Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Mid Century Dining chair n.515 by Oswald Haerdtl for TON Company
By Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Brno, CZ
iconic chair in 1955, simply labelled 'No. 515’. Haerdtl was a master of proportions. On this chair he
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coloured Chairs

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Fabric, Beech

Midcentury Italian Dining Chairs in Teak, Renato Venturi for MIM Roma, 1960s
By MIM Roma, Renato Venturi
Located in Roma, IT
Unique midcentury wood and faux leather chairs. Renato Venturi designed these amazing chairs for
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coloured Chairs

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Teak, Faux Leather, Wood

Renato Venturi Set of 8 Italian Dining Chairs for MIM Roma, Italy 1960s
By MIM Roma, Renato Venturi
Located in Roma, IT
Italy. These iconic chairs have a solid wood structure and beautifully new ivory-coloured faux leather
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coloured Chairs

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Faux Leather, Wood, Teak

Ole Wanscher two Easy Chairs Produced by A.J. Iversen 1950's
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Köln, NRW
combination with natural coloured leather, amazing and very fitting. When you see the chairs in natural
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1940s Danish Vintage Coloured Chairs

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Leather, Walnut, Bentwood

1950's Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair - Deep Back - Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
warm coloured frames and the classic single horizontal back support. We service and wax each chair
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1950s French Vintage Coloured Chairs

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Bentwood

1950s Bauhaus Era Muster Casala Beech Stacking Dining Chairs Set of 6
By Muster
Located in Torquay, GB
Set of 6 midcentury Bauhaus era stacking chairs by Muster 'Casala'. In natural beech and with a
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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Vintage Coloured Chairs

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Wood, Beech

Brutalist Rustic French Turned Wood Low Chair in the Style of Charles Dudouyt
Located in Regensburg, DE
beautiful turned wood Chair is very stable and super comfortable. The dark wood and the light-coloured
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1940s French Brutalist Vintage Coloured Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Vintage Italy Cognac Vegetal Leather Dining Chairs Armchairs Cantilever Set of 4
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These Cantilever vintage chairs are Italian classics. In the manner of Marcel Breuer this chairs
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Vintage Coloured Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Rare Black Leather "Cobra" Space Age Dining Chairs by Giotto Stoppino, Chrome
By Giotto Stoppino
Located in Milano, IT
pieces both in coloured plastic and in chromed metal, the most popular materials of the 1970s. His
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Coloured Chairs

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Metal, Steel, Chrome

1950s Baumann Bentwood Saddle Back Dining Chair, Dark Walnut, Set of Fifteen
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Baumann Bentwood Saddle Back Dining Chair – Dark Walnut – Set Of Fifteen 1950s Baumann
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1950s French Vintage Coloured Chairs

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Bentwood

Pair of Rare Hunting Chairs 204 by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
Located in Karlstad, SE
Pair of rare lounge chairs model 204 by Uno & O¨sten Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden. The hunting
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coloured Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Vintage Italy Cognac Vegetal Leather Dining Chairs Armchairs Cantilever Set of 6
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These Cantilever vintage chairs are Italian classics. In the manner of Marcel Breuer this chairs
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Vintage Coloured Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Steel Tube and Velvet Club Chairs
Located in Ulm, DE
Pair of armchairs Black steel tubes Mahogany stained backrest Petrol coloured velour
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coloured Chairs

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Steel

Vintage Italy Light Grey Leather Dining Chairs Armchairs Cantilever Set of 4
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These Cantilever vintage chairs are Italian classics. In the manner of Marcel Breuer this chairs
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Vintage Coloured Chairs

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Chrome, Steel

Set of 4 Bofinger-Monoblok Chairs 'BA 1171' – Design Helmut Bätzner, Germany 60s
By Helmut Bätzner 1, Bofinger
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Bofinger chair design (BA 1171) by Helmut Bätzner was manufactured by Bofinger in Germany in
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coloured Chairs

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Fiberglass, Polyester

Pair of vintage Italian made dining chairs in chromed metal and black leather
Located in Milano, IT
chairs from the Space Age era. Made around the mid 1970s, they perfectly represent the style of the
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Coloured Chairs

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Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel

Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen Lounge Chairs, Teak
By Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen, Søborg Møbler 1
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen lounge chairs in solid teak. New upholstered with brandy coloured aniline
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Coloured Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen Lounge Chairs, Teak
Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen Lounge Chairs, Teak
H 27.56 in W 22.84 in D 27.96 in
Set of 6 Mint Colored Midcentury Dinning Chairs, in the Manner of Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Wolfurt, AT
covered with mint-coloured imitation leather. All chairs are in very good vintage condition.  Do not
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coloured Chairs

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Teak

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-18-A Leather Armless Chair/ Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This chair with its characteristic A-shaped profile is a rare classic of history. Through its
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coloured Chairs

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Hide, Teak

Vintage Cane Cantilever Dining Chairs in the manner of Marcel Breuer Set of 4
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These Cantilever vintage chairs are made in Italy from the 70ties In the manner of Marcel Breuer
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Vintage Coloured Chairs

