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Chairs For Sale
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Period: Mid-20th Century
A pair of two Birch Burl Chairs made in 1940, Sweden
Located in Farsta, SE
A Pair of Birch Burl Chairs, Made in 1940, Sweden This exceptional pair of birch burl chairs, crafted in 1940, showcases the beauty of 80 years of repairs and patina. Over time, the...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Birch

Veretta 921 Orange Chair by Cristina Celestino
Located in Milan, IT
A vibrant accent piece to complement a dull vanity or be gathered with twins around a modern dining table, this chair stands out for its impeccably tailored quality that also enhance...
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2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

ClassiCon Roquebrune Chair in Black with Chrome Legs 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

Ivory Anziano Chairs by John Hutton for Donghia
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A set of two Donghia Anziano bentwood chairs designed by John Hutton. Ivory base with black hair pin metal legs. The chairs are stackable. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Ines Black Chair
Located in Milan, IT
A stunning addition to modern or industrial-inspired decors, this chair from the Ines series is designed by Studio Tecnico for Pacini & Cappellini. All black from head to toe, the gr...
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2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Black Leather Armchair with Walnut Finish and Wraparound Back – Abra Collection
Located in Miami, FL
An Abra armchair by Uultis in black leather with walnut wood finish. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. The Abra armchair, designed by Uulti...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut, Leather, Wood

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...
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2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Iron

Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and beige boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razor...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mid Century Hans Wegner Set 4 Beech Danish Cord Dining Chairs Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Portland, OR
A set of four Mid Century Danish Modern CH36 beech and Danish cord dining chairs, designed by Hans Wegner in 1962 and produced by Carl Hansen ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Beech

Set of 4 "Lens" Chairs by G. Offredi Blue Velvet and Chrome, Saporiti Italy 1968
Located in Roma, IT
Marvellous midcentury armchairs with tubular steel structure and seats. "Lens" model was designed by Giovanni Offredi and produced for Saporiti, around 1968 in Italy. These items are made of a stunning new stain-resistant, fire-retardant petrol blue velvet. A magnificent and iconic set that will be perfect for a living room or study, thanks to the brightness of the chromed steel structure. These pieces are in amazing vintage conditions as shown in the photos. The shipping quote refers to the chairs shipped with the seating disassembled from the chrome base. Giovanni Offredi (born 1927, Milan–died 2007, Milan) was a prominent Italian furniture and product designer of the second half of the 20th century. As opposed to most of the other Italian furniture designers of his time, Giovanni Offredi was not an architect, nor did he start designing early in his professional career. Instead, Offredi partially fits the career path of some of the talented contemporary designers who pursue product design outside of a formal education in architecture. The earliest furniture design work known by Giovanni Offredi consists of exemplary furnishings made specifically for some of the wealthy families in Milan. Such is the case of the works done by Offredi for Casa C., in 1960, in Gorgonzola, a small town 14 miles from Milan. These works were designed with a surprisingly minimal simplicity and elegance, and they also clearly display a hallmark of his design work with the use of angular lines and exposed metal or wood frames—not unlike some of the modern Scandinavian design of the time. In the late 1960s, Giovanni Offredi met Sergio Saporiti, the owner of Italian design shop and furniture maker Saporiti, and in 1970, Offredi formalized a partnership with the furniture maker. This partnership would be long and successful and resulted in many furniture designs of distinct precision that were clearly modern and innovative and that went on to enjoy considerable commercial success. The most prominent furniture designs that Offredi made for Saporiti include the Paracarro table...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome

21st Century, Modern, Maçka Chair, Powder Coated Structure & Upholstery
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Maçka, defined by its juxtaposed simple geometrical forms, is a seating collection consisting of dining & corner chairs, bar stool and love & lounge benches. The designs elegantly re...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-century modern rattan hanging chair
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Check out our super stylish Mid-century modern rattan hanging chair. With a cool mix of classic vibes and vintage charm, this chair is perfect fo...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Series 7 Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 2001.
Located in Asaa, DK
Series 7 Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 2001. Arne Jacobsen stacking dining chairs Model 3107 with cognac leather removable upholstery. Model 3107 also know as series 7, B...
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Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Pair of Rosewood and Rope Seat Chairs Designed by George Nakashima
Located in Nantucket, MA
A pair of simple, clean-lined and elegantly designed rosewood chairs by George Nakashima, with a rope cord seat. These were produced by the National Institute of Design in Ahmedabad...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Rosewood

