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Chairs For Sale
Pair of Mathieu Matégot Garden Chairs
Pair of Mathieu Matégot Garden Chairs

Pair of Mathieu Matégot Garden Chairs

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Henley-On-Thames, GB

This pair of iconic heart-shaped garden chairs designed by Mathieu Matégot are extremley rare. They are a classic hallmark of Matégot's work, featuring the turbular steel heart-shape...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Gaetano Pesce Bernini Broadway Chairs, Set of 4
Gaetano Pesce Bernini Broadway Chairs, Set of 4

Gaetano Pesce Bernini Broadway Chairs, Set of 4

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Broadway chairs Gaetano Pesce Bernini set of 4: iconic Italian design chairs characterized by the experimental approach with the use of epoxy and unconventional resin by Gaetano Pesc...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal

Indonesian Wood Loop Chair
Indonesian Wood Loop Chair

Indonesian Wood Loop Chair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Beautiful organic wood chair.

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1980s Indonesian Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood

1980s Postmodern Mario Botta Latonda Chair for Alias (two available) -- 1 pc
1980s Postmodern Mario Botta Latonda Chair for Alias (two available) -- 1 pc

1980s Postmodern Mario Botta Latonda Chair for Alias (two available) -- 1 pc

By Alias, Mario Botta

Located in Basel, BS

What a beauty! Stunning RARE Mario Botta accent chair for any space! Very fast shipping, insured 7-21 days. RARE Black leather model, with silver frame. Chair "Latonda" Production: ...

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1990s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Antique Italian escabelle
Antique Italian escabelle

Antique Italian escabelle

$2,080Sale Price|45% Off

Antique Italian escabelle

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Antique Italian escabelle with nice sculpture 17 th century

Category

17th Century Italian Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

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.  

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cord, Wood

Pair of French Louis XV Style Distressed Accent Chairs With Striped Upholstery
Pair of French Louis XV Style Distressed Accent Chairs With Striped Upholstery

Pair of French Louis XV Style Distressed Accent Chairs With Striped Upholstery

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions - H: 31 1/4in W: 20 1/4in D: 25in SH: 19in This is a very nice pair of French Louis XV Style Distressed Accent Chairs With Striped Upholstery. They are finely carved and ...

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20th Century French Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Art Deco Leather Arm Chair Retailed by Marshall Fields Chicago
Art Deco Leather Arm Chair Retailed by Marshall Fields Chicago

Art Deco Leather Arm Chair Retailed by Marshall Fields Chicago

By Marshall Fields

Located in New York, NY

Classic Art Deco leather bergere, arm chair, made by the Davidson Ltd. Company, and retailed by world renowned Marshall Field & Co.. The chair features brass nail head trim, and nice...

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid Century Charles Hollis Jones Acrylic Lucite Bar or Counter Stools
Pair of Mid Century Charles Hollis Jones Acrylic Lucite Bar or Counter Stools

Pair of Mid Century Charles Hollis Jones Acrylic Lucite Bar or Counter Stools

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An incredible vintage pair of matching stools by Charles Hollis Jones. They feature heavy thick clear acrylic construction with white & swiveling black Panton print naugahyde seats a...

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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Nicos Zographos Cantilever Bronze Base Lounge Chair CH28 in Carmel Leather
Nicos Zographos Cantilever Bronze Base Lounge Chair CH28 in Carmel Leather

Nicos Zographos Cantilever Bronze Base Lounge Chair CH28 in Carmel Leather

By Nicos Zographos

Located in St. Louis, MO

Mid-Century Modern CH28 lounge chairs by architect Nicos Zographos with Carmel tufted leather seats and bronze bases, circa 1960s. Pair available, priced per chair. Designed and manu...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Pink Ribbon Chair by Nika Zupanc, Made in Italy
Pink Ribbon Chair by Nika Zupanc, Made in Italy

