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Chairs For Sale
Period: 1940s
Period: Early 19th Century
19th Century Set of Four Biedermeier Walnut Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, These Fine set of four Viennese Biedermeier walnut chairs from circa 1825 is the best example of an early Viennese Biedermeier which reflect innovative design and highest quality craftsmanship. Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design, excellent craftsmanship and continue to have a great influence on modern design. The chairs are beautifully veneered in walnut wood accentuated by a deep amber tone of french polish finish and 200 hundred years old patina. The set is in very good condition. The chairs sits well and are very comfortable. The chairs will be a great complement to any elegant interior. It does not matter whether it is a classic or modern interior because Biedermeier is simply timeless. We offer our clients to send this elegant Biedermeier piece by air for discounted price of $1200. This is the safest form of transport for...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set of Eight Wood, Rattan and Leather Chairs by Casa Comte, Argentina, 1940
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Set of eight wood, rattan and leather chairs by Casa Comte, Argentina 1940.
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1940s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Wood

Early 19th century Swedish Log Chair
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Vernacular early 19th century Swedish Folk Art log chair or “kubbestol” a provincial Scandinavian chair made from a log. Ca 1800 - 1820 Sweden.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Chairs

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Wood

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Chair, Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This fine Biedermeier side chair was made in Vienna circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design, exc...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Exceptional Pair of Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs
By Sir John Soane
Located in London, GB
An elegant pair of regency mahogany hall chairs, the waisted panelled back with carved stretched swirls to top rail above Soanian squashed Greek key borders flanking a recessed and r...
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Chairs

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Mahogany, Paint

Swedish Rustic Folk Art Primitive Chair
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rustic folk art chair from Northern Sweden. The chair is unique and hand-made into a primitive example of an antique chair. The pine has never been pa...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Chairs

Materials

Pine

Biedermeier Side Chair, Cherry Wood, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Biedermeier Side Chair, Cherry Wood, South Germany circa 1830 Solid cherry wood. Restored and hand polished with shellac. Back decoration of three ebonized leaves. New upholstered ...
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cherry, Paint

Coppia Di Sgabelli Deco', Sgabelli, Vintage, Design, Anni 40
Located in Milano, MI
Coppia Di Sgabelli Deco' - Sgabelli - vintage - design - anni 40 Descrizione : Coppia di sgabelli italiani del 1940. Struttura lignea in noce. Seduta curva. Origini : I...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Pair of Biedermeier Walnut Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, These fine and rare Biedermeier chairs were made in Vienna circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design, excellent craftsmanship and continue to have a great influence on modern design. The chairs originates from the most prolific Viennese cabinet...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century Set of Six Biedermeier Walnut Chair. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, These fine set of six Viennese Biedermeier walnut chairs from circa 1825 is the best example of an early Viennese Biedermeier which refle...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, Dudouyt Insp, France, 1940
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
This set of six French Art Deco dining chairs in solid oak was created in the 1940s with a Charles Dudouyt inspiration. We can clearly see the work of the French school of the 194...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Chairs

Materials

Oak

1940s Tribal Wood Throne Chair in Goatskin Leather and Brass
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1940s Moorish Tribal handmade wood throne chair covered in Goatskin Leather Steel & Brass Hand decorated. Intricate ornamentation. 34.5 tall x 31.5 D X 16.5 W Seat Height 13 H. No signature or maker stamp found. Similar to Carlo Bugatti Throne...
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1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Goatskin, Leather, Wood

Pair 19th Century Regency Klismos Hooved Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th Century Regency Klismos chairs. These elegant chairs feature ebonized hardwood frames, classical gilded detail, carved pied-de-biche and newly upholstered cream silk sat...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Chairs

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Silk, Hardwood, Giltwood

Original Hide Regency Chesterfield Brown Leather Library Reading Armchair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Regency circa 1810-1820 Chesterfield distressed leather library reading armchair...
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1810s English Regency Antique Chairs

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Leather

Vladimir Kagan Barrel Chairs, Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Made by: Vladimir Kagan Design Group, USA, 1947 Material: Knoll Atelier Confetti upholstery, casters Size: 30 w × 30 d × 27.5 h in seat height 15 inches.
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1940s American Vintage Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Set of Four Biedermeier Satinwood Chairs
Located in London, GB
A set of four Austrian Biedermeier chairs in satinwood with ebonised detailing. Newly upholstered in blue boucle.
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1820s Austrian Antique Chairs

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Satinwood

19th Century Biedermeier Set of Six Chairs & Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, We would like to offer you this fine Biedermeier set of six chairs and the large round table. The set was made in Vienna circa 1825. Vie...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Chairs

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Upholstery, Cherry, Walnut

William IV Bergere finished with Goat Skin Leather
Located in London, GB
As a LAPADA dealer I always have a large stock of Chesterfield sofas and chairs ranging from early 19thC through to present day. We also ...
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Chairs

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Cane, Goatskin, Leather

Rustic Traditional Hand-Painted Wood Chair, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rustic handmade and handpainted wood chair. By unknown artisan in Spain, circa 1940. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful...
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1940s Spanish Rustic Vintage Chairs

