Are the Bauhaus chairs comfortable?

Whether the Bauhaus chairs are comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, Bauhaus designers like Marcel Breuer and Mies van der Rohe sought to create pieces that complemented the contours of the human body to provide optimal support. Online reviewers frequently state that the designers’ iconic chairs, such as the Wassily Lounge chair and Brno chair, are comfortable. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Bauhaus-style chairs.

How can I tell if a chair is vintage?

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.

How old does a chair have to be to be vintage?

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.

How do you identify a vintage Gunlocke chair?

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.

Is my vintage Eames chair real?

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.

How can you tell how old a vintage chair is?

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.

Vintage Bauhaus Chair

Breuer Chairs Made In Italy

Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs Wood

Mart Stam Leather

Category

1980s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Bauhaus Chair

Materials

Chrome

Set of Six LC2 Leather Club Chairs by Le Corbusier for Alivar, Signed

$18,000 / set

Frank Gehry for Knoll Power Play Chair and Ottoman, circa 1994

By Frank Gehry

Located in Seattle, WA

Design of 1992 Measures: Lounge chair: 31.5" W 30" D 33" H seat: 16" H arm: 23.5" H Ottoman: 23.5" W

Category

1990s American Bauhaus Vintage Bauhaus Chair

Materials

Maple, Plywood

Frank Gehry for Knoll Power Play Chair and Ottoman, circa 1994

$6,746

Set of 6 Cesca side chairs, 1970s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Set of 6 'cesca' bauhaus design chairs. Original design dates from 1926. Tubular chrome frame

Category

1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Bauhaus Chair

Materials

Chrome

Set of 6 Cesca side chairs, 1970s

$1,496 / set

4 Mart Stam S33 Cantilever Dining Chairs, 1970s

By Mart Stam

Located in Den Haag, NL

A set of 4 cantilever chairs Designed by Mart Stam These chairs have a cantilevered Chrome

Category

1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Bauhaus Chair

Materials

Leather

4 Mart Stam S33 Cantilever Dining Chairs, 1970s

$2,692 / set

Pair of Black Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Pair of Marcel Breuer Bauhaus design chairs model B32. Original design dates from 1926. Tubular

Category

1990s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Bauhaus Chair

Materials

Cane, Lacquer

Pair of Black Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs

$586

Pair of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Mr10 Cantilever Chairs in Leather, for Thonet

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Beirut, LB

Set of two MR10 cantilever chairs by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe for Thonet, from the Bauhaus movement

Category

Late 20th Century German Bauhaus Vintage Bauhaus Chair

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Mr10 Cantilever Chairs in Leather, for Thonet

Set of Three Vintage Bentwood Thonet Style Chairs

By August Thonet

Located in Redding, CT

Set of three vintage bentwood Thonet style chairs. All have caning and are in perfect condition

Category

1940s German Bauhaus Vintage Bauhaus Chair

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Set of Three Vintage Bentwood Thonet Style Chairs

$300

Sandows Bungee Chairs by René Herbst

By René Herbst

Located in London, GB

Designed in the late 1920's, the Sandows chairs by René Herbst feature a nickel-plated tubular

Category

1980s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Bauhaus Chair

Materials

Metal

Sandows Bungee Chairs by René Herbst

$3,318

Vintage Sandows Chair by Rene Herbst

By René Herbst

Located in Surbiton, GB

A vintage, chromed tubular steel and bungee cord Sandows chair, designed by Rene Herbst in the 1920

Category

Late 20th Century French Bauhaus Vintage Bauhaus Chair

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Sandows Chair by Rene Herbst

$788

Early Production LC3 Lounge Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, c 1970, Signed

By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

If you want the most comfortable and sizable club chair to sink your heinie into, this authentic

Category

1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Bauhaus Chair

Materials

Chrome

Early Production LC3 Lounge Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, c 1970, Signed

$5,700 / item

Knoll Stainless Steel Barcelona Chairs designed by Mies van der Rohe

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Nice pair of Barcelona chairs designed by Mies van der Rohe. Design dates from the late 1920s and

Category

1970s American Bauhaus Vintage Bauhaus Chair

Materials

Stainless Steel

Knoll Stainless Steel Barcelona Chairs designed by Mies van der Rohe

$6,300 / set

Pair of 1970s Barcelona Lounge Chairs by Mies van der Rohe in Blue Leather

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Regensburg, DE

Well preserved pair of Barcelona Chairs from the 1970s. Chrome-plated flat steel and black leather

