Arne Norell pair of ‘Ari’ Lounge Chair in Original Black Leather Sweden, 60s
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Pair of comfortable lounge chair designed by Arne Norell. This award winning lounge chair is made of high quality matt polished steel and original black leather. The set is in nice v...
Steel
Set of 2 Norwegian Siesta Leather Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Ingmar Relling, 60s
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Hamburg, DE
The classic siesta chair according to the design of ingmar relling from the 1960s. Here in a newer version of the norwegian manufacturer ekornes. the name of this design is reflecte...
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Beech and Velvet Chiavari High Back Side Chairs, Italy 60s, Pair
Located in Lucija, SI
Pair of mid century side chair Made of beech wood and velvet Very light Chiavari
Velvet, Beech
Vintage set of Razorblade Dining Chairs High Back, Henning Kjærnulf Denmark 60s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Set of six Danish dining chairs in solid oak, from the Mid-century modern era, designed in the 1960s by Henning Kjærnulf. Known as the “Razorblade” high model, this version is rare a...
Oak
9er Set Midcentury Stühle Vintage design wie Erik Buch Teak 60s
By Erik Buch
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes 9er Set dänische Vintage Stühle aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Das Design erinnert an die Entwürfe von Erik Buch und verkörpert den klassischen Mi...
Fabric, Teak
Set of Three Wooden Chairs with Black Leatherette Upholstery, Italy 60s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of three wooden chairs was made in Italy in the 1960s. The seat and the backrest are covered in black imitation leather and are in very good condition. There are slight fadi...
Faux Leather, Wood
Italian 60s Designer Dining Chairs by Piero Palange and Werther Toffoloni, 6 pcs
By Montina, Werther Toffoloni and Piero Palange
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian 60s Designer Dining Chairs by Piero Palange and Werther Toffoloni, 6 pcs Six chairs, Mod. 993, designed by Piero Palange and Werther Toffoloni for Montina in the 1960s, Ita...
Leather, Wood
Set of 6 Vintage Brutalist Danish Oak Dining Chairs, Henning Kjærnulf style '60s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This delightful set of six Danish dining chairs is a masterclass in Mid-Century craftsmanship, blending the raw power of Brutalist design with Baroque-inspired elegance. Produced i...
Fabric, Oak
$1,234Sale Price|20% Off
Scandinavian Fannet Spindle Chairs by Tapiovaara w/ Curved Teak Seats 60s - 4pcs
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Basel, BS
Set of four Fannet dining chairs designed in the 1960s by the Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara. These feature the RARE curved seated in teak and 7 spindles. Beautiful design. The ...
Birch, Teak
$4,000Sale Price|25% Off
Pair of Edmond Spence "Yucatan" Chairs, Industria Meublera S.A. Mexico 1950s/60s
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Camden, ME
This elegant pair of “Yucatan” side chairs was designed by Edmond J. Spence and produced by Industria Mueblera S.A. in Mexico during the 1950s–60s.
Raffia, Seagrass, Mahogany
20th Century Set of Yellow Armchair and Footstool 60s
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Set of Armchair and footstool designed and produced in the '60s in Italy. Both pieces have a wooden structure with four beautiful feet in light brown wood, the setaing have a new up...
Fabric, Wood
Set of six Danish "Model 89" chairs by Erik Buch for Anderstrup Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Erik Buch, Anderstrup Mobelfabrik
Located in Brescia, IT
Teak dining chairs with seats and backs upholstered in brown leather. Made in Denmark, 1960s. Designed by Erik Buch as the "Model 89" for the manufacturer Anderstrup Møbelfabrik, th...
Leather, Teak
Rodolfo Dordoni High Back Armchair in Blue Leather Morson 60s Style
By Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Buxton, GB
Elevate your living room with this stunning high back armchair by Rodolfo Dordoni. Crafted with solid wood frame and upholstered in premium blue leather, this mid-century modern loun...
Leather
$2,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Mid Century Teak Chairs by Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold, 60s -- Set of 4
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Madison, WI
Stunning Vintage Mid Century Teak Chairs by Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold, 1960s--Set of 4 These chairs have been completely refurbished, polished and new leather seats have be...
Leather, Teak
$4,192Sale Price / set|24% Off
Pair of armchairs fabric Italian vintage 60s design "Elettra" Studio BBPR
By Studio BBPR, Arflex
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Elettra armchair was designed in the 1950s by the historic Italian design team B.B.P.R. for the manufacturer Arflex. It has a black-painted tubular metal frame, padded shaped wo...
Iron
$1,353Sale Price|20% Off
Danish Design, 60s, Rockingchair, Oak Wood, Natural Fiber, Original Condition
Located in Tarm, 82
Original Danish design from about 1960s, rockingchair, oak wood, seat - natural straw fiber, original very good condition. Chair checked by professional upholsterer, craftsman.
Straw, Oak
Rare Swivel Desk Chair Model 3217 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 60s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lucija, SI
Very rare swivel desk chair model 3217 with Armrest designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Original label Original First series four-star swivel base. The chair was produced in ...
