Pair of Rare Midcentury Chairs in style of Gastone Rinaldi, Italy. 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very confortable - rare
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
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Stool/Bench Modern Medieval Handmade Horsehair Iron Woven Textile Fringe Tassel
Located in Bronx, NY
HORSE HAIR BENCH NO. 1 - WHITE J.M. Szymanski d. 2019 Contemporary furniture at its finest. Horsehair textile and blackened iron are combined to create an exciting juxtaposition o...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Iron
Hollywood Regency Wrought Iron and Velvet Boudoir Chair by Teena Originals
Located in New York, NY
Chic Hollywood regency style wrought iron and tufted velvet boudoir, or slipper, chair made in the USA by Teena Originals c. 1950/60's. The chair is structurally sound and sturdy, th...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chairs
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Wrought Iron
"Knoll" Armchairs by Jon Brunstad & Arne Velle, Norway 1955 - Sheepskin
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of armchairs of model "Knoll" designed by Jon Brunstad/ Arne Velle at Hjalmar Brunstad Fabrikker AS in Norway 1955. They are reupholstered with Sheepskin (moonlight) and is in...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood, Sheepskin
Lloyd Modern Barrel Back Solid Wood Bar or Counter Stool
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Lloyd bar stool Solid wood frame / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass rungs / leather wrapped back support / recessed leather seat cushion Measure...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Set of 4 Antique Regency Quality Mahogany Dining Chairs
$2,202Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 4 Antique Regency Quality Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Set of 4 antique regency quality mahogany dining chairs having a quality carved mahogany top rail, carved mahogany splat to the centre with a figured mahogany panel, newly reupholste...
Category
19th Century English Regency Antique Chairs
Materials
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Vintage Mid-Century Walnut Modern Dining Chairs Armchairs by Gunlocke
By Gunlocke
Located in Lafayette, IN
These awesome chairs feature spectacular 1960s style and, despite their solid walnut construction, are surprisingly comfortable! The chairs themselves are in very nice, re-finished c...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Authentic Vintage Superleggera Chair by Gio Ponti for Cassina, 1970
It is the chair that defied gravity. In 1957, Gio Ponti famously tested the Superleggera by tossing it from a fourth-story window, watching it float to the ground. This poetic demon...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Mid Century Gazelle ii Beige Velvet, Walnut Wood Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by prof. Rajmund Halas. They have been made of beechwood. They have undergone a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seats were dressed in...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Set Of 4 Mid Century Rene Herbst Sandow Cord And Chrome Armchairs
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A celebrated example of early modernist design, this set of four René Herbst Sandow armchairs showcases the designer’s pioneering use of industrial materials and streamlined construc...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Flute Blue Velvet and Oak Bar Stool, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Dedar, Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Art Deco Flute Bar Stool, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Flute bar stool brings rhythm and refinement to contemporary interiors. With a sculptural silhouette an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass
Velvet Upholstered Bench with Sculptural Brass Legs 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
Set of 2 "Carimate" Chairs
$4,838 / set
Set of 2 "Carimate" Chairs
Located in Forest, BE
An icon of Italian design, the Carimate chair combines a lacquered solid wood frame with a handwoven straw seat. Designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in the 1960s, it stands out ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood, Lacquer
Mid Century Hand Tufting Chair, Blue Wood, Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat is hand tufting multicolor wool. Ab...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Six Mid Century Hand Tufting Chairs, Blue Wood, Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. This chair can be customized to your spe...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Set of Eight 20th Century Light Crème Boucle Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in crème, durabl...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Velvet, Beech
Swiss alp escabelle B 79
$1,416 / item
Swiss alp escabelle B 79
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp escabelle B 79
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1860s Swiss Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
Early Chair Attributed to Jens Risom for Knoll
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in South Charleston, WV
A very early chair that is attributed to Jens Risom for Knoll. The chair features a vinyl type finish that is in good condition with a few marks and light staining. The legs have ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
H Dining Chair Upholstered in COM (costumer's own material) by Estudio Persona
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our newest Estudio Persona dining chair. A comfortable seat is partnered with a sculptural back and blocky, padded legs. A comforting softness combined with constructivist sturdiness...
Category
2010s North American Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mohair, Foam, Wood
Mid Century Black Adirondack Beach Chairs
$1,160Sale Price / set|20% Off
Mid Century Black Adirondack Beach Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Mid Century wooden Adirondack outdoor chairs. Wonderful size and comfortable to sit on. Great for a cabin or beach house.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Two Mid Century Kangaroo Chairs and Table, Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
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...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Mid Century Green Boucle Chair, Walnut Wood, Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat is dressed in green, durable and plea...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Set of Six Mid Century Fuchsia Pink Wool Chairs, Rajmund Halas, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat is dressed in leopard, durable and ...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Victorian Walnut & Needlepoint Nursing Chair, United Kingdom, Mid-19th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
High Victorian walnut framed nursing / occasional chair with original needlepoint tapestry and decorative gimp cord - exceptional bench made hand carved quality frame with warm aged patina - featuring tapestry upholstery with flowers and tobacco leaves - finished with the original brass casters with ceramic wheels - polished finish to the frame - United Kingdom - mid 19th century. Excellent / near mint antique condition - minor loss to the seat tapestry...
