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Chairs For Sale
Number in Set: Set of 6
Color:  Brown
Postmodern 1970s Pair of 2 Chairs by Bruno Rey for Dietiker, 1970s
Located in Basel, BS
Iconic and comfortable 1970s Swiss Designer chairs. Suitable for side chairs, accent chairs, dining chairs, etc. Original 1970s labels present. Solid wood-- Original! *Not remakes / ...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Italian Mid-Century Yellow Dining Chairs by Vittorio Dassi, Set of Six, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Elegant lines and solid structures for this stunning set of six dining chairs, designed by Vittorio Dassi in the 1950s and all ready-to-use. Their wooden surfaces have all been polished to shellac recently and are in excellent conditions of the period, as well the seats upholstered in golden yellow silk...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Silk, Oak

Set of Six Ico Parisi Mid-Century Modern Italian Mahogany Dining Chairs, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Six chairs mod. 110 by Ico Parisi. Italy, 1961. Produced by Sons of Amedeo Cassina, Meda. Mahogany wood. The chairs have been polished with shellac and have a new leather upholstery.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Leather

Set of Six Mid Century Heart Chairs, Green Velvet, Dark Wood, Europe 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Heart" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful velvet italian fabric. This chair can be customized to your sp...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Beech

(6) Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son "Wishbone" Chairs
Located in Norwalk, CT
Simply referred to as "The Chair" by connoisseurs of Danish mid-century design for its iconic status in the canon of Scandinavian modern furniture, Hans J. Wegner's "Wishbone chair" ...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

LouLou Lounge Chair by DeMuro Das in Dark Espresso Oak
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary interpretation of a club chair, the LouLou's design marries carefully balanced proportions and artful details. The deep seat deck and thick, curved back create an invi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 6 Midcentury Italian Walnut and Leather Dining Chairs, 1970s
Located in Vicenza, IT
This set of six dining chairs was designed and manufactured in Italy during the 1970s, showcasing a walnut structure and leather seaters. These chairs remain in excellent vintage co...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Italian Midcentury Dining Room Chairs Re-Upholstered in Velvet, 1960s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
A beautiful and comfortable set of six original dining chairs from the Italian midcentury, made in the style of Gastone Rinaldi or RIMA. The chairs have been re-upholstered completel...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, France, 1940
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Set of six upholstered high back chairs covered in yellow vynil, exhibiting traditional French design elements in a deep oak finish. In the style of René Prou, Albert-Lucien Gueno...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Chairs

Materials

Brass

"Dordogne" Charlotte Perriand by Robert Sentou Design 1960 Wicker Six Chairs
Located in Brescia, IT
Wicker and wood Excellent condition Set of 6. In the style of Charlotte Perriand, purchased in France
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Oak - Contemporary - Sculptural - Patria Pillow Chair
Located in Goshen, NY
The Patria Pillow Chair is inspired by the South of Sicily, Moroccan Bench Chairs and African Senufo Stools. Customization: Choose Between 6 or 10 legs *Please note: There is an up-...
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2010s American Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Beautiful line with an oval back that we call " Medaillon " Louis XVI Chairs, very elegant. They are in a very good condition, ready to be used around a Dining Table.
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Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Exclusive Set of 6 Vintage Biosca Chairs
Located in Nijlen, BE
Exclusive set of 6 Spanish chairs from Biosca. Completely original and the saddle leather has a beautiful used look. Wooden frame is ebonized. ...
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1950s Spanish Minimalist Vintage Chairs

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Pine, Leather

Superb Set of Six Antique English Geo. I/II Style Hand Carved Mahogany Chairs
Located in Charleston, SC
Fabulous Quality Antique English Set of Six (6) heavy, dense San Domingan Hand Carved Mahogany Geo. I/II Style Side Chairs (no arms) with design influences by Thos. Chippendale and R...
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Late 19th Century English George II Antique Chairs

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Mahogany

Set of Six Mid Century Dining Chairs Drexel Profile by John Van Koert circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite set of mid century dining chairs, designed by John Van Koert for the classic Profile series, made by Drexel. Circa 1950's ( 1957 ) the chairs feature a sculpted frame of so...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

