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Chairs For Sale
Pair of French Art Deco chairs
Pair of French Art Deco chairs

Pair of French Art Deco chairs

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Pair of French Art Deco chairs

Category

1930s French Vintage Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Four Mid-Century Pink Cotton-Velvet Heart Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Set of Four Mid-Century Pink Cotton-Velvet Heart Chairs, Europe, 1960s

Set of Four Mid-Century Pink Cotton-Velvet Heart Chairs, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

A set of 4 chairs type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory and we thoro...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Four MCM Swivel Dining Chair 1960s
Set of Four MCM Swivel Dining Chair 1960s

Set of Four MCM Swivel Dining Chair 1960s

Located in Čelinac, BA

Swivel MCM Dining Chair Germany 1960s

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pierre Chapo Set of 8 Dining Chairs Model S45 “Chlacc", Solid French Elm, 1980s
Pierre Chapo Set of 8 Dining Chairs Model S45 “Chlacc", Solid French Elm, 1980s

Pierre Chapo Set of 8 Dining Chairs Model S45 “Chlacc", Solid French Elm, 1980s

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares

Designed by Pierre Chapo in 1979, the S45 “Chlacc” chair stands among the most sophisticated and sculptural creations in the designer’s oeuvre. Produced in solid French elm, this ico...

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1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Elm

Pair of Giltwood Parlor Chairs, France 19th century
Pair of Giltwood Parlor Chairs, France 19th century

Pair of Giltwood Parlor Chairs, France 19th century

Located in Bastia Umbra, IT

Pair of Giltwood Parlor Chairs, 19th century France. Pair of French chairs second half of the 19th century in the Louis XV style in gilt wood circa 1850-1870. The chair was reupholst...

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1850s French Louis XV Antique Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Bentwood Rocking Chair Att. to Thonet
Vintage Bentwood Rocking Chair Att. to Thonet

Vintage Bentwood Rocking Chair Att. to Thonet

By Thonet

Located in New York, NY

Unusual bentwood and cane rocking chair, in the Vienna Secessionist style, probably mid 20th C vintage, Thonet - made in USA, unsigned. The chair is slightly smaller in scale, a vari...

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Mid-20th Century American Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

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

Swiss alp escabelle B 67
Swiss alp escabelle B 67

Swiss alp escabelle B 67

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Swiss alp escabelle B 67

Category

1850s Swiss Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

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

Materials

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

Pair of Fine Horseshoe Back Armchairs
Pair of Fine Horseshoe Back Armchairs

Pair of Fine Horseshoe Back Armchairs

Located in Greenwich, CT

A pair of elegant horseshoe back armchairs. Beautiful color, form and lines. We carry fine quality furniture with elegant finished and has be...

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Early 1900s Chinese Ming Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Set of Three  Zig Zag Chair For Cassina
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Set of Three  Zig Zag Chair For Cassina

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Set of Three Zig Zag Chair For Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Set of Three Zig Zag Chair For Cassina Designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934 and quickly deemed a design icon, the Zig Zag chair is one of the first ex...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Madda Lounge Chair in Velvet
Contemporary Madda Lounge Chair in Velvet

Contemporary Madda Lounge Chair in Velvet

By Michael Felix

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Madda is a contemporary interpretation of the Classic club chair. The metal base fully wraps around the chair, as if to squeeze it into its plump and comfortable upper seating ar...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Frederik Sieck for Fritz Hansen Pair of Chairs
Frederik Sieck for Fritz Hansen Pair of Chairs

Frederik Sieck for Fritz Hansen Pair of Chairs

By Fritz Hansen, Frederik Sieck

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Frederik Sieck for Fritz Hansen, pair of chairs model 3200, skai, black lacquered wood, metal, Denmark, design 1962 This industrial pair of chairs was designed by the Swedish design...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal

Cataract Chair II by Raka Studio
Cataract Chair II by Raka Studio

Cataract Chair II by Raka Studio

By Raka Studio

Located in Cape Girardeau, MO

Cataract II a side/filler chair made in solid ashwood by bending wood. Three of the legs have been made using the wood-bending technique to adopt an abstract natural wave-like design...

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2010s Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Ash, Bentwood

Pair of Mid-Century Knoll Studio Steel Side Chairs & Pads Harry Bertoia 1970s
Pair of Mid-Century Knoll Studio Steel Side Chairs & Pads Harry Bertoia 1970s

Pair of Mid-Century Knoll Studio Steel Side Chairs & Pads Harry Bertoia 1970s

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Portland, OR

Great pair of Mid Century Modern Harry Bertoia side Chairs by Knoll, Inc. Designed by Harry Bertoia in 1952, an iconic mid-century modern design. Bertoia created sublime grace from...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Antique Metamorphic Table/Chair Tilt-Top Monks Bench
Antique Metamorphic Table/Chair Tilt-Top Monks Bench

Antique Metamorphic Table/Chair Tilt-Top Monks Bench

Located in Forney, TX

A fascinating metamorphic table / chair English oak monk's bench from the early 20th century. Having a circular tabletop with molded edge and dec...

