Machine Age Chairs

Style: Machine Age

Pr. 1930's Machine Age Art Deco Arm Side Dining Chairs possibly Prototypes

$1,440Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pr. 1930's Machine Age Art Deco Arm Side Dining Chairs possibly Prototypes

By John Carpenter, McKay Furniture Corp.

Located in New York, NY

Unusual pair of period Machine Age arm chairs, having chrome plated steel frames, wood seating backrests, and leather upholstered armrests. We believe these could be early prototypes, as we have not seen this form before, nor can we find any examples in the literature. The construction, style and materials make us think they were made by McKay Craft...

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Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Chairs

Materials

Steel

1930s Douglas DC-3 Passenger Seats Warren McArthur Corp Mid-Century Chair Settee

$16,500

1930s Douglas DC-3 Passenger Seats Warren McArthur Corp Mid-Century Chair Settee

By Warren McArthur

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Extremely uncommon 1930s Warren McArthur Corporation made plane seats from an early Douglas DC-3 Passenger Plane. These were shipped back to the states for one of the last pilots who...

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1930s American Vintage Machine Age Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

French Deco Modernist Leather and Steel Arm Chairs Machine Age 4 available

$1,200 / item

French Deco Modernist Leather and Steel Arm Chairs Machine Age 4 available

By Emile Guillot

Located in Hudson, NY

Very heavy chairs. Stunning French Modernist chairs with a beautifully patinated leather arm detail. Solid steel frames with solid black metal detail on the frame. These chairs are ...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Machine Age Chairs

Materials

Steel

Post Modern Perforated Steel and Chrome Arm Chair c. 1980's

$795

H 25 in W 20.5 in D 18 in

Post Modern Perforated Steel and Chrome Arm Chair c. 1980's

By Shiro Kuramata

Located in New York, NY

Chic perforated steel and chrome arm chair, in excellent original, clean and ready to use condition. The chair features a perforated steel seat, back and arms, which are supported by...

Category

Late 20th Century Machine Age Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of 10 Fine French Art Deco Mahogany dining chairs (8 side and 2 arm)

$8,500 / set

H 32.5 in W 18.13 in D 19.63 in

Set of 10 Fine French Art Deco Mahogany dining chairs (8 side and 2 arm)

Located in Long Island City, NY

A set of ten fine French Art Deco mahogany dining chairs (8 side + 2 arm) Dimensions: Side H 32”1/2 x W 18”1/8 x D 19”5/8 Arm H 32”7/8 x W 22”7/8 x D 21”1/2. Seat height 18 1/8" for ...

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1940s French Vintage Machine Age Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Faux Leather

Pair of French Art Deco Oakwood Dining Chairs by Charles Dudouyt

$4,200 / set

H 31.89 in W 18.51 in D 21.26 in

Pair of French Art Deco Oakwood Dining Chairs by Charles Dudouyt

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This dining chair was designed around 1930 by French designer Charles Dudouyt. It is an Art Deco design from a period just before the mid-century period, and while it still retains s...

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1930s French Vintage Machine Age Chairs

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Machine Age Sling Chair by McKay Craft Furniture Company

$1,200

H 39.5 in W 25 in D 24.5 in

Art Deco Machine Age Sling Chair by McKay Craft Furniture Company

By McKay Furniture Corp., John McKay

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Art Deco, Machine Age sling seat lounge chair having elegant chrome and black arms on a blacked steel spring base. The chair is in overall very good condition, the chrome is b...

Category

Early 20th Century American Machine Age Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Machine Age Art Deco Arm Chair in the Style of Gilbert Rohde

$695

H 32 in W 24.5 in D 24.5 in

Machine Age Art Deco Arm Chair in the Style of Gilbert Rohde

By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller

Located in New York, NY

Classic Machine Age period arm chair, having speed band wrap around arms, upholstered back, and seat. This example is in very good, original conditio...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

art deco armchair covered in leather, circa 1930

$2,683

H 33.86 in W 22.84 in D 21.26 in

art deco armchair covered in leather, circa 1930

Located in Mouscron, WHT

1 art deco armchair covered in leather, circa 1930 the leather is stained but not torn, very correct general condition, beautiful patina; the price is for 1 , 1 is available two are ...

