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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

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Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood

Pair of iconic H-269 lounge chairs by Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody Brno 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco 1930s beech bentwood lounge armchairs chairs with beautiful sculptural wooden arms
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Mogens Lassen Winged Back Chair Denmark 1930s Scandinavian Modern
By Mogens Lassen
Located in New York, NY
roomy and comfortable chair. A great example of Scandinavian design, made in Denmark late 1930s
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Lounge Chair Jindrich Halabala H-70 Czech Design 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Wien, AT
From the H-70 series by Jindrich Halabala, this model is by far the most beautiful and interesting. The seat is wider and the armchair can be adjusted not only on the backrest, but a...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Bentwood

French Art Deco Wrought-Iron Chair in the Style of Poillerat, circa 1930s
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Charming and unique wrought iron armchair. The chair has a low, round back. The armrests and legs
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage 1930s Chairs

Classic 1930s American Art Deco Stick Wicker Sofa and Chairs
Located in Rochester, NY
A fully matched set of classic 1930s American Art Deco stick wicker furniture, consisting of a sofa
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20th Century American Art Deco Vintage 1930s Chairs

H-269 Streamline Chair by Jindrich Halabala for Spojene UP Zavody, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Wien, AT
This lounge chair by Jindrich Halabala for Spojene UP Zavody was produced during the 1930s. The
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Italian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Mollino Armchair Lounge Chair, 1930s-1940s
By Carlo Mollino
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Code: FR83 Lovely Mid-Century Modern armchair of the early 20th century, wooden part in walnut, seat and back upholstered in green leatherette with visible buttons. Measures cm...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Streamline Chair H-269 by Jindrich Halabala for Spojene UP Zavody, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Wien, AT
The lounge chair H-269 by Jindrich Halabala for Spojene UP Zavody was produced during the 1930s
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Beech

Streamline Chair H-269 by Jindrich Halabala for Spojene UP Zavody, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Wien, AT
The lounge chair H-269 by Jindrich Halabala for Spojene UP Zavody was produced during the 1930s
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Fabric, Beech

Bauhaus Tubular Steel Set, Round Table and Chair by Mart Stam, 1930s
Located in Żory, PL
This Bauhaus style set was produced in the 1930s in Czechoslovakia. The set consists of a round
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Mid-20th Century Bauhaus Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Steel

Vintage Paul Frankl Design Bamboo Six Band Chair, Ottoman Sofa, 1930s -1940s
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Paul Frankl style rattan living-room set including a sectional sofa, chair and ottoman. They
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

H 269 Streamline Chairs by Jindrich Halabala for UP Zavody, 1930s, Set of Two
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Wien, AT
This pair of armchairs by Jindrich Halabala for Spojene UP Zavody was produced during the 1930s
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Fabric, Beech

Streamline Design Aluminum Patio Poolside Lounge Chair Richard Neutra 1930/40s
By Richard Neutra
Located in New York, NY
chair was designed by Richard Neutra for J.A. Bozung circa 1930/40's. The chair features an exaggerated
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Aluminum

Sprung Steel Garden Chairs by Francois Carre
By Francois Carre
Located in Rochester, NY
A pair of French 1930s sprung steel garden chairs by Francois Carre in original aged worn soft
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20th Century French Art Deco Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Steel

Pair of Wrought Iron and Metal Strap Modernist Garden Patio Chairs
By Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Very well designed modernist dining height side chairs, circa 1930s possibly French in origin. One
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Art Deco Armchairs in Bentwood and Bouclé Upholstery, Prague, the 1930s
Located in Almelo, NL
armchairs in bentwood and new bouclé upholstery, Czech Republic 1930s. These lounge chairs would make an eye
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Bouclé, Upholstery, Bentwood

Pair of 20th Century French Leather Club Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Lovely pair of French leather armchairs dating from the 1930s. Club chairs were immersed in
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20th Century French Country Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Leather

