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Pair of Chairs and Stools Designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of chairs and stools designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1950s. Lacquered birch and
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Children s Furniture

Materials

Faux Leather, Plywood

Georgian Style Flame Mahogany and Brass Nightstand Chest by Hickory Chair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
design enthusiasts will appreciate this Hickory Chair creation for its durability, craftsmanship, and
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Vintage 1970s American Georgian Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Vintage Miniature of Charles Eames Vitra Design Museum Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Vitra
Located in IT
Vintage Miniature of Charles Eames, Ray Eames - Vitra Design Museum - 670 lounge chair and 671
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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Child s Desk and Chair
By Paul McCobb, Luther Conover
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful little design on this children's wrought iron framed chair with attached swiveling desk
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Children s Furniture

Vintage Modern Child s Desk and Chair
By Paul McCobb, Luther Conover
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful little design on this children's wrought iron framed chair with removable swiveling desk
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Children s Furniture

Marco Zanuso Plastic Kids Chair for Kartell, 1964
By Richard Sapper, Kartell, Marco Zanuso
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
RARE plastic stackable kids chair #4999/5 designed by Marco Zanuso and Richard Sapper for Kartell
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Children s Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Children s Chair, Cor Alons, Gouda Den Boer, 1930s
By Cor Alons, Gouda Den Boer
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Children's Chair, designed by Cor Alons, manufactured by Gouda Den Boer, 1930s. Birch. Good vintage
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Children s Furniture

Materials

Birch

Contemporary Chair by Lionel Jadot Lost Highway Belgian Art and Design Basel
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
; Belgian design; Belgian Art; Chair; Seating; Functional Sculpture; Artwork; Collectible Design; Everyday
Category

2010s Belgian Organic Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Metal

Nanna Ditzel, High Baby Chair for Kolds Savværk, 1955
By Nanna Ditzel, Kolds Savvaerk
Located in Uppsala, SE
Baby chair in beech, model ND54, designed by Nanna Ditzel for Kolds Savværk in 1955. This is an
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Children s Furniture

Materials

Leather, Beech

Pair of Model N65 Children s Chairs, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1960s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pair of model N65 children's chairs, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Artek, 1960s. Honey
Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Children s Furniture

Materials

Birch

Collectibles Chair "Lynn" Design Gastone Rinaldi for Rima Padova, 1970s
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in taranto, IT
"lynn" model collection chair, designed by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima Padova , original from the 70s
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Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Collectibles Chair "Spiral - Cobra" White Series Design Giotto Stoppino, 1970s
By Giotto Stoppino
Located in taranto, IT
"cobra" or "spiral" collection chair, designed by Giotto Stoppino and proposed with seat and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Collectible Vintage Chair "Polo" Design Paolo Parigi for Heron Parigi, 1975
By Heron Parigi
Located in taranto, IT
Rare "polo" model collection chair, design paolo parigi for Heron Parigi, 1975 Metal structure
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Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Ado toy chairs Ko Verzuu, Holland 1939
By Ko Verzuu, ADO
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice pair of small toy chairs Model 667 designed by Ko Verzuu for Ado Holland in 1939. Ado
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Vintage 1930s Dutch De Stijl Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

Ado Chairs Set Ko Verzuu Holland, 1932
By Ko Verzuu, ADO
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice decorative wooden toy chairs set, designed by Ko Verzuu for Ado Holland in the 1932. Ado
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Vintage 1930s Dutch De Stijl Toys and Dolls

Materials

Plywood

Mario Botta La Quinta chair for Alias, Switzerland 1985, One Chair
By Alias, Mario Botta
Located in Basel, BS
today. Quinta is not simply a chair. Rather, it is a piece of design and architecture history you can
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Unusual Artist Chairs, Italy, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian post-modern era dining chairs, functional art, collectible design Fun set of chairs
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Marco Mencacci ‘Tatlim’ Chair for Sawaya Moroni, 1990s — Sculptural Italian
By Marco Mencacci, Sawaya Moroni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Highly collectible and visually striking, this Marco Mencacci ‘Tatlim’ chair, designed in the 1990s
Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Friso Kramer Revolt chairs for Ahrend de Cirkel 1953
By Friso Kramer
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
cracks to the ciranol. This is for a very hard to find set of 12, collectible chairs. The designs of
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Finn Juhl Japan Chair
By France Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in London, England
in 1953. This is one of Finn Juhl's most sought after and collectable designs. The chair has been
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Finn Juhl Japan Chair, Model 137
By France Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in London, England
in 1953. This is one of Finn Juhl's most sought after and collectable designs. The chair has been
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Queen Anne Chair Robert Venturi for Knoll
By Robert Venturi
Located in Atlanta, GA
A collectible Queen Anne chair designed by Robert Venturi for Knoll International USA, circa 1984
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Pair Iconic "Japan" Chairs with Rare Ottoman
By Finn Juhl
Located in Buffalo, NY
in 1953. This is one of Finn Juhl's most sought after and collectable designs. Pair of chairs have
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Finn Juhl Bo-118 Teak Lounge Chairs
By Bovirke, Finn Juhl
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Rare and collectible lounge chairs designed by the masterful Finn Juhl for Bovirke of Denmark
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Sculptural Lounge Sling, Dominic Michaelis "Sail Chair" for Moveis Corazza
By Moveis Corazza, Sao Paulo, Dominic Michaelis
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Collectible lounge chair designed by Dominic Michaelis for Moveis Corazza consisting of a
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Baroque Mixed-Media Chair "Plexi Shell Throne" by Belgian Artist Lionel Jadot
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
; Collectible Design / Functional art, Lionel Jadot for Everyday Gallery, Belgium 2020 "Plexi Shell Throne
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2010s Belgian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Set of 4 Tucroma Chairs in Black Leather by Guido Faleschini, 1970s Italy
By Pace Collection, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wear as shown. Great color and patina. Extremely comfortable piece of collectible design. Iconic chairs
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Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 8 Tucroma Chairs in Black Leather by Guido Faleschini, 1970s Italy
By Pace Collection, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wear as shown. Great color and patina. Extremely comfortable piece of collectible design. Iconic chairs
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

