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Period: Mid-20th Century
Garden Patio Poolside Cantilevered Arm Chair Att. to Woodard
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural cantilevered dining height arm chair, having a squared stock metal frame, and a metal mesh seat and back. Manufacture attributed to Woodard, this example is unsign...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of Two Chairs by Michael Van Beuren
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960, we offer this set of two early chairs by Michael Van Beuren made in mahogany and plywood, includes brand label. About Michael Van Beuren: Michael Van Beuren (1911–2...
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Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Giancarlo Piretti Alky Lounge Chair in Stone Grey Bouclé Wool, Anonima Castelli
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Alky lounge chair designed by Giancarlo Piretti in the sixties for Anonima Castelli, Italy. The shape of the chair is construct with foam printed direct on a metal frame with ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Chair 65 by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1940-50s
Located in Centreville, VA
Clean lines and a simple structure define the design of Chair 65. A low, rectangular backrest is formed from a single piece of birch plywood and has a slight curve that forms natur...
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Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Ib Kofod-Larsen Palomino Sheepskin & Walnut Reclining Lounge Chair & Ottoman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Beautiful reclining lounge chair and ottoman designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig freshly upholstered in hand sewn rich Oatmeal / Ivory Shearling. An early Mid Century Scandinavian ...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Walnut

Set of Three Vintage Swiveling Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 3 Vintage Swiveling chairs by Eames for Herman Miller. One black, one gray and one dark yellow.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner "The" Chair Johannes Hansen Oak Original Danish
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of oak armchairs featuring an inset black leather seat, each having a shaped crest above a black leather seat and tapered legs. Hans J Wegner "The Chair" Stamped C M Madse...
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Danish Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Oak

Erik Buch Armchair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Erik Buch armchair frame of rosewood. New upholstered with vintage tan aniline leather. Model 50 made by Odense Maskinsnedkeri, Denmark.
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Standar Chair SP by Jean Prouve for Vitra
Located in Centreville, VA
The Standard SP, or Siège en Plastique, introduces a new material to the iconic steel and wood chair designed by Jean Prouvé in 1934. The SP is the result of a collaboration between ...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Rudi Bonzanini sculptural Molded Italian Chair for L' Ambienie Italia MN
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A black molded fiberglass finished sculptural chair designed by Rudi Bonzanini , the chair sits on a very slim stem from seat to the oval base . A piece of art that's a chair looking...
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Italian Organic Modern Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Fritz Hansen Lounge Chair Model #1672
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fritz Hansen lounge chair model #1672 A large scale lounge chair by Fritz Hansen upholstered in a luxurious red velvet with corded trim on bl...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Vintage Mid Century Modern Jens Risom Style Walnut Black Vinyl Lounge Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Jens Risom Style Walnut Black Vinyl Lounge Arm Chair. Item features black tufted vinyl upholstery, solid wood frame, beautiful wood grain, very nice vintag...
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Unknown Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Walnut

1940s Italian Armchairs Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in CA, CA
A beautiful pair of armchairs attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, the master of Italian classicism. These chairs are an exceptional example of Ulrich's architectural skill where line bec...
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Italian Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Ten Klismos Dining Chairs by Carl Malmsten for Widdicomb, circa 1940
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A most rare set of ten Klismos dining chairs designed by Carl Malmsten in 1938 for Widdicomb newly professionally refinished and reupholstered in Holy Hunt Great Outdoors fabric designed for both indoor and outdoor use making it highly durable and resistant to stains or happy spills. This particular Klismos set...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Curvaceous Danish Modern Teak Desk Chair by Brockmann Petersen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Curvaceous Danish Modern Desk or Occasional Chair, designed by Brockmann Petersen for Poul Jeppesens, Denmark, circa 1960s. The seat cushion has been reupholstered in an ivory color ...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

JH 540 - Valet chair by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
JH 540 - 'Valet chair' in patinated oak with folding seat in solid teak. Stamped by the manufacturer. Designed in 1953. Did you know that the danish King Frede...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Set Six Marcel Breuer Mid Century Modern Cesca Chairs Knoll International 1973
Located in Portland, OR
This is a set of six original Cesca chairs designed by Marcel Breuer & made by Knoll International, each chair with the original Knoll label, New York 1973. This iconic chair was des...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Willy Guhl Concrete Loop Chairs, 1960s Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic pair of concrete loop chairs by Willy Guhl. This pair of chairs were designed by Willy Guhl in 1954. Guhl watched as the Eternit fiber cement panels were fabricated with a mac...
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Swiss Vintage Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Cement

Mid-century Benny Linden Teak Rocking Chair c.1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A solid teak rocking chair designed by Benny Linden. Original fabric back and seat cushions with leather straps. The back cushion can easily be removed CREATOR Designed by Benny Linden. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1960. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Teak, Leather, Fabric. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. DIMENSIONS H 37 in. W 25 in. D 32 in. Seat Height 16 in...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood, Pine

