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Chairs For Sale
Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R & Y Augousti
Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R & Y Augousti

Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell 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

Ruhlmann 'Drouant' Oak Chair with Silvered Bronze Feet
Ruhlmann 'Drouant' Oak Chair with Silvered Bronze Feet

Ruhlmann 'Drouant' Oak Chair with Silvered Bronze Feet

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in Berlin, DE

‘Drouant’ chair in oak with silvered bronze feet. Ruhlmann designed this chair for the fashionable Drouant restaurant in Paris in 1924. The subtle elegance of the design, with its gr...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Armchair Swedish Black Neoclassical, 19th Century Sweden
Armchair Swedish Black Neoclassical, 19th Century Sweden

Armchair Swedish Black Neoclassical, 19th Century Sweden

Located in New York, NY

Armchair Swedish black neoclassical, 19th century, Sweden. An armchair made in Sweden during the 19th century in the neoclassical style. Black paint...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Chairs

Romantic French Shepherdess 19th Century Painting by Jean Beauduin
Romantic French Shepherdess 19th Century Painting by Jean Beauduin

Romantic French Shepherdess 19th Century Painting by Jean Beauduin

Located in Rochester, NY

French shepherdess at twilight by Jean Beauduin (1851-1916). Oil on canvas mounted on board. Original Barbizon frame. I believe the dog is a bergere Picard. The bergere Picard or Picardy Shepherd is a French herding originating in Picardy. These dogs nearly became extinct after both World War I and World War II and remain a rare breed Jean Beauduin was a painter, draughtsman and illustrator of genre scenes, portraits and landscapes. He received his artistic training at the Academy of Antwerp. He moved to Paris shortly afterward. He exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Francaises as well as many expositions in the US and Europe. # collection collector american large carved paris rome new york salon important provenance historical fine not signed. museum original unique rare # American Russian figure landscape portrait old master impressionist sheep...

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19th Century French Romantic Antique Chairs

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Gesso, Fabric, Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Chairs for Cassina, Brown Lacquered, 1960, Set of 4
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Chairs for Cassina, Brown Lacquered, 1960, Set of 4

Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Chairs for Cassina, Brown Lacquered, 1960, Set of 4

By Cassina, Vico Magistretti

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Vico Magistretti "Carimate" dining chairs for Cassina, dark brown lacquered wood and ivory velvet seat, Italy, 1960, set of four. The "Carimate" chair is one of Vico Magistretti’s m...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Set of 4 Polished Brass Chiavari Chairs with Red Velvet, Italy
Set of 4 Polished Brass Chiavari Chairs with Red Velvet, Italy

Set of 4 Polished Brass Chiavari Chairs with Red Velvet, Italy

By Chiavari

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Set of 4 stunning Italian polished brass Chiavari chairs with bat motif and red velvet original upholstery, circa 1950s. Designed by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi and produced since the ...

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1950s Italian Vintage Chairs

Materials

Brass

Solid wood carved and leather Vennaxa Chair
Solid wood carved and leather Vennaxa Chair

Solid wood carved and leather Vennaxa Chair

Located in 1204, CH

Hand crafted excellence in a sublime expression of unique character and attention to detail within a functional work of art. A really good sculptural dining chair is an exacting cha...

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2010s British Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

La Loire Chair
La Loire Chair

La Loire Chair

By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Custom Chair from BoBo Atelier. Custom Wood Finishing and Upholstery Work included in the price of each chair. Customer provides fabric (COM)

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2010s American Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Style Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chair
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Style Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chair

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Style Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chair

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Adrian Pearsall for craft associates style mid century walnut lounge chair The chair measures: 30 wide x 33 deep x 34 high, with a seat height of 18 inches and arm height of 21 in...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Original Loop chair by Willy Guhl for Eternit
Original Loop chair by Willy Guhl for Eternit

Original Loop chair by Willy Guhl for Eternit

By Willy Guhl

Located in London, GB

Original Loop chair by Willy Guhl for Eternit. Dated from the 60’s this piece, features a rare cleaned patina.

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1960s Swiss Vintage Chairs

Materials

Concrete

NOOM Modern Dining Chair Gropius CS1 in Contract graded Wool, Orange
NOOM Modern Dining Chair Gropius CS1 in Contract graded Wool, Orange

NOOM Modern Dining Chair Gropius CS1 in Contract graded Wool, Orange

By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova

Located in Paris, FR

Noom furniture collection is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus School in Germany. Ideas of functionalism and conciseness, the combination of craft and...

