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1930s Transitional Danish Modern High Backed Lounge by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This 1930s high backed lounge chair by Fritz Hansen has been restored in a cooling striped Rivera
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Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Beech

Danish 1930s Art Deco Large Club or Lounge Chair with Intricate Carved Oak Frame
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare and very cool Danish Large scale club chair from the late Art Deco period of the mid to late
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1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

1930s Pair of Chesterfield Barrel Back Porters Wingback Armchairs Brown Leather
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of very rare fully restored late 1930s
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Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Leather

1930s Low Walnut and Glass Italian Console Table
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A beautiful Italian solid walnut low console table with glass top. Perfect against a wall in a living room or bedroom. The walnut frame has carved wood decorative internal panels and...
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1950s Italian Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Wood, Glass, Walnut

K. Scröder Armchair, Stained Beech and Woven Seagrass, 1930s
By Fritz Hansen, K. Scröder
Located in Copenhagen, DK
original Fritz Hansen catalog from 1938 reveals that this chair was actually designed by K. Scröder
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Seagrass, Beech

Pair of Mogens Koch MK 16 Foldable Armchairs, Denmark, 1930s
By Mogens Koch
Located in Stockholm, SE
chair was designed by Mogens Koch in the 1930s.
Category

1950s Danish Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Canvas

Scandinavian Modern Armchair in Beech and Seagrass, Denmark 1930s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
beech and original woven seat and back in seagrass cord. The chairs is in good vintage condition and
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Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Seagrass, Beech

French Style Art Deco Streamline Set of Six Dining Chairs, circa 1930s
Located in Bernville, PA
Set of six French style Art Deco streamline armless dining chairs. A very simple and elegant
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Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Faux Fur, Maple

Ten Sober French 1930s Style Dining Chairs in the Style of Jean-Michel Frank
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
Elegant set of ten Mid-Century dining chairs including two armchairs with solid walnut frames
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

Set of 3 dining chairs in solid pine, style of Axel Einar Hjorth, Sweden 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Ystad, SE
Nordiska Kompagniet. Made by Swedish cabinetmaker 1930s. These chairs have a traditional Scandinavian
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Pine

1930s J. Halabala Upholstered Armchairs, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of armchairs designed by Czech furniture designer J. Halabala, circa 1930. A low-set
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1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Bentwood

A Set of 4 Dining Chairs By Karl Schrøder for Fritz Hansen, "Model 1572", 1930s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Hansen in the 1930s, model 1572. These chairs will complement many interior styles. A Modern
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Scandinavian Mid Century Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Karlstad, SE
Pair of large high-back lounge chairs manufactured in Denmark, 1930s. These majestic chairs
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Spanish Black Leather Armchair in Mahogany with Wheels, 1930s
Located in Miami, FL
Spanish black leather armchair in mahogany wood with wheels, 1930s Black chair in black
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Rare Original 1930s Chesterfield Leather Wingback Armchair Feather Cushion
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original 1930s Chesterfield aged leather feather
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20th Century English Chesterfield Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Leather

Rare Armchairs, France, 1930s/1940s, Newly Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jules Leleu, Jacques Adnet
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A grand and elegant pair of rare 1930s / 1940s armchairs. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Alpaca, Wood

Signed Old Hickory Lawn /Beach Chairs -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed Old Hickory Martinsville ,Indiana in original old surface lawn or beach chairs.These 1930's
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Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Hickory

Bas Van Pelt for My Home Lounge Chairs in Oak
By My Home Furniture 1, Bas Van Pelt
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bas van Pelt for My Home, pair of lounge chairs, oak, fabric, the Netherlands, 1930s/1940s These
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1940s Dutch Art Deco Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Bas Van Pelt for My Home Lounge Chair in Solid Oak
By My Home Furniture 1, Bas Van Pelt
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bas van Pelt, lounge chair, oak, fabric, the Netherlands, 1930s/1940s This elegant lounge chair is
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1940s Dutch Art Deco Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

1930’s Rattan Peacock Chair
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Here is a dramatic take on the Classic rattan peacock chair; this one is surrounded by an
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20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Vintage 1930s Chairs

Sleek Pair of Scandinavian Modern Sycamore Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sleek Scandinavian Modern late 1930s lounge chairs with polished and carved sycamore frames
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Wood, Sycamore

Ralph Lauren Hudson Street Lounge Chair, Pair
By Ralph Lauren
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
"Triple band" chrome lounge of the 1930s. This Ralph Lauren lounge chair is very comfortable and in
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Chrome

French Art Deco Style Moustache Leather Club Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
in the leather. Generous size with a classic French profile. Better than chairs from the 1930s, this
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20th Century American Art Deco Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Maple, Leather

Danish 1940s Boesen Banana Style Curved Tub Club Chair
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
form sofas made in the 1930s-1940s. The sofas and chairs were very popular coming out of the 1930s and
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Danish Large Size Club Chair in Beige Lambswool, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
made in the late 1930s or early 1940s. This chair has a nice low to medium height backrest adding to
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

French Art Deco Pair of Dining Chairs in Oak and Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of dining chairs, oak, leatherette, France, 1930s/1940s These French dining chairs employ the
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

Mid Century Set Of 6 Black Lacquered French Dining Chairs in Oriental Style
Located in London, Park Royal
A unique set of six dining chairs, hand made, in France during the 1930's. The one off, designer
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Mid-20th Century French Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Fritz Hansen Lounge Chair Model 1594 in Oak Sheepskin, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful lounge chair model 1594 manufactured at Fritz Hansen, Copenhagen in the 1930s. The chair
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Angelo Donghia Art Deco Club Chair In Emerald Green Mohair
By Donghia
Located in Chicago, IL
Art Deco revival club chair by Angelo Donghia. A reinterpretation of the French Deco club chairs of
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Late 20th Century American Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Kaare Klint and Ole Wanscher, Rare Armchair in Niger Leather and Mahogany Frame
By Ole Wanscher, Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
original patinated Niger leather and fitted with brass nails. Many fine details. Manufactured in the 1930s
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Mogens Lassen Style Danish Midcentury Lounge or Club Chair, 1940s
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1930s-1940s lounge chair in the style of Mogens Lassen from the late Art Deco early
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Elm, Mahogany

