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Chairs For Sale
Marcel Breuer b34 Chair 1930s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Marcel Breuer B34 chair was made in Czechoslovakia in 1930 for Bata Snofmaner store.
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Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Formica

Marcel Breuer b34 Chair 1930s
Marcel Breuer b34 Chair 1930s
$2,456 Sale Price
20% Off
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Dark Brown, 1975, Set of 2
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, dark brown leather, walnut and burl, Italy, 1975, set of two. Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one, "Africa" pr...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Makha, Solid Wood Sculptural Bar Chair, Original Contemporary Design, Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Unique chainsaw carved wooden functional sculpture usable as a bar chair. Carved from a single piece of wood and protected with the highest quality oils, ensuring durability for gene...
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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Neoclassic French Pair of 19th C. Bergères Armchairs 'Nicely Sized Seats!'
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical pair of carved-wood and upholstered tub-style armchairs from the 19th century. This antique pair of bergères occasional c...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Dining Chairs Made In Rosewood Model 79, Niels O. Møller From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of six dining chairs, known as Model 79, embodies the elegant design aesthetic of Danish furniture designer Niels O. Møller. Crafted from rosewood in Denmark during the 1960...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Rosewood

Pair. Mid Century Tub Chairs After Robsjohn Gibbings, circa 1950 - 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of midcentury, Hollywood Regency style tub, lounge chairs, in the style of Robsjohn Gibbings. Both chairs are in very good, original, clean and ready to use condition, show...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Dining chairs by Luigi Vaghi for Former, 1960s, set of 6
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 6 wooden chairs with red-orange fabric seats by Luigi Vaghi. Seat height: 45 cm. Wear due to age and age of chairs. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

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

Laverne Lily Chair, Invisible Group, 1959, Mid-Century Modern, Space Age, Lucite
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic Mid-Century Modern "Space Age" Lucite design from an iconic collection (the "Invisible Group" series). Considered a masterpiece upon release, Laverne's Lily chair, with its hi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Lucite

Gorgeous Pair of French Blue and White Painted Louis XV Parlor Boudoir Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
These are gorgeous chairs with fantastic painted frames in blue and white. The chairs date to the 1950s era and are in good vintage condition. The upholstery is early so expect signs...
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1950s Unknown Louis XV Vintage Chairs

Materials

Walnut

1920s Vintage Ritter Imperial Columbia Dentist Chair
Located in Brecht, BE
This antique dentist chair, enameled cast iron, steel and leather was made in the USA during the 1920s.
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Early 20th Century North American Chairs

Materials

Iron

Casamania HER Glossy Chair in Black by Fabio Novembre
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Him & Her are clearly born from the assumptions of the Panton Chair. They evolve by declining that hermaphroditic model of perfection in the harmony of the two sexes. They adopt scu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

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Plastic

Louis XVI "Bergère" Armchair with Cream Silk Upholster Late 18th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Lovely small Louis XVI "Bergère" armchair with cream silk upholstery and original wood paint in beige and light blue. Fluted legs and typical decoration in Louis XVI the style with r...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Chairs

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Wood, Silk

Pair of Chairs Neo- Renaissance or Henri II Style in Wood and Leather 19th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Elegant pair of Neo-Renaissance or Henri II style chairs in leather and wood dating from the 19th century. The wooden structure is carved with flutes and volutes. Pieces of leather f...
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19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Thomas Chippendale's, the Gentleman and Cabinet Makers Director, Facsimile
Located in valatie, NY
Thomas Chippendale's, The Gentleman and cabinet makers Director. Published by The Chippendale Society, Leeds, United Kingdom, 2005. 1st Ed thus hardcover with dust jacket. A beautifu...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Chairs

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Paper

Centro Progetti Tecno Stackable ‘Modus’ Chairs in Red
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Centro Progetti Tecno, stackable chairs model ‘Modus', nylon / plastic, aluminum, metal, Italy, 1970s. Highly functional chairs designed by Centro Progetti Tecno that are part of th...
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1970s Italian Vintage Chairs

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Metal, Aluminum

Pr. Vintage Emanuelle Peacock Woven Wicker Chairs c. 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Pr. woven wicker fan backs chairs, know as the Emanuelle chair. Hard to find these chairs in good original, clean and ready to use condition, ...
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1970s French Bohemian Vintage Chairs

