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Pair of Scandinavian Art Deco Easy Chairs in Birch and Sheepskin, 1930s
Pair of Scandinavian Art Deco Easy Chairs in Birch and Sheepskin, 1930s

Pair of Scandinavian Art Deco Easy Chairs in Birch and Sheepskin, 1930s

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Pair of Scandinavian Art Deco Easy Chairs in Birch and Sheepskin, 1930s Additional Information: Material: Birch and sheepskin Style: Mid Century, Scandinavian Pair of Easy Chairs Di...

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1930s Art Deco Vintage Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Birch

Bordeaux Velvet Modern Uphostery Dining Chair W/ Feet

Bordeaux Velvet Modern Uphostery Dining Chair W/ Feet

Located in New York, NY

Designed for those who appreciate both style and comfort, this velvet dining chair embodies the richness of Italian-inspired design. Javier’s time in Italy influenced its sculpted fo...

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2010s Portuguese Other Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 Medea Chairs by Vittorio Nobili, Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy, 1950s
Set of 6 Medea Chairs by Vittorio Nobili, Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy, 1950s

Set of 6 Medea Chairs by Vittorio Nobili, Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy, 1950s

By Vittorio Nobili

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A nice set of six Medea chairs by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy, 1950s. Good structural condition, some minor signs of use and wear, minor losses to edges, but good g...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Contempora Dining Chairs by William Clingman for J. L. Metz Set of 6
Midcentury Contempora Dining Chairs by William Clingman for J. L. Metz Set of 6

Midcentury Contempora Dining Chairs by William Clingman for J. L. Metz Set of 6

By J. L. Metz Furniture Co.

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome set of six midcentury dining chairs from J. L. Metz Furniture’s Contempora line designed by William J. Clingman. They are not marked but well documented and in fabulous vint...

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Brass

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

1960s Pair of Italian Rattan Woven Chairs
1960s Pair of Italian Rattan Woven Chairs

1960s Pair of Italian Rattan Woven Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lovely pair of woven chairs from Italy, 1960s. Light woven wicker scoop seats with rattan and bamboo frame. Original finish shows nice age and patina.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Chairs

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Rattan, Bamboo

Postmodern 1970s Pair of 2 Dining Chairs by Bruno Rey for Dietiker, 1970s
Postmodern 1970s Pair of 2 Dining Chairs by Bruno Rey for Dietiker, 1970s

Postmodern 1970s Pair of 2 Dining Chairs by Bruno Rey for Dietiker, 1970s

By Dietiker, Bruno Rey

Located in Basel, BS

Iconic and comfortable 1970s Swiss Designer chairs. Suitable for side chairs, accent chairs, dining chairs, etc. Original 1970s labels present. Solid wood-- Original! *Not remakes / ...

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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Weaving Chair by hm-LI Studio
Weaving Chair by hm-LI Studio

Weaving Chair by hm-LI Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Weaving Chair by hm-LI Studio Dimensions: W 50 x D 51 x H 79.1 cm Materials: Choice of finish on Bent Ply Wood. Available Finishes: Blackened Oak, Walnut, Oak, Black Lacquer. Weavi...

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2010s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Pair of Italian Velvet Chairs, 1950s
Pair of Italian Velvet Chairs, 1950s

Pair of Italian Velvet Chairs, 1950s

Located in Paris, FR

A pair of mid-century modern Italian chairs designed by Giancarlo Bovini and composed of metal and fully restored at our atelier in a bright new red upholstery. The design is well-p...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Metal

Mademoiselle mid century easy chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Edsbyverken, Sweden
Mademoiselle mid century easy chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Edsbyverken, Sweden

Mademoiselle mid century easy chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Edsbyverken, Sweden

By Edsby-verken, Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Forserum, SE

Mademoiselle easy chair designed by renowned Finnish architect Ilmari Tapiovaara for Edsbyverken, Sweden, 1956. This striking piece features solid beech dowels and a contoured plywoo...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Armchair Made In Mahogany & Light Leather By Jacob Kjær From 1950s
Armchair Made In Mahogany & Light Leather By Jacob Kjær From 1950s

Armchair Made In Mahogany & Light Leather By Jacob Kjær From 1950s

By Jacob Kjaer

Located in Lejre, DK

This armchair, designed by Jacob Kjær around the 1950s, is a fine example of mid-century Danish craftsmanship. The chair is constructed from high-quality mahogany wood, known for its...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Sculptural Wicker Armchairs, 1960s France
Sculptural Wicker Armchairs, 1960s France

Sculptural Wicker Armchairs, 1960s France

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Create a vacation vibe in any setting. These sculptural wicker armchairs bring organic curves and effortless 1960s cool to any space. With their chunky wraparound forms and handwoven...

