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Paul Evans Cityscape Cubist Dining Chairs Mid-Century Modern Boucle Fabric 1970s
By Paul Evans, Barbara Barry
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Set of 4 Iconic Paul Evans PE240 Directional Cityscape Cubist Mid-Century Modern dining chairs
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

1990 David Rowland 40/4 Stackable Dining Chairs for GF in Bent Oak 8x Available
By General Fireproofing Company, David Rowland
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are '40/4' chairs, originally designed by David Rowland in 1964. This iconic chair has been
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1990s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Iconic Eames Black Leather Lounge Chair by Mobilier International, c.1980
By Mobilier International
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
This particular chair is made by Mobilier International around the latter part of the last century
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20th Century British Chairs

Materials

Leather

Midcentury Charles Eames by Herman Miller Orange Fiberglass Shell Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Mortsel, BE
piece of design history. We are pleased to offer a set of eight of these iconic chairs, available for
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Katavolos Littell and Kelley New York Lounge Chair
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Waalwijk, NL
-chair stood out as particularly noteworthy. This iconic chair design has earned a place in the permanent
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Leather Management Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic Mid-Century Modern Eames aluminum group management chair. A timeless design
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Iconic Warren Platner For Knoll Bronzed Steel Lounge Chair.
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Chicago, IL
Iconic “wire” framed lounge chair designed by Warren Platner for Knoll Associates in 1966. The
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Brazilian Rosewood Leather Sling Chair and Ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues for ISA
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Chattanooga, TN
atmosphere of this rare and iconic chair. A striking example of mid-century Brazilian design, this sling
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Iconic Space Age Red Embryo Chair by Marc Newson
By Marc Newson
Located in Brussels, BE
Embryo chair created in Sydney Australia in 1988. tubular steel, polyurethane and neoprene. Three
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1990s Italian Space Age Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Italian modern leather office chair by Charles and Ray Eames for ICF, 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames, ICF Group
Located in MIlano, IT
Minimum height 55x60x80h cm, 63h armrests, 41.5h seat This iconic chair will be perfect for your office
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Roped Seat Danish Teak Dining Chairs Model 78 by Niels Otto Moller
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Chattanooga, TN
. Møllers Møbelfabrik in the 1960s. These iconic chairs exemplify Møller’s commitment to organic form and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Teak

Iconic Papa Bear Wingback Chair by Hans Wegner, 1951
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kensington, MD
Iconic Papa Bear Wingback Chair by Hans Wegner, 1951 Additional information: Material: Upholstery
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak, Teak

Midcentury Grey Wool Upholstered Eero Saarinen Knoll Armchair, One Chair
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Basel, BS
comfortable and solid. It is a sturdy chair. These iconic chairs are very iconic and sought after. Here is
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Wood

"Sof Sof" Outdoor Fabric Steel Rod Chair Designed by Enzo Mari for Driade
By Driade, Enzo Mari
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Sof Sof" is an iconic chair, designed by Enzo Mari and manufactured by Driade, featuring a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chairs, Orange Melange, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
painted in walnut or brown colors. This iconic chair serves as an example of design from that period. The
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Wool, Beech

Mid-Century Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Brown Leather Management Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Secaucus, NJ
designed in 1958 by Charles and Ray Eames. These iconic chairs are in very good condition and look
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Gray Leather Management Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Secaucus, NJ
designed in 1958 by Charles and Ray Eames. These iconic chairs are in very good condition and looks
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Jugendstil Otto Wagner Chair Brown Beech for J J Kohn Postal Saving Bank 1902
By Otto Wagner, Jacob Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
Postsparkasse 1902 for Jacob Josef Kohn 1904/1906 Vienna. An iconic chair or side chair by the famed
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Chairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Rare Arm / Desk Chair, Harry Østergaard, Randers Møbelfabrik, Denmark, c. 1960s
By Harry Østergaard
Located in Deland, FL
the 1960's in Denmark. This now iconic chair is constructed from solid Burmese teak, showcasing the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Sonna Rosen Black Lacquered Midcentury “Sunfeather” Lounge Chair, 1954, Set of 2
By Sonna Rosen, Nässjö Stolfabrik 1
Located in Vicenza, IT
, Swedish manufacturer Gemla has been producing this iconic chair. ‍ In a tribute to her talent and
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Beech