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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Faux Fur, Acrylic, Wood, Ash

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

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

Vico Magistretti 930 "Carimate" Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1960
Vico Magistretti 930 "Carimate" Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1960

Vico Magistretti 930 "Carimate" Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1960

By Cassina, Vico Magistretti

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Vico Magistretti 930 "Carimate" lounge chair for Cassina, red-lacquered wood and straw seat, Italy, 1960. The 930 "Carimate" easy chair was created for the club house of 'Carimate's...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

20th Century Light-Brown German Pair of Beechwood Easy Chairs by Wilhelm Knoll
20th Century Light-Brown German Pair of Beechwood Easy Chairs by Wilhelm Knoll

20th Century Light-Brown German Pair of Beechwood Easy Chairs by Wilhelm Knoll

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This elegant pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern easy chairs was designed by Wilhelm “Willy” Knoll and produced by Walter Knoll in Stuttgart, Germany, as part of the Antimott series. ...

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Mid-20th Century German Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech

Rare chairs by Luciano Frigerio, Paganini model from Frigerio Desio in leather
Rare chairs by Luciano Frigerio, Paganini model from Frigerio Desio in leather

Rare chairs by Luciano Frigerio, Paganini model from Frigerio Desio in leather

By Luciano Frigerio, Frigerio Di Desio

Located in Milano, IT

This rare set of Italian chairs, model Paganini, designed by Luciano Frigerio and produced by Frigerio Desio, represents a sophisticated and highly distinctive expression of Italian ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Metamorphic Table/Chair Tilt-Top Monks Bench
Antique Metamorphic Table/Chair Tilt-Top Monks Bench

Antique Metamorphic Table/Chair Tilt-Top Monks Bench

Located in Forney, TX

A fascinating metamorphic table / chair English oak monk's bench from the early 20th century. Having a circular tabletop with molded edge and dec...

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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Oak

Modern Chocolate Brown Leather Eight Dining Chairs Tito Agnoli , 1979
Modern Chocolate Brown Leather Eight Dining Chairs Tito Agnoli , 1979

Modern Chocolate Brown Leather Eight Dining Chairs Tito Agnoli , 1979

By Tito Agnoli

Located in Vienna, AT

Modern 8 cognac or chocolate brown vintage dining chairs or chairs designed by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi 1979, Italy. A special feature from the model of chair Korium is high-qua...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

21st Century Julius Chair, in Red Velvet Lacquered Iron, by Duistt
21st Century Julius Chair, in Red Velvet Lacquered Iron, by Duistt

21st Century Julius Chair, in Red Velvet Lacquered Iron, by Duistt

By Duistt

Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT

Julius Chair, in Red Velvet Lacquered Iron, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt. The JULIUS chair is a timeless and understated luxury piece, constructed with noble materials such as ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Ico Parisi per MIM Roma Coppia di Sedie da Pranzo, Italia 1960s
Ico Parisi per MIM Roma Coppia di Sedie da Pranzo, Italia 1960s

Ico Parisi per MIM Roma Coppia di Sedie da Pranzo, Italia 1960s

By MIM Roma, Ico Parisi

Located in Naples, IT

Coppia di sedie di Ico Parisi per MIM, Italia, anni '60. Sedie con struttura in legno e imbottitura in tessuto originale colore corda, disegnate da Ico Parisi per l'azienda MIM di Ro...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Alsace Chair
Alsace Chair

Alsace Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 19th-century wooden chair from the Alsace region of France exemplifies rustic craftsmanship. Constructed from hardwood, the chair features a single slab seat and a unique twiste...

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1880s French Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Swiss Alpine Folk Art Escabelle Dated 1922 A7
Swiss Alpine Folk Art Escabelle Dated 1922 A7

Swiss Alpine Folk Art Escabelle Dated 1922 A7

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Swiss alpine folk art escabelle dated 1922 A 7.

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1920s Swiss Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood

Fringed Chairs From Ladurée Patisserie
Fringed Chairs From Ladurée Patisserie

Fringed Chairs From Ladurée Patisserie

Located in CA, CA

Designed by Roxanne Rodriguez for the Ladurée Patisserie, Paris, these chairs took pride of place in their Salon Paeva dinning room on the Avenue de...

