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Period: 1920s
Art Deco Amsterdam School Armchair with Curved Armrests and Ornate Stretchers
Art Deco Amsterdam School Armchair with Curved Armrests and Ornate Stretchers

Art Deco Amsterdam School Armchair with Curved Armrests and Ornate Stretchers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Constructed in solid oak with a warm amber-brown tone, this high-back armchair features three vertical splats beneath a shaped, scalloped crest rail — a hallmark of Dutch Deco...

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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1920s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Set of Six Industrial Singer Sewing Adjustable Chairs, Stools, 1920s
Antique Set of Six Industrial Singer Sewing Adjustable Chairs, Stools, 1920s

Antique Set of Six Industrial Singer Sewing Adjustable Chairs, Stools, 1920s

By Singer

Located in Antwerp, BE

A rare collector's set of six iconic Singer factory sprung chairs, stools designed in the US and made in the UK, 1920s. The set of six chairs, stools are made of cast iron bases with sprung backs, the seats are in height adjustable, sturdy solid wood seats, all legs are marked with Singer, manufactured by 'Simanco' and stamped in the sprung backs with the model number '94500', not all original leg caps are included. - Height: 78 cm - Seat height: 42 cm - 60 cm. Singer The Corporation is an American manufacturer of sewing machines, first established as I. M. Singer & Co. in 1851 by Isaac Merritt Singer. Buoyed by its success, Singer took the initiative in 1910 by marketing specially adapted furniture: a stool with cast iron base and original timber seat launched the range. Years later, the stool was fitted with a spring and backrest and became the illustrious adjustable chair. A "Simanco product 1920" refers to items manufactured by the Singer Manufacturing Company under the Simanco brand, specifically from around 1920. These products were primarily sewing machine components, such as parts for antique Singer...

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British Industrial Vintage 1920s Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair Of C.1920s Dutch Modernist Chairs
Pair Of C.1920s Dutch Modernist Chairs

Pair Of C.1920s Dutch Modernist Chairs

Located in London, GB

A pair of C.1920s Dutch modernist chairs in original faded oxblood & blue paint. Simple clean design from the interwar period. Recently upholstered in a thick off white linen. Sea...

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Dutch Vintage 1920s Chairs

Materials

Pine

Bauhaus Cesca B64 Armchair by Marcel Breuer, Italy 1928
Bauhaus Cesca B64 Armchair by Marcel Breuer, Italy 1928

Bauhaus Cesca B64 Armchair by Marcel Breuer, Italy 1928

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Italy / 1930 / chair / Marcel Breuer / Cesca B64 / Tubular Steel, wood and Rattan / Bauhaus An iconic Cesca armchair, based on the groundbreaking design by Marcel Breuer in 1928, on...

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Italian Bauhaus Vintage 1920s Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Six Josef Hoffmann Mid-Century Modern Chairs, Austria, 1925
Set of Six Josef Hoffmann Mid-Century Modern Chairs, Austria, 1925

Set of Six Josef Hoffmann Mid-Century Modern Chairs, Austria, 1925

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Set of six Josef Hoffmann chairs, circa 1925 This refined chair, part of a set of six attributed to Josef Hoffmann and dating to around 1925, showcases the architect’s unmistakable a...

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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1920s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Thonet Bentwood Oak Chair With Original Label, Czechoslovakia, 1920s
Vintage Thonet Bentwood Oak Chair With Original Label, Czechoslovakia, 1920s

Vintage Thonet Bentwood Oak Chair With Original Label, Czechoslovakia, 1920s

By Michael Thonet, Thonet

Located in Zohor, SK

This elegant vintage chair, crafted by the renowned Thonet company, is a distinguished example of bentwood design. Featuring the original manufacturer’s label, the piece showcases Th...

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Czech Bauhaus Vintage 1920s Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Art Deco Walnut and Cotton Chairs, Restored
Art Deco Walnut and Cotton Chairs, Restored

Art Deco Walnut and Cotton Chairs, Restored

Located in Milano, IT

Beautiful pair of wooden chairs designed and produced in the 1920s by a fine Italian manufacturer. The chairs have a supporting frame made entirely of light walnut wood, which has b...

