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Schoolhouse Chairs

French School, 19th Century Oil on Canvas, Gentleman with His Book
Located in Victoria, BC
composition focuses on the gentleman, who is depicted in a relaxed pose, seated in an ornate chair or against
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Schoolhouse Paintings and Screens

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Wood, Paint

Primitive Antique Early American Country Farmhouse Slant Top School Writing Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Primitive early American schoolhouse / country / farmhouse writing desk. Made of poplar
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Antique Late 19th Century American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

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Poplar

American Classical Bobbin Leg Wood 2-Tier Turned Leg Side Table, 19th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
. (We’ve even heard them referred to as “schoolhouse legs”) This is a detail much sought after by many
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Tables

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Wood

Modern Abstract Oil on Canvas Painting by Carl Heldt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
his one-room schoolhouse the look of stained glass. Heldt graduated from high school at the height
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Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

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Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
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2010s American Flush Mount

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Brass

French 19th Century Painted Folding Screen
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French painted folding screen from the 19th Century. This antique folding screen features four tall panels with curved tops. On one side you’ll find painted floral designs on simpl...
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Screens and Room Dividers

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Canvas, Wood

Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

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Silk

French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
Located in Brea, CA
French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleon III was the nephew of the Napoleon t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Bergere Chairs

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Linen

Oak and Mahogany Cricket Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
An English reclaimed oak veneered and mahogany cricket table, the circular planked top with a raised edge, on three splayed tapering legs joined by a triangular undertier. Dimensi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic End Tables

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Wood

Oak and Mahogany Cricket Table
Oak and Mahogany Cricket Table
H 26.25 in W 26 in D 26 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Paysage aux Rochers
By Gabriel Godard
Located in Austin, TX
Oil on canvas. Signed and dated lower left. 51 x 38 in. 52.5 x 39.25 in. (framed) Framed in maple. Gabriel Godard, a self-taught painter, was born in 1933 in Delouze, France. Hist...
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1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Custom Made Model 54 Mohair Velvet Lounge Chair
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Design Model 54 lounge chair A custom made lounge chair developed and hand-made at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. The 54 chair is available...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Beech

Antique Arts & Crafts Three Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase; Desk & Paw Feet; c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts barrister bookcase secretary offers quarter sawn oak construction with three stacks; tow having pull-out glass doors and the third with a drop down desk op...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Glass, Oak

Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

Lo Studiolo di Ponziani Florentine Chinoiserie HandPainted Secretary Desk Italy
By Ponziani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chinoiserie hand-painted secretary, Lo Studiolo di Ponziani, Florence, Italy. Chinoiserie painted secretary desk Ponziani Firenze. Painted brilliant lemon yellow, beautiful and subst...
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Late 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Secretaires

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Wood

Antique Stickley Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Slant Front Secretary Desk
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts slant front writing desk or secretary desk In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Quarter sawn oak, with original hammered co...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks

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Copper

Untitled (Sideview of a Gentleman)
By John Gilroy
Located in New York, NY
John Thomas Young Gilroy (English, 1898-1985), "Untitled: Sideview of a Gentleman", Charcoal/Pencil on Paper signed and matted to original card stock, 20.75 x 12.75 (22 x 14), Earl...
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1920s Academic Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal, Carbon Pencil

Refectory table in solid oak wood, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
antique refectory table in solid oak wood, finished with solid sculpted leg and underlying bar for foot support, ideal both in the dining area and in a kitchen as a classy support, b...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Tables

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Oak

Refectory table in solid oak wood, Italy
Refectory table in solid oak wood, Italy
H 31.5 in W 95.28 in D 28.75 in
Mission / Craftsman Style American Quarter Sawn Oak Waste Basket by Stickley
By Gustav Stickley
Located in San Diego, CA
A very well constructed mission / craftsman style American quarter sawn oak waste basket by Stickley, circa 2004. The waste basket is in very good condition and measures 13"W x 13"...
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20th Century American American Craftsman More Desk Accessories

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Oak

Abstracted Self Portrait by Erica Whiteway
By Erika Whiteway
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorgeous acrylic and pencil abstracted self portrait by California artist Erika Whiteway (American, b. 1954). Signed and dated lower right "Whiteway, 5/90". Unframed. Size: 22"H x 28...
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1990s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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India Ink, Cardboard, Canvas, Acrylic

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1950s American Metal School Chairs, More Available
Located in Chicago, IL
1950s American metal school chairs. We have 12 chairs available. Listed price is for each chair.
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Vintage 1950s American Schoolhouse Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Chairs of Oak, Folding, Late 19th Century European, Set of 4, Multiple Sets
Located in Madison, WI
Folding chairs of oak that date to the 1890s. Clean-lined in their simplicity. People were smaller
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Antique 1890s American Schoolhouse Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

Table Desk of Oak Classic Lab School Design
Located in Madison, WI
. Pull up a chair, grab a cuppa and boot up.
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20th Century American Schoolhouse Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Set of Ten French Industrial Schoolhouse Chairs
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Buffalo, NY
Matching set of ten schoolhouse chairs,, Made in France,, Beautiful simple design,Feature molded
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Steel

