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Material: Fabric
Modern Low Chair Gropius CS1 by Noom, Dark Green
Located in Paris, IDF
Low chair GROPIUS CS1 by Noom Model : Category Savoy FR - Garden 509 Designer: Kateryna Sokolova Dimensions: Height: 71 cm / 27,95 in Width: 75 cm / 29,53 in Depth: 75 cm / 29,53 in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Fabric Chairs

Materials

Wool, Foam, Wood, Plywood

Office chair by MIM Rome 1960s.
Located in bari, IT
Office chair with armrests black lacquered metal frame and upholstered with 3d black texture MIM production early 60s
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Chairs

Materials

Metal

Office chair by MIM Rome 1960s.
Office chair by MIM Rome 1960s.
$712 Sale Price
20% Off
Collector Modern Cassette Chair in Oak and Bouclé Olive by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
W 70 cm 27,5” D 61 cm 24” H 90 cm 35,4” SH 72 cm 28,3” or H 100 cm 39,3” SH 82 cm 32,2” A chair that mixes both modern and classical design approaches. Designed to hug the bo...
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2010s Portuguese Fabric Chairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric

Vintage Military Canvas and Antique Copper Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleek and refined, the inheritance chair is a great addition to nearly any space. Since first designing Inheritance collection, Stephen Kenn has been inspired by the inherent history in vintage military-issue materials. Each piece of vintage olive green military canvas is distinctive and will have unique markings from its long history of use. The foam seat cushions have been wrapped in polyfiber, allowing for a soft and comfortable lounge experience. Sitting atop an antique copper plated...
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2010s American Modern Fabric Chairs

Materials

Steel

2 Swan Berger Chairs
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique set of 2 Swan Berger chairs, they have been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White".  All seating is new and covered in Mus...
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1930s Swedish Country Vintage Fabric Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 6 chairs, attributed to Mario Marenco, Mobilgirgi, 1970
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Set of 6 chairs attributed to Mario Marenco for MobilGirgi, 1970, made in Italy. Light wood and faux leather original to the period. They show signs due to time and wear.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Outline Dining Chair, Harald Brown
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Outline Dining Chair by Formiing, Harald Brown Fabric: Harald 343 Customization: Available in wide range of fabrics and colors. CAT 1: Remix CAT 2: Steelcut, Re-wool CAT 3: Hallin...
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2010s Chinese Modern Fabric Chairs

Materials

Cotton

Rattan Pair Chairs With Ottoman, France, Mid Century
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century French pair of very comfortable rattan side chairs. Matching ottoman measures 32 x 20 x 14 high. Newly reupholstered cushions.
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Mid-20th Century French Fabric Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Brazilian Modernist Chair by Acácio Gil Borsoi, Brazil 1950s
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Brazilian mid-century design is considered the pinnacle of 20th-century furniture, celebrated for its bold forms, masterful craftsmanship, and use of luxurious materials. This rare G...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Jiselle S Chair Outdoor
Located in Ponsacco, IT
An elegant outdoor chair with a glossy mahogany frame that adds a touch of sophistication to any setting. The chair features a comfortable fabric upholstery, designed for durability ...
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2010s Italian Modern Fabric Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Customizable Acerbis Med Chair by Giotto Stoppino, Lodovico Acerbis
Located in New York, NY
The Med chair embodies the experimental approach of Giotto Stoppino and Lodovico Acerbis towards the material and its craftsmanship. Designed in 1983, it has been reproduced faithful...
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2010s European Fabric Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Charles Eames Wire Chairs with Bikini Cover on Eiffel Base s (Old Edition)
Located in Argelato, BO
Awesome Classic Brown Eames wire chairs on a black eiffel base with the bikini cover for Herman Miller. It is a true icon of mid-century American design,...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil 1960s This pair of square armchairs designed by Joaquim Tenreiro is a stunning examp...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Plywood

Scandinavian Modern Cannes Chair Made with Oak, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
The Cannes collection fulfils the purpose of presenting pieces that provide unequalled comfort in addition to their distinctive aesthetics. The finishing materials are of the highest...
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Fabric Chairs

