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Chairs For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Color:  White
Ernst Moeckl White Kangaroo Chairs in Fiberglass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernst Moeckl for Trabant, 'Z' chairs, fiberglass, Germany, 1968 This set of Kangaroo chairs is designed by Ernste Moeckl in 1968. The chair is also called the Z-chair, referring to ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Pair of Charlotte Perriand Style Low Counter Height White Stools with Rush Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Charlotte Perriand Style Square Stools with Woven Rush Seat and White Painted Frame. In original condition with visible wear and scratching consistent with their age and use....
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

1950's Original French Multipl's Dining Chairs - Set Of Five White
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original French Multipl’s Dining Chairs – Set Of Five White 1950’s Original French Multipl’s Dining Chairs – Set Of Nine White. Designed by Joseph Mathieu and made in Pierre B...
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1950s French Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four White 'Acton Stacker' Chairs by American Seating
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique set of four Acton Stacker chairs by American seating. Comfortable and practical set of chairs for dining, office, or casual use. Chairs ha...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

White Austrian Midcentury Sonett Wire Chair by Arch. Thomas Lauterbach
By Thomas Lauterbach, Karl Fostel Sen’s Erben
Located in Vienna, AT
This iconic and rare Viennese Midcentury Modern Sonett chair has been designed by the Austrian Midcentury Modern Architect Thomas Lauterbach and manufactu...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Wire, Iron

2 White Dining Chairs in the Style of Charlotte Perriand, France, 1960
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
2 dining chairs in the style of Charlotte Perriand from the '50s All original and in good vintage condition. Solid heavy wood...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rush, Wood

1960s European White Patinated Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in High Point, NC
A set of wooden dining chairs from Europe circa 1960. Exuding a bright and sunny disposition, these chairs show off an array of yellows, beiges, and browns that have been collaged to...
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1960s European Rustic Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chairs 1960, American
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 Chairs We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that rea...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Iron

Scandinavian Modern "Clam Chair" Attributed to Arnold Madsen, 1940s
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Rare easy chair (also known as Clam Chair) Attributed to Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell in Denmark, 1940s.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Fur

Vintage Mid Century Modern White Fiberglass Shell Rolling Adjustable Desk Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern White Fiberglass Shell Rolling Adjustable Desk Chair. Item features adjustable height, rolling casters, white fiberglass ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid 20th Century Scandinavian Modern White Sheepskin Lounge Chairs
Located in Kramfors, SE
Scandinavian modern sheepskin chairs attributed to Arne Norell, Sweden from the mid 20th century. The chairs have an asymmetrical back and legs ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Birch

Modernist Beech and White Mohair Chair by Francor, Italy 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Solid varnished beech stool with unique sheet metal construction. Signed. By Francor, Italy. New "Teddy" white mohair upholstery by Pierre Frey. Sturdy. In good vintage condition. ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Chairs

Materials

Sheet Metal

Mid-Century Tapiovaara Inspired Off-White Spindle Rocking Chair w/ Gold Cushions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tapiovaara style rocking chair with spindle back and lacquered off-white / cream wood. Newly upholstered gold velvet cushions, frame is in good original condition with visible wear, ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of White Swedish Horseshoe Back Armchairs, Sweden, C. 1964
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of generous white Swedish horseshoe back armchairs, Sweden, c. 1964 Measures: H: 29.25, W: 29.5, D: 24.75 in.  
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Beech

White Metal Powder Hanging Coated Egg Chair, 1960s
Located in Chesham, GB
A hanging white powder coated egg chair with red cushion. Manufacturer - Unknown Design Period - 1960 to 1969 Style - Vintage Detailed condition - Good Restoration and...
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1960s Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal

Paul Laszlo Hollywood Regency Slipper Chair in Off White Bouclé circa 1940s
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Paul Laszlo 1940s slipper chair with new super soft off white ivory bouclé upholstery. Hollywood Regency from top to bottom and side to side, this gorgeous one of a kind chair...
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1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Italian Mid-Century Modern Garden Chairs in White Wrought Iron, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern Garden chairs in white wrought iron, 1960s Set of 4 garden chairs in cream white painted wrought iron. The perforated seat is square in shape with rounded...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Modern White Vintage Fiberglass Chair by Charles & Ray Eames, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage model DSS-N fiberglass chair was designed by Charles & Ray Eames and produced by Hermann Miller, Zeeland, Michigan USA...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italinan Mid-Century Modern White Fabric N Wood Chairs by De Carli Cassina, 1958
Located in MIlano, IT
Italinan Mid-Century Modern White fabric and wood chairs by De Carli for Cassina, 1958 Pair of chairs with solid wood, elegant and rounded structure. The seat and back are padded and...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian Mid-Century Modern Garden Chairs and Table in White Wrought Iron, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern Garden chairs and table in white wrought iron, 1960s Garden set consisting of 4 chairs and a table. The outdoor cha...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

