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A Suite Of Six Modernist Chairs
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
A suite of six modernist chairs nickeled steel, with original colt upholstery. France, circa 1930
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Modernist Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage A Suite Of Six Modernist Chairs
A Suite Of Six Modernist Chairs
H 37.41 in W 17.33 in D 20.48 in
Set of 6 comfortable French modernist chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 comfortable French modernist chairs. 17 in. seat height.
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20th Century French Vintage Modernist Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 6 Comfortable French Modernist Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 comfortable French modernist chairs. Size: 17 in. seat height.
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20th Century French Vintage Modernist Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 6 Comfortable French Modernist Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 comfortable French modernist chairs. Measure: 17 in. seat height.
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20th Century French Vintage Modernist Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 6 Comfortable French Modernist Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 comfortable French modernist chairs. Size: 17 in. seat height.
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20th Century French Vintage Modernist Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Sculptural Modernist Chairs, Germany, circa 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of sculptural modernist chairs from Germany, circa 1930s. Frame is in steel with a seat in red
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Modernist Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Italian Design Iron Base Upholstered Modernist Chairs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Stylish Italian design highlight this pair of iron base linen upholstered modernist chairs.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Modernist Chairs

Materials

Iron

Dutch Modernist Chair in Pierre Frey Fabric, 1960s
By La Maison Pierre Frey
Located in Antwerp, BE
Dutch Modernism; Pierre Frey; Fabric; Wim Den Boon; Armchair; Modernist Chair; 1960s; Dutch
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Modernist Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Dutch Modernist Chair in Pierre Frey Fabric, 1960s
By La Maison Pierre Frey
Located in Antwerp, BE
Dutch Modernism; Pierre Frey; Fabric; Wim Den Boon; Armchair; Modernist Chair; 1960s; Dutch
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Modernist Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern French Modernist Chair Newly Upholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern French Modernist Jean Royère style chair newly upholstered Mid-Century Modern
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Modernist Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

art deco modernist chair circa 1930
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Mouscron, WHT
curious art deco modernist chair circa 1930
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Modernist Chairs

Materials

Chrome

 art deco modernist chair circa 1930
 art deco modernist chair circa 1930
H 35.44 in W 22.84 in D 22.05 in
Gregory Hawthorne Sculpted Iron Modernist Chair
Located in South Jordan, UT
Offered is a Gregory Hawthorne iron chair crafted from welded metal. The seat was reupholstered in
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Modernist Chairs

Materials

Iron

Donald Knorr Modernist Chair for Knoll
By Donald Knorr
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare chair by Donald Knorr for Knoll. Great modernist design, bent sheet metal with solid rod
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1950s American Vintage Modernist Chairs

Materials

Steel, Wrought Iron

Martin Visser Modernist Chair SE20 Spectrum, 1988
By Martin Visser
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare modernist side chair designed by Martin Visser and manufactured by ’t Spectrum Bergeyk, 1988
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1980s Dutch Post-Modern Vintage Modernist Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Set of six french modernist chairs in Oak
By French House & Garden
Located in Milano, IT
Set of six chairs in Oak with red fabric upholstery. Modernist style, beautiful wood work. Made
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Modernist Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of six french modernist chairs in Oak
Set of six french modernist chairs in Oak
H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Dutch Modernist Chair by Wim Den Boon, 1947
By Wim Den Boon
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wim Den Boon ’s prototype chair for ‘Goed Wonen’ 1947. Important and Historical piece of Dutch
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1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Modernist Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Dutch Modernist Chair by Wim Den Boon, 1947
Dutch Modernist Chair by Wim Den Boon, 1947
H 29.14 in W 18.12 in D 16.54 in
Authentic Early Modernist Chair Robert Mallet Stevens, France, 1930s
By Robert Mallet-Stevens
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
, later heroes of modernist design. In 1924 he organized the first exhibition of the Dutch artist group
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1930s French Modern Vintage Modernist Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Six Modernist Chairs by Ernesto Radaelli
Located in New York, NY
Set of six Modernist dining chairs by Ernesto Radaelli. Chrome plated steel frames and leather
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Modernist Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Two "Modernist" Chairs by Carlo Scarpa for Gavina, Italy, 1974
By Carlo Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Roma, IT
Two vintage oak wood chairs by Carlo Scarpa for Gavina. Italy 1974. Excellent condition.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modernist Chairs

