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French Vintage Style Bistro Folding Iron Chair, Indoor & Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
French vintage style bistro folding iron chair. Price per item.
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2010s Spanish French Provincial Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Stool/Bench Modern Medieval Handmade Horsehair Iron Woven Textile Fringe Tassel
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
HORSE HAIR BENCH NO. 1 - WHITE J.M. Szymanski d. 2019 Contemporary furniture at its finest. Horsehair textile and blackened iron are combined to create an exciting juxtaposition o...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel, Iron

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
Large Group of Cafe Chairs from Old Time Saratoga NY Adelphi Hotel
Located in New York, NY
46 ice cream style cafe chairs, originally from the landmark Adelphi Hotel in Saratoga NY. Hand-wrought iron frame with upholstered pad seat, seats show some wear, normal and consist...
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Early 20th Century American Romantic Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wrought 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...
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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.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Japanese Old Modern Chair Mid-Century 1940s-1960s
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old modern chair made in Japan. The chair was manufactured between 1940s and 1960s. The seat is made of fiberglass and the legs are made of iron. It is characterized by i...
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa 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...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

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

1970s Slope Wrought Iron and Steel Mesh Lounge Chairs, a Pair
By BoConcept
Located in Germantown, MD
Comfortable, close to maintenance-free and with a style punch to accompany it, this BoConcept Style outdoor furniture is the perfect setting for great outdoor moments. With a light, ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron, Wire

Caratos Dining Chairs in Sage-colored Velvet by Maxalto - Available Now
By Antonio Citterio
Located in Tulsa, OK
Caratos is a series of upholstered dining chairs by Maxalto, with a die-cast aluminum frame that have contemporary lines. These chairs are upholstered in a sage-colored velvet and th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Iron

Tulip Chair by Pierre Guariche
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast aluminium "Tulip" chair by Pierre Guariche. Made in France, circa 1950s.
Category

Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Tulip Chair by Pierre Guariche
Tulip Chair by Pierre Guariche
H 28 in W 18 in D 16 in
Rare Pierre Guariche Variant Tulip Cast Aluminium Chair, 1950s, France
By Pierre Guariche
Located in London, GB
A rare variant Pierre Guariche cast aluminium Tulip / Tulipe chair, dating from the 1950s. In good vintage condition. The chair has been professionally polished. Natural imperfection...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Set of Three Garden Chairs by Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, Early 1900s
By Antti Hakkarainen
Located in Helsinki, FI
Set of three garden chairs by Taidetakomo Hakkarainen/ Antti Hakkarainen from the early 1900s. Art deco -style. Iron frame with plastic style seating. Good vintage condition, minor w...
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Vintage 1920s Finnish Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

14 Chairs by Geraldo de Barros
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in Milan, IT
Brazil, 1954 Manufactured by Unilabor Iron tubular structure, fabric upholstery Literature: Mo´vel Brasileiro Moderno, FGV Projetos, Rio de Janeiro, 2012, p. 186-187; Nadia Simo...
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

