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Chairs For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 1990s
Pair Danish Modern Leather Armchairs by Borge Mogensen
Located in New York, NY
Lovely pair of 1970s Danish Modern Armchairs, designed by prolific furniture maker and designer Borge Mogensen. The chairs were built with a sturdy beech wood frame and upholstered i...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Louis Van Teeffelen Dining Chairs Set Of 2, Reupholstered
Located in Bunnik, NL
Unique elegant vintage dining room chairs, the well-known scissor chairs, designed in the late 1950s by Louis van Teeffelen for Webe. Beautiful organically shaped teak frame with a c...
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1950s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Teak

Brown skai, wood & brass 1956 chairs by Carlo Pagani for Cassina
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Set of 2 Mid Century modern chairs designed in 1956 by Carlo Pagani and manufactured by Figli di Amedeo Cassina. Good vintage condition: few skai defects; the wooden legs have been p...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage 1950s Kimball Tufted Victorian Ladies' Parlor Chair
Located in Chesapeake, VA
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of this Kimball Victorian Ladies' Parlor Chair, crafted in the 1950s. The frame is made from rich mahogany wood, exquisitely carved with int...
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1950s American Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Red Beech Dining Room Chairs 1950s Vienna Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage red beech set of 14 dining chairs, which were designed and executed in Vienna, 1950s. The stackable dining chairs were made of solid beech and plywood, are...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Beech, Plywood

Set of 2 Amsterdam Chairs in Green Velour, by Pierre Guariche, France 1950's
Located in London, GB
A set of 2 Amsterdam Chairs in Green Velvet in a timeless style. Designed by renowned French designer Pierre Guariche in the 1950's, these chairs exude mid-century modern sophisticat...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel

Arne Jacobsen - 4 chairs Grand Prix 1957
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Arne Jacobsen - 4 chairs Fritz Hansen Edition 9-ply walnut and quadrat fabrics h80.5 x 50 x 50
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1950s European Other Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood

Giulio Minoletti train chairs, Italy, 1949
Located in Padova, IT
Giulio Minoletti (1910 - 1981) pair of chair designed for the first class dining car of ATR300 Settebello train and produced by Officine Breda, in 1950s. Golden metal and Sky leather...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Amsterdam Chairs by Pierre Guariche in Honey Mustard, France 1950's
Located in London, GB
This set of 4 Amsterdam Chairs by Pierre Guariche, in Honey Mustard Velvet upholstery, created in France in the 1950's, is a stunning example of mid-century modern design. The clean ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel

S-Chair by Tom Dixon
Located in Doral, FL
S-Chair by Tom Dixon 1991 / 2021 Produced by Cappellini Steel, Marsh Straw The weaving of the marsh straw is done entirely by hand: a meticulous procedure that requires more than 6 ...
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1990s Chairs

Materials

Steel

1950s H-410 Armchairs by J. Halabala, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of armchairs by Czech furniture designer J. Halabala. Made in the 1950s, the design was produced in Central European furniture factories throughout the mid-20th Century. The e...
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Bentwood

Home and garden four chairs iron 1950s Gio Ponti style
Located in bari, IT
Set of four lounge chairs casa e giardino style Gio Ponti in white painted metal Italian production mid 50's, the chairs are deliberately left with their antique patina.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Boho Chic Bamboo Rattan Peacock Chairs - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Discover the timeless elegance of Boho Chic Bamboo Rattan Peacock Chairs, a pair that features the iconic fan-shaped backrest radiating like a peacock's tail. Crafted from natural ba...
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1990s Unknown Chairs

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Bamboo

Rare to find children’s barber chair with horse head, Belgium ca 1950
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1950 / children’s barber chair with horse / metal and plastic / mid-century / design / vintage Very rare to find vintage children’s barber chair with horse head, made in ...
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal

Arthur Umanoff Wood and Rush Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural Arthur Umanoff chair with signature rush back, slatted wood seat, and iron legs. Metal frame in a vintage adobe finish. Rare design. Floating ...
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1950s American Vintage Chairs

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Iron

Set of four Series Seven Chairs, Model 3107, cognac leather, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Exquisite Set of Four Series Seven Chairs, Model 3107, Wrapped in Luxurious Cognac Leather, a testament to Arne Jacobsen's visionary design. These chairs,...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Boho Chic Bamboo Dining Chairs - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Step into the world of bohemian elegance with this pair of Boho Chic Bamboo Dining Chairs. Crafted from natural bamboo, these chairs showcase a lightweight yet sturdy design, bringin...
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1990s Philippine Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Minton Spidell French Country Ladder Back Arm Chair W Rush Street
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Minton Spidell French Country Ladder Back Arm Chair W Rush Street
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1990s American Rustic Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Iconic Gio Ponti Chairs, Italy 1958
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of iconic Gio Ponti dining chairs. Beautifully designed; item restored and ready to be shipped to you.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Gio Ponti Superleggera chairs Cassina Italy 1957
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare set of 6 original Superleggera (super light) chairs designed by Gio Ponti and manufactured by Cassina in Italy in 1957. The 699 Superleggera, which has been a star in Cassina's ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Cane, Ash

