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Gio Ponti Fireside Chairs
By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sculptural pair of fireside chairs by Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino. Striking ladderback frame with
Category

1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fireside Chair

Materials

Walnut, Rush

  • Gio Ponti Fireside Chairs
  • Vintage Gio Ponti Fireside Chairs
  • Gio Ponti Fireside Chairs
  • Vintage Gio Ponti Fireside Chairs
H 41 in. W 17 in. D 17 in.
Fireside Chair Jacques Charpentier France, 1970s
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in PARIS, FR
Fireside chair Jacques Charpentier of French manufacture 70s. Chromed metal base on which rests a
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1970s French French Provincial Vintage Fireside Chair

Materials

Metal

  • Fireside Chair Jacques Charpentier France, 1970s
  • Vintage Fireside Chair Jacques Charpentier France, 1970s
  • Fireside Chair Jacques Charpentier France, 1970s
  • Vintage Fireside Chair Jacques Charpentier France, 1970s
H 32.29 in. W 26.78 in. D 35.44 in.
Pair of Fireside Chairs by Gio Ponti
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of fireside chairs by Gio Ponti in walnut retaining the original handwoven rush seats
Category

1930s Italian Modern Vintage Fireside Chair

Materials

Walnut

  • Pair of Fireside Chairs by Gio Ponti
  • Vintage Pair of Fireside Chairs by Gio Ponti
  • Pair of Fireside Chairs by Gio Ponti
  • Vintage Pair of Fireside Chairs by Gio Ponti
H 40.5 in. W 17 in. D 15.75 in.
Pair of Fine Custom Upholstered Fireside Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An impeccably upholstered pair in striking color. Elegant and comfortable oval tufted back Fireside
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Vintage Fireside Chair

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Fireside Chairs by Gio Ponti, circa 1939
By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Pair of fireside chairs by Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino, Italy circa 1939. Solid walnut structure
Category

20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fireside Chair

Materials

Rush, Walnut

  • Pair of Fireside Chairs by Gio Ponti, circa 1939
  • Vintage Pair of Fireside Chairs by Gio Ponti, circa 1939
  • Pair of Fireside Chairs by Gio Ponti, circa 1939
  • Vintage Pair of Fireside Chairs by Gio Ponti, circa 1939
H 40.16 in. W 17.72 in. D 19.69 in.
Pair of Fireside Chairs by Gio Ponti, circa 1939
By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Pair of fireside chairs by Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino, Italy, circa 1939. Solid walnut structure
Category

1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fireside Chair

Materials

Rush, Walnut

  • Pair of Fireside Chairs by Gio Ponti, circa 1939
  • Vintage Pair of Fireside Chairs by Gio Ponti, circa 1939
  • Pair of Fireside Chairs by Gio Ponti, circa 1939
  • Vintage Pair of Fireside Chairs by Gio Ponti, circa 1939
H 40.16 in. W 17.72 in. D 19.69 in.
4 Vintage Chairs with 3 Positions High Chair, Fireside Chair, Lounge Chair
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
4 vintage chairs with 3 positions high chair, fireside chair, lounge chair fabric to redo
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fireside Chair

Materials

Beech

Midcentury Danish Modern Wingback Leather Fireside Chair with Beautiful Patina
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury Danish modern wingback leather fireside chair with beautiful patina. Chair shows a lot
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fireside Chair

Materials

Teak, Leather

Foldable Fireside Chair by Hans J Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Really nice foldable fireside chair Hans J Wegner Teak wood and black skai, circa 1950.
Category

1950s Danish Modern Vintage Fireside Chair

Materials

Teak

  • Foldable Fireside Chair by Hans J Wegner
  • Vintage Foldable Fireside Chair by Hans J Wegner
  • Foldable Fireside Chair by Hans J Wegner
  • Vintage Foldable Fireside Chair by Hans J Wegner
H 28.35 in. W 22.84 in. D 22.05 in.
Pair Of Fireside Chairs By Gio Ponti For Casa E Giardino
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, London
Pair of fireside chairs By Gio Ponti For Casa e Giardino Rush seats High backs Seat
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fireside Chair