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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1920s Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood

French Louis XVI Style Chauffeuse
French Louis XVI Style Chauffeuse

French Louis XVI Style Chauffeuse

Located in Houston, TX

French Louis XVI Style Chauffeuse. This stylish French chair, bergere or chauffeuse makes a great side chair in a living area, bedroom, dressing room or closet and dates to the 1920...

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French Louis XVI Vintage 1920s Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Teak Howdah Elephant Saddle Chair
Teak Howdah Elephant Saddle Chair

Teak Howdah Elephant Saddle Chair

Located in Houston, TX

Teak Howdah Elephant Saddle Chair. Beautifully carved Asian teakwood Howdah elephant saddle chair or bench, Thailand, 1920. This unusual Anglo-Indian chai...

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Thai Anglo-Indian Vintage 1920s Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Teak

Pair of Giltwood Chairs, Shabby Chic Swedish Antique Farmhouse Style, 1920s
Pair of Giltwood Chairs, Shabby Chic Swedish Antique Farmhouse Style, 1920s

Pair of Giltwood Chairs, Shabby Chic Swedish Antique Farmhouse Style, 1920s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This is a beautiful pair of antique Swedish giltwood chairs, circa 1920 in date. The giltwood is beautiful in color, each chair features a shell carved crested toprail with acanthus...

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Swedish Rococo Vintage 1920s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Giltwood

Large Tribal Brown Hand-Carved Early 20th Century Ashanti Stool
Large Tribal Brown Hand-Carved Early 20th Century Ashanti Stool

Large Tribal Brown Hand-Carved Early 20th Century Ashanti Stool

Located in Plainview, NY

An exceptional and unusually large early 20th century African Ashanti hand-carved wood stool from Ghana featuring scalloped and geometric forms on one side with a stylized bird on th...

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Ghanaian Tribal Vintage 1920s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage English Walnut Chairs in the Chippendale Style, 1920s, Set of 3
Vintage English Walnut Chairs in the Chippendale Style, 1920s, Set of 3

Vintage English Walnut Chairs in the Chippendale Style, 1920s, Set of 3

Located in Opole, PL

Vintage English Walnut Chairs in the Chippendale Style, 1920s, Set of 3 This elegant set of three English dining chairs, crafted in the early 20th century, beautifully reflects the ...

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British Chippendale Vintage 1920s Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Set Of 2 Antique Empire Style Armchairs Made In Mahogany From 1920s
Set Of 2 Antique Empire Style Armchairs Made In Mahogany From 1920s

Set Of 2 Antique Empire Style Armchairs Made In Mahogany From 1920s

Located in Lejre, DK

A pair of Danish Empire style hand-polished mahogany armchairs with striped fabric from around the 1920s. Measurements in cm: H:84 W:52 D:47 SH:50 This product will be inspected ...

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Danish Empire Vintage 1920s Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Josef Hoffmann for Stendig Bentwood Cane Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Josef Hoffmann for Stendig Bentwood Cane Dining Chairs, Set of Six

Josef Hoffmann for Stendig Bentwood Cane Dining Chairs, Set of Six

By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Refined and sculptural, this set of six Stendig cane armchairs is attributed to Josef Hoffmann and crafted in Czechoslovakia. Each chair features a gracefully bent beechwood frame wi...

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American Art Deco Vintage 1920s Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

Nice Pair French Louis XVI Paint Decorated Side Chairs, Circa 1920s
Nice Pair French Louis XVI Paint Decorated Side Chairs, Circa 1920s

Nice Pair French Louis XVI Paint Decorated Side Chairs, Circa 1920s

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This elegant pair of French Louis XVI side chairs, circa 1920s, embodies refined neoclassical style and timeless sophistication. Beautifully paint decorated in soft tones with subtle...

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French Louis XVI Vintage 1920s Chairs

Materials

Beech

Alvar Aalto & Otto Korhonen Model No. 2 Chair, Finland, Late 1920s
Alvar Aalto & Otto Korhonen Model No. 2 Chair, Finland, Late 1920s

Alvar Aalto & Otto Korhonen Model No. 2 Chair, Finland, Late 1920s

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Akaa, FI

An early Model No. 2 chair, designed by Otto Korhonen and Alvar Aalto in the late 1920s, predating the establishment of Artek. The chair features a curved back rail, shaped wooden s...

