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Item Ships From: Continental US
Set of 8 Eero Aarnio Dining Chairs
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Houston, TX
Set of eight suede-upholstered chairs by Eero Aarnio. The vintage chairs feature original padded seats and backs in suede with chrome-plated steel frames, exemplifying late modern Sc...
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Continental US - Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

George J. Hunzinger American Aesthetic Movement Side Chair, Circa 1880–1895
By George Hunzinger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
George J. Hunzinger American Aesthetic Movement Side Chair, Circa 1880–1895 Dimensions: 33" H × 16" W × 18" D Seat Height: 16" This rare and sculpturally articulated American side ...
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19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Continental US - Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Leather

Custom Made Outdoor Iron Dining Chair with Sunbrella Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Salterini style chair This iconic reproduction chair has the classic woven lattice inset seats and on the chair backs. The frames have a hand-hammered finish on the legs with a durab...
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21st Century and Contemporary Continental US - Chairs

Materials

Iron

George Nakashima Conoid Chair
By George Nakashima
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
George Nakashima Conoid Chair Early production (1964) Signed with clients name, copy of original order card provided Walnut construction ...
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1960s American Vintage Continental US - Chairs

Materials

Walnut

19Thc Children's Windsor Chairs in Original Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original Black Painted child's Windsor chairs.These chairs are in fine and sturdy condition.Sold as a pair.
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Continental US - Chairs

Materials

Wood

Hans J. Wegner Styled Sculptural Valet Dressing Chair by Armcrest
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A sculptural and functional wood framed valet dressing chair with woven seat, hanging jacket bar with upper smalls shelve. In the manner of Danish designer Hans J. Wegner this is the...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Continental US - Chairs

Materials

Wood

"Tripod" Chair by Guillerme and Chambron in Loro Piana "Incas", France, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
The "Tripod" armchair designed by Guillerme et Chambron and produced in France during the 1960s. This sculptural armchair is a clear example of French mid-century design, appreciated...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental US - Chairs

Materials

Alpaca, Oak

Ward Bennett Pair of Curvaceous Caned Chairs
By Ward Bennett
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of curvaceous caned chairs designed by Ward Bennett, American, circa 1950s. Price noted includes reupholstery of the cushions in your fabric. Simply send us 2 yards of your fabr...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental US - Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Pair of Lovö Chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The beautiful Lovö Chair is an exceptionally treasured vintage find. Designed in the 1930s by Axel Einar Hjorth as part of his ‘Sportstugemöbler’ (weekend cottage or lodge furniture) collection for Nordiska Kompaniet, the models in the beloved Lovö series are regarded by many as Axel Einar Hjorth's masterpieces. Crafted for the weekend cottages that were gaining popularity in Sweden at the time, each series is lovingly named after a Swedish island. Crafted from solid stained pine, their rich cherry tone exudes a timeless appeal. The green and blue floral vintage cushions...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Continental US - Chairs

Materials

Pine

Alma Upholstered Accent Chair in Faux Mohair Velvet
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Alma Accent Chair – a timeless piece crafted for comfort and style. Upholstered in a faux mohair style velvet, the color is our french havane, a warm honey, caramel t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Continental US - Chairs

Materials

Metal

Alma Napoleon Style Accent Chair in Velvet
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Alma Accent Chair – a timeless piece crafted for comfort and style. Upholstered in a faux mohair style velvet, the color is chestnut, a warm rich chocolate brown. Res...
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21st Century and Contemporary Napoleon III Continental US - Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Egyptian-Revival style Parcel-Gilt Metal Sculptural Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Egyptian-Revival style parcel-gilt metal sculptural chairs Highly decorative pair of vintage sculptural chairs executed in parcel-gil...
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Late 20th Century Egyptian Revival Continental US - Chairs

Materials

Metal

Carimate Chair in Black designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, c. 1970s
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Denver, CO
In the original gloss black painted wood finish, the woven papercord seat is also original to the chair with no breaks. The chair is a single item, in great condition. There is minor...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Continental US - Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Hardwood

Vintage Hand-Carved Hand Chairs
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Roanoke, VA
Fantastic vintage pair of hand-carved hand-shaped chairs. Gorgeous detail on all sides of the chair, these look great coming and going. Beautiful rich finish. Sturdy and comfortable ...
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Late 20th Century Modern Continental US - Chairs

Materials

Teak

Antique Pair of Victorian Bird's Eye Maple with Cane Seat Chairs
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The antique pair of dining or side chairs features the elegant, traditional form with detailed carved feet. The choice of bird's eye maple with its distinct, pronounced free flowing ...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Continental US - Chairs