14 Chairs by Geraldo de Barros
14 Chairs by Geraldo de Barros
H 32.29 in W 15.75 in D 16.93 in
Iron Patio Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish garden chairs with sweeping arms and decorative backs. Vinyl seats are easily recovered. Please confirm location NY or NJ.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Iron Patio Chairs
Iron Patio Chairs
H 31 in W 23.5 in D 23 in
Pr. Wrought Iron Mid Century Hoop Chairs by John Cicchelli for Riley Wolff 1950s
By Joseph Cicchelli
Located in New York, NY
Chic Mid Century circle, or hoop, chairs designed by Joseph Cicchelli for Reilly - Wolff circa 1950's. These chairs have become a classic of the MCM genre, and still appear modern ev...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of 10 Garden Chairs, France, 1950
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Important set of 8 chairs and 2 armchairs in lacquered iron, France 1950. The seats are in riveted steel blades, the round iron base is welded. In neo-classical style, this set is re...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of 10 Garden Chairs, France, 1950
Set of 10 Garden Chairs, France, 1950
H 46.86 in W 18.9 in D 14.18 in
‘Cesto’ Chairs by Grassi, Conti and Forlani for Emilio Paoli, Italy, circa 1959
By Paoli, Sergio Conti, Luciano Grassi, Marisa Forlani
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Rare pair of 'Cesto' chairs by Luciano Grassi, Sergio Conti and Marisa Forlani by Emilio Paoli, Italy circa. 1959. The chairs are from the 'Monofilo' series. The design is the result...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Durenne Foundries Garden Chairs in the style of Jean-Michel Frank
By Antoine Durenne Foundry
Located in Sharon, CT
Garden chairs in forged wrought iron by Durenne Foundries. This model from the late 19th century, taken over by Jean-Michel Frank. Bibliography: F. Baudet, 'JM Frank, Memoire du Styl...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

2 Chairs 1940, France, Style: Art Deco
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 Chairs The chairs are repainted before delivery. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at yo...
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

2 Chairs 1940, France, Style: Art Deco
2 Chairs 1940, France, Style: Art Deco
H 36.23 in W 16.54 in D 16.93 in
Vintage Woodard Wrought Iron Garden Patio Lounge Chair with Removable Ottoman
By Russell Woodard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Woodard Wrought Iron Garden Patio Lounge Chair with Removable Ottoman. Item features wrought iron frame, removable footrest ottoman, perforated mesh seat and back, 2 part con...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Victorian Style Blue Wrought Iron Small Garden Bistro Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Small Vintage French Victorian Style Blue Wrought Iron Garden Bistro dining chairs - Set of 4. Item features mesh seats and backs, wrought iron construction, distressed finish, great...
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Mid-20th Century Victorian Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Ilana Goor Handwrought Metal and Leather Dining Chairs
By Ilana Goor
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Substantial set of 4 iron and leather dining chairs by Ilana Goor. This set is substantial, and unique. Israeli artist Ilana Goor works with crude, strong and rough materials suc...
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20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of English Chinese Chippendale Style Midcentury Side Chairs with Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English Chinese Chippendale style iron side chairs from the mid 20th century with intricate backs, grey color, faux bamboo structure and new linen upholstery. Created in En...
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Mid-20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Set of 2 Wrought Iron Wire Chairs with Upholstered Seat/ Back
Located in Doornspijk, NL
To bee or not to bee... outrageous beauty and seating comfort. In addition to the frivolous look of this duo they also seem to invite us cordially to use their comfortable service w...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of Four Russell Woodard Sculptura Chairs
By Russell Woodard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kick back and relax with legendary Mid-Century Modern design with this terrific set of Sculptura chairs from Russell Woodard. Great for patio or garden seating. Please confirm locat...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Pair of Vintage French Iron Chairs with Schumacher Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful vintage finds from France, these classic iron garden chairs are made all the more lovely by the charming bow detail on the back. Perfect on a terrace or at a breakfast tabl...
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Mid-20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of Four French 1940s Iron Garden Chairs
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Set of 4 French 1930s Iron garden chairs with spring seats. One chair is missing the lower cross bar.
Category

Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Iron

Garden Chairs in Brown Wrought Iron. Indoor & Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
Garden chairs in brown wrought iron. Indoor & Outdoor
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2010s Spanish Country Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of French Mathieu Matégot Style White Wrought Iron Chairs
By Gilbert Poillerat, Mathieu Matégot, Jean Prouvé
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of French Mathieu Matégot style white wrought iron chairs. These stunning French Rivera iron chairs can be used indoors or outdoors as garden chairs. They are white. The photog...
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of Eight "Sculptura" Patio Armchairs by Russell Woodard
By Woodard Furniture Co., Russell Woodard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight armchairs by Russell Woodard for Woodard Furniture, c.1950s. The armchairs are from Russell Woodard’s “Sculptura” line designed in 1956. Each chair has a molded mesh fra...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique French Victorian Cast Iron Foliate Leaf Pattern White Garden Chair, Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Victorian Heavy Cast Iron Foliate Leaf Pattern White Garden Chairs, a Pair. Item features shaped saber legs, foliate design to backs, pierce decorated seats, authentic...
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Chairs

