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Chairs For Sale
Broyhill Brasilia Midcentury Dining Chairs with 1 Captain, Set of 5
Broyhill Brasilia Midcentury Dining Chairs with 1 Captain, Set of 5

Broyhill Brasilia Midcentury Dining Chairs with 1 Captain, Set of 5

By Broyhill Brasilia

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Broyhill Brasilia midcentury dining chairs with 1 captain - set of 5 Each armless chair measures: 21 wide x 20.5 deep x 37 high, with a seat height of 19 inches The captains chai...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, 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

Set of 4 Vintage Scandinavian Midcentury Modern Teak Wood & Fabric Dining Chairs
Set of 4 Vintage Scandinavian Midcentury Modern Teak Wood & Fabric Dining Chairs

Set of 4 Vintage Scandinavian Midcentury Modern Teak Wood & Fabric Dining Chairs

By Glostrup Møbelfabrik

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

This set of four modernist chairs was manufactured by the Danish manufacturer Glostrup Møbelfabrik during the 1960s. They are made of solid teak in a warm shade of brown. The seat is...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Series of 4 Luigi Gorgoni Chairs for Roche Bobois - 1970s
Series of 4 Luigi Gorgoni Chairs for Roche Bobois - 1970s

Series of 4 Luigi Gorgoni Chairs for Roche Bobois - 1970s

By Luigi Gorgoni

Located in PARIS, FR

Striking set of four vintage chairs with a bold, sculptural design, attributed to iconic Milanese designer Luigi Gorgoni for Roche Bobois in the 1970s. Crafted with a solid elm wood...

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Late 20th Century French Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Elm

Milani, Transparent Green Polycarbonate Dining Chair
Milani, Transparent Green Polycarbonate Dining Chair

Milani, Transparent Green Polycarbonate Dining Chair

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (2.2) Milani, Transparent Bottle Green Polycarbonate dining chair...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Mid-Century Heart Chair in Amuleto Green Velvet, Europe, 1960s
Mid-Century Heart Chair in Amuleto Green Velvet, Europe, 1960s

Mid-Century Heart Chair in Amuleto Green Velvet, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

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

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

SQ-AL Chairs by Willy Rizzo for Maison Willy Rizzo - Brass Version 1970 Set of 2
SQ-AL Chairs by Willy Rizzo for Maison Willy Rizzo - Brass Version 1970 Set of 2

SQ-AL Chairs by Willy Rizzo for Maison Willy Rizzo - Brass Version 1970 Set of 2

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Conversano, IT

If you would like to receive additional photos of this item, please feel free to contact us directly through the 1stDibs messaging system. We will be happy to provide you with furthe...

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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid Century French Carved Oak Chair in the Style of Charles Dudouyt
Mid Century French Carved Oak Chair in the Style of Charles Dudouyt

Mid Century French Carved Oak Chair in the Style of Charles Dudouyt

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in London, London

A sculptural French side chair in solid oak, in the manner of Charles Dudouyt, dating to the mid-20th century. The design is defined by its bold, hand-turned elements and distinctive...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Gilbert Marklund Pine Kids Chair – 1970s Mid-Century Modern Swedish Design
Gilbert Marklund Pine Kids Chair – 1970s Mid-Century Modern Swedish Design

Gilbert Marklund Pine Kids Chair – 1970s Mid-Century Modern Swedish Design

By Gilbert Marklund

Located in IT

This charming Gilbert Marklund Pine Kids Chair from Sweden, crafted in 1970, exemplifies mid-century modern design tailored for children. With its clean lines and functional form, th...

