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Chairs For Sale
Two Early Pierre Paulin F598 "Groovy" Chair for Artifort
Two Early Pierre Paulin F598 "Groovy" Chair for Artifort

Two Early Pierre Paulin F598 "Groovy" Chair for Artifort

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Two iconic early Pierre Paulin "groovy" chairs, reupholstered in a Maharam woven fabric, with new foam. Known for its striking, sculptural shape. It is also known as the "M" chair du...

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal

Hand-Carved African Armchairs in Solid Tropical Wood, Unique Design
Hand-Carved African Armchairs in Solid Tropical Wood, Unique Design

Hand-Carved African Armchairs in Solid Tropical Wood, Unique Design

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This distinctive set of two African armchairs is hand-carved from solid tropical wood, each sculpted from a single piece. The chairs feature slightly concave seats and are raised on ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Wood

Swiss Alp, folk art, Escabelle
Swiss Alp, folk art, Escabelle

Swiss Alp, folk art, Escabelle

$720Sale Price|44% Off

Swiss Alp, folk art, Escabelle

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Swiss alp , folk art ,escabelle.

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Mid-19th Century Swiss Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
Set of 4 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s

Set of 4 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s

By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti

Located in Roma, IT

Set of 4 original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967. PLIA, the symbol of a new era focused on plastic: this is how the plia chair...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Contemporary Chair 'Petit Rond' Troels Grum-Schwensen X FRAMA, Stainless Steel
Contemporary Chair 'Petit Rond' Troels Grum-Schwensen X FRAMA, Stainless Steel

Contemporary Chair 'Petit Rond' Troels Grum-Schwensen X FRAMA, Stainless Steel

By Troels Grum-Schwensen, Frama

Located in Paris, IDF

Chair Petit Rond by FRAMA Studio Designer / Maker : Troels Grum-Schwensen and FRAMA Studio Material : Brushed Stainless Steel Dimensions : Height 85 cm / Width 45 cm / Depth 48.5 cm...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Linen Arm Chair
Linen Arm Chair

Linen Arm Chair

$3,690 / item

Linen Arm Chair

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

French inspired upholstered linen bergère chair. This French inspired chair is based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleon III was the nephew of the Napoleon tha...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Linen

Pair of Mid Century Beige Tiger Dedar Chairs, Fameg Factory, Poland, 1960s
Pair of Mid Century Beige Tiger Dedar Chairs, Fameg Factory, Poland, 1960s

Pair of Mid Century Beige Tiger Dedar Chairs, Fameg Factory, Poland, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Comfortable chair produced in the late 1960s by the Furniture Factory "Fameg" in Radomsko. Quite rare piece due to the shape of the backrest. The seat is covered with high quality...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Velvet, Beech

Set of reupholstered 2 Gio Ponti Chairs, Model 803, Cassina 1950s
Set of reupholstered 2 Gio Ponti Chairs, Model 803, Cassina 1950s

Set of reupholstered 2 Gio Ponti Chairs, Model 803, Cassina 1950s

By Cassina, Gio Ponti

Located in Wolfurt, AT

Rare Pair of reupholstered Gio Ponti Armchairs, model «803» Manufactured by Cassina Italy, 1954 Walnut legs, wool fabric & leatherette armrests

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Faux Leather

Mid Century Gazelle ii Beige Velvet, Walnut Wood Chair, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Gazelle ii Beige Velvet, Walnut Wood Chair, Europe, 1960s

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...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Earl White Oak, Ivory Textured Linen Moresby Rocking Chair
Earl White Oak, Ivory Textured Linen Moresby Rocking Chair

Earl White Oak, Ivory Textured Linen Moresby Rocking Chair

By Chris Earl

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Solid wood construction with hand-cut joinery and custom upholstered seat and seat back. This Rocker shown in white oak and maharam plume ciabatta ivory textured linen. In stock l...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, 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

Materials

Shagreen Stingray

Ladder back chairs after Gio Ponti, a pair
Ladder back chairs after Gio Ponti, a pair

Ladder back chairs after Gio Ponti, a pair

By Gio Ponti

Located in Portland, OR

Exaggerated ladder back side chairs with woven leather seats. Frames are dark stained beech. Whimsical and functional as accent or dining chairs. Sturdy yet lightweight and practical...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech, Leather

Straw and Chrome "Plia" Italian Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1970s
Straw and Chrome "Plia" Italian Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1970s

