$4,179Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Five Italian Wood and Velvet Chairs
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Milano, IT
Are you ready to journey back in time to the timeless elegance of the 1950s? Welcome to our exclusive set of five Italian chairs, authentic mid-century design icons. This extraordina...
Velvet, Wood
Vintage Industrial School Chairs by Tubax, Solid Wood & Tubular Frame, 1950s
By Willy Van Der Meeren, Tubax
Located in Antwerp, BE
A set of 12 pieces of industrial history with these original school chairs made by the Belgian brand Tubax. Built to last, they feature strong solid wood seats and curved wooden back...
Metal
Mid-Century Amsterdam School Arm Chair, Wood, Art Deco Style, 1930
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Amsterdam School arm chair circa 1930. Dark stained wood frame with striking angles and defined lines.
Wood
Valenti elegant pair of turned wood folding chairs
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant pair of turned wood folding chairs with leather seat and backrest and brass details. Attributed to Pierre Lottier for Valenti. Made in the 1940s by Valenti, Barcelona, Spa...
Leather
Italian mid century modern beech wood and black metal school chair, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Chair with seat and back in beech wood with black metal rod structure.
Metal
Italian mid century modern beech wood and black metal school chair, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Chair with seat and back in beech wood with black metal rod structure.
Metal
Set of four splendid high back chairs in light wood by Paolo Buffa
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Milano, IT
COD-Z35 Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) Set of four splendid high back chairs in light wood with original straw seat in very good condition. Italy, 1940's
Maple
Vintage school chairs stackable chairs chairs industrial
Located in Lemmer, NL
Vintage school chairs stackable chairs chairs industrial Period 1960 Design Unknown Condition Good Minor signs of wear/patina Size 82 x 50 x 50 cm (H x W x D) Seat height 47...
Wood, Teak
$603Sale Price|20% Off
Dutch Modern Haagsche School Dining Chair, 1930s, Netherlands
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Art Deco period. Solid wood constructed chair with velvet printed fabric seat.
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Amsterdam School Lounge Chairs in Seal Gray Velvet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lounge chairs from the Amsterdam School period feature bent oak arms with flat paddle-shaped armrests that extend outward from the fully upholstered body — a hallmark configuration o...
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Mission Arts & Crafts Oak Wood Small Child’s School Desk Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mission Arts & Crafts Oak Wood Small Child’s School Desk Chair. Item features cast iron hardware, adjustable height, very nice vintage item.
Oak
$4,179Sale Price / set|20% Off
Elegant Set of four Italian chairs in burgundy leather
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Milano, IT
Set of four original Italian leather armchairs from the 1950s - Modernist design and fine cabinetry Extraordinary set of four Italian armchairs dating from the 1950s, a rare and aut...
Leather, Wood
$361Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Midcentury Children / School Chairs Pagholz, Elmar Flötotto, 1980s
By Elmar Flötotto, Pagholz
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very practical - Comfortable - Marked - Stackable - Two sizes.
Wood
$4,644Sale Price|20% Off
Elegant set of six Italian-made chairs in green leather
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Milano, IT
This extraordinary set of six vintage dining chairs, made in Italy in the 1950s, represents a rare example of postwar craftsmanship and sophisticated design. Every detail expresses a...
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Industrial School Chair by Willy van der Meeren for Tubax, 1950s
By Willy Van Der Meeren, Tubax
Located in Antwerp, BE
This authentic 1950s industrial school chair is a classic piece of Belgian design history, created by the renowned modernist architect and designer Willy van der Meeren for Tubax. Co...
Metal
Set of Four Gispen Style Plywood Stacking School Chairs with Bakelite Arm Rests
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four stacking school chairs in the Gispen industrial tradition, each combining a gray enameled tubular metal frame with molded plywood seat and backrest. The plywood component...
Metal
Set of 4 LOV Oosterbeek Chairs by J.A. Muntendam, 1920s, Hague School, Modernist
By L.O.V. Oosterbeek
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
Listed is a rare set of Modernist dining chairs, attributed to J.A. Muntendam — who was the artistic director of L.O.V. Oosterbeek in the late 1920s. L.O.V. is the abbreviation o...
Upholstery, Wood
A Pair of Haagse School Art Deco Lounge Chairs, The Netherlands 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
One thing that connects Haagse School furniture is the appreciation of beautiful, quality wood and artisanal woodworking.
Fabric, Wood
Set of Amsterdamse School Dining Chairs, The Netherlands Mid-20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Woven rush is a long-standing technique, originally used in rural furniture for its durability and breathability. By the mid-20th century, this traditional construction was often pai...
Wood, Wicker
Ernest Gimson. A rare Cotswold school ebonised bobbin turned rush seat low chair
By Ernest Gimson
Located in London, GB
Ernest Gimson. A rare Cotswold school ebonised bobbin turned rush seat low chair, with turned finials and pegged at every joint and a newly laid rush seat. This chair has had new rus...
