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Chairs For Sale
A. Riccardi & Giorgio Salvini "Garina" Leather Chairs for Matteo Grassi - a Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Garina leather folding side, dining or game table chairs by A. Riccardi & Giorgio Salvini for Matteo Grassi, 1970s.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Hollywood Regency MOLLA Company Patio, Outdoor, Garden Chairs
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Mid-Century Hollywood Regency MOLLA Company Patio, outdoor, garden chairs This set of 3 matching, vintage, chipped paint patio chairs by MOLLA Comp...
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1950s Hollywood Regency Vintage Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Rattan Green Stripe Folding Deck Chair Patio Lounger, Chaise Longue
Located in Labrit, Landes
French rattan folding deck chair or lounger chair, circa 1930 Handwoven with a green stripe Very comfortable for patio or garden Folded dimensions H 24.21 x W 29.7 x D 31.3 in. (H...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wicker

3-Legged Brutalist Rustic Modern Sculptured Chair, 1960s France
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Brutalist rustic modern sculptured chair. As you can see in the last two photos, we have many different interesting wooden chairs and other home furniture.
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1960s French Brutalist Vintage Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Wood

Mies van der Rohe MR10 Black Leather Easy Chair, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Embrace the refined simplicity of modern architecture with this stunning MR10 cantilever chair, designed by the renowned Ludwig Mies van der Rohe circa 1930 and crafted by an unknown...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Six Oak and Rush Chairs with Sculptural Legs, Europe 1940s
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
This exquisite mid-century dining set from the 1940s effortlessly merges historic charm with modern, organic design. Crafted from natural materials using traditional techniques, thes...
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Mid-20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Pair of Tom Dixon 'Groove' Aluminum Outdoor Dining Chairs in Moss Green
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Tom Dixon 'Groove' Aluminum Outdoor Dining Chairs New in 2025, the Groove series is Tom Dixon's first outdoor furniture line. Executed in high-performance durable aluminum, ...
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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Traditional Upholstered Dining Chair with Brass Handle by Martin and Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Martin and Brockett Hale chair has a fully upholstered curved back, without nailhead trim. Oak saber legs with an unlacquered brass handle detail. C.O.M. only -3 yards Other w...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Brass

Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Pair of Carved Walnut Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian pair of carved walnut chairs having outstanding quality carved walnut oval backs, carved walnut supports, carved walnut serpentine shaped front ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Chairs

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Walnut

Set of Six 20th Century Light Crème Boucle Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs 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, durabl...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Charlotte Perriand LC7 Chair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1927. Relaunched in 1978. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Designed by Charlotte Perriand and part of the LC collection by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand. An icon with a versatile and functional soul, the LC7...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Merton Gershun For Dillingham Set Of 6 Brown Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Minotti x Rodolfo Dordoni set of Blake Soft armchairs and a Davis ottoman. This beautiful set of Italian armchairs feature a stunning contemporary design. Each chair has a soft con...
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20th Century Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

19th Century Carved Solid Mahogany Bishops Cathedral Throne Chair
Located in West Chester, PA
19th Century Solid Mahogany Gothic Cathedral Chair. "En Memoriam M.M." carved on front below the quatrefoil design. Carved date on back panel Sept. 16th 1891. Brand new custom uphols...
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1890s American Gothic Revival Antique Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Four 20th Century Camel Boucle Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chairs are after a complete upholstery renovation; the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in camel, dura...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Harry's 815 Red Outdoor Chair by Luigi Billiani
Located in Milan, IT
Harry's 815 by Luigi Billiani is designed for outdoor spaces, merging traditional chair frames with Mediterranean-inspired braided marine rope in tibetan red. The ash wood frame is l...
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2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood

CAB Chair by Mario Bellini for Cassina
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
The CAB chair was designed by Mario Bellini in 1977 for Cassina, Italy. Mario Bellini (1935) is an Italian designer and architect. The chair has a skeleton in tubular steel and the ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel

Cees Braakman for Pastoe Set of Six SM08 Dining Chairs in Black Leather.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful vintage set of six SM08 dining chairs in black leather designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950's. In original good condition with some signs of use. This is a rare editi...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Six Italian Carved Walnut Chairs 19th Century Velvet to Replace
Located in Milano, MI
Six Italian Carved Walnut Chairs from the late 1800s with seat to be renewed in green velvet. The six chairs are in good joinery condition, the walnut frame is solid and you can use...
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Late 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Antique Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Swiss alp escabelle B20
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp escabelle B20
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Early 19th Century Swiss Antique Chairs

