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Chairs For Sale
Original Blue Painted and Carved Swedish Chair, Dated 1722
Original Blue Painted and Carved Swedish Chair, Dated 1722

Original Blue Painted and Carved Swedish Chair, Dated 1722

Located in Round Top, TX

Original Blue Painted and Carved Swedish Chair, Dated 1722 Early 18th-century Swedish pine chair retaining its original painted and carved decoration, dated 1722. The chair features ...

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Early 18th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood, Pine, Paint

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Swivel Lounge Chairs
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Swivel Lounge Chairs

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Swivel Lounge Chairs

By Edward Wormley

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Edward Wormley design swivel lounge chairs for Dunbar, model #5609 Refinished and reupholstered in a cotton velvet fabric.

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1960s American Vintage Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

1970's Rohr Mini Camp Folding Chair with Sunshade – Vintage Outdoor Design
1970's Rohr Mini Camp Folding Chair with Sunshade – Vintage Outdoor Design

1970's Rohr Mini Camp Folding Chair with Sunshade – Vintage Outdoor Design

Located in Bern, CH

1970's Rohr Mini Camp Folding Chair with Sunshade & Carry Bag– Vintage Outdoor Design A rare and highly collectible Rohr Mini Camp folding chair featuring its original integrated pa...

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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive/Dining Chairs Up to 10
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive/Dining Chairs Up to 10

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive/Dining Chairs Up to 10

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

For your consideration are these Eero Saarinen for Knoll executive chairs. With black / charcoal black wool fabric upholstery by Knoll. they all vary slightly in shade due to what e...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mario Bellini "CAB 413" Chairs for Cassina, Black Leather, 1977, set of 4
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" Chairs for Cassina, Black Leather, 1977, set of 4

Mario Bellini "CAB 413" Chairs for Cassina, Black Leather, 1977, set of 4

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chairs for Cassina, black leather, Italy, 1977, set of four. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the relati...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather

Jean Prouvé Standard Chair in Natural Oak and Japanese Red for Vitra
Jean Prouvé Standard Chair in Natural Oak and Japanese Red for Vitra

Jean Prouvé Standard Chair in Natural Oak and Japanese Red for Vitra

By Vitra, Jean Prouvé

Located in Glendale, CA

Jean Prouvé Standard chair in Natural Oak and Japanese Red for Vitra. The Standard chair is an early masterpiece by the French designer and engineer Jean Prouvé. Originally designe...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 10 Charlotte Perriand / Robert Sentou Dordogne Chairs, France, 1960s
Set of 10 Charlotte Perriand / Robert Sentou Dordogne Chairs, France, 1960s

Set of 10 Charlotte Perriand / Robert Sentou Dordogne Chairs, France, 1960s

By Charlotte Perriand, Robert Sentou

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A rare set of ten original Charlotte Perriand / Robert Sentou Dordogne chairs, France, 1960s. Original rush seats and backs in good condition with superb patina. More photos availab...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Customizable Artifort Aloa Chair by Khodi Feiz
Customizable Artifort Aloa Chair by Khodi Feiz

Customizable Artifort Aloa Chair by Khodi Feiz

By Artifort

Located in New York, NY

Lightness redefined. Aloa is a simple and elegant family of chairs and bar stools with an upholstered seat and back, supported by a graphic metal frame. Highly comfortable, Aloa fits...

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2010s Dutch Chairs

Materials

Textile

Walter Lamb Square Lounge Chair
Walter Lamb Square Lounge Chair

Walter Lamb Square Lounge Chair

By Walter Lamb

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Walter Lamb Bronze and Rope Lounge Chair Manufactured by Brown Jordan Beautiful natural patina

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1960s American Vintage Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Mid Century Modern Gunlocke Walnut Armchairs - Pair
Mid Century Modern Gunlocke Walnut Armchairs - Pair

Mid Century Modern Gunlocke Walnut Armchairs - Pair

Located in Waxahachie, TX

These were born in Dallas, Texas y'all. RARE pair of vintage Gunlocke armchairs. The most beautiful and striking vintage original green Naugahyde. Design reminiscent of Jens Risom. S...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Rustic West African Tribal Lobi Chair, Burkina Faso, Wabi Sabi, 1940s
Rustic West African Tribal Lobi Chair, Burkina Faso, Wabi Sabi, 1940s

Rustic West African Tribal Lobi Chair, Burkina Faso, Wabi Sabi, 1940s

Located in Odense, DK

A highly decorative African Lobi chair, crafted in Burkina Faso during the 1940s. This type of stool / chair was for individual use and marked the social ra...

