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Chair by Imari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu, Finland, 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Laukaan Puu
Located in Delft, NL
with the rounded, tapered contours of the frame. The chair has the burn mark on the bottom of the seat
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Contour Chair
Materials
Birch, Pine
Italian Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Braided Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
gracefully contoured legs of the chairs serve to enhance their overall aesthetic, complementing the design
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair
Materials
Leather, Beech
Adrian Pearsall Contour Wave Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wave lounge chair by the iconic Adrian Pearsall. The impeccable, brand new upholstery in Knoll's
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Set of Eight Mid-Century Modern Emeco Model 1814 Chrome / Vinyl Dining Chairs
Located in Lafayette, IN
, black vinyl and gorgeous contoured arms, these chairs are a little Mid-Century Modern and a little
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair
Materials
Chrome
Bird Chair by Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm
By Jørgen Kastholm
Preben Fabricius, Walter Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Knoll, Germany. The unique form of this chair features clear contours and perfect lines with a swiveling
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair
Materials
Aluminum
Saarinen for Knoll Executive Task Arm Chairs; Set of Eight
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Pasadena, TX
polyurethane shell. Chairs features contoured plywood seat form. The base is a five star, height adjustable
Category
1960s American Vintage Contour Chair
Materials
Steel
Klaus Grabe Contoured Chaise Lounge Chair, Newly Ebonized
By Klaus Grabe
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Mid-Century Modern C5 slat lounge chair designed in 1948 by Klaus Grabe. The chair
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair
Materials
Plywood
English Tufted Leather Wingback Library Lounge Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and rolled arms are tufted and the contours of the chair are punctuated with nail heads.
This
Category
20th Century English George III Vintage Contour Chair
Materials
Leather
Reclining Napoleon III Style Wingback Library Armchair in Burgundy Leather
By Bradington Young
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a slightly glossy look to it, adding more vibrancy to the leather. The contours of the chair's arms
Category
20th Century American Napoleon III Vintage Contour Chair
Materials
Leather
Original "Contour" Lounge Chair by Vladimir Kagan, USA, circa 1955
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Original, vintage "Contour" model 170C chaise longue or lounge chair designed in 1950 by Vladimir
Category
1950s Vintage Contour Chair
Mid-Century Modern Woodard Style Patio Dining Chairs
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Sheffield, MA
contoured diamond mesh surface. These garden chairs are painted black. For indoor or outdoor use. Metal
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair
Materials
Metal
Raymond Loewy for Brunswick Attached School Desk Chair Set
By Brunswick Co., Raymond Loewy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, tubular steel frame with contoured maple ply chair with attached laminate desk top. The desk top measures
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair
Materials
Steel
Set of
Mitzi
Arm Chairs by Ezio Longhi, Italy 1950s
By Elam, Ezio Longhi
Located in Hellouw, NL
An elegant pairing of form and function, this rare set of ‘Mitzi’ lounge chairs by Ezio Longhi
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage Lucite Z Table and Z Chairs by Shlomi Haziza for H Studio
By Shlomi Haziza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, effortlessly complementing any decor. The table's sleek surface and the chairs' ergonomic contours offer both
Category
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Contour Chair
Materials
Lucite
Dining set - Super Ellipse Dining Table by Piet Hein - including 8 chairs
By Piet Hein, Bruno Mathsson, Fritz Hansen
Located in Highclere, Newbury
contour of the chairs not only make them comfortable to sit in but also match the simple elliptical curves
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair
Materials
Steel
Americana Casual Game Table
Chairs by Jack Van der Molen for Jamestown Lounge
By Jack Van der Molen, Jamestown Lounge Company
Located in Topeka, KS
seat is constructed of contoured fiberglass and the chair seats and backs are covered in black vinyl
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair
Materials
Faux Leather, Fiberglass, Oak
Danish Rosewood High Back Armchair by Dyrlund, 1970s
By Dyrlund
Located in Chattanooga, TN
on the seat. The dramatic contoured back chair seat rests in an a gracefully sculpted solid rosewood
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Contour Chair
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of French Art Deco Style Rattan Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fabulous pair of rattan occasional chairs featuring contoured backs with a pretzel design. Unusual
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Contour Chair
Materials
