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Chairs For Sale
6 Fine French 1940s Mahogany Dining Chairs by Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jules Leleu (1883-1961) - Six fine French Art Deco brown mahogany dining side chairs with bronze sabots. Documented Price is per chair and does not include re-upholstery (one of the...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Chairs

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Mahogany

Eight Dining Chairs by Richard Schultz for Knoll, White Frames, Red Orange Seats
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of 8 Richard Schultz dining chairs, made by Knoll, 1960s. The frames and seat backs have been expertly refinished in a soft white / ivory color and the original red orange seats...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel

Antique Italian Renaissance Style Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Italian Renaissance style chair. Well carved 19th century Italian Renaissance style carved walnut chair. This antique Italian Savonarola armchair or side chair is upholstered in neutral linen. This versatile Italian Gothic style chair...
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19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Set of 2 White Dining WNG Chairs in Oak and Sheepskin Upholstery by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 White WNG Chairs in Oak and Sheepskin Upholstery by Mazo Design Dimensions: W 60 x D 50 x H 76 cm Materials: oak, sheepskin. Also available: DAW/Ro...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

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Other

Outdoor Lolah Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Outdoor lolah easy armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: polyethelene. aluminum. Also available in other colors and for indoors. Dimensions: ...
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2010s Philippine Modern Chairs

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Aluminum

Italian modern red leather chairs Ed Archer by Philippe Starck for Driade, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern red leather chairs Ed Archer by Philippe Starck for Driade, 1980s Pair of chairs mod. Ed Archer in red leather. The main structure is shaped to form the backrest, seat...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Chairs

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Metal

Late 18th Century Jacobean Style Hall Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A late 18th Century Jacobean style Hall chair in deeply stained Oak, peg construction, panel back, arch crest, turned arm supports and legs and traditional carved seat apron with inc...
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Late 18th Century English Jacobean Antique Chairs

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Oak

“Maralunga” Lounge Chair designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1980s
Located in Hilversum, NL
We are delighted to present a true gem: an original “Maralunga” lounge chair designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina. This piece from the early 1980s is in pristine, original con...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Velvet

Customizable Tacchini Julep Chaise-Longue by Jonas Wagell
Located in New York, NY
Organic and versatile in shape, the new Julep, by designer Jonas Wagell, is a natural extension, in both practicality and ...
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2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Contemporary Isabella Channelled Slipper Chair in Red Velvet with Legs in Walnut
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Isabella slipper chair is one of our signature pieces. The exquisite tailored fluting and distinctive lines give a shapely feminine edge. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

"Bauche” chairs by Charlotte Perriand
Located in Paris, FR
Ash wood and woven straw 4 chairs available Solid wood frame, straw-weave seat and back
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1950s European Vintage Chairs

Materials

Straw, Ash

Noel Chair by Thorup Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Noel Chair by Thorup Copenhagen Dimensions: D 58 x W 57 x H 82 cm. Materials: Stainless steel, wool. Available in other colors. Please contact us. Thorup Copenhagen is an independe...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Large Satellite Chaise By Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin
Located in Houston, TX
Satellite chaise by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. This iconic sculptural satellite chaise or satellite chair upholstered in Bouclé is both stunning and comfortable. Will accommoda...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Bouclé

Italy Mid-Century Modern Pair of Chairs, Solid Walnut Polished to Wax from Asolo
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italy 1940s Art deco pair of chairs, solid walnut polished to wax " Asolane chairs" excellent patina elegant and very robust Measure cm: H 95\47 W 46 D 44.    
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chairs

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Walnut

LOVELY PAIR OF RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD LIBRARY READING ARMCHAIRs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of vintage Regency style fully restored Chesterfield brown leather hand dyed Library readin...
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20th Century English Victorian Chairs

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Leather

Charles Dudouyt, French decorator, set of 4 low chairs, 1940s
Located in leucate, FR
4 French design armchairs. These armchairs were designed by designer Charles Dudouyt in the 1930s. They are made up of a solid oak structure and a seat in woven rye straw. The wood ...
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1940s European French Provincial Vintage Chairs

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Straw, Oak

Set of Six Mid Century Kangaroo Chairs, Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The z.stuhl chair, designed by Ernst Moeckl (1931-2013) in the 1970s, is a cantilever chair made of polyurethane, which is available with and without armrests. In the vernacular, the...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Fiberglass

Contemporary Chair 'Boho' by Ann Demeulemeester, Cream Beech (in stock)
Located in Paris, IDF
Sculptural Chair 'Boho' designed by Ann Demeulemeester for Serax. Solid beech wood Stain: Cream The 'Boho' chair by Ann Demeulemeester redefines modern design with its bold, sculp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Beech

