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Chairs For Sale
Very Rare Vittorio Dassi Chair, 1960s
Very Rare Vittorio Dassi Chair, 1960s

Very Rare Vittorio Dassi Chair, 1960s

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Bastia Umbra, IT

Very rare Vittorio Dassi Chair, Made in Italy, 1960s.  This wonderful chair designed by Vittorio Dassi in the 1960s is a wonderful example of functional elegance. This chair is a mix...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Early 20th Century Gurage Peoples Chair
Early 20th Century Gurage Peoples Chair

Early 20th Century Gurage Peoples Chair

Located in Chicago, IL

A striking and rare early 20th century Ethiopian Gurage Peoples chair with a modernist spirit, carved of a single piece of wood with a curved back and a r...

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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of 'Aprilina' folding chairs by Gae Aulenti for Zanotta, 1960s
Pair of 'Aprilina' folding chairs by Gae Aulenti for Zanotta, 1960s

Pair of 'Aprilina' folding chairs by Gae Aulenti for Zanotta, 1960s

By Gae Aulenti

Located in Milano, IT

The Aprilina folding chair designed by Gae Aulenti for Zanotta in 1964 epitomizes the essence of minimalism and elegance. With an extraordinary minimalistic design, it embodies simpl...

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1960s Italian Vintage Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Sabaudia Viennese Cane Armchair by Fratelli Boffi

Sabaudia Viennese Cane Armchair by Fratelli Boffi

By Fratelli Boffi

Located in Milan, IT

A stunning version of the Sabaudia armchair, this elegant piece boasts the same sophisticated Silhouette and exquisite details and materials of its sibling, but features a striking t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mid 20th Century Cane & Rattan Chairs in Italian Riviera Style, 60s
Pair of Mid 20th Century Cane & Rattan Chairs in Italian Riviera Style, 60s

Pair of Mid 20th Century Cane & Rattan Chairs in Italian Riviera Style, 60s

Located in Roma, IT

We offer for sale a pair of chairs made in Italy during the mid-20th century. They are handcrafted by bending cane and rattan into sinuous shapes. Made between the 1950s and 1960s, t...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

Tribal Metal Chair with Geometric Design, Dark Bronze Patina, USA
Tribal Metal Chair with Geometric Design, Dark Bronze Patina, USA

Tribal Metal Chair with Geometric Design, Dark Bronze Patina, USA

Located in Miami, FL

Tribal studio metal chair, in stock Studio built with geometric design in metal with dark bronze patina Metal woven rush seat Back with concentric circles Tubular legs joined by stre...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Tribal Chairs

Materials

Metal

Armonia Walnut Dining Chair, Dark Coffee finish, Silvio Piattelli design
Armonia Walnut Dining Chair, Dark Coffee finish, Silvio Piattelli design

Armonia Walnut Dining Chair, Dark Coffee finish, Silvio Piattelli design

By Silvio Piattelli

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

Crafted in Italy from solid walnut, the Armonia Chair reflects a careful balance of material integrity and refined proportion. The frame presents a mid-century inspired silhouette, r...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Liceu de Artes e Oficios Six modern Brazilian folding chairs from the 1950s
Liceu de Artes e Oficios Six modern Brazilian folding chairs from the 1950s

Liceu de Artes e Oficios Six modern Brazilian folding chairs from the 1950s

Located in Vigevano, PV

Set of six modern Brazilian folding chairs produced by the Liceu de Artes e Ofícios in 1955 in São Paulo, Brazil. Hand-carved from Caviuna wood. The chairs are in their original cond...

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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Brass

Swiss alp escabelle B4
Swiss alp escabelle B4

Swiss alp escabelle B4

$784Sale Price|43% Off

Swiss alp escabelle B4

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Swiss alp escabelle B4

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1820s Swiss Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Hand-Carved Hand Chairs
Vintage Hand-Carved Hand Chairs

Vintage Hand-Carved Hand Chairs

By Pedro Friedeberg

Located in Roanoke, VA

Fantastic vintage pair of hand-carved hand-shaped chairs. Gorgeous detail on all sides of the chair, these look great coming and going. Beautiful rich finish. Sturdy and comfortable ...

