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Chairs For Sale
Quelaag's Chair – Handcrafted Carved and Upholstered Contemporary Gothic Chair
Quelaag's Chair – Handcrafted Carved and Upholstered Contemporary Gothic Chair

Quelaag's Chair – Handcrafted Carved and Upholstered Contemporary Gothic Chair

By Realm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Part of an ongoing series of Witch’s Chairs, the voluptuous forms and plush upholstery of this chair polymerize mutated forms with a sense of gorgeous monstrosity. The fusion of rabb...

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2010s American Gothic Chairs

Materials

Brass

Morris & Co. Armchair from the Sussex Line, London, 19th Century
Morris & Co. Armchair from the Sussex Line, London, 19th Century

Morris & Co. Armchair from the Sussex Line, London, 19th Century

By Ford Madox Brown 1, Morris & Co.

Located in Atlanta, GA

Armchair, from the Sussex range of chairs by Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co., later Morris & Co., English 1870-1900 The armchairs and chairs, which have round seats and square back...

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1880s British Aesthetic Movement Antique Chairs

Materials

Rush, Fruitwood

Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti 'Ariston' Chair in Teak
Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti 'Ariston' Chair in Teak

Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti 'Ariston' Chair in Teak

By Augusto Bozzi, Saporiti

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti, 'Ariston' dining chairs, teak, iron and brass, Italy, 1957 Elegant 'Ariston' chair designed by Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti. The chairs are made of a solid bend plywood...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Minimalist Organic Chair in Solid Wood, Upholstered Seating
Minimalist Organic Chair in Solid Wood, Upholstered Seating

Minimalist Organic Chair in Solid Wood, Upholstered Seating

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...

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2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Fiberglass, Hardwood

Alberto Orlandi "Pompeii" Italian One of Three Leather Armchairs, Steel & Brass
Alberto Orlandi "Pompeii" Italian One of Three Leather Armchairs, Steel & Brass

Alberto Orlandi "Pompeii" Italian One of Three Leather Armchairs, Steel & Brass

By Alberto Orlandi, Maison Jansen

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

One of a set of three rare vintage 'Pompeii' armchairs or seats by Italian designer Alberto Orlandi, circa late 1970s-early 1980s. Made in Italy and featuring polished steel, solid c...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Painted Folk Art Chair-Ladder with Bird Motif, Dated 1830
Painted Folk Art Chair-Ladder with Bird Motif, Dated 1830

Painted Folk Art Chair-Ladder with Bird Motif, Dated 1830

Located in New York, NY

This charming early 19th-century retractable chair is crafted in painted wood and ingeniously designed to convert into a small stepladder, reflecting the practical ingenuity of verna...

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Early 19th Century French Folk Art Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Solid Pine
Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Solid Pine

Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Solid Pine

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Set of eight dining chairs, solid pine, Europe, 1980s Constructed entirely from solid pine, the chair’s form leans into the expressive potential of the wood: visible knots, linear g...

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1980s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Pine

Mid Century Taiwanese Hand Made Bamboo Armchair
Mid Century Taiwanese Hand Made Bamboo Armchair

Mid Century Taiwanese Hand Made Bamboo Armchair

Located in Hastings, GB

A wonderful and rare example of a hand crafted armchair, made in Taiwan circa 1950, the traditional chiselling and heat bending techniques have been used throughout the manufacture of this piece, as well as the precision pining using small specially made bamboo pegs...

