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Item Ships From: Continental Europe
Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Pair of Armchairs Vivai Del Sud Style, Italy 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing pair of armchairs in bamboo and rattan in the style of Vivai Del Sud.
The cushions were made new and are removable, covered in cannetè fabric and padded with high...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Swiss alp folk art armchair from Verbier village Wallis
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss Alpine armchair from the village of Verbier in the Valais region, a heart carved on the back as well as wheels and a signature on the back, very beautiful and rare mountain arm...
Category
Early 19th Century Swiss Antique Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of painted metal decorative chairs
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Pair of painted metal chairs , the fabric is not perfect must be change probably
Category
1950s European Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Early German SE 68 Chair by Egon Eiermann for Wilde+Spieth
By Egon Eiermann
Located in Hamburg, DE
E 68 multi-purpose chair by wilde+spieth after a design by egon eiermann from the 50s. Here an early and rare … Read more E 68 multi-purpose chair by wilde+spieth after a design by e...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 MidCentury Danish Safari Chairs by Erik Wørts for Niels Eilersen, 1960s
By Erik Wørts
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid Century Safari Chair of the Danish manufacturer Niels Eilersen after a draft by Erik Wørts.
This version impresses with its coloring. The frame is carried out black and forms a ...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Cotton
Clorophilla Dining Chair by Fratelli Boffi
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by plants' pigment chlorophyll, this magnificent dining chair will imbue an eclectic or rustic-chic interior with exclusive sophistication. Deftly handcrafted of solid walnu...
Category
2010s Italian Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 5 Thonet #214 Vienna Bentwood Chairs
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Bern, CH
Set of 5 Thonet #214 Vienna Bentwood Coffee House Chairs with cane work seat. 1978 production in walnut. All chairs are completely sturdy with nice patina to the bentwood frames. The...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Wood, Cane
Pair of decorative chairs
Located in grand Lancy, CH
set of 2 decorative chairs
Category
1980s French Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Ledermann Beige Leather Chair by Enrico Pellizzoni
By Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Milan, IT
The Ledermann Chair blends elegance and comfort with its refined design and conical wooden legs. The padded seat is upholstered in premium fabric, with a luxurious leather option ava...
Category
2010s Italian Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Leather
Primitive Stump Chair in Pine, Hand Carved, Swedish Modern, Wabi Sabi, 1900s
Located in Odense, DK
A cute primitive stump chair made in solid pine with an iron ring attached. Hand carved by an unknown Swedish cabinetmaker in the early 1900s. A lovely wabi sabi piece for the modern...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Brutalist Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Pine
Pair of vintage 1970s chairs designed by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot
By Willy Rizzo, Mario Sabot
Located in None, IT
Pair of chairs with wooden frame and orange fabric seat, designed by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, 1970s.
CONDITION:
In good condition, may show signs of wear and tear given by time
...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Seven Eero Saarinen Tulip Chairs for Knoll International 1970s All original
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Basel, BS
Beautiful set of seven Tulip Chairs by Eero Saarinen, produced by Knoll in Germany around 1975/76.
All original and great condition with white seat shells, no discoloration!
Comes ...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Børge Mogensen Set of Oak and Leather "Spanish" Dining Arm Chairs Model BM3238
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
Stunning set of vintage "BM 3238" dining arm chairs in oak and natural saddle leather. Designed in the 1950s by Borge Mogensen and produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik. Mogensen made t...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Vintage German S33 Cantilever Leather Chairs by Mart Stam for Thonet, Set of 8
By Mart Stam, Thonet
Located in Hamburg, DE
The Thonet S33 is a classic Bauhaus tubular steel furniture from the pen of Mart Stam.
A simple and timeless Bauhaus design, originally from the 20s. Due t...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Mid Century Hand Tufting Roe Deer Bambi Wool Chair and Stool, Europe
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chair type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture industry in the 1960s in Poland. Here in set with stool.
About the fabric:
Seat and...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Post-Modern Lucite & Chrome Folding Chair, Piretti Castelli Style, Italy, 1980s
By Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Vienna, AT
A stylish postmodern foldable "ghost" chair with a chrome frame and a clear perspex acrylic plexiglass seat and an adjustable backrest. Italy, 1980s. The chair is of high-quality and...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Stella 821 Chair by Matteo Ragni
By Billiani 1911
Located in Milan, IT
Stella epitomizes artisan craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Fashioned from rich beechwood with a distinguished Brionne finish, its backrest is adorned in luxurious dark brown leat...
