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Set of Six Mahogany Chairs Mod.110 by Ico Parisi for Cassina - Italy - 1960s
Set of Six Mahogany Chairs Mod.110 by Ico Parisi for Cassina - Italy - 1960s

Set of Six Mahogany Chairs Mod.110 by Ico Parisi for Cassina - Italy - 1960s

By Ico Parisi

Located in Milano, IT

Beautiful set of six chairs in elegant mahogany and comfortable hazelnut-colored velvet born from the pencil of Ico Parisi and made since the 1960s, by the prestigious Cassina compan...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

French Tripod Chair Three Legs Wood Figurative Bird 19th Century
French Tripod Chair Three Legs Wood Figurative Bird 19th Century

French Tripod Chair Three Legs Wood Figurative Bird 19th Century

Located in Labrit, Landes

Three legs wood mountain chair, France This very old item is carved in the shape of an imaginary bird. The crest, beak and eyes are clearly visible at the top of the chair's back. F...

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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather, Poplar

Leon Rosen for Pace Manufacturing Lounge Chairs
Leon Rosen for Pace Manufacturing Lounge Chairs

Leon Rosen for Pace Manufacturing Lounge Chairs

By Leon Rosen

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A pair of Leon Rosen For Pace Manufacturing Swivel Lounge Chairs Brass accents Recently Re-Upholstered Great Quality

Category

1970s Vintage Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

A Set of 4 BRUTALIST CHAIRS by MICHEL MILLERET, Pierre Chapo Style, France 1960
A Set of 4 BRUTALIST CHAIRS by MICHEL MILLERET, Pierre Chapo Style, France 1960

A Set of 4 BRUTALIST CHAIRS by MICHEL MILLERET, Pierre Chapo Style, France 1960

Located in PARIS, FR

A powerful and rigorous set of 4 chairs in massive elm and dark brown leather, Modernist, Bauhaus, Constructivist, Forme Libre, geometrical structures in thick pieces of massive elm ...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather, Elm

French Belle Époque Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Dining Chairs
French Belle Époque Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Dining Chairs

French Belle Époque Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Dining Chairs

By François Linke

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine set of fourteen, French, 19th-20th century Belle Époque Louis XV style mahogany and ormolu-mounted dining chairs, comprising of twelve chairs and two armchairs, all with cane ...

Category

Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Calvet Chair, by Antoni Gaudi, Solid Oak, Spanish, Modernist
Calvet Chair, by Antoni Gaudi, Solid Oak, Spanish, Modernist

Calvet Chair, by Antoni Gaudi, Solid Oak, Spanish, Modernist

By Antoni Gaudí

Located in Barcelona, ES

Gaudí designed a chair for the Casa Calvet. One that was rich in form and representative of his timeless creativity. The Calvet chair features outstanding artisanal ornamental carvi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Chair and Stool, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Set of Chair and Stool, Czechoslovakia, 1960s

Set of Chair and Stool, Czechoslovakia, 1960s

Located in Praha, CZ

Very good original condition Dimensions of stool: Height: 39cm Diameter: 32cm.

Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

19th Century French Hand Carved Dining Chairs in Louis XVI Style with Cane Seats
19th Century French Hand Carved Dining Chairs in Louis XVI Style with Cane Seats

19th Century French Hand Carved Dining Chairs in Louis XVI Style with Cane Seats

Located in Sofia, BG

19th Century French hand carved dining chairs delicately hand painted in light grey with original cane seats and backs. The frame of the backs is in oval shape and all of them are in...

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

C. 1800 Set of 12 Shield Back Dining Chairs from George III Period
C. 1800 Set of 12 Shield Back Dining Chairs from George III Period

C. 1800 Set of 12 Shield Back Dining Chairs from George III Period

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1800 George III period set of 12 dining chairs, English. Mahogany. A long set of 2 arms & 10 sides made for a fine English Country House. Simply molded & carved shield backs wi...

