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Set of 4 Dal Vera bamboo folding chairs, brass details, Italy, 1960s
By Dal Vera
Located in amstelveen, NL
midcentury design. These incredibly rare chairs are perfect for a midcentury internal living room project or
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Postmodern Brazilian Modern De Couro Black Leather Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By De Couro
Located in Miami, FL
. These rare chairs share similar qualities to the Mario Bellini CAB chairs for Cassina.
Category
Late 20th Century Brazilian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
$3,000 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Space age chair
Estrosa
by Gianni Osgnach for Dilmos, Italy, 1990s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rare chair by italian artist and designer Gianni Osgnach for Dilmos in 1999.
Model is called
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Nobiliary Dining Chair of Thonet from Wiener Werkstaette
By Thonet
Located in Mariano Del Friuli, GO
Rare chair of the Wiener Werkstaette considered the prototype of the successive variants on Design
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
$836 Sale Price
20% Off
Dirk van Sliedregt Rattan Easy Chair Model 568 for Gebr Jonkers Netherlands 1954
By Dirk Van Sliedregt
Located in CASTENRAY, NL
rattan.
This rare chair is in the collection of the 'Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam'.
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Rare Model "Mikki" Armchair by Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs Finland 1940s
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This rare chair model "Mikki” were designed by Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs and produced by his own
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Wood
Set of Four Vintage Chairs Model "S11 Program", Design Angelo Mangiarotti, 1972
By Sorgente del Mobili, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in taranto, IT
Set of four rare chairs model "s11 program", Sorgente dei Mobili production based on a design by
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Original Midcentury white Paul McCobb Origami Fiberglass Chair spider base
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
rare chairs. Located in Brooklyn NYC.
(2) chairs available
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Hans J Wegner, Valet Chair, Model JH540 in Teak and Oak, Designed 1953, Stamped
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
This rare chair is one of the original edition produced by master cabinet maker Johannes Hansen
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
Rare Model "Mikki" Armchair by Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs Finland 1940s
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This rare chair model "Mikki” were designed by Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs and produced by his own
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Wood
Magnificent Pair Milo Baughman Style Rosewood Swivel Lounge Chairs Mid-Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent pair of Milo Baughman style rosewood swivel chairs by Selig. These fine and rare chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
$7,680 Sale Price / set
20% Off
John Caldwell Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1976
By John Caldwell
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A great example of American craft ca' 1976 is this rare chair and ottoman designed by John Caldwell
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$8,800 / set
Two Arne Jacobsen Grand Prix Chairs, no 4130, in Teak, with Rare Provenance.
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Two Grand Prix chair no. 4130 in teak, with rare provenance.
The chair, originally known as Model
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch, Teak
1960s De Sede "DS-101" Leather Lounge Chair
By De Sede
Located in Medina, OH
lounge armchair DS 101. This rare chair model ceased production in the late 1970s, originally from
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
$1,956 Sale Price
25% Off
Arne Jacobsen Grand Prix Chair in Teak, 1st Edition, with Rare Provenance.
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Architect and furniture designer Arne Jacobsen Grand Prix Chair in Teak, 1st Edition, with Rare
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch, Teak
Sigfrid Ljungqvist Wing Chair for Mobelfabrik, Sweden, 1950
By AB S Ljungqvists Möbelfabrik
Located in Paris, FR
Sigfrid Ljungqvist wing chair for Mobelfabrik, Sweden, 1950
This rare chair was manufactured by
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Green Leather Chair by Anonima Castelli, Italy, 1950s
By Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
unique design. Also available in other colors.
This rare chair still retain the original label of the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Faux Leather, Wood, Beech
Sigfrid Ljungqvist Wing Shaped Chair, Petrol Blue Fabric and Beech, Sweden, 1958
By AB S Ljungqvists Möbelfabrik
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare chair was manufactured by Sigfrid Ljungqvists Möbelfabrik in Habo, Sweden. The chair was
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Beech
1966 Rare Series 4700 Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in Cognac Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
refinished for an additional charge. This is a very rare chair to find, especially within the US.
This
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Foam, Beech
Set of 4 dining chairs by Allmilmö, 1980s
By Cassina
Located in Renens, CH
What a find!
