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Material: Hardwood
20th Century Fameg Navy Blue Vintage Chair, 1960s, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Comfortable chair A6150 produced in the late 1960s by the Furniture Factory "Fameg" in Radomsko. The seat is covered with high quality fabric. The chair has undergone a full carpentr...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Pair of Qing Dynasty Elm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chinese Qing dynasty chairs in light Elm. Mid 19th century construction featuring mortise and tenon joinery and wooden nails. Elegant craftsmanship ...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hardwood Chairs

Materials

Elm

Pair of Qing Dynasty Elm Chairs
Pair of Qing Dynasty Elm Chairs
$3,920 Sale Price / set
37% Off
Le Jeune Upholstery Ella Slipper Chair Floor Sample in Ivory
Located in Miami, FL
Le Jeune Upholstery Ella Slipper Chair Floor Sample in Ivory Offered for sale is a floor model from Le Jeune Upholstery for the Ella Slipper Chair. The ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Hardwood Chairs

Materials

Linen, Fabric, Hardwood

Mid Century Petrol Blue Velvet Chair designed by Rajmund Halas, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Light form nice vintage chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. It has been made of beechwood. Chair is after undergone a complete upholstery renovat...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

1950s Italian Teak Bentwood Chair, Model 112 by Società Compensati Curvi
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant Italian design chair produced in the 1950s by Società Compensati Curvi, model 112. The chair features a beautifully sculpted bent plywood shell in teak, characterized by a co...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hardwood Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Eight White Boucle Thonet Wood Rattan Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A set of 8 rattan and wood chairs. The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Thonet Woodworking Factory and we thoroughly renovated them. The ...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Mid-Century Purple Mushroom Chair, Type 200/128, by J. Kedziorek, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chairs type 200/128, designed by Juliusz Kedziorek and manufactured by Goscieninska Furniture Factory in Poland. We called them "mushroom" chairs cause of light and nice s...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Postmodern Handmade Geometrical Solid Beech and Walnut Side Chair, Italy 1980s
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Handmade in Italy, 1980s. This chair features a solid beech and walnut frame. It is a vintage item, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in very...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Hardwood Chairs

Materials

Beech, Walnut

Set of 6 Modern Dining Chair Flock CS1 in Polyester Baloo Boucle by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
The "Flock" collection embodies the idea that home should be a haven of comfort, a sanctuary, and a gathering place adorned with personalized, character-rich, and visually striking s...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Hardwood Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Sheepskin, Cotton, Acrylic, Wood, Ash, Linen, Faux...

Pair of Teak Wood Framed Chairs, with Woven Leather Seat
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A pair of hand-crafted teak framed & woven leather strap chairs. These chairs are crafted by local artisans using a wood joinery technique without the use of nails. They feature a su...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Hardwood Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Blue Pierre Frey Linen, Oak Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with oak stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful french fabric. This chair can be customized to your specifications or CO...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Jacquard, Beech

Set of Six Mid Century Tufting Chairs, Light Wood, Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat is hand tufting multicolor wool. Ab...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Oak Leather Chair, 1920s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Antique castle chairs 1920s Period: 1920 Material: Leather, Oak Condition: Leather and Wood treated with oil and wax.
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1920s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hardwood Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Oak Leather Chair, 1920s
Oak Leather Chair, 1920s
$426 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Six MidCentury Butterfly Chairs, Blue Pierre Frey Linen, Oak Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with oak stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful french fabric. This chair can be customized to your specifications or CO...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Jacquard, Beech

Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chair, Hand Tufting Blue Green Wool, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wool, Beech

Antique Armchairs Reupholsted Chauffeuse Napoleon III French late 19th Centuty
Located in Labrit, Landes
Chauffeuse little armchair French of the Napoleon III period circa 1880. The feets are in wood, the fauteuil has been recently reupholstered and recovered. Antique, 19th century. Sol...
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1880s French Napoleon III Antique Hardwood Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Sculptural Teak Wood Chair, Modern Organic, Java
By Asian Modern
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A uniquely sculptural chair crafted from teak sourced in Bojonegoro, Java, Indonesia. This chair features a wonderful form with various wood textures and shades. The perfect object t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Hardwood Chairs

