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Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chair, Light Creme Boucle, Poland, 1960s
Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chair, Light Creme Boucle, Poland, 1960s

Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chair, Light Creme Boucle, Poland, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Dining chair called "Butterfly" with medium light stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful boucle italian fabric (color number 01). This chair can be c...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bouclé

Customizable Artifort Ribbon Chair  by Pierre Paulin
Customizable Artifort Ribbon Chair  by Pierre Paulin

Customizable Artifort Ribbon Chair by Pierre Paulin

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in New York, NY

A completely upholstered design by Pierre Paulin from 1966 and a professional, innovative vision on the well-known ribbon form. Metal frame with horizontal springs, covered with foam...

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile

USM WS Chair by Henry Julier
USM WS Chair by Henry Julier

USM WS Chair by Henry Julier

By Henry Julier, Usm Haller

Located in New York, NY

Exclusives WS Chair Woven Structures Collection A collaboration with New York-based industrial designer Henry Julier, Woven Structures is a collection of objects that integrates Dani...

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2010s Swiss Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mies Van Der Rohe B42 Rattan Easy Chair, circa 1960
Mies Van Der Rohe B42 Rattan Easy Chair, circa 1960

Mies Van Der Rohe B42 Rattan Easy Chair, circa 1960

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Barcelona, ES

This MR10 chair designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927 is a true masterpiece of modern design. Manufactured by unknown manufacturer in Germany circa 1960, these chair are a tes...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel

Linen Arm Chair
Linen Arm Chair

Linen Arm Chair

$3,690 / item

Linen Arm Chair

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

French inspired upholstered linen bergère chair. This French inspired chair is based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleon III was the nephew of the Napoleon tha...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Linen

Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, C. Perriand LC1 UAM Chair by Cassina
Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, C. Perriand LC1 UAM Chair by Cassina

Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, C. Perriand LC1 UAM Chair by Cassina

Chair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Relaunched in 2011. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Armchair with structure in polished trivalent chr...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Early Matching Pair, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos Chairs for Saridis of Athens
Early Matching Pair, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos Chairs for Saridis of Athens

Early Matching Pair, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos Chairs for Saridis of Athens

By Saridis, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Dronten, NL

Exceptional pair of early Klismos chairs by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Saridis of Athens, crafted in dark-stained walnut and retaining their original character and authenticity throu...

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1960s Greek Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pr. Architectural High Back Wrought Iron Chairs att. to Leopold Gest c. 1980's
Pr. Architectural High Back Wrought Iron Chairs att. to Leopold Gest c. 1980's

Pr. Architectural High Back Wrought Iron Chairs att. to Leopold Gest c. 1980's

By Gustave Toffiche and Léopold Gest

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional pair of Post Modern style high back chairs, having dramatic exaggerated tall backs, and asymmetrical upholstered leather pad seats. Finished in black on black, showing ...

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Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

20th Century Light Crème Boucle Chair, 1960s
20th Century Light Crème Boucle Chair, 1960s

20th Century Light Crème Boucle Chair, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation; the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in crème, durable...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Bentwood Chair By Harnisch & Co. Wiena 1880
Bentwood Chair By Harnisch & Co. Wiena 1880

Bentwood Chair By Harnisch & Co. Wiena 1880

By Thonet

Located in Čelinac, BA

Harnisch & Co. Benrwood Chair Wiena 1880

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1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Pr. Mid Century High Back Bamboo Lounge  Chairs after Audoux Minnet c. 1960's
Pr. Mid Century High Back Bamboo Lounge  Chairs after Audoux Minnet c. 1960's

Pr. Mid Century High Back Bamboo Lounge Chairs after Audoux Minnet c. 1960's

Stunning pair of high back bamboo lounge chairs, probably made in France circa 1950/60's, in the style of Audoux Mannet, unsigned. The chairs feature low slung seats, with a exaggera...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Large Group of Cafe Chairs from Old Time Saratoga NY Adelphi Hotel
Large Group of Cafe Chairs from Old Time Saratoga NY Adelphi Hotel

Large Group of Cafe Chairs from Old Time Saratoga NY Adelphi Hotel

Located in New York, NY

46 ice cream style cafe chairs, originally from the landmark Adelphi Hotel in Saratoga NY. Hand-wrought iron frame with upholstered pad seat, seats show some wear, normal and consist...

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Early 20th Century American Romantic Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Small Antique Mexican Butaque Chair, in the Style of Clara Porset
Small Antique Mexican Butaque Chair, in the Style of Clara Porset

Small Antique Mexican Butaque Chair, in the Style of Clara Porset

By Clara Porset

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We present this small-scale antique Mexican butaque chair, crafted in solid wood with a natural leather seat, representative of mid-20th-century Mexican modern design, in the style o...

