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Chairs For Sale
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Pair of Shell Grotto Garden Chairs, 20th Century
Located in Bagshot, GB
Unusual and rare shell Grotto Garden chairs, 20th century. It has taken us a long time to source 2 pairs of these very rare garden composite Shell Grotto garden chairs. These ...
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Mid-20th Century British Rococo Chairs

Materials

Composition

Pair Italian Leather and Polished Steel Barcelona Lounge Chairs, 4 Available
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of iconic “Barcelona” chairs in the style of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Initially created for the German Pavilion at the Barcelona exposition, each chair features a sturdy poli...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

John Risley Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
John Risley Lounge Chair and Ottoman Hand wrought in his studio C.1965 The People collection was discovered and distributed by Raymor Original Black Surface Some oxidation enameled ...
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1970s American Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pastel Kitchen Chair from the 50s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Pastel kitchen chair from the 50s colors found in many kitchens, which had the courage to use color and new materials. Practically covered the relativel...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather

Set of 8 Green Cobra Chairs by Giotto Stoppino, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 8 Green Cobra Chairs is a set of chairs realized in the 1970s by Giotto Stoppino ( Milan, 1926 ) . Chromed tubular steel structure and light blue fabric. This ' Cobra ' chai...
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1970s Italian Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mathieu Matégot Mid-Century Modern Set of Four Chairs, France, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of four chairs designed by Mathieu Matégot. White lacquered forge structure and restored seat with blue geometric cotton fabric upholstery.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Danish Jens Risom attributed Mid-Century Modern armchairs with new wool felt upholstery, circa 1960s . Button tufted. Tapered legs with minor loses and fading to wood. Good original ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wool

Giancarlo Piretti Lucite Pink Folding "Plia" Italian Chair for Castelli, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chair. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967. PLIA, the symbol of a new era fo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Single Milo Baughman, Thayer Coogin Swivel Club Chair
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Iconic swiveling club chair newly upholstered in boucle/chenille ivory/tan upholstery. Chair features tufted back and sit on brushed aluminum disc base. 2 shown, but only...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Aluminum

Set of Mid-Century Modern Bar Stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning set of four vintage modern bar stools feature a backless seat and a chrome base with a footrest. The two-tone vinyl is sure to complement a...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Chrome

De Sede DS-2100/156 Chair in Green Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The slats on DS-2100 in finest leather adapt to individual body contours and provide – with its embracing feeling – the highest level of comfort. Available as a low-backed, visitor swivel chair, a high-backed executive chair, with headrest, tilt mechanism, height adjustment and casters, and as a visitor chair with a four-star base. Be it in James Bond films or in “Men in Black...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Woven Black Ash Wood Dining Chair Molteni&C by Tobia Scarpa - made in Italy
Located in New York, NY
Miss Chair in Black Ash Wood and Leather by Afra and Tobia Scarpa. Expert-crafted in Italy exclusively by Molteni&C. Husband and wife powerhouse designers...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Ash

Kartell Prince Aha Stool in Wax White by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Thought up as a colorful game of building blocks, the Prince Aha stool is composed of two cones to resemble the shape of an hourglass. An entertaining and co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Roly Poly Polyethylene Armchair in Concrete with Cushions by Faye Toogood
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The distinctive, reassuringly chunky lines of Faye Toogood’s Roly-Poly furniture collection become even more inviting in her new collaboration with Driade. The latest line for the It...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Chippensteeel 1.0 Chair by Zieta Prozessdesign, Stainless Steel Inox Version
Located in Paris, FR
Chippensteeel 1.0 chair by Zieta, stainless steel (inox) Limited Edition (50 pcs.) Measures: 78 x 41 x 60 cm. “Chippensteeel 1.0” stainless steel version is a chair designed by Zie...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Industrial Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel Kitchen Plopp Stool by Zieta
Located in Geneve, CH
Stainless Steel Kitchen Plopp stool by Zieta Dimensions: D 35 x H 65 cm Material: Stainless Steel. Finish: Polished. Available in colors: Beig...
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2010s Polish Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