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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Pine

Mid-Century Modern Single Chair with Armrest by Martin Eisler, 1955
Mid-Century Modern Single Chair with Armrest by Martin Eisler, 1955

Mid-Century Modern Single Chair with Armrest by Martin Eisler, 1955

By Martin Eisler

Located in New York, NY

Martin Eisler is most known for well-shaped armchairs made in iron, but his production is far more complex and extensive. The wood pieces produced by Forma Móveis e Objetos de Arte...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Collector Modern Cassette Chair in Oak and Bouclé Pink by Alter Ego
Collector Modern Cassette Chair in Oak and Bouclé Pink by Alter Ego

Collector Modern Cassette Chair in Oak and Bouclé Pink by Alter Ego

Located in Castelo da Maia, PT

W 70 cm 27,5” D 61 cm 24” H 90 cm 35,4” SH 72 cm 28,3” or H 100 cm 39,3” SH 82 cm 32,2” A chair that mixes both modern and classical design approaches. Designed to hug the bo...

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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric

Space Age Postmodern Cowhide Print Accent Chair Caos
Space Age Postmodern Cowhide Print Accent Chair Caos

Space Age Postmodern Cowhide Print Accent Chair Caos

By Moanne

Located in Almería, ES

The Caos Accent Chair celebrates the unexpected beauty that emerges from disorder. With its sculptural curves and dynamic proportions, it turns chaos into harmony—offering a bold yet...

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2010s Spanish Space Age Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pierre Jeanneret Committee Chair Model No. PJ-SI-30-A
Pierre Jeanneret Committee Chair Model No. PJ-SI-30-A

Pierre Jeanneret Committee Chair Model No. PJ-SI-30-A

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Ghent, BE

Originally designed in the 1950s for the civic buildings of Chandigarh, India’s first planned city, the Committee Chair by Pierre Jeanneret is a modernist icon that balances architec...

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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Easy Chairs
Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Easy Chairs

Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Easy Chairs

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Soho, London, GB

Pair of Easy Chairs from the administrative offices of Chandigarh (PJ-SI-29-A). The pair comprises two closely matching chairs, minor incongruities on the dimensions are due to the...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Couture Dining Chair in Hand-Tailored Upholstery, Hollywood Regency Style
Couture Dining Chair in Hand-Tailored Upholstery, Hollywood Regency Style

Couture Dining Chair in Hand-Tailored Upholstery, Hollywood Regency Style

By Munna Design Studio

Located in New York, NY

This dining chair is defined by a refined contrast between a clean, minimal front silhouette and a highly detailed sculptural back. The front presents a composed profile with a smoot...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Upholstery

Unique Sculptural Pine Chair
Unique Sculptural Pine Chair

Unique Sculptural Pine Chair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

"Vertebrae" chair great form and design.  

Category

1970s American Vintage Chairs

Materials

Pine

Sofa in Jacaranda and Leather by Sergio Rodrigues, 1957
Sofa in Jacaranda and Leather by Sergio Rodrigues, 1957

Sofa in Jacaranda and Leather by Sergio Rodrigues, 1957

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Sofa in Jacaranda and Leather by Sergio Rodrigues, 1957 Additional Information: Material: Jacaranda and leather Style: Mid century, Brazil Rare sofa model Mole Produced in Bra...

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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Jacaranda, Leather

Chair Bauche n18 by Charlotte Perriand
Chair Bauche n18 by Charlotte Perriand

Chair Bauche n18 by Charlotte Perriand

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chaise bauche numéro 18 de Charlotte Perriand vers 1950.

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Rope, Ash

Fabric Swatches - GS Belgian Stonewashed Linen (For Made-to-Order Upholstery)
Fabric Swatches - GS Belgian Stonewashed Linen (For Made-to-Order Upholstery)

Fabric Swatches - GS Belgian Stonewashed Linen (For Made-to-Order Upholstery)

Located in Westlake Village, CA

These linens are available exclusively on our made-to-order upholstery pieces, such as the Galerie Solis Sofas and Chairs. If you're interested in seeing the fabrics in person, we of...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Linen

Semo Armchair with Dark Green Fabric and Polished Burl Wood
Semo Armchair with Dark Green Fabric and Polished Burl Wood

Semo Armchair with Dark Green Fabric and Polished Burl Wood

By Merve Kahraman

Located in Istanbul, TR

SEMO is the perfect armchair for the ultimate side sitters and for those who love to swivel. The thick finger arms are great to place your legs while you turn left...