Straw and Chrome "Plia" Italian Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1970s

By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli

Located in Roma, IT

Gorgeous original and signed Cane "Plia" folding chairs in Vienna straw wicker and chrome. These iconic Italian chairs were designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in the 1967. T...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chair, Brown Beige Velvet, Poland, 1960s
Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chair, Brown Beige Velvet, Poland, 1960s

Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chair, Brown Beige Velvet, 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...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Wool, Beech

Set of 4 Cane and Chrome "Plia" Italian Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, 1970s
Set of 4 Cane and Chrome "Plia" Italian Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, 1970s

Set of 4 Cane and Chrome "Plia" Italian Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, 1970s

By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli

Located in Roma, IT

Gorgeous set of 4 original and signed Cane "Plia" folding chairs in Vienna straw wicker and chrome. These iconic Italian chairs were designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in the...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Beige "Jupmer" chair, Silesian Furniture Factory, Poland, 1960s
Beige "Jupmer" chair, Silesian Furniture Factory, Poland, 1960s

Beige "Jupmer" chair, Silesian Furniture Factory, Poland, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

The chair popularly called "jumper" was produced by the Silesian Furniture Factory in the 1960s in Poland. The chair has been completely refurbished. The seat and backrest are covere...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Mid Century Mushroom Chair, Hand Tufting Blue Green Orange Wool, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Mushroom Chair, Hand Tufting Blue Green Orange Wool, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Mushroom Chair, Hand Tufting Blue Green Orange Wool, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful chairs type 200/128, designed by Juliusz Kedziorek and manufactured by Goscieninska Furniture Factory in Poland. We called them "mushroom" chairs cause of light and nice s...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech, Wool

JMF Chair by Forsyth
JMF Chair by Forsyth

JMF Chair by Forsyth

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

The JMF Chair is inspired by and in homage to the lean, modern lines and silhouettes created by design icon Jean-Michel Frank. 1 and a quarter inch solid oak...

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2010s American Chairs

Materials

Oak

George Nakashima Mira Chair
George Nakashima Mira Chair

George Nakashima Mira Chair

By George Nakashima

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

George Nakashima Walnut Mira Chair Original Surface Marked Showroom on underside of Chair Seat

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1960s American Vintage Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Cream Side Chair Iron Modern Handmade Handwoven Horsehair Textile Accent Mane
Cream Side Chair Iron Modern Handmade Handwoven Horsehair Textile Accent Mane

Cream Side Chair Iron Modern Handmade Handwoven Horsehair Textile Accent Mane

By J.M. Szymanski

Located in Bronx, NY

HORSECHAIR NO. 2 J.M. Szymanski d. 2021 Contemporary furniture at its finest. Horsehair textile and blackened iron are combined to create an exciting juxtaposition of elements....

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2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Iron

Rambling Chair in African Mahogany Wood by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
Rambling Chair in African Mahogany Wood by Yaniv Chen for Lemon

Rambling Chair in African Mahogany Wood by Yaniv Chen for Lemon

By Lemon

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The Rambling Chair by Yaniv Chen nods to the silhouette of the traditional milk stool found in farms and Victorian homesteads throughout South Africa. For Chen, the stool is synonymo...

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2010s South African Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

1930s French Art Deco Club Chair
1930s French Art Deco Club Chair

1930s French Art Deco Club Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lovely Art Deco chair from France, 1930s. Beautiful curved wood frame with scroll detail. Newly upholstered in a lovely camel mohair. Original wood finish shows nice age and patina. ...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood, Mohair

Dietiker Rey Junior Chair, Mid-Century Modern, Beech Wood, Designed by Bruno Rey
Dietiker Rey Junior Chair, Mid-Century Modern, Beech Wood, Designed by Bruno Rey

Dietiker Rey Junior Chair, Mid-Century Modern, Beech Wood, Designed by Bruno Rey

By Dietiker, Bruno Rey

Located in Stein am Rhein, CH

This is the children version of the famous Rey chair. 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. 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 screw less wood-to-metal connection. The solid execution and rounded edges are perfectly suited for children. The chair is made with care from solid beechwood, with die cast aluminum consoles and glides. - rounded edges for children safety - timeless design - unique screwless patented wood-metal connection - Rey Junior...