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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1920s Chairs

Materials

Birch

Elegant Early 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Style Pair of Chairs in Beech Wood
Elegant Early 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Style Pair of Chairs in Beech Wood

Elegant Early 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Style Pair of Chairs in Beech Wood

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Refined italian Louis XVI style chairs, set of two. The chairs made in solid beech wood. The seat and backrest are comfortable and padded, covered with elegant fabric decorated with ...

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Italian Louis XVI Vintage 1920s Chairs

Materials

Beech

1920s Classic Art Deco Italian Chairs, Solid Walnut , Gaetano Borsani attributed
1920s Classic Art Deco Italian Chairs, Solid Walnut , Gaetano Borsani attributed

1920s Classic Art Deco Italian Chairs, Solid Walnut , Gaetano Borsani attributed

By Gaetano Borsani

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Pair 1920s classic robust Art Deco Italian side chairs, in solid walnut restored new-upholstered. Seat with original springs. Product attributed to the "Atelier di Varedo" by Gaetano...

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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1920s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

A Set of 3 MODERNIST BAUHAUS Desk CHAIRS by RENE HERBST, France 1930
A Set of 3 MODERNIST BAUHAUS Desk CHAIRS by RENE HERBST, France 1930

A Set of 3 MODERNIST BAUHAUS Desk CHAIRS by RENE HERBST, France 1930

By René Herbst

Located in PARIS, FR

An exceptional museum set of 3 radical desk chairs, Modernist, Bauhaus, Constructivist, early modern creatins in the purest Bauhaus spirit featuring a "President" chair and 2 "Visito...

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French Modern Vintage 1920s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Czech Beech Bauhaus Chairs by Robert Slezak, Four Pieces, Chrome, 1920s
Set of Czech Beech Bauhaus Chairs by Robert Slezak, Four Pieces, Chrome, 1920s

Set of Czech Beech Bauhaus Chairs by Robert Slezak, Four Pieces, Chrome, 1920s

By Robert Slezák, Mart Stam

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This set of four dining chairs is an icon of Czechoslovak interwar modernism in the Bauhaus style from the early 20th century. The concept was originally conceived by the famous Dutc...

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Czech Bauhaus Vintage 1920s Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Karel ORT Chrome Bauhaus Chair by Hynek Gottwald - 1930
Karel ORT Chrome Bauhaus Chair by Hynek Gottwald - 1930

Karel ORT Chrome Bauhaus Chair by Hynek Gottwald - 1930

By Hynek Gottwald, Karel Ort

Located in Praha, CZ

- 1930s - Designer: Karel Ort - maker: Hynek Gottwald ( publicated in literature) - Good original condition, new textile - chrome in very good condition with patina, - profesionally ...

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Czech Bauhaus Vintage 1920s Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

British Colonial Teak Slipper Chair With Leather Upholstery
British Colonial Teak Slipper Chair With Leather Upholstery

British Colonial Teak Slipper Chair With Leather Upholstery

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Circa 1920's Hand carved Victorian Slipper chair constructed from Teak wood and re-upholstered in brown leather.

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Indian British Colonial Vintage 1920s Chairs

Materials

Teak

Antique Dutch Oak Bobbin Turned Corner Chair with New Rush Seat, circa 1920
Antique Dutch Oak Bobbin Turned Corner Chair with New Rush Seat, circa 1920

Antique Dutch Oak Bobbin Turned Corner Chair with New Rush Seat, circa 1920

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

A charming antique Dutch corner chair in oak, made in the Netherlands around 1920 and built entirely from hand-turned bobbin elements. The chair has been given a newly woven rush sea...

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Dutch French Provincial Vintage 1920s Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Charlotte Perriand “LC7” Chairs for Cassina, Cognac Leather, 1927, Set of 6
Charlotte Perriand “LC7” Chairs for Cassina, Cognac Leather, 1927, Set of 6

Charlotte Perriand “LC7” Chairs for Cassina, Cognac Leather, 1927, Set of 6

Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier “LC7” dining chairs for Cassina, Cognac leather and steel, Italy, 1927, set of six. An icon with a...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1920s Chairs

Materials

Leather

Art Deco Chairs by Jules Leleu, Walnut & Chenille, 1920s
Art Deco Chairs by Jules Leleu, Walnut & Chenille, 1920s

Art Deco Chairs by Jules Leleu, Walnut & Chenille, 1920s

By Jules Leleu

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Set of 8 chairs designed by Jules Leleu (1883-1961). Walnut wood with inlay and chenille upholstery. Francoise Sirex (2008) "The House of Leleu: Classic French Style for a Modern Wo...

