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Chairs For Sale
Sylvie Chair in Shagreen 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

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Shagreen Stingray

Six Dining Chairs Antique Mid-20th Century Spanish Studs Leather & Chestnut
Located in Labrit, Landes
Handsome set of six chairs Chestnut, leather and iron studs. The leather seats are all reinforced with upholsterer's straps. The leather covering one of the chairs was torn, so strap...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Colonial Revival Chairs

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Leather, Chestnut

Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Linen Schwarzwald Dedar, Dark Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful italian fabric. This chair can be customized to your specifications or COM. Wood, stain, finish, fabric and custom dimensions options are available. Check the last pictures with color samples. This is vintage chair after professional renovation. Designed in 1960s in Poland. About the fabric used in this option: A linen fabric, whose pictorial personality is defined by the printed reproduction of a 17th century design, which transforms into a contemporary tapestry to revive one of the noblest forms of the textile tradition, thanks to a modern-day sensitivity. An ideal solution for curtains or seating of medium-intensive use. Dedar Schwarzwald...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Fabric, Bouclé, Beech

Shell Dining Chair, Linen Schwarzwald Dedar, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile dining seats. They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs. Chair was designed by Vintola Studio, a Polish brand created by Ola Szewczul, designer of vintage interior architecture and photographer. Designed in 2023, produced from 2024 at the Vintola Studio Factory in Poland. Well crafted hand made product. The whole armchair is covered with high-quality wool. Very beautiful and comfortable item! All options of fabrics and wood colors are possible to prepare. Change of dimensions are also possible. Please ask for more informations. About the fabric used in this option: A linen fabric, whose pictorial personality is defined by the printed reproduction of a 17th century design, which transforms into a contemporary tapestry to revive one of the noblest forms of the textile tradition, thanks to a modern-day sensitivity. An ideal solution for curtains or seating of medium-intensive use. Dedar...
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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Bouclé, Velvet, Beech, Linen

Lula Chair, Stripe Silk & Black Lacquer by Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order silk and lacquer accent chair designed by Christian Siriano. Fabric: Black/grey stripe silk (available in custom fabric) Base: Black Lacquered Maple (available in cust...
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2010s American Modern Chairs

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Maple, Silk

Swiss alp escabelle with original red fabric
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp escabelle with original red fabric
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Early 19th Century Swiss Antique Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Eight MidCentury Butterfly Chairs, Linen Schwarzwald Dedar, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful italian fabric. This chair can be customized to your specifications or COM. Wood, stain, finish, fabric and custom dimensions options are available. Check the last pictures with color samples. This is vintage chair after professional renovation. Designed in 1960s in Poland. About the fabric used in this option: A linen fabric, whose pictorial personality is defined by the printed reproduction of a 17th century design, which transforms into a contemporary tapestry to revive one of the noblest forms of the textile tradition, thanks to a modern-day sensitivity. An ideal solution for curtains or seating of medium-intensive use. Dedar Schwarzwald...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Fabric, Bouclé, Beech

Hello accent Chair - Contemporary design seating in Dedar Tiger Beat by NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
Designed to make a statement, the HELLO collection blends artful geometry with soft, inviting forms. Perfect as an accent chair or sculptural lounge piece, HELLO is ideal for modern ...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Chairs

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Cotton, Ash, Wood, Acrylic, Velvet, Linen, Fabric, Bouclé, Wool

Hello accent Chair-Contemporary design in Dedar Tiger Mountain jacquard by NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
Designed to make a statement, the HELLO collection blends artful geometry with soft, inviting forms. Perfect as an accent chair or sculptural lounge piece, HELLO is ideal for modern ...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Chairs

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Ash, Wood, Acrylic, Velvet, Linen, Cotton, Fabric, Bouclé, Wool

Pair of Rose Tarlow From Melrose House Chippendale Arm Chairs
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Rose Tarlow From Melrose House Chippendale Arm Chairs
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1990s American Chippendale Chairs

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Mahogany

Spanish high back ladder chairs, a pair, mid-1900s, goatskin and linen seats.
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare pair of high back ladder chairs, Spain mid-1900s.. Re-upholstered in goatskin and linen. Sculptural, decorative and functional.
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1940s Spanish Spanish Colonial Vintage Chairs