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1990s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Studio Made Sculptural Chain Side Chair
Studio Made Sculptural Chain Side Chair

Studio Made Sculptural Chain Side Chair

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1990s. Studio made in Michigan. Super uncomfortable

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1990s American Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mahogany Library Chair
Mahogany Library Chair

Mahogany Library Chair

Located in Annville, PA

The Mahogany Library Chair, also known as a metamorphic chair as created by Niagara Furniture. This Mahogany Library Chair is produced with a very desirable harp back, also referred ...

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2010s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Iconic Hill House 1 Chair by Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Iconic Hill House 1 Chair by Charles Rennie Mackintosh

Iconic Hill House 1 Chair by Charles Rennie Mackintosh

Located in Berlin, DE

Hill House 1 Chair by Charles Rennie Mackintosh 292 Hill House 1 is a chair designed by Charlees Rennie Mackintosh in 1904. Made of ash stained black and upholstered seat with fabri...

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20th Century English Chairs

Materials

Oak

Micene Chair by Ferdinando Meccani for Meccani Arredamenti, 1978
Micene Chair by Ferdinando Meccani for Meccani Arredamenti, 1978

Micene Chair by Ferdinando Meccani for Meccani Arredamenti, 1978

By Ferdinando Meccani

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful example of italian design from the 1970's, this Micene Chair by Ferdinando Meccani (Italy, 1937) for Meccani Arredamenti is a timeless classic and a highpoint in his impr...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Cherry

Hannes Wettstein Hola 367 Chair for Cassina, Mid-Century Modern
Hannes Wettstein Hola 367 Chair for Cassina, Mid-Century Modern

Hannes Wettstein Hola 367 Chair for Cassina, Mid-Century Modern

By Hannes Wettstein

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Hannes Wettstein Hola 367 Chair For Cassina Among Cassina’s best-sellers, Hola is a design chair also available without armrests, whose elegant, functional lines announce the ultima...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Bent Plywood Chair, Model 18 by Bruno Weir for Thonet, c. 1950
Bent Plywood Chair, Model 18 by Bruno Weir for Thonet, c. 1950

Bent Plywood Chair, Model 18 by Bruno Weir for Thonet, c. 1950

By Thonet

Located in New York City, NY

Bent Plywood Chair, Model 18, by Bruno Weir, Thonet, Austria, c. 1950 Cool, simple bent plywood chairs by Bruno Weir for Thonet.

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20th Century Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Arrben Italy Vintage Folding Chair Cane 1 / 16
Arrben Italy Vintage Folding Chair Cane 1 / 16

Arrben Italy Vintage Folding Chair Cane 1 / 16

By Arrben

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This Italian folding chair was manufactured by Arrben in Italy. The seat is made of cane.The frame in black laquered beechwood. The Folding frame is steel and chrome. The chair and t...

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1980s Italian Industrial Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Oversized Antique RJ Horner Carved Oak & Mirrored Hall Seat C1920
Oversized Antique RJ Horner Carved Oak & Mirrored Hall Seat C1920

Oversized Antique RJ Horner Carved Oak & Mirrored Hall Seat C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Oversized Antique RJ Horner Carved Oak & Mirrored Hall Seat with Figural Lion Coat Hangers C1920 Me...

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20th Century Chairs

Materials

Oak, Mirror

Ten Mid Century Red Wine Classic Scottish Pattern Heart Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Ten Mid Century Red Wine Classic Scottish Pattern Heart Chairs, Europe, 1960s

Ten Mid Century Red Wine Classic Scottish Pattern Heart Chairs, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory and we thoroughly renova...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Chair Hans Bellmann Swiss Design 60's Thermoformed Wood
Chair Hans Bellmann Swiss Design 60's Thermoformed Wood

Chair Hans Bellmann Swiss Design 60's Thermoformed Wood

By Hans Bellmann

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Chair of the famous GA model designed by the Swiss designer Hans Bellmann in the 50's for Horgen Glarus. Legs in black lacquered steel tubes and seats in thermoformed multi-ply. Very...

