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Pair of Rushed Chairs by Joseph Savina
By Joseph Savina
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of rushed chairs by Joseph Savina.
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1930s French Vintage Rush Chairs

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Metal

Vintage Pair of Rushed Chairs by Joseph Savina
Pair of Rushed Chairs by Joseph Savina
H 31.25 in W 15.5 in D 15.25 in
12 Oak and Rush Chairs in Style of Charles Dudouyt , France 1960's
By Charles Dudouyt, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Chapo
Located in Den Haag, NL
Oak and Rush Chairs in Style of Charles Dudouyt , France 1960's Solid Oak chairs with rush seats
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rush Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

1930's Rustic Red High Ladder Back Wood & Rush Chair set
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Rustic High Ladder Back Red Lacquered Wood & Rush Chair set. Made in France, 1930's period
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1930s French Rustic Vintage Rush Chairs

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Rush

1980s Rattan and Rush Chair, Table, and Lamp Set, 3 Piece Set
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage custom rattan and rush chair, Rattan side table and rush lamp. Lamp does not come with
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Late 20th Century Philippine American Classical Vintage Rush Chairs

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Wicker, Rattan, Rush

Set of 6 Midcentury Oak and Rush Chairs, 1950s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Set of 6 midcentury oak and rush chairs, Europe, 1950s. This is a beautiful set of 6 chairs in
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rush Chairs

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Oak

Vintage Set of 6 Midcentury Oak and Rush Chairs, 1950s
Set of 6 Midcentury Oak and Rush Chairs, 1950s
H 36.23 in W 18.9 in D 17.72 in
Wengé Rush Chairs set of 6
By Vico Magistretti, Charlotte Perriand
Located in BREDA, NL
Set of 6 Wengé chairs in the style of Charlotte Perriand & Vico Magistretti. The quality of the
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rush Chairs

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Rush, Wenge

Vintage Wengé Rush Chairs set of 6
Wengé Rush Chairs set of 6
H 29.14 in W 18.71 in D 16.54 in
Arthur Umanoff Wood and Rush Chair
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural Arthur Umanoff chair with signature rush back, slatted wood seat, and iron legs. Metal
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1950s American Vintage Rush Chairs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Arthur Umanoff Wood and Rush Chair
Arthur Umanoff Wood and Rush Chair
H 28 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in
Set of two Rural French Rush chairs
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
These elegant wooden chairs, presumably dating from the early to mid-20th century, are emblematic
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1930s French Country Vintage Rush Chairs

Materials

Rush, Pine

Vintage Set of two Rural French Rush chairs
Set of two Rural French Rush chairs
H 35.44 in W 17.72 in D 18.12 in
Jordi Vilanova Rush Chairs, Set of Four
By Jordi Vilanova i Bosch
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of four chairs designed by Jordi Vilanova i Bosch in Barcelona around 1960. Modern lines
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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rush Chairs

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Rush, Hardwood

Vintage Jordi Vilanova Rush Chairs, Set of Four
Jordi Vilanova Rush Chairs, Set of Four
H 30.52 in W 17.72 in D 16.93 in
Mid 20th Century Pair of Rush Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of wood structure chairs with woven rush seat and back. Antique condition, wear is consistent
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rush Chairs

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Wood, Rush

Mid 20th Century Pair of Rush Chairs
Mid 20th Century Pair of Rush Chairs
H 33 in W 22.5 in D 25.5 in
1980s Rattan Wicker and Rush Chair, Table, and Lamp Set
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage Custom Rattan and rush chair, Rattan side table and rush lamp. Lamp does not come with
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Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rush Chairs

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Wicker

Set of Six Olivetree and Rush Chairs, 1960, France
By Charlotte Perriand, Robert Sentou, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
combination of olivewood and rush seating. These chairs pay homage to the influential works of renowned
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1960s French French Provincial Vintage Rush Chairs

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Rush, Olive

Mid-20TH Century Pinewood and Rush Chairs, France 1950s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These chairs are made of a sturdy pine wood frame and have a traditional rush seating. The style is
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rush Chairs

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Rush, Pine

Pair of Four Oak and Rush Chairs in the Style of Charlotte Perriand, France 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of four oak and rush chairs in the style of Charlotte Perriand, France, 1960s. These solid
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rush Chairs