Category

1970s German Bauhaus Vintage Bauhaus Chair

Materials

Chrome

Pair of 1970s Barcelona Lounge Chairs by Mies van der Rohe in Blue Leather

$7,181 / set

Classic Pair Modernist Barcelona Chairs, Mies van der Rohe Made in Italy

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic pair Modernist Barcelona chairs, designed by Mies van der Rohe, made in Italy. Superb

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Vintage Bauhaus Chair

Materials

Chrome

Classic Pair Modernist Barcelona Chairs, Mies van der Rohe Made in Italy

$3,600

MCM Vintage Pair of Mies Van Der Rohe MR Leather Lounge Chairs

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Lutz, FL

Pair of vintage Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll black leather and chrome cantilevered lounge chairs

Category

Mid-20th Century American Bauhaus Vintage Bauhaus Chair

Materials

Steel, Chrome

MCM Vintage Pair of Mies Van Der Rohe MR Leather Lounge Chairs

$2,800 / set

Pair of Knoll Barcelona Chairs Tan Leather 1960s Mies van der Rohe

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Buffalo, NY

Stunning pair of Barcelona chairs manufactured by Knoll, 1960s designed by Mies van der Rohe

Category

1960s American Bauhaus Vintage Bauhaus Chair

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Knoll Barcelona Chairs Tan Leather 1960s Mies van der Rohe

$6,900 / set

Pair Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Fulton, CA

A pair of Marcel Breuer Cesca armchairs. Vintage 1970's with lots of patina from history and use. Warm glow to original finish. Structurally solid. Original glides. 23.75"W 21"D 32...

Category

Mid-20th Century Bauhaus Vintage Bauhaus Chair

Materials

Chrome

Pair Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs

$1,250 / set

Mies van der Rohe MVR Lounge Chair with Arms by Gordon International

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Miami, FL

Authentic MVR lounge chairs with olive green channel tufted mohair fabric over leather support

Category

1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Bauhaus Chair

Materials

Chrome

Mies van der Rohe MVR Lounge Chair with Arms by Gordon International

$2,000 / item

Set of 4 Cesca Side Chairs, 1970s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Set of 4 'cesca' Bauhaus design chairs. Original design dates from 1926. Tubular black metal

Category

1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Bauhaus Chair

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Cesca Side Chairs, 1970s

$1,119 / set

Set of 4 Cesca Side Chairs, 1970s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Set of 4 'cesca' Bauhaus design chairs. Original design dates from 1926. Tubular chrome frame

Category

1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Bauhaus Chair

Materials

Cane, Wood

Set of 4 Cesca Side Chairs, 1970s

$1,166 / set

Set of 4 Cesca Side Chairs, 1970s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Set of 4 'cesca' Bauhaus design chairs. Original design dates from 1926. Tubular chrome frame

Category

1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Bauhaus Chair

Materials

Cane, Wood

Set of 4 Cesca Side Chairs, 1970s

$1,166 / set

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Mr Lounge Chair with Arms in Green Wool

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Seattle, WA

material choice was inspired by fellow Bauhaus master Marcel Breuer, while the forms are thought to be

Category

1970s American Bauhaus Vintage Bauhaus Chair

Materials

Steel

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Mr Lounge Chair with Arms in Green Wool

$3,350

Pair of Le Corbusier LC1 Chairs, Cassina, Mailand 1982, with Original Papers

By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina

Located in Greven, DE

On offer are two armchairs LC1 by Cassina from 1982. For both armchairs still exist the original papers with the serial numbers 21764 and 22158. The leather has age-related traces o...

