Who designed the Hand chair?

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.

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Set of Four Mid Century Black Velvet Chairs, 1960s

$2,966 / set

Set of Two Mid Century Black Velvet Chairs, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

velvet fabric. Chair is stabile and very shapely. They was produced in former furniture factory in

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Set of Two Mid Century Black Velvet Chairs, 1960s

$1,542 / set

Nomon Hand-Pleated Dining Chair in Leopard Velvet and Fumed Eucalyptus

By Nomon

Located in NEW YORK, NY

The contemporary dining chair hold a stimulating design, as it holds an elegant combination of

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2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Nomon Hand-Pleated Dining Chair in Leopard Velvet and Fumed Eucalyptus

$3,328 / item

Mid Century Baby Blue Velvet Vintage Chair, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

(color 31), durable and pleasant to the touch velvet fabric. Chair is stable and very shapely. Chair was

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Mid Century Baby Blue Velvet Vintage Chair, Europe, 1960s

$593 / item

Pair of 20th Century Blue Velvet Chairs, Poland, 1960s

By Rajmund Hałas

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

31), durable and pleasant to the touch velvet fabric. Chairs are stable and very shapely. Chairs were

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Pair of 20th Century Blue Velvet Chairs, Poland, 1960s

$1,186 / set

3 ( Tree ) New Spanish Chair Metal Blu " Pavo Real " Velvet Upholstery

By Spanish Manufactory

Located in Madrid, ES

Pair New Spanish chair, metal, blu " Pavo Real "velvet upholstery. -Metal frame finished in black

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chairs

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Velvet

3 ( Tree ) New Spanish Chair Metal Blu " Pavo Real " Velvet Upholstery

$2,254 / set

Set of Three 20th Century Black Velvet Chairs, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

touch velvet fabric. Chair is stabile and very shapely. They were produced in former furniture factory

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Set of Three 20th Century Black Velvet Chairs, 1960s

$1,780 / set

20th Century Black Velvet Chair, Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

touch velvet fabric. Chair is stable and very shapely. They was produced in former furniture factory in

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

20th Century Black Velvet Chair, Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s

$712 / item

Set of Four 20th Century Black Velvet Chairs, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

touch velvet fabric. Chair is stabile and very shapely. They was produced in former furniture factory in

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Set of Four 20th Century Black Velvet Chairs, 1960s

$2,373 / set

Set of Two 20th Century Black Velvet Chairs, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

touch velvet fabric. Chair is stabile and very shapely. They was produced in former furniture factory in

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Set of Two 20th Century Black Velvet Chairs, 1960s

$1,186 / set

Mid Century Pink Heart Cotton-Velvet Chair, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

surface will form balls. The chairs have undergone in pink cotton-velvet (color 06). Abrasion resistance

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Cotton, Velvet, Beech

Mid Century Pink Heart Cotton-Velvet Chair, Europe, 1960s

$712 / item

Mid Century Heart Chair in Brown Orange Velvet, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart" in amazing green cotton velvet fabric. The furniture

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Mid Century Heart Chair in Brown Orange Velvet, Europe, 1960s

$949 / item

Surrealist Hand Chair, 1970s USA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wonderfully unique and surrealist hand-shaped chair handmade in the 1970s. Elongated fingers

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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Chrome

Surrealist Hand Chair, 1970s USA

$4,500

Mid Century Yellow Velvet, Walnut Wood, Heart Chair, Poland, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

bigger sets 4, 6, 8 or more chairs in different wood and velvet color.

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Mid Century Yellow Velvet, Walnut Wood, Heart Chair, Poland, 1960s

$712 / item

Mid Century Blue Velvet, Walnut Wood, Heart Chair, Poland, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

bigger sets 4, 6, 8 or more chairs in different wood and velvet color.

