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Chairs For Sale
Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Side Chair with Ram's Head
Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Side Chair with Ram's Head

Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Side Chair with Ram's Head

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Side Chair with Ram's Head. very collectable and rare to find we also have the armchairs ava...

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs

Materials

Bone, Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl

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

Accent Dining Chair Hello by NOOM, Flexible Backrest, Dedar Tiger Beat, Brown
Accent Dining Chair Hello by NOOM, Flexible Backrest, Dedar Tiger Beat, Brown

Accent Dining Chair Hello by NOOM, Flexible Backrest, Dedar Tiger Beat, Brown

By Denis Sokolov, NOOM

Located in Paris, FR

Designed to make a statement, the HELLO collection blends artful geometry with soft, inviting forms. Perfect as an accent chair or sculptural lounge piece, HELLO is ideal for modern ...

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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Cotton, Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Faux Fur

Roger Tallon "Wimpy" chairs, set of 2 - Sentou.
Roger Tallon "Wimpy" chairs, set of 2 - Sentou.

Roger Tallon "Wimpy" chairs, set of 2 - Sentou.

By Jean Prouvé, Roger Tallon, Robert Sentou

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A distinctive pair of Roger Tallon-designed "Wimpy" removable chairs created for Sentou France in the 1960s. Sentou editor's stamp, old edition. Dimensions: 29 3/4" H × 18 1/4" W ...

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1970s French Vintage Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Victorian Walnut & Needlepoint Nursing Chair, United Kingdom, Mid-19th Century
Victorian Walnut & Needlepoint Nursing Chair, United Kingdom, Mid-19th Century

Victorian Walnut & Needlepoint Nursing Chair, United Kingdom, Mid-19th Century

Located in Chatham, ON

High Victorian walnut framed nursing / occasional chair with original needlepoint tapestry and decorative gimp cord - exceptional bench made hand carved quality frame with warm aged patina - featuring tapestry upholstery with flowers and tobacco leaves - finished with the original brass casters with ceramic wheels - polished finish to the frame - United Kingdom - mid 19th century. Excellent / near mint antique condition - minor loss to the seat tapestry...

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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Set of four Swedish pine chairs by Bo Fjaestad for Arvika Konsthantverk, 1930s
Set of four Swedish pine chairs by Bo Fjaestad for Arvika Konsthantverk, 1930s

Set of four Swedish pine chairs by Bo Fjaestad for Arvika Konsthantverk, 1930s

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Set of four rare sculptural chairs designed by Bo Fjaestad for Arvika Konsthantverk, Sweden, 1930s. Crafted in pine with a beautiful original patina, these chairs feature a distinct...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Pine

Fine 19th Century Gustavian Chairs
Fine 19th Century Gustavian Chairs

Fine 19th Century Gustavian Chairs

Located in Allerum, SE

Fine pair of raw 19th century Gustavian chairs with it's original padding, great carvings and patina. ca 1810 Sweden.

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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Chairs

Materials

Pine

1930s Thonet Chair, Czechoslovakia
1930s Thonet Chair, Czechoslovakia

1930s Thonet Chair, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- partly refurbished - some signs of use - sturdy and stable - Heigh of seat 48 cm

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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood

French brutalist wrought iron alcantara set of 6 chairs 1990
French brutalist wrought iron alcantara set of 6 chairs 1990

French brutalist wrought iron alcantara set of 6 chairs 1990

Located in Paris, IDF

Unique set of six chairs created in the early 1990s by a french designer and blacksmith. This ensemble strongly reflects the surrealist legacy characteristic of this period, where fa...

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1990s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Charles Dudouyt Oak and Straw chairs
Charles Dudouyt Oak and Straw chairs

Charles Dudouyt Oak and Straw chairs

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares

Painter and illustrator turned furniture designer Charles Dudouyt (1885-1946) sense of rusticity and modernism is strikingly present in this set of 1930s chairs.

