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Sculptural Black Iron Handcrafted Functional Art Chair
Located in València, ES
Escenario Mediterráneo is a collection that evokes the land of the designer, using handcrafted wrought iron as the only material, the creator shows the love for iron craftsmanship in...
Category

2010s Spanish Chairs

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

French Vintage Style Bistro Folding Iron Chair, Indoor & Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
French vintage style bistro folding iron chair. Price per item.
Category

2010s Spanish French Provincial Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Garden Or Dinning Armchairs in Black Wrought Iron. Indoor & Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
Garden armchairs in black wrought iron Handmade. Dining armchairs PRICE PER ITEM.  
Category

2010s Spanish Country Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Folk Art Chairs with Tractor Seats, France, 1950s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Almost-pair of French "homemade" iron chairs with very comfortable! tractor seats. Original paint.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of 2 Garden or Dinning Armchairs in Black Wrought Iron, Indoor & Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
Garden armchairs in black wrought iron Handmade. Dining armchairs.
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2010s Spanish Country Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Carlo de Carli Italian Midcentury Chair
By Carlo De Carli
Located in bari, IT
Italian midcentury chair Boomerang model by Carlo De Carli designer.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Carlo de Carli Italian Midcentury Chair
Carlo de Carli Italian Midcentury Chair
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 19.69 in
Garden Chair in Wrought Iron with cushion
Located in Miami, FL
Garden chairs in wrought iron for indoor or outdoor You must indicate if you want the product with the special treatment for outdoor. Paint: Color Epoxi paint of thermo heatin...
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2010s Spanish Country Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Garden Chair in Wrought Iron with cushion
Garden Chair in Wrought Iron with cushion
H 36.22 in W 19.68 in D 19.68 in
Set of Three Iron And Wicker Settee And Chair By Giacometti
Located in Pasadena, CA
Set of Three Iron And Wicker Settee And Chair By Giacometti. There are rams heads on the arm rests. In the back rest there is a sunburst/sunflower emblem/design on the backing. The ...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Mathieu Matégot Set of 2 chairs and 2 armchairs in perforated metal 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Mathieu Matégot Set of 2 chairs and 2 armchairs in wrought iron 1950 from the "Carré d'As" series Seats in Ruguitule Armchairs : H. 92 x W. 47 x D. 50 cm Chairs : H.92 x W. 47 x D....
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Beechwood Ratchet Wing Chair
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Hand carved Beechwood, winged back, reclining ratchet chair with original iron mounts. Newly upholstered in woven fabric.  
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Chairs

Materials

Iron

Beechwood Ratchet Wing Chair
Beechwood Ratchet Wing Chair
H 52 in W 29.25 in D 31 in
8 fauteuils king costes de Philippe Starck pour Aleph/ Driade, Italie 1990s
By Philippe Starck
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Set of 8 King Costes Model Armchairs by designer Philippe Starck and produced by Aleph/driade in the 1990s. Base in polished cast aluminum. Bultex foam seat covered in ivory cowhide ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Four Chairs, Cocorita model, by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima, Italy 1950s
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Greding, DE
Set of four Cocorita chairs on black iron frames. The chairs have an upholstered backrest and seat and have been newly upholstered in a black and white mottled fabric.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Saddle Leather and Iron Armchairs by Jacques Adnet, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Important pair of armchairs by French designer Jacques Adnet. Heavy, tubular iron frame makes a substantial and grounded seat. Cognac saddle leather with signature Adnet contrast sti...
Category

Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of hand wrought iron naturalistics chairs France 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
Exquisite and unique pair of hand wrought iron naturalistic chairs France circa 1960 Oak seat
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

PIRELA ATELIER style chairs, nr 160, also sellable individually, 2000s
Located in Manzano, IT
PIRELA ATELIER style chairs, nr 160, also sellable individually, 2000s NEW chairs, still boxed, made of curved iron painted red. The seat and back are hand stuffed on the frame (pape...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of Four Faux Bamboo Chairs in Gilt Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of four gold leaf gilt iron faux bamboo chairs, France, 1940s. Nicely constructed. They have a beautiful aged patina showing their original gold leaf gilding To be re-upholster...
Category

20th Century French Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf, Iron

'Infantes Chair', black, La Caja
By La Caja
Located in MADRID, ES
Designed by CASA&JARDÍN in the early 90s, the Infantes Chair is a contemporary adaptation of Habsburg furniture. In place of the wood the monarchs once used, the structure of the Inf...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

'Infantes Chair', black, La Caja
'Infantes Chair', black, La Caja
H 33.86 in W 20.67 in D 19.69 in
Italian green & gold mid century wrought iron peacock chair
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Rare and pleasant wrought iron chair presumably from the mid-20th century. made in the style of peacock chairs with a complex design of dense scrolls. The chair features a green colo...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

