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Bao Chair

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Vintage Industrial Midcentury French Bao Factory Desk Chair, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
Simply formed industrial work chair made in France by BAO. circa 1960 Spring loaded backrest and
Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

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Bao Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the bao chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A bao chair — often made from fabric, wool and hardwood — can elevate any home. Find 10 options for an antique or vintage bao chair now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the bao chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A bao chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco and modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made bao chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Manifestodesign are consistently popular.

How Much is a Bao Chair?

Prices for a bao chair start at $1,005 and top out at $35,750 with the average selling for $2,625.

A Close Look at Industrial Furniture

Industrial floor lamps, bar stools, desks and other industrial-style furnishings have experienced a resurgence in popularity with the rise of interest in minimalist design.

It's a look that celebrates the past even as it suggests vigor, productivity and brawn. The newly chic industrial style of decor repurposes the simple, sturdy furniture of an earlier world of commerce — brushed-metal storage cabinets and display shelves, task lamps and pendant lights with enameled shades, work tables with worn wooden tops and cast-iron bases — and couples them with aesthetic touches emblematic of energy and optimism, from bright upholstery fabrics to flowers.

The rise in prominence of the industrial style has come hand-in-hand with the residential repurposing of former manufacturing and warehouse districts throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. In many loft apartments created in shuttered factories, the architectural envelope has been left intact.

Industrial-style interiors feature elements like raw brick walls, exposed steel beams and oak floors whose history is written in every pit and gouge. Iron and glass transom windows give definition and interest to small kitchen areas anchored by kitchen islands made of marble, steel and brass, while taxidermy or vintage neon signs serve as wall art in living rooms dotted with leather club chairs. Patina is the keynote to a decor in sync with such surroundings. 

On 1stDibs you will find industrial furniture designs that wear their age beautifully — and were built to last.

Finding the Right Swivel-chairs for You

There are few pieces of furniture as functional and enjoyable as an antique or vintage swivel chair.

Ideal for home offices and cozy living rooms alike, these lovable chairs came to life thanks to none other than Thomas Jefferson. Indeed, the third president of the United States would’ve made a great interior designer, and the swivel chair that he designed, a Windsor chair that moved on window-sash parts reconfigured as rollers, supported him while he prepared the Declaration of Independence.

When choosing the right swivel chair for your space, consider functionality: If you’re going for comfort and seeking out the best swivel chairs for your living room, opt for a plush, enveloping Milo Baughman swivel chair or the equally welcoming seats designed by Vladimir Kagan or Edward Wormley. Alternatively, if your work-from-home space is limited and thoughts of the long day ahead are driving your purchase, a minimalist Industrial-style swivel chair or a brushed aluminum model from the likes of Emeco — home of the iconic Navy chair — may be your best bet.

From sculptural mid-century modern swivel chairs that will lend a bit of “pop” to your living space to practical contemporary seating, find a collection of antique, new and vintage swivel chairs on 1stDibs today.