Materials

Oak, Textile

Set Of Six Dining Room Chairs Made In Oak Striped Fabric From 1920s
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of six dining room chairs, crafted from oak and upholstered with striped fabric, dates back to around 1920. These chairs are a beautiful example of early 20th-century design...
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1920s Danish Other Vintage Fabric Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Mid Century Stick Chair in Reciproque Velvet by Casamance, 1960s.
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful mid century modern chair called "stick insect". Was produced in the 1960s in Europe - Poland. The chair is after renovation - we put new upholstery and refreshing of the ...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Fabric Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech, Velvet

Shabby Chic Boudoir Lounge Chair by Carol Hicks Bolton
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you and give us your zip code, we can sometimes ship it for less and get it to you faster. For a shipping quote, click on "ASK THE SELLER" under the purchase button and provide your zip code. Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a Really stunningly beautiful accent chair attributed to CAROL HICKS BOLTON...
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1980s French Provincial Vintage Fabric Chairs

Materials

Cotton

Gervasoni Armchair Saia 05 by David Lopez Quincoces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With balanced lines, the Saia upholstered collection is created from a classic ideal reinterpreted in a contemporary key. The name, meaning "skirt" in Portuguese, illustrates its dis...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fabric Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Chaise " L INSOLENTE" par Alexandre Ligios
Located in MARRAKECH, MA
La chaise au design contemporain présente une structure en bois massif, conférant à votre espace une élégance intemporelle. Son assise et son dossier revêtus d'un tissus en laine bou...
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2010s Moroccan Fabric Chairs

Materials

Wool, Wood, Oak

Antique Satin Birch Wood Swedish Biedermeier Library Reading Armchair Ebonished
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this lovely hand made Swedish Biedermeier library reading armchair A very good looking and decorative armchair, designed as ...
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19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Fabric Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

21st Century Wood Moore Armchair Linen Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Member of the Brook’s, one of the most prestigious gentlemen's clubs of London, Thomas Moore was an Irish poet, singer, songwriter. From a relatively early...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Fabric Chairs

Materials

Linen, Walnut

High Back Accent Chair with Button Detail
Located in Greenwich, CT
New vintage-Inspired high back upholstered accent chair with rounded base, deep feather-filled seat and tapered legs. The chair is shown in a ...
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2010s American Modern Fabric Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Modern Asia Seat / Via Clandestina
Located in Istanbul, Kağıthane
Via Clandestina, which is designed and named from the inspiration of ‘eternal recurrence’ theory in Nietzsche’s Thus Spoke Zarathustra, Via Clandestina means the secret passage...
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2010s Turkish Modern Fabric Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Cockpit Chair in Wood Upholstered Velvet Dedar France
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Elegant and refined mahogany cockpit chair...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Fabric Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Solid Maple Side Chair, 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern side chair, desk chair, or dining chair By Heywood Wakefield USA, 1950s Solid sculpted maple frame in original "Champagne" finish, with upholstered s...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Maple

Gösta Jonsson Attributed Lounge Chair, 1950s, Sweden, Pure Alpaca Fabric
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Gösta Jonsson attributed lounge chair, 1950s, Sweden, newly upholstered in a premium, pure Alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Fabric Chairs

Materials

Alpaca, Beech

Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen Six Chairs in Steel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guy Lefevre six chairs in steel. circa 1970
Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Chairs

Materials

Steel

Romantic French Shepherdess 19th Century Painting by Jean Beauduin
Located in Rochester, NY
French shepherdess at twilight by Jean Beauduin (1851-1916). Oil on canvas mounted on board. Original Barbizon frame. I believe the dog is a bergere Picard. The bergere Picard or Picardy Shepherd is a French herding originating in Picardy. These dogs nearly became extinct after both World War I and World War II and remain a rare breed Jean Beauduin was a painter, draughtsman and illustrator of genre scenes, portraits and landscapes. He received his artistic training at the Academy of Antwerp. He moved to Paris shortly afterward. He exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Francaises as well as many expositions in the US and Europe. # collection collector american large carved paris rome new york salon important provenance historical fine not signed. museum original unique rare # American Russian figure landscape portrait old master impressionist sheep...
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19th Century French Romantic Antique Fabric Chairs