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Rush, Oak

set of 4 vintage French wood and rush chairs
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
touch of modern aesthetics. Solid, dark brown coated wooden chairs with cane/rush seats. Overall in good
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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rush Chairs

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Rush, Wood

set of 4 vintage French wood and rush chairs
set of 4 vintage French wood and rush chairs
H 30.71 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in
Straw Wicker Woven Rush Chair Midcentury Jean Michel Frank Style, 1930, France
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
Straw wicker woven rush chair midcentury Jean Michel Frank style, 1930, France. Woven chair that
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rush Chairs

Materials

Sycamore, Straw

Beautiful butcher block dinette table set with pair of Birch Rush chairs Italy
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful butcher block dinette table set with pair of Birch Rush chairs Italy. Very clean small
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Rush Chairs

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Papercord, Birch, Maple

Single Mid-Century Rush Chair by Ate van Apeldoorn for Houtwerk Hattem
Located in London, GB
A single dining chair or occasional chair by Dutch designer Ate van Apeldoorn for Houtwerk Hattem
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Vintage Rush Chairs

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Rush, Wood

Set of Seven Oak and Rush Chairs in the Style of Charlotte Perriand, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Roma, IT
chair has never been there. Seven chairs for seven magnificent gunslingers, perhaps enlisted to defend
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rush Chairs

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Rush, Straw, Oak, Plywood

Pair of Vintage Oak and Rush Chairs by Mel Smilow, USA, 1960
By Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
-Delaye, those chairs are very elegant yet rustic and would work in a country home as well as a refined
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rush Chairs

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Rush, Elm

Pair of Circa 1940 French Low Fireplace Chairs in Carved Beech and Rush
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Dallas, TX
most opulent aspect of each chair is the rush seat, woven in a diagonal cross pattern. With their
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rush Chairs

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Rush, Wood, Beech

Set of 4 Vintage French Oak Dining Chairs
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Presenting a set of oak and rush chairs inspired by the iconic style of Charlotte Perriand, a
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1960s French Art Deco Vintage Rush Chairs

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Oak

Set of 4 Vintage French Oak Dining Chairs
Set of 4 Vintage French Oak Dining Chairs
H 35.44 in W 18.12 in D 15.36 in
Americana Windsor Style Chair / Rush Seat
By Nicholas & Stone Co
Located in Malibu, CA
side chair with original rush seat.
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20th Century American American Classical Vintage Rush Chairs

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Rush, Mahogany

Charles Dudouyt French Oak & Rush Rope Chair
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charles Dudouyt French oak & rush rope chair France, circa 1940s This handsome side chair will add
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1940s French Vintage Rush Chairs

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Rush, Oak

Four Chrome Chairs W/ Rush Seating
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four polished chrome chairs with rush back. Cantilever base runs up through the arms
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rush Chairs

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Chrome

Four Chrome Chairs W/ Rush Seating
Four Chrome Chairs W/ Rush Seating
H 33 in W 22.25 in D 23.25 in
Brutalist Corner Chair Oak Rush, 1970s
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Very beautiful light oak corner chair with wicker seat made in the 70s. Nice detail are the pen
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1970s Dutch Brutalist Vintage Rush Chairs

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Rush, Oak

French Arts and Crafts Rush Seated Chair
Located in Southampton, GB
Wonderful arts and crafts rush seated chair with original green paint. Entwined, bentwood splat
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20th Century French Vintage Rush Chairs

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Rush, Pine

French Arts and Crafts Rush Seated Chair
French Arts and Crafts Rush Seated Chair
H 102 in W 41.5 in D 47.5 in
Arthur Umanoff Wood and Rush Sculptural Chairs
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early sculptural chairs by Arthur Umanoff. Chairs with signature rush back, slatted wood seat, and
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1950s American Vintage Rush Chairs

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Iron

Rush Seat Chair and Ottoman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful rush seat chair and ottoman out of a Palm Springs estate. in the manner of Charles
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20th Century Unknown Vintage Rush Chairs

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Rush, Wood

Rush Seat Chair and Ottoman
Rush Seat Chair and Ottoman
H 32 in W 28.5 in D 26 in
Arthur Umanoff Wood and Rush Sculptural Chairs
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural Arthur Umanoff chairs with signature rush back, slatted wood seat, and iron legs
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1950s American Vintage Rush Chairs