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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Five Biedermeier Shovel-Back Chairs in Walnut, circa 1830
Set of Five Biedermeier Shovel-Back Chairs in Walnut, circa 1830

Set of Five Biedermeier Shovel-Back Chairs in Walnut, circa 1830

Located in Greding, DE

Set of five Biedermeier shovel-back chairs featuring broad, rounded backrests and gently S-shaped legs. The chairs are veneered in walnut, newly upholstered, and covered in a black s...

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1830s Biedermeier Antique Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

1st Generation Eames RKR Wire Mesh Rocker by Herman Miller 1951
1st Generation Eames RKR Wire Mesh Rocker by Herman Miller 1951

1st Generation Eames RKR Wire Mesh Rocker by Herman Miller 1951

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

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 today is the rocker. This rare early example of the RKR dates from the first few months of production as evidenced by the base which has supporting struts that extend from the front legs all the way to the back, crossing under the seat. The Eames RKR...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Chair 'FF Cantilever' Dakar Leather, 0197, Chrome Legs
Contemporary Chair 'FF Cantilever' Dakar Leather, 0197, Chrome Legs

Contemporary Chair 'FF Cantilever' Dakar Leather, 0197, Chrome Legs

By Friends & Founders

Located in Paris, IDF

Dining chair 'FF' Cantilever designed by Ida L. Hildebrand for Friends & Founders Dimensions: H. 75 / W. 55 / D. 55 cm H. 29.53" / W. 21.65" / D. 21.65" Model shown on main pic...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Dumfries House: A Chippendale Commission (Book)
Dumfries House: A Chippendale Commission (Book)

Dumfries House: A Chippendale Commission (Book)

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

These are the now very scarce set of two catalogues produced by Christie's for the sale of the contents of Dumfries House which contained a large collec...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Paper

Walter Leeman Mikado Chair 1970s
Walter Leeman Mikado Chair 1970s

Walter Leeman Mikado Chair 1970s

By Walter Leeman

Located in Čelinac, BA

Kusch and Co chair Mikado by Walter Leeman 1970s

Category

1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Green Pluff Italian Folding Stool Chair by G. Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1960
Green Pluff Italian Folding Stool Chair by G. Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1960

Green Pluff Italian Folding Stool Chair by G. Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1960

By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning "Pluff" folding stool chair in chrome and green colored polyurethane seat. The super rare and iconic "Pluff" was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli and prod...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Dos Gallos Custom Walnut and Leather Spiral Twist Armchair with Scrolled Arms
Dos Gallos Custom Walnut and Leather Spiral Twist Armchair with Scrolled Arms

Dos Gallos Custom Walnut and Leather Spiral Twist Armchair with Scrolled Arms

By Dos Gallos Studio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Our Custom Occasional chair in walnut with barley twist legs and stretchers. Beautifully carved scrolled arms. As shown in COL and nail heads. Can be made in any finish, in solid Wal...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Chairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Pair of "Hand and Foot" Chairs Attributed to Pedro Friedeberg
Pair of "Hand and Foot" Chairs Attributed to Pedro Friedeberg

Pair of "Hand and Foot" Chairs Attributed to Pedro Friedeberg

By Pedro Friedeberg

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Pair of iconic "Hand and Foot" chairs attributed to Pedro Friedeberg. Made of cast fiberglass and finished in antiques ebonized bronze finish.

Category

1990s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid Century Beige Tiger Dedar Velvet Vintage Chair, Fameg Factory, Poland, 1960s
Mid Century Beige Tiger Dedar Velvet Vintage Chair, Fameg Factory, Poland, 1960s

Mid Century Beige Tiger Dedar Velvet Vintage Chair, Fameg Factory, Poland, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Comfortable chair produced in the late 1960s by the Furniture Factory "Fameg" in Radomsko. Quite rare piece due to the shape of the backrest. The seat is covered with high quality...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech, Velvet

Mid Century Pink Kangaroo Chair Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
Mid Century Pink Kangaroo Chair Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968

Mid Century Pink Kangaroo Chair Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968

