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Pair of Adrian Pearsall Gondola Lounge Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Adrian Pearsall Gondola Lounge Chairs. This iconic pair of sculptural gondola lounge chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
$10,850 / set
Pair of Ole Wanscher Danish Rosewood
Leather
Colonial
Chairs, Circa 1960
s
By Carl Hansen
Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in Norwalk, CT
The 'OW149' Colonial Chair was designed by Ole Wanscher in 1959 and produced for Carl Hansen and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
$11,520 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair Of Red Damask Fireside Arm Chairs - Restoration Project
Located in Bridgeport, CT
. The chairs with tight seat, scrolled crest and resting on spider form back and turned front legs
Category
20th Century Edwardian Bergere Chairs
Materials
Metal
Trio of Vintage Country Kitchen Chairs, English Ash, Elm, Victorian Revival Seat
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a charming trio of vintage country kitchen chairs. An English, ash & elm stick back seat
Category
Vintage 1980s British Victorian Chairs
Materials
Ash, Elm
Pair of Vintage Italian ‘Tre Archi’ Chiavari Chairs by Fratelli Levaggi
By Fratelli Levaggi, Chiavari
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of vintage Italian ‘Tre Archi’ Chiavari chairs by Fratelli Levaggi. Each chair is
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Rattan
Six 19th century handpainted Sheraton dining chairs with rush seats
Located in Black Rock, CT
-painted black details all on turned legs. These chairs exhibit a Hitchcock influence. One chair rests on
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Sheraton Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Paint, Wood
$1,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Midcentury Italian Gilt Wood High Back Side Chairs with Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian Midcentury gilt wood high back side chairs with spindle motifs and new custom
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Five Upholstered Louis XIII style Dining Chairs, 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
trim. The chair legs are slim and beautifully turned, with a carved detail at the knees, and resting on
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of British Colonial Style Carved Caned Plantation Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing pair of hand-carved plantation chairs crafted in the British colonial taste. The chairs
Category
20th Century British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Wood
Near Pair of Antique Carved Temple Chairs, Burmese, Decor, Colonial, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a near pair of antique carved temple chairs. A Burmese, mahogany and woven leather low
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century East Asian High Victorian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Paolo Buffa Style Pair of Chiavari Chairs in Italian Wood with High Backrest
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Prato, Tuscany
famous pair of Italian side entrance chairs; they are characterized by the clean, essential and refined
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Rare, 18th Century American or Bermuda Queen Anne Side Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
American or Bermuda, C. 18th century.
A highly important and unusual 18th century Queen Anne side
Category
Antique 18th Century American Queen Anne Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
$6,800 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Category
Vintage 1980s Chairs
Materials
Wood
$3,862 / set
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Chair in Gilt-Wood with Cane Seat.
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A very lovely Belle Époque desk or salon chairs in gilt-wood (gold leaf applied to wood) with
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Side Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Jenny, Contemporary Upholstered Armchair in Turned Ashwood, by Morelato
By Morelato
Located in Salizzole, IT
Jenny is an upholstered easy chair made of hand turned ash wood poles.
The curved backrest is made
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash, Fabric
American Banister Chair
Located in Bradenton, FL
Nice example of an original condition Late 18th century American Banister yoke back chair with
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Chairs
Materials
Maple
Childs Windsor Broadarm Chair
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Child's Broad Arm Windsor Chair.