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1930s French Rustic Vintage Chairs

Materials

Straw, Oak

Sage Rattan Daisy Chair by Creel and Gow
Sage Rattan Daisy Chair by Creel and Gow

Sage Rattan Daisy Chair by Creel and Gow

By Creel and Gow

Located in New York, NY

Sage Rattan Daisy Chair by Creel and Gow: Measures: 18" x 22" x 38" Seat Height: 18" Introducing Creel and Gow's exclusive wicker and rattan collection, designed by Marco Scarani....

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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Chairs

Materials

Rattan

George Nakashima Slab-Arm Rocker
George Nakashima Slab-Arm Rocker

George Nakashima Slab-Arm Rocker

By George Nakashima

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fine example of this form. The family requested an extra wide slab -arm. Signed with the clients name.

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1960s American Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood

Bentwood chair by Thonet
Bentwood chair by Thonet

Bentwood chair by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Bentwood chair by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.

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1920s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Charles Dudouyt 1940s French Bobbin Wood Tripod Chair
Charles Dudouyt 1940s French Bobbin Wood Tripod Chair

Charles Dudouyt 1940s French Bobbin Wood Tripod Chair

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Great bobbin wood tripod chair by Charles Dudouyt from France, 1940s. Circular seat and circular wood back with ribbed detail on three bobbin legs. Perfect as a side or hall statemen...

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Mid-20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

Mawu Chair in Printed by Laura Gonzalez
Mawu Chair in Printed by Laura Gonzalez

Mawu Chair in Printed by Laura Gonzalez

By laura gonzalez

Located in Paris, FR

Made in France with hand-turned, flared oak legs in golden satin finish. Upholstered backrest and seat in textured jacquard velvet fabric (LG.FB-31).

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2010s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Cotton, Linen

Pair of Mid-Century Knoll Studio Steel Side Chairs & Pads Harry Bertoia 1970s
Pair of Mid-Century Knoll Studio Steel Side Chairs & Pads Harry Bertoia 1970s

Pair of Mid-Century Knoll Studio Steel Side Chairs & Pads Harry Bertoia 1970s

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Portland, OR

Great pair of Mid Century Modern Harry Bertoia side Chairs by Knoll, Inc. Designed by Harry Bertoia in 1952, an iconic mid-century modern design. Bertoia created sublime grace from...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Loop White Chair by India Mahdavi
Loop White Chair by India Mahdavi

Loop White Chair by India Mahdavi

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Milan, IT

In response to the invitation of the historical maker Gebrüder Thonet Vienna, India Mahdavi has conceived the Loop chair that has the charm of a hand drawing and benefits from their ...

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2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood

2x Lounge Chairs by Walter Atonis for Spectrum. Sweden, 1970s
2x Lounge Chairs by Walter Atonis for Spectrum. Sweden, 1970s

2x Lounge Chairs by Walter Atonis for Spectrum. Sweden, 1970s

By 't Spectrum

Located in Nashville, TN

Item Details: Pair of black leather, chrome lounge chairs Creator: Walter Atonis for Spectrum Dimensions: -floor to seat: 14” -floor to top of arm: 18.5” -seat width: 21” -seat depth...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 5 Josef Frank Prague Chairs Made in Czechoslovakia, circa 1970s
Set of 5 Josef Frank Prague Chairs Made in Czechoslovakia, circa 1970s

Set of 5 Josef Frank Prague Chairs Made in Czechoslovakia, circa 1970s

By Josef Frank, Thonet

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional set of five bentwood armchairs design attributed to Josef Frank, marked Made in Czechoslovakia. The chairs are constructed of steam bent wood, probably beech, and nylon, circa 1970's. A Mid 20th C version of the early 20th C Frank...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

DOOQ Dining Chair Odisseia in Orange and Brass
DOOQ Dining Chair Odisseia in Orange and Brass

DOOQ Dining Chair Odisseia in Orange and Brass

By DOOQ

Located in Lisbon, PT

Odisseia 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 concepts o...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos Chairs by Saridis, Athens
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos Chairs by Saridis, Athens

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos Chairs by Saridis, Athens

By Saridis, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Riverdale, NY

Classically elegant and beautifully proportioned T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos chairs with original woven leather strap seats, 1960s, produced by Saridis of Athens. TWO available in...

