Cushman Chair
Mid Century Cushman Chairs
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Classic Maple Cushman Chairs. Timeless styling and quality craftsmanship. Rounded back with fanned
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Maple
Pair Cushman Colonial American Ladderback Cherry Side Chairs
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Cushman Colonial Creations American Classical Ladderback Cherry Side Chairs. Great vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Cushman Furniture, Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1940s
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and white fabric lounge chair with ottoman produced by Cushman Furniture, USA, c. 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Cushman Lounge Chair Att. to Herman De Vries
By Herman de Vries, H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Classic Cushman Colonial maple frame lounge chair, attributed to Herman de Vries. This example is
Category
Mid-20th Century Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
Set of Four Cushman Colonial Creation Captains Chairs model 5141A
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Nice set of four Cushman Colonial Creation captains chairs, model 5241A, made in Vermont, circa
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
Sculptural Solid Maple Carved Dining Chairs by Cushman Contemporary of Vermont
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Hudson, NY
Lovely solid hard rock maple chairs manufactured by Cushman of Vermont. These chairs are quite rare
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Maple
H 33 in W 22 in D 20 in
4 Vintage Cushman Colonial Creation Fairfield Maple Dining Arm Side Chairs
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of four Cushman Colonial Creations dining chairs. Crafted from maple featuring slatted backs
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
Pair of Cushman Furniture Co. Early American Carved Wood Captain's Dining Chairs
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in East Freetown, MA
Pair of Cushman Furniture Company carved wood early American style captains chairs (with arms
Category
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 34 in W 24 in D 22 in
Maple Arrow Back Lounge Arm Chair att. to Herman De Vries for Cushman 1930/40s
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company, Herman de Vries
Located in New York, NY
Herman de Vries, for Cushman, unsigned. The chair is an example of Modernisms early introduction to
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Chairs
Materials
Maple
H 37 in W 29.5 in D 25 in
Cushman Morris Style Reclining Lounge Chair by Herman de Vries Made in Vermont
By Herman de Vries, H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
, for the Cushman Furniture Company, made in Vermont circa 1930's. The chair features an adjustable
Category
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
H 33 in W 28.5 in D 35.5 in
Herman De Vries for Cushman Wide Paddle Lounge Chair, Solid Maple & Brown, 1940s
By Herman de Vries, H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Herman de Vries, and made in Vermont, USA, this lounge chair features excellent
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
H 35 in W 35.5 in D 43 in
Cushman Furniture, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and beige fabric lounge chair produced by Cushman Furniture, USA, c. 1940s.
Dimensions
Category
Vintage 1940s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Cushman Furniture, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and white fabric lounge chairs produced by Cushman Furniture, USA, c. 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Cushman Furniture, Lounge Chair, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and white fabric lounge chair with carved details attributed to Cushman Furniture, US, c
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Midcentury Craftsman Style Lounge Chair
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Las Vegas, NV
wouldn't want you to miss them.
The chair is large enough to be the perfect one off in any corner of any
Category
20th Century Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Maple
Set of 4 Rustic Rustic Dining Chairs in Hard Rock Maple Circa 1950s SIKES
By Sikes Chair Company, H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
A set of FOUR American rustic side chairs crafted in hard rock maple. Their distinctive russet
Category
Vintage 1950s American Rustic Side Chairs
Materials
Maple
Set of Ten Rustic Rustic Dining Chairs in Hard Rock Maple Circa 1950s
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company, Sikes Chair Company
Located in Peabody, MA
A set of ten American rustic side chairs crafted in hard rock maple. Their distinctive russet
Category
Vintage 1950s American Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
1960s Cushman Furniture Rock Maple Chaise Lounge Chair
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Elkton, MD
Crafted from durable and high-quality rock maple, this chaise lounge is both sturdy and comfortable. The elegant design, with its sleek lines and smooth curves, makes it a timeless p...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
Modernist Nana Ditzel Style Maple Lounge Chair, Modern / Farmhouse
By Nanna Ditzel, H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist Nana Ditzel Style solid maple Lounge Chair . Modern / Farmhouse. Amazing quality and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Maple
Herman DeVries for Cushman No. 5-82 Easy Chairs
By Herman de Vries, H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this pair of No. 5-82 "Searsburg" easy chairs designed in the 1930s by
Category
Vintage 1930s American American Colonial Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Maple
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Vintage Cushman "Mule" Chair
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Rare "Mule" chair designed by Herman De Vries for the H.T. Cushman furniture (Vermont), USA, c
Category
Vintage 1930s Rustic Lounge Chairs
Pair, Cushman Colinial "old bennington" Chairs
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Baltimore, MD
These comfy Arts and Crafts club chairs were produced from 1936-1943 in Bennington, Vt. They are
Category
Vintage 1930s American Arts and Crafts Club Chairs
Materials
Birch
Rare & Whimsical Cushman Hard Rock Maple Chair w. Heart Cut-Outs Mortise & Tenon
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company, Herman de Vries
Located in Hudson, NY
Excellent condition well documented Cushman chair with heart cutout, carved seat, and wedged
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Armchairs
Materials
Maple
H 35 in W 25.5 in L 35 in
Cushman Maple Lounge Chair
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Barrel back maple frame, with loose cushion upholstery ( original ). Made by Cushman of Vermont
Category
Vintage 1930s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Maple
Cushman Maple Paddle Arm Lounge Chair
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Cushman of Vermont maple lounge chair, designed by Herman DeVries. Stylish, casual, sophisticated
Category
Vintage 1930s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Maple
Cushman Paddle-Arm Lounge Chair
By Herman de Vries, H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Herman DeVries for Cushman of Vermont lounge chair.
