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Chairs For Sale
Biedermeier Black Wood and Green Velvet Dinning Room Chairs, 1830
By Biedermeier
Located in Rome, IT
Four beautiful Biedermeier chairs with an unmistakable design, black shellac for the structure and a beautiful green and white velvet for the seat, note the particular design of the ...
Category
1830s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Broyhill Brasilia Dining Chairs Original Set of 10 Mid-Century Modern, 1962-1970
Located in Topeka, KS
Iconic Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia original set of 10 dining chairs, 2 arm and 8 sides. Dark walnut and new dark blue/black upholstery. In fabulous vintage condition apart from one side chair that had a broken back rail that has been repaired by our experienced staff. Please see photos, circa 1962-1970.
Their iconic sculpted design inspired by Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer is extremely desirable and sought after. Finding an original set of ten is rare! They have been re-upholstered in a fabric that is an ongoing debate here as to whether it is blue or black. Depending on the light some of us say blue and some say black, but either way, they are absolutely stunning. They are comprised of deep sultry walnut and the backs of the chairs bear the elegant triple Brasilia arches. Their high backs, tapered legs and sturdy frame unify their comfort. These will be wonderful encompassing any dining room table. The Brasilia Collection is Mid-Century Modern in style but borders on Brutalist although it would be beautiful in an Industrial or modern country setting as well.
It is no coincidence that The Brasilia collection design is very architectural in style. It was introduced to the public at the Seattle World’s Fair in 1962 and drew its inspiration from the architecture of the newly created and majestic Capital of Brazil, Brasilia. The brochure for Brasilia by Broyhill Premier says…….”Brasilia…the city…by its daring and beauty has revolutionized architecture and opened vast new horizons of design. From this inspired dream, Broyhill Premier drew inspiration for the furniture grouping which bears the Fine young name: BRASILIA.” This line was extremely popular with the furniture buying public and is still sought out today. Broyhill ended production of this successful line sometime in the 1970s...
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Mid-20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of 6 "Model 101" Dining Chairs, Designed by Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of four chairs was designed by Guiseppe Gibelli for Fratelli Maspero and manufactured by Sormani in Italy, Mariano Comense in the 1960s. The "Elisabetta" model is made of oa...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Palisander
George Montague Ellwood Arts & Crafts Oak Sideboard & 8 Matching Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
George Montague Ellwood, made by Bath Cabinet Makers,. An Arts and Crafts oak sideboard and eight matching dining chairs The sideboard with elongated slatted sides with heart cut-ou...
Category
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of 4 Oak Dining Room Chairs Attributed to Bovenkamp, The Netherlands, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A nice set of oak dining chairs with new green upholstery.
We think it is a design by the Dutch midcentury furniture manufacturer Bovenkamp, since the oak frame and the shape of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Set of Four Teak Danish Midcentury Chairs, New Upholstery
Located in Chorzów, PL
Chairs from Denmark, around 1960.
Made of teak wood. New upholstery - black Italian natural leather.
After wood renovation.
Excellent condition.
Dimensions: height 98 cm / height...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Set of 6 Meribel Dining Chairs by Charlotte Perriand, France, circa 1950s
Located in Geneva, CH
Set of 6 dining chairs, model Meribel, designed by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1960. Manufactured by Steph Simon (France) Ashwood base and legs, and original straw seat, curved back, l...
Category
1950s French Vintage Chairs
Materials
Straw, Ash
Four Art Deco Dining Chairs French to Recover / Restore, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Set of four French Art Deco dining chairs, circa 1930
Recover or restore
Original vintage condition
Frames are sound and solid.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
George Smith Buttoned Side Occasional Office Desk Chair Brown Leather
By George Smith
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning RRP £4,170 George Smith buttoned Gainsborough side chair in brown leather with mahogany frame
This is a very well made...
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Leather
Four Hollywood Regency Wrought Iron Dining Chairs by Swirl Craft of Sun Valley
By Swirl Craft
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome set of four wrought iron and upholstered dining chairs in a Hollywood Regency styling by Swirl Craft of Sun Valley, California. This set is in very good vintage condition with their original finish and upholstery. However, there are several rust spots on the fabric we have been unable to remove so we have priced them as frames only, circa 1970s.
Scrolls and swirls and spirals. Oh my!! This set of four Hollywood Regency style wrought iron and green velvet striped dining chairs...
Category
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of 8 French Louis XV Style Chairs by Maison Romeo, 1950s
By Maison Romeo
Located in Paris, IDF
New colorful upholstery is a great contrast to the beautiful old oak in these chairs. The lovely patina evident on the oak feet and structure is enough to convey the half-century of ...
