1930s Chairs

Garden chairs in forged wrought iron by Durenne Foundries. This model from the late 19th century, taken over by Jean-Michel Frank. Bibliography: F. Baudet, 'JM Frank...

Set of 2 Utrecht armchairs by Gerrit Rietvald for Cassina. Reupholstered in 'Sky Blue' heavy weight cotton velvet by Rose Uniacke.  

"HE14 - Sandows" chair by Renè Herbst - Balck edition A pioneer in the use of simple industrial material for design furniture, Herbst continuously developed the theme of the chai...

Rare set of six low stackable chairs by Robert Mallet-Stevens in original condition with strong patina to the finish. literature: Robert Mallet-Stevens: l'Oeuvre Complète, Centre Po...

A pair of vintage wrought iron patio chairs. Generous wide seating Intricate detail Heavy wrought iron Perfect for any deck, g...

Pair of Hans Coray Landi chairs.

Warren McArthur chair, Warren McArthur Corporation, aluminum, leather, copper, rubber, USA, 1930s. Measures: 33½ H × 17 W × 21 D in Provenance: Collection of Stuart Parr Private Collection Warren McArthur Jr. was an innovator in Machine Age/ Art Deco furniture design. McArthur moved from Chicago to Los Angeles in 1929 to pursue metal furniture manufacturing; . he founded the Warren McArthur Corporation there in 1930. His furniture designs while unique were true to the Machine Age aesthetic. Machine Age design emphasized sleek forms inspired by automobiles, locomotives and airplanes. These objects were symbols of progress and modernity to the American consumer and industrial designers began constructing furniture in streamlined designs from steel, chrome and aluminum. Prior to the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair, known as the “Century of Progress Exhibition.” The fair’s tagline, “See America Streamlined,” and the abundance of metal furniture and home goods exhibited finally presented the concept of utilizing metal designs in the typical American household. The Museum of Modern Art followed suit in subsequent years with exhibitions like "Machine Art," (1934), and "Bauhaus 1919-1928" (1938), further exposing the American public to this design style. The Warren McArthur Corporation moved manufacturing to Rome, New York in 1933, just as metal furniture was gaining popularity; the company’s products were sold out of a showroom in New York City on Park Avenue. As a manufacturer, McArthur filed numerous patent designs which he utilized in advertisements to exhibit the innovations he developed. The company also proudly printed patent numbers on furniture...

Pair of Warren McArthur pull-up chairs, 1930's Aluminum tubular frame with back-slats. Manufactured in Rome, New York Decal underside. We reupholstered with new Iron Cloth, a polye...

3 structurally sound and heavily patinated Mid-Century Modern Industrial Chic Tubular Steel Stacking Chairs in lilac and rust. Sourced in Germany, these chairs, likely of the 1930s, ...

Four original period cantilever canvas and tubular steel side chairs. Manufactured by Thonet or Robert Slezak.

Stackable green, galvanized tin chairs, from Joseph Mathieu, for Multipl’s. France 1929 ca. Can be purchased separately 500 euro each.

This original Bauhaus chairs manufactured by Robert Slezák are a perfect representation of the simplistic elegance of the Bauhaus Era. This perfect example of Czech Bauhaus style ...

Salon de Provence - Gaston Viort 5 vintage aluminum armchairs of aerodynamic quality Manufacture of salon de Provence Circa 1930 Dimension...

A stainless steel and black leather dentist’s armchair. The backrest and seat can be reclining, USA, circa 1930.

Bas Van Pelt, armchair, chrome-plated steel, sisal, The Netherlands, 1930s This armchair is designed by Bas Van Pelt and shows a bent tubular metal frame. This early version shows that the development of the cantilever chair...

- 1930s, Czechoslovakia - Designer: Mart Stam - Maker: Robert Slezák - Both signed - Original yellow color - Chrome in perfect condition - Published in catalogue.

Armchair with black lacquered metal structure. Seat and arms upholstered in cotton melacron and feet finished in brass pads.

An unusual Ironrite Health Chair designed by Herman Sperlich in a lovely white enameled steel frame and seat.

- Producer: Unknown, maybe Thonet - Original orange color - Chrome with patina - Original condition (see detailed pictures) - circa 1930.

This 1930s American Art Deco chair practically invites you to plop down and relax. It is unusual enough that you won’t see another one like it ...

Pair of 1930s Brazilian "Mini Poltronas" gold leaf chairs.

For your consideration is KEM Weber’s iconic machine age springer chair with ivory canvas upholstery and original chrome finish. The chair is notably comf...