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Jaymar Chair

1980s Vintage Sculptural Leather Jaymar Chairs - A Pair
By Jaymar
Located in Chicago, IL
. Jaymar, Quebec Cantilevered Tongue lounge chairs in the style of Louis Durot, Pierre Paulin, and Memphis
Category

Vintage 1980s Canadian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

"Quebec 69" Postmodern Sculptural Lounge Chairs by Jaymar
By Jaymar
Located in Dallas, TX
You won’t find another pair of these late eighties, jaw-dropping mind-blowers by Jaymar Furniture
Category

Vintage 1980s Canadian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Sculptural Lounge Chair Jaymar 1980s
By Jaymar
Located in Toronto, ON
Gorgeous pop art chair by Jaymar in a dark nylon like material. It's a blueish black fabric colour
Category

Vintage 1980s Canadian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Sculptural Lounge Chair Jaymar 1980s
Sculptural Lounge Chair Jaymar 1980s
$1,500
H 29 in W 35 in D 30 in
Pair of Jaymar Lounge Chairs
By Jaymar
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Jaymar Lounge chairs, reupholstered with stretch boucle. Seat height 18"
Category

1990s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Jaymar Lounge Chairs
Pair of Jaymar Lounge Chairs
$8,800 / set
H 30 in W 34 in D 30 in
Sculptural Jaymar Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Jaymar
Located in Dallas, TX
Jaymar, Quebec Cantilevered Tongue lounge chairs in the style of Louis Durot, Pierre Paulin, and
Category

Vintage 1980s Canadian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Sculptural Jaymar Lounge Chairs, Pair
Sculptural Jaymar Lounge Chairs, Pair
$9,800 / set
H 30 in W 33 in D 33 in
Postmodern Brown Faux Leather Tongue Chair Attributed Jaymar Pop Art Chair
By Jaymar
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage Postmodern brown faux leather Tongue chair attributed to Jaymar cantilevered Pop
Category

Late 20th Century Canadian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Sculptural Spiral Ribbon Chair in Black Mohair Attributed to Jaymar
By Jaymar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sculptural spiral ribbon chair. Attributed to "Jaymar." Newly reupholstered in black mohair.
Category

Late 20th Century Canadian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair

Sculptural Spiral Ribbon Chair in Black Mohair Attributed to Jaymar
Sculptural Spiral Ribbon Chair in Black Mohair Attributed to Jaymar
$1,750 Sale Price
48% Off
H 30 in W 33 in D 30 in
Post Modern Cantilevered Loveseat and Ottomans by Jaymar
By Jaymar
Located in Las Vegas, NV
SUPER RARE Post Modern cantilevered loveseat and ottoman pair by Jaymar Furniture. You see the
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Postmodern Vintage Distressed Leather Sculptural Chairs, Pair
By Jaymar
Located in Chicago, IL
Not sure how to describe how cool these chairs are. First let’s talk about the shape! Beautiful
Category

Vintage 1980s North American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

1980 s Postmodern Art Deco Barrel Club Lounge Chair
By Massimo Vignelli, Jaymar
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage post-modern art deco barrel chair for sale. Very comfortable and well made. Has a great
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1980
s Postmodern Art Deco Barrel Club Lounge Chair
1980
s Postmodern Art Deco Barrel Club Lounge Chair
$959 Sale Price
20% Off
H 29 in W 37 in D 34 in

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Sculptural Spiral Black Leather Lounge Chair in the Style of Jaymar
By Jaymar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
an exact match for the Jaymar chair.
Category

Vintage 1980s Canadian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Sculptural Jaymar chairs
By Jaymar
Located in Toronto, ON
Gorgeous pop art chair by Jaymar in black ultra suede fabric. This bold and modern chair was made
Category

Vintage 1980s Canadian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Ultrasuede

Sculptural Jaymar chairs
Sculptural Jaymar chairs
H 30 in W 34 in D 30 in
1980s Postmodern Sculptural Chair in the Style of Jaymar
By Jaymar
Located in Toronto, CA
Sculptural Jaymar chair style. Discover the extraordinary with this stunning post-modern Jaymar
Category

Vintage 1980s Canadian Post-Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Cotton

Pair of Reupholstered Post Modern Sculptural Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice pair of sculptural post modern chairs in the style of Jaymar chairs. We've had these redone
Category

Vintage 1980s American Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Sculptural Jaymar Lounge Chairs
By Jaymar
Located in Chicago, IL
w/ black leather upholstery c. 1980s in great vintage condition ft. a cantilevered seat - they're incredibly comfortable.
Category

