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Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chair, Light Creme White Jacquard, Poland, 1960s
Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chair, Light Creme White Jacquard, Poland, 1960s

Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chair, Light Creme White Jacquard, 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 the backrest, resembling a boome...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wool, Beech

Venetian Blue Leather and Wood Chair
Venetian Blue Leather and Wood Chair

Venetian Blue Leather and Wood Chair

Located in Houston, TX

18th century blue-gray painted Venetian side chairs with leather seats. Chairs have a heraldic style cross maker's mark engraved on backs of chairs. Features hand carved stretchers a...

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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Napoleon III Style Gold Rope Twist Framed Tub Chairs 3 available
Napoleon III Style Gold Rope Twist Framed Tub Chairs 3 available

Napoleon III Style Gold Rope Twist Framed Tub Chairs 3 available

By A.M.E Fournier

Located in New York, NY

Chic, voguish rope twist framed upholstered tub chairs, executed in gold paint finished carved wood rope twist frames, with upholstered seats. These chairs were made in Italy, circ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 4 Model SE79 Dining Chairs, Dutch, attrib. to Visser and Antonis
Set of 4 Model SE79 Dining Chairs, Dutch, attrib. to Visser and Antonis

Set of 4 Model SE79 Dining Chairs, Dutch, attrib. to Visser and Antonis

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Set of four Dutch modern dining chairs designed by Martin Visser and Walter Antonis for Spectrum, circa 1960s. Features clean-lined wooden frames with woven cord seats and backs, bal...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Set Of 8 Restoration Hardware Blue Upholstered Dining Chairs
Set Of 8 Restoration Hardware Blue Upholstered Dining Chairs

Set Of 8 Restoration Hardware Blue Upholstered Dining Chairs

By Restoration Hardware

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

Elevate your dining space with this Set of 8 Blue Upholstered Dining Chairs by Restoration Hardware. Designed with clean architectural lines and a tailored silhouette, these chairs e...

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20th Century American Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Armchair Model 811 "Prague" Design Inspiration Thonet (1990s)
Armchair Model 811 "Prague" Design Inspiration Thonet (1990s)

Armchair Model 811 "Prague" Design Inspiration Thonet (1990s)

Located in Manzano, IT

Gorgeous chair inspired by Josef Hoffmann's iconic model 811, known as the Prague Chair. This is a high-quality reproduction dating from the 1990s, faithfully tracing the lines of ...

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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Four Vintage Green Beech Dining Chairs, circa 1956, Austria
Mid-Century Modern Four Vintage Green Beech Dining Chairs, circa 1956, Austria

Mid-Century Modern Four Vintage Green Beech Dining Chairs, circa 1956, Austria

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid Century Modern set of four vintage dining chairs executed by E. & A. Pollak, Austria, which were made of green stained and lacquered beechwood and plywood. The dining chairs are ...

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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood

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

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

Shagreen Inlaid Stool with Sculptural Bronze Patina Brass Legs by R&Y Augousti
Shagreen Inlaid Stool with Sculptural Bronze Patina Brass Legs by R&Y Augousti

Shagreen Inlaid Stool with Sculptural Bronze Patina Brass Legs 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

Calvet Bench by Antonio Gaudi, Modernist, Spanish
Calvet Bench by Antonio Gaudi, Modernist, Spanish

Calvet Bench by Antonio Gaudi, Modernist, Spanish

By Antoni Gaudí

Located in Barcelona, ES

Solid varnished oak. A company that has always attributed such great importance to the author of the designs could never forget the great figures in history. That is why the BD cat...

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21st Century and Contemporary European Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Oak

19thc Windsor Childs Chair
19thc Windsor Childs Chair

19thc Windsor Childs Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19thc Sack back child's Windsor extended arm chair in fine condition with a nice mellow patina. Found in Pennsylvania.

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Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Painted Green Venetian Chair Circa 1820
Antique Painted Green Venetian Chair Circa 1820

Antique Painted Green Venetian Chair Circa 1820

Located in Hastings, GB

A beautiful and incredibly decorative Italian early 19th century Venetian hand painted polychrome chair, re-upholstered in a neutral cotton. The chair is raised upon elegant cabriole...

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Early 19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Set of 10 Danish Ladder Back Chairs
Set of 10 Danish Ladder Back Chairs

Set of 10 Danish Ladder Back Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Full set of ten Danish made dining chairs! Warm teak wood frames with cushioned seats. Ladder backs that slope back for comfort. Please confirm location NY or NJ.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of 6 French Louis XIV-Style Oak Chairs
Set of 6 French Louis XIV-Style Oak Chairs

Set of 6 French Louis XIV-Style Oak Chairs

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1920 Set of 6 French Louis XIV-style oak & leather Os De Mouton chairs Measures: W 49 x D 47 x H 110 cm S/H 49 cm.       