1970s Set of Eight Iron Garden Chairs in their Original Colour
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Set of Eight Iron Garden Chairs in their Original Colour
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Chairs

Materials

Iron

1970s Set of Eight Blue Painted Iron Garden Chairs
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Set of Eight Blue Painted Iron Garden Chairs
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Late 20th Century Spanish Chairs

Materials

Iron

Wicker Shell Armchair on Metal Base French, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
French chair made in wicker in the 20th mid-century on a black painted base. Good condition with few gaps Shipping: 69 / 70 / 72 cm 5.4 kg.     
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pouf Floreale by Yukiko Nagai
Located in Geneve, CH
Pouf Floreale by Yukiko Nagai Dimensions: D100 x W100 x H40 cm Material: Venetian color glasses, Natural stones, Antique ceramic tiles, Marble (Nero Belgio, etc) Iron base, Struct...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Cement, Marble, Stone, Iron

Pouf Floreale by Yukiko Nagai
Pouf Floreale by Yukiko Nagai
H 15.75 in Dm 39.38 in
Pair Of Italian Modern Sculptural Lounge Chairs
By ISA Bergamo, Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, Minotti, Marco Zanuso
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Italian Modern Sculptural Lounge Chairs. This lovely pair of mid century modern shapely lounge chairs, side chairs or occasional chairs with splayed legs are both stylish and...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Chair that can be attributed to Paolo Pallucco & Mireille Rivier - 80s/90s
By Paolo Pallucco & Mireille Rivier
Located in Paris, FR
Oversized chair that can be attributed to Paolo Pallucco & Mireille Rivier. . Memphis period. . There is no validated attribution to date but it very closely resembles their work and...
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel, Iron

Skai Armchair on Metal Base Black & White French, circa 1970
Located in Labrit, Landes
French chair made in very light grey and black made in the 20th mid-century on a black painted base. Good condition with a mark on the seat (please see last photo) Shipping: 65 / 70...
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Swedish 18th Century Chair-Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A pine Swedish chair-table from the 1700’s. This functional antique is a chair that converts into a table by use of hand forged iron hinges that allow the chair’s back to fold down a...
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Other Chairs

Materials

Iron

Swedish 18th Century Chair-Table
Swedish 18th Century Chair-Table
H 18 in W 28.25 in D 28.25 in
Pair Of Italian Wrought Iron Garden Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Italian Wrought Iron Garden Chairs. This lovely pair of Italian Hollywood Regency style designer wrought iron chairs have a curvaceous design and are equally at home in or ou...
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair Of Italian Wrought Iron Garden Chairs
Pair Of Italian Wrought Iron Garden Chairs
H 42.25 in W 21.25 in D 19.25 in
Pair of vintage 1970s red garden chairs Italian design
Located in None, IT
Pair of red painted iron garden chairs, Italian design, 1970s. CONDITION: In good condition, shows signs of wear given by time. DIMENSIONS: Height 80 cm; Width 48 cm; Length 58 cm ...
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Iron

XX Century - Spine Chair by André Dubrueil
By André Dubreuil
Located in Lisboa, PT
André Dubreuil is a French designer and artist known for his unique and often avant-garde furniture and metalwork designs. His work often blends elements of sculpture, craftsmanship,...
Category

Late 20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Iron

XX Century - Spine Chair by André Dubrueil
XX Century - Spine Chair by André Dubrueil
H 42.92 in W 17.33 in D 28.75 in
Fiberglass Chair by Pierre Guariche
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous fiberglass chair by Pierre Guariche. Cream fiberglass frame sits on four iron legs. Great vintage condition and beautiful design. Great standalone piece. Fantastic piece of ...
Category

Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Fiberglass Chair by Pierre Guariche
Fiberglass Chair by Pierre Guariche
H 28.75 in W 18.5 in D 20 in
wonderful vienna secession patio chairs
By Koloman Moser
Located in Munich, DE
amazing patio or garden chairs from vienna. showing the clear lines of vienna secession. i can ship in 2 boxes with dhl .
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Iron

wonderful vienna secession patio chairs
wonderful vienna secession patio chairs
H 36.23 in W 14.18 in D 18.12 in
Bistrot Table with Two Armchairs, France, 1930 Ca
Located in Milan, IT
Outdoor set of a round table and two little armchairs for a french bistrot fromagerie and wine bar in New York. The top is made out of pale green painted iron, with the name of the r...
Category

Vintage 1930s French Chairs

Materials

Iron

Italian Design Icon: Rare 1950s Desk Chair with Armrests
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing a rare find from the 1950s, this desk chair embodies iconic Italian design. Crafted with a black lacquered iron frame and tapered legs featuring a unique compass opening,...
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Sculptural Organic Vintage Side Chairs Pair Bohuslav Horak 1988 Czech Republic
By Bohuslav Horák
Located in Vienna, AT
Sculptural metal vintage chairs model Pupeny or Buds by Bohuslav Horak, 1988. A sculptural and fairy-tale design with a twist, these side chairs show this combination. This model na...
Category

