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Style: Machine Age
Pr. 1930's Machine Age Art Deco Arm Side Dining Chairs possibly Prototypes
By John Carpenter, McKay Furniture Corp.
Located in New York, NY
Unusual pair of period Machine Age arm chairs, having chrome plated steel frames, wood seating backrests, and leather upholstered armrests. We believe these could be early prototypes, as we have not seen this form before, nor can we find any examples in the literature. The construction, style and materials make us think they were made by McKay Craft...
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Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Warren McArthur Pair of Chairs a Revision of The Sardi's Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Warren McArthur pair of chairs a Revision of Sardi's chair, a collaboration with Rudolph Schindler. Model #1251 AR manufactured in Rome, New York i...
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1930s American Vintage Machine Age Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Warren McArthur Art Deco Machine Age Aluminum Armchair in Grey Wool, USA 1930's
Located in New York, NY
A rare Art Deco Machine Age aluminum armchair by important American designer Warren McArthur. Displays McArthur’s signature Streamline Moderne-meets-Machine Age aesthetic, with a pai...
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1930s American Vintage Machine Age Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Warren McArthur Four Lounge Chairs, Circa 1939
Located in Camden, ME
Warren McArthur suite of four lounge chairs circa late 1930s. These seldom seen examples retain their original finish to their tubular aluminum fram...
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1930s American Vintage Machine Age Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

American Designer, Armchair, Moulded Plywood, Lacquered Metal, America, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A modernist armchair / side chair. Designed and produced in America, 1940s. Features moulded plywood and lacquered metal. Other designers of the pe...
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1940s American Vintage Machine Age Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Chrome and Leather Armchair on Castors by McKay Furniture Company
Located in Dorchester, MA
Produced in the 1930s by the McKay Furniture Company of Pittsburgh, this armchair features a streamlined chrome frame with handsome ball bolt heads in back and a generous seat and ba...
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1930s American Vintage Machine Age Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Machine Age Chair by McKay
Located in Stockton, NJ
Art Deco machine age armchair by McKay Furniture Corp. Leather cushions with steel frame and wood armrests.
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1930s American Vintage Machine Age Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Warren McArthur Aluminium Armchair Style No 1170 AU, circa 1939
Located in Camden, ME
A Warren McArthur aluminium armchair style no 1170 AU in excellent vintage condition. This chair is a classic example of Warren's mastery of tube bending. The elongated S of the b...
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1930s American Vintage Machine Age Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco French Aluminium Armchair
Located in Sharon, CT
A rare 'Machine Age' chair. Constructed of aluminium or 'Monel', leather and leatherette of foam (which has vulcanized). All original.
Category

1920s French Vintage Machine Age Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

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Materials

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Fritz Hansen 1669 Variant Armchair, Reupholstered in Pure Alpaca, Denmark, 1940s
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Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Boucle Armchair
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Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Boucle Armchair
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Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chair in Knoll Velvet with Bronze Finish
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A beautiful Warren Platner for Knoll lounge chair (Model 1715L), upholstered in a gorgeous burgundy (wine) color velvet fabric over a bronze finish frame. The deep burgundy velvet is a luxurious upgrade over the standard knit fabric that is more commonly seen, the fabric is called "Knoll Velvet...
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2010s American Machine Age Armchairs

Materials

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Art Deco Machine Age Sling Chair by McKay Craft Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Art Deco, Machine Age sling seat lounge chair having elegant chrome and black arms on a blacked steel spring base. The chair is in overall very good condition, the chrome is b...
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Early 20th Century American Machine Age Armchairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Warren McCarthur Lounge Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Warren McArthur Lounge Chairs by Warren McArthur Corporation aluminum frame , upholstery Great Plains woven wool, rubber feet Dimensions: 31"high 26" wide 30" deep
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Warren McCarthur Lounge Chair
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Warren McArthur Armchair Bronze Anodize Style No. 1049-A Rome , NY c. 1933/34
Located in Camden, ME
Warren McArthur bronze anodized armchair labeled: Patent Applied For,Rome ,New York. c. 1932/33 Upholstered in Mohair 20+ years ago .Matching settee and additional armchair available.
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Materials

Aluminum

Warren McArthur Armchair Bronze Anodize Style No. 1052-Au Rome, Ny C. 1933/34
Located in Camden, ME
Warren McArthur bronze anodized armchair labeled: Patent Applied For,Rome ,New York. c. 1932/33 Upholstered in Mohair 20+ years ago  
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Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

KEM Weber for Lloyd Chrome Set of 8 Z Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 8 "Z" chairs designed by Kem Weber for Lloyd Loom. Mid 1930's design. One of the most iconic designs from the Machine Age. Nice set of 8! Chairs show some wear, with some chro...
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8 Thonet 1940s Armed Dining Chairs Art Deco Mohair & Black Lacquer
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1970s American Vintage Machine Age Armchairs

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Pair of Warren McArthur Armchairs, Model 1044, 1933 to 1935
Located in Camden, ME
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Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Armchairs

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Pair of Folding Armchairs by Warren McArthur for Mayfair
Located in Dorchester, MA
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Aluminum

Machine Age armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Machine Age armchairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage armchairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, aluminum and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Machine Age armchairs made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original armchairs, popular names associated with this style include Warren McArthur, Warren McArthur Corporation, McKay Furniture Corp., and Lloyd Manufacturing Co.. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for armchairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $895 and tops out at $14,000 while the average work can sell for $3,900.

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