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Material: Hardwood
Ring 2-Tone Gray Dining Chair
By Livoni
Located in Milan, IT
Design meets durability in this mid-century-inspired dining armchair that will be a dramatic and luxurious addition to both a dining room and office decor. The tailored styling is ve...
Category
2010s Italian Hardwood Chairs
Materials
Textile, Ash
$1,995 / item
Arne Wahl Iversen Model GS60 for Glyngore Danish Teak Dining Chair Set of 4
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Arne Wahl Iversen Modell GS60 for Glyngøre Stolefabrik
Solid teak wood and bright soft Velour fabric.
Set of 4.
Classic Danish design.
In good vintage condition.
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hardwood Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Chinese Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen, 1943
Located in Sagaponack, NY
The Chinese Chair designed by Hans Wegner, manufactured by Fritz Hansen. Cherry wood frame featuring a sinuous back and arm design with a natural leather seat cushion. Designed in 19...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hardwood Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Pierre Jeanneret Pj-SI-46-a Office Armchair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
Here the silhouette is strong. It is presented through the outline and shape of the piece. The void between becomes an important part of the item itself. It demonstrates different vi...
Category
1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hardwood Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Low Cane Stool Authentic Mid-Century Modern PJ-SI-29-E
Located in Zürich, CH
Here we see the principle of the Japanese wabi-sabi, which refers to embracing imperfections and underlining impermanence. Rustic aspects, simplicity, modesty, and austerity offer a ...
Category
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hardwood Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Ebonized Napoleon Charivari Wood Chair/ Stripped Velvet Seat
Located in Malibu, CA
Ebony Napoleon Charivari Wood Chair/ Stripped Velvet Seat.
The sturdy wood frame, has the original ebony finish and has been reconstructed and reupholstered in Italian velvet by Pegg...
Category
19th Century European Napoleon III Antique Hardwood Chairs
Materials
Silk, Velvet, Hardwood
$696 Sale Price
30% Off
Minimalist Modern Chair in Ash Wood Fabric Upholstery
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
The conceptural idea around the cast chair was to come up with a simple chair that could fit any nice table, desk and place. And so it was.
The cast cha...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Hardwood Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Solid Wood Sculptural Accent Side Chair, Bluff Side Chair Left, White Oak
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Bluff side chair is an homage to the foothills surrounding Luft Tanaka's hometown of Kasugai, Japan. Poetic and architectural; planar yet curvy, t...
Category
2010s American Modern Hardwood Chairs
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
1970’s German set of chairs by Gerd Lange
By Gerd Lange
Located in London, Lambeth
A set of 8 stackable chairs by Gerd Lange in 1973 and produced by Thonet
Each chair feature an ash bentwood frame ,solid ash legs ,black lacquered
Aluminum armrests ,and PVC seats c...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hardwood Chairs
Materials
Ash
$2,099 / item
Morelato Scala, Wooden Chair Convertible in Staircase
By Morelato
Located in Salizzole, IT
The Scala is an original chair made of ashwood. Thanks to its solid frame the Scala easily turns into a handy stepladder. The simple and clean lines, allow you to use the Scala in an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Hardwood Chairs
Materials
Ash
Pair of Black Lacquer Brass Hardware Horse Shoe Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of nice black lacquer horse shoe shape Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Chairs St. Petersburg, Russia circa 1910 Jakob & Iosif Kone
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of chairs St. Petersburg, Russia circa 1910 Jakob & Iosif Kone
High-quality Russian salon chairs from the furniture workshop Jokob & Iosif Kone, St. Petersburg, around 1910-1...
Category
Early 20th Century French Hardwood Chairs
Materials
Beech
Set of Four Blue Restored Beech Armchairs by Mart Stam, Germany, 1930s
By Mart Stam
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Set of four blue restored beech armchairs by Mart Stam.
Style: Bauhaus
Designer: Mart Stam
Period: 1930-1939
Source: Germany
Material: Chrome-Plated Steel, Beech Plywood
Ou...