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1960s Greek Greek Revival Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Industrial Age High Back Swivel Medical Chair
Vintage Industrial Age High Back Swivel Medical Chair

Vintage Industrial Age High Back Swivel Medical Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Industrial age high back swivel medical chair Stainless Steel Construction Adjustable Seat Height: 20" +/- to 32" +/- "this is sure to be a point of discussion in any ...

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1970s American Industrial Vintage Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of Four Mid Century Glossy Mint Green Cado Chairs, Steen Østergaard, 1974
Set of Four Mid Century Glossy Mint Green Cado Chairs, Steen Østergaard, 1974

Set of Four Mid Century Glossy Mint Green Cado Chairs, Steen Østergaard, 1974

By Ostergaard Steen

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Polish production chairs from Plastics Factory 'Krywald' in Knurow have embossed signatures. They come from the 1970s. The author of this project is the Danish architect Steen Østerg...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Roly Poly Polyethylene Armchair in Flesh by Faye Toogood for Driade
Roly Poly Polyethylene Armchair in Flesh by Faye Toogood for Driade

Roly Poly Polyethylene Armchair in Flesh by Faye Toogood for Driade

By Driade, Faye Toogood

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The distinctive, reassuringly chunky lines of Faye Toogood’s Roly-Poly furniture collection become even more inviting in her new collaboration with Driade. The latest line for the It...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Art Nouveau Set of Ten Chairs in Solid Oak. Vienna, Circa 1910.
Art Nouveau Set of Ten Chairs in Solid Oak. Vienna, Circa 1910.

Art Nouveau Set of Ten Chairs in Solid Oak. Vienna, Circa 1910.

Located in Vienna, AT

Hello, These exceptional set of ten Viennese Art Nouveau solid oak chairs from circa 1910 represent a high level of craftsmanship and elegant design. Viennese Art Nouveau is a trend...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Wing Bar Stool by Simonini, Solid Wood, Custom Height, Black Finish
Wing Bar Stool by Simonini, Solid Wood, Custom Height, Black Finish

Wing Bar Stool by Simonini, Solid Wood, Custom Height, Black Finish

By SIMONINI

Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo

The Wing chair solid wood collection, flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort and softness are the keywords for this collection. The concept is inspired by the B-52 plane design, this inspiration gave us the freedom to create a collection where the design appropriate subtle elements, harmonic transitions and thin but resistant wood thicknesses, that gave life to a unique and contemporary collection. Or objective was to abstract most of the figurative elements and arrive in the very sweet spot in this design, driving the details in a three dimensional way. All our objects are drawn using the Da Vinci's "golden section", and the wing collection is not an exception, this assures pleasing proportions. The Wing chair collection is crafted with passion using premium materials and the latest technologies, and a very precise quality control, on its beauty there is the subtle variations between the wood veins in a real living item without ethnic appeal. All this qualities converge in and merge in a collection made to participate in the life of its users like a breeze, comfortably, pleasant and positive. Listing illustrates the caning backboard...

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2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Cane, Wood, Hardwood

Rattan Rattan Lounge Chair by Isamu Kenmochi  , Circa 1980s
Rattan Rattan Lounge Chair by Isamu Kenmochi  , Circa 1980s

Rattan Rattan Lounge Chair by Isamu Kenmochi , Circa 1980s

By Isamu Kenmochi, Yamakawa Rattan

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Rattan sofa designed by Isamu Kenmochi and manufactured by Yamakawa Rattan. Circa 1980s. No restorations or modifications have been made. The cushion is also original vintage condition.

