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Eames For Herman Miller Mid Century Yellow Fiberglass Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames For Herman Miller Mid Century Yellow Fiberglass Shell Chair The chair measures: 24.75 wide x 22 deep x 31.25 high, with a seat height of 18 inches and arm height of 26 inche...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Four Mustard Yellow Velvet 'Shell' Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Four beautiful chairs type 1020 colloquially called "shells" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture industry in the 1960s. They are after full renovation upholstery and carpentry...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Set of 4 chairs - Zougoise Victoria - Switzerland - c. 1970
By A Space
Located in Madrid, España
Set of 4 chairs in chrome-plated tubular steel and yellow upholstery - Zougoise Victoria - Switzerland - c. 1970
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Late 20th Century Swiss Space Age Chairs

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Chrome

Rare Mid Century Yellow Shell Chair, H.Lachert, Europe, 1960s
By Anna Lachert
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern “Muszelka” Chair by Hanna Lachert for ŁAD, Poland, 1956 This iconic “Muszelka” (Polish for “Shell”) chair, designed in 1956 by renowned Polish architect a...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Textile, Ash

Set of Two Rare Mid Century Yellow Shell Chairs, H. Lachert, Europe, 1960s
By Anna Lachert
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern “Muszelka” Chair by Hanna Lachert for ŁAD, Poland, 1956 This iconic “Muszelka” (Polish for “Shell”) chair, designed in 1956 by renowned Polish architect a...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Textile, Ash

Giancarlo Piretti Alky Lounge Chair in Yellow Fabric for Anonima Castelli
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Alky lounge chair designed by Giancarlo Piretti in the sixties for Anonima Castelli, Italy. The shape of the chair is construct with foam printed direct on a metal frame with ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Side Chair in Walnut & Yellow Felt in the Manner of Edward Wormley, USA, 1960s
By Edward Wormley
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a gorgeous 60's era Mid-Century Modern desk chair designed in the manner of Edward Wormley. Constructed from a frame of solid American black walnut, replete with stunning...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of 2 Plastic BA 1171 Stacking Chairs by Helmut Bätzner for Bofinger, 1960s
By Helmut Bätzner 1
Located in Hamburg, DE
Design classics in a special color. 2 Bätzner chairs by Bofinger in a bright yellow tone. The chairs are stackable. This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Mater...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Set of 3 German Mid-Century Garden Stacking Chairs from Mauser
By Mauser Werke
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare cantilever garden chairs by the renowned manufacturer Mauser. The minimalist and very straightforward design is broken up by the colored plastic covering. The robust steel fram...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Mustard Yellow George Mulhauser for Plycraft “Sultana” Armchairs
By Plycraft, George Mulhauser
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare set of George Mulhauser for Plycraft Sultana chairs in original condition. The vinyl cushions are in original Vinyl condition and the paint is a great mustard color. They even...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Plywood

Set of Four Mid Century Yellow Chairs, Europe, 1960s.
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Set of four beautiful chairs called "stick insect" produced in the 1960s after a complete upholstery and refreshing of the woodwork, comfortable and stable. The whole is covered with...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

1950’s Original French Tolix T37 Outdoor Dining Chairs – Pair Yellow
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original French Tolix T37 Outdoor Dining Chairs – Pair Yellow. Tolix is one of our all time favourite companies. In 1907 Frenchman Xavier Pauchard discovered that he could p...
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Italian Gio Ponti Style Yellow Ladderback Side Chair Woven Seagrass Seat
By Gio Ponti
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage Italian Gio Ponti style yellow frame ladderback side or accent chair with a twisted & woven rush seagrass seat. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vin...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Rustic Chairs

Materials

Seagrass, Wood, Paint

Set of 4 Yellow Stackable Chairs
Located in Red Lion, PA
Set of four yellow plastic shell in a chrome metal base chairs Vintage condition
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Vintage 1960s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Yellow Stackable Chairs
Set of 4 Yellow Stackable Chairs
H 30.5 in W 29 in D 20.5 in
Set of 4 yellow chairs “4875” mod. by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell-70s
By Carlo Bartoli, Kartell
Located in Padova, IT
The almost comical appearance, soft curves and compact proportions of Carlo Bartoli's 4875 chair are very reminiscent of two famous previous Kartell models, the 1960 stackable childr...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Plastic

