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1980s Milo Baughman Orange Brown Faux Leather Woven Barrel Chairs, Set of 2
By Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
circular plinth base. The ultra rare chairs exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding design is
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1990s Henderson Stripes Down Neoclassical Style Club Chairs, Set of 2
By Henredon
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
rare chairs exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The
Category
1990s American Neoclassical Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Down
1920s Green Beige French Bergere Barrel Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Bergere barrel chairs in customized original upholstery. The ultra rare chairs exudes an air of luxury
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of 1940
s Art Deco Wingback Lounge Chairs Reupholstered in Belgic Wool
By Flemming Lassen, Gösta Jonsson
Located in Burbank, CA
and webbing on the backrest. They are really comfortable and very well made. Very rare chairs from a
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wool, Wood
$7,999 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pearson Ralph Lauren English Style Green Leather Library Chairs, Set of 2
By Pearson Co.
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
in a green tufted leather with nailhead trimmings. The ultra rare chairs on front castors exudes an
Category
1990s American Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
Josef Hoffmann
Fledermaus Bat
Chair Model No.728
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Basel, BS
, showcasing a tub back with a horseshoe form base.
Crafted from bent beech wood, this rare chair was
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Materials
Leather, Faux Leather, Beech
$1,420 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century French Red White Toile Chippendale GIlt Wood Wingback Chair
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
French toile ornate wood wingback chair. The ultra rare chair exudes an air of history and refinement
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Chippendale Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1930s Art Deco Sculptural Pink Velvet Paul Follot Style Arm Chairs, Set of 2
By Paul Follot
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
rare chairs exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Peter Behrens Bauhaus Industrial Tubular Steel Chair Germany, circa 1930
By Peter Behrens
Located in Vienna, AT
Industrial design.
Also Peter Behrens was the co-founder from German Werkbund. This very rare chair by Peter
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel
Red Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi, Italy, 1960s
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Almelo, NL
beautiful and iconic pair of rare chairs in 1954, Italy. The shape of the chairs is sculptural, unique, and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Rare Folk Art Chair
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This mysterious chair will surely catch the attention of any visitor. We can’t say much about the
Category
Antique 19th Century Folk Art Chairs
Materials
Wood
$2,702
1940s French Toile Barrel Back Cane Blue White Chair
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
toile cane chair. The ultra rare chair exudes an air of history and refinement. Outstanding design is
Category
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
1980
s Giandomenico Belotti Black Leather Dining Chairs, A Pair - Made in Italy
By Giandomenico Belotti
Located in San Carlos, CA
: Approximately 19"W x 18"D x 31"H
These rare chairs are not just functional but also a statement piece that will
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$703 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1990s Salotti Post Modern Black Leather Chair
By Nicoletti Salotti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
chair. The ultra rare chair exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding design is exhibited
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Restored Wrought Iron Chair and Ottoman by Dan Johnson for Pacific Iron, USA
By Dan Johnson
Located in Deland, FL
Classic design meets modern materials. This ultra-rare chair and ottoman set, designed by Dan
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century German SE 66 Chair by Egon Eiermann for Wilde + Spieth, 1950s
By Egon Eiermann
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare chair from the series of tubular steel spring chairs by egon eiermann. A rare collector's
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
19th Century Victorian Parlor Libarary Chairs on Castors, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
chairs in a teal vibrant upholstery. The ultra rare chairs exudes an air of luxury and refinement
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Eastlake Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Red Velvet Carved Wood Dog Motif Library Club Chair
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
sculptural carved dog wood armchair on castors. The ultra rare chair exudes an air of history and refinement
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Club Chairs
Materials
Wood
1960s MCM Green Vinyl Barrel Club Slipper Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
. The ultra rare chairs exudes an air of history and refinement. Outstanding design is exhibited
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Visionarie Italian Olive Green Suede Knole Style Chair, Set of 2
By Visionaire
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
style chairs. The ultra rare chairs exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding design is
Category
2010s Italian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
1930s Art Deco Wood Green Chenille Plaid Scalloped Arm Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
rare chairs exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Unique Restored Set of 8 Square Series Dining Chairs by Henry Olko, circa 1979
By Willow and Reed, Henry Olko
Located in Atlanta, GA
Willow and Reed firm, circa 1979. These rare chairs are from the Olko's Square series. Stout and sturdy
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Hardwood
Rare Pierre Jeanneret Classroom Chair
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a highly unusual and rare Pierre Jeanneret Classroom Chair, likely from Punjab University
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
1980s Pastel Maitland Smith Gustavian Bobbin Style Rustic Chairs, Set of 2
By Maitland Smith
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
bobbin style chairs. Original pastels shimmery upholstery. The ultra rare chairs exudes an air of luxury
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Americana Style Rocking Chair Art Deco Lounge Chair Black White Armchair
Located in London, GB
. Overall it's a strikingly attractive rare chair in lovely condition and if well looked after it should
Category
Mid-20th Century American Classical Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather
Allan Gould Sculptural Compass Black Stained Wood Side Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Herman Miller, Allan Gould
Located in North Miami, FL
best designs. It came also as a set of dining room chairs but we have only found this one rare chair
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Rare Antique Raffles Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
. We only source the best. Rare.
This chair was hand made in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese
Category
Antique Early 1900s Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Rare Antique Raffles Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
x 17” back rest x 17″ deep. Circa 1900. We only source the best. Rare.
This chair was hand made in
Category
Antique Early 1900s Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Rare Italian Antique Chair, 1500s
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful and very rare Italian antique chair from the 1500s.