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Mid Century Blue Velvet, Walnut Wood, Heart Chair, Poland, 1960s

$712 / item

Elodie Chair in Plush Velvet by Christiane Lemieux

Located in New York, NY

The Elodie Chair draws inspiration from the elegant curves of 1930s French design, channeling the

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2010s American Lounge Chairs

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Velvet

Elodie Chair in Plush Velvet by Christiane Lemieux

$3,052 / item

Tourenne Chair in Plush Velvet by Christiane Lemieux

Located in New York, NY

Carolina. We can do COM upon request. This listing is for the chair upholstered in any of our plush velvet

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2010s American Lounge Chairs

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Velvet

Tourenne Chair in Plush Velvet by Christiane Lemieux

$2,410 / item

Tourenne Chair in Performance Velvet by Christiane Lemieux

Located in New York, NY

The Tourenne Chair from Lemieux et Cie is a celebration of organic modernism, its rounded

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2010s American Lounge Chairs

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Velvet

Tourenne Chair in Performance Velvet by Christiane Lemieux

$2,470 / item

Mid Century Red Velvet, Walnut Wood, Heart Chair, Poland, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

prepare also bigger sets 4, 6, 8 or more chairs in different wood and velvet color.

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Mid Century Red Velvet, Walnut Wood, Heart Chair, Poland, 1960s

$712 / item

Dark Green Velvet Shell Chair, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful chair type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Textile, Beech

Dark Green Velvet Shell Chair, 1960s

$830 / item

Set of Six 20th Century Black Velvet Chairs, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

touch velvet fabric. Chair is stable and very shapely. Chair was produced in former furniture factory in

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Set of Six 20th Century Black Velvet Chairs, Europe, 1960s

$3,560 / set

Midcentury Plum Violet Velvet, Walnut Wood Heart Chair, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

prepare also smaller or bigger sets of 2, 6, 8, 10 or more chairs in different wood and velvet color

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Midcentury Plum Violet Velvet, Walnut Wood Heart Chair, Europe, 1960s

$712 / item

Mid-Century Yellow Velvet Thonet Wood Rattan Chair, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful mid-century rattan, velvet and wood chair. They were produced in Thonet woodworking

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Mid-Century Yellow Velvet Thonet Wood Rattan Chair, Europe, 1960s

$830 / item

Swivel Chair in Grey Velvet with Wood by MOGUL - IN STOCK

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The Swivel Chair in Grey Velvet with Wood by MOGUL is a stunning testament to luxury and

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

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Velvet, Wood

Swivel Chair in Grey Velvet with Wood by MOGUL - IN STOCK

$5,950

Midcentury Plum Violet Velvet, Light Wood Heart Chair, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

prepare also smaller or bigger sets of 2, 6, 8, 10 or more chairs in different wood and velvet color

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Midcentury Plum Violet Velvet, Light Wood Heart Chair, Europe, 1960s

$712 / item

Set of Two Baby Pink Velvet "Shell" Chairs, Europe, 1960s.

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

covered with high-quality pink velvet. We can prepare chairs in a different color of fabric and wood

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Set of Two Baby Pink Velvet "Shell" Chairs, Europe, 1960s.

$1,424 / set

Midcentury Purple Velvet Halfa Chair and Stool, Baumann, France, 1970s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

unique velvet fabric. Chair is stable and very shapely. We can prepare this chair in every color of

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Midcentury Purple Velvet Halfa Chair and Stool, Baumann, France, 1970s

$712 / item

Midcentury Green Velvet Halfa Chair and Stool, Baumann, France, 1970s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

unique velvet fabric. Chair is stable and very shapely. We can prepare this chair in every color of

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Midcentury Green Velvet Halfa Chair and Stool, Baumann, France, 1970s

$712 / item

Modern Laurence Dining Chairs, Yellow Velvet, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple

By Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

finishes. Laurence Chair Material Codes M104425 Velvet, Yellow Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

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Velvet, Wood, Leather, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen

Modern Laurence Dining Chairs, Yellow Velvet, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple

$2,966 / item

Set of Twelve 20th Century White Velvet Chairs, Poland, 1960s

By Rajmund Hałas

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

, durable and pleasant to the touch velvet fabric. Chairs are stable and very shapely. Chairs were produced

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Set of Twelve 20th Century White Velvet Chairs, Poland, 1960s

$7,120 / set

Mid-Century Heart Chair in Amuleto Green Velvet, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart" in amazing Zebra fabric. The furniture was designed

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Mid-Century Heart Chair in Amuleto Green Velvet, Europe, 1960s

$830 / item

Mid Century Vintage Olive Green Heart Velvet Chair, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

surface will form balls. The chairs have undergone olive green structure velvet. Abrasion resistance