Rare pair of "El Rey" by Mats Theselius, 1999
Located in Stockholm, SE
Brass frame, seat and back in crocodile patterned prime leather. Leatherclothes-wound armrests. Limited edition of 360 chairs produced in 1999. This is chair #234 and #235. Excellent...
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1990s Swedish Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 - Vintage Wood Folding Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 2 - Vintage 90s black painted wood folding chairs. Made in Thailand. Normal vintage wear. 35.5” chair height 19” seat height 16” width 19” depth
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1990s Thai Chairs

Materials

Wood

Bauche chair by Charlotte Perriand, France, 1950s
Located in TOURS, FR
Bauche chair by Charlotte Perriand, model 19 France, 1950 In original condition with patina
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Blue pantonic 5010 Chair by Verner Panton for studio HAG, Denmark 1992
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Danish designer Verner Panton is well known for his color- and playful designs. This cantilevered side chair, called pantonic 5010 Chair, is part of a 3-parts collection. (pantonic 5...
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1990s Danish Chairs

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Wood

Coppai di sedie Gianni Vigorelli, anni '50
Located in Rivoli, IT
Rara coppia di sedie anni '50, Gianni Vigorelli
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1950s Italian Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood

Thonet, Set of 6 Rare Design Black Wood Chairs
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This set of 6 design black wood chairs is stamped Thonet-Vienna-1993 and has the gold Thonet incrusted label. They have a nice design, are large and very comfortable with their carv...
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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Marco Zanuso Attributed Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous pair of Italian armchairs attributed to Marco Zanuso. - "Senior" chair Beautifully upholstered in a camel hair fabric Sculptural curved shape and brass tapered legs.
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1950s Italian Vintage Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Radomir Hofman for TON, Model 514, Beech Veneer
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Set of 4 chairs designed by Radomir Hofman for TON, Model 514. The chairs are in very good original condition, have been cleaned and are ready to use. T...
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Beech

Six Vittorio Dassi Mid-Century Modern Italian Mahogany Dining Chairs, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Six dining chairs designed by the famous Italian architect Vittorio Dassi, solid mahogany chairs and original eco-leather upholstery, in excellen...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Faux Leather

1st Generation Eames LKX Lounge Wire Mesh Side Chair 1951
Located in Detroit, MI
Hard-to-find First Generation Eames LKX (Low/Wire/X-base) lounge chairs, only made one year with this configuration; 1951. Made by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Various are...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel, Wire

Italian Mid-Century Design Medea Chair by Vittorio Nobili for Tagliabue Brothers
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Italian iconic mid century design single "Medea" chair. This fantastic chair is made of bent oak wood and black metal legs. Designed by Vittorio Nobili for the Tagliabue Brothers in 1955. First advertised in Domus issue 329 in April 1955, it has become an iconic and highly collectible piece of mid-century design. Perfect Conditions restored. This piece is attributed to the above-mentioned designer...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal

Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Chair or Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist chair or side table. Part of the Mid Century Couture Collection. Furniture constructed by hand from start to finish. We added butterflies inlaid into the wood and a natura...
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1950s Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Set of Three Jens Risom for Knoll Webbed Wood Side Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Set of three blueberry nylon webbed chairs with maple frames designed by Jens Risom for Knoll.
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Nylon, Wood

J. Robert Scott Art Deco Style Dining Chairs
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
J. Robert Scott Art Deco Style Dining Chairs By Sally Sirkin Lewis.
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1990s American Art Deco Chairs

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Mahogany

Augusto Bozzi Set of Four Ariston Chairs in Plywood and Metal by Saporiti 1950s
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Set of four dining chairs model Ariston with structure in curved plywood and black lacquered metal legs. The Ariston chair was designed by Augusto Bozzi and manufactured by Saporiti...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal

set Ladder Back Chairs Paolo Buffa 1950s italy
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice set of Italian Ladder Back chairs .Beautiful elegant design . 1950s Italy . Silk like Flower upholstery .
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Walnut

Pair of Cherner Armchair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
Located in Centreville, VA
Found in design collections across the world, the Cherner chair was originally made of walnut faced moulded plywood, using similar techniques to those that Charles and Ray Eames were...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Augusto Bozzi Set of Two Ariston Chairs in Plywood and Metal by Saporiti 1950s
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Set of two dining chairs model Ariston with structure in curved plywood and black lacquered metal legs. The Ariston chair was designed by Augusto Bozzi and manufactured by Saporiti ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Six Alvar Aalto Model 66 Dining Chairs for Artek
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Artek’s Model 66 dining chair designed by Alvar Aalto and produced in the 1950's feature honey toned birch legs and a high bent plywood backrest. The seat is circular birch wood with...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