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Late 20th Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Antique French Louis XVI Style Parcel Gilt and Painted Side Chair
Antique French Louis XVI Style Parcel Gilt and Painted Side Chair

Antique French Louis XVI Style Parcel Gilt and Painted Side Chair

Located in Miami, FL

French Louis XVI style dining side chair from Paris decorated with timeless classical styling and hand carved excellence on the entire framework, emphasizing typical neoclassical gil...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Giltwood

Tulip Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International - 1960s
Tulip Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International - 1960s

Tulip Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International - 1960s

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Debrecen, HU

Two of the six available chairs are swivel models. All pieces are original; however, the chair tops were refinished at some point. Designed by Eero Saarinen and manufactured by Knol...

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1960s Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Exceptional Swedish Folk Art Chair ca 1790
Exceptional Swedish Folk Art Chair ca 1790

Exceptional Swedish Folk Art Chair ca 1790

Located in Farsta, SE

Exceptional Swedish Folk Art Chair, ca1790 This chair is just love - like a sun with its intricate carvings and patina. It’s also a bit of a head-scratcher. Where is it from? Which...

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1790s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Chairs

Materials

Pine

Set of Three Sculptural Brutalist Organic Mexican Modern Dining / Accent Chairs
Set of Three Sculptural Brutalist Organic Mexican Modern Dining / Accent Chairs

Set of Three Sculptural Brutalist Organic Mexican Modern Dining / Accent Chairs

By Sabena

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A striking set of three sculptural dining or accent chairs crafted from thick hand-carved solid wood with blackened iron bases, evocative of the celebrated organic modern designs ass...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

French ballroom chairs with original blue paint, 19th century
French ballroom chairs with original blue paint, 19th century

French ballroom chairs with original blue paint, 19th century

Located in Houston, TX

These French ballroom chairs, dating to the mid 19th century, exemplify the grace and craftsmanship of the Second Empire period. These would make fabulous accent chairs!! Retaining t...

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chairs

Materials

Silk, Wood, Paint

Set of 4 1930s English Elm Tub Chairs by G T Harris Ltd – Rare Arts & Crafts
Set of 4 1930s English Elm Tub Chairs by G T Harris Ltd – Rare Arts & Crafts

Set of 4 1930s English Elm Tub Chairs by G T Harris Ltd – Rare Arts & Crafts

Located in London, GB

"Set of 4 1930s English Elm Tub Chairs by G T Harris Ltd – Rare Arts & Crafts" --- This set of 1930s elm tub chairs showcases the finest in English craftsmanship, made by renowned...

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1930s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Chairs

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Elm

Gastone Rinaldi Chair for Rima 1970s
Gastone Rinaldi Chair for Rima 1970s

Gastone Rinaldi Chair for Rima 1970s

By Gastone Rinaldi

Located in Čelinac, BA

If you are thinking about purchasing this great piece, feel free to ask for an additional video to be absolutely sure of your choice.

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Pink Kangaroo Chair Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
Mid Century Pink Kangaroo Chair Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968

Mid Century Pink Kangaroo Chair Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968

By Ernst Moeckl

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

This model is called Z-chair. Designed in 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl and Siegfried Mehl, German Version of the Panton chair. Also called kangaroo chair or variopur chair. Produc...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Rare Midcentury Pair Oak X-frame Dagobert Armchairs with Leather Seats and Back
Rare Midcentury Pair Oak X-frame Dagobert Armchairs with Leather Seats and Back

Rare Midcentury Pair Oak X-frame Dagobert Armchairs with Leather Seats and Back

Located in Lisse, NL

Stylish and hand made X-framed folding chairs from circa 1950. These stylized Renaissance chairs are made of solid tiger oak and they come with leather seats and backs that are all ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Contemporary Chair 'FF Cantilever' Cognac Leather, Chrome Legs
Contemporary Chair 'FF Cantilever' Cognac Leather, Chrome Legs

Contemporary Chair 'FF Cantilever' Cognac Leather, Chrome Legs

By Friends & Founders

Located in Paris, IDF

Dining chair 'FF' Cantilever designed by Ida L. Hildebrand for Friends & Founders Dimensions: H. 75 / W. 55 / D. 55 cm H. 29.53" / W. 21.65" / D. 21.65" Model shown on main pic...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Annka Chair in Stained Rattan, Plywood and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS
Annka Chair in Stained Rattan, Plywood and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS

Annka Chair in Stained Rattan, Plywood and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS

By Popus Editions

Located in Geneve, CH

Annka Chair in Stained Rattan, Plywood and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS. Dimensions: W 47 x D 47 x H 89 cm. Materials: Stained rattan, plywood seat, and HR foam. Fabric is not included...

