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Chairs For Sale
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Borge Mogensen 3236 Dining Chair, Black Lacquer, Leather
Located in Berkeley, CA
Børge Mogensen’s evolution of ‘The People’s Chair’ – Designed in 1956 and dimensioned as a generously proportioned and sophisticated upholstered dining chair.    
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Surface Chair by Terence Woodgate and John Barnard for Established & Sons
Located in London, GB
Two Royal Designers for Industry, one from the world of furniture design, and one from the world of Formula 1 racing car design collaborated. With an ...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

Maison Jansen, Set of two chairs and a table, iron, circa 1970, France
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Maison Jansen, Set of two chairs and a round table, Black lacquered iron and golden brass, With cane decoration, Table with curved base, circa 1970, France Measures: Chairs: depth...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Brass, Iron

Solar Chair in Black Wool and Black Coated Steel Frame, by Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
This is the first time that Bohinc explores a design favourite; the chair. In the collection, Lara Bohinc develops her stellar themes, finding inspiration in planetary and lunar orbits, whose gravitationally curved trajectories drive the lines and shapes of the chairs. Constructed from thin square rod, the chairs are elegant, minimal and delicate. The Solar Chair...
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2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Postmodern Chair by Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
Dramatic form Postmodern chair by Thayer Coggin. This example is in original condition, the fabric has a couple of spots and stains, normal and consis...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Orion Dining Chair with Plush Pink Velvet and Gold Arms by Nika Zupanc
Located in Kolkata, IN
Orion Dining Chair with Plush Pink Velvet and Gold Arms by Nika Zupanc is a beautiful chair in pink velvet contrasted with luxurious gold trims. Ultra-chic in any interior space. Ni...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chairs

Materials

Foam

Orion Dining Chair with Plush Pink Velvet and Rose Gold Arms by Nika Zupanc
Located in Kolkata, IN
Orion Dining Chair with Plush Pink Velvet and Rose Gold Arms by Nika Zupanc is a beautiful chair in pink velvet contrasted with luxurious rose gold trims. Ultra chic in any interior ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chairs

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Foam

Kitchen Counter Bar Stool w Backrest Black Smoke Metal & Navy Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary counter stool with backrest is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Established & Sons Moot Carbon-Fibre Chair by Ross Lovegrove
Located in London, GB
The organic curves and gravity-defying cantilever of the Moot chair are a result of Ross Lovegrove’s continuing fascination with carbon fibre; a light, high-strength material used by...
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2010s Chairs

"Free Swinger" Armchair in Leather by Poul Kjaerholm, circa 1974
Located in New York, NY
Rare PK 13 "Free Swinger" cantilevered armchair with chrome-plated spring steel frame, black leather cushion and armrest. Designed by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, Denmark,...
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1970s Danish Modern Vintage Chairs

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Steel

Cuff Chair in Rose Gold, Bronze and Crocodile Leather by Gulla Jónsdóttir
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gulla Jónsdóttir Cuff Chair Rose gold, bronze, embossed crocodile leather 24 x 22 x 38.5 in Seat height 18.5 in Edition of 12 Icelandic-born Gulla Jónsdótt...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

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Gold, Bronze

33 Step Chair Large Polished Brass Bone Chair by Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This visceral and sculptural chair is designed and made by renown artist Zhipeng Tan. Size and color is customizable upon request, lead time is 45-60 days. We ship internationally. Since graduating with an industrial design degree from the China Academy of Art in Hangzhou, Zhipeng Tan has focused on the ancient technique of lost-wax casting. Through this foundry process, rich in heritage and tradition, Tan explores his interest in organic forms. Often inspired by his environmental surroundings, such as water and plants, he explores anthropomorphic themes, as well. Though trained as an industrial designer, he has become an accomplished self-taught sculptor, eagerly exploring the elastic and permeable boundaries between art and design and finding a harmonious fusion of sculpture and furniture, provocative objects of both beauty and utility. Though from his early work, one may sense the influence of Joan Miró, Henry Moore and Constantin Brancusi, and in his more recent pieces there is a nod to the Post-Pop sensibilities of Jeff Koons and Takashi Murakami, the work of Zhipeng Tan is thoroughly original, an expression of his exuberance and imagination. In all of his work, one may see an exploration of our fundamental humanity and a desire to discover worlds within worlds. From the 33 Step Chair...
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2010s Chinese Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Four 20th Century Black Wood Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by prof. Rajmund Halas. They have been made of beechwood. They have undergone a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seats were dressed in...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Textile, Beech

