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Marco Zanuso Original Senior Lounge Chair for Arflex
By Marco Zanuso
Located in San Francisco, CA
Marco Zanuso original senior lounge chair for Arflex. Rare and iconic chair by Marco Zanuso just
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Eero Saarinen
Finnish-American, 1910-1961
"Grasshopper" Chair, Knoll Original
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent example of Eero Saarinen's (Finnish-American, 1910-1961) "Grasshopper" Chair designed
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch, Plywood
Charles
Ray Eames Herman Miller Original DSS Seal Brown Fibreglass Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller Original DSS Fibreglass Green & Seal Brown Chair
Brand imprint
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Charming Little English Chair circa 1900 Beautiful Original Fabric to Net
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Charming little English chair, circa 1900
beautiful original fabric to net.
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Charles
Ray Eames Herman Miller DSS Original Fibreglass Stacking Chair 1980s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Charles & Ray Eames Original Herman Miller Dss Fibreglass Green Coloured Upholstered Chair, With
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Antique Original Paint French Country Chairs Inc Liberty
s London Fabric
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
paint side chairs with period Victorian Liberty's London upholstery.
This suite is exceptionally well
Category
Antique 1880s French Victorian Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Pine
Set of Two Florence Knoll Armchairs in Original Blue Upholstery, USA 1950s
By Florence Knoll
Located in Hellouw, NL
1950s, these chairs retain their original deep blue wool upholstery. The structured design, featuring a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid Century Original Allan Gould Oak Compass Chairs, Set of 6
By Allan Gould
Located in Monrovia, CA
6 Original Allan Gould compass chairs dining or occasional chairs all original.
Mid-Century
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Roycroft Chair w/ Original Leather and Tacks, Stickley Era- W7739 SALE
By Roycroft
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique Roycroft Tall-Back Side Chair w/ Original Leather and Tacks -
This is a good looking
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wool, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
$2,535 Sale Price
35% Off
Original Hans Olsen for Bramin Fried Egg Chair
By Bramin Mobler, Hans Olsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Original Hans Olsen Fried Egg chair for Bramin Mobler, Denmark. This playful design by Hans Olsen
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Set of Eight Mid-Century Mastercraft Brass Dining Chairs with Tufted Upholstery
By Mastercraft
Located in Chicago, IL
brass frames with arms and gorgeous tufted velvet upholstery. The chairs have their original upholstery
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Original "Thonet" Office Chair
By Thonet
Located in Medina, OH
"Thonet" office arm chair in its original fabric. "Thonet" stamped under chair. It is in great
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak, Bentwood
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Modern Office Chairs with Vintage Orange Vinyl Upholstery
By Steelcase
Located in Freehold, NJ
This pair of mid century modern side chairs feature original vinyl upholstery, chrome frames and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Italian Channel-Back Lounge Chair in Original Denim, 1970s - 2 Available
Located in Chicago, IL
vintage condition. The original upholstery shows signs of sun fading and wear throughout. Each chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
French Leather Club Chairs Original Unrestored Condition and Require Restoration
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
French Art Deco Pair of Club Chairs from the 1930's and still in the Original Leather, however, the
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Tommi Parzinger Lounge Chair With Ottoman By Parzinger Originals
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
his success, he later opened Parzinger Originals on East 57th Street which further cemented his
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Harvey Probber Original Oak Parsons Style Lounge Chair a Pair
By Harvey Probber, Hein Stolle, Milo Baughman
Located in Bensalem, PA
Pair of Harvey Probber original solid Oak lounge chairs very solid with very nice lines. Feel free
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
John Mascheroni Pair of Lounge Chairs by Swaim Originals
By John Mascheroni, Swaim
Located in Highland, IN
This strikingly handsome and quite rare cube lounge chairs designed by John Mascheroni for Swaim
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Industrial Office Chair with Brown Upholstery and Metal Base on Casters
Located in Seattle, WA
A vintage industrial office chair featuring its original brown textured upholstery and a sturdy
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
French Mustache Style Club Chairs in Original Leather and Completely Unrestored
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
French Mustache Style Club Chairs in Original Leather and Completely Unrestored. Not often today
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
1970, Verner Panton, 1-2-3 Serie Office Chair, Original Panton Fabric by Kvadrat
By Verner Panton, Rosenthal
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
pictures, find more details on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-)
Very rare office chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vintage French Club Chair in All Original Leather Properly Internally Restored
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
French Leather Club Chair that remains cosmetically all original, while internally we have gone
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Original 1950
s Theo Ruth Congo Chair in Citrine and Black
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Theo Ruth Congo chair with unique tension set construction. The back and seat are 2
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Original Terje Ekstrom Red Armchair Norway 80s Postmodern Lounge Chair
By Terje Ekstrom
Located in Basel, BS
Stokke.