Set of Six Oak and Rush Chairs with Sculptural Legs, Europe 1940s
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
This exquisite mid-century dining set from the 1940s effortlessly merges historic charm with modern, organic design. Crafted from natural materials using traditional techniques, thes...
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Mid-20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Art Deco Black Lacquer Streamlined Armchair by Modernage Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and iconic Art Deco "D" chair was realized by the esteemed maker Modernage Co. in the United States, circa 1930. Resembling a stylized letter "D", it features streamline...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Lacquer

1 of 4 Les Arcs Chair by Dal Vera selected by Charlotte Perriand, 1960s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Dal Vera chair model "Les Arcs", stacking chair. The Les Arcs chairs by Dal Vera Vera are iconic pieces of furniture selected by designer Charlotte Perriand for 'Les Arcs'. These tu...
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Mid-20th Century Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Metal

Spirale Chair in 'Slalom' Fabric Upholstery by Alexandre Ligios, Organic Curves
Located in New York, NY
Spirale Chair by Alexandre Ligios Casamance's 'Sami/Slalom' upholstery. 52.4" W x 47.2" D x 29.5" H Spirale captivates with its perfect balance of power and sensuality. Its organ...
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2010s Moroccan Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Six Mahogany Klismos Dining Chair with COM Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
New production. 6 chairs in this offer. Additional can be made to order. Designed and handmade in NYC. Fabric in image is not included and they can upholstered at no charge in COM (C...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Chairs

Materials

Wood

Locus Solus White Chair by Gae Aulenti
Located in Milan, IT
A refined addition to a patio, deck, backyard porch, or poolside, this contemporary chair combine style with comfort. Part of the iconic Locus Solus collec...
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2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Stackable Chrome Chairs by Steelcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Condition Materials: Plastic Resin, Polished Chrome
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Italian Rocking Chair Model 572 By Cassina
Located in London, GB
An incredible and very rare rocking chair (has been attributed to Gio Ponti in the past and shows a strong and striking resemblance to his designs) in walnut, rubber and fabric for C...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Hot Pink Peacock Wicker Chair w Pillows
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage hot pink handmade wicker chair with pair of velvet pillows.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Hans J. Wegner Early Stamped Carl Hansen & Son CH-24 "Wishbone" Chair, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare model "CH-24" / "Wishbone" chairs from the very early years of the Carl Hansen & Sons production of Hans J. Wegner's iconic chair. The condition of both chairs is amazing and th...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Napoleon III Style Gold Rope Twist Framed Tub Chairs 3 available
Located in New York, NY
Chic, voguish rope twist framed upholstered tub chairs, executed in gold paint finished carved wood rope twist frames, with upholstered seats. These chairs were made in Italy, circ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Set of Four Crystal Victoria Ghost Chairs by Philippe Starck for Kartell, 2006
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Victoria Ghost Chairs - Crystal Philippe Starck for Kartell, 2006 set of four / stackable Starck / Kartell label on each chair "in very good vintage condition" "minor scuffs / longer scuffs on one of the seats (see images)" "The Kartell Victoria Ghost...
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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Cees Braakman for Pastoe Set of Six SM08 Dining Chairs in Black Leather.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful vintage set of six SM08 dining chairs in black leather designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950's. In original good condition with some signs of use. This is a rare editi...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Dining Chair with Seaming Details on the Back
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The front of this dining chair is composed as a verse, with a smooth seat, backrest and legs. The scene is set for the explosion of the chorus, bursting from its quilted back, infuse...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand White LC1 Chair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
LC1 white chair by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Relaunched in 1965. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. A light, compact chair designed and presented at...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Danish Mid Century Modern Stokke Lounge Chair in Rosewood Suede & Aliminum
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Uncommon lounge chair designed by Jens Quistgaard for Nissen Langaa in Denmark circa 1960's. Features a rosewood & aluminum frame with original olive suede cushions. All in all in gr...
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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

