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Chairs For Sale
A. Dolleman for Metz & Co Modernist Easy Chair in Leather
A. Dolleman for Metz & Co Modernist Easy Chair in Leather

A. Dolleman for Metz & Co Modernist Easy Chair in Leather

By Metz & Co., A. Dolleman

Located in Waalwijk, NL

A. Dolleman for Metz & Co, easy chair, saddle leather, tubular metal, The Netherlands, 1950s Modernist easy chair designed by the Dutch designer A. Dolleman for Metz & Co. The chair...

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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Beige Red Jacquard, Black Wood, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Beige Red Jacquard, Black Wood, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Beige Red Jacquard, Black Wood, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Dining chair called "Butterfly" with black stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful french fabric. This chair can be customized to your specifications or ...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Jacquard, Beech

Vamdrup Stolefabrik Armchair in Teak and Orange Upholstery
Vamdrup Stolefabrik Armchair in Teak and Orange Upholstery

Vamdrup Stolefabrik Armchair in Teak and Orange Upholstery

By Vamdrup Stolefabrik

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Vamdrup Stolefabrik, armchair model 'VS 231', teak and orange fabric, Denmark, 1960s. The armchair with a solid teak frame, raises a handsome original orange upholstery seat. The f...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Swivel Armchairs, 1960s
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Swivel Armchairs, 1960s

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Swivel Armchairs, 1960s

Located in Puglia, Puglia

This pair of armchairs, typical Italian design of the 1960s, is upholstered in eco-leather and the swivel base is in aluminum.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Six George Nakashima Dining Chairs for Widdicomb
Set of Six George Nakashima Dining Chairs for Widdicomb

Set of Six George Nakashima Dining Chairs for Widdicomb

By Widdicomb Furniture Co., George Nakashima

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of six dining chairs by George Nakashima for Grand Rapids, Michigan-based company Widdicomb, c.1960s. The walnut and hickory set consists of four side chairs and two armchairs. T...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Hickory

Earl Walnut, Ivory Textured Linen Moresby Rocking Chair
Earl Walnut, Ivory Textured Linen Moresby Rocking Chair

Earl Walnut, Ivory Textured Linen Moresby Rocking Chair

By Chris Earl

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Solid wood construction with hand-cut joinery and custom upholstered seat and seat back. This Rocker shown in walnut and maharam plume ciabatta ivory textured linen. In stock leat...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Walnut

Pair Of Lounge Chairs By James Mont
Pair Of Lounge Chairs By James Mont

Pair Of Lounge Chairs By James Mont

By James Mont

Located in Houston, TX

Pair Of James Mont Lounge Chairs. Glamorous and comfortable large pair of Mid-Century Modern upholstered lounge chairs, club chairs, side chairs or slipper chairs byJames Mont for Gr...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Primary Color/Mondrian Style Herman Miller Eames Dining Chairs
Primary Color/Mondrian Style Herman Miller Eames Dining Chairs

Primary Color/Mondrian Style Herman Miller Eames Dining Chairs

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Four vintage Herman Miller Eames fiberglass chairs in primary colors. All chairs in very good vintage condition with Herman Miller bases available in black or metallic silver color finish. All glides intact. No cracks to shells. All new shock mounts. All signed and authentic. Chairs ship disassembled. Assembly takes five minutes using a single Phillips screwdriver.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

1950s Vintage Cinema Chair Beech Wood Theater Seat Armchair
1950s Vintage Cinema Chair Beech Wood Theater Seat Armchair

1950s Vintage Cinema Chair Beech Wood Theater Seat Armchair

Located in Praha, CZ

Authentic 1950s vintage cinema chair crafted from solid beech wood and plywood. This original theater seat features a beautifully aged surface and retains its original numbering, hig...

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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech, Plywood

Vintage Medical Chair
Vintage Medical Chair

Vintage Medical Chair

Located in Norwalk, CT

This very interesting medical chair is sure to be a conversation starter! A wonderful piece of medical history.