Materials

Iron

4 Brutalist Oak Rush Seat Chairs, France 1960s
Located in Rīga, LV
Set of 4 vintage brutalist oak chairs with rush seats. Additional information: Country of
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20th Century French Brutalist Vintage Rush Chairs

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Oak, Straw, Rush

4 Brutalist Oak Rush Seat Chairs, France 1960s
4 Brutalist Oak Rush Seat Chairs, France 1960s
H 42.13 in W 17.33 in D 17.72 in
Sculptural Oak and Rush Dining Chairs, France, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Sculptural oak and rush dining chairs, France, 1960s Set of four sculptural oak and rush dining
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Mid-20th Century European Brutalist Vintage Rush Chairs

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Rush, Oak

Set of 2 Carved Wood Rush Seat Chairs, Belgium
Located in Rīga, LV
Set of 2 vintage wooden chairs with rush seats. Additional information: Country of manufacture
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20th Century Belgian Country Vintage Rush Chairs

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Rush, Wood

Set of 2 Carved Wood Rush Seat Chairs, Belgium
Set of 2 Carved Wood Rush Seat Chairs, Belgium
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H 34.65 in W 17.33 in D 16.93 in
1950s Italian Ladder Back Dining Chairs With Rush Seating
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in Elkton, MD
Set of 2 Spinetto chairs with a thin profile with black ebonized frames and wicker seats
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1950s Italian Vintage Rush Chairs

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Rush

Vintage Rush seat Arm chair
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Vintage Rush seat Arm chair. Looks like a Charlotte Perriand's chair
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1970s Vintage Rush Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Vintage Rush seat Arm chair
Vintage Rush seat Arm chair
H 33.08 in W 22.45 in D 21.26 in
4 French Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Dining Chairs
By Jean Royère, Charlotte Perriand, Charles Dudouyt
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
French ladder back oak rush seat dining chairs. Crafted in the 1970s, these beautiful chairs boast
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rush Chairs

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Rush, Oak

4 French Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Dining Chairs
4 French Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Dining Chairs
H 40.56 in W 21.26 in D 17.72 in
Set of Four Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Dining Chairs
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
invites nostalgia, then these Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Dining Chairs are the perfect addition to your
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1970s French Country Vintage Rush Chairs

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Rush, Oak

Georges Robert Dining Chairs in Oak and Rush, France, 1950s
By Georges Robert
Located in Almelo, NL
Georges Robert dining chairs in oak and rush, France 1950s. Enhance the charm of your mountain
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Vintage Rush Chairs

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Rush, Oak

Georges Robert Dining Chairs in Oak and Rush, France, 1950s
By Georges Robert
Located in Almelo, NL
Georges Robert dining chairs in oak and rush, France 1950s Set of 6 Mountain or chalet chairs
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Vintage Rush Chairs

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Rush, Oak

Georges Robert Chalet Chairs in Oak and Rush, France, 1950s
By Georges Robert
Located in Almelo, NL
Georges Robert dining chairs in oak and rush, France 1950s. These are six chairs from the 1950s
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Vintage Rush Chairs

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Rush, Oak

3 French Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Dining Chairs
By Jean Royère, Charles Dudouyt, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful chairs from the 50s made of solid oak with a wicker woven seat. Fit perfectly with the
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rush Chairs

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Rush, Oak

3 French Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Dining Chairs
3 French Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Dining Chairs
H 33.86 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Georges Robert Dining Chairs in Oak and Rush, France, 1950s
By Georges Robert
Located in Almelo, NL
Georges Robert dining chairs in oak and rush, France, 1950s. These Georges Robert dining chairs
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Vintage Rush Chairs

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Rush, Oak

Georges Robert Patinated Chairs in Oak and Rush, France, 1950s
By Georges Robert
Located in Almelo, NL
Georges Robert dining chairs in oak and rush, France 1950s Enhance the charm of your mountain or
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Vintage Rush Chairs

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Rush, Oak

A Set of 4 Ladderback Rush Seat Chairs Painted White
Located in Oak Park, MI
A charming set of 4 English side chairs with solid rush seats. Lovely fresh Muslin paint. A
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rush Chairs

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Rush, Wood

Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Oak, Rush, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained oak and rush lounge chairs designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. seat height
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rush Chairs

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Rush, Oak

Modernist Club Chairs, Brass and Rush Cord
By Michael Taylor
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Unusual 1960s modernist club chairs with rush cord wrapped frame. Brass details at the ends of the
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rush Chairs