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Birch, Laminate

1st Generation Eames RKR Wire Mesh Rocker by Herman Miller 1951
Located in Detroit, MI
Charles and Ray Eames designed their fiberglass and wire chairs to be fitted with a wide variety of bases to offer a range of heights, uses, and aesthetics. One of the most desirable...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Chairs Louis XX by Philippe Starck for Vitra, 1990s, Set of 2
Located in RADOMSKO, PL
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

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Aluminum

Pair of Vintage Sleek Tufted Leather Klismos Chairs Designed by William Haines
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Vintage Sleek Tufted Leather Klismos Chairs Designed by William Haines, circa: 1950s. Solid Brass and Brass Patina Frames that aged well, these Sleek Comfortable Chairs Styli...
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Chairs

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Brass

Architectural Dutch Modernist chair, 1950s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Architectural Dutch Modernist chair, 1950s. Influenced by the Dutch 'De Stijl' movement, it features a sleek, cubistic design. Created by a Dutch architect, the modernist chair is cr...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Six Rush and Lacquered Steel Chairs by Colette Gueden - France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Rare set of six chairs by Colette Gueden. The iconic French designer behind the "Primavera" Ateliers of "Le Printemps" French Department Store in the 1950s. These chairs feature a mi...
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1950s French Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Chairs Robert Guillerme & Jacques Chambron
Located in New York, NY
This graphic and refined set of four chairs were realized in France circa 1950 by the esteemed Robert Guillerme & Jacques Chambron. The duo of Guillerme and Chambron- as well as thei...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Vintage Chair Louis XX by Philippe Starck for Vitra, 1990s, Set of 4
Located in RADOMSKO, PL
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

Hans Wegner Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Classic CH23 Dining Chairs
Located in Studio City, CA
Iconic in design and aesthetic. First introduced in 1950 by famed Danish designer Hans Wegner, these CH23 chairs features refined styling and masterful craftsmanship and are immediately recognizable with their curved seat backs and "+" shaped oak inlays. In good vintage condition with the original paper cord (two chairs need some light seat restoration and cleaning. Please see photos). All chairs...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Oak, Teak, Papercord

Set of 16 Hans Wegner CH-31 Dining Chairs CH 31
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 16 Hans Wegner CH31 dining chairs designed in 1956 and produced by Carl Hansen & Son. Will Split Set. NOTE: PRICE IS FOR EACH CHAIR.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

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Cane, Oak

Minton Spidell French Provincial Leather Arm Chairs
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Minton Spidell French Provincial Mahogany & Leather Arm Chairs
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1990s American French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Teak Hans Wegner Lounge Chair GE290 by GETAMA - Fully Restored
Located in Utrecht, NL
Lounge chair GE290 is a beloved early design by Hans Wegner, Wegner already designed the chair in 1953. The chair offers exceptional good seating comfort and much convenience is offe...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Teak

Pair of French Campaign-Style Leather Folding Chairs with Faux-Bamboo Frames
Located in East Hampton, NY
These wonderfully authentic pair of French Campaign-Style Leather Folding Chairs with Faux-Bamboo Frames in red and black. Featuring brass caps to feet and finials. Leather is ALL ...
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1950s French Campaign Vintage Chairs

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Brass

Mid Century B 236 Chairs Designed by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima Italy, 50s
Located in Lucija, SI
Rare pair of model B 236 chairs designed by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima Italy They are made in 1951
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Chair "empty" by Ron Arad for Driade, 1993
Located in PARIS, FR
Chair "empty" by Ron Arad for Driade, 1993 aluminum, molded plywood
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1990s Italian Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Italian Cesca Chair 1952 After Marcel Breuer
Located in Čelinac, BA
Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair Italy 1952
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Hand Carved West African Lobi Tribe Stargazing Chair C. 1940-1950 in Solid Wood
Located in MONTREUIL, FR
Hand carved reclining Lobi chair with geometric details, West Africa, circa 1940s-1950s. Made from a single block of Molave wood. The Lobi people belong to an ethnic group that orig...
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1950s Burkinabe Tribal Vintage Chairs

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Wood

Mid-Century Pair of Scandinavian Cocktail Chairs - 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Pair of Scandinavian Cocktail Chairs - 1950s
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1950s Vintage Chairs

Materials

Faux Fur, Wood

Set of Two "Pirkka" Dining Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu, Finland
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of two wooden "Pirkka" chairs, masterfully designed by the revered Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu. Hailing from the heart of Finnish design excellence, these chairs embody the...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

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Wood

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Drafting Stool Model 77 S of the 70 Series OG Leather
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A rare drafting stool designed by renowned architect and designer Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1956. Model 77 S of the 70 series. Original light brown leather upholstery with a chrome p...
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1950s American Vintage Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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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