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Mid Century Wrought Iron Chair att. to Salterini
By Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural wrought iron arm chair, with metal mesh seat and back. The chair is in very good
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Mid Century Franco Albini Style Bamboo, Rattan and Iron Chairs
By Jo Wilton and Mirka Grohn
Located in Leicester, GB
A beautiful pair of mid century wrought iron chairs with a gorgeous bamboo and rattan seat
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Mid-20th Century British Bohemian Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Chairs
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Pair Wrought Iron Chairs after Tony Paul
By Tony Paul
Located in New York, NY
Stylish pair of midcentury wrought iron chairs, having hoop form backs, and newly upholstered pad
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Gallo Iron Works Wrought Iron Yellow Vinyl Modern Bistro Dining Chair, Set of 4
By Gallo Original Iron Works 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gallo Original Iron Works wrought iron yellow Vinyl Modern Bistro dining chair - set of 4. Item
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 35 in W 17 in D 22 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern “Sculptura” Wrought Iron Chairs After Russell Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in west palm beach, FL
'Sculptura' Wrought Iron Chairs. Iconic in their design, these chairs showcase the epitome of American
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 32.25 in W 26.25 in D 16.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Upholstered Wingback Chair
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, high, wingback, lounge chair features a minimal, wrought iron frame newly
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of 8 French Mid Century Wrought Iron Cafe Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 8 French Mid Century modern wrought iron silver painted cafe chairs with 2 Pair of feet with
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
1950s Pair Mid Century Patinated Wrought Iron Garden Chairs
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 1950's Mid Century Wrought Iron Garden Chairs. Patinated Black, worn paint mostly on one chair
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Chairs
Materials
Iron
Italian Mid-Century Modern Garden Chairs in White Wrought Iron, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern Garden chairs in white wrought iron, 1960s
Set of 4 garden chairs in
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 36.62 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Wrought Iron Patio Outdoor Chairs
By Salterini, Brown Jordan, Mario Papperzini
Located in Cumberland, RI
Available now for your enjoyment and ready to ship is a Vintage Wrought Iron Patio Lounge Chairs
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Italian Mid-Century Garden Chairs in White Wrought Iron with Curls, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Garden chairs in white wrought iron with curls, 1960s
Set of 4 garden chairs
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Chairs
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
H 37.41 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in
Italian Mid-Century Garden Chairs in White Wrought Iron Finely Worked, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Garden chairs in white wrought iron finely worked, 1960s
Garden set consisting
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Chairs
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
H 37.8 in W 23.23 in D 18.9 in
Italian Mid-Century Garden Chairs in White Wrought Iron and Fabric, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Garden chairs in white wrought iron and fabric, 1960s.
Garden set consisting
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Chairs
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
H 36.23 in W 21.46 in D 22.45 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern John Salterini Wrought Iron Peacock Chairs - a Pair
By Salterini
Located in west palm beach, FL
A striking pair of vintage MCM outdoor wrought iron peacock chairs. Made by the iconic John a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 50.5 in W 26 in D 16 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Salterini Ribbon Wrought Iron Chairs - Set of 2
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage MCM wrought iron slipper chairs. Made by the iconic Salterini group
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Salterini Ribbon Wrought Iron Chairs - Set of 2
By Salterini
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage MCM wrought iron slipper chairs. Made by the iconic Salterini group
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Mid-Century Wrought Iron and Leather Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of Mid-Century side chairs with wrought iron frame with spiral back detail and brown leather
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron, Metal, Iron
Wrought Iron Lounge Chairs
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Cumberland, RI
furniture. The set features a stationary chair and a "Wind Flower" pattern. This wrought iron set is perfect
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Pair Vtg Salterini Style Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Scrolling Side Chairs
By Salterini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair vintage Salterini style Mid-Century Modern wrought iron scrolling side chairs. Item features
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 36.5 in W 19 in D 20 in
Dorothy Draper Outdoor Wrought Iron Garden Chairs
By Salterini, Dorothy Draper
Located in Cumberland, RI
Arm Chair as an accent piece to an established collection, or Wrought Iron Bar Cart to enjoy poolside
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Rocking Chair After Salterini and Arthur Umanoff
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern wrought iron rocking chair after Salterini and Arthur Umanoff. Item features
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 36 in W 23 in D 31.5 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Garden Chairs and Table in White Wrought Iron, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern Garden chairs and table in white wrought iron, 1960s
Garden set
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 36.62 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Vintage Woodard Wrought Iron Flex Rocking Chairs Mid Century Modern
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This pair of Vintage Woodard Wrought Iron Flex Rocking Chairs exudes the timeless charm of mid
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 35 in W 23.5 in D 24 in
Wrought Iron Gold Parlor Chair
Located in Asheville, NC
Gold painted wrought iron chair with honeycomb pattern seat and tassels.
