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Iconic Italian Spaghetti Bar Chairs, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Iconic Italian Spaghetti Bar Chairs, 1970s, Italy Wear consistent with age and use. Measurements
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Chairs

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Metal

Gubi Beetle Bar Chair by GamFratesi Upholstered by Kvadrat
By GamFratesi Design Studio, Raf Simons
Located in Basildon, London
The Gubi Beetle Bar Chair by GamFratesi, upholstered by Kvadrat, is a sophisticated blend of
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Chairs

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Metal

Mid-Century Set Of 6 Italian Bar Chairs, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century Set of 6 Italian Bar Chairs, 1960s Particular and colourful, iron structure. Found in a
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1960s Italian Vintage Bar Chairs

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Metal

Vintage Mid-Century Set Of 6 Italian Bar Chairs, 1960s
Mid-Century Set Of 6 Italian Bar Chairs, 1960s
H 29.14 in W 20.28 in D 21.66 in
Set of 6 dining room chairs / bar chairs from the 1960s
Located in Breda, NB
Set of 6 dining room chairs / bar chairs from the 1960s. Dimensions: Backrest height: 92 cm Seat
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Chairs

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Wood

1970’s Original Tall Backed Bentwood Bar Chairs – Set Of Five
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970’s Original Tall Backed Bentwood Bar Chairs – Set Of Five. Good quality classic bentwood bar
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1970s European Vintage Bar Chairs

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Beech

Brutalist Mid-Century Wooden Bar with 3 Bar Chairs, 1970s
Located in Oirlo, LI
Brutalist Mid-Century Wooden Bar with 3 Bar Chairs, 1970s Beautiful wooden set, a bar with three
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1970s Dutch Brutalist Vintage Bar Chairs

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Wood

Pair of Knoll Bruno Style Flat Bar Chairs with Black Leather Upholstery
By Knoll
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of Knoll Bruno style flat bar chairs with black leather upholstery. Bought in the D & D
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Chairs

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Chrome

Set of 6 vintage chairs / bar chairs with pink velvet upholstery made in the 60s
Located in Breda, NB
Set of 6 vintage chairs / bar chairs with pink velvet upholstery made in the 60s. Dimensions
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Chairs

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Velvet

1980s David Marshall Iron and Bronze Bar Chair
By David Marshall
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s David Marshall Iron and Bronze Bar Chair
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Late 20th Century Spanish Vintage Bar Chairs

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Bronze, Iron

Vintage 1980s David Marshall Iron and Bronze Bar Chair
1980s David Marshall Iron and Bronze Bar Chair
H 46.07 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Brno Flat-Bar Chair Upholstered in Light Grey Velvet, Steel Frame
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
in 1929, the Brno flat-bar chair is just that. These are contemporary edition Mies van der Rohe for
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Thayer Coggin Flat Bar Chairs
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of simple metal lounge chairs with polished chrome flat bar frames. One piece floating seat
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Chairs

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Chrome

Thayer Coggin Flat Bar Chairs
Thayer Coggin Flat Bar Chairs
H 25 in W 30 in D 28.5 in
Pair of Donghia Ebonized Bar Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
Upholstered back and seat with hand hold on back, circular legs with stretchers.
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1990s American Vintage Bar Chairs

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Wood

Pair of Donghia Ebonized Bar Chairs
Pair of Donghia Ebonized Bar Chairs
H 45 in W 19.5 in D 20.5 in
Pair of Brno Flat Bar Chairs in the Manner of Mies van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in North York, ON
Pair of Brno flat bar chairs in the manner of Mies van der Rohe. This Pair of 1970s Mid-Century
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Chairs

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Stainless Steel

1980s David Marshall Pair of Iron and Bronze Bar Chairs
By David Marshall
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s David Marshall Pair of Iron and Bronze Bar Chairs
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1980s Spanish Vintage Bar Chairs

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Bronze, Iron

Florence Knoll 1950s Parallel Bar Chair Fab Abstract Black and White Bird Fabric
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Florence Knoll 1950s Parallel Bar Chair with Fab Abstract Black and White Bird Fabric The Florence
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Chairs