Wood, Rush
Set of Four Amsterdamse School Oak Dining Chairs, The Netherlands 1920s
Located in Utrecht, NL
These high-back dining chairs are the epitome of Amsterdam School style - a perfect blend of functionality and aesthetics.
Fabric, Wood
School Desk Set from French Institute of Japan, Tokyo
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Size : W 700, D 500, H 710 mm (Desk) W 410, D 465, H 785, SH 450 mm (Chair) Both items were used in the Institut français du Japon. The architecture designed by Sakakura Junzo. ...
Wood
Early American Tiger Wood and Cane Seat Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful set of 4 early American style side chairs in tiger wood and newly reacned seats. Chair have been recently refinished and recaned. Measures 17.5" in width, 18" in depth and ...
Cane, Hardwood
Arts and Crafts Amsterdamse School Set of Six Chairs by Jac. Van den Bosch, 1909
By 't Binnenhuis, Jac van den Bosch
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of six dining room chairs, Amsterdamse School, historical museum worthy quality, Dutch design furniture designed by Jac Van den Bosch for 't Binnenhuis, Amsterdam. The set of six...
Upholstery, Wood, Beech
Antique Ebonized Childrens Bobbin Chairs With Upholstered Seat and Back - A Pair
Located in Morristown, NJ
A pair of Victorian English ebonized childs bobbin chairs with upholstered seats and backs. Each having a turned wooden bobbin frame with turned finials above an upholstered seat, r...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Paint
$1,857Sale Price / set|20% Off
rare pair armchairs 1930 italian futurist with original and perfect upholstery
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Buzzò, Emilia-Romagna
Experience a step back in time with these exceptional Italian Art Deco Futuristic Chairs. Their disruptive design audaciously defies their era - while they may seem like a blast from...
Fabric, Wood
$4,875 / set
Set of 4 Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This quartet of Amsterdam School dining chairs, crafted from oak and featuring black upholstered seats, showcases an elegant modernist silhouette. Their design is both unique and und...
Upholstery, Wood, Oak
Art Deco Lounge Chair with Mohair Upholstery and Carved Duck Motifs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco 'Amsterdam School' lounge chair built on a solid wood frame with a golden-brown finish and visible grain.
Brass
Pair of Early 20th c. Swedish Painted Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
The product is a pair of early 20th century Swedish painted side chairs. These chairs have a classic, timeless style, adding a touch of elegance to any room. Made in Sweden, they sho...
Upholstery, Wood
Charming set of four solid wood chairs, "École," 1970s
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Charming set of four vintage solid wood chairs, featuring a beautiful ivory patina that enhances their authentic, lived-in character. The simple, functional lines are reminiscent of ...
Wood
19th Century Tufted English Chesterfield Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
The product is a large scale, handsome tufted Chesterfield style Italian leather chair. The chair provides a comfortable and luxurious seating option for any room in the home or offi...
Leather, Wood
FOC Child Desk Chair Set White Metal Wood School Mid Century Portugal 1960's
Located in Lisboa, PT
A rare and characterful mid-century children’s desk and chair set produced by FOC (Fábrica Osório Castro) in Portugal during the 1960s, clearly reflecting the influence of functional...
Metal, Steel
$2,800 / set
Pair of Vintage Industrial 1920s School Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1920s American pair of industrial cast solid wood school desks with iron base.
Iron
Upholstered Amsterdamse School Chairs, The Netherlands Early 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Beyond its architectural achievements, the Amsterdamse School also extended its influence to interior design and furniture, giving rise to a distinctive style that reflects a harmoni...
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century German School Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Six molded wood chairs. Used in German schools and universities midcentury.
Wood
Refurbished Midcentury Nursery School Chairs
Located in Cape Town, Western Cape
A set of four refurbished 1950s pre-school chairs. The original tubular steel frames are powder coated in a silk, dark grey finish and the compressed wood seats and backs - that mira...
Steel
Pagwood School Chair
Located in Waedenswil, CH
The design of this elegant school chair corresponds to the design classics by Flötotto, which were designed by Adam Stegner in 1960-1969. How many students lost beads of sweat on the...
Wood
Early 1970s Dutch Pagwood School Chairs for Children
By Tubax
Located in London, GB
A set of four super-stylish, stacking kids’ chairs to bring some cool into the craft corner and some high-end to the homework area. Playroom style went up a notch when these early...
Composition
A Set of 8 Chairs School of Osvaldo Borsani
Located in London, GB
A set of 8 chairs, ebony wooden structure, velvet upholstery. Made in Italy, school of Osvaldo Borsani
Wood, Fabric
Unavailable
H 31.11 in W 20.87 in D 18.9 in
Unique vintage industrial Pagholz plywood school chair from Galvanitas S22
By Galvanitas
Located in Breda, NB
Unique vintage industrial Pagholz plywood school chair from Galvanitas S22 with new upholstery. Dimensions: Width total: 53.5 cm Seat width: 40 cm Seat height: 44 – 46 cm Back heigh...
