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Curved Arm Club Chair in New Navy Velvet, Denmark, 1940
Located in Hudson, NY
Gorgeous Danish club chair from late 1930s-early1940s recently updated with Moode NYC navy velvet
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Peter Hvidt Orla Mølgaard-nielse, AX Chair , by Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Basel, BS
not a style reminiscent of the chairs by the Finnish architect Alvar Aalto from the 1930s. The
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech, Teak

Pair French Art Deco Leather Club Chairs
Located in Coral Gables, FL
A fabulous looking and deeply comfortable pair of French art deco leather club chairs from the 1930
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20th Century French Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Late Production Cantiliever Chair by Richard Neutra
By Richard Neutra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic 1930's designed Neutra cantilever chair is an unauthorized, limited production made in
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20th Century Streamlined Moderne Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs for Hotel Le Malandre, Belgium
Located in Richmond, VA
in Japan for Hotel Le Malandre in Belgium in the 1930's. The chairs have a 360 degree swivel
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Burl, Velvet

Pair of Lounge Chairs by Normann Bel Geddes, Mid-Century Modern, 1949, USA
By Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Basel, BS
resulted in the eponymous design style of the 1930s. The pair of lounge chairs are excellent example of his
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Set of Four French Art Deco Chairs
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This set of four French 1930's art deco chairs consists of two arm and two side chairs, each with
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20th Century French Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Wood

1930 s Art Deco Oak Upholstered Lounge Chair by Parker Knoll.
By Parker Knoll
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
1930's Art Deco oak, upholstered lounge chair by Parker Knoll. Provenance: This chair was sold as a
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20th Century British Art Deco Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Oak

Cane and Chrome MR10 Cantilever Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe, Knoll 1970s reissue
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Edinburgh, Scotland
. Thonet took over production in the early 1930’s and the MR chairs were the most expensive in the
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Mid-20th Century American Bauhaus Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Art Deco Macassar Ebony Dining Table and Chairs, 1930’s - 1940’s
Located in Hampstead, QC
1930’s-1940’s. The table top is made of one piece with no extensions. There are very few dining sets of
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Macassar

Pair of 1930s Francois Carre Chairs
By Francois Carre
Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire
A beautiful pair of 1930s French Francois Carre sprung steel chairs with starburst pinwheel backs
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Metal, Steel

Art Deco Dining Chairs / Set of 4, circa 1930s
Located in Lábatlan, HU
Art Deco dining chairs / set of 4 Stained and lacked frame and velvet upholstery. The chairs
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1940s Hungarian Art Deco Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Alvar Aalto Cantilever Armchair 401, Huonekalu- Ja Rakennustyötehdas, 1930s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Farnham, Surrey
A stunning early 1930s Alvar Aalto cantilever chair 401 just as he introduced it to the world at
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Cantilever Armchair 401, Huonekalu- Ja Rakennustyötehdas, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Farnham, Surrey
A rare early 1930s Alvar Aalto cantilever chair 401 just as he introduced it to the world at the
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Birch

Set of Four Theatre Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A unique set of four Italian late 1930s theater chairs in bois clair. The turned legs with carved
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Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage 1930s Chairs

francois carre pair of cantilever rocking chairs for garden
By Francois Carre
Located in Athens, GA
francois carre cantilever garden chairs c.1930’s French art deco wrought iron & spring steel
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Steel, Iron

Francois Carre Large Garden Cantilever Porch Rockers circa 1940
By Francois Carre
Located in Athens, GA
francois carre cantilever garden rocking chair c.1930’s French art deco wrought iron & spring
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Iron

Modernist Cantilevered Armchair by Anton Lorenz
By Kovona, Anton Lorenz
Located in Brno, CZ
Czechoslovakia. Slezak gained a licence from Thonet in the 1930’s to sell chairs similar to original Thonet's B
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1940s Czech Bauhaus Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Sculptural Modernist Chairs, Germany, circa 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of sculptural modernist chairs from Germany, circa 1930s. Frame is in steel with a seat in red
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

1920-1930 S ORIGINAL PAINTED OLD HICKORY CHAIR
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1920-1930'S ORIGINAL PAINTED OLD HICKORY CHAIR WITH WEAVED SEAT AND BACKING. (SIGNED OLD HICKORY
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20th Century American Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of 1930’s Scandinavian Lounge Chairs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Stunning pair of 1930’s Scandinavian Lounge chairs. Wood accented arms and legs made of Elm.
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Elm

1930 s Scandinavian Wingback Chair
By Ludvig Pontoppidan, A. J. Iversen
Located in Oakland, CA
1930's High-back chair features a solid wood frame with hand tied springs, horsehair padding and
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

A Pair of French 1930 s Lounge Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of French 1930's Lounge Chairs in a brushed cotton upholstery with metal nailhead detailing.
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Metal