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1960s Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wicker

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

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

By Gispen, A.R. Cordemeijer

Located in Dronten, NL

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

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Jacobean Cane Back Armchairs, a Pair
Jacobean Cane Back Armchairs, a Pair

Jacobean Cane Back Armchairs, a Pair

Located in Bradenton, FL

A pair of ornately carved Jacobean style armchairs. Back splats are double caned and topped with scrolled acanthus leaves each side of a central ...

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Late 19th Century Jacobean Antique Chairs

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Cane, Wood

Pair of Dark Red Wine Kangaroo Chairs Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
Pair of Dark Red Wine Kangaroo Chairs Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968

Pair of Dark Red Wine Kangaroo Chairs Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968

By Ernst Moeckl

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

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

Collectible Armchair Design Umberto Mascagni, 1960s

By Umberto Mascagni

Located in taranto, IT

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

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1960s Italian Vintage Chairs

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Metal

Bunny Williams Home Origo Armchair, Performance Herringbone Chenille/Natural
Bunny Williams Home Origo Armchair, Performance Herringbone Chenille/Natural

Bunny Williams Home Origo Armchair, Performance Herringbone Chenille/Natural

By Bunny Williams Home

Located in New York, NY

Inspired by the work of elegant Edwardian upholsterers, our Origo armchair features an elegantly rolled back and corresponding arms. The cushions are spring down - individually wrapp...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Synthetic

Timothy Oulton Chesterfield Throne Armchair in Black Leather and Natural Cowhide
Timothy Oulton Chesterfield Throne Armchair in Black Leather and Natural Cowhide

Timothy Oulton Chesterfield Throne Armchair in Black Leather and Natural Cowhide

Located in Nottingham, GB

This impressive Chesterfield throne chair has been professionally custom reupholstered in a striking combination of premium top-grain aniline leather and genuine natural cowhide. The...

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20th Century Chairs

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Cowhide, Leather

1980s Postmodern Upholstered Cantilever Chairs With Chrome Finish - Set of 6
1980s Postmodern Upholstered Cantilever Chairs With Chrome Finish - Set of 6

1980s Postmodern Upholstered Cantilever Chairs With Chrome Finish - Set of 6

Located in Elkton, MD

Set of six 1980s postmodern cantilever chairs showcases iconic design with bold upholstered seats and backs. Two chairs feature armrests.

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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Chairs

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Metal

Pierre Chapo Set of 8 Dining Chairs Model S45 “Chlacc", Solid French Elm, 1980s
Pierre Chapo Set of 8 Dining Chairs Model S45 “Chlacc", Solid French Elm, 1980s

Pierre Chapo Set of 8 Dining Chairs Model S45 “Chlacc", Solid French Elm, 1980s

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares

Designed by Pierre Chapo in 1979, the S45 “Chlacc” chair stands among the most sophisticated and sculptural creations in the designer’s oeuvre. Produced in solid French elm, this ico...

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1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Chairs

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Elm

Contemporary Chair in Solid Wood, Upholstered in Leather or Textiles
Contemporary Chair in Solid Wood, Upholstered in Leather or Textiles

Contemporary Chair in Solid Wood, Upholstered in Leather or Textiles

By SIMONINI

Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo

Dry chair collection. The Dry chair concept is to work in a mixture of distinct references resulting in a modern classic in a dance between the retro and the modern. A heavy and i...

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2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs

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Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Laminate, Hardwood

Sculptural Chair in Bronze Patina Brass by Patrick Coard Paris
Sculptural Chair in Bronze Patina Brass by Patrick Coard Paris

Sculptural Chair in Bronze Patina Brass by Patrick Coard Paris

By Patrick Coard

Located in New York, NY

Patrick Coard Paris expands on his unique and beautiful sculptural object collection with a furniture line. The Caudal capsule explores creating organic lines and sculptural dimensio...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf, Chenille, Oak, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf, Chenille, Oak, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf, Chenille, Oak, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

By Greenapple, Rute Martins

Located in Lisboa, PT

Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Grand pouf is a versatile piece that combines elegance with functionality. Its c...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Brass, Stainless Steel

Antique Metamorphic Chair Ladder in Solid Pine, Northern Europe, circa 1900
Antique Metamorphic Chair Ladder in Solid Pine, Northern Europe, circa 1900

Antique Metamorphic Chair Ladder in Solid Pine, Northern Europe, circa 1900

Located in Helsinki, FI

A charming and highly functional antique metamorphic library chair, crafted in solid wood and designed with both practicality and character in mind. This versatile piece effortlessly...