Vintage 1980s Czech Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Venetian Illustrated, Polychrome, Gilt, and Leather Gondola Chair, c. 1820
Located in San Francisco, CA
An absolutely stunning and rare circa 1820 museum-worthy Venetian gondola chair with illustrated panels, polychrome finish, parcel-gilt decorations, and original leather upholstery. ...
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Rococo Revival Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Wrought-Iron and Leather Savonarola Chair, early 20th century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
POLYCHROMED WROUGHT-IRON AND SADDLE-LEATHER SAVONAROLA CHAIR With cerule form, probably early 20th century Item # 311ESB30P ** Sold individually, but we may have up to 4 of these cha...
Category

Early 20th Century European Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Original Maurizio Peregalli 1988 Chair, Noto Zeus Milano Modern Art Piece
By Maurizio Peregalli, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Design: Maurizio Peregalli, Noto Zeus, Milano, 1988. Square steel tube, powder-coated, seating- and backrest surface formed Polyurethan.  
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

19thc French Wrought Iron Occasional Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
19thc Iron sides with amazing patina that have been redone with new wooden boards. The iron arms have a wonderful patinaed rusted paint with beautiful greens and orange. Very strong ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Adirondack Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Mid Century Italian Sculpted Rattan & Iron Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid Century Italian Sculpted Rattan & Iron Chairs Sculptural handwoven rattan and iron hoop chairs Black metal curved hairpin base Patina from age and use Newly reconditioned Timel...
Category

Mid-20th Century European Chairs

Materials

Iron

Exercice Rouge Chair by Francesco Profili
Located in Geneve, CH
Exercice Rouge Chair by Francesco Profili Dimensions: W 70 x D 45x H 127 cm Materials: Iron, Wood. Form and color are combined in an unique design vision. An involved artisanal pro...
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Exercice Rouge Chair by Francesco Profili
Exercice Rouge Chair by Francesco Profili
H 50.01 in W 27.56 in D 17.72 in
Vintage Barber Chair, Animal Shaped, Seal, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Great vintage barber chair , animal shaped , 1940s. This old figural barber chair for children is made in the shape of a seal. The fiberglass sea animal is mounted on a cast iron f...
Category

Mid-20th Century European Industrial Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

INVICTA II dining chair with brass rear leg
Located in Frazão, Porto
The INVICTA II dining chair has an exclusive and impressive design, with just one leg in the back, it brings sophistication to all dining room.‎‎ It is entirely upholstered in fabric...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron, Stainless Steel

INVICTA II dining chair with brass rear leg
INVICTA II dining chair with brass rear leg
H 31.89 in W 22.84 in D 25.6 in
Mathieu Matégot Mid-Century Modern Set of Four Chairs, France, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of four chairs designed by Mathieu Matégot. White lacquered forge structure and restored seat with blue geometric cotton fabric upholstery.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Italian Mid-Century Garden Chairs in White Wrought Iron with Curls, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Garden chairs in white wrought iron with curls, 1960s Set of 4 garden chairs in white painted wrought iron. The round seat is perforated and decorated on the pro...
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Hippo Bar Chair 75 by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Hippo Bar Chair 75 by NORR11 Dimensions: D 47,5 x W 59 x H 119 cm. SH 75. Materials: Black ash, upholstery, plywood, iron and cut foam. Upholstery: Barnum Boucle. Available in diff...
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Hippo Bar Chair 75 by NORR11
Hippo Bar Chair 75 by NORR11
H 46.86 in W 18.71 in D 23.23 in
1970s Set of Fourteen Iron Garden Chairs Painted in Red
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Set of Fourteen Iron Garden Chairs Painted in Red
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Chairs

Materials

Iron

Sedie di Robert Mallet-Stevens, set di 10
By Robert Mallet-Stevens
Located in Rivoli, IT
Set di 10 sedie color grigio scuro in ferro disegnate da Robert Mallet-Steven Ideale per un ambiente stile industrial o utilizzabile all'esterno, come sedie da giardino Buone condiz...
Category

