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Alan Gould string chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
wrought iron framed chair strung with hemp string
Category
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
$1,295
Jacques Guillon String Chair
By Jacques Guillon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We offer free curbside viewing of this item to the five boroughs or by appointment in our studio in Industry City, Brooklyn.
Lovely all original example. Lightweight yet sturdy arch...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Cord, Wood
Niels Jørgen Haugesen String Chair
By Niels Jørgen Haugesen
Located in Dronten, NL
String armchair designed by Niels Jørgen Haugesen for Tranekaer in Denmark.
Very smart and
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rope, Ash
$650 / item
Allan Gould Pair of Bow String Chairs
By Allan Gould
Located in Philadelphia, PA
smaller spaces and chairs almost disappear because of the string!
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
$4,500 / set
Vintage Danish String Chairs by Niels Jørgen Haugesen for Tranekaer Furniture
By Tranekaer Furniture, Niels Jørgen Haugesen
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A set of 4 unusual string backed vintage dining chairs in Beech wood by Niels Jørgen Haugesen
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
PAIR OF "STRING" CHAIRS FROM TRANEKAER FURNITURE design NIELS JÖRGEN HAUGESEN
By Niels Jørgen Haugesen, Tranekaer Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Niels Jorgen Haugesen "String Chairs" made from solid cherry and ash wood. The chair design
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Nylon, Cherry
Set of Four Resin String Chairs by Troy Sunshade for Indoor or Outdoor Use
By Troy Sunshade Company
Located in Kansas City, MO
Sculptural resin string chairs by Troy Sunshade. All original, no breaks. These chairs are very
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Resin
Niels Jorgen Haugesen for Tranekaer String Chair, Set of 4
Located in Astoria, NY
string armchairs with tan vegan leather upholstered seat, maker's labels to underside.
Dimensions
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, String, Cherry
1980s Pair of Niels Jorgen Haugesen String Chairs for Tranekaer, Denmark
By Tranekaer Furniture, Niels Jørgen Haugesen
Located in Praha, CZ
- very good original condition with minor signs of use.
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Allan Gould String Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Excellent examples of the Gould String chair. With new rope. Priced as a pair.
Category
20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Steel
Calypso String Chair by Bernard Goss for Pandar, Melbourne, 1956
By Bernard Goss
Located in Melbourne, AU
This beautifully built steel rod chair is a rare design by Bernard Goss for Pandar Furniture
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Set of Four String Dining Chairs by Niels Jørgen Haugesen for Tranekaer, Denmark
By Niels Jørgen Haugesen, Tranekaer Furniture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of four stunning sculptural string chairs designed by Niels Jørgen Haugesen for Tranekær
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Van Keppel - Green Dining Table and Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Van Keppel - Green Birch Dining Table with Two Leaves and Six Birch and String Chairs
Category
20th Century Dining Room Sets
Materials
Birch, String
Bentwood and String Low Lounge Chair
By Clifford Pascoe
Located in New York, NY
Low lounge chair with bent wood frame and original string upholstery. Sleek chiar attributed to
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch, String
Three Fiberglass Resin Chairs by Troy Sunshade Company
Located in New York, NY
Set of 3 unique fiberglass resin string chairs by Troy Sunshade Company for indoor or outdoor use
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Resin
Pair of French 1940
s chairs in oak ceruse with string
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Stunning pair of French 1940's chairs in oak ceruse with string
Category
Vintage 1940s French Side Chairs
Materials
String
Allan Gould Rare Pair Wood and String Lounge Chairs Circa 1952
By Allan Gould, Walter Lamb, Poul Kjærholm
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare pair of lounge chair designed by Allan Gould, circa 1952.
Featuring a painted black birch
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
String, Wood, Birch
WM String Lounge Chair by Audo Copenhagen
Located in Basildon, London
The WM String Lounge Chair by Audo Copenhagen combines minimalist design with maximum comfort. Its
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
1940s Easy Chairs in Oak and Hemp String
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of easy chairs in oak and hemp string. Probably produced in Sweden.