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Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Pine

E65 chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1950s
E65 chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1950s

E65 chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1950s

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Bastia Umbra, IT

E65 chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1950s A Scandinavian (Finland) chair by Alvar Aalto model E65 designed in the 1930s. This chair dates from the 1950s and is in ORIGINAL ...

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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Birch, Plywood

Dining Chairs Swedish Set of 6 Neoclassical Gilded Green, Sweden
Dining Chairs Swedish Set of 6 Neoclassical Gilded Green, Sweden

Dining Chairs Swedish Set of 6 Neoclassical Gilded Green, Sweden

Located in New York, NY

Dining chairs Swedish set of 6 neoclassical gilded green, Sweden. A set of six dining chairs made during the neoclassical period in Sweden, circa 1800-1810. Original gilding with gre...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Chairs

Mario Ceroli “Fratina” Sculptural Chair for Poltronova, 1972
Mario Ceroli “Fratina” Sculptural Chair for Poltronova, 1972

Mario Ceroli “Fratina” Sculptural Chair for Poltronova, 1972

By Poltronova, Mario Ceroli

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Ceroli “Fratina” sculptural chair for Poltronova, wood, Italy, 1972 An iconic blend of radical design and archaic inspiration, the “Fratina” chair by Mario Ceroli was designed...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid 19th Century French Gotchic and Needlepoint Chair
Mid 19th Century French Gotchic and Needlepoint Chair

Mid 19th Century French Gotchic and Needlepoint Chair

Located in New York, NY

A richly detailed Gothic Revival armchair from mid-19th century France, featuring a hand-carved oak frame and original needlepoint upholstery. This stately piece embodies the grandeu...

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Mid-19th Century French Gothic Antique Chairs

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Wool, Oak

Contemporary Saddle Up Armchair in Tan Hide Saddle Leather and Natural Walnut
Contemporary Saddle Up Armchair in Tan Hide Saddle Leather and Natural Walnut

Contemporary Saddle Up Armchair in Tan Hide Saddle Leather and Natural Walnut

By Stuart Scott

Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire

The handsome Saddle Up showcases the skill of our master saddler, with the stitching and solid brass buckles echoing the detail of riding gear. Shown here in natural oiled walnut wit...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Sylvie Chair in Mink Shagreen by R & Y Augousti
Sylvie Chair in Mink Shagreen by R & Y Augousti

Sylvie Chair in Mink Shagreen 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 skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Sylvie chair...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Chairs

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Shagreen Stingray

Modern Skirted Dining Room Chair with Loose Cushions and Wheels
Modern Skirted Dining Room Chair with Loose Cushions and Wheels

Modern Skirted Dining Room Chair with Loose Cushions and Wheels

By The Tailored Home

Located in Greenwich, CT

The chairs shown feature a skirt with neat pleated edges, a low back and loose seat cushion. It is upholstered in a yellow/green textured poly linen. The base sits atop casters. This...

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2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

Fine Antique Victorian Rosewood Ladies Chair

Located in Suffolk, GB

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

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1860s English Victorian Antique Chairs

Materials

Other

18th Century English Oak Queen Anne Armchair with Vase Splat Back
18th Century English Oak Queen Anne Armchair with Vase Splat Back

18th Century English Oak Queen Anne Armchair with Vase Splat Back

Located in Essex, MA

A handsome 18th century English oak armchair crafted in the elegant Queen Anne style, featuring a beautifully shaped vase-form splat back framed by gently curving stiles. The chair’s...

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Mid-19th Century Queen Anne Antique Chairs

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Walnut

French Louis XVI Style Chairs, Dirty White Frames, Upholstered in Black Leather
French Louis XVI Style Chairs, Dirty White Frames, Upholstered in Black Leather

French Louis XVI Style Chairs, Dirty White Frames, Upholstered in Black Leather

Located in Highwood, IL

French Louis XVI style dining chairs in your choice of finishes and upholstery. Old Plank had been for decades trying to find a “comfortable, by American standards” Louis XVI dining side chair. Your typical vintage (c1900’s) French Louis XVI style side chairs always seemed like the seat-backs were designed too vertical, the seat bottoms too shallow and too narrow. The French Louis XVI style chair you see listed on 1stdibs, was authentically copied from an original c1800’ s French Louis XVI dining chair, that we purchased out of the Chateau de I’ Oise in France. The seat was wider and deeper, while the seat-back was more relaxed. Our Old Plank Louis XVI style chairs, are hand-made exclusively for Old Plank in France, by a master chair maker. Note that all the intricate carvings are of course done by hand, the old fashion way with a wood chisel...

