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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

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Leather, Mohair

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Wood Tripod Chair and Foot Rest, German Vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A interesting brutalist wood tripod chair from Germany, with a matching foot rest or table. Great
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1970s German Folk Art Retro Hand Chairs

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Wood Tripod Chair Foot Rest Stool, Spain Vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An interesting brutalist stool with hand carved legs and great patina. Great piece of functional
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1970s Spanish Folk Art Retro Hand Chairs

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Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Sculptural Wood Tripod Chair, Spain Vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair of interesting brutalist wood tripod chairs from Spain, with a trefoil motif adorning all
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1970s Spanish Folk Art Retro Hand Chairs

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Wood

Set of 4 Orange Selene Chairs by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, Italy 1969
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful set of 4 orange Selene chairs. These iconic chairs were designed by Vico Magistretti and
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

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Plastic

Mid-century leather and wood chairs by Tito Agnoli for Citterio, program C
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Mid-century leather and wood chairs by Tito Agnoli for Citterio, program C These original chairs
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Set of Two Palisander Chairs with Turquoise Fabric from the 1960s
Located in Vienna, Austria
Pair of Palisander armchairs with original turquoise fabric from 1960s. The chairs are original
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Retro Hand Chairs

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Palisander

Small Spanish brutalist leather chair
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Small Spanish chair - approx. from the 1950s/1960s. Brutalist. In leather and stained pine with
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1960s Spanish Brutalist Retro Hand Chairs

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Leather, Pine

Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chair for Cassina, Bordeaux Leather
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
to create a trendy tailored-to-fit object. The "CAB" are high-quality chairs with hand-stitched
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Leather

Single Quaker Style Ladder Back Dining Chair with Rush Seat and Bible Shelf
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single Quaker style ladder back dining chair with rush seat and Bible shelf. One left from group of
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

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Rush, Wood

Rare Feltri Chair by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Cassina
Located in Wien, AT
This iconic chair has been featured on numerous online platforms dedicated to modern art and design
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Felt

Unicate 80ies Shoe Shine Chair, Original by Werner Schmidt 1987 Art Collection
By Wilhelm Schmidt
Located in Vienna, AT
Prototype Material used is beechwood.
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Late 20th Century Austrian Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Beech

One off Hand Painted Set of Four ‘Luisa’ Dining Chairs by Marcello Cuneo
By Mobel Italia, Marcello Cuneo
Located in Voorburg, NL
Exquisite set of four ‘Luisa’ dining chairs designed by the Italian architect Marcello Cuneo in the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

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Chrome

Alfred Hendrickx Set of Eight Dining Chairs Model S2, 1958, Belgium for Belform
By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of eight very rare Model S2 chairs designed by Alfred Hendrickx in 1958 for Belform. Although
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

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Faux Leather, Walnut

Set of 4 Bamboo Chairs by Maison Louis Drucker in Ruby Red, Bottle Green, White
By Maison Louis Drucker
Located in Hamburg, DE
4 no light rattan / bamboo arm chairs hand crafted by Maison Louis Drucker Paris: inversé weaving
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Late 20th Century French Organic Modern Retro Hand Chairs

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Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Wood Tripod Chair Foot Rest Stool, Spain Vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An interesting brutalist stool with hand carved legs and great patina. Great piece of functional
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1970s Spanish Folk Art Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Eames La Fonda Chairs by Herman Miller Newly Reupholstered - Pair
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Eames La Fonda Chairs by Herman Miller Newly Reupholstered in Zebra Print Cow
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

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Aluminum

Mid Century Scandinavian Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Niels O Moller w/ Rope Seats
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Danish chairs in teak with braided seats made of waxed cardboard cord. The seats are
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Hand Chairs

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Wicker, Teak

Pair of Custom Made Mid Century Iron and Leather Campeche Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of custom handmade iron and leather chairs. Well sized and beautifully comfortable
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

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Iron

Vintage design chair by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel from the late 1960s
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this vintage design chair by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel from the late 1960s
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1960s Dutch Retro Hand Chairs

