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Mid-Century Brushed Tubular Steel Contoured Cantilever Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four, mid-century, tubular, brushed steel, dining side chairs with cantilever bases and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Steel

A Midcentury Red Vibrating Contour Armchair
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage contour arm chair made of red Naugahyde that vibrates. Adjusts easily up and down
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Wood, Textile

Vladimir Kagan Pair of "High Back Contour Swivel Chairs", 1970s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
Pair of "High Back Contour Swivel Chairs" model 6712HS on Lucite bases by Vladimir Kagan, American
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

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Lucite

Vladimir Kagan Two Position Contour Rocking Chair and Foot Stool
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
This two position rocking chair has all of the Classic Kagan elements that made him one of the
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

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Walnut, Leather

Vintage Mid-Century Contour Lounge Chair by Ljungs Industrier AB Malmo
By Ljungs Industrier Sweden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This comfortable vintage lounge chair features sturdy construction and impeccable style. The
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Teak

Vladimir Kagan, Early Contour Lounge Chair, Walnut, Yellow Leather, Studio, 1953
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in High Point, NC
An early, all original adjustable organic lounge chair / armchair with ottoman by Vladimir Kagan
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

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Walnut, Leather

Vladimir Kagan "Erica" Contour High Back Swivel Chair (1967) — Holly Hunt Mohair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in San Diego, CA
Vladimir Kagan "Erica" Contour High Back Swivel Chair (1967) — Twig Holly Hunt Mohair, Lucite Base
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Mohair, Acrylic, Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Contour Acrylic Lounge Chairs by David Colwell, 1960s
By David Colwell
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an incredible pair of lounge chairs, with clear acrylic seats on chrome
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Acrylic

Set of Two (2) Mid Century Danish Modern Contoured Rosewood Dining Chairs, 1970s
Located in Deland, FL
Sleek and sculpted lines. A great set of two chairs to complete your larger set of chairs or we can
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1970s Thai Scandinavian Modern Vintage Contour Chair

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Rosewood

Set of Four 4 Contoured Ladder Back Dining Chairs by Torbjorn Afdal for Vamo
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Deland, FL
An exquisite ladderback design with the greatest attention of detail to it's swooping architectural lines drawing interest and intrigue. The set is constructed in teak with the origi...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Fabric

Vladimir Kagan, Contour lounge / armchair, Walnut, White fabric, Studio, 1953
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in High Point, NC
An organic lounge chair / arm chair by Vladimir Kagan. Sculpted walnut frame with overstuffed seat
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Mid 20th Century Vintage Signed Russel Woodard Wrought Iron Table 6 Chairs
By Russell Woodard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
enduring elegance in every curve and contour. Chair dimensions. 21x15x34 Arm width 23 Seat height 18
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Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Houston, TX
cushion is upholstered in a linen/poly blend that accents the contour of the chair. Strong and sturdy
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20th Century American Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Rattan

Swedish Art Deco Mohair Club Chairs - A Pair
Located in New York, NY
and follow the contour of the chairs. Mahogany cabriole front legs and rectangular, splayed back legs
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Mohair, Mahogany

A Unique Saddle Leather Stiched Chair
Located in NYC, NY
A contoured leather clad chair with baseball stitching along the seams, on a metal frame.
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1950s Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Metal

Pair of Midcentury Pierre Paulin Style Chairs
By Pierre Paulin
Located in West Hartford, CT
Pair of Pierre Paulin style orange slice chairs contour to your frame and are super comfortable
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Steel

Jutta Herbert Ohl Swing chair Rosenthal Lübke, Germany, 1982
By Herbert Ohl, Rosenthal
Located in London, GB
Contour heaven. Swing chair designed by Jutta & Herbert Ohl for Rosenthal Lübke, Germany 1982
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

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Metal

Medea Chairs by Vittorio Nobili 1954, Set of 4
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
the era with its sleek lines and organic contours. This set of four chairs features seats made from
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

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Walnut

Hans Wegner CH30 Dining Chairs Carl Hansen, Denmark, 1950
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
introduced already in 1950. The chair features organic contours and elegant styling. These chairs are a
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak, Teak

A Mid 20th Century Teak Hans Bratturd Scandia Senior Chair
By Hans Brattrud
Located in London, GB
chairs, their contoured, organic shape is designed to follow the form of the body, providing excellent
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Teak