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2010s French Louis XVI Chairs

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Beech, Leather, Upholstery

Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA Chair, Model "Flynn," Italy, 1970s
Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA Chair, Model "Flynn," Italy, 1970s

Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA Chair, Model "Flynn," Italy, 1970s

By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA

Located in Naples, IT

The Flynn chair, designed by the renowned Italian designer Gastone Rinaldi for Rima in the 1970s, is a masterpiece of avant-garde design that combines structural minimalism, ergonomi...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Metal

Armchair Swedish Baroque Oak Sweden
Armchair Swedish Baroque Oak Sweden

Armchair Swedish Baroque Oak Sweden

Located in New York, NY

Armchair Swedish Baroque oak, Sweden. A single armchair made in Sweden during the early part of the Baroque period. Frame made of oak with an upholstered b...

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Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Chairs

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Oak

1900s Marcel Kammerer Chair No.6517 for Thonet, Austria
1900s Marcel Kammerer Chair No.6517 for Thonet, Austria

1900s Marcel Kammerer Chair No.6517 for Thonet, Austria

By Marcel Kammerer, Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- newly upholstered in Backhausen fabric - carefully refurbished and finished with ebony shellac - Height of seat 47 cm.

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

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

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

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

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Beech, Rattan

Pair of African Chairs, King's Seat
Pair of African Chairs, King's Seat

Pair of African Chairs, King's Seat

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Chairs in wood year: 1940 The quality of the chairs and the exotic wood used they make them unique. It is an icon of distinction. Hehe Carving elegant legged stool, are considered e...

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1940s Tanzanian Tribal Vintage Chairs

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Wood

Set of 4 Monk dining chairs in leather and walnut by A&T Scarpa for Molteni 1974
Set of 4 Monk dining chairs in leather and walnut by A&T Scarpa for Molteni 1974

Set of 4 Monk dining chairs in leather and walnut by A&T Scarpa for Molteni 1974

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Set of 4 chairs mod. Monk designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1974. Stained walnut wood frame, natural leather seats. Excellent condition, restored. The whole set has be...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Animal Skin, Wood

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

'Whaletail' Chair
'Whaletail' Chair

'Whaletail' Chair

By Mark Brazier-Jones

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

‘Whaletail’ Chair By Mark Brazier Jones Bronze with Upholstered Seat England, Circa 1989 19”W x 17”D x 33”H

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1980s English Post-Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Set of 4 MR 10 Style Cantilever Chairs
Set of 4 MR 10 Style Cantilever Chairs

Set of 4 MR 10 Style Cantilever Chairs

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A striking set of four MR 10 style cantilever chairs, inspired by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s iconic 1927 design. Featuring tubular chrome frames and handwoven cane seats and backs, t...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

French Brutalist Birth Chair, Dark Stained Pine, Hand-Carved, 1970s
French Brutalist Birth Chair, Dark Stained Pine, Hand-Carved, 1970s

French Brutalist Birth Chair, Dark Stained Pine, Hand-Carved, 1970s

Located in Copenhagen, DK

French Brutalist Birth Chair in Dark Brown, ca. 1970s. The Chair is made of dark stained pine and with beautiful carvings and cut outs. Originally the chair was used as a birthing chair...

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1960s French Brutalist Vintage Chairs

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Oak

Thonet S 39 L  Cognac Vegetal Leather Bar Stool Chair Mart Stam Set of 3
Thonet S 39 L  Cognac Vegetal Leather Bar Stool Chair Mart Stam Set of 3

Thonet S 39 L Cognac Vegetal Leather Bar Stool Chair Mart Stam Set of 3

By Thonet, Mart Stam

Located in Munich, Bavaria

These rare Cantilever vintage Bar Stools chairs are Bauhaus classics and were designed 1926 by Mart Stam and produced by Thonet with the Model name S39 L. They were produced in the 7...

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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Aldo Rossi 'Teatro' Chairs for Molteni in Green
Aldo Rossi 'Teatro' Chairs for Molteni in Green

Aldo Rossi 'Teatro' Chairs for Molteni in Green

By Aldo Rossi, Molteni & C

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

Vintage Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Peacock Chair
Vintage Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Peacock Chair

Vintage Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Peacock Chair

By Woodard Furniture Co., Russell Woodard

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Bring home garden furniture that is truly fit for a king or queen with this fantastic peacock throne chair designed by Russell Woodard. A spun fiberglass construction gives this sea...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Fiberglass

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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