***This is the Original Vintage Ekstrom chair, NOT a new remake / reproduction. Available here
Category
Vintage 1980s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
$2,520 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Ward Bennett Scissor Lounge Chairs in Chrome with Original Taupe Mohair
By Ward Bennett
Located in Dallas, TX
their original taupe mohair upholstery, which remains in excellent vintage condition—plush, clean, and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Kroehler Avant Lounge Chairs on Original Condition, USA, 1960s
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Kroehler Avant lounge chairs on original condition, USA 1960s
The chairs have vintage
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
French Leather Club Chairs Restored Internally Cosmetically All Original c1930
s
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
original externally in a Shabby Chic manner. We would consider these Club Chairs to be on the smaller end
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Coconut
Pierre Paulin Rare and Early "Ribbon Chairs" with Original Fabric 1967 (Signed)
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Dallas, TX
upholstery—a vibrant textile that perfectly captures the avant-garde spirit of the era. Each chair is signed
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Original 1953 Harry Bertoia Diamond Chair for H. G. Knoll Products
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rare early production of the diamond chair by Harry Bertoia.
Completely original upholstery and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Le Bon Marché Boudoir chair upholstery restored b The Royal School of Needlework
By Le Bon Marché 1
Located in London, GB
Le Bon Marche. A unique Boudoir chair with the original upholstery restored by the Royal School of
Category
Antique 1880s French Aesthetic Movement Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
Bucket Lounge Chairs by Miroslav Navrátil for Vertex in Original Condition
By Vertex, Miroslav Navratil
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Assorted bucket lounge chairs by Miroslav Navrátil for Vertex in original condition with visible
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch, Plywood
Gebr. de Wit Original Easy Chair with First Fabric, circa 1930
By Gebroeders De Wit
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
details on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-)
Beautiful tubular lounge chair with wooden
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Original Italian Mid-Century
Lady
Chairs by Marco Zanuso
Arflex
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in New York, NY
Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy, circa 1951 with original upholstery.
The chairs are set upon a set on
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Sculptural Wave Lounge Chair in Original Red Velour with White Molded Base, 1970
By Joe Colombo
Located in Almelo, NL
Sculptural Wave Lounge Chair in Original Red Velour with White Molded Base, 1970s
Striking and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Rare Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Tub Chairs in Original Magenta
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Milo Bauhgman, these swiveling lounge chairs were produced by Thayer Coggin. This
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1950
s Original Erco Upholstered Dining Chairs - Small Batch Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original Erco Upholstered Dining Chairs – Small Batch Available.
