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Ten Dining Chairs, LE CHANT DES DUNES Pierre Frey, Walnut Wood, Vintola Studio
Ten Dining Chairs, LE CHANT DES DUNES Pierre Frey, Walnut Wood, Vintola Studio

Ten Dining Chairs, LE CHANT DES DUNES Pierre Frey, Walnut Wood, Vintola Studio

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 Vi...

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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Beech

Louis XVI Style Vanity Chair
Louis XVI Style Vanity Chair

Louis XVI Style Vanity Chair

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A finely made curved and carved gilt wood low vanity chair. The curved demilune back with an openwork carved balustrade band on scrolled supports. With a double leaf back support on ...

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20th Century Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Giltwood

Zanotta Lia Chair by Roberto Barbieri in STOCK
Zanotta Lia Chair by Roberto Barbieri in STOCK

Zanotta Lia Chair by Roberto Barbieri in STOCK

By Zanotta

Located in New York, NY

The Lia chair is tour-de-force of minimalist seating - its thin frame and similarly narrow-profile yet gently curved seat and back expanses, ensure both ergonomics and a profound lev...

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2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Kangaroo Chair by Pierre Jeanneret: Modern Oak Frame & Wicker Seat
Kangaroo Chair by Pierre Jeanneret: Modern Oak Frame & Wicker Seat

Kangaroo Chair by Pierre Jeanneret: Modern Oak Frame & Wicker Seat

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Atlanta, GA

Kangaroo chair , Hommage A Pierre Jeanneret, by Cassina -A design armchair known for its minimalist lines and unpretentious materials, poised between modern European ideals and the ...

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2010s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Cane

‘Vermelha’ Chair
‘Vermelha’ Chair

‘Vermelha’ Chair

By Campana Brothers

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

‘Vermelha’ Chair By Campana Brothers for Edra Italy, Circa 2000 Lacquered Steel and Rope 32”W x 25 ½”D x 30”H

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

“Aeron” office chair by Herman Miller 2000s
“Aeron” office chair by Herman Miller 2000s

“Aeron” office chair by Herman Miller 2000s

By Herman Miller

Located in Padova, IT

Since the mid-20th century, the Herman Miller brand has become synonymous with designer furniture and ergonomic, high-performance office chairs. Thanks to collaborations with renowne...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Two '2' Ebonized Maxwell Royal American High Back Upholstered Chairs, USA
Set of Two '2' Ebonized Maxwell Royal American High Back Upholstered Chairs, USA

Set of Two '2' Ebonized Maxwell Royal American High Back Upholstered Chairs, USA

Located in Deland, FL

A tall and striking pair of ebonized wood armchairs with tapered horn shaped backs often attributed to Edward Wormley for Dunbar. The chairs are highly stylized and influenced by the designs of Italian furniture maker Paolo Buffa. The chairs are by Maxwell Royal...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Maple

Pair of Vintage Cerused Rattan Chairs
Pair of Vintage Cerused Rattan Chairs

Pair of Vintage Cerused Rattan Chairs

By Ficks Reed

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Pair of Vintage Cerused Rattan Chairs with a single matching footstool attributed to Ficks Reed. Extremely comfortable and generous proportions with floral upholstered cushions that ...

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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Alky Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Artifort
Alky Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Artifort

Alky Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Artifort

By Artifort, Giancarlo Piretti

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1970s. Netherlands. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Red lambchop upholstery with meta base.

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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Concrete Chair Jonas Bohlin, 1980's
Concrete Chair Jonas Bohlin, 1980's

Concrete Chair Jonas Bohlin, 1980's

By Jonas Bohlin

Located in Uccle, BE

Iconic chair designed by Swedish designer Jonas Bohlin for Källemo. Signed by designer Provex JB. The chair was produced in 1981 and only 100 chairs were made.