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Hemp, Oak
Allan Gould Patio / Interior String
Steel Lounge Chair
By Allan Gould
Located in Oakland, CA
Steel and string indoor or outdoor lounge chair designed by New York designer Allan Gould circa
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century String Seat Rocker ca. 1950s
By Alexey Brodovitch, The Tubbs
Located in Peabody, MA
Mid-century rocking chair with string seat, in the manner of Alexey Brodovitch, ca. 1950s. Most
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Jørgen Høvelskov Harp Chair in Black Wood and String
By Jørgen Høvelskov
Located in Kastrup, DK
Jørgen Høvelskov.
Lounge chair model "Harp" designed by Jørgen Høvelskov. Solid black-glazed ash
Category
20th Century Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Ash
Mid-century Modern Jørgen Høvelskov Rope Wood and String Sculpture Harp Chairs
By Jørgen Høvelskov
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Chair model "Harp" designed by Jørgen Høvelskov. Solid natural ash wood structura, with seat and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood, Ash
Mid century Jørgen Høvelskov Rope Wood and String Sculpture Harp Chair, Denmark
By Jørgen Høvelskov
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Discover the elegance of the "Harp" chair, designed by Jørgen Høvelskov, blending Scandinavian
Category
Antique 1660s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood, Ash
Expertly Restored - Allan Gould String Lounge Chair for Functional Furniture
By Functional Furniture, Allan Gould
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Allan Gould string lounge chair for Functional Furniture
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Set of Eight Ebonized Dining Chairs with String Detail
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nautical accents distinguish this captain’s chair in the style of Edward Wormley for Dunbar and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
1950s Chair by José Zanine Caldas, Brazil, Wrought Iron and String
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This hoop chair designed by Zanine Caldas is a rare and unique find, and was produced by
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Harp Chair by Jorgen Hoveltskov
By Jørgen Høvelskov
Located in North Miami, FL
Harp Chair by Jorgen Hoveltskov.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Chairs
Materials
Wood, String
Set of four
String
dining chairs by Niels Jørgen Haugesen for Tranekaer
By Niels Jørgen Haugesen, Tranekaer Furniture
Located in Ranst, VAN
Set of four 'String' dining chairs designed by Niels Jørgen Haugesen for Tranekaer Furniture
Category
1990s Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cord, Wood
Set of Six String-Back Dining Chairs by John Keal for Brown-Saltman
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Peabody, MA
Elegant set of six Mid-Century modern dining chars with string backs and ebonized frames, designed
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Lounge Chair by Maurice Martine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lounge Chair by Maurice Martine lounge chair with string
Category
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
A set of 12 " Leggera"chairs , Gio Ponti for Cassina
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
A set of 12 ebonized wood chairs .
the seating in braided string
Designed by Gio Ponti for
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
String, Wood
Mid 20th Century Harp chair Jorgen Hovelskov and Jørgen Christensen, Denmark 196
Located in London, GB
Fantastic early ‘harp chair’ designed by Jorgen Hovelskov and manufactured by Jørgen Christensen
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
String, Wood
Classic Midcentury Modern Sculptural Rope Chair W. Amazing Patina
Located in Hudson, NY
Fabulous looking chair. Perfectly usable sturdy chair that looks like a sculpture. Unknown designer.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
String, Rope, Wood
Fabulous Pair of Holywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
Stunning large pair of stylish and comfortable lounge chairs in great condition.
The sides are
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Child
s Rocking Chair in the American Style
Located in Austin, TX
adult-sized chair but at a smaller scale.
Handsomely turned spindle frame with woven string or rope
Category
Antique 19th Century English Rocking Chairs
Materials
Iron
Chamber Potty Arm Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th c. Sheraton style mahogany potty chair. Ebony stringing outlining entire piece. The back is
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Ebony, Cane
$5,500
Set of 4 Austrian Biedermeier Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
A very fine set of Austrian biedermeier chairs with string inlay and ebonized accents. The chairs
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Set of 6 vintage 1950s black wood and rope seat chairs Italian design
Located in None, IT
Set of 6 black lacquered wood chairs with natural rope seat, Italian design, 1950s.