Category
1950s French Louis XV Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
19th Century Mahogany Pair of Library Armchairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very fine quality pair of 19th century mahogany
French Empire library armchairs having well figured
Top rails over enclosed swept arms with car...
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
In Stock Roly Poly Armchair Ochre by Driade, Faye Toogood
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Shapely and utterly comfortable, the distinctive Roly Poly Armchair by Driade is a well rounded lounge chair with a graceful, bowl-like seat up top and four solid legs beneath. It's a statement chair that's considered a classic of contemporary design, and can be found displayed in the permanent collections of many museums worldwide. Designed by Faye Toogood, the Roly Poly collection is the latest line for the Italian design house that's become an instant hit, coveted by both residential and commercial clients alike. The armchair can be augmented with upholstered cushions to create a cozy, scoop-like seat. The collection also features the Roly Poly Sofa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Six Stunning Small Antique Dutch Dining Chairs
Located in Port Chester, NY
These have an elegant shape and present a wonderful profile. Chairs are in two very similar sizes- three chairs slightly smaller than the other three somewhat larger chairs. The dime...
Category
19th Century Dutch Antique Chairs
Materials
Paint, Wood
Harry Bertoia Mid-Century Modern Vintage Set of Four White Dining Chairs, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A Harry Bertoia Mid-Century Modern vintage set of 4 dining chair or side chair, which show a white coated metal construction.
This iconic design by Harry Bertoia was designed in the...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs attributed to Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage-modern dining chairs designed by Milo Baughman, features tufted white vinyl upholstery and sculpted chrome frame and legs.
Please confirm item location NY or NJ with dealer.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
A Set of Six French Art Deco Mahogany Dining Chairs by Gaston Poisson
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of six fine French Art Deco dining chairs in solid mahogany by Gaston Poisson.
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Arrben Italy, Set of Six Midcentury 'Sultana' Dining Chairs, Metal and Leather
By Arrben
Located in Schagen, NL
Rare minimalist set of six dining chairs, manufactured by Arrben, Italy. The chairs feature a black enameled heavy metal wire base with thick Black Cuir Leather upholstery. While the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Metal
6 Milo Baughman Chrome & Cane Back Black Velvet Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous dining chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. The simplistic high back chrome frame is softened by the original inset panel of caning. The set consists of four ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Louis Twin Seat Walnut Wood Cotton Velvet
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Ottiu decided to honor one of the most imposing figures in Jazz music, someone who has featured several Hollywood cinema stars during the golden era and whose career spanned differen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Walnut
Set of 4 Sculptural Italian Modern Black Leather Dining Chairs by A. Sibau
Located in Amsterdam, NL
These dining chairs were made in the 1980s in Italy by Antonio Sibau. They have a beautiful high sculptural back of black lacquered wood. The seating is ...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Green Mid-Century Modern Six Vintage Dining Chairs, 1950s, Vienna, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern set of six green vintage dining chairs or chairs, which were designed and manufactured in Vienna, Austria, 1950s.
The stable and comfortable dining chairs stand o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plywood, Beech
Pair of Cantilever Chairs in Cognac Leather and Chrome-plated Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of cantilever dining chairs, leather, chrome-plated steel, The Netherlands, 1960s
Streamlined pair of cantilever chairs, a design that ...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
4 Dining Chairs by Pizzetti Rome Italy 1950s, New Wool Boucle Upholstery
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Nice set of 4 Italian dining chairs produced by Pizzetti, Rome in the 1950s
During restoration the original manufacturers labels showed up under the old upholstery and were saved to be added on again when finished
The chairs have been restored with respect with new Pirelli rubber strapping and latex interior foam as they were done original
Zumirez moonbeam wool bouclé fabric by Zinc from their Malibu collection
The black enameled solid steel frames have been polished and have paint loss consistent with age and use but proving the age of these chairs and adding character
Upon request the frames can be repainted or powder coated
A nice set of Italian chairs...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 6 French Mid Century Naturalist Woven Highback Chairs in Solid Elm, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Set of 6 stunning French mid century naturalist woven highback chairs in solid elm, 1960s. Clearly inspired by Charlotte Perriand's wood and straw creations. The combination of the e...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Cane, Elm
Scandinavian Modern Six Vintage Teak Dining Chairs or Chairs Peter Hvidt Denmark
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage organic dining chairs or chairs from teak designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Moolgard Nielsenfor Søborg Mobler DK, circa 1956.