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Late 20th Century Swedish Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Concrete, Cut Steel

Easy Chair in Cane and Oak by Hans Wegner, 1949
Easy Chair in Cane and Oak by Hans Wegner, 1949

Easy Chair in Cane and Oak by Hans Wegner, 1949

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

The CH-27 easy chair, designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1949 and produced by Carl Hansen & Søn in Denmark, is a distinguished example of mid-century Scandinavian design that embodies...

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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Modernist Vintage Six Superleggera Chairs by Gio Ponti for Cassina 1957 Italy
Modernist Vintage Six Superleggera Chairs by Gio Ponti for Cassina 1957 Italy

Modernist Vintage Six Superleggera Chairs by Gio Ponti for Cassina 1957 Italy

By Gio Ponti, Cassina

Located in Vienna, AT

Modernist Vintage authentic set of six ( 6 ) Superleggera Dining Chairs or Chairs from black lacquered wood and light brown cane mesh designed 1957 by Gio Ponti and manufactured 199...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Eight Mid-century Modern Italian Bouclè and Walnut Dining Chairs, 1970s
Eight Mid-century Modern Italian Bouclè and Walnut Dining Chairs, 1970s

Eight Mid-century Modern Italian Bouclè and Walnut Dining Chairs, 1970s

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Eight chairs in solid walnut, recently restored and covered in bouclé fabric, Italian production from the 1970s

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Collectible Armchair Design Umberto Mascagni, 1960s
Collectible Armchair Design Umberto Mascagni, 1960s

Collectible Armchair Design Umberto Mascagni, 1960s

By Umberto Mascagni

Located in taranto, IT

Splendid original collector's chair from the 1960s, designed by umberto mascagni and made, as per tradition, with a wood and metal structure and sand beige skay upholstery, with an e...

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1960s Italian Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal

" Klismos" chair, 19th century
" Klismos" chair, 19th century

" Klismos" chair, 19th century

Located in Paris, Ile-de-France

"Klismos" chair Stained walnut Of unusual design, the chair has a curved back attached to the seat by a triple support, Square seat, saber feet. Northern Europe, probably Denmark. ...

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19th Century Danish Neoclassical Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Nº11 Chair - Hand-Crafted Solid Brass & Varnish Coat - Boca do Lobo
Nº11 Chair - Hand-Crafted Solid Brass & Varnish Coat - Boca do Lobo

Nº11 Chair - Hand-Crafted Solid Brass & Varnish Coat - Boca do Lobo

Located in Rio Tinto, PT

The Nº11 chair takes the cue from key figures of the surrealist movement such as Salvador Dali and René Magritte and turns their work into a subtle art furniture piece. Made from gol...

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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Inlaid Moroccan Chair
Inlaid Moroccan Chair

Inlaid Moroccan Chair

Located in Atlanta, GA

Inlaid Moroccan chair, in the manner of Carlo Bugatti, Moroccan, circa 1950s. Completely hand made with intricate inlay throughout. Retains warm original...

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1950s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Bone, Shell, Wood

Set of Eight Antique Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs, Flame Birch
Set of Eight Antique Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs, Flame Birch

Set of Eight Antique Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs, Flame Birch

Located in Lewes, England

Biedermeier dining chairs in rare mixed set of 8 antique Swedish with flame golden birch veneers with the distinctive curved seat back, differing carved central motif sand gracefully...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Chairs

Materials

Birch

Pair of Easy Chairs in Oak and Cane by Kai Kristiansen, 1965
Pair of Easy Chairs in Oak and Cane by Kai Kristiansen, 1965

Pair of Easy Chairs in Oak and Cane by Kai Kristiansen, 1965

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Pair of Easy Chairs in Oak, Cane and Recently Reupholstered in Savak Wool Fabric by Kai Kristiansen, 1965 Additional Information: Material: Oak, cane and recently reupholstered in S...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric, Wool, Cane

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

Rare 1930s French Wicker Rattan Emmanuelle Peacock Chair
Rare 1930s French Wicker Rattan Emmanuelle Peacock Chair