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Wicker

Mid-Century Modern DSC Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli/ Anonima 1970
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Set of 4 Italian Mid-Century Modern DSC Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli / Anonima Castelli, 1970s Italian mid-century modern DSC chairs Giancarlo Piretti Anonima Castelli, ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Metal

Sculptural Concrete Chairs and Table, 1960s, Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible outdoor table and chairs set consisting of four chairs with a matching table, all made of solid concrete in Switzerland, circa ...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Chairs

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Concrete

Pair of Mid Century Modern Black Lacquered with Scalamandre Tiger Fabric
Located in Dallas, TX
Elevate your space with this exquisite pair of mid-century modern chairs, boasting a sleek black lacquer finish that provides a sophisticated touch to any room. The chairs are elegan...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

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

Post Modern Stool in Walnut Finish, Cane Back Leather Seat Counter or Bar Height
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Aurora collection aka Dawn marks a new exiting moment in our design history, in where we dove deep in to the creativity unknown, to create a collection that would be able to hold...
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs

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Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

Indoor / Garden Folding Wegner Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern folding lounge chair in the iconic style of Hans Wegner. Strong walnut frame with woven rope seating. Please confirm location NY or NJ.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Rope, Walnut

Pair of Vintage French Upholstered Side Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage French Style chairs upholstered in luxurious linen fabric. These vintage French accent chairs are crafted with intricate details a...
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20th Century French Louis XV Chairs

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Linen, Fruitwood

set of 4 Vintage Bentwood Upholstered Dining Chairs, light and comfortable
Located in London, Fitzrovia
A beautiful and quirky set of 4 comfortable, elegant and unusual bentwood dining or side chairs, probably from the 1960's or 70's. The fabric is old but there are no tears. They are ...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Fabric, Bentwood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Chairs for B&B Italia, Black, 1973, set of 8
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" dining chairs with armrests for B&B Italia, black leather, Italy, 1973, set of eight. "Dialogo", in substance, is a return to the formal solution of th...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Set of 12 Louis XV Oak High Back Chairs with Original Tapestry, 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This stunning set of 12 French high back side chairs features hoof feet and date back to the 19th century. The set, made of oak, displays the Louis XV style beautifully. Each chair f...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Oak

Set of 4 Chairs by Antoni De Moragas 1950s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Fabulous set of chairs by renowned designer Antoni de Moragas, made of tubular iron and molded wood. Winners of the first prize in the furniture cont...
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1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Easy Chairs by AB Erik Ek's Snickerifabrik, Malmö, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
"Fåtölj nr 186". Excellent condition. Newly reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin. Sold in Sweden through the retailer Gösta Jonsson.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Aldo Barberi for Rossi di Albizzate ‘Break’ Portable Folding Lounge Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Aldo Barberi for Rossi di Albizzate, ‘Break’ folding lounge chairs, plastic, fabric, Italy, 1970s This exceptional set of portable folding lounge chairs is designed by the Italian designer Aldo Barberi for his series called ‘Break’. This design truly resembles the ethos of the seventies, featuring the commonly used material of that time named fiberglass in combination with a striped fabric executed in the colors orange, different shades of brown, and off-white. The chairs embrace a thought through design where both functionality and aesthetics are present. The chairs fold by pulling the seat and backrest towards each other, resulting in a cubic shaped case with a handle for easy carrying. Therefore, this portable chair...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

Rustic Danish Chairs in Straw and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, oak, straw wicker, Denmark, 1960s A pair of rustic Danish church chairs, constructed from durable oak wood and characterized by their distinctive straw seats. Notabl...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

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Straw, Oak

Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist “Adam” Easy Chair for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This “Adam” model is from the timeless and iconic Paradise Collection from the Triva Series, which was created in 1958 by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist during her time as a designer at No...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Chiavari Chairs with Cane Seat
Located in Vienna, Austria
Set of two Chiavari chairs produced in the 1950´s. The chairs have a cane seat in on excellent condition with a high back (66 cm). The cherry wood frame has been refresh and receive...
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Chairs

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Wood

Cassina walnut chair Mod. 122 by Vico Magistretti Italy 60s (six available)
Located in Sacile, PN
Cassina walnut chair Mod. 122 by Vico Magistretti Italy 60s (six available) The Model 122 chairs are a creation of the famous Italian designer Vico Ma...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