Mid Century Yellow Velvet, Walnut Wood, Heart Chair, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory and we thoroughly renova...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

EA105 yellow chair design by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s swivel seat
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Milan, IT
EA105 armchair design by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s, with swivel seat. Aluminum structure with four-legged base. The serial number and Herman Miller production symbol are...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Aluminum

Set of Ten Mid Century Yellow Velvet, Walnut Wood, Heart Chairs, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory and we thoroughly renova...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set - 4 Yellow Swedish Postmodern 80s Vintage Nils Gammelgaard Ikea "Ted" Chairs
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli, IKEA
Located in Basel, BS
Great opportunity to have a complete set of 4 of these wonderful 1980s Nils Gaamelgaard for Ikea chairs as a perfect set of 4 in yellow! Sold here as a set. Note: Yellow cushions wi...
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Vintage 1980s Swedish Post-Modern Chairs

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Metal

Six Mid Century Heart Chairs, Yellow Gaston Daniela Jacquard, Europe 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Heart" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful jacquard spanish fabric. This chair can be customized to your ...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Fabric, Bouclé, Beech

Yellow vintage armchair with storage space made in the 70s
Located in Breda, NB
Yellow vintage chair with storage space made in the 70s. Dimensions: Backrest height: 76.2 cm Seat height: 43 cm Width: 47 cm Depth: 55 cm The armchair has small traces of use, see...
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Vintage 1960s Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Mustard Yellow Velvet Club Chairs
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Mustard Yellow velvet club chairs. Made by Arcadian Furniture out of Conover, North Carolina . Which has been in business since 1966. Classic shape and style with a skirted /...
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Charles & Ray Eames Set of 4 Yellow "H-Base" Chairs for Herman Miller, 1960
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in The Hague, NL
Set of 4 classic chairs the "H-Base" designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1961 produced by Herman Miller. All the chairs are originally marked under seating. The chairs have a Yellow...
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Vintage 1960s Virgin Islands Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Heart Chair in Hand Tufting Yellow Wool, Europe, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart" in amazing hand tufting wool. The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Fac...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Pair of Yellow Space Age Fiberglass Chairs, 1970s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Welcome to the space age with this pair of futuristic seaters. Coated in a vibrant canary yellow paint that will stand out in any setting. Adds a beautiful pop of color to a poolside...
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Vintage 1970s American Chairs