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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Chairs
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
Green Folding Chair Model Mia by Giorgio Cattelan with Rushes Italy 1980s
By Giorgio Cattelan, Cattelan Italia
Located in Hannover, DE
This stylish Green Folding Chair Model Mia by Giorgio Cattelan with Rushes is from the 90s of the last century and is a rarity in this design. The...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
1970s Niels Møller Model 83 Teak Side Chair with Paper Cord Seat
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model 83 side chair designed by Niels O. Møller in 1970s Denmark showcases refined Scandinavian craftsmanship. Solid teak frame features signature vertical slat backrest with five ge...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
One Of Four Mart Stam Leather Cantilever Chair By BLAHA Austria 1960s
By Mart Stam
Located in Čelinac, BA
Mart Stam Chairs By BLAHA Austria 1960s
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Four Mid-Century Pink Cotton-Velvet Heart Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A set of 4 chairs type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory and we thoro...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Mid-century Cesca chair designed by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy, 1960s
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Milano, IT
Mid-century Cesca chair designed by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy, 1960s This elegant Cesca chair, created by Marcel Breuer and produced by Gavina in the 1960s, is a fine example ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of French Open Armchairs Louis XVI Medallion Fauteuils, circa 1900
$1,746Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of French Open Armchairs Louis XVI Medallion Fauteuils, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of Louis XVI style fauteuils Medaillon, French open armchairs, made circa 1900. The beechwood is finely scupted with plant motifs typical of the Louis 16 style. The upholstery i...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Louis 20 Stackable Chairs by Starck for Vitra, 1998
By Vitra, Philippe Starck
Located in Delft, NL
Louis 20 stackable chairs by Starck for Vitra, 1998. 4 Stackable chairs in brownish colour. A curved seat made of a plastic type with an aluminum base. The...
Category
Late 20th Century European Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Walnut Finish Natural Cane-Back Chair with Oatmeal Fabric – Donna Collection
Located in Miami, FL
A Donna cane-back chair by Uultis with walnut finish and Oatmeal fabric. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. Introducing the Donna cane-back chair, beautifully designed with a walnut wood finish, an oatmeal fabric seat, and a natural hand-woven cane backrest crafted from 100% natural cotton straw. The Wheat Thin Plain Weave fabric adds a soft and inviting texture to the seat, supported by medium-density foam for optimal comfort. Its solid wood structure ensures durability and a timeless aesthetic, seamlessly integrating into modern, contemporary, or traditional settings. The natural cane backrest creates an airy and elegant visual contrast with the walnut finish, offering both a striking design element and comfort. Ideal for lounging in the living room, reading in a cozy corner, or as an accent chair in a bedroom or office, the Donna chair...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut, Cane, Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Dark Brown Beechwood Bonanza Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed by prof. Rajmund Halas. Is is called Bonanza Chair. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete renovation, the woodwork has been ref...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Side chairs, Wooden Stool, with velvet Upholstery, Chair No. 5 - Vrksa Series
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The Chair No. 5 of the Vrksa Series is a filler chair that is crafted in either Ash wood or Oak, using wood bending techniques. One of the legs of the piece emerges from the frame of...
Category
2010s Asian Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash, Oak, Bentwood
Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman by AP Stolen Reupholstered
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful Papa Bear chair and ottoman by Hans Wegner manufactured by A.P. Stolen. There is a Danish Circular medallion affixed to the underside of chair. The chair, was in the origi...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Wood
Executive Chair by Charles Pollock for Knoll International, 1960s
Located in PARIS, FR
The Executive Chair, designed by Charles Pollock for Knoll, launched in 1963 (some sources cite 1965) and became one of the best-known office chairs of the 20th century. Pollock spen...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
French ballroom chairs with original blue paint, 19th century
$1,356Sale Price / set|20% Off
French ballroom chairs with original blue paint, 19th century
Located in Houston, TX
These French ballroom chairs, dating to the mid 19th century, exemplify the grace and craftsmanship of the Second Empire period. These would make fabulous accent chairs!! Retaining t...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chairs
Materials
Silk, Wood, Paint
Armonia Walnut Dining Chair, Silvio Piattelli design made in Italy
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Introducing the Armonia Chair. This listing and pricing is for single chair. Use drop down menu to create your set. The chairs are made from Italian solid walnut wood, which is kno...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Dietiker Rey Jr, Children Solid Wood Chair in Blue by Bruno Rey
$201Sale Price / item|25% Off
Dietiker Rey Jr, Children Solid Wood Chair in Blue by Bruno Rey
Referred to as "the most successful piece of Swiss Furniture of all time" by the Swiss Museum of Design in Zurich, the Rey chair is a Swiss design icon since 1971. This is the children's version of the famous Rey chair that was designed in 1971. Designed by Bruno Rey, the Rey chair is famed internationally for its elegance and style. Like the original, the Junior edition is constructed with Dietiker’s patented screwless wood-to-metal connection. The solid execution and rounded edges are perfectly suited for children. The chair is made with care from solid beech wood, with die-cast aluminum consoles and glides. - rounded edges for children safety - timeless design - unique screwless patented wood-metal connection - Rey Junior chair...