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1950s Taiwanese Art Deco Vintage Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Medea Chairs by Vittorio Nobili, Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy, 1950s
Medea Chairs by Vittorio Nobili, Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy, 1950s

Medea Chairs by Vittorio Nobili, Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy, 1950s

By Vittorio Nobili

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A nice pair of old, authentic Medea chairs by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy, 1950s. The price shown is for a single chair. Signs of use and wear and some minor losses...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Dietiker Rey Jr, Children chair in Red, design Bruno Rey, 1971
Dietiker Rey Jr, Children chair in Red, design Bruno Rey, 1971

Dietiker Rey Jr, Children chair in Red, design Bruno Rey, 1971

By Bruno Rey, Dietiker

Located in Stein am Rhein, CH

Referred to as "the most successful piece of Swiss Furniture of all time" by the Swiss Museum of Design in Zurich, the Rey chair is a Swiss design icon since 1971. This is the children's version of the famous Rey chair that was designed in 1971. Designed by Bruno Rey, the Rey chair is famed internationally for its elegance and style. Like the original, the Junior edition is constructed with Dietiker’s patented screwless wood-to-metal connection. The solid execution and rounded edges are perfectly suited for children. The chair is made with care from solid beech wood, with die-cast aluminum consoles and glides. - rounded edges for children safety - timeless design - unique screwless patented wood-metal connection - Rey Junior chair...

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2010s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Vintage, Collectible, black Italian Monk Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Vintage, Collectible, black Italian Monk Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Vintage, Collectible, black Italian Monk Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C

Located in Milano, IT

4 Dining Chairs - Monk by Afra e Tobia Scarpa The price indicated is for the single chair . Offered for sale is a rare set of 4 "Monk" dining chairs, designer by Afra & Tobia S...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Leather

Six Mid Century Heart Chairs, Yellow Gaston Daniela Jacquard, Europe 1960s
Six Mid Century Heart Chairs, Yellow Gaston Daniela Jacquard, Europe 1960s

Six Mid Century Heart Chairs, Yellow Gaston Daniela Jacquard, Europe 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Dining chair called "Heart" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful jacquard spanish fabric. This chair can be customized to your ...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Beech

Catilina Chairs Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 1957, set of 6
Catilina Chairs Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 1957, set of 6

Catilina Chairs Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 1957, set of 6

By Luigi Caccia Dominioni

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Catilina chairs Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena in 1957. Set of six. Presented for the first time at the XI Triennale di Milano, the Catilina chair has become one of the most icon...

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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal

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 mokka latina aniline leather. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade Made by Another Classic...

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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs, 1950s Chandigargh
Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs, 1950s Chandigargh

Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs, 1950s Chandigargh

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic collection of Pierre Jeanneret office chairs. Model PJ-0101-6S. Solid teak chairs with compass style legs, cane seat, and cane seat back. Slanted, slightly curved backrest. Hand stenciling on the back of both chairs reads : "P.U. chem - 48" and "P.U. chem - 49" respectively. These chairs came directly from India, and have never hit the open market for sale. Stenciling on each chair designating the location of the chairs in Chandigarh. Made for the university housing in Sector 14. Have all photos from before and after careful restoration. Restoration performed by artisans in India that specialize in Pierre Jeanneret. New cushions. Last 2 images on the listing are pre restoration. Seat height without cushion: 18" 4 chairs available. Priced individually. Jeanneret Chandigargh Book - Jacques Dworczak...

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1950s Indian Vintage Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pair of Mies Van Der Rohe MR20 Chrome and Leather Chairs.
Pair of Mies Van Der Rohe MR20 Chrome and Leather Chairs.

Pair of Mies Van Der Rohe MR20 Chrome and Leather Chairs.

By Gavina, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of leather and chromed steel cantilevered arm chairs designed by Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe. There is no manufacturer listed but they do have “made in Italy” tags on them. Simila...

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1960s Italian Art Deco Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Chairs Used On-Set in the Marilyn Monroe 1952 Movie "Bus Stop"
Chairs Used On-Set in the Marilyn Monroe 1952 Movie "Bus Stop"

Chairs Used On-Set in the Marilyn Monroe 1952 Movie "Bus Stop"

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Set of 4 red painted oak Western side chairs used in the 1952 film "Bus Stop" starring "Marilyn Monroe". These chairs be easily seen throughout the film. Please see the last 2 pictur...