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2010s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Ole Wanscher and A. J. Iversen Set of Dining Chairs in Mahogany
Ole Wanscher and A. J. Iversen Set of Dining Chairs in Mahogany

Ole Wanscher and A. J. Iversen Set of Dining Chairs in Mahogany

By Ole Wanscher

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Ole Wanscher and A.J. Iversen, set of chairs, mahogany, fabric, Denmark, 1940s This elegant set of dining chairs, including both side chairs and armchairs, was designed by Ole Wansc...

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1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Orage Pierre Frey Linen, Oak Wood, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Orage Pierre Frey Linen, Oak Wood, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Orage Pierre Frey Linen, Oak Wood, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Dining chair called "Butterfly" with oak stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful french fabric. This chair can be customized to your specifications or CO...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Jacquard, Beech

George Nakashima Captain's Chair
George Nakashima Captain's Chair

George Nakashima Captain's Chair

By George Nakashima

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

George Nakashima Captain's Chair Beautiful original Dark Surface wonderful spline details Clients name to underside of the chair

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1960s American Vintage Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Model "1755" Chair by Ole Wanscher for Fritz Hansen, Denmark ca 1940s
Model "1755" Chair by Ole Wanscher for Fritz Hansen, Denmark ca 1940s

Model "1755" Chair by Ole Wanscher for Fritz Hansen, Denmark ca 1940s

By Fritz Hansen, Ole Wanscher

Located in Utrecht, NL

Ole Wanscher was one of the leading figures of 20th century Danish design. Trained as an architect and later a professor at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Wanscher’s work is ...

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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Verner Panton Cone Chair in Original Pastel Blue Upholstery
Vintage Verner Panton Cone Chair in Original Pastel Blue Upholstery

Vintage Verner Panton Cone Chair in Original Pastel Blue Upholstery

By Verner Panton

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Designed in 1958 by the visionary Danish designer Verner Panton, the Cone Chair stands as one of the most iconic expressions of mid-century modern design. Defined by its bold geometr...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Modern Lloyd Accent Chair in White Oak, Brass, Shearling
Modern Lloyd Accent Chair in White Oak, Brass, Shearling

Modern Lloyd Accent Chair in White Oak, Brass, Shearling

By Crump and Kwash

Located in Baltimore City, MD

Lloyd Chair by Crump and Kwash Solid wood construction / hand rubbed oil finished / solid waxed brass rungs / shearling wrapped back support / shearling wrapped seat cushion. D...

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2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Sylvie Chair in Coal Black Shagreen by R & Y Augousti
Sylvie Chair in Coal Black Shagreen by R & Y Augousti

Sylvie Chair in Coal Black 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

Materials

Shagreen Stingray

Early Chair Attributed to Jens Risom for Knoll
Early Chair Attributed to Jens Risom for Knoll

Early Chair Attributed to Jens Risom for Knoll

By Jens Risom, Knoll

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

ClassiCon Roquebrune Chair in Black with Chrome Legs by Eileen Gray
ClassiCon Roquebrune Chair in Black with Chrome Legs by Eileen Gray

ClassiCon Roquebrune Chair in Black with Chrome Legs by Eileen Gray

By Eileen Gray

Located in New York, NY

For the terrace of her second house in Castellar Eileen Gray designed a very comfortable chair with a deep seating area. It was covered with blue canvas. She created another version,...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Lounge Chair in Carbon Dyed Ash and Black Sheepskin by Hinterland Design
Lounge Chair in Carbon Dyed Ash and Black Sheepskin by Hinterland Design

Lounge Chair in Carbon Dyed Ash and Black Sheepskin by Hinterland Design

By Hinterland Design

Located in Vancouver, BC

Hinterland's first lounge chair offering, the Shepherd's Chair is the culmination of years of design and prototyping. Inspired by the close relationship between a traditional herders...

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2010s Canadian Modern Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Upholstery, Hardwood, Ash

Contemporary Bar stool w. Backrest Nuit Noir Metal & Natural Tan Tobacco Leather
Contemporary Bar stool w. Backrest Nuit Noir Metal & Natural Tan Tobacco Leather

Contemporary Bar stool w. Backrest Nuit Noir Metal & Natural Tan Tobacco Leather

By Jover + Valls

Located in Alcoy, Alicante

The Wanderlust contemporary collection belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned meta...

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2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen, 1944
Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen, 1944

Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen, 1944

By Arnold Madsen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

The Clam easy chair, designed by Arnold Madsen and produced by Madsen & Schubell in Denmark in 1944, represents a rare and exemplary piece of Scandinavian mid-century design. The...