Pair of Warren McArthur "Cocktail Comfort Chairs" Circa 1946
By Warren McArthur
Located in Camden, ME
use and originally designed for the Arizona Biltmore in the early 1930's. While this chair was not
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Listing for A: Pierre Cardin Coffee Table + two Halabala Lounge Chairs Sheepskin
By Francia, Pierre Cardin
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Halabala, lounge chairs, model 'H269', stained beech, Tibetan lambswool, Czech Republic, 1930s
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1980s French Post-Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Mahogany

Art Deco or Art Moderne Pair of Armchairs in Original Gold Brocade
Located in Topeka, KS
wear as would be normal for age, circa 1930s-1950s. Simply beautiful! These chairs are the epitome
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Brocade, Wood

For Nina: package deal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Italian Floor Lamp, 1930s (order 8134722) Saporiti Lounge Chairs with Yellow Leatherette Upholstery, 1960s
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Wood

Pair of Midcentury Jindrich Halabala Armchairs in Bentwood and Sheepskin
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brussels, BE
the vintage market. Other Halabala designs include the H-269 lounge chair (early 1930s) arguably
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Sheepskin, Bentwood

Pair of Midcentury Jindrich Halabala Armchairs in Bentwood and Sheepskin
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brussels, BE
the vintage market. Other Halabala designs include the H-269 Lounge Chair (early 1930s)—arguably
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Sheepskin, Bentwood

Pair of Midcentury Jindrich Halabala Armchairs in Bentwood and Sheepskin
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brussels, BE
the vintage market. Other Halabala designs include the H-269 Lounge Chair (early 1930s)—arguably
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Sheepskin, Bentwood

Teak Nesting Tables by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg, 1960s Denmark
By Johannes Andersen and C. F. Christensen
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
workshop in the 1930s. Andersen's designs include chairs, tables, and storage made of fine materials like
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Teak

Side/desk chair by Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in New York, NY
Classic 1930's chair by Axel Einar Hjorth for NK Sweden ca. 1930. Newly upholstered with darkened
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20th Century Swedish Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of 1930 s Swedish upholstered lounge chairs
Located in New York, NY
1930's upholstered lounge chairs.
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20th Century Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

A Pair of 1930 s "Chinese" Chairs by Otto Shultz
Located in New York, NY
A pair of "Chinese" chairs by Otto Shultz for BOET, Sweden. Upholstered hexagonal construction
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20th Century Swedish Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Wood, Upholstery

1930 s Danish Club Chair in Original Cognac Leather
Located in New York, NY
An elegant and beautifully proportioned club chair from Denmark circa 1930. Original cognac leather
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20th Century Danish Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Model Kitchen of Tomorrow by Ernest Towers
Located in New York, NY
rational layout. Hand-fabricated of balsa wood and wood. Features include organic-design chairs and stools
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1940s American Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Plastic, Wood

Pair of Streamline Art Deco Club Chairs in Silver Pearl Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These amazing original 1930's chairs epitomize the American streamline design esthetic of the 1930
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20th Century American Vintage 1930s Chairs

Pair French Art Deco Side Chairs - Geometric Fabric
Located in Coral Gables, FL
A fine pair of French art deco 1930s chairs in geometric fabric. The chairs feature great curved
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20th Century French Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Wood, Cotton, Upholstery

1930 s Marcel Breuer dining chair
Located in London, GB
1930's Marcel Breuer dining chair
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20th Century British Vintage 1930s Chairs

Pair of 1930 s Club Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of smallish club chairs upholstered in cantaloupe-colored fabric with mahogany tapered legs
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20th Century English Vintage 1930s Chairs

Pair of Art deco chairs , 1930´s
Located in PÉZENAS, FR
is in beech, typicaly original of 1930/1940 period Chairs are very confortable and sculptural
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Elegant 1930 s Black Satin Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Armchair in black satin with contrast brown piping detail.
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20th Century French Vintage 1930s Chairs

Set of Eight French 1930s Wrought Iron and Bronze Chairs
Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire
Good size set of eight French 1930s solid wrought iron and bronze chairs. Beautiful and unusual set
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20th Century French Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Bronze, Wrought Iron

