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Period: Late 20th Century
Set of 4 Vintage Mid-Century “Clio” Folding Chairs by Giorgio Cattelan for Cidue
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of four unique “Clio” folding chairs by the legendary Italian designer Giorgio Cattelan, manufactured by Cidue in the 1970s. Uncommon chrome coloring on the frames and even more ...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, Tobacco Leather, 1978, Set of 12
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 412" dining chairs for Cassina, tobacco brown leather, Italy, 1978, set of twelve.
The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by ...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Wood Tripod Chair Foot Rest Stool, Spain Vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An interesting brutalist stool with hand carved legs and great patina. Great piece of functional sculpture. It is in great vintage condition and is structurally sound. Nice addition ...
Category
Spanish Folk Art Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Wood
After Charlotte Perriand N.19 Chair, Wood Rattan, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed in the style of Charlotte Perriand, made by unknown manufacturer, circa 1980.
Wood and rattan.
In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age an...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Dining Chairs Style B32 by Marcel Breuer Set of 6
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 6 chairs in white metal, wood and cane. Wear due to time and age of the chairs.
Dimensions: seat height: 45 cm.
Good condition
Wear due to the age of the chairs.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 Post-Modern Pierre Cardin Dining Chairs, Circa 1980s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of six Post-Modern sculptural Pierre Cardin dining chairs in white lacquer featuring high split backs with contrasting wood ties. The chairs have been reupholstered in a neutral ...
Category
Post-Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Chair Armchair "Conchiglia - Shell" Design Robin Day for Hille, 1970s
Located in taranto, IT
"Conchiglia - Shell" chair, Hille production based on a design by Robin Day, original 70s, polyethylene shell in white with black fabric upholstery, four-star base in die-cast alumin...
Category
Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Set of Six Dining Chairs in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, set of six dining chairs, walnut, leather, Italy, 1970s
An exceptional set of chairs by the Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivados...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Chair by Thonet, No. 18 "Wide" 1970s, 1 of 3
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Bentwood cane Thonet No. 18 dining chair "Wide" in great vintage condition (well preserved). Chairs are lightly refreshed and the cane on two chairs was replaced with new webbing.
...
Category
Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood, Bentwood
Glass chair in the Manner of Louis Dierra
By Louis Dierra
Located in London, GB
This striking curved glass chair, inspired by the iconic designs of Louis Dierra for the Glass Centre Pavilion at the 1939 World’s Fair in New York, represents a masterful blend of a...
Category
Italian Post-Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Glass, PVC
1970s Black Saddle Leather Armchairs by Giancarlo Vegni for Fasem, Italy
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Mid Century Modern Giancarlo Vegni designed pair of P-90 arm chairs, black saddle leather over metal frame, for Fasem, Italy, 1970s. A contemporary of Mario Bellini's CAB 413 armchai...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Leather
Chrome and Brown and Black Velvet Folding Chairs Tamara by Arrben Italy 1970s
By Arrben
Located in Vienna, AT
This two Tamara chairs were manufactured by the Italian Arrben factory during the 1970s. The frame is made of a chrome-plated metal. The seat and backrest are upholstered with high-q...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chair for Cassina, China Red Leather, 1978
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 412" dining chairs for Cassina, China Red leather, Italy, 1978, set of one.
The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the rel...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Four Italian Dining Chairs Designed by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A set of four very chic dining chairs from the 1970s.
Designed by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima.
Newly reupholster in a gray Ultra-suede fabric.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Suede
Thonet Chair in Birch and Plastic by Gerd Lange, West-Germany, 1973
By Thonet, Gerd Lange
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Designer: Gerd Lange
Manufacturer: THONET
Model: Flex chair
Material: Birch / Plastic
Design period: 1973
Size in cm: 49 x 49 x 79 seat height 46cm.
Condition: Good...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Birch
Whimsical Postmodern Cardboard Sculptural Chair
By Frank Gehry
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Postmodern whimsical cardboard sculptural chair from Germany 1980s in brown cardboard and reminiscent of Frank Gehry. The chair is surprisingly ergonomic and comfortable. It certainly adds playful flair and amusement to your space.
Condition is good vintage condition with some minimal and acceptable signs of wear.
Dimensions as follows:
Depth: 22.5 in (57 cm), width: 20 in (51 cm), height: 34.25 in (87 cm), seat height: 17.3 in (44 cm).
Having established his own firm in Los Angeles in 1961, Gehry saw a pile of corrugated cardboard outside his office and started to experiment. Inspired by a childhood spent exploring his grandfather’s hardware shop, Gehry set about creating the Easy Edges furniture series, highlighting the strength and versatility of cardboard.
“I discovered that by alternating the direction of layers of corrugations, the finished board had enough strength to support a small car...
Category
German Post-Modern Late 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Paper
Pair of FCH1A Dining Chairs Edited By Seltz, circa 1980, France.
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of dining chairs for Seltz, France, circa 1980.
Solid beech.
Dimensions: 95 cm H, 46 cm W, 55 cm D, seat height: 45 cm.
Good original condition.
Another pair available.
All purc...
