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Minimalist Modern Lounge Chair in Natural Leather and Polished Stainless Steel
By Keiji Takeuchi
Located in Lisbon, PT
Embracing the purpose to take a break, LISBOA chair invites you to just sit and relax. Combining many observations from different cultures of how people use chairs and which role the...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

PH Snake Chair, Chrome, Leather Natural Un-Dyed, Leather Upholstery, Visible
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The PH Snake chairs flowing lines within its steel tube design are inspired by the strong yet flexible body of a snake. It is multi-use and fits any room at home, in the apartment, i...
Category

2010s Danish Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner cushions for wishbone chair model CH24. Made in black leather and good quality foam. Only the cushion, not the chair.
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
H 1.19 in W 17.33 in D 16.15 in
Paul Mathieu x Luxury Living Contour Chair Set of 6 Beige
Located in Miami, FL
Slender and refined, the contour chair by Paul Mathieu for Luxury Living brings together a sober spirit with contemporary taste. Made with lacquered wood, it houses the beige leather...
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2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Knoll Studio "Barcelona" Chairs - In Pale Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is a rare, identical, original pair of "Barcelona" Chairs, from the world renown furniture house of Knoll Studio, dressed in their sublime Pale-Ivory "Volo ...
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2010s Chairs

Materials

Leather

Modern De Castro Dining Chairs, Velvet, Beech, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
De Castro Chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The De Castro dining chair is a tribute to one of the most remarkable Portuguese love stories, cel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Chair in Black Ashwood and Black Leather Molteni&C by Tobia Scarpa - Miss
By Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in New York, NY
Miss Chair in Black Ashwood and Black Leather by Afra and Tobia Scarpa. Expert-crafted in Italy exclusively by Molteni&C. Husband and wife powerhouse designers Afra and Tobias Scar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash, Leather

Set of Four McGuire Red Lacquered Rattan Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fabulous bespoke set of four lacquered McGuire rattan dining chairs finished in a chic, whimsical, lipstick red color. Special order custom color from McGuire with an intentionally a...
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20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Naugahyde, Bamboo, Rattan

"Stora Kraal" Easy Chair by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden, 1950s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Utrecht, NL
The "Stora Kraal" easy chair was originally designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist in 1952, and was quickly incorporated into Nordiska Kompaniet’s famous Triva Collection, a new versat...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

GRACE Urban dining chair in velvet
Located in Frazão, Porto
The sophisticated character of the GRACE Urban chair is given by the combination of the most distinct raw materials, from wood to the fabric textures and metallic details, taking sha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel, Nickel

GRACE Urban dining chair in velvet
GRACE Urban dining chair in velvet
H 32.29 in W 22.05 in D 23.23 in
Arflex Botolo High Back Armchair in Natural Fur & Black Metal Legs by Cini Boeri
By Cini Boeri, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An innovative upholstered rolling chair with three large tubular legs. Botolo is an ideal place to sit, relax and be creative.Cini Boeri designed Botolo in 1973, giving life to a new...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fur

Chair in Wood and Leather Molteni&C by Tobia Scarpa - Made in Italy - Miss
By Molteni & C, Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
Miss Chair in Wood and Leather by Afra and Tobia Scarpa. Expert-crafted in Italy exclusively by Molteni&C. Husband and wife powerhouse designers Afra and Tobias Scarpa conceived o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash

Horn Cowhide Chair
Located in Houston, TX
21st Century horn chair upholstered in a brown and white cowhide.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Horn, Cowhide

