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Period: Late 20th Century
Pair 1970 Leather “Convair” Swivel Chairs, by Oddmund Vad for Vad Trevarefabrikk
Pair 1970 Leather “Convair” Swivel Chairs, by Oddmund Vad for Vad Trevarefabrikk

Pair 1970 Leather “Convair” Swivel Chairs, by Oddmund Vad for Vad Trevarefabrikk

By VAD Trevarefabrikk, Oddmund Vad

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Its sculptural circular form is one of the model’s most distinctive features. A curved wooden frame surrounds the deep seat, while the generously padded brown leather upholstery feat...

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Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Leather

A POSTMODERN "DR GLOB" chair, by PHILIPPE STARCK, KARTELL, Italy 1980
A POSTMODERN "DR GLOB" chair, by PHILIPPE STARCK, KARTELL, Italy 1980

A POSTMODERN "DR GLOB" chair, by PHILIPPE STARCK, KARTELL, Italy 1980

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in PARIS, FR

An iconic "Dr Glob" postmodern chair, silver lacquered metal tube structure and stylized plastic seating area, by Philippe Starck, produced by Kartell, Italy 1980. Kartell signature ...

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French Post-Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Metal

Miro Harold “King Harold” Flower Side Chair for Strauss, 1970s
Miro Harold “King Harold” Flower Side Chair for Strauss, 1970s

Miro Harold “King Harold” Flower Side Chair for Strauss, 1970s

Located in Miami, FL

Bentwood Flower side chair with purple leather fabric seat cushion originally designed by Miro Harold (King Harold) and produced by Strauss circa 1970s.

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German Mid-Century Modern Late 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Italian Post Modern La Belle Chair by Sawaya and Moroni
Italian Post Modern La Belle Chair by Sawaya and Moroni

Italian Post Modern La Belle Chair by Sawaya and Moroni

By Sawaya & Moroni

Located in Troy, MI

Found in Italy, this chair dates from the early 1990s. Designed by William Sawaya for upscale Italian maker Sawaya and Moroni, this chair’s seat and back rest are made of molded, lam...

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Italian Post-Modern Late 20th Century Chairs

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Metal

Set of 8 dining chairs
Set of 8 dining chairs

Set of 8 dining chairs

Located in Forest, BE

Designed by Pierre Jolliet in the 1970s, this chair reflects the functional and minimalist spirit of post-war European design. Combining clean lines, honest materials, and carefully ...

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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 vintage 1970s chairs model Arcadia design A. Caraceni for Tagliabue
Set of 4 vintage 1970s chairs model Arcadia design A. Caraceni for Tagliabue

Set of 4 vintage 1970s chairs model Arcadia design A. Caraceni for Tagliabue

By Tagliabue

Located in Torino, Piemonte

Set of four bentwood chairs and Vienna straw seat, model "Arcadia" design Adalberto Caraceni for Tagliabue di Cascina Armata, 1970s. CONDITION: In good condition, may show signs of ...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Silla Alfredo Arribas – Network Café, 1987
Silla Alfredo Arribas – Network Café, 1987

Silla Alfredo Arribas – Network Café, 1987

Located in Barcelona, ES

Silla diseñada por Alfredo Arribas para el emblemático proyecto Network Café, galardonado con el Premio FAD de Interiorismo 1987. Un diseño que trasciende la funcionalidad para sit...

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Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs

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Iron

Mid-Century Rattan & Bamboo Wrapped & Upholstered Chair signed Bielecky Brothers
Mid-Century Rattan & Bamboo Wrapped & Upholstered Chair signed Bielecky Brothers

Mid-Century Rattan & Bamboo Wrapped & Upholstered Chair signed Bielecky Brothers

By Bielecky Brothers

Located in New York, NY

This exceptional mid-century modern chair, crafted by the renowned Bielecky Brothers, embodies elegance and masterful craftsmanship. Wrapped in meticulously woven rattan and bamboo, ...

