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Carved Hand Chair in the Style of Pedro Friedeberg, circa 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing Mid-Century Modern finely detailed studio carved hand chair, circa 1970s. The artist has carved elegant fingernails.
A nice addition to any room.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of 1970s Spanish Bamboo and Hand Woven Wicker Chairs
Located in Malaga, ES
Pair of 1970s Spanish bamboo and hand woven wicker chairs.
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
1970s Spanish Vintage Hand Woven Lace Wicker Chair w/ Original Upholstery
Located in Malaga, ES
Vintage 1970s Spanish hand woven lace wicker chair with original upholstery.
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Chairs
Materials
Wicker
H 42.13 in. W 18.12 in. D 17.72 in.
Swivel Desk Arm Chairs by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s
By Geoffrey D. Harcourt, Artifort
Located in Antwerp, BE
Iconic 1970s design vintage office arm chairs, easy chair, desk chairs or dinner chairs designed by Geoffry Harcourt for Artifort, Netherlands, 1970s. Original oatmeal colored wool u...
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Set of Four Italian Organic Bamboo Lounge Chairs, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage mid-century bamboo lounge chairs in excellent condition. Dimensions:60W x 89H x 50D cm seat: 47cm high.These wicker bamboo chairs has been designed and produced in Italy duri...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Marcel Breuer Italian 4 Chairs 1970
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Madrid, ES
MARCEL BREUER
"Four Chairs". Italian with chrome tubular metal frames, beech wood frames with straw, circa 1970.
Marked 'made in Italy'.
Signs of use.
Dim.: 80 x 52 x 46 cm
Goo...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Italian Bamboo Lounge Chair, 1970s
By Mcquire
Located in Antwerp, BE
Comfortable vintage 1970s bamboo lounge chair. Sturdy decorative frame with armrests. Floral cushions in original upholstery, good condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Brueton Cantilevered Chrome Desk Chair with Woven Tropical Print, circa 1970s
By Brueton
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-Century Modern desk chair or side chair with cantilevered steel frame in chrome. Chair has streamlined profile with curved armrests and floating seat design. Newly upholstered in...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
H 33.75 in. W 23.5 in. D 23 in.
1970s Vintage Traditional Chinese Hand Carved Solid Rosewood Chairs, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Traditional Chinese Antique hand carved solid rosewood chairs. Two Hand carved dragons on the back of each chairs additionally to amazing seat front carvings.
Chairs are in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Tang Side Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
H 36 in. W 18 in. D 15.75 in.
Set f 18 Swivel Desk Arm Chairs by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s
By Geoffrey D. Harcourt, Artifort
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large set of eighteen Iconic 1970s design vintage office chairs, easy chairs, desk chairs or dinner chairs designed by Geoffry Harcourt for Artifort, Netherlands, 1970s. Original oat...
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
H 34.26 in. W 25.2 in. D 21.66 in.
Karl Springer Pair of JMF Chairs in Lacquered Goatskin, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of "JMF Chairs" in lacquered goatskin by Karl Springer, American, 1970s. These clean line chairs are beautifully made.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Goatskin, Wood
Set of 2 Cubist 1970s Lounge Chairs
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A set of two oak and linen 1970s lounge chairs. Nicely proportioned geometric design softened with reclaimed linen.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Karl Springer Pair of JMF Chairs in Lacquered Goatskin, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of "JMF Chairs" in lacquered goatskin by Karl Springer, American 1970's. These chairs are meticulously crafted.
Reference
Karl Springer catalog, red binder, section “seating”, ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Goatskin, Wood
Chairs with Armrests by Guiseppe Rivadossi, ca. 1970
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Berlin, DE
An extraordinary set of chairs by Giuseppe Rivadossi, ca. 1970. Massive wood with a hand-carved surface.
The furniture of the Italian designer Guiseppe Rivadossi has a very unique...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Brutalist Hand Adzed Wood Chairs in the Manner of Jean Touret, Poland 1970s
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Beautiful hand adzed brutalist chairs with llama shaped backs, Poland, 1970s. Four available, priced individually.
Category
Vintage 1970s Polish Brutalist Side Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 34 in. W 13.5 in. D 19 in.
Pair Thick Molded Lucite Slipper Chairs, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of thick molded Lucite slipper chairs, custom design, American 1970's. These are beautifully made and were custom designed for a NYC interior in the 1970’s.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Lucite
Marcel Breuer 2 Italian Armchairs and 4 Chairs, 1970
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Madrid, ES
Marcel Breuer
2 armchairs and 4 chairs
Italian with chrome tubular metal frames, beech wood frames with straw, circa 1970. Marked 'made in Italy'.