Pink Ribbon Chair by Nika Zupanc, Made in Italy

By Nika Zupanc

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The ribbon chair is the object that expresses the female language of Nika Zupanc with a strong and essential icon. The ribbon chair is an object whose identity expresses feeling and ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Heart-Shaped Scalloped Rattan Dining and Accent Chair - Teak Finish
Heart-Shaped Scalloped Rattan Dining and Accent Chair - Teak Finish

Heart-Shaped Scalloped Rattan Dining and Accent Chair - Teak Finish

Located in Christchurch, GB

Featuring a heart-shaped back and scalloped seat edges, this unique rattan chair adds a playfulness to any space. We love it in a hallway, by the front door, or grouped around the di...

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2010s British Victorian Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Palmer Chair In Stained Oak and Brass Details - No Arms Version
Palmer Chair In Stained Oak and Brass Details - No Arms Version

Palmer Chair In Stained Oak and Brass Details - No Arms Version

Located in Freamunde, PT

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, comfort...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel, Brass

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

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

By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli

Located in Roma, IT

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

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Chairs model Alu-Flex by Armin Wirth, circa 1965
Chairs model Alu-Flex by Armin Wirth, circa 1965

Chairs model Alu-Flex by Armin Wirth, circa 1965

By Armin Wirth

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

Set of six "Alu-Flex" chairs by Swiss designer Armin Wirth. Originally designed for a school, these chairs are stackable, with cast aluminum legs and molded plywood seats and backre...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Brown Poodle Tufting Chair by Vintola Studio, Poland
Brown Poodle Tufting Chair by Vintola Studio, Poland

Brown Poodle Tufting Chair by Vintola Studio, Poland

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Inspired by a poodle, this chair combines elegance with playfulness. Hand-crafted brown wool fabric envelops the chair’s form, giving it a bold, contemporary character. Each chair is...

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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool

Rustic Western Leather & Hide Accent Chair
Rustic Western Leather & Hide Accent Chair

Rustic Western Leather & Hide Accent Chair

By Jonathan Charles

Located in Westwood, NJ

The Accent Chair blends rugged materials with comfortable design. It features distressed leather upholstery and hand-carved wood arms and legs. The upright shape looks clean and conf...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique French Bench Settee Gothic Oak Tracery Lift Top Seat Storage Trunk 19C
Antique French Bench Settee Gothic Oak Tracery Lift Top Seat Storage Trunk 19C

Antique French Bench Settee Gothic Oak Tracery Lift Top Seat Storage Trunk 19C

Located in Tyler, TX

BEAUTIFUL Antique French Oak GOTHIC REVIVAL Bench or Settee with Lift-Top Seat for Storage~~HIGHLY CARVED ~~c. 1880s Spectacular design elements featuring tracery, linen ...

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Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Chairs

Materials

Oak

Swedish Folk Art Chair ca 1821
Swedish Folk Art Chair ca 1821

Swedish Folk Art Chair ca 1821

Located in Farsta, SE

Swedish Folk Art Chair dated 1821 This exceptional folk art chair, crafted from pine wood in 1821, is 202 years old. The beautiful patina and various repairs over the years have ma...

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1820s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Chairs

Materials

Pine

High Childs Chair "Peggy" by Karin Mobring for Ikea, Sweden, 1950s
High Childs Chair "Peggy" by Karin Mobring for Ikea, Sweden, 1950s

High Childs Chair "Peggy" by Karin Mobring for Ikea, Sweden, 1950s

By IKEA

Located in Barcelona, ES

Vintage Ikea childs high chair designed by Karin Mobring in 1959, model "Peggy". Original red color in very good condition.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch

Philippe Starck Cam El Eon Chairs for Dríade Aleph - A Pair
Philippe Starck Cam El Eon Chairs for Dríade Aleph - A Pair

Philippe Starck Cam El Eon Chairs for Dríade Aleph - A Pair

By Driade, Philippe Starck

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of stacking Cam El Eon chairs with curved cream colored plastic seats on metallic gray aluminum frames designed by Philippe Starck for Dríade Aleph, Italy.

