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Chinese Velvet Chairs

Temi Counter Chair, Minimalist Teja Velvet Counter Chair
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
Sun at Six is a contemporary furniture design studio that works with traditional Chinese joinery
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2010s Chinese Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Temi Bar Chair, Velvet Bar Stool
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
The Temi Bar Chair is a stool version of the plush, graphic Temi Chair. Simple yet bold, the Temi
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2010s Chinese Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Temi Bar Chair, Velvet Bar Stool
Temi Bar Chair, Velvet Bar Stool
$660 / item
H 42 in W 18.25 in D 21.75 in
Temi Chair, Minimalist Velvet Dining Chair (Multiple Colors)
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
The Temi Chair is a plush, comfortable dining or side chair. Simple yet bold, the Temi Chair is
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2010s Chinese Minimalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Foam

Temi Chair, Minimalist Velvet Dining Chair (Multiple Colors)
Temi Chair, Minimalist Velvet Dining Chair (Multiple Colors)
$580 / item
H 36 in W 18.25 in D 24.25 in
Ember Fabric Chair, Wood and Velvet Dining Chair
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
velvet, abrasion and stain resistant Chair frame is handcrafted using traditional joinery without nails
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2010s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Ember Fabric Chair, Wood and Velvet Dining Chair
Ember Fabric Chair, Wood and Velvet Dining Chair
$770 / item
H 32 in W 18 in D 19 in
MCR Lounge Chair By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
a contemporary armchair that embraces a modern asian aesthetic. its lush upholstery, set against an expressive ash backrest, provides the ideal seating for lounging or entertainment.
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2010s Chinese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Ash

MCR Lounge Chair By André Fu Living
MCR Lounge Chair By André Fu Living
$4,951 / item
H 28.75 in W 26.78 in D 27.96 in
Dun Hou Lounge Chair by objective OBJECT Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Dun Hou Lounge Chair by objective OBJECT Studio Dimensions: D 82 x W 127 x H 97 cm Materials
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2010s Chinese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Dun Hou Lounge Chair by objective OBJECT Studio
Dun Hou Lounge Chair by objective OBJECT Studio
$48,203 / item
H 38.19 in W 50.01 in D 32.29 in
Combo Armchair Coral Pink by Frank Chou
By Frank Chou
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Price: $2,460 Group B2: Material option1: domestic polyester Material option2: domestic velvet
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Combo Armchair Coral Pink by Frank Chou
Combo Armchair Coral Pink by Frank Chou
$3,460 / item
H 29.53 in W 28.75 in D 24.81 in
Temi Lounge Chair by Sun at Six, Minimalist Velvet Armchair
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
. 100% polyester velvet, abrasion and stain resistant Steel frame 28.75"W x 27.75"D x 28"H. Swatches
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2010s Chinese Minimalist Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Temi Lounge Chair by Sun at Six, Minimalist Velvet Armchair
Temi Lounge Chair by Sun at Six, Minimalist Velvet Armchair
$1,150 / item
H 28 in W 28.75 in D 28.75 in

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Asymmetric Modern Style Martinique Chair in Lush Bordeaux Velvet Upholstery
Located in Compton, CA
Like its namesake island in the Caribbean, the Martinique occasional chair in velvet is beautiful
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Modern Style Acapulco Dining Chair Brass Frame Black Velvet Upholstery
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
Meet the Acapulco two dining chair, the newest version of the popular Acapulco dining chair. As the
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Modern Style Acapulco Dining Chair Brass Frame Merlot Velvet Upholstery
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
Meet the Acapulco 2 dining chair, the newest version of the popular Acapulco dining chair. As the
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Modern Style Acapulco Dining Chair Brass Frame Mauve Velvet Upholstery
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
Meet the Acapulco 2 dining chair, the newest version of the popular Acapulco dining chair. As the
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Modern Style Acapulco Dining Chair Brass Frame Paprika Velvet Upholstery
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
Meet the Acapulco 2 dining chair, the newest version of the popular Acapulco dining chair. As the
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Modern Style Acapulco Dining Chair Brass Frame Dark Grey Velvet Upholstery
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
Meet the Acapulco 2 dining chair, the newest version of the popular Acapulco dining chair. As the
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Asymmetric Modern Style St. Martin Dining Chair Lush Velvet Upholstery 7 colors
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
strikingly different profile from every angle, the St. Martin Dining Chair in mauve velvet has an appealing
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Mid-Century Modern Style Tufted Accent Chair in Cream Velvet with Brass Frame
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
A slick brass frame, a slight pitched back and tufted velvet is perfect on it's own, or pair it up
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Style Tufted Lounge Chair with Brass Legs in Blush Pink Velvet
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
Relax in style and unparalleled comfort in our new chaise longue. The luxurious tufting and laid back silhouette is begging for a day in, lounging with a book or a cocktail. Dimen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Modern Acapulco Curved Dining Chair Brass Frame
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
dining chair is upholstered in your choice of soft blush velvet with beautiful curved shiny brass legs
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Button Tufted Chair with Brass and Lucite Frame
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
light grey velvet seat and Lucite arms and legs with shiny brass accents, the Trousdale chair is a great
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Swivel Lounge Chair, "Cubist Curve Lounge Chair" by Lauren Rottet
By Lauren Rottet
Located in New York, NY
Like other pieces in the Cubist Collection, the Cubist Curve Lounge Chair started with an idea and
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Stainless Steel