Materials

Rush, Walnut

Gio Ponti Ladder Back Fireside Chairs in Exceptional Walnut
By Gio Ponti
Located in Southampton, NJ
Fireside chairs designed by Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino having ladder-back frame in stunning
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fireside Chair

Materials

Walnut

Pair of rattan fireside chairs, 1950
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Elegant pair of woven rattan fireside chairs attributed to Frédéric Weimberg on a blackened round
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fireside Chair

Materials

Metal

  • Pair of rattan fireside chairs, 1950
  • Vintage Pair of rattan fireside chairs, 1950
  • Pair of rattan fireside chairs, 1950
  • Vintage Pair of rattan fireside chairs, 1950
H 33.08 in. W 22.84 in. D 23.63 in.
Deep Arms Mahogany Carved Frame Lounge Fireside Chair
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Deep Arms Mahogany Carved Frame Lounge Fireside Chair
Category

20th Century American Chippendale Vintage Fireside Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

1940s Pair of Fireside Chairs in Blond Mahogany attributed to Maison Dominique
Located in London, GB
An elegant pair of blond mahogany fireside chairs in original fabric by Dominique, Paris 1940s With
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Fireside Chair

Materials

Mahogany

French Fireside Chair
Located in Bridgewater, CT
French chauffeuse with ottoman, 1950s, sycamore frame, the circular seat resting on sycamore boomerang legs with cream ribbed fabric upholstery.
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Fireside Chair

Materials

Fabric, Sycamore

  • French Fireside Chair
  • French Fireside Chair
  • French Fireside Chair
  • French Fireside Chair
H 36.2 in. W 26.3 in. D 26.7 in.
Pair Of Pierre Jeanneret ‘Fireside’ Chairs, model No. PJ-SI-36-A
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
Pair of Pierre Jeanneret “Fireside” chair, circa 1955-1956. Teak and faux leather. Intended for
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fireside Chair

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Oak Fireside Chair Attributed to Adolf Loos, 1930s
By Adolf Loos
Located in Uppsala, SE
Fireside chair with a dark oak frame and red Naugahyde fabric from the 1930s, attributed to
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Fireside Chair

Materials

Naugahyde, Oak

  • Oak Fireside Chair Attributed to Adolf Loos, 1930s
  • Oak Fireside Chair Attributed to Adolf Loos, 1930s
  • Oak Fireside Chair Attributed to Adolf Loos, 1930s
  • Oak Fireside Chair Attributed to Adolf Loos, 1930s
H 28.75 in. W 22.45 in. D 20.08 in.
Pair of Mid Century italian Fireside Chairs in original orange velvet fabric
Located in Brussels , BE
Pair of Mid Century italian Fireside Chairs in original orange velvet fabric
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fireside Chair

Materials

Velvet

Pair Burnt Bamboo Asian Motive Plaque Decorated Lounge Fireside Chairs Cane Seat
By Maitland Smith
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair burnt bamboo Asian motive plaque decorated lounge fireside chairs cane seat.
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20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fireside Chair

Materials

Bamboo, Upholstery

Miniature Turned Wood Fireside Chairs by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1940's
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in East Hampton, NY
these carved oak chairs as ‘fireside’ chairs, hence the low seats. He crafted wooden furniture in strong
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1940s French Rustic Vintage Fireside Chair

Materials

Grasscloth, Oak

"Robert" Fireside Chair by Pierre Guariche Upholstered in Pierre Frey
By Pierre Guariche, Meurop
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
A "Robert" Fireside chair designed by Pierre Guariche and produced in the 1960s by Meurop
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fireside Chair

Materials

Steel

Pierre Lottier Leather and Oak Fireside Chair
By Pierre Lottier
Located in Providence, RI
Mid-century leather and oak fireside sling chair by Pierre Lottier. Original condition with no
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Vintage Fireside Chair

