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Modern Stool, Grass Green Cotton with Spiked Biomorphic Shape, Hand-Sewn by ESTO
Modern Stool, Grass Green Cotton with Spiked Biomorphic Shape, Hand-Sewn by ESTO

Modern Stool, Grass Green Cotton with Spiked Biomorphic Shape, Hand-Sewn by ESTO

By ESTO

Located in New York, NY

Stool 02 by ESTO Tubular Steel, Padded Cover, Foam Seat, Cotton Fabric H 17.7 x L 17.7 x W 8.6 A functional furniture piece with a steel structure, finished in a hand-sewn textile...

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2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Woven Rush Lounge Chair by Mel Smilow
Woven Rush Lounge Chair by Mel Smilow

Woven Rush Lounge Chair by Mel Smilow

By Mel Smilow

Located in New York, NY

Originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956 and officially reintroduced by his daughter Judy Smilow in 2013, the Woven Rush Lounge Chair is class...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rush, Walnut

Roly Poly Armchair in Peat by Faye Toogood for Driade
Roly Poly Armchair in Peat by Faye Toogood for Driade

Roly Poly Armchair in Peat 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

Italian Neoclassic Tall Bar Stool
Italian Neoclassic Tall Bar Stool

Italian Neoclassic Tall Bar Stool

Located in Westwood, NJ

An Italian neoclassic bar stool, with a leather upholstered oval padded back and circular swivel seat, on turned legs, joined by an "X" stretcher with brass footrest mounts. Dime...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

"Louis 20" Chairs by Philippe Starck for Vitra, Green / 1994
"Louis 20" Chairs by Philippe Starck for Vitra, Green / 1994

"Louis 20" Chairs by Philippe Starck for Vitra, Green / 1994

By Philippe Starck, Vitra

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Offered here is a rare, project-ready set of twenty-one Louis 20 chairs, designed by Philippe Starck for Vitra—an ideal balance of iconic authorship and real-world contract practical...

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1990s Swiss Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Space Age Vintage Red Plastic Dining Chairs Four Steen Ostergaard Denmark
Space Age Vintage Red Plastic Dining Chairs Four Steen Ostergaard Denmark

Space Age Vintage Red Plastic Dining Chairs Four Steen Ostergaard Denmark

By Steen Ostergaard

Located in Vienna, AT

Space Age four ( 4 ) red plastic vintage dining chairs designed by Steen Ostergaard 1966 for Cado Norway 1971. A set of wonderful red 4 ( four ) dining chairs from plastic with black...

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Late 20th Century Danish Space Age Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Alvor Chair Designed by Daciano da Costa
Alvor Chair Designed by Daciano da Costa

Alvor Chair Designed by Daciano da Costa

Located in Castelo da Maia, PT

The Alvor Chair, designed by Daciano da Costa in 1966, is a notable piece in Portuguese design history. Originally created for the Hotel Alvor Praia in the Algarve, the chair reflect...

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2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Modern Solid Wood Dining Chair “MAJESTÉ” by Casa Magna
Modern Solid Wood Dining Chair “MAJESTÉ” by Casa Magna

Modern Solid Wood Dining Chair “MAJESTÉ” by Casa Magna

Located in Frazão, Porto

It is a statement of sculptural elegance and timeless design. With bold lines and refined detailing, it redefines the contemporary living space. Designed for both visual impact and e...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Brutalist Stained Beech Dining Chairs, France 1960s
Brutalist Stained Beech Dining Chairs, France 1960s

Brutalist Stained Beech Dining Chairs, France 1960s

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Almelo, NL

Brutalist stained beech dining chairs, France 1960s Brutalist, stained beech dining chairs with octagonal tapered legs, curved in the back, France 1960s. These chairs are made entirely of wood. They are in excellent original condition. No defects, but it may show slight traces of use. The color of the wood is very warm and is suitable for many settings. It works perfectly in hospitality or corporate locations like hotels, restaurants, members' clubs, or coffee bars. When you choose for used modern design, you use what is already there, making it sustainable. You may not give the furniture a second, but even a third or fourth life. Mid-century design furniture is often a high-quality product that lasts several lives for a reason. Some furniture has a rich history, and the story is still visible or tangible with some. The signs of wear give a glimpse into the previous owner's life. Price per chair, 100...

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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Beech

Malibu Swivel Chairs by Merit Los Angeles
Malibu Swivel Chairs by Merit Los Angeles

Malibu Swivel Chairs by Merit Los Angeles

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning pair of leather swivel chairs made by Merit, Los Angeles. Round swivel chairs with ruched leather. Perfect scale. Extremely comfortable. A...