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2010s French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan, Foam, Plywood

Set of 6 Vintage Beech Folding Chairs with Woven Seats C1970s France
Set of 6 Vintage Beech Folding Chairs with Woven Seats C1970s France

Set of 6 Vintage Beech Folding Chairs with Woven Seats C1970s France

Located in Trensacq, FR

Set of six stylish mid-20th century coastal style beechwood folding chairs with woven paper cord seats from France C1970. Perfect as kitchen or dining room seating or outside in the...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Beech, Papercord

Folia Chair: Handcrafted Brass, Organic Design, Collectible piece
Folia Chair: Handcrafted Brass, Organic Design, Collectible piece

Folia Chair: Handcrafted Brass, Organic Design, Collectible piece

Located in Porto, PT

The Folia Chair is a sculptural expression of refined design, where form and function converge with poetic precision. Carefully handcrafted in brass with a gold finish, it draws insp...

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2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Tubular Steel “Z” Chair by Les Industries Amisco, 1970's
Tubular Steel “Z” Chair by Les Industries Amisco, 1970's

Tubular Steel “Z” Chair by Les Industries Amisco, 1970's

By Les Industries Amisco

Located in Lisboa, PT

This chair was designed and produced by Les Industries Amisco, a French Canadian company, maker of the popular "paper clip" stools, during the 1970's. It has a "Z" shape iron structu...

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1970s French Post-Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal, Iron

Mid Century Lounge Chair Attributed to Gunlocke after Risom
Mid Century Lounge Chair Attributed to Gunlocke after Risom

Mid Century Lounge Chair Attributed to Gunlocke after Risom

By Gunlocke, Jens Risom

Located in New York, NY

Stylish Mid Century lounge chair design after Jens Risom, attributed to Gunlocke. The chair has orange vinyl cushions, and a solid wood (probably maple) frame. The chair is solid and...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Maple

Good Set of Eight George II Style Mahogany Dining Chairs with Distinctive Hoof
Good Set of Eight George II Style Mahogany Dining Chairs with Distinctive Hoof

Good Set of Eight George II Style Mahogany Dining Chairs with Distinctive Hoof

Located in Reepham, GB

A good set of eight George II style mahogany dining chairs with distinctive hoof feet. The set comprising two elbow chairs and six side chairs, dating from the early 20th Century but of mid 18th Century design (c. 1740), with shaped top rail, plain vase...

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Mid-18th Century European George II Antique Chairs

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Mahogany

Easy Chair in Sissoo by Pierre Jeanneret c.1955
Easy Chair in Sissoo by Pierre Jeanneret c.1955

Easy Chair in Sissoo by Pierre Jeanneret c.1955

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in London, GB

Wonderful original Easy Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Model no. PJ-SI-29-A. The Easy Chair is masterpiece of modernist design, comfortable and practical, showcasing Jeanneret’s iconic “compass” style, with triangular-section legs, curved backrest and sloping armrests. Made in richly coloured Sissoo, lightly restored and re-caned to retain as much of the chair’s original patina as possible. Pierre Jeanneret (22 March 1896 - 4 December 1967) was a Swiss architect who collaborated with his cousin, Le Corbusier, designing furniture for Le Corbusier's vast modernist complex at Chandigarh. Jeanneret remained for over 15 years as the project’s chief architect and the city remains a masterpiece of the modern vision. The pair pioneered a new aesthetic that placed function and order over embellishment—Jeanneret’s work imbuing the strict geometry of modernism with lighter materials like cane and wood. Jeanneret also collaborated with other modern masters, Charlotte Perriand on experiments in aluminium and wood, and Jean Prouve developing prefabricated housing. Literature: Catalogue Raisonné du Mobilier: Jeanneret Chandigarh, 2019. Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, The Indian Adventure...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pair of Fine Horseshoe Back Armchairs
Pair of Fine Horseshoe Back Armchairs

Pair of Fine Horseshoe Back Armchairs

$3,500Sale Price / set|27% Off

Pair of Fine Horseshoe Back Armchairs

Located in Greenwich, CT

A pair of elegant horseshoe back armchairs. Beautiful color, form and lines. We carry fine quality furniture with elegant finished and has be...