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Brass

Vico Magistretti / Charlotte Perriand Style Rush Dining Room Chairs 70s
By Charlotte Perriand, Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
These chairs are often attributed to Vico Magistretti, produced by Cassina (attr.). Made in Italy
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rush Chairs

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Rush, Wood

Six Rush and Lacquered Steel Chairs by Colette Gueden - France 1950's
By Colette Gueden
Located in New York, NY
and restored rush seat. Minor oxydation on one of the chairs as can be seen on ultimate picture. Will
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1950s French Vintage Rush Chairs

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Steel

Wood Turned Chairs with Woven Rush Seats, Europe Ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
often based on traditional styles and techniques, such as turned chairs. Turned chairs — sometimes
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1940s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rush Chairs

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Rush, Wood

Georges Robert Dining Chairs in Patinated Oak and Rush, France, 1950s
By Georges Robert
Located in Almelo, NL
Georges Robert dining chairs in patinated oak and rush, France 1950s Set of 8 Mountain or chalet
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Vintage Rush Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Antique Wood Ladder Back Rush Seat Child's Accent Chair Painted Orange
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A children's American Arts and Crafts ladder back chair with a rush seat. We love a good ladder
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20th Century American American Craftsman Vintage Rush Chairs

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Rush, Wood

6 Italian Dining Chairs with Woven Rush Seating, 1960's France
Located in New York, NY
6 dining chairs imported from France. Beautiful condition. Rush seating and wood in excellent
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rush Chairs

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Rush, Maple

Vintage Antique Rush Seat Child Rocking Chair
Located in Trenton, NJ
This antique rush seat child rocking chair is a charming piece that combines nostalgic style and
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Mid-20th Century Unknown American Colonial Vintage Rush Chairs

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Textile, Rush, Wood

Vico Magistretti / Charlotte Perriand Style Rush Dining Room Chairs 70s White
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
These chairs are often attributed to Vico Magistretti, produced by Cassina (attr.). Made in Italy
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rush Chairs

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Rush, Wood

1940s French Dining Chair by Charles Dudouyt with Natural Rush Weave
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in London, GB
Single rustic dining chair by Charles Dudouyt with a natural rush weave.
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1940s French French Provincial Vintage Rush Chairs

Materials

Straw, Rush, Oak

Folk Art Rush Side Chair, Austria 1970's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Austrian Folk Art Side Chair with Rush Seat. Made in Austria, 1970's. Orange painted beech
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1970s Austrian Folk Art Vintage Rush Chairs

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Rush, Beech

Folk Art Rush Side Chair, Austria 1970's
Folk Art Rush Side Chair, Austria 1970's
H 36.23 in W 21.07 in D 17.33 in
Set of 4 Italian Rush Seat Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Italian rush seat chairs in the style of Gio Ponti. Sleek and stylish ladder back dining
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1950s Italian Vintage Rush Chairs

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Rush, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Country Carved and Rush Seat Counter Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Mid-Century Italian Made Country Carved and Rush Seat Counter Chairs. Two pair available
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Mid-20th Century Italian Country Vintage Rush Chairs

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Rush, Hardwood, Fruitwood

Set of Ten French Oak Ladder Back Chairs with Rush Seats, C 1960
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of ten French oak ladder back chairs with rush seats. C 1960.
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1960s French Vintage Rush Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Rustic Low Rush Seat Chair, France 1960S
Located in Rīga, LV
Low oak chair with a rush seat. The price is for one chair. Two chairs are available. Additional
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20th Century French Rustic Vintage Rush Chairs

Materials

Straw, Oak

Rustic Low Rush Seat Chair, France 1960S
Rustic Low Rush Seat Chair, France 1960S
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H 36.23 in W 17.33 in D 13.78 in
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Vintage Rush Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage rush chairs available for sale. Each of these unique vintage rush chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, natural fiber and rush. Vintage rush chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage rush chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many vintage rush chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Mel Smilow, Alvar Aalto and Artek produced popular vintage rush chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Vintage Rush Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,433, while they’re typically $185 on the low end and $12,500 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 unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Vintage Rush Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Rush seats are chairs where the seating part is woven out of long, grass-like vegetation. After the material dries, the makers weave it to make a strong surface for sitting. Shop antique rush chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 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.