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Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

Modern Armchair, White Cotton with Spiked Biomorphic Surface, Hand-Sewn By ESTO
Modern Armchair, White Cotton with Spiked Biomorphic Surface, Hand-Sewn By ESTO

Modern Armchair, White Cotton with Spiked Biomorphic Surface, Hand-Sewn By ESTO

By ESTO

Located in New York, NY

Chair 03 by ESTO Tubular Steel, Padded Cover, Foam Seat, Cotton Fabric H 33.5 x L 16.5 x W 15.7 A functional furniture piece with a steel structure, finished in a hand-sewn textil...

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2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Chakra Natural Chair Tall in Cane, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Chakra Natural Chair Tall in Cane, Viya by Vikram Goyal

Chakra Natural Chair Tall in Cane, Viya by Vikram Goyal

Located in Noida, DL

Chakra Chair Tall, Viya by Vikram Goyal Perhaps nothing is more captivating than nature's enduring metamorphosis, persisting in graceful transformation even beyond the boundaries of...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane

Original Finn Juhl NV45 Chair by Niels Vodder Denmark
Original Finn Juhl NV45 Chair by Niels Vodder Denmark

Original Finn Juhl NV45 Chair by Niels Vodder Denmark

By Finn Juhl

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A classic original Finn Juhl NV45 chair in teak by Niels Vodder, Denmark, circa 1950s. This fine example retaining its original two tone wool upholstery. O...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Teak

Four Danish Solid Brazilian Rosewood Dining Chairs
Four Danish Solid Brazilian Rosewood Dining Chairs

Four Danish Solid Brazilian Rosewood Dining Chairs

By Bruno Hansen

Located in Oakland, CA

Set of 4 Mid-Century rosewood dining chairs, 1958, Denmark. Handcrafted from solid Brazilian rosewood, the frames feature comfortable angled backrests and are upholstered in patinate...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

After Donald Judd Chair/Stool
After Donald Judd Chair/Stool

After Donald Judd Chair/Stool

By Donald Judd

Located in Chicago, IL

After Donald Judd Chair/Stool by PLANEfurniture (defunct), Los Angeles USA, c. 2010 Oak wood Dimensions: 28 h × 15 w × 15¼ d in Simple, architectural...

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2010s Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Oak

Charlotte Perriand LC7 Outdoor Chair for Cassina, Italy, new
Charlotte Perriand LC7 Outdoor Chair for Cassina, Italy, new

Charlotte Perriand LC7 Outdoor Chair for Cassina, Italy, new

By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina

Located in Berlin, DE

Prices vary dependent on the chosen material/color. Outdoor LC7 chair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1927. Relaunched in 1978. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Designed by Charl...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Postmodern 1970s Pair of 2 Dining Chairs by Bruno Rey for Dietiker, 1970s
Postmodern 1970s Pair of 2 Dining Chairs by Bruno Rey for Dietiker, 1970s

Postmodern 1970s Pair of 2 Dining Chairs by Bruno Rey for Dietiker, 1970s

By Bruno Rey, Dietiker

Located in Basel, BS

Iconic and comfortable 1970s Swiss Designer chairs. Suitable for side chairs, accent chairs, dining chairs, etc. Original 1970s labels present. Solid wood-- Original! *Not remakes / ...

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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Pair of 19th Century Maple Side Chairs with Rush Seats
Pair of 19th Century Maple Side Chairs with Rush Seats

Pair of 19th Century Maple Side Chairs with Rush Seats

Located in Huntington, NY

A pair of 19th century maple side chairs with rush seats. Seats with remnants of paint. Frames tightened. Chairs touched up & polished.

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Early 19th Century American American Classical Antique Chairs

Materials

Rush, Maple

Set of 2 Easy Chairs in Beech and Sheepskin by Viggo Boesen, 1930s
Set of 2 Easy Chairs in Beech and Sheepskin by Viggo Boesen, 1930s

Set of 2 Easy Chairs in Beech and Sheepskin by Viggo Boesen, 1930s

By Viggo Boesen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

This very rare pair of easy chairs was designed by Danish architect and designer Viggo Boesen and produced by Hos Wulff in Denmark during the 1930s. The chairs feature a stained beec...