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20th Century Chairs

Materials

Oak

Contemporary Eto Dining Chair in cotton velvet with Solid Oak or Walnut Legs
Contemporary Eto Dining Chair in cotton velvet with Solid Oak or Walnut Legs

Contemporary Eto Dining Chair in cotton velvet with Solid Oak or Walnut Legs

By Stuart Scott

Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire

The Eto Dining Chair is a simple, elegant and beautifully detailed dining or occasional chair with a show frame made entirely from solid walnut or oak. Shown here upholstered in so...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Walnut, Velvet

Rare Pair of Easy Chairs in Oak and Leather by Alf Svensson, 1960's
Rare Pair of Easy Chairs in Oak and Leather by Alf Svensson, 1960's

Rare Pair of Easy Chairs in Oak and Leather by Alf Svensson, 1960's

By Alf Svensson

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare Pair of Easy Chairs / safari chairs in Oak and Leather, 1960's Additional Information: Material: Oak and leather Style: Mid century, Scandinavia Probably produced in Denmark Di...

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Leather

'Libellula' stackable Dining chairs by Giovanni Carini for Planula Italy 1970s
'Libellula' stackable Dining chairs by Giovanni Carini for Planula Italy 1970s

'Libellula' stackable Dining chairs by Giovanni Carini for Planula Italy 1970s

By Carini Italia, Planula

Located in Den Haag, NL

Elegant and unmistakably Bauhaus 'Libellula' Dining chairs composed of a chromed tubular steel frame on which rest a Black leather seat and backrest, both held together by springs. D...

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1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of 4 Polished Brass Chiavari Chairs with Red Velvet, Italy
Set of 4 Polished Brass Chiavari Chairs with Red Velvet, Italy

Set of 4 Polished Brass Chiavari Chairs with Red Velvet, Italy

By Chiavari

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Set of 4 stunning Italian polished brass Chiavari chairs with bat motif and red velvet original upholstery, circa 1950s. Designed by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi and produced since the ...

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1950s Italian Vintage Chairs

Materials

Brass

Easy Chair and Ottoman by Oscar Niemeyer, Mid-Century Modern, 1970s
Easy Chair and Ottoman by Oscar Niemeyer, Mid-Century Modern, 1970s

Easy Chair and Ottoman by Oscar Niemeyer, Mid-Century Modern, 1970s

By Oscar Niemeyer

Located in West Hollywood, CA

In this rare low version of the “Easy” chair and ottoman, Oscar Niemeyer and his daughter Anna Maria Niemeyer bring the language of modernist architecture to ground level—literally. ...

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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Set of Six “Fumay” Dining Armchairs by Guillerme et Chambron, France, 1960s
Set of Six “Fumay” Dining Armchairs by Guillerme et Chambron, France, 1960s

Set of Six “Fumay” Dining Armchairs by Guillerme et Chambron, France, 1960s

By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison

Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL

'Fumay' chairs designed in 1965 by the world-famous French duo, Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron. This solid oak “Fumay” dinning armchairs are considered as a reference among furniture from the 1950s to the 1970s. This dining armchairs perfectly explains why, through proportions, unique concepts and the quality of woodworking at the highest level, the French duo created timeless furniture. These chairs show beautiful lines, from Guillerme and Chambron's signature tapered legs to the armrests, which are carved from light oak with the utmost care. This armchair model is made with attention to detail and extremely comfortable. This version of the 'Fumay' model with armrests is distinguished by interesting curves and the highest craftmanship, characteristic of the Guillerme & Chambron duo. The genius of the project lies in the details and uniqueness of the structure, such as stretchers between the legs placed at different heights in the front and on the sides. The elegant look is complemented by upholstered seats made of a premium light linen and wool blend fabric, which perfectly matches the color of oiled oak. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The chairs are newly refinished and reupholstered in premium light fabric, a blend of wool and linen. At the customer's special request, AMS Gallery...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 6 Mid Century Dining Chairs with Green Seats
Set of 6 Mid Century Dining Chairs with Green Seats

Set of 6 Mid Century Dining Chairs with Green Seats

Located in New York, NY

Set of 6 chairs, green painted seats Green, fixed seat with springs in need of recovering as they have original materials. seat height 19 in. Painting has chips and scrapes but in...

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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

M_013 Chair / Oak by Monolith Studio
M_013 Chair / Oak by Monolith Studio

M_013 Chair / Oak by Monolith Studio

By Monolith

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Sculpted with bold curvature, the M_013 Dining Chair merges soft volumes with a stark, intersecting silhouette. The striking form, defined by its low T-shaped backrest, is both solid...