Iconic midcentury Scandinavian modern, "Parrot Chair" / Pepegojan, Swedish 1970s
By Abra Mobler, Ib Arberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
The iconic Papegojan / The Parrot chair designed by Ib & Anne Arberg for ABRA Möbler, Sweden 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Original 1970s Lee West ‘Alpha” Stereo Egg Chair, Black Fiberglass and leather
By Lee West
Located in Echt, NL
Original and iconic ‘Alpha' music chair end stool in excellent condition. The ‘Alpha' chair was
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20th Century Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Vintage Boho “Sunburst” Iron Dining Chairs After Francois Carre - Set of 4
By Francois Carre
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
complete set of these iconic chairs. Elevate your space and make this charming collection yours today!
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Iron

Iconic 20th Century Hans Wegner Lacquer and Leather Shell Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen Søn
Located in Houston, TX
Iconic 20th century Hans Wegner cream lacquer and leather shell chair. This stunning Hans Wegner
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Fabricius and Kastholm Tarmac High Back Desk Chair Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964
By Jørgen Kastholm Preben Fabricius, Kill International
Located in Vienna, AT
section, do not only shape a beautiful and iconic chair but also serve the functional aspect for a desk
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Black "Mademoiselle" Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, Finland, 1960
By Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Almelo, NL
. The model, named "Mademoiselle," was first created in 1956. These iconic chairs epitomize mid-century
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Toshiyuki Kita ‘Wink’—Articulating Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1981
By Cassina, Toshiyuki Kita
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An exciting and ambition postmodern seating deign, ‘Wink’ chair by Toshiyuki Kita is a completely
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Tria Simple Chair, Golden Legs, Minimalist Design Icon Inspired to Graphic Art
By Lorenz+Kaz
Located in Milan, Lombardy
A simple but very elegant chair inspired to graphic art and combining the precious metal used for
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Paint, Oak, Plywood

Iconic Eero Aarnio Black Leather Swivel Ball Lounge Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
The ball chair was designed in 1963 and debuted at the Cologne Furniture Fair in 1966. The chair is
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2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass, Leather

Customizable Iconic Eero Aarnio Red Swivel Ball Lounge Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
The Ball chair was designed in 1963 and debuted at the Cologne Furniture Fair in 1966. The chair is
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2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

Iconic set of 4 Techno Chairs designed by Philippe Starck for L Oréal
By Philippe Starck
Located in NICE, FR
This set consists of four "Techno" chairs designed by Philippe Starck for L'Oréal in 1989
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1990s French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

A Very Beautiful French Leather Club Chair Havana Moustache Model Circa 1930’s
Located in Hastings, GB
example of an iconic chair, an early moustache model with Cuban cigar arms and a low-slung back. It goes
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Niels Otto Møller, pair of Model 84, 1976
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Kampen, NL
. Møller in 1976. These iconic chairs are meticulously crafted from solid teak wood, showcasing the
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Teak

Iconic King Lounge Chair by André Vandenbeuck for Strässle, 1960s
By Strässle International, Andre Vandenbeuck
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Iconic ‘King’ lounge chair designed by Swiss architect André Vandenbeuck for Strässle during the
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Fabricius and Kastholm Black High Back Bird Desk Chair Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964
By Jørgen Kastholm Preben Fabricius, Kill International
Located in Vienna, AT
lines of the design especially in the front seat section, do not only shape a beautiful and iconic chair
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen PK 11 Armchairs in Original Black Leather
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Brooklyn, NY
for E. Kold Christensen. First introduced in 1957, these iconic chairs showcase Kjærholm’s minimalist
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Tria Wood Chair, Red Asch Veneered Coat, Solid Oak Legs Contemporary Design Icon
By Lorenz+Kaz
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Tria wood chair is the icon of our collection. It's a table chair, but many people use it as a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Paint, Oak, Plywood

Set of Four Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chairs, Peach Orange Wool, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
painted in walnut or brown colors. This iconic chair serves as an example of design from that period. The
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wool, Beech

Mario Botta La Quinta Mint Green + Black chair Alias, Switzerland 1985 One Chair
By Mario Botta, Alias
Located in Basel, BS
piece of design and architecture history you can sit on. Designed in 1985, this iconic chair
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Danish Modern Leather "Papa Bear" Chair by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen in Denmark, circa 1950s. This iconic chair, originally known as the AP-19
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Teak