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Goatskin, Linen

Early American Three-slat Ladder-back Chair with Splint Weave Seat
Located in Louisville, KY
For those with a keen interest in historic pieces that have essentially evolved into artful pieces, this early American three-slat ladder back with stunning splint weave seat, most l...
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Early 19th Century American Rustic Antique Chairs

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Wood

Bertu Arm Chair, Modern Mondo Arm Chair, Maple
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Mondo Arm Chair in Maple is beautifully constructed from solid wood and veneer in Ohio, USA. The chair's silhouette is low, simple, and modern with comfortable reversible back a...
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2010s American Modern Chairs

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Maple

11 Fine 1960s Lucite 'Champagne' Chairs by Estelle & Erwin Laverne
Located in Long Island City, NY
Estelle & Erwin Laverne - Eleven mid-century clear Lucite "Champagne" chairs with a polished cast aluminum base. Designed in 1957 Different provenances: 1 set of 6 - 1 set of 3 and...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Aluminum

Pair of Fasem S34 Chairs in Cognac Leather – Original Upholstery, Italian Design
Located in Astoria, NY
FREE LOCAL DELIVERY WITHIN NEW YORK CITY Offered here is a pair of S34 chairs by Fasem, an elegant example of Italian craftsmanship and minimalist design. Featuring their original c...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Leather

Customizable Teak Wood Accent Chair with Cane Back and Gray Upholstery, Laguna
Located in Miami, FL
A Laguna teak wood occasional chair designed by Aciole Felix for Uultis upholstered in a light gray fabric with black and gold cane accents. The Laguna oc...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs

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Metal

Dining Archipen Chair in Various Fabrics with legs painted in RAL color by NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
The Archipen Chair by NOOM is a winner of the NYCxDESIGN Awards in the contract seating category. It’s a contemporary design wooden dining chair with sculptural appeal, inspired by U...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Chairs

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Leather, Fabric, Wool, Alpaca, Bouclé, Faux Leather, Acrylic, Wood, Ash

Black Matte Armchair with Woven Cane Back and Gray Upholstered Seat - Vanno Line
Located in Miami, FL
This striking armchair brings together natural texture, modern lines, and artisan craftsmanship in a design that feels both elevated and grounded. *Please check availability prior to...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs

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Upholstery, Cane, Fabric, Wood

Handcrafted Italian Dining Armchairs In Leather, Set of 6
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This armchair is well-regarded piece, known for its elegant, minimalist design with a blend of high-quality leather and metal. crafted from steel and leather of very high resistance ...
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2010s Italian Modern Chairs

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Metal

Midcentury Red Soft Pad Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller 'Three Available'
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Authentic Vintage Eames Soft Pad Chairs for Herman Miller – Red Leather For your consideration: a striking pair of authentic vintage Eames Soft Pad Management Chairs, designed by Cha...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Aluminum

Institution Sculptural Chair, White Lamb Leather
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Uncannily challenging excessive symbolic power granted to scientific institutions, the “Institutional Chair” reveals a tension with the accepted desubjectivisation of the body into s...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs

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Steel, Nickel

Modern Bar Chair Flock CS2 / 75 cm with Wooden Legs in Carnival boucle by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
The design bar chair Flock is not just a modern chair; it's a masterpiece that seamlessly blends timeless elegance with comfort and meticulous craftsmanship. This bar-height chair fe...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Chairs

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Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Velvet, Cotton, Linen, Faux Fur, Wood, Ash

ART NOUVEAU CHAIR by THONET + JACOB & JOSEF KOHN WIENER WERKSTATTE Austria 1900
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional and extremely rare Model N°6009 chair with armrests, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, in dark brown bended & lacquered wood, with superb backrest and airy armrests in folded woo...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Chairs

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Wood

Arne Jacobsen, Series 7 Desk Chair, Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
An unusual version of Jacobsen’s Series 7 desk chair, upholstered in giraffe-pattern fabric with subtle patina on the legs. The form remains instantly recognizable, but the finish gi...
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1960s Danish Vintage Chairs

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Steel

Antique 18th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Fauteuil Armchair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 18th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Fauteuil armchair. This lovely chair is a genuine antique and feature a genuine giltwood finish. It is beautifully worn and the silk upholster...
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18th Century Louis XVI Antique Chairs

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Giltwood

Mid Century Mushroom Chair, Hand Tufting Blue Green Orange Wool, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chairs type 200/128, designed by Juliusz Kedziorek and manufactured by Goscieninska Furniture Factory in Poland. We called them "mushroom" chairs cause of light and nice s...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Velvet, Beech, Wool

