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Item Ships From: Continental Europe
Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs, Gio Ponti atributed, Pink Maple Wood
By Gio Ponti
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian Mid-Century Modern side chairs, Gio Ponti atributed, pink maple wood, lacquered, restored, polished with oil and new upholstered with Wharol Haring fabric. Excellent conditi...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Wood
Wicker Chair for Child French, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
French chair made in wicker in the 20th mid-century.
Solid and sound
Shipping:
P 40 L 41 H 42 cm 0.5 kg.
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Six Dining Chairs High Back Upholstered to Recover French, circa 1920
Located in Labrit, Landes
Set of six French dining chairs circa 1920 to recover
Carved oak with griffin eagle feet
The backs are recovered of leather and need to be changed. The seat...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Oak, Upholstery
Pair of Cantilever chrome and Wicker Chairs Mies Van der Roye Style - 1980s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Pair of Cantilever chrome and Wicker Chairs Mies Van der Roye Style
Thonet style - Mies Van Der Rohe style - Vintage
Measures : 49cmx66cm H:86.5 SH:49.5cm
Materials : Chrome - Wicker...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Chrome
In breve Solid Wood Chair, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Finish, Contemporary
By Dale Italia
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
Our artisan furniture-makers apply skills that have accumulated over a career of crafting wood with passion and attention to detail, this chair it’s the result of this passion and ex...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Faux Leather, Walnut
Scandinavian Lounge Chair in Pine, Model "Trybo" by Edvin Helseth, 1960s
By Edvin Helseth
Located in Karlstad, SE
Scandinavian lounge chair in pine, model "Trybo" by Edvin Helseth, 1960s.
The "Trybo" series was designed in 1964 for the "Trysil-cabin" (Trysil is the largest ski-resort in Norway)....
Category
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Pine
Contemporary Chair 'Elé' by Ann Demeulemeester, Oak Natural (in stock)
By Ann Demeulemeester
Located in Paris, IDF
Dining Chair 'Elé' designed by Ann Demeulemeester for Serax.
Solid Oak
Stain: Natural
The 'Elé' chair by Ann Demeulemeester is a timeless expression of understated elegance and m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Scandinavian Modern Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Oak
Dolfin Canaletto Walnut Chair
By Carpanelli
Located in Milan, IT
The prow-heads of "gondolas" - an iconic symbol of Venice - inspired the design of this ash armchair, an exquisite piece to complement a desk, vanity, or to be gathered with twins ar...
Category
2010s Italian Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1960, Set of 4
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" dining chairs for Cassina, red lacquered wood and straw seat, Italy, 1960, set of four.
The "Carimate" chair is one of Vico Magistretti’s most famous c...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
Set of 6 Vintage Beech Folding Chairs with Woven Seats C1970s France
Located in Trensacq, FR
Set of six stylish mid-20th century coastal style beechwood folding chairs with woven paper cord seats from France C1970. Perfect as kitchen or dining room seating or outside in the...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Beech, Papercord
1 Art Deco Chair in the Style of Jean Michel Frank, circa 1930
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
one 1940s French Art Deco chairsin the style of André Arbus.
one is available
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
Salvador Dalí "Leda" Sculptural Chair from “Femme à tête de roses” Painting
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Madrid, ES
Design taken from the painting “Femme à tête de roses” (1935) by Salvador Dalí. Structure made of polished brass casting.
During the '30s in Pari...
Category
1930s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Brass
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Cognac Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, 1973, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of four “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973.
Made of cognac leather and walnut.
Fully restored in Italy.
Interesting is the ‘flat’ shape o...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Starck Boom Rang Chair, France 1992.
By Philippe Starck
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare Philippe Starck Boom Rang Chair, small edition by Aleph-Driade in 1992, France.
Grey and pale pink polyurethan and fiberglass.
Signed Aleph by Starck.
Original good condition.
D...
Category
1990s French Post-Modern Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Pink Baby Rabbit Chair by Stefano Giovannoni, Made in Italy
By Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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The idea of the rabbit, a gentle, lovable and shy animal, c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Brass and Red Velvet Chiavari Chair, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This Chiavari chair is all made of brass with a red velvet on the seat. The quality of this chair is a very nice. This is a French work, circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Rococo Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Chairs & Two Armchairs Wood & Cane Louis XVI St, French, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Set of 4 French chairs and 2 armchairs in the Médaillon Louis 16 style, few marks of use.
Solid and sound
Good condition.
The set can be separated, please ask.
Shipping :
Chaises : 6...
Category
Early 19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Italic Armchair Grey, Brown and Black by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Italic, or cursive, is a typeface that was created to imitate handwriting. The Italic definition is a tribute to Aldo Manuzio, the man who in 1500 democratized culture by inventing t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Mid-Century Modern Style Dining Chair Sage Green Velvet and Gold Stainless Steel
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Samira Dining Chair is sophisticated in the shape of a chair. This modern dining chair is upholstered matches wonderfully in any contemporary or luxury dining table.