Vintage 1980s Canadian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Sculptural Jaymar Lounge Chairs
Sculptural Jaymar Lounge Chairs
H 30 in W 33 in D 33 in
Sculptural Lounge Chair Jaymar 1980s
By Jaymar
Located in Toronto, ON
Gorgeous pop art chair by Jaymar in black leather. This bold and modern chair was made in Quebec in
Category

Vintage 1980s Canadian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Original Tongue Lounge Chair in Blue by Jaymar
By Jaymar
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of An Original Postmodern Tongue Lounge Chair in Blue by JAYMAR
Category

Vintage 1970s Canadian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet

1980s Postmodern Sculptural Chairs in the Manner of Jaymar, a Pair
By Jaymar
Located in Chicago, IL
Very fun and comfortable chairs. Not sure who made them but love love the shape and the comfort
Category

20th Century American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile

1980s Postmodern Corkscrew Chairs Attributed to Quebec 69 Jaymar - a Pair
By Jaymar
Located in Chicago, IL
These chairs are comfortable! Who would have thought? I always assumed they were just sculptural
Category

Vintage 1980s Canadian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Postmodern Twist Chairs by Quebec 69 Jaymar Furniture
By Jaymar
Located in New York, NY
Sexy pair of corkscrew twist lounge chairs by Jaymar Furniture Quebec 69 Made in Canada. These
Category

Late 20th Century Canadian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Ultrasuede

Contemporary Modern Jaymar Pair of Brown Upholstered Swivel Lounge Arm Chairs
By Jaymar
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is this contemporary modern pair of brown upholstered Jaymar swivel lounge
Category

Late 20th Century Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

A pair of sculptural tongue chairs by Jaymar, circa 1980s. In sage green velvet
By Jaymar
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of sculptural tongue chairs in the style of Jaymar, circa 1980s-1990s. Recently recovered in
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Louis Durot Style Spiral Orange Peel Chairs by Jaymar
By Louis Durot, Jaymar
Located in Southampton, NJ
A comfortable pair of orange peel lounge chairs in the manner of Louis Durot and produced by Jaymar
Category

Vintage 1980s Canadian Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Futurist Black Leather Swivel Pod Chairs by Jaymar of Canada
By Natuzzi, Jaymar, Mario Brunu
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This is the what you get when the DNA of a pod chair is spliced with a softball and a clementine
Category

Early 2000s Canadian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Jaymar Modern Cantilever Tongue Lounge Chair, Louis Durot, Pierre Paulin Style
By Jaymar, Louis Durot, Pierre Paulin
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Very cool looking and comfortable lounge chair manufactured in Quebec by Jaymar. This chair has a
Category

1990s Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

1980s Sculptural Postmodern Distressed Leather Chair
By Jaymar
Located in Chicago, IL
the style of Jaymar. The leather is gorgeous but has markings as shown. Perhaps a good cleaning?   
Category

Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Authentic Jaymar Quebec 69 Sculptural Ribbon Chair
By Jaymar
Located in Kleinburg, ON
Vintage Jaymar Quebec 69 'Ribbon' chair, a unique and stylish seating option that combines a curved
Category

1990s Canadian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Ultrasuede, Polyester

Jaymar Modern Cantilever Tongue Lounge Chair
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Bradenton, FL
Very cool looking and comfortable lounge chair manufactured by Jaymar. This chair has a unique and
Category

20th Century Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Sculptural Lounge Jaymar Chair 1980s
By Jaymar
Located in Toronto, ON
Gorgeous pop art chair by Jaymar in black leather. This bold and modern chair was made in Quebec in
Category

Vintage 1980s Canadian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Sculptural Pink Jaymar Lounge Chair
By Jaymar
Located in Toronto, ON
Gorgeous pink sculptural Jaymar chair. This sculptural chair defined by its continuous lines and
Category

Vintage 1980s Canadian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair Jaymar Cognac Leather Chairs
By Jaymar
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning post modern Jaymar chairs for those who seek the extraordinary. Sculptural and confident
Category

Vintage 1980s Canadian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair Jaymar Cognac Leather Chairs
Pair Jaymar Cognac Leather Chairs
H 31 in W 30 in D 30 in
Sculptural Lounge Chair Jaymar 1980s
By Jaymar
Located in Toronto, ON
Gorgeous pop art chair by Jaymar in black leather. This bold and modern chair was made in Quebec in
Category

