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Early 20th Century Pair of Chiavarine Eclectic Chairs , Carlo Molino designer
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 20th century unique and rare pair of Chiavarine Chairs, by Carlo Mollino in ebonized mahogany
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Early 20th Century Italian Aesthetic Movement Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

20th Century Danish Set of Three Carl Hansen & Søn Y Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish set of three Wishbone chairs made of hand carved
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Oak, Paper

Niels Otto Møller Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Model 71 Paper Cord Dining Chairs
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful set of four cleanly designed dining chairs by famed 20th century Danish designer Niels
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Vintage Beech Folding Chairs with Woven Paper Cord Seats C1970s France, Set of 6
Located in Trensacq, FR
Set of six stylish mid-20th century beechwood folding chairs with woven paper cord seats from
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech, Papercord

Set of Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Easy Chairs 1950s Denmark
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in St-Brais, JU
A set of Kai Kristiansen’s most celebrated design: two ‘Paper knife’ chairs crafted from solid teak
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Wool

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Chair in Teak for Magnus Olesen
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage 'Paper Knife' chair in teak by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen. Cushions have been newly
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Teak

Karl Springer Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Beige Parchment Side / Dining Chairs
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
SET of 8 American Mid-Century Modern dining / side chairs with lacquered beige parchment veneers
Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Parchment Paper

1960s Mid-Century Modern Hans Wegner Peacock Chair
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A Mid-Century Modern PP550 ‘Peacock’ chair designed by Hans Wegner in 1947 for Johannes Hansen
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Ash, Teak

Set of Four Faux Skin Lacquered Paper Dining Chairs after Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Set of our lacquered paper faux skin dining chairs in very pale yellow with off white fabric seats
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paper

Danish Mid-Century Modern Design Hans Wegner Peacock Chair
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A Mid-Century Modern PP550 ‘Peacock’ chair designed by Hans Wegner in 1947 for Johannes Hansen
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Ash, Teak

Pair of 'Paper Knife' Easy Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, 1956
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
these chairs their nickname ‘Paper Knife’. The cushions have been professionally reupholstered with high
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Danish Teak Easy Chair with Ottoman by Kai Kristiansen Model Paper Knife 50s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in St-Brais, JU
Mid-century easy chair designed by Kai Kristiansen. This model Paper Knife features a maching foot
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Set of 2 Paper Knife Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark 1950s
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Ranst, VAN
Set of two vintage Paper Knife chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen in Denmark
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Mid-Century Chair by Chierowski, in Green Velvet, 1960s
By Jozef Chierowski
Located in WARSZAWA, 14
The 200-125 VAR chair, also known as the Aga Chair, is a famous project by Jozef Chierowski. Its
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Parchment Desk or Side Chair
By Karl Springer
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Single side chair cover with dark green grey parchment in the style of Karl Springer. (High gloss
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Epoxy Resin, Goatskin, Parchment Paper

Parchment Desk or Side Chair
Parchment Desk or Side Chair
H 38 in W 18 in D 17 in
Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chair, Pineapple Vegan Leather, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with medium light stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Beech

Whimsical Postmodern Cardboard Sculptural Chair
By Frank Gehry
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Postmodern whimsical cardboard sculptural chair from Germany 1980s in brown cardboard and
Category

Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Paper

Whimsical Postmodern Cardboard Sculptural Chair
Whimsical Postmodern Cardboard Sculptural Chair
H 34.26 in W 20.08 in D 22.45 in
Hans Wegner Rocking Chair Model J16 in Painted Beech with Woven Paper Cord Seat
By Hans J. Wegner, FDB Møbler
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Wonderful model J16 rocking chair by the Scandinavian Hans Wegner for FDB Møbler, designed in 1944
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Beech

Art Deco Parchment & Suede Lounge Chair
Located in Water Mill, NY
Art Deco Parchment Lounge Chair with Suede Upholstery -Watermill Location
Category

20th Century Unknown Club Chairs

Materials

Parchment Paper, Suede

Mid-Century Chairs by Chierowski, in Green Velvet, 1960s, Set of 4
By Jozef Chierowski
Located in WARSZAWA, 14
The 200-125 VAR chairs, also known as the Aga Chair, is a famous project by Jozef Chierowski. Its
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Brown Mid-Century Modern Maple Tree Chair by Otto Niedermoser for Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Brown Mid Century Modern chair or side chair designed by Otto Niedermoser and executed by Thonet
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chairs, Pineapple Leather, Europe 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with medium light stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Beech

Frank Gehry Easy Edges Chairs and Ottomans
By Frank Gehry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
cardboard, masonite. Chair: 29¼ H × 23¼ W × 39 D in, ottoman: 14¾ H × 17¾ W × 30 D in (37 Applied paper
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Masonite, Paper