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1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 10 Cantu Dining Chairs, Sergio Rodrigues, Hardwood & Original Upholstery
Set of 10 Cantu Dining Chairs, Sergio Rodrigues, Hardwood & Original Upholstery

Set of 10 Cantu Dining Chairs, Sergio Rodrigues, Hardwood & Original Upholstery

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in New York, NY

Rare set of ten Cantu dining chairs designed by Sergio Rodrigues in the 1960s, crafted in solid Brazilian rosewood with original faux leather upholstery. The chairs feature elongate...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Faux Leather

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chair for Cassina, Black Leather, 1937
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chair for Cassina, Black Leather, 1937

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chair for Cassina, Black Leather, 1937

By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" chair for Cassina, patinated wood and black leather seat, Italy, 1937. A timeless design informed by exceptional constructive complexity, the iconic "Ba...

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Kartell A.I. Bar Stool in Grey by Philippe Starck
Kartell A.I. Bar Stool in Grey by Philippe Starck

Kartell A.I. Bar Stool in Grey by Philippe Starck

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Kartell continues its ongoing commitment to sustainability with eco-friendly products which are part of the broader project expressed by the industrial manifesto Kartell loves the pl...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

1960s Pair of  red Rattan Lounge Chairs , Italy
1960s Pair of  red Rattan Lounge Chairs , Italy

1960s Pair of red Rattan Lounge Chairs , Italy

Located in grand Lancy, CH

1960s Pair of Rattan Lounge Chairs , Italy, little damage on rattan see photo

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1960s Italian Vintage Chairs

Materials

Rattan

4 Vintage Bruno Rey 3 Legged Stools in Dark Wood with Leather by Dietiker
4 Vintage Bruno Rey 3 Legged Stools in Dark Wood with Leather by Dietiker

4 Vintage Bruno Rey 3 Legged Stools in Dark Wood with Leather by Dietiker

By Dietiker, Bruno Rey

Located in Rümmingen, BW

Important Care Information: When purchasing a chair, stool, table, or any other piece of furniture that stands on the floor, please inspect the legs and underside before use. Ensure ...

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Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech, Leather

Vico Magistretti "122" Chair for Cassina, Cognac Leather, 1967
Vico Magistretti "122" Chair for Cassina, Cognac Leather, 1967

Vico Magistretti "122" Chair for Cassina, Cognac Leather, 1967

By Vico Magistretti, Cassina

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Vico Magistretti "122" chairs for Cassina, black structure and cognac leather, Italy, 1967. The "122" chairs designed by Vico Magistretti in 1967 have a sculptural design, created w...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech, Plywood

Pair of Chrome Strap Barrel Lounge Chairs by Finn Andersen for Selig
Pair of Chrome Strap Barrel Lounge Chairs by Finn Andersen for Selig

Pair of Chrome Strap Barrel Lounge Chairs by Finn Andersen for Selig

By Selig, Finn Anderson

Located in New York, NY

Very stylish pair of lounge chairs with exposed chrome strap frames and tweed upholstered seats and backs. Extremely well constructed, in very good original condition, upholstery sho...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Pair of Period Art Deco 1930s Mahogany Armchairs
Pair of Period Art Deco 1930s Mahogany Armchairs

Pair of Period Art Deco 1930s Mahogany Armchairs

Located in New York, NY

A refined pair of 1930s Continental armchairs showcasing the elegant restraint characteristic of early Art Deco design but could work in a Georgian or neoclassical interior. The chai...

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Early 19th Century Art Deco Antique Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Petite Midcentury Black Chair Striking Form
Petite Midcentury Black Chair Striking Form

Petite Midcentury Black Chair Striking Form

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Gorgeous black chair that has either been lacquered or French Polished. All original finish and patina through-out this solid and sturdy chair. Striking design being both simple and ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Mid-Century Modern Design "Fanett" Style Armchair Set, Denmark, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Design "Fanett" Style Armchair Set, Denmark, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Design "Fanett" Style Armchair Set, Denmark, 1950s

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Design "FANETT" Style armchair set of 2, Denmark 1950s. In the style of Ilmari Tapiovaara for Edsby Verken. Birch and black lacquer spindle an...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood, Birch

Set of 4 chippendale-style faux bamboo black lacquered chairs, 1970s
Set of 4 chippendale-style faux bamboo black lacquered chairs, 1970s

Set of 4 chippendale-style faux bamboo black lacquered chairs, 1970s

Located in Roma, RM

Set of 4 chippendale-style faux bamboo black lacquered chairs, 1970s Product Details Complete with fabric cushions. Dimensions: 46 W x 92 H x 44.5 D cm

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1970s Chippendale Vintage Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Faux Bamboo

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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