RESTORED ANTIQUE CIRCA 1880 BERGERE BROWN LEATHER BARREL BACK CAPTAiNS CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Hillcrest design. The chair has been fully restored to include having the leather washed back, it’s then
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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Estudio Campana for Edra, Favela Chair, Brazillian Design, Contemporary, 2000
By Campana Brothers, Edra
Located in Antwerp, BE
; Pine; 2000's; Functional Art; Collectible design; Estudio Campana favela chair designed in Brazil
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Early 2000s Brazilian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Pine

Etcetera Chair and Ottoman by Jan Ekselius, Sweden, 1970s
By Jan Ekselius, J.O. Carlsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A design icon of 1970s Swedish postmodernism, the Etcetera chair and ottoman by Jan Ekselius for
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Arne Vodder for France Søn FD 164 Lounge Chair
By Arne Vodder
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A highly collectible Danish highback lounge chair designed by Arne Vodder for France & Søn, circa
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

1950s Danish Teak FD137 “Japan” Chair by Finn Juhl for France Daverkosen
By Finn Juhl
Located in Victoria, BC
We are thrilled to introduce a highly coveted and iconic collectible chair designed by Finn Juhl
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Teak

1950s Pair of Italian Midcentury Armchairs by Aldo Morbelli
By Aldo Morbelli
Located in Paris, FR
A set of two 20th century vintage collectible lounge chairs designed by notable Italian designer
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian 20th Century Armchairs by Ico Parisi, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Paris, FR
A rare set of two Italian midcentury collectible armchairs or lounge chairs designed by Ico Parisi
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Collectibles Chair "Spiral - Cobra" Gold Series Design Giotto Stoppino, 1975
By Giotto Stoppino
Located in taranto, IT
"Spiral" or "Cobra" model collection chair, designed by giotto stoppino in 1975, unique in the
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Gaetano Pesce Crosby Childs Chair Fish Design, New York
By Gaetano Pesce, Fish Design
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Crosby child's chair, designed by Gaetano Pesce, made by Fish Design, New York, 1998, multicolored
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Children s Furniture

Materials

Metal

Child Chair featuring a design by Keith Haring
By Keith Haring
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This brightly colored chair sized for a toddler features the artist's trademark image, produced in
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21st Century and Contemporary French Children s Furniture

Child Chair featuring a design by Keith Haring
By Keith Haring
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This brightly colored chair sized for a toddler features the artist's trademark image, produced in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Children s Furniture

Child Chair featuring a design by Keith Haring
By Keith Haring
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This brightly colored chair sized for a toddler features the artist's trademark image, produced in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Children s Furniture

Baby Teak High Chair, Designed and Handcrafted by Rafael Calvo
By Rafael Calvo Studio
Located in Miami, FL
Rafael designed and handcrafted the Enzo Baby High Chair using teak wood. Rafael loves to work
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21st Century and Contemporary American Children s Furniture

Materials

Teak, Wood

Baby Teak High Chair, Designed and Handcrafted by Rafael Calvo
By Rafael Calvo Studio
Located in Miami, FL
Rafael designed and handcrafted the Enzo Baby High Chair using teak wood. Rafael loves to work
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Children s Furniture

Materials

Wood, Teak

Set of Two Children Swivel Chairs in the Form of Hands Designed by Salotti
By Estro Salotti
Located in Antwerp, BE
comfortable. The Estro Salotti hand shape design chair features an amazing unique shape complete with the
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Children s Furniture