These wonderful dining chairs...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen Set of Four Chairs in Cognac Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen, set of four dining chairs, model ‘C23’, oak, teak, cognac leather, Denmark, designed in 1950
The chair model ‘C23’ features sophisticated details that characterize Wegner’s well-known designs. Per example, note the wood joints in shape of a crucifix that highlight the backrest. As one of the first exclusively for Carl Hansen designed chairs, the ‘C23’ surprises the user until today with a combination of Danish elegance and comfort.
Hans Wegner (1914-2007) is one of the most prolific furniture designers of the world. Wegner was born in 1914 in Denmark and began his apprenticeship with Danish master cabinetmaker H.F. Stahlberg when he was fourteen years old. Afterwards, he moved to Copenhagen and attended the School of Arts and Crafts between 1936 and 1938. In 1938, he was approached by the architects and designers Arne Jacobsen and Erik Møller...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Teak
Brass Dining Chair by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi for Chiavari, Italy, 1950's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Brass dining chair by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi for Chiavari, Italy 1950's
Brass frame and new petrol green velvet upholstery.
One frame of the chair is a bit lighter than the othe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Brass
Four Original Regency Walnut Restored Chesterfield Brown Leather Dining Chairs
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to this stunning set of four Regency period circa 1810-1820 fully restored Chesterfield aged cigar brown leather dining chairs i...
Category
1810s English Regency Antique Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Italian Set of Six Dining Chairs with Sculptural Round Backrests
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six dining chairs, stained beech, leatherette, Italy, 1970s
Stunning dining chairs made in Italy in the 1970s. These chairs immediately catch the eye because of their unusua...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
Space Age Four White Vintage Plastic Dining Chairs Alexander Begge, 1971
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age set of four vintage dining chairs named Casalino by Alexander Begge, Germany, 1971 for Casala, Germany was made of cream white plastic. Also the dining chairs feature upho...
Category
1970s German Space Age Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Plastic
Sculptural Low Chair with Backrest Carved from a Palm Tree Trunk
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This chair with was crafted from a single palm tree trunk. A wonderful palm wood texture adorns this chair. A wonderful object that is both organic and modern. A wonderfully unique i...
Category
Early 2000s Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Palmwood
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beech Orange Dining Chairs Anna Lülja Praun, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century modern vintage beech orange ten ( 10 ) dining chairs or chairs designed by Anna Lülja Praun, Vienna 1953 and executed by Wiesner - Hager....
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
Postmodern Metal Vintage Aluminum Patio Chairs Toledo Jorge Pensi Spain 1980s
By Jorge Pensi
Located in Vienna, AT
Postmodern vintage set of five aluminum stacking dining chairs patio chairs designed by Jorge Pensi, 1986-1988, and produced by Amat-3. Provide with the stamp "Toledo Design Jorge Pe...
Category
1980s Spanish Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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 Art Deco Vintage Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Faux Leather
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Knoll Style Brno Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This set of four vintage dining chairs features unique flat chrome frame cantilever design, with rounded armrests, and comfortably padded seats. Unique scrolled top seat back and stunning chrome finish add to Mid-Century charm of the set, with details added to the original Mies van der Rohe...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
N.O. Møller Teak and Rush Seat Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gorgeous set of four dining chairs designed by N.O. Møller features woven rush seats and unique sculpted backs. These beautiful chairs make an impressive statement in any settin...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Teak
System 1-2-3 Lounge Deluxe by Verner Panton with Dark Brown Leather
Located in Tucson, AZ
Beautiful and comfortable Verner Panton System 1-2-3 Lounge Deluxe manufactured by VerPan International in Denmark. Covered in its original, soft dark chocolate brown leather with de...
Category
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Six Henry II circa 1880 French Oak and Embossed Crocodile Leather Dining Chairs
Located in GB
We delighted to offer for sale this exceptional set of six French oak with Embossed pressed brown leather upholstered Henry II circa 1880 dining chairs with crocodile leather embossed seat pads
A very rare and totally original set of Victorian dining chairs...
Category
1880s French Victorian Antique Chairs
Materials
Crocodile, Oak
Erik Buch Dining Chairs Model OD-49 by Oddense Maskinsnedkeri in Denmark
By Erik Buch
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of six dining chairs model OD-49 designed by Erik Buck. Produced by Oddense maskinsnedkeri A/S in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Mid Century Modern Black Vintage Dining Chairs by Pietro Costantini 1970 Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage set of four black dining chairs designed by Pietro Costantini from solid black lacquered beechwood.