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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Chairs

Materials

Oak

Sui Bar Chair With Static Painted Metal Leg 'Set of 3'
Sui Bar Chair With Static Painted Metal Leg 'Set of 3'

Sui Bar Chair With Static Painted Metal Leg 'Set of 3'

By LAGU

Located in İSTANBUL, TR

Sui Bar Chair combines the simple lines and balanced aesthetics of the collection with a high-seated design. Its elegant and sturdy metal legs create an impressive stance in the spa...

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2010s Turkish Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Italian Chrome Dining Chairs Set Of 6
Mid-Century Italian Chrome Dining Chairs Set Of 6

Mid-Century Italian Chrome Dining Chairs Set Of 6

Located in Prato, Tuscany

Elegant set of six Italian dining chairs dating back to the 1960s, crafted in Milan, with sleek chrome-plated steel frames that reflect the rationalist aesthetic of the era. These ch...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

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

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Pine

Rope Chair in Pine, Attributed to Poul Kjaerholm & Jørgen Høj, Denmark, 1960's
Rope Chair in Pine, Attributed to Poul Kjaerholm & Jørgen Høj, Denmark, 1960's

Rope Chair in Pine, Attributed to Poul Kjaerholm & Jørgen Høj, Denmark, 1960's

By Poul Kjærholm, Thorald Madsens Snedkeri

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rope chair in pine - attributed to Poul Kjaerholm & Jørgen Høj, Denmark 1960's Made of stained pine wood and rope pine this curious piece is often attributed to Poul Kjærholm & J...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Rope, Pine

Modern sculptural chenille walnut armless Arches II dining chair by InsidherLand
Modern sculptural chenille walnut armless Arches II dining chair by InsidherLand

Modern sculptural chenille walnut armless Arches II dining chair by InsidherLand

By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand

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

1970Two McGuire Director’s Chairs
1970Two McGuire Director’s Chairs

1970Two McGuire Director’s Chairs

By McGuire

Located in IT

Set of two McGuire Director’s Chairs. Crafted with a black-lacquered oak and bamboo frame, these chairs feature leather seats and backs. The brass det...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Oak

Classic Contemporary Bar Stool w Backrest Black Leather Black Rubber Metal Frame
Classic Contemporary Bar Stool w Backrest Black Leather Black Rubber Metal Frame

Classic Contemporary Bar Stool w Backrest Black Leather Black Rubber Metal Frame

By Jover + Valls

Located in Alcoy, Alicante

The “Repose” contemporary stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as t...

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2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Gastone Rinaldi set of 4 chairs for Rima 1970s
Gastone Rinaldi set of 4 chairs for Rima 1970s

Gastone Rinaldi set of 4 chairs for Rima 1970s

By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi

Located in bari, IT

Set of 4 chairs with chromed steel frames and leather upholstery, designed by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima in the 1970s. When you purchase vintage design products on our website, the c...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hand-Carved Ebony Makonde Palaver Chair, Tribal Style, Ghana, 1970
Hand-Carved Ebony Makonde Palaver Chair, Tribal Style, Ghana, 1970

Hand-Carved Ebony Makonde Palaver Chair, Tribal Style, Ghana, 1970

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Wonderful hand carved ebony Makonde Palaver African birthing chair with delightful sea creatures. Two parts.