Swivel Base Armchair, "Braque" Chair by Lauren Rottet
By Lauren Rottet
Located in New York, NY
No. CH-020 The Braque Swivel Chair is an homage to Georges Braque who was at the forefront of the
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2010s Chinese Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood, Mohair, Bouclé, Velvet, Ebony, Macassar, Oak, Walnut

Green Velvet Chippendale Chairs
By Barnard Simonds
Located in Cookeville, TN
Offering 2 pairs of these Chippendale armchairs. Covered in a lovely dark green velvet, with brass
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Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood

Green Velvet Chippendale Chairs
Green Velvet Chippendale Chairs
H 30.75 in W 22.25 in D 24 in
Modern Style Lucite Dining Accent Chair with Ice Blue Velvet Upholstery
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
with Velvet seats that gives its luxurious look. Dimensions: 23.5" W x 22" D x 40" H Seat 20" H.
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Lucite

Art Deco Style Ibiza Dining Chair in Hunter Green Velvet w/ Curved Brass Frame
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
First it was the Ibiza armchair, now we have the Ibiza dining chair. Similar to the to bigger
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2010s Chinese Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Style St Bart s Accent Chair Tufted in Light Blue Velvet w/ Walnut Legs
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
The St. Bart's chair has a simple elegance to its high curved back and arms, and walnut cone legs
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2010s Chinese Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Ebonised Faux Bamboo Chinese Chippendale Style Chair with Red Velvet Seat
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A charming faux bamboo Chinese Chippendale style chair in a distressed ebonised finish with deep
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Late 20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Side Chairs

Materials

Faux Bamboo

Pair Cocheo Chinese Chippendale Side Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful pair of lacquered side chairs by New York furniture manufacturer to the trade, Cocheo
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Vintage 1960s American Chairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet, Upholstery

19th Century Carved Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Style Chairs, Near Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These is a near pair of 19th century carved mahogany Chinese chippendale style chairs. The green
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Antique Late 19th Century American Chinese Chippendale Chairs

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Velvet, Mahogany

Contemporary Pink Velvet and Chrome Lounge Chairs, a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous pair of Contemporary lounge chair. A pale pink velvet with a polished chrome frame
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Late 20th Century Chinese Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

DIA Chrome Chinese Chippendale Arm Chairs Dining Set of Eight Mohair Velvet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
been meticulously restored with new velvet zinc mohair and chrome polished. Chrome with Chinese
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Satinwood Lounge Chairs in a Chinese-Chippendale-Style
Located in Dallas, TX
a pair of very stylish satinwood lounge / club chairs with moss green mohair velvet seat upholstery
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20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Lounge Chairs

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Velvet, Satinwood

Xue Wenjing Chair
By Xue Wenjing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Xue Wenjing wood chair from the wood series 2012, walnut and velvet upholstery.
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2010s Chinese Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Xue Wenjing Chair
Xue Wenjing Chair
H 44.25 in W 26 in D 29.5 in
Upholstered Chinese Deco Suite
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of square-arm rosewood framed Chinese Deco chairs and matching sofa from Shanghai upholstered
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Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Velvet, Cotton

Upholstered Chinese Deco Suite
Upholstered Chinese Deco Suite
H 31.5 in W 33 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Ebonized Faux Bamboo Chinese Chippendale Style Occasional Chairs
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A charming pair of faux bamboo Chinese Chippendale style chairs in a distressed ebonised finish
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Mid-20th Century British Chinese Chippendale Side Chairs

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Velvet, Faux Bamboo

Vintage Regency Carved Bamboo Chinese Chippendale Dining Chairs - Set of Four
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous set of four vintage coastal dining chairs. Gorgeous Chinese Chippendale design with
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Late 20th Century North American Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