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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 6 Stackable Outdoor Indoor Woven Chairs
Set of 6 Stackable Outdoor Indoor Woven Chairs

Set of 6 Stackable Outdoor Indoor Woven Chairs

Located in Paddington, NSW

Crafted with striking simplicity and timeless appeal, these woven chairs are handwoven in Africa using durable nylon cord over a hand-beaten, reclaimed rebar steel frame. Each piece ...

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Early 2000s Togolese Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mobichalet Brutalist set of 4 Solid Wood Chairs 1960
Mobichalet Brutalist set of 4 Solid Wood Chairs 1960

Mobichalet Brutalist set of 4 Solid Wood Chairs 1960

By Mobichalet

Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares

Mobichalet, founded by a teacher turned cabinetmaker named Joseph Deffense in Beauraing, Belgium, in 1950, had been active a decade, aiming at furnishing second homes with rustic furnitures, which left a sought after legacy of strikingly powerful and peculiar handcrafted brutalist pieces. The chairs forming this set are typical of the designer : the seat itself is a solid slab of pine wood, the headrest is thick, a simple rectangular cuboid, and, as expected in a brutalist design, the construction is very simple yet efficient and sturdy with no sharp angles. This extremely nice set features an homogeneous seat height and very good backrest angle through all the chairs, ensuring an unexpected and consistent comfort. Under the seat, as illustrated in the pictures, the brand logo is directly carved - or drilled - in the wood with large stencil...

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1950s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Chairs

Materials

Pine

Pedro Friedeberg Butterfly Chair. 1980s. Signed.
Pedro Friedeberg Butterfly Chair. 1980s. Signed.

Pedro Friedeberg Butterfly Chair. 1980s. Signed.

By Pedro Friedeberg

Located in Kansas City, MO

Original Pedro Friedeberg Butterfly Chair. Beautiful mix of hand painted colors. Some wear around the edges and light scratches, but no distractions. Great example.

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1980s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Knoll Barcelona Chair (1) + Stool (1)
Knoll Barcelona Chair (1) + Stool (1)

Knoll Barcelona Chair (1) + Stool (1)

Located in New Canaan, CT

Authentic Knoll Barcelona Chair + Stool Barcelona chair: 29.5" w x 30"d x 30.25"h (seat height: 17") Prima Spinneybeck leather, chrome frame Barcelo...

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2010s Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Aria Dining Chair With Walnut Wooden Base
Aria Dining Chair With Walnut Wooden Base

Aria Dining Chair With Walnut Wooden Base

Located in Freamunde, PT

The Aria dining chair is a celebration of graceful design and refined comfort, perfectly suited for both intimate dinners and grand gatherings. Its elegantly curved backrest and slen...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Klismos Walnut Wood Saber Legs Customizable Red Velvet Seats Dining Chairs
Klismos Walnut Wood Saber Legs Customizable Red Velvet Seats Dining Chairs

Klismos Walnut Wood Saber Legs Customizable Red Velvet Seats Dining Chairs

Located in IT

Klismos walnut wood customizable dining chairs Italian production, wine red velvet upholstery capitonnè ( with buttons). Other colors and upholstery are available. Italian artisanal ...

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2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs

Materials

Walnut

21st Century, Modern, Maçka Chair, Powder Coated Structure & Upholstery
21st Century, Modern, Maçka Chair, Powder Coated Structure & Upholstery

21st Century, Modern, Maçka Chair, Powder Coated Structure & Upholstery

By DAY Studio

Located in İstanbul, İstanbul

Maçka, defined by its juxtaposed simple geometrical forms, is a seating collection consisting of dining & corner chairs, bar stool and love & lounge benches. The designs elegantly re...

