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SESC Pompeia Chair by Lina Bo Bardi , 2022, Marcenaria Baraúna
By Lina Bo Bardi
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Bardi in 1986, this chair was designed for the library and dining room in the SESC Pompeia Cultural
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1980s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Wood, Pine

1960s Cotacachi Lounge Chairs by Angel Pazmino for Muebles de Estilo
By Muebles De Estilo, Angel Pazmino
Located in London, GB
Pair of 1960s Cotacachi Lounge Chairs by Angel Pazmino for Muebles de Estilo.
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Mid-20th Century Ecuadorean Brutalist Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Paolo Buffa Style Pair of Chiavari Chairs in Italian Wood with High Backrest
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Prato, Tuscany
industrial machinery and finally, the chairs are meticulously finished by hand until even the smallest
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Beech

Carlo Hauner. Suite of 4 Rattan chairs, c. 1950. Metal and Rattan
By Forma, Carlo Hauner
Located in PARIS, FR
The suite of 4 rattan chairs designed by Carlo Hauner, dating from about 1950, is a superb example
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Metal

Swedish 1970s Pine Ladder back Chairs with Rope woven seats -- Pair
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Basel, BS
Beautiful pair of Swedish Pine wood 1970s Ladder back rope chairs. The wood grain is fantastic
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Rope, Pine

Ib Kofod-Larsen Penquin Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Oakland, CA
Mixed woods Penguin chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen of Denmark. Constructed of beech wood for the frame
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Beech, Teak

Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs in Hardwood and Cane, Brazil, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Four Dining Chairs in Caviuna Hardwood and Cane made in Brazil is nothing less than spectacular
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Hardwood

Rustic West African Tribal Lobi Chair, Burkina Faso, Wabi Sabi, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
A highly decorative African Lobi chair, crafted in Burkina Faso during the 1940s. This type of
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Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Wood

Unique Tusk Style Chairs with New Sheepskin and Fabric Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very Unique pair of Accent chairs Featuring Tusk-Like arms of solid wood Newly upholstered in
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Wood

Mid Century Set of Wooden Chair and Table, 1950 s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice set of table and chair, made in Italy in the 50's. The set is handcrafted out of wood
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Wood

Italy Mid-Century Modern Design Set 6 Walnut Rustic Chairs
Located in Brescia, IT
This set of chairs are following the elegant Italian Post-Modern style, so contemporary and unique
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Raffia, Walnut

Pair of Rattan Cracked Ice Style Arm Chairs with Rolling Ottoman
By McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
A set of two rattan cracked ice style chairs, in the manner of McGuire, with an ottoman. The chair
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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan

Original Massimo Iosa Ghini 1987 Italian Design Chair "Velox", 20th Century
By Massimo Iosa Ghini, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare furniture-sculpture, Design: Massimo Iosa Ghini, Moroso, Milano, 1987. Literature: N. Bellati, Neues italienisches design, 1990. Material used is leather in silver, wooden ...
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1980s Italian Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

CIRCA 1960 s HOLLYWOOD REGENCY DRESSING TABLE BOUDOIR HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Regency brass and velour Dressing table Boudoir chair which is height adjustable Please note the
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1960s Belgian Hollywood Regency Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Brass

Arts Crafts Oak Chairs Pair Side Hall Dining Chairs Rupert Griffiths Craftsman
Located in London, GB
A strikingly attractive and rare pair of oak Arts & Crafts hall, side or dining chairs by an
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Mid-20th Century British Arts and Crafts Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 4 Dordogne chairs, Robert Sentou for Charlotte Perriand, France 1960
By Charlotte Perriand, Robert Sentou
Located in L’ISLE-SUR-LA-SORGUE, FR
Superb set of four French chairs combining simplicity and elegance. Manufactured in the 1960s by
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Other

Mid-Century Sculptural Brutalist Swedish Stump Chair in Solid Pine
Located in Odense, DK
Mid-Century Sculptural Brutalist Swedish Stump Chair in Solid Pine. Handcrafted in Sweden. Great
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Pine

Set of Five Vintage Italian Leather Chairs by Fasem
By Giancarlo Vegni, Fasem International
Located in Antwerp, BE
Contemporary chair, S 44 by Giancarlo Vegni & Gianfranco Gualtierotti. White painted steel
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Steel

20th Century Danish Set of Three Vintage Teak Side Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish set of three side chairs made of hand crafted teakwood
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Teak