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Fiberglass

Vintage Coastal Lacquered Rattan Arm Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Enhance your coastal decor with this Vintage Coastal Lacquered Rattan Arm Chair, a stunning fusion of natural texture and modern polish. Featuring a sturdy rattan frame with an elega...
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Postmodern Yellow Metal Dining Chairs by Giotto Stoppino, Italy 1980s
By Giotto Stoppino
Located in Vienna, AT
Postmodern Yellow Metal Dining Chairs by Giotto Stoppino, Italy 1980s. These captivating postmodern dining chairs, designed by Giotto Stoppino in Italy in the 1980s, embody the bold...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Charles & Ray Eames Set of 4 Yellow "La Fonda" Chairs for Herman Miller, 1960
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in The Hague, NL
Set of 4 classic chairs the "La Fonda" designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1961 for the La Fonda del Sol restaurant in New York and produced by Herman Miller. All the chairs are ori...
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Vintage 1960s Virgin Islands Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Eight Mid-Century Yellow Mustard 'Shell' Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chair type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture industry in the 1960s in Poland. Designers: Waclaw Lesniewski, Stanislaw Lejkowski. V...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Italian mid-century modern Yellow wood folding chair Tric by Castiglioni, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Yellow wood folding chair Tric by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, 1960s Folding chair mod. Tric entirely made of wood painted in bright yellow. The ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Italian mid-century modern Chair in light yellow laminate and black metal, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Chair in light yellow laminate and black metal, 1960s Chair with rounded seat and squared back in light yellow laminate and black profile. The structure is...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eight Mid Century Heart Chairs, Hand Tufting Yellow Wool, Europe, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart" in amazing hand tufting wool. The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Fac...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Eero Saarinen for Knoll 'Executive' Dining Chair in Ocher Yellow Upholstery
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, dining chair model 72, plywood, fabric, United States, design 1948, later production An organic shaped chair designed by Eero Saarinen. A flui...
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Green Plastic Chairs 4875 by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell 1970s, Set of 8
By Carlo Bartoli, Kartell
Located in Padova, IT
Oustanding and rare set of 8 yellow plastic chairs 4875 model, designed by Carlo Bartoli and produced by Kartell 1970s. In Good condition, wear consistent with age and use.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Henry Glass Prototype Folding Sling Chair
By Henry Glass
Located in New York, NY
Prototype folding chair of tubular metal with plastic ball caps and its original yellow mesh fabric sling dating to the late 1950’s or early 1960’s. By architect and designer Henry G...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Yellow Concrete Chair
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Solid concrete sculptural chairs with angular legs and round saucer seats - originally from Italy, 1960s. Yellow exterior with white inside Chairs are sold as a set
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Concrete

Yellow Concrete Chair
Yellow Concrete Chair
H 23.5 in W 29 in D 26 in
Studio BBPR Single Elettra Chair in Curry Yellow Fabric for Arflex 1954
By Arflex, Studio BBPR
Located in Milan, IT
Studio BBPR Single Elettra Chair in Curry Yellow Fabric for Arflex 1954
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian modern Yellow plastic chairs 4875 by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell, 1970s
By Kartell, Carlo Bartoli
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Yellow plastic chairs 4875 by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell, 1970s Set of 4 chairs mod. 4875 in yellow plastic. The backrest and seat are rounded. The legs have a round s...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

1970s Vintage Yellow Rattan Balloon Chair
Located in Ferndale, MI
Bohemian style 1970s vintage yellow rattan balloon chair with lattice back, scroll arms and zippered cushion in happy yellow. Original patina.
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Vintage 1970s American Bohemian Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Gae Aulenti set of two lounge chairs 1960s.
By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti
Located in bari, IT
Set of two lounge chairs from the Locus Solar series by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova late 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

20th Century Gae Aulenti Set of Four Chairs mod. Locus Solus
By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti
Located in Turin, Turin
Gae Aulenti was an Italian designer and architect who was active in furniture design, graphic design, lighting design and interior design. She was known for her contribution to the d...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Space Age Vintage Yellow Plastic Armchair Gaudi by Vico Magistretti 1968 Italy
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage armchair model Gaudi by Vico Magistretti from plastic in yellow color tone for Artemide 1968, Italy. The wonderful armchair model Gaudi in the rare color tone lemo...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Armchairs