In finely crafted walnut wood, red
Category
Antique 16th Century Italian Rococo Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
$6,175 Sale Price
20% Off
1990s Carsons Post Modern Pastel Swivel Chairs and Footstools, Set of 4
By Carson
s Furniture
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
footstools set. The ultra rare chairs exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding design is exhibited
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of 2 Moroso Gluon Reception Chairs by Marc Newson, 1990s
By Moroso, Marc Newson
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
For sale is this lovely and rare set of two Gluon Chairs by Marc Newson, produced by Moroso in the
Category
1990s Italian Futurist Chairs
Materials
Steel
Rare Reclining Chair Louis XIV
Located in New York, NY
furniture design and a very rare find. The chair's metal mechanism allows the user to adjust the backrest to
Category
Antique 18th Century Louis XIV Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Rare Antique Raffles Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
. Rare.
This chair was hand made in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty can be
Category
Antique Early 1900s Primitive Chairs
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
1990s Post Modern Colorful Upholstered Three Legged Barrel Chairs, Set of 2
By Carter Furniture 1
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
circular plinth base. The ultra rare chairs exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding design is
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1980s Nautilus Weiman Sculptural Tweedy Style Swivel Chairs, Set of 2
By Weiman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
chairs. The ultra rare chairs exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding design is exhibited
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Leather Sling K Chair By WILLIAM KATAVOLOS
By William Katavolos
Located in Lake Worth, FL
KATAVOLOS
Rare chair complete with original head rest pillow.
Approximate Measurements in Inches
38" high
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
1920s Horsehair Filled in Pierre Frey French Curved Slipper Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
original, exquisite fabric, showcasing a delicate color scheme. The ultra rare chairs exudes an air of
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Rare Milo Baughman Slipper Chair
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A small-scale slipper chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Brass frames with hidden rollers
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
$3,600 Sale Price
34% Off
1980s Milo Baughman Style Sculptural Zebra Colorful Swivel Chairs, Set of 2
By Classic Gallery
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
sculptural swivel chairs. The ultra rare chairs exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding design is
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Francesco Binfaré for Cassina Set of Four
Hock
Dining Chairs in Black Leather
By Francesco Binfaré, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, Italy, 1990s
These rare chairs are designed by Francesco Binfaré who was director of the Centro
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
1990s Weiman Immaculate Customized Swivel Chairs, Set of 2
By Weiman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
chairs. The ultra rare chairs exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding design is exhibited
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Angelo Pazmino Muebles Wood Embossed Leather Sling Chairs, Set of 4
By Muebles De Estilo
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare chairs you could hope to find
Category
Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of 5 Pierre Chapo Style Chairs in Solid Elm France 1970s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Meer, VAN
with a lot of attention to detail - and very comfortable indeed.
These rare chairs have been restored
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Elm
1930s Rare Children Wooden Folding Chairs
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1930. We offer this beautiful folding children chairs made in plywood and iron structure
Category
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Chairs
Materials
Metal
$500 / item
Unique Large Gerrit Thomas Rietveld "Aluminum Stoel" Model
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Dronten, NL
Exceptionally well executed handmade large scale model of this very rare chair designed by Gerrit
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch De Stijl Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Rare Teak Danish Modern Children’s Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique and rare midcentury modern child’s chairs. Executed in teak with steel frames with handsome
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
$799 Sale Price
20% Off
Giuseppe Scapinelli dinner chairs with spine feet Brazil 1950
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
rare chairs, where the exquisite combination of solid rosewood, the impeccable design, and the newly
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Linen, Rosewood
1980s Textile Versace Style Black and Gold Dining Chairs, Set of 5
By Gianni Versace
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
. The ultra rare chairs exudes an air of history and refinement. Outstanding design is exhibited
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Textile, Upholstery, Wood
1930s Art Deco Green Two Tone Wood Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
. The ultra rare chairs exudes an air of history and refinement. Outstanding design is exhibited
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Rudolph M. Schindler, Rare Dining Chair
By Rudolph Schindler
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
Discover a rare and exquisite piece of design history with this Rudolph M. Schindler dining chair
Category
Vintage 1940s Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Brazilian Modernist Chair by Acácio Gil Borsoi, Brazil 1950s
By Acácio Gil Borsoi
Located in Aartselaar, BE
stylish hotel lounge, these rare chairs bring a sense of exclusivity and refined comfort to any space
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
1970s Baker Chinoiserie Style Blue White Cane Sculptural Arm Chairs, Set of 4
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 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Rare Easy Chair by Otto Schulz, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare easy chair model Schulz, designed by Otto Schulz and produced by Boet in Sweden during
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Rare pair of Gio Ponti chairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in Albany, NY
Item: pair of chairs
Designer: Gio Ponti
Manufacturer: I.S.A. Bergamo
Demensions: 35.25” h x
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
$7,600 / set
1970s Milo Baughman Teal Zebra Velvet Purple Leather Swivel Chairs, Set of 2
By Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
chairs. The ultra rare chairs exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding design is exhibited
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass
Thonet, rare pair of chairs, early 1900s
By Thonet
Located in Uppsala, SE
Rare pair of bentwood chairs manufactured by Thonet in the early 20th century. Both chairs have a
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Rare Anglo-Raj Childs Chair or Slipper Chair circa 1890
Located in Bellport, NY
A rare find in this magnificent Anglo-Indian Raj handcrafted child's chair,or slipper chair. Made
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
$1,330 Sale Price
65% Off
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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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