By Ernst Moeckl

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

This model is called Z-chair. Designed in 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl and Siegfried Mehl, German Version of the Panton chair. Also called kangaroo chair or variopur chair. Produc...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Pen Shell Inlaid Stool with Bronze Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Pen Shell Inlaid Stool with Bronze Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

Pen Shell Inlaid Stool with Bronze Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Cognac Leather P40 Chairs by Vegni & Gualtierotti for Fasem
Pair of Vintage Cognac Leather P40 Chairs by Vegni & Gualtierotti for Fasem

Pair of Vintage Cognac Leather P40 Chairs by Vegni & Gualtierotti for Fasem

Pair of vintage cognac leather P40 chairs by Giancarlo Vegni & Gianfranco Gualtierotti for Fasem. Original labels under the seats. The frame rolls the back into the arms in one uni...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Low Back Chair / Stool in Solid Oak by Boyd & Allister
Low Back Chair / Stool in Solid Oak by Boyd & Allister

Low Back Chair / Stool in Solid Oak by Boyd & Allister

By Boyd & Allister

Located in Santa Fe, NM

This low back chair / stool in solid oak was inspired by a Pierre Chapo upholstered chair and originally made as a gift for my partner. I love the visual weight lended by the thickne...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of French Art Deco Gilt Chairs with Red Silk Upholstery
Pair of French Art Deco Gilt Chairs with Red Silk Upholstery

Pair of French Art Deco Gilt Chairs with Red Silk Upholstery

Located in New York, NY

Pair of French Art Deco giltwood side chairs, circa 1930s, featuring elegantly carved backs with stylized draped swag motifs and finial-topped stiles, all finished in a rich gold lea...

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20th Century French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Silk, Wood

Set of 4 Mid Century Dining Chairs by A.Šuman, Customizable Upholstery Available
Set of 4 Mid Century Dining Chairs by A.Šuman, Customizable Upholstery Available

Set of 4 Mid Century Dining Chairs by A.Šuman, Customizable Upholstery Available

By Antonín Šuman

Located in Wrocław, Poland

This set of four vintage dining chairs was designed by Czech designer Antonin Šuman in the 1960s. The chairs have been completely restored finished with high-quality oil that gave th...

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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of Chairs by Cosimo De Vita, Inspired by the Duomo in Florence
Pair of Chairs by Cosimo De Vita, Inspired by the Duomo in Florence

Pair of Chairs by Cosimo De Vita, Inspired by the Duomo in Florence

By Cosimo de Vita

Located in Bruton, GB

Exceptional pair of architectural chairs designed by Cosimo De Vita, 2023. Each chair is conceived as a sculptural interpretation of the iconic dome of Santa Maria del Fiore in Flore...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Set of Eight Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs, England, Circa 1820
Set of Eight Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs, England, Circa 1820

Set of Eight Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs, England, Circa 1820

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A fine set of eight Regency mahogany dining chairs consisting six singles and two carvers having well figured top rails with carved decoration standing on elegant sabre legs. SHIPPI...

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19th Century English Regency Antique Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Large Peacock Chair Rattan Emanuelle Chair XL Boho Style 149cm
Large Peacock Chair Rattan Emanuelle Chair XL Boho Style 149cm

Large Peacock Chair Rattan Emanuelle Chair XL Boho Style 149cm

Located in Poperinge, BE

Beautiful large boho-style peacock chair, better known as the Emanuelle chair from the film, made of rattan in the second half of the 20th century. Made of rattan and woven cane, it...