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Wrought Iron

Garden Chair in Wrought Iron with cushion
Located in Miami, FL
Garden chairs in wrought iron for indoor or outdoor You must indicate if you want the product with the special treatment for outdoor. ...
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2010s Spanish Country Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Outdoor Dining Upholstered Side Chair Powder Coated Stainless Steel Sunbrella
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Inspired by the simplicity of Mid-Century design, the fay dining chair is created using a stainless steel powder coated frame and specialized outdoor foam. The design is minimal and ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Postmodern steel Sensilla chair by Christoph Siebrasse signed
Located in London, GB
From a hand crafted limited series by Atelier Christoph Siebrasse, the Sensilla chair was designed by Christoph Siebrasse to swing freely in all directions - the first of its kind. F...
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Late 20th Century German Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Japanese Old Modern Chair Mid-Century 1940s-1960s
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old modern chair made in Japan. The chair was manufactured between 1940s and 1960s. The seat is made of fiberglass and the legs are made of iron. It is characterized by i...
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1950s Japanese Showa Vintage Chairs

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern "Sun Flower Chair" by Liberty Ornamental Iron of Canada
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
The sun flower chair is the successor of the Canadian iconic Solair chair. Following the enormous success of the Solair chairs, Liberty Ornamental Iron...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Sedie di Robert Mallet-Stevens, set di 10
Located in Rivoli, IT
Set di 10 sedie color grigio scuro in ferro disegnate da Robert Mallet-Steven Ideale per un ambiente stile industrial o utilizzabile all'esterno, come sedie da giardino Buone condiz...
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1970s European Vintage Chairs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Willy Guhl Concrete Loop Chair, 1970s, Switzerland
Located in Malibu, US
Iconic vintage Loop Chair by Swiss neo-functionalist and industrial design pioneer Willy Guhl for Eternit, Switzerland, circa 1970. A mid-century classic like no other, the Loop Ch...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Cement

Set of Six P08 Folding Chairs by Justus Kolberg for Tecno, Italy
By Tecno, Kolberg Justus
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Tecno P08 by Justus Kolberg in brushed stainless steel and black nylon Name: P08 folding chair designer: Justus Kolberg manufacturer: Tecno, Italy d...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of Six Braided Rope and Metal Outdoor Armchairs
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Set of six design outdoor armchairs with aluminum structure and rope weave. Robustness and lightness, high quality resistant and soft touch, so poetic, so aerial and design.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Jorge Pensi 'Toledo' Armchairs in Aluminium
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jorge Pensi, armchairs, aluminum, Spain, 1988 A set of Jorge Spensi's aluminum chairs of the Toledo collection. Pensi designed the 'Toledo' chairs and the 'Toledo' table for the man...
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1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Hayche Dulwich with Armrest - Green, UK, Made to Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
Elevating the classic Dulwich design with the addition of armrests, this Dulwich chair with armrests offers enhanced comfort and support without compromising its timeless appeal. The...
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2010s European Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Hayche Dulwich with Armrest - Grey, UK, Made to Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
Elevating the classic Dulwich design with the addition of armrests, this Dulwich chair with armrests offers enhanced comfort and support without compromising its timeless appeal. The...
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2010s European Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Jorge Pensi 'Toledo' Armchairs in Aluminium
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jorge Pensi, armchairs, aluminum, Spain, 1988 A set of of Jorge Spensi's aluminum chairs of the Toledo collection. Pensi designed the 'Toledo' chairs and the 'Toledo' table for the ...
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1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Ficks Reed Mid 20th Century Faux Bamboo Rattan Swivel Chairs
Located in Carmel, NY
Mid-20th century Coastal style swivel seat armchairs by Ficks Reed. Bamboo and Faux Bamboo frame, cane backrest, rattan strapping. Made in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, circa 1960's. These ...
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Mid-20th Century American Chairs