This charming late 19th-century child's Windsor broad arm chair
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Country Chairs
Materials
Ash, Yew
Pair Of Fine Neoclassical Style Lyre Back Side Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Possibly Italian. Elegant side chairs with curved and scrolled crest rails with reeded bands. The
Category
Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 8 Rosewood ‘Lucio
Chairs, Sergio Rodrigues, 1956, Brazilian Midcentury
By OCA Brazil, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
The Lucio chair is an icon of Brazilian design, made with a solid wood structure, originally
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Rosewood
Set of 8 ‘Lucio
Chairs, Sergio Rodrigues, Rosewood, Brazilian Midcentury Design
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
The Lucio chair is an icon of Brazilian design, made with a solid wood structure, originally
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Rosewood
Set of 8 Rosewood Cane Chairs, Branco
Preto, 1952, Brazilian Midcentury
By Branco
Preto, Luiz Pássaro
Located in New York, NY
natural plaited cane in the seat and backrest. The chairs have rounded turned shapes and fantastic
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Rosewood
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Set of Ten Catilina Chairs with Leather Cushions Azucena
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Cascina, Pisa
chair is named. In turn, the chair harks back to medieval thrones or the horseshoe armchairs so typical
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Four 19th Century French Empire Swan Neck Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A charming set of four 19th century decorative dining chairs with French Empire influence. The
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Italian Mohair Corner Chair from England, 19th Century, Reimagined
Located in Lomita, CA
This chair is so incredibly smart and chic that you will wish you had another,.
The chair has a
Category
Early 20th Century European Victorian Corner Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
$552 Sale Price
30% Off
Pair of Vintage Studio Craft Walnut "Peacock" Chairs
Located in Oxnard, CA
Here is a pair of beautiful and bespoke "Peacock" style lounge chairs. These studio crafted chairs
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of Six Oak and Rush Chairs with Sculptural Legs, Europe 1940s
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
craftsmanship.
Influenced by Tudor and Jacobean styles, these chairs reflect the bulb-turned, heavily decorated
Category
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Historicist Dining Chairs, Germany, Late 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
. The chairs feature turned column legs, highlighting the exceptional craftsmanship of the era. The
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Late Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair Of Antique English Oak Jacobean Style Hall Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine pair of dark stained oak side chairs with carved crests, well turned legs, peg construction
Category
Antique 19th Century English Jacobean Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
Antique Lounge Chair with Curved Seat and Extended Back
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Dutch Colonial Indonesian cane and wood plantation chair from the 20th century with
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
English 1780s Oak William and Mary Style Open Arm Youth Chair with Rush Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English William and Mary style oak youth chair from the late 18th century, with rush seat and
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English William and Mary Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Pair of Satin Birch Chairs Swedish Biedermeier Karl Johan Gustavian Fine Antique
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous and very rare pair of fine antique Biedermeier satin birch occasional chairs in lovely
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Chairs
Materials
Birch, Satinwood
Pair of C chairs by Marcel Gascoin, ARHEC edition, 1947
By Marcel Gascoin
Located in PARIS, FR
We are presenting 2 chairs, but we have 6 available.
Marcel Gascoin, born August 24, 1907 in Le
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Materials
Oak
19th Century Victorian Period Walnut Child
s Rocking Chair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A charming late 19th century Victorian period mahogany child's rocking chair. A carved bowed crest
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
$791 Sale Price
60% Off
Tulip Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1970s, Set of 6
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 4 chairs and 2 armchairs in fibreglass, aluminium and green fabric. The chairs turn but the
Category
Vintage 1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 12 Louis XVI-Style Painted Green Damask Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 12 Louis XVI-style (1st half 20th Century) dining chairs with off-white painted frames with
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
Art Nouveau Set of Ten Chairs in Solid Oak. Vienna, Circa 1910.
Located in Vienna, AT
, architecture and design at the turn of the 20th century. The name was taken from the association formed by a
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
A large mid 19th century walnut slipper chair c1860
By Holland
Sons
Located in Batley, GB
A large sized mid 19th century walnut slipper chair with a serpentine front rail. Raised on quality
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Slipper Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Carver Ladderback Chairs with Leather Seats, Europe Early 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
eye-catching.
