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American Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Bamboo, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood, bamboo and beige velvet lounge chairs designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
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Velvet, Bamboo, Wood
Pair of lounge chairs by unknown designer, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
chairs stand out with their scalloped backs and sculpted front legs in stained beech, gently splaying
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Pine Rocking Chair by Designer Craftsman Jeremy Broun
Located in Munich, DE
Signed high back rocking chair by woodworker Jeremy Broun.
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1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Pine
Swedish designer pine rocking chair by Steneby Hemslöjdsförening, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rare rocking chair by anonymous designer for Steneby Hemslöjdsförening in Sweden during the 1930s
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Wool, Pine
Vintage 1963 Diskin Art Modern Designer Mohair Club Chair
By Diskin Art
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Vintage 1963 Diskin Art Modern Mohair Designer Club Chair.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Wood
$3,520 Sale Price
20% Off
1950s Elizhabet Lounge Chair by Designer Ib Kofod-Lars
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Christensen
Larsen
Located in Marbella, ES
Elizhabet lounge chair from the 1950s by designer Ib Kofod-Larsen
Elegant and timeless, this Mid
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Iron
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Velvet, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood, white fabric and beige velvet lounge chairs designed and produced in Brazil, c
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
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Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Sculptural Designer Accent Lounge Chair Upholstered in Élitis Jacquard Velvet
Located in Miami, FL
A bold designer accent chair reimagined with Casa de Barcelona’s signature touch, upholstered in
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1990s American Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
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Jacquard, Velvet, Wood
American Designer, Lounge Chair, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo, rattan and cream-white fabric lounge chair designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
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Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chair, Leatherette, Fabric, Wood, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A black leatherette, floral-printed fabric and dark-stained wood lounge chair designed and produced
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Faux Leather, Wood
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Velvet, Metal, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A green velvet, wood and black-lacquered metal lounge chair designed and produced in Brazil, c
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Metal
Brazilian Designer, Garden Lounge Chair, Iron, Plastic, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A lacquered iron and green plastic band garden lounge chair designed and produced in Brazil, c
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Iron
Brazilian Designer, Garden Lounge Chairs, Iron, Plastic, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black-painted iron and yellow plastic band garden lounge chairs designed and produced in
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Iron
American Designer, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo, rattan and red fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s
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1970s American Vintage Designer Chairs
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Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
American Designer, Lounge Chairs, Iron, Wood, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of iron, wood and beige velvet lounge chairs designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
The
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1950s American Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Iron
Brazilian Designer, Slipper Chairs, Wood, Leather, Fabric, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood, leather and fabric slipper chairs designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1960s
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Italian Mid-Century Bamboo Rocking Chair, Franco Albini designer
By Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant and robust Italian Mid-Century Modern bamboo rocking chair restored and shellac polished
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
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Bamboo, Raffia
Swedish Designer, Pair of Chairs in style of Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Greensboro, NC
Swedish Designer, Pair of Chairs attributed to Carl Malmsten.
Original floral jacquard fabric
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Mexican Designer, Rocking Lounge Chair, Wood, Rush, Mexico, 1950s.
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and rush rocking lounge chair likely designed and produced in Mexico, c. 1950s.
Touch ups
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chair, Iron, Wood, Velvet, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An iron, wood and brown velvet lounge chair designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s.
The metal
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Iron
Italian Designer, Sizable Lounge Chair, Rattan, Fabric, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizable lounge chair or daybed designed and produced in Italy, c. 1970s.