These rare chairs are an absolute feast for the eyes.
Made from solid curved oak.
The
Category
Vintage 1980s German Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Bordeaux Leather Chairs by Anonima Castelli, Italy, 1950s
By Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
and unique design. Also available in other colors.
These rare chairs still retain the original
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Faux Leather, Wood, Beech
Danish Midcentury Chair by Leif Hansen for Kronen
By Kronen, Leif Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This rare chair was designed in the early 1960s by Leif Hansen and manufactured by Kronen which was
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Chair Thonet Nr. 404, Marcel Kammerer in 1905
By Marcel Kammerer, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Praha, CZ
Extremely rare chair Thonet Nr. 404. Probably designed for the wine bar of the Municipal House in
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
$4,275 / item
Rare 1930s French Wicker Rattan Emmanuelle Peacock Chair
Located in Birmingham, AL
it's named, this rare chair features large rolled arms and an hourglass shaped base. A stunning piece
Category
Vintage 1930s French Bohemian Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Danish Mid Century Modern Mama Bear AP-27 Chair designed by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in New York, NY
pole legs. Stylish, comfortable, and in very good original condition, this rare chair is a must have
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Pair of Ralph Lauren Wicker Rattan Garden Lounge Chairs
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic pair of ebonized wicker garden lounge armchairs designed by Ralph Lauren. These rare
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Drop In Chairs Satin Bronze Frames by Milo Baughman
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Rare Chairs by Baughman, these drop in chairs with bronze flat bar frames are very hard to find and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Mid Century Circle Easy Chair Designed by Lusch Erzeugnis, Germany 60s
By Lusch Erzeugnis
Located in Lucija, SI
Rare vintage Circle Chair attributted to Lusch Erzeugnis and made in Germany in '60s.
The chair is
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Steel Bronze Turku Lounge Chairs by Ironies
By Ironies, Kneedler-Fauchère
Located in Rio Vista, CA
13 inches high without a cushion. These elusive and rare chairs are pieces of functioning art. From a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Art Deco Curved Back Side Chair Set, France 1930
s
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
silk fabric on the seat and backrest, finished with metal studs. Rare chair set with great design. The
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Silk, Oak
$1,330 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antonello Mosca for Ycami Aluminum Leather Chairs, Italy, 1980
By Lodovico Acerbis, Ycami Collection
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare set of 4 chairs by Antonello Mosca for Ycami Collection, circa 1980.
Sold as individual
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
19th Century English Library Chair on Castors
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, chair you could hope to find
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
Abraham Palatnik. Chair, c. 1950. Metal and original white curvin
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in PARIS, FR
Abraham Palatnik (1928–2020)
Chair, c. 1950
This rare chair, designed by Abraham Palatnik around
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-century stack-laminated lounge chair by Tiller Lesser, Germany 1990
Located in Meulebeke, BE
extremely rare chair shows all the characteristics of this period of his work. The elegantly curved seat
Category
1990s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Arflex
Solar
Lounge Chairs in Fiberglass by Carlo Bartoli, Italy, 1960s
By Carlo Bartoli, Arflex
Located in Antwerp, BE
setting. Part of the Museum of Modern Art’s permanent collection, these rare chairs embody a perfect
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Polyester
American Empire Boston Mahogany Girandole Chair, Circa 1860s
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful American empire Boston Girandole chairs. This is a very rare chair in today's market
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Empire Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Fendi Casa Arctic Blue Leather Tunica Lounge Chairs
By Fendi Casa
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sublime pair of Italian Fendi Tunica lounge chairs or slipper chairs circa 2015. The bespoke rare
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Original Walter Pichler, Silver Anodized Aluminum, Leather Galaxy Chair, 1966
By Walter Pichler, Woka Lamps, Svoboda
Located in Vienna, AT
This extremely rare chair from the "Atomic" or "Space Age Design Period" has the Serial number of
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
José Zanine Caldas - MÓVEIS ARTÍSTICOS Z Chair, Brazil, 1960s
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Immenstaad am Bodensee, DE
This beautiful and very rare chair is attributed to José Zanine Caldas and his company Móveis
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
$2,007 Sale Price
35% Off
Von Vogelsang Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade, 1985, set of 2
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
lightness and modern refinement.
