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1960s African Ceremonial Chief Chairs Hand Carved Wood
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s High Quality Pair of Sculptural Form African Chief Ceremonial Folding Chairs Geometric
Category
Vintage 1960s African Tribal Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 2 1960s Geometric Carved Low Slung Tribal Palaver Chief Chairs
Located in Izegem, VWV
Authentic hand carved African low chairs with geometric patterns. Constructed by hand and assembled
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Slipper Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 30.12 in W 13.59 in D 34.65 in
Vintage Chief's Baule Chair from Cote d'Ivoire
Located in East Hampton, NY
Original antique Baule Chief's chair made of traditional carving and arched back design. The Baule
Category
Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Chairs
Materials
Wood
African Ashanti King's Asipim Chair Ghana 19th Century
Located in Rochester, NY
African Ashanti tribe chiefs chair. Highly decorated with brass tacks and pressed brass decorations
Category
Antique 19th Century Ghanaian Chairs
Materials
Brass
Gunnar H. Guðmundsson Leather Sling Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
also referred to as the "chiefs" chair has a low slung seat. The piece features an oak frame with
Category
Mid-20th Century Icelandic Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Ostergaard Steen Plastic White Chairs, 1970
By Steen Ostergaard
Located in Rome, IT
Chair "Cantilever 290": solid cast plastic structure. May sometimes have a yellow or orange color
Category
Antique 1870s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Plastic
"Box Chair" by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1960
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, GB
Authentic Chandigarh 'Box' chair in teak, circa 1960. PJ-SI-54-A.
Made in richly colored
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
"Box Chair" by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
Authentic Chandigarh 'Box' chair in teak, circa 1960. PJ-SI-54-A.
Made in richly coloured teak
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
"Box Chair" by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1960
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, GB
Authentic Chandigarh 'Box' chair in teak, circa 1960. PJ-SI-54-A.
Made in richly coloured teak
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret 055 Capitol Complex Chair by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Pair of "Garden Egg" Epoxy Chairs by Peter Ghyczy
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare pair of Garden Egg chairs in original condition, including original cloth upholstery. The
Category
Late 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Epoxy Resin
Pierre Jeanneret 055 Capitol Complex Chair by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret 055 Capitol Complex Chair by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Four 17th century English William & Mary Walnut Chairs
By Thomas Roberts
Located in Troy, NY
A very rare, superbly carved set of four side chairs in the manner of Daniel Marot (architect to
Category
Antique Late 17th Century English William and Mary Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pierre Jeanneret 055 Capitol Complex Black Wood Chair by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret 055 Capitol Complex Chair with Cushion by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1950, relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Set of Four Pierre Jeanneret 055 Capitol Complex Chairs by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of Four Chairs, model 055, designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Hand Carved African Baule Tribal Chairs, Ivory Coast, Early 20th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
chiefs, these chairs could be beautiful accent pieces in any interior.
Condition:
In good vintage
Category
Early 20th Century Ivorian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 23.63 in W 22.84 in D 14.38 in
Set of Two Pierre Jeanneret 055 Capitol Complex Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Original Hand Carved and Blackened Reclaimed Oak Sculptural Accent or Side Chair
By Rooms Studio
Located in New York, NY
This hand-carved and blackened reclaimed oak chair, designed by Rooms Studio (from their 2018 Wild
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Chairs
Materials
Oak, Reclaimed Wood, Wood
H 33 in W 20 in D 20 in
Set of Two Pierre Jeanneret 055 Capitol Complex Chairs by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Set of 2 Pierre Jeanneret 055 Capitol Complex Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Set of Three Chairs “Typenko” by Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of three chairs “Typenko” designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet,
Sweden. 1944
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Birch
H 34.65 in W 17.92 in D 22.45 in
Alias 10E Twig Comfort Chair in Brown Upholstery and Black Lacquered Steel Frame
By Nendo, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 10E Twig Comfort Chair in Brown Upholstery and Black Lacquered Steel Frame by Nendo
Chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30.32 in W 23.23 in D 20.87 in
Alias 10E Twig Comfort Chair in Sand Colored Seat and Lacquered Steel Frame
By Nendo, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 10E Twig Comfort Chair in Sand Colored Seat and Lacquered Steel Frame by Nendo
Chair with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30.32 in W 23.23 in D 20.87 in
Alias 10E Twig Comfort Chair in White Upholstery and Black Lacquered Steel Frame
By Nendo, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 10E Twig Comfort Chair in White Upholstery and Black Lacquered Steel Frame by Nendo
Chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30.32 in W 23.23 in D 20.87 in
Alias 10E Twig Comfort Chair in Graphite Grey Seat and Lacquered Steel Frame
By Nendo, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 10E Twig Comfort Chair in Graphite Grey Seat and Lacquered Steel Frame by Nendo
Chair with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30.32 in W 23.23 in D 20.87 in
Alias 10C Twig 4 Chair in Ash Black Stained Seat with Black Lacquered Frame
By Nendo, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 10C Twig 4 Chair in Ash Black Stained Seat with Black Lacquered Frame by Nendo
Chair with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 27.56 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Streamline Art Deco Cantilever Chair Chrome & Red Vinyl Attr Kem Webber-Lloyds
By Kem Weber, lloyd manufacturing co.