Materials

Iron

Peacock Iron Patio Chairs
Located in Denton, TX
Peacock Patio chairs in the style of Salterini with satin black powder coating.
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20th Century Mexican Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Metal, Iron

Peacock Iron Patio Chairs
Peacock Iron Patio Chairs
H 49.25 in W 33 in D 23.5 in
Garden Patio Poolside Cantilevered Arm Chair Att. to Woodard
By Homecrest, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural cantilevered dining height arm chair, having a squared stock metal frame, and a metal mesh seat and back. Manufacture attributed to Woodard, this example is unsign...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Set of Four Iron Chairs and Table for Patio and Garden Mid-Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French folding iron chairs and table, with two different shapes of matching chairs. Good condition with authenticate patina. Each piece is fold-able. Dimension: Rounded back cha...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Tempered Glass Chairs, Brazil, 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of curved Tempered glass chairs. Made in Brazil by Blindex, the national tempered glass maker (label tattooed under the chairs). A technical anatomic curved glass give a lot of ...
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Tempered Glass Chairs, Brazil, 1960
Tempered Glass Chairs, Brazil, 1960
H 29.53 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Garden Chairs in Brown Wrought Iron with Cushions. Indoor & Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
Garden chairs in brown wrought iron.
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2010s Spanish Country Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of Four "Sculptura" Patio Dining Armchairs by Lee Woodard
By Woodard Furniture Co., Russell Woodard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four dining armchairs by Lee Woodard for Woodard Furniture, c.1950s, USA. The armchairs are from Woodard’s “Sculptura” line designed in 1956. Each chair has a molded mesh fram...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Modernist White Wire Garden Chairs in the Manner of Mathieu Matégot, Pair
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Chicago, IL
Modernist white wire garden chairs in the manner of Mathieu Matégot - pair. Stunning pair of Mathieu Mategot style white iron wire garden chairs that feature an amazing oval clams...
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Vintage 1970s Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

1980s Set of Four Iron Chairs
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Set of Four Iron Chairs
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Late 20th Century Spanish Chairs

Materials

Iron

1980s Set of Four Iron Chairs
1980s Set of Four Iron Chairs
H 35.44 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Iron and String Chairs by Allan Gould, ca. 1952
By Allan Gould
Located in Munroe Falls, OH
This is an excellent pair of iron and string chairs designed by Allan Gould for his Manhattan showroom in 1952. Shipping: Please request a shipping quote. I can generally do better ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Arm Chairs
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Salterini curve back outdoor arm chairs Offered is a set of 4 Mid-Century Modern outdoor arm chairs in the style of Salterini(circa 1960's). Features ena...
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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

White Tri-Legged Regency Wrought Iron Chairs
Located in Hastings, GB
An exquisite pair of early 19th century regency chairs, twisted wrought iron construction, with wirework seats. Each chair is of three legged construction with ‘sparrow’ feet, a high...
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Antique 1810s English Regency Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

White Tri-Legged Regency Wrought Iron Chairs
White Tri-Legged Regency Wrought Iron Chairs
H 33.86 in W 16.54 in D 17.72 in
Pair Tempestini - Salterini "Radar" White Enamel Iron Chairs 1950s Mid-Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Salterini Radar chairs in white enameled wrought iron. A fine pair of the iconic model designed by Maurizio Tempestini, for Salterini. Each chair measures 30-inches high x ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Italian Mid-Century Garden Chairs Table in White Iron, Glass and Fabric, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Garden chairs table in white iron, glass and fabric, 1960s. Garden set consisting of 4 chairs and a table. The outdoor chairs are in white painted wrought iron. ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wrought Iron