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mario Bellini for Cassina 'CAB 414'  Chairs in black stitched Leather
Mario Bellini for Cassina 'CAB 414'  Chairs in black stitched Leather

Mario Bellini for Cassina 'CAB 414' Chairs in black stitched Leather

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in London, GB

Mario Bellini for Cassina 'Cab' chairs. Model no 414. Stitched black leather. Zips onto a metal frame. In very good condition. Leather, stitching and zips on these chairs are all ...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal

LC2 Petite Chairs by Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, and Perriand for Cassina
LC2 Petite Chairs by Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, and Perriand for Cassina

LC2 Petite Chairs by Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, and Perriand for Cassina

c. 1980s. Italy. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Reupholstered in emerald mohair. Cushions all have replaced high density foam. Signed. Tagg...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Mohair

Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin Cantilever T Back Lounge Chair
Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin Cantilever T Back Lounge Chair

Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin Cantilever T Back Lounge Chair

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

This Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin cantilever T-back lounge chair exemplifies the designer’s refined approach to Mid-Century Modern seating, balancing comfort with clean architectu...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Moroccan Richly Inlaid Armchair with Carved Back and Scrolling Arms, circa 1900
Moroccan Richly Inlaid Armchair with Carved Back and Scrolling Arms, circa 1900

Moroccan Richly Inlaid Armchair with Carved Back and Scrolling Arms, circa 1900

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Moorish style Moroccan wooden armchair from circa 1900 with bone inlaid décor, carved back, scrolling arms and carved base. This exquisite Moorish-style Moroccan wooden armchair, d...

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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Chairs

Materials

Bone, Wood

Gio Ponti, Leggera set of 12 chairs in anthracite stained wood
Gio Ponti, Leggera set of 12 chairs in anthracite stained wood

Gio Ponti, Leggera set of 12 chairs in anthracite stained wood

By Gio Ponti

Located in Milano, IT

Gio Ponti (1891-1976) Rare set of 12 chairs in anthracite stained wood with fabric covering. Modello leggera, Cassina manufacture 1954.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage French Regency Chairs Pair
Vintage French Regency Chairs Pair

Vintage French Regency Chairs Pair

$2,396Sale Price / set|20% Off

Vintage French Regency Chairs Pair

Located in Lake Worth, FL

For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...

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1960s Regency Vintage Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood, Cotton

Alky Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Artifort in Pierre Frey, 1970s, Set of 2
Alky Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Artifort in Pierre Frey, 1970s, Set of 2

Alky Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Artifort in Pierre Frey, 1970s, Set of 2

By Giancarlo Piretti, Artifort

Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL

A pair of beautiful Giancarlo Piretti "Alky" chairs reupholstered in a fluffy blend of wool, mohair and alpaca, produced by one of the world's most luxurious fabric manufacturers, Pi...

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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wool, Alpaca, Mohair

Handcrafted Steel and Upholstery " Artisan " Counter Stool
Handcrafted Steel and Upholstery " Artisan " Counter Stool

Handcrafted Steel and Upholstery " Artisan " Counter Stool

Located in Del Mar, CA

ARTISAN COUNTER STOOL Vertical form shaped by the hand The Artisan Counter Stool extends the collection’s artistry into an elevated, architectural silhouette. The curved back is de...

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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

White Chinese Chippendale Style Faux Bamboo Chair in Thaibaut South Seas
White Chinese Chippendale Style Faux Bamboo Chair in Thaibaut South Seas

White Chinese Chippendale Style Faux Bamboo Chair in Thaibaut South Seas

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a 1970s white lacquer Chinese Chippendale style faux bamboo arm chair. The finish is a white lacquer. The seat is caned with a navy and white cotton linen blend chinoiserie. ...

