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Chairs For Sale
"Office Armchair" by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1955
"Office Armchair" by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1955

"Office Armchair" by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1955

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in London, GB

Authentic 'Office Chair' from the administrative buildings of Chandigarh (Ref. PJ-SI-28-B). In excellent condition - joints have been restored and cane work replaced. Pierre Jeanneret (22 March 1896 - 4 December 1967) was a Swiss architect who collaborated with his cousin, Le Corbusier, designing furniture for Le Corbusier's vast modernist complex at Chandigarh. Jeanneret remained for over 15 years as the project’s chief architect and the city remains a masterpiece of the modern vision. The pair pioneered a new aesthetic that placed function and order over embellishment—Jeanneret’s work imbuing the strict geometry of modernism with lighter materials like cane and wood. Jeanneret also collaborated with other modern masters, Charlotte Perriand on experiments in aluminium and wood, and Jean Prouve developing prefabricated housing. Literature: Catalogue Raisonné du Mobilier: Jeanneret Chandigarh, 2019. Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, The Indian Adventure...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Mario Bellini Cab 412 Chair For Cassina
Mario Bellini Cab 412 Chair For Cassina

Mario Bellini Cab 412 Chair For Cassina

By Mario Bellini

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Mario Bellini Cab 412 Chair For Cassina “A new kind of chair, made entirely of saddle-hide, often cloned today.” This is how Mario Bellini descr...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Bentwood Chair By Harnisch & Co. Wiena 1880
Bentwood Chair By Harnisch & Co. Wiena 1880

Bentwood Chair By Harnisch & Co. Wiena 1880

By Thonet

Located in Čelinac, BA

Harnisch & Co. Benrwood Chair Wiena 1880

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1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Swiss alp escabelle B 48
Swiss alp escabelle B 48

Swiss alp escabelle B 48

$760Sale Price|52% Off

Swiss alp escabelle B 48

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Swiss alp escabelle B 48

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Early 19th Century Swiss Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rattan Pod Chair
Rattan Pod Chair

Rattan Pod Chair

Located in Grand Rapids, MI

USA, 1970s Rattan / wicker pod chair. Cute little accent. Smaller scale, great texture. CONDITION NOTES: Some looseness to the woven wicker parts. I a...

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1970s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Fisherman Chair, Sculptural Chair in recycled nickel, chrome, copper, steel
Fisherman Chair, Sculptural Chair in recycled nickel, chrome, copper, steel

Fisherman Chair, Sculptural Chair in recycled nickel, chrome, copper, steel

By Panorammma

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Fisherman Chair reveals itself as foreign, almost alien-like. The piece seems to have been recovered from the bottom of the ocean on a lost planet. It is generative in the sense that...

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2010s Post-Modern Chairs

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Copper, Steel, Chrome, Nickel

Set of Eight Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chairs, Peony Cotton, Poland, 1960s
Set of Eight Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chairs, Peony Cotton, Poland, 1960s

Set of Eight Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chairs, Peony Cotton, Poland, 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 Ian Mankin fabric (70% Cotton, 20% Viscose, 10% Linen). This...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Cotton, Linen, Beech

Kipp Stewart Directional Chair in Zebra
Kipp Stewart Directional Chair in Zebra

Kipp Stewart Directional Chair in Zebra

By Kipp Stewart

Located in Saint Louis, US

A comfortable and sophisticated lounge chair designed by Kipp Stewart in the 1970s.. The streamlined steel base is chrome plated. The upholstery is a high grade South African Zebra. ...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Vintage Bentwood Café Chair, Late 20th Century
Vintage Bentwood Café Chair, Late 20th Century

Vintage Bentwood Café Chair, Late 20th Century

By Thonet

Located in Trenton, NJ

The frame features a gently arched crest rail, elongated central splat, round wood seat, and ring stretcher base. The steam-bent elements create a balanced and architectural silhouet...

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Late 20th Century Bohemian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Light and Medium Blue Denim Heart Chair, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Light and Medium Blue Denim Heart Chair, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Light and Medium Blue Denim Heart Chair, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory in 1960s and we thorough...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

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

Dining Chairs by Cattelan Italia
Dining Chairs by Cattelan Italia

Dining Chairs by Cattelan Italia

$760Sale Price|36% Off

Dining Chairs by Cattelan Italia

By Cattelan Italia

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Fan' chair designed by Emanuele Zenere, a Postwar & Contemporary artist for the luxury Italian manufacturer Cattelan Italia, brand known for producing cutting edge, luxury designer f...

