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Chairs For Sale
Number in Set: Set of 7
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Collector Modern Moca Chair Upholstered in Beige Fabric and Oak by Studio Rig
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Moca Chair Upholstered in Hymne Beige- Casamance Fabric and Smoked Oak by Studio Rig DIMENSIONS: W 51 cm 20” D 53 cm 21” H 86 cm 34” SH 49cm 19” A chair that...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Collector Modern Moca Chair Upholstered in Silt Fabric and Oak by Studio Rig
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Moca Chair Upholstered in District - Silt Fabric and Smoked Oak by Studio Rig DIMENSIONS: W 51 cm 20” D 53 cm 21” H 86 cm 34” SH 49cm 19” A chair that mixes...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Collector Modern Moca Chair Upholstered in Graphite Ivory Fabric by Studio Rig
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Moca Chair Upholstered in Brink - Graphite Ivory Fabric and Smoked Oak by Studio Rig DIMENSIONS: W 51 cm 20” D 53 cm 21” H 86 cm 34” SH 49cm 19” A chair that...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Collector Modern Moca Chair Fully Upholstered in Brown Fabric by Studio Rig
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Moca Chair Fully Upholstered in Tricot Brown Fabric by Studio Rig DIMENSIONS: W 51 cm 20” D 53 cm 21” H 86 cm 34” SH 49cm 19” A chair that mixes both modern ...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Collector Modern Moca Chair Upholstered in Dark Brown Fabric by Studio Rig
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Moca Chair Fully Upholstered in Tricot Dark Brown Fabric by Studio Rig DIMENSIONS: W 51 cm 20” D 53 cm 21” H 86 cm 34” SH 49cm 19” A chair that mixes both mo...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Collector Modern Moca Chair Fully Upholstered in Safire 17 Fabric by Studio Rig
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Moca Chair Fully Upholstered in Safire 0017 Fabric by Studio Rig DIMENSIONS: W 51 cm 20” D 53 cm 21” H 86 cm 34” SH 49cm 19” A chair that mixes both modern a...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Collector Modern Moca Chair Fully Upholstered in Safire 16 Fabric by Studio Rig
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Moca Chair Fully Upholstered in Safire 0016 Fabric by Studio Rig DIMENSIONS: W 51 cm 20” D 53 cm 21” H 86 cm 34” SH 49cm 19” A chair that mixes both modern a...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Collector Modern Moca Chair Fully Upholstered in Safire 15 Fabric by Studio Rig
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Moca Chair Fully Upholstered in Safire 0015 Fabric by Studio Rig DIMENSIONS: W 51 cm 20” D 53 cm 21” H 86 cm 34” SH 49cm 19” A chair that mixes both modern a...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Collector Modern Moca Chair Fully Upholstered in Safire 14 Fabric by Studio Rig
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Moca Chair Fully Upholstered in Safire 0014 Fabric by Studio Rig DIMENSIONS: W 51 cm 20” D 53 cm 21” H 86 cm 34” SH 49cm 19” A chair that mixes both modern a...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Collector Modern Moca Chair Fully Upholstered in Safire 12 Fabric by Studio Rig
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Moca Chair Fully Upholstered in Safire 0012 Fabric by Studio Rig DIMENSIONS: W 51 cm 20” D 53 cm 21” H 86 cm 34” SH 49cm 19” A chair that mixes both modern a...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Collector Modern Moca Chair Fully Upholstered in Safire 11 Fabric by Studio Rig
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Moca Chair Fully Upholstered in Safire 0011 Fabric by Studio Rig DIMENSIONS: W 51 cm 20” D 53 cm 21” H 86 cm 34” SH 49cm 19” A chair that mixes both modern a...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Collector Modern Moca Chair Fully Upholstered in Safire 10 Fabric by Studio Rig
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Moca Chair Fully Upholstered in Safire 0010 Fabric by Studio Rig DIMENSIONS: W 51 cm 20” D 53 cm 21” H 86 cm 34” SH 49cm 19” A chair that mixes both modern a...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Collector Modern Moca Chair Fully Upholstered in Safire 09 Fabric by Studio Rig
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Moca Chair Fully Upholstered in Safire 0009 Fabric by Studio Rig DIMENSIONS: W 51 cm 20” D 53 cm 21” H 86 cm 34” SH 49cm 19” A chair that mixes both modern a...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Collector Modern Moca Chair Fully Upholstered in Safire 08 Fabric by Studio Rig
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Moca Chair Fully Upholstered in Safire 0008 Fabric by Studio Rig DIMENSIONS: W 51 cm 20” D 53 cm 21” H 86 cm 34” SH 49cm 19” A chair that mixes both modern a...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Collector Modern Moca Chair Fully Upholstered in Safire 07 Fabric by Studio Rig
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Moca Chair Fully Upholstered in Safire 0007 Fabric by Studio Rig DIMENSIONS: W 51 cm 20” D 53 cm 21” H 86 cm 34” SH 49cm 19” A chair that mixes both modern a...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Collector Modern Moca Chair Fully Upholstered in Safire 06 Fabric by Studio Rig
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Moca Chair Fully Upholstered in Safire 0006 Fabric by Studio Rig DIMENSIONS: W 51 cm 20” D 53 cm 21” H 86 cm 34” SH 49cm 19” A chair that mixes both modern a...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Collector Modern Moca Chair Fully Upholstered in Safire 05 Fabric by Studio Rig
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Moca Chair Fully Upholstered in Safire 0005 Fabric by Studio Rig DIMENSIONS: W 51 cm 20” D 53 cm 21” H 86 cm 34” SH 49cm 19” A chair that mixes both modern a...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Collector Modern Moca Chair Fully Upholstered in Safire 04 Fabric by Studio Rig