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous streamline modern cantilever chair comprised of chrome frame and tomato red vinyl faux
Category
Mid-20th Century American Streamlined Moderne Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31 in W 20.75 in D 22 in
Log Type E Lounge Chair in Oiled Red Oak by Tucker Viemeister for Wooda
By Tucker Viemeister, Wooda
Located in Omro, WI
All designers feel challenged to create a great chair. The Log Type E by Tucker Viemeister for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Oak
Set of Six Chairs Model 2025 Designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn
By Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of six chairs model 2025 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn,
Sweden, 1950s.
Lacquered
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Bentwood, Lacquer
H 37.8 in W 17.52 in D 23.23 in
Pair of Ernst Schwadron Lounge Chairs
By Knoll, Ernst Schwadron
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of shapely down filled lounge chairs designed by Austrian emigre Ernst Schwadron and retailed
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Six Chairs Designed by Josef Frank for Svensk Tenn, Model 725, Sweden
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of six chairs designed by Josef Frank for Svensk Tenn, Model 725.
Sweden. 1938.
Mahogany and
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 35.44 in W 22.84 in D 24.81 in
Rare Pair of circa 1900 Tibetan Ceremonial Chairs Nyingma Buddha Carved in Backs
Located in GB
Ceremonial chairs with gold gilt decoration and large cast figures of the Buddhist god Nyingma
Where to
Category
Antique Early 1900s Tibetan Edwardian Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 45.28 in W 22.84 in D 25.99 in
Ric Deforche Lord lounge chair Gervan Belgium 1970
By Ric Deforche
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Striking shaped large lounge chair called 'Lord' designed by Ric Deforche and manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Axel Einar Hjorth 'Lovö' Lounge Chair in Solid Pine
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Axel Einar Hjorth, wingback lounge chair model 'Lovö', pine, reupholstered in Svenskt Tenn “Textile
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Martin Visser Prototype SE20 Chair, 'T Spectrum, 1988
By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A very rare prototype of the SE20 chair, designed by Martin Visser for 't Spectrum, the Netherlands
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint
Mario Bellini "Le Mura" Lounge Chair for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Utrecht, NL
&B Italia.
This lounge chair model named “Le Mura” is part of the eponymous sofa range, which
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Italian Post Modern Alessandro Mendini Multi Color Leather Lounge Chair
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing the ultimate in luxury and style: the limited edition San Leonardo lounge chair
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 38.59 in W 39.77 in D 39.38 in
Set Of Two Highback Lounge Chairs and Footstool by Umberto Asnago, 1980
By Giorgetti S.p.A., Umberto Asnago
Located in Antwerp, BE
shepherd's chairs with a solid beech wood structure. The armrests are made of polished pau ferro.
