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Set of Six Foldable chairs in Plywood by Roger Tallon for Sentou, France, 1970s
By Roger Tallon
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of six foldable chairs, in plywood, by Roger Tallon for Sentou, France, 1970s. Ingeniously
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plywood Chairs

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Maple

Set of Four Thonet 1216-S17-B1 Bent Plywood Saddle Seat Dining Chairs, 1940s
By Michael Thonet
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of four vintage Thonet 1216-S17-B1 dining or side chairs. Rendered in steam bent oak plywood
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plywood Chairs

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Beech, Plywood

Modernist Iron and Plywood side chair attributed to Egon Eiermann, Germany
By Egon Eiermann
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist Iron and Plywood side chair attributed to Egon Eiermann, Germany.. Dramatic lines
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plywood Chairs

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Iron

SIX VINTAGE MID CENTURY MODERM PLYWOOD FOLDING STADIUM SEATING WITH NEW BASEs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
quote, please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price. These chairs are amazing
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plywood Chairs

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Metal

Set of 6 Italian Plywood Dining Chairs with New Mohair Wool Upholstery 1960 s
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Rare set of 6 Italian dining chairs with beautiful plywood curved detailing from the 1960's The
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plywood Chairs

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Walnut, Plywood

Lipse Dining Chairs by Wolfgang C.R. Mezger in Bent Plywood, Set of 6
Located in Wichita, KS
Set of six chairs with legs, central bar and structure in chromed steel, body in curved bentwood
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plywood Chairs

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Metal

Midcentury American Seating Metal Folding Chair Curved Plywood Seat
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this nice vintage Folding midcentury industrial metal chair. We currently have 40
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plywood Chairs

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Metal

Set of Two 2 Herman Miller LCW Lounge Chairs by Charles Ray Eames, USA
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Deland, FL
first manufactured by the Evans Molded Plywood Division, the chair has long gained classic status
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plywood Chairs

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Walnut

José Zanine Caldas, Lounge Chair Imbuia Plywood Leather Mòveis Artísticos Z 1949
By Mòveis Artisticos Z, José Zanine Caldas
Located in High Point, NC
A lounge chair designed by José Zanine Caldas for Mòveis Artísticos Z, Brazil, in 1949. It features
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1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plywood Chairs

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Leather, Imbuia

Set of Three Thonet 1216-S17-B1 Bent Plywood Saddle Seat Dining Chairs, 1940s
By Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
Early set of three vintage Thonet 1216-S17-B1 dining or side chairs. Rendered in steam bent oak
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plywood Chairs

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Metal

Mid-Century Industrial Stacking Chairs Molded Plywood Shell Set of 4
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four Mid-Century industrial stacking chairs feature molded single-shell seats in rich dark
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plywood Chairs

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Metal

Cherner Armchair by Norman Cherner, Mid-Century Modern, Circa 1960
By Norman Cherner
Located in Centreville, VA
Found in design collections across the world, the Cherner chair was originally made of walnut faced
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plywood Chairs

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Bentwood

Pair of Cherner Armchair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
By Norman Cherner
Located in Centreville, VA
Found in design collections across the world, the Cherner chair was originally made of walnut faced
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plywood Chairs

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Bentwood

Trinidad Teak Dining Chairs by Nanna Ditzel 1990s Set of 6
By Frederecia Furniture, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Asaa, DK
the history of plywood chairs, it has a captivating appeal that continues to resonate with
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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Plywood Chairs

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Teak

Set of 6 Dining Room Chairs by Carlo Ratti in Plywood and Metal, Italy, 1954
By Carlo Ratti, Società Compensati Curvati
Located in Uithoorn, NL
We fully restored this set by adding new small pieces of veneer (where needed) to all the chairs
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plywood Chairs

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Metal

Carlo Ratti Set of Four Dining Chairs of Plywood and Metal
By Industria Legni Curvati, Carlo Ratti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo Ratti for Industria Legni Curvati, set of four dining chairs, plywood with a teak fineer and
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plywood Chairs

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Metal

Trinidad Teak Dining Chairs by Nanna Ditzel 1990s Set of 6
By Nanna Ditzel, Frederecia Furniture
Located in Asaa, DK
the history of plywood chairs, it has a captivating appeal that continues to resonate with
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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Plywood Chairs

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Teak

Rare Modernist Wilkhahn Hartmut Lohmeyer Plywood Armchair 476A
By Hartmut Lohmeyer, Wilkhahn
Located in Munich, Bavaria
back are made in plywood teak. The solid frame is made in darker teak. Red fabric Halingdal from
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plywood Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Trinidad Teak Dining Chairs by Nanna Ditzel 1990s Set of 4
By Frederecia Furniture, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Asaa, DK
the history of plywood chairs, it has a captivating appeal that continues to resonate with
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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Plywood Chairs