Materials: Upho...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Brass
Charlotte Perriand “LC7” Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1927, Set of 8
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier “LC7” dining chairs for Cassina, champagne leather and black metal, Italy, 1927, set of eight.
...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Six Upholstered, Carved Spanish Isabelina / Victorian Period Side Chairs
Located in Madrid, ES
A set of six Spanish Isabelina style / Victorian period side chairs with upholstered seat and upper back. Covered in neutral fabric, they can be reupholstered to match any interior or design scheme. Standing sturdily on elegant cabriole legs, the dark wood furniture...
Category
19th Century Spanish Victorian Antique Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
INVICTA II dining chair in white boucle and brass rear leg
Located in Frazão, Porto
The INVICTA II dining chair has an exclusive and impressive design, with just one leg in the back, it brings shophistication to your decoration...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel, Nickel
Locus Solus Yellow Chair by Gae Aulenti
By Exteta, Gae Aulenti
Located in Milan, IT
This contemporary chair delivers comfort, style, and quality in a playful and colorful silhouette suitable for any outdoor setting. The original 1964 Locus Solus Collection by Gae Au...
Category
2010s Italian Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Steel
DS-1051 Office Chair by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-1051 office chair by De Sede
Dimensions: D 62 x W 82 x H 121 cm
Materials: chrome-plated, leather
Prices may change according to the chosen materials and size.
An all-rou...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Two Art Nouveau Oak Chairs
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Two chairs from the Art Nouveau period, ca. 1900. the chairs are made of solid oak wood and newly upholstered and covered with new fabric. restored in very good condition and just a ...
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Oak
Vintage, bohemian pine chair from Switzerland
Located in Debrecen, HU
This Swiss vintage, bohemian pine chair is a true gem, reflecting the aesthetics and playful design of mid-century modern style. Its simple yet distinctive lines bring not only elega...
Category
1970s Swiss Bohemian Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Textile, Pine
Garden Chairs Bamboo Cane Green Italian Design, 1970
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Garden chairs bamboo cane green Italian design, 1970.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo
Design Patricia Urquiola Back-Wing Chair For Cassina
By Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Design Patricia Urquiola Back-Wing Chair For Cassina
This distinctive chair by Patricia Urquiola outclasses the stereotypes with a bold new plasticity and its own personality. The B...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair Swedish Modern Easy Chairs, 1940s
By Gösta Jonsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Excellent condition. Newly reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin.
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Italian Design Classic - Gio Ponti, Superleggera Chair for Cassina, 1960s
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Renens, CH
The “699 Superleggera” chair is an iconic design created by the renowned Italian architect and designer Gio Ponti.
Designed in 1957, this chair is celebrated for its lightweight (ju...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Ash
Broadway chair, Gaetano Pesce, Bernini, 1993
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in PARIS, FR
Broadway chair, Gaetano Pesce, Bernini, 1993
Gaetano Pesce ‘Broadway’ chair produced by Bernini with four rubber-capped feet standing on springs.
Mode...
Category
1990s Italian Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Two Bauhaus Cantilever Chrome Woven Rattan Side Chairs 1960s Italy
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Antwerp, BE
This pair of chairs was made in the 60s. It consist of a tubular chrome structure with cantilever base.The seat and the back are in woven rattan.
A pretty classic reminiscent of the Cesca B32 model by Hungarian designer...
Category
1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Kitchen Stool with Backrest Brass Steel Natural Tobacco Leather Modern
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary counter stool with backrest is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Steel
Cognac Leather Dining Chairs, Italy, 1960s
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cognac leather dining chairs, crafted in Italy during the 1960s. These chairs feature a beautifully patinated natural saddle leather upholstery and are supported by a solid walnut fr...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Heart Bar Stool Chair, Burgundy Faux Leather, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland.
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
ntroducing the latest creation from Vintola Studio, the stunning chair designed by Ola Szewczul in 2024. This chair is a masterpiece of modern design, combining elegance with excepti...
Category
2010s Polish Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Beech
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Cognac Leather, 1970, Set of 8
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" chairs for Mobil Girgi, patinated cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1970, set of eight.
The iconic "Sapporo" chair consists of an individual backrest, conceiv...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Adolf Loos Attr. & Thonet Original of the Time Jugendstil Seating Ensemble, 1920
By Adolf Loos, Woka Lamps, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
Four-legged structure made of solid beechwood, brown-stained; stool with applied textile added at a later date; professionally restored; signs of age and use; on the underside compan...