In Stock Roly Poly Armchair Ochre by Driade, Faye Toogood
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Shapely and utterly comfortable, the distinctive Roly Poly Armchair by Driade is a well rounded lounge chair with a graceful, bowl-like seat up top and four solid legs beneath. It's ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Knoll Brno Chrome Tubular Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe Armchair
Located in Wilton, CT
Knoll Chrome Tubular Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. These Brno armchairs celebrate the classic tubular design of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, crafted by Knoll. They are upholstered ...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set Of Four Neoclassical Star and Dolphin Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Set of Four Neoclassical Style Aluminum Mid-Century Dolphin Chairs. Chairs are attributed to Kenneth Lynch, an American designer, known for high-quality garden and outdoor furniture....
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

One Of Four Mart Stam Leather Cantilever Chair By BLAHA Austria 1960s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Mart Stam Chairs By BLAHA Austria 1960s
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Charlotte Perriand Berger Wood Stool by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool model Berger designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953-1961. Relaunched by Cassina in 2011. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Reclaiming simple materials and basic shapes, with ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Six Mahogany Chairs Mod.110 by Ico Parisi for Cassina - Italy - 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful set of six chairs in elegant mahogany and comfortable hazelnut-colored velvet born from the pencil of Ico Parisi and made since the 1960s, by the prestigious Cassina compan...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Shagreen Chair with Palmwood and Bronze-Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
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. Inspired by the original Dandy bench...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Brass

Varius Grey by Oscar Tusquets for BD Barcelona, 2022
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Varius by Oscar Tusquets for BD Barcelona, 2022 The chair played yesterday and will play into tomorrow. Like a tuned Violin, Stradivarius. Its critical acclaim and commercial success kickstarted a new era of contemporary Spanish design. Loved for decades, the design is considered and remarkably adaptable. Stackable. Strong. Lasting. It stayed in tune. Based on the Stradivarius Violin but built to fit everywhere. This chair was brought back for its new finishes and styles. It is staying because it has a character of its own, now fit for every floor. The Varius plays again. Important information regarding images of products: Please note that some of the images show other colors and variations of the model, these images are only to present interior design proposals. The item that is selling is on the first image. Important information regarding color(s) of products: Actual colors may vary. This is due to the fact that every computer monitor, laptop, tablet and phone screen has a different capability to display colors and that everyone sees these colors differently. We try to edit our photos to show all of our products as life-like as possible, but please understand the actual color may vary slightly from your monitor About the designer: Oscar Tusquets describes himself as an architect by training, a designer by adaptation, a painter by vocation, and a writer through the desire to make friends. Born in Barcelona in 1941, Oscar Tusquets graduated as an architect in 1965 from Barcelona’s Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura and was a member of Studi Per, together with Pep Bonet, Cristian Cirici, Lluís Clotet, and Mireia Riera. In 1972, they founded BD together, and Tusquets set about designing furniture and other objects, which would be recognised by the Spanish National Design Award. A number of his pieces appear in renowned museum collections, such as the MoMA in New York and the Centre George Pompidou in Paris. He has also been honoured with the Medalla de Oro al Mérito en las Bellas Artes (Gold Medal for Merit in the Fine Arts), the insignia of Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Knight of the Order of the Arts and Letters) and the Creu de Sant Jordi (Cross of Sant Jordi). Since the ‘90s, he has published books on a wide range of design-related topics. About the manufacturer: BD has been around for over half a century. It was founded in a nightclub in 1972 by a bunch of young architects and designers from Barcelona. They broke into the design world with a new vision: to produce and market their designs, and the designs of their friends with complete creative freedom and design criteria. Beginning with the designs of contemporaries like Ettore Sottsass, Rennie Mackintosh and Álvaro Siza, BD provoked a curiosity about design. These early pieces helped bring international recognition to the country’s design scene, and many of them still exist today. They are an international design company run by a collective ownership —Apartamento Magazine (Nacho Alegre, Omar Sosa, Marco Velardi), Taller Bofill (Pablo Bofill, Ricardo Bofill, Luna Paiva...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rare Set of Four Leather Chairs by William Katavolos
Located in London, GB
A Rare Set of Mid C20th Leather Chairs by Katalovos Iconic Sling Back T Chair The Leather Seat is Attached to the Crome Frame Very Stylish and Comfortable
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Customizable Artifort Aloa Chair Designed by Khodi Feiz
Located in New York, NY
Lightness redefined. Aloa is a simple and elegant family of chairs and bar stools with an upholstered seat and back, supported by a graphic metal frame. Highly comfortable, Aloa fits...
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2010s Dutch Chairs

