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Four Early 20th Century French Cafe Chairs
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Four raw and decorative French cafe chairs from the early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Chairs

Materials

Steel

Four Early 20th Century French Cafe Chairs
Four Early 20th Century French Cafe Chairs
H 31.89 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
Early 20th Century Vintage Tubular Chrome Bauhaus Chair by Hynek Gottwald, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Horomerice, CZ
This original Bauhaus chairs from Hynek Gottwald are a perfect representation of the simplistic
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Marcel Breuer Tubular Steel Chair, 1927
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Berlin, DE
Tubular steel chair, 1927. Model B5. Designer: Marcel Breuer, Manufactured by Standart-Möbel. Steel
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel

Marcel Breuer Tubular Steel Chair, 1927
Marcel Breuer Tubular Steel Chair, 1927
H 32.28 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Early Eero Saarinen “Womb” Chair
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer: Eero Saarinen (Finnish-American, 1910-1961); Knoll Additional Information: Chair
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Mid-20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Steel

Early Eero Saarinen “Womb” Chair
Early Eero Saarinen “Womb” Chair
H 31.5 in W 39 in D 33 in
Mid Century Modern Early Eames DAX Armed Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Early Eames DAX Armed Shell Chair Fiberglass in good condition and structurally
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Chair in Gold Steel and Gold Velvet customizable
By Studio Tawla
Located in MONTROZIER, FR
the lamp in the early 20th century. The Chair Matrice is customizable on demand, modular single or
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 8, Mid-Century Modern Steel Chrome & Orange Wool Chairs, 1960s
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Basel, BS
International Executive side chairs, which are part of a very early, original production, 70 years ago. These
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Lloyd Kem Weber Tubular Chrome Steel Red Vinyl Cantilever Arm Chair
By Kem Weber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and form, attributed to Kem Weber for Lloyd. Circa Early to Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 29" H x 20
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair Vintage Art Deco Black and White Steel Metal Slat Patio Bouncer Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Circa Early to Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 35" H x 21.25" W x 28" D x 14.5" Seat height x 25" Arm
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Bauhaus Steel and Wood Club Chairs
Located in Troy, MI
Pair of Bauhaus armchairs have a curvy polished steel frame, wood accented arm rests and have been
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Club Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Early Model 045 Mobiles Design Chair for Artifort by Marcel Wanders, 1963
By Artifort, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Delft, NL
An early model 045 mobiles design chair for Artifort by Marcel Wanders (1963) Model 045 mobiles
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20th Century Dutch Chairs

Materials

Steel

Early Edition Flag Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans J. Wegner flag halyard easy chair with original white steel frame and black shoes, orange neck
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Early Edition Flag Chair by Hans J. Wegner
Early Edition Flag Chair by Hans J. Wegner
H 31.5 in W 40.95 in D 45.28 in
Handcrafted Matrice Chair in Black Steel and Blue Velvet Customizable
By Studio Tawla
Located in MONTROZIER, FR
the lamp in the early 20th century. Matrice is customizable on demand, modular single or two-seat
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs

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Steel, Metal

Early Set of 3 Verner Panton Cone Swivel Dining Chair Mid Century Modern
By Verner Panton
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Panton, one of Denmark's most influential 20th-century furniture and interior designers. Manufactured by
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Early Edition Verner Panton Blue Cone Chair Made by Plus Line, 1958
By Verner Panton
Located in Vejle Øst, DK
"Cone chair". Armchair upholstered in blue wool, set on a swivel four-pass steel foot with round
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

English Silversmith's Chair from Sheffield, circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English silversmith's chair, c.1920, from Sheffield, city site of a flourishing silver-smith
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Early 20th Century English Chairs

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Composition, Steel

Antique Art Deco Green Distress Paint Steel Metal Outdoor Lounge Chair, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, very nice antique pair, great style and form. circa early to mid 20th century. Measurements: 35.5" H x
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Lounge Chairs

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Iron

1 Knoll Bertoia Early Version Diamond Lounge Chair
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Pasadena, TX
materials. Bertoia designed the patented Diamond chair for Knoll in 1952. Knoll Bertoia diamond lounge
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Giovanni Offredi White Leather and Steel "Lens" Chairs for Saporiti, Italy, 1968
By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
Located in Roma, IT
Marvellous midcentury lounge chair with tubular steel frames and white leather seat. The "Lens
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Rare Suede and Stainless Steel Lounge Chairs by Rima Padova, 1974
By RIMA
Located in Echt, NL
Beautiful and comfortable lounge chairs in very good condition. These chairs were manufactured by
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20th Century Italian Futurist Club Chairs