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Bamboo, Rattan, Reed, Paint

Mid-Century Salterini Style Barstools - A Pair
Located in Raleigh, NC
Very cool foldable wrought iron Salterini barstools. Possibly French. Great condition considering age. Patina as expected but the kind you’d expect and like. They’re surprisingly com...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Affilato Chair in Patina Bronze and Bottega Leather by Palena Furniture
Located in Istanbul, TR
Affilato Chair The Affilato dining chair features a meticulously crafted design that combines a sturdy metal frame with luxurious leather seating. Hand-made with precision and attent...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Artifort Vintage Chair
Located in Munich, DE
Beautiful vintage chair with a chrome plated frame.
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20th Century Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Six Green Philippe Stark "Louis 20" Chairs
Located in Napa, CA
Out of production, this set of six green 'Louis 20 armchairs are a rare find. A result of lengthy experiments with Swiss manufacturer Vitra, Philippe Starck’s Louis...
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1990s Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of four Champagne chair by Estelle & Erwine Laverne for Formes Nouvelles
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Set of four Lucite Champagner chairs designed by Erwine & Estelle Laverne, ca. 1960 manufactured by Formes Nouvelles, in France. We have a 2nd set of four Champanger chairs availab...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Zanotta Lia Chair by Roberto Barbieri in STOCK
Located in New York, NY
The Lia chair is tour-de-force of minimalist seating - its thin frame and similarly narrow-profile yet gently curved seat and back expanses, ensure both ergonomics and a profound lev...
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2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Caratos Dining Chairs in Sage-colored Velvet by Maxalto - Available Now
Located in Tulsa, OK
Caratos is a series of upholstered dining chairs by Maxalto, with a die-cast aluminum frame that have contemporary lines. These chairs are upholstered in a sage-colored velvet and th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Iron

Graphite Steel Standard Plopp Stool by Zieta
Located in Geneve, CH
Graphite Steel Standard Plopp stool by Zieta Dimensions: D 35 x H 50 cm Material: Carbon steel. Finish: Powder-coated. Available in colors: Graphite, Moss Grey, Umbra Grey, Beige ...
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2010s Polish Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Large Knoll Diamond Bertoia Lounge - Single
Located in Raleigh, NC
1960’s Large Knoll Diamond bertoia lounge designed by Harry Bertoia. Very comfy with rubber pads allowing this lounge to flex for comfort. Bertoia ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Hollywood Regency White Chippendale Bamboo Dining or Side Chair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A white painted bamboo Chippendale chair. A fabulous way to add a touch of chinoiserie style or Hollywood Regency to any space. This piece features a scalloped back with a geometric ...
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20th Century American Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Paint

Florence Knoll Model 31 Lounge Chair
Located in Garnerville, NY
Early Florence Knoll (Florence Knoll Bassett) designed Model 31 lounge chair, circa 1958-62. She designed the chair in 1954 and it was in production until 1968. Black enameled steel ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel

Jordan Mozer Pair of Metal Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A rare pair of Jordan Mozer signed chairs. They are so cool with the metal seat and back but can be upholstered for any room in the house or used as they are. These make great dini...
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Late 20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Tenreiro pair of wood and cane chairs (with original label)
Located in Washington, DC
Beautiful pair of vintage Brazilian wood and woven palinha chairs from Tenreiro Arquitetura with original label on one of the chairs.
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Straw

Pierre Paulin Grey Groovy Chair
Located in Westport, CT
Original Pierre Paulin Groovy Chair with red metal base
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal

1970s Slope Wrought Iron and Steel Mesh Lounge Chairs, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Comfortable, close to maintenance-free and with a style punch to accompany it, this BoConcept Style outdoor furniture is the perfect setting for great outdoor moments. With a light, ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron, Wire