1930 s Old Hickory Barrel Back Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc Old Hickory Rocking chair with vintage leather seating and backing.The condition is very
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20th Century American Adirondack Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Hickory

1930 s Lounge Chair by Modernage
Located in New York, NY
Antique Velvet with Ebonized Legs
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20th Century Vintage 1930s Chairs

Original 1930’s Art Deco Lounge Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
Art Deco lounge chair Wonderful curves and details in this vintage pair of lounge chair form
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1940s European Art Deco Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Wood

1930 s Rustic Pine Rittenhouse Cabin Arm Chair W/ Rag Rug Cushions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Rittenhouse rustic old pine arm or club chair from a cabin is upholstered in 19thc rag rug
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20th Century American Adirondack Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Wood

1930 s Fritz Hansen Danish Lounge Chairs in New Mohair
By Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen
Located in Oakland, CA
1930s Scandinavian lounge chairs by Frits Hansen, Odense, Denmark. Handcrafted with solid wood
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Mohair

Unusual 1930s Swedish Lounge Chair
Located in Long Island City, NY
The graceful spoon shape of this Swedish Moderne lounge chair brings a comfortable streamlined
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wool, Wood

Fully Restored 1930 s French Faux Crocodile Leather Club Chair
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Absolutely amazing 100% restored authentic vintage French Thirties club chair with stellar petite
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20th Century French Vintage 1930s Chairs

Set of Eight Dining Chairs, Anonymous, Finland, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Zebrano mahogany and linen upholstery. H: 81.5 cm / 2' 8 1/8" SH: 46 cm / 1' 6 1/8" W: 46 cm / 1' 6 1/8" D: 45 cm / 1' 5 3/4"
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

1930s Bauhaus Tubular Chair by Robert Slezak , Czechoslovakia
By Robert Slezák
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with some signs of use - seat height: 44cm
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Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Stackable dining chairs Orchestra by Sven Markelius, Sweden, 1930s
By Sven Markelius
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Functionalistic stackable dining chairs model 'Orchestra' designed by Sven Markelius, Sweden, 1930s
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Beech

PAIR 1930S WING CHAIRS IN 19THC LINEN IN PRISTINE CONDITION
Located in Los Angeles, CA
PAIR OF WING CHAIRS UPHOLSTERED IN 19THC HOMESPUN LINEN WITH HUMP SEATS AND GREAT FRAMES AND
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20th Century Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Wood, Linen

Cantilever Chair B 263 by Thonet in the 1930s, Bauhaus
By Thonet
Located in Wien, AT
This chrome-plated tubular steel chair was produced by Thonet Frankenberg in the early 1930s. Very
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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Lovö chair by Axel Einar Hjort for Nordiska Kompaniet 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stained pine 'Lovö' chair by Axel Einar Hjort for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930s. Iron mounts
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Pine

Children s Rocking Chair, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
This children's rocking chair was made in the 1930s in former Czechoslovakia, and is constructed
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Steel

Fully Restored Original 1930 s French Club Chairs w/Faux Croc Hides
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
as it gets", originally from the 1930's, these chairs offer perfect proportions, style and character
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20th Century French Vintage 1930s Chairs

Pair of 1930s Danish Leather Lounge Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
Two easy chairs by a highly skilled Danish cabinetmaker, in their original leather. The two
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany, Sheepskin, Velvet

Danish Cabinetmaker s Brazilian Rosewood 1930s Easy Chair
Located in Long Island City, NY
carved rosewood. The seat cushion is stuffed with horsehair, and we have recovered the chair in Savel’s
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Pair 1930s Wood And Upholstered Arm Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Striking set of two early 20th century armchairs. Featuring carved wood frames, splayed feet, and vinyl upholstery.
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20th Century American Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of 1930s Rosewood Deck or Side Chairs, British
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pair of folding rosewood steamer chairs from the 1930s. Used by passengers on the deck during sea
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20th Century British Colonial Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of 1930s Spanish Cinema Theatre Iron Chairs
Located in Marbella, ES
Vintage 1930s Spanish cinema theatre iron chairs.
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Chairs Tuia Burl Veneer Spring Fabric, Italy, 1920s-1930s
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of chairs, Tuia burl veneer, spring padding, fabric upholstery.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Burl

Compact Sheepskin Club Chair Attributed to Viggo Boesen, Denmark, 1930s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Echt, NL
Beautiful small danish club chair in very good condition. Attributed to Viggo Boesen, 1930s The
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Sheepskin, Wool, Bentwood

Alvar Aalto, Pair of Armchairs Model 402 for Finmar, 1930 s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
With bent beechwood sculptural frame and cantilevered wooden design, these chairs are a classic
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Beech

Vintage French 1930s Leather Club Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful French leather club chairs. A design staple, the comfortable and classic French club
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Mid-20th Century French Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Leather