Category
French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Beech
Soft Pink Big Easy Lounge Chair by Ron Arad for Moroso
Located in amstelveen, NL
Ron Arad's big easy collection began as a steel chair designed in 1988 and has since been translated into other forms by reinterpreting the materials and production processes. This f...
Category
European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Wool
Iconic + Rare 'Grasshopper' Chaise Lounge by Preben Fabricius + Jørgen Kastholm
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage grasshopper arm chair by Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm for Kill International. This sculptural lounge features a beautiful patinated leather cushion with channeled d...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 2 Argyle Chairs by Charles R Mackintosh for Atelier International
Located in Argelato, BO
Pair of Argyle chairs by Charles Rennie Mackintosh for Atelier International, Designed 1897 and exhibited at the Eighth Secession Exhibi...
Category
European Arts and Crafts Late 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Ash
1980's Postmodern Design Chair Set Eridiana by Antonio Citterio for Xilitalia
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Postmodern design chair set of 2, model Eridiana, designed by Antonio Citterio for Xilitalia, B&B Italia devision, Italy 1980's. Chrome metal frame with laquered metal white ...
Category
Italian Post-Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Chair for Cassina, Bordeaux Leather, 1977
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chairs for Cassina, bordeaux leather, Italy, 1977.
The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the relationship bet...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mario Bellini “CAB 413” Chair for Cassina, Mustard Leather, 1977
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chair for Cassina, Mustard yellow leather, Italy, 1977.
The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the relationshi...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Steel
French Design Philippe Starck, Dr Sonderbar Chair, XO - 1980s
Located in Renens, CH
Philippe Starck - Doctor Sonderbar Chair in chromed metal, produced by XO in France, 1980s.
Philippe Starck, a pioneering French designer, is well known for his innovative and versatile approach across architecture, furniture, and product design.
His iconic creations, such as the Louis Ghost Chair and the Juicy Salif...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Dining Chair for B&B Italia, 1973
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Dialogo” dining chair for B&B Italia, cognac leather and walnut, Italy, 1973.
The “Dialogo” chair is a return to the formal soluti...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
4x 60s 70s Oak Dining Chairs Danish Design H.W Klein for Bramin
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
4x 60s 70s Oak dining chairs Danish design H.W Klein for Bramin
Object: 4x chair
Manufacturer: Bramin
Condition: good
Age: around 1960-1970...
Category
Danish Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Post Modern Italian Chair Leather Seat and Ebonized Satin Finish on Wood Frame
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and elegant design, on this unique tall back side chair in leather seat with ebonized wood frame in satin finish, circa 1980s. A Klassik Memphis era design solid and sturdy great sculptural accent chair.
Category
Italian Post-Modern Late 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
2 Costes chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade 80s
Located in Padova, IT
Costes chair is a stunning armchair that was designed by Philippe Starck and was manufactured in Italy by Driade.
This chair was designed for the Parisian cafè by the same name that ...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Post Modern Chairs Model Vienna by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast
Located in Roma, IT
A set of dining, desk or office chairs, in short, perfect for any environment that needs a bit of that 80s magic.
Colour, lightness and light-heartedness is what the cult pieces of 80s design transmit but don't be fooled by the POP colors used by Rodney Kinsman for his projects because they have nothing to do with the colorful, exuberant and decorative Anti Design...
Category
Italian Post-Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Metal
Angelo Maniarotti 'Tre 3' Set of Six Dining Chairs for Skipper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite set of four 'Tre 3' dining chairs, designed by Italian designer, Angelo Mangiarotti, showcases a perfect blend of form and function. The foundational structure of thes...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Carlo Bartoli Set of Six 4875 Chairs in Plastic by Kartell 1980s
By Carlo Bartoli, Kartell
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Set of six 4875 chairs (also known as Bartoli) designed by Carlo Bartoli in 1974 and produced by Kartell.
The chairs are made of polypropylene, a very resistant and lightweight plas...
Category
Italian Post-Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Plastic
20th Century Grassi Red Leather Chairs Set of 4
Located in IT
Set of four vintage chairs by Matteo Grassi, dark red leather.
From Italy form 1990s period.
Shows light scratches and wear from previous use but remains in fair condition. No stru...
Category
Italian Modern Late 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Leather
Leather Swivel Chairs on Brass Bases
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of swivel chairs. These were reupholstered in pleated leather in the 1980s. The leather has a Nice broken in feel to it. Both in good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Brass
Folding chair, 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Folding chair
Period: 1970s
Manufacturer: Italy
Material: Hard wood, cane
Colour: White
Condition: good original vintage condition, signs of use
di...
Category
Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
Bohemian Wicker Emanuelle Peacock Chairs, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous and iconic pair of mid-century modern Bohemian Emanuelle peacock chair??s
Circa 1970s??
Woven rattan and wicker, with a large scale fan back.??
Measures: 36.25”W ...
Category
Bohemian Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Broyhill Brasilia Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Brutalist mid century walnut dining chairs - set of 6
Each chair measures: 20 wide x 18.5 deep x 37.5 high, with a seat height of 18.5 inches and arm height of 23....