Materials

Metal

8 BRUTALIST RUSTIC MODERN Modernist CHAIRS by CHARLES DUDOUYDT, France 1950
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in PARIS, FR
A set of 8 powerfull chairs in massive dark wood and bright straw seatings, by Charles Dudouyt
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1950s French Brutalist Vintage Modernist Chairs

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Straw, Bentwood

2 MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST CHAIRS by PIERRE PAULIN, STEINER, France 1950
By Pierre Paulin
Located in PARIS, FR
A pair of chairs with armrests, Modernist, Free Form, chromed tubular metal structures, comfortable
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Modernist Chairs

Materials

Metal

A MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST CHAIR Attributed to RAOUL GUYS, France 1950
By Raoul Guys
Located in PARIS, FR
A very graphic chair with compass legs, Modernist, Free Form, Reconstruction, black lacquered metal
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Modernist Chairs

Materials

Metal

A Sculptural MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST CHAIR by RAOUL GUYS, France 1950
By Raoul Guys
Located in PARIS, FR
A spectacular chair of tribal inspiration, Modernist, Brutalist, Popular Art, Free Form, black
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Modernist Chairs

Materials

Metal

Jumbo Modernist Chairs, France, circa 1950s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Absolutely amazing and one-of-a-kind pair of very large sun lounger chairs, with a cantilered iron
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Modernist Chairs

Jumbo Modernist Chairs, France, circa 1950s
Jumbo Modernist Chairs, France, circa 1950s
H 44.49 in W 36.62 in D 32.29 in
chrome tube bakelite chair in style of Emile Guillot art deco modernist breuer
By Emile Guillot
Located in Lyon, FR
French modernist chair from the 40's attributed to the designer Emile Guillot. Structure and base
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1940s French Bauhaus Vintage Modernist Chairs

Materials

Metal

Modernist Triangular Dining Chair, Set of 4
By Claudio Salocchi
Located in Culver City, CA
This set of striking modernist chairs, in the style of Claudio Salocchi, features a black-lacquered
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1970s Italian Vintage Modernist Chairs

Materials

Suede, Wood, Lacquer

4 Milo Baughman Chrome Chairs in Purple Upholstery
By Milo Baughman
Located in New Haven, CT
2 Set’s of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Barrel back modernist Chairs. Chromed steel frame with
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Modernist Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Six Modernist Solid Mahogany and Bordeaux Upholstery Chairs - France 1970's
Located in New York, NY
A set of six architect modernist chairs in the Bauhaus style. These chairs are made of solid
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1970s French Vintage Modernist Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Midcentury Compass Chair in Solid Oak and Leather
Located in Vosselaar, BE
This midcentury modernist chair is just perfect in every way. The build quality is exceptional and
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Modernist Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Italian Modernist Dining Chairs in Ash Wood and Faux Leather, 1960s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Beautiful Italian modernist-restored dining chairs in ash wood and faux leather from the 1960s. Ash
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Modernist Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Ash

A Set of 4 MEMPHIS POST-MODERN CHAIRS by WILLY RIZZO, Italy 1980
By Willy Rizzo
Located in PARIS, FR
A set of 4 Post-Modernist chairs, Memphis, Bauhaus, metal structures with square section and
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Modernist Chairs