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Wood

English Ladder Back Armchair, Early 19th Century
Located in London, GB
English Ladder back armchair, Early 19th Century A country-made early 19th century ladder back armchair. Made in Ash with great patina and origi...
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Early 19th Century English Folk Art Antique Chairs

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Ash

1940s Sheraton Shield Back Embroidered Accent Chair
Located in Harlingen, TX
A George III style decorative mahogany armchair by Grand Ledge Chair Co. circa 1945. Sheraton design featuring a carved shield back, tapered fluted f...
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1940s American Sheraton Vintage Chairs

Materials

Brass

Clam Chair in Sheepskin by Philip Arctander, Denmark, 1944
By Nordisk Staal & Møbel Central 1, Philip Arctander
Located in Antwerp, BE
Arctander clam chair; Sheepskin; Philip Arctander; Denmark; 1944; Danish Design; Muslingestol; Scandinavian Design; The Arctander clam chair, also known as the “Muslingestol”, is easily recognizable by its rounded arms, club-shaped legs, and curved, slightly tilted backrest upholstered in the finest sheepskin material. Both craftsmanship and quality are key in this design. Philip Arctander’s whimsical Clam Chair exudes coziness and comfort. It is a piece that would be a remarkable addition to any living space in need of an elegant touch. Danish architect Arctander is mostly known for his directorship at the Danish Building institute and his UN advisory role for affordable housing. His contribution of the now iconic Clam Chair to NY FORM...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

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Sheepskin, Wood

Set of 6 Biedermeier Dining Chairs, South Germany, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
This set of 6 Biedermeier dining chairs has a pretty walnut veneer. The chairs stand out for their gorgeous backrest decor. They com...
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Chairs

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Walnut

Unusual Set 6 Industrial Modernist Bauhaus Bent Plywood Stacking Chairs
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual set 6 industrial modernist bent plywood stacking chairs. Amazing design. Bauhaus influenced. Extremely comfortable.
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Bentwood, Plywood

Pair of Chippendale Style Italian Boucle Small Armchairs, 1940s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Chippendale style armchairs, Italian production in the 1940s, completely restored and upholstered in Boucle fabric. They fit very well in a bedroom or living room.
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1940s Italian Chippendale Vintage Chairs

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Bouclé, Walnut

Set of Eight American Black Lacquered and Gilt Fancy Chairs Baltimore, C. 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
Set of Eight American black lacquered and gilt fancy chairs with painted bird, floral, and shell motif. Two arms and six sides. Chairs have cane seats with...
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1810s American American Classical Antique Chairs

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Silk, Upholstery, Pine, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint

2 Chairs 1940, France, Style: Art Deco
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 Chairs The chairs are repainted before delivery. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at yo...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Chairs

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Iron

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Chair
Located in Darmstadt, DE
A chair from the time of the Biedermeier, circa 1830. The chair is made of solid walnut. The chair is newly upholstered. In very good restored condition. The surface is semi-glossy ...
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of George IV Mahogany Carver Armchairs
Located in Dublin, GB
A fine pair of George IV mahogany carver chairs. The carved shaped backs, above a reeded central splat, with stuff over seats, resting on turned ...
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1820s English George IV Antique Chairs

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Mahogany

Modernist Dutch Children Chair in the Style of Gerrit Rietveld, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modernist Dutch children chair, manufactured in by unknown manufacturer in Holland, circa 1950. In good original condition, preserving a beautiful patina.  
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1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood

Papier-mâché 19th Century Gold Leaf Detail Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
English Papier-mâché 19th century gold leaf detail chair.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Alvar Aalto Y-Stool, Modes with Rattan Seat, Design, 1946
Located in Hyvinkää, FI
A rare Alvar Aalto Y, stool with a rattan cover, the stool was launched in 1946. Good condition for its age and the rattan is beautifully patinized.
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Rattan

2 Sedie Kohn Wien, Anni 20
Located in Felino, IT
coppia di sedia Khon Wien anni 20. originali in tutte le loro parti. particolare tipo di sedia con schienale in paglia di vienna. impagliata a mano, i...
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1820s Italian Art Deco Antique Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Antique Regency Period Mahogany Dining Chairs, Early 19th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Early 19th C Regency period mahogany dining chairs. Each featuring an raised upholstered seat. Additional information: Materials: Mahogany Please note that this item con...
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Early 19th Century Regency Antique Chairs

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Mahogany

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Chairs, Set of Eight, Cherrywood, Circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
Eight identical antique Biedermeier chairs in cherry wood West Germany / France Cherry tree Biedermeier around 1820 Dimensions: H x W x...
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Chairs

Materials

Cherry

19th Century, Fine Biedermeier Walnut Chair. Vienna, C. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This fine walnut Viennese Biedermeier chairs was made circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design and excell...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Swiss alp escabelle dated 1801 from Wallis country
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp escabelle from Wallis country dated 1801
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Early 1800s Swiss Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Papier-mâché 19th Century Gold Leaf Detail Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
French Papier-mâché 19th century gold leaf detail chair.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Dining Chair by Thonet in Original Vintage Silk & Oak, Czechoslovakia, 1940s
Located in Zohor, SK
Elegant dining chair produced by Thonet company in an original condition. The chair is made of strong oak wood with upholstered seat and backrest. The fabric is vintage silk. Some patina is visible on the wooden parts which adds to the vintage look...
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1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Chairs