Rare 1930s French Wicker Rattan Emmanuelle Peacock Chair

Located in Birmingham, AL

A large, classic 1930s Peacock chair handcrafted in France of woven two-toned rattan and wicker. Having a flamboyant shaped high flaring back that resembles the fanned feathers of the bird after which it's named, this rare chair features large rolled arms and an hourglass shaped base. A stunning piece of furniture with a rich history, its design and craftsmanship reflect the elegance and sophistication of its era. Designed to make a statement both structurally and aesthetically, Peacock chairs are considered pieces of art as well as chairs. In fine original condition with a beautifully aged original rich surface color patina, this chair is part of a set that includes the chair and a very rare Peacock rocker, probably custom made in the South of France. Each piece is sold separately. The iconic Peacock chair has a fascinating history and cultural significance. Gaining popularity in the 1920s, it became a "must have piece" with everyone from government officials to celebrities. Its association with Hollywood and the entertainment industry further elevated its status, as seen in its prominent appearances in films and TV series. It's legendary portrayal of Morticia Addams' regal throne in The Addams Family and Sylvia Kristel's memorable scene in the French erotic...

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1930s French Bohemian Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Mt Lebanon Shaker Side Chair
Mt Lebanon Shaker Side Chair

Mt Lebanon Shaker Side Chair

By Mt. Lebanon Shaker Community

Located in Sharon, CT

An early Shaker 'Tilter' side chair, This is a tilter that has lost its tilters.

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Mid-19th Century American Shaker Antique Chairs

Materials

Cane, Maple

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

Appalachian Beech Directors Chairs Pair by Gold Medal Folding Furniture Co, Pair
Appalachian Beech Directors Chairs Pair by Gold Medal Folding Furniture Co, Pair

Appalachian Beech Directors Chairs Pair by Gold Medal Folding Furniture Co, Pair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Bring Hollywood's most iconic seating legacy into your space with this pair of classic counter-height director's chairs from the Gold Medal Folding Furniture Co.. Originating from an...

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1980s American Late Victorian Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel

André Cordemeyer Desk Chair for Gispen, Green Wool, Netherlands, 1960s
André Cordemeyer Desk Chair for Gispen, Green Wool, Netherlands, 1960s

André Cordemeyer Desk Chair for Gispen, Green Wool, Netherlands, 1960s

By Gispen, A.R. Cordemeijer

Located in Dronten, NL

Elegant Dutch mid-century desk chair designed by André Cordemeyer for Gispen, distinguished by its sculptural profile, generous proportions, and beautifully understated construction....

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Regency Green Leather Arm Chair
Regency Green Leather Arm Chair

Regency Green Leather Arm Chair

Located in Annville, PA

The Niagara Furniture Regency Green Leather Arm Chair with full grain leather upholstery combines a super simple design with sweeping lines and finely executed details to help make t...

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2010s Unknown Renaissance Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Regency Mahogany Saddle Seat Armchairs
Pair of Regency Mahogany Saddle Seat Armchairs

Pair of Regency Mahogany Saddle Seat Armchairs

Located in Huntington, NY

With saddle seats with scrolled arms and carved backrest.

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19th Century English Regency Antique Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Woven Rush Lounge Chair by Mel Smilow
Woven Rush Lounge Chair by Mel Smilow

Woven Rush Lounge Chair by Mel Smilow

By Mel Smilow

Located in New York, NY

Originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956 and officially reintroduced by his daughter Judy Smilow in 2013, the Woven Rush Lounge Chair is class...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rush, Walnut

Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Nordic 04 in White Oak and Webbing
Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Nordic 04 in White Oak and Webbing

Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Nordic 04 in White Oak and Webbing

By Thonet

Located in Tilburg, NL

Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Nordic in oak and webbing. New, current production. With the JS . THONET signature collection, she has taken the most famous t...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel

Swiss Alp, folk art , Escabelle
Swiss Alp, folk art , Escabelle

Swiss Alp, folk art , Escabelle

$720Sale Price|46% Off

Swiss Alp, folk art , Escabelle

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Swiss alp , folk art ,escabelle.