Category
2010s Italian Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Wood
Ample Green Chair #2 by Nichetto Studio
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Milan, IT
Nichetto Studio wanted to keep the art of steam bending typical of Thonet intact, in a new material: metal. The result is Ample, a chair with a sinuous shape, a comfortable seat and ...
Category
2010s Italian Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pasqualina Chair by Grassi&Bianchi
By Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Milan, IT
The Pasqualina collection was born from the desire to design leather items with a great aesthetic value. Its tubular steel frame is completely covered in...
Category
2010s Italian Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Steel
Six Louis XVI Dining Chairs, C1960, France
Located in Trensacq, FR
Set of six French dining chairs, mid 20th century Louis XVI revival C1960
All original velvet velour studded upholstery on lightly distressed painted ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Velvet
Giancarlo Piretti Green "Alky" Italian Chairs by Anonima Castelli, Italy
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic Alky" chairs in a stunning vibrant green soft fabric. Designed by Giancarlo Piretti during the 1970s and produced by Anonima Castelli in Italy. Signed on the chrome feet.
...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Set of Two Mid Century Sea Blue Cado Chairs, Steen Østergaard, Europe, 1960s
By Ostergaard Steen
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Polish production chairs from Plastics Factory 'Krywald' in Knurow have embossed signatures. They come from the 70s. The author of this project is the Danish architect Steen Østergaa...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Chairs by Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen circa 1970, Set of 6
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Timeless in their simplicity and elegance, these six 3107 chairs, also known as the Series 7, were designed by Arne Jacobsen in the 1970s.
Crafted from a single piece of thermoforme...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Charlotte Perriand 9 Tabouret de Sale de Bains For Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand 9 Tabouret de Sale de Bains For Cassina
Included in the Collection Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, the 9 Tabouret hi...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Josef Hoffmann attr. Pair of Extraordinary Chairs 1905-10 Jugendstil Art Nouveau
By Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of extraordinary chairs in the style of the early Josef Hoffmann furniture. The significant skids were used by Hoffmann in the early years of the Wiener Werkstätte from 1903 o...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1960s vintage cinema chair in green velvet Italian design
Located in None, IT
Cinema chair with wooden frame and green velvet upholstery, Italian design, 1960s.
CONDITION:
In good condition, shows signs of wear given by time.
SIZING:
Height 87 cm; Width 58 ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Original Massimo Iosa Ghini 1987 Italian Design Chair "Velox", 20th Century
By Woka Lamps, Massimo Iosa Ghini
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare furniture-sculpture, Design: Massimo Iosa Ghini, Moroso, Milano, 1987. Literature: N. Bellati, Neues italienisches design, 1990.
Material used is leather in silver, wooden ...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Bolha Chair
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
BOLHA CHAIR, designed in 2025
This chair is part of the Bolha series with elegant wood-turned detailing and an upholstered seat. Crafted by skilled artisans in Northern Portugal.
P...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Chestnut
Pair of vintage 80s orange velvet chairs Italian design
Located in None, IT
Pair of chairs with chrome metal frame and orange velvet upholstery, Italian design, 1980s.
CONDITION:
In good, working condition, may show signs of wear given by time.
SIZING:
He...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Antique Swedish Rustic Folk Art Chairs in Solid Pine with Genuine Patina
Located in Kramfors, SE
Pair of Swedish rustic chairs in folk art made during the first years of the 1800s, around 1800 to 1810 in northern Sweden. The chairs are primitive and unique, made by hand in solid...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Pine
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark 1970s, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Striking set of six dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and original fabric.
Refreshing design with bold baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism.
Model...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Set of 4 Polished Brass Chiavari Chairs with Red Velvet, Italy
By Chiavari
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Set of 4 stunning Italian polished brass Chiavari chairs with bat motif and red velvet original upholstery, circa 1950s. Designed by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi and produced since the ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Brass
Modern Dining Chair Flock CS2 Fluffy Edition in premium Faux Fur by Noom
By Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
The "Flock" collection embodies the idea that home should be a haven of comfort, a sanctuary, and a gathering place adorned with personalized, character-rich, and visually striking s...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Sheepskin, Velvet, Faux Fur, Ash
Eight Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chairs, Brown Beige Velvet, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Wool, Beech
Set of Six Mid Century Sea Blue Cado Chairs, Steen Østergaard, Europe, 1960s
By Ostergaard Steen
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Polish production chairs from Plastics Factory 'Krywald' in Knurow have embossed signatures. They come from the 70s. The author of this project is the Danish architect Steen Østergaa...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chair, Brown Beige Velvet, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Wool, Beech
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and HOLIDAY BIRILLINO sand/white fabric from C&C Milano
Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely wit...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Velvet, Oak
Cesca Chair by Marcel Breuer, 1990s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Cesca Chair
Period: 1990s
Style: midcentury modern, classic
Materials: wood, cane webbing, chromed steel frame
Colours: natural wood
Condition: Original vintage condition, signs...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid Century Blue Velvet, Walnut Wood, Heart Chair, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory and we thoroughly renova...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Set of Six After Charlotte Perriand N.19 Chairs, Wood Rattan, Mid-Century Modern
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of six chairs designed in the style of Charlotte Perriand.