Domus Chairs, Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Domus chairs (6 pieces in total, sold separately), designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1960s. Birch. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consistent with age and use. More chairs avail...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Birch

CARL-EWERT EKSTRÖM 1960s Dining Chairs Set of 10 1960s mid century modern black
Located in Lewes, England
Very rare set of 10 1960s dining chairs designed by CARL-EWERT EKSTRÖM for Johansson & Söner. Superb find - these are very unusual pieces and in good structural condirion with wood ...
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Swedish Biedermeier Vintage Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Birch, Beech

Single Rosewood Chair by Erling Torvits
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood dining chair by Erling Torvits for Soro Stolefabrik in the 1960s. Stunning organic silhouette and comfortable ladder rung ba...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Niels Moller Model 62 Armchair, Rosewood & Papercord, 1960s
Located in London, England
Niels Moller - Model 62 Armchair in Rosewood & Papercord, 1962 Rarely seen edition of this iconic design made from exquisite, highly figured rosewood. Designed by Niels Moller for h...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Rosewood

Rare Pair of James Mont Style Bent Beech and Cane Arm Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A masterfully designed pair of bent beech wood chairs with hand caned back. In the James Mont designed King Cole Penthouse in Miami, Mont used this very cha...
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American Vintage Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of 4 Chairs, Designed and Manufactured by Figli Di Amedeo Cassina in Italy
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of four "Model 696" chairs was designed and manufactured by Ufficio Tecnico Cassina in the 1950s. They consist of conically shaped woo...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Giancarlo Piretti Alky Lounge Chair in White Fabric for Anonima Castelli
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Alky lounge chairs designed by Giancarlo Piretti in the sixties for Anonima Castelli, Italy. The shape of the chair is construct with foam printed direct on a metal frame with...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Metal

1950s Oak Child's Chapel School Chair by Elm and Beech
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century era oak child's chapel school chair by Elm and Beech. Perfect for adding a touch of vintage character to a child's room or as a collectible display item. Dimensions: Hei...
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English Vintage Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 6 Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture New World Collection Dining Chairs
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A set of 6 Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture cane back dining chairs. This set of chairs are from Taylor's "New World" collection for Baker Furni...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Wood, Walnut

Peter Hvidt: Armchair of Rosewood and Black Leather circa 1955
Located in London, GB
Easy chair with Brazilian rosewood frame. Seat, sides and button fitted back upholstered with black leather. Made by cabinetmaker Thorald Madsen. Literature: Grete Jalk [ed.]: “40...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Set of 6 Saarinen Style Dining or Cocktail Chairs with Pedestal Bases by Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 Saarinen style dining chairs by Pastoe. Chairs have acrylic frames with newer yellow upholstered cushions and white enameled pedestal base. Previous repairs to the shells. I...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Acrylic

Set of 6 Red and Smoked Lucite Plia folding chairs by Piretti for Castelli Italy
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic set of 6 original and signed "Plia" chairs with a vibrant red metal structure and smoked lucite seat. In perfect conditions, NOS (new old stock). This fantastic set was des...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Six "Arcadia" Chairs in Curved Wood and Straw by A. Caraceni for Tagliabue, 1970
By Tagliabue
Located in Roma, IT
A difficult number to find, 6 of rare Italian 70s chairs designed by Adalberto Caraceni for Tagliabue of Cascina Armata. Stable and solid, these mi...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Chairs

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Straw, Plywood

Stand Alone German Primitive Farmers Chair Wooden Stabelle Carved Back
Located in Rümmingen, BW
This beautiful old German Stabelle is a typical farmers' chair. This chair has unique bobbin legs. The chair is primitivly made. The construction is based on an interlocking system. ...
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German Primitive Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Mid-Century Wegner Style Teak Dining Chairs with Pink Velvet Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Wegner style Danish Teak dining chairs with pink velvety upholstered seats and almond shaped teak backrests. Upholstery has been updated by previous owner. In otherwise orig...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Teak, Velvet

Mies Van Der Rohe Set of Four B42 Rattan Easy Chairs by Tecta, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of FourMR10 chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927. Manufactured by Tecta, circa 1960. Germany Inspired by the chairs of Marcel Breuer, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe rep...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pr. Mid-Century Lounge Chairs Attributed to Directional Ca 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Pr. stylish lounge chairs made inn the 1950's, attributed to Directional Furniture Company, in the manner of Paul McCobb. Both chairs are structurally sound and sturdy, they were reu...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Italian Dining Chair 1950's
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
Italian vintage is characterized by smart and beautiful frames, and this dining chair perfectly embodies that style. It features elegant proportions and intricate design elements, of...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Gold Metal Hollywood Regency Vanity Chair/Stool
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This a gold painted metal vanity round seat chair/stool with back support. The chair has four pairs of serpentine legs.
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Unknown Hollywood Regency Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Metal