Signs of use.
Dimensions: 80 x ...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
African Solid Wood Folding Chair Design Ethnic Carved, circa 1970
Located in Lyon, FR
African chair made of solid wood, known as a "palaver" chair.
The two-part structure can be disassembled, handcrafted and decorated with geometric patterns on the seat and along the ...
Category
Vintage 1970s African Tribal Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 29.53 in. W 15.36 in. D 35.44 in.
Chairs by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen for Magnus Olesen, 1970s, Set of 24
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Antwerp, BE
A high quality of curved laminated wooden stacking chairs with woven wool upholstery in olive green.
Set of 24 stacking chairs available, price a piece.
Johnny Sorensen was born ...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Wood
H 30.71 in. W 18.9 in. D 19.69 in.
Early Karin Mobring Model Cognac Leather Safari Lounge Chair Vintage Ikea, 1970s
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful design and amazing original condition chair.
The design and the look and feel of this rare chair reminded me of what someone once taught me about good sculptures, "they ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Pine
H 27.5 in. W 25 in. D 24.7 in.
Hand Welded Unusual Steel Chair
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An unusual handmade and welded steel chair in new upholstery. This chair was thought to have been sold at auction as part of the Mama Cass estate.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Floating Club Chairs in Boucle Fabric 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of club chairs with recessed plinth bases in walnut. American, 1970's. These chairs have been reupholstered by Venfield in a light gray boucle fabric.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut, Fabric
Pair of David Barrett Studio Made Antler Chairs 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of studio made lounge chairs constructed of genuine antlers with upholstered seats and backs from an interior by David Barrett, American 1970's. These are beautifully crafted an...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Antler, Upholstery, Foam
Barrel Back Lounge Chair in Thick Lucite with Upholstered Seat, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural barrel back lounge chair in thick Lucite with upholstered seat, American 1970's. This chair has nice scale and is beautifully made. The lucite has been professionally clea...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Lucite
Pair of Stunning Stump Carved and Painted Wood Chairs, French, circa 1970s
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of stunning stump carved and painted wood chairs, French, circa 1970s. Wonderful form, modernist Art Deco inspired, originally purchased in France in the late 1970s, extremely h...
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Vintage 1970s French Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 32.5 in. W 22.5 in. D 22.5 in.
Set of Six 1970s Spanish Hand Woven Wicker on Cane Garden Chairs
Located in Malaga, ES
Set of six vintage 1970s Spanish hand woven wicker on cane garden chairs.
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Paul Evans Rare and Exceptional Pair of Patchwork Cube Lounge Chairs, 1970s
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Pair of rare swiveling patchwork cube lounge chairs in hand-welded bronze copper and steel on ebonized wood bases by Paul Evans Studio for Directional, 1970's. These chairs are works...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bronze, Copper, Steel
H 29 in. W 39.5 in. D 31 in.
Midcentury Asian Side Chairs in Black Lacquer Wood and New Upholstery, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful set of two low chairs or side chairs made of lacquered wood in the Asian, oriental style.
The seat cushion, which is easily detachable, has a wooden base and is very stabl...
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 30.32 in. W 27.56 in. D 26.78 in.
1970s Danny Ho Fong Rare Swinging Chair Mid-Century California Design Tropi-cal
By Verner Panton
Located in Hyattsville, MD
1970s Californian Design rare rattan swinging chair by Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-Cal.
A rare survivor, incredibly sculptural. It held my weight (160,) I gave it a test run. Quite co...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
H 44 in. W 31 in. D 24 in.
Set of Six Bamboo Dining Chairs, Italy, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage stacked bamboo set of six bamboo high back dining chairs in a very good original condition 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Pair of Swedish Sculptural and Brutalist Hand Carved Wooden Chairs
Located in Stockholm, SE
Great pair of hand carved and handmade chairs in a sculptural and Brutalist style. Made in solid wood in great vintage condition with minimal signs of wear. Very unique and made by a...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Brutalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 39.38 in. W 25.6 in. D 17.72 in.
Mid-Century Emmanuelle Wicker Peacock Chair
By Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Iconic Emmanuelle Wicker Peacock Chair. Made famous by Huey P. Newton photographed in the Peacock chair in 1967 and then later by the 1974 French film, Emmanuelle. The chair is i...
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Vintage Rustic Klismos Style Back Side Chair
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Vintage Rustic Klismos style back side chair.