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Cane, Beech, Birch

Large Danish Cabinetmaker Sheepskin Lounge Chair, c1940s
Located in London, GB
Danish Cabinetmaker Sheepskin Armchair, circa 1940s. This tall lounge chair produced by a Danish
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1940s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Coloured Chairs

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Sheepskin, Beech

Antique Victorian Style Swivel Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A smart and very comfortable antique Victorian style leather swivel desk chair. This was made in
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1960s British Victorian Vintage Coloured Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Antique Victorian Style Swivel Desk Chair
Antique Victorian Style Swivel Desk Chair
H 33.86 in W 25.99 in D 27.96 in
Pair of Easy Chairs by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Montclair, NJ
A pair of leather chairs with stained oak legs. Sides, back and loose cushions upholstered in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coloured Chairs

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Leather

Pair of Easy Chairs by Børge Mogensen
Pair of Easy Chairs by Børge Mogensen
H 31 in W 27.5 in D 31.5 in
Good Victorian Style Spoon Back Easy Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
roomy chair is upholstered with Ivory Coloured Velvet All in Good Condition The chair is 35” high, 22
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Mid-20th Century Victorian Vintage Coloured Chairs

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Beech

Pierre Paulin, Orange Slice chair, Artifort, 1960
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Uppsala, SE
technique of bending plywood. He designed a wide variety of longe chairs with a very organic and pop age
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Space Age Vintage Coloured Chairs

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Chrome

Ole Wanscher Lounge Chair, Model PJ112, stained ash, 1960s
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher lounge chair new upholstered in brandy coloured aniline leather. Made of solid
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Coloured Chairs

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Leather, Ash

6 Leather Upholstered Dining Chairs, France, 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Six exquisite French dining chairs from the 1940s era. High backs framed by the wood structure
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Coloured Chairs

Materials

Wood

Andries Van Onck Post Modern Folding Chair, 1984
By Andries & Hiroko van Onck, Magis
Located in Den Haag, NL
Cricket folding chair designed by Andries Van Onck, produced by Magis Italia, 1983 Andries van
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Coloured Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Andries Van Onck Post Modern Folding Chair, 1984
Andries Van Onck Post Modern Folding Chair, 1984
H 32.29 in W 14.57 in D 18.51 in
Hans Olsen Kinna lounge chairs Viska Sweden 1960
By Hans Olsen
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Typical Scandinavian modern lounge chairs designed by Hans Olsen and manufactured by Viska Mobler
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Coloured Chairs

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Suede, Teak

Hans Olsen Kinna lounge chairs Viska Sweden 1960
Hans Olsen Kinna lounge chairs Viska Sweden 1960
H 32.29 in W 29.14 in D 27.96 in
Børge Mogensen Lounge Chair for Fredericia, Leather, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Round Rock, TX
coloured leather with mahogany legs. The soft cushions, deep seat, armrests and integrated head pillow
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coloured Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pierre Paulin “Big Tulip” Chair for Artifort, Netherlands 1960
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A stunning lounge chair, model “Big Tulip”, designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort
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1960s Dutch Vintage Coloured Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Mario Bellini Bambole lounge chair B&B Italia 1972
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
during use. This chair has been fully reupholstered in a lovely coloured bouclé fabric, adding a touch of
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coloured Chairs

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Bouclé

1960s, Lounge Chair Attributed to Isa Bergamo in Italy
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A wonderful lounge / club chair in the style of ISA Bergamo, manufactured in Italy around 1960
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coloured Chairs

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Bouclé, Wood

20th Century Pair of Dutch Leather Club Chairs
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
these chairs have been realised by the finest Dutch craftsmen, the solid wood frame upholstered in
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20th Century Dutch Vintage Coloured Chairs

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Pine, Leather, Sheepskin

20th Century Pair of Dutch Leather Club Chairs
20th Century Pair of Dutch Leather Club Chairs
H 33.86 in W 29.14 in D 31.5 in
Early Marco Zanuso Lady Chair, Italy, 1960s, New Pure Mohair
By Marco Zanuso
Located in London, GB
An early, authentic Marco Zanuso lady chair, Arflex, Italy, 1960s. Newly reupholstered in a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coloured Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Stylish Mid Century Swivel Lounge chairs, Germany 1960s
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
A beautiful pair of very stylish German 1960s swivel lounge chairs. The chairs are upholstered in a
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coloured Chairs

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Leather

Cigar Chair Model GE240 by Hans J Wegner for Getama
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A very nice example of this classic chair, freshly uphosltered in Mocha coloured Boucle fabric. The
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Coloured Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Rare Pierre Paulin Lounge Chair for Artifort, Netherlands 1950
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A rare model lounge chair designed by Pierre Paulin, manufactured by Artifort in the Netherlands
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coloured Chairs

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Metal

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Vintage Coloured Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of vintage coloured chairs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct vintage coloured chairs — often made from fabric, metal and wood — can elevate any home. Vintage coloured chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage coloured chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many vintage coloured chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen and Gerard Van Den Berg produced popular vintage coloured chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Vintage Coloured Chairs?

Prices for vintage coloured chairs start at $665 and top out at $20,732 with the average selling for $2,245.

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 Coloured Chairs
  • 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.