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George J. Hunzinger American Aesthetic Movement Side Chair, Circa 1880–1895
George J. Hunzinger American Aesthetic Movement Side Chair, Circa 1880–1895

George J. Hunzinger American Aesthetic Movement Side Chair, Circa 1880–1895

By George Hunzinger

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

George J. Hunzinger American Aesthetic Movement Side Chair, Circa 1880–1895 Dimensions: 33" H × 16" W × 18" D Seat Height: 16" This rare and sculpturally articulated American side ...

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19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Leather

Japanese Wooden block chair /wabi-sabi chair / private chair /
Japanese Wooden block chair /wabi-sabi chair / private chair /

Japanese Wooden block chair /wabi-sabi chair / private chair /

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This chair is crafted from a tree trunk left in its natural form. Zelkova wood is used for the material. Although the surface is finished in black with cashew paint, the beautiful ...

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1980s Japanese Primitive Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood

Swiss alp escabelle B 79
Swiss alp escabelle B 79

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

Six Mid Century Leopard Velvet Chairs, Walnut Wood, Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s
Six Mid Century Leopard Velvet Chairs, Walnut Wood, Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s

Six Mid Century Leopard Velvet Chairs, 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 leopard, durable and pl...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Villa Church Chair
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Villa Church Chair

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Villa Church Chair

Chair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Relaunched in 2012. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Armchair with structure in polished trivalent chr...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Gio Ponti Italian Midcentury Design Dining Chairs "Leggera" for Cassina 1950s
Gio Ponti Italian Midcentury Design Dining Chairs "Leggera" for Cassina 1950s

Gio Ponti Italian Midcentury Design Dining Chairs "Leggera" for Cassina 1950s

By Gio Ponti, Cassina

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Set of four dining chairs model Leggera designed by Gio Ponti for Cassina, ash wood frame and waxed rope seat, circa 1960s. Cassina adhesive label on some chairs Bibliography: Domus...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Ash, Rope

Dark Red Wine Kangaroo Chair Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
Dark Red Wine Kangaroo Chair Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968

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...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Fiberglass

Set of 4 Antique Regency Quality Mahogany Dining Chairs
Set of 4 Antique Regency Quality Mahogany Dining Chairs

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...

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19th Century English Regency Antique Chairs

Materials

Other

Sculptural Leather Dining Chair with Pedestal Base
Sculptural Leather Dining Chair with Pedestal Base

Sculptural Leather Dining Chair with Pedestal Base

Located in New York, NY

A sculptural blend of form and function, this contemporary dining chair exudes elegance with its soft curves and refined silhouette. Upholstered in a range of bouclé fabric colors. ...

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2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood

Eden Chair in Black Pen Shell and Upholstered in Calf-Hair by R&Y Augousti
Eden Chair in Black Pen Shell and Upholstered in Calf-Hair by R&Y Augousti

Eden Chair in Black Pen Shell and Upholstered in Calf-Hair 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 Eden chair...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Chairs

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Shagreen Stingray

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

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

Set of 4 Louis XVI Chairs
Set of 4 Louis XVI Chairs

Set of 4 Louis XVI Chairs

Located in Stockbridge, GA

This set of chairs are lacquered creme color with a use of age. They are Louis XVI style, they are large, comfortable, ideal as side chairs in a room.

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chairs

Materials

Paint

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 Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli

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

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Steel, Chrome

Green Pluff Italian Folding Stool Chair by G. Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1960
Green Pluff Italian Folding Stool Chair by G. Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1960

Green Pluff Italian Folding Stool Chair by G. Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1960

By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning "Pluff" folding stool chair in chrome and green colored polyurethane seat. The super rare and iconic "Pluff" was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli and prod...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Aluminum, Chrome

Hans J. Wegner Styled Sculptural Valet Dressing Chair by Armcrest
Hans J. Wegner Styled Sculptural Valet Dressing Chair by Armcrest

Hans J. Wegner Styled Sculptural Valet Dressing Chair by Armcrest

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A sculptural and functional wood framed valet dressing chair with woven seat, hanging jacket bar with upper smalls shelve. In the manner of Danish designer Hans J. Wegner this is the...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wood

Set of 4 Sa 07 Chairs by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1960
Set of 4 Sa 07 Chairs by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1960

Set of 4 Sa 07 Chairs by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1960

By Pastoe, Cees Braakman

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 ...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Unique sculptural metal chair with Blue Leather by Anacleto Spazzapan
Unique sculptural metal chair with Blue Leather by Anacleto Spazzapan

Unique sculptural metal chair with Blue Leather by Anacleto Spazzapan

By Anacleto Spazzapan

Located in London, GB

This unique sculptural chair, designed by Anacleto Spazzapan in the 1990s, is a testament to Italian design. Crafted from shades of blue and grey leather upholstery and a welded wrou...