Category

1980s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Bauhaus Chair

Materials

Steel

Pair of Le Corbusier LC1 Chairs, Cassina, Mailand 1982, with Original Papers

$4,607 / set

B35 Lounge Chair with Leather Cushion by Marcel Breuer for Thonet

By Marcel Breuer, Thonet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An original Marcel Breuer B35 lounge chair in dark gray leather with painted black armrests

Category

Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Vintage Bauhaus Chair

Materials

Chrome

B35 Lounge Chair with Leather Cushion by Marcel Breuer for Thonet

$3,500

Vintage Marcel Breuer Cesca Dining Chairs

By Marcel Breuer

Located in London, GB

Set of 4 vintage Marcel Breuer designed Cesca chairs produced under licence by Habitat in the 1980s

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Vintage Bauhaus Chair

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Marcel Breuer Cesca Dining Chairs

$1,935 / set

Marcel Breuer Wassily Chair in Cognac Leather

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Antwerpen, BE

This Marcel Breuer Wassily Chair in cognac leather captures the spirit of modern design. This chair

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Bauhaus Chair

Materials

Metal

Marcel Breuer Wassily Chair in Cognac Leather

$2,166

Paul Tuttle Nonna rocking chair for Strassle international, 1970s

By Paul Tuttle

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Mid century bahaus design inspired rocking chairs designed by Paul tuttle for Strassle. This chair

Category

1970s Swiss Bauhaus Vintage Bauhaus Chair

Materials

Metal

Paul Tuttle Nonna rocking chair for Strassle international, 1970s

$951

team form ag folding chairs, interlübke

By Team Form AG, Interlübke

Located in Neuss, NW

Timeless folding chairs by Swiss designer duo team form ag (Franz Hero & Karl Odermatt) for

Category

1970s German Bauhaus Vintage Bauhaus Chair

Materials

Stainless Steel

team form ag folding chairs, interlübke

$3,865 / set

Pair of 20th Century Le Corbusier Style Black Leather Club Chairs Made in Italy

By Le Corbusier

Located in San Diego, CA

A pair of leather club chairs crafted in the iconic style of Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and

Category

20th Century Italian Bauhaus Vintage Bauhaus Chair

Materials

Chrome

Pair of 20th Century Le Corbusier Style Black Leather Club Chairs Made in Italy

$2,275 / set

Set of 8 Leather Cantilever Dining Chairs, 1970s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Set of 8 cantilever bauhaus design chairs after Mart Stam/Marcel Breuer. They have brown

Category

1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Bauhaus Chair

Materials

Chrome

Set of 8 Leather Cantilever Dining Chairs, 1970s

$2,010 / set

Set of 6 Leather Cantilever Dining Chairs, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Set of 6 cantilever bauhaus design chairs after Mart Stam/Marcel Breuer. They have black sling

Category

1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Bauhaus Chair

Materials

Chrome

Set of 6 Leather Cantilever Dining Chairs, 1970s

$1,795 / set

Michael Thonet Birch Bentwood Dining Chairs, Captain Armchair and Five Side

By Michael Thonet

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Thonet, Austria circa 1940s dining chairs of golden birch bentwood. Bauhaus design with a touch of

Category

1940s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Bauhaus Chair

Michael Thonet Birch Bentwood Dining Chairs, Captain Armchair and Five Side

$3,400

4 Sandow Dining Chairs by Rene Herbst, 1980s

By René Herbst

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Vintage chromed metal dining chairs with elastic cords designed by rene Herbst in the bauhaus

Category

1980s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Bauhaus Chair

Materials

Chrome

4 Sandow Dining Chairs by Rene Herbst, 1980s

$1,795 / set

Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs a Pair

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Fulton, CA

A very nice pair of Upholstered "Cesca" armchairs designed by Marcel Breuer. Fine craftsmanship attributed to Knoll. Retaining "Made in Italy" paper labels. Unusual green upholstery....

Category

20th Century Italian Bauhaus Vintage Bauhaus Chair

Materials

Chrome

Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs a Pair

$1,250 / set

MR10 Cantilever Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Landgraaf, NL

MR10 cantilever chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Chrome tubular frame, black saddle leather

Category

Mid-20th Century European Bauhaus Vintage Bauhaus Chair

Materials

Metal

MR10 Cantilever Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

$957

Vintage Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs Set of 6

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Marcel Breuer Bauhaus design chairs, set of 6. Good condition, polished chrome. The chairs

Category

1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Bauhaus Chair

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs Set of 6

$1,534 / set

Mies Van der Rohe Choc. Brown Barcelona Chairs/ Stainless Steel Frames for Knoll

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of Mies Van der Rohe Chocolate Brown Leather Chairs with Stainless Steel Frames. New straps

Category

1980s American Bauhaus Vintage Bauhaus Chair

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mies Van der Rohe Choc. Brown Barcelona Chairs/ Stainless Steel Frames for Knoll

$6,000 / set

Set of Four Black Leather MR 20 Lounge Chairs with Arms by Mies van der Rohe

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Kansas City, MO

Four Ludwig Mies van der Rohe black leather and chrome tubular steel MR 20 armchairs. Manufactured by Knoll in Italy, these 1960s production are in original condition with only attra...