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2010s American Chairs

Materials

Leather

Italian Midcentury Dining Room Chairs Re-Upholstered in Velvet, 1960s
Italian Midcentury Dining Room Chairs Re-Upholstered in Velvet, 1960s

Italian Midcentury Dining Room Chairs Re-Upholstered in Velvet, 1960s

By Gastone Rinaldi

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Italian Midcentury Dining Room Chairs Re-Upholstered in Velvet, 1960s A beautiful and comfortable set of six original dining chairs from the Italian midcentury, made in the style of...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Henning Kjærnulf Dining Chairs, Oak & Wool, Scandinavian Modern, 1970s
Henning Kjærnulf Dining Chairs, Oak & Wool, Scandinavian Modern, 1970s

Henning Kjærnulf Dining Chairs, Oak & Wool, Scandinavian Modern, 1970s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and striped wool. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razor...

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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Deck Chair by Maurizio Cattelan
Deck Chair by Maurizio Cattelan

Deck Chair by Maurizio Cattelan

By Maurizio Cattelan

Located in Jersey City, NJ

This eye-catching deck chair is from the Toiletpaper Home collection by artists Maurizio Cattelan and Pierpaolo Ferrari in conjunction with Seletti. The Toiletpaper Home collection is inspired by the publication Toiletpaper Magazine...

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2010s Chairs

Materials

Beech

Customizable ClassiCon Bar Stool No. 2  by Eileen Gray
Customizable ClassiCon Bar Stool No. 2  by Eileen Gray

Customizable ClassiCon Bar Stool No. 2 by Eileen Gray

By Eileen Gray

Located in New York, NY

Eileen gray created not only classical seats such as sofas or chairs, but also a series of unconventional bar stools. Version no. 2, originally designed for the house E 1027, also fe...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Voido Rocking Chair  in White by Ron Arad for MAGIS
Voido Rocking Chair  in White by Ron Arad for MAGIS

Voido Rocking Chair in White by Ron Arad for MAGIS

By Ron Arad, Magis

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Created by Ron Arad, one of the biggest designers in the international arena, with his masterfully unconventional style, Voido is a rocking chair that looks like a piece of contempor...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Set of 6 chairs 693 Carlo De Carli Cassina, 1957, wood and blue velvet
Set of 6 chairs 693 Carlo De Carli Cassina, 1957, wood and blue velvet

Set of 6 chairs 693 Carlo De Carli Cassina, 1957, wood and blue velvet

By Carlo di Carli

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Set of 6 model 693 chairs, designed by Carlo De Carli and produced in 1957. Made of walnut wood with padded seat and backrest and covered in blue velvet. Provenance: private collecti...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Modern Leather Lounge Chair
Modern Leather Lounge Chair

Modern Leather Lounge Chair

Located in Westwood, NJ

Modern Leather Lounge Chair with a channeled pure aniline top-grade antiqued brown leather, on a modern silvered stainless steel X form ba...

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Woodard 1950s Pinecrest Set of Four Chairs Dining Table
Woodard 1950s Pinecrest Set of Four Chairs Dining Table

Woodard 1950s Pinecrest Set of Four Chairs Dining Table

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A vintage 1950s wrought iron garden dining set by Woodard. 'Pinecrest' was one of their most charming designs in the 1950s, named for the pine needle & pinecone motif. This set consi...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

A Vintage Hans Wegner Oak Valet Chair By Johannes Hansen
A Vintage Hans Wegner Oak Valet Chair By Johannes Hansen

A Vintage Hans Wegner Oak Valet Chair By Johannes Hansen

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A rare and highly sculptural original Hans Wegner valet chair. Manufactured by Johannes Hansen, Copenhagen, Denmark and imported and sold by Knoll. This version made entirely of soli...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Vegas Sofa upholstered in Mark Alexander Velvet with walnut legs
Contemporary Vegas Sofa upholstered in Mark Alexander Velvet with walnut legs

Contemporary Vegas Sofa upholstered in Mark Alexander Velvet with walnut legs

By Stuart Scott

Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire

The Vegas Sofa, features a pronounced high back and sweeping curved arms. This special edition is upholstered in Mark Alexander Empire II velvet, colour Otter, with legs in natural o...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Velvet

Guillereme et Chambron Chair
Guillereme et Chambron Chair

Guillereme et Chambron Chair

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Guillereme et Chambron Lounge Chair—France 1950's Beautiful warm oak frame and upholstered in thick creamy white alpaca wool that feels like shearling fur.