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1960s European Bohemian Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Rupert Bevan Clement Dining Chair (customer's choice of material/leather)
Rupert Bevan Clement Dining Chair (customer's choice of material/leather)

Rupert Bevan Clement Dining Chair (customer's choice of material/leather)

By Rupert Bevan

Located in London, GB

Born from a project in Mayfair with an outdoor terrace, this chair can equally be used in an outdoor, orangery, conservatory or other indoor setting. The chair’s stylish frame is ma...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Antique French Louis XV Style Needlepoint Tapestry Lady’s Chair C1890
Antique French Louis XV Style Needlepoint Tapestry Lady’s Chair C1890

Antique French Louis XV Style Needlepoint Tapestry Lady’s Chair C1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique French Louis XV Style Needlepoint Tapestry Lady’s Chair Unsigned C1890 Measures - 34.75"H x 19.5"W x 24"D This antique chair is crafted in the Louis XV style, dating to circa...

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19th Century Louis XV Antique Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Garden Egg by Peter Ghyczy
Garden Egg by Peter Ghyczy

Garden Egg by Peter Ghyczy

Located in Brecht, BE

Fun object in your garden or interior, designed by Hungarian Peter Ghyczy in 1968. Measures: Height open 100 cm, height closed 45 cm.

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Mid-20th Century German Chairs

Materials

Polyester

Yellow Palm Tree Throne by Caroline Rennequin
Yellow Palm Tree Throne by Caroline Rennequin

Yellow Palm Tree Throne by Caroline Rennequin

By Caroline Rennequin

Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares

Caroline Rennequin is a Parisian multidisciplinary artist born in 1970, recognized for her work in painting, sculpture and scenography. Graduated of École Estienne (1988), Duperré (1...

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2010s French Other Chairs

Materials

Resin, Plywood, Paint

Gallagher Lounge Chair Walnut Brown Leather
Gallagher Lounge Chair Walnut Brown Leather

Gallagher Lounge Chair Walnut Brown Leather

Located in Cincinnati, US

Simple, minimal and clean lounge chair.  

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cord, Wood

Art Deco Tub Chair probably Danish circa 1930's
Art Deco Tub Chair probably Danish circa 1930's

Art Deco Tub Chair probably Danish circa 1930's

By Gilbert Rohde

Located in New York, NY

Chic Art Deco period tub chair, probably Danish in origin, circa 1930's. The chair features sophisticated architectural lines, fine European craftsmanship, and timeless modernist lin...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chair for Cassina, Natural Leather, 1978
Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chair for Cassina, Natural Leather, 1978

Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chair for Cassina, Natural Leather, 1978

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "CAB 412" dining chair for Cassina, natural leather, Italy, 1978 The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the relationship betwee...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Palmer Chair In Black Stained Oak And Brushed Brass By Elbra Home
Palmer Chair In Black Stained Oak And Brushed Brass By Elbra Home

Palmer Chair In Black Stained Oak And Brushed Brass By Elbra Home

Located in Freamunde, PT

The Palmer Chair is the epitome of refined elegance, designed to elevate any dining experience. Available in both armchair and side chair variations, it seamlessly blends luxury, com...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel

Herman Miller  Eames ’ Aluminum Chair
Herman Miller  Eames ’ Aluminum Chair

Herman Miller Eames ’ Aluminum Chair

By Herman Miller

Located in Pasadena, TX

Herman miller chairs Aluminium Red Fabric Vintage Herman Miller Eames ‘EA316’ aluminum chair is a bold yet impressive piece to add to your own lou...

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1960s American Other Vintage Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Early 20th Century Brutalist Oak Lounge Chair with Carved Details
Early 20th Century Brutalist Oak Lounge Chair with Carved Details

Early 20th Century Brutalist Oak Lounge Chair with Carved Details

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brutalist lounge chair showcases solid oak construction with architectural carved details throughout the frame. Heavy trestle-style base features sculptural curved braces and geometr...