Category

1930s French Vintage Machine Age Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Set of 14 Fine French Art Deco Dining Chairs '12 Side and 2 Arm'

$30,000 / set

H 37.75 in W 17.75 in D 22.25 in

Set of 14 Fine French Art Deco Dining Chairs '12 Side and 2 Arm'

By Jules Leleu

Located in Long Island City, NY

With ebonized wood frames and leather upholstered seats, in the manner of Jules Leleu. Two more chairs requiring touch up and small restorations are also available.

Category

1940s French Vintage Machine Age Chairs

Materials

Leather

English Regency Caned Open Arm Chair

$1,150

H 32 in W 22 in D 22 in

English Regency Caned Open Arm Chair

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a very decorative early 19th century English Regency open arm chair that retains its original painted surface. The seat caning has an ol...

Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Machine Age Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood, Paint

Selection of Warren McArthur Chairs

$1,500 / item

H 34.5 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in

Selection of Warren McArthur Chairs

By Warren McArthur

Located in Atlanta, GA

Selection of Art Deco aluminum chairs, designed by Warren McArthur, American, circa 1930s. These can be used as dining, desk, or occasional cha...

Category

1930s American Vintage Machine Age Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Art Deco Machine Age Black Lacquer Skyscraper Style Occasional or Desk Chair

$2,475

H 37 in W 16.25 in D 17 in

Art Deco Machine Age Black Lacquer Skyscraper Style Occasional or Desk Chair

Located in New York, NY

This beautiful Machine Age Art Deco desk or occasional chair was realized in the United States, circa 1935. It features a channeled skyscraper style back; straight front legs and gen...

Category

1930s American Vintage Machine Age Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Lacquer

Gothic Revival Mahogany Arm Chair

$8,750

H 55.5 in W 26.5 in D 26.5 in

Gothic Revival Mahogany Arm Chair

Located in Queens, NY

American Victorian Gothic Revival mahogany arm chair with ogee arched back & green striped seat. (late 19th Cent)

Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Machine Age Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Art Deco Leather Arm Chair Retailed by Marshall Fields Chicago

$695

H 33 in W 24 in D 21 in

Art Deco Leather Arm Chair Retailed by Marshall Fields Chicago

By Marshall Fields

Located in New York, NY

Classic Art Deco leather bergere, arm chair, made by the Davidson Ltd. Company, and retailed by world renowned Marshall Field & Co.. The chair features brass nail head trim, and nice...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Chairs

Materials

Metal

Previously Available Items

Kem Weber for Lloyd Furniture Pair of Chairs

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H 35 in W 17 in D 20 in

Kem Weber for Lloyd Furniture Pair of Chairs

By Kem Weber, lloyd manufacturing co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of hard to find Lloyd Chrome Chairs from the 1930's. Designed by Kem Weber. Couple repairs as seen in photos that discolored the chrome a bit...

Category

1930s American Vintage Machine Age Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Chrome 'Springer 'Chair in the Style of KEM Weber, Set of 2

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H 38 in W 24 in D 29 in

Art Deco Chrome 'Springer 'Chair in the Style of KEM Weber, Set of 2

By Kem Weber

Located in Asheville, NC

Art Deco rocker armchair designed by KEM Weber for Lloyd Manufacturing known simply as the “Springer Chair”. Chair sits on a thick steel flat bar and f...

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1630s American Antique Machine Age Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Koken original Red Vinyl & White Enameled Cast Iron Barber Chair

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H 26 in W 50 in D 39 in

Koken original Red Vinyl & White Enameled Cast Iron Barber Chair

By Koken Manufacturing Co.

Located in Surrey, BC

A very good original barber chair with adjustable lever, brass details and complete original condition. This is a rare model.