Rosewood ans Cane Dining Chairs by Fatima Arquitetura Interiores (FAI), 1960s
By Fatima Architects
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Rosewood and Cane Chair was designed and produced by the Brazilian company Fatima
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Cane

Mid-Century Modern Ben Seibel Slipper Chairs, Set of 3
By Ben Seibel
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Ben Seibel slipper chairs set newly upholstered in a high end velvet - 3 piece
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Mahogany

Pair of Pink «Ghost» chairs, J.C. de Castelbajac for Acrila, Acrylic glass
By Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
Located in Valladolid, ES
Gorgeous Pair of «Ghost» chairs, J.C. de Castelbajac for Acrila, Acrylic glass, after Philippe
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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Acrylic

Set of Six Plywood Stacking Chairs Metal Green Lacquered by Gastone Rinaldi.
By Gastone Rinaldi, Thema Italy 1
Located in Antwerp, BE
A set of six metal green lacquered stacking chairs with beech plywood seats, designed by Gastone
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Metal

Brutalist Artisan Accent Chair Mid Century Tall Back Statement Pine Iron Rustic
Located in London, GB
A strikingly impressive Mid Century Brutalist artisan accent chair in lovely vintage condition
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Mid-20th Century British Brutalist Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Iron

Bruno Rey Stacking Chairs designed by Kush Co, Germany, 1971, Model 3300
By Bruno Rey, Kusch+Co
Located in Antwerp, BE
Iconic stackable High-quality solid wooden beech chairs model 3300 designed by Bruno Rey
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of low Mid-century Design Brutalist lounge chairs / arm chairs in solid oak
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Add a bold statement to your living space with this stunning pair of Brutalist oak lounge chairs
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1960s French Brutalist Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 2 red vintage wooden chairs from the 1970s with a woven wicker seat
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this set of two very charming, antique English highback Windsor dining chairs. This
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1970s Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Set Six Dining Chairs in Hardwood Fabric, Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazil, 1950s
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
Six Dining Chairs in Hardwood and Fabric by Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1950s is nothing less than gorgeous
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Fabric

Set of 6 "Luisa" Chrome and Suede Folding Chairs by Marcello Cuneo, Italy 1970s
By Mobel Italia, Marcello Cuneo
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning set of set of six “Luisa” folding chairs in chromed steel and brown suede. This elegant
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1st edition Verner Panton K2 Wire Cone Chair for Plus-Linje Denmark
By Plus-Linje, Verner Panton
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A circa 1960 Verner Panton K2 wire cone chair. The chair is in estate found condition. We were
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Steel

Old Chair from Ivory Coast or Benin Ethnic Design Carved Wood
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Rare period Senoufo chair from ivory coast or Benin. Remarkable woodwork carved in an ethnic way
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1950s Ivorian Organic Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rare Pair of K. Schroder Fritz Hansen chairs Woven Seagrass, Denmark 1930s
By Fritz Hansen, K. Scröder
Located in Copenhagen, DK
S. Scroder & Fritz Hansen Scandinavian Modern Design, A rare pair of beech chairs, seat and back
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Seagrass, Beech

Hand-Carved Thai Oriental Teak Wood Dining Chairs with Dancing Female, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of hand carved Thai oriental teak wood dining chairs with dancing female. Listing includes
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Late 20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Wood, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret, Authentic PJ-SI-13-A, Demountable Chair, Circa 1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Hasselt, VLI
We are proud to introduce our exquisite Demountable Chair, model no. PJ-SI-13-A. These iconic
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Wood, Teak, Cane

Vintage Chinoiserie Hand Carved Rosewood Rolling Desk Chair Bangkok Thailand
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Chinoiserie hand carved Rosewood rolling desk chair from Bangkok, Thailand. Beautiful
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Mid-20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Set of 4 charming vintage 60s rattan boho chairs with colorful upholstered seats
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered this set of 4 subtle and charming vintage 60s rattan boho chairs with colorful upholstered
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1960s Dutch Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Kazuhide Takahama Tulu Chair in Red Corduroy for Simon International 1966
By Kazuhide Takahama, Simon International
Located in Tilburg, NL
Kazuhide Takahama 'Tulu' Chair in Red Corduroy for Simon International, Italy, 1968. Beautiful
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Metal

Unique Modern Piece of Werner Schmidt, 1990 "Faltsessel" Beechwood Folding Chair
By Woka Lamps, Werner Schmidt
Located in Vienna, AT
This unique piece is a prototype, that never went in production. Material used is beechwood. Technical data Width 57 cm (22.44 inch) Height 83 cm (32.68 inch) Depth 47 cm (18.5 inch...
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Late 20th Century Austrian Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Beech