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1990s Italian Modern Chairs

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Metal

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

Pair of French Open Armchairs Louis XVI Medallion Fauteuils, circa 1900
Pair of French Open Armchairs Louis XVI Medallion Fauteuils, circa 1900

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...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

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Upholstery, Beech

Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Light Gray Boucle, Dark Walnut Wood, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Light Gray Boucle, Dark Walnut Wood, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Light Gray Boucle, Dark Walnut Wood, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Dining chair called "Butterfly" with medium light stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful boucle italian fabric (color number 06). This chair can be c...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Beech

Cognac Leather Director's Chair
Cognac Leather Director's Chair

Cognac Leather Director's Chair

By Dario Alfonsi

Located in Milan, IT

Dark hues of vegetable-tanned leather and a beechwood frame finished with an ash wood varnish. Hand-sewn and assembled in Rome by Dario Alfonsi, this iconic collapsible chair...

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2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Bel Sl Terracotta Chair By Pablo Regano
Bel Sl Terracotta Chair By Pablo Regano

Bel Sl Terracotta Chair By Pablo Regano

By Chairs & more

Located in Milan, IT

The Bel collection is inspired by the 'Bel Design Italiano' that appeared in the 1950s in Italy. It's a design trend that combines Italian tradition with burgeoning creative and tech...

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2010s Italian Chairs

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Metal

Pair of Antique Swiss Black Forest Chairs w. Matching Tilt-Top Table, Late 1800s
Pair of Antique Swiss Black Forest Chairs w. Matching Tilt-Top Table, Late 1800s

Pair of Antique Swiss Black Forest Chairs w. Matching Tilt-Top Table, Late 1800s

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning hand carved Black Forest hall set with marquetry inlay. These very well crafted pieces of Black Forest furniture are an incredible sight to see. The workmanship and the lar...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Chairs

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Wood

Knoll chairs by Massimo Vagnelli 1985
Knoll chairs by Massimo Vagnelli 1985

Knoll chairs by Massimo Vagnelli 1985

$768Sale Price / set|20% Off

Knoll chairs by Massimo Vagnelli 1985

Located in Čelinac, BA

Knoll chair by Massimo Vagnelli

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Hans Wegner Flag Halyard Lounge Chair
Hans Wegner Flag Halyard Lounge Chair

Hans Wegner Flag Halyard Lounge Chair

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An early Hans Wegner Lounge Chair Original Lacquered Steel Frame Original cord and Pillow Replaced Icelandic Sheepskin An iconic example of Midcentury design

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1960s Danish Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rustic French Provincial Sculptured Chair in the Style of Alexandre Noll, 1960s
Rustic French Provincial Sculptured Chair in the Style of Alexandre Noll, 1960s

Rustic French Provincial Sculptured Chair in the Style of Alexandre Noll, 1960s

By Alexandre Noll

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Rustic French Provincial Sculptured Chair in the Style of Alexandre Noll, 1960s The seat width is 32 cm, the seat depth 35 cm and the seat height 38 cm. The overall width is 42cm, ...

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1950s French French Provincial Vintage Chairs

Materials

Elm

Art Deco Amsterdam School Armchair with Curved Armrests and Ornate Stretchers
Art Deco Amsterdam School Armchair with Curved Armrests and Ornate Stretchers

Art Deco Amsterdam School Armchair with Curved Armrests and Ornate Stretchers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Constructed in solid oak with a warm amber-brown tone, this high-back armchair features three vertical splats beneath a shaped, scalloped crest rail — a hallmark of Dutch Deco...

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1920s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Wood

Mid Century Red Cado Chair, Steen Østergaard, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Red Cado Chair, Steen Østergaard, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Red Cado Chair, Steen Østergaard, Europe, 1960s

By Ostergaard Steen

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Polish production chairs from Plastics Factory 'Krywald' in Knurow have embossed signatures. They come from the 70s. The author of this project is the Danish architect Steen Østergaa...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Plastic

Jean Prouvé Antony Chairs, 2002 Vitra edition. with original tags, Set of 2
Jean Prouvé Antony Chairs, 2002 Vitra edition. with original tags, Set of 2

Jean Prouvé Antony Chairs, 2002 Vitra edition. with original tags, Set of 2

By Jean Prouvé, Vitra

Located in Denver, CO

These chairs are a very sought after set of Antony Chairs originally designed in 1950 by French Architect Jean Prouvé, released via license by Vitra USA on behalf of the Prouvé famil...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Finn Juhl Japan Series Chair, Wood and Raf Simons Kvadrat
Finn Juhl Japan Series Chair, Wood and Raf Simons Kvadrat

Finn Juhl Japan Series Chair, Wood and Raf Simons Kvadrat

By Finn Juhl

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Chair designed by Finn Juhl in 1957, relaunched in 2007. Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in Denmark. Finn Juhl’s partnership with the furniture manufacturer France & Son...

