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Material: Oak
Blackened White Oak Dining Chair with Leather Seat / Dining Chair GH1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We’ve been tasked to design an effortless, elegant, honest and most importantly comfortable dining chair for chef Eric Bost, whose restaurant Auburn, we've been designing for the past few years. After a good year...
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2010s American Modern Oak Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Collector Core Bar Chair in OAK
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
The Core Bar Chair blends architectural rigor with sculptural softness. With its strong, geometric oak frame and gently curved upholstered backrest, it offers both structure and comf...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Oak Chairs

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Oak

Honey Chair
Located in Bebek, TR
The Honey Chair is crafted using the tufting technique, with a rich blend of brown, purple, and yellow yarns woven together to create a textured and vibrant surface. These carefully ...
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2010s Oak Chairs

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Yarn, Oak

Honey Chair
Honey Chair
$1,542 / item
Gerrit Reitveld Berlin Chair
Located in Toronto, CA
In 1923 Gerrit Rietveld designed his iconic Berlin chair for the ‘Juryfreie Kunstschau’ in Berlin. In addition to the Red-Blue chair, this is one of Rietveld’s most famous chairs. In...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Oak Chairs

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Oak

Collector Contemporary Modern Moca Bar Chair in Bouclé Mustard
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Contemporary Modern Moca bar chair in fabric by Studio Riga for Collector Studio A chair that mixes both modern and classical design approaches. Designed to ...
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2010s Portuguese Oak Chairs

Materials

Metal

Upholstered Oak Corktown Counter Stool by Hollis Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Upholstered oak corktown stool by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: Seat diameter 13" Base 12.5" x 14.5" x H 25.5" Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Fabric. Also available i...
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2010s Canadian Modern Oak Chairs

Materials

Steel

White Tmbo Lounge Chair in Oak and Moonlight Sheepskin Upholstery by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
White Tmbo Lounge Chair in Oak and Moonlight Sheepskin Upholstery by Mazo Design Dimensions: W 90 x D 68.5 x H 87 cm Materials: Oak, Sheepskin. Also available: ROMO/Linara, DAW/Royal, KVADRAT/Remix, KVADRAT/Hallingdal & Fiord, BUTE/Storr, DEDAR/Linear, DAW/Mohair & Mcnutt, DEDAR/Artemidor 1935 is the date on the first draft of this chair by the renowned multitalent and architect Magnus Læssøe Stephensen, which have now been revived under the name TMBO. The TMBO series was designed in a shape that, in the laid back confident attitude, celebrates life with the same dramatic simplicity that Magnus Læssøe Stephensen found in Japanese design tradition. The TMBO Chair...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Oak Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Charles Limbert Cut-Out CAFE Chair
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Charles P. Limbert (1854-1923); Charles P. Limbert Co. Marking(s); notes: signed (branded) Materials: fumed oak, leather Dimensions (H, W, D): 34"h, 25...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Oak Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Gervasoni Gray 23 Chair in Grey Lacquered Oak Brown Cushion by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Gray 23 chair is defined by a particular and minimal backrest: three large wooden slats, two vertical and one upper horizontal, which embrace the seat. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Oak Chairs

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Oak

ANTIQUE set Four PERIOD A. Chairs by PHOENIX David Kendal - Stickley era W7365
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a very nice set of four (4) antique Arm Chairs by PHOENIX. They are in very good condition, "like new. From their condition, we can tell they were seldom used... They have...
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Oak Chairs

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Oak

Guillerme et Chambron, height Oak Chairs, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, 8 oak chairs. Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970. Woolen fabric in good condition (except a stain) foams to change. the eighth chair, has a different patina and ...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Oak Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Carved Oak William IV Pierced And Carved Gothic Hall Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A rare Carved Oak side chair in the Gothic style dating to 1830-1837 in original condition. The Chair in an overall fine and worn age patina with Classic Gothic Arch back pierced wit...
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Early 19th Century William IV Antique Oak Chairs

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Oak

Calvet Bench, Antonio Gaudí
Located in Geneve, CH
Calvet bench, Antonio Gaudí 1902 Dimensions: 118 x 54 x 95 cm Materials: solid oak varnished Solid dark varnished oak Antoni Gaudí (1852/1926) i...
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2010s Spanish Modern Oak Chairs