Multicolored Vintage Armchairs by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, circa 1989
Located in Vienna, AT
This pair of red, blue and yellow colored armchairs, which are also stackable, named Dark Horse, was designed by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen circa 1989 and executed by Botium, D...
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1980s Modern Vintage Chairs

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Steel

Contemporary Sculptural Bar Stool w. Backrest Old Silver Metal & Navy Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary barstool with backrest is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility of t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chairs

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Steel

Contemporary Bar Stool w. Backrest Old Silver Metal & Dark Brown Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary barstool with backrest is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility of t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chairs

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Steel

Classic Minimal Contemporary Chaise Lounge Black Smoke Metal & Black Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary chaise lounge belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned m...
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2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

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Brass, Steel

Striking Pair of Original Midcentury Katavolos T Armchairs, 1955
Located in Rome, IT
William Katavolos in partnership with Douglas Kelley & Ross Littell designed the iconic sling-back T chair in 1952 as model 3LC in Laverne International's sculptural New Furniture se...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Italian Mid-Century Modern Chiavari Brass Chairs
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of four Italian modern Chiavari dining chairs with some patina spots in the brass frames as pictures.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Rare 19th Century Black Forest Walnut Armchair by Horrix with Classy Upholstery
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique, impressively carved and very comfortable chair from circa 1870. This unique chair is as strong and stable as the day it was made and the woodwork is in good to excellent co...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Black Forest Antique Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Set of Four Black Cado Chairs, Steen Østergaard, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Polish production chairs from Plastics Factory 'Krywald' in Knurow have embossed signatures. They come from the 1960s. The author of this project is the Danish architect Steen Østerg...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Lunar Chair in Pink Wool Fabric and Black Steel Frame by Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
This is the first time that Bohinc explores a design favourite; the chair. In the collection, Lara Bohinc develops her stellar themes, finding inspiration in planetary and lunar orbits, whose gravitationally curved trajectories drive the lines and shapes of the chairs. Constructed from thin square rod, the chairs are elegant, minimal and delicate. The Lunar Chair...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs

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Metal

Blue Smoke Leather and Blackened Steel Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleek and refined, the Chair from Stephen Kenn's Inheritance Collection is a great addition to nearly any space. This variation is upholstered in leather by Moore & Giles, resembli...
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2010s American Modern Chairs

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Steel

Tout Le Jour Black Leather Chair by Marc Thorpe
By Horm
Located in Milan, IT
Designed by March Thorpe for the Tout Le Jour collection, this stunning chair is a modern and elegant piece of functional decor. Resting on a slim and minimal...
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2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Navy Chenille Scoop Armchairs with Chrome Frames
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this pair of circa 1970s armchairs feature polished chrome frames with a circle form base and curved arms. Seats are scoop shaped with new navy blue chenille upholste...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury French Metal and Leather Settee and Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chic three piece midcentury metal and leather settee and chairs. Freshly powdercoated in matte black. The backs and seats have been fashioned in leather with grommets...
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1950s French Vintage Chairs

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Metal

17th Century English Renaissance Carved Oak and Wrought Iron Bench Banquette
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stunning antique English Renaissance oak bench believed to date back to the 17th century. The piece features a deep relief hand-carved back and legs which terminate at claw like fron...
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17th Century English Renaissance Antique Chairs

