Henry Glass Chairs

Creator: Henry Glass

Henry Glass Prototype Folding Sling Chair

$14,000

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 Glass, an Austrian emigre who worked with Gilbert Rohde in New York City in the late 1930’s and then studied in Chicago with Laszlo Moholy-Nagy. Glass was ahead of his time in his concerns with pre-fabrication, modularity, affordability, and ecological responsibility. He was known for his knock-down furniture designs–chairs and tables that folded, nested, or stacked for easy mobility and space-saving flexibility. Austere and visually interesting, these designs utilized inexpensive materials such as plywood, masonite, tubular steel, and canvas. The present piece, never produced, channels Gerrit Rietveld in proposing a low-cost mid-century outdoor chair...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Henry Glass Chairs

Materials

Metal

Chrome Cantilever Sling Chairs

$800 / set

H 39.5 in W 21.5 in D 24.25 in

Chrome Cantilever Sling Chairs

By Cosco, Marcel Breuer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of mid-century modern arm chairs made by Cosco Home Products. Made of strong polished chrome frames, bent to go around the entire chair. Low profile ar...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Henry Glass Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Zigzag chair prototype - Netherlands, 1970

$2,015

H 28.94 in W 15.56 in D 15.36 in

Zigzag chair prototype - Netherlands, 1970

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Iconic Zigzag chair prototype Netherlands, 1970 73,5 x 39 x 39,5 cm Iconic chair composed by four wooden planks hinged end to end to form an extremely striking example of an unstabl...

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1970s Belgian Modern Vintage Henry Glass Chairs

Materials

Wood

Leather Sling K Chair By WILLIAM KATAVOLOS

$2,800Sale Price|20% Off

H 38 in W 28 in D 31 in

Leather Sling K Chair By WILLIAM KATAVOLOS

By William Katavolos

Located in Lake Worth, FL

For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Henry Glass Chairs

Materials

Iron

Maruni Mokko of Japan Folding Sling Chairs

$9,240 / set

H 30 in W 25 in D 25.5 in

Maruni Mokko of Japan Folding Sling Chairs

By Maruni

Located in Chicago, IL

Maruni Mokko of Japan folding sling chairs, Quarter sawn oak frame with original brown nylon mesh. Original very good condition. Label on unde...

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1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Henry Glass Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pre Pop Chair, prototype, 1960s

$1,778

H 25.99 in W 22.05 in D 18.12 in

Pre Pop Chair, prototype, 1960s

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Egå, DK

The Pre Pop Chair, designed by the legendary Danish architect Arne Jacobsen, is a rare and highly collectible work that exemplifies his bold experimentation during the late modernist...

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1960s Danish Modern Vintage Henry Glass Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pony Hide Chrome Sling Chair

$3,600

H 31 in W 22 in D 23 in

Pony Hide Chrome Sling Chair

Located in Westlake Village, CA

Sculptural blend of warmth and modernity. This sling chair pairs a polished chrome frame with our Galerie Solis pony hide, creating a refined balance of texture and form. Dimensions...

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Mid-20th Century Henry Glass Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian Leather Sling Chair, 1960's

$2,950

H 30 in W 28.5 in D 30 in

Italian Leather Sling Chair, 1960's

By Bernini

Located in Austin, TX

Handsome cognac and beech sling chair with unique details at arms and back. Comfortable as is or with the addition of a seat cushion. Style of Bernini, Italy, 1960's.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Henry Glass Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Henry P. Glass Three-Legged Walnut & Leather Chair, 1950s

$2,250

H 31 in W 18.5 in D 19 in

Henry P. Glass Three-Legged Walnut & Leather Chair, 1950s

By Henry P. Glass, Richbilt MFG

Located in Hamburg, PA

This exceptional three-legged lounge chair exemplifies the sculptural genius of Henry P. Glass, a pioneering Chicago designer whose work bridged European modernism and American mid-c...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Henry Glass Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Modern Sling Butterfly Hanging Chair

$2,550 / item

H 24 in W 35 in D 34 in

Modern Sling Butterfly Hanging Chair

By Joanina and David Pastoll

Located in Johannesburg, ZA

The timeless butterfly chair is a classic that has stood the test of time for over 80 years. Its story is one of transformation, adaptability, and evolution, making it an icon in the...

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2010s South African Rustic Henry Glass Chairs

Materials

Steel

George Nelson Prototype DAF Chair for Herman Miller

$1,500

H 29.5 in W 29 in D 19 in

George Nelson Prototype DAF Chair for Herman Miller

By George Nelson

Located in Cincinnati, OH

An early per production prototype fiberglass arm shell or DAF chair designed by George Nelson. This chair came directly from a engineer working for the Herma...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Henry Glass Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Folding chair, 1970s

$203Sale Price|20% Off

H 31.11 in W 17.72 in D 14.97 in

Folding chair, 1970s

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Folding chair Period: 1970s Manufacturer: Italy Material: Hard wood, cane Colour: White Condition: good original vintage condition, signs of use di...

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1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Henry Glass Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Prototype Rocking Chair by Arturo Pani

$4,500

H 41 in W 18.5 in D 37 in

Prototype Rocking Chair by Arturo Pani

By Arturo Pani

Located in Chicago, IL

Prototype hand-forged, steel rocker designed by Arturo Pani and executed by Telleres Chacon, Mexico City. The piece has been reupholstered in hand-stitched, Edelman leather with custom piping. This piece was acquired from Telleres Chacon upon the retirement of Manuel Chacon, master metalsmith in the 1980s. This design is based on a Maison Jansen rocker...

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1960s Mexican Modern Vintage Henry Glass Chairs

Materials

Steel

Previously Available Items

Pair of Designed Thonet Bentwood Upholstered Armchairs by Henry Glass

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H 34 in W 24 in D 27 in

Pair of Designed Thonet Bentwood Upholstered Armchairs by Henry Glass

By Thonet, Henry Glass

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Fantastic pair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs by Thonet designed by Henry Glass. These were originally from one of the screening rooms at Howard Hughes' film studios in Hollywood a...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Henry Glass Chairs

Materials

Wood

Walnut & Bouclé Lounge Chairs by Henry Glass, 1960s

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H 35 in W 34 in D 26 in

Walnut & Bouclé Lounge Chairs by Henry Glass, 1960s

By Henry Glass

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Pair of Henry Glass 1960s 'Intimate Island' walnut and upholstered bouclé lounge chairs. This pair has been expertly refinished and upholstered in a white Turkish bouclé. Red Modern also has an accompanying Intimate Island sofa...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Henry Glass Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Henry Glass Set of Four Dining Chairs

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H 31 in W 18 in D 18 in

Henry Glass Set of Four Dining Chairs

By Henry Glass

Located in Chicago, IL

H.P. Glass for Richbuilt set of four dining chairs. Curved walnut frames upholstered with original vinyl. Sold separately dining table with two 20-inch leaves; table measures 82 in...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Henry Glass Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Henry Glass chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Henry Glass chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original chairs by Henry Glass were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 1960s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider chairs by Karpen of California, Warren Platner, and Adrian Pearsall. Prices for Henry Glass chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $12,000 and can go as high as $12,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $12,000.