Mogens Lassen Style Danish Midcentury Lounge or Club Chair, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen, Mogens Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1930s-1940s lounge chair in the style of Mogens Lassen from the late Art Deco early
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Elm, Mahogany

Danish 1940s Boesen Banana Style Curved Tub Chair with Channeled Back
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
form sofas made in the 1930s-1940s. The sofas and chairs were very popular coming out of the 1930s and
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Mogens Lassen Style Danish 1940s Lounge or Club Chair in Mohair
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Super charming 1930s-1940s lounge chair in the style of Mogens Lassen with very sculptural organic
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Danish 1940s Wingback Chair in Beech by Master Carpenter Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful classic 1930s-1940s wingback chair produced by Master Cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish 1940s Lassen Style Easy Chair in Green Wool Fabric Mahogany Legs
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Super charming 1930s-1940s lounge chair in the style of Mogens Lassen with very sculptural organic
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

Fritz Hansen Attributed 1940s Danish Channel Back Lounge Chair in Black Leather
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Large scale Danish club or lounge chair made in the late 1930s. The chair is very similar to Fritz
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mogens Lassen Style Danish Midcentury Lounge or Club Chair, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen, Mogens Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1930s-1940s lounge chair in the style of Mogens Lassen from the late Art Deco early
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Elm, Mahogany

Otto Schulz 1940s Lounge Chair in Worn Leather for Boet, Scandinavian Midcentury
By Boet, Otto Schulz 1
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb 1930s-1940s baroque-style lounge chair attributed to Otto Schulz designed for Boet - Schulz
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Wool, Birch

1940s Art Deco Large-Sized Danish Club Chair in Style of Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Exuberant, curvy and very eye-catching Danish club chair from the 1930s or 1940s. Set on beech feet
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1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish Art Deco or Early Midcentury Lounge Chair in Green Mohair 1930-40s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Curvy and eye-catching Danish club chair from the 1930s or 1940s. Set on mahogany feet the design
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Beech, Mohair

Jan Vanek s pair of two curved easy chairs curved oak and original upholstery.
By Jan Vanek
Located in Almelo, NL
Corbusier shaped his graceful style. His bentwood chairs from the 1930s exemplify this with their elegant
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Upholstery, Oak

1930-40s Danish Art Deco or Early Midcentury Channel Back Club or Lounge Chair
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Curvy and eye-catching Danish club chair from the 1930s or 1940s. Set on beech feet typical of the
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1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

1930-40s Danish Art Deco or Early Midcentury Channel Back Club or Lounge Chair
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Curvy and eye-catching Danish club chair from the 1930s or 1940s. Set on feet typical of the art
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1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

1940s Pair of Art Deco Large-Sized Danish Club Chairs in Style of Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Exuberant, curvy and very eye-catching pair of Danish club chairs from the 1930s or 1940s. Set on
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Pair of Danish 1940s Large Club Chairs in the Style of Fritz Hansen Model 1518
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of sublime large scale Danish club or lounge chair made in the late 1930s. The chair is almost
Category

1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Pair of Danish 1940s Large Club Chairs in the Style of Fritz Hansen Model 1518
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of sublime large scale Danish club or lounge chair made in the late 1930s. The chair is almost
Category

1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Vintage Set of Ten Georgian Revival Chippendale Style Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Topeka, KS
few nicks, dings and scratches as you would expect from these circa 1930s set of chairs, I call that
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20th Century Georgian Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Art Deco Josef Hoffmann by Wittmann Black Bentwood Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Josef Hoffmann, Wittmann
Located in Basildon, London
Designed by Josef Hoffmann in the 1930s, these chairs were made by Wittmann in Austria in the 1980s
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1980s Austrian Art Deco Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

1980s Chrome Chairs Attributed to Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, a Set of 8
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in New York, NY
in the 1930s, the Brno chairs are iconic for their cantilever structure. They are flat-bar chrome
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1980s Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 6 Vintage Cesca Dining Chairs by Marcel Breuer, 2 Armchairs and 4 Sides
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 6 Vintage Cesca Dining Chairs by Marcel Breuer Offered for sale is s a set of 6 iconic
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Cane

Pr. Metal Art Deco Hoop Garden Patio Poolside Rocking Chairs c. 1930 s
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Company, circa 1930's. The chairs are in very good condition, structurally sound and sturdy, ready to use
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Steel, Iron

1930s Iron Garden Chairs Francois Carre
By Francois Carre
Located in Rochester, NY
Pair of iron garden chairs with rocking cantilever base and pinwheel sunburst pattern spring seats
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20th Century French Art Deco Vintage 1930s Chairs

1940s Leather Wingback Armchair Attributed to Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
for this chair in the 1930s. This particular chair was created in the 1940s. It is newly restored with
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Antique Vintage Art Deco French ca 1930 s Armchair or Office Chair
Located in Markington, GB
1930s French Art Deco Arm chair / Office Armchair A beautifully preserved Art Deco armchair from
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Art Deco Chairs, France, 1930s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Monumental Art Deco armchairs in rosewood, with a unique line, completely restored with upholstery in artificial suede.
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20th Century French Art Deco Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

1930s H-237 Cocktail Chairs by J. Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
This pair of 1930s armchairs were made by J. Halabala, a Czech furniture designer renowned for his
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20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood

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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.