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

Set of Six Dining Chairs in Solid Pine
Set of Six Dining Chairs in Solid Pine

Set of Six Dining Chairs in Solid Pine

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Set of six dining chairs, solid pine, Europe, 1980s Constructed entirely from solid pine, the chair’s form leans into the expressive potential of the wood: visible knots, linear gra...

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European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Pine

Set of 4 folding chairs made of wood and Vienna straw Italia70s Mid-Century
Set of 4 folding chairs made of wood and Vienna straw Italia70s Mid-Century

Set of 4 folding chairs made of wood and Vienna straw Italia70s Mid-Century

Located in Palermo, IT

Set of 4 vintage beechwood and Vienna straw folding chairs, made in Italy during the 1970s. This specific design, which combines the lightness of a folding frame with a classic woven...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

set of 3 Aldo Jacober for Alberto Bazzani folding chairs, 1960’s
set of 3 Aldo Jacober for Alberto Bazzani folding chairs, 1960’s

set of 3 Aldo Jacober for Alberto Bazzani folding chairs, 1960’s

Located in Delft, NL

Aldo Jacober for Alberto Bazzani folding chairs, 1960’s Dimensions: 45cm W, 45cmD, 77cm H, 45cm H seat Condition: Good Material: Wood Designer: Aldo Jacober Producer: Alberto Bazzan...

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Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

Two "MR 20" armchairs by Mies van der Rohe from the 1970s–1980s
Two "MR 20" armchairs by Mies van der Rohe from the 1970s–1980s

Two "MR 20" armchairs by Mies van der Rohe from the 1970s–1980s

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Milano, IT

The "MR 20" cantilever chairs, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927, are an iconic example of Bauhaus design. Made in Italy in the 1970s and 1980s, these chairs combine elega...

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Italian Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs

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Metal

Set of 2 Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs by Knoll - Black + Red Post Modern
Set of 2 Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs by Knoll - Black + Red Post Modern

Set of 2 Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs by Knoll - Black + Red Post Modern

By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Decatur, GA

Set of two (2) Knoll International "Mandarin" chairs by Ettore Sottsass. Exemplifying Sottsass’s bold postmodern sensibility, these sculptural chairs feature vivid red enameled arms ...

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American Post-Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Metal

Dal Vera 'Les Arcs' Chairs in Black Leather and Chromed Metal
Dal Vera 'Les Arcs' Chairs in Black Leather and Chromed Metal

Dal Vera 'Les Arcs' Chairs in Black Leather and Chromed Metal

By Dal Vera

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Dal Vera, 'Les Arcs' chairs, selected by Charlotte Perriand, black leather, chrome-plated metal, circa 1970 This well-constructed pair of chairs were manufactured by Dal Vera and s...

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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Set of 4 original 1980's Niels Gammelgaard 'Vässman' Chairs for IKEA
Set of 4 original 1980's Niels Gammelgaard 'Vässman' Chairs for IKEA

Set of 4 original 1980's Niels Gammelgaard 'Vässman' Chairs for IKEA

Located in Bern, BE

Set of 4 original iconic 1980's IKEA 'Vässman' chairs designed by Niels Gammelgaard. With typical minimalistic aesthetic and Post-Modern style, they feature a sleek cantilevered hea...

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Swedish Post-Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Steel

Italian Set of Four Dining Chairs in Wood and Metal
Italian Set of Four Dining Chairs in Wood and Metal

Italian Set of Four Dining Chairs in Wood and Metal

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Set of four dining chairs, black lacquered wood, wood, Italy, 1970s Set of four dining chairs with interesting features, made in Italy in the 1970s. This design is unusual and speci...

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Italian Post-Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mario Bellini for Cassina Set of Six 'Cab' Chairs in Red Brown Leather
Mario Bellini for Cassina Set of Six 'Cab' Chairs in Red Brown Leather

Mario Bellini for Cassina Set of Six 'Cab' Chairs in Red Brown Leather

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Mario Bellini for Cassina, set of six 'cab' dining chairs, model '412', leather, plastic, Italy, design 1980 Beautiful set of 'Cab' dining chairs chairs in luxurious reddish brown le...