1950s Design Oak Wooden And Velvet Seat Set of 6 Chairs
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Magnificent and unusual set of 6 chairs 1950s Guillerme et Chambron attribute design in oak wooden structure and velvet seat  
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Mid-Century Oak Chairs Boucle, 1960, France
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Introducing a stunning set of six oak chairs, designed in the 1960s in the style reminiscent of Henning Kjaernulf and Guillerme and Chambron. These chairs embody a unique combination...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Bouclé, Oak

Woven Leather Backed Bar Stool in Oak and Caramel Leather by Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
Originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956 and officially reintroduced by his daughter Judy Smilow in 2016, the Woven Leather Backed Counter stool...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Sculptural Stool Carved from Solid Mango Wood Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural stool with mix of wood textures and shades. A uniquely sculptural and versatile piece, this chair was crafted from a single block of mango wood and has a smo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs

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Wood, Fruitwood

Post-Modern Style Aurora Chair in Sculpted Walnut Finish with Cane and Leather
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Aurora collection aka Dawn marks a new exiting moment in our design history, in where we dove deep in to the creativity unknown, to create a collection that would be able to hold...
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs

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Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

Woven Leather Backed Counter Stool in Oak and Caramel Leather by Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
Originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956 and officially reintroduced by his daughter Judy Smilow in 2016, the Woven Leather Backed Counter stool...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Gervasoni Sofa Upholstered Saia 10 by David Lopez Quincoces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With balanced lines, the Saia upholstered collection is created from a classic ideal reinterpreted in a contemporary key. The name, meaning "skirt" in Portuguese, illustrates its dis...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Klismos Walnut Wood Saber Legs Black Velvet Chairs, Customizable Set of 6
Located in IT
Klismos walnut wood customizable dining chairs Italian production, black velvet upholstery capitone ( with buttons). Other colors and upholstery are available. Italian artisanal prod...
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2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs

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Walnut

Emanuele Rambaldi, 6 Dining Chairs Leggerissima Model, Figli Di Sanguineti, 1951
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A very rare set of six dining chairs ''Leggerissima'' (ultralight) model designed by Emanuele Rambaldi and manufactured by Figli di Sanguineti G.B. Made of beech painted in a ros...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Cane, Beech

Post-Modern Style Aurora Chair in honey solid wood, vegan leather seating
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of the award-winning Aurora Collection, also known as Dawn — a transformative milestone in our esteemed design legacy that has earned the pr...
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs

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Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

6 Gondola Chairs Art Deco Around 1930 from France
Located in Greven, DE
Art Deco chairs with brown leather from France around 1930. Original Art Deco furniture from a time full of life and elegance. We get all our furniture unrestored, so we can be sure that it really is the original. We then offer these as originals until we refurbish the furniture in our workshop and then offer it as restored furniture. We can send you photos of any refurbished furniture...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chairs

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Leather, Faux Leather, Beech

Klismos Shiny Walnut Saber Legs Brown Leather Chairs Customizable Set of 6
Located in IT
From the collection of Customizable Klismos Chairs, Pescetta here presents a chair with saber legs, natural walnut wood shiny finishing and leather seats capitonnè (with buttons). Av...
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2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs

Materials

Walnut

French Early 20th Century set of 6 Dining Room Chairs Signed Gouffe a Paris
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Beautiful set of 6 dining room chairs signed Gouffe a Paris. The chairs are covered of leather and painted. Very Chic and so much quality.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Wood

Italian Set of Six Dining Chairs with Sculptural Round Backrests
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six dining chairs, stained beech, leatherette, Italy, 1970s Stunning dining chairs made in Italy in the 1970s. These chairs immediately catch the eye because of their unusua...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Beech