Reupholstered in brand
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
American Designer, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, USA, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo, rattan and green fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in the US, c. 1960s
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Lounge Chair designed by the Finnish Designer Simo Heikillä
By IKEA, Simo Heikkilä 1
Located in Beerse, VAN
Simo Heikillä, winner of many design prices, designed this beautiful easy chair for IKEA in the
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1990s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
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Fabric, Wood
Designer Tan Leather Victorian Style Chesterfield Club Chair
Footstool
By Chesterfield
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Victorian Brown Antique Leather Design Buffalo Hide Deep Button Chesterfield Club Chair with
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20th Century British Victorian Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Modern Curved Back Designer Lucite Chair With Suede Seat
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A modern curved back lucite chair believed to be designed by Andrew Martin. The generous indigo
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Late 20th Century Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Lucite
Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Green Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green fabric and wood lounge chair designed and produced by a Danish Designer, Denmark, 1940s
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
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Fabric, Wood
American Designer, Slipper Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo, rattan and green velvet slipper lounge chairs designed and produced in the US, c
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
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Velvet, Bamboo, Rattan
American Designer, Slipper Chair, Oak, Pony Hide, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and pony hide slipper lounge chair designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Seat Height
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Hide, Oak
French Designer, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Cane, Fabric, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak, cane, metal and white fabric lounge chairs with magazine racks designed and produced
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
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Fabric, Cane, Oak
American Designer, Lounge Chair, Walnut, Cane, United States, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and cane lounge chair designed and produced by an American designer, United States, 1960s
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
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Cane, Walnut
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Leather, Brass, Iron, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown leather, wood, brass and iron lounge chair designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
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Brass, Iron
American Designer, Lounge Chair, Rattan, Metal, United States, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan and metal lounge chair designed and produced by an American designer, United States, 1950s
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Metal
Danish Modern Dining Chairs with Designers Stamp
Located in Seattle, WA
Danish Modern Dining Chairs with Designers Stamp
Chairs Priced as - is. Reupholstery may be
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Wood
$1,196 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Mohair, Walnut, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of white fabric, green mohair and walnut lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, c
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mohair, Walnut
Set of Four Designer Dining Chairs, Bentwood
Located in Miami, FL
Set of Four Designer Dining Chairs. Bentwood seats and backs. Interesting design, matching dining
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Birch, Bentwood
$1,800 / set
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of moulded bamboo, rattan and a Josef Frank-designed floral-printed fabric designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Presents with dramatic patina, vintage fabric in fair co...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Designer Chairs
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Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Iron, Teak, Velvet, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black-painted iron, teak and brown velvet lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Iron
Swedish Designer, Slipper Chair, Bouclé Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A white bouclé and wood lounge chair or slipper chair designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
15
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
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Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A red velvet and wood lounge chair with ottoman designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable high-back oak, brass and off-white fabric lounge chairs designed and produced
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1940s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Brass
Finnish Designer, Organic Lounge Chairs, Birch, Bouclé, Finland, 1940s.
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of dark-stained birch and beige bouclé fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Finland
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
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Fabric, Bouclé, Birch
American Designer, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Bamboo, Velvet, USA, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of cerused oak, bamboo and grey brown velvet lounge chairs designed and produced in the US
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
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Velvet, Bamboo, Oak
American Designer, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Metal, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo, rattan and metal folding lounge chairs designed and produced in the USA, 1950s
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Metal
American Designer, Slipper Chairs, Wood, Rattan, Fabric, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood, rattan and beige velvet fabric slipper or lounge chairs designed and produced in
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
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Fabric, Velvet, Rattan, Wood
American Designer, Slipper Chairs, Metal, Velvet, Brass, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black-lacquered metal, brass and orange velvet slipper or lounge chairs designed and
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Finnish Designer, Organic Lounge Chairs, Shearling, Wood, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of organic beige shearling and wood lounge chairs designed and produced in Finland, 1940s
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Swedish Designer, Dining Chairs, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of four pine dining or side chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Seat height 18”.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Pine
American Designer, Lounge Chairs, Metal, Brass, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black-lacquered metal, brass and grey velvet lounge chairs designed and produced in the
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Finnish Designer, Organic Lounge Chairs, Shearling, Wood, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of organic beige shearling and stained wood lounge chairs, designed and produced in Finland
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
American Designer, Lounge Chair, Cane, Wood, Metal, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal, wood and cane lounge chair designed and produced in the US, 1950s.
