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Material: Leather
Walnut and Black Leather Sable Dining Chair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted solid wood construction, featuring true copper or brass rods. Made in Los Angeles, California. Shown in walnut, copper, and black leather upholstery. Wood type is avai...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Leather Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Copper

Afra Tobia Scarpa Black Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 12
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of twelve “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of English red and black leather and walnut. Fully restored in Italy. Interesting is t...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leather Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

ARI chair by Arne Norell – Norell Möbel, 1960
Located in LYON, FR
Lounge chair from the 1960s. Iconic ARI model by Swedish designer Arne Norell for Norell Möbel. The frame is made of chrome-plated steel of exceptional quality. The cushions are in...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Leather Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, Tobacco Leather, 1978, Set of 4
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 412" dining chairs for Cassina, Tobacco brown leather, Italy, 1978, set of four. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by th...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Leather Chairs

Materials

Steel

De Sede DS-51 Chair in Cafe Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The DS-51 swivel armchair helped establish De Sede’s worldwide reputation for Swiss hand craftsmanship and production of the highest quality. Optionally available with or without arm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Leather Chairs

Materials

Leather

Custom Order Chairs, 12 pieces, Aarne Ervi, Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, 1949
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Chairs, 12 pieces in total sold together, designed by Aarne Ervi, manufactured by Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, 1949. Pine frame, rattan details on the backrests, brass details, leather ...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Leather Chairs

Materials

Brass

Snygg Caramel Leather Lounge Chair by BJÖRK STUDIO
Located in Atlanta, GA
Curvy button-tufted tub lounge chair inspired by, and in homage to, the curvaceously biomorphic Swedish designs of Kirsten Horlin-Holmqvist (sometimes written as “Holmquist”) of the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Leather Chairs

Materials

Leather, Maple

A Set of 4 BRUTALIST CHAIRS by MICHEL MILLERET, Pierre Chapo Style, France 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
A powerful and rigorous set of 4 chairs in massive elm and dark brown leather, Modernist, Bauhaus, Constructivist, Forme Libre, geometrical structures in thick pieces of massive elm ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leather Chairs

Materials

Leather, Elm

Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, China Red Leather, 1978, Set of 6
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 412" dining chairs for Cassina, China Red leather, Italy, 1978, set of six. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the rel...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leather Chairs

Materials

Leather

Mies van der Rohe Brno Tubular Armchair by Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Chair, 2 available, priced separately. Chrome is super clean, leather shows wear and tear. Chairs are from the 1980's with Knoll labels. Use as is or r...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leather Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Hans J Wegner CH101 Lounge Chair in Thor Leather for Carl Hansen Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J Wegner 'CH101' Lounge Chair in Thor Leather for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitment to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Leather Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ghidini 1961 Katana Lounge Chair in Leather Polished Brass by Paolo Rizzatto
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
In the Katana sofa, Paolo Rizzatto, being the refined and expert designer he is, puts great care in the proportions of the structural elements of the produ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Leather Chairs

Materials

Leather

Plantation Bar Stool by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Plantation Bar Stool by Egg Designs Dimensions: 50 L X 50 D X 98 H cm Materials: Bronze Coated Steel, African Mahogany, Leather Upholstery Founded by South Africans and life par...
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2010s South African Modern Leather Chairs

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Side Chair in Rosewood and Patinated Leather by Gustav Bertelsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Side chair in rosewood and patinated leather, designed by Kai Kristiansen and made by Gustav Bertelsen cabinetmakers. Great original condition.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Leather Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Afra Tobia Scarpa "121" Chairs for Cassina, Black Leather, 1965, Set of 8
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, black leather, Italy, 1965, set of eight. Iconic and charming, the model "121" by Afra Tobia Scarpa shows once again t...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leather Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Plywood

Eight Hand Carved Armorial Crest Coat of Arms Antique Jacobean Dining Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely suite of eight original, early Victorian, hand carved Jacobean revival dining chairs with hand car...
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19th Century English Jacobean Antique Leather Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Eames Time Life Chair in Eggplant Leather for Herman Miller, 1985 USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Eames Time Life swivel chair in Eggplant leather with a dark purple powder coated aluminum frame. Incredible color and condition to leather and aluminum frame. All original w...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leather Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