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Mid-19th Century Swiss Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

After Donald Judd Chair/Stool
After Donald Judd Chair/Stool

After Donald Judd Chair/Stool

By Donald Judd

Located in Chicago, IL

After Donald Judd Chair/Stool by PLANEfurniture (defunct), Los Angeles USA, c. 2010 Oak wood Dimensions: 28 h × 15 w × 15¼ d in Simple, architectural...

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2010s Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mid Century Plum Purple Velvet, Walnut Wood, Heart Chair, Poland, 1960s
Mid Century Plum Purple Velvet, Walnut Wood, Heart Chair, Poland, 1960s

Mid Century Plum Purple Velvet, Walnut Wood, Heart Chair, 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

Pierre Chapo S11X Dining Chair in Solid Elm and Original Patinated Leather 1966
Pierre Chapo S11X Dining Chair in Solid Elm and Original Patinated Leather 1966

Pierre Chapo S11X Dining Chair in Solid Elm and Original Patinated Leather 1966

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Almelo, NL

Pierre Chapo S11X Dining Chair in Solid Elm and Original Patinated Leather, France, 1966 Rare and highly collectible Pierre Chapo S11X dining chair, designed in 1966 and handcrafted...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Elm

Pair of Regency Ebonized Armchairs with Parcel Gilt Decoration
Pair of Regency Ebonized Armchairs with Parcel Gilt Decoration

Pair of Regency Ebonized Armchairs with Parcel Gilt Decoration

Located in New York, NY

A refined pair of English Regency ebonized and parcel-gilt armchairs, dating to the early 19th century. Elegantly proportioned, each chair features a gently curved tablet back with a...

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Early 19th Century Regency Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Hans Wegner for Getama Mid Century GE270 Teak Lounge Chair
Hans Wegner for Getama Mid Century GE270 Teak Lounge Chair

Hans Wegner for Getama Mid Century GE270 Teak Lounge Chair

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Hans Wegner for Getama Mid Century GE240 Teak Lounge Chair This chair measures: 26.5 wide x 29 deep x 29.5 high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height/chair clearance 22 inches A...

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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Fine Antique Victorian Rosewood Ladies Chair
Fine Antique Victorian Rosewood Ladies Chair

Fine Antique Victorian Rosewood Ladies Chair

Located in Suffolk, GB

Fine antique Victorian carved rosewood ladies chair having a finely carved shaped top with carved sides and legs. This attractive chair is in perfect condition, the padded back and s...

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1860s English Victorian Antique Chairs

Materials

Other

Swedish Gustavian Roseback Dining Chairs White Set of 8 1940s 2 Carvers
Swedish Gustavian Roseback Dining Chairs White Set of 8 1940s 2 Carvers

Swedish Gustavian Roseback Dining Chairs White Set of 8 1940s 2 Carvers

Located in Lewes, England

Rare Set of 6 Swedish Gustavian roseback dining chairs and 2 matching Roseback Carver Chairs in good condition in white with lovely carvings C 1940. Great for every day usage with ...

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1940s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Chairs

Materials

Birch

18th Century Set of Six Sheraton Stained Elm Dining Chairs
18th Century Set of Six Sheraton Stained Elm Dining Chairs

18th Century Set of Six Sheraton Stained Elm Dining Chairs

Located in Sherborne, GB

Unusual set of six 18th-century Sheraton period stained elm dining chairs. They feature ornate carved backs, squared tapered front legs joined with a lower H rail (which gives additi...

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18th Century English Sheraton Antique Chairs

Materials

Elm

Mid Century Modern Luc Counter Chair in Solid Wood, Brass and Upholstered Seat
Mid Century Modern Luc Counter Chair in Solid Wood, Brass and Upholstered Seat

Mid Century Modern Luc Counter Chair in Solid Wood, Brass and Upholstered Seat

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

When it comes to Luc bar stool, the playing field is the cross-section where functional design and craftsmanship of the highest quality meet art. This chair is made of solid oakwood ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan, Wood

Vintage Farmhouse Style Windsor Chairs - Set of 4
Vintage Farmhouse Style Windsor Chairs - Set of 4

Vintage Farmhouse Style Windsor Chairs - Set of 4

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Bring timeless farmhouse charm to your interior with this set of four vintage Windsor dining chairs, beautifully crafted from solid wood and showcasing the iconic spindle-back silhou...