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Oak

Hunting Chair 204 by Uno Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare lounge chair model 204 by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden. The hunting chair was designed by Uno and Östen Kristiansson in 1954 and belongs at the top of Swedish desi...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Oak Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Antique French Handmade Brutalist Oak Cognac Leather Castle Chairs, 1920s.
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
Set of 2 Antique Castle Chairs in thick Cognac leather and oak wood. It was handmade in France in the late twenties. Handmade only from wood and leather. The patinated solid oak fram...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Oak Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Fine Carved North Winds Faces Heavy Oak Arm Chairs Twisted Spindles c1900s MINT
By J. Horner
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Fine Carved North Winds Faces Heavy Oak Arm Chairs Twisted Spindles c1900s MINT
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20th Century American Jacobean Oak Chairs

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Oak

Dutch Dining Chairs in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, oak, The Netherlands, 1940s These dining chairs not only shows a well-balanced backrest and overall frame. The frame is very structured and sturdy which is also visib...
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1940s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Oak Chairs

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Oak

Modern Margot Leather Dining Chairs, White, Handmade in Portugal 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 effortless refinement. Its graceful lines and expertly crafted leather upholstery create a warm, inviting presence, elevating any dining space with understated charm. Balancing design and function, the Margot leather dining chair offers an experience that lingers in memory—because true design is not just seen, but felt. Designed by Rute Martins, Greenapple's Creative Director. The Margot Dining Chair can be customized in terms of dimensions, materials and finishes. For U.S. clients, we can handle all customs clearance, cover duties, and offer white-glove service as well upon request. Margot Chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Oak Chairs

Materials

Brass

Beautiful PAIR of 1901 Gustav Stickley large LOUNGE Arm Chairs - W7450
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Beautiful PAIR of EARLY 1901 Gustav Stickley Lounge Arm Chairs - These are some of the nicest early lager Gustav Stickley armchairs we've ever sold with paddle arms. They are larger...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Oak Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak

Tobo Armchair by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Tobo armchair by Collector Dimensions: W 70 x D 76 x H 71 cm Materials: Fabric, oak wood Other materials available The Collector brand aims to be ...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Oak Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans J Wegner Round Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Three available, inquire within. Known simply as "The Chair," this iconic armchair was designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1949. Patinaed Danish oak frame has been gently restored, and the...
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20th Century Scandinavian Modern Oak Chairs

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Oak

Pair of Green Leather St James s Club Library Armchairs of the late 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Pair of Victorian library armchairs From the Naval & Military Club of St James. Constructed in oak, rising from turned and lobed front l...
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Late 19th Century English Other Antique Oak Chairs

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Upholstery, Oak

Stunning Pair Of Carolean Oak Framed Hall Chairs
Located in Crawley, GB
Add a touch of class to your home with this stunning pair of antique Carolean hall chairs. Made from oak, they exude a warm brown colour that is perfect for any decor. The chairs are...
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Oak Chairs

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Oak

Charles Dudouyt French Oak Rush Rope Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charles Dudouyt French oak & rush rope chair France, circa 1940s This handsome side chair will add wonderful texture and rich history to any room Heavy weight solid oak frame Patin...
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1940s French Vintage Oak Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

René Gabriel Oak "Reconstruction" Chairs, France 1946
Located in Almelo, NL
René Gabriel Oak "Reconstruction" Chairs, France, 1946 The "Reconstruction" chairs were designed by René Gabriel and manufactured in France around 1946. They feature a solid oak woo...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Oak Chairs

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Oak

Pair of Carved Flemish Armchairs, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Pair of carved Flemish armchairs, 19th century.
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19th Century Belgian Antique Oak Chairs

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Oak

Set of four CH24 Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen, Wishbone chairs. Denmark 1960
Located in Torino, IT
Set of four CH24 Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen, Wishbone chairs. Denmark 1960
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1960s Danish Vintage Oak Chairs

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Oak

Contemporary Art Deco Chair, Natural Ash Wood, Brown Upholstery Bronze Details
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Our barh chair 01 is a classic contemporary design with the finest details. Inspired by the Art Deco movement, the chair looks familiar, making it timeless and fitting for almost eve...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Art Deco Oak Chairs

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Metal, Brass, Bronze

Roger Landault French Oak Compass Armchairs Wool Bouclé, 1950s
Located in Paris, IDF
These elegant compass armchairs are sure to add an element of modernism chic to any room in your home. Designed by Roger Landault in the late 1950s, w...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Chairs

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Oak

Set of Four Brutalist Chairs in Blond Oak, Belgium, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Sculptural Blond Oak Dining Chairs, Belgium, 1960s Presenting a striking set of four sculptural dining chairs crafted from beautiful blond oak, hailing from Belgium during the 1960s...
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1960s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Oak Chairs