MDF Italia Customizable Achille Chair by Jean Marie Massaud
Located in New York, NY
A design chair whose undisputed aesthetic impact goes side by side with a considerable functionality, making it fit for many environments: from private residences to offices, from me...
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2010s Italian Chairs

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Leather, Fabric, Textile

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb for Planner group mid century dining chairs - set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 20.25 wide x 19 deep x 30.25 high, with a seat height of 18 inches Each captains c...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Wood

BRNO Mid Century Flat Bar Leather Chair
Located in Franklin Park, IL
BRNO mid century flat bar leather chair These chairs measure: 23 wide x 23 deep x 31 inches high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height of ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Eight Beige Kangaroo Chairs, by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This model is called Z-chair. Designed in 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl and Siegfried Mehl, German Version of the Panton chair. Also called kangaroo chair or variopur chair. Produc...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Fiberglass

M_013 Chair / Oak by Monolith Studio
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

Italian Modern Iva Chair Designed by Pamio and Toso for Stilwood, Italy 70s
Located in Lucija, SI
Rare chair designed by Roberto Pamio and Renato Toso in 1972 for Stilwood Italy. A real refinement of the archetypal chair, the backrest inclined and set back compared to the usual...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech

Hans J. Wegner 'Cow horn chair' in oak and cane for Johannes Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A Hans J. Wegner 'Cow-horn' chair in patinated oak with seat in original cane. Designed 1952 and executed at cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen, Denmark, model JH505 with manufacture's m...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

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Cane, Oak

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" Easy Chair for Cassina, Hazelnut Leather, 1966
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" easy chairs for Cassina, plywood and hazelnut leather, Italy, 1966. In 1966 Afra & Tobia Scarpa designed the "925" chair, realized in walnut and leather. T...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Leather, Plywood

Pair of Danish Modern Lounge Chairs by Hans Olsen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Danish modern lounge chairs, designed by Hans Olsen, Denmark, circa 1960s. The chairs are being reupholstered, and can be completed in your fabric. Simply send us 8 yards tot...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Teak

Barcelona Chair with Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An iconic modernist pairing inspired by Mies van der Rohe’s celebrated Barcelona design. This lounge chair and ottoman set features a sleek, polished chrome frame with graceful curve...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Barcelona Chair with Ottoman
Barcelona Chair with Ottoman
$2,400 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' Chair in Oak & Soap for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' chair in oak & soap for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitment to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Papercord, Oak, Wood

Dinning Chair Ava Brass Fittings Textured Blue Seat and Solid Dark Blue Backrest
Located in Lisbon, PT
Comfortable and elegant, Ava chair is a versatile piece where creativity meets no boundaries: fabrics, solid wood, lacquered wood and brass fittings are chosen and combined to produc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Brass

Niels Moller Model 78 Dining Chairs, Rosewood & Leather Cord, 1960s
Located in London, England
Niels Moller - Model 78 Dining Chairs in Rosewood & Woven Leather Cord, 1962 A fantastic example of Danish master Niels Moller's most iconic work: the Model 78 chair. The frames are...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Pair of Hollywood Ebonized Walnut Lattice Occasional Chairs by Grosfeld House
Located in New York, NY
This refined and sophisticated pair of 1940s Hollywood occasional chairs were designed by Lorin Jackson for Grosfeld House, circa 1945. Created in ebonized walnut, they offer lattice...
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1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Chairs

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Velvet, Walnut

Aileen Chair by Munna
Located in Geneve, CH
Aileen Chair by Munna Dimensions: D 60 x W 60 x H 78 cm. SH: 50 cm. Materials: Wood, foam, and upholstery. Finish: Cotton Velvet, ref. Light Grey, CV16. Available in all Munna fabri...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Chairs

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Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Roly Poly Polyethylene Armchair in Charcoal by Faye Toogood for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The distinctive, reassuringly chunky lines of Faye Toogood’s Roly-Poly furniture collection become even more inviting in her new collaboration with Driade. The latest line for the It...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

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Plastic

Set of Six Louis XIV Chairs
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
SET OF SIX LOUIS XIV CHAIRS ORIGIN: FRANCE PERIOD: 17th CENTURY Height: 110 cm Length: 45 cm Depth: 45 cm
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17th Century Antique Chairs