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Italian Mid-Century Garden Chairs in White Wrought Iron and Green Fabric, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century garden chairs in white wrought iron and green fabric, 1960s
Set of 4 garden
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 34.26 in W 20.08 in D 22.05 in
John Risley Wrought Iron Female Queen Rocking Chair Mid Century Modern
By John Risley
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Dive into the legacy of mid-century design with this John Risley Wrought Iron Female Queen Rocking
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Garouste & Bonetti style , Wrought Iron Chair
By Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti
Located in Miami, FL
In the style of Garouste & Bonetti , wrought iron chair.
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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Chairs
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair of Mid-century 1950s Wrought Iron Hoop Chairs Black/White Upholstery
Located in San Francisco, CA
A wonderful pair of mid-century modern hoop chairs/loungers.
Wrought iron frames with hairpin
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 27.75 in W 30 in D 28 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Painted Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Chairs
By Russell Woodard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern, outdoor, patio, garden chairs feature painted, wrought iron grid frames
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Frederick Weinberg Style Mid Century Wicker and Wrought Iron Chair and Ottoman
Located in Countryside, IL
Frederick Weinberg Style Mid Century Wicker and Wrought Iron Chair and Ottoman
The chair measures
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 37.5 in W 28.5 in D 23 in
Vintage Wrought Iron Atomic Era Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage wrought iron atomic era Italian style Mid-Century Modern dining chairs - set of 4. Item
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Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Italian Wrought Iron Hairpin Leg Bentwood Accent Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern Italian wrought iron hairpin leg bentwood accent side chair. Item features
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 32 in W 19 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Set of 2 Wrought Iron Wire Chairs with Upholstered Seat/ Back
Located in Doornspijk, NL
To bee or not to bee... outrageous beauty and seating comfort.
In addition to the frivolous look of this duo they also seem to invite us cordially to use their comfortable service w...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 37.8 in W 20.67 in D 22.45 in
Italian Wrought Iron Chair from the Sixties
Located in bari, IT
lacquered wrought iron chair from the Italian school of the D’Andrea craftsman from Lecce from the
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Mid-Century Partial Gilt Wrought Iron Side /Desk Chair, Gilbert Poillerat
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in New York, NY
Elegant French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical form hand-hammered wrought iron chair for desk
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Chairs
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
H 35.5 in W 23 in D 23.5 in
Vintage Woodard Wrought Iron Garden Patio Lounge Chair with Removable Ottoman
By Russell Woodard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Woodard Wrought Iron Garden Patio Lounge Chair with Removable Ottoman. Item features
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 34.5 in W 26 in D 28 in
1940s Royere Style Wrought Iron Dining Chairs
Located in Sharon, CT
Original Robin's egg blue with gold painted spheres. Price is for the pair.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of 4 Mid-Century Black Wrought Iron Floral Upholstered Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
SET of 4 American Mid-Century side chairs with scroll design black wrought iron frames with beige
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron
Arthur Umanoff Rattan Wicker Wrought Iron Mid-Century Modern Chairs, Set of 4
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Arthur Umanoff Rattan Wicker Wrought Iron Mid-Century Modern chairs - Set of 4. Item features woven
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 32 in W 18 in D 17 in
Vintage Boho Wrought Iron Chair After Eileen Gray
By Eileen Gray
Located in west palm beach, FL
wrought iron frame with a channel tufted cushion. Perfect indoors our out. You decide! Acquired from a
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Wrought Iron Patio Seating
By Woodard Furniture Co., Russell Woodard
Located in Cumberland, RI
furniture. The set features a 8 wrought iron barrel back chairs and a generously sized 72". This wrought
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Wrought Iron Chairs from the 1950s Casa e Giardino
Located in bari, IT
Set of four wrought iron chairs Italian home and garden production mid-1950s, The four chairs are
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of five Sculptural Wrought Iron Garden Chairs 1950s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Spectacular wrought iron garden chairs, authentic sculptural works of art from the 1950s. Their
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Ilana Goor Style Wrought Iron Leather Garden Chairs
By Ilana Goor
Located in Vienna, AT
Ilana Goor style wrought iron leather garden chairs.