STUNNING PAIR OF ORIGINAL ART DECO HERITAGE BROWN LEATHER CIRCA 1920 S ARMCHAIRs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, lightly restored pair of antique circa 1920's Art Deco, heritage brown leather Art Deco armchairs with feather filled seat cushions and fluted arms Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price An exceptionally good looking well-made and comfortable pair of armchairs, these are original Art Deco odeon chairs...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Leather Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Afra Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chair for Maxalto, Dark Brown Leather, 1975
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, dark brown leather, walnut and burl, Italy, 1975. Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one, "Africa" presents a sup...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leather Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Antique Restored Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Tufted Library Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, circa 1900 fully restored Chesterfield tufted library armchair A very rare find, I never come across original library ...
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Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Leather Chairs

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Chairs for Cassina, Bordeaux Leather, 1977, Set of 2
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chairs for Cassina, bordeaux leather, Italy, 1977, set of two. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the rela...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leather Chairs

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Chairs for Cassina, Bordeaux Leather, 1977, Set of 10
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chairs for Cassina, Bordeaux leather, Italy, 1977, set of ten. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the rela...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leather Chairs

Materials

Leather

Unusual Early 20th Century Photographer s Posing Chair with Ornate Carving
Located in Lafayette, IN
This is a very unique photographer's posing chair from the early 20th Century. Chair features original upholstery, tooled leather, ornately carved wood fr...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Leather Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Set of two leather Bonacina Miss B2 chairs by Tito Agnoli
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare pair of Bonacina Miss B2 chairs by Tito Agnoli with leather straps.
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1990s Italian Minimalist Leather Chairs

Materials

Steel

Karl Erik Ekselius for JOC Dining Desk Side Chair
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Danish modern style side chair, made in Sweden for JOC, designed by Karl Erik Ekselius. The chair has a leather seat, and backrest, on a solid wood (probably dark stain te...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Leather Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Luxury Post Modern Leather Chairs Poltrona Frau Set of Four
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Stunning set of four Post-Modern “Ginger” chairs, designed by Roberto Lazzeroni for Poltrona Frau. These elegant dining or side chairs feature a striking combination of saddle brown ...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Leather Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Art Deco Flute Leather Bar Stool, Blue, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Art Deco Flute Leather Bar Stool, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Flute leather bar stool brings rhythm and refinement to contemporary interiors. With a sculptur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Leather Chairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Ball Foot Sculptural Chair, Vegan Cactus Leather, Beige
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
The “Ball-Foot Chair” is upholstered with a subtle beige cactus leather, a vegan textile infused with natural cacti fibers, which is produced in Mexico. The chair’s comfortable and r...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Leather Chairs

Materials

Steel

OW149 Colonial Chair in Walnut, Black Leather and Oil for Carl Hansen Son
Located in Glendale, CA
'OW149 Colonial' Chair in Oak, Black Leather and Oil for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Leather Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Walnut

Set Da Pranzo 4 sedie In Legno Anni ‘60 Design Modernariato Vintage
Located in Taranto, IT
Set Da Pranzo 4 sedie In Legno Anni ‘60 Design Modernariato Vintage. In buone condizioni conservative , presenti segni bel tempo dovuti all’utilizzo e all’età. struttura interamente...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leather Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Alfred Sandblasted Euro Oak Lounge Chair/Armchair Natural Leather, Mandy Graham
Located in Torrance, CA
Alfred black chair by Mandy Graham Alfred A01, chair lounge armchair Walnut / sandblasted oak and leather Measures: 33.75" W x 38" D x 30.5" H (26" seat depth) Inspired by t...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Leather Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Oak

Fontoni Geraci Modell Elios for LÜBKE Vintage Mid- Century 4x Folding Chair
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Mid-Century folding chair Model ELIOS was designed by Fontoni & Geraci for LÜBKE . It is made of chromed steel and features a thick saddle leather. Some little signs of wear and...
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1970s Serbian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leather Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Afra Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Black Leather, 1975, Set of 8
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, black leather, walnut and burl, Italy, 1975, set of eight. Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one, "Africa" prese...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leather Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Art Deco Walnut Chair, 1939-1949, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
An elegant walnut dinner / coffee table chair. A great example of leather upholstery and metal round studs, reviewed by a professional recently. We have additonal chairs to complem...
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20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Leather Chairs