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1990s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pablita Brown Chair by Marcello Pozzi
Pablita Brown Chair by Marcello Pozzi

Pablita Brown Chair by Marcello Pozzi

By Marcello Pozzi , Horm

Located in Milan, IT

Reminiscent of Picasso’s cubist sculptures and signature style, this three-legged chair designed by Marcello Pozzi is a lightweight and refined piece of functional decor. It is composed of solid black ash supporting frame and backrest, the latter characterized by a “T” shape. The element connecting the legs combines stainless steel and carbon fiber, while the seemingly suspended seat...

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2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

1860S French Fireside Chair and Matching Footstool
1860S French Fireside Chair and Matching Footstool

1860S French Fireside Chair and Matching Footstool

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A pretty Napoleon III fireside slipper chair, with deep-buttoned back rest, luxurious yellow velvet upholstery and a plush sprung seat. Dating f...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Magnus Olesen Stacking Armchair Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern, 1970s
Magnus Olesen Stacking Armchair Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern, 1970s

Magnus Olesen Stacking Armchair Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern, 1970s

Vintage armchair by Magnus Olesen, Denmark. Curved laminated oakwood design with light grey upholstery. Dimensions: 55 W x 48 D x 75 H cm. Chair of the 61 series, stackable laminated...

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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak, Plywood

Wendell Castle Crescent Rocker
Wendell Castle Crescent Rocker

Wendell Castle Crescent Rocker

By Wendell Castle

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The Crescent Rocker is an iconic Example of Mr Castle's Work Executed in Zebra Wood and Upholstery. Immaculate original surface Signed and Dated

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1970s North American Vintage Chairs

Materials

Zebra Wood

Set of Six Multi-Colored Wicker Armchairs, Vintage Ficks Reed Design, Rattan
Set of Six Multi-Colored Wicker Armchairs, Vintage Ficks Reed Design, Rattan

Set of Six Multi-Colored Wicker Armchairs, Vintage Ficks Reed Design, Rattan

By Ficks Reed, John Wisner

Located in Miami, FL

Set of 6 Vintage American Wicker & Rattan Barrel-Back Armchairs, MCM Coastal A beautifully crafted set of six vintage wicker and rattan armchairs, showcasing classic American mi...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wicker, Rattan, Paint

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

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

By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova

Located in Paris, FR

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

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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Chairs

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

Vintage Romanian Wood Slats Ladder Back Folding Chairs
Vintage Romanian Wood Slats Ladder Back Folding Chairs

Vintage Romanian Wood Slats Ladder Back Folding Chairs

Located in Germantown, MD

Vintage wood slat seat mid century modern folding dining game chairs. Item features wood slat seats, folding chairs, solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, very nice vintage ...

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Mid-20th Century Romanian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Set of 8 chairs by Carlo Bartoli for Matteo Grassi, 1980
Set of 8 chairs by Carlo Bartoli for Matteo Grassi, 1980

Set of 8 chairs by Carlo Bartoli for Matteo Grassi, 1980

By Carlo Bartoli, Matteo Grassi

Located in MONTESSON, FR

This chair was designed by Italian designer Carlo Bartoli for the manufacturer Matteo Grassi in the 1980s. It is the Carol model. It is made entirely of leather and features a handle...

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1980s Italian Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather

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

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

By Hinterland Design

Located in Vancouver, BC

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

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2010s Canadian Modern Chairs

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Sheepskin, Upholstery, Hardwood, Ash

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

Pr. Mid Century High Back Bamboo Lounge  Chairs after Audoux Minnet c. 1960's
Pr. Mid Century High Back Bamboo Lounge  Chairs after Audoux Minnet c. 1960's