Now considered design icons, these rare chairs are sought after by
Category
Late 20th Century European Chairs
Materials
Metal
1980s Safari Tapestry Attributed to Donghia Luciano Chair and Ottoman Set of 2
By Donghia
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
This extremely rare chair and ottoman set is packed with personality! Outstanding design is
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Tapestry, Upholstery, Wood
Dining Chair by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs, France, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
in the French Alps in the 1960s. This rare chair embodies the sleek sophistication characteristic of
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
Exceptional
Heart
Chair in Purple Mohair, Brøndbyøster Møbel, Denmark, 1953
By La Maison Pierre Frey, Brøndbyøster Møbel
Trævarefabrik A/S, Magnus Stephensen
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare chair was produced by the Danish company Brøndbyøster Møbel & Trævarefabrik
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
Walter Pichler, Silver Anodized Aluminum, Leather Galaxy Chair 1966, Original
By Woka Lamps, Svoboda, Walter Pichler
Located in Vienna, AT
This extremely rare chair from the "Atomic" or "Space Age Design Period" has the Serial number of
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Druillet Postmodern 1980s Blue Pink Dining Chair Jean Allemand Vintage Memphis
Located in London, GB
An amazing and rare chair designed by Jean Allemand for his friend the famous comic artist Philippe
Category
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
1970s Mid Century Sculptural Curved Barrel Tweed Wood Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, rare chairs you could hope to find
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Osvaldo Borsani Pair of Sheepskin and Oak Lounge Chairs, circa 1945
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in New York, NY
elegant angles which suggest movement and modernity. These rare chairs are extremely comfortable and
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
White Pair of Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century/ Post Modern Triangle Lounge Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Chairs. Designed by the iconic Adrian Pearsall in the 1960s, these rare chairs feature Unique triangle
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Pair of McGuire Rattan Wicker Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
coastal organic modern style by McGuire artisans. The rare chairs feature a strong rattan frame covered
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
Pair of Italian Art Deco Walnut Lounge Chairs, circa 1940
Located in New York, NY
movement and modernity. These rare chairs are extremely comfortable and exhibit a high-quality
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Set of 3 German Duktus Series Kitchen Chairs from Bulthaup
By Bulthaup
Located in Hamburg, DE
Three rare chairs from the duktus series from bulthaup. This is no longer produced and elements
Category
20th Century German Industrial Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair Thomas Pheasant McGuire Rattan Lounge Chairs + Ottoman
By Thomas Pheasant, McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare pair of large lounge chairs or club chairs designed in the California coastal organic modern
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bronze
1 Druillet Postmodern 1980s Blue Pink Dining Chair Jean Allemand Vintage Desk
Located in London, GB
An amazing and rare chair designed by Jean Allemand for his friend the famous comic artist Philippe
Category
Vintage 1980s British Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
$514 Sale Price / item
70% Off
Pierre Guariche Cast Aluminium Tulipe Seat for Steiner with original fabric 1953
By Steiner, Pierre Guariche
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Stunning cast aluminum chair with their original orange fabric, extremely rare chair with their
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Six McGuire Coral Wicker Rattan Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
organic modern taste. These rare chairs feature a rattan frame covered with woven wicker. The set consists
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
Fully Restored Danish Inge
Luciano Rubino Teak Side Chair by Sorø Stolefabrik
By Sorø Stolefabrik, Inge
Luciano Rubino
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Inge & Luciano Rubino fully restored butterfly teak side chair by Sorø Stolefabrik.
The rare
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Teak
1940s Neoclassical Style Brass Lion Barrel Suede Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
. The ultra rare chairs exudes an air of history and refinement. Outstanding design is exhibited
Category
Vintage 1940s European Neoclassical Revival Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
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Rare Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic rare chair available at 1stDibs. Each rare chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and fabric. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer rare chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A rare chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made rare chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames and Edward Wormley are consistently popular.
How Much is a Rare Chair?
Prices for a rare chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $113,251, while the average can fetch as much as $5,136.
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.
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