Materials

Leather, Oak

  • Pierre Lottier Leather and Oak Fireside Chair
  • Pierre Lottier Leather and Oak Fireside Chair
  • Pierre Lottier Leather and Oak Fireside Chair
  • Pierre Lottier Leather and Oak Fireside Chair
H 35.5 in. W 21.65 in. D 25.5 in.
Gio Ponti Fireside Chair in Black Beech Wood and Straw by Casa & Giardino 50s
By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
A fireside chair with a structure in black lacquered beech wood and a seat in hand-woven rush. This
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fireside Chair

Materials

Beech, Rush

France & Son, Danish Fireside Chairs in Rosewood, 1962
By France & Søn
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Danish fireside chairs in rosewood standing on four rectangular shape legs linked each other by
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1960s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fireside Chair

Materials

Rosewood

Gio Ponti "Fireside" Chair for Casa e Giardino, Italy 1930s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Utrecht, NL
, and industry. He designed the “Fireside” chair model around 1939, creating a look that has since
Category

1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fireside Chair

Materials

Papercord, Wood

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-10-A Fireside chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
"Fireside Chair" by Pierre Jeanneret is a characteristic low lounge chair. Because of its
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20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fireside Chair

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pair Hollywood Regency Grosfeld House Swag & Drape Fireside Chairs
By Grosfeld House
Located in Dallas, TX
Bringing new life to the classic! Stunning pair of 1940's Hollywood Regency chairs by Grosfeld
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1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Fireside Chair

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Gio Ponti "Fireside" Chair Walnut and Rush Seat, 1930's
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gio Ponti designed chair with high ladder back typical of Ponti's style. Dark, stained wood frame
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fireside Chair

Materials

Walnut

Guillerme and Chambron 1960s Fireside Chair
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in PARIS, FR
Valentin armchair by Guillerme and Chambron for Votre Maison, France 1960s. Oak frame, foam seat upholstered with white bouclette fabric. Very good condition.
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1960s French French Provincial Vintage Fireside Chair

Materials

Fabric, Oak

  • Guillerme and Chambron 1960s Fireside Chair
  • Guillerme and Chambron 1960s Fireside Chair
  • Guillerme and Chambron 1960s Fireside Chair
  • Guillerme and Chambron 1960s Fireside Chair
H 27.17 in. W 27.56 in. D 33.86 in.
Pair of Hollywood Regency Fireside Chairs Attributed to Grosfeld House
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant pair of mirror image asymmetrical Art Deco shell back parlor chairs in a wine colored
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Fireside Chair

Materials

Gold Leaf

Brutalist Oak Fireside Chairs by Dittmann & Co for AWA, Set of 2
By AWA Holland
Located in Izegem, VWV
Two robust lounge chairs with rounded back and seat and braced legs, made of solid oak reminiscent
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Brutalist Vintage Fireside Chair

Materials

Oak

Set of Original Fireside Chairs Designed by Adolf Loos and Heinrich Kulka
By Adolf Loos, Friedrich Otto Schmidt
Located in Brno, CZ
This extremely rare pair of chairs was designed by Adolf Loos in collaboration with Heinrich Kulka
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Fireside Chair

Materials

Jute, Oak

Pair of Wide Carved French Provincial Style Lounge Living Room Fireside Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of carved patterned multi-color velvet like upholstery lounge armchairs extra wide seats.
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20th Century American French Provincial Vintage Fireside Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Oak & Straw Fireside Chair in the Manner of Charles Dudouyt, French, C. 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in London, GB
A charming turned oak and straw low chair very much in the manner of Charles Dudouyt. French, c
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1940s French Vintage Fireside Chair

Materials

Straw, Oak

Pair of Carved Mahogany French Hollywood Regency Fireside Chairs Grosfeld House
By Grosfeld House
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stunning pair of 1940s carved mahogany Hollywood Regency fireside armchairs in the manner of
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1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Fireside Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Heavily Carved Walnut Wide Seat Lounge Chair
By J. Horner
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Vintage tufted back upholstery heavily carved walnut frame lounge fireside chair.
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20th Century American French Provincial Vintage Fireside Chair