Materials

Metal

Afra Tobia Scarpa "925" Easy Chair for Cassina, Red Leather, 1966
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" easy chair for Cassina, plywood and red leather, Italy, 1966. In 1966 Afra & Tobia Scarpa designed the "925" chair, realized in walnut and leather. The low chair is inspired by a sketch made in 1943...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leather Chairs

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Leather, Plywood

Osvaldo Borsani Canada chair Tecno Italy 1965
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Iconic so called 'Canada' lounge chair model P110 designed by Osvaldo Borsani and manufactured by Tecno, Italy 1965. The Canada chair is constructed by 2 moulded plywood side panels, connected with 2 bent wooden cross bars, which holds the frame in balance and a part. The thick leather upholstered cushion structure hangs in the frame and is connected with black plastic caps. The Canada seating series was developed from some rough initial sketches by Valeria Borsani and Marco Fantoni while they were still young...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leather Chairs

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Leather, Plastic, Plywood

2008 Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair Black Sets Avail
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (multiple chair or sets are available) Eames Aluminum Group Executive high back desk chair. These examples were produced in 2008 (a few in 2009) and are upholstered in gorgeous black leather. The desk chairs are in excellent condition, showing only some light wear from use. The aluminum frame gleams. These chairs are guaranteed as authentic Herman Miller examples. They will have either the Eames office tag or the Herman Miller Eames anniversary...
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Early 2000s American Modern Leather Chairs

Materials

Metal

21st Thomas II Office Chair Leather Wood Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Wood Tailors Club designs Thomas II office chair. Designed for meaningful meetings and crucial decisions making, the Thomas Office Chair tributes Thomas Brassey. Brassey was a pres...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Leather Chairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Saddle Up Armchair in Tan Hide Saddle Leather and Natural Walnut
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The handsome Saddle Up showcases the skill of our master saddler, with the stitching and solid brass buckles echoing the detail of riding gear. Shown here in natural oiled walnut wit...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Leather Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Vintage Barcelona Chair Ottoman by Mies van der Rohe Knoll 1960s, Set of 3
Located in Aachen, NW
This rare set of Barcelona chairs with an ottoman was designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929 and produced by Knoll in the 1960s. The pieces features an amazing hand dyed cognac leat...
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1960s German Bauhaus Vintage Leather Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Brazilian Modern Set of Five Chairs in Hardwood Leather, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
These chairs are made of Brazilian rosewood with leather cushions. The backrest and the seat of the chair have a natural curvature, which is a theme that is seen in many Brazilian mi...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Leather Chairs

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Leather, Hardwood

Leather + Chrome Dining Chairs 1960s Bologna set of 2
Located in toronto, CA
Chrome and leather Italian 1970s chairs Excellent Condition.
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1960s Italian Vintage Leather Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Modern Margot Leather Dining Chair, Brass, NOBILIS, Handmade by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Margot Leather Dining Chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Margot leather dining chair was designed to redefine modern living with eff...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Leather Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vico Magistretti "122" Chair for Cassina, Cognac Leather, 1967
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "122" chairs for Cassina, black structure and cognac leather, Italy, 1967. The "122" chairs designed by Vico Magistretti in 1967 have a sculptural design, created w...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leather Chairs

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Leather, Beech, Plywood

Kazuhide Takahama Gaja Chair for Cassina, new
Located in Berlin, DE
Price is dependent on the chosen material/ color. Base is available in chrome, matt white painted, matt black painted, chrome gun barrel or gold chrome. Sea...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Leather Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Wooden Armchairs with Studded Leather Seat and Backrest
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of wooden armchairs with studded leather seat and backrest.
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Early 20th Century Spanish Leather Chairs