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Metal

Henry P. Glass Three-Legged Walnut Leather Chair, 1950s
By Richbilt MFG, Henry P. Glass
Located in Hamburg, PA
. Crafted circa 1950s, the chair features a hand-sculpted walnut frame with signature arched, flowing legs
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Vintage Lucite Barrel Chair
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish lucite barrel chair with white naugahyde seat, circa 1970s. The chair is in very good
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

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Acrylic, Naugahyde

Vintage Lucite Barrel Chair
Vintage Lucite Barrel Chair
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Italy 1970 Mid-Century Modern Design Set 6 Walnut Chairs in Rustic Style
Located in Brescia, IT
This Italian set of 6 charming chairs are made in solid walnut. The seat is hand made in natural
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

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Raffia, Walnut

Pierre Jeanneret - Authentic PJ-SI-06-A - N chair - Iron and Teak Circa 1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Teak and iron chair, designed by Pierre Jeanneret and dating back to circa 1953-1954, features a
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

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Iron

Set of Two Bauhaus Cantilever Chrome Woven Rattan Side Chairs 1960s Italy
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Antwerp, BE
This pair of chairs was made in the 60s. It consist of a tubular chrome structure with cantilever
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1960s Italian Bauhaus Retro Hand Chairs

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Chrome

Mid-century hand painted decorator chinoiserie armchairs/a pair
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a pair of mid-century vintage hand painted decorator arm chairs /side shares. These chairs
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1960s American Chinese Chippendale Retro Hand Chairs

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Wood

20th Century Italian Mid Century Rattan Rocking Chair - Vintage Lounge Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A single, vintage Mid Century modern "French Riviera" rocking chair. This Italian lounge chair was
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

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Bamboo, Rattan

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-20-A Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
colours. As a chair, it is usable for dining and working, supporting the back nicely. P! Galerie’s
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

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Cane, Teak

Stylish Set of Four Wrought Iron Barrel-back Curule-form Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
each with dramatic incurved openwork back sloping to upright teminals capped with giltwood spheres; flanking an attached leather seat all raised on a curule-form support
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Hans Wegner Style Mid Century Folding Lounge Chairs, Teak Accent Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Miami, FL
vintage lounge chairs features sculptural teak wood frames and original hand woven rope seats and backs
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Mid-20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

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Cord, Wood, Teak, Rope

Set of Eight Dining Chairs 1958, Belgium for Belform by Alfred Hendrickx
By Alfred Hendrickx, Belform
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of eight very rare Model S2 chairs designed by Alfred Hendrickx in 1958 for Belform. Although
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

Set of 12 Chrome and Clear Lucite Plia Folding Chairs by Anonima Castelli, Italy
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely set of 12 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

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Steel, Chrome

Gaetano Pesce Broadway Chairs 543 Made in Italy by Bernini 1993 Green
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Vancouver, BC
A set of 4 extremely uncommon Broadway Chairs produced by Bernini. Each chair is unique and both
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Retro Hand Chairs

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Stainless Steel

French Regency Louis XVI Hand-Painted and Gold Gilt Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight Neoclassical or French Regency Louis XVI style dining chairs In the
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Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Retro Hand Chairs

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Upholstery, Mahogany, Paint

RARE ORIGINAL HERMAN MILLER BLUE LINEN EAMES EA217 SOFTPAD OFFICE SWIVEL CHAIr
By Herman Miller
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Herman Miller Eames EA217 demi blue Linen upholstered soft pad EA 217 office chair This chair is the
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

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Chrome

Vintage Rattan Lounge Chair Armchair Rohé Noordwolde
By Rohé Rotan
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage rattan lounge chair, low armchair, design attributed to Rohé Noordwolde, Netherlands
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1960s Dutch Bohemian Retro Hand Chairs

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Rattan

Extremely Rare Set 6 HE-3220 1961 Dining Chairs, Hans Eichenberger for Dietiker
By Dietiker, Hans Eichenberger
Located in Basel, BS
chair for sale. Hand Eichenberger designed this beautifully shaped chair in 1961 for the 75th
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