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Wood

Swiss alp escabelle B20
Swiss alp escabelle B20
$760 Sale Price
45% Off
Mid-Century Modern Warren Pouf, Velvet, Gold Leaf, Handmade by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Warren Pouf, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Warren pouf is a versatile piece that combines elegance with functionality. It...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Brass, Stainless Steel, Gold Leaf

Dining Chair Urban by WOO - High-End Contemporary Chair for Artful Dining Spaces
Located in Kyiv, UA
Urban Chair by Dmytro Kozinenko – Modern Design Inspired by Urban Architecture Discover the Urban Chair, a stunning creation by designer Dmytro Kozinenko that redefines the concept ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Original Important & Rare Jugendstil Wood Chair from 1901, Josef Hoffmann School
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare chair from the early 20th century, school Josef Hoffmann, highly influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement, beechwood stained and varnished - Original.  
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of six italian wood chairs leather seats by Afra e Tobia Scarpa, 1970s
Located in Nicolosi, IT
This set of six sculptural dining chairs is a stunning example of Italian modernist design from the 1970s. Designed by the renowned duo Afra and Tobia Scarpa, the chairs feature a di...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Mid Century Heart Chair in Nouvelles Vagues Burgundy 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 ...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Arches II Dining Chair, Walnut & Tan, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Arches II dining chair is designed in the likeness of the architectural scale that suggests a crossing through the structures of a utopian city, organized by the principles of sy...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Bentwood Rocking Chair Att. to 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

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Cane, Bentwood

Ghidini 1961 Katana Lounge Chair in Leather and Burnished Brass, Paolo Rizzatto
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
In the Katana sofa, Paolo Rizzatto, being the refined and expert designer he is, puts great care in the proportions of the structural elements of the produ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of for Set of four bentwood chairs produced by Kohn in early 20th century
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Set of four bentwood chairs with cane seats, produced by J&J Kohn in Austria in the early 20th century. This is model number 36, as can be seen in reproductions from the 1904 catalog...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

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Beech, Bentwood

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 ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 8 Clear Lucite Chrome Frame "Plia" Italian Chairs for Castelli, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Original and signed set of 8 "Plia" clear lucite with chrome frame folding chairs. This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967. These folding chairs a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel

Rare Pair of Thonet Rattan Chairs, Made in 1890, Stable and Good Condition
Located in Stockholm, SE
This rare pair of Thonet rattan chairs, crafted in 1890, showcases exceptional craftsmanship and timeless design. Produced by the renowned Thonet company, these chairs feature a sturdy rattan frame with intricate woven detailing that adds both elegance and comfort. This particular model is a rare find, making it a unique addition for collectors or enthusiasts of vintage Thonet furniture...
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1890s Swedish Vienna Secession Antique Chairs

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Rattan, Bentwood

Shagreen Stool with Bronze Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Brass

Antique Italian Besarel Walnut Arm Chair Baroque Upholstered Mid-19th C Rare
By Valentino Panciera Besarel, Andrea Brustolon
Located in Tyler, TX
Stunning & rare Italian venetian highly carved walnut Baroque upholstered arm chair~~ Besarel~~mid-19th century We recently had the good fortune to obtain this rare work of art~~an antique carved walnut arm chair...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Butterfly Dining Chair, Peony Cotton, 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 Ian Mankin fabric (70% Cotton, 20% Viscose, 10% Linen). This...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Fabric, Bouclé, Beech, Cotton, Linen

Set of Eight 20th Century French Mutton Leg Side Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
This set of eight 20th-century French mutton-leg side chairs features a classic design inspired by Louis XIII aesthetics. Crafted from walnut, a wood prized for its strength and rich...
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20th Century French Louis XIII Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Contemporary set of 2 chairs w/armrests by Studio Tecnico Interna8, Wood Fabric
Located in Pordenone, IT
Chair in solid beech wood. Seat with webbing and plywood frame padded with elastic expanded polyurethane. This listing is for 2 chairs.  
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2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Six Dining Chairs Antique Mid-20th Century Spanish Studs Leather & Chestnut
Located in Labrit, Landes
Handsome set of six chairs Chestnut, leather and iron studs. The leather seats are all reinforced with upholsterer's straps. The leather covering one of the chairs was torn, so strap...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Colonial Revival Chairs