Category
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Hardwood Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Impressive French Teak Wood and Lucite Chairs, 1960s
Located in Echt, NL
Rare set of four French chairs in very good condition.
Made in France in the 1960s
These chairs exude a rustic yet modern vibe.
Perfect for any Mid-Century Modern, contemporary or...
Category
20th Century French Rustic Hardwood Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Lucite, Wood, Teak
Frode Holm Vanity Chair in Teak + White Boucle
By Frode Holm
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Frode Holm
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1950s
Materials: Teak, Shearling
Measurements: 29" wide x 16" deep x 29" tall, Seat: 17" tall
Condition: In excell...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Chairs
Materials
Teak
Pair of Sculptural Chairs Carved from Solid Mango Wood Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This mango pair of mango wood chairs feature a striking sculptural design, defined entirely by straight lines and geometric contours. Crafted from sustainably sourced mango wood, the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Hardwood Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
2021 Jens Risom for Knoll Risom Side Dining Chair Ebonized Maple & Black Webbing
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single Risom dining chair in ebonized maple with black cotton webbing designed by Jens Risom and produced by Knoll. This example was produced in 2021 and came di...
Category
2010s American Modern Hardwood Chairs
Materials
Ash
Pair of Danish Modern Cane Back Armchairs by Hans Olsen, c. 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
This gorgeous pair of mid-century upholstered armchairs exemplifies the Danish Modern style with clean lines and open, minimalist form. The design is attributed to Danish designer Ha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hardwood Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-66-A Tripod Stool / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
Here we see the principle of the Japanese wabi-sabi, which refers to embracing imperfections and underlining impermanence. Rustic aspects, simplicity, modesty, and austerity offer a ...
Category
Early 1600s Indian Mid-Century Modern Antique Hardwood Chairs
Materials
Teak, Cotton, Rope
Ming Dynasty Style Four Chinese Ceremonial Chairs
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as it provides detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our items.
This series of four b...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Hardwood Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
French Louis XVI Fruitwood Arm Chair with New Herman Miller Fabric
Located in West Hartford, CT
Iconic, vintage Herman Miller rare out of print fabric adorns this gorgeous French Louis XVI fruitwood arm chair. The juxtaposition is nothing short of riveting and this chair will i...
Category
1950s French Louis XVI Vintage Hardwood Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fruitwood
$1,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Phloem Studio Harbor Chair, Handmade Modern Rope Woven Seat Chair
Located in Stevenson, WA
Phloem Studio Harbor chair is a modern contemporary solid walnut wood side chair handmade custom to order with turned tapered and shaped legs and tube bac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hardwood Chairs
Materials
Rope, Hardwood
Set of Four Midcentury Ash Dining Chairs, Original Condition, Czechia, 1950s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Set of four midcentury ash dining chairs.
Period: 1950-1959
Source: Czechia
Material: Ash
Original well-preserved condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer, Ash
Blue Velvet Thonet Wood Rattan Chair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful rattan, velvet and wood chair. They were produced in Thonet woodworking factory and we thoroughly renovated them. The construction is made of beechwood dyed with water stai...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
$573 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Heart Bar Stool Chair, White Ivory Boucle, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland.
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Introducing the latest creation from Vintola Studio, the stunning chair designed by Ola Szewczul in 2024. This chair is a masterpiece of modern design, combining elegance with except...
Category
2010s Polish Hardwood Chairs
Materials
Beech
$644 Sale Price / item
40% Off
Pair of Teak Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two teak chairs in the style of Pierre Jeanneret.
Category
1950s Indian Vintage Hardwood Chairs
Materials
Wood, Teak
$9,800 / set
20th Century Classic Set of 4 Chairs in Art Deco Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Classic set of 4 chairs in Art Deco style
Beechwood frame veneered with tulipwood. Upholstered seat. Timeless chairs. Art Deco style 20th century
The seat is processed with histo...
Category
20th Century French Hardwood Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Tulipwood
French 19th Century Painted Chippendale Chair
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very lovely, extremely well-built and solid Chippendale style chair, with original, rich, cream-coloured paint. The chair is of generous proportions, with an elegant back splat, exag...