Pair of 1930s Vintage Fireplace Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 1930s vintage fireplace chairs in original leopard upholstery. Very soft mellow velvet
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Velvet, Wood

Two French Leather Club Chairs from the 1930s
Located in Raalte, NL
Set of two French leather club chairs from the 1930s with a fabric seat and both are in a robust
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Leather

Architects Chair by Margarete Klöber for Polstergleich, Germany, 1930s
By Polstergleich, Margarete Klöber
Located in Berlin, DE
Variable swivel chair for architects designed by Margarete Klöber in the 1930s and produced by
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Metal

Big Rocking Chair, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
Located in Zohor, SK
This is an impressive item. The chair appears to be very low when nobody is sitting in it. But once
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Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Upholstery, Bentwood

Set of Four 1930s Biedermeier Style Deco Chairs
By Biedermeier
Located in Westport, CT
Set of four 1930s Biedermeier Style Deco Chairs. Fabulous Shape and Style. Some Wear And Tear
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Mid-20th Century German Biedermeier Vintage 1930s Chairs

Pair of Rare Fritz Hansen, 1930s Easy Chairs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
Beautiful newly upholstered pair of oak easy chairs attributed to designer Frits Schlegel
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

Art Deco Model H 214 Chairs by Jindrich Halabala for UP Zavody, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
These Art Deco chairs, model H - 214, were designed by Jindrich Halabala and manufactured by Up
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20th Century Czech Art Deco Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Fabric, Beech, Plywood

Set of Six Art Deco Model H 214 Chairs by Jindrich Halabala for UP Zavody, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
These Art Deco chairs, model H - 214, were designed by Jindrich Halabala and manufactured by Up
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20th Century Czech Art Deco Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Fabric, Beech, Plywood

Danish 1930s-1940s Club Chair Upholstered in Close-Nailed Red Velvet
Located in Hudson, NY
Danish 1930s-1940s club chair. The chair with beechwood frame upholstered in brass close-nailed red
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

1920s-1930s Art Deco Chrome and Leather Salesman Sample Chair
Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba
A beautiful little Art Deco chair in chrome and leather with light gold piping around the seat and
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Chrome

Pair of 1930s Art Deco Period Hungarian Club Chairs with Brown Velour Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of 1930s Art Deco period upholstered walnut club chairs with gooseneck-form arms from
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Art Deco Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of American Oak Swivel Desk Chairs, 1930s
Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
Pair of American swivel desk chairs, upholstered with leather. Each chair has different width
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20th Century German Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Paolo Buffa Dining Chairs Mahogany and Leather Italian, Midcentury, 1930s
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
dating to 1930s and offered in excellent condition, you are buying one of 12 chairs.
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Leather

Paolo Buffa Dining Chairs Mahogany and Leather Italian, Midcentury, 1930s
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
dating to 1930s and offered in excellent condition, you are buying one of 12 chairs.
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Leather

1930s Art Deco Fruit Wood Dining Chairs with a Elephants Head
Located in Raalte, NL
Set of 4 rare fruitwood Art Deco dining chairs from circa 1930 with hand-carved decoration along
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Set of 12 Original Paolo Buffa Dining Chairs, Mahogany and Leather, 1930s
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A stunning set of 12 1930s Paolo Buffa cream leather upholstered and stained mahogany dining chairs
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Leather

20th Century, Etienne Kohlmann Art Deco Chairs in Oak 1930s, Set of 6, 1940
By Etienne Kohlmann
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Etienne Kohlmann (1903-1988) Set of four wooden chairs drum back underlined with grooves cream
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Iron Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Patined 1930s iron task chair in newly upholstered green leather.
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20th Century American Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Iron

Fabulous Alvar Aalto Model 402 Lounge Chair by Finmar Needs Reupholstery, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Early 20th century Alvar Aalto Model 402 lounge chair circa 1930s, this fabulous armchair is an
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Birch

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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.