Materials

Metal

Brazilian Modernist Club Chairs by Móveis Cimo, a Pair, circa 1950s
By Moveis Cimo
Located in View Park, CA
A pair of Brazilian modernist chairs by Móveis Cimo, circa late 1950s. Sculpturally crafted from
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Modernist Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Eggplant Leather Barcelona Chair and Ottoman by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed in 1929, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's Barcelona chair remains an icon of modernist chair
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20th Century American Bauhaus Vintage Modernist Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Teak and Wicker Chair
Located in London, GB
features of this piece express an affinity with similar modernist chairs of the period.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Modernist Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Teak

Teak and Wicker Chair
Teak and Wicker Chair
H 32.29 in W 15.16 in D 16.34 in
Set of Four John Tabraham for Kallenbach Dining Chairs, South Africa Ca. 1960s
By Kallenbach, John Tabraham
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of four Africal Modernist chairs designed by John Tabraham for Kallenbach’s, a firm founded in
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1960s South African Mid-Century Modern Vintage Modernist Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Israeli Orange Plastic & Chrome Chair from Plasson
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This pair of modernist chairs was produced by the Israeli factory Plasson during the 1960s. The
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1960s Israeli Mid-Century Modern Vintage Modernist Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Eight Modernist Dining Chairs Designed by Edmund Karpinski for Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Dallas, TX
Revamp the look of your dining room with this hard to find a set of eight modernist chairs designed
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Modernist Chairs

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Bouclé, Wood

Early Elettra Chair by Studio BBPR for Arflex, Italy, 1950s
By Arflex, Studio BBPR
Located in Berlin, DE
chair is a modernist chair designed by BBPR for the Italian furniture manufacturer Arflex. The chair was
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Modernist Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Black Leather and Chrome Martin Visser Lounge Chairs, Model SZ02 1965
By Martin Visser
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Dutch modernist chairs with chromed metal frame and thick black saddle leather seat and backrest. One
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20th Century Danish Vintage Modernist Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Ecuadorian Angel Pazmino Embossed Leather Folding Armchairs
By Angel Pazmino
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
embossed with inca patterns. This modernist chair was designed by Angel Pazmino for Meubles de Estilo in
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Modernist Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Rocking Chair Angel Pazmino For Muebles De Estilo - XXth Time
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Dimensions : Height : 80cm x Width : 67cm x Depth : 75cm This modernist chair was designed by the Ecuadorian
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20th Century European Other Vintage Modernist Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 Vintage Scandinavian Midcentury Modern Teak Wood & Fabric Dining Chairs
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of four modernist chairs was manufactured by the Danish manufacturer Glostrup Møbelfabrik
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Modernist Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Set of Six Chrome Milo Baughman Style Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome set of six (6) flat bar chromed steel dining chairs. These streamlined modernist chairs
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Modernist Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Modernist Childs Chair
By Clifford Pascoe
Located in New York, NY
Pure modern design childs' chair, off-white backrest, grey seat, black metal rod frame.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Modernist Chairs

Materials

Iron

Modernist Childs Chair
Modernist Childs Chair
H 26.5 in W 13.5 in D 16 in
Marcello Cuneo's 1970s Luisa Lounge Chair
Located in London, GB
Modernist chairs should be. A real interior designs piece in our humble opinion. Size of inches: H 34” x W
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Modernist Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Modernist Bridge Chairs or Armchairs, French, 1930s
Located in London, GB
Pair of Art Deco 1930s French armchairs or bridge chairs. The modernist chairs have clean lines and
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Modernist Chairs

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Leather, Fabric, Faux Leather, Bentwood

1980s Red Modernist Plywood Chair
Located in London, London
Plywood chair Modernist Red painted Maker unknown 1970s-1980s Sourced from Italy
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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Modernist Chairs

Materials

Plywood

1980s Red Modernist Plywood Chair
1980s Red Modernist Plywood Chair
H 29.14 in W 15.75 in D 18.9 in
Modernist Bamboo Reed Tub Chair
By Franco Albini
Located in New York, NY
Chic, voguish, architectural arm chair, featuring a wrap around frame of vertical reeds, attached
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Modernist Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Reed

