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20th Century Italian Single Vintage Walnut Lounge Chair by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A single, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian lounge chair made of hand crafted polished Walnut
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut, Upholstery, Bouclé

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Bentwood Rocking Art Chair
By Sam Maloof
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Sculptural rocking chair in the Sam Maloof style, circa 1970s Not marked or signed however you can
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

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Oak

Danish Mid-Century Organic Modern Leather Strap Chair Attr. to Borge Mogensen
Located in New York, NY
/ slipper chair attributed to Borge Mogensen. The piece has a sensuous line and form and is draped with
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Hand Chairs

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Leather, Bentwood

Mid-Century Gio Ponti Set of Four Leggera 646 Ashwood Italian Chairs, 1951
By Gio Ponti
Located in Ibiza, Spain
unique hand-painted cotton fabric, adding a bespoke touch to each chair. Made in Italy: Reflecting the
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

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Cotton, Wood

Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair Seat Belt Rockers by The Phillips Collection
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Rare and fabulous pair of lounge chair rockers from the Phillips Collection. Designed by Nuttapong
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1980s American Post-Modern Retro Hand Chairs

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Nylon, Plastic, Hardwood

Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, Tobacco Leather, 1978, Set of 10
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
chairs with hand-stitched natural leather upholstery wrapped over an internal steel frame. The only
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Wicker Iron Lounge Chairs Francis Mair
By Francis Mair
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Wicker with an Iron frame by Francis Mair c1960. Human form which is rare to find and in excellent vintage condition with minimal we...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

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Iron

Orange Midcentury Cocktail Lounge Chair by Theo Ruth
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A midcentury cocktail chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s. Upholstered with the original rust
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

John Stuart Three Brass Slipper Chairs and Tea Table 1950s
By William Billy Haines, John Stuart Inc.
Located in Camden, ME
A set of three brass slipper chairs blending classical form with modernist purity with a 42
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

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Brass

Brutalist Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Solid Oak and Velvet 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
Brutalist Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Solid Oak and Velvet 1960s An astonishing lounge chair from
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

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Velvet, Oak

Afra Tobia Scarpa for Gavina Bastiano Lounge Chair in Leather
By Gavina, Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, ES
Afra Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 'Bastiano' lounge chair, leather, wood, Italy, 1960
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Danish Mid-Century Modern Leather Lounge Chairs with Teak Legs, 1960s
Located in Hudson, NY
Now available, this very handsome pair of danish, leather and teak Lounge chairs. Low slung and
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Hans Wegner Danish Teak Rocking Chair for Tarm Stole, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Tarm Stole
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Danish Modern teak rocking chair designed by Hans J. Wegner for Tarm Stole-og Møbelfabrik A
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Oversized Swivel Lounge Chair in Oatmeal Chenille, Sourced by Alberto Pinto
By Alberto Pinto
Located in Morristown, NJ
Oversized Swivel Lounge Chair in Oatmeal Chenille, Sourced by Alberto Pinto, 20th Century
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1980s American Hollywood Regency Retro Hand Chairs

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Metal

Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, China Red Leather, 1978, Set of 10
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 412" dining chairs for Cassina, China Red leather, Italy, 1978, set of ten. The
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Leather

A Midcentury Modern Rocking Chair, Made in Sweden, 1930s
By Goran Malmvall, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This unique Swedish Mordern rocking chair echoes the designs of Axel Einar Hjorth and Goran
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Birch

Janine Abraham Dirk Jan Rol Rattan Lounge Chairs, Edition Rougier, France 1950
By Janine Abraham / Dirk Jan Rol
Located in Roma, IT
We offer for sale a pair of iconic lounge chairs of 20th-century modern French design. Designed in
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Iron

20th Century Italian Pair of Lacquered Beech Club Chairs by Malatesta Masson
By Malatesta and Mason
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A black, vintage pair of Mid-Century Italian club chairs made hand crafted lacquered, polished
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Beech

Nice Clean Pair of 1970’s Arne Norell Sirocco Chairs in Brown Leather Rosewood
By Arne Norell
Located in Palm Springs, CA
a nice pair of Sirocco chairs designed by Arne Norell and produced in Sweden in the 1970’s. These
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1970s Swedish Retro Hand Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Pair Mid Century Modern Black Lacquered Sculptural Lounge Chairs Edmond Spence
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Black lacquered hardwood lounge chairs by Edmond J. Spence c1955. Beautiful
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood, Lacquer