Seat
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Metal
Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Red Velvet, Beech, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A red velvet and beech lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s.
Seat Height (inches
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
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Velvet, Beech
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Blue Vinyl, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of blue vinyl and wood lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
Seat Height
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Italian Designer, Green Lounge Chair, Beech, Velvet, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable green velvet and beech lounge chair or chaise longue with attached foot rest
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
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Velvet, Beech
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Green Velvet, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of green velvet and brass lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
Seat Height
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 12 Stow Davis Black Leather
Chrome Rolling Swivel Desk or Office Chairs
By Stow Davis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
comfortable and pliable chair with tilt and height adjust. We carry all manner of designer chairs, and these
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set of 4 Bamboo Chairs, Pagoda Series By Vivai del Sud, Designer Colin Morrow
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, RM
Set of 4 Bamboo Chairs, Pagoda Series By Vivai del Sud, Designer Colin Morrow
Product Details
With
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1970s Italian Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Cane
Original Set of 4 CH24 Chairs by Designer Hans Wegner Oak Danish Scandinavian
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Set of four Scandinavian chairs by the famous Danish designer Hans Wegner designed in 1949 for Carl
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1960s Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Oak
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Vintage Designer Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of vintage designer chairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage designer chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and fabric. Vintage designer chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage designer chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Vintage designer chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell and Mario Bellini are consistently popular.
How Much are Vintage Designer Chairs?
Prices for vintage designer chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, vintage designer chairs begin at $206 and can go as high as $34,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,815.
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 Designer Chairs
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Who the most famous chair designer is may refer to many different people. Arne Jacobsen, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Lilly Reich, Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Philippe Starck, Hans Wegner, Verner Panton and Le Corbusier have all designed iconic chairs over time. Shop a selection of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed Paimio Chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto designed the Paimio chair for a tuberculosis sanatorium in the town of Paimio, Finland. The bent plywood chair debuted in the early 1930s. On 1st 1stDibs, shop a range of Alvar Aalto chairs.
- Who designed the Tulip chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024Eero Saarinen designed the Tulip chair. It was part of Saarinen's Pedestal collection of armless chairs, stools, dining tables and more — a mid-century modernist exercise in simplifying. The series was designed for Knoll, which continues to produce it today. Interestingly, the Tulip armchair's shape suggests one single plastic form, but despite Saarinen's many experiments to achieve this, it is actually constructed in two pieces: an aluminum frame obscured in a plastic finish and a fiberglass upper-shell seat. In two parts or one, it achieves Saarinen's desired streamlined effect. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Eero Saarinen Tulip chairs.
- Who designed the Aeron chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Don Chadwick and Bill Stumpf designed the Aeron chair. The pair introduced the mesh-upholstered ergonomic chair in 1994, and it has been one of Herman Miller's best-selling office chairs ever since. Its innovative design has even earned it a place in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, New York. Find a range of Aeron chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the Hand chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Surrealist designer and artist Pedro Friedeberg designed the Hand chair. He unveiled the piece in 1962 when he was only 24 years old. Many designers and furniture companies have created similar pieces since. Find a collection of Hand chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the Transat chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Eileen Gray designed the Transat chair in 1922. Its name comes from the luxury ocean liners that took passengers on transatlantic voyages during the early 20th century. Gray became inspired to create the chair after sitting in deck chairs on one such ship. Shop a range of Transat chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Antonio Bonet, Juan Kurchan and Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy designed the Butterfly chair. The trio met while working in Le Corbusier's studio and then moved to Argentina, where they founded the Grupo Austral. In 1938, they unveiled their now iconic chair, which was inspired by a previous work called Tripolona, which they designed using inspiration from folding, collapsible chairs used by the British military. Shop a collection of Butterfly chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the coconut chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022George Nelson designed the coconut chair in 1956. Herman Miller continues to produce the curvy accent chair based on his original design. On 1stDibs, you can shop a collection of coconut chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is a chair designer called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024What a chair designer is called varies. There isn't a term for someone who designs chairs specifically. Instead, you would typically refer to this type of professional as a furniture designer or industrial designer. Some furniture designers who are particularly well-known for their chairs include Charles and Ray Eames, Hans Wegner, Arne Jacobsen, Eero Saarinen, Verner Panton, Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs.