Sculptural Lounge Chair Carved from Solid Mango Wood
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural chair resembling an egg with a perfectly shaped seat and back rest, providing both comfort and elegance. Its neutral pigment and subtle wood texture makes it...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Midcentury Light Bouclé Heart Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Unique and beautiful chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory and...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Reka Side Chair, Minimalist Velvet and Wood Dining Chair in Amber/Black
Located in San Jose, CA
The Reka Side Chair spotlights contrasting width. In designing the chair, we played with wide and narrow, thick and thin: the legs are wide and flat along one axis, thin along the ot...
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2010s Asian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Charlotte Perriand Meribel Wood Stool by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool model Meribel designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953-61. Natural oak. Relaunched by Cassina in 2011. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Reclaiming simple materials and basic shapes, with an eye to architecture and mountain life, led to the creation of two historic design low table-stools inspired respectively by the milking stool used by mountain shepherds in the French town much loved by the author. Placed individually or in lively arrangements, the two low tables bring the pleasing lightness of solid wood to indoor settings emphasized by the continuity of the grain between the top and the edges and the countless natural variations in the wood. Each piece is made of unique solid wood, so every piece will be different from one another and not exactly as the one on the photos. Both pieces are inspired by the mountains. While the latter takes its name from the milking-stool used by alpine shepherds, the former is inspired by the French locality much loved by designer and architect Charlotte Perriand. These furnishing accessories stand out for the honesty of their simple shapes and for the concrete expression of their materials and function. The turned seat meets the stylised legs both in the Tabouret Berger...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Meribel Wood Stool by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool model Meribel designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953-61. American walnut. Relaunched by Cassina in 2011. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Reclaiming simple materials and basic shapes, with an eye to architecture and mountain life, led to the creation of two historic design low table-stools inspired respectively by the milking stool used by mountain shepherds in the French town much loved by the author. Placed individually or in lively arrangements, the two low tables bring the pleasing lightness of solid wood to indoor settings emphasized by the continuity of the grain between the top and the edges and the countless natural variations in the wood. Each piece is made of unique solid wood, so every piece will be different from one another and not exactly as the one on the photos. Both pieces are inspired by the mountains. While the latter takes its name from the milking-stool used by alpine shepherds, the former is inspired by the French locality much loved by designer and architect Charlotte Perriand. These furnishing accessories stand out for the honesty of their simple shapes and for the concrete expression of their materials and function. The turned seat meets the stylised legs both in the Tabouret Berger...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Berger Wood Stool by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool model Berger designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953-61. Relaunched by Cassina in 2011. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Reclaiming simple materials and basic shapes, with an eye to architecture and mountain life, led to the creation of two historic design low table-stools inspired respectively by the milking stool used by mountain shepherds in the French town much loved by the author. Placed individually or in lively arrangements, the two low tables bring the pleasing lightness of solid wood to indoor settings emphasized by the continuity of the grain between the top and the edges and the countless natural variations in the wood. Each piece is made of unique solid wood, so every piece will be different from one another and not exactly as the one on the photos. Both pieces are inspired by the mountains. While the latter takes its name from the milking-stool used by alpine shepherds, the former is inspired by the French locality much loved by designer and architect Charlotte Perriand. These furnishing accessories stand out for the honesty of their simple shapes and for the concrete expression of their materials and function. The turned seat meets the stylised legs both in the Tabouret...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Hans J. Wegner Set of Six “Wishbone” Chairs in Oak
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner “The Wishbone Chair”. Set of six armchairs of oak. Seat with woven papercord. CH 24. Designed 1949. Manufactured by Carl Hansen & Søn.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Papercord, Oak

Gallagher Lounge Chair Oak Brown Leather
Located in Cincinnati, US
Simple, minimal and clean lounge chair. Constructed of solid Oak wood and genuine north american leather.  
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cord, Wood, Oak

Charlotte Perriand Meribel Wood Stool by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool model Meribel designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953-61. Oak stained black. Relaunched by Cassina in 2011. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Reclaiming simple materials and basic shapes, with an eye to architecture and mountain life...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Heart Chair, Green Velvet, Dark Wood, Europe 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Heart" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful velvet italian fabric. This chair can be customized to your sp...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Beech

1970's French Mullca Stacking D Back Dining Chair - Blue - Set Of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970’s French Mullca Stacking D Back Dining Chair – Blue – Set Of Six 1970’s French Mullca Stacking D Back Dining Chair – Blue – Set Of Six. One of our most favourite chairs, in 1947...
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1970s French Vintage Chairs

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Metal

Set of 6 Lila Hunter chairs by Philippe Starck for XO, 1988
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Set of 6 chairs designed by Philippe Starck for XO (signed XO on the structure) Model Lila Hunter Structure in black metal, seat in black leather, backrest in wood
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Late 20th Century French Chairs