Frank Gehry Easy Edges Chairs and Ottomans
Frank Gehry Easy Edges Chairs and Ottomans
H 29.25 in W 23.25 in D 39 in
Marge Carson Upholstered Lounge Chairs
Located in Fulton, CA
Fine and comfortable upholstered lounge chairs by Marge Carson. Retaining paper label. Original
Category

20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

(6) Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son "Wishbone" Chairs
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Norwalk, CT
Simply referred to as "The Chair" by connoisseurs of Danish mid-century design for its iconic
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Modern Chair in-the-style Carlo Bugatti
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice accent chair for any interior Italian rosewood construction with parchment / leather seat and
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Parchment Paper

Modern Chair in-the-style Carlo Bugatti
Modern Chair in-the-style Carlo Bugatti
H 45.5 in W 17.5 in D 20 in
Hans Wegner Peacock Chair
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A mid-century modern PP550 ‘Peacock’ chair designed by Hans Wegner in 1947 for Johannes Hansen
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Ash, Teak

Hans Wegner Peacock Chair
Hans Wegner Peacock Chair
H 41.75 in W 27.5 in D 20.5 in
Hans Wegner Peacock Chair
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
paper cord: when the chair was first designed in 1947, shortages caused by World War II prevented Wegner
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Ash, Teak

Hans Wegner Peacock Chair
Hans Wegner Peacock Chair
H 41.75 in W 27.5 in D 20.5 in
Folding Chair by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Hudson, NY
Invalid furniture war design in 1890's ,this example is from early 1920s folding bentwood chair
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Folding Chair by Thonet
Folding Chair by Thonet
H 37 in W 21.5 in D 55 in
Kosuga Woven Side Chair
By Kosuga
Located in Los Angeles, CA
teak curved seat back. The chair has been newly woven paper cord. Two available. Dimensions 19" width
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Teak, Papercord, Oak

Kosuga Woven Side Chair
Kosuga Woven Side Chair
H 31 in W 19 in D 18.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Easy Chair with Flagline Seat & Back, Danish Cabinetmaker
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
new look. Professionally rewired with paper cord, this new figure gives the chair a more modern and
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Beech

Rocking Chair by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
backrest, wrapped in paper cord, offering a cozy seating experience. This iconic rocking chair not only
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rocking Chair by Arthur Umanoff
Rocking Chair by Arthur Umanoff
H 30 in W 22 in D 28.25 in
Italian Postmodern Design Set 6 Wooden Chairs
Located in Brescia, IT
This set of chairs are following the elegant Italian Post-Modern style, so contemporary and unique
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Raffia, Nutwood

Italian Postmodern Design Set 6 Wooden Chairs
Italian Postmodern Design Set 6 Wooden Chairs
H 36.23 in W 17.72 in D 16.54 in
Kaare Klint Red Chair for Rud, Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint 'Red Chair' in Cuban mahogany, Niger leather and brass nails. Executed by Rud
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Kaare Klint Red Chair for Rud, Rasmussen
Kaare Klint Red Chair for Rud, Rasmussen
H 35.04 in W 22.84 in D 18.51 in
Frank Gehry Attributed Vintage Curved Cardboard Side Chair or Chair, 1970s
By Frank Gehry
Located in Vienna, AT
A Frank Gehry attributed curved and corrugated cardboard side chair or chair, which was designed
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Paper

Ole Wanscher 'T' Chair for A.J. Iversen
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ole Wanscher 'T' chair in mahogany. Executed by cabinetmaker A.J. Iversen, Denmark. Underside
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Ole Wanscher 'T' Chair for A.J. Iversen
Ole Wanscher 'T' Chair for A.J. Iversen
H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 19.3 in
Additional Chairs by Mogens Koch for Rud. Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of additional chairs by Mogens Koch. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Mahogany and black
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Chair Thonet Nr. 698, circa 1910, Gustav Klimt
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Josef Hoffmann, Marcel Kammerer, Gustav Klimt
Located in Praha, CZ
Marked with paper label and stamp. Newly restored. A variant of the design based on the work of
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Chair Thonet Nr. 698, circa 1910, Gustav Klimt
Chair Thonet Nr. 698, circa 1910, Gustav Klimt
H 30.71 in W 16.93 in D 19.69 in
Art Nouveau Thonet Chairs Bentwood Set of Three, Austria, circa 1905
By Thonet
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Lovely set of three Art Nouveau Thonet Chairs from the turn of the 20th century in Austria. These
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Mid-century Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik Danish Dining Chairs
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
back Teak and Danish paper cord dining chairs designed by Arne Hovmand-Olsen and produced by Mogens
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak, Papercord