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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Oak

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

Category

Early 19th Century Swiss Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

1930s French Art Deco Club Chair
1930s French Art Deco Club Chair

1930s French Art Deco Club Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lovely Art Deco chair from France, 1930s. Beautiful curved wood frame with scroll detail. Newly upholstered in a lovely camel mohair. Original wood finish shows nice age and patina. ...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood, Mohair

Pair of Swiss alp , folk art  Escabelle
Pair of Swiss alp , folk art  Escabelle

Pair of Swiss alp , folk art Escabelle

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Pair of Swiss alp , folk art escabelle.

Category

1880s Swiss Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chair, Pink Boucle, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chair, Pink Boucle, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chair, Pink Boucle, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark wenge stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful boucle italian fabric (color number 03). This chair can be cus...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

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

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

By Alexandre Noll

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

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

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1950s French French Provincial Vintage Chairs

Materials

Elm

Valmont Arm Chair by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Valmont Arm Chair by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

Valmont Arm Chair by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic French 1940s Style Club Chairs. Large scale with a deep seat . Ideal to lounge with a large arm you can use as a side table for your lab top or magazine. The chairs have a ch...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pr. Barcelona Style Chairs by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
Pr. Barcelona Style Chairs by Kipp Stewart for Drexel

Pr. Barcelona Style Chairs by Kipp Stewart for Drexel

By Kipp Stewart, Drexel

Located in New York, NY

Rare pair of Barcelona style lounge chairs, designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel. Like the iconic Mies chair, but the American designed and made version. These chairs are actually mu...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Sculptural Wooden Dining Chair Archipen by NOOM, Genuine Leather, Ash, Tan Color
Sculptural Wooden Dining Chair Archipen by NOOM, Genuine Leather, Ash, Tan Color

Sculptural Wooden Dining Chair Archipen by NOOM, Genuine Leather, Ash, Tan Color

By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM

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

Materials

Faux Leather, Cotton, Ash, Wool, Leather, Bouclé

Swedish Folk Art Chair ca 1821
Swedish Folk Art Chair ca 1821

Swedish Folk Art Chair ca 1821

Located in Farsta, SE

Swedish Folk Art Chair dated 1821 This exceptional folk art chair, crafted from pine wood in 1821, is 202 years old. The beautiful patina and various repairs over the years have ma...

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1820s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Chairs

Materials

Pine

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

Midcentury Plum Violet Velvet, Walnut Wood Heart Chair, Europe, 1960s
Midcentury Plum Violet Velvet, Walnut Wood Heart Chair, Europe, 1960s

Midcentury Plum Violet Velvet, Walnut Wood 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 and we thoroughly renova...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Four Biedermeier Walnut Shovel Chairs, Hungary, 1825
Set of Four Biedermeier Walnut Shovel Chairs, Hungary, 1825

Set of Four Biedermeier Walnut Shovel Chairs, Hungary, 1825

Located in Darmstadt, DE

A fine set of four Biedermeier walnut shovel chairs, crafted in Hungary around 1825. Each chair features the characteristic wide, curved “shovel” backrest in beautifully grained waln...

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Early 19th Century Hungarian Biedermeier Antique Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Knud Faerch Teak Cowhorn Chair 1950s
Knud Faerch Teak Cowhorn Chair 1950s

Knud Faerch Teak Cowhorn Chair 1950s

By Knud Faerch, Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in London, England

Knud Faerch - Cowhorn Chair, c1950s Produced in the 1950s by renowned cabinetmakers Slagelse Mobelvaerk in the town of Slagelse, Denmark. The Cowhorn armchair is one of Faerch's mos...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Set of Four Mid Century Glossy Mint Green Cado Chairs, Steen Østergaard, 1974
Set of Four Mid Century Glossy Mint Green Cado Chairs, Steen Østergaard, 1974

Set of Four Mid Century Glossy Mint Green Cado Chairs, Steen Østergaard, 1974

By Ostergaard Steen

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Polish production chairs from Plastics Factory 'Krywald' in Knurow have embossed signatures. They come from the 1970s. The author of this project is the Danish architect Steen Østerg...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Swiss Alp Dated 1793 from Saanen Village
Swiss Alp Dated 1793 from Saanen Village

Swiss Alp Dated 1793 from Saanen Village

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Swiss alp dated 1793 and signed MM from Saanen village.

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1790s Swiss Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Sabaudia Viennese Cane Armchair by Fratelli Boffi

Sabaudia Viennese Cane Armchair by Fratelli Boffi

By Fratelli Boffi

Located in Milan, IT

A stunning version of the Sabaudia armchair, this elegant piece boasts the same sophisticated Silhouette and exquisite details and materials of its sibling, but features a striking t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

Swiss Alp, folk art, Escabelle

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Swiss alp , folk art ,escabelle.

Category

Mid-19th Century Swiss Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

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

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

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

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1980s Japanese Primitive Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood

Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak

Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and Sahara coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. ...

