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Rare Bauhaus Tubular Steel Chrome Chair H-138 by J. Halabala, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Praha, CZ
- Published in catalogue and books ( "2200 metal tubular chairs" ) jr.
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Vintage 1930s European Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Children s Rocking Chair, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
This children's rocking chair was made in the 1930s in former Czechoslovakia, and is constructed
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Bauhaus Cantilever Chair by Gottwald, circa 1930s
By Mart Stam
Located in Gloucester, GB
Bauhaus cantilever chair by Gottwald, circa 1930s - Tubular steel cantilever design - Shaped
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel

Industrial Swivel Chair by Robert Wagner for Bemefa, Germany, 1930s
By Robert Wagner
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Robert Wagner for Bemefa. The black steel elements add plenty of character. The chair is very practical
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Vintage 1930s German Industrial Chairs

Materials

Steel

Health Chair by Herman A. Sperlich for Ironrite Inc., US, 1930s
By Herman A. Sperlich, Ironrite Ironer Company
Located in Berlin, DE
. Important American modernist work chair designed for use with an ironing machine. Painted steel and
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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Chairs

Materials

Steel

1930s Paider Barber Chair with Black Leather Upholstery and White Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
Original 1930s Paider barber chair done in white porcelain and black leather upholstery. This can
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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Chairs

Materials

Steel, Iron

Blue Art Deco Tubular Steel Cantilever Armchair Fn 24 by Mücke Melder, 1930s
By Thonet
Located in Lucenec, SK
Armchair model Fn 24 by Mücke & Melder, circa 1930s Bauhaus period. New blue natural cow leather
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of 4 Bauhaus Dining Chairs, designed by Mart Stam, Tubular Steel Base, 1930s
By Mart Stam
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This gorgeous set of four Bauhaus dining chairs originally designed by the renowned Mart Stam in
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Vintage 1930s European Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Cantilever Tubular Steel Chairs, Czech Bauhaus by MüCke-Melder, 1930s
By Mücke Melder
Located in Wien, AT
Bauhaus style. The Model FN 21 is one of the most famous cantilever steel tubular chairs from former
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Blue Art Deco Tubular Steel Cantilever Armchairs Fn 24 by Mücke Melder, 1930s
By Mücke Melder, Thonet
Located in Lucenec, SK
Armchairs model Fn 24 by Mücke & Melder, Czechoslovakia, circa 1930s Bauhaus period. New blue
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Adjustable Desk Chair, Atvidabergs, Sweden, 1930s
By Åtvidabergs Snickerifabrik
Located in London, GB
herringbone wool tweed. Designed and produced by Atvidabergs in the 1930s, this chair has incredibly strong
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Early Mart Stam S 43 cantilever chair, 1930s
By Mart Stam, Vichr Co.
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Early version manufactured by Vichr & co. , former Czechoslovakia in the 1930s. Made of black
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Industrial Factory Chair by Rowac circa 1930s
By Rowac
Located in Gloucester, GB
Industrial factory chair by Rowac circa 1930s - Height adjustable - Sprung seat - Ply seat and
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Vintage 1910s German Industrial Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Early S 43 cantilever chairs by Mart Stam, 1930s
By Mart Stam, Vichr Co.
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Rare early chairs manufactured by Vichr & co. , former Czechoslovakia in the 1930s. Set of three
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Early S 43 cantilever chairs by Mart Stam, 1930s
By Vichr Co., Mart Stam
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Rare early chairs manufactured by Vichr & co. , former Czechoslovakia in the 1930s. Set of three
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of François Carre Sunburst Metal Rocking Chairs, France, 1930s
By Francois Carre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
“sunburst” pattern of radiating steel slats. Originally conceived in France during the 1930s, Carre’s work
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of R. Mallet-Stevens Art Deco Chairs, 1930s Vintage Edition
By Robert Mallet-Stevens
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of chairs by Robert Mallet-Stevens (1886-1945). Iconic of French modernism. Model created
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Steel

FInnish Rocking Chair Model "Sirkka", Veljekset Lampila, 1930s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
the 1930s. Birch plywood with steel frame. Good vintage condition, minor patina and wear consistent
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