Three Child Size and stylish schoolhouse chairs.
Located in Bellport, NY
Three very sturdy industrial iron framed schoolhouse childrens chairs ,in origional baked enamel
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Vintage 1930s American Chairs

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Iron

Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Plywood & Steel Schoolhouse Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Fabulous set of 6 Italian plywood and steel industrial style schoolhouse chairs having authentic
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Vintage 1960s Italian Industrial Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Mid-Century Thonet Bicolored Stackable Schoolhouse Auditorium Chairs, C. 1950
By Thonet
Located in San Francisco, CA
as a set of four only. Original mid-century Thonet bicolored stackable chairs used in a school
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Beech, Oak

Set of Six Postmodern Glass and Steel Schoolhouse Dining Chairs
By Memphis Group, Fontana Arte, FIAM
Located in Miami, FL
Set of Six postmodern school house dining chairs rendered in glass and steel.
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Set of Four Solid Pine Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rustic dining chairs with exposed bolts in back.
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Vintage 1940s Schoolhouse Dining Room Chairs

Early American Bent Spindle Back Windsor Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rustic accent chair with distinct spindle back.
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Early 20th Century American Schoolhouse Side Chairs

Set of Four American Pine Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rustic farmhouse dining chairs with a slightly curved back and tapered column legs. We're
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Early 20th Century American Schoolhouse Dining Room Chairs

Set of Four 19th Century American Pine Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming American pine spindle back dining chairs. Note: there is a slight variation in the spindle
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Antique 19th Century American Schoolhouse Dining Room Chairs

Set of 3 Vintage Metal TiGER Chairs
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Fantastic set of 3 vintage metal "schoolhouse style" TiGER fold up stacking chairs. Unusual design.
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20th Century British Side Chairs

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Metal

Set of 3 Vintage Metal TiGER Chairs
Set of 3 Vintage Metal TiGER Chairs
H 27.5 in W 16 in D 14 in
Set Four Midcentury German Chairs Designed by Adam Stegner for Pagholz
By Adam Stegner, Pagholz Flötotto
Located in Houston, TX
These interesting chairs are bentwood with wood legs. They were used in a schoolhouse and are
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Plywood

Set Four Midcentury German Plywood Chairs Designed by Adam Stegner for Pagholz
By Adam Stegner, Pagholz Flötotto
Located in Houston, TX
These interesting chairs are bentwood with wood legs. They were used in a schoolhouse and are
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Plywood

Maple And Cast Iron Schoolhouse Desk And Chair.
Located in Buchanan, MI
CHARMING MAPLE AND CAST IRON SCHOOLHOUSE DESK AND CHAIR. VERY SCULPTURAL.
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Antique 19th Century Desks

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Iron

Bank of English School Chapel Church Hallway Boot Room Elm Chairs Victorian
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Bank of Estate made, Country House boot room chairs. The 4 Chapel chairs were once repurposed by
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Antique 19th Century British Schoolhouse Benches

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Elm

Bespoke Patriotic Painted Armchair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A chair that belongs in Ralph Lauren's or Tommy Hilfiger's shop window,...a one of a kind custom
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Vintage 1970s American Schoolhouse Armchairs

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Wood, Fabric

Bespoke Patriotic Painted Armchair
Bespoke Patriotic Painted Armchair
H 36.5 in W 22 in D 21 in
19th Century Belgian Triple Desk
Located in High Point, NC
chairs, this piece is uniquely multifunctional, and an aesthetic treat.
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Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Schoolhouse Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

19th Century Belgian Triple Desk
19th Century Belgian Triple Desk
H 31.5 in W 78 in D 31 in
American Classical Bobbin Leg Wood 2-Tier Turned Leg Side Table, 19th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
referred to as “schoolhouse legs”) This is a detail much sought after by many savvy designers. Can’t you
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Antique 19th Century North American American Classical Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Secondary Education
By Kat Flyn
Located in New Orleans, LA
assemblage sculpture: Antique wood box fashioned into a one-room schoolhouse with school bell tower
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

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Mixed Media

Schoolhouse Auditiorium Double Bench Seat
Located in Garnerville, NY
Old schoolhouse auditorium folding double seat bench. Maple or birch construction. Convenient space
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Vintage 1930s American Schoolhouse Benches

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Birch, Maple

Reclaimed Wood Schoolhouse Dining Room Table
Located in Sebastopol, CA
from schoolhouse has childlike wood carvings throughout the top. Sailing ship, names, and hand carved
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2010s American Schoolhouse Dining Room Tables

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Reclaimed Wood

Jean Prouve Cite Lounge Chairs by Vitra-One available
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in San Francisco, CA
About The Cité lounge chair is one of Prouvé's earlier furniture designs and it fits perfectly in
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chaise Longues