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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Chairs

Materials

Wood

Ksenia Gray Bar Stool by Massimo Iosa Ghini
Ksenia Gray Bar Stool by Massimo Iosa Ghini

Ksenia Gray Bar Stool by Massimo Iosa Ghini

By Livoni

Located in Milan, IT

Blending Italian craftsmanship and traditional design, this stool revisits the classic rustic chair with modern fabric for a chic aesthetic that will suit both commercial and residen...

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2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Anglo Indian British Colonial Carved Plantation or Planters Chair
Antique Anglo Indian British Colonial Carved Plantation or Planters Chair

Antique Anglo Indian British Colonial Carved Plantation or Planters Chair

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive 19th century Anglo Indian planters chair handcrafted in mahogany in classic form featuring swivel out leg rests, leather upholstery highlighted with brass tacks and elabor...

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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Chairs

Materials

Brass

Swiss alpine escabelle dated 1815
Swiss alpine escabelle dated 1815

Swiss alpine escabelle dated 1815

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Exceptional Swiss alpine “Escabelle” chair with a carved and dated backrest marked 1815. Crafted in solid pine with an extraordinary marquetry and engraved decorative work, showcasin...

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1810s Swiss Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Casamania HIM&HER Set of two Matt Chairs in White by Fabio Novembre
Casamania HIM&HER Set of two Matt Chairs in White by Fabio Novembre

Casamania HIM&HER Set of two Matt Chairs in White by Fabio Novembre

By Fabio Novembre, Casamania

Located in Brooklyn, NY

“Him & Her are born directly from the ideas behind the Panton Chair. An evolution of the hermaphroditic original, declined into the harmony of the two sexes. They assume sculpted for...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Set of Four Midcentury Cesca Rattan Chairs, Marcel Breuer, Italy, 1960s
Set of Four Midcentury Cesca Rattan Chairs, Marcel Breuer, Italy, 1960s

Set of Four Midcentury Cesca Rattan Chairs, Marcel Breuer, Italy, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful midcentury rattan, velvet and wood chair. The wonderful and world-famous Cesca chair designed in the 1920s by Marcel Breuer. The Cesca chair is produced by, among other...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech, Rattan

Vintage Stick Rattan Lounge Chair In Ralph Lauren Cabana Stripe
Vintage Stick Rattan Lounge Chair In Ralph Lauren Cabana Stripe

Vintage Stick Rattan Lounge Chair In Ralph Lauren Cabana Stripe

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This vintage stick rattan lounge chair showcases classic early 20th-century tropical furniture design, its architectural frame built from slender rattan poles arranged in a rhythmic,...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Linen

Jean Prouvé Standard Chair in Natural Oak and Blue Metal for Vitra
Jean Prouvé Standard Chair in Natural Oak and Blue Metal for Vitra

Jean Prouvé Standard Chair in Natural Oak and Blue Metal for Vitra

By Vitra, Jean Prouvé

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Jean Prouvé Standard chair in Natural Oak and Blue Metal for Vitra. The Standard chair is an early masterpiece by the French designer and engineer Jean Prouvé. Originally designed ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 10 Finn Juhl Attributed Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs, Denmark, 1950s
Set of 10 Finn Juhl Attributed Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs, Denmark, 1950s

Set of 10 Finn Juhl Attributed Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs, Denmark, 1950s

By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder

Located in Miami, FL

Set of 10 Danish Midcentury Modern Dining Chairs. This set includes 10 side chairs. The chairs are rendered in polished walnut turned frames with black leather seats and walnut backs...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

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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