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Early 20th Century Chairs

Hans Wegner CH30 Dining Chairs Carl Hansen, Denmark, 1950
Hans Wegner CH30 Dining Chairs Carl Hansen, Denmark, 1950

Hans Wegner CH30 Dining Chairs Carl Hansen, Denmark, 1950

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Stunning set of 6 dining chairs model CH30 designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by Carl Hansen & Son, Odense Denmark 1950. These chairs are an early design by Wegner as they w...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak, Teak

Charles Rennie Mackintosh 292 Hill House Chair by Cassina
Charles Rennie Mackintosh 292 Hill House Chair by Cassina

Charles Rennie Mackintosh 292 Hill House Chair by Cassina

By Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Chair designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1902. Relaunched in 1973. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. This iconic chair reflects Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s style and his fearless approach to the most challenging manufacturing processes. Originally a furnishing accessory for one of Mackintosh’s major design projects, Hill House in Helensburgh, near Glasgow, Scotland, from which its name derives. The linear, geometric form is evocative of the minimal, abstract lines of Japanese graphics, which confer symbolic and figurative symbolic value to the piece’s striking visual impact. This piece is seen by many critics as not only a chair but also a veritable treatise on the way space can be articulated. The tall back is defined by a succession of vertical lines that are topped with a grid of verticals and horizontals. Thanks to the mastery of the furnitire makers of Meda, in the Brianza area north of Milan, Cassina has re-issued the Hill House chair...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Mid Century Dining Chairs 40/4 by David Rowland for GF Furniture, USA 1960s
Mid Century Dining Chairs 40/4 by David Rowland for GF Furniture, USA 1960s

Mid Century Dining Chairs 40/4 by David Rowland for GF Furniture, USA 1960s

By GF Modern, David Rowland

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find the iconic 40/4 Stacking Chairs, designed by David Rowland in 1964. Known as a landmark of 20th-century modern design, these chairs were the first truly...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Mid Century Sculptural High Back Swivel Chair
Mid Century Sculptural High Back Swivel Chair

Mid Century Sculptural High Back Swivel Chair

$1,225Sale Price / item|30% Off

Mid Century Sculptural High Back Swivel Chair

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman, Adrian Pearsall

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Rare mid century highback swivel chair. A beautiful one off, statement chair with the walnut plinth swivel base. The chair is being sold as found, the wood plinth, frame and mechani...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Walnut, Velvet

Rare Model 14 Club Chair in Pine, Aino Aalto, 1930s
Rare Model 14 Club Chair in Pine, Aino Aalto, 1930s

Rare Model 14 Club Chair in Pine, Aino Aalto, 1930s

By Aino Aalto

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Rare model 14 club chair, design Aino Aalto, 1930s. Pine frame, original fabric upholstery. Good vintage condition, rich patina consistent with age and use. Aino Maria Marsio-Aalto...

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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Desalto  Strong Black Side Chair by Eugeni Quitllet  in Stock
Desalto  Strong Black Side Chair by Eugeni Quitllet  in Stock

Desalto Strong Black Side Chair by Eugeni Quitllet in Stock

By Desalto

Located in New York, NY

upholstered in kvadrat messenger - nero cat. C Frame: A27 titanium It’s the idea of using art to shape new ideas, taking the shortest road for the solution through a continuous form, nothing more, nothing less, strong is that thin wall...

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2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Textile

Coffee Chair by Piegatto, a Sculptural Contemporary Rest Chair
Coffee Chair by Piegatto, a Sculptural Contemporary Rest Chair

Coffee Chair by Piegatto, a Sculptural Contemporary Rest Chair

Located in Guatemala, GU

The Coffee Chair is a masterful blend of technology and craftsmanship, resulting in a sophisticated, ergonomic, and minimalist design. This exquisite piece is perfect for any environ...