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Metal, Steel

BEAUTIFUL PAiR OF BLUE VELVET BAR CHAIRS WITH GOLD DETAIL ON THE FRAME
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London We are delighted to offer for sale this Pair of Beautiful Blue Velvet Bar
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20th Century British Vintage Bar Chairs

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Velvet

1970’s Original Tall Backed Bentwood Bar Chairs – Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970’s Original Tall Backed Bentwood Bar Chairs – Pair. Good quality classic bentwood bar chairs
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1970s European Vintage Bar Chairs

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Beech

A set of four Brno flat bar chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, 20th century
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in View Park, CA
A set of four Brno flat bar chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, 20th century. Originally
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20th Century European Bauhaus Vintage Bar Chairs

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Chrome

1960s Set of Four Restored Bar Chairs, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered in fabric imitating rabbit skin - Repolished Chrome parts
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Chairs

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Chrome

1950's French Luterma Blonde Bentwood Dining Chair - Bar Chair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Luterma Blonde Bentwood Dining Chair – Bar Chair 1950’s French Luterma Blonde
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1950s French Vintage Bar Chairs

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Bentwood

Vintage Pair of Knoll Brno Flat Bar Chairs by Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Knoll Brno Flat Bar Chairs, Cantilever Design, Newly Chrome Plated and Reupholstered in a
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Bar Chairs

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Cut Steel, Chrome

Pair of Funky "Coffee Bar" Chairs by Robin Day for Tecno
By Tecno, Robin Day
Located in Beerse, VAN
Pair of funky chairs designed by Robin Day for the Italian brand Tecno. For a long time I had no
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Chairs

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Metal

Plexiglass lucite bar stools and chrome swivel bar chairs, Hill Manufacturers
Located in Oirlo, LI
Plexiglass lucite bar stools and chrome swivel bar chairs,Hill Manufacturers Discover the charm of
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1970s Central American Hollywood Regency Vintage Bar Chairs

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Fabric, Plexiglass

Set of 2 wooden windsor bars chairs from the 70s in English style
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered this set of 2 wooden vintage Windsor slat chairs from the 70s in English style. These
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1970s Vintage Bar Chairs

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Wood

Set of 10 wooden Windsor bars chairs from the 70s in English style
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered this set of 10 wooden vintage Windsor slat chairs from the 70s in English style. These
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1970s Vintage Bar Chairs

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Wood

Midcentury Knoll Mies Van Der Rohe Brno Stainless Steel Flat Bar Chairs-Pair
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Pasadena, TX
design. Pair Brno flat bar chairs marked Knoll. Chairs feature cantilevered, heavy stainless steel
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Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Paul Brayton Designed Flat Bar Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mid-century style lounge chairs by Paul Brayton. The wide metal frame is holding up the
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Chairs

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Metal

Paul Brayton Designed Flat Bar Chairs
Paul Brayton Designed Flat Bar Chairs
H 30.5 in W 32.5 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Iconic Mies Van Der Rohe Brno Flat Bar Chair in Black Suede
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in New York, NY
These are a vintage pair of the iconic BRNO chair (model 255) designed by Mies van der Rohe for
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Chairs

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

BRNO flat-bar chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll International, 1970s
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
The Brno Chair was designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1930 for the renowned Tugendhat House in
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Chairs

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Steel

Italian Midcentury Set of Five Bar Bistro Chairs, 1960s
Located in bari, IT
Set of five vintage bar chairs in excellent condition lacquered metal tubular frame and 1960s woven
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Chairs

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Metal

Pair of Flat Bar Chairs in the Style of Milo Baughman in a Checkerboard Velvet
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These lounge chairs, inspired by the iconic designer Milo Baughman, feature a sleek flat bar design
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Chairs

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Mies van der Rohe Black Naugahyde Brno Flat Bar Chairs a Pair
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous vintage pair of Brno flat bar chairs in black Naugahyde. Features the highly desirable
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Bar Cart by Hickory Chair Atelier Collection
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Aperitif Bar Cart from the Hickory Chair Atelier Collection
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1980s Hollywood Regency Vintage Bar Chairs

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Brass

Brno Iconic Flat Bar Chair by Mies van der Rohe
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This chair was designed in the early 20th Century by Mies van der Rohe. It is manufactured by Knoll
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20th Century American Vintage Bar Chairs