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Oak

1940s French Chair by Charles Dudouyt with a unique two-tone rush weave
Located in London, GB
Single rustic dining chair by Charles Dudouyt with a unique two-tone red and natural rush weave.
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1940s French French Provincial Vintage Oak Chairs

Materials

Straw, Rush, Oak

Pair of Rustic French Oak Rush Armchairs, 1950s
Located in Aartselaar, BE
This elegant pair of French armchairs exudes quiet sophistication through a perfect balance of rustic simplicity and modern restraint. Crafted from solid oak wood with hand-woven rus...
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1950s French Rustic Vintage Oak Chairs

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Wood, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Eleanor Dining Chairs, Jacquard Velvet, Handmade Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Eleanor Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Eleanor dining chair, named after Queen Eleanor of Avis, embodies the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Oak Chairs

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Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet, Beech, Oak, Mohair, Linen, Walnut

Fully Restored Liberty s London Thebes Stool L Wyburd Original Antique Victorian
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime fully restored Victorian Liberty’s London Thebes stool designed by L Wyburd This piece is as iconic and stylish as they come, anyone who knows and follows fine furniture will recognise this piece instantaneously The design of this three-legged stool is based on an ancient Egyptian prototype, an example of which, dating to 1550-1300 BC, is in the collection of the British Museum (EA 2481). The Liberty stool, patented in 1884, is one of three models, copying Egyptian originals, retailed by the firm. For a full discussion of the nineteenth century’s fascination with Egyptian stools see Donato Esposito, ‘From Ancient Egypt to Victorian London: the impact of ancient Egyptian furniture...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Oak Chairs

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Oak

Mid-Century Modern Eleanor Outdoors Dining Chairs Set/6, Handmade by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Eleanor Outdoors Dining Chairs, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Eleanor dining chair, named after Queen Elea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Oak Chairs

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Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet, Beech, Oak, Linen

Ejvind A. Johansson J67 Dining Chairs for FBD
Located in Balen, BE
Stunning set of 6 dining chairs, model J67 by designer Ejvind A. Johansson for FDB Møbler, made in smoked oak. The chair was designed in 1957, this set was produced in the early 196...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Oak Chairs

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Oak

Set of 10 Oak Dining Chairs by Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson Söner, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of four Model 537 oresund chairs was designed by Borge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner. It has been in production since 1955. These chairs s...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Chairs

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Brass

Pair of Fully Restored Vintage Eagle Armed Claw Ball Feet Throne Armchairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for this lovely pair of hand carved Georgian style eagle head and claw & ball feet armchairs A very good looking and well made pair. Based on a Georgian ...
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20th Century English Georgian Oak Chairs

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Wool, Beech, Oak

Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Armchair in Stained Oak, reupholstered in Bouclé.
Located in København K, 84
Elegant 19th century Scandinavian Art Nouveau armchair in solid stained oak upholstered in premium boucle fabric. Despite its age, this armchair is in remarkable condition, a testa...
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Mid-19th Century Danish Art Nouveau Antique Oak Chairs

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Bouclé, Oak

Aksel Bender Madsen for Fritz Hansen Set of Four Armchairs in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Aksel Bender Madsen for Fritz Hansen, set f four dining chairs, oak, black upholstery, Denmark, circa 1955 This set of four Danish dining chairs feature a blond oak frame that forms...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Oak Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Sculptural Oak and Fabric Dining Chairs, France, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Sculptural oak and fabric dining chairs, France, 1960s Set of four sculptural oak and fabric dining chairs, France, 1960s. These chairs are mad...
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Mid-20th Century European Brutalist Oak Chairs

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Oak, Fabric

Arts Crafts Oak Chair With Rush Seat
Located in Petworth, GB
A lovely example of an oak Arts & Crafts Movement chair With a drop-in rush seat There is a stylised tree design cut-out to the central back splat, which is in the manner of CFA Voys...
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Oak Chairs

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Rush, Oak

17th Century Charles I English Oak Wainscot Armchair Primate Design Hand Carved
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this original early 17th century Charles I Wainscot armchair. A good early original piece, hand carved, very naïve but at the time this would ha...
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Early 17th Century European Renaissance Antique Oak Chairs

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Oak

Enigma Black Wood Accent Chair by Alter Ego Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Enigma Black Wood Accent Chair by Alter Ego Studio Dimensions W 81 cm D 66 cm H 41 cm Product features Structure in Wood Product options: Wood finishes: Available in all Alter...
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2010s Post-Modern Oak Chairs