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2010s Guatemalan Chairs

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Plywood

Set of Four Faux Bamboo Chairs in Gilt Iron, Original Green Upholstery, 1940s
Set of Four Faux Bamboo Chairs in Gilt Iron, Original Green Upholstery, 1940s

Set of Four Faux Bamboo Chairs in Gilt Iron, Original Green Upholstery, 1940s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Set of Four Faux Bamboo Chairs, Gilt Iron, Gold Leaf, Velvet France, 1940s. Elegant from all sides and nicely constructed with faux bamboo gilt iron structures. They have a beautiful...

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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf, Iron

Shaped Oddity Circle Chair by Bill Parry, Handcrafted Rattan & Metal
Shaped Oddity Circle Chair by Bill Parry, Handcrafted Rattan & Metal

Shaped Oddity Circle Chair by Bill Parry, Handcrafted Rattan & Metal

Located in Oxford, GB

Iconic Circular Design by Bill Parry The Shaped Oddity Circle Chair is a bold architectural statement that transforms any space into a gallery-worthy interior. Featuring a dramatic ...

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2010s Philippine Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

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

Set of 6 Mint Colored Midcentury Dinning Chairs, in the Manner of Ico Parisi
Set of 6 Mint Colored Midcentury Dinning Chairs, in the Manner of Ico Parisi

Set of 6 Mint Colored Midcentury Dinning Chairs, in the Manner of Ico Parisi

By Ico Parisi

Located in Wolfurt, AT

This set of six dining chairs resembles the design by Ico Parisi and is in its original condition. The straight-lined frame with tapered ends is made of lacquered teak. The seats and...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Modern Orange Orange Slice Chair by Pierre Paulin
Mid Century Modern Orange Orange Slice Chair by Pierre Paulin

Mid Century Modern Orange Orange Slice Chair by Pierre Paulin

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Dronten, NL

Artifort Model F437, or more famously nicknamed the Orange Slice Chair, was designed by French designer Pierre Paulin for the Dutch manufacturer Artifort in Maastricht in the mid 20t...

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, Hazelnut Leather, 1978, Set of 6
Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, Hazelnut Leather, 1978, Set of 6

Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, Hazelnut Leather, 1978, Set of 6

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "CAB 412" dining chairs for Cassina, hazelnut leather, Italy, 1978, set of six. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the rela...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Leather

Modernist Dutch Chair after Gerrit Rietveld (1 of 6)
Modernist Dutch Chair after Gerrit Rietveld (1 of 6)

Modernist Dutch Chair after Gerrit Rietveld (1 of 6)

By Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Surbiton, GB

A Dutch Modern wooden chair formed from horizontally and vertically intersecting dowels, reminiscent of Gerrit Rietveld's work manipulating rectilinear volumes. The seat and backrest...

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20th Century Dutch Modern Chairs

Materials

Nylon, Wood

Sentada Chair • Handmade / Limited Edition • in Steel by Pedro Paulo-Venzon
Sentada Chair • Handmade / Limited Edition • in Steel by Pedro Paulo-Venzon

Sentada Chair • Handmade / Limited Edition • in Steel by Pedro Paulo-Venzon

By Pedro Paulo Venzon

Located in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina

As outras moralidades [The other moralities / Series] As outras moralidades start from an affect, in the rhizomatic molds of Deleuze and Guattari, cuir-suleado [queer and oriented t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Mastercraft Chairs brass Hollywood Regency Style, 1970s
Pair of Mastercraft Chairs brass Hollywood Regency Style, 1970s

Pair of Mastercraft Chairs brass Hollywood Regency Style, 1970s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Recently polished and sealed, as well as new velvet, pink upholstery… In very good condition

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Brass

Model 811 Side Chair, Josef Frank, Stendig w/ Original Cane, Poland, c. 1960s
Model 811 Side Chair, Josef Frank, Stendig w/ Original Cane, Poland, c. 1960s

Model 811 Side Chair, Josef Frank, Stendig w/ Original Cane, Poland, c. 1960s

By Josef Frank

Located in Deland, FL

Introducing a rare and beautiful single bentwood Prague Model 811 side chair by the renowned designers Josef Frank and Josef Hoffmann for Stendig. Designed in the 1960s, this chair i...