Mid Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chair with Drop in Cushions C1958
By Viko Baumritter
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant walnut lounge chair with updated cushions, (not new) but in very good condition
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Slipper Chair with Ottoman style of Robsjohn Gibbons
By Robs Johns Gibbons
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous lounge slipper chair with an accompanying ottoman in velvet and a black lacquer hardwood
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

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Velvet, Hardwood, Paint

20th Century Italian Vintage Walnut Ninfea Folding Side Chair by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian Ninfea folding side chair made of hand crafted
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Kodawood Clam Shell Chairs by Seymour James Wiener
By Seymour James Wiener
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Clam Shell Chairs by Seymour James Wiener. Black
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Brass

Erwine and Estelle Laverne Lily Chairs from the Invisible Group
By Erwine Estelle Laverne
Located in Palm Springs, CA
from 1959, the Lily Chairs. They were purchased by the previous owners at Wright Auctions, on December
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1950s American Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Lucite

Ergo "Antropovarius" Reclining Lounge Chair by Ferdinand Alexander Porsche
By Ferdinand A. Porsche, Poltrona Frau
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ergo antropovarius reclining lounge chair designed by Ferdinand Alexander Porsche for Poltrona Frau
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set Windsor Chairs - 8 Farmhouse Kitchen Chair
Located in Potters Bar, GB
the crafting of these fine pieces. Each seperate piece to each chair is hand carved and turned then
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1980s Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Oak

Jørgen Rasmussen for Kevi Danish Teak Bentwood Swiveling Task Chair
By Jørgen Rasmussen
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century swiveling 'task' chair with light teak bentwood seat and back with pivoting
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of French Modern Neoclassical Leather Lounge / Slipper Chairs, Andre Arbus
By Jacques Adnet, André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant and Timeless Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Lounge or Slipper Chairs in
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood, Walnut

Brazilian Modern Rocking Chair in Metal and Acrylic, Unknown, 1970
Located in New York, NY
Chair in Metal and Acrylic, Unknown,1970 is nothing less than gorgeous! Unlike traditional Brazilian
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Warren Platner Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs for Knoll
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Chairs by Warren Platner for Knoll
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Danish Wingback Chair and Ottoman in Leather, Tufted Design, 1960s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Hudson, NY
Chesterfield Style leather tufted and buttoned wingback chair and matching ottoman. This chair
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Milo Baughman Chrome Cube Lounge Chair Thayer Coggin 1970s
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Camden, ME
An iconic design by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, this Model 2122 lounge chair from the 1970s is
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1970s American Bauhaus Retro Hand Chairs

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Stainless Steel

S231 Swivel De Sede Camel Leather Lounge Chair with Footstool, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Antwerp, BE
Midcentury modern iconic S231 swivel lounge chair original vintage 1970s designed by the De Sede
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Set Windsor Chairs - 8 Farmhouse Kitchen Chair
Located in Potters Bar, GB
the crafting of these fine pieces. Each seperate piece to each chair is hand carved and turned then
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1980s Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, China Red Leather, 1978, Set of 8
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
chairs with hand-stitched natural leather upholstery wrapped over an internal steel frame. The only
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Leather

Paul Evans Style Brutalist Handmade Brass Leather Lounge Chair, a Pair
By Paul Evans
Located in Plainview, NY
These exceptional lounge chairs inspired by the bold and sculptural aesthetic of Paul Evans
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1990s Brutalist Retro Hand Chairs

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Italian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs by Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino
By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Elegant Pair of Italian Mid-Century Organic Modern Armchairs / Lounge Chairs Designed by
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Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair Vintage French style Carved Walnut Bergere Chairs by Baker Furniture Co.
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair Vintage French style Louis XV Carved Walnut Floral Upholstered Bergere Chairs by Baker
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1980s American Louis XV Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Walnut

1950s Anglo Inglo-Indian Carved Walnut Rocking Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
1950s Anglo Inglo-Indian carved walnut rocking chairs with hand carved indian figure on back
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Mid-20th Century American Anglo-Indian Retro Hand Chairs