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Chrome

Rustic Rush Seat Bar Stool, France 1960S
Located in Rīga, LV
Primitive bar chair with a rush seat. Lightweight but sturdy. Additional information: Country of
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20th Century French Rustic Vintage Bar Chairs

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Rush, Wood

Rustic Rush Seat Bar Stool, France 1960S
Rustic Rush Seat Bar Stool, France 1960S
H 38.19 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in
Collectible Garden or Bar Chair "Scooby Doo" in Liberty Style, 1950s
Located in taranto, IT
Splendid garden or bar armchair, original from the 1950s, made of scooby doo on a coated iron
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1950s Vintage Bar Chairs

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Iron

Mies Van Der Rohe Pair of Brno Style Chairs
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe style flat bar chairs. Polished flat stainless steel frames
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20th Century American Bauhaus Vintage Bar Chairs

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Stainless Steel

STUNNING HOWARD & MILLER STYLE AMERICAN BAR WITH GRANITE TOP & PAiR OF BARSTOOLS
Located in Pulborough, GB
everything organized and within reach. Accompanying the bar are a pair of exquisite bar chairs that
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20th Century British Vintage Bar Chairs

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Granite

Arne Norell ‘Ari’ chair pair
By Arne Norell
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
Iconic and the most coveted of any chrome flat bar chairs, showing labor intensive thick leather
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Chairs

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Steel

Arne Norell ‘Ari’ chair pair
Arne Norell ‘Ari’ chair pair
H 31.5 in W 26 in D 40 in
Pair BRNO Stainless Steel Flat Bar Arm Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair Mies Van de Rhoe BRNO Arm Chairs The Brno Flat Bar Chair (1930) offers the comfort of an
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Norman Cherner Bar Stool Chair Black
By Norman Cherner, The Cherner Chair Company
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Norman Cherner bar stool from 2004. Beech plywood in black lacquered colour and chrom feet
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Norman Cherner Bar Stool Chair Black
Norman Cherner Bar Stool Chair Black
H 39.38 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
Three Postmodern Memphis Style Bar Stools, Italy, 1980s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Miami, FL
Three bar height Italian Postmodern bar chairs inspired by Memphis Milano. Made of black lacquered
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Bar Chairs

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Steel

1994 Eli Dining Chairs by Bruce Sienkowski for Charlotte Chair Company in Maple
By Charlotte Chair Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eli Dining Chair, designed by Bruce Sienkowski for Charlotte Chair Company in 1991
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1990s American Modern Vintage Bar Chairs

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Steel

Brno Tubular Chairs in Navy Velvet Polished Brass by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Wilton, CT
in 1929; the Brno Flat-Bar Chair is just that. We have edited these contemporary iteration authentic
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1960s American Bauhaus Vintage Bar Chairs

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Brass, Steel

Metal Bar Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bar set with metal glass top bar and two chairs. Back side has two glass shelves. (Please confirm
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20th Century Industrial Vintage Bar Chairs

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Metal

Metal Bar Set
Metal Bar Set
H 40 in W 49 in D 23 in
Postmodern Memphis Style Bar Stools, Italy 1980s, a Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of bar height Italian post modern bar chairs inspired by Memphis Milano. Made of black
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vintage Bar Chairs

Materials

Steel

Restored Rattan Whitewash Counter Chairs
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired rattan counter or bar chairs with a whitewash finish
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1950s Vintage Bar Chairs

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Rattan

Bar and Knell Recycled Plastic Chair
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful recycled plastic chair by the group Bar and Knell of Germany. Beata Bar, Gerard Bar and
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1990s German Vintage Bar Chairs

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Plastic

Bar and Knell Recycled Plastic Chair
Bar and Knell Recycled Plastic Chair
H 29.5 in W 20 in D 22 in
A BRUTALIST MID-CENTURY-MODERN RUSTIC BAR STOOL CHAIR, France 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in PARIS, FR
A high bar chair, Folk Art, Rustic Modern, Modernist, solid brown wood structure with 2 slightly
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Chairs