Japanese Old Primitive Side Chair or Side Table 1930s-1950s / Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This piece is an old Japanese side chair and side table crafted from a natural tree stump, left in
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1940s Japanese Primitive Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Axel Larsson pair for Bodafors 1930 s All Original Decorative and comfortable
By SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors, Bodafors, Axel Larsson
Located in Forest, BE
, which still produces the S-312 chair model from 1960. He carried out many large interior design
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Birch

Flemming Lassen Style Danish Lounge Chair, 1930s
By Flemming Lassen
Located in London, England
Danish cabinetmaker made lounge chair, circa 1930s. Large lounge chair produced in Denmark in
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

1930s AJ Iversen Danish Deco Club Chair
By A. J. Iversen, Kaj Gottlob, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Oakland, CA
AJ Iversen lounge chair constructed of a handcrafted solid wood frame with supportive eight-way
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Birch, Mohair

Set of Werner West Finnish Midcentury Hugging Chairs, 1930s
By Werner West
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of two beautifully patinated W1 'Hugging' chairs by Werner West for O.Y WIlhelm Schaumann
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Birch

Set of Four Erich Dieckmann Bauhaus Lounge Chairs for Gelanka , Germany 1930s
By Erich Dieckmann
Located in Almelo, NL
A set of four rare Bauhaus lounge chairs designed by Erich Dieckmann, manufactured by Gelanka
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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Art Deco Upholstered Club Chairs, France, circa 1930s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Sturdy pair of French Art Deco club chairs, upholstered in pink fabric with white floral motif.
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage 1930s Chairs

French Art Deco 1930s Syrie Maugham Style Shell Velvet Fireside Chairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of rare fireside chairs of surrealist, scallop shell-like form, likely commissioned by a
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20th Century French Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Andre Sornay French Art Deco Side Chair, 1930s
Located in Astoria, NY
Andre Sornay (French, 1902-2000) French Art Deco Side Chair, circa 1930s, brass inlaid mahogany
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Czech Tubular Steel Chair from Mücke Melder, 1930s
By Mücke Melder
Located in Wien, AT
This free-swinging chair with a structure made of nickel-plated steel tubing was designed by the
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Nickel

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Vintage 1930s Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of vintage 1930s chairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage 1930s chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and animal skin. Vintage 1930s chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage 1930s chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco, Industrial and Mid-Century Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Vintage 1930s chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Alvar Aalto, Chiavari and Jindrich Halabala are consistently popular.

How Much are Vintage 1930s Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,067, while they’re typically $247 on the low end and $36,900 highest priced.

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 Vintage 1930s Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, people had record players in the 1930s. In fact, record players began to become more common during the decade and continued to grow in popularity throughout the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Thomas Edison made the first phonograph record player in 1877. Shop a variety of record players on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    What brides wore in the 1930s varied. Some wore long flowing dresses made of satin or silk. Long sleeves were popular and designs often featured only minimal embellishments like appliqués and beading. Because many people faced difficult financial situations due to the Great Depression, brides also sometimes simply wore their best dresses on their wedding days. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage wedding dresses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To identify 1930s furniture, first see if you can spot a maker's mark in hidden areas, such as the back, base, inside of drawers or under tabletops and seats. Trusted online resources can help you determine who produced your furniture based on these markings, and from there, you can research more to get a rough idea of how old your item is. A piece's characteristics can also be helpful when dating furniture. Many items made during the 1930s are examples of Art Deco furniture. Art Deco furniture is characterized by geometric patterns and luxurious materials, such as shagreen, marble, mother of pearl, mirrored glass, exotic animal hides and rare woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. A certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can provide an expert opinion on when your piece was likely made. On 1stDibs, explore a range of 1930s furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    In the 1930s, phones typically looked like rotary telephones. They had either a round or square base with a numbered dial that spun when you dialed and a handset receiver with both an earpiece and a mouthpiece. A cord connected the handset to the base. Find a variety of rotary phones on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many factors like wood, construction, and patina come into play when you date a vintage chair. If you can’t find a maker’s mark or any other kind of identifying mark on the piece, consult a furniture encyclopedia or a certified expert. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a vintage Gunlocke chair, examine the legs. Most pieces will feature a tag that bears the brand name. On antique and early vintage chairs, the label will usually be made of paper or leather, while riveted brass tags appear on later vintage and contemporary chairs. Once you've confirmed that Gunlocke is the maker by checking the tag, browse the company's catalogues, which are available online, to determine approximately when it was made. Some tags may include a style or color number that will expedite the search. If your chair is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage, while pieces that are 100 years old or older are antiques. You may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer when identifying your chair. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Gunlocke chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To know if your vintage Eames chair is real, check for a reclining mechanism. On original chairs, the back had a permanent reclined position, so no mechanism is necessary. Also, a vintage piece is around 32 inches high, while later reproductions are normally bigger. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Eames chairs.