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Silk, Oak, Bentwood

Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, Dudouyt Insp. France, 1940
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
This set of six French Art Deco dining chairs in solid oak was created in the 1940s with a Charles Dudouyt inspiration. We can clearly see the work of the French school of the 194...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Chairs

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Oak

Set of 4 Art Deco Dining Chairs by Russel Wright for Conant Ball, USA, 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of 4 Art Deco dining chairs designed by Russel Wright for Conant Ball in the 1940s. These chairs feature stylized, curvilinear fr...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Textile, Walnut

Antique Norwegian Small Kubbestol, Child's Chair
Located in Round Top, TX
A kubbestol is a traditional Scandinavian chair made from a log. This one is unusual, as it is rare to find one scaled small for a child. Every knot, crack, and sign of wear adds to ...
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Early 19th Century Norwegian Antique Chairs

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Wood

Rustic Wabi Sabi Rattan Chair, France, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic; Wood; Cord; Wabi Sabi; Rattan; dining chair; side chair; France; French Craftsmanship; 1940s; Mid-Century Modern; Rustic chair with comfortable cord seating and an imperfec...
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1940s French Rustic Vintage Chairs

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Cord, Wood

Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, France, 1940
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
This set of six French Art Deco dining chairs in solid oak was created in the 1940s inspired by the work of Charles Dudouyt. We can clearly see the work of the French school of the ...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Chairs

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Oak

Pair of Faux Bamboo Opera Chairs, 1940s, French
Located in Waasmunster, BE
pair of Faux Bamboo opera chairs 1940s, French,
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1940s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Chairs

Materials

Brass

Four Original Regency Walnut Restored Chesterfield Brown Leather Dining Chairs
Located in GB
We are delighted to this stunning set of four Regency period circa 1810-1820 fully restored Chesterfield aged cigar brown leather dining chairs i...
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1810s English Regency Antique Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

19th Century French Pair of Cathedral Chairs - Antique Walnut Side Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique French pair of cathedral chairs made of hand crafted walnut with centered carved rosettes on the high backrest and bottom front panel of the seat, in good condition. Nice ...
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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Chairs

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Walnut

Pair of Chairs by Rene Gabriel Wood, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chairs designed by Rene Gabriel, circa 1946. Manufactured in France, circa 1946. Oak wood base and structure. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Wood, Oak

19th Century Pair Early Biedermeier Chairs Vienna Finest Ink Painting
Located in Epfach, DE
A rare pair of early Biedermeier chairs, Vienna around 1815, ebonized wood. Depicting the Greek goddess Demeter with the finest ink painting. ...
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1810s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Thonet Seat by Jakob Et Josef Kohn Wien
Located in Madrid, ES
Thonet seat by Jakob Et Josef Kohn Wien. Measures: 96 x 60 x 60 cm Good state of conservation.
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Early 19th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Chairs

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Wood

Antique Regency 1820 Brown Leather Pollard Oak Chesterfield Office Desk Chair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare fully restored Victorian Chesterfield brown leather office desk chair with Pollard oak frame and original horse hair padding. Thi...
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1820s English Regency Antique Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Early 20th Century Traditional Wood and Rattan Church Chair
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Early 20th century traditional wood and rattan church chair By Unknown Manufacturer. France In original condition with minor wear consisitent of age and use, preserving a beautiful...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Four French 1940s Iron Garden Chairs
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Set of 4 French 1930s Iron garden chairs with spring seats. One chair is missing the lower cross bar.
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1940s Vintage Chairs

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Iron

Pair of "Nana and Poppa" Barrel Backed Chairs
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Pair of “Nana” and “Poppa” walnut barrel backed chairs from the area of Genoa. Upholstered in new Correggio silk fabric. "Nana" chair slightly smaller than "Poppa" chair measuremen...
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Early 1800s Neoclassical Antique Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Rare Guglielmo Pecorini Pair of Chairs in Walnut and Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guglielmo Pecorini, pair of dining chairs, walnut, leather, brass, Italy, circa 1940 These wonderfully sculpted chairs are designed by Italian designer Guglielmo Pecorini The since...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Rustic Wabi Sabi Stool, Four Legged, France, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic; Wabi Sabi; Stool; Four-Legged; France; 1940s; Rustic wabi-sabi wooden stool with a four-legged base and an oval-shaped seat. With its remarkable patina, the design reminds...
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1940s French Rustic Vintage Chairs

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Wood

Antique Swedish Folk Art Stump Chair
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish stump chair in folk art. The chair has a round shape and is made from a hollowed pine tree stump. The chair is in untouched conditi...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Chairs

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Pine

Set of 4 Early 19th Century English Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs, circa 1820
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of four mahogany Regency style dining chairs, consisting of one armchair and three side chairs with upholstered seats. Recently upholstered. Q...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Chairs

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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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