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Metal

Attributed to Cassina Rare Cube Maralunga Leather Chairs and Ottoman, Set of 3
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Extremely rare full cube style in natural hide leather and in original condition. Inherently stylish and intriguing! Elegant from every angle-his best design. Dripping with style mak...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leather Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Brutalist Patinated Leather and Wood Easy Chairs, Spain, 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Brutalist Patinated Leather and Wood Easy Chairs, Spain, 1950s A striking pair of mid-20th century easy chairs, crafted in Spain during the 1950s. These Brutalist lounge chairs feat...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Brutalist Leather Chairs

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Leather, Beech

Pair of Postmodern Black and Wood Chairs by Kurt Thut for Dietiker, 1980s--2 pcs
Located in Basel, BS
Gorgeous pair of Postmodern Memphis 80s chairs by Kurt Thut for Dietiker. NOTE: We have two sets available, sold in pairs here. Listed as a set of 4 in a sep...
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1980s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Leather Chairs

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Metal

Pair of Easy Chairs in Original Leather and Steel by Poul Kjærholm, 1950s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Original Leather and Steel by Poul Kjærholm, 1950s Additional Information: Material: Original leather and steel Style: mid-century, Scandinavia Rare pair of...
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20th Century Danish Leather Chairs

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Leather

19th C. French Napoleon III Carved Oak Smoking Chair with Leather Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique chaise de fumeur (smoking chair) was carved in France, circa 1880. Built of solid oak, the petite chair stands on turned barley twist legs and features a richly ...
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Late 19th Century French Adam Style Antique Leather Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Julia Chair - a Contemporary Chair of Timeless Design
By HEMO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Introducing Julia – a chair that embodies contemporary elegance and timeless sophistication. Boasting a solid wood structure that exudes lightness, this chair seamlessly blends comfo...
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2010s Italian Modern Leather Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Fasem Vintage Italy brown Leather Dining Chairs Armchairs Cantilever Set of 2
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These Cantilever vintage chairs are Italian classics and produced by Fasem. In the manner of Marcel Breuer this chairs are strongly inspired by the Bauhaus Movement. It can be used...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Leather Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Hans J. Wegner CH20 Chair in Oak, Leather and Soap for Carl Hansen Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH20' Chair in Oak, Leather and Soap for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitment ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Leather Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Oak

In stock Costes Armchair Natural Mahogany By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
There are objects universally recognized as icons. Costes easy chair that, in 1984, marked the beginning of the partnership between Philippe Starck and Driade such as the consecration of the designer, formerly unknown in Italy, is one of these objects. Designed for the homonymous, now disappeared, Parisian café, owes its timeless success to the absoluteness of forms: a dark wooden embracing structure with three highly tilted legs. The Costes Armchair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Leather Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Sofa in Jacaranda and Leather by Sergio Rodrigues, 1957
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa in Jacaranda and Leather by Sergio Rodrigues, 1957 Additional Information: Material: Jacaranda and leather Style: Mid century, Brazil Rare sofa model Mole Produced in Bra...
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Leather Chairs

Materials

Jacaranda, Leather

Pamplona Dining Chair by Augusto Savini for Pozzi, Italy, 1965, Set of 6
Located in Melbourne, VIC
The Pamplona dining chair by Augusto Savini for Pozzi, Italy, 1965, is a beautiful piece of furniture that blends comfort, sty...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leather Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

1 of 4 Les Arcs Chair by Dal Vera selected by Charlotte Perriand, 1960s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Dal Vera chair model "Les Arcs", stacking chair. The Les Arcs chairs by Dal Vera Vera are iconic pieces of furniture selected by designer Charlotte Perriand for 'Les Arcs'. These tu...
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Mid-20th Century Bauhaus Leather Chairs

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Metal

Early 20th Set of Six Spanish Carved Chairs with Black Brown Embossed Leather
Located in Miami, FL
A set of 6 Spanish chairs with leather sling seatsand backs on oak and sycamore frames with hand carved decoration. These chairs are true to th...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Leather Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, Tobacco Leather, 1978, Set of 2
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 412" dining chairs for Cassina, tobacco brown leather, Italy, 1978, set of two. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leather Chairs

Materials

Leather

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