B33 Cantilevered Chair by Marcel Breuer Mart Stam for Thonet, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Uppsala, SE
This chair is an early example of Marcel Breuers Classic B33 cantilever chair, with original
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Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Restored Bauhaus H79 Chair, by J. Halabala, UP Zavody, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Material: Chrome-plated Steel, Fabric Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1930-1939 Model: H79 The
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of 4 Bauhaus Cantilever Plywood Desk Chairs by Robert Slezák, 1930s
By Robert Slezák, Slezak Company
Located in Prague, New Town
Set of 4 Bauhaus cantilever chrome-plated tubular steel and plywood desk chairs designed by Robert
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of 3 early S 43 cantilever chairs by Mart Stam, 1930s
By Mart Stam, Vichr Co.
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Set of Three S 43 Cantilever Chairs by Mart Stam. Early version, manufactured by Vichr & Co. in
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Rare Chrome Bauhaus Chair Thonet MR 10 by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, 1930s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Design: Mies van der Rohe, - 1930s (not later production) - Original condition - Maker
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Vintage 1930s European Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Rare Chrome Bauhaus / Functionalism Armchair, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s (not later production) - Very good original condition - Very stylish, simple design.    
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Vintage 1930s European Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Chrome Bauhaus Armchair by Rudolf Vichr, 1930s
By Vichr Spol
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s (not later production) - Completely original condition, all screws original - Original
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Vintage 1930s European Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Original Bauhaus Armchair, by Mücke - Melder, Beech, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Mücke Melder
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Made by Mücke Melder, an influential modernist furniture manufacturer specializing in tubular steel
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Bauhaus Armchair by Mucke Melder, Circa 1930s
By Mücke Melder
Located in Gloucester, GB
steel FN 21 Famos Armchair (1930), which owes its form, unmistakably, to Mies van der Rohe’s iconic
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Club Chairs

Materials

Steel

Very Rare Chrome Bauhaus Armchair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, 1930s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Praha, CZ
- Design: Mies van der Rohe, - 1930s (not later production) - Completely original condition, all
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Vintage 1930s European Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Set of Two Restored Bauhus Armchairs, Beech, Chrome, Canvas, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
It has been re-polished with polyutherane piano lacquer by our professional refurbishing team in Czechia according to the original process. It has been reupholstered by our professi...
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Steel Tube and Leather Chair by Eskil Sundahl, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Berlin, DE
1930s Functionalism chair by Swedish architect Eskil Sundahl. Frame in nickel-plated steel pipes
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

1930 s Francois Carre Sunburst Spring Garden Chairs
By Francois Carre
Located in Rochester, NY
Pair of 1920's - 1930's sprung steel garden rolled arm lounge chairs attributed to Francois Carre
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel

Danish Swivel Chair, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swivel stool in steel and faux leather. Denmark 1930s. Adjustable height. Measures
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Vintage 1930s Danish Industrial Stools

Materials

Steel

Industrial Chairs by Singer, Circa 1930s
By Singer
Located in Gloucester, GB
Industrial chairs by Singer Circa 1930s - Price is per chair (1 remaining) - Height adjustable
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Vintage 1930s English Industrial Stools

Materials

Steel

Bauhaus Set of Original Chairs, Robert Slezak, Chrome, Steel, Czechia, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
: Lacquered Wood, Chrome-plated Steel Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1930-1939 Original color and
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus More Mirrors

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Industrial Factory Chairs By Rowac, circa 1930s
By Rowac
Located in Gloucester, GB
Industrial factory chairs by Rowac, circa 1930s - Price is per chair (4 available) - Steel and
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Stools

Materials

Steel

1930s Tubular Chair by Belgian Avant Garde Designer/Architect Gaston Eysselinck
By Gaston Eysselinck
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Radical tubular chair by Gaston Eysselinck (1907-1953) Gaston was a Belgian architect from the
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Vintage 1930s Belgian De Stijl Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Gunnar Asplund, Set of 6 Garden Chairs for Iwan B. Giertz, 1930s
By Gunnar Asplund
Located in Uppsala, SE
, 1930s. This model was shown on the 1930 Stockholm Exhibition. Mainly at the outdoor "Festplatsen" (Party
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel

Gilbert Rohde Z Chair in Cognac Leather and Chrome for Troy Sunshade, USA 1930s
By Troy Sunshade Company, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic streamline Art Deco Z chair, rendered in a tubular chrome plated bent steel frame with
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Extremely RARE bauhaus chrome massive chair by Frantisek Berger - 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s, Czechoslovakia - designed by Frantisek Berger - no other pieces available in the world - a
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Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Heavy Iron Cantilever Garden Chairs from the 1930s
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of heavy iron cantilever garden chairs from the 1930s. Most likely produced by Howell Cane
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Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Restored Bauhaus Swivel Chair, by Robert Slezák, Leather, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This unique Bauhaus swivel armchair originates from Czechoslovakia from the 1930s and was
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Industrial Folding Theater / Auditorium Chairs, 1930 s
Located in Fulton, CA
Rustic, industrial pair of 2 seat folding auditorium or theater chairs. Steamed plywood seats and
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Chairs

Materials

Steel

1930s Vintage Industrial Brown Vinyl Segmented Swivel Desk Chair Fritz Cross
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Vinyl Color is a Burnt Sienna (a darker verison, a brown with rust.) Intact original segmented vinyl upholstery, with some cracking of vinyl. Presented in as-found unrestored conditi...
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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

1930s Industrial Swivel Task / Desk Chair Manufactured by Do/ More, Art Deco
Located in Buffalo, NY
1930s Industrial swivel task / desk chair manufactured by Do/ More, Art Deco, nice condition, steel
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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