Made in the Netherlands
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Pair of 1980s Large Donghia Scroll Back Slipper Chairs in Original iKat Textile
By Angelo Donghia, Donghia
Located in St. Louis, MO
upholstered Angelo Donghia designed scroll back slipper chairs, with original Donghia designed ikat Malay
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Textile, Upholstery, Foam
1960, Pierre Paulin, Original 1st Fabric Silver Grey Leather Slice Chair
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
pictures, find more details on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-)
The slice chair, an
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$1,675 Sale Price
20% Off
1970 Teak McIntosh Retro Dining Chairs ( 6) Upholstered in original black vinyl
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Markington, GB
their original black vinyl upholstery, which remains in excellent condition, free from damage, and
Category
Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
$1,698 Sale Price / item
44% Off
Pair of Chrome Lounge Chairs Designed by John Mascheroni for Swaim Originals
By John Mascheroni
Located in Dallas, TX
Geometric form lounge chairs designed by John Mascheroni for Swaim originals. Cantilevered chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1960
s Original Upholstered Ben Dining Chairs - Good Quantity Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Original Upholstered Ben Dining Chairs – Good Quantity Available
1960’s Original Upholstered
Category
Vintage 1960s English Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Original Hans Wegner Cigar Chair Made in Denmark for GETAMA c 1950
s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
The definition of iconic, this classic Mid Century Danish Modern lounge chair, is known as The
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
1973 Verner Panton, 1-2-3 Serie Easy Chair in Original First Fabric
By Verner Panton, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
. :-)
Set of two 1-2-3 chairs in terracotta with padded upholstery. This set has the first original
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
1969 Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel Repose Lounge Armchair Green Upholstery
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
with the original green upholstery and a black metal back. The soft armrests have a beautiful shape and
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Industrial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
A set of 2 original Gispen 411 armchairs.
By Gispen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A set of 2 original Gispen 411 armchairs. These pre war chairs were only produced between 1930 and
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Original Mid-Century Chair, by Ludvik Volak, Maple, Czech, 1960s
By Ludvik Volak, Drevopodnik Holesav
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
has the original upholstery in very good condition. The construction is made of quality maple wood
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Maple, Lacquer
Pair of Lounge Chairs
By Florence Knoll
Located in New York, NY
These are classic and good condition chairs! The upholstery is original and in pretty acceptable
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
$8,200 / set
1973, Verner Panton, 1-2-3 Serie Easy Chair in Original First Fabric
By Verner Panton, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
-2-3 Pierre Paulin in terracotta. The upholstery is of a jersey stretch fabric in fair to good
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
1973, Verner Panton, 1-2-3 Serie Easy Chair in Original Panton Fabric
By Verner Panton, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
spotless, very comfortable easy chair with armrests by Verner Panton, an icon of the 1970s.
The fabric is
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Four Multicolored Seventies Chairs
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautifully shaped wooden chairs with original and typical seventies upholstery. The wood has been
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$2,154 / set
Set of 4 Original Thonet Dining Chairs in Green Velvet, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of 4 Original Thonet Dining Chairs in Green Velvet, 1950s
This exquisite set of 4 original
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Set of Four Original Mid-Century Dining Chairs, Beech, Czech, 1960s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
are made of beech wood and feature the original upholstery fabric. They are in very well-preserved
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Beech, Oak, Lacquer
Set of 6 Charles Dudouyt Carved Oak Dining Chairs with Original Velvet, France
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Almelo, NL
.
Original green velvet upholstery, clean and usable; reupholstery available upon request.
Chairs are sturdy
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Oak
Pair of Antique English Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19th Century English oak chairs with original needlepoint upholstery.
Measurements:
Height
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
$5,800 / set
Stunning Suite of Original Solid Hardwood Victorian Maple
Co. Dining Chairs
By Maple
Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of four original Maple & Co. solid mahogany
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
1927, W.H. Gispen for Gispen, Diagonal Chair 102 in Original Yellow Faux Leather
By Gispen Culemborg, Willem H. Gispen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
. :-)
Diagonal chair with original yellow faux leather seat and back. Beautiful chair with great designed tubular
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Industrial Side Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Set of Four Original Mid-Century Modern Chairs, Beech, Czech, 1960s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
JITONA Soběslav. Made from beech, the chairs are in very well-preserved original condition.