Made by unknown manufacturer in France, circa 1980.
In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age ...
Category
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Chaise scandinave vintage en teck et skai des années 50 60
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Chaise scandinave vintage des années 50 60, beau design scandinave, en bois de teck, dossier et assise en skai noir, bon état général avec des signes du temps qui passe, notamment qu...
Category
1960s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Space Age Garden Egg Chair Senftenberg Ei by Peter Ghyczy, 1960s
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Hamburg, DE
Egg Garden Chair for a draft of Peter Ghyczy from the 60s.
A design classic of the 60s. The egg-shaped folding armchair, also known as Senftenberg egg. The name refers to the basic ...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Metal
Ten Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chairs, Lime Velvet Plushy Dedar, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Wool, Beech
Swiss alp escabelle A91
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp escabelle A91
Category
Mid-19th Century Swiss Antique Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Wood
Collector Core Bar Chair in OAK
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
The Core Bar Chair blends architectural rigor with sculptural softness. With its strong, geometric oak frame and gently curved upholstered backrest, it offers both structure and comf...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Oak
20th Century, Carlo Bugatti Wooden and Copper Chair, 1900
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in Turin, Turin
Many of Carlo Bugatti's superior pieces have been commissioned by some of the Royal Houses of Europe, by some of the great estates of America and Europe, and by some of the most succ...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Copper
Mid-century Adjustable Industrial Workshop Chair by Kovona, 1980s
By Kovona
Located in Praha, CZ
- Mid-century Adjustable Industrial Workshop Chair by Kovona, 1980s,, Czechoslovakia,
- made of faux leather, metal and chrome
- seat height of armchairs is 48cm, seat height is adj...
Category
1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Rustic Handmade & Handpainted Spanish Chair – Circa 1940.
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rustic Handmade & Handpainted Spanish Chair – Circa 1940 – Unique Vintage Piece with Beautiful Patin.
Discover the charm of Spanish craftsmanship ...
Category
1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chair, Lime Velvet Plushy FR Dedar, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Wool, Beech
Original Josef Hoffmann & Kohn Jacob Chair from 1914
By Josef Hoffmann, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A very rare undocumented chair by Josef Hoffmann and J&J Kohn. An identical chair with leather upholstery is available as well.
Category
1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Series Seven Chair Model 3107 In Walnut Elegance Leather By Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
New upholstered Syver chair, which we can upholster in the desired quantity. Leather of really good quality, with a nice structure and good comfort. The chair was designed by Arne Ja...
Category
1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Brutalist Side Chair in Solid Oak 1950s
Located in Meer, VAN
Brutalist Side Chair in Solid Oak, Europe, 1950s.
A very unusual and sculptural smaller scale brutalist side chair in solid oak. Unique piece with a fantastic wabi sabi appearance, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Brutalist Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Oak
Vintage Giorgetti Progetti Armchair by Umberto Asnago
By Umberto Asnago, Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage Progetti armchair, designed by Umberto Asnago.
Manufacture date circa 1980's by Giorgetti, Italy.
Wooden frame in black color and natural wood inserts.
In original removable ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Set 6 Chairs Attributed Afra & Tobia Scarpa 1960's Italian Design
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Taranto, IT
Wonderful set consisting of six chairs made in the 1960s in the style of Afra & Tobia Scarpa. Italian manufacture.
All-wood frame, cognac-colored leather seat and back. Brass mounts...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Child’s Chair, circa 1820
Located in Valby, 84
A rare and beautifully primitive Scandinavian child’s chair, hand-carved from solid wood with incredible patina and wear from centuries of use. The chair’s naive yet sculptural form ...
Category
1820s Swedish Folk Art Antique Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Pine
Pierre Jeanneret 055 Capitol Complex Chair with Cushion by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1950, relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
This chair is one of the most recognisable in Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex, fou...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Charlotte Perriand Ombra Tokyo Chair, Oak Stained Black by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1954. Relaunched by Cassina in 2009.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
With the Ombra Tokyo chair, Charlotte Perriand came up with an iconic ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chair, Light Creme Leather, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wool, Beech, Leather
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