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Charles & Ray Eames EA208 Soft Pad Chairs Smoked Chrome and Sand leather, Vitra
Charles & Ray Eames EA208 Soft Pad Chairs Smoked Chrome and Sand leather, Vitra

Charles & Ray Eames EA208 Soft Pad Chairs Smoked Chrome and Sand leather, Vitra

By Vitra, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Limited Edition EA208 Soft Pad chair belonging to the iconic Aluminium Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US) / Vitra (EU). Exceptional comfort is guaranteed w...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Pair of Montgolfier Style Balloon Back Chairs with Red Silk Upholstered Seats
Pair of Montgolfier Style Balloon Back Chairs with Red Silk Upholstered Seats

Pair of Montgolfier Style Balloon Back Chairs with Red Silk Upholstered Seats

By Buying & Design

Located in Chicago, IL

Lovely pair of Louis XVI style Montgolfiere side chairs. They are characterized by a distinctive hot air balloon-shaped backrest - or Montgolfiere. The frame of the chair is painted: a soft green with red and gilded accents. The seat of the chair appears to be upholstered in a red Moire silk fabric. This pair is a reproduction of the Louis XVI style original Montgolfiere chair. This set was produced in Florence Italy, most likely in the late 1970s by Buying and Design...

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1970s Italian Louis XVI Vintage Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

"Solaris" Leather Chairs by Franco Vattolo for Ibisco, Italy, 1970s
"Solaris" Leather Chairs by Franco Vattolo for Ibisco, Italy, 1970s

"Solaris" Leather Chairs by Franco Vattolo for Ibisco, Italy, 1970s

By Ibisco Sedie

Located in Milan, IT

Set of 8 "Solaris" chairs by Franco Vattolo for Ibisco. Solid walnut frame and natural leather seating. Ingenious fasten-system connects the seating part to the wood structure. An i...

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1970s Italian Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Kuru Chair by Ana Tron
Kuru Chair by Ana Tron

Kuru Chair by Ana Tron

Located in Geneve, CH

Kuru Chair by Ana Tron Dimensions: D 50 x W 75 x H 90 cm Materials: Recovered wood covered in paper. Ana Tron is an interior designer and an imperfect environmentalist. Relatively ...

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2010s Mexican Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paper

Pair of Mid-Century Fauteuil à la Reine With Beautiful Chinoiserie Upholstery
Pair of Mid-Century Fauteuil à la Reine With Beautiful Chinoiserie Upholstery

Pair of Mid-Century Fauteuil à la Reine With Beautiful Chinoiserie Upholstery

Located in valatie, NY

Pair French of Mid-Century Fauteuil à la Reine With Beautiful Chinoiserie Upholstery. With a cartouche-shaped molded backrest carved with stylized shell and leaf motifs. The seat fro...

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Group Of Four Brno Style Chrome Chairs
Group Of Four Brno Style Chrome Chairs

Group Of Four Brno Style Chrome Chairs

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The Classic Mies van der Rohe 1929-1930 design. Three matching in Natural color Faux-Leather and one in gray corduroy type fabric. The chrome arms curve into the legs and back suppor...

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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

René Drouet Wrought Iron Armchair
René Drouet Wrought Iron Armchair

René Drouet Wrought Iron Armchair

By René Drouet

Located in CA, CA

A 1940’s forged metal armchair by René Drouet finished in patinated silver. Provenance: Collection Claude Montana Literature: Architectural Digest, septembre 1989. Claude Montana...

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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal

Sacha Chair by Resident
Sacha Chair by Resident

Sacha Chair by Resident

Located in Geneve, CH

Red Sacha Chair by Resident Dimensions: W 43 x D 49 x H 86 cm Materials: Upholstered Plywood, Foam, Steel. Weight: 14.5 Kg. About: Founded by Simon James & Scott Bridgens in 2011, ...

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2010s New Zealand Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 6 Fine Belgium Art Deco Chairs by De Coene (4 Side and 2 Arm)
Set of 6 Fine Belgium Art Deco Chairs by De Coene (4 Side and 2 Arm)

Set of 6 Fine Belgium Art Deco Chairs by De Coene (4 Side and 2 Arm)

Located in Long Island City, NY

De Coene Freres: A set of six fine Belgium Art Deco dining chairs (model Rubens) composed of 4 side and 2 arm with a darkened mahogany frame, an upholstered front back rest and a ros...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood, Mahogany

Modern Dining Chair in Exotic Wood and Sheepskin from Costantini, Bruno Ovino
Modern Dining Chair in Exotic Wood and Sheepskin from Costantini, Bruno Ovino