The wood has
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech, Lacquer, Fabric, Wood
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Chair Original Upholstery For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the chair original upholstery you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A chair original upholstery — often made from fabric, upholstery and wood — can elevate any home. Find 425 options for an antique or vintage chair original upholstery now, or shop our selection of 12 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer chair original upholstery, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A chair original upholstery is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made chair original upholstery over the years, but those crafted by Verner Panton, Knoll and Artifort are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Chair Original Upholstery?
The average selling price for a chair original upholstery at 1stDibs is $3,145, while they’re typically $295 on the low end and $83,550 for the highest priced.
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 Chair Original Upholstery
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The slipper chair originated in 18th century Europe. It was used in women’s bedrooms as seating for when maids would assist them in putting on their slippers. Today, a slipper chair refers to a low-slung chair. Browse a selection of modern and antique slipper chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022In 1949, Hans Wegner made the original Wishbone chair, a bentwood piece with a curved rail and Y-back. Today, Carl Hansen Søn manufactures the chair based on Wegner's original design. You can find a variety of Hans Wegner chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The original Eames chair and matching ottoman were designed by Charles and Ray Aemes for the Herman Miller furniture company in 1956. The Eames chair is considered the epitome of modern interior design and is widely coveted by home decor enthusiasts. Browse a range of authenticated Eames chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The original Barcelona chair designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe featured ivory upholstery made of pigskin leather. Modern incarnations come in a wide range of upholstery colors and are available from Knoll Furniture. You'll find a variety of Barcelona chairs 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023The original Eames chair was made out of molded plywood and leather. Charles and Ray Eames designed the iconic mid-century modern chair for Herman Miller in 1958. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Eames chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To identify an original Wishbone chair, first look at the backrest. Originals feature bentwood frames, so the backrest will be a single piece of wood. Most later reproductions are composed of two or three pieces of wood and will display noticeable seams. Next, look at the seat. Authentic originals will have perfect 90-degree angles at all four corners and many lines in the center with a tight weave. Imperfect corners, a few central lines and loose weaving are all signs of a reproduction. Finally, measure the distance between the bottom of the Y on the backrest and the seat. On originals, the distance is 10 millimeters. Any variations will usually indicate that a chair is a reproduction. When in doubt, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a variety of Hans J. Wegner Wishbone chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 14, 2024One way to spot an original Wassily chair is to look at the tubular steel frame. There will be no weld in the corners. The frame of an authentic Wassily chair is a single continuous piece of chromed tubular steel, with no cap on the end. Each original Wassily chair should feel lightweight but robust. It's a well-made chair and will feel like one. The material used for the seat and backrest, which was initially durable canvas — Knoll's Wassily chairs are available with leather slings — should feel equally substantial even if it's a vintage model. Lastly, the price of a real Wassily chair will also reflect the fact that this is a collectible design.
Inspired by bicycle handlebars, the Wassily lounge chair is one of Marcel Breuer's (1902–81) greatest achievements. Even though the tubular metal chair looked like an artifact from the future when the Hungarian-American designer and architect conceived it in 1925, Breuer could not have foreseen the significant impact that this would have on modern design.
Find original Wassily chairs for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022There are a number of ways that you can tell an original Marcel Breuer chair. One trick is to examine the frame. If you see end caps, you're likely looking at a replica. Authentic Breuer chairs featured polished, welded ends. Some chairs also feature stickers that identify the model name located under their seats. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly vetted Marcel Breuer chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020
The design has changed over the years, but most antique carver chairs were made of wood. Antique carver chairs were wide chairs made in 17th century New England — with backs that featured several supporting spindles — although there were no spindles between the armrests and the seat. Antique carver chairs were typically topped with decorative ornaments.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Which chair is best for a George Nakashima Origins for Widdicomb desk is largely a matter of preference. George Nakashima chairs with Shaker-inspired spindle backs like the Mira and Conoid tend to complement the lines of the desks in the collection. However, you can mix and match styles to create an eclectic look. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of George Nakashima desks and chairs.
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