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Chairs For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 19th Century
René Drouet - Armchair, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
A 1940’s forged metal armchair by René Drouet finished in patinated silver. Provenance: Collection Claude Montana Literature: Architectural Digest, septembre 1989. Claude Montana...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rattan Brighton Pavillion Chair With Cushion
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage rattan Brighton Pavilion chair with a loose cushion. The graceful horseshoe shape to the chair and intricate rattan design makes this chair quite special. A variety of op...
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20th Century Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Brown Embossed Leather And Carved Wood Pair Arm Chairs, Spain, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
1970's Spanish pair wood frame, embossed leather seat chairs. Unusual and very decorative carving on arms and sides of frame and back. Embossed leather seats. Engraved bronze rivets ...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

1st Generation Eames RKR Wire Mesh Rocker by Herman Miller 1951
Located in Detroit, MI
Charles and Ray Eames designed their fiberglass and wire chairs to be fitted with a wide variety of bases to offer a range of heights, uses, and aesthetics. One of the most desirable...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel

Venetian Grotto Chair, Late 18th or Early 19th Century Silvered Seahorse Back
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A whimsical fantasy hand carved chair by the great Venetian craftsman of the era. This lovely piece features an unique seahorse carved back and scallop shell seat retaining much of i...
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Early 1800s Italian Baroque Antique Chairs

Materials

Silver Leaf

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black & Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 10
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of ten “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of English red and black leather and walnut. Fully restored in Italy. Interesting is the ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

French Early 20th Century, Black Leather Slipper Chair
Located in Southampton, GB
The wear on this wonderful French Leather Slipper Chair is exceptonal, no rips or tears just an amazing surface wear to the leather. Original tassles to the bottom of the seat. Fran...
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20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Leather

19th Century French Wooden Chair With Upholstered Seat
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th-century French wooden chair is a beautiful testament to classic craftsmanship and timeless style. Constructed from sturdy wood with a deep, rich finish, the chair features ...
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19th Century French Antique Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1977, Set of 4
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chairs for Cassina, Hazelnut light brown leather, Italy, 1977, set of four. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informe...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel

20th Century Italian Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Add a splash of vintage charm to your décor with this 20th Century Italian Wooden Chair. Crafted with attention to detail, this chair features an eye-catching green finish with natur...
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20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood

1950s Black and Walnut Dining Chair in the Style of Imari Tapiovaara
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Very good quality dining chair in the style of Imari Tapiovaara. Designed in the 1950s. Ebonized beech legs and back spindles and walnut veneered seats. In good vintage condition, v...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Plywood

20th Century Spanish Wooden Chairs, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
Step into the realm of regal opulence with this extraordinary pair of 20th Century Spanish Wooden Chairs, which are nothing short of a sculptural masterpiece. These chairs are a magn...
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20th Century Spanish Chairs

Materials

Wood

20th Century French Wooden Chair With Upholstered Seat
Located in High Point, NC
Add a dash of vintage French elegance to your dining room or study with this charming 20th-century wooden chair. Crafted with a sturdy wooden frame featuring a delightfully intricate...
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20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1977, Set of 6
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chairs for Cassina, Mustard yellow leather, Italy, 1977, set of six. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by th...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel

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

19th Century French Wooden Chair With Upholstered Seat
Located in High Point, NC
Step back in time with this authentic 19th-century French wooden chair, a piece that perfectly encapsulates the charm and elegance of historical French furniture design. Crafted from...
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19th Century French Antique Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

19th Century French Wooden Chair With Upholstered Seat
Located in High Point, NC
Step into a world of regal opulence with this magnificent 19th Century French Wooden Chair, a piece that embodies the grandeur of historical French design. This chair features an exq...
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19th Century French Antique Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