Category
1920s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Beech
Armchair in Striped Upholstery & Wooden Legs, Europe, circa 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Striped; upholstered; brown; beige; fabric; armchair; wooden legs; Europe; circa 1950s; Mid-Century Modern;
Armchair in striped upholstery with wooden legs from Europe, circa 1950s. Comfortable brown/beige striped armchair...
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Alf Svensson, Pair of Domus Lounge Chairs, DUX, 1950s
By Alf Svensson
Located in Uppsala, SE
Pair of lounge chairs designed by Alf Svensson for DUX / Ljungs Industrier and their furniture line Bra Bohag in the 1950s. The model was shown at the very well known H55 exhibition ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Six Chairs by Colette Gueden, France, 1950s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
A lovely set of six dining chairs of minimalist design by Colette Gueden. The tubular metal structure is painted black, with large, rounded backs. Rush seats.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Axel Einar Hjorth Corall Set of 4 Chairs Birch and Velvet 1934
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Uccle, BE
Set of 4 chairs reupholstered in Velvet. Designed during Axel Einar Hjorth's Swedish Grace period or the equivalent of Swedish Art Deco. The desing is called Corall. Made for Nordisk...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Birch
Set of Four Heart Bar Stools, Burgundy, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland.
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
ntroducing the latest creation from Vintola Studio, the stunning chair designed by Ola Szewczul in 2024. This chair is a masterpiece of modern design, combining elegance with excepti...
Category
2010s Polish Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Beech
Pierre Jeanneret 055 Capitol Complex Chair 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, foun...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Set of 4 LV8 Cinema, Theater Chairs with Synthetic Leather Upholstery
By RIMA
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of four LV8 cinema or theatre chairs was made in Padova, Italy by RIMA in the 1950s. The pieces feature faux leather upholstery and fold-out seats. The chairs are in classi...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Iron
Green Folding Chair Model Mia by Giorgio Cattelan with Rushes Italy 1980s
By Cattelan Italia, Giorgio Cattelan
Located in Hannover, DE
This stylish Green Folding Chair Model Mia by Giorgio Cattelan with Rushes is from the 90s of the last century and is a rarity in this design. The...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Metal
Swiss alp escabelle dated 1798
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp escabelle dated 1798 , this model is rather rare with its screw system under the seat ,and his sculpted feet
Category
1790s Swiss Antique Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Wood
set of six 1950's René Malaval perforated metal chairs ...
Located in Brecht, BE
love these perforated chairs from the 1950's ... can be used indoors and outdoors ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron
Vincent 441 Red Chair by Werther Toffoloni
By Werther Toffoloni, Billiani 1911
Located in Milan, IT
This exclusive chair will add a glamorous accent to any decor with its vintage-inspired design enlivened by a seductive color combination. The anthracite gray hue of the ropes coveri...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Wood, Rope, Ash
Secession dining chair no.41 by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession dining chair no.41 by Thonet. Condition: Professionally stained and repolished.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Set of Four 20th Century Light Crème Boucle Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in crème, durabl...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Møbelfabrik Set of Four Armchairs in Teak
By Kurt Olsen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk, set of four '223' dining or armchairs, fabric, teak, Denmark, 1960s
Set of four dining or armchairs designed by Kurt Olsen in the 1960s. These ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Postmodern Set of Italian Dining Chairs in Solid Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six dining chairs, oak, lacquered metal, Italy, 1980s
This pristine set of six dining chairs exemplifies the furniture design aesthetic of 1980s Italy. Crafted from solid oak...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Metal
Modern Dining Chair Gropius CS2 Fluffy with Wooden Legs in Azur Faux Fur by Noom
By Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
New Noom furniture collection is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus School in Germany. Ideas of functionalism and conciseness, the combination of craft...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Fur, Fabric, Wool, Faux Fur, Ash
Contemporary Chair 'BAIA' by Kensaku Oshiro x DK3, Black Frame, Grey Fabric
By Kensaku Oshiro, DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
BAIA dining chair
Steel frame, wooden or upholstered backrest
Model shown on main image:
Frame: powder coated steel, black
Backrest: upholstered
Fabric: Balmoral 91
Dimensions:
H....
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 3 Contemporary Bar Stool Old Silver Metal & Natural Tobacco Leather
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary barstool is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility of the double 3.5 ...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Steel
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, 1937, Set of 6
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" chairs for Cassina, patinated wood and velvet seat, Italy, 1937, set of six.
A timeless design informed by exceptional constructive complexity, the ic...
Category
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Set of 4 Paul McCobb Shovel Chairs for Winchendon, 1950s USA
By Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 4 Paul McCobb Planner Group Shovel chairs in Maple for Winchendon, USA 1950s.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Metal
Sculptural Table Height Stool w. Backrest Old Silver Metal & Black Leather
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary table stool with backrest is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility o...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Continental Europe - Chairs
Materials
Steel
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