Horn Cowhide Chair
Horn Cowhide Chair
H 43 in W 28.5 in D 24.5 in
Pair of Chic 'Arcade' Wrought Iron and Shearling Chairs by Design Frères
By Gilbert Poillerat, Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic 'Arcade' wrought iron and shearling chairs by Design Frères. Extraordinary pair of side chairs with white shearling upholstery. This unique upholstery treatment gives...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Hollywood Regency Brass Neoclassical Side Chairs in Leopard Velvet & Leather
Located in Saint Louis, MO
An air of sophisticated elegance oozes from this pair of brass Hollywood Regency chairs. This pair - hailing from the 1950s - is in incredible condition with every surface fully prof...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Suite of 6 B&B Italia “Maxalto Simplice” Dining Chairs in Oak & Leather
By B&B Italia
Located in Barrowford, GB
This is a sublime, immaculately-presented suite of 6 B&B Italia “Maxalto Simplice” Chairs in Ivory “Gamma” Leather and Oak. In a world of temporary pleasures, B&B Italia create be...
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2010s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede Leather Beanbag Longue Chair
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-9087/60 beanbag chair by De Sede. Styrofoam ball filling.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Midcentury Mies Van Der Rohe Brno "Flat Bar 255" Leather Chairs, 1970s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of amazing Ludwig Mies van der Rohe "brno" chairs in beige leather. Gavina produced this pair of items for Knoll in Italy during the 1970s. These stunning dining room chairs ha...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Unique Pair of Special-Order Poltrona Frau for Ferrari “Kennedee” Armchairs in
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is an ultra-rare identical pair of “Kennedee” armchairs from the world renown Italian furniture house of Poltrona Frau which, somewhat remarkably, was a spe...
Category

2010s Chairs

Materials

Leather

La Colima Chair by Maria Beckmann, Represented by Tuleste Factory
By Maria Beckmann
Located in New York, NY
Silla Colima by Maria Beckmann Lounge Chair 2017 26 2/5 × 26 2/5 x 24 2/5 in 67 × 67 x 72 cm La Colima Chair combines a soft leather with a rigid wood structure. Picture...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pedro Franco Fla chair nº 1, Bahia Collection, Brazil 2021
By Pedro Franco
Located in São Paulo, BR
The collection of Fla chairs created by designer Pedro Franco is a high quality piece of art design by A LOT OF Brasil. Inspired by Brazilian lace, it has a steel structure, a backre...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Baxter “Paloma” Chairs, in Cream Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
Hello Friends, and welcome to another unmissable offering from Lord Browns Furniture, the UK’s premier resource for fine Sofas and Chairs. On offer on this occasion is a rare iden...
Category

2010s Chairs

Materials

Leather

Modern Margot Dining Chairs, Leather Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Margot Chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Margot leather dining chair stands as a contemporary piece that redefines the standards of modern...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Velvet, Bouclé, Fabric

De Sede Stepped Leather Longue Chair by Christophe Marchand
By Christophe Marchand, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-2660/101 longue chair by De Sede. Technical details: Standard configuration: Armrests covered in leather. For further versions, please inquire. If not specified otherwise, the...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pedro Franco Fla Chair Nº 5, Bahia Collection, Brazil, 2021
By Pedro Franco
Located in São Paulo, BR
The collection of Fla chairs created by designer Pedro Franco is a high quality piece of art design by A LOT OF Brasil. Inspired by Brazilian lace, it has a steel structure, a backre...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pedro Franco Fla Chair Nº 3, Bahia Collection, Brazil, 2021
By Pedro Franco
Located in São Paulo, BR
The collection of Fla chairs created by designer Pedro Franco is a high quality piece of art design by A LOT OF Brasil. Inspired by Brazilian lace, it has a steel structure, a backre...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pedro Franco Fla chair nº 2, Bahia Collection, Brazil 2021
By Pedro Franco
Located in São Paulo, BR
The collection of Fla chairs created by designer Pedro Franco is a high quality piece of art design by A LOT OF Brasil. Inspired by Brazilian lace, it has a steel structure, a backre...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Shiro Kuramata 01 Chair in Polished Chrome or Matte Varnish for Cappellini
By Cappellini, Shiro Kuramata
Located in New York, NY
Created as a tribute to the 1980s, the decade during which the original design was made and when Shiro Kuramata began his fertile collaboration with Cappellini, sedia 01 chair featur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

1960s MCM Design and Scandinavian Style Beige Bouclé Fabric and Leather Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s - 1960s MCM Design Scandinavian Style Beige Bouclé Fabric With Cognac Leather Finishes Swivel Armchair composed of a black lacquered wooden feet brass finishes and a comfy seat...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Wood