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Iron

Customizable GLOOH Counter Stool by KFF
By KFF
Located in New York, NY
One design concept — many prototypes: be they conventional chairs, catilevers or barstools including the pneumatic spring type, GLOOH, aside from having an extensive range and comfor...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chairs

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Leather

Chair in black stained ash and swivel base
Located in Barcelona, ES
A new version of the Showtime chair by Jaime Hayon which does not make the original design obsolete, but rather compliments it. The Showtime Nude Chair is simpler than the previous version but hasn’t lost any of its personality. We have called it ‘Nude’ as we have taken the essential and added new legs and a more ergonomic backrest. The shapes are slightly different but visibly more organic, developed and matured, much the same as the designer’s works from over the years. Powder coated steel or aluminium structure. Seat and backrest in black stained ash.
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chairs

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Other

Chinese Black Guanmaoyi Chair, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
With its strong lines and upright stature, this imposing piece of furniture was the chair of choice for a 19th-century administrator in northern China. Made of northern elmwood, the ...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chairs

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Elm, Lacquer

Black Armchair with Cushions
Located in Milan, IT
The Classic silhouette of this refined armchair exudes style and comfort with its low backrest, deep-set seat, and rounded armrests that create an intimate and comfortable embrace on...
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2010s Italian Chairs

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Aluminum, Other

Set of 6 Armless Grey Fabric Dining Chairs Grey Steel Rod Structure by Driade
Located in Chicago, IL
This Sof Sof chair has harmonious lines that convey the essential elegance of the design by Enzo Mari. Made by Driade in 1972 and redone in 2015, Sof Sof is a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

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Steel

Mid-Century Style Rattan Ribbon Chair
Located in Belmont, MA
Mid-Century style rattan ribbon chair with iron legs.
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan

High Back Metal Chair with Swan Details
Located in San Diego, CA
High back metal chair with swan details. Black body and brass swan head ornaments make a nice complement. This chair would look great in a garden, cov...
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20th Century North American Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Flat-Bar Chrome Dining Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
These hard to find and highly coveted set of original flat bar dining chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa 1976. The chairs ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Santos, Imposing Seat, Sculptural Chair in Black by Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Santos Chair Somewhere between an imposing throne and a glass of champagne, Santos, designed by Joel Escalona, is suitable for use in halls, bars, hotels, homes and even outdoors. ...
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2010s Mexican Other Chairs

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Fiberglass

French Vintage Wicker Loop Chair
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Old French wicker chair on black metal stand $95 flat rate front door delivery includes Washington DC metro, Baltimore and Philadelphia
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Early 20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Metal

Customizable Glooh Counter Stool by KFF
By KFF
Located in New York, NY
One design concept — many prototypes: be they conventional chairs, catilevers or barstools including the pneumatic spring type, GLOOH, aside from having an extensive range and comfor...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chairs

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Leather

Lou Eat Chair in Black Leather by Philippe Starck & D. Sugasawa for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Traditional, Italian, aristocratic families had an unfailing way of finding out what a guest’s manners were like at first sight. Once again, Philippe Starck sits at the work-table with Driade to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the brand’s trend-setting business and etiquette, suggesting a slimming principle that will re-educate guests, teaching them to have perfect posture in a Driade context. Starck, rock and chic. “Lou Eat is not a chair, it is an animal-like sculpture that could eat you.” Philippe Starck Lou Eat and Lou Think, along with Lou Read...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

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Leather

Pair of French Louis XV Style Parcel-Gilt and Paint Decorated Bergere Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of French Louis XV style parcel-gilt and paint decorated bergere chairs Jansen inspired. These lovely and elegant armchairs would look spectacular in any living room or office s...
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Paint

Hans Wegner GE 236 3-Seat Sofa
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1955, the 236 sofa features unparalleled craftsmanship and ergonomics. Flawless joinery throughout. The chair is hand built at GETAMA’s factory ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Steel