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1970s American Chinese Chippendale Vintage Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Italian Besarel Walnut Arm Chair Baroque Upholstered Mid-19th C Rare
Antique Italian Besarel Walnut Arm Chair Baroque Upholstered Mid-19th C Rare

Antique Italian Besarel Walnut Arm Chair Baroque Upholstered Mid-19th C Rare

By Valentino Panciera Besarel, Andrea Brustolon

Located in Tyler, TX

Stunning & rare Italian venetian highly carved walnut Baroque upholstered arm chair~~ Besarel~~mid-19th century We recently had the good fortune to obtain this rare work of art~~an antique carved walnut arm chair...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Large Tribal Brown Hand-Carved Early 20th Century Ashanti Stool
Large Tribal Brown Hand-Carved Early 20th Century Ashanti Stool

Large Tribal Brown Hand-Carved Early 20th Century Ashanti Stool

Located in Plainview, NY

An exceptional and unusually large early 20th century African Ashanti hand-carved wood stool from Ghana featuring scalloped and geometric forms on one side with a stylized bird on th...

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1920s Ghanaian Tribal Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Painted 18th Century Swedish Baroque Chairs
Pair of Painted 18th Century Swedish Baroque Chairs

Pair of Painted 18th Century Swedish Baroque Chairs

Located in Mckinney, TX

Striking pair of Swedish Baroque chairs with expressive, hand-carved frames and original painted surfaces worn back to reveal layers of age and use. The tall backs feature a sculptur...

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Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

DOOQ! NEW! Organic Modernist Cindy chair without arms in Cream
DOOQ! NEW! Organic Modernist Cindy chair without arms in Cream

DOOQ! NEW! Organic Modernist Cindy chair without arms in Cream

By DOOQ

Located in Lisbon, PT

DOOQ! NEW! Organic Modernist Cindy chair without arms Introducing Cindy, our latest addition embodying the essence of the new wave movement. With its sle...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Vintage Josef Hoffmann Style Armchairs in Luigi Bevilacqua Tigre Velvet, Pair
Vintage Josef Hoffmann Style Armchairs in Luigi Bevilacqua Tigre Velvet, Pair

Vintage Josef Hoffmann Style Armchairs in Luigi Bevilacqua Tigre Velvet, Pair

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

In the style of Josef Hoffmann. One of a kind. These beautiful chairs have been reupholstered in Luigi Bevilacqua's world renowned Tigre Velvet. This exceptionally luxurious velvet is handmade on 18th century looms. About Luigi Bevilacqua Tessitura Luigi Bevilacqua produces fine fabrics for furnishings and high fashion. Beautiful fabrics like velvets, damasks, lampases, brocatelles, and the most precious "soprarizzo" velvet, which is handmade on 18th century looms. The roots of the Bevilacqua family in the textile world date...

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20th Century Chairs

Materials

Velvet

19th Century Carved Solid Mahogany Bishops Cathedral Throne Chair
19th Century Carved Solid Mahogany Bishops Cathedral Throne Chair

19th Century Carved Solid Mahogany Bishops Cathedral Throne Chair

Located in West Chester, PA

19th Century Solid Mahogany Gothic Cathedral Chair. "En Memoriam M.M." carved on front below the quatrefoil design. Carved date on back panel Sept. 16th 1891. Brand new custom uphols...

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1890s American Gothic Revival Antique Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Chair D
Chair D

Chair D

$780 / item

Chair D

By Chuch Estudio

Located in Mérida, MX

The handwoven technique of the 'Petatillo' in Yucatan has been practiced for more than 50 years. Usually, it is woven with natural cane. This is one hundred percent artisan work, whi...

