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Chairs For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: Early 19th Century
Early and Rare Pretzel sIDE Chair by George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early and Rare Pretzel sIDE Chair by George Nelson, c 1952,,, gREAT EXAMPLE, Iconic Design. Becoming increasingly harder and harder to find..Nice original condition,, Age appropri...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Pair of Steel Chairs Attributed to Pacific Iron Products
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of steel chairs attributed to Walter Lamb for the Los Angeles based Pacific Iron Products Company. Frames have been professionally sand blasted and powder coated. Chairs have ...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel

George Nakashima Grass Seat Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A set of 4 Grass Seat Chairs by George Nakashima. Nice patina to both wood and grass seats. Original owners name available
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1960s American Vintage Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Six Ico and Luisa Parisi Dining Chairs by Ariberto Colombo, 1952
Located in Rome, IT
Set of iconic Ico & Luisa Parisi dining chairs manufactured by Ariberto Colombo, Cantù, circa 1952 this version with a wooden backrest is a later version; the original version is wit...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Finnish stool -1900 Birch
By Workaday Handmade, Artistic Finishes
Located in Hyvinkää, FI
chair made of Finnish birch, upholstery sheep's wool, these wonderful chairs were made in Finland in the middle of the 1900 century.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Birch

Set of Six Bamboo and Wicker Folding Chairs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Set of six bamboo and woven wicker folding chairs whenever you need extra seating.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

'Medea' Chair by Vittorio Nobili, Italy 1960s
Located in Greding, DE
Der Medea Stuhl von Vittorio Nobili zeichnet sich durch seine schlanken Metallbeine und die charakteristische Sitzschale mit einer ovalen Aussparung in der Mitte aus. In einem sehr g...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood

Boomerang Dining Chairs Typ 229xB from Goscinski Furniture Factory, 1960s.
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Set of 4 Polish dining chairs model Boomerang 229XB from Gościcińskie Furniture Factory in the 1960s. The frame of the chairs is made of beech wood. Wooden elements cleaned from the ...
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1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Bonacina Attrib. Pair of Rattan and Bamboo Hight-Backed Chairs, Italy, 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
Rare pair of original 1960s low chairs with curved bamboo high back, beautiful design and comfortable seating. Italian production 1960.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Pair of Victorian Carved Side Chairs with Red Velvet Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Mahogany, Original Upholstery
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1930s American Victorian Vintage Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Brown Barcelona Leather Chair Mid Century Modern
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Experience the epitome of timeless elegance with this authentic Mid Century Modern Barcelona Chair, designed by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll. Crafted with sumptuous brown leather and ...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of 4 Monk chairs in leather, Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Molteni, 1973
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Monk chair is distinguished by its inherent essence of expressive quality of materials, embodying elegance through the skillful use of national walnut, natural ash, leather and r...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Chair by Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig, 1938
Located in Berlin, DE
Chair, plywood construction, dark stained, ash veneer Design / Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig 1938 Dimensions / H.84cm W.40cm D.50cm Manufacturer / Maggioni Italy Designed for the Bocco...
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1930s Italian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Ash, Plywood

Set 4 French Paint Decorated Giltwood Rams Head Armchairs Dining Office Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a very rare set of 4 armchairs. We can split the set and sell one pair of armchairs. The chairs are from the 1940s and have a distressed red wash over white frames. They have...
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1940s French Vintage Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of 6 Art Deco chairs
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Set of 6 Art Deco dinning chairs wood and straw nice patina
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1930s European Vintage Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Harry Bertoia for Knoll Wire Diamond Chair Mid Century Modern
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Discover sculptural sophistication with this Harry Bertoia for Knoll Wire Diamond Chair, a true Mid Century Modern gem. Its intricate and airy wire frame is a triumph of space-defyin...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 6 Brutalist chairs in Oak, 1960s
Located in Balen, BE
Set of 6 brutalist chairs in oak with wonderful wood grain, produced in the 1960s. The seats have been reupholstered in a beautiful white bouclé textile. These chairs are versatile ...
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1960s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Rosewood Dining Chairs by Helge Sibast & Børge Rammerskov, Denmark, 1960s.
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
A set of four unique chairs designed by Helge Sibast and Borge Rammerskov for the Danish Sibast factory in the 1960s. The chairs have uniquely carved ergonomic backrests. The chairs ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Set of Three Iron And Wicker Settee And Chair By Giacometti
Located in Pasadena, CA
Set of Three Iron And Wicker Settee And Chair By Giacometti. There are rams heads on the arm rests. In the back rest there is a sunburst/sunflower emblem/design on the backing. The ...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Original Harry & Lou Epstein Art Deco Cloud Chairs
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of Art Deco cloud chairs by Harry & Lou Epstein. Burr walnut veneered backs with Trompe-l'œil burr walnut legs. Re-upholstered in cream leather.
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