Materials

Cane, Birdseye Maple, Maple

Antique Pakistani Punjabi Wooden Tribal Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Pakistani Punjabi wooden tribal chair featuring thick turned stiles topped with tiered finials and a latticework back of turned spools. The chair also has low turned legs and...
Category

Early 20th Century Pakistani Tribal Continental US - Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Rope, Wood, Silk

Sculptural Boucle Dining Chair with Split Pedestal Base - Mondo Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural blend of form and function, this contemporary dining chair exudes elegance with its soft curves and refined silhouette. Upholstered in a range of heavy textured boucle w...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Continental US - Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood

Signed Mies Van Der Rohe “Brno” Steel Chair for Knoll
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition This signed Mies van der Rohe “Brno” chair, produced by Knoll in the 2000s, embodies the timeless elegance of Bauhaus design. Its sleek cantile...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Continental US - Chairs

Materials

Steel

Anonima Castelli Plia Folding Chairs Giancarlo Piretti Color Smoked Lucite set 4
By Castelli
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Set of four Anonima Castelli Piana Folding Chairs designed by Giancarlo Piretti in the 1960s. Made in Italy, these chairs feature a sleek and elegant smoked lucite color finish with ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Continental US - Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mies van der Rohe MR10 Chairs Set of Four 1970s Rattan Chrome Gavina Italy
By Gavina, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four iconic MR10 armless chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and manufactured by Gavina, Italy. These Mid-Century Modern classics showcase the master architect's commi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Continental US - Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Giovanni Offredi Dining Chairs for Saporiti Italia, 1970s - Set of 3
By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
Located in Miami, FL
Set of three chrome base dining chairs by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italia, 1970s. Floral fabric is original and in good condition and can be used as is or have reupholstered.
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Continental US - Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Rare Single Armchair Designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Denver, CO
Designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, this chair is a unique and very hard-to-find item. It features a single arm that curves across the back with two carved walnut panel...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental US - Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Walnut

Pair Of Post Modern Cream Upholstered Accent Chairs In The Style Of Jaymar
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This pair of postmodern accent chairs, designed in the style of Jaymar, showcases sculptural form and understated elegance. Upholstered in a soft cream fabric, each chair features a ...
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1980s Modern Vintage Continental US - Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Set of 8 10 12 Giancarlo Piretti DSC 106 Oak Stacking Dining Chairs by Castelli
By Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Lafayette, IN
The iconic "DSC 106" stacking chair designed by the renowned Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli. Chair features plastic-sheathed legs, contoured Oak plywood seat & back, and stylish ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental US - Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern W199 Bent-Wood Chairs by Walter Gropius for Thonet
By Thonet, Walter Gropius
Located in Lafayette, IN
Spectacular set of 6 "W199" bentwood armchairs designed by Bauhaus co-founder Walter Gropius. Set features (2) "captains chairs" with arms and (4) of the even-more-rare arm-less chai...
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1940s American Bauhaus Vintage Continental US - Chairs

Materials

Plywood, Wood

Hollywood Regency Wrought Iron and Velvet Boudoir Chair by Teena Originals
By Grosfeld House
Located in New York, NY
Chic Hollywood regency style wrought iron and tufted velvet boudoir, or slipper, chair made in the USA by Teena Originals c. 1950/60's. The chair is structurally sound and sturdy, th...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Continental US - Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Les Arcs Dining Chair Selected by Charlotte Perriand, Leather, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in San Diego, CA
Dining chair commissioned / selected by Charlotte Perriand for the interior design of the apartements of 'Les Arcs' Ski Resorts in the French Alps. Chromed tubular frame in metal wi...
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Continental US - Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Art Nouveau Nautilus Spiral Iron Armchairs, a Pair
By Luigi Serafini
Located in Raymondville, TX
A vintage pair of art nouveau style nautilus spiral back wrought iron armchairs in the manner of Luigi Serafini's Suspiral design. The frames are finished in a burgundy brown powder ...
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Late 20th Century Art Nouveau Continental US - Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

6 Antique 18th Century Queen Anne Mahogany Dining Chairs Trifid Foot Felt Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
A rare set of 6 mid 18th century American Queen Anne dining chairs. Made from solid mahogany with a curved crest rail over traditional Queen Anne backsplat, flanked by curvaceous sti...
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18th Century American Queen Anne Antique Continental US - Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Two Early Pierre Paulin F598 "Groovy" Chair for Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Two iconic early Pierre Paulin "groovy" chairs, reupholstered in a Maharam woven fabric, with new foam. Known for its striking, sculptural shape. It is also known as the "M" chair du...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental US - Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Sculptural Wood and Cane Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible pair of wood and cane chairs from France, 1950s. Sculptural wood frame with slopped cane seat and curved detail on sides. Original wood finish and cane show nice age and p...
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Mid-20th Century French Continental US - Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Hans Wegner Set of Six CH24 Wishbone Chairs for Carl Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Skokie, IL
Hans Wegner set of six various colored CH24 Wishbone Chairs with papercord seats for Carl Hansen, Denmark. Each CH24 Wishbone Dining Chair is made with a solid painted beech frame ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Continental US - Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Beech