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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Nylon, Wood

Set of Eight Mid Century Orange Velvet, Walnut Wood, Heart Chairs, Poland, 1960s
Set of Eight Mid Century Orange Velvet, Walnut Wood, Heart Chairs, Poland, 1960s

Set of Eight Mid Century Orange Velvet, Walnut Wood, Heart Chairs, Poland, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory and we thoroughly renova...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Sculptural Side Table, Stool, Solid Wood, Contemporary Design, By Lognitur
Sculptural Side Table, Stool, Solid Wood, Contemporary Design, By Lognitur

Sculptural Side Table, Stool, Solid Wood, Contemporary Design, By Lognitur

By Logniture

Located in Stara Gradiška, HR

Unique chainsaw carved wooden functional sculpture usable as a multifunctional piece such as, tabouret, side table, night stand or even pedestal for your art. Carved from a single pi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Contemporary set of 8 chairs by Studio Tecnico Interna8, Wood Leather
Contemporary set of 8 chairs by Studio Tecnico Interna8, Wood Leather

Contemporary set of 8 chairs by Studio Tecnico Interna8, Wood Leather

By Interna8

Located in Pordenone, IT

Chair in solid beech wood. Seat with webbing and plywood frame padded with elastic expanded polyurethane. This listing is for 8 chairs.      

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2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

MCM Leather Dining Chairs Ostrich Italian French by La Tour Eiffel 1887
MCM Leather Dining Chairs Ostrich Italian French by La Tour Eiffel 1887

MCM Leather Dining Chairs Ostrich Italian French by La Tour Eiffel 1887

Located in Lake Worth, FL

For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...

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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather

Ten Midcentury David Print Emerald Satin, Dark Wood Heart Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Ten Midcentury David Print Emerald Satin, Dark Wood Heart Chairs, Europe, 1960s

Ten Midcentury David Print Emerald Satin, Dark Wood Heart Chairs, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory and we thoroughly renova...

Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Sculptural Bouclé Dining Chair with Pedestal Base-Set Of Six Chairs Taupe Bouclé
Sculptural Bouclé Dining Chair with Pedestal Base-Set Of Six Chairs Taupe Bouclé

Sculptural Bouclé Dining Chair with Pedestal Base-Set Of Six Chairs Taupe Bouclé

Located in New York, NY

A sculptural blend of form and function, this contemporary dining chair exudes elegance with its soft curves and refined silhouette. Upholstered in a range of bouclé fabric colors. ...

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2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bouclé, Upholstery

Set of Two 20th Century Plum Velvet Rajmund Halas Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Set of Two 20th Century Plum Velvet Rajmund Halas Chairs, Europe, 1960s

Set of Two 20th Century Plum Velvet Rajmund Halas Chairs, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. They have been made of beechwood. They have undergone a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been ref...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Stacked Molded Plywood Chairs
Stacked Molded Plywood Chairs

Stacked Molded Plywood Chairs

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Unique pair of solid stacked plywood chairs with molded seats and wonderful patina 2x pairs available

Category

2010s American Chairs

Materials

Plywood, Birch

Mid-Century Modern Danish Chair Model 77 by Niels O. Møller. New model
Mid-Century Modern Danish Chair Model 77 by Niels O. Møller. New model

Mid-Century Modern Danish Chair Model 77 by Niels O. Møller. New model

By Niels Otto Møller

Located in Courbevoie, FR

Mid-Century Modern Danish chair model 75 by Niels O. Møller. New production, still handmade in the historical Møllers workshop in Denmark. Finishes: Walnut Seat: black Leather or Bla...

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21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Woven Rattan Peacock High Back Lounge Chair with Armrests
Mid-Century Woven Rattan Peacock High Back Lounge Chair with Armrests

Mid-Century Woven Rattan Peacock High Back Lounge Chair with Armrests

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Woven rattan peacock lounge chair featuring the oversized circular high back characteristic of the Emmanuelle style, constructed with an open diamond-pattern weave framed by a thick ...

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Charlotte Perriand Meribel Wood Stool by Cassina, Black Oak, Modern
Charlotte Perriand Meribel Wood Stool by Cassina, Black Oak, Modern

Charlotte Perriand Meribel Wood Stool by Cassina, Black Oak, Modern

By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Stool model Meribel designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953-61. Oak stained black. Relaunched by Cassina in 2011. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Reclaiming simple materials ...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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