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist Lounge Chair in Elmwood, France, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist Lounge Chair in Elmwood, France, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist Lounge Chair in Elmwood, France, 1960s

By Pierre Chapo, Wim Rietveld

Located in Almelo, NL

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair in Elmwood – France, 1960s This Mid-Century Modern lounge chair, designed and made in France during the 1960s, exemplifies the style of the era. Craf...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Elm

Italian Design Icon: Rare 1950s Desk Chair with Armrests
Italian Design Icon: Rare 1950s Desk Chair with Armrests

Italian Design Icon: Rare 1950s Desk Chair with Armrests

Located in Rome, IT

Introducing a rare find from the 1950s, this desk chair embodies iconic Italian design. Crafted with a black lacquered iron frame and tapered legs featuring a unique compass opening,...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of 6 Prouve Style Red Teak Toned Industrial Stacking Chairs w/ Compass Legs
Set of 6 Prouve Style Red Teak Toned Industrial Stacking Chairs w/ Compass Legs

Set of 6 Prouve Style Red Teak Toned Industrial Stacking Chairs w/ Compass Legs

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 6 red teak toned stacking chairs with light gray enameled metal frames. One of our faves! Creative linking to make rows of seating. Good original condition. Similar chairs als...

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal

Duistt Basic Chair 1.1, Upholstered Guell Lamadrid, Darkened Ash wood feet
Duistt Basic Chair 1.1, Upholstered Guell Lamadrid, Darkened Ash wood feet

Duistt Basic Chair 1.1, Upholstered Guell Lamadrid, Darkened Ash wood feet

By Duistt

Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT

Duistt Basic Chair 1.1, Darkened Ash wood, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt Duistt Basic 1.0 floats a well-padded seat between two arched arms that recall the classic tailoring. A ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Fabric

Antique 1820s Set of Six Ladder Back Chairs Rush Seat Paint Decorated
Antique 1820s Set of Six Ladder Back Chairs Rush Seat Paint Decorated

Antique 1820s Set of Six Ladder Back Chairs Rush Seat Paint Decorated

Located in Newfoundland, PA

Great set of six paint decorated rush seat chairs.. True antique primitive pieces that came out my Historic 1769 Hudson Valley New York Property. These pieces carefully handpicked fo...

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1820s American Primitive Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Klismos Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Klismos Chairs

Pair of 19th Century Klismos Chairs

$2,400Sale Price / set|31% Off

Pair of 19th Century Klismos Chairs

Located in New York, NY

A pair 19th century Danish Klismos chairs. Collected in Copenhagen elegant pair of late 19th century Danish Klismos Chairs. Ebonized hardwood wi...

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19th Century Danish Antique Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Biedermeier Two Walnut Chairs. Vienna, c. 1830.
19th Century Biedermeier Two Walnut Chairs. Vienna, c. 1830.

19th Century Biedermeier Two Walnut Chairs. Vienna, c. 1830.

Located in Vienna, AT

Hello, This fine and elegant pair of Viennese Biedermeier chairs were made circa 1825-30. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined ...

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Early 19th Century Biedermeier Antique Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

English George II Style High Barrel and Fanned Back Wing Chair, ca. 1930
English George II Style High Barrel and Fanned Back Wing Chair, ca. 1930

English George II Style High Barrel and Fanned Back Wing Chair, ca. 1930

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English high-barrel wingback chair with beautifully shaped fanned wings, rolled arms, and raised on graceful cabriole legs. Newly upholstered in black-and-white ticking stripe, th...

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Early 20th Century English George II Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Dining Chair by Thonet in Original Vintage Silk & Oak, Czechoslovakia, 1940s
Dining Chair by Thonet in Original Vintage Silk & Oak, Czechoslovakia, 1940s

Dining Chair by Thonet in Original Vintage Silk & Oak, Czechoslovakia, 1940s

By Thonet

Located in Zohor, SK

Elegant dining chair produced by Thonet company in an original condition. The chair is made of strong oak wood with upholstered seat and backrest. The fabric is vintage silk. Some patina is visible on the wooden parts which adds to the vintage look...