Materials

Plastic

Midcentury Heart Chair in Yellow Satin Dedar Gildo Fabric, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart" in amazing zebra fabric. The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory ...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Giancarlo Piretti Mid-Century Yellow "Alky" Italian Armchairs, Castelli 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic mid-century yellow fabric "Alky" armchairs, designed by Giancarlo Piretti and produced by Castelli in Italy during 1970s. These lovely Alky armchairs are fully original in...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Italian modern yellow fabric and wooden chair by Bros/s, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern yellow fabric and wooden chair by Bros/s, 1980s Chair with yellow painted wooden structure. The padded backrest covered in worked yellow fabric is cylindrical in shape...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1950s Vintage Retro Yellow and Chrome Melamine Chairs
Located in Markington, GB
1950s vintage retro yellow and chrome chairs, Measures: Seat height is 45 cm or 18 in.
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Space Age Vintage Yellow Plastic Chair Kangaroo Chair Ernst Moeckl 1960s Germany
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage chair or side chair model kangaroo chair or Z chair from yellow plastic by Ernst Moeckl for Baydur, W-Germany, 1960s. Very rare to find in the happy making sunshin...
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Vintage 1960s German Space Age Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Pair of Bauhaus Style Chairs for Pizzi Arredamenti Upholstered in Yellow Cotton
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Italian Bauhaus style chairs made in the 70s for Pizzi Arredamenti. Tubular structure made in steel with the seat and backrest upholstered in yellow cotton velvet. Pizzi Ind...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Pierre Guariche Yellow Fiberglass Side Chairs by Steiner - France 1950's
By Siege Steiner, Pierre Guariche
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of yellow fiberglass side chairs by Pierre Guariche in good vintage. These "tonneau" chaped chairs are iconic Guariche pieces and epitomize his series of compact barrel sha...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rodney Kinsman Space Age Yellow Omstak Chair for Bieffeplast, 1971, Set 0f 18
By Rodney Kinsman, Bieffeplast
Located in Vicenza, IT
This set of 18 yellow "Omstak" stackable dining chairs was designed by Rodney Kinsman's eponymous company in London in 1971 and produced in Italy by Bieffeplast. They feature a chrom...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid Century Butterfly Chair with Yellow Canvass Sling
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury butterfly chair with yellow canvas sling seat. Clean, ready to use condition.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of Six Mid Century Yellow Velvet Thonet Wood Rattan Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful mid century rattan, velvet and wood chairs. They were produced in Thonet woodworking factory in 1960s. We thoroughly renovated them. The construction is made of beechwo...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech, Rattan

Set of Four Vintage Dining Chairs in Wood and Ocher Yellow Fabric, Ca 1960s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Nice set of four vintage dining chairs in wood and ocher yellow fabric, ca the 1960s. Although there is no clarity on the origin of these chairs, we feel it is a more traditional mid...
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1950's Original French Outdoor Yellow Slatted Chairs - Various Quantities Availa
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original French Outdoor Yellow Slatted Chairs – Various Quantities Available 1950’s Original French Outdoor Yellow Slatted Chairs – Various Quantities Available. Absolutely s...
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Metal

Isa Bergamo Set of Italian six chairs in yellow fabric
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Milano, IT
Allow me to take you on a journey to the enchanting world of Italian chairs from the 1950s, crafted by the esteemed ISA BERGAMO manufacture. These chairs exude a timeless charm that ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Vintage Yellow Velvet Chair by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, Italy 1950s
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Catania, CT
Very good general condition with normal trace of age and use. Re-upholstered in yellow velvet.  
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

1970's Yellow Mullca Stacking Dining Chair, Large Quantities Available
By Mullca
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970’s Yellow Mullca Stacking dining chair – set of ten 1970’s Yellow Mullca Stacking dining chair – set of ten. One of our most favourite chairs, in 1947 Robert Muller and Gaston C...
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Vintage 1970s French Chairs

Materials

Beech

Alien Chair Carlo Forcolini 1980s Design
By Alias, Carlo Forcolini
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Alien chair design by Carlo Forcolini in the 1980s. Yellow wood seat and back. Frame is painted steel. Manufactured by Alias Italy.
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Alien Chair Carlo Forcolini 1980s Design
Alien Chair Carlo Forcolini 1980s Design
H 30.32 in W 14.97 in D 18.9 in
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Yellow Antique and Vintage Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of yellow antique and vintage chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wood and metal, all yellow antique and vintage chairs available were constructed with great care. Yellow antique and vintage chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Yellow antique and vintage chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Herman Miller, Bofinger and Helmut Bätzner each produced beautiful yellow antique and vintage chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Yellow Antique and Vintage Chairs?

Prices for yellow antique and vintage chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, yellow antique and vintage chairs begin at $212 and can go as high as $19,450, while the average can fetch as much as $2,250.

Finding the Right Chairs for You

Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?

With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.

“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.

Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.

“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames

Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.

The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office. 

A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today.