Hans Brattrud Rosewood Scandia Dining Chairs by Hove Mobler of Norway
By Hans Brattrud for Hove Möbler, Niels Koefoed
Located in Chattanooga, TN
ergonomically contoured rosewood slats. These chairs accomplish high style with surprising comfort. The sexy
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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Metal

Set of Six Chair Model 40/4 by David Rowland
By David Rowland
Located in Milano, IT
ergonomic design molds effortlessly to your body's contours. Each chair is a symphony of authenticity
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Metal

Set of four Space Age Italian chairs in metal and velvet
Located in Milano, IT
enveloping its occupant within an egg-like enclosure. The fluid lines and embracing contours of these chairs
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Metal

Alf Svensson “TeVe” Chair for Studio Ljungs Industrier AB, Sweden, 1950s
By Ljungs Industrier Sweden, Alf Svensson
Located in Utrecht, NL
Scandinavian modern style. Examples include the Contour Lounge Chair (1950s) and the Te-Ve Chair (1953) for
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Sheepskin

Mid-century Modern Jørgen Høvelskov Rope Wood and String Sculpture Harp Chairs
By Jørgen Høvelskov
Located in Ibiza, Spain
lines and ergonomic contours of the chair ensure a relaxing seating experience, allowing you to unwind
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Rope, Wood, Ash

Lounge Chair By Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sculptural and dramatic swiveling lounge chair having a contoured upholstered seating element
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Lucite, Upholstery

Set of Six Giandomenico Belotti Green Paludis / 150 Model Chairs for Alias
By Giandomenico Belotti
Located in Renens, CH
The Giandomenico Belotti 'Paludis' chairs, a distinguished creation by the renowned Italian
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Steel, Wire

rare pair of Arthur Umanoff Lounge Chairs
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Chairs have a contoured slatted seat, ergonomic paper cord back with a Black wrought iron frame.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Wrought Iron

1980s French Club Chairs W/ Floral Fabric - A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
fabric, accented with green piping that contours the frame. Each chair includes loose back and seat
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Late 20th Century French Country Vintage Contour Chair

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Cotton, Wood

Yngve Ekstrom Ruster Swedish Chair and Ottoman
By Yngve Ekström, Pastoe
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Angular, high back 'Ruster' chair by Swedish Designer Yngve Ekstrom for Pastoe / Dux paired with an
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Oak

Pair of Adrian Pearsall 2291-C chairs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
1960s. Featuring gorgeous walnut woodgrain, scupted armrests and contoured backs, these chairs will grab
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Mid-Century Lounge Chair by Fritz Neth, Germany
By Fritz Neth, Correcta
Located in London, GB
Mid-century lounge chair with contoured organic shape, designed by Fritz Neth for Correcta, Germany
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Brass

Rare Swiveling Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
"High Back Contour Swivel Chair" with matching "Contour Ottoman" on cruciform lucite bases by
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1970s American Vintage Contour Chair

Vintage Art Deco Walnut Lounge Chairs in Boucle
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exceptional vintage Art Deco walnut lounge chairs designed and manufactured in the United States
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

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Bouclé, Walnut, Lacquer

Pair of Danish Modern Leather Lounge Chairs with Ottomans
By Skipper Mobler
Located in Redding, CT
adjustable. Ottomans are contoured and higher on the chair side for ideal support. The chairs leather finish
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1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

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Leather, Teak

Danish Styled Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson for DUX
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Danish styled teak wood framed lounge chair with contoured sculptural arms and seat designed for
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Early Original Eero Saarinen Grasshopper Chair for Knoll, circa 1946
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Buffalo, NY
-aluminum pedestal; and the lushly contoured “Womb” lounge chair and ottoman (1948). In his furniture as in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Chairs, 1950 s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
" Collection. Each chair with a contoured back sits on an artisan sculpted mahogany frame. With original
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Danish Modern Dining Chair / Desk Chair in Afromosia and Original Fabric, 1970s
By Uldum Møbelfabrik
Located in Deland, FL
Built from solid afromosia this expertly-designed side chair has exceptional contoured lines
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Wood