Category
19th Century French Chippendale Antique Hardwood Chairs
Materials
Beech
Six Midcentury David Print Emerald Satin, Dark Wood Heart Chairs, 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 renovated them.
The construction is made of beechwood dyed with water light...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
$4,016 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Ghost Chairs (Set of Four) by Paola Navone
By Paola Navone
Located in Doral, FL
Ghost Chairs (Set of Four) by Paola Navone
2013
Gervasone
White linen removable covers over wooden frame wrapped in polyurethane foam.
Category
2010s Italian Hardwood Chairs
Materials
Linen, Foam, Ash
Set of four early 19th Century Biedermeier Chairs
Located in Greven, DE
Four antique Biedermeier chairs
Germany
Beech tree
early 19th century
Dimensions: H x W x D: 88 x 46 x 49 cm, seat height: 49 cm
Description:
Chairs standing on slightly flared le...
Category
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Hardwood Chairs
Materials
Beech
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-58-A Stool / Authentic Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh
Located in Zürich, CH
This item is raw and sturdy. Its rugged textures and bold lines define that radical character. Its presence is uncompromising and captivating. The piece embodies minimalist design p...
Category
1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hardwood Chairs
Materials
Metal
Primitive circa 1800 Hoop Back Windsor Armchair in Elm Heavy Patina Decorative
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning circa 1800 elm hoop back west country Windsor armchair with traces of original paint
A highly coveted, well made and decorative ar...
Category
Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Hardwood Chairs
Materials
Elm
$1,679 Sale Price
20% Off
Phloem Studio Jess Side Chair, Handcrafted Modern Solid Wood Dining Chair
Located in Stevenson, WA
Phloem Studio Jess side chair is a modern contemporary solid wood dining chair in white oak with tapered hardwood legs and a solid wood lamina...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hardwood Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Four Mid Century Heart Chairs in Black Perennials Dotty Fabric, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart" in amazing black fabric. The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory ...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
$3,251 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of dining chairs designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of dining chairs designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet,
Sweden, 1934.
Veneered Macassar ebony and velvet.
Stamped.
Provenance: The chairs are said to have stoo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Ebony, Macassar
Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs Scandinavian design mid century modern sculptural
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare matching all original set of 6 dining chairs in beautifully sculpted teak and black leather designed by Kai Kristiansen and produced by Oddensen Maskinsnedkeri in Denmark, circa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hardwood Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Teak & Leather Chair PJ-SI-49-A / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
The relationship between the seats and the legs with armrests ensures a balanced composition. The careful alignment and proportions create an equilibrium, giving a sense of coherent ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Black Lacquered Gaulinetta Dining Chair by Oscar Tusquets, limited edition
Located in Barcelona, ES
Inspired by Enzo Mari and his Tonietta chair, Oscar Tusquets created an
adaptation of his Gaulino: The Gaulinetta. Tusquets’ reduction of the Gaulino armrests generates a sleek mode...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Hardwood Chairs
Materials
Hide, Ash
Louis XIII Style Mutton Leg Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering one of our recent palm Beach Estate fine furniture acquisitions of a spectacular set of 6 Louis XIV style mutton leg dining chairs...
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XIII Hardwood Chairs
Materials
Brass
$4,496 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Red Teak Fabri Accent Chair
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Handcrafted parametric chair made of solid teak wood. This stunning red-stained accent chair is part of the Fabri Collection by John Brevard. The Fabr...
Category
2010s American Hardwood Chairs
Materials
Teak
$10,000 / item
Pair of Dagobert Peche & Wiener Werkstaette Attributed Art Deco Chairs, 1920
Located in Vienna, AT
Two very elegant parlor chairs with the typical ornaments Dagobert Peche has used circa 1920s, compare similar ornaments.
Material.
Carved beechwood, stained seat cover in silk, show...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Hardwood Chairs
Materials
Beech
Charming Napoleon III Period Chair, in Blackened Pear and Velvet
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Charming Napoleon III period chair, in blackened pear and velvet.