Materials

Teak

Trinidad Teak Dining Chairs by Nanna Ditzel 1990s Set of 4
By Nanna Ditzel, Frederecia Furniture
Located in Asaa, DK
the history of plywood chairs, it has a captivating appeal that continues to resonate with
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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Plywood Chairs

Materials

Teak

Trinidad Teak Dining Chairs by Nanna Ditzel 1990s Set of 8
By Nanna Ditzel, Frederecia Furniture
Located in Asaa, DK
the history of plywood chairs, it has a captivating appeal that continues to resonate with
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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Plywood Chairs

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Bent Plywood Scoop Shape Chair Ottoman on Dowel Legs Mint
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern bent plywood scoop shape chair & ottoman on dowel legs Mint! Ottoman: 24 x 23 x
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plywood Chairs

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Upholstery, Birch

1950s Egon Eiermann Organic Industrial Bent Plywood Desk Chair SE40 Wilde+Spieth
By Egon Eiermann
Located in Hyattsville, MD
This chair has a rich patina to all surfaces. The worn chrome-plating on the base has revealed a
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plywood Chairs

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Steel

Leandre Poisson Modernist Bent Plywood Upholstered Ottoman in Schumacher Velvet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
comprised of a curved plywood base finished with two charming handles. We added a loose round cushion in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plywood Chairs

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Velvet, Cane, Plywood

Set of Six Mid Century Modern Chairs with Sculpted Plywood Back
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice set of Mid-Century Modern solid frames moulded plywood backs chairs with newly
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plywood Chairs

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Birch

Sculptural Armchair in Pine -and Plywood by Eberhard Muéller, Germany 1980s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Designed by German architect Eberhard Muéller, this wooden chair exemplifies his fusion of function
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plywood Chairs

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Pine, Plywood

Pair of Thonet 1216-S17-B1 Bent Plywood Upholstered Seat Dining Chairs, 1940s
By Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of vintage Thonet 1216-S17-B1 dining or side chairs. Rendered in steam bent oak plywood, with
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plywood Chairs

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Metal

Postmodern Prototype Chair
Located in Surbiton, GB
An unusual, handmade chair. Unattributed, yet most likely a one of a kind late 20th Century
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Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Vintage Plywood Chairs

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Metal

REX Folding chair 1970s
By Niko Kralj, Stol Kamnik
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Chair that served generations and the cornerstone of Rex Kralj’s foldable furniture collection
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1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plywood Chairs

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Plywood

Kofod Larsen Mid Century Penguin Wrought Iron and Bent Plywood Dining Chairs, S
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kofod Larsen mid century penguin wrought iron and bent plywood dining chairs - Set of 8 Each
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plywood Chairs

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Upholstery, Teak, Bentwood

Plywood Child s Rocker by Albrecht Lange Hans Mitzlaff
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Perfect plywood rocker by Albrecht Lange & Hans Mitzlaff with sinuous curves and great proportions.
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1960s Russian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plywood Chairs

REX Folding chair 1970s
By Niko Kralj, Stol Kamnik
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Chair that served generations and the cornerstone of Rex Kralj’s foldable furniture collection
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1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plywood Chairs

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Hardwood, Plywood

Russel Wright Plywood Samson Folding Armchair Original Paint Shwayder Brothers
By Russel Wright, Shwayder Brothers
Located in Forest Grove, PA
An iconic Russel Wright for Shwayder Brothers/ Samsonite Samson Chairs folding plywood armchair in
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plywood Chairs

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Metal

Junzo Sakakura chair
By Tendo Mokko, Junzo Sakakura
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chaise modèle 3221 par Junzo Sakakura pour Tendo Mokko, Japon, vers 1953
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1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plywood Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Five Italian Side Chairs
Located in Albany, NY
Side chair from the 1930s with early example of plywood seat. Chairs can be sold separately
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20th Century Italian International Style Vintage Plywood Chairs

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Plywood

“Standard” Chair, Jean Prouvé, France, 1950s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
An iconic example of mid-century French design, the Standard Chair by Jean Prouvé embodies the
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1950s French Vintage Plywood Chairs

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Steel

Tatra Bistro Chair, Czechoslovakia 1960s
By Tatra
Located in Zohor, SK
1960s. Original label still attached. The chair is made of oak wood in dark stain and plywood seat. The
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plywood Chairs

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Oak, Plywood

Czech 1970s Armchair Made Out of Beech, Plywood and Steel, Non Restored
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Style: Bauhaus. Period: 1970-1979. Material: Chromed steel, Beech, plywoood Source: Czechia Original perfect condition.
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20th Century Czech Bauhaus Vintage Plywood Chairs

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Chrome

Brunswick Maple Plywood Armchairs After Eames DCM Jean Prouve - a Set of Four
By Brunswick Co.
Located in Forest Grove, PA
bowling alley furniture this model of chair is quite rare. The chairs are adult size and made for an
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plywood Chairs

Materials

Metal

Walnut Brunswick Walnut Plywood Armchairs Eames DCW Jean Prouve - a Set of 4
By Brunswick Co.
Located in Forest Grove, PA
bowling alley furniture this model of chair is quite rare. The chairs are adult size and made for an
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plywood Chairs

