Surprising office chair from the 1970s solid wood and leather a real UFO !
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
1970s office chair in solid pine and leather. No information available on this “UFO” (Unidentified Furniture Object 😉), possibly a prototype or an unique model ? The base is in soli...
Leather, Wood, Pine
"Spring" Armchair by Massimo Scolari, Italian Design, Solid Beech Wood
By Massimo Scolari
Located in Tinton Falls, NJ
SPRING is a small armchair in polished solid beech wood, with ebony insets in the backrest. The seat is in nondeformable polyurethane, with fabric or leather covering. The arms and...
Leather, Wood, Beech, Ebony
Vintage Accent Chair, Solid Wood, Birch, Cane, Office, Living Room, Bedroom
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Vintage Accent Chair, Solid Wood, Birch, Cane, Office, Living Room, Bedroom, Mid Century, MCM Measurements: 32" H x 20.5" W x 20" D SH: 18" SD: 18.5" The cane is in very good condi...
Birch
Group of 3 Solid Wood Bankers or Library Chairs Early 20th Century
By Gunlocke, Johnson Chair Company
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Group of Three Early 20th Century American Institutional Library Chairs A rare and cohesive group of three early 20th century American institutional library chairs, distinguished by...
Hardwood
Likely Antique Victorian Style Solid Wood Rocking Chair with Carved Arms
Located in Seattle, WA
This likely antique Victorian-style rocking chair features a sculpted solid wood frame with flowing curves and a shaped backrest panel. The armrests are delicately carved with scroll...
Wood
Baker Furniture Style Queen Anne Solid Cherry Wood Side Chairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of Queen Anne or Georgian style side chairs or dining chairs In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Solid cherry wood frames, with upholstered seats...
Upholstery, Cherry
Indonesian Carved Solid Burl Wood Slab Continental Figural Side Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Indonesian Carved Solid Burl Wood Slab Continental Figural Side Chairs - a Pair. Item features stunning burl wood figures throughout, ornately carved pediment, wonderful old world ch...
Wood
1960s, Danish rocking chair, original good condition, solid oak wood, wool.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish rocking chair in original good condition: no smells, no stains, stable construction. Solid oak wood, furniture wool fabric. Manufactured by Danish furniture maker in ab...
Wool, Oak
Set of 6 Fine French 1950s Solid Cherry Wood Dining Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of six fine French Mid-Century solid cherry side chairs
Fabric, Cherry
Vintage Solid White Ash Wood Italian Folding Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful set of vintage solid white ash Italian folding chairs. Excellent vintage condition. Light weight. Excellent folding mechanism. W Kiki.
Ash
Pair of Reconstruction Small Solid Wood Scissor Leg Chairs, France 1950's
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
Solidly constructed walnut side chairs in the style of Jeanneret, of note, are the "keys" holding the sides together. Reupholstered in linen.
Linen, Walnut
$2,458 / item
Brutalist Solid Bench, Side Chair, 1960s, Belgium
Located in Antwerp, BE
Brutalist solid wood high back bench, a beautiful set of two handcrafted benches. Designed straight-lined in the sixties at an unknown studio in Belgium, sleek lines emphasize the s...
Wood
1940s Mission Style Solid Oak Rocking Chair Arts & Crafts Wooden Rocker
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A beautiful 1940s Mission-style rocking chair crafted from solid oak with classic Arts & Crafts influence. This timeless piece features a sturdy architectural frame with wide flat ar...
Fabric, Wood, Oak
1970s, Danish highback armchair, turkis-green furniture wool, solid oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish highback armchair. Turkis green furniture wool, solid oak wood. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufactured by Danish furni...
Wool, Oak
Solid Peroba de Rosa Heavy Wood Rocking Chair
Located in Hollywood, CA
Massive solid Peroba de Rosa wood rocking chair made from distressed solid wood. Rustic but excellent construction, nicely refinished with semi gloss lacquer which refines the rustic...
Unavailable
H 38.98 in W 23.23 in D 27.56 in
Rocking Chair in Solid Teak Wood, Kvadrat Wool, 1960s, Renovated
Located in Tarm, DK
Rocking chair in solid teak wood. Brand new padding. Upholstered in Kvadrat wool fabric, Hallingdal designed by Nana Ditzel. Made in circa 1960.
Wool, Teak
Rustic Wicker Chair with Solid Wooden Frame
Located in Budapest, HU
This rustic wicker chair has an easy charm that works in almost any setting. The solid wooden frame, finished in a rich brown, is paired with beautifully handwoven wicker on the seat...
Wicker, Wood
1950s Solid Cherrywood Heywood Wakefield Split Back Chairs
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern uniquely detailed stylish pair of solid cherrywood curved split back in two parts with stylish rectangular opening in the centre back, a nicely contoured slab seat...
Wood
1950s Solid Wood Desk Chair
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s solid wood desk chair. Tagged Desk Inc.
Wood
Baker Furniture Regency Solid Cherry Wood Side Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Regency or Neoclassical style dining chair or side chair By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Solid cherry wood frame, with upholstered seat. Measures: 20.5"W x 23"D x...