1960s Italian Set of Four Hand-Stitched Leather and Chrome Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Very chic Italian chairs with exceptional design that gives a very sleek and attractive profile, the chromed tubular structure upholstered with hand-stitched Italian tan leather. The design of the leather simply strapped over the back adds to the elegance...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Chrome

16 Brazilian Modern “Cantu Alta” Dining Chairs by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in NYC metro area included, this sixteen Brazilian Modern “Cantu Alta” Dining Chair by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s are nothing less than gorgeous!...
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Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Four PE Jorgensen Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs in Sky Blue Leather
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of four dining chairs designed by P.E. Jorgensen for Farso Stolefarik crafted of Brazilian rosewood with dark figured grain, and a comfortable backrest, newly upholstered in a du...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Frode Holm Vanity or Accent Chair in Mahogany Danish Mid-Century, 1950's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare variant of Frode Holms well-knows vanity chair. This version has a closed back and square cut legs made of mahogany. Super stylish chair perfect for the lady of the manor. Over...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Four Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen in Brazilian Rosewood
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare set of four (4) dining chairs, OD70 designed by Kai Kristiansen and made in Denmark by OD MØBLER, circa 1960s. Sculptural frames in Brazilian rosewood with beautiful graining,...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Chairs

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Rosewood

Giancarlo Piretti Plia Folding Chair in Lucite and Chrome for Castelli, Italy
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Plia folding chair is an inventive and beautiful design by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967, Italy. This icon is included in every standard publication on 20th century (fur...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Bruno Mathsson Eva Reading Chair
Located in Riverdale, NY
Bruno Mathsson reading chair, originally designed in 1934 in laminated beech bent wood with linen webbing. This later version has original webbing and is...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

René Gabriel Oak "Reconstruction" Chairs, France 1946
Located in Almelo, NL
René Gabriel Oak "Reconstruction" Chairs, France, 1946 The "Reconstruction" chairs were designed by René Gabriel and manufactured in France around 1946. They feature a solid oak woo...
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French Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Oak

Chair Thonet 811, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished.
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Czech Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Arrben Italy Italian Modern Chrome Black Leather Tamara Folding Chair (Single)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Arrben Italy Italian Modern Chrome and Stitched Black Padded Leather "Tamara" Folding Chair - Single. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 32" H x 19" W x 17.5" D x 19" Seat...
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Unknown Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Steel

Skovby Møbelfabrik Set of Dining Chairs
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Skovby Møbelfabrik set of four dining chairs in partly solid rosewood. New upholstered with cognac aniline leather. Made in the 1960s.
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Swedish Gustavian Dining Chairs Grey Lindome Style Set of 6, Mid-20th Century A
Located in Lewes, England
Unusual set of 6 Gustavian lindome dining chairs in good structural condition with fine carved detailing in Grey with trap seats. Lovely fluted legs and Classic rose detail on the ed...
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Swedish Gustavian Mid-20th Century Chairs

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Birch

Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, France, 1940
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Set of six upholstered high back chairs covered in yellow vynil, exhibiting traditional French design elements in a deep oak finish. In the style of René Prou, Albert-Lucien Gueno...
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Brass

Italian Midcentury Desk Chair in Teak and Black Lacquered Iron
Located in Rome, IT
This Italian midcentury desk chair combines functionality with a minimalist aesthetic, characteristic of mid-20th-century design. Crafted from durable teak and accented with a black ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Iron

Giancarlo Piretti Alky Lounge Chair in White Bouclé Fabric for Anonima Castelli
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Alky lounge chair designed by Giancarlo Piretti in the sixties for Anonima Castelli, Italy. The shape of the chair is construct with foam printed direct on a metal frame with ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, Dudouyt Insp, France, 1940
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
This set of six French Art Deco dining chairs in solid oak was created in the 1940s with a Charles Dudouyt inspiration. We can clearly see the work of the French school...
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Chairs

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Oak

George Nakashima Captain's Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
George Nakashima Captain's Chair Beautiful original Dark Surface wonderful spline details Clients name to underside of the chair
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American Vintage Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Design "Fanett" Style Armchair Set, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Design "FANETT" Style armchair set of 2, Denmark 1950s. In the style of Ilmari Tapiovaara for Edsby Verken. Birch and black lacquer spindle an...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Chairs

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Wood, Birch

Set of Four René Herbst "Sandows" Bauhaus Chairs, 1920s
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
Rene Herbst was a French industrial designer and one of the pioneers of modern furniture design. Designed in the 1920s, Herbst created a series of innovative chairs produced for Form...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of LCW Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Evans, 1940s
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Pair of LCW chairs designed in 1945 by Charles and Ray Eames, one of the most iconic pieces of 20th-century modern design, revolutionized the world of furniture by introducing an inn...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

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