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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

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

Poul Kjærholm Model Pk22 Easy Chair
Poul Kjærholm Model Pk22 Easy Chair

Poul Kjærholm Model Pk22 Easy Chair

By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm

Located in Berkeley, CA

The discrete and elegant lounge chair PK22 epitomizes the work of Poul Kjærholm and his search for the ideal type-form and industrial dimension, which was always present in his work. The profile of the steel frame structure originates from his graduation project, the “Element” Chair (PK25...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mid Century Gazelle Beige Wood Chair, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Gazelle Beige Wood Chair, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Gazelle Beige Wood Chair, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Chairs designed by prof. Rajmund Halas. They have been made of beechwood. They have undergone a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seats were dressed in...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

George Nakashima Studio Straight Back Chair Mid Century American Craft
George Nakashima Studio Straight Back Chair Mid Century American Craft

George Nakashima Studio Straight Back Chair Mid Century American Craft

By George Nakashima

Located in Atlanta, GA

Vintage Original "Straight Back" Model Chair, made by George Nakashima Studio, American, circa 1961. The chair features a multi-plank seat. Signed with client name to underside ‘Gelf...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Hickory, Walnut

Customizable Artifort Swivel Tulip Lounge with Ottoman  by Pierre Paulin
Customizable Artifort Swivel Tulip Lounge with Ottoman  by Pierre Paulin

Customizable Artifort Swivel Tulip Lounge with Ottoman by Pierre Paulin

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in New York, NY

The Tulip armchair for Artifort…. as if designer Pierre Paulin had premonitions of Flower Power! The simple Tulip spreads its half-open petals around the sitter, inviting and warming...

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile

Minimalist Organic Chair in Solid Wood, camel leather Seating tone
Minimalist Organic Chair in Solid Wood, camel leather Seating tone

Minimalist Organic Chair in Solid Wood, camel leather Seating tone

By SIMONINI

Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo

THE COLLANA SERIES – WHERE ARTISTRY MEETS COMFORT IN EVERY CURVE." Introducing the Collana Chairs, Armchairs and ottomans Collection, a testament to the seamless integration of aest...

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2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Fiberglass, Hardwood

Villy Sørensen Easy Chair With Oak Frame, Denmark 1950s
Villy Sørensen Easy Chair With Oak Frame, Denmark 1950s

Villy Sørensen Easy Chair With Oak Frame, Denmark 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

Danish Modernism can be visually described by this beautiful wing-back chair: sleek, organic and timeless. These attributes are met with high quality materials and the famous craftsm...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Oak, Sheepskin

Sculptural Chair Carved from Solid Suar Wood Modern Organic, Espresso Finish
Sculptural Chair Carved from Solid Suar Wood Modern Organic, Espresso Finish

Sculptural Chair Carved from Solid Suar Wood Modern Organic, Espresso Finish

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

Elevate your space with this sculptural Suar wood chair, expertly carved from a single, solid block of timber. Its fluid, organic form showcases the natural curvature and grain of th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Pair of Midcentury Mies Van Der Rohe Brno "Flat Bar 255" Leather Chairs, 1970s
Pair of Midcentury Mies Van Der Rohe Brno "Flat Bar 255" Leather Chairs, 1970s

Pair of Midcentury Mies Van Der Rohe Brno "Flat Bar 255" Leather Chairs, 1970s

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Roma, IT

Pair of amazing Ludwig Mies van der Rohe "brno" chairs in beige leather. Gavina produced this pair of items for Knoll in Italy during the 1970s. These stunning dining room chairs ha...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

1980s Charles Eames for Herman Miller Timelife Chair Aluminum Black Leather
1980s Charles Eames for Herman Miller Timelife Chair Aluminum Black Leather

1980s Charles Eames for Herman Miller Timelife Chair Aluminum Black Leather

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

A vintage 1980s example of the Eames "Time Life Executive" chair, quite simply the ultimate desk chair. Supreme comfort with amazing tilt back mechanism. Built to last forever. This ...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather

George Nakashima Wooden Walnut Grass Straw Dining Chair - Mid Century
George Nakashima Wooden Walnut Grass Straw Dining Chair - Mid Century

George Nakashima Wooden Walnut Grass Straw Dining Chair - Mid Century

Located in London, GB

George Nakashima, Ahmedabad grass-seated chair, circa 1964. Part of the Banda Gallery archive. Designed for the National Institute of Design management offices in Ahmedabad, this ch...

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1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Teak

Spanish high back ladder chairs, a pair, mid-1900s, goatskin and linen seats.
Spanish high back ladder chairs, a pair, mid-1900s, goatskin and linen seats.

Spanish high back ladder chairs, a pair, mid-1900s, goatskin and linen seats.

Located in Stockholm, SE

A rare pair of high back ladder chairs, Spain mid-1900s.. Re-upholstered in goatskin and linen. Sculptural, decorative and functional.