Modern Dining Chair in Exotic Wood and Sheepskin from Costantini, Bruno Ovino

By Costantini

Located in New York, NY

The Bruno chair offers unparalleled comfort and understated style. Since its introduction in the mid-2000s, it has been one of Costantini's most specified chairs, and is usually in stock and available for quick ship in leather, or in the fabric of your choice. We now offer it in sheepskin as shown. It measures 19" W x 21" D x 32" H x 18" SH as shown in Taupe skeepskin. About Costantini Design Costantini is a furniture design and manufacturing company founded in 2002 by artist and designer William C Stuart. The name Costantini comes from his maternal grandfather, a first generation Italian-American. Born in New York City and raised upstate, William majored in studio art at Colgate University with a year abroad in Paris, graduating with honors. In 2001, he traveled to Buenos Aires and fell in love with the culture and craftsmanship instantly. He designed his first collection soon after and opened an art and design gallery in Los Angeles. A decade later, he came home to New York and now has a studio in the famed West Chelsea Arts Building where his works blur the lines between art and functional design. The team of artisans continue to produce the majority of the furniture in Argentina. Aside from private collections, some notable public projects include the Hotel Bel Air...

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2010s Argentine Modern Chairs

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Sheepskin, Wood

18th Century Balloon Back Original Red Painted Windsor Chairs-Pair
18th Century Balloon Back Original Red Painted Windsor Chairs-Pair

18th Century Balloon Back Original Red Painted Windsor Chairs-Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

18th century original red painted bow back Windsor chairs from New England in fine condition. These chairs have a nice deep red painted surface and wonderful patina. Found in Pennsyl...

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1790s American Country Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Modern Grand Swivel Dining Chairs, DEDAR Jacquard Velvet, Handmade by Greenapple
Modern Grand Swivel Dining Chairs, DEDAR Jacquard Velvet, Handmade by Greenapple

Modern Grand Swivel Dining Chairs, DEDAR Jacquard Velvet, Handmade by Greenapple

By Greenapple, Rute Martins

Located in Lisboa, PT

Modern Grand Swivel Dining Chairs, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Grand swivel dining chair is a versatile piece that combines elegance with f...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

John Risley Lounge Chair and Ottoman
John Risley Lounge Chair and Ottoman

John Risley Lounge Chair and Ottoman

By John Risley

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

John Risley Lounge Chair and Ottoman Hand wrought in his studio C.1965 The People collection was discovered and distributed by Raymor Original Black Surface Some oxidation enameled ...

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1970s American Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Stacking Chairs by Karl Schwanzer, Thonet, Austria, 1950s
Pair of Stacking Chairs by Karl Schwanzer, Thonet, Austria, 1950s

Pair of Stacking Chairs by Karl Schwanzer, Thonet, Austria, 1950s

By Karl Schwanzer, Thonet

Located in Hausmannstätten, AT

A rare set of two Viennese stacking chairs made of brown stained wood designed by Austrian architect Prof. Karl Schwanzer and manufactured by Thonet in the 1950s. This chair was des...

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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Beech

Handcrafted Bone-Inlaid Armchair in Teak & Cane, Anglo-Indian Style
Handcrafted Bone-Inlaid Armchair in Teak & Cane, Anglo-Indian Style

Handcrafted Bone-Inlaid Armchair in Teak & Cane, Anglo-Indian Style

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful armchair, handcrafted in India out of aged and naturally seasoned teak wood, inlaid with responsibly sourced bone and artisanally weaved cane. Inlay is ancient decorati...

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2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs

Materials

Bone, Teak, Cane, Resin

Shagreen Stool with Bronze Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Shagreen Stool with Bronze Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

Shagreen Stool with Bronze Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Brass

Ton Set of Six Armchairs in Bentwood with Red Upholstery
Ton Set of Six Armchairs in Bentwood with Red Upholstery

Ton Set of Six Armchairs in Bentwood with Red Upholstery

By TON a.s.

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Ton, set of six armchairs, fabric, bentwood beech, Czech Republic, 1960s This elegant set of dining chairs, manufactured by Ton, features a wonderful bentwood frame. The round shape...

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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Set Of Four Dining Room Chairs Made In Dark Wood By Faarstrup From 1960s
Set Of Four Dining Room Chairs Made In Dark Wood By Faarstrup From 1960s

Set Of Four Dining Room Chairs Made In Dark Wood By Faarstrup From 1960s

Located in Lejre, DK

This set of four dining room chairs, crafted from dark wood and upholstered with dark fabric, embodies the elegance and quality of Danish design from the 1960s. Manufactured by Faars...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Six Dining Chairs by Guillerme et Chambron
Set of Six Dining Chairs by Guillerme et Chambron

Set of Six Dining Chairs by Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Set of six dining chairs designed by Guillerme et Chambron. Made of oak and re-stained in black. Seat re-upholstered in off white thick weave fabric.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Swedish Gustavian Axet Dining Chairs Grey white Set of 11, 20th Century
Swedish Gustavian Axet Dining Chairs Grey white Set of 11, 20th Century