Karl Erik Ekselius for JOC Dining Desk Side Chair
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Danish modern style side chair, made in Sweden for JOC, designed by Karl Erik Ekselius. The chair has a leather seat, and backrest, on a solid wood (probably dark stain te...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Charlotte Perriand 9 Tabouret de Sale de Bains For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand 9 Tabouret de Sale de Bains For Cassina Included in the Collection Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, the 9 Tabouret hi...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Chrome

Set of Six 1940's Dining Chairs in Beech w/ Nickel Detail, Attrib to Rene Prou
Located in New York City, NY
A beautiful set of six original French Art Deco tall back blonde wood and nickeled bronze dining chairs, attributed to Rene Prou. Tall elegant backs with curvilinear top crest and shield shape lower backrest, featuring elegant sculptural cabriole front legs and tapered splay back legs. An inset nickeled bronze side bar flanks and accents the back rest, granting this chair a very unusual and unique style. These chairs are skillfully designed, well crafted and of solid construction. The cushion seats and backs in desert taupe/ mauve color naugahyde upholstery are in good vintage condition but are original and of the period. The cushions are easily removable for re -upholstery if need be. side chairs, office chairs, dining room, sycamore, light wood, mid-century, Modernist, French Modern, Industrial, Rene Prou, Jules Leleu, Andre Arbus. violet brown, driftwood tones --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RENE PROU -- 1889-1948 Rene Prou was born in Nantes and educated in Paris. He was a furniture and a decorator who studied at the Ecole Bernard-Palissy in Paris. Shortly thereafter, Prou joined the design house, Gouffé and became their chief designer. He was known as the first decorator of the modern taste. Some of his achievements include: 1922 Oceanliner Paris 1922 – Paris to Deauville train (aka Train Bleu) 1923 – He showed at the Salon des Artistes Decorateurs. 1924 Oceanliner de Grasse 1925 –He designed the Chambre de Mademoiselle of Une Ambassade Française Pavilion a the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, Paris with Eric Bagge...
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20th Century French Art Deco Chairs

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Nickel

French Counter Chair in Red Velvet Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Counter chair, chrome-plated metal, velvet, France, 1970s. This counter or bar stool convinces the viewer's eye with the well-proportioned tubular frame combined with a vibrant red ...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Metal, Chrome

Chromed dining chairs, set of four, Italy 1970s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage chromed Dning Chairs, set of four, Italy 1970s. A set of four 1970s vintage dining chairs with chromed structure and leatherette cover. The cover ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Chrome

Sapporo Armchair for Mobil Girgi
Located in Toronto, ON
A spacious and comfortable armchair designed by Sapporo for Mobil Girgi in Italy during the 1970s. This large and stylish chair boasts fluffy cushions and inviting round shapes that ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Chairs

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Wool, Bouclé

Kumiko Moka-Stained Ash Chair by Black Tie
Located in Milan, IT
A compact modern throne where to sit for enjoying dinner with friends, this chair boasts a solid construction rich in enveloping curves cleverly counterbalanced by streamlined profil...
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2010s Italian Chairs

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Wood

Kaare Klint KK47000 "Safari" Chair in Patinated Leather, Denmark, 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Kaare Klint’s “KK47000” Safari chair is a refined version of the chairs brought on an African safari by an American cinematographer and his wife. Klint noticed the chairs in the couple’s photos, and they were most likely based on Roorkhee Chairs, the seminal pieces of British campaign furniture used by the military...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Chippendale Mahogany Chair with Leather Seat
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Great Chippendale chair with beautifully executed curves in finely grained mahogany. The Chippendale style was part of the English answer on French Rococo and incorporated oriental, ...
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Late 18th Century British Chippendale Antique Chairs

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Mahogany

Vintage Henry Link Style Wicker Lounge Chairs (Set of 3)
Located in Pasadena, TX
A set of three wicker chairs in the Bar Harbor style. These chairs feature intricate wicker weaving. The chairs are unsigned but exhibit the classic design elements associated with H...
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Chairs

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Wicker, Bamboo

Danish Chair or stool by Georg Petersens for Mobelfabrik in Style of Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
Single Mobelfabrik Stool by Georg Petersens – A Blend of Danish Craftsmanship and Timeless Design** Introducing a single Mobelfabrik Danish chair or steam-bent stool designed by Geo...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Leather, Wood, Beech

Set of Six Antoni Gaudi Calvet Chair in Solid Varnished Oak
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Calvet chair designed by Antonio Gaudi manufactured in Barcelona by BD. Solid varnished oak. Measures: 52 x 54 x 94 H cm Year of design: 1902 ...
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2010s Spanish Jugendstil Chairs

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Oak

Set of 4 Bell Chair in Midnight Dark Blue by Konstantin Grcic for MAGIS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bell is not only a monobloc chair. It is a symbol of responsibility. Bell Chair is available in four colours – Sunrise, High Noon, Midnight and Dawn. It...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