Solid maple with original upholstery.
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Category
Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Lounge Chairs
Materials
Maple, Upholstery
Herman DeVries for Cushman Furniture Morris Chair and Ottoman, circa 1930s
By Herman de Vries, H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Peabody, MA
Rare Morris (reclining) chair and ottoman, designed by Herman DeVries for the H.T. Cushman
Category
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of American Modern Hard Maple Lounge Chairs by Cushman by Herman DeVries
By Herman de Vries, H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Hudson, NY
Sturdy and very comfortable pair of unique modern lounge chairs made by Cushman. Exemplary piece of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Lounge Chairs
Materials
Maple
H 35.5 in W 29.25 in D 23 in
Cushman Colonial Red Birch Club Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderfully comfortable colonial revival club chair from custom furniture maker Cushman Colonial
Category
20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch, Cotton, Upholstery
Pr. Paddle Arm Lounge Chairs by Herman de Vries for Cushman Colonial, c 1940-50s
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company, Herman de Vries
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional and rare pair of Herman de Vries design for H.T. Cushman as part of the sought after
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
H 32 in W 36 in D 31.5 in
Four Hard Rock Vermont Maple Americana Dining Chairs, Herman DeVries for Cushman
By Herman de Vries, H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Hudson, NY
Great piece of Americana with a modern twist. Stunning, sleek, yet sturdy. Perfect chairs for the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
H 34 in W 19 in D 18 in
Six Hard Rock Vermont Maple Americana Dining Chairs, Herman DeVries for Cushman
By Herman de Vries, H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Hudson, NY
Great piece of Americana with a modern twist. Stunning, sleek, yet sturdy. Perfect chairs for the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
H 34 in W 19 in D 18 in
Six Hard Rock Vermont Maple Americana Dining Chairs, Herman DeVries for Cushman
By Herman de Vries, H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Hudson, NY
Great piece of Americana with a modern twist. Stunning, sleek, yet sturdy. Perfect chairs for the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
H 34 in W 19 in D 18 in
Cushman Colonial Red Rock Maple Club Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderfully comfortable colonial revival club chair from custom furniture maker Cushman Colonial
Category
Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Upholstery
Pair of Cushman Hard Rock Maple Lounge Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
A pair of hard rock maple chairs made by Cushman in Bennington, Vermont. Wood has beautiful patina.
Category
Vintage 1940s American American Craftsman Lounge Chairs
Set of 6 Herman DeVries for Cushman Hard Rock Vermont Maple American Craft
By Herman de Vries, H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Hudson, NY
Set of 6 sculptural Cushman dining chairs. These chairs are designed by Herman De Vries for Cushman
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
Solid Maple Rustic Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
This oversized club chair will adjust to a reclined position for extra comfort, or keep it upright
Category
Vintage 1940s American Rustic Lounge Chairs
Colonial Style Dining Chairs
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Set of six Colonial style chairs with great lines and original patina.
Each chair newly restored
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
Morris Chair by Herman DeVries
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company, Herman de Vries
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An interesting and well-crafted adjustable reclining armchair with ottoman, having an exposed wooden frame with generous paddle arms and loose seat and back cushions.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs
Materials
Maple, Upholstery
Mid Century Cushman Classics Maple Fairfield Colonial Windsor Arm Chair 5921A
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Dayton, OH
"Mid century Cushman Classics General Interiors Fairfield armchair #5921A, made of maple featuring
Category
Mid-20th Century American Colonial Armchairs
Materials
Maple
H 41 in W 24 in D 24 in
Set of 6 Cushman Vermont Rock Maple Dining Chairs Designed by Herman DeVries
By Herman de Vries, H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Hudson, NY
Set of 6 Vermont rock maple dining chairs designed by Herman DeVries for Cushman.