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chair for Maxalto, Dark Brown Leather, 1975
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, dark brown leather, walnut, burl and brass, Italy, 1975.
Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one, "Africa" present...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, Tobacco Leather, 1978, Set of 8
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 412" dining chairs for Cassina, Tobacco brown leather, Italy, 1978, set of eight.
The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by t...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Steel
Twelve 1990s Green Steel Patinated Klismos Chairs
Located in Tarrytown, NY
12, 1990s Steel Klismos chairs Green patinated. Chairs can be painted. SOLD IN PAIRS. 800.00 per pair.
Category
Late 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of 'Alky' chairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of Alky chairs by Giancarlo Piretti in excellent original condition.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Wool, Upholstery
Set of 6 Broadway chairs, Gaetano Pesce, Bernini, 1993
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare set of 6 Broadway chairs, Gaetano Pesce, Bernini, 1993
Gaetano Pesce ‘Broadway’ chairs produced by Bernini with four rubber-capped feet st...
Category
Italian Late 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Dining Chairs for Cassina, Tobacco, 1978, Set of 6
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 412" dining chairs for Cassina, tobacco brown leather, Italy, 1978, set of six.
The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Steel
Borek Sipek, a set of 8 chairs mod. Jansky for Driade, 1989
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Rare set of eight Jansky chairs, designed by Borek Sipek for Driade.
A solid construction made of steel and wood.
The steel construction is in a dark purple.
Brass finishes.
Labeled ...
Category
Italian Post-Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Modern Lucite Chair Rainbow Graduated Back Slats Attr Shlomi Haziza for H Studio
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful modern Lucite chair attributed to Shlomi Haziza for H. Studio with graduating back slats in colors of transparent lavender, teal, pink, ...
Category
Modern Late 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Lucite
Guillerme et Chambron, Set of ten Oak Chairs, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, set of ten oak chairs. Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970.
Woolen fabric different, patina lightly different.
foams to change.
Category
French Modern Late 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather, 1974, Set of 10
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather and Beech, Italy, 1974, set of ten.
The particular feature of this model is the support structure composed of two e...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Off White Canvas Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 6
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of six “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973.
Made of off white canvas and walnut.
Fully restored in Italy.
Interesting is the ‘flat’ shape ...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Walnut
Set 4 chairs Postmodern Memphis Style Italian Design 1980's
Located in Taranto, IT
Set 4 chairs Postmodern Memphis Style Italian Design 1980's.
This chair set is a vintage Italian production. Minimalist and dynamic design, original sculptural silhouette, and exce...
Category
Italian Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gaetano Pesce Greene Street
Located in London, GB
A very rare pair of Greene Street chairs by Gaetano Pesce, 1st edition. The chair was named after the street where Pesce’s company was founded in New York City. The cast resin shapes...
Category
Italian Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Metal
Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chairs in Navy Velvet, Chrome Tubular Legs
Located in Wilton, CT
Montage has been restoring Saarinen Executive chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine, right in our very own workroom. We’ve restored these chairs using a stunning Italian V...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Late 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set Of 4 Postmodern Chairs Modern Design
Located in Taranto, IT
Set Of 4 Postmodern Design Modern Chairs.
Black metal frame, Back covered in leather, seat in teal fabric.
The item is in excellent conservative condition. Only slight and obvious ...
Category
Italian Post-Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Metal
Italian modern steel and black leather chair by Alessandro Mendini, Zabro 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern steel and black leather chair by Alessandro Mendini, Zabro 1980s.
Modern Italian chair, steel and black leather, Alessandro Mendini for Zabro 1980s
Chair with chromed ...
Category
Italian Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Steel
Eames Time Life Chair in Eggplant Leather for Herman Miller, 1984 USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Eames Time Life swivel chair in a dark eggplant colored leather for Herman Miller. Original leather with wear as shown. Matching powder coated frame in a dark eggplant color....
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Postmodern Kurt Thut Dietiker White + Black Chairs, 80s--2 pcs (6 avail)
By Kurt Thut
Located in Basel, BS
Gorgeous pair of Postmodern Memphis 80s chairs by Kurt Thut for Dietiker. NOTE: We have two sets available, sold in pairs here. We also have one single chair...
Category
Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Metal
Jack Lenor Larsen Black Lacquer Cage Armchairs, a pair
Located in Wichita, KS
Black Lacquer Jack Lenor Larsen Cage Chairs upholstered in new animal print Scalamandre fabric. The chairs are from the 1970’s in the mid-century Hollywood Regency style and have an ...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Late 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Chairs for Cassina, Bordeaux Leather, 1977, Set of 10
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chairs for Cassina, Bordeaux leather, Italy, 1977, set of ten.
The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the rela...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pr. Vintage Emanuelle Peacock Woven Wicker Chairs c. 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Pr. woven wicker fan backs chairs, know as the Emanuelle chair. Hard to find these chairs in good original, clean and ready to use condition, ...
Category
French Bohemian Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Wicker
S33 Leather Chairs By Mart Stam 1970s
By Mart Stam
Located in Čelinac, BA
Mart Stam S33 Leather chairs Italy 1970s
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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