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1970s Ghanaian Tribal Vintage 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

Mid Century Heart Chair, Green Velvet, Dark Wood, Europe 1960s
Mid Century Heart Chair, Green Velvet, Dark Wood, Europe 1960s

Mid Century Heart Chair, Green Velvet, Dark Wood, Europe 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Dining chair called "Heart" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful velvet italian fabric. This chair can be customized to your sp...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Beech

Lio Carminati Sedie Da Giardino 4 Pz Design Anni 50 Modernariato
Lio Carminati Sedie Da Giardino 4 Pz Design Anni 50 Modernariato

Lio Carminati Sedie Da Giardino 4 Pz Design Anni 50 Modernariato

By Lio Carminati

Located in Taranto, IT

Elegante set di 4 sedie da giardino attribuite a Lio Carminati, realizzate in ferro battuto smaltato bianco. A fine example of 1950s design, featuring sinuous, light lines that recal...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Exhibition Quality Italian 19th Century Carved Walnut Armchair After Andrea B
Exhibition Quality Italian 19th Century Carved Walnut Armchair After Andrea B

Exhibition Quality Italian 19th Century Carved Walnut Armchair After Andrea B

Located in Benington, Herts

An exhibition quality grand Italian walnut armchair carved in the Baroque style after Andrea Brustolon, possibly by the great Florentine carver Luigi Frullini (1839-97). Italy circa...

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1850s Italian Antique Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Swedish Gustavian Roseback Dining Chairs White Set of 8 1940s 2 Carvers
Swedish Gustavian Roseback Dining Chairs White Set of 8 1940s 2 Carvers

Swedish Gustavian Roseback Dining Chairs White Set of 8 1940s 2 Carvers

Located in Lewes, England

Rare Set of 6 Swedish Gustavian roseback dining chairs and 2 matching Roseback Carver Chairs in good condition in white with lovely carvings C 1940. Great for every day usage with ...

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1940s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Chairs

Materials

Birch

18th Century Irish Hedge Chair
18th Century Irish Hedge Chair

18th Century Irish Hedge Chair

Located in Chicago, IL

Step into the rustic elegance of this 18th-century Irish ash hedge chair, a remarkable embodiment of Ireland's rich heritage and the ingenuity of its craftsmen. A true hedge chair has roots in traditional folk art being constructed from found branches and lumber and showcases the resourcefulness and creativity of the skilled Irish craftsmen of the era. With its organic materials and timeless appeal, this hedge chair brings a touch of nature's beauty into any space. As you settle into its well-worn seat, you can almost hear echoes of conversations and stories shared around it throughout history. Own a piece of Ireland's past with this extraordinary 18th-century Irish hedge chair...

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18th Century Irish Rustic Antique Chairs

Materials

Ash

Sculptural Teak Wood Chair, Modern Organic, Java
Sculptural Teak Wood Chair, Modern Organic, Java

Sculptural Teak Wood Chair, Modern Organic, Java

By Asian Modern

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

A uniquely sculptural chair crafted from teak sourced in Bojonegoro, Java, Indonesia. This chair features a wonderful form with various wood textures and shades. The perfect object t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

José Zanine Caldas “Z” Armchair in Pau Marfim and Olive Mohair, Brazil, 1950s
José Zanine Caldas “Z” Armchair in Pau Marfim and Olive Mohair, Brazil, 1950s

José Zanine Caldas “Z” Armchair in Pau Marfim and Olive Mohair, Brazil, 1950s

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in New York, NY

An exceptionally rigorous example of early Brazilian Modernism, this rare “Z” armchair by José Zanine Caldas embodies the designer’s uncompromising belief in structural honesty, mate...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Hardwood, Mohair

Two Chairs Thonet Nr.11, circa 1870
Two Chairs Thonet Nr.11, circa 1870

Two Chairs Thonet Nr.11, circa 1870

$1,043Sale Price / set|20% Off

Two Chairs Thonet Nr.11, circa 1870

By Michael Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet company. Newly restored in the recent past. Perfectly cleaned and re-polished with french polish.

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Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of Primitive Brutalist Chairs in Solid Wood, T chairs, Olavi Hänninen
Set of Primitive Brutalist Chairs in Solid Wood, T chairs, Olavi Hänninen

Set of Primitive Brutalist Chairs in Solid Wood, T chairs, Olavi Hänninen

By Olavi Hanninen

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

This striking set of early 20th-century Brutalist chairs is attributed to Finnish designer Olavi Hanninen, known for his raw, sculptural approach to furniture. Crafted from solid har...