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Italian Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Folding Lounge Chairs · Oak and Handwoven Palm
Pair of Folding Lounge Chairs · Oak and Handwoven Palm

Pair of Folding Lounge Chairs · Oak and Handwoven Palm

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Mexico, circa 1970 · Muebles Toluca · Pair Some objects need no justification. The earth makes them, the hand refines them, and time gives them what no design can buy. Each chair r...

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Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Seagrass, Oak

Pair of sculptural bronze and metal chairs
Pair of sculptural bronze and metal chairs

Pair of sculptural bronze and metal chairs

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Two sculptural bronze and metal chairs

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French Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Vintage Daystrom Mid Century Modern Chrome & Naugahyde Directors Chairs - Pair
Vintage Daystrom Mid Century Modern Chrome & Naugahyde Directors Chairs - Pair

Vintage Daystrom Mid Century Modern Chrome & Naugahyde Directors Chairs - Pair

By Daystrom Furniture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Daystrom Mid Century Modern Chrome & Naugahyde Directors Chairs - a Pair....

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American Mid-Century Modern Late 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair Vintage Wassily Chrome and Black Leather Armchairs After Marcel Breuer
Pair Vintage Wassily Chrome and Black Leather Armchairs After Marcel Breuer

Pair Vintage Wassily Chrome and Black Leather Armchairs After Marcel Breuer

By Marcel Breuer

Located in New York, NY

Pair of vintage Italian made Wassily chairs after the original design by Marcel Breuer crafted from chrome plated metal and black stained leather. Apparently unsigned with MADE IN I...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Late 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Four Vintage Chromed Dining Chairs, Faux Leather, Italy, 1970
Set of Four Vintage Chromed Dining Chairs, Faux Leather, Italy, 1970

Set of Four Vintage Chromed Dining Chairs, Faux Leather, Italy, 1970

Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT

Set of Four Vintage Chromed Dining Chairs, Faux Leather, Italy, 1970 Four vintage dining chairs with a refined industrial touch manufactured in Italy in the 1970s. Minimilast yet r...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Dutch Brutalist Oak Dining Chair with Sculptural Back, 1970s, Priced Each
Dutch Brutalist Oak Dining Chair with Sculptural Back, 1970s, Priced Each

Dutch Brutalist Oak Dining Chair with Sculptural Back, 1970s, Priced Each

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

A robust Dutch Brutalist dining chair in solid oak, made in the Netherlands around 1970. The price is per chair; two chairs are currently available, so you can buy one or both. The p...

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Dutch Brutalist Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Oak

'Libellula' stackable Dining chairs by Giovanni Carini for Planula Italy 1970s
'Libellula' stackable Dining chairs by Giovanni Carini for Planula Italy 1970s

'Libellula' stackable Dining chairs by Giovanni Carini for Planula Italy 1970s

By Carini Italia, Planula

Located in Den Haag, NL

Elegant and unmistakably Bauhaus 'Libellula' Dining chairs composed of a chromed tubular steel frame on which rest a Black leather seat and backrest, both held together by springs. D...

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Italian Bauhaus Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set Off Two IKEA ENO Folding Chair 1990s
Set Off Two IKEA ENO Folding Chair 1990s

Set Off Two IKEA ENO Folding Chair 1990s

By IKEA

Located in Čelinac, BA

IKEA ENO Folding Chair Set Off Two 1990s

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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Late 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Wooden “Conoid” Chair, George Nakashima, Japan, 1980s
Vintage Wooden “Conoid” Chair, George Nakashima, Japan, 1980s

Vintage Wooden “Conoid” Chair, George Nakashima, Japan, 1980s

By George Nakashima

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

A wooden Conoid chair designed by George Nakashima, dating to the 1980s. Featuring a distinctive cantilevered seat, slender spindle backrest, and sculptural sled-style legs, the chai...