Materials

Walnut

Giancarlo Piretti, Pair of Fireside Chairs in Foam and Chrome Steel, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Giancarlo Piretti, attributed to. Anonima Castelli, edited by. Pair of low chairs. Chromed
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1970s Italian Vintage Fireside Chair

Materials

Steel

Gio Ponti, Chair for Casa e Giardino, wood and wicker, Milan 1939 circa
By Gio Ponti
Located in Argelato, BO
Sculptural fireside chairs by Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino, circa 1939. Natural woven rush seat.
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1930s Italian Vintage Fireside Chair

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Oscar Niemeyer Armchair and Ottoman Model "Alta", circa 1975 Leather Black
By Mobilier International, Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Rovereta, SM
Oscar Niemeyer armchair and ottoman model "Alta", circa 1975. Rare fireside chairs and its ottoman
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fireside Chair

Materials

Stainless Steel

Finn Juhl, Pair of Teak Fireplace Chairs, Model BO59, Bovirke, Denmark, 1946
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
, circa 1946. This iconic design is known as the Westermanns Kaminstol or Fireside Chair. Beautiful teak
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fireside Chair

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Danish Modern Wingback Leather Chair by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Danish modern wing back Brown leather fireside chair in the by Børge Mogensen with
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fireside Chair

Materials

Leather, Teak

Charles Dudouyt Fireside Low Chair or Stool in Stained Oak with Rush Seat
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A low fireside chair (chauffeuse) or stool in stained oak attributed to Charles Duduouyt, with
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1940s French Organic Modern Vintage Fireside Chair

Materials

Straw, Rush, Oak

Mid-Century Chippendale Oak Chevron Upholstered Downfilled Wingback Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
along the front connected to saber legs at the rear. Wing chairs are sometimes called fireside
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Mid-20th Century Chippendale Vintage Fireside Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Pair of Restoration Hardware Drake Leather Barrel Back Club Chairs
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Bridgeport, CT
English Style fireside chairs featuring kiln-dried hardwood frame with a curved back and deep wings with
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Vintage Fireside Chair

Materials

Wood, Leather

Oak and Rush Chairs Attributed to Charles Dudouyt, Pair
By Charles Dudouyt, Pierre Chapo, Charlotte Perriand
Located in San Angelo, TX
‘fireside’ chairs. Charles Dudouyt designed and crafted wooden furniture in strong Art Deco forms. The
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fireside Chair

Materials

Rush, Oak

Guillerme et Chambron Sectional Sofa
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Four fireside chairs could be a sectional sofa fabric and oak, circa 1950 or individual.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fireside Chair

Materials

Oak

  • Guillerme et Chambron Sectional Sofa
  • Guillerme et Chambron Sectional Sofa
  • Guillerme et Chambron Sectional Sofa
  • Guillerme et Chambron Sectional Sofa
H 35.83 in. W 23.23 in. D 34.65 in.
Space Age Red Ultra Suede Vintage Modular Chair Stool Togo Michel Ducaroy 1973
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Vienna, AT
Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset France 1973 manufactured 1990s. An iconic authentic cosy fireside chair
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Late 20th Century French Space Age Vintage Fireside Chair

Materials

Ultrasuede

Space Age Vintage Brown Orange Plastic Lounge Chair Steen Ostergaard 1960s
By Steen Ostergaard
Located in Vienna, AT
read a book as fireside chair or could work wonderfully in your library. Stamp embossed underneath
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1960s Danish Space Age Vintage Fireside Chair

Materials

Plastic, Upholstery

Set of Four Klismos Chairs in the Style of T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
as side chairs, dining, cafe or breakfast table chairs, bedside chairs, fireside chairs, dressing or
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fireside Chair

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Armchairs in Beech and Fabric, 1960s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of armchairs – or fireside chairs – in blond beech and gray cotton fabric, square shape
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20th Century French Vintage Fireside Chair