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1952, Set of 10
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
the most iconic chairs of the historical design. This chair features a solid ash wood frame with round
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Ash

Iconic Vintage Eero Aarnio Red Tomato Chair, Space aGE / Modernist
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Buffalo, NY
Iconic Vintage Eero Aarnio Red Tomato Chair, Space aGE / Post Modernist.. Not exactly certain of
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Vintage 1980s Finnish Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Charles Rennie Mackintosh 292 Hill House Chair by Cassina
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Italy. This iconic chair reflects Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s style and his fearless approach to the
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Katavolos, Kelley and Littell for ICF Set of Six T-Chairs in Black Leather
By ICF De Padova, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Waalwijk, NL
creations, the T-chair stood out as particularly noteworthy. This iconic chair design has earned a place in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Leather Tilt Swivel Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, c1970s
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Dating back to the 1970s, these chairs pay homage to the iconic Roxy
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass

Marcel Breuer Wassily Chair for Gavina, Bauhaus Icon in Leather, 1960s
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Brescia, Brescia
An enduring icon of 20th-century design, this Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer stands as one of the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

White Eero Aarnio Iconic Pastilli Pastille Chair, Fibreglass Asko, 1980s
By Asko, Eero Aarnio
Located in Helsinki, FI
Eero Aarnio's Pastilli chair is a colourful, playful and a genious design by one of the Finnish
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Vintage 1980s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Yellow Eero Aarnio Iconic Pastilli Pastille Chair, Fibreglass Asko, 1960s
By Asko, Eero Aarnio
Located in Helsinki, FI
Eero Aarnio's Pastilli chair is a colorful, playful and a genious design by one of the Finnish
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Charles Rennie Mackintosh 292 Hill House Chair by Cassina
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
in Italy. This iconic chair reflects Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s style and his fearless approach
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Copacabana Indoor Outdoor Lounge Chair by Matégot in Lorkey Fabric for GUBI
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
, Matégot’s iconic chair was carefully updated in 2024 by GUBI as a statement piece of indoor-outdoor
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Copacabana Indoor Outdoor Lounge Chair by Matégot in Leslie Fabric for GUBI
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
, Matégot’s iconic chair has been carefully updated in 2024 by GUBI as a statement piece of indoor-outdoor
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chino Hills, CA
, circa 1950s. These iconic chairs have been meticulously refinished and are in overall excellent
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Suede, Walnut

1970s Marcel Breuer Iconic S64 Chairs by Gordon International, a Set of 4
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Germantown, MD
1970s Marcel Breuer S64 Chairs by Gordon International made in Italy. Good vintage condition
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Revers Chair by Andrea Branzi for Cassina Italian Design 1993
By Andrea Branzi, Cassina
Located in DE MEERN, NL
to help you seamlessly incorporate this iconic chair into your interior: Focal Point: Make the
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1990s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Iconic Cubique Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne International, 1968
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Voorburg, NL
Iconic 'Cubique' chair designed by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne International, France 1968. The
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Customizable cushion Iconic Eero Aarnio Blue Swivel Ball Lounge Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
The Ball chair was designed in 1963 and debuted at the Cologne Furniture Fair in 1966. The chair is
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2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

Lounge chair "F545" "BIG TULIP" by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands 1980s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in DE MEERN, NL
designed by the renowned Pierre Paulin for Artifort in the Netherlands during the 1980s. This iconic chair
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

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Iconic Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of iconic chairs available for sale. Each of these unique iconic chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and fabric. There are 199 antique and vintage iconic chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 60 modern editions to choose from as well. Iconic chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Iconic chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Iconic chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Eero Aarnio, Lorenz+Kaz and Herman Miller are consistently popular.

How Much are Iconic Chairs?

Prices for iconic chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, iconic chairs begin at $10 and can go as high as $150,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,995.

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 Iconic Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Eames chair is iconic due to its sleek and handsome design, making it the first lounge chair of its time to depart from more traditional, bulky styles. It is also exceptionally comfortable. This mid-century chair was designed by Charles and Ray Eames for the furniture company Herman Miller. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Eames chairs from top sellers worldwide.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Louis Ghost chair is iconic for its elegant clear Lucite design, created by Phillipe Starck in 2002. It makes it exceptionally versatile to incorporate into existing decor, as well as making it an eye-catching style statement. Shop a collection of ghost chairs from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.