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Japanese Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

Postmodern Chrome and Red Wood Chairs, Set of 4, 1980s
Postmodern Chrome and Red Wood Chairs, Set of 4, 1980s

Postmodern Chrome and Red Wood Chairs, Set of 4, 1980s

Located in Benalmadena, ES

Set of four chairs featuring a flat-profile chrome-plated steel frame and red lacquered wood seats. The design emphasizes geometric verticality through high, rectangular backrests th...

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Post-Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 5 Postmodern Memphis Style Dining Chairs, Black and Turquoise, 1980s
Set of 5 Postmodern Memphis Style Dining Chairs, Black and Turquoise, 1980s

Set of 5 Postmodern Memphis Style Dining Chairs, Black and Turquoise, 1980s

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

A set of five postmodern dining chairs from the 1980s, designed in the spirit of the Memphis Milano movement. The frames are made of black powder-coated steel rod, bent into a playfu...

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European Post-Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rustic Wooden African Chair
Rustic Wooden African Chair

Rustic Wooden African Chair

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

This rustic wooden chair finds its origins in the African continent, we date it back to the 1970s. The chair has a brutalist appearance, made from 2 solid wooden pieces. The chair i...

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Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

1970s Marcel Breuer B33 for Knoll Bauhaus Design Chairs, Set of 4
1970s Marcel Breuer B33 for Knoll Bauhaus Design Chairs, Set of 4

1970s Marcel Breuer B33 for Knoll Bauhaus Design Chairs, Set of 4

By Marcel Breuer, Knoll

Located in Brescia, IT

Marcel Breuer B33 chairs, pair Knoll International Italy / USA, c. 1970 Chrome-plated steel Fabric Seat Ufficio Tecnico 1971 Ufficio Tecnico, Knoll International's in-house team of engineers and designers, introduced the award-winning Spoleto chair...

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Italian Bauhaus Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 vintage 70's chairs white fabric Italian design
Set of 4 vintage 70's chairs white fabric Italian design

Set of 4 vintage 70's chairs white fabric Italian design

Located in Torino, Piemonte

Set of four chairs with wooden frame and white fabric seat, Italian design, 1970s. CONDITION: In good, working condition, may show signs of wear given by time. SIZING: Height 82 c...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Ten French Late Art Deco Dining Chairs in Black Lacquer and Beige Velvet
Set of Ten French Late Art Deco Dining Chairs in Black Lacquer and Beige Velvet

Set of Ten French Late Art Deco Dining Chairs in Black Lacquer and Beige Velvet

Located in Meda, MB

Elegant set of ten French chairs in the late Art Deco style, distinguished by their refined presence and sophisticated proportions. The wooden frames are finished in a deep black lac...

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French Art Deco Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Lacquer

Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia 'Dialogo Dessau' Dining Chairs
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia 'Dialogo Dessau' Dining Chairs

Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia 'Dialogo Dessau' Dining Chairs

By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, Dialogo Dessau dining chairs, chromed metal, plastic, Italy, 1974 The Dialogo Dessau chair, with its distinctive cantilevered base and integrat...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1970s Niels Møller Model 83 Teak Side Chair with Paper Cord Seat
1970s Niels Møller Model 83 Teak Side Chair with Paper Cord Seat

1970s Niels Møller Model 83 Teak Side Chair with Paper Cord Seat

By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Model 83 side chair designed by Niels O. Møller in 1970s Denmark showcases refined Scandinavian craftsmanship. Solid teak frame features signature vertical slat backrest with five ge...

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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Pair of Eros chairs by Philippe Starck for Kartell, late 20th century
Pair of Eros chairs by Philippe Starck for Kartell, late 20th century

Pair of Eros chairs by Philippe Starck for Kartell, late 20th century

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in View Park, CA

A pair of red / orange revolving Eros chairs by Philippe Kartell for Starck, mid to late 20th century. In blood orange Italian acrylic with sleek aluminum bases, each of which featur...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Late 20th Century Chairs

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Aluminum

Post Modern Black Leather UNO chairs with chrome tube frame Archizoom
Post Modern Black Leather UNO chairs with chrome tube frame Archizoom

Post Modern Black Leather UNO chairs with chrome tube frame Archizoom

By Archizoom Associati

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Black leather and tubular cantilever chrome "Uno" chair made by Marcatre and designed in 1973 by Paolo Deganella and Gilberto Corretti members of the Italian "Archizoom" group in Flo...