Kaare Klint Red Chair, Rud Rasmussen, Original Niger Leather and Mahogany frame
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
renowned Scandinavian 20th Century designers including Hans J. Wegner, Arne Vodder, Arne Jacobsen, Finn
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Martin Visser Set of Ten "Se82" Wenge/Rush Dining Chairs, Netherlands, 1970's
By Martin Visser
Located in Austin, TX
with paper cord rush seat and backs. Chairs are in excellent original condition and are solid and
Category

20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wenge

Antique Pair Louis XVI Style Painted Fauteuils w. 20th C. Crewel Work Upholstery
Located in Morristown, NJ
A pair of 19th C. Louis XVI style painted fauteuils with 20th c., floral needlework upholstery on
Category

Antique 19th Century American Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

Ole Wanscher Set of Six Benedikte Chairs for A.J. Iversen
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ole Wanscher "Benedikte". A set of six mahogany chairs. Seat upholstered with wool. Executed by
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Jacob & Josef Kohn Vienna Secession Patinated Chairs with Wicker Seats, Pair
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful pair of bentwood chairs patinated in white color with cane weave seats. Manufactured by J
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood, Bentwood

Pair Of Art Nouveau Thonet Chairs by Josef Hoffmann, 1st edition! - CZ ca. 1906
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Very rare pair of the first edition(!) of bentwood chairs by Thonet from the early 20th century
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

8 Danish Mid Century Arne Hovmand Olsen Teak and Fabric Dining Chairs
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A set of eight mid century dark stained teak and fabric rail back dining chairs designed by Arne
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

4 Danish Mid Century Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold MK310 teak dining chairs
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A beautifully sculptural set of 4 Vintage Danish Mid Century Arne Hovmand-Olsen MK310 teak dining
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

“24GT” Side chair by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, Denmark, c. 1959
Located in Los Gatos, CA
“24GT” Side chair by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, imported from Denmark by The Otto Gerau Co
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Two Unique Chairs J&J Kohn from 1915, Hotel Ambassador in Prague, Josef Hoffmann
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Praha, CZ
Manufactured in Austria by the Jacob & Josef Kohn company. Marked with paper label, stamp with date
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Vintage Hans Wegner CH22 Carl Hansen & Son Oak Lounge Easy Chairs MCM, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hans Wegner CH22 Carl Hansen & Son Oak lounge easy chairs - a Pair. Item features woven
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Teak

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen 8 Teak Dining Chairs Model 316 for Soborg
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This set of 8 dining chairs model 316, was designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Set of Four Italian Paolo Buffa Style Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Chic set of four mid-century modern Italian dining chairs made in the manner and style of Paolo
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Walnut

Hans J. Wegner Peacock Lounge Chair
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Minneapolis, MN
An iconic lounge chair designed by Hans J. Wegner known as the Peacock lounge. Wegner’s post modern
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak, Teak

Hans J. Wegner Peacock Lounge Chair
Hans J. Wegner Peacock Lounge Chair
H 42.5 in W 30 in D 25 in
Set of Six Bentwood Art Nouveau Bistro Chairs by Fischel, 1900s
By Fischel
Located in Amsterdam, NL
managed company which has been dedicated to dealing in 20th century Decorative Arts since it's foundation
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Jorgen Baekmark Lounge Chair for FDB Møbler
By FDB Møbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oak frame lounge chair by Jorgen Baekmark for FDB Møbler c.1960s, Denmark. The Model J82 chair has
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Set of 6 Mid-century Danish Dining Chairs by H.W. Klein for Bramin, Restored
By Henry W Klein
Located in Oakland, CA
Elegant set of Scandinavian modern dining chairs by H.W. Klein for Bramin, Denmark, 1962. Finely
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Satellite Collection - Pony Lounge Chair by Pedro Ávila
By Percival Lafer
Located in São Paulo, BR
of pairs of antagonistic materials that complement each other, such as stainless steel and paper
Category

Late 20th Century Brazilian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Italian Design Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Dining Chairs w. Black Leather Seats
Located in Lisse, NL
midcentury chairs on paper must have been the work of one of the more famous designers, but we have at least
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 925 Lounge Chair
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
First-issue Model 925 Lounge Chair, in walnut and cognac leather, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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20th Century Paper Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of 20th century paper chairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, paper and hardwood, all 20th century paper chairs available were constructed with great care. 20th century paper chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. 20th century paper chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many 20th century paper chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen and Niels Otto Møller produced popular 20th century paper chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are 20th Century Paper Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,693, while they’re typically $79 on the low end and $137,000 highest priced.