Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Walnut & Brass Spring-Back Chairs by Hughes Steiner
Located in New York, NY
This refined and elegant pair of Mid-Century Modern spring back chairs were realized by the esteemed designer Hughes Steiner in France circa 1950.
Brass
Rare Dorothy Schindele Hairpin Leg Chairs, circa 1949
By Dorothy Schindele
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare 1949, ergonomic, spring back chairs by noted California designer Dorothy Schindele.
Steel
Rare Pair of Dorothy Schindele Hairpin Leg Chairs, Circa 1949
By Dorothy Schindele
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of rare 1949, ergonomic, spring back chairs by noted California designer Dorothy Schindele.
Steel
Karl Springer, Chinese Curved Back Chair, USA, c. 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in North Miami, FL
This documented rare chair by Karl Springer, found in his catalogue of original creations, is made of chrome-plated steel, brass and lucite. The seat cushion is upholstered in a fine...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Ebonized Walnut, Brass & Holly Hunt Velvet Chairs by Hughes Steiner
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern spring back chairs were realized by the esteemed designer Hughes Steiner in France circa 1950.
Brass
Vintage Industrial Original Singer Sewing Spring Back Factory Chairs Chair Stool
By Singer
Located in Sale, GB
- A wonderful example of the rare Singer sewing spring back factory chair, English circa 1920. - Cast iron construction, sprung backrest, height adjustable seat, all feet marked Sing...
Iron
Victorian Ebonized Reclining Parlor Chairs, Spring-Back Pair, Pierre Frey
Located in Rolling Hills Estates, CA
A matched pair of antique Victorian reclining parlor chairs, armless and upright, built around a concealed spring that allows a slight recline when the sitter leans back.
Wood
1970s Karl Springer Style Faux Goatskin Sculptural Barrel Chairs, Set of 2
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Just look at the curves and details on this beauty! Regency Karl Springer style scroll armchairs are supported by a finely barrel back parchment paper lacquered wood frame.
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage Mid-Century Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Cantilever/Springer Arm Chair
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Vintage Mid-Century Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Cantilever/Springer Arm Chair Offered is a Vintage Mid-Century Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Cantilever/Springer Arm Chair in the styl...
Iron
Pair Antique Vintage Industrial Singer Sewing Spring Back Factory Chairs Stool
By Singer Sewing Machine Co.
Located in Sale, GB
-A magnificent pair of the rare iconic Singer sewing spring back factory chairs, England circa 1920. -Cast iron construction, sprung backrests, height adjustable chunky seats, all fe...
Iron
Pair Italian Mid-Century Modern Extra Tall Back Thick Spring Seats Lounge Chairs
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Italian Mid Century Modern Extra Tall Back Thick Spring Seats Lounge Chairs. Unusual elegant proportions Italian fireside slipper lounge chairs from circa 1950s.
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage Pair of Mid-Century Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Cantilever/Springers B
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Salterini Curve Back Cantilever/Springer Outdoor Arm Chairs Offered is a Vintage Mid-Century Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Cantilever/Springer Arm Chair in...
Iron
Kindel Dining Chairs Shield Back Model 76-082
By Kindel Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Set of 6 Kindel Hepplewhite Shield Back Dining Chairs Model 76-082 These Shield Back Dining Chairs featu...
Mahogany
Pair of Wide Fan Back Shape Cone Leg Lounge Chairs
By Gilbert Rohde, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern to Art Deco fan back wide spring seat lounge chairs.
Upholstery, Birch
Pair (2) of Mid Century Modern Spring Lounge Chairs with Iron Mesh Seat & Back
By Russell Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Iron cantilevered lounge chairs in old black paint c1960. Very comfy as they have a spring like mobility since they are cantilevered t...
Steel, Iron
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Salterini Style Outdoor Metal Curved Ba
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Salterini Style Outdoor Metal Curved Back Springer Chairs Offered is a pair of Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic orange Outdoor Metal Curved...
Metal
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.
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With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
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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