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1935, W.H. Gispen by Gispen Culemborg 413 Easy Chair in Original Corduroi Fabric
By Willem H. Gispen, Gispen Culemborg
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
. :-)
Chrome version, very comfortable original easy chair with original upholstery including the original
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Märta Blomstedt, Original Aulanko Lounge Chair In Sheepskin
Steel Legs, 1939
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in Helsinki, FI
the 1990s, under which the chair partially had the original blue upholstery from the 1930s (see photos
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Paul Schuitema Tube Chair, Original in Copper and Upholstered Wood, circa 1930
By Paul Schuitema
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
sharp elements (#10). The upholstery is stripped off but some original 'furry material' of the filling
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Copper
1935, W.H. Gispen, by Gispen Culemborg, 413 Easy Chair in Original Black Vinyl
By Gispen Culemborg, Willem H. Gispen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
pictures, find more details on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-)
Very rare original
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Bauhaus Side Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$1,388 Sale Price
37% Off
Set of Six Original Mid-Century Chairs, by Ludvik Volak, Maple, Czech, 1960s
By Drevopodnik Holesav, Ludvik Volak
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
. The chairs have the original upholstery in very good condition. The construction is made of quality
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Maple, Lacquer
Set of Four Original Mid-Century Chairs, by Ludvik Volak, Maple, Czech, 1960s
By Ludvik Volak, Drevopodnik Holesav
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
. The chairs have the original upholstery in very good condition. The construction is made of quality
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Maple, Lacquer
Set of Ten Original Mid-Century Chairs, by Ludvik Volak, Maple, Czech, 1960s
By Ludvik Volak, Drevopodnik Holesav
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
. The chairs have the original upholstery in very good condition. The construction is made of quality
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Fabric, Maple
Set of Four Original Mid-Century Chairs, by Antonín Šuman, Walnut, Czech, 1950s
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
perfect addition to both retro and contemporary interiors.
The chairs are in their original, very well
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Walnut
Set of Four Original Mid-Century Chairs, by Antonín Šuman, Beech, Czech, 1960s
By Mier Furniture, Antonín Šuman
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
piece.
The chairs are in their original condition and exceptionally well-preserved – the construction
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Beech
Pair of 1940s Modernist Club Chairs in Original Bone Glazed Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of 1940s modernist club chairs in original bone glazed leather upholstery. Ebonized mahogany
Category
Vintage 1940s American Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage Red Upholstered Wingback Chair with Wood Base
Located in Freehold, NJ
This vintage wingback chair features original red patterned upholstery, removable cushion, and
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$321 Sale Price
35% Off
1930, W.H. Gispen, Original Very Early 204 Chair with Horse Hair Filling
By Willem H. Gispen, Gispen Culemborg
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
and #13). The filling of the upholstery is original horse hair. The base shows some loss of chrome
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1950s Jens Risom C-106 Walnut Arm Chair in Original Brown Leather 3x Available
By Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
solid walnut frame and retains its original leather upholstery. It is unmistakable Risom, with its open
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of 4 Original Art Deco Chairs, J. Halabala, UP Zavody, Walnut, Czech, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
the wood. The upholstery has been professionally cleaned to maintain its original comfort and
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Walnut, Lacquer
Set of Two Brutalist Bull Barstools Marbella with original Cushion, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
because of this height perfectly for use at a dining bar/kitchen island.
The stools are in original as
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four 1940s Tubular Chrome Chairs in Original Oxblood Leather like Vinyl
Located in Kansas City, MO
. The arm chairs can function as small lounge chairs as well. Completely original. The ox blood / maroon
Category
Vintage 1940s American Machine Age Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 4 Original Art Deco Chairs, J. Halabala, UP Zavody, Chrome, Czech, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
the wood. The upholstery has been professionally cleaned to maintain its original comfort and
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Walnut, Lacquer
Antique Victorian John Jelliff Style Tufted Parlor Chairs - Set Of 2
By John Jelliff
Located in Chicago, IL
Parlor Chairs in Original Green Upholstery - Set of 2
This set of two antique Victorian Eastlake tufted
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Eastlake Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Original Danish country style chairs, 50s, set 6 pcs
Located in Tarm, 82
Original Danish country style, 6 pieces chairs, 50s. Original good condition. Original upholstery
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Country Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Straw, Birch
Mid 20th Century Mid-Century Milo Baughman Style Barrel Back Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Cookeville, TN
Nice example of a mid-century modern Milo Baughman style barrel back tub chair in original
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Eames DCM Chair for Herman Miller in Red
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
particular chair features its original red wool upholstery, paired with cream-colored fiberglass-reinforced
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Norwegian Lounge Chair, 1950
Located in Chicago, IL
Norwegian Lounge Chair, 1950’s. Original upholstery with hand tied springs. Marked on bottom Made
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Gerard Vollenbrock Red Lounge Chair with Black Frame for Gelderland, 1980
s
By Gelderland, Gerard Vollenbrock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1980's Gerard Vollenbrock Lounge Chair for Gelderland with original red upholstery and black
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Fine Antique Victorian Original Stamped Edward
Roberts Green Desk Office Chair
By Edward
Roberts
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Edward & Roberts desk chair in Regency Green upholstery
What a chair! This is pure art furniture and
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
1960, Ray and Charles Eames, Original La Fonda Chairs by Miller in First Fabric
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Black Oxford Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
production chairs with original black leatherette upholstery. Great design to use as desk chairs.
Armless
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
1935 W.H. Gispen for Gispen, Rare Framed 413R Side Chair, Original Green Fabric
By Willem H. Gispen, Gispen Culemborg
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house.
Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1940’s Danish Lounge Chair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s Danish Barrel Lounge Chair. Birch legs. Original Upholstery.
Denmark
This listing is for
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
Pair Knoll Pfister Lounge Chairs, 1980
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Knoll Pfister lounge Chairs, 1980. Original upholstery good condition, wear consistent with
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
$2,800 / set
Sculptural Slipper Lounge Chairs for Preview, 1990
By Preview
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Vladimir Kagan slipper lounge chairs for Preview, 1990. Original upholstery.
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair Preview Tripod Lounge Chairs, 1980
By Preview
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Preview Tripod Lounge Chair, 1980. Original upholstery. Beautiful sculptural shape.
Measure
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
$4,600 / set
Italian Split Back Barrel Chairs, 1970
By Tecno, Eugenio Gerli
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian Split Back Barrel Chairs, 1970. Original upholstery in great condition on casters.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
$2,800 / set
W.H. Gispen for Gispen Culemborg, Holland, Original Pre War Typing Chair in Blac
By Willem H. Gispen, Gispen Culemborg
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Typing chair in a new upholstery in black upholstery. The seat is not connected to the back. The
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
All Original Vintage Alvar Aalto Wingback Armchair 401 by Artek Finland
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
from ICF NYC. The chair has a birch plywood frame and Original woven rattan cane fabric. The chair is
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch, Rattan
$3,500 Sale Price
30% Off
IB Kofod-Larsen Wingback Lounge Chair, Denmark 1950
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Chicago, IL
IB Kofod-Larsen Wingback Lounge Chair, Denmark 1950’s. Original upholstery shows wear consistent
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Havana Lounge Chair, 1970
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
Adrian Pearsall Havana Lounge Chair, 1970. Original upholstery excellent condition.
Measures 37
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
1932, W.H. Gispen for Gispen Culemborg, Holland, Original Pre War Typing Chairs
By Willem H. Gispen, Gispen Culemborg
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
. :-)
Set of Typing chair in Bordeaux upholstery. This elegant chair has a new upholstery in Bordeaux fabric
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
1932, W.H. Gispen for Gispen Culemborg, Holland, Original Pre War Typing Chair
By Willem H. Gispen, Gispen Culemborg
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
. :-)
This typing chair in (dusty) pink upholstery has an elegant chrome base. The seat is not connected to
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1932, W.H. Gispen for Gispen Culemborg, Holland, Original Pre War Typing Chair
By Willem H. Gispen, Gispen Culemborg
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
. :-)
Typing chair in beige Manchester. This elegant chair has a new upholstery in beige Manchester, but the
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Horn Side Chair
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
Vintage 24 horn side chair with original upholstery (could be redone0. The base of the chair is
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Chairs
Materials
Horn
$4,500
Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair / Rocking Chair
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair / rocking chair original black leather upholstery.
Frame of soap
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Swivel Bamboo Lounge Chairs
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of unusual bamboo swivel chairs. Original darkened finish, original upholstery, shows light
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo
$1,760 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vladimir Kagan Swivel Bilboa Chairs in Silk and Leather
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
and artistic expression. Vladimir Kagan Bilboa Sofa
These chairs are in their original upholstery
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Set of 10 Original Arts
Crafts Movement oak and Leather dining chairs
By Wylie
Lochhead
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
retailed by Wylie & Lochhead Ltd.
The chairs have their original leather upholstery, on 2 of the chairs the
Category
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Vintage Horn Child
s Chair
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
Vintage 12 horn child's chair with original upholstery. The back and arms fashioned with horns as
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Chairs
Materials
Horn
Mid-Century Modern Italian Lounge Chair
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern Italian lounge chair armless lounge chair with original floral upholstery. Has
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair Henredon Striped Patchwork Alexander Lounge Chairs
By Henredon
Located in West Chester, PA
Pair of high end upholstered living room lounge chairs in the original striped patchwork upholstery
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair Janus Lounge Chairs, 1957
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair Janus Series Lounge Chairs, 1957. Original upholstery. Front legs
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1980s, Postmodern Arc Side Lounge Chairs, Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
What fun lines. The arc, the button tufting, the extra wide seat…so love these chairs. In original
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
$3,000 / set
Gio Ponti Inspired Caned Wing Chairs
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in Southampton, NJ
An impressive pair of caned wing back chairs with original upholstery & goose down filled notched
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
$3,695 / set
Post Modern Directional Open Arm Lounge Chairs, 1980
By Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
Post Modern Directional Open Arm Lounge Chairs, 1980’s. Original upholstery in great condition
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of French Napoleon III Chairs
Located in Haywards Heath, GB
Pair of French Napoleon III chairs with original upholstery.
Good strong, sturdy condition.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Pair PACE Collection Stainless Steel Swivel Lounge Chairs, 1970
By Pace Collection
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair PACE Collection Stainless Steel Swivel Lounge Chairs, 1970. Original upholstery. Upholstery
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Adrian Pearsall "Crescent" Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1960
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
Adrian Pearsall "Crescent" Lounge Chair and Ottoman 1960's. Original upholstery with Italian
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Wingback Lounge Chair
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Brooklyn, NY
all angles. The chair features it's original ribbed wool upholstery with oak armrests and tapered legs.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Set of Four Sculptural Midcentury Italian Chairs
Located in New York, NY
upholstered in cream fabric.
The chairs in this listing are sold in original upholstery.
These chairs can
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
$6,960 / set
Upholstered Side Chair with Nailhead Trim
Located in Naples, FL
Tall upholstered club chair with arms. Chair has original upholstery in good condition with
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic Chairs
Materials
Metal
$639 Sale Price
20% Off
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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