De Sede Smooth Leather Longue Chair by Christophe Marchand
By Christophe Marchand, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-2660/01 longue chair by de Sede. Technical details: Standard configuration: Armrests covered in leather. For further versions, please inquire. If not specified otherwise, the ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Regency Louis XVI Style Painted Fauteuils - Set of 4
By Maison Jansen
Located in west palm beach, FL
A spectacular set of four French Jansen card chairs. Unmarked. Gorgeous Louis XVI style with Demi-arms and tight seats and backs. Upholstered in Glant “Liquid Leather” and a double w...
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Leather, Linen

Modern Fortune Swivel Chair Made with Iron and Suede, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
The Fortune collection creates a disruption of the traditional. The joining of different materials and the combination of straight lines creates pieces that escape the conceptualizat...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Modern Club Chair Made with Stainless Steel, Velvet and Leather by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
The Club collection is inspired by exclusive clubs devoted to socializing among privileged members. In order to create functional areas that serve the purpose of a club, this collect...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Italian MidCentury Brown Leather Steel Chairs by Tatlin Nikol International 1950
By Vladimir Tatlin
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century brown leather steel chairs by Tatlin for Nikol International, 1950s Set of 4 chairs with chromed steel tubular structure. The semi-oval seat is in light brown le...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Grey Beige Leather Dining Chairs with Polished Chrome Cantilever Base
By Rolf Benz
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of four grey beige leather dining chairs with a cantilevered rectangular tubed base in polished chrome. Showroom display chairs, two of which were manufactured in 2017 and the...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Handwoven Midcentury Inspired Cali Lounge Chair, Copper Plating and Leather
By Leon Leon Design
Located in Mexico City, Delegación Cuauhtémoc
This chair is a unique creation by Leon Leon Design from Mexico City, a modern version of the famous Acapulco chair with a wider and more inclined seat and new materials. It feature...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Copper, Steel

Institution Chair by Panorammma
Located in Geneve, CH
Institution chair by Panorammma Materials: steel, nickel, white leather. Dimensions: 90 x 49.5 x 49.5 cm Panorammma is a furniture design atelier based in Mexico City that seeks...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Stools

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Institution Chair by Panorammma
Institution Chair by Panorammma
H 35.44 in W 19.49 in D 19.49 in
PH Snake Chair, Chrome, Leather Natural Un-Dyed, Full Leather Upholstery
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The PH snake chairs flowing lines within its steel tube design are inspired by the strong yet flexible body of a snake. It is multi-use and fits any room at home, in the apartment, i...
Category

2010s Danish Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Vintage Modern Two-Tone Leather Tub Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
( 2 ) Mid-Century Modern swivel tub armchairs. These lounge chairs are upholstered in stylish leather. Swivel bases give added functionality, perfect chairs for any entertainment spa...
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Minimalist Modern Lounge Chair in Natural Leather and Brushed Stainless Steel
By Keiji Takeuchi
Located in Lisbon, PT
Embracing the purpose to take a break, LISBOA chair invites you to just sit and relax. Combining many observations from different cultures of how people use chairs and which role the...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

De Sede Smooth Leather Longue Chair by Christophe Marchand
By Christophe Marchand, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-2660/01 longue chair by de Sede. Technical details: Standard configuration: Armrests covered in leather. For further versions, please inquire. If not specified otherwise, the ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Egg, Model 3316 Designed by Arne Jacobsen, Manufactured by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
The egg, model 3316, is an iconic design chair created by the renowned Danish designer Arne Jacobsen in 1958. The chair is produced by Fritz Hansen, one of Denmark's leading furnitur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Italy Cognac Vegetal Leather Dining Chair Armchair Cantilever
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Cantilever vintage chair are an Italian classic. In the manner of Marcel Breuer this chairs are strongly inspired by the Bauhaus Movement. It is the thick saddle vegetal tanne...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Modern Outdoor Hanging Armchair with Waterproof Fabric and Leather Details
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Fable - Hanging armchair by Myface 21st-century contemporary outdoor hanging armchair made with suspension: Outdoor synthetic leather straps, Metallic, Structure: Black powder coate...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Vintage 70's Chairs Armchairs in Green Leather
Located in None, IT
Pair of armchairs with black metal frame and chromed feet, green eco leather upholstery, 1970s. Conditions: In good condition, they may show signs of wear due to time. Dimensio...
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Italy Cognac Vegetal Leather Dining Chairs Armchairs Cantilever Set of 4
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These Cantilever vintage chairs are Italian classics. In the manner of Marcel Breuer this chairs are strongly inspired by the Bauhaus Movement. The thick saddle vegetal tanned leat...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Knoll Arm Desk, Conference Chair Designed by Eero Saarinen
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Antwerp, BE
The Knoll international Saarinen conference armchair in license with the De Coene manufacturer Belgium is a design by Eero Saarinen.Featured in reupholstered white leather and black ...
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Knoll Arm Desk, Conference Chair Designed by Eero Saarinen
Knoll Arm Desk, Conference Chair Designed by Eero Saarinen
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H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
SEGIS Model Breeze Saddle Leather Stacking Chair Design Carlo Bartoli Set of 4
By Carlo Bartoli, Segis
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This armchair is a classic Italian masterpiece. It is comfortable. It is in the collection several museum colletions like Vitra Museum. Design by Carlo Bartoli in 1995. Made of an...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Chair N5
Located in New York, NY
Chic profile and style define the chair N°5. This beautiful chair combines a bleached oak frame with the most beautiful black suede + white vinyl straps (also available in real leath...
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Suede, Upholstery