Round seat and square legs.
Country chair with round back and seat.
Size: 18.5" W x 17" D x 18" S.H. x 14" S.D.
32.5" B.H. x 16" S.D...
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Rustic Chairs
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
De Coene Set of Six Dining Chairs, 1970s, Belgium
By De Coene
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautifully designed comfortable dining room chairs in solid exotic wood with a silver accent which makes the chairs stylish and elegant with original green velvet upholstery. Set of...
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Vladimir Kagan Set of 4 Sculptural Dining Chairs 1970s 'Signed'
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 sculptural dining chairs, fully upholstered, by Vladimir Kagan for Directional Furniture, American 1970s (original Directional labels on bottom). These chairs are extremely ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Upcycled Swivel Chair, Hand Carved Walnut Wood & 70s Original Vintage Metal Base
Located in Sofia, BG
- Upcycled Swivel Chair
- Hand Carved Wood
- Nordic Furnishing
- Dates back to circa the 70s
Give your home a Nordic touch with this upcycled swivel chair. This one is a solid vinta...
Category
Vintage 1970s European Organic Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.2 in. W 21.8 in. D 17.9 in.
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Children's Chairs
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern children's chairs.
White perforated mesh seat and back.
Armless. (previously painted red)
Size: 13" D x 12" W x 20.5" BH x 12" SD x 11.75" SH.
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Boris Tabacoff Set of 4 'Dumas Chairs" in Sculpted Lucite, 1970s
By Boris Tabacoff
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 "Dumas Chairs" in sculpted thick lucite by Boris Tabacoff for MMM, (Moblier Modulaire Moderne), France, 1970’s. Custom contoured gray ultra suede cushions by Lobel Modern. T...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ultrasuede, Lucite
1970's Woven Wicker & Sheepskin Cushion Papa, Mama, Child Lounge Chairs + Table
Located in Bergen op Zoom, NL
This 1970's hand-woven wicker set has been customised with new sheepskin cushions
The set consists of 1 papa sized, 1 mama sized and 1 child sized chair and a round table
A ni...
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wicker
H 43.31 in. W 28.75 in. D 28.35 in.
Pair of Vintage Bamboo, Brass & Linen Fabric Folding Lounge Chairs, 1970
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern bamboo, brass hardware and linen fabric folding lounge chairs from the 1970.
With integrated cushion. Original fabric.
Measures folded: H 58 x W 24 x D 6...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 36 in. W 23.5 in. D 42 in.
Swedish Hand Made & Sculptural Wooden Chairs in a Primitive and Wabi Sabi Style
Located in Stockholm, SE
Unique pair of hand made chairs in a sculptural and brutalist / wabi-sabi style. Made out of solid wood and both chairs are in great vintage condition with small signs from age and u...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 39.38 in. W 19.3 in. D 29.53 in.
Vintage American Beechwood Child's Platform Rocking Chair, Scotland 1970, B2467
Located in Vancouver, BC
Vintage American beechwood child's platform rocking chair, Scotland 1970, B2467
Scotland 1970
Solid beechwood
Original finish
Padded back with new fabric
Double turned rails ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Scottish Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 28.5 in. W 17 in. D 18 in.
Vintage Knoll Style Industrial Chair in Black and Ivory Tweed, c. 1970's
By Florence Knoll
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-Century Modern Industrial style chair with seat and back cushions. Fine example of utilitarian furniture, great as office chair or easy chair. Satin black enameled metal frame is...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Industrial Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30.25 in. W 23 in. D 23.5 in.
Organic Leaf Shape Wood Chair by Bartolozzi and Maioli
By Bartolozzi & Maioli
Located in East Hampton, NY
Organic leaf shape hand carved raw wood chair by Bartolozzi Maioli.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Materials
Wood
Liwan's 1970s Italian 6 Blue & Satin White Fabric Brass & Chrome Modern Chairs
By Giacomo Sinopoli, Liwan's Rome
Located in New York, NY
1970s set of six Minimalist dining chairs, entirely handcrafted, Mid-Century Modern Italian design attributed to Giacomo Sinopoli for Liwan's, a Roman manufacturer, with high quality...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Nickel, Brass
H 38.5 in. W 19 in. D 18 in.