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Oak

Antique Neo Renaissance Board Chair Historicism circa 1870, Oak E
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique neo Renaissance board chair historicism circa 1870, oak E. Solid dark oak. Straight seat on turned and tapered legs. Backrest with Davidstern notched carvings. Different decorative and false historicism chairs...
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19th Century German Renaissance Revival Antique Oak Chairs

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Oak

Pair Chairs of Adrien Audoux Frida Minet, France 1970 s
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Pair Chairs of Adrien Audoux Frida Minet, France 1970's
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Chairs

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Rope, Oak

Set of 4 Dining Chairs, model SAKS by Poul Volther, Danish Design, Restored
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This gorgeous set of 4 dining chairs was designed by Poul Volther – one of the icons of Danish Design of 20th Century. Known as SAKS model it is a great example Volther’s fantastic t...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Chairs

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Oak

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

Materials

Metal

Chimney Chair, Model 1192, Franz Xaver Lutz
Located in Neuss, NW
Wonderful armchair, model 1192, by Franz Xaver Lutz for WK Möbel from 1958. Solid oak frame with original leather covers in black. Quality Features: accomplished design: perfec...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Set of Four Austrian Biedermeier Chairs, Ash Veneer, Grey Velvet, Circa 1890
Located in Regensburg, DE
Set of four beautiful Biedermeier Style 'Balloon Chairs' from Vienna, Austria circa 1890, late 19th century. Newly upholstered in traditional method with gray velvet fabric and doubl...
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Early 1900s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Oak Chairs

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Velvet, Mahogany, Oak, Ash, Rosewood

Pair of 19th Century Italian Romanesque Style Oak Chairs
Located in Troy, NY
Pair of 19th Century Italian Romanesque Style Oak Chairs of impressive, and massive size, after a 12th century model from the cathedral in Agnano, Italy.
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19th Century Italian Gothic Antique Oak Chairs

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Oak

Vaga Chair by Rosana Sousa
Located in Geneve, CH
Vaga Chair by Rosana Sousa One Of A Kind Dimensions: D 48 x W 47,5 x H 73 cm. Materials: Oak and walnut. Every piece is one-of-a-kind due to the availability of raw materials and t...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Oak Chairs

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Oak, Walnut

2 Fine French 1950s Solid Oak Chairs by Arbus
Located in Long Island City, NY
Two fine French Mid-Century solid oak dining / side chairs by Andre Arbus. Created by Arbus for "la Chambre du Commerce et de l'Industrie D'Orleans" in the 1950s. Expert: Amelie Mar...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Oak Chairs

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Oak, Fabric

21st Century Noden Furniture Design Custom Made Wooden Dining Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Morristown, NJ
21st c., superbly hand crafted, heirloom quality custom wooden and upholstered dining chairs. Dovetailed and mitered joints, each chair signed "Noden". Per the now retired maker, the...
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Early 2000s North American Mission Oak Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Set of 6 Brutalist Chairs, Solid Oak, Spain, 1970s
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Very typical and exclusive Brutalist design chairs. Bought from the 1st owner who bought it in an exclusive home furnishings store in the Neth...
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1970s Spanish Brutalist Vintage Oak Chairs

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Oak

Collector Modern Moca Chair Upholstered in Safire 16 Fabric by Studio Rig
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Moca Chair Upholstered in Safire 16 Fabric and Smoked Oak by Studio Rig DIMENSIONS: W 51 cm 20” D 53 cm 21” H 86 cm 34” SH 49cm 19” A chair that mixes both m...
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2010s Portuguese Oak Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Pair of Very Rare Vilhelm Lauritzen Music Chair , Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Oak wood, brass and fabric - Creation date: 1942 Music chair - Model designed for the National Broadcasting House - Copenhagen - good original condition - sturdy and stable - nee...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Chairs

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Brass

Set of 6 French Art Deco Lime Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of six fine French 1930s cerused oak dining chairs.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Oak Chairs

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Oak

Hans Wegner vintage Wishbone CH24 for Carl Hansen, 1970 s edition
Located in PARIS, FR
Hans Wegner Wishbone CH24 for Carl Hansen in oak and Danish rope, designed by Hans Wegner in 1950 and this produced in 1973, so when the craftmanship was still mainly manual. This ic...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Oak Chairs

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Papercord, Oak

Oak and Walnut Bình Minh Chair by ONON DETAILS
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak and Walnut Bình Minh Chair by ONON DETAILS Dimensions: W 50 x D 55 x H 75 cm. Materials: Walnut, Oak. ONON Details furnitures are chosen by famous design brand, domestic and i...
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2010s Vietnamese Post-Modern Oak Chairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut

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