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Metal

Vintage 1950s French farmhouse chairs
Located in Bristol, GB
2 available - Price is per chair. French farmhouse chairs from the Allier region of central France
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Mid-20th Century French Rustic Vintage Plywood Chairs

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Oak, Plywood

Vintage wooden folding cinema chairs
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
Featuring a classic design with warm wooden tones and sturdy craftsmanship, this bench is a perfect addition to any retro-inspired interior, home theater, or commercial setting. Orig...
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1950s Vintage Plywood Chairs

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Wood, Plywood

Vintage Workshop Chair, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
of chrome plated iron and the seat and backrest are made of plywood. The weight of the chair is 5 kg.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Plywood Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Iron

SE 42 Chair, Egon Eiermann
By Egon Eiermann, Wilde + Spieth
Located in Neuss, NW
SE 42 Chair - design classic from the 1950s by Egon Eiermann for Wilde & Spieth. Frame made of bent
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plywood Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Industrial Workshop Chair, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
1950s.It features an iron construction and a plywood seat and backrest. The weight of the chair is 8 kg
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Plywood Chairs

Materials

Iron

Swiss chair « sCHwiiz » from Reto Kaufmann
By Reto Kaufmann
Located in LYON, FR
Maison Lecan presents this iconic chair, designed by Reto Kaufmann and produced in Switzerland in
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1990s French Modern Vintage Plywood Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Swiss Modern Chair in Scandinavian Style, 1990s
Located in Debrecen, HU
This 1990s Swiss modern chair reflects the purity and functionality often associated with
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1990s Swiss Scandinavian Modern Vintage Plywood Chairs

Materials

Steel

3103 Hammer Chairs, Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Neuss, NW
frame with plywood seat shell in teak. The offer includes four chairs. Quality Features: accomplished
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plywood Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Swiss Modern Chair in Scandinavian Style, 1990s
Located in Debrecen, HU
This 1990s Swiss modern chair reflects the purity and functionality often associated with
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1990s Swiss Scandinavian Modern Vintage Plywood Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rudolph M. Schindler, Rare Dining Chair
By Rudolph Schindler
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
principles into furniture design. The chair's wood construction, possibly utilizing plywood or solid wood
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1940s Austrian Modern Vintage Plywood Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Chair, 1970s Metal Frame
By Stol Kamnik
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Vintage chairs, 1970s, BLACK frame Manufacturer: Stol Kamnik, Slovenia, Yugoslavia Materials
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1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plywood Chairs

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Metal, Iron

Chair, 1970s Metal Frame
Chair, 1970s Metal Frame
$135 Sale Price / item
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Jaques Guillon Cord Chair
Located in Carmel, NY
A single accent chair by French Canadian designer Jacques Guillon. In 1952, he introduced his most
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1950s Vintage Plywood Chairs

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Nylon, Maple, Walnut, Plywood

Curved beech chair by Stella – France 1950
By Stella
Located in Girona, Girona
Spectacular curved beech chairs with thermoformed plywood seat Manufacturer: Stella (label
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plywood Chairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Bill Bell American White and Purple Psychedelic Patterned Painted Plywood Side
By Bill Bell
Located in Queens, NY
American mid-century angular plywood side chair with a painted swirling white and purple
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plywood Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

SE 18 Folding Chairs by Egon Eiermann
By Wilde + Spieth, Egon Eiermann
Located in Neuss, NW
with seat and back shell made of bent beech plywood. The offer includes 6 chairs. Quality Features
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plywood Chairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Lukki Chair by IImari Tapiovaara
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Long Island City, NY
Lukki Chair by IImari Tapiovaara with laminated and lacquered birch plywood seat and back rest and
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plywood Chairs

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Thonet Bentwood Bistro Chair, Czechoslovakia 1940s
By Thonet
Located in Zohor, SK
timeless item. Plywood seat and backrest. Strong oak wood. The chair was partially restored to make sure
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1940s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Plywood Chairs

Materials

Oak, Bentwood, Plywood

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Vintage Plywood Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of vintage plywood chairs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct vintage plywood chairs — often made from wood, plywood and metal — can elevate any home. Vintage plywood chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage plywood chairs bearing mid-century modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Vintage plywood chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Arne Jacobsen are consistently popular.

How Much are Vintage Plywood Chairs?

Vintage plywood chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,603, while the lowest priced sells for $0 and the highest can go for as much as $192,416.

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 Plywood Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To clean an Eames molded plywood chair, wipe it down with a soft cloth dampened with warm water and a mild dish soap. Then, use a second cloth moistened with water to wipe off the soap. Finally, use a soft towel to dry. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Eames chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many factors like wood, construction, and patina come into play when you date a vintage chair. If you can’t find a maker’s mark or any other kind of identifying mark on the piece, consult a furniture encyclopedia or a certified expert. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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.