Unique Pair of Richard Lee Bathsheba Side Chairs in Oak and Hazel UK 1994
Located in Meer, VAN
Unique Pair of Richard Lee 'Bathsheba' Side Chairs in Oak and Hazel, United Kingdom, 1994. This is
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Late 20th Century Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Wood

Four Mid-Century Casalino Chairs in Jade Green, Alexander Begge, Casala, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Amazign Casalino chairs after full renovation - new glossy jade green lacquer. Absolutely unique
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Mid-20th Century Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Lacquer

Mid-Century Casalino Chair in Jade Green, Alexander Begge, Casala, Germany 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Amazign Casalino chair after full renovation - new glossy jade green lacquer. Absolutely unique
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Mid-20th Century Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Lacquer

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Cesca Style Chrome and Cane Dining Chairs
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stylish set of four Mid-Century Modern dining chairs in the style of the iconic Cesca chair
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Carved Chair
Located in New York, NY
Antique hand carved teak chair from Sumatra with lovely angel wings and “ Take A seat " carved in
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1950s Indonesian Tribal Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Pair of Flair Rolling Barrel Chairs
By Flair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
swiveling rolling barrel Chairs. Original fabric is in amazing condition foam is still very good as well
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Rustic French Provincial Sculptured Chair in the Style of Alexandre Noll, 1960s
By Alexandre Noll
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Rustic French Provincial Sculptured Chair in the Style of Alexandre Noll, 1960s The seat width is
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1950s French French Provincial Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Elm

Vintage Kaare Klint Style Canvas, Leather and Wood Safari Chair and Ottoman
By Kaare Klint
Located in Morristown, NJ
Vintage 20th c., Kaare Klint style wood, canvas, and leather safari style campaign chair and
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1980s Scandinavian Campaign Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Six 1970s Wishbone Chairs in style of Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen Søn.
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Really nice set of 1970s wishbone chairs in the style of Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen Søn
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Rush, Beech

Paolo Buffa Pair of Italian Chiavari High Back Chairs in Blonde Beechwood, 1950s
By Chiavari, Paolo Buffa
Located in Roma, IT
Woderful pair of high back Chiavari chairs made ina charming blonde beech wood with blue faux
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech, Faux Leather

Set of 4 Chrome and Clear Lucite Plia Folding Chairs by Anonima Castelli, Italy
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely set of 4 original and signed "Plia" folding chairs in the timeless chrome and clear lucite
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Jorge Zalszupin. Suite of 4 "Marina" chairs. c. 1960. Wood, metal and fabric
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in PARIS, FR
Jorge Zalszupin (1922–2020) Suite of 4 "Marina" Chairs, c. 1960 This rare set of four “Marina
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Metal

Danish Deco Green Mohair Club Chair
Located in New York, NY
Soft curves and plump, round forms characterize this Danish Deco club chair. Made in the 1950s, the
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Mahogany

Set of Four Pine Chairs in Style of Charlotte Perriand, Chalet, France
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Set of four solid pine chairs after Charlotte Perriand. Good vintage condition.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Pine

Set of 8 Rosewood Cane Chairs, Branco Preto, 1952, Brazilian Midcentury
By Branco Preto, Luiz Pássaro
Located in New York, NY
The Cane Chair was designed in 1952 by Jacob Ruchti and produced by Branco & Preto, an architecture
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Straw, Rosewood

Italian Brass Red Velvet Chiavari Style Vanity or Side Chair, 1960s Italy
By Chiavari
Located in Andernach, DE
Impressive original 1960s to 1970s side chair or vanity chair made from brass. Features a juicy
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Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Brass

Hendrik Van Keppel and Taylor Green Chairs, Set of Three VKG, 1950
Located in Chicago, IL
Hendrik Van Keppel and Taylor Green Chairs, Set of Three VKG, 1950 This rare stunning set of three
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rare Mid C. Bauhaus Style Canadian Pacific Railway Folding Cabin Chairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Rare Bauhaus inspired mid-century folding chairs in excellent condition. Originally used in 1st
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1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mohair

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-54-A Box Chairs Authentic Mid-Century Modern, Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Hasselt, VLI
(A set of 4 available / price per piece) authentic PJ-SI-54-A box chairs by Pierre Jeanneret
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

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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.