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1940s Spanish Spanish Colonial Vintage Chairs

Materials

Goatskin, Linen

Arne Jacobsen Model 4201 Oksen Leather
Arne Jacobsen Model 4201 Oksen Leather

Arne Jacobsen Model 4201 Oksen Leather

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Berkeley, CA

It took Arne Jacobsen nothing less than five years to develop the Oksen design. In contrast to many of his earlier pieces that are characterised by rounded, organic shapes, this easy...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

DOOQ Bar Chair with Havane Soft Velvet and Brass footrest Odisseia
DOOQ Bar Chair with Havane Soft Velvet and Brass footrest Odisseia

DOOQ Bar Chair with Havane Soft Velvet and Brass footrest Odisseia

By DOOQ

Located in Lisbon, PT

Odisseia bar chair embodies the aesthetic spirit of the space age, a new kind of discreet luxury and comfort inspired by a futuristic era created by new visual experiences and concep...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Chinoiserie Tortoise Bamboo Arm Chair
Vintage Chinoiserie Tortoise Bamboo Arm Chair

Vintage Chinoiserie Tortoise Bamboo Arm Chair

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A gorgeous barrel-back bamboo armchair. This piece reminds us of a Brighton Pavillion chair. It has a rounded barrel back with a split bamboo...

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20th Century American Chinoiserie Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak

Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and HOLIDAY BIRILLINO sand/white fabric from C&C Milano Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely wit...

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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Velvet, Oak

Restored Mid-century Rattan 3 Strand Transitional Lounge Chair
Restored Mid-century Rattan 3 Strand Transitional Lounge Chair

Restored Mid-century Rattan 3 Strand Transitional Lounge Chair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

The Restored Rattan 3 Strand Transition Lounge Chair features a sleek, mid-century design with a handwoven three-strand rattan frame. Meticulously restored, it offers a blend of mode...

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1950s American Vintage Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Customizable Artifort Kalm Armchair  with Swivel Base by Patrick Norguet
Customizable Artifort Kalm Armchair  with Swivel Base by Patrick Norguet

Customizable Artifort Kalm Armchair with Swivel Base by Patrick Norguet

By Artifort, Patrick Norguet

Located in New York, NY

Kalm is Artifort’s large, new cosy armchair by our French designer Patrick Norguet. It is a sanctuary in its own right, a place to unwind and get comfortable. With Kalm, Patrick Norg...

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile

Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Beige Red Jacquard, Black Wood, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Beige Red Jacquard, Black Wood, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Beige Red Jacquard, Black Wood, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Dining chair called "Butterfly" with black stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful french fabric. This chair can be customized to your specifications or ...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Jacquard, Beech

Casamania HIM&HER Set of two Matt Chairs in Black by Fabio Novembre
Casamania HIM&HER Set of two Matt Chairs in Black by Fabio Novembre

Casamania HIM&HER Set of two Matt Chairs in Black by Fabio Novembre

By Casamania, Fabio Novembre

Located in Brooklyn, NY

“Him & Her are born directly from the ideas behind the Panton Chair. An evolution of the hermaphroditic original, declined into the harmony of the two sexes. They assume sculpted for...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Contemporary Isabella Scalloped Slipper Chair Juniper Green Velvet Walnut Legs
Contemporary Isabella Scalloped Slipper Chair Juniper Green Velvet Walnut Legs

Contemporary Isabella Scalloped Slipper Chair Juniper Green Velvet Walnut Legs

By Stuart Scott

Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire

The Isabella slipper chair is one of our signature pieces. The exquisite tailored fluting and distinctive lines give a shapely feminine edge. This design is superb upholstered in a v...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Italian Brass Vanity Chair
Italian Brass Vanity Chair

Italian Brass Vanity Chair

Located in Houston, TX

Italian Brass Vanity Chair. Offered is a beautiful Italian mid century brass vanity chair, slipper chair, dressing table chair or side chair with ...

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1960s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Chairs

Materials

Brass

Upholstered Armchair with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Upholstered Armchair with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

Upholstered Armchair with Bronze-Patina Brass Details 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

Materials

Brass

Belgian Dining Chair in Oak and Straw
Belgian Dining Chair in Oak and Straw

Belgian Dining Chair in Oak and Straw

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Dining chairs, oak, straw, Belgium, 1960s. Wonderfully naturalistic looking dining chair made in Belgium in the 1960s. This chair is executed in oak which has gained a rich patina o...

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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Straw, 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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