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Leather, Chestnut

Luxury Post Modern Leather Chairs Poltrona Frau Set of Four
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Stunning set of four Post-Modern “Ginger” chairs, designed by Roberto Lazzeroni for Poltrona Frau. These elegant dining or side chairs feature a striking combination of saddle brown ...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Bauhaus Tubular Steel Set 8 chairs
Located in grand Lancy, CH
The furniture is made of chrome tubular steel and wood and was manufactured probably by Thonet or one of the other manufacturers under their license , little damage on wood see photos
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1940s European Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal

Carved African Bamileke Throne Chair
Located in Troy, MI
This circa 1980s hand carved African chair was made by a member of the Bamileke tribe from Cameroon. Hand carved dark stained wood arm chair with rounded, open-work back that feature...
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Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Chairs

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Wood

Charles Rennie Mackintosh 292 Hill House Chair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1902. Relaunched in 1973. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. This iconic chair reflects Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s style and his fearless approach to the most challenging manufacturing processes. Originally a furnishing accessory for one of Mackintosh’s major design projects, Hill House in Helensburgh, near Glasgow, Scotland, from which its name derives. The linear, geometric form is evocative of the minimal, abstract lines of Japanese graphics, which confer symbolic and figurative symbolic value to the piece’s striking visual impact. This piece is seen by many critics as not only a chair but also a veritable treatise on the way space can be articulated. The tall back is defined by a succession of vertical lines that are topped with a grid of verticals and horizontals. Thanks to the mastery of the furnitire makers of Meda, in the Brianza area north of Milan, Cassina has re-issued the Hill House chair...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Velvet, Wood

Faux Bamboo Directors Chair by Telescope Chair Company
Located in New York, NY
Stylish folding directors chair, by Telescope Furniture. This example has a turned wood faux bamboo frame, and stenciled bamboo motif canvass backrest sling...
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Børge Mogensen Style Lounge Chair Model 2207 in Natural Patinated Leather
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Stunning Børge Mogensen Style designed lounge chairs made in a supple natural vegetable tanned beige leather. Almost identical to Borge Mogensen's model 2321. One of the most elegant...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Charlotte Perriand Berger Wood Stool by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool model Berger designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953-1961. Relaunched by Cassina in 2011. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Reclaiming simple materials and basic shapes, with ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Elodie Dining Chair in Champagne Pearlized Leather with Walnut Legs
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
A sophisticated and simple silhouette with beautifully detailed flutes. This dining or occasional chair effortlessly appeals. Shown here: upholstered in half grain pearlized...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs

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Velvet, Walnut

Rare Set of Six Swiss Alp, folk art , Chairs
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Rare set of six Swiss Alp, folk art , chairs.
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Early 1900s Swiss Antique Chairs

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Wood

Rare Set of Six Swiss Alp, folk art , Chairs
Rare Set of Six Swiss Alp, folk art , Chairs
$2,240 Sale Price / set
41% Off
French Wood and Woven Chairs by Charles Dudouyt, Set of 6
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible set of six wood and woven chairs by Charles Dudouyt from France 1950's. Solid and chunky tapered legs with beautiful wavy carved wood backs and large wood ball details. Or...
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Mid-20th Century French Chairs

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Rush, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf, Wool, Oak, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Grand Pouf, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Grand pouf is a versatile piece that combines elegance with functionality. Its curved, sculptural d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Brass, Stainless Steel

Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chair with Cushion by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. This chair is one of the most recognizable in Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex, f...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Cane, Wood

Rare Midcentury Tony Paul Chairs Set of Six
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A rare set of six mid-century Tony Paul chairs, model No. 701. The iron frames are strong and sturdy. The chairs have been reupholstered at some point,...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Steel, Iron

Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut Wood Newly Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and stylish Italian Mid-Century Modern set of 6 dining chairs, with greatly worked and shaped wooden structure and newly white fabric re-upholstered seat and back. The uniq...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Contemporary Dining Chair Flock by NOOM – Minimalist Design, Fully Upholstered
Located in Paris, FR
The Flock accent design chair — a super-comfortable and minimalistic piece — was recognized as the winner of the NYCxDESIGN Awards in the Contract Seating category. The Flock Chair...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Chairs

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Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Cotton, Linen, Faux Fur, Acrylic, Wood, Ash

Set of six Art Nouveau style chairs with grape wood inlays
Located in Milano, IT
Set of Six Italian Liberty Style Chairs - Early 20th Century with Carved Grape Motifs and Original Leather Add a touch of timeless elegance and refined Italian craftsmanship to your ...
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1930s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Chairs

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Wood, Leather

Dining Chair NAI by WOO Sculptural Upholstered Armchair for Artful Living Spaces
Located in Kyiv, UA
NAI Chair – Human-Centered Design for Modern Interiors The NAI Chair (“NO AI”) is a bold statement piece that celebrates human creativity in an age dominated by artificial intelligen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Chairs

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Metal

Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs by Hans Brattrud, set of Six.
Located in London, GB
Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs by Hans Brattrud, Set of Six, 1958 A distinguished and rare collection of six Scandia Senior high‑back dining chairs, crafted in 1958 by Hans Brattrud for Hove Møbler, Norway. Celebrated as one of the most exceptional Scandinavian Modern designs from the post‑war era, the Scandia Senior strikes a balance between sculptural grace and refined ergonomic function. The elegantly bent rosewood slats mirror the shape of the human body, while a minimalist metal base provides stability without sacrificing lightness. These chairs have been expertly restored, repolished, and reupholstered by our team of skilled artisans to preserve their timeless authenticity and ready them for contemporary use. Museum Holdings & Accolades Hans Brattrud’s work—including the Scandia series—is represented in prominent national and international museum collections such as the National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design in Norway and The National Gallery of Australia. The Scandia series has garnered numerous accolades: in 1967, the Scandia Stackable (Junior) chair was awarded the Gold Medal at the International Arts and Crafts Fair in Munich and the “Award for Design Excellence” by the Norwegian Design Council. Later, the Scandia Senior received the Interior Innovation Award, Cologne 2006 and was nominated for The Design Award of the Federal Republic of Germany 2007. Listing Highlights • Designer: Hans Brattrud • Maker: Hove Møbler, Norway • Model: Scandia Senior (High-Back) • Date: 1958 • Materials: Rosewood, steel, upholstery • Condition: Fully restored, repolished, reupholstered Why These Chairs Stand Out • Complete set of six — exceptional rarity and visual impact • Sculptural, organic forms that blend comfort with aesthetic purity • Distinguished by museum collections and design awards • Recently featured in Architectural Digest within Sienna Miller...
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1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

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Chrome

Tumi Chair by Nifemi Ogunro
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Last summer the designer was walking through Fort Greene park when she saw a branch that, where it met a second branch, looked like a T-bone. She took a picture of it but didn't know...
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2010s American Modern Chairs

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Wood

Modern Dining Chair Gropius CS1 Fluffy Edition in Misia Azur Faux Fur by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
New Noom furniture collection is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus School in Germany. Ideas of functionalism and conciseness, the combination of craft...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Chairs

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Ash, Faux Fur, Fur, Fabric, Wool

Temi Bar Chair, Velvet Bar Stool
Located in San Jose, CA
The Temi Bar Chair is a stool version of the plush, graphic Temi Chair. Simple yet bold, the Temi Bar Chair is great for counter seating and is available in a variety of colors. Incl...
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2010s Chinese Minimalist Chairs

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Velvet

1980s Knoll Jorge Pensi Amat Toledo Chair Spain Postmodern
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Toledo chair stackable designed by Jorge Pensi for Amat 3 Spain for Knoll Organic and streamlined shape lightweight cast aluminum. Unmarked. Dye cast alum...
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1980s Spanish Post-Modern Vintage Chairs

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Aluminum

Pair of Curvaceous Harvey Probber Lounge Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Curvaceous modern lounge chairs, designed by Harvey Probber, American, circa 1960s. They are currently being refinished and reupholstered and can be refinished in your choice...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

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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