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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Modern Caned Chair in Exotic Wood and Hair Hide by Costantini, Recoleta In Stock
Modern Caned Chair in Exotic Wood and Hair Hide by Costantini, Recoleta In Stock

Modern Caned Chair in Exotic Wood and Hair Hide by Costantini, Recoleta In Stock

By Costantini

Located in New York, NY

Recoleta Modern Caned Chair in Exotic Wood and Hair Hide by Costantini Design In Stock The Recoleta Chair is named for one of the oldest and illustrious neighborhoods of Buenos Ai...

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2010s Argentine Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

H Dining Chair Upholstered in COM (costumer's own material) by Estudio Persona
H Dining Chair Upholstered in COM (costumer's own material) by Estudio Persona

H Dining Chair Upholstered in COM (costumer's own material) by Estudio Persona

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...

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2010s North American Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mohair, Foam, Wood

Armonia Walnut Dining Chair, Silvio Piattelli design made in Italy
Armonia Walnut Dining Chair, Silvio Piattelli design made in Italy

Armonia Walnut Dining Chair, Silvio Piattelli design made in Italy

By Silvio Piattelli

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...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Walnut

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 Bruno Rey, Dietiker

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

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

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Oak

Pair of Finnish early 20th century brutalist hand carved pine chairs
Pair of Finnish early 20th century brutalist hand carved pine chairs

Pair of Finnish early 20th century brutalist hand carved pine chairs

Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi

Discover the timeless charm of our Pair of early 20th century brutalist pine chairs. Hand-carved from one piece of wood, these unique pieces showcase extraordinary craftsmanship and ...

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Early 20th Century Finnish Arts and Crafts Chairs

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Pine

Classic Contemporary Bar Stool w Backrest Black Leather Black Rubber Metal Frame
Classic Contemporary Bar Stool w Backrest Black Leather Black Rubber Metal Frame

Classic Contemporary Bar Stool w Backrest Black Leather Black Rubber Metal Frame

By Jover + Valls

Located in Alcoy, Alicante

The “Repose” contemporary stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as t...

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2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Hand Tufting Pink Wool Leopard, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Hand Tufting Pink Wool Leopard, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Hand Tufting Pink Wool Leopard, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Dining chair called "Butterfly" with beautiful pink stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful hand tufting wool fabric. This chair can be customized to you...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Fabric, Wool, Beech

Set of 4 Chrome and Clear Lucite Plia Folding Chairs by Anonima Castelli, Italy
Set of 4 Chrome and Clear Lucite Plia Folding Chairs by Anonima Castelli, Italy

Set of 4 Chrome and Clear Lucite Plia Folding Chairs by Anonima Castelli, Italy

By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti

Located in Roma, IT

Lovely set of 4 original and signed "Plia" folding chairs in the timeless chrome and clear lucite version. NOS (new old Stock). This fantastic chairs were designed by Giancarlo Pire...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Finn Juhl Pelican Chair, Sheepskin Upholstery, Modern Design, Denmark
Finn Juhl Pelican Chair, Sheepskin Upholstery, Modern Design, Denmark

Finn Juhl Pelican Chair, Sheepskin Upholstery, Modern Design, Denmark

By Finn Juhl

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Pelican chair designed by Finn Juhl in 1940, relaunched in 2001. Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in Denmark. Pelican chair was probably the one furthest ahead of its time. When i...

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2010s Danish Modern Chairs

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Wood

Swiss alp escabelle B13
Swiss alp escabelle B13

Swiss alp escabelle B13

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Swiss alp escabelle B13

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Early 19th Century Swiss Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Guillerme & Chambron Set of Four Dining Chairs in Oak with Rush Seats
Guillerme & Chambron Set of Four Dining Chairs in Oak with Rush Seats

Guillerme & Chambron Set of Four Dining Chairs in Oak with Rush Seats

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, set of four dining chairs, oak, rush, France, 1960s. Set of four dining chairs in solid oak by Guillerme and Chambron. These chairs show a mo...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Oak, Straw

Mid Century Dark Brown Beechwood Bonanza Chair, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Dark Brown Beechwood Bonanza Chair, Europe, 1960s

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...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Beech

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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