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1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Chairs

Materials

Silk, Oak, Bentwood

A Pair of Grotto Shell Chairs
A Pair of Grotto Shell Chairs

A Pair of Grotto Shell Chairs

$4,000Sale Price / item|20% Off

A Pair of Grotto Shell Chairs

Located in New York, NY

A pair of hand-carved fruitwood frames with stylized dolphin-form arm from the mid 1900s. The chairs has very high quality and are unusually generous in proportions. The height of th...

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Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Eros swivel blue chair by Philippe Starck for Kartell 90s
Eros swivel blue chair by Philippe Starck for Kartell 90s

Eros swivel blue chair by Philippe Starck for Kartell 90s

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Padova, IT

Eros is an enveloping armchair, with an organic egg shape, characterized by a refined combination of finishes and a skilful use of colour. Eros is ideal for the home, in the dining r...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1960s Lucian Ercolani, Set of 6 Dining Windsor Chairs, Italy
1960s Lucian Ercolani, Set of 6 Dining Windsor Chairs, Italy

1960s Lucian Ercolani, Set of 6 Dining Windsor Chairs, Italy

Located in Praha, CZ

- One chair is with armrests - Carefully refurbished - height of seat 42 cm.

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Beech

+55design Molded Leather Dining Chair – Sculptural Comfort & Timeless Craft
+55design Molded Leather Dining Chair – Sculptural Comfort & Timeless Craft

+55design Molded Leather Dining Chair – Sculptural Comfort & Timeless Craft

By Ilse Lang

Located in Jardim America, SP

Designed by Ilse Lang, this molded leather dining chair redefines functional sculpture. The leather is not just a surface treatment—it forms the very structure of the chair, adapting...

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2010s Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Mid Century Hand Tufting Dalmatian Chair, Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s
Mid Century Hand Tufting Dalmatian Chair, Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s

Mid Century Hand Tufting Dalmatian Chair, Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Cruella Set – “Stick” Chair Vintola Studio design: Ola Szewczul A chair that speaks louder than words. Inspired by the spotted coat of Dalmatians, it blends elegance with playfulne...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Micene Chair by Ferdinando Meccani for Meccani Arredamenti, 1978
Micene Chair by Ferdinando Meccani for Meccani Arredamenti, 1978

Micene Chair by Ferdinando Meccani for Meccani Arredamenti, 1978

By Ferdinando Meccani

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful example of italian design from the 1970's, this Micene Chair by Ferdinando Meccani (Italy, 1937) for Meccani Arredamenti is a timeless classic and a highpoint in his impr...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Cherry

Upholstered Chair with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Upholstered Chair with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

Upholstered Chair 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

Vintola Studio Heart Bar Stool, White Wool and Silk Run Amok Dedar, Europe.
Vintola Studio Heart Bar Stool, White Wool and Silk Run Amok Dedar, Europe.

Vintola Studio Heart Bar Stool, White Wool and Silk Run Amok Dedar, Europe.

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Introducing the latest creation from Vintola Studio, the stunning chair designed by Ola Szewczul in 2024. This chair is a masterpiece of modern design, combining elegance with except...

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2010s Polish Chairs

Materials

Beech

Anna Karlin Slump Chair
Anna Karlin Slump Chair

Anna Karlin Slump Chair

By Anna Karlin

Located in New York, NY

Made to work from every viewpoint, this wonderfully comfortable armchair combines maple burl with soft lines. Materials: Maple Burl, Boucle Dimensions: W – 24?, H – 40?, D – 40...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Maple, Burl

Reupholstered Teak Chair Model # 317 by Peter Hvidt for Soborg Mobel, Set of 4
Reupholstered Teak Chair Model # 317 by Peter Hvidt for Soborg Mobel, Set of 4

Reupholstered Teak Chair Model # 317 by Peter Hvidt for Soborg Mobel, Set of 4

By Peter Hvidt

Located in Breda, Netherlands

Dining chair : Model 317 Presenting our exquisite set of four Danish Design Chairs, where classic elegance meets contemporary comfort. Crafted by renowned designers Peter Hvidt & Orl...

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

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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