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Material: Wood
Set of Chairs by Gerd Lange for Thonet
Located in Čelinac, BA
Set of four chairs by Gerd Lange for Thonet.
Category

1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Chairs

Materials

Metal

Joe Colombo Chair 300 for Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Joe Colombo Chair 300 for Karakter Designed by the forward-thinking Italian designer Joe Colombo, Chair 300 is a beautiful example of his functional design sensibility. Upholstered...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wood Chairs

Materials

Wood

Joe Colombo Chair 300 for Karakter
Joe Colombo Chair 300 for Karakter
$3,143 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Decorative English Victorian Chair, Velvet & Wood, Late 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
Imagine a cozy yet elegant chair from the late 1800s, reminiscent of the Victorian era. This chair features a graceful wooden frame, intricately carved with ornate details, reflectin...
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Wood Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

1980’s Bauhaus Pair Chromcraft Armchairs Style Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus pair of Chromcraft armchairs in the style of Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer comprised of chrome tube cantilever bases, natural cane backs, wood armrests, and...
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20th Century American Bauhaus Wood Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Eight-Light Crème Boucle 'Shell' Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Eight beautiful chairs type 1020 colloquially called "shells" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture industry in the 1960s in Poland. They are after full renovation upholstery an...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Wood Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Antique French Louis XVI Style Parcel Gilt and Painted Side Chair
Located in Miami, FL
French Louis XVI style dining side chair from Paris decorated with timeless classical styling and hand carved excellence on the entire framework, emphasizing typical neoclassical gil...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Wood Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Giltwood

Walnut Wood and Cork Chair, Dining or Writing Desk Chair, Porto Chair
Located in Birmingham, AL
The Porto chair embraces the fusion of timeless elegance and functional minimalism. This streamlined chair complements your urban wood dining table or writing desk. With its versatil...
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2010s American American Craftsman Wood Chairs

Materials

Wood

JH 502 Swivel Chair by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark 1950s
Located in Rosendahl, DE
JH 502 Swivel Chair by Hans Wegner Johannes Hansen, 1950s Early edition of the swivel chair Model 502 by Hans Wegner from the 1950s. The chair has th...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wood Chairs

Materials

Steel

Gerrit Rietveld Red and Blue Chair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Rietveld in 1918. Relaunched in 1973. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. A sculptural seat with a pure and rationalist form, this chair became an authenti...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wood Chairs

Materials

Wood

Victorian Walnut Armchair
Located in London, GB
Victorian walnut armchair A Victorian walnut armchair of good proportions. Fully restored and covered in calico. Loose cover made in 'Old Flax, Ivory' by ...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Wood Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Bone-Inlaid Armchair from India, Square Back
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful armchair, handcrafted in India out of aged and naturally seasoned teak wood, inlaid with responsibly sourced bone and artisanally weaved cane. Inlay is ancient decorati...
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2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Wood Chairs

Materials

Bone, Teak

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XIII Style Throne Armchairs
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French 19th century Revival Louis XIII style throne armchairs with hand carved figures on the raised arm rests and top of the chair backs...
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19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Wood Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Set of Four Folke Palsson for FDB Mobler Lacquered Danish "Pi" Dining Chairs
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of four side dining chairs designed by Folke Palsson for FDB Mobler, Denmark, circa 1960s. Often referred to as the "Pi" chair or its similarity to the mathematical symbol.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wood Chairs

Materials

Wood

Superb Midcentury Hans Wegner FH4103 Chairs ( Up To Six Available)
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration are these beautiful dining chairs designed by Hans Wegner. Having gorgeous original patina with splendid craftsmanship while utilizing a space saving design. U...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wood Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Set of Six “Fumay” Dining Armchairs by Guillerme et Chambron, France, 1960s
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
'Fumay' chairs designed in 1965 by the world-famous French duo, Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron. This solid oak “Fumay” dinning armchairs are considered as a reference among furniture from the 1950s to the 1970s. This dining armchairs perfectly explains why, through proportions, unique concepts and the quality of woodworking at the highest level, the French duo created timeless furniture. These chairs show beautiful lines, from Guillerme and Chambron's signature tapered legs to the armrests, which are carved from light oak with the utmost care. This armchair model is made with attention to detail and extremely comfortable. This version of the 'Fumay' model with armrests is distinguished by interesting curves and the highest craftmanship, characteristic of the Guillerme & Chambron duo. The genius of the project lies in the details and uniqueness of the structure, such as stretchers between the legs placed at different heights in the front and on the sides. The elegant look is complemented by upholstered seats made of a premium light linen and wool blend fabric, which perfectly matches the color of oiled oak. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The chairs are newly refinished and reupholstered in premium light fabric, a blend of wool and linen. At the customer's special request, AMS Gallery...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and beige boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razor...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wood Chairs