Carver chairs like these have turned legs that rise above the seat level to frame the
Category
Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Contemporary Upholstered Nap Chair
By Sam Klemick
Located in Los Angeles, CA
As part of Studio Sam Klemick's second collection The Nap Chair debuted originally in 2022 during
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Contemporary Upholstered Nap Chair
By Sam Klemick
Located in Los Angeles, CA
As part of Studio Sam Klemick's second collection The Nap Chair debuted originally in 2022 during
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Late 18th Century Harlequin English Lancashire Spindle-back Chairs Set of 4
Located in Louisville, KY
These mid 18th Century English Harlequin Lancashire chairs are an amazing reflection of a time when
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak, Ash, Elm
Circa 1780-1800 English Georgian Corner Chair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1780-1800 Georgian corner chair, English. Fruitwood & elm. Raised on square legs with X cross
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Corner Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Elm, Fruitwood
21 Century Red Gaulinetta Chair With Open Pore Lacquered Ash in Red Finish
By BD Barcelona Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
21 Century Black Gaulinetta Chair With Open Pore Lacquered Ash in Red Finish
Materials:
Ash
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Hide, Ash
Antique Faux Bamboo
Cane Chair, 19th-Century Chinoiserie Style
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautifully crafted 19th-century faux bamboo side chair featuring a handwoven cane seat and an
Category
Antique 1890s British Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Chic Pair of Elegant Fine French Fauteuils in soft pink
mint upholstery
Located in Bronx, NY
vocabulary.
Also, these chairs have wonderful proportions and are extremely comfortable.
The details on
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Wood
$2,950 Sale Price / set
49% Off
Mid 19th century Slipper Chair in Soane Britain Cotton
By Holland
Sons
Located in Batley, GB
A good quality mid 19th century bedroom or side chair in the manner of Holland and sons. Raised on
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Slipper Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Alma Napoleon Style Accent Chair in Velvet
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
French Napoleon style chair, the Alma features turned walnut legs in a chestnut finish and charming
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,890 / item
Ogdens Of Manchester. An Aesthetic Movement Ebonized
Parcel Gilt Nursing Chair
By Christopher Dresser
Located in London, GB
gilt walnut nursing chair, with a carved lotus flower, and ring-turned legs with original brass and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Giltwood
21 Century Black Gaulinetta Chair With Open Pore Lacquered Ash in Black Finish
By BD Barcelona Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
21 Century Black Gaulinetta chair with open pore Lacquered ash in black Finish
Materials:
Ash
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Hide, Ash
8 Set Armchairs Chairs Upholstered Fruitwood 19 Century Louis XIV Style Stripe
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A fine set of eight fruitwood chairs, late 19th century, in the Louis XIV style.
Lovely set with
Category
Antique 1860s French Louis XIV Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
1940s Mid-Century Modern Set of Twelve Dining Chairs in Velvet and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of twelve dining chairs, velvet, walnut, Italy, 1940s
These 1940s Italian dining chairs
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
set of six French 19th century Renaissance st. Walnut and Leather dining chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and high quality set of six French 19th century Renaissance st. Walnut and Leather
Category
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
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
Category
Vintage 1980s Chairs
Materials
Wood
$3,890 / set
Pair of Edwardian Walnut Corner Arm Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A pair of Edwardian walnut corner arm chairs
A beautiful pair of seats, on the back the chairs
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Edwardian Corner Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of English 1900s Neoclassical Style Painted and Gilt Chairs with Feathers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English Neoclassical style painted wood side chairs from the early 20th century with
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Wood, Linen, Upholstery
A rare set of twelve George III mahogany open arm chairs in the French Hepplewhi
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A rare set of twelve George III mahogany open arm chairs in the French Hepplewhite taste, each with
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of George Smith Jules Lounge Chairs in Leopard Velvet
By George Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
gracefully sweeping English rolled arms. The "Jules" chairs have a fixed seat supported by tapered turned
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
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Turn Of The Century Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of turn of the century chairs available for sale. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and oak, all turn of the century chairs available were constructed with great care. Turn of the century chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. louis xv, Louis XVI and mid-century modern turn of the century chairs are consistently popular styles. Turn of the century chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Tell City Chair Co. are consistently popular.
How Much are Turn Of The Century Chairs?
Turn of the century chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,250, while the lowest priced sells for $995 and the highest can go for as much as $24,800.
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 Turn Of The Century Chairs
- What is a mid-century chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
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