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Period: Early 20th Century
Material: Natural Fiber
Iron and Woven Rush Pilot or Passenger Seat from a circa 1920s Aircraft
Located in Chicago, IL
This pilot's or passenger's seat from a circa 1920s airplane is an excellent example of early 20th century industrial design. The frame is made from rod iron, and the seat and back are woven rush. The rear of the seat back has a cleverly integrated map pocket of the same woven material. The legs bend at the bottom to form feet, which have holes to allow them to be secured to the floor of the aircraft. The design is an elegant and functional solution to the specific needs of light weight plus strength. We purchased this piece from the estate of a collector of aviation related items. It was only identified as an airplane chair...
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1920s Industrial Vintage Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Iron

Thonet Rocking Chair, Model Number 71, Vienna, 1910, Signed Thonet Bellow
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Thonet rocking chair, model number 71. Vienna, 1910. Signed Thonet Bellow.
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1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood, Rattan

Antique Near Pair of Handcrafted, Chinese Folding Traveller’s Chairs W. Webbing
Located in Lisse, NL
Two very stylish and highly decorative Asian chairs. These all-handcrafted early 20th century Chinese folding chairs are a rare find. The wonder...
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Early 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

1920s Silver Birch Armchair by H.C. Dexter Chair Company
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An uncommon, substantial rustic armchair built of Silver Birch with a double-caned seat and back. 'The frames are built of the beautiful Silver Birch, which grows only in a small ...
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1920s American Vintage Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Cane, Birch

Early Mid-Century Francis Jourdain Armchair
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Early and important midcentury Francis Jourdain armchair. This particular model is also in the MET collection. This chair has been left in original condition. At the buyers request I...
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Heywood Company Victorian White Wicker Parlour Armchair Set
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Victorian white painted wicker parlour chairs. Hand crafted intricate heart design back, and curved wicker leaves climb the front legs. Wonderful parlour, sunroom, or patio ...
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Italian Sling Lounge Chair w/ Rush Seating & Extendable Foot-Rest, Early 20th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian sling chair from the early 20th century. This antique lounge chair from Italy features a solid wood frame with beautiful hand-rolled...
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Early 20th Century Italian Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Thonet Model No. 511 Bentwood Armchair, Vienna Secession, circa 1904
Located in Austin, TX
An iconic armchair of the Vienna Secession movement, the Thonet model no. 511 bent beechwood armchair, featuring stunning lines and beautiful proportions. A design tour de force, it ...
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Jugendstil Vintage Maple Tree Adolf Loos Corner Chair or Chair Vienna circa 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
Jugendstil vintage corner chair from maple tree by Adolf Loos and executed by F.O.Schmidt. The corner chair features solid shellac polished mapl...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Maple, Rope, Wood

Early 20th Century English Bamboo Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Early 20th century English bamboo chair Great accent piece in any decor More of an accent chair than conversational seating.  
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Early 20th Century Unknown Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Cane

Old Cane Bistro Chair in Wood by Fischel Editions
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Caned wooden bistro chair from the 1900s. The three chairs on the left are produced by Fischel, the one on the right by Mundus. The chair will be...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

French Antique Set of Six Beech and Vienna Straw Thonet Chairs, with Brand 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
French antique set of six beech and Vienna straw Thonet chairs, with brand 1900s Set of six Thonet chairs, with original circular seat and back in V...
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Early 1900s French Romantic Antique Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Straw, Beech

European Wood and Vienna Straw Swivel Chair in Thonet Style, 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
European wood and Vienna straw swivel chair in Thonet style, 1900s Thonet style swivel chair, adjustable in height. Black painted wooden structure chair with armrests and round seat...
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Early 1900s Italian Arts and Crafts Antique Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

1930s Hand Woven Wicker Porter’s Chair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 1930s hand woven wicker porter’s chair. It is a two tone weave and is in very good condition. An unusual find!
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wicker

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