Category

1950s French Vintage Chairs

Materials

Oak, Alpaca

Set of 3  - Sculptural 'Mammut' Counter Stool - Solid Black Ash - In Stock
Set of 3  - Sculptural 'Mammut' Counter Stool - Solid Black Ash - In Stock

Set of 3 - Sculptural 'Mammut' Counter Stool - Solid Black Ash - In Stock

By Möbius Objects

Located in Calgary, AB

Mammut counter stool - crafted in solid Ash, made in Canada. Complex, functional joinery transcends current trends making this piece a timeless addition to any interior. This set of...

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2010s Canadian Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Wood, Ash

Minimalist Modern Chair in Solid Wood Black Finish with Arms
Minimalist Modern Chair in Solid Wood Black Finish with Arms

Minimalist Modern Chair in Solid Wood Black Finish with Arms

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 ...

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2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24

Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Hans J. Wegner cushions for wishbone chair model CH24. Made in black leather and good quality foam. Only the cushion, not the chair.

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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Frank Gehry Wiggle Chair forVitra. Switzerland, late 20th C.
Frank Gehry Wiggle Chair forVitra. Switzerland, late 20th C.

Frank Gehry Wiggle Chair forVitra. Switzerland, late 20th C.

By Vitra, Frank Gehry

Located in London, GB

Simple yet subtly futuristic, the design of this famous chair was Frank Gehry’s answer to a unique challenge: quickly creating furniture for a meeting of artists and NASA scientists ...

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Late 20th Century Swiss Chairs

Materials

Paper

Mathieu Matégot Metal Heart Chair
Mathieu Matégot Metal Heart Chair

Mathieu Matégot Metal Heart Chair

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare metal chairs by French designer Mathieu Matégot. White metal chairs with hairpin legs, signature Mategot perforated metal seat and heart sha...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal

Swiss alp escabelle B 71
Swiss alp escabelle B 71

Swiss alp escabelle B 71

$760Sale Price|41% Off

Swiss alp escabelle B 71

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Swiss alp escabelle B 71

Category

Early 19th Century Swiss Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Italian Savonarola Dante Chair Carved Oak Renaissance Lion Shield
Antique Italian Savonarola Dante Chair Carved Oak Renaissance Lion Shield

Antique Italian Savonarola Dante Chair Carved Oak Renaissance Lion Shield

Located in Tyler, TX

Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Oak "Savonarola" or "Dante" Chair~~early 20th Century These chairs, often called scissor or "X" chairs, are typically supported by two crossed or curved supports at the sides or back and front~~these chairs were given the name Savonarola in the 19th century after Girolamo Savonarola, an Italian priest in Florence from 1494-1498~~the design comes from an ancient Roman "X" shaped chair that was popular in medieval Italy...

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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 2 Kartell Lizz Matt Black Chair by Piero Lissoni
Set of 2 Kartell Lizz Matt Black Chair by Piero Lissoni

Set of 2 Kartell Lizz Matt Black Chair by Piero Lissoni

By Piero Lissoni, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A light, essential and rigorous chair. Its square line is designed by Piero Lissoni, with a wide seat and a wide, low backrest. Created for use around tables, it was born in a range ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

René Gabriel Oak "Reconstruction" Chairs, France 1946
René Gabriel Oak "Reconstruction" Chairs, France 1946

René Gabriel Oak "Reconstruction" Chairs, France 1946

By Rene Gabriel

Located in Almelo, NL

René Gabriel Oak "Reconstruction" chairs, France 1946. "Reconstruction" chairs were designed by René Gabriel and manufactured in France circa 1946. Solid Oak wood base and structu...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Compas Wood Counter Stools, Italy
Pair of Compas Wood Counter Stools, Italy

Pair of Compas Wood Counter Stools, Italy

By Jean Prouvé, Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Pair of compas counter stools or high chairs, wood and rope. In the mood of Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh, Le Corbusier, Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand, Gio Ponti, Osvaldo Borsani.

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Rope

Pair of Antique Swiss Black Forest Chairs w. Matching Tilt-Top Table, Late 1800s
Pair of Antique Swiss Black Forest Chairs w. Matching Tilt-Top Table, Late 1800s

Pair of Antique Swiss Black Forest Chairs w. Matching Tilt-Top Table, Late 1800s

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning hand carved Black Forest hall set with marquetry inlay. These very well crafted pieces of Black Forest furniture are an incredible sight to see. The workmanship and the lar...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Italian Oak Corner Chair Renaissance Style
Antique Italian Oak Corner Chair Renaissance Style

Antique Italian Oak Corner Chair Renaissance Style

Located in Poperinge, BE

Antique carved oak corner chair, Italian-made, entirely in Renaissance style, second half of the 19th century, circa 1880. This is an antique replica of an older model. The seat is ...

