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Material: Metal
Italian mid century red metal, wood and faux leather chair by Tito Agnoli, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid century red metal, wood and faux leather chair by Tito Agnoli, 1960s. Chair with red painted tubular structure, with round-shaped seat in light-colored solid wood, with p...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Chairs

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Metal

Blue Grey Carbon Steel Chippensteel 0.5 Sculptural Chair by Zieta
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue Grey Carbon Steel Chippensteel 0.5 Sculptural Chair by Zieta Dimensions: D 58 x W 46 x H 80 cm Material: Carbon Steel. Finish: Powder-coated. Matt finish. Also available in c...
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2010s Polish Organic Modern Metal Chairs

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Steel

Rare Danish foldable deckchair in the style of Hans Olsen from 1950´s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare gem from the 1950s: an exquisite Danish foldable deckchair in the iconic style of Hans Olsen. This vintage piece boasts elegant teak handles, exemplifying the impeccable craftsm...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Chairs

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Metal

Bertoia Diamond Chairs, White, Set of Two, Welded Painted Steel
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
SALE ONE WEEK ONLY Bertoia Diamond Chairs, White, Set of Two, Welded & Painted Steel. They are as elegant, strong and functional as when they were manufactured. The chairs will add a touch of class to any setting. Harry Bertoia's career began in the 1930s as a student at Cranbrook Academy of Art where he re-established the metal-working studio and later became head of the department before the school closed during WWII due to wartime restrictions on materials in 1943. During the war, Bertoia moved to California and is credited with developing new techniques for molding plywood with Charles and Ray Eames also from Cranbrook. Harry Bertoia is one of the many well-known artists and designers who attended The Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, The school & buildings were designed by architect and faculty member, Eliel Saarinen who collaborated with Charles and Ray Eames on chair and furniture design. It is the country’s top ranked, graduate-only program in architecture, design and fine art. Each year, just 75 students are invited to study and live on the landmark Saarinen-designed campus which features: private studios, state-of-the art workshops, the renowned Cranbrook Art Museum and 300 acres of forests, lakes and streams, all a short drive from the city of Detroit. The focus at Cranbrook is on studio practice in one of ten disciplines including Architecture, 2D and 3D Design, Ceramics, Fiber, Metalsmithing, Painting, Photography, Print Media, and Sculpture. The program is anchored by celebrated Artists- and Designers-in-Residence, one for each discipline, all of whom live and practice on campus alongside the graduate students. Numerous creative artists who are alumni of Cranbrook include: Florence Knoll, Jack Lenor Larsen, Donald Lipski, Duane Hanson, Nick Cave, Hani Rashid, George Nelson, Urban Jupena (Nationally recognized fiber artist), Artis Lane (the first African-American artist to have her sculpture, "Sojourner Truth," commissioned for the Emancipation Hall in the Capital Visitor Center in Washington DC), Cory Puhlman (televised Pastry Chef extraordinaire), Thom O’Connor (Lithographs), Paul Evans (Brutalist-inspired sculpted metal furnishings), Eugene Caples (small bronze images/abstract), Morris Brose (Bronze Sculptures), Herb Babcock (blown glass), Larry Butcher (mixed media), Lauren Anais Hussey (Abstract), Andrea Eis (film, photography), Lilian Swann Saarinen (Sculpture), Douglas Semivan...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Metal Chairs

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Steel

Stackable Metal Chairs, France, 1929
Located in Milan, IT
Stackable green, galvanized tin chairs, from Joseph Mathieu, for Multipl’s. France 1929 ca. Can be purchased separately 500 euro each.
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1930s French Vintage Metal Chairs

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Metal

Harvey Probber Mid Century Lounge Chairs, Pair
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Harvey Probber Mid Century lounge chairs - Pair This chair measures: 26 wide x 26 deep x 29 inches high, with a seat height of 18 and arm height of 25.25 inches All pieces of f...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Chairs

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Chrome

Wrought Iron Chairs from the 1950s Casa e Giardino
Located in bari, IT
Set of four wrought iron chairs Italian home and garden production mid-1950s, The four chairs are intentionally left with their antique patina.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Alias 419_O Longframe Outdoor Chair in Red Mesh with Lacquered Aluminum Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 419_O Longframe Outdoor Chair in Red Mesh with Lacquered Aluminum Frame by Alberto Meda Chaise longue for outdoor use with structure composed of extruded aluminium profile a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Metal Chairs

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Aluminum

Set of six chairs in red leather, Cidue, Italy, circa 1970
Located in Paris, FR
Series of six chairs with slightly curved backs, entirely upholstered in thick burgundy-red saddle-stitched leather on a steel frame. CIDUE label on the back of the chairs. Italian w...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Chairs