Materials

Teak

19th century Artist chair by Jørgen Roed, Denmark 1860’s
Located in Valby, 84
A rare and exquisite Danish artist’s chair from the 1860s, attributed to Jørgen Roed (1808–1888), a renowned painter of Denmark’s Golden Age. This finely crafted chair embodies the r...
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1860s Danish Neoclassical Antique Hardwood Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Set of Eight Mid-Century Pink Cotton-Velvet Heart Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A set of 8 chairs type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory and we thoro...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Phloem Studio Nadine Lounge, Modern Wood and Leather Strap Lounge Chair
Located in Stevenson, WA
Phloem Studio Nadine lounge chair is a modern contemporary lounge chair with a solid wood frame and a leather strap woven seat. With e...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hardwood Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Two Original J.Hoffmann Oswald Haerdtl Chairs Art Deco New Fabric Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Created by Josef Hoffmann and Oswald Haerdtl for the Otto Beyer fashion style pattern store in Vienna, Singerstrasse 14 which is shown on one of the images. Fabric "Notturno," design...
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Hardwood Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Pierre Jeanneret, Authentic Rare Lounge Chair, Chandigarh, 1956
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This authentic Pierre Jeanneret rare easy chair, known as the PJ-Rare-Chair, epitomizes the beauty of his Chandigarh creations, with only a handful in e...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hardwood Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Folding Chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1960
Located in Tokyo, JP
An authentic mid-century piece from Pierre Jeanneret’s legendary Chandigarh commission. Teak frame with hand-woven bamboo-rattan seat & back. Letter : CHD.ADMN. (Chandigarh Administ...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Chairs

Materials

Teak, Cane

Sculptural Chair Carved from Solid Mango Wood Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural chair with mix of wood textures and shades. A uniquely sculptural and versatile piece, this chair was crafted from a single block of mango wood and has a smo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Hardwood Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Ghost Chairs (Set of Four) by Paola Navone
Located in Doral, FL
Ghost Chairs (Set of Four) by Paola Navone 2013 Gervasone White linen removable covers over wooden frame wrapped in polyurethane foam.
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2010s Italian Hardwood Chairs

Materials

Linen, Foam, Ash

Post Modern Style Ten Leather Burgundy Red Black Silver Dining Chairs 1980
Located in Vienna, AT
Post-modern style set of ten vintage dining chairs of chairs from beech, leather and metal in the colors red, black and silver designed and made in Italy, 1980s. Wonderful ten vintag...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Hardwood Chairs

Materials

Metal

Lounge Chair in Solid Black Walnut and Tanned Leather by Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
Hinterland's first lounge chair offering, the Shepherd's Chair is the culmination of years of design and prototyping. Inspired by the close relationship between a traditional herders...
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2010s Canadian Modern Hardwood Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood, Walnut

Set of 4 Midcentury Dining Chairs by František Jirak, Czechoslovakia 1960s
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of four vintage dining chairs was designed by Czech designer František Jirak in the 1960s and produced by Tatra Nabytok. They are made of beech wood. The chairs have been co...
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hardwood Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Niels Otto Moller 50th Anniversary model 62 Chairs
Located in London, GB
The 50th Anniversary Edition of Model 62 by Niels Otto Moller was agreed to be made in 2012 by Jonne Moller, the son of Niels Otto Moller and current owner of JL Mollersmobelfabrik, ...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Hardwood Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Rosewood

Six Mid Century JAR Chairs, Tabacco Wool Millais by Dedar, Poland, Europe 1960s.
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed in 1960s by Prof. Rajmund Halas. It is jar type model. Made of beechwood. Chairs are after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed and pain...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

1960s Lucian Ercolani, Set of 6 Dining Windsor Chairs, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- One chair is with armrests - Carefully refurbished - height of seat 42 cm.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hardwood Chairs

Materials

Beech

Mid Century Beige Tiger Dedar Velvet Vintage Chair, Fameg Factory, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Comfortable chair produced in the late 1960s by the Furniture Factory "Fameg" in Radomsko. Quite rare piece due to the shape of the backrest. The seat is covered with high quality...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech, Velvet