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Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Roly Poly Polyethelene Armchair in Brick Red by Faye Toogood for Driade
Roly Poly Polyethelene Armchair in Brick Red by Faye Toogood for Driade

Roly Poly Polyethelene Armchair in Brick Red 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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

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

Vintage Danish Folding Chair Scandinavian Pine, Set of 2
Vintage Danish Folding Chair Scandinavian Pine, Set of 2

Vintage Danish Folding Chair Scandinavian Pine, Set of 2

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Danish-style folding chairs manufactured in Sweden. Crafted from solid Scandinavian pine, these chairs feature a thick, sturdy construction and a timeless Nordic design. The aesthet...

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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Pine

Collector Core Bar Chair in OAK
Collector Core Bar Chair in OAK

Collector Core Bar Chair in OAK

Located in Castelo da Maia, PT

The Core Bar Chair blends architectural rigor with sculptural softness. With its strong, geometric oak frame and gently curved upholstered backrest, it offers both structure and comf...

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2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” Lounge Chair in Teddy Upholstery, Italy, 1970s
Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” Lounge Chair in Teddy Upholstery, Italy, 1970s

Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” Lounge Chair in Teddy Upholstery, Italy, 1970s

By Giancarlo Piretti

Located in Almelo, NL

Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” Lounge Chair in Teddy Upholstery, Italy, 1970s (Up to 6 Available) A timeless icon of Italian modernism, the “Alky” lounge chair by Giancarlo Piretti—origi...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Sabine Marcelis, Stedelijk Chair,  Set of 2, Aluminium, Modernism, 2024
Sabine Marcelis, Stedelijk Chair,  Set of 2, Aluminium, Modernism, 2024

Sabine Marcelis, Stedelijk Chair, Set of 2, Aluminium, Modernism, 2024

By Sabine Marcelis

Located in Barcelona, ES

The Stedelijk Chair is the first chair by Dutch designer Sabine Marcelis. Commissioned by the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, renowned for its design collection, it has a strong characte...

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair Of Neoclassical Style Star Arm Chairs By Theodore Alexander
Pair Of Neoclassical Style Star Arm Chairs By Theodore Alexander

Pair Of Neoclassical Style Star Arm Chairs By Theodore Alexander

By Theodore Alexander

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A pair of very well made Armchairs with solid wood frames having handsome graining with intentional distressing in a good polished medium stain and the chairs feature Brass Star emb...

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20th Century Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Brass

De Sede DS 531 Chair without Armrest in Black Leather by De Sede Design-Team
De Sede DS 531 Chair without Armrest in Black Leather by De Sede Design-Team

De Sede DS 531 Chair without Armrest in Black Leather by De Sede Design-Team

By De Sede

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Simply beautiful. Or beautifully simple. Whoever settles into seating furniture from the DS-531 range is not only in for a comfortable and relaxing experience, thanks to the lowe...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Midcentury Faux Leather & Metal Lounge Chairs, 2 Pieces Available
Midcentury Faux Leather & Metal Lounge Chairs, 2 Pieces Available

Midcentury Faux Leather & Metal Lounge Chairs, 2 Pieces Available

Located in Praha, CZ

Vintage design lounge chairs in industrial style. Made of faux leather with metal legs and wooden detail. Suitable for new upholstery. Up to 4 pieces available.

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Seletti "Snakes" Upholstered Occasional Chair by Toiletpaper
Seletti "Snakes" Upholstered Occasional Chair by Toiletpaper

Seletti "Snakes" Upholstered Occasional Chair by Toiletpaper

By Seletti, Toiletpaper

Located in Doral, FL

Mix and match the wildest graphics designed by Toiletpaper and get the most iconic dining room of all. - Material: fabrics in polyester, frame in wood with polyurethane padding an...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chairs

Materials

Polyester, Wood

Early Victorian Carved Mahogany Reclining Wing Armchair
Early Victorian Carved Mahogany Reclining Wing Armchair

Early Victorian Carved Mahogany Reclining Wing Armchair

Located in Huntington, NY

With dyed leather seat.

Category

19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

1940s Old Hickory Arm Chair With Cane Seating
1940s Old Hickory Arm Chair With Cane Seating

1940s Old Hickory Arm Chair With Cane Seating

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1930s Old Hickory Arm Chair With Cane Seating. Great sturdy chairs with amazing patina to the varnishes surface. This item has been coated with an all ...

Category

1940s American Adirondack Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood

Shop Antique and Vintage Chairs on 1stDibs: Lounge Chairs, Dining Chairs and Other Seating for Sale

Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?

With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.

“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.

Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.

“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames

Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.

The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office. 

A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today. 

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