Vintage Anglo Indian Repousse Ram's Head Chair - 1 of 8
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Vintage Anglo Indian Repousse Ram's Head Chair - 1 of 8 Available.
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1990s Indian Anglo-Indian Continental US - Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Cantilevered SS33 Armchairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet, c1970s
By Anton Lorenz, Thonet
Located in Chino Hills, CA
For sale, we have a stunning collection of Mid-Century SS33 Cantilevered Dining Chairs, designed by the legendary Anton Lorenz for Thonet. These chairs are iconic pieces of mid-centu...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Continental US - Chairs

Materials

Chrome

6 Mid Century Black Lacquered Oriental Chinoiserie Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century black lacquered dining chairs featuring Ming styling with reticulated floral bird design and gold accents. Made in Taiwan, ROC Republic of China. Dimensions: 19" x 22" ...
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Mid-20th Century Taiwanese Chinoiserie Continental US - Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Lacquer

Josef Hoffmann Chair for Wittman Wiener Werkstatte Art Deco
By Josef Hoffmann, Wittmann
Located in Atlanta, GA
Josef Hoffmann chair for Wittman Wiener Werkstatte. This chair was created circa 1990s after a 1920s design.
Category

1990s Austrian Vienna Secession Continental US - Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Bentwood

Antique Belter Victorian Rosewood & Burl Boudoir Chair C1860
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Belter Victorian Rosewood & Burl Boudoir Chair C1860 Measures - 33 5/8" x 17 5/8" x 20 1/2" This boudoir chair is attributed to the style of...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Continental US - Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Set of 8 Rare Wojciechów Thonet Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 8 Wojciechów Thonet chairs. Original tags. Rare as a set of 8. Nice set of pre-war bentwood chairs signed Wojciechów, the first Polish bentwood furniture factory. It was foun...
Category

Early 1900s Polish Art Nouveau Antique Continental US - Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Mid-Century Borge Mogensen Style Danish Teak Chair
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century teak dining chair with attractively curved backrest and comfortable burgundy skai leather upholstered seat. Handsomely made in the style of Danish designer Børge Mogensen...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental US - Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Antique French Gothic Bench Settee Oak Arches Linen Fold Lift Top Seat c. 1900
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Antique French Oak GOTHIC REVIVAL Bench, Settee or Church Pew with Lift-Top Seat for Storage~~HIGHLY CARVED ~~c. 1900 Spectacular design elements featuring linen...
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Early 1900s French Gothic Revival Antique Continental US - Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Four Larkin No. 1 Oak Pressed Back Chairs C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Set of Four Larkin No. 1 Oak Pressed Back Chairs C1920 Measures - 42.25"H x 18.75"W x 22.5"D A set of four Larkin No. 1 oak pressed back chairs feat...
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20th Century Continental US - Chairs

Materials

Oak

French Brutalist Carved Wood Tripod Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great carved wood Brutalist tripod chair from France, 1950s. Three thick chiseled wood legs with wide seat and slender wood back. Lovely decorative hole carved on back. Perfect as a ...
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Mid-20th Century French Continental US - Chairs

Materials

Wood

Early Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back George Nakashima Straight Chair for Knoll
By George Nakashima
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic & very early George Nakashima design, the spindle back straight chair. This 1940's example is made of solid Birch with signature saddle seat. Probably refinished at some po...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental US - Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair James Mont King Cole Lounge Chairs, Circa 1960's
By James Mont
Located in Rochester, NY
A pair of King Cole Chairs. The name of these chairs comes from a James Mont commission for a lavish penthouse design in the King Cole building in Miam...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Continental US - Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Bentwood

Signed Old Hickory Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early signed Old Hickory rocking chair is in fine condition with an amazing patina.This sturdy rocker is so comfortable with fine condition to the hand woven seat & backing.
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Continental US - Chairs