1 of the 4 of Italian Massive Brass Chairs by Chiavari, Upholstery Iceland Wool
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of refined Italian Campanino Classic Chiavari chairs, circa 1950s. Massive brass with upholstered with velvet and off-white Iceland wool.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Louis XVI Style Antique White Dressing or Accent Chair
By Prince Howard Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Beautiful French Provincial, Hollywood Regency, Louis XVI style antique white dressing or accent chair attributed to Prince Howard Furniture. It wears its original white brocade fabric. Wonderful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections, circa 1960s. Note: We have other matching French Provincial pieces listed here for sale by Prince Howard Company if they are still available. King Louis the XVI once said… “First feelings are always the most natural.” Well, we have a feeling that you are as in LOVE with this French Provincial Louis XVI style dressing or accent chair as we are!! The epitome of elegance! And it is attributed to Prince Howard as it came with several other pieces in a matching set that are marked by Prince Howard Furniture in Kansas City, Missouri. It is comprised of antiqued or cerused white wood and it wears its original white brocade fabric. It has deep button and tuck detail on the seat cushion and seat back and all the edges are gimped… its stunning!! There are lovely carved details up the back and around the seat and it stands on straight Louis XVI style legs. It will be wonderful with purely ornate French Provincial décor...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Paint, Fabric, Wood

Set of Three Mid-Century Modern White Barstools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of three vintage modern barstools. Upholstered in white vinyl, these unique retro swivel barstools with chrome accents would make a beauti...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Swedish Gustavian Roseback Dining Chairs White Paint Set of 8 1940s 2 Carvers
Located in LONDON, GB
Rare Set of 6 Swedish Gustavian roseback dining chairs and 2 matching Roseback Carver Chairs in good condition in white with lovely carvings C 1940. Great for every day usage wit...
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1940s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Chairs

Materials

Birch

1940s Original Tolix Dining Chair, Model A, White
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940s Original Tolix dining chair - Model A - White 1940s original Tolix dining chair - Model A. The first production of the model A was in the 1930s. This is a very early example...
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1940s French Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Cream White Chairs by Guariche, Mortier & Motte for ARP, France, 1955
Located in New York, NY
Freshly re-upholstered "642" pair of lounge chairs by Atelier de Recherche Plastique (ARP) a joint venture by French iconic designers Pierre Guariche, Joseph André Motte and Michel M...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Ash

Pair of Midcentury Italian Club Chairs in White Shearling Inspired by Lenzi 548
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pair of midcentury Italian club chairs in white Shearling similar to Lenzi 548 reimagined with solid brass leg detail.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair petite Fauteuil Louis XV Chairs
Located in Westport, CT
Pair petite Fauteuil Lois XV Chairs Salmon pink lacquered finish with off white and soft pink weaved fabric original in very good condition.
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1930s American Vintage Chairs

Materials

Down, Fabric, Wood

Coquetier Chairs by A.R.P. Guariche Motte Mortier, France, 1955
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Extremely rare pair of 'Coquetier' chairs designed by Pierre Guariche, Joseph Andre Motte and Michel Mortier and manufactured by Studio A.R.P. (Atelier de Recherche Pastique, founded...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel

1960s Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Sagaponack, NY
With a nod to the immense popularity of Charles Eames's swivel lounge chair and ottoman, Wormley capitalized on the popularity of his own stationary, winged lounge chair and ottoman ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather

Rare White Paul McCobb Origami Chair on Spider Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1960s vintage white molded fiberglass Origami shell chair designed by Paul McCobb on very scarce spider base. A stunning example of this rarely seen combo. The faceted chair...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Chair Revolving Easy-Chair, Chromed Steel, White Leather by Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian revolving easy-chair, chromed steel, white real leather by Gastone Rinaldi per RIMA, in good condition. Measures cm: H 85\50 x W 47 x D 58. ABOUT Gastone Rinaldi Gastone Rinaldi was born in Padua in 1920, and graduated in accounting at the Belzoni Institute. Initially he worked for the Rima company in via Guido Reni in Padua, founded by his father Mario Rinaldi in 1916. In his work as a designer he came into contact with many of the major Italian designers, including Giò Ponti, Carlo Mollino, Alberto Rosselli, Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi, Michele De Lucchi and Marco Zanuso. In 1954 he won the Compasso d'Oro Award with the DU30 chair produced by Rima. In 1974 he founded the company Thema in Limena. In 1981 his Dafne chair...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Modern White Vintage Chair Side Chair Karl Schwanzer Vienna, 1953
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage chair or side chair, which was designed by the Austrian Architect Karl Schwanzer (1918-1975) and produced by Thonet Mu...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Maple

Louis XVI Style High Back Fauteuil
Located in New York, NY
Louis XVI style high back fauteuil with carved wood frame and textural woven putty color upholstery. Seat height - 16.5". Arm height - 26".
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1950s French Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Atomic Salterini Style Outdoor Circle Hoop Chairs
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is a set of 4 vintage Mid-Century Modern outdoor circle chairs. Includes four metal chairs with hoop mesh backs and seats that have been painted orange. The chai...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Six Chiavari Brass Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 6 vintage Chiavari high back chairs. Solid Brass.- Black velvet seat Nickel plating possible , ask for a quote.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Brass

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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