Category

1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Bauhaus Chair

Set of Four Black Leather MR 20 Lounge Chairs with Arms by Mies van der Rohe

$7,200 / set

N° 175 / 176 Early / 2x Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret Ch. Perriand-LC1 Chair

By Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina

Located in Munster, NRW

Find here a couple of an extremely early production-N° 175 / 176! These LC1 chairs have padded

Category

Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Vintage Bauhaus Chair

Materials

Steel, Chrome

N° 175 / 176 Early / 2x Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret Ch. Perriand-LC1 Chair

$17,354 / set

Pair of Oxblood Leather LC2 Arm Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed

By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina

Located in Dronten, NL

maintained the chairs for all those years. The leather is still very soft and supple with nice even patina

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Vintage Bauhaus Chair

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Oxblood Leather LC2 Arm Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed

$8,750 / set

Vintage cantilever chairs chromed steel and fabric, 1970s Italy

Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District

Vintage cantilever chairs with a Bauhaus-inspired design, featuring a chromed steel frame and blue

Category

Mid-20th Century Bauhaus Vintage Bauhaus Chair

Materials

Chrome

Vintage cantilever chairs chromed steel and fabric, 1970s Italy

$4,787 / set

Set of Four Thonet ZPM Radomsko Bentwood Chairs

By ZPM Radomsko, Thonet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Thonet, ZPM Radomsko chair - a handsome set of four chairs perfect for the dining room, game table

Category

20th Century Polish Bauhaus Vintage Bauhaus Chair

Materials

Bentwood

Set of Four Thonet ZPM Radomsko Bentwood Chairs

$2,600 / set

Marcel Breuer S32 Cesca Chair, 1970s Thonet

By Marcel Breuer, Thonet

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Marcel Breuer s32 'Cesca' dining chair with a cantilevered tubular chrome frame, cane and wooden

Category

1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Bauhaus Chair

Materials

Chrome

Marcel Breuer S32 Cesca Chair, 1970s Thonet

$472

Vintage Robert Mallet Stevens 222 Dining Chair

By Robert Mallet-Stevens

Located in Saint Paul, MN

Vintage 222 chair by Robert Mallet- Stevens. Stamped on underside.

Category

Mid-20th Century European Bauhaus Vintage Bauhaus Chair

Materials

Metal

Vintage Robert Mallet Stevens 222 Dining Chair

$900 / item

Set of 6 Marcel Breuer style dining chairs, 1970s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Beautiful bauhaus style 'cesca' B64 armchairs in the style of Marcel Breuer Vintage examples in

Category

1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Bauhaus Chair

Materials

Chrome

Set of 6 Marcel Breuer style dining chairs, 1970s

$2,214 / set

Set of 6 Vintage Safari Dining Chairs

Located in Athens, Attiki

Safari inspired dining chairs, Le Corbusier's era. Featuring sling canvas seats and black

Category

1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Bauhaus Chair

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Set of 6 Vintage Safari Dining Chairs

$2,154 / set

Set of Six Mies van der Rohe MVR Lounge Chairs with Arms by Gordon International

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Miami, FL

Six authentic MVR lounge chairs with olive green channel tufted mohair fabric over leather support

Category

1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Bauhaus Chair

Materials

Chrome

Set of Six Mies van der Rohe MVR Lounge Chairs with Arms by Gordon International

$12,000 / set

Vintage Chrome Steel Tube Dining Chairs 1970s Set of 6

By Mart Stam, Matteo Grassi

Located in Asaa, DK

Vintage steel tube dining chairs 1970s set of 6 Set of six Bauhaus armchairs in tubular steel with

Category

1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Bauhaus Chair

Materials

Steel

Vintage Chrome Steel Tube Dining Chairs 1970s Set of 6

$2,387 / set

Vintage Chrome Steel Tube Dining Chairs 1970s Set of 6

By Matteo Grassi, Mart Stam

Located in Asaa, DK

Vintage steel tube dining chairs 1970s set of 6 Set of six Bauhaus armchairs in tubular steel with