Materials

Hickory

Signed Old Hickory Rocking Chair
Signed Old Hickory Rocking Chair
$1,420 Sale Price
20% Off
William Spratling 1940s Mexican Butaque Chair
By William Spratling
Located in San Francisco, CA
This piece reeks of adventure. Visualize a seated Hemmingway cupping his Daiquiri and recalling his war correspondent days during the Spanish Civil War. Crafted of solid sabino wood, original and patinated by life like Hemmingway, this is a "Butaque" chair by the American-born designer William Spratling. And it was produced in his workshops in Taxco, Mexico, primarily in the 1940s and 1950s. While Spratling is widely known as the "Father of Mexican Silver" for reviving the town's silver industry, he also designed furniture. These chairs were handmade from local Mexican sabino wood...
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1940s Mexican Modern Vintage Continental US - Chairs

Materials

Brass

Italian French Napoleonic Style Carved Rope Chair & Ottoman In Green Velvet S/2
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a personal favorite! This is a 1970s Italian carved rope chair with matching ottoman. The luxurious green velvet is new. The frame came to me...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Napoleon III Continental US - Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Pine

Midcentury Oak Lounge Chair by Edward Durell Stone for Fulbright
By Fulbright Furniture, Edward Durell Stone
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury woven oak and cane lounge chair by American architect Edward Durell Stone, manufactured by Fulbright Furniture, 1945. New custom black and white patterned cushion, has not...
Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental US - Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

1930s French Art Deco Club Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely Art Deco chair from France, 1930s. Beautiful curved wood frame with scroll detail. Newly upholstered in a lovely camel mohair. Original wood finish shows nice age and patina. ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Continental US - Chairs

Materials

Wood, Mohair

Side Chair Modern Medieval Handmade Horsehair Iron Handwoven Fringe Accent Mane
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
HORSECHAIR NO. 3 J.M. Szymanski d. 2024 19’’ L 19’’ W 21.5’’ H (overall chair height at 27’’ H / back height at 4’’H) Horsehair textile and palladium leaf are combined to create an...
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2010s American Modern Continental US - Chairs

Materials

Steel, Iron

Shagreen Inlaid Stool with Sculptural Bronze Patina Brass Legs by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Continental US - Chairs

Materials

Brass

Prouve Inspired "Skid" Chairs Designed by Karl Nothhelfer, 1950
By Karl Nothelfer, Ludwig Ziech Vereinigte Silberbesteckfabrik, Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Prouve inspired, Vereinigte Schulbankfabriken produced, beech wood chairs with cantilevered seat and Prouve style legs, designed by Karl Nothhelfer in 1950. Lovely chairs with a smal...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Continental US - Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech

Vintage Italian Savonarola Style Throne Chair
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1755 Italian sold ash throne chair with detailed carving.
Category

1960s Vintage Continental US - Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Guillerme & Chambron Set of Ten Dining Chairs in Cerused Oak
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Miami, FL
Guillerme & Chambron set of ten Cerused oak dining room chairs, Edition Votre Maison France circa 1960 Oak shows a nice cerused warm overall patina. Newly upholstered with a charteus...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental US - Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Vintage Mid-Century Walnut Modern Dining Chairs Armchairs by Gunlocke
By Gunlocke
Located in Lafayette, IN
These awesome chairs feature spectacular 1960s style and, despite their solid walnut construction, are surprisingly comfortable! The chairs themselves are in very nice, re-finished c...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental US - Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Louis XV-Style Bergere Armchairs with Walnut Frame
Located in Louisville, KY
This matching pair of vintage Louis XV-style chairs are delightfully charming with their butter yellow stripe and blind bark textured enclosed upholstery, exposed solid walnut wooden...
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Late 20th Century North American Louis XV Continental US - Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid Century Black Adirondack Beach Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Mid Century wooden Adirondack outdoor chairs. Wonderful size and comfortable to sit on. Great for a cabin or beach house.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Continental US - Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Black  Adirondack Beach Chairs
Mid Century Black  Adirondack Beach Chairs
$1,160 Sale Price / set
20% Off
18Thc Hudson River Valley Ladder Back Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18thc Hudson River Valley ladder back arm chair in fine condition with an amazing surface or patina.The seat is original to the chair and in fine sturdy condition.Rare to find a earl...
Category

Late 18th Century American Folk Art Antique Continental US - Chairs

Materials

Wood

1970's Flat Chrome Stainless Cantilever Counter Stools
By Pace Collection, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Incredible set of 4 flat, polished stainless steel counter height stool. Designed after the Four Seasons stools by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, but MUCH higher quality. These stool...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Continental US - Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Le Nid Hanging Chair
Located in Greenport, NY
Le Nid is a beautiful steam bent hickory chair that is light to eye and touch. Included is bronze hardware to hang from a 10’ ceiling and a shearling cushion. D...
Category

2010s American Continental US - Chairs

Materials

Hickory

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