Pair of Chinese Art Deco Moon Reclining Chairs
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Chinese Art Deco deck chairs/ moon gazing chair made of Hongmu wood (blackwood). Paneled seat with slightly curved armrests. Great craftsmans...
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1910s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Hardwood Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Set of Six MidCentury Butterfly Heart Chairs, Hand Tufting Wool, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Set of Mixed chairs, 3 butterflies and 3 heart chairs. Dining chair called "Butterfly" with beautiful blue stained beech legs and fully upholstere...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Beech

Set of 10 Biedermeier Chairs, Ash, Southern Germany, First Half 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Ten identical Biedermeier board chairs Southern Germany Ash First half of the 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 89 x 44 x 42 cm - Seat height board: 45 cm - with upholstered cush...
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1830s German Biedermeier Antique Hardwood Chairs

Materials

Ash

Louis Majorelle, Importante Armchair "Les Tomates"
Located in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, FR
Louis Majorelle (1859-1926), rare high-backed armchair "Les Tomates," Made of ribbed, molded, and carved walnut, this armchair features a rich, plant-inspired decoration: ornate c...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Hardwood Chairs

Materials

Nutwood

19th Century Traditional Tribal Chair of the Swat Valley, Northern Pakistan
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A 19th century traditional tribal chair of the swat valley, Northern Pakistan. A chair with low seat, height measures 6 1/2"-inches, in the typical style of the Swat Valley region ...
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Early 19th Century Pakistani Tribal Antique Hardwood Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Pair of Midcentury Giorgio Cattelan Italian Folding Chairs for Cidue Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing pair of midcentury black metal and bentwood folding chairs. This fantastic set was designed by Giorgio Catellan and produced by Cidue in Italy during the 1970s. These chai...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Chairs

Materials

Metal

Six of Edmondo Palutari for Dassi Mid-Century Italian Teak Dining Chairs, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Six beautiful chairs designed by Edmondo Palutari for Dassi, the chairs are in teak and have been restored and covered with a new hemp fabric, similar to the original, Italy, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hardwood Chairs

Materials

Hemp, Teak

Sculptural Mango Wood Chair with Carved Detailing, Modern Organic, Burnt Finish
By Asian Modern
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This exquisite sculptural chair, crafted from mango wood, features a striking burnt black finish that enhances its natural grain and texture. The chair’s design showcases elegant, su...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Hardwood Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Finn Juhl Armchair BO-46 - 1st. Original Savak Fabric Upholstery
Located in Utrecht, NL
A rare and early example of armchair model BO-46 by Finn Juhl for Bovirke Denmark. Arm chair model BO-46 was designed by Finn Juhl in 1953 based upon his earlier designed chair model...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hardwood Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Set of Ten Mid Century Emerald Green Velvet Shell Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chairs type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture industry in the 1960s in Poland. They are after ...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Pair of 18th Century French "Chauffeuse" Chairs, Georges Jacob Attributed
By Georges Jacob
Located in Doylestown, PA
An important pair of Louis XVI Period "Chauffeuse" or low fireside chairs, in original grey painted finish, with lyre backs and upholstered seats, on fluted legs. Provenance: From the Estate of noted collector, Paul W. Doll, who purchased the chairs in 1952 at Park-Bernet Auction from the estate of Mrs. Theodore Havemeyer. (see photo of catalog). Attributed to Georges Jacob, circa 1780. Georges Jacob (6 July 1739-5 July 1814) was one of the two most prominent Parisian master menuisiers. He produced carved, painted and gilded beds...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Hardwood Chairs

Materials

Beech

Ten Mid Century Butterfly Chairs, Blue Pierre Frey Linen, Oak Wood, Europe, 1960
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with oak stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful french fabric. This chair can be customized to your specifications or CO...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Jacquard, Beech