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1980s Japanese Showa Vintage Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Mid Century Shell Chair in Blue linen fabric Arsene by Pierre Frey, 1960s
Mid Century Shell Chair in Blue linen fabric Arsene by Pierre Frey, 1960s

Mid Century Shell Chair in Blue linen fabric Arsene by Pierre Frey, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful chair type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture industry in the 1960s in Poland. They are after full renovation upholstery and carp...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wool, Velvet, Beech

Beautiful Set of 3 Thonet Wood Garden Chair 'Gartensessel No. 4', circa 1900
Beautiful Set of 3 Thonet Wood Garden Chair 'Gartensessel No. 4', circa 1900

Beautiful Set of 3 Thonet Wood Garden Chair 'Gartensessel No. 4', circa 1900

By Thonet

Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW

Timeless and rare set of three solid wooden Thonet garden chairs made in Austria. The garden chair no. 4 has a knotted structure which was first designed by Gebrüder Thonet in the l...

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

12 Dining Chairs Art Deco in Leather, France
12 Dining Chairs Art Deco in Leather, France

12 Dining Chairs Art Deco in Leather, France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Year: 1920 Country: French Wood and leather Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an elegant and sophisticated dining table. You want to live in the golden years, this is the dining ta...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Modern Style Aurora Chair Sculpted in Walnut Finish Arms, leather seating, cane
Modern Style Aurora Chair Sculpted in Walnut Finish Arms, leather seating, cane

Modern Style Aurora Chair Sculpted in Walnut Finish Arms, leather seating, cane

By SIMONINI

Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo

The Aurora collection aka Dawn marks a new exiting moment in our design history, in where we dove deep in to the creativity unknown, to create a collection that would be able to hold...

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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

Open Armchair by Hindley & Son. upholstered in vintage Kente Cloth
Open Armchair by Hindley & Son. upholstered in vintage Kente Cloth

Open Armchair by Hindley & Son. upholstered in vintage Kente Cloth

By Charles Hindley & Sons

Located in London, GB

Mid-19th Century open armchair by Hindley & Son made in birch and upholstered in a vintage blue and white Kente Cloth from Ghana. Mid-19th Century. Fully restored and re-upholstered.

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Mid-19th Century Late Victorian Antique Chairs

Materials

Birch

Swiss alp escabelle solid wood
Swiss alp escabelle solid wood

Swiss alp escabelle solid wood

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Swiss alp escabelle solid wood

Category

1810s Swiss Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Ace Chair with Red Velvet Coronation Fabric
Ace Chair with Red Velvet Coronation Fabric

Ace Chair with Red Velvet Coronation Fabric

By Merve Kahraman

Located in Istanbul, TR

Drawing inspiration from the Queen of Spades, these chairs embody a spirited elegance, making them perfect as standout dining or accent pieces. Available with two distinct leg styles...

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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Cherry, Oak

Minimalist Modern Chair in Natural Solid Wood
Minimalist Modern Chair in Natural Solid Wood

Minimalist Modern Chair in Natural Solid Wood

By SIMONINI

Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo

Evo Chair collection. Our Evo collection is based in the harmonic fusion between geometrical forms and the modern interpretation of wood archetypes. All elements that compose the chair are precisely engineered to input full hardwood blocks to a Hybrid 5-Axis CNC milling machine...

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2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Art Deco Flute Leather Bar Stool, Emerald, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Art Deco Flute Leather Bar Stool, Emerald, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

Art Deco Flute Leather Bar Stool, Emerald, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

By GF Modern, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Art Deco Flute Leather Bar Stool, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Flute leather bar stool brings rhythm and refinement to contemporary interiors. With a sculptural silhouette and vertical detailing on the base, it draws inspiration from musical instruments and Art Deco symmetry, creating a bold yet harmonious presence. Upholstered in leather and elevated by metallic accents, the Flute leather bar stool combines comfort with visual impact. Designed by Rute Martins, Greenapple's Creative Director. The Flute Bar Stool...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Genuine Soft Leather Sling Chair, Modern Stylish Sensory Swing
Genuine Soft Leather Sling Chair, Modern Stylish Sensory Swing

Genuine Soft Leather Sling Chair, Modern Stylish Sensory Swing

By Joanina and David Pastoll

Located in Johannesburg, ZA

Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of soft leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experie...