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Hardwood, Walnut

Vintage Oak Pressback Chairs with Cane Seats, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of pressback oak chairs with caned seats. Good vintage condition. Measures 17.25"W x 19"D x 43
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Mid-20th Century American Country Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Pair of Michael Taylor Style Woven Rattan Wicker Lounge Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand pair of oversized woven rattan wicker cube shaped lounge chairs or club chairs made in the
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Late 20th Century Organic Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wicker, Rattan

Mid Century Modern Recliner Stressless Lounge Chairs Ottoman by Ekornes
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous c1970 Stressless Lounge recliner with ottoman by Ekornes of Norway. Brown leather is in excellent condition with a minor crease on the ottoman. Chrome is bright and shiny. M...
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1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Fabricius Kastholm FK87 Lounge Chair in Patinated Cognac Leather 1960s
By Alfred Kill International, Jørgen Kastholm Preben Fabricius
Located in Meer, VAN
rare lounge chair model ‘FK87’ is one of the most remarkable designs by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Metal

Ilmari Tapiovaara Prototype Congo Folding Chair Finland 1954
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Camden, ME
Congo folding chair designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara in 1954 manufactured by Lukkiseppo Ltd. in
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

1970 s Teak Punjabi Chairs - a Pair
Located in Elkton, MD
Pair of 1970s teak Punjabi chairs featuring intricate hand-carved detailing and seats woven with
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Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Rush, Teak

Vintage Boho Bent Rattan Lounge Chairs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
-Century Modern design. Expertly handcrafted from hand-bent rattan, each chair features a striking vertical
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Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

FINE MID CENTURY MODERN GREEN LEATHER 1970 s PIRELLI CHESTERFIELD ROCKING CHAIR
By Pieff and Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
1970's Pirelli made in England Rocking chair with deep bottle green leather upholstery and single
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Leather

Brutalist High Back Chair in Wrought Iron and Patinated Cognac Leather 1960s
By Diego Giacometti
Located in Meer, VAN
unique 1960s brutalist high back side or accent chair in hand wrought iron and patinated cognac leather
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Mid-20th Century Brutalist Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Napoleon III Style Faux Rope Painted Side Chairs in Cream Fabric - A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
. Expertly hand-carved with intricate faux rope details along the legs and seat frame, these chairs showcase
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Napoleon III Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Linen, Paint, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Chairs Style of Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural solid oak lounge chairs with all new fabric by Knoll
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Mid-Century Swedish Modern Lounge Chair by Broderna Johansons - Fully Restored
By Bröderna Johansson
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Swedish Lounge Chair by Broderna Johansons circa 1960. Fully restored, repadded and
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Chenille, Beech

Faux Stone ‘Jennifer’ Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Michael Taylor
By Michael Taylor
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large white sculpted faux stone ‘Jennifer’ lounge chair and ottoman by Michael Taylor. Chair is
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1980s American Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Concrete

Pair of Sculptural Wrought Iron Chairs in the Style of André Dubrueil
By André Dubreuil
Located in West Palm Beach, US
Pair of Sculptural Wrought Iron Chairs in the Style of André Dubrueil, Professionally Refinished
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1980s English Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Iron

Modernist Dutch Lounge Chair in Enameled Steel and Patinated Brown Leather 1950s
Located in Meer, VAN
Modernist Dutch Lounge Chair in Enameled Steel and Patinated Brown Leather 1950s. A wonderful mid
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vladimir Kagan Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair "Capricorn" with Original Pads
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Rare to find with the original pads, this lounge chair is in original excellent vintage condition
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Iron

Arne Norell Pair of Ari Lounge Chairs in Steel and Patinated Leather 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Meer, VAN
Arne Norell Pair of 'Ari' Lounge Chairs in Steel and Patinated Leather, Sweden 1960s A very nice
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Steel

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Retro Hand Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of retro hand chairs available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique retro hand chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. There are all kinds of retro hand chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of retro hand chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern retro hand chairs are of considerable interest. Hans J. Wegner, Niels Otto Møller and J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik each produced beautiful retro hand chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Retro Hand Chairs?

Prices for retro hand chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, retro hand chairs begin at $1 and can go as high as $143,438, while the average can fetch as much as $3,247.

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 Retro Hand Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Surrealist designer and artist Pedro Friedeberg designed the Hand chair. He unveiled the piece in 1962 when he was only 24 years old. Many designers and furniture companies have created similar pieces since. Find a collection of Hand chairs on 1stDibs.