Materials

Cotton, Beech

  • Pair of Armchairs in Beech and Fabric, 1960s
  • Pair of Armchairs in Beech and Fabric, 1960s
  • Pair of Armchairs in Beech and Fabric, 1960s
  • Pair of Armchairs in Beech and Fabric, 1960s
H 29.93 in. W 22.84 in. D 27.56 in.
Upholstered Easy Lounge/Slipper Chairs, Mid-Century Attr. to Pierre Jeanneret
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of upholstered easy chairs, 'Fireside' chairs, Model PJ-SI-36-A attributed to Pierre Jeanneret
Category

1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fireside Chair

Materials

Fabric, Teak

French White Linen Chauffeuse in the Manner of Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco fireside chair or chauffeuse in the manner of Jacques Adnet. Featuring a double sprung
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Fireside Chair

Materials

Linen, Macassar

Otto Schultz for JIO Mobler Tufted Easy Chairs w New Upholstery, 1950s Sweden
By Otto Schulz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Consider using as side chairs, dining, cafe or breakfast table chairs, bedside chairs, fireside chairs
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fireside Chair

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Late 20th Henredon Neoclassic Revival Animal Print Large Scale Arm Chairs a Pair
By Henredon
Located in Topeka, KS
large scale fireside chairs, a pair. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Vintage Fireside Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

Patinated Oak and Rush Turned Chairs by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Almelo, NL
by French designer Charles Dudouyt, who created these carved oak chairs as 'fireside' chairs, hence
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Fireside Chair

Materials

Rush, Oak

Cognac Leather Lounge Chairs by Mathias Hoffmann for De Sede, 1980s, Signed
By De Sede, Mathias Hoffmann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, fireside chairs, dressing or changing room chairs, hallway chairs, entryway or mudroom chairs, nursing or
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1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Fireside Chair

Materials

Leather

Pair of Brazilian Modern Fiberglass Lounge Chairs, circa 1960s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
breakfast table chairs, bedside chairs, fireside chairs, dressing or changing room chairs, hallway chairs
Category

1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fireside Chair

Materials

Fiberglass

Pair of Fireside Slipper Lounge Chairs
By Gio Ponti, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very nice slipper chairs possibly designed by Dunbar. Good original condition.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fireside Chair

  • Pair of Fireside Slipper Lounge Chairs
  • Pair of Fireside Slipper Lounge Chairs
  • Pair of Fireside Slipper Lounge Chairs
  • Pair of Fireside Slipper Lounge Chairs
H 30 in. W 35 in. D 23 in.
Limited Edition 'Elephant Chair' by Bernard Rancillac, 1985, Signed & Numbered
By Bernard Rancillac
Located in Los Angeles, CA
as a side chair, bedside chair, fireside chair, nursing or reading chair, or lobby lounge chair
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1980s French Space Age Vintage Fireside Chair

Materials

Steel

Exceptionally Unique Set of 'Breteau' Wrought Iron Chairs, c 1955 France, Signed
By Breteau
Located in Los Angeles, CA
as side chairs, dining, cafe or breakfast table chairs, bedside chairs, fireside chairs, dressing or
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fireside Chair

Materials

Iron

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Vintage Fireside Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the vintage fireside chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, fabric and upholstery, every vintage fireside chair was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage fireside chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right vintage fireside chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made vintage fireside chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Michel Ducaroy, Gio Ponti and Casa e Giardino are consistently popular.

How Much is a Vintage Fireside Chair?

The average selling price for a vintage fireside chair at 1stDibs is $2,600, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $93,229 for the highest priced.

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 antique, new and vintage seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Vintage Fireside Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Just as the name suggests, fireside chairs are traditionally made to be placed next to the fireplace, so that the sitter can be warm and comfortable in cold weather. A fireside armchair can be purchased individually or in pairs. They are designed to provide an interesting and cozy focal point in the room. Find a collection of antique and vintage fireside chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 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.