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Early 1900s Chinese Ming Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Metal Mesh Patio Dining Chairs Set of Four
Mid Century Metal Mesh Patio Dining Chairs Set of Four

Mid Century Metal Mesh Patio Dining Chairs Set of Four

By Brown Jordan

Located in Fraser, MI

Please feel free to reach out for efficient shipping quote to your zip. Set of 4 metal mid century modern metal mesh chairs. Can be used indoor or outdoors.

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1950s Vintage Chairs

Materials

Cut Steel, Wrought Iron

Kazuhide Takahama Tulu Chair for Cassina, Chrome Frame, Mid-Century
Kazuhide Takahama Tulu Chair for Cassina, Chrome Frame, Mid-Century

Kazuhide Takahama Tulu Chair for Cassina, Chrome Frame, Mid-Century

By Kazuhide Takahama

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Kazuhide Takahama Tulu Chair For Cassina Symbol of cutting-edge construction and avant-garde experimentation, Tulu is a stackable design chair designed in 1968 by Japanese architect...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Chair by Cassina
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Chair by Cassina

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Chair by Cassina

Chair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Relaunched in 1965. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. A light, compact chair designed and presented at ...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Larkin No. 1 Oak Pressed Back Chairs C1920
Set of Four Larkin No. 1 Oak Pressed Back Chairs C1920

Set of Four Larkin No. 1 Oak Pressed Back Chairs C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Set of Four Larkin No. 1 Oak Pressed Back Chairs C1920 Measures - 42.25"H x 18.75"W x 22.5"D A set of four Larkin No. 1 oak pressed back chairs feat...

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20th Century Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Six Mahogany Chairs Mod.110 by Ico Parisi for Cassina - Italy - 1960s
Set of Six Mahogany Chairs Mod.110 by Ico Parisi for Cassina - Italy - 1960s

Set of Six Mahogany Chairs Mod.110 by Ico Parisi for Cassina - Italy - 1960s

By Ico Parisi

Located in Milano, IT

Beautiful set of six chairs in elegant mahogany and comfortable hazelnut-colored velvet born from the pencil of Ico Parisi and made since the 1960s, by the prestigious Cassina compan...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Vintage Le Corbusier Armchair LC1 by Cassina
Vintage Le Corbusier Armchair LC1 by Cassina

Vintage Le Corbusier Armchair LC1 by Cassina

By Le Corbusier, Cassina

Located in Vilnius, LT

Vintage LC1 chair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, circa 1928. Base in chromed tubular steel, white leather upholstery. Marked/engraved on the frame: ...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Tito Agnoli Organic Bamboo Wicker Armchair for Bonacina. ca. 1960s
Tito Agnoli Organic Bamboo Wicker Armchair for Bonacina. ca. 1960s

Tito Agnoli Organic Bamboo Wicker Armchair for Bonacina. ca. 1960s

By Bonacina, Tito Agnoli

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Tito Agnoli Organic Bamboo Wicker Easy Chair for Bonacina, 1960s Very rare to find easy chair or armchair designed by Italian designer Tito Agnoli for company Pierantonio Bonacina i...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

Louis XVI Style Carved Mahogany Striped Upholstered Arm Chair
Louis XVI Style Carved Mahogany Striped Upholstered Arm Chair

Louis XVI Style Carved Mahogany Striped Upholstered Arm Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

Acanthus leaves carvings. Cannelured legs. Striped upholstery in very good vintage condition. Measures 24"W x 24"W x 40.5"H. Seat height is 19"H. Arm Height is 28". Seat interior ...

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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Chairs

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Upholstery, Mahogany

1960’s MCM Chelsea Arkana Safari Chair Maurice Burke Cognac Faux Leather & Teak
1960’s MCM Chelsea Arkana Safari Chair Maurice Burke Cognac Faux Leather & Teak

1960’s MCM Chelsea Arkana Safari Chair Maurice Burke Cognac Faux Leather & Teak

By Arkana Furniture, Maurice Burke

Located in Topeka, KS

Fantastic vintage Chelsea Safari Chair designed by Maurice Burke for Arkana Furniture wearing its original cognac faux leather or vinyl with a teak frame, tubular black metal runners, and steel screw details. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There are a couple small nicks in the vinyl and one small tear in the arm sling that have been reglued & repaired. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1960’s. This safari chair is EXACTLY what the designer ordered!! This is a SPECTACULAR vintage safari lounge chair model “Chelsea” designed...