Post Industrial Steel Chair
Located in San Diego, CA
A stunning use of reclaimed steel. The creator considered the end user to the utmost and by injecting some personality, removed all preconceptions of a sitting in a post-industrial m...
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Late 20th Century North American Chairs

Materials

Steel

Thin Chair in Contemporary Blackened Steel and Oxidized Steel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The juxtaposition between the playful, anthropomorphic design of the thin chair and its subtle form and detailing, results in a piece that is equal parts wh...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Italian Black Enameled Wood and Leather Chairs, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian black enameled wood and leather chairs, 1980s Chairs with structure in black enamelled wood, seat and curved backrest in leather Very...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Chairs

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Leather, Wood

'Primate' Seat for Zanotta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare 'Primate' seat by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta. Steel and leather, Italy, 1970s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of High Backrest Metal Chairs by Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of high backrest metal chairs by Pier Luigi Colli 1950s, Italian design, entirely hand-molded, as if they were sculptures, amazing work of great craftsmanship.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Iron

Chairs Italian 19th Baroque Style Black Leather Century Italy
Located in New York, NY
Chairs Italian 19th Black Leather Century Italy. A pair of side chairs made during the 19th century in Italy. Upholstered in a thick black leather with brass needle...
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Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Pair of Grosfeld House Silver Leaf Leopard Tassel Chairs
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of Grosfeld House silver leaf and leopard fabric tassel design glamour chairs. There is a slight gilt to the silver from the original Lacquer and some minor markings, appears to...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chairs

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Hardwood, Velvet

Asian American George Suyeoka Studio Prototype Chair in the Style of Nakashima
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A studio crafted oiled black American walnut sculptural chair in the manner of George Nakashima designed and made by Japanese American George Suyeoka, f...
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Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Chairs

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Wood, Walnut

Smoke Leather and Blackened Steel Chair- Extra Wide
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleek and refined, the Inheritance Chair is a great addition to nearly any space. This variation is slightly larger at a 36" seat width. It is upholstered in a smooth smoke leathe...
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2010s American Modern Chairs

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Steel

21st Century Modern Ultralight Chair With Steel Wire Frame and Fabric Cushions
Located in Milan, IT
Nua is extremely light, comfortable, visually striking and stackable. The metal structure was developed using the principle of the trestle where each welded steel-rod segment contrib...
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2010s Italian Modern Chairs

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Steel

Set of Six High Back Art Deco Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original set of six high back Art Deco chairs in their original condition
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20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Modernist Art Deco Chair in Copper, circa 1920
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Modernist Art Deco chair in copper, circa 1920.
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1920s European Art Deco Vintage Chairs

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Copper

Antique Folding Children's Buggy Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique, children's chair for a buggy or early automobile features a cast iron frame with folding vinyl seat and back. All original patina.
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Chairs

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Iron

Pair of John Mascheroni Scissor Chairs, circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mid-century John Mascheroni scissor chairs with chevron upholstery and chrome frame, circa 1960s. Price is for the pair.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Chrome

OCTAVE CHAIR- Modern Lounge Chair in Black Velvet
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
OCTAVE CHAIR- Modern Lounge Chair in Black Velvet The Octave Chair is a stunning piece of furniture that features an octagonal-shaped upholstered velvet seat and back with contrast ...
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2010s American Modern Chairs

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Metal

Pierre Paulin, Globe Seat F 422 and Its Ottoman in Steel and Fabric, circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pierre Paulin, globe seat F 422 and its ottoman in steel and fabric, circa 1960 Artifort Edition.
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Steel

Set of Four Tubular Chrome Dining Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Set of dining chairs rendered in tubular chrome original multi-color woven upholstery, 1980s
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Shop Antique and Vintage Chairs on 1stDibs: Lounge Chairs, Dining Chairs and Other Seating for Sale

Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?

With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.

“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.

Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.

“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames

Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.

The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office. 

A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today. 

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