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Early 20th Century Finnish Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Elm

Garden Egg Chairs by Peter Ghyczy for Reuters
Garden Egg Chairs by Peter Ghyczy for Reuters

Garden Egg Chairs by Peter Ghyczy for Reuters

By Peter Ghyczy, Reuter Products

Located in Little Burstead, Essex

We have two of these original vintage Garden Egg chairs in white with black cushions, designed for use indoors and outdoors by Peter Ghyczy for Reuters in the former East Germany, pr...

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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Pair of Late18th century Swedish Period Gustavian Chairs 'The Swedish Model"
Pair of Late18th century Swedish Period Gustavian Chairs 'The Swedish Model"

Pair of Late18th century Swedish Period Gustavian Chairs 'The Swedish Model"

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of late 18th century Swedish period Gustavian chairs with hand scraped to its most original finish. This type of chair is called the Swedish model, oval back frame with carved r...

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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Chairs

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Fabric, Wood, Paint

French Provincial Louis XVI Armchair, Velvet Upholstery, Circa 1920s
French Provincial Louis XVI Armchair, Velvet Upholstery, Circa 1920s

French Provincial Louis XVI Armchair, Velvet Upholstery, Circa 1920s

Located in Elkhart, IN

A stunning French Provincial Louis XVI style armchair France, Circa 1920s Carved painted wood frame, with light blue velvet upholstery Measures: 24.5"W x 20.5"D x 34.75"H. Seat he...

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1920s French French Provincial Vintage Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Swivel Chair
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Swivel Chair

Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Swivel Chair

By Milo Baughman

Located in Houston, TX

Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman style swivel chair. This shapely midcentury swivel chair has been recently upholstered in a beautiful steel blue mohair fabric. Comfortable and stunn...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Chrome

Ten Mid Century Shell Chairs in Beige Velvet Capri II by Pierre Frey, 1960s
Ten Mid Century Shell Chairs in Beige Velvet Capri II by Pierre Frey, 1960s

Ten Mid Century Shell Chairs in Beige Velvet Capri II 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

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Textile, Wool, Velvet, Beech

Original Pair of Carl Witzmann Chairs House Bergmann Jugendstil Secession Style
Original Pair of Carl Witzmann Chairs House Bergmann Jugendstil Secession Style

Original Pair of Carl Witzmann Chairs House Bergmann Jugendstil Secession Style

By Carl Witzmann, Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte

Located in Vienna, AT

Extremely rare pair of armchairs for the dining salon of the Bergmann Villa near Vienna. The Interior of the Villa Bergmann Shows especially the begin of the modern Architecture in 1...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

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Elm

Set of 4 Sa 07 Chairs by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1960
Set of 4 Sa 07 Chairs by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1960

Set of 4 Sa 07 Chairs by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1960

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Herentals, BE

The minimalist chairs designed by Cees Braakman in 1960 belong to his Japanese Series. They are made of very dark green lacquered afro-teak and over time they have been fitted with ...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Sculptural Chair Carved from Solid Suar Wood Modern Organic
Sculptural Chair Carved from Solid Suar Wood Modern Organic

Sculptural Chair Carved from Solid Suar Wood Modern Organic

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

A wonderfully sculptural chair with mix of wood textures and shades. A uniquely sculptural and versatile piece, this chair was crafted from a single block of suar wood. Meticulously ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs

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Fruitwood

1940s French Modern Six Iron and Leather Dining Chairs
1940s French Modern Six Iron and Leather Dining Chairs

1940s French Modern Six Iron and Leather Dining Chairs

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, Vintage six leather dining chairs made in Mexico circa 1940s French-influenced sculptural design similar to Jacques Adnet Stamped Espino hecho Mexico. Constr...

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1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Iron

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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