Category

1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Bauhaus Chair

Materials

Steel

Vintage Chrome Steel Tube Dining Chairs 1970s Set of 6

$2,387 / set

Set of 6 Thonet Chrome Upholstered Dining Chairs

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Toledo, OH

Set of 6 thonet chrome upholstered dining chairs. 1970s Reverse catilevered tubular chrome frame

Category

Late 20th Century Bauhaus Vintage Bauhaus Chair

Materials

Chrome

Set of 6 Thonet Chrome Upholstered Dining Chairs

$2,900

Red Blue Chair by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Cassina

By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Gerrit Rietveld Bauhaus red blue chair mod. 635 by Cassina. In the red blue chair, Rietveld

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bauhaus Chair

Materials

Wood

Red Blue Chair by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Cassina

$4,667

Vintage Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs, Made in Italy, 1970s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Marcel Breuer Bauhaus design chairs. Very good condition, polished chrome. Some chairs have

Category

1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Bauhaus Chair

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs, Made in Italy, 1970s

$251 / item

Vintage Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs, Made in Italy, 1970s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Set of 6 Marcel Breuer Bauhaus design chairs. Very good condition, polished chrome. Some

Category

1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Bauhaus Chair

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs, Made in Italy, 1970s

$1,164

Vintage Marcel Breuer Cesca B64 Chair, Made in Italy, 1970s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Lacquered Marcel Breuer B64 Bauhaus design chair with armrest, great as a desk chair or decorative

Category

1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Bauhaus Chair

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Marcel Breuer Cesca B64 Chair, Made in Italy, 1970s

$472

Vintage Chrome and Leather Dining Chairs Set of 4, 1980s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Beautiful bauhaus style chrome and black sling leather armchairs. Timeless designed chromed

Category

1980s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Bauhaus Chair

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Chrome and Leather Dining Chairs Set of 4, 1980s

$1,136 / set

Vintage Chrome and Leather Dining Chairs Set of 4, 1980s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Beautiful bauhaus style chrome and black sling leather armchairs. Timeless designed chromed

Category

1980s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Bauhaus Chair

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Chrome and Leather Dining Chairs Set of 4, 1980s

$1,136 / set

Bentwood Chairs by Josef Hoffmann + Oswald Haerdtl for Thonet, Austria, 1940s

By Thonet, Oswald Haerdtl, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Chicago, IL

A set of 11 dining chairs designed by Josef Hoffmann + Oswald Haerdtl circa 1928 and produced by

Category

1940s French Bauhaus Vintage Bauhaus Chair

Materials

Bentwood

Bentwood Chairs by Josef Hoffmann + Oswald Haerdtl for Thonet, Austria, 1940s

$1,150 / item

Set of Four Chrome and Wicker Chairs by Fabricius Kastholm

By Jørgen Kastholm Preben Fabricius

Located in Mt Kisco, NY

Set of four cantilevered dining chairs designed by Preban Fabricius Jorgen Kastholm in

Category

1970s Danish Bauhaus Vintage Bauhaus Chair

Set of Four Chrome and Wicker Chairs by Fabricius Kastholm

$4,200

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Vintage Bauhaus Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vintage bauhaus chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each vintage bauhaus chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, chrome and wood. Your living room may not be complete without a vintage bauhaus chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each vintage bauhaus chair bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one vintage bauhaus chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Marcel Breuer, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Thonet produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Vintage Bauhaus Chair?

A vintage bauhaus chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,639, while the lowest priced sells for $96 and the highest can go for as much as $16,392.

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 Bauhaus Chair

Are the Bauhaus chairs comfortable?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertJune 6, 2024
Whether the Bauhaus chairs are comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, Bauhaus designers like Marcel Breuer and Mies van der Rohe sought to create pieces that complemented the contours of the human body to provide optimal support. Online reviewers frequently state that the designers’ iconic chairs, such as the Wassily Lounge chair and Brno chair, are comfortable. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Bauhaus-style chairs.
How can I tell if a chair is vintage?
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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.
How old does a chair have to be to be vintage?
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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.
How do you identify a vintage Gunlocke chair?
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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.
Is my vintage Eames chair real?
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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.
How can you tell how old a vintage chair is?
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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.