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Steel

Tecta Bauhaus Chair D 33
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
D33 armchair designed by unknown designer, circa 1960. Manufactured by Tecta. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use.
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Chairs

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Steel

T-Chair by Katavolos, Littel Kelley for Laverne Intl w/ Custom Leather by AVO
Located in Milford, NH
A fine sling back T-chair originally designed by William Katavolos in partnership with Douglas Kelley & Ross Littell in 1952, with...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Metal Chairs

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Chrome

Pair of Iron Armchairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wild pair of metal armchairs with wicker seats. Great for indoor or outdoor use. Please confirm location.  
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20th Century Metal Chairs

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Iron

Mid-centrury Chrome Tubular Chair Kovonax Z-303, 1970 s
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition - made in Czechoslovakia 1970 - fabric suitable for exchange
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Metal Chairs

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Chrome

1980s Postmodern Upholstered Cantilever Chairs With Chrome Finish - Set of 6
Located in Elkton, MD
Set of six 1980s postmodern cantilever chairs showcases iconic design with bold upholstered seats and backs. Two chairs feature armrests.
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Metal Chairs

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Metal

Collector Modern Moca Bar Chair Upholstered in Safire 7 Fabric by Studio Rig
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Contemporary Modern Moca Bar Chair in Safire 7 Fabric and Smoked Oak by Studio Rig for Collector Studio A chair that mixes both modern and classical design approaches. Designed to h...
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2010s Portuguese Metal Chairs

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Metal

Fontoni Geraci Italian Modern Chrome Leather Elios Folding Chairs (B) - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fontoni & Geraci Italian Modern Chrome & Leather Elios Folding Chairs (B) - Pair. Item features sleek Modernist form, thick tan leather stitched s...
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1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Chairs

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Chrome

Natural Canvas and Polished Brass Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Natural canvas cushion covers, natural cotton webbing, vegetable tanned leather, and polished brass buckles, atop a polished brass chair frame. ...
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2010s American Modern Metal Chairs

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Steel

"Sculptura" Patio Armchair by Russell Woodard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Armchair by Russell Woodard for Woodard Furniture, c.1950s. The armchair is from Russell Woodard’s “Sculptura” line designed in 1956. The chair has a molded mesh frame that sits atop...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Chairs

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Wrought Iron

French 19th Century Child s Chair
Located in Round Top, TX
A delightful and charming child's chair from the South of France. Soundly constructed from richly stained pine and beechwood with iron supports. A wonderful accent piece for any chil...
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19th Century French Antique Metal Chairs

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Iron

Office Swivel Chair in Cream Leather, France, 1960 s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Office swivel chair from 1960's, France. Upholstered in cream leather and chromed metal base.
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Chairs

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Metal, Chrome

Pair of Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
These are classic and good condition chairs! The upholstery is original and in pretty acceptable condition if one does not want to re-upholster. Hard to find this originality. Flor...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Metal Chairs

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Steel

La Chaise – Limited Edition Terrazzo Chair by Zyva Studio for Mosaic Factory
Located in Tangier, MA
La Chaise is a sculptural terrazzo chair designed by architect Anthony Authié, founder of Paris-based Zyva Studio, and crafted by Mosaic Factory. The result of a bold collaboration, ...
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2010s Metal Chairs

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Concrete, Marble, Aluminum

Walnut Brunswick Walnut Plywood Armchairs Eames DCW Jean Prouve - a Set of 4
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A gorgeous set of four Mid Century walnut armchairs by Brunswick styled after the iconic designs of Charles and Ray Eames and the French designer Jean Prouvé. Although Brunswick is...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Chairs

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Metal

Set of 6 Chairs by Boris Tabacoff Christofle Edition 1970
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Set of 6 chairs by Boris Tabacoff Christofle edition Boris Tabacoff (Bulgaria 1927-1985 France) is a Bulgarian designer who is part of the post-war Ecole de Paris (1945-2000). He ...
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1970s Vintage Metal Chairs

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Steel

Luisa, Set of Six Folding Chairs by Marcello Cuneo, Mobel Italia, Italy, c. 1970
Located in New York, NY
The Luisa chair is pared down to its essential function, the slightly curving line of its frame appearing almost two dimensional.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Modernist Organic Vintage Three Foldable Dining Chairs Beech Mesh Chrome, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist organic vintage three vintage chromed metal, beech and Viennese mesh dining chairs or chairs, 1970s, Italy. A wonderful set of three (3) dining chairs with a chromed met...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Metal Chairs