Modernist Bamboo Reed Tub Chair
Modernist Bamboo Reed Tub Chair
H 29.5 in W 27.5 in D 26 in
Architectural Modernist Lounge Chair
Located in Denton, TX
Architectural modernist slipper lounge chair by Craftsman's Village.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Modernist Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Architectural Modernist Lounge Chair
Architectural Modernist Lounge Chair
H 29 in W 22.5 in D 32 in
Modernist Red Chair with Original Fabric
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage Danish True Love lounge chair in original red boucle fabric. This is a beautiful and
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Late 20th Century Danish Vintage Modernist Chairs

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Bouclé, Oak

Modernist Red Chair with Original Fabric
Modernist Red Chair with Original Fabric
H 27 in W 37.5 in D 2,635 in
Benny Linden Modernist Teak Arm Chairs
By Benny A. Linden
Located in Clermont, FL
A pair of teak wood arm chairs by Benny Linden. Upholstery original to chairs, in parchment color
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Late 20th Century Thai Post-Modern Vintage Modernist Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of 4 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Dining Chairs in Oak&Paper Cord
By E. Knudsen, K. Knudsen & Son
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of four modernist chairs was designed by E. Knudsen and made by the Danish furniture
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Modernist Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak & Vinyl Armchair Model 89 by Erik Buch
By Anderstrup Mobelfabrik, Erik Buch
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modernist chair was designed by Erik Buch for the Danish manufacturer Anderstrup Møbelfabrik
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Modernist Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Mathieu Mategot French Modernist Side Chairs, Pair
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Mathieu Mategot (French-Hungarian, 1910 - 2001) Modernist Mid-Century set of one armchair and one
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Modernist Chairs

Materials

Metal, Copper

Italian Modernist Leather Lounge Chairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing Italian modernist leather lounge chairs designed in Italy, circa 1950s. These chairs have a
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Modernist Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Italian Modernist Leather Lounge Chairs
Italian Modernist Leather Lounge Chairs
H 34.5 in W 29.25 in D 33.25 in
Set of 6 Modernist Tole Cafe Chairs
Located in London, by appointment only
France, circa 1940 A set of 6 modernist tole cafe chairs decorated on a brown ground with the
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Modernist Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 6 Modernist Tole Cafe Chairs
Set of 6 Modernist Tole Cafe Chairs
H 34.65 in W 22.05 in D 0.4 in
Pair of Modernist Lounge Chairs
By Florence Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Matched pair of modernist lounge chairs,,Classic design,,chromed steel "T" base.Manner of Florence
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Modernist Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Modernist Lounge Chairs
Pair of Modernist Lounge Chairs
H 32.5 in W 27.5 in D 30 in
Modernist Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in East Hampton, NY
Stamped ALMAZAN to underside of each chair, these wonderfully crafted chairs from Spain have so
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1970s Spanish Modern Vintage Modernist Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Bauhaus Style Visitor Lounge Chair in Black Leather, Germany 1960's
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in New York, NY
Elegant classic modernist chair. Reminiscent of Mies van der Rohe's Barcelona chair. In original
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Modernist Chairs

Materials

Nickel

Pair of Jean Pascaud Ebonized Mahogany & Velvet Round Back Chairs, France, 1940
By Jean Pascaud
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A very elegantly design pair of ebonized modernist chairs by Jean Pascaud featuring a thick rounded
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Modernist Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Ebony

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Vintage Modernist Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage modernist chairs available for sale. Each of these unique vintage modernist chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. Vintage modernist 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. There are many kinds of vintage modernist chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern vintage modernist chairs are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made vintage modernist chairs over the years, but those made by Knoll, Milo Baughman and Cassina are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Vintage Modernist Chairs?

Prices for vintage modernist chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, vintage modernist chairs begin at $1 and can go as high as $360,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,901.

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 Modernist 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.