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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Lacquer, 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

Category

1810s Swiss Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Eight English Ladderback Rush-Seat Chairs
Set of Eight English Ladderback Rush-Seat Chairs

Set of Eight English Ladderback Rush-Seat Chairs

Located in Austin, TX

A fine set of eight English ladder-back wooden chairs with handsome woven rush seats. Featuring nicely-turned legs and supports, slight variation from chair to chair. A classic rus...

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19th Century English Rustic Antique Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Pr. Architectural High Back Wrought Iron Chairs att. to Leopold Gest c. 1980's
Pr. Architectural High Back Wrought Iron Chairs att. to Leopold Gest c. 1980's

Pr. Architectural High Back Wrought Iron Chairs att. to Leopold Gest c. 1980's

By Gustave Toffiche and Léopold Gest

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional pair of Post Modern style high back chairs, having dramatic exaggerated tall backs, and asymmetrical upholstered leather pad seats. Finished in black on black, showing ...

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Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Black Leather Le Corbusier Chair LC1  by Cassina
Black Leather Le Corbusier Chair LC1  by Cassina

Black Leather Le Corbusier Chair LC1 by Cassina

By Le Corbusier, Cassina

Located in Vilnius, LT

Vintage LC1 black leather chair designed by Le Corbusier circa 1928's and manufactured by Cassina in 1990's. Engraved serial umber 46639, Le Corbusier signature and Cassina mark. Ver...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 5 Alvar Aalto Model 65 Chairs In Birch & Blue Linoleum, Artek 1960s
Set of 5 Alvar Aalto Model 65 Chairs In Birch & Blue Linoleum, Artek 1960s

Set of 5 Alvar Aalto Model 65 Chairs In Birch & Blue Linoleum, Artek 1960s

A beautiful set of five Model 65 chairs, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Huonekalu- ja Rakennustehdas Oy, and retailed by Artek in Finland. The chairs are in beautiful vinta...

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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Laminate, Birch

Tea House Chair in Mahogany
Tea House Chair in Mahogany

Tea House Chair in Mahogany

By Brian Holcombe

Located in Princeton, NJ

In designing this chair I took cues from both Japanese sashimono and English windsor chairs, seeking a outwardly simple aesthetic which gives way to more elaborate detail upon a clos...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Mid Century Hand Tufting Chair, Blue Wood, Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s
Mid Century Hand Tufting Chair, Blue Wood, Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s

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...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Eight 20th Century Camel Boucle Chairs, 1960s
Set of Eight 20th Century Camel Boucle Chairs, 1960s

Set of Eight 20th Century Camel Boucle Chairs, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chairs are after a complete upholstery renovation; the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in camel, dura...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Very Rare Vittorio Dassi Chair, 1960s
Very Rare Vittorio Dassi Chair, 1960s

Very Rare Vittorio Dassi Chair, 1960s

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Bastia Umbra, IT

Very rare Vittorio Dassi Chair, Made in Italy, 1960s.  This wonderful chair designed by Vittorio Dassi in the 1960s is a wonderful example of functional elegance. This chair is a mix...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Upholstered Counter Chair Flock CS1 65 cm by Noom, Boucle Barnum, Green
Upholstered Counter Chair Flock CS1 65 cm by Noom, Boucle Barnum, Green

Upholstered Counter Chair Flock CS1 65 cm by Noom, Boucle Barnum, Green

By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM

Located in Paris, FR

The design bar chair Flock is not just a modern chair; it's a masterpiece that seamlessly blends timeless elegance with comfort and meticulous craftsmanship. This bar-height chair fe...

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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

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

Heart Chair
Heart Chair

Heart Chair

$6,615 / item

Heart Chair

By Giulia Ligresti

Located in Milan, IT

Featuring a stylish design that makes it both aesthetically pleasing and functional, this chair from the Imperfect Love Collection will make a statement in a contemporary and eclecti...

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2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Contemporary Dining Chair Archipen by NOOM, Ash Wood Frame, Boucle, Blue
Contemporary Dining Chair Archipen by NOOM, Ash Wood Frame, Boucle, Blue

Contemporary Dining Chair Archipen by NOOM, Ash Wood Frame, Boucle, Blue

By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM

Located in Paris, FR

The Archipen Chair by NOOM is a winner of the NYCxDESIGN Awards in the contract seating category. It’s a contemporary design wooden dining chair with sculptural appeal, inspired by U...

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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

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

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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