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1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Cane

Ebonized Wood Monograma I Chair by Studio Orth
Ebonized Wood Monograma I Chair by Studio Orth

Ebonized Wood Monograma I Chair by Studio Orth

Located in Geneve, CH

Ebonized Wood Monograma I Chair by Studio Orth Dimensions: W 52 x D 45 x H 83 cm Materials: Ebonized wood. About: Studio Orth is a multidisciplinary furniture and interior design ...

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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Memphis Sculptural in Pink Velvet & Red Legs Dining Chair Vértigo
Memphis Sculptural in Pink Velvet & Red Legs Dining Chair Vértigo

Memphis Sculptural in Pink Velvet & Red Legs Dining Chair Vértigo

By Moanne

Located in Almería, ES

The Vértigo Dining Chair captures the tension between chaos and control. With its sharp silhouette and solid wood frame, it brings graphic structure to the room—an anchor in spaces t...

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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Lacquer

Volta Wood and Green Velvet Cushion Chair by Storagemilano
Volta Wood and Green Velvet Cushion Chair by Storagemilano

Volta Wood and Green Velvet Cushion Chair by Storagemilano

By Fratelli Boffi

Located in Milan, IT

Volta wooden chair features a compact silhouette with arched legs that form smooth, flowing shapes, reminiscent of radical architectural collages. Crafted from green-stained maple wo...

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2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Togo Chair + Ottoman
Togo Chair + Ottoman

Togo Chair + Ottoman

By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy

Located in Chicago, IL

signed, professionally cleaned. There is some general wear including light pilling and soiling. See photos for details Ottoman: 36”W/D 13.75”

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Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Casamania & Horm Him Chair - Glossy wine Red - design Fabio Novembre
Casamania & Horm Him Chair - Glossy wine Red - design Fabio Novembre

Casamania & Horm Him Chair - Glossy wine Red - design Fabio Novembre

By Horm

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Horm Model: Him - Glossy Designer: Fabio Novembre "Him & Her openly originate from the premises of the Panton Chair. They evolve by translating that hermaphroditic model of p...

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2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Mid Century Modern Cesca Style Chair with Caned Seat
Mid Century Modern Cesca Style Chair with Caned Seat

Mid Century Modern Cesca Style Chair with Caned Seat

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Freehold, NJ

This mid century modern accent chair in the style of Marcel Breuer features beautifully caned seat and back atop a chrome finished cantilever base. 
Dimensions: 18.5w 22d 32.25h 17.5...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Four French Art Deco chairs
Set of Four French Art Deco chairs

Set of Four French Art Deco chairs

Located in North Bergen, NJ

Stunning set of four French Art Deco chairs. Two of the chairs having arm rest while the other two are armless. Upholstered with floral design on the seat back and the seat. The wood...

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1920s Art Deco Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood

Stockholm, Gustavian Style Armchair
Stockholm, Gustavian Style Armchair

Stockholm, Gustavian Style Armchair

$2,240Sale Price|20% Off

Stockholm, Gustavian Style Armchair

Located in Allerum, SE

Limited edition reproductions by D. Larsson, inspired by the finest 18th - 19th-century Swedish furniture. STOCKHOLM, This Gustavian style armchair...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Gustavian Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pr. Mid-Century Modern Cube Form Lounge Chairs by Patrician After Baughman
Pr. Mid-Century Modern Cube Form Lounge Chairs by Patrician After Baughman

Pr. Mid-Century Modern Cube Form Lounge Chairs by Patrician After Baughman

By Milo Baughman, Patrician Furniture Co

Located in New York, NY

Chic pair of black and chrome cube form lounge chairs, by the Patrician Furniture Company circa 1970's. The chairs feature angular chrome legs, with a cube form seat, of black vinyl ...