The seats are n...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Four Post-Modern Italian Dining Chairs by Pierre Cardin, 1980s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Four dining chairs by Pierre Cardin, 1980s. Absolutely rare production designed by Pierre Cardin in Italy. Back in curved cherry with a cut and a hole that makes it absolutely unique...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set Of Four Mahogany, Cane & Leather Regency Folding Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Unusual and rare set of Regency style folding dining chairs in mahogany and cane, with dark ivory leather seats and scalloped backs. Extremely well constructed. Just the right thin...
Category
1950s American Vintage Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
8 Set of Original Austro Chairs by Franz Schuster for Wiesner Hager Austria 1959
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Austro chairs are designed 1959 by Austrian architect Franz Schuster and produced by Wiesner Hager.
The chair get well known also as "Forum Stadtpa...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Beech
Dining Room Chairs Model 31 Made In Rosewood By Kai Kristiansen From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
A set of four dining room chairs, model 31, designed by the renowned Danish designer Kai Kristiansen around the 1960s. These exquisite chairs are crafted with rosewood frames by Scho...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Italian Foldable Table and Four Chairs, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful midcentury set, made of bamboo and rattan foldable table and four chairs. It is an Italian production of 1960s and the state of conserva...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
Six Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Pagoda Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of six Classic chinoiserie inspired dining chairs. The set has 2-arm and 4 side chairs, feature a pagoda detail to the top rail with elegant fretwork on backs with armrests raise...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
12 'Chelsea' Dining Chairs by Introini, Saporiti 1966, Upholstery Fully Restored
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Very rare large set of 12 walnut wood 'Chelsea' dining chairs by Italian designer Vittorio Introini . The upholstery has been fully restored including new Pantera foam throughout and...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Six Teak Ladder Dining Chair by Niels Koefoed, Denmark, circa 1960
Located in Geneva, CH
Set of 6 teak and black skaï ladder back dining chairs by Niels Koefoed produced by Koefoed Hornslet, Denmark, circa 1960
Reupholstered, signed.
Very good condition.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Italian Set of Six Dining Chairs in Oak and Wicker Braided Straw
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six dining chairs, oak, wicker braided straw, Italy, 1950s
Delicate Italian dining chairs with comfortable seats in wicker straw braided in a geometric pattern. Four tapered,...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Oak, Straw
Set of Four Eames for Herman Miller Black DKR Wire Chairs on Eiffel Bases
Located in Ferndale, MI
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DKR wire chairs on Eiffel tower bases. All four chairs have been refinished in a correct tone matte black powder...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Six Chippendale Style Chairs and Two Carvers, France, circa 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Set of six Chippendale-style side chairs and two carvers with wide, comfortable seats upholstered in off-white fabric with blue bee-motif. The serpentine-front seats are underlined w...
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Mid-20th Century French Chippendale Chairs
Audoux Minet Tripod Rope Chair, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rope and wood chair by Frida Minet and Adrien Audoux, circa 1950s, France. The modernist design has a simple frame clad in woven abaca. This special piece is in great condition, th...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Vintage Set of Six Blue Velvet Dining Chairs in the style of Ulrich, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
These Italian midcentury dining chairs feature an ebonized beech frame and a midnight blue velvet upholstery.
Their springs in the padding are original and in ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Six Danish Modern Teak Fan Back TOTEM Dining Chairs by Torstein Nilsen Westnofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of six vintage Mid-Century Danish modern teak fan back dining chairs by Torstein Nilsen for Westnofa with stunning whimsical form in the style of Afra & Tobia Scarpa. Set consist...
Category
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
Ensemble de 8 Chaises de Salle à Manger en Chêne Massif, Norvège, 1980
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Chaises scandinaves en chêne massif avec dossier ovale incliné et siège recouvert de tissu noir, circa 1980.
Dimensions : H 80 x L 43 et hauteur d’assise 40cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Modern Brown Leather Vintage Dining Chairs Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, 1979
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern set of 8 cognac brown vintage dining chairs or chairs, which were designed by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi 1979, Italy.
A special feature from the model of chair Korium is hi...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
20th Century Czech Wooden Armchairs, Set of Four
Located in High Point, NC
This beautiful set of four wooden armchairs epitomizes the Czech Modern style. Made in the 1950s, the form is both graphic and ergonomic: geometric A fram...
Category
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Hardwood
Shop Antique and Vintage Chairs on 1stDibs: Lounge Chairs, Dining Chairs and Other Seating for Sale
Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?
With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.
“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.
Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.
“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames.
Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.
The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office.
A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today.
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