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Italian Post-Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of 1970's Modern Italian Chromed Dining Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi
Pair of 1970's Modern Italian Chromed Dining Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi

Pair of 1970's Modern Italian Chromed Dining Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi

By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA

Located in Bern, BE

Pair of 1970’s Gastone Rinaldi high backed dining chairs. Produced by Rima, Italy. Chromed cantilever metal structure with original removable seat pads. Pads are in excellent conditi...

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Italian Space Age Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Pine

Set of 4 Charles & Ray Eames x Vitra DSR Rusty Orange Eiffel Tower Base Chairs
Set of 4 Charles & Ray Eames x Vitra DSR Rusty Orange Eiffel Tower Base Chairs

Set of 4 Charles & Ray Eames x Vitra DSR Rusty Orange Eiffel Tower Base Chairs

By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A set of 4 Charles & Ray Eames x Vitra DSR chairs. DSR (Dining Height Side Chair Rod Base). This is a lovely contemporary set of classic mid century modern chairs by Eames, reproduced by Vitra, originally designed back in 1950. This set features a bold, bright rusty orange plastic chair...

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American Mid-Century Modern Late 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mario Bellini Cab Side Chair for Cassina, Dark Grey Leather, 1980
Mario Bellini Cab Side Chair for Cassina, Dark Grey Leather, 1980

Mario Bellini Cab Side Chair for Cassina, Dark Grey Leather, 1980

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in Dronten, NL

Exceptional vintage Cab side chair, designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina and dating to 1980. This wonderful early example is upholstered in elephant hide grey leather, now beautiful...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Late 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Steel

"Gaja" chair by Kazuhide Takahama for Cassina, 1970s
"Gaja" chair by Kazuhide Takahama for Cassina, 1970s

"Gaja" chair by Kazuhide Takahama for Cassina, 1970s

By Kazuhide Takahama

Located in Bastia Umbra, IT

"Gaja" chair by Kazuhide Takahama for Cassina, Made in Italy, 1970s. This Chair is made of an electro-welded, chrome-plated steel rod. This type is in the version with genuine leathe...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of McGuire Style Brighton Pavilion Rattan and Cane Armchairs
Pair of McGuire Style Brighton Pavilion Rattan and Cane Armchairs

Pair of McGuire Style Brighton Pavilion Rattan and Cane Armchairs

By McGuire

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Pair of Vintage Brighton Pavilion McGuire Style Chinese Chippendale Rattan and Split Reed Chairs with Caned Seats attributed to McGuire. Brighton Pavilion refers to the Royal Pavilio...

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Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Gerard van den Berg Red Leather 'Longa' Lounge Chair, 1995
Gerard van den Berg Red Leather 'Longa' Lounge Chair, 1995

Gerard van den Berg Red Leather 'Longa' Lounge Chair, 1995

By Label, Gerard Van Den Berg

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designed in 1995 by Gerard van den Berg, This stylish "Longa" lounge chair features thick, red buffalo leather, soft form shape and short wood legs. In good original condition with ...

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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Late 20th Century Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Set of Six Stackable French Dining Chairs, Artelano Style, 1980s
Set of Six Stackable French Dining Chairs, Artelano Style, 1980s

Set of Six Stackable French Dining Chairs, Artelano Style, 1980s

By Philippe Starck

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A rare and beautifully preserved suite of six French dining chairs, dating from the 1980s and strongly reminiscent of the celebrated designs created by Annick and Samuel Coriat for A...

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Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Steel

Knoll chairs by Massimo Vagnelli 1985
Knoll chairs by Massimo Vagnelli 1985

Knoll chairs by Massimo Vagnelli 1985

$768Sale Price / set|20% Off

Knoll chairs by Massimo Vagnelli 1985

Located in Čelinac, BA

Knoll chair by Massimo Vagnelli

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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