Swedish Gustavian Axet Dining Chairs Grey white Set of 11, 20th Century

Located in Lewes, England

Rare and Unusual early second half of the 20th century set of 11 Gustavian AXet dining chairs in distressed paint finish with wheatsheaf motifs. The set is 8+3 chairs Lovely deta...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs

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Birch

Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, Hazelnut Leather, 1978, Set of 2
Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, Hazelnut Leather, 1978, Set of 2

Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, Hazelnut Leather, 1978, Set of 2

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

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

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair Of Neoclassical Style Star Arm Chairs By Theodore Alexander
Pair Of Neoclassical Style Star Arm Chairs By Theodore Alexander

Pair Of Neoclassical Style Star Arm Chairs By Theodore Alexander

By Theodore Alexander

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A pair of very well made Armchairs with solid wood frames having handsome graining with intentional distressing in a good polished medium stain and the chairs feature Brass Star emb...

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20th Century Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Brass

Post Modern Side or Dining Chair by Maurice Villency
Post Modern Side or Dining Chair by Maurice Villency

Post Modern Side or Dining Chair by Maurice Villency

By Maurice Villency, Pierre Cardin

Located in New York, NY

Chic high style post modern side, or dining chair, often attributed to Pierre Cardin, we believe it is actually Maurice Villency. This example is in very good, original estate condit...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

“Les Arc” Chair Selected by Charlotte Perriand
“Les Arc” Chair Selected by Charlotte Perriand

“Les Arc” Chair Selected by Charlotte Perriand

By DalVera

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Iconic leather and metal side chair selected by Charlotte Perriand for the Ski resort Les Arcs in 1960, with chrome tubular frame in great condition and high quality thick leather se...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of four Model 121 chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1965
Set of four Model 121 chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1965

Set of four Model 121 chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1965

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Vigevano, PV

Set of four Model 121 chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1965 Wooden frame with leather-covered seat and back. Original label. Produced by Cassina, Italy, 1965. Dom...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Maison Jansen Style Silver Leaf Montgolfier Side Chairs, France, C. 1960
Pair of Maison Jansen Style Silver Leaf Montgolfier Side Chairs, France, C. 1960

Pair of Maison Jansen Style Silver Leaf Montgolfier Side Chairs, France, C. 1960

By Maison Jansen

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Maison Jansen-Style Silver Leaf Montgolfier Side Chairs, France A refined pair of Maison Jansen-style silver-leaf side chairs, France, mid-20th century, modeled after the celebrated late 18th-century “Montgolfier” chair...

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20th Century French Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Italian Grey Leather Chair "Coral" by Matteo Grassi
Italian Grey Leather Chair "Coral" by Matteo Grassi

Italian Grey Leather Chair "Coral" by Matteo Grassi

By Matteo Grassi

Located in Sofia, BG

This model was designed and manufactured by Matteo Grassi, 1927-2001 Grey stitched leather in very good condition with original label. Only one available. Italy, circa 1980.     

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of 8 Handcrafted Redwood Dining Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
Set of 8 Handcrafted Redwood Dining Chairs, Mid-Century Modern

Set of 8 Handcrafted Redwood Dining Chairs, Mid-Century Modern

Located in Berlin, DE

Set of 8 handcrafted redwood dining chairs. Featuring tall backs with sculptural lines, arched crest rails, and angular support stretchers, these chairs reflect strong Arts & Crafts ...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Wrought Iron and Leather in the manner of Sido and François Thévenin
Pair of Wrought Iron and Leather in the manner of Sido and François Thévenin

Pair of Wrought Iron and Leather in the manner of Sido and François Thévenin

Located in Montreal, QC

Pair of Wrought Iron and Leather in the manner of Sido and François Thévenin. provenance: Private Collection, Highlands, NC Private Collection

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1990s French Chairs

Materials

Iron

Rare Pair of Josef Hoffmann Model 725 B/F Chairs for J. & J. Kohn
Rare Pair of Josef Hoffmann Model 725 B/F Chairs for J. & J. Kohn

Rare Pair of Josef Hoffmann Model 725 B/F Chairs for J. & J. Kohn

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of fantastic Vienna Secession bentwood chairs with upholstery designed by Josef Hoffman (1870-1956) and manufactured by J. & J. Kohn circa early 20th century. These armchairs are model 725 B/F designed in 1905 and are dated from the original production in the Austrian workshop. Quite a rare original pair, they feature ebonized bentwood frame with corner ball enforcement details and wine-red leather upholstery accented conforming decorative round tacks along the edge. Both retain factory label remnants as well as manufacturer's name branded to the underside. Provenance: Purchased from Modernism Gallery...