The set is
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 45.67 in W 24.41 in D 24.02 in
'President' Fiberglass Lounge Chairs by Steen Ostergaard for Cado, 1968, Signed
By Steen Ostergaard, Cado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful pair of rare 'President' Lounge chairs, Model #265 by Steen Ostergaard for Cado
Category
Vintage 1960s German Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
H 33.75 in W 34 in D 35.5 in
Pair of lounge chairs designed by Bengt Ruda by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1950
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Bengt Ruda
Located in Hägersten, SE
Very rare pair of lounge chairs designed by Bengt Ruda. produced by Nordiska Kompaniet during the
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cut Steel
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Mario Bellini for B&B Italia Amanta Sectional Sofa/Lounge Chairs, 1973
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of 'Amanta' cognac brown leather and fiberglass lounge chairs, originally designed in Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Japanese Modern Suwari Series Lounge Chair with Wooden Seat Japanese Oak by HIDA
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A truly beautiful lounge chair hand crafted in solid oak by HIDA Japan. The Suwari series is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 26.58 in W 23.63 in D 20.87 in
Vintage Swedish Wooden Black Rocking Chair Grandessa by Lena Larsson for Nesto
By Lena Larsson, Nesto
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This Grandessa rocking chair was designed by Lena Larsson for the Swedish Nesto manufacture during
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 43.71 in W 22.45 in D 33.08 in
Metropolitan Furn Modern White & Antique Brass Plate Tub Chairs by Jules Heumann
By Jules Heumann, Metropolitan
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome modern white tub chairs by Jules Heumann for Metropolitan Furniture Company. They are
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 27.5 in W 25.5 in D 23.5 in
MCM Style Directors Chairs White Chrome Attr Robert Kjer Jakobsen & Virtue Bros
By Virtue Brothers, Robert Kjer Jakobsen
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous pair of MCM a.k.a. Mid-Century Modern Campaign style sling director’s chairs attributed to
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32 in W 19 in D 16 in
“Form 7” Swivel Chair in leather by Alf Svensson and Yngvar Sandström for Dux
By Alf Svensson & Yngve Sandström, Dux of Sweden
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the pair of “Form 7” swivel chairs designed by Alf Svensson and Yngvar Sandström from
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 40.16 in W 29.53 in D 29.93 in
Organic AI Singularity Sculptural Metal Dining Chair
By Duffy London
Located in London, GB
Singularity Dining Chair fuses geometric shapes with the organic efficiency of AI generative
Category
2010s British Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Pair of 'Amanta' Leather Lounge Chairs by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 'Amanta' cognac brown leather and fiberglass lounge chairs, originally designed in Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Set of Two Egg Spage Age Lounge Chairs Designed by Peter Ghyczy, 1960s, Pop Art
By Elastoform, Peter Ghyczy
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare set of mid-century red garden egg chairs designed in 1968 by the Hungarian artist Peter Ghyczy
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Fiberglass
H 39.38 in W 16.93 in D 29.93 in
Set of 2 Blue Amanta Lounge Chairs by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Padova, IT
Amanta lounge chair from 1966 (the year the company C&B was founded).
The solution of the shell
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
H 27.56 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Rene Prou Fine Set of Six Dining Chairs
By René Prou
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French 1940s Art Deco dining chairs, set of six by Rene Prou, in stained beech. These chairs could
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Set of 3 Red Amanta Lounge Chairs/Sofa by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Padova, IT
Amanta lounge chair from 1966 (the year the company was founded).
The solution of the shell
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
H 27.56 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
6 Mid-Century Modern Bertil Fridhagen Dining Room Chairs, Bodafors
By Bertil Fridhagen, Bodafors
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of four chairs in teak and tan leather designed by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors. Sweden, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Set of Eight Chairs by Nordiska Kompaniet, David Blomberg Attributed
By Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of eight jugendstil chairs (two armchairs and six chairs) by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Mario Bellini Vintage Four Cream Dining Chair Armchair Tentazione Cassina 1970s
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern vintage four ( 4 ) dining room chairs or armchairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina 1970s Italy
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Canvas
H 33.86 in W 28.75 in D 25.6 in
Set of 3 "Utö" Chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Utrecht, NL
Stockholm archipelago – including Blidö, Lovö, and famously, Utö.
These Utö chairs were designed in 1932 as
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 18.31 in
Set of Six Dining Chairs Model 526 Designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn
By Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of six dining chairs model 526 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn,
Sweden, 1934
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany, Upholstery
H 32.68 in W 16.54 in D 16.93 in
Set of Four Dining Chairs Model 2027 Designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn
By Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of four dining chairs model 2027 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn.
Sweden, 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 33.08 in W 17.72 in D 22.84 in
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