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Plastic

Mid Century and New Mixed Cruella Dalmatian Set Table and 5 chairs, Europe, 1968
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Cruella Set Vintola Studio design: Ola Szewczul Black-and-white emotion. Sculptural lightness. Bold brilliance. Cruella Set is a limited collection of statement furniture designed and curated by Ola Szewczul – founder and designer of Vintola Studio. Inspired by the timeless beauty of Dalmatians, the collection plays with contrast, texture, and iconic silhouettes. From hand-tufted wool chairs to a polka-dot lacquered table and bold glossy armchairs, each piece is a stand-alone character – yet together they form a cohesive, striking narrative. The design bridges the nostalgia of the 1960s with a contemporary edge, softness of fabric with clarity of form. Cruella Set isn’t just furniture – it’s a scene. Unexpected. Expressive. Unapologetically bold. Cruella Collection – “Z-Table” and 5 chairs Vintola Studio surface design by Ola Szewczul A geometric sculpture with an organic soul. Originally designed in the 1970s by Ernst Moeckl to pair with the iconic Z-chairs (also known as the “Kangaroo Chair” or “Variopur Chair”), this vintage polyurethane table...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Fiberglass

Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Metallic Frame
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Contemporary chair with four legs in metal. Seat and backrest upholstered in faux leather. Elegant and soft steel structure with comfortable fine lines. A metal contour outlines the ...
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2010s Italian Modern Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Pair of 18th Century French "Chauffeuse" Chairs, Georges Jacob Attributed
Located in Doylestown, PA
An important pair of Louis XVI Period "Chauffeuse" or low fireside chairs, in original grey painted finish, with lyre backs and upholstered seats, on fluted legs. Provenance: From the Estate of noted collector, Paul W. Doll, who purchased the chairs in 1952 at Park-Bernet Auction from the estate of Mrs. Theodore Havemeyer. (see photo of catalog). Attributed to Georges Jacob, circa 1780. Georges Jacob (6 July 1739-5 July 1814) was one of the two most prominent Parisian master menuisiers. He produced carved, painted and gilded beds...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chairs

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Beech

Modern Minimal Outdoor Sling by Studio Stirling in Blues
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
"Our Outdoor Sling hanging chair swing seat is crafted with Spradling Silvertex material – a highly sustainable environmentally-friendly vegan material. The Slings can be ordered ...
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2010s South African Minimalist Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Bertu Lounge Chairs, Mondo Modern Lounge Chair, Maple, Black, Upholstered
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Lounge Chairs, Mondo Modern Lounge Chair, Maple, Black, Upholstered This Modern Mondo lounge chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood and veneer in Ohio, USA. The chair's silhouette is low, simple, and modern with comfortable reversible back and seat cushions. I like to describe this collection as chunky/sleek! The Mondo Collection...
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2010s American Modern Chairs

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Maple

Art Deco Pair of Chairs by Paul Follot
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco beech and rosewood carved chairs with a deco floral pattern along the top and arms attribute to Paul Follot Made in France Circa: 1922.  
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chairs

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Rosewood

Aldo Rossi 'Teatro' Chairs for Molteni in Black
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Post-Modern 'Teatro' side chairs in solid beech wood designed by architect Aldo Rossi and Luca Meda and manufactured by Italian furniture company Molteni circa 1980s. These beautiful...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Chairs

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Leather, Wood, Beech

Twelve Stackable Chairs with Iron Frame and papercord Seat/Backrest, Italy 1980s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
With a minimalist design that nods to industrial style, these French chairs from the 1980s stand out for their simplicity. A red metal rod seems to race around, shaping the volume of...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Iron

Pablita Brown Chair by Marcello Pozzi
Located in Milan, IT
Reminiscent of Picasso’s cubist sculptures and signature style, this three-legged chair designed by Marcello Pozzi is a lightweight and refined piece of functional decor. It is composed of solid black ash supporting frame and backrest, the latter characterized by a “T” shape. The element connecting the legs combines stainless steel and carbon fiber, while the seemingly suspended seat...
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2010s Italian Chairs

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Metal, Stainless Steel

José Zanine Caldas Hand-Carved ‘Pilão’ Chair in Brazilian Hardwood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
José Zanine Caldas, hand-sculpted chair, model ‘Pilão’, Brazilian hardwood, Brazil, 1975 This exquisite hand-carved chair exemplifies the core principles embodied by José Zanine Cal...
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1970s Brazilian Post-Modern Vintage Chairs

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Hardwood

Chair "Dallas" Design Paolo Favaretto for Kinetics, Talin, 1970s
Located in taranto, IT
Industrial design chair by paolo favaretto, designed for the canadian kinetics and distributed in Italy by Talin. Bright yellow metal structure, sta...
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1970s Vintage Chairs