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Moca Chair Fully Upholstered in Safire 0004 Fabric by Studio Rig DIMENSIONS: W 51 cm 20” D 53 cm 21” H 86 cm 34” SH 49cm 19” A chair that mixes both modern a...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Collector Modern Moca Chair Fully Upholstered in Safire 03 Fabric by Studio Rig
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Moca Chair Fully Upholstered in Safire 0003 Fabric by Studio Rig DIMENSIONS: W 51 cm 20” D 53 cm 21” H 86 cm 34” SH 49cm 19” A chair that mixes both modern a...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Collector Modern Moca Chair Fully Upholstered in Safire 02 Fabric by Studio Rig
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Moca Chair Fully Upholstered in Safire 0002 Fabric by Studio Rig DIMENSIONS: W 51 cm 20” D 53 cm 21” H 86 cm 34” SH 49cm 19” A chair that mixes both modern a...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Collector Modern Moca Chair Fully Upholstered in Safire 01 Fabric by Studio Rig
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Moca Chair Fully Upholstered in Safire 0001 Fabric by Studio Rig DIMENSIONS: W 51 cm 20” D 53 cm 21” H 86 cm 34” SH 49cm 19” A chair that mixes both modern a...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Collector Modern Moca Chair Fully Upholstered Hymne Beige Fabric by Studio Rig
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Moca Chair Fully Upholstered in Hymne Beige- Casamance Fabric by Studio Rig DIMENSIONS: W 51 cm 20” D 53 cm 21” H 86 cm 34” SH 49cm 19” A chair that mixes bo...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Collector Modern Moca Chair Fully Upholstered in Silt Fabric by Studio Rig
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Moca Chair Fully Upholstered in District - Silt Fabric by Studio Rig DIMENSIONS: W 51 cm 20” D 53 cm 21” H 86 cm 34” SH 49cm 19” A chair that mixes both mode...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Collector Modern Moca Chair Fully Upholstered in Alabaster Fabric by Studio Rig
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Moca Chair Fully Upholstered in District - Alabaster Fabric by Studio Rig DIMENSIONS: W 51 cm 20” D 53 cm 21” H 86 cm 34” SH 49cm 19” A chair that mixes both...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Collector Modern Moca Chair Fully Upholstered in Ivory Fabric by Studio Rig
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Moca Chair Fully Upholstered in Brink - Graphite Ivory Fabric by Studio Rig DIMENSIONS: W 51 cm 20” D 53 cm 21” H 86 cm 34” SH 49cm 19” A chair that mixes bo...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Collector Modern Moca Chair Fully Upholstered in Midnight Fabric by Studio Rig
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Moca Chair Fully Upholstered in Midnight - Dan Fabric by Studio Rig DIMENSIONS: W 51 cm 20” D 53 cm 21” H 86 cm 34” SH 49cm 19” A chair that mixes both moder...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Collector Modern Moca Chair Fully Upholstered in Wood Fabric by Studio Rig
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Moca Chair Fully Upholstered in Wood - Dan Fabric by Studio Rig DIMENSIONS: W 51 cm 20” D 53 cm 21” H 86 cm 34” SH 49cm 19” A chair that mixes both modern an...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Tanoco Chair, Satin Mutenye Wood, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Tanoco Chair, Satin Mutenye Wood, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt Tanoco chair is inspired by the mid century architecture and interior design, with its long arches creating simul...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wood, Satinwood

Bossa Chair, in Mahogany Wood, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Bossa Chair, in Mahogany Wood, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt The “bossa” collection is inspired by the subtlety, particular charmand harmonious simplicity of the brazilian music...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Collector Modern Moca Chair Fully Upholstered in Chocolate Fabric by Studio Rig
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Moca Chair Fully Upholstered in Chocolate - Dan Fabric by Studio Rig DIMENSIONS: W 51 cm 20” D 53 cm 21” H 86 cm 34” SH 49cm 19” A chair that mixes both mode...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Safire 0014 by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Safire 0014 by Alter Ego W 70 cm 27” D 62 cm 24” H 77 cm 30.3” A chair that mixes both modern and classical design approaches. Desig...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Bellagio Contemporary Upholsterd Armchair in Ashwood
Located in Salizzole, IT
Contemporary style Bellagio armchair made of ashwood with leather or fabrics upholstered seat. Design Libero Rutilo
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Ash

Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Safire 0012 by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Safire 0012 by Alter Ego W 70 cm 27” D 62 cm 24” H 77 cm 30.3” A chair that mixes both modern and classical design approaches. Desig...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Safire 0015 by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Safire 0015 by Alter Ego W 70 cm 27” D 62 cm 24” H 77 cm 30.3” A chair that mixes both modern and classical design approaches. Desig...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Safire 0017 by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Safire 0017 by Alter Ego W 70 cm 27” D 62 cm 24” H 77 cm 30.3” A chair that mixes both modern and classical design approaches. Desig...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Safire 0016 by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Safire 0016 by Alter Ego W 70 cm 27” D 62 cm 24” H 77 cm 30.3” A chair that mixes both modern and classical design approaches. Desig...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Safire 0010 by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Safire 0010 by Alter Ego W 70 cm 27” D 62 cm 24” H 77 cm 30.3” A chair that mixes both modern and classical design approaches. Desig...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Safire 0013 by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Safire 0013 by Alter Ego W 70 cm 27” D 62 cm 24” H 77 cm 30.3” A chair that mixes both modern and classical design approaches. Desig...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Safire 0011 by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Safire 0011 by Alter Ego W 70 cm 27” D 62 cm 24” H 77 cm 30.3” A chair that mixes both modern and classical design approaches. Desig...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Set of Nine Vintage Sheraton Style Carved Shield Back Dining Chairs