Pr. Mid Century High Back Bamboo Lounge Chairs after Audoux Minnet c. 1960's

Stunning pair of high back bamboo lounge chairs, probably made in France circa 1950/60's, in the style of Audoux Mannet, unsigned. The chairs feature low slung seats, with a exaggera...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Walnut Finish Natural Cane-Back Chair with Oatmeal Fabric – Donna Collection
Walnut Finish Natural Cane-Back Chair with Oatmeal Fabric – Donna Collection

Walnut Finish Natural Cane-Back Chair with Oatmeal Fabric – Donna Collection

By Uultis Design

Located in Miami, FL

A Donna cane-back chair by Uultis with walnut finish and Oatmeal fabric. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. Introducing the Donna cane-back chair, beautifully designed with a walnut wood finish, an oatmeal fabric seat, and a natural hand-woven cane backrest crafted from 100% natural cotton straw. The Wheat Thin Plain Weave fabric adds a soft and inviting texture to the seat, supported by medium-density foam for optimal comfort. Its solid wood structure ensures durability and a timeless aesthetic, seamlessly integrating into modern, contemporary, or traditional settings. The natural cane backrest creates an airy and elegant visual contrast with the walnut finish, offering both a striking design element and comfort. Ideal for lounging in the living room, reading in a cozy corner, or as an accent chair in a bedroom or office, the Donna chair...

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2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut, Cane, Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Ekornes Stressless Brown Leather Recliner or Lounge & Ottoman Medium
Mid-Century Ekornes Stressless Brown Leather Recliner or Lounge & Ottoman Medium

Mid-Century Ekornes Stressless Brown Leather Recliner or Lounge & Ottoman Medium

By Ekornes Stressless

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A Scandinavian style recliner or adjustable lounge and ottoman by Ekornes, their Stressless brand. With teak-plywood wood bases and metal frames and genuine leather upholstery, this is a comfortable brown color leather recliner on a round teak-plywood base that swivels 360 degrees. Ottoman is upholstered in same brown leather and teak-plywood base as recliner. Signed in many locations on the chair and ottoman. Made in Norway, in the late 20th Century. A very comfortable chair and ottoman...

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2010s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Finn Juhl 45 Chair, Wood and Fabric
Finn Juhl 45 Chair, Wood and Fabric

Finn Juhl 45 Chair, Wood and Fabric

By Finn Juhl

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Chair designed by Finn Juhl in 1945, relaunched in 2003. Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in Denmark. In the Autumn of 1945, Finn Juhl presented the 45 Chair...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

MR10 chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, circa 1950
MR10 chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, circa 1950

MR10 chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, circa 1950

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Dronten, NL

Iconic MR10 chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, circa 1950, representing an early and highly important example of modernist furniture design. This chair retains its original flat wick...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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

Swiss Alp , folk art , Escabelle

$720Sale Price|44% Off

Swiss Alp , folk art , Escabelle

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Swiss alp , folk art ,escabelle dated 1812.

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1810s Swiss Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair 19th C French Louis V Style Bergere Lounge Chairs with Hand Carved Frames
Pair 19th C French Louis V Style Bergere Lounge Chairs with Hand Carved Frames

Pair 19th C French Louis V Style Bergere Lounge Chairs with Hand Carved Frames

Located in New York, NY

Voguish pair of French Beregeres, having hand carved wood frames, and upholstered seats and backs. The chairs are structurally sound and sturdy, the upholstery is as is, and will nee...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Exclusive Set of 6 Vintage Biosca Chairs
Exclusive Set of 6 Vintage Biosca Chairs

Exclusive Set of 6 Vintage Biosca Chairs

Located in Nijlen, BE

Exclusive set of 6 Spanish chairs from Biosca. Completely original and the saddle leather has a beautiful used look. Wooden frame is ebonized. ...

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1950s Spanish Minimalist Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather, Pine

Blue Lilac Kangaroo Chair Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
Blue Lilac Kangaroo Chair Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968

Blue Lilac 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

Materials

Fiberglass

slip cover swivel chair upholstered in white belgian linen
slip cover swivel chair upholstered in white belgian linen

slip cover swivel chair upholstered in white belgian linen

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Swivel chair 32”w x 32”d x 31”h. SH:18”. SD:24”. AH: 27”

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21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Linen

Locus Solus Yellow Chair by Gae Aulenti
Locus Solus Yellow Chair by Gae Aulenti

Locus Solus Yellow Chair by Gae Aulenti

By Gae Aulenti, Exteta

Located in Milan, IT

This contemporary chair delivers comfort, style, and quality in a playful and colorful silhouette suitable for any outdoor setting. The original 1964 Locus Solus Collection by Gae Au...