Materials

Oak

French Pair of Side Poplar Chairs Swiss Alp Style 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Two side chairs, made of poplar in 1807. Mountain chalet style perfect for a log cabin. A heart on the folder  Shipping: 90 / 51 / 39 cm 8 Kg
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Early 1800s Spanish French Provincial Antique Wood Chairs

Materials

Poplar

Clara Porset's wood and rattan Mexican Butaque Chair by Luteca
Located in New York, NY
Cuban-born Clara Porset was a pioneer for modern design in Mexico. Having studied architecture in New York and then Paris, she finally settled in Mexico devoting her life to championing her mutually enriching vision of modernity and tradition. A fierce proponent of historical craft traditions, Clara Porset created wholly contemporary versions of the classic Mexican vernacular forms including the colonial butaque chair...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wood Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Walnut

1950s Mexican Folding Chairs Leather & Cane attributed Clara Porset
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, From Mexico circa 1950s. Attributed to Clara Porset Folding Side Chairs. Listing is for 2 chairs. Crafted in Leather Handwoven Rush Cane with Wood frame pain...
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Wood

19th Century Steamed Wood Folding Campaign Chair With Metal Hardware
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Solid, beautifully conceived folding Campaign chair with excellent attention to detail. Metal rivets and pivot hardware intact and functioning smoothly. this chair will take use as i...
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1890s English Campaign Antique Wood Chairs

Materials

Maple

Pair of Giorgetti Progetti Peggy Armchairs by Umberto Asnago
Located in Vilnius, LT
Pair of vintage Progetti Peggy armchairs, designed by Umberto Asnago. Manufacture date circa 1980's by Giorgetti, Italy. Labeled textile on the bottom. In original removable yellow t...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wood Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Galleon Chair
Located in Milan, IT
A fun and original design guaranteed to start a conversation, the Galleon Chair sits on flared midcentury modern-inspired legs with burnished brass feet. T...
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2010s Italian Modern Wood Chairs

Materials

Wood

Galleon Chair
Galleon Chair
$3,801 / item
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather, 1974, Set of 2
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather and Beech, Italy, 1974, Set of two. The particular feature of this model is the support structure composed of two e...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Antique Renaissance Carved Lion Heads Curule Savonarola Style Chairs - a Pair
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a wonderful pair of antique Renaissance Curule or Savonarola Style Chairs with carved loins heads beneath carved scrolls on the arm posts and a carved crest between the posts...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Renaissance Antique Wood Chairs

Materials

Wood

Plycraft Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Bentwood Armchairs USA 1960s, a Pair, Signed
Located in Miami, FL
Plycraft Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Bentwood Armchairs USA 1960s, a Pair, Signed Offered for sale is s an original pair of 1960s Norman Cherner for Plycraft bentwood Pretzel chairs. ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Pair Of Lounge Chairs Designed By John Hutton For Sutherland
Located in Bradenton, FL
Exquisite Pair of designer armchairs designed by John Hutton (1947-2006) for the Sutherland Collection (Dallas). Art Deco Moderne inspired l...
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20th Century American Art Deco Wood Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Hand Carved Primitive Stump Chair in Pine, Swedish Modern, Wabi Sabi, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A charming primitive stump chair made in solid pine. Hand carved by an unknown Swedish cabinetmaker in 1960s. A lovely wabi sabi piece for the modern interior. This appealing chair ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Brutalist Wood Chairs

Materials

Pine

Postmodern 1980s Flex 2000 Stacking Chairs by Gerd Lange for Thonet, Beech Wood
Located in Basel, BS
Excellent Flex 2000 Stacking Chair by Gerd Lange for Thonet, with wooden oak frames and black seats. No longer produced, Rare items. NOTE: We have up to 32 chairs available!! Let us know if you need more-- we can arrange. This listing is for one chair, and you can purchase up to 32! Please let us know how many chairs you would like to purchase, and we can combine shipping for you. Designed by Gerd Lange in 1983, manufactured in Western-Germany. The legs are made of solid ashwood, the frame is made of ashwood bentwood and veneered beech struts. The seat and back consists of original black painted PVC material. Incredible space savers-- stackable! Dimensions 18.3ʺW × 16ʺD × 31.1ʺH International Shipping details...
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1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Wood Chairs