1960s Erik Buch Fully Restored Armchairs in Rosewood, Inc. Reupholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Erik Buch fully restored armchairs in rosewood with excellent woodwork that are evidence of Good Design and craftsmanship. The chairs feature a solid rosewood construction with Erik...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Dining Chair in Teak and Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chair, teak, fabric, Europe, 1960s. Stunning dining chair made in Europe in the 1960s featuring a striking backrest. The model is angular and modest as it is build up in mai...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Set of seven Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Set of six dining chairs and one armchair on high, elegant square tapered legs with thread inlays. The rear legs are slightly flared and, together with the rounded backrests, give th...
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Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Authentic Early Modernist Chair Robert Mallet Stevens, France, 1930s
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Robert Mallet-Stevens (1886-1945) came from an art-loving family and was one of the most influential French avant-garde architects and designers. He met very early on René Herbst and...
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1930s French Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Gio Ponti Armchairs for Cassina, Model 516
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sculptural walnut armchairs, variant of model 516, designed by Gio Ponti for Cassina in 1955. Ponti’s creativity can be seen in the many details including the rising open arm...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Danish 20th Century Rosewood Chairs
Located in CANTELEU, FR
Discover these magnificent Danish chairs dating from the 1950s, a true piece of antique. With a seat height of 45 cm, these chairs offer optimal comfort. Their unique and timeless de...
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1950s Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood

Chair designed by Poul Kjaerholm manufactured by da E. Kold Christensen
Located in Firenze, FI
Chair PK11, designed in 1957 by Poul Kjaerholm and produced by E. Kold Christensen, marked by the manufacturer. Ash backrest and a linear three-legged structure in chromed steel. Wit...
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1950s Danish Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel

Two Biedermeier shovel chairs in cherry, Southern Germany, around 1820
Located in Greding, DE
A near pair of Biedermeier shovel chairs in cherry with burl veneer and ebonized thread inlays on the backrest. The chairs stand on square tapered legs, with the rear ones slightly c...
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

19th Century Italian Charles X Carved Walnut Set of 2 Antique Chairs
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful 19th century of the period Charles X Italian set of 2 chairs antique in solid walnut wood. Characterized by an enveloping and refined backrest, embellished with an elaborat...
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1820s Italian Charles X Antique Chairs

Materials

Walnut

1940s Pair of Chairs with Stool, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered in velvet fabric - Stool dimensions: 40 x 47x 34 cm
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet

Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù Set of Six Dining Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, darkened beech, cognac leather, Italy, 1950s These robust chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara feature a geometric frame for the patinated c...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

A set of 4 Italian Chairs in Wood and Cognac Leather by S. Coppola for Bernini
Located in Roma, IT
I propose to you a set consisting of 4 model 620 chairs designed in the mid-60s by Silvio Coppola for the historic luxury furniture brand Bernini. This chair fully represents the sty...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Danish 20th Century by Henri Walter Klein Teak Chairs
Located in CANTELEU, FR
We are pleased to present this superb series of 4 chairs by Henri Walter Klein for Bramin dating from the 1960s. These stunning Danish antiques are designed with attention to detail ...
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1960s Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood

Italian mid century white metal outdoor chair with armrests, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid century white metal outdoor chair with armrests, 1950s. Outdoor chair with white enamelled metal structure, with armrests and micro-perforated seat, with an "enne" decora...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian Sculptural Set of Twelve Dining Chairs in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of twelve dining chairs, walnut, fabric: Dedar Belsuede col.8 pierre d'argent, Italy, 1960s These Italian chairs embody a dynamic appearance that, for instance, comes forward in...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Jean Prouvé Standard Chair Limited RAW Steel and Natural Oak by Vitra
Located in Dronten, NL
The classic standard chair was originally designed by Jean Prouvé in 1934. This is the desirable Vitra limited RAW edition, in natural oak with a clear lacquered steel (metal brut) f...
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1930s French Industrial Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mathieu Matégot Set of 2 chairs and 2 armchairs in perforated metal 1950
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Mathieu Matégot Set of 2 chairs and 2 armchairs in wrought iron 1950 from the "Carré d'As" series Seats in Ruguitule Armchairs : H. 92 x W. 47 x D. 50 cm Chairs : H.92 x W. 47 x D....
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman by Knoll
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman Late 1960s production by Knoll Re-Upholstered Original Black Enamel Frame Color of the fabric is black with gray undertones, the last photo ,I ...
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1960s American Vintage Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Mid-Century Campanula Model Chair By Carlo Pagani For Arflex 1952
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century Campanula Model Chair by Carlo Pagani for Arflex 1952 Metal and brass structure, brown eco leather covering. Intact and in good condition, small signs of aging.
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1950s Italian Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Set of 6 George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Modern Walnut Chairs
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Elegant and sophisticated, this set of six George Nelson for Herman Miller chairs features two captain and four side chairs, all epitomizing classic Mid-Century Modern design. The wa...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Rare 1930s French Wicker Rattan Emmanuelle Peacock Chair
Located in Birmingham, AL
A large, classic 1930s Peacock chair handcrafted in France of woven two-toned rattan and wicker. Having a flamboyant shaped high flaring back that resembles the fanned feathers of th...
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1930s French Bohemian Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Set of 2 Italian Armchairs, Designed by Nino Zoncada, Italy, 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Two armchairs, designed by Nino Zondada, Italy, 1950s. The armchairs are upholstered with vinyl leather and feature classical metal bases with brass elements for a two tone look. The...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Eames for Herman Miller Rare 1956 First Year Lounge Chair with Spinning Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare 1956 first year production of the iconic 670/671 lounge chair with spinning ottoman by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller. The spinning ottoman was only made during the f...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Set of Four Cantilevered Chairs Thonet Bauhaus Model ST14 by Hans Luckhardt
Located in Dronten, NL
This hard to find set of 4 Thonet chairs, model ST 14, represents the modernist idea of the Bauhaus in an elegant way. Designed in 1931 for DESTA Berlin, later Thonet, Hans Luckhardt...
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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of 6 Midcentury Teak Dining Chairs by Nathan, 4 Fresco and 2 Carver Chairs
Located in Torquay, GB
Set of 6 midcentury teak dining chairs by Nathan. Consists of 4 Fresco chairs and 2 Carver armchairs. Upholstered in good quality chocolate brown velvet fabric. All chairs in good...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Teak

Wicker and Iron Chair By Frederic Weinberg 1950s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Wicker and Iron Chair by Frederic Weinberg 1950s
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Iron

French Modern, Armchair, Oak & Lambswool, Charles Dudouyt Style, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
This French Modern armchair in solid oak, reminiscent of Charles Dudouyt's iconic style from the 1950s, offers a harmonious blend of form and function. Crafted from sturdy oak wood, ...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Lambskin, Oak

Mid Century Modern Mario Bellini Style Fiberglass Shell Leather Lounges - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Mario Bellini Style Fiberglass Shell Modular Lounge Chairs in Edelman Leather - Pair Great set of lounge chairs in the style of the "Amanta" chair by Mario Belli...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

1960's Dutch Industrial Design Stacking Chairs
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Industrial Design Stacking Chair set of 10 pieces. Made in the Netherlands, 1960's period. Designed in the manner of Willy Van Der Meeren. These have no mak...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal

Restored Bauhaus H79 Chair, by J. Halabala, UP Zavody, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Bauhaus Chair Deisgned By Jindrich Halabala. Designer: Jindrich Halabala Maker: UP Zavody Material: Chrome-plated Steel, Fabric Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 193...
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vintage Scandinavian Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair by Gunnar Myrstand
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a rare and beautiful scandinavian modern easy chair in rosewood and leather designed by Gunnar Myrstrand and manufatured by Källermo in Sweden in the 1960's. This comfortable...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage S34 Armchairs by Mart Stam & Marcel Breuer for Thonet, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cubic form, clear design, fine proportions, and flexing movement: The development of the perfected cantilever chairs S 33 and S 34, among the first of their kind, today combines zeit...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Set of 7 folding chair in metal and wood - 1960s
Located in Brussels , BE
Perfect for an industrial aesthetic.
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1960s European Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal

Series of 4 Danish teak chairs in black skai by Farso Stolefabrik 1960.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Pretty series of Scandinavian chairs. Elegant, robust and very comfortable. Clean design, very beautiful manufacturing.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Vico Magistretti Set of Six Black Carimate Chairs by Cassina 1960s
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Set of six Carimate chairs with structure in black lacquered beech wood and woven straw seat, designed by Vico Magistretti and produced by Cassina in the 1960s. The Carimate chair ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Straw, Beech

Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Gondola Slipper Chairs by Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully proportioned and elegantly fashioned Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Gondola Slipper Chairs are by the esteemed designer Harvey Probber and originate from the United S...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Iconic Margherita Rattan Armchairs by Franco Albini for Bonacina
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Beautiful couple of Iconic Franco Albini armchairs model "Margherita" 1951, manufactured by Bonacina. Margherita is considered the first "legless" armchair of Italian design. The p...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Rattan

Vintage chairs by Bruno Rey, Dietiker Switzerland, Set of 4
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Set of four chairs, "Rey Chair" model, crafted from dark stained beech wood. The seats have been restored with fabric from Nobilis in green tones. Manufacturer: Dietiker & Co in Ste...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, 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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