Mid Century Blue Velvet, Walnut Wood, Heart Chair, Poland, 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 and we thoroughly renova...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Sculptural Mango Wood Chair Bleached Finish Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This wonderfully sculptural chair was crafted from a single block of mango wood. The chair sits on 4 slender legs. Its neutral pigment makes it perfect for any space. A uniquely scul...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Hardwood Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Hans Wegner Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Classic CH23 Dining Chairs
Located in Studio City, CA
Iconic in design and aesthetic. First introduced in 1950 by famed Danish designer Hans Wegner, these CH23 chairs features refined styling and masterful craftsmanship and are immediately recognizable with their curved seat backs and "+" shaped oak inlays. In good vintage condition with the original paper cord (two chairs need some light seat restoration and cleaning. Please see photos). All chairs...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hardwood Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak, Papercord

Mid-Century Modern Yellow Velvet Chair, by Zielinski, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful beech chair designed by M. Zielinski, type 200 / 100B. Manufactured by the Opole Furniture Industry Center at the end of the 1960s in Poland. The chair is after undergone...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Bone-Inlaid Armchair from India, Square Back
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful armchair, handcrafted in India out of aged and naturally seasoned teak wood, inlaid with responsibly sourced bone and artisanally weaved cane. Inlay is ancient decorati...
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2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Hardwood Chairs

Materials

Bone, Teak

Set of Ten Mid Century Heart Chairs, Green Cotton Velvet by Dedar, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart" in amazing green cotton velvet fabric. The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodwo...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Vincent 441 Red Chair by Werther Toffoloni
Located in Milan, IT
This exclusive chair will add a glamorous accent to any decor with its vintage-inspired design enlivened by a seductive color combination. The anthracite gray hue of the ropes coveri...
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2010s Italian Modern Hardwood Chairs

Materials

Wood, Rope, Ash

Ten Mid Century Butterfly Chairs, Blue Scarabeo Velvet, Dark Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful italian fabric. This chair can be customized to your speci...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Beech

Pair of Easy Chairs in Beech Reupholstered in Sheepskin by Fritz Hansen, 1938
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Beech and Newly Reupholstered in Sheepskin and Natural Leather Buttons by Fritz Hansen, 1938 Additional Information: Material: Beech and newly reupholstered i...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hardwood Chairs

Materials

Beech, Sheepskin

Andrianna Shamaris Sculptural Teak Wood Chair, Organic Design, New
Located in New York, NY
Century old unique sculptural chair. The back is a single piece of thick ancient teak wood with a beautiful hand carved scroll at the top. We added a butterfly inlaid into the seat a...
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2010s Organic Modern Hardwood Chairs

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Pair of Chairs, Verkstads AB Lindqvist, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pair of chairs, manufactured by Verkstads AB Lindqvist, Sweden, 1940s. Chromed metal frame, faux leather upholstery, brass details, elm armrests. Good vintage condition, patina consi...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hardwood Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

20th Century Beige Checkered Fabric Armchair, 300-227 Type, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Very comfortable armchair type 300-227, unusual model but captivating with its minimalism. Construction without armrests, turned legs made of beech wood. These armchairs were man...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

20th Century Danish Hansen Side Armchair by Peter Hvidt Orla Mølgaard Nielsen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Danish wooden side armchair, designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard - Nielsen and produced by Fritz Hansen. The chair is formed with laminated Beechwood...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Chairs

Materials

Beech, Mahogany, Teak, Plywood

A Pair of Grotto Shell Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of hand-carved fruitwood frames with stylized dolphin-form arm from the mid 1900s. The chairs has very high quality and are unusually generous in proportions. The height of th...
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Mid-20th Century Hardwood Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

A Pair of Grotto Shell Chairs
A Pair of Grotto Shell Chairs
$4,000 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Eight Restored Erik Buch Teak Dining Chairs, Including Custom Reupholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of eight restored Erik Buch dining chairs made by Anderstrup Møbelfabrik. The chairs are made in teak and feature a solid wooden frame and are as all of Erik Buchs chairs char...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hardwood Chairs

Materials

Wood, Teak

Unique Modern Piece of Werner Schmidt, 1990 "Faltsessel" Beechwood Folding Chair
Located in Vienna, AT
This unique piece is a prototype, that never went in production. Material used is beechwood. Technical data Width 57 cm (22.44 inch) Height 83 cm (32.68 inch) Depth 47 cm (18.5 inch...
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Late 20th Century Austrian Modern Hardwood Chairs

Materials

Beech

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