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Wood, Straw

Vintage Standing Bar & Four Stools
By Chromcraft
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage 1970's standing bar and four high chair bar stools by Chromcraft. Bar is chromed steel
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Chairs

Vintage Standing Bar & Four Stools
Vintage Standing Bar & Four Stools
H 36.25 in W 48 in D 41 in
Pair Tell City Chair Co. Duncan Phyfe Mahogany and Vinyl Upholstered Side Chairs
By Tell City Chair Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Tell City Chair Co. Duncan Phyfe Style Mahogany and Raised Vinyl Upholstered Side Chairs
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Chairs

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Plastic, Mahogany

Vintage Sikes Co Maple Wood American Colonial Style Rocker Rocking Chair (A)
By Sikes Chair Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Sikes Co Maple Wood American Colonial Style Rocker Rocking Chair (A). Item features solid
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Mid-20th Century American Colonial Vintage Bar Chairs

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Maple

Norman Cherner Bar Stool
By The Cherner Chair Company, Norman Cherner
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Norman Cherner bar stool from 2004. Beech plywood in stianed coral orange colour and chrom feet
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Norman Cherner Bar Stool
Norman Cherner Bar Stool
H 39.38 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
Tell City Mahogany Duncan Phyfe Rose Chairs
By Tell City Chair Co.
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Set of 4 Antique Tell City Duncan Phyfe Style Rose Chairs with
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1940s Vintage Bar Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Bar Harbor Wicker Arm Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a classic Bar Harbor style wicker chair that dates to the first half of the twentieth
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Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Vintage Bar Chairs

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Upholstery, Wicker, Wood

Bar Harbor Wicker Arm Chair
Bar Harbor Wicker Arm Chair
H 34.5 in W 27.5 in D 28 in
Flat Bar Chrome Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern polished chrome chair with thick cushioning. Great vintage modern lines for home
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Chairs

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Chrome

Flat Bar Chrome Lounge Chair
Flat Bar Chrome Lounge Chair
H 38 in W 28 in D 33.5 in
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN RUSTIC BAR STOOL CHAIR, by ARTHUR UMANOFF, RAYMOR, USA 1950
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in PARIS, FR
An astonishing high bar chair with adjustable seat, Modernist, Free Form, Dansk, Scandinavian
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Chairs

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Iron

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Bar Stools/Chairs
Located in Vilnius, LT
The set of 2 pcs. Italian bar stools. The base is made of metal with grey textile upholstery. Heavy
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Chairs

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Metal

Flat Bar Brno model 255 chairs in charcoal leather
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Kleinburg, ON
The Flat Bar Brno chair model 255 is a remarkable example of modern design by the renowned
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1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Chairs

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Chrome

Postmodern Chrome Flat Bar Original Retro Patterned Upholstered Scoop Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Postmodern Chrome Flat Bar Original Retro Patterned Upholstered Scoop Chair
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Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Vintage Bar Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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Vintage Bar Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of vintage bar chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, all vintage bar chairs available were constructed with great care. Vintage bar chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of vintage bar chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern vintage bar chairs are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made vintage bar chairs over the years, but those made by Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Chiavari are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Vintage Bar Chairs?

Prices for vintage bar chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, vintage bar chairs begin at $10 and can go as high as $19,900, while the average can fetch as much as $1,766.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

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.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Vintage Bar Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many factors like wood, construction, and patina come into play when you date a vintage chair. If you can’t find a maker’s mark or any other kind of identifying mark on the piece, consult a furniture encyclopedia or a certified expert. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a vintage Gunlocke chair, examine the legs. Most pieces will feature a tag that bears the brand name. On antique and early vintage chairs, the label will usually be made of paper or leather, while riveted brass tags appear on later vintage and contemporary chairs. Once you've confirmed that Gunlocke is the maker by checking the tag, browse the company's catalogues, which are available online, to determine approximately when it was made. Some tags may include a style or color number that will expedite the search. If your chair is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage, while pieces that are 100 years old or older are antiques. You may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer when identifying your chair. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Gunlocke chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To know if your vintage Eames chair is real, check for a reclining mechanism. On original chairs, the back had a permanent reclined position, so no mechanism is necessary. Also, a vintage piece is around 32 inches high, while later reproductions are normally bigger. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Eames chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.