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1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric

Jorge Zalszupin. Suite of 4 "Marina" chairs. c. 1960. Wood, metal and fabric
Jorge Zalszupin. Suite of 4 "Marina" chairs. c. 1960. Wood, metal and fabric

Jorge Zalszupin. Suite of 4 "Marina" chairs. c. 1960. Wood, metal and fabric

By Jorge Zalszupin

Located in PARIS, FR

Jorge Zalszupin (1922–2020) Suite of 4 "Marina" Chairs, c. 1960 This rare set of four “Marina” chairs by Jorge Zalszupin dates to circa 1960 and exemplifies the refined modernism of...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Brezel Armchair in Curry Yellow and Upholstered Seat
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Brezel Armchair in Curry Yellow and Upholstered Seat

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Brezel Armchair in Curry Yellow and Upholstered Seat

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Lucidi Pevere

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The armchair, Brezel, by the creative duo Lucidi Pevere, enriches the home with its playful and versatile presence. Its wooden structure is enriched with decorative curved beech elem...

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Restored Rattan Triple-Strand Half Moon Arm Lounge Chair w/ Arched Back
Restored Rattan Triple-Strand Half Moon Arm Lounge Chair w/ Arched Back

Restored Rattan Triple-Strand Half Moon Arm Lounge Chair w/ Arched Back

By Paul Frankl

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This beautifully restored Paul Frankl inspired rattan lounge chair features a triple-strand half-moon arm design with slightly reclined rattan seat and Arched design back. The chair ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Mauro Pasquinelli 'Mauro’ Wood Dining Chair in Ash for Established & Sons
Mauro Pasquinelli 'Mauro’ Wood Dining Chair in Ash for Established & Sons

Mauro Pasquinelli 'Mauro’ Wood Dining Chair in Ash for Established & Sons

By Established & Sons

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mauro Pasquinelli 'Mauro’ Wood Dining Chair in Ash for Established & Sons The stackable 'Mauro' chair was first created as a prototype in 1976 by Italian designer Mauro Pasquinelli,...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chairs

Materials

Ash

Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, Natural Leather, 1978, Set of 6
Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, Natural Leather, 1978, Set of 6

Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, Natural Leather, 1978, Set of 6

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "CAB 412" dining chairs for Cassina, natural leather, Italy, 1978, set of six. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the relat...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Sculptural Antique Teak Wood Arm Chair
Sculptural Antique Teak Wood Arm Chair

Sculptural Antique Teak Wood Arm Chair

Located in New York, NY

Unusual hand carved arms on this teak arm chair from Sumatra with a high polish. Circa 1950. Full dimensions; Arm to arm 27″ wide x Leg to leg 30″ deep x seat 16” high x inside seat ...

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1950s Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pierre Chapo S28 Dining Chairs in Patinated Solid Elm, France 1972, Set of 3
Pierre Chapo S28 Dining Chairs in Patinated Solid Elm, France 1972, Set of 3

Pierre Chapo S28 Dining Chairs in Patinated Solid Elm, France 1972, Set of 3

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Almelo, NL

Pierre Chapo S28 Dining Chairs in Patinated Solid Elm, France 1972, Set of 3 Rare set of Pierre Chapo model S28 dining chairs, designed in France in 1972 and crafted from beautifull...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Elm

Swiss alp folk art escabelle 1793
Swiss alp folk art escabelle 1793

Swiss alp folk art escabelle 1793

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Swiss alp folk art escabelle dated 1793 with nice patina

Category

1790s Swiss Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

J J Kohn Bentwood Ebonized Chairs, 19th Century Austria
J J Kohn Bentwood Ebonized Chairs, 19th Century Austria

J J Kohn Bentwood Ebonized Chairs, 19th Century Austria

Located in Water Mill, NY

Twenty four available J J Kohn 19th century Austrian bentwood ebonized chairs from the Estate of Billy Wilder can be sold in a set of six or eight caning has been replaced.

Category

1890s Austrian Antique Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Jean Prouvé Pair of 'Visiteur Metropole No. 350' Armchairs
Jean Prouvé Pair of 'Visiteur Metropole No. 350' Armchairs

Jean Prouvé Pair of 'Visiteur Metropole No. 350' Armchairs

Located in New York, NY

Jean Prouvé designed the Visiteur Métropole No. 350 Armchair during the mid-twentieth century as part of his exploration of functional, industrially produced furniture. Prouvé was tr...

Category

1950s Vintage Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

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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