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Metal

Bastiano Chair by Afra + Tobia Scarpa for Gavina
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s. Italy. Reupholstered in red geometric chenille fabric. Remnants of a Knoll label.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Collectible Dark Brown Oak Brutalist Chair - Trigon by Mokko
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Trigon Chair is composed of pentahedral volumes; five-faced triangular shapes. The triangle is one of the earliest known geometric forms, with its use dating back to over 5.000 y...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Chairs

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Oak

Vintage African Beaded Yoruba Chair, Multicolor, 2 Chairs Available
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Description Originally hand-crafted for the Nigerian Yoruba tribe kings and queens, each chair takes approximately 3 months to make. Thousands of tiny glass beads are intricately applied to canvas fabric in beautiful shapes and designs. The fabric is then attached and stitched to the chair frame. A painstaking process resulting in an elaborate, one-of-a-kind work of art. We love these Yoruba chairs...
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20th Century Nigerian Chairs

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Beads

Niels Otto Moller Rosewood Armchair Mod N° 80 Set of 4
Located in Paris, FR
4 Dining chairs model 80 by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møller-Højbjerg, Denmark. Rosewood chairs with fabric wool upholstery Model 80, 1970s Marked under the seat
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Rosewood

Nora Bordeaux Armchair, Designed by Michael Schmidt, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (1.8) The Nora is characterized by welcoming lines ensuring a high level of comfort. Distinguished by the special inclination of the rear legs and the harmonious and proportionate shell of the chair, enhanced with seams to delineate the different parts - seat, back, armrests. Designed by Michael Schmidt...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

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Fabric

Swedish Gustavian Dining Chairs Grey Lindome Style Set of 6, Mid-20th Century A
Located in Lewes, England
Unusual set of 6 Gustavian lindome dining chairs in good structural condition with fine carved detailing in Grey with trap seats. Lovely fluted legs and Classic rose detail on the ed...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs

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Birch

Large Set of Italian Black Patio Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining patio chairs, lacquered steel, Italy, 1960s This collection of patio chairs from Italy has a strikingly refined design that is emblematic of the quintessential Italian patio ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Metal

Panton Chair
Located in Highland, IN
The Panton chair is an important icon of modern design and has a fascinating history as Verner Panton experimented with a variety of materials to best realize the design. The most co...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Paint, Foam

Designer chair Balance in White Oreo fabric by WOO for Dining and Living Spaces
Located in Kyiv, UA
Dining chair Balance invites you to experience the balance that we all seek in life. This designer chair draws inspiration from the art of rock balancing, where natural stones are ca...
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Chairs

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Steel

Arthur Umanoff "Love" Chair
Located in Highland, IN
A joyful design by designer Arthur Umanoff who created many delightful works in modest materials for Shaver Howard. This wrought iron chair has a back with a playful cast design that...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Metal

Mid-Century G. Descalzi High Espalier Dining Chairs Set of 2, Chiavari 50s Italy
Located in Palermo, IT
Prestigious pair of dining chairs with high back in gilded brass with seat in beige satin with floral design. Straight lines, curves and decorative elements embellish the design of t...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Brass

Vintage cane Round back Arm Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage cane Round back Arm Chairs 25x24x30 Seat height 16 Arm Height 26
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Late 20th Century Chairs

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Wood

1970s Meritalia Sculptural Space Age Air Loungers Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Extremely rare Fabio Novembre for Meritalia sculptural chairs. The beautiful set in dark and light gray ultra suede is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with personality! The fabulous chairs of the Air Lounge System...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Chairs

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Ultrasuede

Baumann France set of five chairs mod. Traineau 60s.
Located in bari, IT
Set of 4 'traineau' or sled chairs by Baumann, France, 1960s. Original fabric of the period. When you purchase vintage design products on our website, the cost includes secure and c...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Fabric, Nutwood

Rare Pair of Walnut Captain Chair by Wharton Esherick
Located in Atlanta, GA
Handmade in his studio in Paoli PA in 1951, by one of the most celebrated American artist and woodworker Wharton Esherick (1887-1970), the pair of "Captain's Chairs" manifests the be...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Brazilian Modern "Curva" Chair in Rosewood & Caning, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern "Curva" Chair designed Joaquim Tenreiro is gorgeous! The beautiful “Curva” chair is made in rosewood and caning and was designed by Joaquim Te...
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Hardwood, Cane

Set of 4 Bell Chair in Dawn by Konstantin Grcic for MAGIS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bell is not only a monobloc chair. It is a symbol of responsibility. Bell Chair is available in four colours – Sunrise, High Noon, Midnight and Dawn. It...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

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Plastic

#1582 Pair of Vintage Herman Miller Chiclet Chairs by Ray Wilkes - Green
Located in Dallas, TX
Designed by Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller and first introduced in 1976, this pair of eye-catching chairs makes a lasting impression with bold, rounded-edge cushions and steel brackets...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Chairs

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Metal

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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