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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Large Group of Cafe Chairs from Old Time Saratoga NY Adelphi Hotel
Large Group of Cafe Chairs from Old Time Saratoga NY Adelphi Hotel

Large Group of Cafe Chairs from Old Time Saratoga NY Adelphi Hotel

Located in New York, NY

46 ice cream style cafe chairs, originally from the landmark Adelphi Hotel in Saratoga NY. Hand-wrought iron frame with upholstered pad seat, seats show some wear, normal and consist...

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Early 20th Century American Romantic Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of Eight Mid-Century Butterfly Dining Chairs, Pink Boucle, Europe, 1960s
Set of Eight Mid-Century Butterfly Dining Chairs, Pink Boucle, Europe, 1960s

Set of Eight Mid-Century Butterfly Dining Chairs, Pink Boucle, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark wenge stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful boucle italian fabric (color number 03). This chair can be cus...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Good Set of Eight George II Style Mahogany Dining Chairs with Distinctive Hoof
Good Set of Eight George II Style Mahogany Dining Chairs with Distinctive Hoof

Good Set of Eight George II Style Mahogany Dining Chairs with Distinctive Hoof

Located in Reepham, GB

A good set of eight George II style mahogany dining chairs with distinctive hoof feet. The set comprising two elbow chairs and six side chairs, dating from the early 20th Century but of mid 18th Century design (c. 1740), with shaped top rail, plain vase...

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Mid-18th Century European George II Antique Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

30s Old Hickory Chairs
30s Old Hickory Chairs

30s Old Hickory Chairs

By Old Hickory Furniture Company

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 1930s old hickory Barrel Back Chairs with Cane Seating. Strong and wonderful chairs that are very comfortable. These seating and backing to these chairs contours to the body ...

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1930s American Adirondack Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rustic ladder-back chair with straw seat France early 20th century
Rustic ladder-back chair with straw seat France early 20th century

Rustic ladder-back chair with straw seat France early 20th century

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Berlin, DE

French rustic ladder-back chair, early 20th century. Hand-crafted in solid wood with a woven straw seat, this vernacular form exemplifies the rural traditions that later informed mod...

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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Mid Century Turquoise Leather Lounge Chair Pair Attr. Cy Mann C.1970’s
Mid Century Turquoise Leather Lounge Chair Pair Attr. Cy Mann C.1970’s

Mid Century Turquoise Leather Lounge Chair Pair Attr. Cy Mann C.1970’s

By Cy Mann

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Beautifully made Lounge Chair Pair attributed to Cy Mann circa 1970’s. The Chairs with striking Turquoise Leather seats and backs and the frame with angled ergonomic design in flat b...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Chair with Original Paint
18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Chair with Original Paint

18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Chair with Original Paint

Located in Boden, SE

18th Century Swedish Rococo chair from Stockholm, Southern Sweden. A fantastic chair with nice proportions & curvy legs It comes from the upper class environment. Scraped by ha...

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18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Chairs

Materials

Pine

Swiss alp escabelle B 65
Swiss alp escabelle B 65

Swiss alp escabelle B 65

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Swiss alp escabelle B 65

Category

1840s Swiss Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Wood & Woven Straw Chairs by Emanuele Rambaldi, Italy, 1950's
Pair of Wood & Woven Straw Chairs by Emanuele Rambaldi, Italy, 1950's

Pair of Wood & Woven Straw Chairs by Emanuele Rambaldi, Italy, 1950's

By Emanuele Rambaldi

Located in New York, NY

Refined and rare pair of chairs designed by Emanuele Rambaldi and manufactured in Italy in the 1950s. These chairs are a fine example of Italian mid-century craftsmanship, combining ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Pair of Rare E66 Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland
Pair of Rare E66 Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland

Pair of Rare E66 Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Karis, Nyland

A rare pair of Alvar Aalto model E66 chairs, designed in 1930s. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use. The chairs are sold as a set. We can dismantle the chairs...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch, Bentwood

Louis XVI Style Vanity Chair
Louis XVI Style Vanity Chair

Louis XVI Style Vanity Chair

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A finely made curved and carved gilt wood low vanity chair. The curved demilune back with an openwork carved balustrade band on scrolled supports. With a double leaf back support on ...

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20th Century Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Giltwood

Silla Sol
Silla Sol

Silla Sol

By Chuch Estudio

Located in Mérida, MX

“Silla Sol” Silla Sol chair is not just a chair but a Mexican cookie-inspired chair, a happy face object that livens up any space it enters. You can sit on it, you can place your fav...

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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Reposer Arm Chair in House of Hackney Jacquard and walnut legs
Contemporary Reposer Arm Chair in House of Hackney Jacquard and walnut legs

Contemporary Reposer Arm Chair in House of Hackney Jacquard and walnut legs

By Stuart Scott

Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire

The Reposer chair has been thoughtfully created with a relatively low, soft back and a generous seat depth encouraging you to repose. Construction: solid beech frame with a coil ful...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

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

Set of 4 Antique Regency Quality Mahogany Dining Chairs

Located in Suffolk, GB

Set of 4 antique regency quality mahogany dining chairs having a quality carved mahogany top rail, carved mahogany splat to the centre with a figured mahogany panel, newly reupholste...

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19th Century English Regency Antique Chairs

Materials

Other

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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