CONDITION: In good condition, shows signs of wear given by time.
DIMENSIONS: Height 83 cm; Width...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Materials
String, Wood
Pair of 17th Century Chinese Folding Traveling Chairs
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
seat stringing in overall very good condition, this pair of folding traveling chairs are a beautiful
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chairs
Materials
Elm
Four Chairs
No. 316
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik
By Hvidt
Mølgaard
Located in Milano, IT
Set of four vintage Danish-made chairs with teak wood frame and rope seat. With signs of time but in good original condition. ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
String, Teak
Pair of Small Chairs 1950s
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of small chairs, beech wood, woven rope. Good conditions.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
String, Beech
$832 / set
Allan Gould Side Chairs
By Allan Gould
Located in Chicago, IL
String side chairs designed by Allan Gould.
Please use the Contact Dealer button if you have any
Category
20th Century American Side Chairs
$1,400
Pair Edward J Womley Club Chairs
By Edward Wormley
Located in Westport, CT
Pair Edward J Wormley for Drexel ,dark Walnut and creme string design 1947 club Chairs with a creme
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Pierantonio Bonacina Astoria High Back Lounge Chair
By Pierantonio Bonacina
Located in Astoria, NY
A Pierantonio Bonacina Astoria stained walnut high back lounge chair with leather string backing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Wood
Pair of English Regency Side Chairs, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English Regency side chairs with ebony string inlay, upholstered seat, and terminating on
Category
Antique 19th Century British Regency Side Chairs
A Diminutive Pair of English Edwardian Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A diminutive pair of English Edwardian mahogany children's side chairs with satinwood stringing
Category
Early 20th Century English Side Chairs
Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov for Christensen
Larsen Denmark
By Jørgen Høvelskov
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare “Harp” or “String" lounge chair designed in 1968 by Jorgen Hovelskov for Christensen & Larsen
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Pair of Iron and Rope Lounge Chairs by Allan Gould
By Allan Gould
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare pair of string lounge chairs designed by Allan Gould.
Category
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
Allan Gould Dining Chairs, circa 1952
By Allan Gould
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Allan Gould string dining chairs. circa 1952.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
$6,800 / set
Rare Lounge Chair by Bengt Ruda for Artifort, the Netherlands, 1960s
By Bengt Ruda, Artifort
Located in Utrecht, NL
” applied to chair stringing. The quality therefore ensures timelessness, while the beautiful sheepskin
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Teak
"Big Mama" Up Chair by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia, Italy, c.2000
By B&B Italia, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
In Good Condition - Some wear and tear to the seating area, lacking elasticated string that connects
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Hans J. Wegner Flag Halyard Chair "Model Ge-225" for GETAMA, Denmark 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Utrecht, NL
.
The Flaglinestol or Flag Halyard string-wrapped lounge chair quickly became a 21st-century icon. The
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
French Regency style Dining Chairs Set of 8
Located in Pomona, CA
A set of 8 French Regency-style Dining Chairs. Two armchairs and six side chairs. Ebony string
Category
Mid-20th Century French Regency Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
$2,700 / set
Set of 10 Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Inlaid Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
back with inlaid satinwood stringing, the elbow chairs having a shaped open arm with inlaid satinwood
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Other
Set of Eight English Regency Mahogany Brass Inlaid Dining Room Chairs C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of eight English Regency mahogany dining room chairs with brass string inlaid spiral splat
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs by Soren Lodefoged for Mobler 1960s, Set of 6
By SL Mobler, Søren Ladefoged
Located in London, GB
A stunning and extremely rare set of Danish solid rosewood dining chairs with woven string seats
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cord, Rosewood
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String Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of string chairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, cord and string, all string chairs available were constructed with great care. We have 71 antique and vintage string chairs in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. String chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. String chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Nouveau styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Allan Gould, Christensen
Larsen and Jørgen Høvelskov each produced beautiful string chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are String Chairs?
Prices for string chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, string chairs begin at $268 and can go as high as $22,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,311.
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 String Chairs
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