Chair N5
Chair N5
H 31.5 in W 20 in D 21 in
Modern Gold and Black Viking Dining Chair in Brass and Natural Fur Cushion
By Bessa
Located in Oporto, PT
Inspiration: The Viking chair was inspired by the Viking era. This piece recreates rustic shapes and textures that bring us back to a remarkable period of the medieval history. The...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass, Metal

Arflex Botolo Low Back Armchair in Natural Fur & Black Metal Legs by Cini Boeri
By Arflex, Cini Boeri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An innovative upholstered rolling chair with three large tubular legs. Botolo is an ideal place to sit, relax and be creative.Cini Boeri designed Botolo in 1973, giving life to a new...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fur

Beige Leather Director's Chair
By Dario Alfonsi
Located in Milan, IT
Natural hues of vegetable-tanned leather and a beechwood frame finished with an ash wood varnish. Hand-sewn and assembled in Rome by Dario Alfonsi, this iconic collapsible chair expr...
Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Beige Leather Director's Chair
Beige Leather Director's Chair
H 36.23 in W 23.23 in D 17.72 in
Dining Chairs Nicole Upholstered Beige Velvet Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Nicole Chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Nicole chair is a classic and comfortable piece for any occasion. The harmonious combination betw...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet, Beech, Oak

Ultra Rare 30th Knoll Anniversary Limited Edition Barcelona Chair No 45 & No 81
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Aachen, NW
These very rare Barcelona chairs were designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929 and produced by Knoll in 1981 for the 30th anniversary of Knoll International. With this backround, Kn...
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Vintage 1980s German Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Palecek Campaign Style Leather and Chrome Lounge Armchair
By Palecek Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a Palecek JM Parkhurst genuine leather and chrome lounge armchair Made of thick cowhide leather with a...
Category

2010s Campaign Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Modern Maia Dining Chair, Beige Italian Leather, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Maia Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Maia leather dining chair takes it...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

De Sede Leather Beanbag Longue Chair
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-9087/60 beanbag chair by De Sede. Styrofoam ball filling.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Four Rolling Armchairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four rolling armchairs with exposed nail head trim. Attractive dining chairs in leather with wood legs. Please confirm location.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Four Rolling Armchairs
Four Rolling Armchairs
H 29.25 in W 26 in D 27.5 in
Contemporary Dining Armchair Offered in Beige Leather
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary armchair crafted of solid wood frame in walnut finish, with upholstered seat and back and a string rope detail for the back and arms. Seat and back cushions are offered...
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2010s European Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rope, Leather, Wood

Office Swivel Chair in Cream Leather, France, 1960's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Office swivel chair from 1960's, France. Upholstered in cream leather and chromed metal base.
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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Beige Animal Skin Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of beige animal skin chairs for sale on 1stDibs. There are 192 antique and vintage beige animal skin chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 135 modern editions to choose from as well. Beige animal skin chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Beige animal skin chairs bearing Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made beige animal skin chairs over the years, but those made by Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner and Knoll are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Beige Animal Skin Chairs?

Beige animal skin chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,950, while the lowest priced sells for $477 and the highest can go for as much as $47,640.

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.