- Who designed the Eames chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Charles and Ray Eames designed the Eames chair. A married couple, they were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design and have been recognized as among the most influential designers of the 20th century. They produced a line of DCW chairs together in the 1940s and went on to unveil their now iconic lounge chair in 1956. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Eames lounge chairs.
- Who designed the clam chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Arnold Madsen designed the Clam chair. In the past, it was ascribed to the Norwegian retailer Martin Olsen and then the Danish architect Philip Arctander. It was only through some dogged research by a team of international design historians and collectors that it was finally correctly associated with Madsen, an upholsterer by profession who created it in Copenhagen in 1944. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Clam chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Who designed the Bird chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Italian-American designer and artist Harry Bertoia designed the Bird chair in 1952. It features a tubular base and a wire basket seat. Today, Knoll Furniture continues to manufacture the mid-century modern furnishing. Find a selection of Bird chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the folding chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Opinions vary on who designed the folding chair. Chairs designed to fold have existed since the ancient world, with examples found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Some people argue that the original designer of the modern-day folding chair was John Cram, who patented an idea for a folding chair in 1855. However, others believe that Philip E.G. Harrison should get the credit because his 1931 design more closely resembles the modern-day folding chair. Nathaniel Alexander also contributed to the development of the folding chair with his 1911 chair that included a book rest, as did Frederic Arnold, who created the first folding aluminum chair in 1947. Shop a selection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the Z Chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023There are two designers known for producing a Z-Chair. Poul Jensen unveiled his design in 1957. It features a zigzagging teak wood frame and boxy seat and back cushions. In 2011, Sawaya Moroni introduced a sharply angled, polished stainless steel Z-Chair designed by architect Zaha Hadid. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
- Who designed the LCW chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Charles and Ray Eames designed the LCW lounge chair in 1945. Its design includes five pieces of molded plywood. Herman Miller continues to produce the iconic furnishing to this day. You can find a range of LCW chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the MR chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Ludwig Mies van der Rohe designed the MR chair in 1927. The tubular steel frame and woven seat reflect the International Style that the German architect helped establish. Today, Knoll furniture manufactures the armchair. Shop a variety of MR chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Le Corbusier designed a number of armchairs that people refer to as the Corbusier chair. His designs are spare, minimal and efficient but at the same time offer supreme comfort. Collaborating with his cousin, Pierre Jeanneret, and trailblazing designer Charlotte Perriand, he devised such iconic pieces as the LC2 Petit Confort armchair and the LC4 chaise longue. Each couples a tubular chrome frame with soft, supple leather upholstery, lending an organic warmth to an industrially made piece of furniture. Find a variety of Le Corbusier chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed airport chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Although many people have designed airport chairs, Charles and Ray Eames are best known for creating seating for airports. The ones they produced for Chicago O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, in 1962 are especially famous. On 1st 1stDibs, shop a variety of airport chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Vladimir Kagan designed the Shield Back chair, which debuted in 1955. It features an upholstered back and seat. Cabinetmaker George Hepplewhite is also known for creating an all-wood shield back chair sometime during the mid-18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of shield back chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Marcel Breuer designed several chairs. One of his best-known pieces is the Wassily lounge chair made of tubular steel and leather straps. Breuer named the chair after the artist Wassily Kandinsky. Among the designer's other notable chairs are the Cesca chair, the B35 lounge chair and the S 35. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Marcel Breuer chairs.
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