Materials

PVC, Ash, Beech

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 Wood Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Dining chair by Thonet, Bentwood cane, No. 18, 1980s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Bentwood cane Thonet No. 18 dining chair in great vintage condition (well preserved). Production period: 1980s Materials: Bentwood, cane Condition: great, signs of use, undamaged ...
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1980s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood, Beech, Bentwood

Hans J. Wegner 'CH20' Chair in Oak, Black Leather & Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH20' Chair in Oak, Black Leather & Oil for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first worksh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Wood Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Oak

Series 7 Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 2001.
Located in Asaa, DK
Series 7 Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 2001. Arne Jacobsen stacking dining chairs Model 3107 with cognac leather removable upholstery. Model 3107 also know as series 7, B...
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Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wood Chairs

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Leather, Bentwood

Modern Counter Chair Gropius CS1/65 Fully Upholstered in Wool Fabric by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
New Noom furniture collection is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus School in Germany. Ideas of functionalism and conciseness, the combination of Craft...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Wood Chairs

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Cotton, Ash, Wood, Acrylic, Faux Fur, Linen, Fabric, Velvet, Bouclé, Wool

Vintage Charles Eames "PAW Chair" Swivel Fiber Glass Shell Dowel Leg 1950's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic dining chair with arms on a swivel dowel base, second edition, ca' 1950's. Salmon color with birch legs, beautiful patina.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Chairs

Materials

Steel

Danish Modern Sculptural Pair of Rocking Chairs Lambswool & Oak, Brutalism, 1950
Located in Odense, DK
This pair of sculptural rocking chairs, made in the 1950s by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker, embodies the Brutalist aesthetic with its bold design. Crafted from solid oak, the chairs ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wood Chairs

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Oak, Lambskin, Wool

Antique American Colonial Revival Windsor Chair
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Classic American Colonial Revival style sack-back Windsor chair with a sculpted seat, turned legs, peg jointed and original surface. The continuous bentwood arm hoop sweeps gracefull...
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Early 20th Century American Colonial Revival Wood Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pierre Paulin 'Pacha' Lounge Chair with Returning Swivel for GUBI
Located in Glendale, CA
Pierre Paulin 'Pacha' Lounge Chair with Returning Swivel for GUBI Pierre Paulin 'Pacha' lounge chair upholstered in Harp ivory fabric (24- Fabric group A). Paulin designed the 'Pacha' lounge chair in 1975 with the intention of creating a sensation of sitting on clouds. With ivory cotton upholstery and a returning swivel wood base with a pearl gold finish, the curvaceous and low-slung Pacha lounge chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Wood Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Hill House Chairs by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Cassina, Italy
Located in Sacile, PN
Hill House ladderback designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh for Cassina, dated circa 1980. This iconic chair reflects Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s style and his fearless approach to ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Velvet

Huge Birch Burl Wood Stump Chair
Located in Farsta, SE
Norwegian Birch Burch Stump Chair ca 1930s Extremely big stump chair, one of a kind! The weight and size of this Norwegian kubbestol are somethin...
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1930s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wood Chairs

Materials

Birch

Contemporary Chaise Longue 'Cherlon' by Carmworks
Located in Paris, IDF
Chaise Longue Cherlon by Camilo Andres Rodriguez Marquez (aka CarmWorks) Rattan / Burnt wood or natural Each piece is made to order and hand crafted by the artist. Dimension...
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21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Organic Modern Wood Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Wood

Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chair with Cushion by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. This chair is one of the most recognizable in Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex, f...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wood Chairs

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Cane, Wood

Set of 2 Pierre Jeanneret 055 Capitol Complex Chair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Materials: Wood, Backrest and seat in Indian cane. Dimensions: D 57 cm x W 45...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wood Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Early 19th Century Italian Walnut Grotto Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
This whimsical 19th-century Venetian grotto chair is carved from gorgeous dark brown walnut. The piece features a large-scale open scallop shell motif on the back and seat, with sinu...
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Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Wood Chairs

Materials

Walnut

"Solaris" Leather Chairs by Franco Vattolo for Ibisco, Italy, 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
Set of 8 "Solaris" chairs by Franco Vattolo for Ibisco. Solid walnut frame and natural leather seating. Ingenious fasten-system connects the seating part to the wood structure. An i...
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1970s Italian Vintage Wood Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Grand Chairs, Swivel, Brass, DEDAR Velvet, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Chair Grand, Swivel, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Grand chair is a versatile piece with it's swivel base, that combines elegance with functi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Wood Chairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