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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Swiss alp escabelle solid wood
Swiss alp escabelle solid wood

Swiss alp escabelle solid wood

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Swiss alp escabelle solid wood

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1810s Swiss Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Charlotte Perriand “LC7” Chairs for Cassina, Brown Leather, 1927, Set of 10
Charlotte Perriand “LC7” Chairs for Cassina, Brown Leather, 1927, Set of 10

Charlotte Perriand “LC7” Chairs for Cassina, Brown Leather, 1927, Set of 10

Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier “LC7” dining chairs for Cassina, brown leather and black metal, Italy, 1927, set of ten An icon with a versatile and functional...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather

French Louis XV style walnut and parcel gilt arm chair
French Louis XV style walnut and parcel gilt arm chair

French Louis XV style walnut and parcel gilt arm chair

Located in Houston, TX

Fine carving and exquisite gilt highlighting makes This chair especially beautiful. The fabric is a designer Fabric in a pale blue/ gray hue. It is comfortable and Sits very well.

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Giltwood

Leather Sling K Chair By WILLIAM KATAVOLOS
Leather Sling K Chair By WILLIAM KATAVOLOS

Leather Sling K Chair By WILLIAM KATAVOLOS

By William Katavolos

Located in Lake Worth, FL

For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Armchair
Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Armchair

Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Armchair

Located in Essex, MA

With horizontal tablet crestrail with scrolled ends over down scrolled arms raised on saber legs, chair folds forward to form a ladder.

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1810s English Regency Antique Chairs

Materials

Other

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

Materials

Plywood

Sungodess Daybed by Egg Designs
Sungodess Daybed by Egg Designs

Sungodess Daybed by Egg Designs

Located in Geneve, CH

Sungodess Daybed by Egg Designs Dimensions: 198 L X 69 D X 45 H cm Materials: Wire Mesh, African Mahogany, Linen & Leather Upholstery Founded by South Africans and life partners...

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2010s South African Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Linen

Stickley Brothers Morris Chair (Recliner) Model #64.  SIGNED! -    SALE    W8029
Stickley Brothers Morris Chair (Recliner) Model #64.  SIGNED! -    SALE    W8029

Stickley Brothers Morris Chair (Recliner) Model #64. SIGNED! - SALE W8029

By Stickley Brothers

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

Stickley Brothers Morris Chair (Recliner) Model #64. SIGNED 20 % SALE NOW JUST THE LEATHER AND THE UPHOLSTRY AND THE COTTON FILLING IS $800. We see on line all over sellers offer...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak

Klismos Walnut Wood Saber Legs Black Velvet Chairs, Customizable set of 12
Klismos Walnut Wood Saber Legs Black Velvet Chairs, Customizable set of 12

Klismos Walnut Wood Saber Legs Black Velvet Chairs, Customizable set of 12

Located in IT

Klismos walnut wood customizable dining chairs Italian production, black velvet upholstery capitone ( with buttons). Other colors and upholstery are available. Italian artisanal prod...

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2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs

Materials

Walnut

LISBOA – Brushed Stainless Steel Sling Chair with Textile Finish
LISBOA – Brushed Stainless Steel Sling Chair with Textile Finish

LISBOA – Brushed Stainless Steel Sling Chair with Textile Finish

By Keiji Takeuchi

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

Enjoy effortless outdoor living with this Outdoor Lounge Chair — weather-resistant fabric paired with stainless steel, made in Portugal. Designed by Keiji Takeuchi as the outdoor ve...

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2010s Portuguese Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Timber Armchair by Onno Adriaanse
Timber Armchair by Onno Adriaanse

Timber Armchair by Onno Adriaanse

Located in Geneve, CH

Timber Armchair by Onno Adriaanse Signed and numbered. Dimensions: W 58 x D 82 x H 78 cm Materials: Elm wood, silk-matte oil Also available in color: i...

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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Coating, Elm

Anonima Castelli DSC 106S Chair Upholstered in Trevira Fabric, Giancarlo Piretti
Anonima Castelli DSC 106S Chair Upholstered in Trevira Fabric, Giancarlo Piretti

Anonima Castelli DSC 106S Chair Upholstered in Trevira Fabric, Giancarlo Piretti

By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli

Located in Brooklyn, NY

In 1965 Giancarlo Piretti designed the 106 chair model. Now an integral part of the history of design, it is present throughout the world. The interweaving of lines that defines the ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Wrought Iron

Gae Aulenti for Poltronova Panca Bianca "Locus Solus," Italy 1964
Gae Aulenti for Poltronova Panca Bianca "Locus Solus," Italy 1964

Gae Aulenti for Poltronova Panca Bianca "Locus Solus," Italy 1964

By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti

Located in Naples, IT

Locus Solus is a series of outdoor furniture designed by architect Gae Aulenti in 1967, produced by Poltronova, Zanotta and later acquired by Exteta. The elements of the series are: ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

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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