Pair of Utrecht Armchairs by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina
Located in London, England
Set of 2 Utrecht armchairs by Gerrit Rietvald for Cassina. Reupholstered in 'Sky Blue' heavy weight cotton velvet by Rose Uniacke.  
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1930s Vintage Chairs

Materials

Velvet

6 Hans Coray "Landi" Chairs Made by MEWA, Switzerland, 91 Holes
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 vintage Hans Coray aluminum “Landi” chairs. These examples have 91 holes in total which dates their manufacturing pre-1960. The Landi chairs were ...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Raw Steel Standard Plopp Stool by Zieta
Located in Geneve, CH
Raw steel standard Plopp stool by Zieta Dimensions: D 35 x H 50 cm Material: Carbon steel. Finish: Lacquered. Available in colors: Graphite, moss grey...
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2010s Polish Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Swedish Gustavian Axet Dining Chairs Grey Green Set of 4, 20th Century
Located in LONDON, GB
Unusual early second half of the 20th century set of 4 Gustavian axet dining chairs in distressed paint finish with wheatsheaf motifs. Lovely detail in the fluted legs and rosette...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs

Materials

Birch

Tulip Chair by Pierre Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast aluminium "Tulip" chair by Pierre Guariche. Made in France, circa 1950s.
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1950s Vintage Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Set of Four Metal Factory Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Great set of four industrial style metal chairs. On the smaller side. The seat backs are not exactly identical. Could be used for indoor or outdoor seating. (Please confirm item lo...
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Chairs

Materials

Metal

Four Shiro Kuramata Sing Sing Sing Chairs for XO, France 1985
Located in London, GB
Set of six available. Shiro Kuramata (1931-1991) created a fluid exchange between Japanese design philosophy and methodology and European postmodern design. Kuramata’s training was initially centred around traditional woodworking however, when he enrolled at the Kuwasawa Design School was taught by Isamu Kenmochi, who helped him reimagine ancient Japanese traditions using modern materials. The philosophy Kuramata. His designs are made from materials that have reflective, transparent, translucent, opaque and tactile qualities to them, each form a response each material. The sing sing sing chair...
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1980s French Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal

Durenne Foundries Garden Chairs in the style of Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Sharon, CT
Garden chairs in forged wrought iron by Durenne Foundries. This model from the late 19th century, taken over by Jean-Michel Frank. Bibliography: F. Baudet, 'JM Frank...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of 6 Gerard Guermonprez chairs for Magnani, 1950
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Set of 6 chairs designed by Gerard Guermonprez for Magnani in the fifties Black lacquered structure, seat and back in wood covered with foam and grey fabric (new)
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Mid-20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Metal

Shiro Kuramata Sing Sing Sing Chair for XO, France 1985, six available
Located in London, GB
Six available in total. Shiro Kuramata (1931-1991) created a fluid exchange between Japanese design philosophy and methodology and European postmodern design. Kuramata’s training was initially centred around traditional woodworking however, when he enrolled at the Kuwasawa Design School was taught by Isamu Kenmochi, who helped him reimagine ancient Japanese traditions using modern materials. The philosophy Kuramata. His designs are made from materials that have reflective, transparent, translucent, opaque and tactile qualities to them, each form a response each material. The sing sing sing chair...
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1980s French Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Shiro Kuramata Sing Sing Sing Chairs for XO, France 1985
Located in London, GB
Set of four or six available. Shiro Kuramata (1931-1991) created a fluid exchange between Japanese design philosophy and methodology and European postmodern design. Kuramata’s training was initially centred around traditional woodworking however, when he enrolled at the Kuwasawa Design School was taught by Isamu Kenmochi, who helped him reimagine ancient Japanese traditions using modern materials. The philosophy Kuramata. His designs are made from materials that have reflective, transparent, translucent, opaque and tactile qualities to them, each form a response each material. The sing sing sing...
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1980s French Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal

c1950s , Pierre Paulin for Meuble TV , set of 6 , chairs
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
c1950s , Pierre Paulin for Meuble TV , set of 6 , chairs
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1950s Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel

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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