“Roset” Chair by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind, Denmark 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This rare "Roset" chair is a striking creation by the Danish designer duo Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind, manufactured by Mogens Kold in Denmark in the early 1970s. Introduced i...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wood Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Modern "Normative-Chair" with Upholstery
Located in Florence, IT
The "Normative-chair" was created as a part of the "Normative" collection, which was shown in Milan Design Week 2019. This surreal “Normative” collection makes advances to the Soviet...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Wood Chairs

Materials

Metal

Modern "Normative-Chair" with Upholstery
Modern "Normative-Chair" with Upholstery
$3,200 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Charlotte Perriand Meribel Wood Stool by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool model Meribel designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953-61. Oak stained black. Relaunched by Cassina in 2011. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Reclaiming simple materials ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wood Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Deep Buttoned Tux Chair in Straw Cotton Velvet with Walnut Legs
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Tux Chair is our contemporary interpretation of the Classic Chesterfield. The deep buttoning and tailored detailing make this piece a personal favourite. Shown here upholstered i...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Wood Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Dining chair Balance by WOO for Elegant Contemporary Interiors
Located in Kyiv, UA
Dining chair Balance invites you to experience the balance that we all seek in life. This designer chair draws inspiration from the art of rock balancing, where natural stones are ca...
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Wood Chairs

Materials

Steel

Bolha Chair
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
BOLHA CHAIR, designed in 2025 This chair is part of the Bolha series with elegant wood-turned detailing and an upholstered seat. Crafted by skilled artisans in Northern Portugal. P...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Wood Chairs

Materials

Chestnut

Bolha Chair
Bolha Chair
$2,149 / item
Art Deco 4 Chairs J. Halabala
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco four chairs by J. Halabala from 1940 we present the chairs by J. Halabala from 1940s (a Czech designer ranked among the most outstanding creators of the modern period. The p...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Wood Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set 12 Carved Georgian Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs Karges
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This extraordinary set of 12 dining chairs came with a Karges dining table, a Karges buffet, a Karges sideboard and a Karges china cabinet. The chairs...
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Early 2000s American Georgian Wood Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Midcentury Navy Blue Wool Upholstered Eero Saarinen Knoll Armchairs, Pair
Located in Basel, BS
A PAIR of Saarinen Executive Armchairs with metal bases, upholstered in a splendid navy blue wool textile. These chairs are completely original, and in spectacular condition. The uph...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wood Chairs

Materials

Wool, Wood

Italian 1950s Sculptural Single Chair
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1950s beautifully sculpted single chair.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Jean Prouvé Antony Chairs, 2002 Vitra edition. with original tags, Set of 2
Located in Denver, CO
These chairs are a very sought after set of Antony Chairs originally designed in 1950 by French Architect Jean Prouvé, released via license by Vitra USA on behalf of the Prouvé famil...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wood Chairs

Materials

Steel

Sculptural 19th Century Horn Chair with Footstool
Located in Chicago, IL
A sculptural armchair and matching footstool from the late 19th century, artfully assembled from the curving forms of American cattle horns. At once delicate and dramatic, the chair ...
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Wood Chairs

Materials

Horn, Wool, Wood

Pierre Jeanneret Set of 8 Office Cane Chairs Ca. 1955-1960 from Chandigarh
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A beautiful set of 8 Pierre Jeanneret floating back office chairs in solid teak. All chairs are in good vintage condition. The braided canework has been replaced. These iconic piec...
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1950s Indian Modern Vintage Wood Chairs

Materials

Teak, Cane

C. R. Mackintosh for Cassina Hill House Chair
Located in Astoria, NY
Charles Rennie Mackintosh for Cassina "Hill House " Chair, designed 1902-1904, ebonized ash wood, black upholstered seat. 55.5" H x 16" W x 13.75" D; seat: 17.5" H. Provenance: From ...
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20th Century Italian Modern Wood Chairs

Materials

Ash

Early 20th Set of Six Spanish Carved Chairs with Black & Brown Embossed Leather
Located in Miami, FL
A set of 6 Spanish chairs with leather sling seatsand backs on oak and sycamore frames with hand carved decoration. These chairs are true to th...
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Wood Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

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