Category
2010s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Black Painted Steel & Wicker "Chauffeuse" Chair by Raoul Guys - France 1950's
By Raoul Guys
Located in New York, NY
Black lacquered steel tube and woven rattan fireside "Chauffeuse" chair by Raoul Guys for Airborne. In good vintage condition. Some scruffs and markings on paint. This chair will sh...
Category
1950s French Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Fledermaus No. 28 armchair by Josef Hoffmann & Gustav Siegel
By Gustav Siegel, Josef Hoffmann
Located in London, GB
"Fledermaus No. 28” armchair, designed c. 1905 for the Fledermaus Café; listed in the 1906 J.&J. Kohn catalogue. Bent, stained, and lacquered beechwood with cylindrical legs; rear le...
Category
1910s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
Six Mid Century Heart Chairs, Yellow Gaston Daniela Jacquard, Europe 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Heart" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful jacquard spanish fabric. This chair can be customized to your ...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
Ten Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chairs, Lime Velvet Plushy Dedar, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Wool, Beech
Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani Set of 4 Vintage Tan Suede Fabric Tucroma Chairs
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A set of 4 "Tucroma" chairs by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani. This set of stunning Italian design dining chairs are a perfect example of 70s Euro styling. The Tucroma chair was ori...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Chairs
Materials
Suede
Bauhaus Cantilever Chairs By Pohlschröder Circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Bauhaus Cantilever Chairs By Pohlschröder Circa 1930s - Price is for the set of 4 (1 set of 4 in stock) - Tubular steel cantilever design - Shaped black ply seat and backrest - Orig...
Category
1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Venetian Purple Palazzo Arm Chair by Charles Pollock for William Switzer
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Venetian purple palazzo arm chair by Charles Pollock for William Switzer. Additional information: Materials: Giltwood, silk Color: Purple Brand: William Switzer Designer: Charles...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
Dark Red Wine Kangaroo Chair 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...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Mid Century JAR Chair, Hand Tufting Green and Yellow Wool, Europe, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed in 1960s by Prof. Rajmund Halas. It is jar type model. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed and painted...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Sculptural Lounge Chair Carved from Solid Suar Wood, Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Handcrafted from solid suar wood by skilled artisans on the island of Bali, this sculptural chair embodies a harmonious balance between functional design and organic artistry. Carved...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Swiss Alps Escabelle
$1,680Sale Price|20% Off
Pair of Swiss Alps Escabelle
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Pair of Swiss Alps Escabelle.
Category
1860s Swiss Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 "Luisa" Chrome and Suede Folding Chairs by Marcello Cuneo, Italy 1970s
By Mobel Italia, Marcello Cuneo
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning set of set of six “Luisa” folding chairs in chromed steel and brown suede. This elegant and unique chairs were designed by Marcello Cuneo and produced by Mobel in Italy duri...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set of 4 Sa 07 Chairs by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1960
$1,718Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 4 Sa 07 Chairs by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1960
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Herentals, BE
The minimalist chairs designed by Cees Braakman in 1960 belong to his Japanese Series. They are made of very dark green lacquered afro-teak and over time they have been fitted with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Chrome and Clear Lucite Plia Folding Chair by Anonima Castelli, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Original and signed "Plia" folding chairs in clear lucite with chrome frame. This fantastic chair was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967. These folding chairs are m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Enamel
Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chair, Light Creme White Boucle, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of th...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wool, Beech
20th Century Butterfly Dining Chair, Pink Wool, Light Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark wenge stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful boucle italian fabric (color number 03). This chair can be customi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Executive Conference Chair Armless
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Forest, BE
Designed by Eero Saarinen in the early 1950s, the Executive Conference Chair reflects the designer’s innovative approach to modern furniture. Its softly curved silhouette and invitin...
Category
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beads
English George II Style High Barrel and Fanned Back Wing Chair, ca. 1930
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English high-barrel wingback chair with beautifully shaped fanned wings, rolled arms, and raised on graceful cabriole legs. Newly upholstered in black-and-white ticking stripe, th...
Category
Early 20th Century English George II Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Philippe Starck Costes Chairs for Driade 1980s
$1,096Sale Price|20% Off
Philippe Starck Costes Chairs for Driade 1980s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Philippe Starck Costes chair for Driade 1980s
Category
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Pedro Friedeberg Iconic Wood Hand Chair, 1960s
Located in Uccle, BE
This beautiful golden brown Pedro Friedeberg hand chair was commissioned in the 1960s and is crafted of solid Honduran Mahogany. In 1961 when Pedro was working with artist Mathias Go...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
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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