Upholstery, Cherry
French Provincial Carved Solid Wood Double Cane Wingback Chair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
French provincial carved solid wood double cane wingback chair Damask fabric is Satin Cotton so it looks different depending on the lighting and angle you are looking at it. Cushio...
Cotton, Cane, Wood
Pair of Art Deco Arm and Side Chairs in Cushioned Solid Wood
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of vintage arm and side chairs, designed in the Art Deco mode, in solid wood frames, each inset by cushioned seats and backs, and upholstered with the original floral fabric. ...
Textile, Wood
4 Solid Teak & Leather Ladderback Dining Chairs
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Set of four solid teak and leather ladder back dining chairs from Denmark circa early 1970's. These striking all original examples have bentwood seat bottoms subtly tapered legs and ...
Wood, Leather
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H 28.35 in W 18.51 in D 16.93 in
Set of 4 vintage folding chairs attributed to Aldo Jacober, made of solid beech
By Aldo Jacober
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Set of 4 vintage folding chairs attributed to Aldo Jacober, made from solid beech, 1970s. Set of 4 folding chairs in solid natural beech, Trieste model, designed by Aldo Jacober. Ver...
Beech, Wood
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H 55.25 in W 16 in D 32 in
Mid Century Woman with Cat sitting on Chair solid joined wood sculpture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Modernist Folk Art Wood Sculpture "Woman Chair Petting a Cat" Mid Century possibly inspired by sculptor Etienne Pirot (French b. 1952) joined wood carved as a mid-century stylized wo...
Wood
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H 37.01 in W 22.05 in D 26.97 in
Vintage Directors Green Leather Chesterfield Captains Chair Solid Wood Frame
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Chesterfield vintage directors green leather captains office chair The chair is in good used condition throughout, we have deep cle...
Leather
Set of Three Studio Chairs in Solid Oak Wood, France 1950s
By Jean Touret, Atelier Marolles
Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Set of 3 woodworker's studio chairs. Solid oakwood. Made in France in the 1950s. Very sculptural. Measurements: Tall: Height 96 cm, depth 40 cm, width 40 cm, seat height 38 ...
Oak
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H 31.5 in W 16.54 in D 15.75 in
Single side chair in solid teak wood designed by Poul M. Volther Denmark 1960s.
By Poul Volther
Located in København K, 84
Single and elegant rare side chair. Exceptional danish craftsmanship executed in solid teak by designer Poul Volther for manufacturer Frem Rølje. In very good condition with sophisti...
Teak
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H 35.25 in W 31.5 in D 31.75 in
Organic Scandinavian Rocking Armchair Solid Ash Wood Steel & Natural Rattan 1999
By Benjamin Franklin, IKEA
Located in Miami, FL
Scandinavian Modern rocking armchair made out of solid ash, steel frame and natural rattan weaving. This rocking chair is a lightweight rocker made from handwoven rattan and ash colo...
Steel
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H 37 in W 18 in D 18 in
2 Solid Brass Italian Mid-Century Modern 'Chiavari' Desk, Vanity or Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
2 Italian MIdcentury Modern Neoclassical Style "Chiavari" desk / vanity or side chairs in Solid Brass. The Chiavari' chair is priced and sold individually. Most people who have at...
Wood
Presidential Armchair with High Back and Solid Wood Arms
Located in Palermo, Italia
Presidential armchair with high back and solid wood arms. - Oscillating mechanism with thrust intensity regulator - Adjustable in height by means of gas elevation - High quality l...
Animal Skin
Desk Chair on Wheels with Solid Wooden Carved Out Seat
Located in Maastricht, NL
Wheeled desk chair with flexible back rest and carved out seat. Strong and sturdy mid-century modern desk chair.
Metal
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H 34.25 in W 14.75 in D 25 in
Pair of Solid Solid Bronze and Freijo Wood Side Chairs Pedro Useche, Brazil
By Pedro Useche
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of rare solid solid bronze and Freijo wood side chairs, made in Brazil by designer Pedro Useche. Very unique chairs with solid wood dual circles for the back support and a large...
Bronze
Solid Wood Mid Century Rocker
Located in North Hollywood, CA
English mid century modern rocking chair with wood frame, upholstered back and spring seat from Parker Knoll.
Wood
Solid and Finely Carved Chicken Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
These are great "stump" chairs, carved from single trees. Each bird is meticulously detailed and painted. The hungry hens are going for the grub, creating a better seating design in ...
Wood
Set of 6 wooden solid chairs Hanninen, Olavi
By Olavi Hanninen, Mikko Nupponen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of 6 highly decorative wooden chairs peinted white.Designed by Olavi Hanninen (Finland). They are in great condition with minor signs of use.
Wood
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H 40 in W 27 in D 28 in
Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chair with a Solid Beech Wood Frame and Teak Arms
Located in New York, NY
An elegant Scandinavian Modern wingback chair with a solid beech wood frame and detailed with teak armrest. Newly upholstered with a gray tweed like fabric. Measures: Height 40“ ...
Upholstery, Beech, Teak
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