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Cotton, Velvet, Beech

Mid Century Vintage Olive Green Heart Velvet Chair, Europe, 1960s

$712 / item

Mid Century Light Purple Amuleto Velvet JAR Chair, Poland, 1960s

By Rajmund Hałas

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Chairs designed in 1960s by Prof. Rajmund Halas. It is jar type model. Made of beechwood. Chairs

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Mid Century Light Purple Amuleto Velvet JAR Chair, Poland, 1960s

$830

Set of Four Midcentury Orange Velvet Heart Chairs, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

A set of 4 chairs type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Set of Four Midcentury Orange Velvet Heart Chairs, Europe, 1960s

$3,322 / set

Customizable Retro Dining Chairs by Munna Design Studio, Velvet Wood

By Munna Design Studio

Located in NEW YORK, NY

This piece seamlessly combines a retro vibe with contemporary lines, offering both functionality and style. The design features exposed legs that support a wing-shaped padded backres...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

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Brass

Customizable Retro Dining Chairs by Munna Design Studio, Velvet Wood

$14,850 / set

Green Velvet Chair with Stainless Steel Details by MOGUL - IN STOCK

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The Green Velvet Chair with Stainless Steel Details by MOGUL is a masterpiece of modern luxury and

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Green Velvet Chair with Stainless Steel Details by MOGUL - IN STOCK

$7,950

Set of Twelve 20th Century Black Velvet Chairs, Poland, 1960s

By Rajmund Hałas

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

, durable and pleasant to the touch velvet fabric. Chairs are stable and very shapely. Chairs were produced

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Twelve 20th Century Black Velvet Chairs, Poland, 1960s

$7,120 / set

Set of Twelve 20th Century Blue Velvet Chairs, Poland, 1960s

By Rajmund Hałas

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

31), durable and pleasant to the touch velvet fabric. Chairs are stable and very shapely. Chairs were

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Twelve 20th Century Blue Velvet Chairs, Poland, 1960s

$7,120 / set

Set of Two Blue Velvet Thonet Wood Rattan Chairs, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

bigger sets 4, 6, 8 or more chairs in different wood and velvet color. Rattan is refreshed and is in

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Two Blue Velvet Thonet Wood Rattan Chairs, 1960s

$1,424 / set

Set of Four Blue Velvet Thonet Wood Rattan Chairs, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

bigger sets 2, 6, 8 or more chairs in different wood and velvet color. Rattan is refreshed and is in

Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Four Blue Velvet Thonet Wood Rattan Chairs, 1960s

$2,966 / set

Set of Eight 20th Century Blue Velvet Chairs, Poland, 1960s

By Rajmund Hałas

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

31), durable and pleasant to the touch velvet fabric. Chairs are stable and very shapely. Chairs were

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Set of Eight 20th Century Blue Velvet Chairs, Poland, 1960s

$4,746 / set

Set of Eight 20th Century White Velvet Chairs, Poland, 1960s

By Rajmund Hałas

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

, durable and pleasant to the touch velvet fabric. Chairs are stable and very shapely. Chairs were produced

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Eight 20th Century White Velvet Chairs, Poland, 1960s

$4,746 / set

Set of Eight 20th Century Black Velvet Chairs, Poland, 1960s

By Rajmund Hałas

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

, durable and pleasant to the touch velvet fabric. Chairs are stable and very shapely. Chairs were produced

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Eight 20th Century Black Velvet Chairs, Poland, 1960s

$4,746 / set

Set of Five Blue Velvet Thonet Wood Rattan Chairs, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

bigger sets 2, 4, 6, 8 or more chairs in different wood and velvet color. Rattan is refreshed and is in

Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Five Blue Velvet Thonet Wood Rattan Chairs, 1960s

$3,560 / set

Set of Four 20th Century Black Velvet Chairs, Poland, 1960s

By Rajmund Hałas

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

, durable and pleasant to the touch velvet fabric. Chairs are stable and very shapely. Chairs were produced

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Four 20th Century Black Velvet Chairs, Poland, 1960s

$2,373 / set

Set of Four 20th Century White Velvet Chairs, Poland, 1960s

By Rajmund Hałas

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

, durable and pleasant to the touch velvet fabric. Chairs are stable and very shapely. Chairs were produced