American Designer, Lounge Chairs, Tubular Steel, Fabric, USA, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of tubular steel, brown fabric and beige velvet lounge chairs, designed and produced in the
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Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Chrome Tubular Steel Cantilever Armchairs S 411 by Thonet, circa 1930
By Thonet
Located in Lucenec, SK
-plated tubular steel construction in original condition. The chairs were reupholstered probably in the
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Chrome Tubular Steel Cantilever Armchairs S 411 by Thonet, circa 1930
By Thonet
Located in Lucenec, SK
Pair of model armchairs, model S411 by Thonet circa 1930s Bauhaus period. Upholstery and nickel
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

American 1930s Streamlined Art Deco Steel Rocking Chair
Located in Rochester, NY
A streamlined American Art Deco tubular steel and riveted slatted iron rocking chair in beautifully
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Health Chair by Herman Sperlich for The Ironrite Corp. circa 1930 s
By Ironrite Ironer Company
Located in New York, NY
Corporation, circa 1930's. The chair features a steel band frame, with a bent plywood seat and backrest The
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Iron

Fritz Hansen Swivel Desk Chair Bauhaus Style Tube Steel and Beechwood, 1930s
By Fritz Hansen, Frits Schlegel, Magnus Stephensen
Located in Odense, DK
Early Fritz Hansen swivel chair in tube steel and solid beechwood with an amazing patina to the
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Blue Art Deco Tubular Steel Cantilever Armchairs Fn 24 by Mücke Melder, 1930s
By Thonet, Mücke Melder
Located in Lucenec, SK
Armchairs model Fn 24 by Mücke & Melder, Czechoslovakia, circa 1930s Bauhaus period. New blue
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of Two Bauhaus Chrome Tubular Steel Easy Armchairs, 1930s by Gispen, 1935
By Gispen
Located in Antwerp, BE
A pair of 1930s modernist lounge armchairs. Tubular chrome frames with original green faux leather
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Francois Carre Sunburst Arm Chairs Pair
By Francois Carre
Located in Carmel, NY
A beautiful pair of 1930s French Francois Carre sprung steel chairs with starburst pinwheel backs
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Vintage 1930s French Chairs

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Classic Metal Mesh Spring Steel Cantilever Bounce Chairs - Howell Co. 1930 s
Located in Rochester, NY
aged original worn pale blue and salmon painted surface. Manufactured by Howell Company, circa 1930's
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Early 20th Century American Machine Age Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal, Steel

Pair 1930s American Art Deco / Streamline hoop Steel Rocking Chairs
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair 1930s American Art Deco / Streamline 'hoop' Steel Rocking Chairs,,Superior quality and
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel

Pr. Metal Art Deco Hoop Garden Patio Poolside Rocking Chairs c. 1930 s
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Company, circa 1930's. The chairs are in very good condition, structurally sound and sturdy, ready to use
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel, Iron

Functionalist Tubular Steel Desk by Gottwald and Chair by Slezak 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Wien, AT
Functionalist tubular steel desk by Hynek Gottwald and chair by Slezak 1930s. This one of a kind
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Antique Mid-19th Century Czech Art Deco Desks

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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1930s Steel Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of 1930s steel chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique 1930s steel chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, steel and chrome. 1930s steel chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. 1930s steel chairs bearing Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet and Mücke Melder each produced beautiful 1930s steel chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are 1930s Steel Chairs?

1930s steel chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,729, while the lowest priced sells for $99 and the highest can go for as much as $95,000.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About 1930s Steel Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, people had record players in the 1930s. In fact, record players began to become more common during the decade and continued to grow in popularity throughout the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Thomas Edison made the first phonograph record player in 1877. Shop a variety of record players on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    What brides wore in the 1930s varied. Some wore long flowing dresses made of satin or silk. Long sleeves were popular and designs often featured only minimal embellishments like appliqués and beading. Because many people faced difficult financial situations due to the Great Depression, brides also sometimes simply wore their best dresses on their wedding days. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage wedding dresses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To identify 1930s furniture, first see if you can spot a maker's mark in hidden areas, such as the back, base, inside of drawers or under tabletops and seats. Trusted online resources can help you determine who produced your furniture based on these markings, and from there, you can research more to get a rough idea of how old your item is. A piece's characteristics can also be helpful when dating furniture. Many items made during the 1930s are examples of Art Deco furniture. Art Deco furniture is characterized by geometric patterns and luxurious materials, such as shagreen, marble, mother of pearl, mirrored glass, exotic animal hides and rare woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. A certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can provide an expert opinion on when your piece was likely made. On 1stDibs, explore a range of 1930s furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    In the 1930s, phones typically looked like rotary telephones. They had either a round or square base with a numbered dial that spun when you dialed and a handset receiver with both an earpiece and a mouthpiece. A cord connected the handset to the base. Find a variety of rotary phones on 1stDibs.