Leather, Cane, Rattan
Two 1950s Gio Ponti Style Mid-Century Modern Black and Red Velvet Armchairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
contours of the chairs, adding a touch of contrast and sophistication. The armchairs are supported by slim
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair
Materials
Brass
Vladimir Kagan for Kagan Dreyfuss "Capricorn" Outdoor Dining Set 1950s, Restored
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
table, however we do have a fourth chair available if desired. The contoured, elegantly shaped chairs
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair
Materials
Steel
Frank Gehry "Easy Edges" Contour Chair
By Frank Gehry
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Countour low lounge chair, from Frank Gehry's "Easy Edges" furniture series, designed and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Vintage Contour Chair
Materials
Masonite
Contour Wing Chair by Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
Rare contour wing arm chair by Vladimir Kagan. An early form, on an exceptional sculptural walnut
Category
1950s American Vintage Contour Chair
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Set of Fourteen Contour Back Dining Chairs by Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional set of fourteen contour dining chairs by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss. Solid
Category
1960s American Vintage Contour Chair
Materials
Oak, Upholstery
Henry Glass Scale Model
By Henry Glass
Located in New York, NY
Scale model of the ergonomic 'Contoura' chaise designed by Henry Glass in 1962 for the Contour
Category
1960s American Vintage Contour Chair
Materials
Felt, Wood
$1,600
Osvaldo Borsani Tecno Desk Chair
Located in New York, NY
Rare swivel desk chair with contoured back, leather-covered metal armrests, and tubular steel base
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Contour Chair
Materials
Metal, Brass
Organic Design Edward Wormley Lounge
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
. This is Wormley's take on an ergonomic, contoured, and biomorphic chair. The design reflects Wormley's
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair
Vladimir Kagan Rocking Chair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
Contour rocking chair by Vladimir Kagan. Sculpted walnut frame with dark velvet upholstery. A
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair
$16,500
Vladimir Kagan Contour Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Contour Lounge Chair Upholstered in Raw Silk
Category
20th Century American Vintage Contour Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$12,000
Mid-Century R160 Contour Chair by Grant Featherston
By Grant Featherston
Located in Camperdown, NSW
R160 contour chair by Grant Featherston completely restored. The base still retains the original
Category
1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood, Plywood
Barwa Contour Chair by Waldheim and Bartolucci
By Bertolucci
Waldheim
Located in Hudson, NY
"Barwa" chair, introduced 1947. Bent tubular aluminum, canvas.
Category
1940s American Vintage Contour Chair
$1,300 / item
Midcentury Contour Lounge Chair
By Contour Chair Lounge Co. 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
Classic fifties, Contour lounge chair, been reupholstered in a grey wool. It vibrates and reclines
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair
Materials
Wood, Wool
David Colwell "Contour" Lounge Chair for 4
s Company London Ltd., UK, 1968
By David Colwell, 4
s Company LTD.
Located in Wilnis, UT
A beautiful "Contour" chair, designed by David Colwell and manufactured by 4's Company London in
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair
Materials
Metal
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Alf Svensson for Ljungs Industrier, Sweden
By Ljungs Industrier Sweden, Alf Svensson
Located in Vancouver, BC
Adjustable contour chairs by Alf Svensson for Ljungs Industrier AB, Sweden. Very comfortable
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Contour Chair
Materials
Teak
Contour Lounge Chair
By Contour Chair Lounge Co. 1
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Newly reupholstered and refurbished contour lounge chair, with original nailhead tacks. Manual
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$1,995
Vintage Barwa Lounge Chair Enameled Orange with Woven Cord
By Edgar Bartolucci
Located in Denver, CO
Barwa aluminum frame lounge or pool chair; "The Original Contour Chair". Believed to be original
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair
Materials
Aluminum
Grant Featherston - R152
By Grant Featherston
Located in Washington, DC
Contour chair Model R152 designed by Grant Featherston circa 1955 with matching ottoman. Silky oak
Category
1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair
Materials
Plywood, Wool, Upholstery
$9,200
Contour Armchair by Alf Svensson for Fritz Hansen
Located in Dorchester, MA
. Known as the Contour chair, it can be adjusted to one of two positions (see images #2 and #3). It is in
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Contour Chair
Materials
Walnut
Contour
Reclining Chair with Ottoman, Alf Svensson
By Alf Svensson
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A reclining lounge chair with ottoman in pink velvet. Design by Alf Svensson for Fritz Hansen in
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair
Materials
Beech