Materials

Gesso, Fabric, Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

Modern Laurence Dining Chairs, XL Size, Nubuck, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Laurence Leather Dining Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Laurence leather dining chair is an artistic tribute to the essence of fe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Fabric Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet

DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Counter Chair Alma with Green Velvet, Walnut and Brass
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Counter Chair Alma with Green Velvet, Walnut and Brass In a piece that combines classic and modern aesthetics we can fin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Fabric Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 4 Fledermaus Chairs Executed by Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Set of 4 Fledermaus chairs executed by Thonet in 1999. Original vintage condition with signs of usage.
Category

1990s Slovak Vienna Secession Fabric Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

GUFRAM Detecma Lounge in Gray by Tullio Regge
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Detecma is an acronym for design, technique and mathematics. These three values were united for the first time in 1967, the year when the Physicist Professor Tullio Regge, renown as ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fabric Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Resin

Set of 8 Mid-century Modern Anita Dining Chair Wood Brass by Ottiu
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
The Mid-Century Modern Anita Dining Chair is a piece where lush, beauty and delicacy hide the fierceness and unbridled sensuality of one of the 50s iconic personalities: Anita Ekber...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Fabric Chairs

Materials

Brass

Modern Wooden Lounge Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
About this piece A solid wood frame with a large cushion constructed with springs in foam. Made more comfortable with throw pillow (not included). As shown with indoor/outdoor awnin...
Category

2010s American Modern Fabric Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Swale Low Armchair with Upholtered Base by La Cividina
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Thanks to an abundant and generous structure, the Swale armchair evokes relaxed conversation scenarios for residential and contract environments. The comfort of the seat is given by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fabric Chairs

Materials

Carbon Fiber, Upholstery

Saturn Chair, Red Coated Steel Frame and Red Wool by Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The distinctive Saturn chair is a return to the split sphere concepts Bohinc originally created for her jewellery collections such as Sun and Moon (2007) ...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Fabric Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

French 18th Century Directoire Mahogany Chairs with Silk Blend Upholster Fabric
Located in Firenze, IT
This beautiful set of four late 18th-early 19th century European Directoire period mahogany gondola chairs will be the perfect addition to your dining room or living room as they can be used as dining room chairs or side side chairs...
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Late 18th Century French Directoire Antique Fabric Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany, Giltwood

Foldable chairs in bamboo yuta
Located in Milano, IT
Experience the timeless charm and practicality of these 1950s foldable chairs, recently updated with durable beige yuta to enhance any contemporary or retro living space. These chair...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Chairs

Materials

Brass

Foldable chairs in bamboo 
yuta
Foldable chairs in bamboo 
yuta
$3,325 Sale Price / set
20% Off
"Bruna" Minimalist Armchair with Ottoman in Painted Steel and Velvet Handwoven
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
Alessandra Delgado was once thinking about wire. What would emerge if one started to fold lengths of wire randomly? Bruna armchair is the materialization of these thoughts. The armch...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Fabric Chairs

Materials

Steel

Moooi Nut Lounge Chair in Hallingdal 65 Upholstery Oak Stained Cinnamon Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
It’s the perfect companion while dining, cozily reading a good book or relaxing in front of the TV. Its cushions enclose you in the comfortable embrace of Marcel Wander’s signature t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Fabric Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Twelve Mid-Century Medium and Dark Blue Denim Heart Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory in 1960s and we thorough...
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Fabric Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Collector Modern Cassette Chair Fully Upholstered in Safire 0004 by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Chair Fully Upholstered in Safire 0004 by Alter Ego W 70 cm 27” D 62 cm 24” H 77 cm 30.3” A chair that mixes both modern and classical design approaches....
Category

2010s Portuguese Fabric Chairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric

Set of 8 Camargue Chairs by Design Frères in COM
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 8 'Camargue' chairs by DESIGN FRÈRES, in COM (1 yard per chair). Shown here in black leather with matte black frames and ebonized oak rods. Great as comfortable and functiona...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Fabric Chairs

Materials

Iron

Alex Outdoor Upholstered Stainless Steel Powder Coated Lounge Side Club Chair
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Inspired by the simplicity of midcentury design, The Alex style of relaxed seating is created using a stainless steel, powder-coated frame and specialized ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Fabric Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Modern Margot Dining Chairs, Wool Bouclé Velvet, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Margot Chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Margot dining chair was designed to redefine modern living with effortless refinement. Its...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Fabric Chairs