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2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

1920s Pair of Rosewood Cane Seat Folding Lounge Chairs
1920s Pair of Rosewood Cane Seat Folding Lounge Chairs

1920s Pair of Rosewood Cane Seat Folding Lounge Chairs

Located in Germantown, MD

A pair of folding Anglo Indian lounge chairs that evokes the romance of a 1920s ship's voyage across the Indian Ocean. As stylish as they are practical, these portable lounge, patio ...

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Early 20th Century English Anglo-Indian Chairs

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Cane, Rosewood

IKEA FROSTA Chair Set Of Two
IKEA FROSTA Chair Set Of Two

IKEA FROSTA Chair Set Of Two

By IKEA

Located in Čelinac, BA

IKEA FROSTA Chair Set of Two Sweden 1980s

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1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage desk chair with arms Italian Design by Guglielmo Ulrich
Vintage desk chair with arms Italian Design by Guglielmo Ulrich

Vintage desk chair with arms Italian Design by Guglielmo Ulrich

By Guglielmo Ulrich

Located in London, GB

Vintage desk chair with arms, off white patterned cotton fabric upholstery, polished ebony walnut wood structure. Italian Design by Guglielmo Ulrich ca.1940. The lines of this chair ...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

20th Century Baby Blue Velvet Chair, Poland, 1960s
20th Century Baby Blue Velvet Chair, Poland, 1960s

20th Century Baby Blue Velvet Chair, Poland, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. It is JAR type model. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dre...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Rambling Chair in Natural French Oak Wood by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
Rambling Chair in Natural French Oak Wood by Yaniv Chen for Lemon

Rambling Chair in Natural French Oak Wood by Yaniv Chen for Lemon

By Lemon

Located in Amsterdam, NL

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

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2010s South African Minimalist Chairs

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Oak

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

Black Leather Le Corbusier Chair LC1 by Cassina

By Cassina, Le Corbusier

Located in Vilnius, LT

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

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Chrome

Postmodern Sectional Sofa Bench by Steelcase
Postmodern Sectional Sofa Bench by Steelcase

Postmodern Sectional Sofa Bench by Steelcase

By Steelcase

Located in New York, NY

Phenomenal sectional sofa, bench, or single chair set made by Steelcase, circa 2002. The pieces have tubular chrome feet, which support a thick and heavy board, to which a thick upho...

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Early 2000s American Post-Modern Chairs

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Chrome

Set of 8 Dining Chairs by Restoration Hardware
Set of 8 Dining Chairs by Restoration Hardware

Set of 8 Dining Chairs by Restoration Hardware

By Restoration Hardware

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 8 dining chairs in leather and brass tone frames designed and manufactured by Restoration Hardware. The set consists of 6 side chairs and 2 armchairs, all upholstered in whit...

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2010s Vietnamese Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Ten 20th Century Light Crème Boucle Chairs, 1960s
Set of Ten 20th Century Light Crème Boucle Chairs, 1960s

Set of Ten 20th Century Light Crème Boucle Chairs, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

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

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Heart Bar Stool Chair, Burgundy Faux Leather, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland.
Heart Bar Stool Chair, Burgundy Faux Leather, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland.

Heart Bar Stool Chair, Burgundy Faux Leather, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland.

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Introducing the latest creation from Vintola Studio, the stunning chair designed by Ola Szewczul in 2024. This chair is a masterpiece of modern design, combining elegance with except...

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2010s Polish Chairs

Materials

Beech

Charlotte Perriand LC7 Chair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Design
Charlotte Perriand LC7 Chair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Design

Charlotte Perriand LC7 Chair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Design

By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Chair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1927. Relaunched in 1978. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Designed by Charlotte Perriand and part of the LC collection by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand. An icon with a versatile and functional soul, the LC7...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Swiss alp escabelle B 62
Swiss alp escabelle B 62

Swiss alp escabelle B 62

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Swiss alp escabelle B 62

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Early 19th Century Swiss Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

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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