1940's Modernist Wrought Iron Chairs, Set of Four
By John Salterini
Located in Rochester, NY
A set of four modernist wrought iron chairs in beautifully aged old worn pale sage green painted surface. Great looking. Circa 1940's. For interior or garden. Look at all pictures an...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of 4 Pierre Guariche Aluminum Chairs
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous set of 4 aluminum chairs by Pierre Guariche. Cast aluminum frame sits on four iron legs. Great vintage condition and beautifully minimal design. Extremely rare. The non conv...
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Garden Chair in Wrought Iron. Indoor & Outdoor
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. PRICE PER ITEM Paint: Color Epoxi paint of the...
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2010s Spanish Country Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Garden Chair in Wrought Iron. Indoor & Outdoor
Garden Chair in Wrought Iron. Indoor & Outdoor
H 35.43 in W 17.71 in D 18.11 in
Set of Four '4' Vintage Klismos Style Iron Garden Chairs
By John Salterini
Located in East Hampton, NY
Four wonderful Klismos style curve back chairs - newly powder-coated. Chic in style and great Summer lounge chairs.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Iron

1980s Set of Four Green-Painted Iron Chairs
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s set of four green-painted iron chairs.
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Chairs

Materials

Iron

1980s Set of Four Green-Painted Iron Chairs
1980s Set of Four Green-Painted Iron Chairs
H 37.8 in W 18.12 in D 21.66 in
Sculptural Brown 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...
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2010s Spanish Chairs

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of Victorian Style Outdoor Arm Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of wrought iron patio chairs. Charming pair of Victorian style garden chairs. Ornate with intricate scroll work.
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Mid-20th Century Victorian Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Cast Aluminum Chair by Pierre Guariche
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous aluminum chairs by Pierre Guariche. Cast aluminum frame sits on four iron legs. Great vintage condition and beautifully minimal design. Extremely rare. The non conventional ...
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Aluminum, Iron

1970s Set of Four French Iron Chairs Painted in Green
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s set of four French iron chairs painted in green.
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Late 20th Century Spanish Chairs

Materials

Iron

Hollywood Regency Wrought Iron Garden Chair Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 4, Hollywood regency, garden chairs feature their original green and white painted wrought iron frames with newly upholstered seats in silver vinyl.
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Italian Mid-Century Garden Chairs in White Wrought Iron Finely Worked, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Garden chairs in white wrought iron finely worked, 1960s Garden set consisting of 4 chairs and a table. The outdoor chairs are in cream white painted wrought iro...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Iron, Wrought Iron

1950s Pair of Chairs in Wrought Iron and Buclê by Abraham Palatnik, Brazil
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Designed by Abraham Palatnik and produced by Arte Viva. Abraham Palatnik and his brother Aminadav produced furniture with metallic structures, painted glass tops and chairs with chro...
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Iron

Rare 1920s Wirework Garden Seat with Scroll Wrought Iron Feet Aged Patina
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A beautiful petite Garden Seat with intricate wirework detail, sitting on rivetted wrought iron scrolled feet. These early 20th Century examples are rare to find in such lovely condi...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Patio and Garden Furniture

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Wrought Iron, Wire

Italian Mid-Century Garden Chairs in White Wrought Iron and Green Fabric, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century garden chairs in white wrought iron and green fabric, 1960s Set of 4 garden chairs in white painted wrought iron. The round seat is made up of a series of spring...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wrought Iron

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Gray Iron Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of gray iron chairs available on 1stDibs. Find 253 antique and vintage gray iron chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 49 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Gray 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. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco gray iron chairs are consistently popular styles. Many gray iron chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but John Salterini, Bend Goods and Russell Woodard produced popular gray iron chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Gray Iron Chairs?

Prices for gray iron chairs start at $160 and top out at $36,000 with the average selling for $2,513.

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 Gray 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.