Materials

Brass

Tacchini Costela Chair with Ottoman in Green Bryony Fabric by Martin Eisler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tacchini is delighted to reissue Costela by Martin Eisler, icon of Brazilian 1950s design. An elegant yet informal armchair. With its sensual aesthetic, natural materials and intelli...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fabric Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Set of 4 Post Modern Chairs Model Vienna by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast
Located in Roma, IT
A set of dining, desk or office chairs, in short, perfect for any environment that needs a bit of that 80s magic. Colour, lightness and light-heartedness is what the cult pieces of 80s design transmit but don't be fooled by the POP colors used by Rodney Kinsman for his projects because they have nothing to do with the colorful, exuberant and decorative Anti Design...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Fabric Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid 20th Century Mid Century Modern Ladder Back Dining Chairs - set of 6
Located in Elkton, MD
Set of 6 vintage dining chairs featuring sculptural ladder backs, solid wood frames, and elegant brass stretcher accents. The set includes 2 armchairs and 4 side chairs, each with pa...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fabric Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Post Modern Stool in Solid Wood, Cane Back and Leather, Counter or Bar Height
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Aurora collection aka Dawn marks a new exiting moment in our design history, in where we dove deep in to the creativity unknown, to create a collection that would be able to hold...
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Fabric Chairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

Midcentury Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish midcentury lounge chair with wooden tips on the arms. Tapered and splayed legs support a wide and comfortable seating area. Sure to co...
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Fabric Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Acerbis Med Chair in White Upholstery Seat with Black Stained Ash Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Med chair embodies the experimental approach of Giotto Stoppino and Lodovico Acerbis towards the material and its craftsmanship. Designed in 1983, it has been reproduced faithful...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fabric Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Iron Side Chair 101-M by Allan Gould Designs Inc. in Good Original Condition, US
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare wrought iron chair in original condition designed by Allan Gould.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fabric Chairs

Materials

Iron

Black Canvas and Blackened Steel Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This chair has soft black canvas cushion covers, a blackened steel frame with black cotton webbing and cognac leather belts. This item is made to order, in Los Angeles. Please ...
Category

2010s American Modern Fabric Chairs

Materials

Steel

Dining Room Chair in solid wood, Contemporary Brazilian Design
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
This armchair, made to order as a dining room set, is is part of the Arrow chair collection which carries the concept of precision and the figurative arrow...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Fabric Chairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Hardwood

Orbit Chair, Outdoor , Red Powder-Coated Steel and Stripe Fabric, in stock
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The Orbit Chair is now available with outdoor specifics and can be left outside all year round, even in winter. The frame is made from powder coated stainless steel to protect it fro...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Fabric Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rudi Verelst Set of 4 Original "Delta" Wire Armchairs, 1971
Located in The Hague, NL
A striking set of four Delta armchairs designed by Belgian designer Rudi Verelst in the 1970s. These sculptural chairs feature a geometric wire steel frame with angular lines, expres...
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1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Chairs

Materials

Metal

Counter Chair with Soft Light Velvet and Brass footrest Odisseia
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Odisseia counter chair embodies the aesthetic spirit of the space age, a new kind of discreet luxury and comfort inspired by a futuristic era created by new visual experiences and co...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Fabric Chairs

Materials

Brass

Postmodern Space Age Blue Velvet Dining Chair Coraje
Located in Almería, ES
The Coraje Dining Chair is a tribute to bravery—an invitation to live and design boldly. With its sculptural base and commanding presence, it doesn’t just complete a space, it anchor...
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Fabric Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Mid Century Sling Lounge Chairs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Mid Century Sling Lounge Chairs, circa 1970s. Iron frame with connecting rods finished with gilt ribbed bronze ball finials. Each chair has s...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Set of Five Walnut Chairs From the Late 19th Century in Light Green Upholstery
Located in Opole, PL
Set of Five Walnut Chairs From the Late 19th Century in Light Green Upholstery We present you five walnut chairs from the late 19th century. The furniture is placed on bent legs, wh...
Category

Late 19th Century European Antique Fabric Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

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