Luigi Crassevig ‘Dondolo’ Bentwood and Woven Leather Rocking Chair for Crassevig
By Luigi Crassevig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sleek and sumptuous, reminiscent of Vladimir Kagan's "Contour" Rocking chair. Executed in solid steam
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Ricchio Dining Chairs for Knoll
By Joe Linda Ricchio
Located in Cincinnati, OH
the chair contoured lines and proportions of size and a nice curve to the back making for a super
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Beech

Pair of Bart Van Bekhoven, Cocoon Lounge Chair, Leather, the Netherlands
By Bart Van Bekhoven
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
upholstered in luxurious cognac leather. Every curve and contour of the 'Cocoon' Lounge Chair has been
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Late 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Sheepskin

Madsen Schubell MS68 Leather and Teak Danish Swivel Recliner Lounge Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell, Percival Lafer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
knee and drape over with an ergonomic contour. The chair has an arm-less scoop profile that cradles the
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Jerry Johnson Chairs
By Jerry Johnson
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Set of four restored Mid-Century Modern Jerry Johnson chairs. The sleek, contoured, tubular chrome
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Chrome

Edward Wormley Desk Chair
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Wormley for Dunbar desk chair. Contour fluctuating back rest, tilt swivel with adjustable heights
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Danish Modern Tarm Stole Teak Dining Chairs- Set Four
By Tarm Stole
Located in Trenton, NJ
This stylish set of vintage modern teak windsor style dining chairs feature contoured wooden seats
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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Wood, Teak

Set of 6 Hans Wegner CH-30 Dining Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen Søn
Located in San Diego, CA
introduced in 1950. These chairs feature organic contours and elegant styling. These chairs are a perfect
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Leather, Oak, Teak

Set of Eight Tan Davis Allen “Andover” Chairs for Stendig
By Davis Allen
Located in Dallas, TX
Offering an exceptional set of eight "Andover" black lacquered contoured spindle framed dining
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Wood

A Set Of Four Vintage Teak Hans Bratturd Junior Scandia Chairs
By Hans Brattrud
Located in London, GB
in these chairs, their contoured, organic shape is designed to follow the form of the body, providing
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Teak

Rosewood Slat Back Dining Chairs with New Vinyl Seats, Danish Modern, 1960s
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Chattanooga, TN
comfort for style. These chairs embrace your back with their contoured, ergonomic design. The chairs have
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1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Rosewood

2 Vintage Queen Anne Mahogany Dining Side Chairs Chinoiserie Silk Fabric Pair
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of late 20th Century mahogany finish Queen Anne style side chairs. Features a contoured crest
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Late 20th Century Queen Anne Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Benny Linden set of Four Teak Danish Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs
By Benny A. Linden
Located in Denville, NJ
reach out to us for more information. Discover a set of four expertly contoured teak dining chairs
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1990s Thai Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Teak

4 Mid-Century Modern Oak Cane Back Bentwood Upholstered Dining Chairs Boho Chic
Located in Dayton, OH
contoured arm chairs. Each is upholstered in a tropical fabric. Measures: 22.5" x 23.5" x 36.5"H, seat
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

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Fabric, Cane, Oak, Bentwood

Early Eames for Herman Miller DCM Molded Dining Chair Set of Four
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
revolutionary molded plywood chairs—designed to contour to the body with elegance and comfort. Crafted from thin
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Andover Spindle Framed Dining Chairs by David Allen for Stendig
By Charles Stendig, Davis Allen
Located in Houston, TX
Set of four "Andover" Mid-Century Modern black lacquered contoured spindle framed dining chairs
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Wood

Danish Modern Rosewood and Teak Dining Chairs in New Black Vinyl Upholstery
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Fabulous group of six midcentury Danish modern teak and rosewood dining chairs. Graceful contouring
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Rosewood, Teak

Set of Four "Pirkka" Dining Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu, Finland
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Laukaan Puu
Located in Norwalk, CT
and clean Modern simplicity. An ergonomically contoured seat ensures that these chairs not only stand
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

Materials

Pine

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Vintage Contour Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic vintage contour chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and walnut, every vintage contour chair was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a vintage contour chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage contour chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one vintage contour chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Vladimir Kagan, Grant Featherston and Alf Svensson produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Vintage Contour Chair?

The average selling price for a vintage contour chair at 1stDibs is $5,811, while they’re typically $799 on the low end and $45,000 for the 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 Contour Chair
  • 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 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 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.
  • 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 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.