Metal
$1,679Sale Price|34% Off
Original vintage wood and fabric armchair produced by ISA Bergamo 60s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Milano, Lombardia
rare late 1950s early 1960s armchair produced by the historic ISA brand of Bergamo. The armchair evokes the Scandinavian style of those years. the entirely unique wooden frame withou...
Cotton, Wood
$3,733 / set
French chair and armchair duo from the 60's
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
French chair and armchair duo from the 60s. Solid wood frame, back and armrests with fine manufacturing details. Twisted straw seats. Beautiful vintage condition with a nice patina o...
Wood
Vintage Garden Patio Poolside Salterini Zig Zag Pattern Chair c. 1950/60's
By Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Zig Zag pattern wrought iron and metal mesh garden, patio, poolside chair by Salterini. This chair is in very good condition, structurally sound and sturdy, it is currently ...
Wrought Iron
Set of 4 Dining Chairs in Walnut in the Manner of Edward Wormley, USA, c. 1960s
By Edward Wormley
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a gorgeous set of four, 60's era Mid-Century Modern dining chairs in the manner of Edward Wormley.
Felt, Walnut
Desk chair Scandinavian Danish armchair in teak from the 60's
By Fabian Denmark 1
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Danish armchair from the 60's edited by Fabian. Structure in solid wood, seat and back in original black leather. Sober, elegant design typical of Scandinavian design of the period. ...
Leather, Wood
$2,613Sale Price / set|20% Off
Miniature Furniture and Chairs from the 60s
Located in Lugo, IT
Miniature furniture and chairs from the 60s A piece of furniture is missing a rubber and a non-original red knob Good condition. Thanks
Wood
Japanese modern 50-60s mid-century, 2 chairs HSK HIDA Kitsutsuki brand
Located in Niiza, JP
Folded size: 560mm W x 745mm H x 135mm D, 6kg per chair Estimated packaging size: 660mm W x 820mm H x 370mm D, 30kg Sold as a set of two chairs Hida Sangyo is famous for its Eiger C...
Fabric, Wood
Small Italian Desk with Matching Chair - 60's - Vittorio Dassi - Set of 2
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Milano, IT
The mid-century Italian desk designed by Vittorio Dassi in the 1960s is an extraordinary example of functional elegance to the point that it is very often attributed to the work of G...
Wood
Mid-Century Italian Bamboo Folding Chairs, Italy 60s, Set of 2
Located in Lucija, SI
Nice pair of folding bamboo chairs made in Italy in the 60s
Fabric, Bamboo
$2,043Sale Price|20% Off
60s, Danish Design by Fritz Hansen, Relax Lounge Chair, Original Condition
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design by Fritz Hansen. Relax lounge chair, original very good condition, no smells. Light green velour. Oak wood legs, brass springs in the seat. Very comfortable. Mad...
Velvet, Oak
Danish design by Frode Holm, make up chair, 60s, completely reupholstered
By Frode Holm
Located in Tarm, 82
Frode Holm, Danish make up chair. Manufactured in about 1960 with Chr. Linnebergs Møbelfabrik. Teak legs. Completely renovated by craftsman, furniture upholsterer at Retro Møbler Gal...
Fabric, Teak
$6,906Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of “Borneo” Lounge Chairs by Sven Ellekaer for Komfort, Teak, Denmark, 60s
By Komfort, Sven Ellekaer
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Exceptional pair of Borneo lounge chairs designed by Sven Ellekaer for Komfort, Denmark, 1960s. An iconic example of Danish Modern design, this model perfectly balances sculptural el...
Wool, Teak
Set of Four René Malaval Garden Chairs, White Lacquered Metal, France, 1950s–60s
By Rene Malaval
Located in Paris, FR
Set of four garden chairs designed by René Malaval, France, 1950s–60s.
Steel
Danish Teak 60s 70s Set of 6 Benny Linden Erik Buch Attributed Teak Chairs
By Laurits M. Larsen, Erik Buch, Benny A. Linden
Located in Basel, BS
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Teak Dining Chairs by Benny Linden for Benny Linden Designs This elegant set of six Mid-Century Modern dining chairs, designed by Benny Linden for Benn...
Upholstery, Teak
Danish Teak 60s 70s Larsen Dining Table + 6 Benny Linden Teak Chairs Set of 7
By Erik Buch, Benny A. Linden, Laurits M. Larsen
Located in Basel, BS
Stunning Complete Danish Mid Century teak dining table with fold out leaves that store underneath and 6 teak dining chairs. Intelligent built in fold out design. Beautiful top of the...
Upholstery, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret X desk with a Model Pj Si 30A Committee Chair, Chandigarh, 60s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Highclere, Newbury
An original Pierre Jeanneret X frame teak and leather Administrative Desk from the Civic buildings of Chandigarh, India, matched to a fully upholstered Model ‘Pj Si 30 A’ Committee C...
Aluminum
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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.
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