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2010s Mexican Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of African Chairs, King's Seat
Pair of African Chairs, King's Seat

Pair of African Chairs, King's Seat

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Chairs in wood year: 1940 The quality of the chairs and the exotic wood used they make them unique. It is an icon of distinction. Hehe Carving elegant legged stool, are considered e...

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1940s Tanzanian Tribal Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood

Swiss alp escabelle dated 1801 from Wallis country
Swiss alp escabelle dated 1801 from Wallis country

Swiss alp escabelle dated 1801 from Wallis country

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Swiss alp escabelle from Wallis country dated 1801

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Early 1800s Swiss Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Italian Hollywood Regency Klismos Chairs
Pair of Italian Hollywood Regency Klismos Chairs

Pair of Italian Hollywood Regency Klismos Chairs

Located in Houston, TX

Stunning pair of Italian Hollywood Regency klismos style chairs. These chic high style Italian side chairs are painted a soft gray/green with gilt accents and have great splayed legs or saber legs. Our vintage Klismos chairs...

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1960s Italian Classical Greek Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Easy Chairs with Rare Stencil Marks
Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Easy Chairs with Rare Stencil Marks

Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Easy Chairs with Rare Stencil Marks

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Soho, London, GB

Pair of easy chairs from the administrative offices of Chandigarh (PJ-SI-29-A). This pair presents two typical stencil marks that read "P.G.I. 149" and "P.G.I. 151". The pair compr...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Postmodern Space Age Pink Velvet Dining Chair Coraje
Postmodern Space Age Pink Velvet Dining Chair Coraje

Postmodern Space Age Pink Velvet Dining Chair Coraje

By Moanne

Located in Almería, ES

The Coraje Dining Chair is a tribute to bravery—an invitation to live and design boldly. With its sculptural base and commanding presence, it doesn’t just complete a space, it anchor...

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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair of John Dickinson Inspired Etruscan Club Chair
Pair of John Dickinson Inspired Etruscan Club Chair

Pair of John Dickinson Inspired Etruscan Club Chair

By John Dickinson

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Etruscan club chairs covered in a white patent leather with wooden legs and an Ivory craquelure finish. Each chairs has age related wear which only enhances the beauty of them.

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Patent Leather, Wood

Set of 6 Medea Chairs by Vittorio Nobili, Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy, 1950s
Set of 6 Medea Chairs by Vittorio Nobili, Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy, 1950s

Set of 6 Medea Chairs by Vittorio Nobili, Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy, 1950s

By Vittorio Nobili

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A nice set of six Medea chairs by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy, 1950s. Good structural condition, some minor signs of use and wear, minor losses to edges, but good g...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Sculptural Mango Wood Chair with Carved Detailing, Modern Organic, Burnt Finish
Sculptural Mango Wood Chair with Carved Detailing, Modern Organic, Burnt Finish

Sculptural Mango Wood Chair with Carved Detailing, Modern Organic, Burnt Finish

By Asian Modern

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This exquisite sculptural chair, crafted from mango wood, features a striking burnt black finish that enhances its natural grain and texture. The chair’s design showcases elegant, su...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century Chinese Horseshoe Round Back Chairs All Original a Pair
19th Century Chinese Horseshoe Round Back Chairs All Original a Pair

19th Century Chinese Horseshoe Round Back Chairs All Original a Pair

Located in Somis, CA

A pair of large, sold wood, all original, early 19th century Chinese Provincial Horseshoe Chairs. The solid, 2" thick, rounded crest rail is constructed with one single continuous be...

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Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Dark Wood Meditation Chair Low Seat with Cushion by CEU Studio Indoor - Outdoor
Dark Wood Meditation Chair Low Seat with Cushion by CEU Studio Indoor - Outdoor

Dark Wood Meditation Chair Low Seat with Cushion by CEU Studio Indoor - Outdoor

By CEU Studio

Located in New York, NY

Meditation Chair by CEU L 23.5" x W 23.5" x H 22" Custom cushion covers available upon request. The item is customizable by size Sculptural in form and meditative in purpose, the...

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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Victorian Cast Iron Garden Chairs with Pierced Medallion Backs
Pair of Antique Victorian Cast Iron Garden Chairs with Pierced Medallion Backs

Pair of Antique Victorian Cast Iron Garden Chairs with Pierced Medallion Backs

Located in West Hollywood, CA

A charming pair of antique cast iron garden chairs in the ornate Victorian style, showcasing beautifully detailed craftsmanship typical of late 19th-century English or French foundri...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chairs

Materials

Iron

A Folding Safari Chair With Stitched Tan Leather Straps & Seat Faux Bamboo Legs
A Folding Safari Chair With Stitched Tan Leather Straps & Seat Faux Bamboo Legs

A Folding Safari Chair With Stitched Tan Leather Straps & Seat Faux Bamboo Legs

By Maison Jansen

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Faux Bamboo & Stitched Tan Leather Folding Campaign Safari Chair With Sling Arms & Brass Mounts Havana Teak and Faux Bamboo & Brass Folding Chair in the style of Maison...