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Four 20th Century White Velvet Chairs, Poland, 1960s

$2,373 / set

Set of Four 20th Century Blue Velvet Chairs, Poland, 1960s

By Rajmund Hałas

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

31), durable and pleasant to the touch velvet fabric. Chairs are stable and very shapely. Chairs were

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Four 20th Century Blue Velvet Chairs, Poland, 1960s

$2,373 / set

Mid-Century Modern Yellow Velvet Chair, by Zielinski, Poland, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

A beautiful beech chair designed by M. Zielinski, type 200 / 100B. Manufactured by the Opole

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Yellow Velvet Chair, by Zielinski, Poland, 1960s

$712 / set

Set of Four 20th Century Dark Green Velvet Chairs, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

, durable and pleasant to the touch velvet fabric. Chairs are stabile and very shapely. Chairs were produced

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Four 20th Century Dark Green Velvet Chairs, 1960s

$2,373 / set

Circe Chair in Diso Velvet with Detail in Corno Italiano, Mod. 4433CB

By Arcahorn Srl., Filippo Dini

Located in Recanati, Macerata

Expression of master craftsmanship values, our Circe chair is a unique blending of prized raw

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

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Metal

Circe Chair in Diso Velvet with Detail in Corno Italiano, Mod. 4433CB

$4,307 / item

Pair of Vintage Jansen Newly Upholstered Velvet Chairs

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A pair of vintage Jansen style newly upholstered velvet chairs. The pair of bergeres in Louis XV

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Early 20th Century Louis XV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Vintage Jansen Newly Upholstered Velvet Chairs

$10,200 / set

Eight Mid Century Shell Chairs, Purple Velvet Alexander, Dedar, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful chair type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture

Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wool, Velvet, Beech

Eight Mid Century Shell Chairs, Purple Velvet Alexander, Dedar, Europe, 1960s

$8,069 / set

Mid-Century Violet Burgundy Heart Cotton-Velvet Chair, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

surface will form balls. The chairs have undergone burgundy cotton-velvet (color 05). Abrasion resistance

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech, Cotton

Mid-Century Violet Burgundy Heart Cotton-Velvet Chair, Europe, 1960s

$712 / item

Mid Century Shell Chair, Purple Woollen Velvet Alexander, Dedar, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful chair type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture

Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech, Wool, Velvet

Mid Century Shell Chair, Purple Woollen Velvet Alexander, Dedar, Europe, 1960s

$1,008 / item

Modern Laurence Leather Dining Chairs, Velvet Jacquard, Handmade by Greenapple

By Rute Martins, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

upon request. The Laurence chair is upholstered in cream leather and pink jacquard velvet, offering a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Linen, Jacquard, Bouclé, Mohair, Leather, Wood, Velvet

Modern Laurence Leather Dining Chairs, Velvet Jacquard, Handmade by Greenapple

$3,797 / item

Retro Swivel Chair w/ Chrome Base + Swirly Green Cut Velvet and Blue Velvet

By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home

Located in Greenwich, CT

Retro style swivel chair with mirrored / chrome base (we can also spray it black). Frame is made

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2010s American Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Retro Swivel Chair w/ Chrome Base + Swirly Green Cut Velvet and Blue Velvet

$4,510 / item

Italian Pair of Side "Parata" Chairs, Wood + Decorated Pink Velvet

Located in Firenze, FI

Italy, with skilfully carved wood. The two chairs have a high back, padded and covered in pink velvet

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Trimming

Italian Pair of Side "Parata" Chairs, Wood + Decorated Pink Velvet

$4,153

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Velvet Hand Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic velvet hand chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, velvet and wood, every velvet hand chair was constructed with great care. There are 358 variations of the antique or vintage velvet hand chair you’re looking for, while we also have 125 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect velvet hand chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A velvet hand chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one velvet hand chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Scarlet Splendour, Nika Zupanc and Rajmund Hałas produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Velvet Hand Chair?

The average selling price for a velvet hand chair at 1stDibs is $2,993, while they’re typically $65 on the low end and $35,000 for the highest priced.

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Questions About Velvet Hand Chair

Who designed the Hand chair?
1 Answer
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.

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