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Velvet, Bamboo, Paint

Meridian Gianna Dining Chairs, 4
Located in Astoria, NY
Set of Four Meridian Gianna Dining Chairs in white velvet on gold tone curved metal base.
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Meridian Gianna Dining Chairs, 4
Meridian Gianna Dining Chairs, 4
H 29 in W 24 in D 22 in
Set of Six Bamboo Rattan Dining Chairs by Brown Jordan
By Brown Jordan
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fabulous set of six bamboo rattan dining chairs made by Brown Jordan in the Chinese Chippendale
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20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Velvet, Rattan, Bamboo

Chinese Chippendale Burnt Bamboo Brighton Pavilion Chair In Leopard Velvet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a Brighton Pavilion style burnt bamboo arm chair. It has been newly upholstered in a
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Mid-20th Century Asian Chinese Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Bamboo

Mid-Century Modern Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Table Chairs DIA
By Design Institute America
Located in Lafayette, IN
Wonderful set of 6 Chinese Chippendale chairs and matching table by Design Institute of America
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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Black Lacquered Ming-Style Petite Arm Chairs with Fuschia Cotton Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Freshly lacquered ming-style petite boudoir chairs with fuchsia cotton velvet upholstered cushion.
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Regency Chinese Chippendale Style Faux Bamboo Arm Chairs In Velvet Leopard -Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
chairs in a new leopard velvet. They are unmarked and date to the 70s.
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Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Chairs

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Velvet, Fruitwood

Chinoiserie Chinese Chippendale Rattan and Caned Barrel Chairs on Casters
By Ficks Reed
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of bent bamboo Chinese Chippendale barrel chairs on brass casters attributed to Ficks Reed
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1990s American Chinese Chippendale Club Chairs

Materials

Linen, Velvet, Bamboo, Cane, Raffia

Set of Four Vintage Chinese Chippendale Style Lacquered Side Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Offered for sale is a set of four vintage Chinese Chippendale style dinning chairs that have been
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20th Century Spanish Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pasargad Home Vicenza Premium Velvet Upholstered Swivel Chair, Mocha
Located in Port Washington, NY
The Cortina chair is not merely a chair, it is a piece of art influenced by modern Italian style
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2010s Chinese Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Co Chair, Dining Chair, Natural Oak Frame with Orange Velvet Upholstery
By The Office Group Norm Architects
Located in San Marcos, CA
Co Chair design. Conceived in collaboration with The Office Group and Norm Architects, the multi
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2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Co Chair, Dining Chair, Dark Stained Oak Frame with City Velvet CA7832/062 Red
By The Office Group Norm Architects
Located in San Marcos, CA
Co Chair design. Conceived in collaboration with The Office Group and Norm Architects, the multi
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2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Hickory Chair Chippendale Chairs
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Geneva, IL
This set of Hickory chair Chippendale chairs 4 was purchased circa 2008. They are in the original
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Early 2000s American Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Set of Six Chinese Chippendale Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary set of six Chippendale-style dining room chairs crafted out of wood fully restored
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Vintage 1970s American Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mohair, Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Wood, Lacquer, Paint

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Henry P. Glass Richbilt MFG Pearsall High Back Walnut Dining Armchairs Set of 4
By Richbilt MFG, Henry Glass, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A set of four high back walnut dining chairs designed by Henry P. Glass for Richbilt Manufacturing of Cincinnati, Ohio. These chairs are commonly found unmarked and attributed for Ad...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Teak Dining Chair with White Bouclé Upholstery and Open-Back Design – Olga Line
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
An Olga dining room chair in teak wood with white bouclé fabric. Introducing the Olga dining room chair, designed by Aciole Félix for Uultis, this stunning chair embodies modern desi...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Teak, Upholstery

Postmodern Aluminium Sconce "Cyrano" by Bernard Dequet for Lucien Gau, 1990s.
By Maison Lucien Gau, Philippe Starck
Located in Lille, FR
Postmodern Aluminium Sconce "Cyrano" by Bernard Dequet for Lucien Gau, 1990s.
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1990s French Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Francois Lembo Mirror, Ceramic, Gold and Red, Signed
By François Lembo
Located in New York, NY
Francois Lembo mirror, ceramic, gold and red, signed. Small scale gold glazed mirror, decorated with a pattern of dark red (blood or ruby) squares. Signed Lembo with incised signatur...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Ceramic