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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Six Mid Century Orange Apricot Kangaroo Chairs, Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
Six Mid Century Orange Apricot Kangaroo Chairs, Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968

Six Mid Century Orange Apricot Kangaroo Chairs, Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968

By Ernst Moeckl

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

The z.stuhl chair, designed by Ernst Moeckl (1931-2013) in the 1970s, is a cantilever chair made of polyurethane, which is available with and without armrests. In the vernacular, the...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

2-Seat Lounge Sofa by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko
2-Seat Lounge Sofa by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko

2-Seat Lounge Sofa by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko

By Isamu Kenmochi, Akita Mokko

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

2-Seat Lounge Sofa by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko   Design: Isamu Kenmochi   Produced by Akita Mokko, Japan’s only specialist bentwood furniture manufacturer, the No.80 lo...

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1960s Japanese Showa Vintage Chairs

Materials

Beech

White Oak Dining Chairs by Bloom Home In Montana Brown
White Oak Dining Chairs by Bloom Home In Montana Brown

White Oak Dining Chairs by Bloom Home In Montana Brown

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Our Spindle Back Chair is a refined take on a timeless classic. Crafted from solid white oak, this chair highlights the natural beauty and strength of the wood while showcasing a gra...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Oak

Florentine Savonarola Chair, all hand Carved Walnut Restored and Wax polished
Florentine Savonarola Chair, all hand Carved Walnut Restored and Wax polished

Florentine Savonarola Chair, all hand Carved Walnut Restored and Wax polished

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Important Original Florentine Renaissance Savonarola chair in carved walnut polished to wax. Armrests ending with two finely hand-carved heads of lion: type of finish produced to in...

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Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Four Dining Chairs by Jack Van der Molen Americana Casual for Jamestown
Set of Four Dining Chairs by Jack Van der Molen Americana Casual for Jamestown

Set of Four Dining Chairs by Jack Van der Molen Americana Casual for Jamestown

By Jack Van der Molen, Jamestown Lounge Company

Located in New York, NY

Stylish midcentury set of four dining chairs, designed by Jack Van der Molen for the Jamestown Lounge Company, as part of the Classic Americana Casual...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Antique Stamped Old Hickory Andrew Jackson Rattan Adirondack Lodge Rocking Chair
Antique Stamped Old Hickory Andrew Jackson Rattan Adirondack Lodge Rocking Chair

Antique Stamped Old Hickory Andrew Jackson Rattan Adirondack Lodge Rocking Chair

By Old Hickory Furniture Company

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique signed Old Hickory Chair Co. Andrew Jackson rocking chair / rocker. Classic rustic design made from bentwood hickory saplings / tree branches, known for its distinctive hoop...

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Early 20th Century American Primitive Chairs

Materials

Reed, Hickory

Mid Century Light and Medium Blue Denim Heart Chair, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Light and Medium Blue Denim Heart Chair, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Light and Medium Blue Denim 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 in 1960s and we thorough...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Gerrit Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Design
Gerrit Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Design

Gerrit Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Design

By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Designed by Gerrit Rietveld, this chair provided an early example of...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Set of Three  Zig Zag Chair For Cassina
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Set of Three  Zig Zag Chair For Cassina

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Set of Three Zig Zag Chair For Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Set of Three Zig Zag Chair For Cassina Designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934 and quickly deemed a design icon, the Zig Zag chair is one of the first ex...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Bentwood Rocking Chair Att. to Thonet
Vintage Bentwood Rocking Chair Att. to Thonet

Vintage Bentwood Rocking Chair Att. to Thonet

By Thonet

Located in New York, NY

Unusual bentwood and cane rocking chair, in the Vienna Secessionist style, probably mid 20th C vintage, Thonet - made in USA, unsigned. The chair is slightly smaller in scale, a vari...

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Mid-20th Century American Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

A Pair of Regency Mahogany Cane Chairs, c.1810
A Pair of Regency Mahogany Cane Chairs, c.1810

A Pair of Regency Mahogany Cane Chairs, c.1810

Located in Savannah, GA

A pair of regency mahogany low-back cane bottom chairs, circa 1810. 18 ½ inches wide by 22 inches deep by 30 ¼ inches tall; seat height 17 inches

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1810s Unknown Regency Antique Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Rare E66 Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland
Pair of Rare E66 Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland

Pair of Rare E66 Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Karis, Nyland

A rare pair of Alvar Aalto model E66 chairs, designed in 1930s. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use. The chairs are sold as a set. We can dismantle the chairs...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch, Bentwood

Josef Hoffmann 'Fledermaus Bat' Chair Model No.728
Josef Hoffmann 'Fledermaus Bat' Chair Model No.728