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Metal

"Pearl" Hanging Swing Chair Aluminium Naval Rope 21st Century Off-white
Located in Centro, RS
The Pearl swing can be used in both indoor and outdoor areas. The structure is made of aluminum with a high performance electrostatic paint finish. The seat is made in naval rope br...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Metal Chairs

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Aluminum

Set of 2 "Mastro" Dining Chairs by Afra Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy 1970 s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Rare set of 2 "Mastro" Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy 1970's A minimal and striking design with strong graphic lines and interesting details resulting in an...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Chairs

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Metal

Set of 3 vintage design chairs by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, late 1960s
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered this authentic set of 3 vintage design chairs by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel from the late 1960s. This set from the late 1960s is by designer Friso Kramer for Ahrend d...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Metal Chairs

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Metal

Secession chair no.412 by Otto Wagner for J&J Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession chair no.412 by Otto Wagner for J&J Kohn. Professionally stained and repolished with french polish and new fabric.
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Metal Chairs

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Brass

Ball Foot Sculptural Chair, Vegan Cactus Leather, Gray
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 Metal Chairs

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Steel

Set of 8 21st Century Jacquard Velvet Louis Dining Chair Brass Wood by Ottiu
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Louis dining chair is one of the Ottiu's bestsellers. Ottiu designers joined all its forces to create the Louis Mid-Century Modern dining chair, combining upholstery in cotton velve...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Metal Chairs

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Brass

Contemporary Sculptural Kabuto Throne in Black Bronze by Michel Amar
Located in Geneve, CH
Contemporary Sculptural Kabuto Throne in Black Bronze by Michel Amar Dimensions: D 52 x W 105 x H 70 cm. Materials: Black bronze. At the head of his own ...
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2010s French Post-Modern Metal Chairs

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Bronze

Restored Wrought Iron Chair and Ottoman by Dan Johnson for Pacific Iron, USA
Located in Deland, FL
Classic design meets modern materials. This ultra-rare chair and ottoman set, designed by Dan Johnson and produced by Pacific Iron between the late 40's and early 50's, has recently ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Vintage Italian Brass Chairs with Zebra Cushions
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic mid century Italian chairs crafted in brass in a traditional form made modern by the materials and having organic zebra hide upholstered seats.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Metal Chairs

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Brass

Trevor Dining Chair Modern, Sculptural, Bronze Frame and Blue bouclé, in Stock
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Trevor dining chair makes a perfect accompaniment for the tea room, its round spheres forming backrest and armrests, floating on thin metal rods, just like bonbons speared on cocktai...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Metal Chairs

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Metal

Pair of Italian Faux Bamboo Gilt Chiavari Style Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic mid-century modern pair of Italian regency high back chairs featuring faux bamboo metal frames with an aged patina gilt finish. Made in the whimsical Gio Ponti chiavari sty...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Metal Chairs

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Metal

Nordiska Kompaniet Side Chair, Swedish Modernism, 1959
Located in Dronten, NL
A refined side chair by Nordiska Kompaniet (NK), the renowned Swedish manufacturer celebrated for its pivotal role in 20th-century Scandinavian design. Nordiska Kompaniet is best kn...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Metal Chairs

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Bronze

Striking Pair of Original Midcentury Katavolos T Armchairs, 1955
Located in Rome, IT
William Katavolos in partnership with Douglas Kelley & Ross Littell designed the iconic sling-back T chair in 1952 as model 3LC in Laverne International's sculptural New Furniture se...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Metal Chairs

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Steel

Minimalist Stacking Chair by +55design – Inspired by Yanagi’s Butterfly Stool
Located in Jardim America, SP
This elegant stacking chair, designed by Ilse Lang, is a sophisticated reinterpretation of the structural purity found in Sori Yanagi’s renowned Butterfly Stool. Stripped down to its...
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2010s Brazilian Metal Chairs

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Metal

80 s Belgo Chrom Chairs Memphis Style, Set of 4
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
4 Memphis design chairs by Belgo Chrom in the 1980s. Heavy and high quality comfortable chairs. The upholstery is Alcantara, it is in original...
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1980s Belgian Hollywood Regency Vintage Metal Chairs

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Steel

SHAKER Backless Stool by AMBROZIA, Black Cowhide, Walnut Black Metal
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The shaker backless modern counter stool is made to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame and a cowhide upholstered seat. Also available in Genuine leather...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Metal Chairs

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Steel

Arthur Umanoff Wood and Rush Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural Arthur Umanoff chair with signature rush back, slatted wood seat, and iron legs. Metal frame in a vintage adobe finish. Rare design. Floating ...
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1950s American Vintage Metal Chairs