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French Art Deco Vintage 1920s Chairs

Materials

Chenille, Walnut

Swedish Grace Side Chairs in Birch with Sculptural Openwork Backs, 1920s
Swedish Grace Side Chairs in Birch with Sculptural Openwork Backs, 1920s

Swedish Grace Side Chairs in Birch with Sculptural Openwork Backs, 1920s

Located in Hammarö, SE

Swedish Grace Side Chairs in Birch with Sculptural Openwork Backs, 1920s An elegant pair of Swedish Grace side chairs from the 1920s, crafted in beautifully figured birch and distin...

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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1920s Chairs

Materials

Birch

12 Dining Chairs Art Deco in Leather, France
12 Dining Chairs Art Deco in Leather, France

12 Dining Chairs Art Deco in Leather, France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Year: 1920 Country: French Wood and leather Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an elegant and sophisticated dining table. You want to live in the golden years, this is the dining ta...

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French Art Deco Vintage 1920s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair Of Armchairs Made In Checkered Light Fabric & Wood From 1920s
Pair Of Armchairs Made In Checkered Light Fabric & Wood From 1920s

Pair Of Armchairs Made In Checkered Light Fabric & Wood From 1920s

Located in Lejre, DK

Et par af to lænestole i ternet stof med stel af træ fra omkring 1920'erne. Mål i cm: H:103 B:64 D:50 SH:45.

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Danish Other Vintage 1920s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Chair by Ivar Callmander, Sweden, 1920s
Chair by Ivar Callmander, Sweden, 1920s

Chair by Ivar Callmander, Sweden, 1920s

By Ivar Callmander

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare armchair designed by Ivar Callmander, 1920s. Lacquered metal frame and rattan. Very good condition.

Category

Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1920s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Architectural Accent Chair, The Netherlands, 1920s
Architectural Accent Chair, The Netherlands, 1920s

Architectural Accent Chair, The Netherlands, 1920s

Located in New York, NY

This architectural accent chair from the Netherlands, dating back to the 1920s. The design features a bold geometric structure, with solid wooden elements forming a sculptural base. ...

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Dutch De Stijl Vintage 1920s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Set of Four Restored Art Deco Chairs, Beech, Spruce, Walnut Veneer, Czech, 1920s
Set of Four Restored Art Deco Chairs, Beech, Spruce, Walnut Veneer, Czech, 1920s

Set of Four Restored Art Deco Chairs, Beech, Spruce, Walnut Veneer, Czech, 1920s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This set of four chairs originates from the 1920s and stylistically belongs to the elegant Art Deco period. Their sophisticated design harmoniously combines spruce, beech, and high-q...

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Czech Art Deco Vintage 1920s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer, Beech, Spruce

Pair of Italian Baroque Style Giltwood Chairs
Pair of Italian Baroque Style Giltwood Chairs

Pair of Italian Baroque Style Giltwood Chairs

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of Italian Baroque style giltwood chairs. Stunning pair of Roman Baroque style gilt wood chairs, circa 1920. These unusual gilt chairs or side chairs have been recently upholste...

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Italian Baroque Vintage 1920s Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Giltwood

Antique Mission Style Oak Side or Accent Chair
Antique Mission Style Oak Side or Accent Chair

Antique Mission Style Oak Side or Accent Chair

Located in Saddle River, NJ

Embrace the honest craftsmanship of the American Arts and Crafts movement with this stately Mission-style accent chair. Dating back to the 1930s, this piece features the clean lines ...

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American Mission Vintage 1920s Chairs

Materials

Oak

Art Deco side Chair by Maurice Dufrene, France ca. 1925
Art Deco side Chair by Maurice Dufrene, France ca. 1925

Art Deco side Chair by Maurice Dufrene, France ca. 1925

By Maurice Dufrêne

Located in Meulebeke, BE

A rare and historically significant Art Deco chair designed by Maurice Dufrene for the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris — the landm...