20th Century French Metal Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Introducing the 20th Century French Metal Chair, a masterpiece of vintage industrial design that effortlessly brings a touch of historical elegance to any space. Crafted from robust ...
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20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian modern chairs in black wood chromed metal and Vienna straw, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern chairs in black wood chromed metal and Vienna straw, 1970s Set of six chairs in the Cesca style with seat and back in black painted wood with a glossy finish and Vienn...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal

3 Sedie Strassle vintage
Located in Napoli, NA
Bellissime poltroncine sedie Vintage originali
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Rubber, Beech

Pine Chairs, Rainer Daumiller, Denmark, 1970's
Located in La Tour-de-Peilz, CH
The hardest part is taking your eyes off when you walk past. Impossible to find an angle, there isn't one! These armchairs were designed to withstand children's games and endure adu...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Pine

Late 20th Century Vintage Coastal Bent Rattan Wingback Chairs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Indulge in coastal charm with this delightful pair of Vintage Bent Rattan Wingback Chairs, exuding timeless American elegance. Crafted with intricate rattan weaving and classic wingb...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

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

Pair of Rare Dark Blue Metal Armchairs "Didone", by Giulietto Cacciari, Gavina
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of rare armchairs, model "Didone" designed by Giulietto Cacciari, 1972-1972, manufactured by Simon Gavina, Bologna Italy. Dark blue lacquered curved metal with original light ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Tripod Memphis Dining Chairs in the Manner of Michele de Lucchi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful set of four steel and wood dining chairs from the Memphis period in the manner of Italian designer Michele De Lucchi. Newly powder coated satin black and the seat and bac...
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1980s Italian Memphis Group Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Gray Boucle 'Shell' Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chairs type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture industry in the 1960s in Poland. They are after full renovation upholstery and carpe...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Mid-Century Paul McCobb Planner Group Dining Chairs Maple Spindle Back Chairs
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of 6 All original midcentury maple Paul McCobb Planner Group spindle back side chairs. Solid maple seat and curved back on tapered legs. Original vintage condition. Original blon...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Pair of Vintage Sleek Tufted Leather Klismos Chairs Designed by William Haines
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Vintage Sleek Tufted Leather Klismos Chairs Designed by William Haines, circa: 1950s. Solid Brass and Brass Patina Frames that aged well, these Sleek Comfortable Chairs Styli...
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Chairs

Materials

Brass

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

Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet Chair with Rope Seating
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet for Vibo Vesoul, dining chair, beech, straw, France, 1950s. The seating and backrest are made of woven hemp from the abaca plant which is close to the s...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Rope, Beech

4 CESCA chairs model B.32, design by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
Set of 4 CESCA chairs, model B32, design by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italian manufacture from the seventies. Chromed tubular steel structure, seat and backrest in straw with profil...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel

Ignazio Gardella R64 Armchair for Azucena in Olive Brown 1963
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A hard to find original Ignazio Gardella R63 Armchair for Azucena in Olive Brown synthetic vinyl leather that was used at the times by many furniture designers. The chair maintains t...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Brass

Post-Modern Luxury Jaimé Tresserra Casablanca Office Armchair, Spain, 1987
Located in Antwerp, BE
Jaime´ Tresserra Casablanca armchair; Office chair; Tresserra collection; Cognac leather seating; Spanish furniture design; Walnut; Postmodern...
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1980s Spanish Post-Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of Two 20th Century Chairs in Dark Boucle, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Very beautiful original shape in butterfly type. Chairs are after a complete upholstery renovation; the woodwork has been r...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Four No.811 Chairs, Josef Hoffmann, 1960s
Located in London, GB
A vintage set of four beech Model 811 chairs designed by Austrian architect Josef Hoffmann in the mid to late 1920s. The chair was featured on the front cover of Thonet-Mundus' catal...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Linen, Beech

Chair-Jacques Adnet-France-Mid 20th Century
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Jaques Adnet was a French architect and designer who described himself as "innovative and classical; advocate of a tradition that looks toward the future." Although mostly associated...
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Mid-20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Iron

Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1977, Set of 4
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chairs for Cassina, Mustard yellow leather, Italy, 1977, set of four. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by t...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel

Architectural Dutch Modernist chair, 1950s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Architectural Dutch Modernist chair, 1950s. Influenced by the Dutch 'De Stijl' movement, it features a sleek, cubistic design. Created by a Dutch architect, the modernist chair is cr...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of three Space Age leather lounge chairs on acrylic base. Italy c1970
Located in London, GB
Set of three sculptural lounge chairs in soft black leather on a pyramid shape acrylic base In very good condition Comfortable!
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather, Lucite

Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1977, Set of 8
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chairs for Cassina, Mustard yellow leather, Italy, 1977, set of eight. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel

A Pair of " Miss Beason " Chairs by Philippe Starck Les 3 Suisses France 1980
Located in HYÈRES, FR
A rare pair of Miss Beason Chairs. In good original condition. Rare stamp on it. More a sculpture than a chair !!!
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1980s French Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Beech Dining Chairs by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, 70s, Set of 6
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of 6 dining chairs designed by Willy Rizzo and manufactured by the Italian producer Mario Sabot in 1970. Willy Rizzo, a renowned photographer, was not only a master of his craft...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Beech, Cotton

Modern Steel + Wood Occasional Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modernist design. Limited production. Painting steel with mesh seat and backrest with ash wood legs. Sits comfortable with a little bounce on the seat and the backrest hugging the bo...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Turned Legs & Stretchers Large Leather Upholstery Side Chairs MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Turned Legs & Stretchers Large Leather Upholstery Side Chairs MINT!
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20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Leather, Suede

Italian modern round chairs by Cesare Maria Casati and Emanuele Ponzio, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern round chairs by Cesare Maria Casati and Emanuele Ponzio, 1970s Pair of round base chairs. The structure is in transparent plexiglass, the legs and backrest follow the ...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1977, Set of 2
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chairs for Cassina, Hazelnut light brown leather, Italy, 1977, set of two. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Twelve 20th Century Camel Boucle Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chairs are after a complete upholstery renovation; the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in camel, dura...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Twelve Classic Side Chairs by Ole Wanscher, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of 12 mahogany chairs with curvy, horizontal bar in back. Seat upholstered with patterned fabric. Designed 1962. These examples made 1962...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Fabric

PAiR OF ANTIQUE VICTORIAN HARDWOOD SALON CHAIRS WITH STUNNING INLAID BACK PANELS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of Antique Victorian Salon chairs with orna...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Satinwood, Walnut

Set of Twelve 20th Century Blue Velvet Chairs, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. It is jar type model. Made of beechwood. Chairs are after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is ...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Pair of Conference Chairs by Eero Saarinen, Knoll International, 1960
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Pair of so-called "Conference" Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International dating from the 1960s. Original upholstery fabric in good condition and not stained. Original black lac...
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Mid-20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Iron

Roche Bobois Nuage 2 by Tapinassi and Manzoni Chrome and Leather Accent Chair
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Roche Bobois Nuage 2 accent chair. An absolutely gorgeous accent chair designed by Roberto Tapinassi and Maurizio Manzoni. This contemporary modern chair features a metal frame con...
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20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Eight 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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Beech, Velvet

Spanish Chair or "Silla Partera" in the style of Whilliam Spratling
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
circa 1970. We offer this "Silla Partera" in the style of William Spratling made in leather and wood.
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1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Pine

Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1977, Set of 8
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chairs for Cassina, Bordeaux leather, Italy, 1977, set of eight. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the re...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Four 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

Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1977, Set of 10
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chairs for Cassina, Bordeaux leather, Italy, 1977, set of ten. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the rela...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel

Titina Ammannati & Giampiero Vitelli Six Transenna Chairs By Pozzi And Verga 70s
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Set of six Transenna chairs in wood, designed by Titina Ammannati and Giampiero Vitelli and produced by Pozzi and Verga in 1970s.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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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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