1950s Vladimir Kagan "Contour" Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are delighted to offer these exceptional "Contour" lounge chairs and ottoman by Vladimir Kagan
Category
1950s American Vintage Contour Chair
Materials
Leather, Walnut
A pair of Armchairs in the manner of Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
contour chairs
Category
1950s American Vintage Contour Chair
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan "Contour" Lounge Chair
Ottoman, Circa 1960, *Free Shipping
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN & MATERIALS: USA; walnut, leather
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: "Contour" lounge chair and
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair
Materials
Walnut, Leather
Vintage Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Oak "Contour" Lounge Chair by Alf Svenss
By Alf Svensson
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful scandinavian modern oak lounge chair model "Contour" designed by Alf Svensson
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Contour Chair
Materials
Oak
Vladimir Kagan Contour Rocker and Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Vladimir Kagan contour rocker and ottoman, both with sculpted walnut frames and beige fabric
Category
1960s American Vintage Contour Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Danish Lounge Chair by Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
By Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen, Willy Beck
Located in London, GB
.
This perfectly contoured chair is a fine example of the modernist design of the period. It is in
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Contour Chair
Materials
Leather, Wood
chair
Located in Southampton, NY
Chair with contoured wood back, leather seat and iron frame.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Contour Chair
Materials
Metal
$495
Eva Chair by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson, Karl Mathsson
Located in New London, CT
Classic beautiful bent beechwood chair model "Eva" by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson. Like the
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Contour Chair
Materials
Beech, Fabric
Pair of Original Russell Woodard Outdoor Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Russell Woodard Outdoor Mesh Side Chairs. Part of Woodard's "Sculptura Collection" crafted
Category
1960s American Vintage Contour Chair
Set of 6 "Beaubourg" chairs by Cadestin
Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 dining chairs in contoured steel with natural leather seat and back. Concieved by Richard
Category
1970s French Vintage Contour Chair
Materials
Steel
Pair of Chairs
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Stretch velour covered chairs on a bent tubular metal frame gives these chairs its sinuous contour
Category
1970s Vintage Contour Chair
Materials
Metal
$950
Low and Comfortable Late 1950
s Gilbert Rohde Style Chairs
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in New Rochelle, NY
comfortable low layback chairs. Sharp biomorphic contours, nubby 50's champagne colored fabric and black
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair
Jens Risom Lounge Chair
By Jens Risom
Located in Hudson, NY
proportioned chair on contoured walnut frame. very clean upholstery and cushions in good shape.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair
$5,200
Plantation Chair Planters Armchair Bergere
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A contoured antique ‘Planters’ plantation chair with permanently extending arm/leg rests, caning to
Category
20th Century Vintage Contour Chair
Plantation Chair Planters Armchair Bergere
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A contoured antique style ‘Planters’ plantation chair with permanently extending arm/leg rests
Category
20th Century Vintage Contour Chair
Plantation Chair Planters Armchair Bergere
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A contoured antique ‘planters’ plantation chair with permanently extending arm and leg rests
Category
20th Century Vintage Contour Chair
Midcentury Chair and Ottoman by Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great example of mid century Norwegian design, This Chair features a reclining mechanism witch also
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Contour Chair
Materials
Upholstery
Indian Mahogany Plantation Chair Planters Armchair
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A beautiful and comfortably contoured antique Mahogany ‘Planters’ plantation chair with permanently
Category
20th Century Vintage Contour Chair
Materials
Mahogany
F. H. Conant
s Sons Highback Cherrywood Side Chairs
By F. H. Conant
s Sons
Located in Richmond, VA
Movements around the turn of the 20th century. The chairs have a contoured seat with mortise and tenon
Category
20th Century American Art Nouveau Vintage Contour Chair
Materials
Cherry
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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 ExpertFebruary 17, 2023To 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, 2022Many 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, 2023To 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, 2024To 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To 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.
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