Vintage 1980s Canadian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Sculptural Jaymar tongue cantilever lounge chair
By Jaymar
Located in Toronto, ON
Gorgeous pop art chair by Jaymar in a believe fabric with a motif that runs throughout the chair
Category

Vintage 1980s Canadian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Jaymar sculptural lounge chair in white faux leather
By Jaymar
Located in Toronto, ON
Gorgeous pop art chair by Jaymar in white PU leather. This bold and modern chair was made in Quebec
Category

Vintage 1980s Canadian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Postmodern Black Leather Swivel Lounge Chairs by Jaymar, 2005
By Jaymar
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Elevate your living space with these exquisite postmodern leather swivel chairs, crafted by Jaymar
Category

Early 2000s Canadian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

1980s Postmodern Sculptural Chairs in the Style of Jaymar, a Pair
By Jaymar
Located in Chicago, IL
Super cool and comfortable postmodern chairs. Great angles, they look good from all directions. The
Category

20th Century American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile

Nineteen-Laties Pedestal Base Orange Leather Swivel Pod Chairs by Jaymar
By Jaymar
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This is the what you get when the DNA of a pod chair is spliced with a softball and a clementine
Category

Late 20th Century Canadian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

a post modern sculptural Jaymar tongue chair in blue velvet, circa 1980s
By Jaymar
Located in Houston, TX
The coveted sculptural Jaymar tongue chair, circa 80s-90s. Designed after the works of Louis Durot
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Jaymar Cantilevered Pop Art Chair
By Pierre-Paul Prud’hon, Jaymar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jaymar, Quebec Cantilevered Tongue lounge chair in the style of Louis Durot, Pierre Paulin, and
Category

Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Jaymar Cantilevered Pop Art Chair
Jaymar Cantilevered Pop Art Chair
H 30 in W 33 in D 30 in
Tongue Chair by Jaymar, 1980s
By Jaymar
Located in Paris, ON
Post modern Lounge Chair by Jaymar, circa 1980s-1990s. Inspired by the work of French designer
Category

Vintage 1980s Canadian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Suede, Polyester

Tongue Chair by Jaymar, 1980s
Tongue Chair by Jaymar, 1980s
H 29 in W 29 in D 34 in
1980 s Sculptural Spiral Ribbon Chair Attributed to Jaymar
By Jaymar
Located in Glendale, AZ
Vintage 1980's bright red pop art ribbon chair attributed to Jaymar. The sculptural pop of red with
Category

Vintage 1980s Canadian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather

1980 s Red Pop Art Tongue Chair Attributed to Jaymar
By Jaymar
Located in Glendale, AZ
Vintage 1980's bright red pop art tongue chair attributed to Jaymar. The sculptural pop of red with
Category

Vintage 1980s Canadian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather

Vintage Pair of Sculptural Chairs in Electric Red, Attributed to Jaymar
By Jaymar
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Vintage pair of sculptural chairs in electric red, Attributed to Jaymar A vintage pair of lounge
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather

Pair of Sculptural Cantilever Chairs with Ottoman Memphis Style
By Jaymar
Located in Marietta, GA
Pair of sculptural cantilever chairs with ottoman Memphis style. Great pair of chairs with
Category

1990s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Jaymar Black Velour Tongue Chair
By Jaymar, Louis Durot
Located in Outremont, QC
Vintage Black Velour cantilevered tongue chair by Jaymar, in the style of Louis Durot Dimensions
Category

Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Jaymar Black Velour Tongue Chair
Jaymar Black Velour Tongue Chair
H 29 in W 28 in D 35 in
Mid Pair of Mid-Century Modern Jaymar Sculptural Lounge Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
For sale we have a beautiful pair of microsuede Jaymar sculptural lounge chair. They are in great
Category

20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Orange Peel Lounge Chair Style of Louis Durot
By Louis Durot, Jaymar
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish, statement chair is very much in the form of the iconic "orange peel" chair created by
Category

Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Jaymar Lounge Chair
By Jaymar
Located in New York, NY
Jaymar lounge chair in blue leather.
Category

Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Jaymar Lounge Chair
Jaymar Lounge Chair
H 29.5 in W 32 in D 34 in

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Jaymar Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the jaymar chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A jaymar chair — often made from fabric, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the jaymar chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right jaymar chair, those designed in Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made jaymar chair over the years, but those crafted by Jaymar are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Jaymar Chair?

The average selling price for a jaymar chair at 1stDibs is $2,475, while they’re typically $1,300 on the low end and $12,950 for the highest priced.

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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.

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