Good general condition, including velvet and padding.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Hardwood Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Pearwood
Pair of Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen Chairs for Willy Beck, 1951
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Pair of teak and leather occasional chairs by Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck.
Replaced cream colored leather. Chairs bei...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hardwood Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Dining Chair, 1980s 1 of 5
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Comfortable set of 6 dining chairs of the most beautiful form.
Wonderful design and shaped top rails.
Done from the most beautiful wood.
In excellent condition, original throughou...
Category
1980s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hardwood Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
$282 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Four Midcentury Orange 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...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
$2,677 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Chair, Poland, 1960s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Chair from the 1960s.
The chair has a profiled backrest with an unusual shape. The backrest is veneered with beautifully grained walnut. The legs of the chair are stained black.
Th...
Category
1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hardwood Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Walnut
Paire de chaises scandinaves vintage en teck et skai des années 50 60
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Suite de 2 chaises vintage des années 50 60, beau design scandinave, en bois de teck, dossiers et assises en skai noir, très bon état général avec quelques signes du temps qui passe,...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hardwood Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set 6 Danish Dining Chairs by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard for Soborg Mobelfabrik
Located in New York, NY
Rare set of Danish Modern dining chairs designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard, for Soborg Mobelfabrik, distributed by John Stuart....
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hardwood Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Teak
Art Deco Dining Chairs in Rosewood-Stained Beech and Green Maple, Set of 4
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Art Deco dining chairs in stained beech, rosewood and green maple, 1940s, set of 4.
Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If the wood...
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Hardwood Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech, Maple
Set of 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...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
$3,825 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Arne Vodder Side Chairs for Sibast Mobler
By Arne Vodder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of Arne Vodder designed side chairs for Sibast Mobler. These chairs are made of rare solid rosewood and retain original black leather upholstery. Leather upholstery has some cra...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hardwood Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of French Country Side Chairs
By JB Freeman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of round side chairs in the style of Louis XV with cabriole legs headed with carved acanthus leaves, a round caned back with cresting that is e...
Category
2010s American Louis XV Hardwood Chairs
Materials
Linen, Cane, Hardwood
$1,975 / set
Correa & Milá 'Barceloneta' Outdoor Chair in Leather and Canvas for Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Glendale, CA
Correa & Milá 'Barceloneta' Outdoor Chair in Leather and Canvas for Santa & Cole.
Founded in 1985 in Barcelona, Santa & Cole produces iconic pieces by such luminaries as llmari Tapi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Beech
Ornate Pair of Important Hand Carved Giltwood Occasional Chairs Phoenix Harp
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of very important looking hand carved with giltwood accents occasional chairs
These are very decorative side chairs, I’m sur...
Category
20th Century English Victorian Hardwood Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
$1,399 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Kalida Chair with Armrests
Located in Milan, IT
This chair features a stunning and clean design enriched with steel armrests with a polished gold finish. It comprises a metal frame with a matte black finish, and a curved seat and ...
Category
2010s Italian Hardwood Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel, Other
$3,755 / item
Set of 6 Postmodern Black and Wood Chairs by Kurt Thut for Dietiker, 1980s
By Kurt Thut
Located in Basel, BS
Gorgeous SET OF SIX! Postmodern Memphis 80s chairs by Kurt Thut for Dietiker. This purchase includes all 6 chairs
NOTE: We have Three sets available, sold i...
Category
1980s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Hardwood Chairs
Materials
Metal
Beechwood Ratchet Wing Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved Beechwood, winged back, reclining ratchet chair with original iron mounts. Newly upholstered in woven fabric.
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Hardwood Chairs
Materials
Iron
Art Deco Birthing Chairs by Krasna Jizba, 40s, Set of 8
By Krasna JIzba
Located in Lucija, SI
Set of 8 birthing chairs from art deco period and attributed to Krasna Jizba
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Hardwood Chairs
Materials
Elm
Jacober folding chair 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Iconic folding chair from 1970s
Aldo Jacober
Category
1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hardwood Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
$138 Sale Price
20% Off
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