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Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Mid-Century Italian Space Age Perforated Metal Chair, 1960s
Mid-Century Italian Space Age Perforated Metal Chair, 1960s

Mid-Century Italian Space Age Perforated Metal Chair, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Italian perforated sheet chair in a striking color. A functional design of special materiality and coloring. The seat and backrest are designed in perforated sheet. High -quality wo...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Cataract Chair II by Raka Studio
Cataract Chair II by Raka Studio

Cataract Chair II by Raka Studio

By Raka Studio

Located in Cape Girardeau, MO

Cataract II a side/filler chair made in solid ashwood by bending wood. Three of the legs have been made using the wood-bending technique to adopt an abstract natural wave-like design...

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2010s Organic Modern Chairs

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Velvet, Ash, Bentwood

Brutalist Sculptural Chair, Carved, Solid Wood, Oak, Black, Rustic, Logniture
Brutalist Sculptural Chair, Carved, Solid Wood, Oak, Black, Rustic, Logniture

Brutalist Sculptural Chair, Carved, Solid Wood, Oak, Black, Rustic, Logniture

By Logniture

Located in Stara Gradiška, HR

Hand-carved from solid hardwood, this chair is a fully functional sculptural object with a strong, primitive presence. The form is immediately recognizable as a chair yet resists any...

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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Set of 8 chairs by Carlo Bartoli for Matteo Grassi, 1980
Set of 8 chairs by Carlo Bartoli for Matteo Grassi, 1980

Set of 8 chairs by Carlo Bartoli for Matteo Grassi, 1980

By Carlo Bartoli, Matteo Grassi

Located in MONTESSON, FR

This chair was designed by Italian designer Carlo Bartoli for the manufacturer Matteo Grassi in the 1980s. It is the Carol model. It is made entirely of leather and features a handle...

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1980s Italian Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather

Sylvie Chair in Shagreen by R & Y Augousti
Sylvie Chair in Shagreen by R & Y Augousti

Sylvie Chair in Shagreen by R & Y Augousti

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

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Shagreen Stingray

An antique carved Victorian wood bergère chair with peacock upholstery, c. 1900
An antique carved Victorian wood bergère chair with peacock upholstery, c. 1900

An antique carved Victorian wood bergère chair with peacock upholstery, c. 1900

Located in View Park, CA

An antique carved wood Victorian bergère chair, circa 1900. Belle Époque sensibilities. Upholstery is newer, featuring a peacock feather motif in tones of coral, mauve, and turquoise...

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Early 20th Century Late Victorian Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Folding Chairs with Star Brand Advertising Theater Type Style
Folding Chairs with Star Brand Advertising Theater Type Style

Folding Chairs with Star Brand Advertising Theater Type Style

Located in Fulton, CA

Exceptional and scarce "Star Brand Shoes" folding shoe store fitting chairs. Circa. 1920's. Detailed cast iron frames with steamed plywood seats and backrests. Original stenciled ad...

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Chairs

Materials

Iron

Clara Porset's Mexican Walnut & Hemp Butaque Chair, licensed reedition by Luteca
Clara Porset's Mexican Walnut & Hemp Butaque Chair, licensed reedition by Luteca

Clara Porset's Mexican Walnut & Hemp Butaque Chair, licensed reedition by Luteca

By Clara Porset, Luteca Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cuban-born Clara Porset was a pioneer for modern design in Mexico. Having studied architecture in New York and then Paris, she finally settled in Mexico devoting her life to champion...

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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Walnut, Hemp

21st Century, Modern, Maçka Chair, Stainless Steel Structure & Upholstery
21st Century, Modern, Maçka Chair, Stainless Steel Structure & Upholstery

21st Century, Modern, Maçka Chair, Stainless Steel Structure & Upholstery

By DAY Studio

Located in İstanbul, İstanbul

Maçka, defined by its juxtaposed simple geometrical forms, is a seating collection consisting of dining & corner chairs, bar stool and love & lounge benches. The designs elegantly re...

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Chairs

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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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