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Metal

Sculptural Chairs in Solid Pine in Style of Charlotte Perriand, 1960's
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful large lot of sculptural solid pine chairs in the style of the brutalist work of Charlotte Perriand from the 60s. The designed chairs are handmade with craftsmanship for a p...
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1960s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Chairs

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Pine

Mid Century Red Black Vintage Folding Dining Chairs Marcello Cuneo, 1970, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage dining chairs model Luisa designed by the Italian architect Marcello Cuneo, 1970, Italy and executed by Mobel. The foldable dining chairs appears elegant a...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Metal

PORTUGUESE CHAIR LOUIS XV STYLE 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PORTUGUESE CHAIR LOUIS XV STYLE 19th Century in mahogany wood seats, armrests and back in straw. Small defects. Dim.: 113 x 66 x 60 cm. good conditions
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19th Century Portuguese Renaissance Antique Chairs

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Wood

1950s Armchairs for Indoor or Outdoor Wood and Iron 12
Located in IT
Armchairs / chairs with armrests made of plywood and iron frame, painted with special outdoor paint ( good for a covered patio or porch , not for direct exposure to weather). 1950s....
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Iron

Antique Set Italian Six Renaissance Chairs Rocchetto in Walnut , Wax-Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Sturdy carved structure with turned front legs, original seat padding and back with springs and straps of the era, yellow sanitized velvet upholstery in fair condition still usable. ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Chairs

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Walnut

Modern Laurence Dining Chairs, Nubuck Leather, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Laurence Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Laurence leather dining chair ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Vintage Danish Mahogany Cowhorn Chairs 1940s, Set of 6
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Mahogany cowhorn chairs 1940s, Set of 6 Early mid-century modern cow horn chairs in solid mahogany made in Denmark. Sculptural backrests with beautiful lines. Round tapered legs. Wooden frame and back lacquered in clear gloss. Seats upholstered in green velvet. Impressive craftsmanship with beautiful joinery details. Very comfortable chairs. The designer of this chair is unknown, but as this is a very early Danish modern chair it is not unlikely that it has inspired Hans J. Wegner and Knud Færch in the design of their cowhorn chairs. These elegant and organically shaped dining armchairs are in excellent vintage condition. Only minor dings to the wood. The vintage velour fabric...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Mahogany

Chachacha Pouf by Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Chachacha pouf by Houtique Dimensions: H 45 x D 35 cm Materials: Upholstery velvet 100% polyester with backing. 345 gr/m^2. 45000 Martindale cycles. TEAD foam with fibre-covered All...
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2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

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Velvet

Gallagher Lounge Chair Walnut Brown Leather
Located in Cincinnati, US
Simple, minimal and clean lounge chair.  
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cord, Wood

Modern Eleanor Leather Dining Chairs, Brown, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Eleanor Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Eleanor leather dining chair, named after Queen Eleanor of Avis, embodies all the virtues...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

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Leather, Oak, Beech, Velvet, Bouclé, Fabric

Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner cushions for wishbone chair model CH24. Made in cognac pure aniline leather and good quality foam. Only the cushion, not the chair.
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner cushions for wishbone chair model CH24. Made in cognac pure aniline leather and good quality foam. Only the cushion, not the chair.
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Midcentury Plum Violet Velvet, Walnut Wood Heart Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory and we thoroughly renova...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Modern Laurence Dining Chairs, Nubuck Leather, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Laurence Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Laurence leather dining chair ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of 6 Slender Round Folding Chairs by "Sillas Malinche" in natural Beech Wood
Located in Mexico, DF
Set of 6 Slender Folding Chairs from "Silleria Malinche" in natural Beech wood with seats upholstered in red vinyl (original) from the 1960s. The design is very minimalistic with ele...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Beech

Mid Century Butterfly Chair and Stool Fandango Jacquard, Dark Wood, Europe 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful jacquard italian fabric. This chair can be customized to y...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Beech

DU30 chair in Leather Nest Ambra
Located in New York, NY
Designed in 1953, the DU 30 is without doubt Gastone Rinaldi’s most famous design. The unitary nature of the seat and backrest results in a central cutting and stitching eff ect that...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather

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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