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French Art Deco Vintage 1920s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

1920s Art Deco Modernist Side Chair by Jan Brunott, Oak & Velvet
1920s Art Deco Modernist Side Chair by Jan Brunott, Oak & Velvet

1920s Art Deco Modernist Side Chair by Jan Brunott, Oak & Velvet

By Jan Brunott

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Modernist side chair. Design by Jan Brunott. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak frame with original black lacquered lining. The seat ...

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Dutch Art Deco Vintage 1920s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Stylish Antique Neoclassical Recamier Bench or Chair
Stylish Antique Neoclassical Recamier Bench or Chair

Stylish Antique Neoclassical Recamier Bench or Chair

Located in Hopewell, NJ

The show stealer chair in the room, a glamorous asymmetrical Recamier chair with elegant sloping back, 41.5 at the highest point and 27 at the arm. Ebon...

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French Neoclassical Vintage 1920s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Bentwood chair by Thonet
Bentwood chair by Thonet

Bentwood chair by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Bentwood chair by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.

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Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage 1920s Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Walnut Armchairs or Side Chairs
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Walnut Armchairs or Side Chairs

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Walnut Armchairs or Side Chairs

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of French Louis XVI style walnut armchairs or side chairs. Offered is a lovely pair of French Louis XVI style walnut armchairs or side chairs. This handsome pair of French Louis...

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French Louis XVI Vintage 1920s Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Art Deco Bergère Chairs, Beechwood Frame, France, 1925
Art Deco Bergère Chairs, Beechwood Frame, France, 1925

Art Deco Bergère Chairs, Beechwood Frame, France, 1925

Located in Wiesbaden, DE

Pair of Art Deco Bergère Chairs This pair of elegant armchairs is exceptionally comfortable thanks to its design. The slightly reclined wooden frame provides a comfortable seating e...

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French Art Deco Vintage 1920s Chairs

Materials

Beech

Early 20th Century Raw Wood Live Edge Chair
Early 20th Century Raw Wood Live Edge Chair

Early 20th Century Raw Wood Live Edge Chair

Located in Wichita, KS

Presented is a rustic raw or live edge wood chair with arms. All hand made and assembled, the chair has great character. arm height is 29" To v...

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Unknown Rustic Vintage 1920s Chairs

Materials

Wood

A set of 2 Chairs by Carl Hörvik
A set of 2 Chairs by Carl Hörvik

A set of 2 Chairs by Carl Hörvik

Located in Long Island City, NY

A set of 2 garden chairs designed by Carl Hörvik (Sweden, 1882-1954) possibly produced by Thulins vagnfabrik, Skillingaryd, Sweden. Circa 1920th. Black lacquered iron, seats of teak...

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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1920s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Twelve Set Chairs Armchairs Open Fruitwood Upholstered Dining Renaissance-Style
Twelve Set Chairs Armchairs Open Fruitwood Upholstered Dining Renaissance-Style

Twelve Set Chairs Armchairs Open Fruitwood Upholstered Dining Renaissance-Style

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

A rare long set of 12, Antiquarian, Renaissance-style, Fruitwood, Upholstered, Open Armchairs - Rare to find a set of 12 of a Renaissance-style armchair, in 35 years of dealing I ...

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French Renaissance Vintage 1920s Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

wonderful vienna secession patio chairs
wonderful vienna secession patio chairs

wonderful vienna secession patio chairs

By Koloman Moser

Located in Munich, DE

amazing patio or garden chairs from vienna. showing the clear lines of vienna secession. i can ship in 2 boxes with dhl .

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Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage 1920s Chairs

Materials

Iron

A pair of antique chairs on lion's paws, Western Europe, circa 1920.
A pair of antique chairs on lion's paws, Western Europe, circa 1920.

A pair of antique chairs on lion's paws, Western Europe, circa 1920.

Located in Chorzów, PL

A pair of antique chairs on lion's paws Made of oak wood Origin: Western Europe Year: around 1920 Dimensions: height 110 cm / seat height. 46 cm / width 52 cm / depth 58 cm

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French Louis XVI Vintage 1920s Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Four French Art Deco chairs
Set of Four French Art Deco chairs

Set of Four French Art Deco chairs

Located in North Bergen, NJ

Stunning set of four French Art Deco chairs. Two of the chairs having arm rest while the other two are armless. Upholstered with floral design on the seat back and the seat. The wood...

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Art Deco Vintage 1920s Chairs

Materials

Wood

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