Josef Hoffmann 'Fledermaus Bat' Chair Model No.728

By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Basel, BS

Designed by the renowned Viennese architect Josef Hoffmann in 1907 for the Fledermaus Cafe in Vienna, this single "Fledermaus" Model number 728, aka "Bat" Cafe chair features black upholstery covering the seat and backrest. The chair is supported by four cylindrical legs with spherical elements, showcasing a tub back with a horseshoe form base. Crafted from bent beech wood, this rare chair was specifically created for the Cabaret Fledermaus in Vienna as one of Hoffmann's iconic designs. Representing a significant moment in design history, the chair is featured in the J. & J. Kohn catalogues as model no. 728. With its sleek bentwood frame, swooping armrests, and curved backrests, the chair exudes elegance and sophistication. The Fledermaus chairs embody Hoffmann's renowned Viennese Secessionist style, known for its simple geometric shapes and use of high-quality materials. Considered a bold departure from traditional European nightclubs, the design quickly gained popularity for its iconic and innovative aesthetic. This is an authentic Hoffmann chair manufactured by Wittman, the authorized manufacturer of the Fledermaus starting in the 1970s. This chair was sold by "Teo Jacob...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

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Leather, Faux Leather, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Style Dining Chairs In Custom Velvet & Lacquer Finishes
Mid-Century Modern Style Dining Chairs In Custom Velvet & Lacquer Finishes

Mid-Century Modern Style Dining Chairs In Custom Velvet & Lacquer Finishes

Located in New York, NY

A refined expression of minimal architectural elegance, this chair features a sleek three-leg structure with subtle metal accents. Its sculptural form balances simplicity and sophist...

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2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood

Dining Set 6 Chairs Piarotto Design Italy 1960's Modernism Vintage Chairs
Dining Set 6 Chairs Piarotto Design Italy 1960's Modernism Vintage Chairs

Dining Set 6 Chairs Piarotto Design Italy 1960's Modernism Vintage Chairs

Located in Taranto, IT

Dining set consisting of 6 wooden chairs with leather seat and black plastic back. Piarotto Production - Italy, 1960s -signs of time present due to use and age The upholstery of ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plastic, Wood

Glass chair in the Manner of Louis Dierra
Glass chair in the Manner of Louis Dierra

Glass chair in the Manner of Louis Dierra

By Louis Dierra

Located in London, GB

This striking curved glass chair, inspired by the iconic designs of Louis Dierra for the Glass Centre Pavilion at the 1939 World’s Fair in New York, represents a masterful blend of a...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Glass, PVC

Twelve Mid Century Heart Chairs in Nouvelles Vagues Green Velvet, Europe, 1960s
Twelve Mid Century Heart Chairs in Nouvelles Vagues Green Velvet, Europe, 1960s

Twelve Mid Century Heart Chairs in Nouvelles Vagues Green Velvet, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart" in amazing Zebra fabric. The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory and we thoroughly renovated them. The construction is made of beech wood dyed with water stain brown. The chairs are protected with acrylic varnish with a satin glow. About the fabric: The warp and weft of an idea A velvet jacquard that pays a visual and tactile homage to the tiger’s coat...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

MidCentury Modern Bumerang Chair, Yellow Spiriti Jacquard - Dedar, Poland, 1960s
MidCentury Modern Bumerang Chair, Yellow Spiriti Jacquard - Dedar, Poland, 1960s

MidCentury Modern Bumerang Chair, Yellow Spiriti Jacquard - Dedar, Poland, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Wool, Beech

Contemporary stained beech wood COM Silhouette dining chair by InsidherLand
Contemporary stained beech wood COM Silhouette dining chair by InsidherLand

Contemporary stained beech wood COM Silhouette dining chair by InsidherLand

By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand

Located in Maia, Porto

Silhouette is a surreal reminiscence of a woman’s sensual curves that arise designed in an eye-catching dining chair. The joint dimension of people and objects represented by severa...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Postmodern Chrome and Red Wood Chairs, Set of 4, 1980s
Postmodern Chrome and Red Wood Chairs, Set of 4, 1980s

Postmodern Chrome and Red Wood Chairs, Set of 4, 1980s

Located in Benalmadena, ES

Set of four chairs featuring a flat-profile chrome-plated steel frame and red lacquered wood seats. The design emphasizes geometric verticality through high, rectangular backrests th...

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1980s Post-Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Brutalist Style Arm Chair after Diego Giacometti c. 1970's
Brutalist Style Arm Chair after Diego Giacometti c. 1970's

Brutalist Style Arm Chair after Diego Giacometti c. 1970's

By Alberto and Diego Giacometti

Located in New York, NY

Chic Brutalist arm chair, in the style of Diego Giacometti. The chair includes striped red and white upholstered cushions, easily removed if you want to use without them or reuphols...