Wood
Unavailable
H 44.89 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in
Set of Six Oak E A Taylor Glasgow School Chairs by Wylie & Lochhead, circa 1905
By E.A. Taylor
Located in London, GB
Stylish set of six oak Arts & Crafts/Glasgow School chairs in a scarce design by E A Taylor the manufacture by Wylie & Lochhead. The top rails have beautifully carved "M...
Wood
Unavailable
H 32.29 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Stained Carved Armchair Design by H.Th. Wijdeveld, Dutch Art Deco Period, 1915
By H. Th. Wijdeveld
Located in Utrecht, NL
Only four of this model were made by Fa. Buchenbacher. The backrest carved with floral and fruit motif. The armrest with a typical Art Deco motif. The chair and it's leather seat u...
Mahogany, Wood
Unavailable
H 30 in W 20 in D 20 in
Set of Six Kurt Ostervig Style Danish Teak Dining Chairs with Cane Backrests
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience the extraordinary elegance of our set of six Danish dining chairs, styled in the manner of mid-century designer Kurt Ostervig. Beautifully handcrafted from solid teak wood...
Cane, Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Teak, Lacquer
Unavailable
H 23.23 in W 10.44 in D 13.59 in
Adam Stegner Flötotto Germany 1960’s Pagholz wood (school) children’s chair
By Adam Stegner, Pagholz Flötotto
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
The Smile Chair! - School Chair Pagholz / Pagwood Designer: Adam Stenger 1950's for Pagholz Flötotto.
Wood, Maple
Unavailable
H 23.23 in W 10.44 in D 13.59 in
Adam Stegner Flötotto Germany 1960’s Pagholz wood (school) children’s chair
By Adam Stegner, Pagholz Flötotto
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
The Smile Chair! - School Chair Pagholz / Pagwood Designer: Adam Stenger 1950's for Pagholz Flötotto.
Wood, Maple
1950s industrial Children's School Desk Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
Midcentury Vintage children's school desk chair. Untouched paint and original parts. Great condition. The wooden desk has the original hinges . This great desk is usable and fully fu...
Metal
Unavailable
H 27.96 in W 15.16 in D 15.75 in
Children's School Chair by Karl Nothhelfer for Casala 1969
By Charles and Ray Eames, Casala, Karl Nothelfer
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
Children’s School Chair in middle-childhood. This is a classic design by Karl Nothelfer from 1967, produced by Casala (Germany). CaSaLa was founded in 1917 by CArl SAsse in LAuenau G...
Wood, Beech, Plywood
French Wood School Chair
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
French wood school chairs in the style of Jean Prouve.
Metal
Casala wood school chairs fromt the Netherlands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
casala wood school chairs from Netherlands
French Wood School Chairs in the style of Prouve
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Eight French school chairs. Chairs are wood, with black lacquered legs and shelves underneath the seat to hold school books.
Wood
Wooden School Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wood school chairs
Wood
Vintage School Chairs
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage metal and wood school chairs from France. The vintage chairs are from the 1970's and we have a total of 18 chairs, each have their own unique patina and wear.
Metal
Italian Dining Chair in Wood and Grey Velvet
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Milano, IT
Set of four Italian modernist chairs from the 1950s. The chairs are made of well sturdy wood. The seat is upholstered in velvet its original of the era in a gray color. The chair has...
Velvet, Wood
Scuola Torinese Rare Sinuous Chairs in Wood
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Milano, IT
Very rare pair of wooden chairs designed by the Turin School in the 1950s, of fine Italian manufacture.
Wood
Set of Six Italian Chairs in Rattan and Wood
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Milano, IT
Stunning set consisting of six Italian chairs made in the 1950s in wood and rattan. The chairs are in good original condition with only a few signs of time. The rattan on the seat o...
Rattan, Wood
Set of Nine French Children's Chairs Aluminium and Wood
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Milano, IT
Lovely set of nine children's chairs from the 1970s. Set is made of tubular aluminum frame painted in red or green paint. The seat of the small chairs are made of wood with circular ...
Aluminum
French School Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Charming pair of petite French school chairs with great patina to green paint with wood seat and drawer.
Iron
Elementary School Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
elementary school chairs, neutral metal :: 28"x14.5"x13.5", blue metal :: 25"x11.5"x11", pair :: $450.00, per chair :: $250.00
Metal
Pair of Small Italian Chairs Made of Wood and Rope
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Milano, IT
Pretty Pair of small Italian wood and rope chairs from the 1950s. The pair of small chairs has a wooden frame with beautiful workmanship . in fact, in the frame we find curved wood t...
Rope, Wood
Unique School / Library Chairs
Located in Culver City, CA
School / Library chairs with back storage for books, simple form, original worn surface. Priced individually.
Wood
Set of Four Italian Vintage Chairs in Wood and Fabric
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful set of four chairs in wood and fabric made in the 60's of fine Italian manufacture. The chairs are made of white wood, there are four legs, but they are connected by a woo...
Fabric, Wood
French School Chair
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stacking french school chairs with black base. Wood has a great patina and age.
Wood
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.
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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.
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