Materials

Textile

Sylvie Chair in Coal Black Shagreen by R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Sylvie chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Chairs

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Shagreen Stingray

Pair of Athens Stool in Iroko Wood by Leonard Kadid for Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by classical Greek architecture, the Athens stool uses only two different elements. Made of solid wood, the geometry of the stool comes as a result of its assembly method - ...
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2010s South African Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Earl White Oak, Ivory Textured Linen Moresby Rocking Chair
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

Oak, Leather, Walnut

Patricia Urquiola Trampoline Chair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Patricia Urquiola Trampoline Chair For Cassina A chair with a playful spirit, rounded contours, and a hint of Mediterranean vitality. Tr...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Four Vintage Prague 811 Chair By Josef Hoffmann 1950s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Josef Hoffmann Prague 811 Chairs for Stol Kamnik 1950s
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1950s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Mid-Century Rattan Loop Tub Club Chair, Woven Cane Seat
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Unusual rattan tub chair with loop motif and woven cane seat.
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Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Rattan Green Stripe Folding Deck Chair Patio Lounger, Chaise Longue
Located in Labrit, Landes
French rattan folding deck chair or lounger chair, circa 1930 Handwoven with a green stripe Very comfortable for patio or garden Folded dimensions H 24.21 x W 29.7 x D 31.3 in. (H...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wicker

Finn Juhl Pelican Chair Skandilock Sheep Moonlight and Wood
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pelican chair designed by Finn Juhl in 1940. Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in Denmark. Pelican chair was probably the one furthest ahead of its time. When it was presented a...
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2010s Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Pair of Mid Century Modern Slipper Chairs Attributed Robsjohn-Gibbings C.1950's
Located in Bernville, PA
Pair of mid century chairs attributed to T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings. Impeccably restored in a rich walnut finished, complemented by tailored and tufted luxuriously soft, light earthtone ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Maple

Ace Chair Red by Merve Kahraman, Oak & Red Velvet Crown Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Ace Chair Red by Merve Kahraman Oak and Red Velvet Crown Fabric 18" W x 25" D x 36" H (Seat Height 18") The Ace Chairs were originally conceived for the designer’s own wedding, cr...
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2010s Turkish Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Oak

Temi Bar Chair, Minimalist Velvet Counter Chair
Located in San Jose, CA
The Temi Counter & Bar Chair is a counter / bar stool version of the plush, graphic Temi Chair. Simple yet bold, the Temi Counter & Bar Chair is great for...
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2010s Chinese Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Charlotte Perriand LC7 Black Leather Chair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Black leather upholstered LC7 chair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1927. Relaunched in 1978. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Designed by Charlotte Perriand and part of the LC c...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Six Side Chairs in Rush and Oak, France, 1950s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
With humble geometry and tactile richness, this suite of six side chairs conjures the vernacular elegance of rural French craftsmanship. Each chair is defined by the quiet cadence of...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Customizable ClassiCon Daybed Grand by Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
The daybed is rightly counted among Eileen Gray’s most famous designs. The lounge "offers pleasant and comfortable seating and is, moreover, particularly suited to relaxing". What sh...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Mid Century Modern Stadthalle Chair Brown Beech Roland Rainer 1951 Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage chair model No 3 / 4 / 3 from brown beech in bicolor tone designed by Roland Rainer for Emil & Alfred Pollak for the Viennese Civic Hall, 1951 - 1956. Rola...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Balance dining chair by WOO
Located in Kyiv, UA
Dining chair Balance invites you to experience the balance that we all seek in life. This designer chair draws inspiration from the art of rock balancing, where natural stones are ca...
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Eight Kaare Klint Red Chairs, Rud Rasmussen, Niger Leather and Mahogany
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint & Rud Rasmussen Snedkerier - Scandinavian Modern Design. An extraordinary set of eight Kaare Klint red chairs, executed by cabinetmaker Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark. Profile...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, 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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