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Steel

1940s 'School Days' Child's Chair, England, 2008
Located in London, GB
The coolest kid's chair in town! The 1940s school blazer has been lacquered with resin to give it a
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Early 2000s English Schoolhouse Children's Furniture

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Resin, Wood

1940s 'School Days' Child's Chair, England, 2008
1940s 'School Days' Child's Chair, England, 2008
H 28.35 in W 17.33 in D 18.51 in
Vinyl and Aluminum Schoolhouse Chairs in the Style of Friso Kramer, Set of 4
By Friso Kramer
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of four school style dining or side chairs made of vinyl, plywood, and aluminum. Nicely
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

French Schoolhouse Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A set of Six French Schoolhouse chairs with a single birch ply molded wooden seat set in a polished
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Vintage 1940s Chairs

French Schoolhouse Chairs
French Schoolhouse Chairs
H 31 in W 15 in D 15 in
French Schoolhouse Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A set of Six French Schoolhouse chairs with a single birch ply molded wooden seat set in a polished
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Vintage 1940s French Side Chairs

French Schoolhouse Chairs
French Schoolhouse Chairs
H 31 in W 15.5 in D 15 in
Early Mahogany Schoolhouse Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
This solid mahogany schoolhouse chair has fantastic and unusual form. Recently upholstered in brass
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Armchairs

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Mahogany

Early Mahogany Schoolhouse Chair
Early Mahogany Schoolhouse Chair
H 32 in W 24 in D 24 in
Set of 4 English Chestnut Schoolhouse Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four C. 1900 English schoolhouse chairs. All carved from chestnut, and made without any
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Early 20th Century English Chairs

Pair of New York City Schoolhouse Chairs, circa 1940
Located in Madison, WI
Pair of matching Schoolhouse Chairs, one bearing the number 57, the other number 30 on the the
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Vintage 1940s American Schoolhouse Chairs

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Steel

Antique Industrial Cast Iron Schoolhouse Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
this graceful and organic form is a rare example of industrial revolution era manufacturing in the USA.
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Antique 19th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron

Classic 1940s Wood and Steel Schoolhouse Chair
Located in Alhambra, CA
Classic 1940s wood and steel school chair on casters. Lightly reconditioned. Great vintage patina
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Schoolhouse Desk with Iron Legs
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Sweet little schoolhouse desk complete with iron legs, inkwell, and a front seat that folds down
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Vintage 1910s American Schoolhouse Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Schoolhouse Desk with Iron Legs
Schoolhouse Desk with Iron Legs
H 27.5 in W 22 in L 27.5 in
1930s American School Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s American school chair. Metal base with wood seat and back. More available. Listed price for
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Vintage 1930s American Schoolhouse Chairs

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Metal

1930s American School Chair
1930s American School Chair
H 31.25 in W 16 in D 14 in
Set of Four Reismann Ladderback Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Four early 20th century American chairs in green polychrome. Manufactured by Reischmann Chair
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Early 20th Century American Schoolhouse Chairs

Adult School Chair with Pivoting Back; quantity available
Located in Madison, WI
Vintage school chairs that can accommodate adult size at seat height of 17". Solid maple. Plus
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20th Century American Schoolhouse Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid Century School Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century school chairs with metal base and wood seat and back. Large quantity available. Listed
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Vintage 1950s American Schoolhouse Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid Century School Chairs
Mid Century School Chairs
H 30.5 in W 18.5 in D 22 in
1950s American School Chairs, 50 available
Located in Chicago, IL
1950's American school chairs. We have 50 available. Listed price is for one chair.
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Vintage 1950s American Schoolhouse Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

1950s American School Chairs, 50 available
1950s American School Chairs, 50 available
H 29.75 in W 19 in D 18.5 in
Four Danish Stacking Chairs in Rosewood
Located in Berkeley, CA
Set of four Danish "schoolhouse" stacking chairs in original condition. Wonderful veneer
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Four Danish Stacking Chairs in Rosewood
Four Danish Stacking Chairs in Rosewood
H 31 in W 16.5 in D 17.5 in
School Desk by Hammer & Co. London
Located in Solebury, PA
manufacturers in London. The seat raises for easy access . It is a fine specimen of the schoolhouse furnishings
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Early 20th Century British Gothic Revival Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

School Desk by Hammer & Co. London
School Desk by Hammer & Co. London
H 33 in W 32 in D 21 in
Large Impressive Modern Oil Painting by Carl Heldt
By Carl Heldt
Located in Tucson, AZ
one-room schoolhouse the look of stained glass. Heldt graduated from high school at the height of
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

Schoolhouse Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of vintage metal schoolhouse chairs, eighteen available. Price is per chair.
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20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Metal

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Schoolhouse Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of schoolhouse chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and steel, all schoolhouse chairs available were constructed with great care. Schoolhouse chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Schoolhouse chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made schoolhouse chairs over the years, but those made by Thonet are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Schoolhouse Chairs?

Prices for schoolhouse chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, schoolhouse chairs begin at $125 and can go as high as $21,000, while the average can fetch as much as $800.