Category

Early 20th Century American Machine Age Chairs

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Iron

Set of Four 1940s Tubular Chrome Chairs in Original Oxblood Leather like Vinyl

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H 31.5 in W 20.5 in D 21 in

Set of Four 1940s Tubular Chrome Chairs in Original Oxblood Leather like Vinyl

Located in Kansas City, MO

Set of 4 tubular chrome chairs, two with arms, two side chairs. We are not sure of the designer and manufacturer but these are similar to KEM Weber, Troy Sunshade. Lloyd, and Gilbert...

Category

1940s American Vintage Machine Age Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Machine Age Collapsible Airline Chairs

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H 37 in W 16 in D 18 in

Pair of Machine Age Collapsible Airline Chairs

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair of aluminum machine age airline chairs. Each chair sits on a riveted aluminum base. With cushions upright they measure about 37" high. Bases are 11"...

Category

1940s American Vintage Machine Age Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Herman A. Sperlich Health Chair for Ironrite

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H 26 in W 16 in D 17 in

Herman A. Sperlich Health Chair for Ironrite

By Ironrite Ironer Company, Herman A. Sperlich

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Herman A. Sperlich Health chair for Ironrite. One of these chairs came with every Ironrite Pressing Machine. Designed in 1937. Classic Industrial Modern D...

Category

1930s American Vintage Machine Age Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Art Deco Patio Garden Lawn Chairs

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H 32 in W 20.5 in D 25 in

Set of 4 Art Deco Patio Garden Lawn Chairs

By lloyd manufacturing co.

Located in New York, NY

Set of 4 Art Deco lawn chairs having a modernist repeated hole pattern motif on the seat and backrest, on cantilevered tubular steel frame. Great Machine Age style, unusual modern design, rare set of four outdoor chairs...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Chairs

Materials

Steel

Royal Chrome Chairs, 1930s

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H 30.5 in W 20.5 in D 23 in

Royal Chrome Chairs, 1930s

By Royal Chrome

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Royal chrome pair of tubular chrome chairs in original red vinyl.

Category

1930s Vintage Machine Age Chairs

Pair of Machine Age Art Deco Tubular Chrome Lounge Chairs

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H 30 in W 27 in D 30 in

Pair of Machine Age Art Deco Tubular Chrome Lounge Chairs

By Kem Weber

Located in New York, NY

Nice pair of tubular chrome lounge chairs, with original mohair fabric upholstery, fabric shows wear. The chrome cage frame is bright and clean, showing well done seamless weld const...

Category

1930s American Vintage Machine Age Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Warren McArthur Armchairs, Model 1044, 1933 to 1935

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H 32 in W 25 in D 22 in

Pair of Warren McArthur Armchairs, Model 1044, 1933 to 1935

By Warren McArthur

Located in Camden, ME

Two early aluminum armchairs manufactured in Rome, New York by the Warren McArthur Corporation during the first two years of production from that factory. The chairs were re-upholste...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Ten Industrial Heywood-Wakefield Chairs

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H 32 in W 17 in D 16 in

Set of Ten Industrial Heywood-Wakefield Chairs

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Surrey, BC

Nice set of ten chairs cleaned to a simple metal showing excellent patina. Solid and easily usable for daily activity. We have ten available found in NY. The Heywood-Wakefield Company is a US furniture manufacturer established in 1897 and went on to become a major presence in the US. Its older products are considered collectibles and have been featured in numerous design portfolios.

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1950s American Vintage Machine Age Chairs

Aluminum Frame Adjustable Desk Chair by Shaw Walker

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H 31 in W 24 in D 19 in

Aluminum Frame Adjustable Desk Chair by Shaw Walker

By Shaw Walker

Located in New York, NY

Machine Age desk chair manufactured by Shaw Walker. This chair has several adjustments including a tension adjustment to the backrest, tilting backrest and seat height adjustment. Th...

Category

1930s American Vintage Machine Age Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Machine Age chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Machine Age chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Machine Age chairs made in a specific country, there are North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original chairs, popular names associated with this style include Warren McArthur, Kem Weber, and Lloyd Manufacturing Co.. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $750 and tops out at $12,075 while the average work can sell for $3,400.