Charlotte Perriand Indochine Chair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand Indochine Chair For Cassina Designed in 1943 by Charlotte Perriand, this timeless design chair is the interpretation in wood of the...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Walnut

Pedro Friedeberg Iconic Wood Hand Chair, 1960s
Located in Uccle, BE
This beautiful golden brown Pedro Friedeberg hand chair was commissioned in the 1960s and is crafted of solid Honduran Mahogany. In 1961 when Pedro was working with artist Mathias Go...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Mahogany

Oxbend Stool, Bar, or Counter Seat in Walnut
Located in Bend, OR
This bar stool, designed by Justin Nelson for Fernweh Woodworking, evolved out of the Oxbend dining chair. The Oxbend collection was born from a desire to create seating that is comfortable, organic, and elegant in its simplicity. This Oxbend stool...
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2010s American Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Walnut

Sculptural Solid Wood 'Mammut' Chair by Mobius Objects
Located in Calgary, CA
Complex yet functional joinery transcends trends making this piece a timeless addition to any interior decor. Alone as an accent chair or as part of a set, suiting both casual and ...
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2010s Canadian Brutalist Chairs

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Wood, Walnut

Set of Six Red Wine Kangaroo Chairs Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
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

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Fiberglass

“Roset” Chair by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind, Denmark 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This rare "Roset" chair is a striking creation by the Danish designer duo Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind, manufactured by Mogens Kold in Denmark in the early 1970s. Introduced i...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Mies Van Der Rohe B42 Rattan Easy Chair, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This MR10 chair designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927 is a true masterpiece of modern design. Manufactured by unknown manufacturer in Germany circa 1960, these chair are a tes...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Steel

Rustic Handmade & Handpainted Spanish Chair – Circa 1940.
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rustic Handmade & Handpainted Spanish Chair – Circa 1940 – Unique Vintage Piece with Beautiful Patin. Discover the charm of Spanish craftsmanship ...
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1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Wood

Set of Four Mid Century Glossy Mint Green Cado Chairs, Steen Østergaard, 1974
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Polish production chairs from Plastics Factory 'Krywald' in Knurow have embossed signatures. They come from the 1970s. The author of this project is the Danish architect Steen Østerg...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Plastic

Mies Van Der Rohe B42 Rattan Easy Chair by Tecta, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This MR10 chair designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927 is a true masterpiece of modern design. Manufactured by Tecta in Germany circa 1960, these chair are a testament to the e...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Steel

Customizable Modern Occasional Slipper Chair with Firm Comfort - Mono Line
Located in Miami, FL
The Mono slipper chair by Sérgio Batista for Uultis is a contemporary masterpiece of form and function, designed to seamlessly blend with modern and minimalist interiors. This occasional chair boasts a sleek black metal base that elegantly contrasts its textured white and black fabric upholstery, creating a striking monochromatic aesthetic. Its clean lines and low-slung profile make it a versatile choice for living rooms, bedrooms, or offices, while its commercial-grade construction ensures durability in high-traffic environments. Crafted with a focus on firm yet inviting comfort, the Mono chair...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs

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Metal

Modern Lloyd Accent Chair in White Oak, Brass, Shearling
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Lloyd Chair by Crump and Kwash Solid wood construction / hand rubbed oil finished / solid waxed brass rungs / shearling wrapped back support / shearling wrapped seat cushion. D...
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2010s American Modern Chairs

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Brass

Dark Red Wine Kangaroo Chair Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
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

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Fiberglass

Frances White Oak Chair in 100% Hemp with Down Cushions
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Frances White Oak Chair in 100% Hemp Frances White Oak Chair in Stone Washed Linen A beautiful heavy 22 oz weighted organic hemp in a nautral undyed flax.  Our hemp is stone washed ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Chairs

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Linen, Oak, Down

Vintage Thebes Style Chair
Located in Houston, TX
1970s Thebes style chair is composed of a painted wood frame with a leather seat and back.
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20th Century English Egyptian Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Bolha Chair
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
BOLHA CHAIR, designed in 2025 This chair is part of the Bolha series with elegant wood-turned detailing and an upholstered seat. Crafted by skilled artisans in Northern Portugal. P...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs

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Chestnut

Bolha Chair
Bolha Chair
$2,149 / item
Mid-Century Fritz Hansen Style Teak Stacking School Chairs with Arms
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, Fritz Hansen style auditorium chairs. This lot was originally used in a Dutch church. Design features single shell, pressed and bent teak slipper seats atop of a brown e...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Originals 1905 of the Period Pair of Josef Hoffmann and Jacob &Josef Kohn Chairs
Located in Vienna, AT
Very early and important design by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn; horseshoe-shaped stand, each with two spheres under the corner joints of the seat, beechwood, light stained, polished ...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Chairs

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Bentwood

Tito Agnoli Korium Leather Chair (1970s) by Matteo Grassi – Italian Post Modern
Located in London, GB
The Korium chair, designed by Tito Agnoli, is a standout piece from the mid-20th century, blending Italian craftsmanship with modernist design principles. Agnoli, renowned for his mi...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Chairs

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Leather

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

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Velvet, Beech

Contemporary design wooden dining chair Archipen in various upholstery by NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
The Archipen Chair by NOOM is a winner of the NYCxDESIGN Awards in the contract seating category. It’s a contemporary design wooden dining chair with sculptural appeal, inspired by U...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Chairs

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Leather, Fabric, Wool, Alpaca, Bouclé, Faux Leather, Acrylic, Wood, Ash

Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chair, Light Creme White Boucle, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of th...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Textile, Wool, Beech

Hello accent Chair-Contemporary design in Dedar Tiger Beat jacquard by NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
Designed to make a statement, the HELLO collection blends artful geometry with soft, inviting forms. Perfect as an accent chair or sculptural lounge piece, HELLO is ideal for modern ...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Chairs

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Jacquard, Faux Fur, Velvet, Linen, Fabric, Cotton, Bouclé, Wool

Rare Set of Four Leather Chairs by William Katavolos
Located in London, GB
A Rare Set of Mid C20th Leather Chairs by Katalovos Iconic Sling Back T Chair The Leather Seat is Attached to the Crome Frame Very Stylish and Comfortable
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Chairs

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Leather

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair For Cassina Designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934 and quickly deemed a design icon, t...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wood

Ten Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chairs, Light Creme White Boucle, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of th...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Textile, Wool, Beech

French Wood and Woven Chair by Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible wood and woven chair by Charles Dudouyt from France 1950's. Solid and chunky tapered legs with beautiful wavy carved wood back and large wood ball details. Original woven ...
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Mid-20th Century French Chairs

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Rush, Wood

Le Nid Hanging Chair
Located in Greenport, NY
Le Nid is a beautiful steam bent hickory chair that is light to eye and touch. Included is bronze hardware to hang from a 10’ ceiling and a shearling cushion. D...
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2010s American Chairs

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Hickory

Eight Mid Century Chairs, Promenade Kafkaïenne Jacquard, by Halas, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat is covered in Promenade Kafkaïenne...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Brutalist Sculptured Solid Wood High Back Chair, France 1950s
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful mid-century solid wooden chairs made in France during the 1950s. The striking appearance of these French chairs is characterised by the high backrest with its robust foot ...
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1950s French Brutalist Vintage Chairs

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Wood

CESCA Chair 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Cesca Chair Period: 1970s Style: Mid-century modern, classic Materials: wood, cane webbing, chromed metal frame Colours: Black wood, Chromed metal frame Condition: Wood and cane...
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1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Chrome

Set of 4 director’s chairs in bamboo and black leather, Lyda Levi for McGuire
Located in Roma, RM
Set of 4 director’s chairs in bamboo and black leather, McGuire San Francisco 1970 Product Details Made with leather bindings and details in burnished brass. Dimensions: 60 W × 80 H ...
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1970s Vintage Chairs

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Brass

Vintage Regency Style Ebonized Armchair with Cane Seat.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Vintage Regency Style Ebonized Armchair with Cane Seat 20th century Regency style armchair from the cabinet maker Trouvailles, Watertown Massachusetts. It is black lacquered with go...
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20th Century American Regency Chairs

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Wood

Luxury Post Modern Leather Chairs Poltrona Frau Set of Four
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Stunning set of four Post-Modern “Ginger” chairs, designed by Roberto Lazzeroni for Poltrona Frau. These elegant dining or side chairs feature a striking combination of saddle brown ...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Chairs

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Leather, Wood

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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