Located in Elkton, MD
Gorgeous Set of Nine Sheraton Style Carved Shield Back Dining Chairs with Striped Upholstery
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Early 20th Century Unknown Sheraton Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Safire 0008 by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Safire 0008 by Alter Ego W 70 cm 27” D 62 cm 24” H 77 cm 30.3” A chair that mixes both modern and classical design approaches. Desig...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Graffiti Project Chair by Wonwoo Koo
Located in Geneve, CH
Graffiti Project Chair by Wonwoo Koo Dimensions: D 75.4 x W 37 x H 83.9 cm. Materials: Oak wood veneer. Different color options are available: black, beige, white gray, blue or oran...
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2010s South Korean Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Collector Modern Cassette Chair Fully Upholstered in Midnight by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Chair Fully Upholstered in Midnight - Dan Fabric by Alter Ego W 70 cm 27” D 62 cm 24” H 77 cm 30.3” A chair that mixes both modern and classical design a...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Julius Wood Armchair, Darkened Sikomoro Wood, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
The Julius wood armchair gives us clean and modern lines always with a strong craftmanship presence like the wood that embrace and support the padding. Constructed with a webbed seat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Safire 0005 by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Safire 0005 by Alter Ego W 70 cm 27” D 62 cm 24” H 77 cm 30.3” A chair that mixes both modern and classical design approaches. Desig...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Midnight by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Midnight - Dan Fabric by Alter Ego W 70 cm 27” D 62 cm 24” H 77 cm 30.3” A chair that mixes both modern and classical design approac...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Safire 0009 by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Safire 0009 by Alter Ego W 70 cm 27” D 62 cm 24” H 77 cm 30.3” A chair that mixes both modern and classical design approaches. Desig...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Collector Modern Cassette Chair Fully Upholstered in Silt Fabric by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Chair Fully Upholstered in Silt - District Fabric by Alter Ego W 70 cm 27” D 62 cm 24” H 77 cm 30.3” A chair that mixes both modern and classical design ...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Purple Cielo Bar Stool by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Purple Cielo bar stool by Sebastian Herkner Materials: galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic. Technique: made from recycled plastic a...
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2010s German Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Safire 0007 by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Safire 0007 by Alter Ego W 70 cm 27” D 62 cm 24” H 77 cm 30.3” A chair that mixes both modern and classical design approaches. Desig...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Safire 0006 by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Safire 0006 by Alter Ego W 70 cm 27” D 62 cm 24” H 77 cm 30.3” A chair that mixes both modern and classical design approaches. Desig...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Hymne Beige by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Hymne Beige - Casamance Fabric by Alter Ego W 70 cm 27” D 62 cm 24” H 77 cm 30.3” A chair that mixes both modern and classical desig...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Wood Fabric by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Wood - Dan Fabric by Alter Ego W 70 cm 27” D 62 cm 24” H 77 cm 30.3” A chair that mixes both modern and classical design approaches....
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Chocolate by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Chocolate - Dan Fabric by Alter Ego W 70 cm 27” D 62 cm 24” H 77 cm 30.3” A chair that mixes both modern and classical design approa...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Safire 0004 by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Safire 0004 by Alter Ego W 70 cm 27” D 62 cm 24” H 77 cm 30.3” A chair that mixes both modern and classical design approaches. Desig...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Safire 0003 by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Safire 0003 by Alter Ego W 70 cm 27” D 62 cm 24” H 77 cm 30.3” A chair that mixes both modern and classical design approaches. Desig...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Safire 0002 by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Safire 0002 by Alter Ego W 70 cm 27” D 62 cm 24” H 77 cm 30.3” A chair that mixes both modern and classical design approaches. Desig...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Safire 0001 by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Safire 0001 and Smoked Oak by Alter Ego W 70 cm 27” D 62 cm 24” H 77 cm 30.3” A chair that mixes both modern and classical design ap...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

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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