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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Metal

Renaissance Revival Savonarola Chair in Carved Walnut Restored and Wax Polished
Renaissance Revival Savonarola Chair in Carved Walnut Restored and Wax Polished

Renaissance Revival Savonarola Chair in Carved Walnut Restored and Wax Polished

By Michele Bonciani

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Renaissance Savonarola chair in carved walnut restored and wax polished. Attributable : Fratelli Bonciani – Cascina. About: Savonarola chair The term derives from the chair on...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Chairs

Materials

Walnut

1930s French Art Deco Club Chair
1930s French Art Deco Club Chair

1930s French Art Deco Club Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lovely Art Deco chair from France, 1930s. Beautiful curved wood frame with scroll detail. Newly upholstered in a lovely camel mohair. Original wood finish shows nice age and patina. ...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood, Mohair

Set of four Italian post-modern chairs attributed to Mobilgirgi
Set of four Italian post-modern chairs attributed to Mobilgirgi

Set of four Italian post-modern chairs attributed to Mobilgirgi

By Mobil Girgi

Located in Milano, IT

Sculptural design in curved ash wood with original black fabric seat A refined icon of 1980s Italian design This elegant set of four postmodern chairs is attributed to the renowned I...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Chair with Original Paint
18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Chair with Original Paint

18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Chair with Original Paint

Located in Boden, SE

18th Century Swedish Rococo chair from Stockholm, Southern Sweden. A fantastic chair with nice proportions & curvy legs It comes from the upper class environment. Scraped by ha...

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18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Chairs

Materials

Pine

SHAKER Counter Stool by AMBROZIA // Atelier Edition
SHAKER Counter Stool by AMBROZIA // Atelier Edition

SHAKER Counter Stool by AMBROZIA // Atelier Edition

By AMBROZIA

Located in Drummondville, QC

The SHAKER Counter Stool // Atelier Edition represents AMBROZIA's signature interpretation of the SHAKER seating collection. Thoughtfully curated ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Nickel, Brass, Metal, Steel

Swiss Alp , folk art , Escabelle
Swiss Alp , folk art , Escabelle

Swiss Alp , folk art , Escabelle

$720Sale Price|46% Off

Swiss Alp , folk art , Escabelle

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Swiss alp , folk art ,escabelle.

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Mid-19th Century Swiss Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Henry P. Glass Three-Legged Walnut & Leather Chair, 1950s
Henry P. Glass Three-Legged Walnut & Leather Chair, 1950s

Henry P. Glass Three-Legged Walnut & Leather Chair, 1950s

By Henry P. Glass, Richbilt MFG

Located in Hamburg, PA

This exceptional three-legged lounge chair exemplifies the sculptural genius of Henry P. Glass, a pioneering Chicago designer whose work bridged European modernism and American mid-c...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Gerrit Rietveld Design Lounge Chair Mid Century Modern Art Deco Style
Gerrit Rietveld Design Lounge Chair Mid Century Modern Art Deco Style

Gerrit Rietveld Design Lounge Chair Mid Century Modern Art Deco Style

By Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Atlanta, GA

Sculptural Lounge Chair, originally designed by Gerrit Rietveld in 1917, this example is circa 1980s. We do not believe this is a Cassina reedition, more likely it was uniquely made ...

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1980s American Bauhaus Vintage Chairs

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Wood

Mid Century Leopard Velvet Chair, Walnut Wood, Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s
Mid Century Leopard Velvet Chair, Walnut Wood, Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s

Mid Century Leopard Velvet Chair, Walnut Wood, Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat is dressed in leopard, durable and pl...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Antique Metamorphic Table/Chair Tilt-Top Monks Bench
Antique Metamorphic Table/Chair Tilt-Top Monks Bench

Antique Metamorphic Table/Chair Tilt-Top Monks Bench

Located in Forney, TX

A fascinating metamorphic table / chair English oak monk's bench from the early 20th century. Having a circular tabletop with molded edge and dec...

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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Oak

“MC III” Sculptural Chair in Textured Amber Resin by Marcela Cure
“MC III” Sculptural Chair in Textured Amber Resin by Marcela Cure

“MC III” Sculptural Chair in Textured Amber Resin by Marcela Cure

Located in Barranquilla, Atlántico

A sculptural seat shaped like a carved geological block. The lateral void suggests erosion, while the form remains grounded and still. Brutalist yet soft, it functions as both object...

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2010s Colombian Chairs

Materials

Resin

Midcentury Knoll Barcelona Chair in Special Order Stainless Steel
Midcentury Knoll Barcelona Chair in Special Order Stainless Steel

Midcentury Knoll Barcelona Chair in Special Order Stainless Steel

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Authentic Midcentury Modern Barcelona Chair by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll – Premium Stainless Steel Version Offered for sale is an iconic Barcelona Chair, designed by Ludwig Mies ...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

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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