Vintage 1970s European Chairs

Materials

Iron

Sedie di Robert Mallet-Stevens, set di 10
Sedie di Robert Mallet-Stevens, set di 10
H 32.29 in W 16.93 in D 16.15 in
Hippo Bar Chair 65 by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Hippo Bar Chair 65 by NORR11 Dimensions: D 47,5 x W 59 x H 106,5 cm. SH 65. Materials: Black ash, upholstery, plywood, iron and cut foam. Upholstery: Barnum Boucle. Available in di...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Hippo Bar Chair 65 by NORR11
Hippo Bar Chair 65 by NORR11
H 41.93 in W 18.71 in D 23.23 in
Casa E Giardino, Six White Painted Metal Chairs, 1942
By Casa e Giardino
Located in bari, IT
Set of six lounge chairs Casa e Giardino in white painted metal Italian production Mid-1950s, the chairs are deliberately left with their antique patina.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Cadeira Chair by Macheia
Located in Geneve, CH
Cadeira Chair by Macheia Handmade In Portugal. Dimensions: D 45 x W 45 x H 88 cm. Materials: Natural dried bulrush and galvanized iron. The chair’s concept is rooted in the notion t...
Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Other, Iron

Cadeira Chair by Macheia
Cadeira Chair by Macheia
H 34.65 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Pair of Italian Hollywood Regency Wheat Sheaf Chairs, by S. Salvadori
By S. Salvadori
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Italian Hollywood Regency Wheat Sheaf Chairs, by S. Salvadori S. Salvadori - Firenze A stunning pair of Italian Hollywood Regency Wheat Sheaf Chairs, designed by S. Salvad...
Category

20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Iron and Plastic Children's Chair, Italy, 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Vintage iron and plastic children's chair, Italy, 1950s Complete and in good condition.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs

Materials

Iron

Sedie legno teak curvato Augusto Bozzi per Saporiti 1950
By Saporiti, Augusto Bozzi
Located in Milano, MI
Raro set di Sedie in multistrato curvato teak disegnate da Augusto Bozzi per Saporiti negli anni 50. Sedie dal design particolare. Le sedie sono in condizioni ottime in quanto sono s...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Height adjustable Industrial Working Sewing Chairs from Singer, England 1940
By Singer
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of rare and well preserved Singer sewing machine work chairs, England circa 1940. Cast iron leg, sprung and height adjustable backrests, height adjustable seats, all feet ma...
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Vintage 1940s English Industrial Chairs

Materials

Iron

Blue Industrial Iron Chairs, Set of 2, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
- Vintage Industrial iron chair - Made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s - The weight of the chair is 4 kg.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chairs

Materials

Iron

Blue Industrial Iron Chairs, Set of 2, 1950s
Blue Industrial Iron Chairs, Set of 2, 1950s
H 32.29 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Spanish Brutalist Set of Six Dining Chairs in Iron and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six dining chairs, iron, leather, stained beech, Spain, 1950s. These distinctive chairs of Spanish origin reflect the stylistic traits of Brutalism. This movement is an archi...
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

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Iron

Vintage Workshop Chair, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial chair made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. The construction is made of chrome plated iron and the seat and backrest are made of plywood. The weight of t...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chairs

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Chrome, Iron

Vintage Workshop Chair, 1960s
Vintage Workshop Chair, 1960s
H 31.89 in W 15.75 in D 19.69 in
Early Arras Orangery Chair
By Arras Foundry
Located in Faversham, GB
A pretty Arras Orangery or Garden chair from the famous iron factories in the town of Arras, Northern France. This wonderful example is a blacksmith-made rivetted chair in wrought i...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Iron

Early Arras Orangery Chair
Early Arras Orangery Chair
H 29.53 in W 16.15 in D 19.3 in
Spanish Leather and Iron Chair with Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spanish chestnut leather and wrought iron chair with bench or ottoman.Simple yet rustic with exceptional versatility. Spain, circa 1940 Chair Dimensions: 19.6W x 19.6D x 39.3H ...
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Vintage 1940s Spanish Chairs

Materials

Iron

Spanish Leather and Iron Chair with Bench
Spanish Leather and Iron Chair with Bench
H 39.3 in W 19.6 in D 19.6 in
Italian Vintage Set of Four Chairs in Iron, 1980s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Italian vintage lovely set of four dining room chairs, 1980s. The structure is in iron black lacquered. The seat is padded and comfortable. Very simple and linear, they convey great ...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Dining Room Chairs

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Iron

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European Iron Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of european iron chairs is available at 1stDibs. We have 757 antique and vintage european iron chairs in-stock, while there are 124 modern editions to choose from as well. European iron chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. European iron chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Sotow, Francesco Soro and Pierre Guariche each produced beautiful european iron chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are European Iron Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,400, while they’re typically $145 on the low end and $85,000 highest priced.

Finding the Right Chairs for You

Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?

With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.

“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.

Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.

“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames

Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.

The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office. 

A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today. 

Questions About European Iron Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    In Britain, John Wilkinson made the first mass-produced iron chairs during the 1770s. However, handcrafted iron chairs appeared much earlier. In the mid-thirteenth century, King Edward I commissioned three iron chairs for St. Paul’s Cathedral. The artisan who made these pieces is unknown. On 1stDibs, find a range of iron chairs.