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Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rare Early Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman, Knoll, USA, 1950s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in London, GB
A rare early production Eero Saarinen womb chairsand ottoman, made by Knoll, USA, 1950s
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Modern Carter Club Chair Attr Zen Collection Bright Red with Polished Steel Legs
By Carter Furniture 1
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning late 20th to early 21st century Modern Carter Furniture club chair attributed to Zen
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Club Chairs

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Steel

Red Art Deco/Bauhaus Chair Made in 1940s Czechia, Restored Leather and Steel
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Red Art Deco chair made in Czechia in the 1940s and professionally restored by our team. Material
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Swivel Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Early Bird Chair & Ottoman Bouclé by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1970s
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Aachen, NW
Early Bouclé wool edition Bird chair & ottoman by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. The groundbreaking
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Mid-20th Century American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Early Thonet S533 RF Cane Weißenhof Armchair Chair Mies van der Rohe Set of 2
By Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Munich, Bavaria
well aged patina. Th chairs are never been used often so they´re in a good condition. The cane is in
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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Pair Of Ply And Steel Health Chairs By Herman Sperlich For Ironite
By Herman A. Sperlich
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Art Deco, Industrial "health chairs" by Herman Sperlich for Ironite feature bent steel
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Early Herman Miller Coconut Chair Designed by George Nelson in 1956
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Early Herman Miller Coconut lounge chair. Manufactured ca. in 1960. Upholstery in brown fabric
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Early Pair MCM Knoll Barcelona Chairs Black Leather Mies van der Rohe 1961
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Portland, OR
A collectors pair of Early Knoll Associates production Mies van der Rohe Barcelona chairs, 1961
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Mid-20th Century American Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Early Black Doctor Sonderbar Armchair by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck
Located in L'Escala, ES
its steel tubular structure and curved seat and backrest. The steel structure gives the chair a modern
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Late 20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Mid-Century Side Chairs "System 123", circa 1973, Denmark
By Verner Panton
Located in Girona, Spain
DESCRIPTION: Pair of side chairs "System 123", 1st edition. This S-shaped swivel dining chair they
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Pair of Pierre Paulin Lounge Chairs Early French Model F580 for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of first edition Pierre Paulin F580 chairs in a soft white Italian Boucle. Fully restored with
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rare Pair of Early Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen Wing Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
We have for sale a stunning pair of original, early wing chairs, designed by Hans J. Wegner for
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Steel

Antique Art Deco Basketweave Red Distress Paint Bouncer Garden Chairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, great style and form. Circa early 20th Century. Measurements: 35" H x 22.5" W x 28" D x 16" Seat height
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rare Early Pair of Eero Saarinen Womb Chairs and Ottomans, Knoll, USA, 1950s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in London, GB
A very rare pair of early production Eero Saarinen womb chairs and ottomans, made by Knoll, USA
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Classic Early Production Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair with Ottoman
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Ferndale, MI
Finnish-born designer Eero Saarinen with a request: to create for her the world’s most comfortable chair
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel, Wrought Iron

Early Model, Pair of Vintage Leather Danish Egg Chair, Arne Jacobsen, c. 1960
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Trend-setting, Early model, Danish Mid-Century Modern Egg Chairs attributed to Arne
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of 4 postmodern steel and ebonised sculptural cube dining chairs
Located in London, GB
Set of four solid steel back chairs, with ebonised ply bases. With a silhouette reminiscent of
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Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Bauhaus B34 Cantilever Chair in Plywood & Chrome by Marcel Breuer, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Żory, PL
This tubular steel chair, type B34, was designed in 1928 by Marcel Breuer. This is an early and
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Early 20th Century Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Chrome and Leather Folding “Ny” Tubular Steel Chair by Takeshi Nii
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Shippensburg, PA
VINTAGE CHROME AND PATINATED LEATHER "NY" CHAIR Designed by Takeshi Nii circa 1970s Item
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20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Early 'Bachelor' Chair with Ottomon by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, 1953
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Early ‘Bachelor’ chair with a rare matching ottoman designed by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Early edition Model36 Lounge chair by Karl Mathsson, Sweden 1937, Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson, Karl Mathsson
Located in Zandhoven, BE
Very ealier edition of this unique and rare lounge chair. About the creators: Bruno Mathsson was
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair French Terrace or Cafe Chairs Designers:Xavier Pauchard & Joseph Mathieu
By Societe Industriella des Meubles Multiples
Located in Sharon, CT
a very early example of chair stacking. Our group has beautifully weathered soft red surfaces in the
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Steel