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2010s South African Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Egon Eiermann SE18 Folding Chair produced by Wilde + Spieth
Egon Eiermann SE18 Folding Chair produced by Wilde + Spieth

Egon Eiermann SE18 Folding Chair produced by Wilde + Spieth

By Egon Eiermann, Wilde + Spieth

Located in Bern, CH

SE18 Folding Chair in beech wood designed by German Architect and designer, Egon Eiermann. Produced by Wilde + Spieth. Designer: Egon Eiermann, 1952 Producer: Wilde + Spieth Measure...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Wing Chair by Simonini: Solid Wood, Caned Backrest, Modern Design
Wing Chair by Simonini: Solid Wood, Caned Backrest, Modern Design

Wing Chair by Simonini: Solid Wood, Caned Backrest, Modern Design

By SIMONINI

Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo

A study in proportion, softness, and structural grace. The Wing Collection is born from the pursuit of equilibrium, balancing structure and lightness, geometry and comfort, precisio...

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2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Cane, Wood, Hardwood, Leather, Faux Leather

Modern Grand Swivel Dining Chairs, DEDAR Jacquard Velvet, Handmade by Greenapple
Modern Grand Swivel Dining Chairs, DEDAR Jacquard Velvet, Handmade by Greenapple

Modern Grand Swivel Dining Chairs, DEDAR Jacquard Velvet, Handmade by Greenapple

By Greenapple, Rute Martins

Located in Lisboa, PT

Modern Grand Swivel Dining Chairs, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Grand swivel dining chair is a versatile piece that combines elegance with f...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

M_001 Chair by Monolith Studio, Travertine
M_001 Chair by Monolith Studio, Travertine

M_001 Chair by Monolith Studio, Travertine

By Monolith

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Carved from a single stone, the soft curves, and powerful stature of the M_001 Chair offer a grounded almost ritualistic presence. Its simple and subtly refined geometry beckon you to sit upon its throne like form. Suitable for indoor/outdoor use. Numbered, Signed, and includes Certificate of Authenticity *Given the unique nature of stone, each piece will vary in look. Available in Black Lava Rock...

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2010s Mexican Chairs

Materials

Travertine

Kartell Cat Walk Chair in Rose by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito
Kartell Cat Walk Chair in Rose by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito

Kartell Cat Walk Chair in Rose by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Inspired by the world of haute couture and fashion shows, Catwalk is intended for both domestic and contract furnishings and is suitable for indoor and outdoor use.   

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Mix & Match Swedish Biedermeier Golden Birch Chairs, Set of 6
Mix & Match Swedish Biedermeier Golden Birch Chairs, Set of 6

Mix & Match Swedish Biedermeier Golden Birch Chairs, Set of 6

Located in Rīga, LV

Elegant set of six mix & match Swedish Biedermeier dining chairs, made from richly grained golden birch wood. Each chair features a refined neoclassical silhouette, with scrollwork, ...

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Early 1900s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Vintage Chair Louis XX by Philippe Starck for Vitra, 1990s
Vintage Chair Louis XX by Philippe Starck for Vitra, 1990s

Vintage Chair Louis XX by Philippe Starck for Vitra, 1990s

By Vitra, Philippe Starck

Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie

Indulge in the iconic design and rich history of Philippe Starck's Louis XX chairs. Inspired by the opulence of 18th-century French furniture, these chairs boast a contemporary twist...

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1990s Swiss Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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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