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Rope, Oak, Lacquer

Set of 8 Rosewood Dining Chairs by Fatima Arquitetura Interiores, Brazil 1960s
By Fatima Architects
Located in New York, NY
This set of eight Freijo wood chairs was manufactured by Fatima Arquitetura Interiores (FAI) in the
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

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Cane, Hardwood

Gio Ponti “ Superleggera” N. 4, Chair Wood Straw Padding, 1950, Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
N . 4 Superleggera Gio Ponti.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

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Wood, Straw

Charles and Ray Eames Set of 6 Bikini Wire Frame Chairs Vitra 1980s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Meer, VAN
Charles and Ray Eames Set of 6 'Bikini' Wire Frame Chairs, Vitra editions, 1980s This is a
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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

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Metal

Classic Eames Swiveling Lounge Chair Ottoman
By Charles Eames
Located in Tinton Falls, NJ
A most recognizable piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture, the Eames Lounge Chair w/ Ottoman was
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-59-A Kangaroo Chair / Authentic Mid-Century
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
gesture that connects the seat and the backrest, providing support and keeping the chair on the ground
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

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Cane, Teak

Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chair for Cassina, Black Leather, 1978
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
craftsmanship to create a trendy tailored-to-fit object. The "CAB" are high-quality chairs with hand-stitched
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chair for Cassina, Hazelnut Leather, 1978
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
craftsmanship to create a trendy tailored-to-fit object. The "CAB" are high-quality chairs with hand-stitched
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of 3 Prototype Fiberglass Chairs in the Style of Eero Aarnio, 1970s, Finland
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of 3 fiberglass chairs in the style of Eero Aarnio's Pastil chair. Only set we have
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1970s Finnish Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Kindel Dining Chairs Shield Back Model 76-082
By Kindel Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
-082 These Shield Back Dining Chairs feature hand-carved swags, rosettes, and a Prince of Wales plume
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1980s Federal Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Kindel Dining Chairs Shield Back Model 76-082
Kindel Dining Chairs Shield Back Model 76-082
$3,196 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Satin Brass Lounge Chair by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970’s Satin Brass lounge chair design by Warren Lloyd for Mastercraft. New upholstery and the
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Brass

Brazilian Modern Set of Six Chairs in Hardwood Beige Leather, Unknown, c 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in NYC metro area included, this Set of Six Chairs in
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Straw and Chrome "Plia" Italian Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous original and signed Cane "Plia" folding chairs in Vienna straw wicker and chrome. These
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Blue Pluff Italian Folding Stool Chair by G. Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1960s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning "Pluff" folding stool chair in chrome and blue colored polyurethane seat. The super rare
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Green Pluff Italian Folding Stool Chair by G. Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1960
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning "Pluff" folding stool chair in chrome and green colored polyurethane seat. The super rare
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Otto Gerdau Minimalist Club Chair in Beech (Brazil)
By Fabrica Cimo, Moveis Cimo
Located in Round Top, TX
construction showcases warm tone and subtle patina, highlighting the chair’s elegant lines and Brazilian
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Minimalist Retro Hand Chairs

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Wool, Cotton, Beech

Naturalistic Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Solid Maple
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, reminiscent of leaves or petals. Crafted entirely by hand, the chairs showcase a reverence for the material
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1970s European Brutalist Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Maple

Rare Design Mid-Century Rocking Chair / Lounge Chair Attr. to Gae Aulenti
By Gae Aulenti
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Italian MId-Century Modern Rocking Chair or Lounge Chair Attributed to Gae Aulenti. The
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Steel

Dordogne Chairs by Robert Sentou for Charlotte Perriand France 1960s Set of Four
By Robert Sentou, Charlotte Perriand
Located in London, GB
Set of four dining chairs "Dordogne" for Charlotte Perriand by Robert Sentou. Robert Sentou (1922
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1960s French French Provincial Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Straw, Ash

Mid Century Scandinavian Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Niels O Moller w/ Rope Seats
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Danish chairs in teak with braided seats made of waxed cardboard cord. The seats are
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Teak

Pedro Friedeberg Style Wood Hand Sculpture, Large Table Ornament. Vintage
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Based on his world re known piece the "Hand Chair", this large artistic hand sculpture also
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs

Materials

Wood

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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.