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Mid-20th Century British Campaign Chairs

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Low Chair with Backrest Carved from a Palm Tree Trunk
Sculptural Low Chair with Backrest Carved from a Palm Tree Trunk

Sculptural Low Chair with Backrest Carved from a Palm Tree Trunk

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This chair with was crafted from a single palm tree trunk. A wonderful palm wood texture adorns this chair. A wonderful object that is both organic and modern. A wonderfully unique i...

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Early 2000s Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Palmwood

Gaetano Pesce per Bernini Coppia di Sedie "Broadway 543", Italia 1993
Gaetano Pesce per Bernini Coppia di Sedie "Broadway 543", Italia 1993

Gaetano Pesce per Bernini Coppia di Sedie "Broadway 543", Italia 1993

By Gaetano Pesce, Bernini

Located in Naples, IT

Gaetano Pesce's Broadway chairs, produced by Bernini, are unique pieces of 1990s design, created in 1993 (Model 543). This rare set of 2 multicolored chairs in excellent condition fe...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Red Eames DCW
Red Eames DCW

Red Eames DCW

$1,680Sale Price|40% Off

Red Eames DCW

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Wonderful red aniline dyed DCW by Charles and Ray Eames. Early 5-2-4 screw pattern.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-century T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings #4209 Ladder-back Chairs for Widdicomb, Pair
Mid-century T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings #4209 Ladder-back Chairs for Widdicomb, Pair

Mid-century T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings #4209 Ladder-back Chairs for Widdicomb, Pair

Mid-century T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings #4209 Ladder-back Chairs for Widdicomb Offered for sale is a pair of Model #4209 chairs that are often referred to as ladderback chairs. The chair...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Ico Parisi for Ariberto Colombo
Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Ico Parisi for Ariberto Colombo

Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Ico Parisi for Ariberto Colombo

By Ico Parisi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Refined set of six Italian mid-century modern dining chairs designed by Ico Parisi and produced by Ariberto Colombo. Each chair features a sculptural dark wood frame with elegant, ta...

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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Carl Malmsten Set of Eight Armchairs in Mahogany and Blue Upholstery
Carl Malmsten Set of Eight Armchairs in Mahogany and Blue Upholstery

Carl Malmsten Set of Eight Armchairs in Mahogany and Blue Upholstery

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Carl Malmsten, set of eight armchairs, mahogany, blue velvet, Sweden, 1940s Set of armchairs designed by Swedish designer Carl Malmsten that are hard to come by. These chairs contai...

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1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Easy Chairs in Teak and Newly Reupholstered by Finn Juhl, 1956
Pair of Easy Chairs in Teak and Newly Reupholstered by Finn Juhl, 1956

Pair of Easy Chairs in Teak and Newly Reupholstered by Finn Juhl, 1956

By Finn Juhl

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Pair of Easy Chairs in Teak and Newly Reupholstered in Gabriel Savak Plain by Finn Juhl, 1956 Additional Information: Material: Teak, and newly reupholstered in Gabriel Savak plain ...

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak, Fabric

Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair, Denmark, 1980s
Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair, Denmark, 1980s

Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair, Denmark, 1980s

By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

An orginal Spanish chair, with a lovely gentle patina, by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark, 1980s. Solid oak frame with natural patinated saddle leather. Makers l...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VLA26 Vega' Chair in Oak Chrome and Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VLA26 Vega' Chair in Oak Chrome and Oil for Carl Hansen & Son

Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VLA26 Vega' Chair in Oak Chrome and Oil for Carl Hansen & Son

By Carl Hansen & Søn, Vilhelm Lauritzen

Located in Glendale, CA

Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VLA26 Vega' Chair in Oak Chrome and Oil for Carl Hansen & Son. The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm comm...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Postmodern Linen Galatea Armchair, Handmade in Portugal by Malabar
Postmodern Linen Galatea Armchair, Handmade in Portugal by Malabar

Postmodern Linen Galatea Armchair, Handmade in Portugal by Malabar

Located in RIO TINTO, PT

Galatea armchair is part of the new Malabar's collection - Future Classics. Know for his surrealist paintings, Salvador Dalí was one of the most cont...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Marble

Pair of Sculptural Concrete Zig Zag Chairs, 1960s Switzerland
Pair of Sculptural Concrete Zig Zag Chairs, 1960s Switzerland

Pair of Sculptural Concrete Zig Zag Chairs, 1960s Switzerland

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Substantial set of concrete zig zag chairs. Exceptional presence. Stunning presence and design. Industrial steel rebar runs inside the concrete reinforcing the chair and table giving...

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1960s French Brutalist Vintage Chairs

Materials

Concrete

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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