Nice pair of iron, leather chairs in a 19th
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pr. Wrought Iron Mid Century Hoop Chairs by John Cicchelli for Riley Wolff 1950s
By Joseph Cicchelli
Located in New York, NY
Chic Mid Century circle, or hoop, chairs designed by Joseph Cicchelli for Reilly - Wolff circa 1950
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 29.5 in W 29.5 in D 26 in
Pair of Vintage Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron Chairs
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Medina, OH
Pair of 1970s restored and reupholstered Arthur Umanoff high back dining chairs. Chairs have been
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Victorian Style Blue Wrought Iron Small Garden Bistro Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Small Vintage French Victorian Style Blue Wrought Iron Garden Bistro dining chairs - Set of 4. Item
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Mid-20th Century Victorian Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 32.5 in W 15.5 in D 18 in
Set of Two Wrought Iron Chairs from the Sixties
Located in bari, IT
Pair of lacquered wrought iron chairs from the Italian school of the D’Andrea craftsman from Lecce
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Salterini Style Twisted Wrought Iron Peacock Rocking Chairs
By Salterini
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Set of two wrought iron peacock garden chairs attributed to Salterini (not marked) feature large
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Mid-20th Century Victorian Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Wrought Iron Arm Chairs-Restored and Upholstered
By Russell Woodard
Located in Cumberland, RI
Vintage Wrought Iron Arm Chairs-Restored and Upholstered
Restored with Sandblasting and
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Chairs
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Vintage Boho Swirl Wrought Iron Accent Chairs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Boho side chairs. A chic metal construction in a charming swirl design
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Mid-20th Century North American Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Woodard Wrought Iron Outdoor Chair Pincrest Pattern
By Russell Woodard
Located in Cumberland, RI
This beautifully designed and well thought out Vintage Wrought Iron Patio Chair by Russell Woodard
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Pair of French Mathieu Matégot Style White Wrought Iron Chairs
By Gilbert Poillerat, Mathieu Matégot, Jean Prouvé
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of French Mathieu Matégot style white wrought iron chairs. These stunning French Rivera iron
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Regency Wrought Iron Accent Side Chairs Harlequin
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Heavy Wrought Iron high back side chairs with a wonderful harlequin back that scrolls back at the
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Chairs
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Meadowcraft Dogwood Green Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Coil Spring Chairs, Pair
By Meadowcraft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Meadowcraft Dogwood Green Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Coil Spring Chairs - a Pair. Circa Mid
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Mid-20th Century Victorian Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 38 in W 26 in D 25 in
American Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron & Solid Birch Seats Dining Chairs Mint
By Paul McCobb, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Rockaway, NJ
American Mid-Century Modern wrought iron & solid birch seats dining chairs mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 35 in W 18 in D 18 in
Restored Wrought Iron Chair and Ottoman by Dan Johnson for Pacific Iron, USA
By Dan Johnson
Located in Deland, FL
steel fasteners, rugged leather hand-stitched to fit perfectly, austere powder-coated black wrought iron
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 29 in W 26.5 in D 34 in
Wrought Iron Chair Att. to Tony Paul with Tilt Backrest
By Tony Paul
Located in New York, NY
Architectural wrought iron frame side chair, with vinyl upholstered seat and backrest. The chair
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Furniture Sculptura 7 Piece Set
By Russell Woodard
Located in Cumberland, RI
Add some Mid-Century charm to your patio with this vintage seven-piece wrought iron lounge set from
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Homecrest Clam Shell Casino Salterini Style Wrought Iron Swivel Chairs, a Pair
By Homecrest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Homecrest Clam Shell Casino Salterini style wrought iron swivel chairs - a Pair. Item features
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 29 in W 25 in D 21 in
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Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of vintage mid century wrought iron chairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and wrought iron, all vintage mid century wrought iron chairs available were constructed with great care. Vintage mid century wrought iron chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Victorian and Hollywood Regency vintage mid century wrought iron chairs are consistently popular styles. Vintage mid century wrought iron chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co. and Keller Furniture are consistently popular.
How Much are Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Chairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,150, while they’re typically $425 on the low end and $3,800 highest priced.
A Close Look at mid-century-modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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