Materials

Leather

Harry Bertoia Knoll Industrial Design Diamond Chair Jig, 1952
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in South Charleston, WV
design complex wire chairs and tables, secure in the knowledge Knoll had developed the production
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Architectural Models

Materials

Steel

Mackintosh to Mollino: Fifty Years of Chair Design by Derek E. Ostergard (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
that reason we have chosen to highlight chair design in our exhibition. The exhibit and catalogue
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20th Century Books

Materials

Paper

Antique Handcrafted Jugendstil Oak Miniature or Doll Chair Beautiful Design
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and very pretty little antique chair. This skilfully crafted and unique little chair just
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Early 20th Century European Jugendstil Models and Miniatures

Materials

Oak

Rare Design Height Adjustable Mid-Century Modern Plywood Music Chair and Stand
Located in Lisse, NL
Highly stylish and equally decorative music chair and Stand. If you are looking for rare and/or
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Music Stands

Materials

Plywood

In Stock in Los Angeles, Chair 500 Designs That Matter, Phaidon
By Phaidon
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
serve a practical purpose. Chair: 500 Designs that Matter celebrates the humble chair as never before
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2010s American Modern Books

Materials

Paper

Italian Artemide Design Vico Magistretti 6 Chairs Model Selene
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Prato, Tuscany
user's weight. It is now a cult object a true collectible design product. Selene is a chair designed to
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Polyester

Galvanitas Stacking Chairs Set of Eight, Holland, 1970
By Galvanitas
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Nice and uncommon set of eight Industrial stacking chairs made and designed by Galvanitas
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Metal

Galvanitas industrial chairs set of 12 Holland 1970
By Galvanitas
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice and large set of 12 industrial chairs made and designed by Galvanitas Oosterhout, Holland
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Metal

Marco Zanuso Plastic Kids Chair Kartell, 1964
By Kartell, Marco Zanuso
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare plastic stackable kids chairs #4999/5 designed by Marco Zanuso and Richard Sapper for Kartell
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Children s Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Nanna Ditzel Teak High Chair Stool Denmark 1955
By Nanna Ditzel, Poul Kold Savvaerk
Located in Munich, DE
Nanna Ditzel high chair/stool designed in solid teak and an adjustable footrest. This is a very
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Children s Furniture

Materials

Teak

Alvar Aalto kids set of 6 chairs and table, Artek 1970s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Padova, IT
, tables and chairs, made in the 1930s, are still in use today, and the minimalist design makes them
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Children s Furniture

Materials

Birch

Set of Four Red Casalino Children s Stacking Chairs, 1977
By Alexander Begge, Casala
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of four stackable chairs designed by Alexander Begge in 1971 and manufactured by Casala
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Children s Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Set of Four Thonet Bentwood and Cane Children’s Chairs
By Michael Thonet
Located in New York, NY
This set of four children's bentwood and cane chairs marked Thonet are early century and made in
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Early 20th Century Austrian Children s Furniture

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Stig Lönngren, mid-century children’s chair or stool by Hagafors, Sweden, 1960s
By Stig Lönngren 1, Hagafors Stolfabrik 1
Located in Forserum, SE
Sculptural children’s chair designed by Stig Lönngren in collaboration with Lars Larsson, both
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Space Age Children s Furniture

Materials

Birch, Plywood

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the collectible design chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, plywood and lacquer, every collectible design chair was constructed with great care. Find 13 options for an antique or vintage collectible design chair now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a collectible design chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A collectible design chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one collectible design chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Alvar Aalto, Harry Bertoia and Estro Salotti produced versions that are worth a look.

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The average selling price for a collectible design chair at 1stDibs is $964, while they’re typically $25 on the low end and $34,000 for the highest priced.
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    Charles and Ray Eames designed the Eames chair. A married couple, they were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design and have been recognized as among the most influential designers of the 20th century. They produced a line of DCW chairs together in the 1940s and went on to unveil their now iconic lounge chair in 1956. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Eames lounge chairs.
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    Arnold Madsen designed the Clam chair. In the past, it was ascribed to the Norwegian retailer Martin Olsen and then the Danish architect Philip Arctander. It was only through some dogged research by a team of international design historians and collectors that it was finally correctly associated with Madsen, an upholsterer by profession who created it in Copenhagen in 1944. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Clam chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    Italian-American designer and artist Harry Bertoia designed the Bird chair in 1952. It features a tubular base and a wire basket seat. Today, Knoll Furniture continues to manufacture the mid-century modern furnishing. Find a selection of Bird chairs on 1stDibs.
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    There are two designers known for producing a Z-Chair. Poul Jensen unveiled his design in 1957. It features a zigzagging teak wood frame and boxy seat and back cushions. In 2011, Sawaya Moroni introduced a sharply angled, polished stainless steel Z-Chair designed by architect Zaha Hadid. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
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