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Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Pair of Shovel Chairs
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful pair of Biedermeier era shovel chair, made circa 1825 with thick walnut and walnut veneer on spruce wood. The chair has been reupholstered and covered with new fabric. In v...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Chairs

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Walnut

Pair of Antique Swedish Rustic Folk Art Chairs in Solid Pine with Genuine Patina
Located in Kramfors, SE
Pair of Swedish rustic chairs in folk art made during the first years of the 1800s, around 1800 to 1810 in northern Sweden. The chairs are primitive and unique, made by hand in solid...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Chairs

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Pine

Fabiaan Van Severen Set of Dining Chairs in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Fabiaan Van Severen, dining chairs, patinated black leather, tubular steel, lace, Belgium, 1997 A distinct set of chairs by renowned Belgian designer Fabiaan Van Severen. Designed i...
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1990s Belgian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Magistretti Carimate Dining Chair by CINNY Hand-Finished with Custom Seatpads
Located in Cheltenham, GB
The much-adored Carimate Chair, coveted amongst Magistretti collectors, is a sophisticated addition to any dining table setting. They were originally crafted for the Carimate golf cl...
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1960s British Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Linen, Cotton, Oak

Set of 6 Danish Teak Dining Chairs by Korup Stolefabrik – 1960s Mid-Century
Located in Hannover, DE
Set of 6 Danish Teak Dining Chairs by Korup Stolefabrik – 1960s Mid-Century Modern Elevate your dining space with this stunning set of 6 vintage Danish dining chairs by Korup Stolefa...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Teak

Streamline Art Deco Cantilever Chair Chrome & Red Vinyl Attr Kem Webber-Lloyds
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous streamline modern cantilever chair comprised of chrome frame and tomato red vinyl faux leather upholstery attributed to KEM Weber for Lloyd’s Manufacturing. Beautiful condition with wear as you would expect with a vintage piece. This one looks like it was seldom used! Please see photos, Circa Mid Century. WOW!!!! What a gorgeous tomato red streamline modern cantilever chair!!!! Attributed to KEM Weber for Lloyd’s Manufacturing and categorized in many design styles; Art Deco, Machine Age, Streamline Modern, Art Moderne, and Bauhaus. Too many awesome styles to choose just one… So, you pick!! This chair is comprised of a tubular chrome cantilever frame and is upholstered in a bright and beautiful red vinyl faux leather that demands attention. This piece has no tag or markings but is done in the style of the era’s greats: Gilbert Rohde, Wolfgang Hoffman, Warren McArthur, Donald Desky, Alfons Bach, Gilbert Rhode, Marcel Breuer, and from online searches attributed to KEM Weber for Lloyd’s Manufacturing. It doesn’t get much better than that!! You could use this fabulous chair in your living room, bedroom, sitting room, or kitchen. It would be a wonderful chair at a vanity or a stylish place to sit to take off your shoes in the entry way. The possibilities are truly endless. KEM Weber (1889-1963) was a German-born architect and furniture designer. His birth name was Karl Emanuel Martin Weber but in 1914, he changed his first name to a less German sounding, 'Kem' when he became stranded in the USA after the outbreak of the First World War. Kem Architecture was part of the West Coast Modernist movement in America. His designs included many projects and products in Streamline Modern, a form of Art Deco design and architecture that was extremely popular in the USA and Europe in the 1930s. This style emphasized curved forms and long horizontal lines; it was the epitome of sophistication and modernity in that era. Streamline Modern was used for everything from stainless steel cocktail shakers...
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Mid-20th Century American Streamlined Moderne Chairs

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Chrome

Kasper Salto Model Ks60 Nap
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Danish designer Kasper Salto has designed the NAP chair for Fritz Hansen. With its curvaceous form, the NAP chair is feminine and elegant. The contours o...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Oak

Pierre Chapo S28 chairs pair in elm wood France 1972
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful pair of S28 chairs deigned by Pierre Chapo and made it his own atelier in France in 1972. When Chapo saw the traditional “Aslation chair he was inspired and decided to mode...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Elm

18th C Style Ebanista Spanish Colonial Dining Chair with Leather Armorial Crest
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
18th century Style Ebanista Spanish Colonial dining chair with leather armorial crest. Priced Each. This listing is for one chair but we actuall...
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20th Century Spanish Colonial Chairs

Materials

Leather

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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