Metal Cafe Chair
Located in London, England
19th and early 20th centuries. Upholstered in mongolian sheepskin.
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Antique Early 1900s French Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Metal Cafe Chair
Metal Cafe Chair
H 33.86 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
White Robert Mallet-Stevens Model No.222 Chair Bauhaus French Stacking
By Robert Mallet-Stevens
Located in Los Angeles, CA
evoked in his iconic Model 222 tubular chairs. The design was initially created for Mallet-Steven’s
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Early 20th Century French Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel

Early Pair of 'Pot' Lounge Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Fantastic pair of ‘Pot’ chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen for the Royal SAS Hotel in Copenhagen in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Antique Art Deco Basketweave Brown Distress Paint Bouncer Garden Lounge Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, great style and form. Circa early 20th century. Measurements: 35" H x 22.5" W x 28" D x 16" seat height
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Yngve Ekström Swedese Lamino Easy Chair 1956
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Baltimore, MD
Sweden. This gorgeous mid century chair is an early design in original condition. Features oak frame with
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Decorator Industrial Vintage Style Steel Metal Side Tables on Wheels, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
form. circa late 20th - early 21st century. Measurements: 21.5" H x 20.5" W x 16" D.
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Late 20th Century Industrial Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Rare Early Production Eero Saarinen for H.G. Knoll Dining Chairs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Ferndale, MI
one piece base. One chair has welded steel with welded on washer glides. Three chairs have welded
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Early Arne Jacobsen 3117 Office Chair by Fritz Hansen Turqouise Faux Leather
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in München, BY
Early Mid-Century Modern office chair model 3117 with the rare four rolls base and adjustable
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

1970s Mid Century Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet
By Thonet, Anton Lorenz
Located in Detroit, MI
with striped upholstery fabric on seat and backrest. Originally designed in the early 20th century
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Two Chairs Model 'B 42' Produced by Tecta in Germany, 1960
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Köln, NRW
imagine the world of designer furniture without this free-swinging chair with its simple tubular steel
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Mid-20th Century German Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rare Midcentury Copacabana Chair by Mathieu Matégot, 1955
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Paris, FR
Jonathan Amar Studio.  Our gallery presents a harmonious mix of iconic and engaging 20th-century pieces and
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4, Mid-Century Modern Thonet Mies Van Der Rohe Brno Red Chairs, 1970s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Basel, BS
van der Rohe for Thonet. The chairs feature polished chrome-plated tubular steel cantilevered frames
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

20th Century American Pair of Vintage Thayer Coggin Armchairs by Milo Baughman
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A silver, vintage Mid-Century Modern American pair of lounge chairs made of hand crafted chrome
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Czech Bauhaus Beech Armchair by Mücke and Melder, Chrome-Plated Steel, 1930s
By Mücke & Melder
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Armchair by Mücke and Melder Style: Bauhaus. Period: 1930-1939. Material: Beech and chrome Source: Czechia.  
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Mid-Century Pop Art / 'Arte Povera' Oil Barrel Lounge Chairs, c. 1960
By (after) Andy Warhol
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Artist conceived, Industrial design armchairs or club chairs re-purposed from Gulf Oil
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

1920s Vintage Ritter Imperial Columbia Dentist Chair
Located in Brecht, BE
This antique dentist chair, enameled cast iron, steel and leather was made in the USA during the
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Early 20th Century North American Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of 4 Executive Chairs by Eero Saarinen, Knoll International, Germany
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in München, Bavaria
classics a contemporary touch. The chairs rest on sturdy tuburlar steel frames, which, for their age, are
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Cantilever Visitor Side Chairs, Signed Matteo Grassi, Italy, 1970s
By Matteo Grassi
Located in Beirut, LB
steel base. Only the genuine early Matteo Grassi chairs, have the vertical imprint on the back left
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Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel

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Early 20th Century Steel Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of early 20th century steel chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, steel and wood, all early 20th century steel chairs available were constructed with great care. Early 20th century steel 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. Early 20th century steel chairs made by Industrial designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Early 20th century steel chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames and Fritz Hansen are consistently popular.

How Much are Early 20th Century Steel Chairs?

Prices for early 20th century steel chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, early 20th century steel chairs begin at $125 and can go as high as $17,809, while the average can fetch as much as $1,850.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.