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1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of 1970's Rainer Daumiller solid pinewoo dining chairs, Denmark
Pair of 1970's Rainer Daumiller solid pinewoo dining chairs, Denmark

Pair of 1970's Rainer Daumiller solid pinewoo dining chairs, Denmark

By Rainer Daumiller

Located in Bern, CH

Pair of 1970's Rainer Daumiller Danish modern dining chairs. Solid pinewood construction. Curved backrest, recessed seat with cylindrical lags. Scandinavian minimalism in Brutalist s...

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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Pine

Straw Chair by Marcel Gascoin
Straw Chair by Marcel Gascoin

Straw Chair by Marcel Gascoin

By Marcel Gascoin

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Vintage chair by Marcel Gascoin. It has his signature backrest design. The straw on the seat and back has a feeling of tearing due to aging, but it is not decisively cut. It can be...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Straw, Oak

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chair for Cassina, Red Velvet, 1937
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chair for Cassina, Red Velvet, 1937

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chair for Cassina, Red Velvet, 1937

By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" chair for Cassina, patinated wood and red velvet seat, Italy, 1937 A timeless design informed by exceptional constructive complexity, the iconic "Barrel"...

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

19c French Antique Set of 4 Louis XV Chairs
19c French Antique Set of 4 Louis XV Chairs

19c French Antique Set of 4 Louis XV Chairs

Located in New Orleans, LA

A 19th-century French antique set of four Louis XV chairs, featuring elegantly curved frames, cabriole legs, and finely carved details typical of the Louis XV style. Upholstered in p...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Mid Century Swedish Bent Beech Wood Hoop Chairs
Pair of Mid Century Swedish Bent Beech Wood Hoop Chairs

Pair of Mid Century Swedish Bent Beech Wood Hoop Chairs

By Gemla

Located in Mt Kisco, NY

Produced by Gemla of Sweden with a glossy lacquered finish over beech wood with chenille seat and back cushions Priced as a pair but also available ...

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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Beech

English Regency Armchair, Solid Mahogany with Upholstered Seat, 1820
English Regency Armchair, Solid Mahogany with Upholstered Seat, 1820

English Regency Armchair, Solid Mahogany with Upholstered Seat, 1820

Located in Kenilworth, IL

English Regency period ram’s horn arm chair on sabre legs. The chair back has a rectangular concave crest rail morticed between the upper leg posts and...

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1820s English Regency Antique Chairs

Materials

Brass

Morris Red Chair by GamFratesi
Morris Red Chair by GamFratesi

Morris Red Chair by GamFratesi

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Milan, IT

A stunning addition to both a classic and contemporary dining room, this chair will imbue any home with elegance and sophistication, while also adding a pop of vivid color, thanks to...

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2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Ladder Chair in Greige Lacquer, “Rebecca” by Promemoria, Italy, 2018
Ladder Chair in Greige Lacquer, “Rebecca” by Promemoria, Italy, 2018

Ladder Chair in Greige Lacquer, “Rebecca” by Promemoria, Italy, 2018

By Promemoria

Located in Glasgow, GB

The “Rebecca” chair, designed by Romeo Sozzi for Promemoria, Italy, in 2018, is a refined reinterpretation of the classic library chair. This convertible side chair transforms into a...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Nickel

Scandinavian Dining Chairs in Pine, Model "Trybo" by Edvin Helseth, 1960s
Scandinavian Dining Chairs in Pine, Model "Trybo" by Edvin Helseth, 1960s

Scandinavian Dining Chairs in Pine, Model "Trybo" by Edvin Helseth, 1960s

By Edvin Helseth

Located in Karlstad, SE

Scandinavian dining chairs in pine, model "Trybo" by Edvin Helseth, 1960s. The "Trybo" series was designed in 1964 for the "Trysil-cabin" (Trysil is a Norwegian ski-resort). Signifi...

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20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Pine

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

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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