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Iron

Set of Six Carved French Antique Living Room or Parlor Chairs
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique French set of (6) chairs, intricately carved in the late 1800s in as found condition. This set of (6) antique French living room or ...
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1890s French Louis XV Antique Metal Chairs

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Metal

Space Age Stackable Swing Chairs Model SM400 K designed by Gerd Lange
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find Space Age Stackable Swing Chairs, Model SM400 K designed by Gerd Lange for Drabert. The chairs are done in off-white plastic, with the steel legs. The m...
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1970s German Space Age Vintage Metal Chairs

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Chrome

2008 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Side / Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (multiple chairs are available, though the price listed is for each chair) Eero Saarinen for Knoll armless executive chai...
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Early 2000s American Modern Metal Chairs

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Aluminum, Chrome

Wooden Nest Chair
Located in Paris, FR
Chair wooden nest in solid walnut wood, seat and back all in glued and modelled solid walnut parts to create the nest shape. On swivel base in steel in satinated finish. Also ava...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Metal Chairs

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Steel

Wooden Nest Chair
Wooden Nest Chair
$4,272 / item
Pair of Large Milo Baughman Chrome and suede Club Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Mid-Century large light grey suede club chair with a squae back and low arms resting on 2 double supported chrome legs 9PRICE AS Pair) (MILO BAUGHMAN) Some staining...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Metal Chairs

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Chrome

Saturn Chair, Occasional, Modern, Sculptural, Bronze frame, Furry Pink Fabric
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The distinctive Saturn chair is a return to the split sphere concepts. The lower semi sphere metal constructions cradle the soft upper spheres of Bohinc’s...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Metal Chairs

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Metal

Mid-Century Danish Balloon Chair by Hans Olsen for Lea Design, 1960s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The stylish Balloon Lounge Chair is the work of the highly acclaimed Danish architect, Hans Olsen. The design is raw, playful and embracing, appealing to the senses with exquisite su...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Chairs

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Steel

Set of 8 21st Century Viginti XX Dining Chair Cotton Velvet by Malabar
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Modernism, a concurrent search for new modes of expression, was a far-reaching ideology applied across virtually all forms of creative expression. Building on late 19th century prece...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Metal Chairs

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Brass

Robin Day. Thermoformed wood office chair. Airborne, circa 1950–60.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Robin Day for Airborne. Office chair designed by Robin Day in the 1950s, with backrest and armrests made from a single piece of thermoformed wood and teak veneer. Black lacquered tu...
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Mid-20th Century French Metal Chairs

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Metal

Set of four Champagne chairs by Estelle Erwine Laverne for Formes Nouvelles
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Set of four lucite Champagner chairs designed by Erwine & Estelle Laverne, ca. 1960 Manufactured by Formes Nouvelles, France, ca. 1960 This offer contains four chairs. As shown i...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Metal Chairs

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Aluminum

ST726 - Chair
Located in Ponsacco, IT
A chair that can be upholstered in either leather or fabric, featuring contrasting piping for a stylish accent. The legs are made of metal, adding a sleek, modern touch to the design...
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2010s Italian Modern Metal Chairs

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Metal

ST726 - Chair
ST726 - Chair
$1,374 / item
Vintage Pair of Slatted Oak Benches Made by Falcon, Circa 1950
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing pair of vintage chairs. They have heavy cast iron frames with solid oak slats attached. The cast has Manufactures name impressed in each leg. Each of 23 oak slats are attache...
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1950s American Industrial Vintage Metal Chairs

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern Hans Bellmann Model GA Chair Side Chair c 1955 Switzerland
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modernn chair or side chair designed by Hans Bellmann, circa 1955. Manufactured by Horgen-Glarus, Switzerland The GA chair is made of a black lac...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Metal Chairs

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Steel

Monumental Concrete Sculptural Chairs, 1970s, France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Absolutely stunning concrete chairs with a forked base. Extremely rare and made of a tan aggregate ranging between coarse and fine. The unique sculptural design of these chairs allow...
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1970s French Brutalist Vintage Metal Chairs

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Concrete, Steel

Set of Four Sculptural Dining Chairs in the Manner of Diego Giacometti
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of four sculptural iron dining chairs, in the manner of Diego Giacometti, circa 1970s. Recently repainted and reupholstered.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Chairs

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Iron

Pair of Easy Chairs with Side Table in Beech and Leather by Arne Norell, 1960s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of easy chairs with side table in beech, leather and brass by Arne Norell, 1960s. Additional Information: Material: beech, leather, brass. Style: Midcentury, Scandinavia. ...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Metal Chairs

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Brass

DOOQ Dining Chair Odisseia with White Bouclé and Brass
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Odisseia 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 concepts o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Metal Chairs

Materials

Brass

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