Set of Six Chic Louis XV Blue Lacquer Dining Chairs, 1970s
By Auffray Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Set of six Louis XV dining chairs, model #9562, with antique blue lacquered frames by Auffray & Co. American, 1970. The fabric is original and has wear. We can reupholster them for you.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Lacquer
Large Wrought Iron Sculptural Peacock Chair Brutalist Mid-Century Inspired
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stunning and rare, this heavy wrought iron peacock chair is more sculpture than seating. Intricate pattern of splines and peacock "feathers" all welded from steel. Bronze finish and ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 44 in. W 33 in. D 32 in.
Vintage Lucite Barrel Chair
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish lucite barrel chair with white naugahyde seat, circa 1970s. The chair is in very good vintage condition with some minor scuffing and scratches around the base; it measures 22...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Acrylic
Pair of Slipper Lounge Chairs in Grey Boucle by Doimo Salotti, Italy, circa 1970
Located in New York, NY
Pair of grey (or gray) bouclé sculptural lounge or slipper chairs designed and made by Doimo Salotti in Treviso, Italy, circa 1970s. Superb craftsmanship and design lines. Low mid-ce...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood, Foam
H 28 in. W 36 in. D 34 in.
Van Day Truex "Pull Up Chair" with Yellow Velvet Upholstery 1978
By Van Day Truex
Located in New York, NY
“Pull Up Chair” in mahogany with reupholstered seat in yellow velvet by Van Day Truex in partnership with Harry Hinson, American 1978. This chair would make a beautiful accent in any...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Pair of Custom Made Mid Century Iron and Leather Campeche Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of custom handmade iron and leather chairs. Well sized and beautifully comfortable.
The leather has a most beautiful patina. These are very comfortable and stylish.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Set of Seven Neoclassical Hand Painted Dining Chairs
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent set of seven neoclassical dining chairs including three armchairs and four
side chairs, for a total of seven chairs in all. Upholstered seats and backrest. Stunning
ha...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Wood
Danish Mid Century, Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Pine & Papercord, Brutalism, 1970s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
Set of 6 mid century Danish dining chairs in solid pine with papercord seats. The design reminds us of the work by Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner.
This fine set is in a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Pine
H 31.5 in. W 19.69 in. D 17.72 in.
Swivel Club Chair in Vintage Berber Tribal Striped Kilim Wool, "One-of-a-kind"
Located in thousand oaks, CA
One-of-a-kind swivel club chair in vintage Berber tribal striped Kilim wool. Impeccably upholstered in authentic vintage (circa 1970's) Berber tribal handwoven textile Heavy texture ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Turkish Kilim Chairs
Materials
Wool, Goat Hair, Linen, Hemp, Natural Fiber, Organic Material, Foam, Har...
H 36 in. W 34 in. D 34 in.
Hollywood Regency Style Lounge Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary pair of Hollywood regency-style lounge chairs in great condition hand-crafted out of wood and completely restored by our craftsmen team. This lovely pair of lounge c...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Pair of Weiman Hand-Carved Rattan-Form Lounge Chairs with Ottoman in Ivory Glaze
By Weiman
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant pair of hand-carved wood framed arm chairs with an antiqued ivory glaze from Weiman furniture. Twisted and open arms are hand-carved to a rattan form. Matching single ottoman...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Lacquer, Upholstery, Wood
H 32.75 in. W 24 in. D 28 in.
Mid Century Danish Modern Set of 6 JL Moller Dining Chairs C 1970
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 6 Niels Otto Moller dining chairs in teak. Wool fabric appears to be original and has some stains but no tears. Teak is in excellent vintage condition with minimal we...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Two Modern Lacquered Italian Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These two modern lacquered Italian chairs are crafted out of solid maple wood frames finished in a rich black lacquered finish and have been professionally restored by our expert cra...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chenille, Lacquer, Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Maple, Plywood
Scoop Lounge Chair with Steel Base
Located in New York, NY
Scoop lounge chair with steel base, American, 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Studio Rocking Chair by Leon Meyer
By Leon Meyer
Located in Round Rock, TX
Stunning mid century studio rocking chair designed by Leon Meyer. Leon Meyer was a California architect most notably known for his Bay Area “round houses” during the 1960s. This exam...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
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Chairs 1970s Hand Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal chairs 1970s hand chair for your home. A chairs 1970s hand chair — often made from wood, fabric and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the chairs 1970s hand chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right chairs 1970s hand chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Karl Springer, Milo Baughman and Pedro Friedeberg each produced at least one beautiful chairs 1970s hand chair that is worth considering.
How Much is a Chairs 1970s Hand Chair?
The average selling price for a chairs 1970s hand chair at 1stDibs is $3,329, while they’re typically $65 on the low end and $75,000 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Seating for You
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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.
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