Francois Lembo Mirror, Ceramic, Gold and Red, Signed
Francois Lembo Mirror, Ceramic, Gold and Red, Signed
$3,950
H 8.08 in W 6.11 in D 0.75 in
High Back Danish Armchair in Solid Oak Leather Cushion, Mid Century, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Such a beautiful high back armchair in solid oak and leather seating from the 1950s. Skillfully handcrafted by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1950s. The armrest is round shaped and th...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Rectangle Bubble Vase in Pink Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Striking and elegant, the Rectangle Bubble Vase has a unique silhouette that brings a modern and playful feel to any space. Styled in built-ins or filled with florals, this vase is a...
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2010s Mexican Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Rectangle Bubble Vase in Pink Resin by Paola Valle
Rectangle Bubble Vase in Pink Resin by Paola Valle
$220 / item
H 7.88 in W 8.27 in D 4.73 in
Outdoor Dining Upholstered Side Chair Powder Coated Stainless Steel Sunbrella
By Heather Ashton Design
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Inspired by the simplicity of Mid-Century design, the fay dining chair is created using a stainless steel powder coated frame and specialized outdoor foam. The design is minimal and ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Square Amber Glass Mid-Century Sconces Flush Mounts
By WILA
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mid-Century Wall or Ceiling Lamp. Metal base with amber glass. 1960-1970 Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international st...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Square Amber Glass Mid-Century Sconces Flush Mounts
Square Amber Glass Mid-Century Sconces Flush Mounts
$255 / item
H 7.49 in W 7.49 in D 3.94 in
Bamboo Italian Mirror Wavy Mid century
Located in New York, NY
Italian made to order Bamboo Mirror, perfect for any Decor. In the manner of Gabriella Crespi. Made by artisans in Italy, Same era as: Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouve, Pierre Paulin...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Bamboo

Bamboo Italian Mirror Wavy Mid century
Bamboo Italian Mirror Wavy Mid century
$5,000
H 87 in W 34 in D 2 in
Brass Scape Wall Light by Stem Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Scape Wall Light by Stem Design Dimensions: D 9 x W 16 x H 12 cm. Materials: Cast brass. Finish: Tumbled and burnished. Weight: 3 kg. Finished and assembled by hand in India....
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2010s Indian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Brass Scape Wall Light by Stem Design
Brass Scape Wall Light by Stem Design
$915 / item
H 4.73 in W 6.3 in D 3.55 in
Calacatta Violet Marble Circular Coffee Table, Made in Italy
Located in Lentate Sul Seveso, IT
The Kyushu coffee table is made entirely of calacatta violet marble. The top is circular and 45cm in diameter. Elevate your space with the luxurious Calacatta Violet Marble Side Tabl...
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2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Calacatta Violet Marble Circular Coffee Table, Made in Italy
Calacatta Violet Marble Circular Coffee Table, Made in Italy
$3,328 / item
H 14.97 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
OTTOMANS Travertine Tray 10 , Beige Bathroom, Kitchen, Living Room Decor Tray
Located in St Petersburg, US
OTTOMANS Travertine Tray, measuring 10" x 10" x 1.5" (25 x 25 x 3.5 cm), bringing the elegance and durability of natural stone into your home. Made from high-quality travertine, it f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Decorative Bowls

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Rattan Drape Side Table
Located in Paris, FR
Side Table Rattan Drape with all structure in rattan in natural finish.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Side Tables

Materials

Rattan

Rattan Drape Side Table
Rattan Drape Side Table
$701 / item
H 18.12 in W 24.02 in D 23.63 in
Organic Shaped Modern Coffee Table by Last Workshop, Walnut
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
Organic shaped coffee table by Last Workshop, 2023 Solid walnut wood finish. IN STOCK: 1 If not in stock, current production: 6-7 weeks 58"L x 32" x 15"H Walnut finish. Customers ...
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2010s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Green space age Djinn lounge chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne 1964
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Djinn lounge chair designed by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne. The iconic Lounge chair was designed in 1964 and the Djinn series became a hallmark of Mourgue’s work. It was used in the...
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Vintage 1960s French Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Reddish Brown, 1970, Set of 4
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" chairs for Mobil Girgi, reddish brown leather and beech, Italy, 1970, set of four. The iconic "Sapporo" chair consists of a particular backrest, conceived wi...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

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Chinese Velvet Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of Chinese velvet chairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, velvet and metal, all Chinese velvet chairs available were constructed with great care. We have 7 antique and vintage Chinese velvet chairs in-stock, while there are 26 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of Chinese velvet chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco Chinese velvet chairs are consistently popular styles. If space is limited, there are small Chinese velvet chairs measuring 18.5 inches across. There have been many well-made Chinese velvet chairs over the years, but those made by Modshop, Frank Chou and André Fu are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Chinese Velvet Chairs?

Prices for Chinese velvet chairs start at $745 and top out at $15,800 with the average selling for $1,900.

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.