Measures
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Armchairs
Materials
Maple
Pair of Cushman Vermont Hard Rock Maple Americana Armchairs by Herman DeVries
By Herman de Vries, H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Hudson, NY
Modern craftsman style chairs produced by Cushman Vermont. Made of Vermont hard rock maple
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Armchairs
Materials
Maple
H 36 in W 23 in D 19 in
Organic Modern Lounge Chair by Cushman
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural organic modern lounge chair by Cushman of Vermont. This exquisite example displays
Category
Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Maple
Rustic Paddle Arm Lounge Chair attributed to Cushman
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
backrest cushions This stylish rustic chair is attributed to Cushman, however it is unsigned. Very fine
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
Rustic Paddle Arm Lounge Chair Attributed to Herman DeVries for Cushman
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Dramatic and stylish lounge chair having a solid maple frame with exaggerated paddle arms, newly
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
5 Colonial Cushman Stone House Collection English Windsor Oak Dining Chairs
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Cushman Colonial stone House Collection Windsor dining chairs, circa 1970s. The Stone House
Category
Vintage 1970s British Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Herman De Vries for Cushman Wide Paddle Lounge Chair
By Herman de Vries, H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Herman de Vries, and made in Vermont, USA, this lounge chair features excellent
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
Cushman Vermont Rock Maple Dining Chairs Designed by Herman DeVries, Set of 4
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Esperance, NY
In 1933, the H.T. Cushman Company introduced Cushman Colonial Creations, a new line of colonial
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
H 34 in W 16 in D 16.5 in
Streamline Lounge Chair in the Style of Herman De Vries Cushman
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman de Vries, H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Fraser, MI
Streamline Art Deco lounge chair.
Seems like a Cushman furniture piece.
Marked: 24 36 Priscilla
Category
Vintage 1930s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
Cushman Wide Paddle Arm Lounge Chair in Rock Maple by Herman De Vries
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company, Herman de Vries
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautiful solid hard rock maple lounge chair designed by Herman de Vries for Cushman. Very heavy
Category
Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
Pair Herman De Vries for Cushman Colonial Creation Dining Arm Chairs
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company, Herman de Vries
Located in New York, NY
illustrates early modern applied design produced by Cushman Manufacturing of Vt. circa 1930s, the arm chairs
Category
Vintage 1930s American Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
Herman De Vries for Cushman Wide Paddle Armchair
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company, Herman de Vries
Located in New York, NY
Architectural form paddle arm lounge chair design by Herman De Vries for Cushman of Vermont. This
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
Rustic Paddle Arm Lounge Chairs, circa 1940
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Rochester, NY
condition w/ nicely aged rich surface color. In the style of Cushman Furniture, circa 1940. Chair winged
Category
Vintage 1940s American Rustic Lounge Chairs
Materials
Maple
1940s American Rustic Wide Paddle Arm Maple Lounge Chairs
By Sykes Furniture Company, H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Rochester, NY
Large-scale rustic wide paddle arm maple lounge chairs attributed to Cushman Furniture of Vermont
Category
Vintage 1940s American Rustic Lounge Chairs
Materials
Maple
Four Cushman Vermont Hard Rock Maple Americana Armchairs by Herman DeVries
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company, Herman de Vries
Located in Hudson, NY
Modern craftsman style chairs produced by Cushman Vermont. Made of Vermont hard rock maple
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Armchairs
Materials
Maple
H 34 in W 22.75 in D 19 in
Rare Set of Cushman Colonial Creations Seating
By Herman de Vries
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare set of Cushman Colonial Creations seating: 2 chairs, one armchair footstool or side table
Category
Vintage 1930s American Colonial Revival Armchairs
Materials
Maple
Unusual Adirondack Modern Lounge Chairs by Herman de Vries for Cushman
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company, Herman de Vries
Located in Hadley, MA
Unusual lounge chairs by Cushman, having Mid-Century styling, maple frames, original loose cushion
Category
Vintage 1940s American Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs
Materials
Maple
Morris Chair and Ottoman by Cushman Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cushman Company Morris Chair and Ottoman made in Vermont with Maple and 40’s slip covers over
Category
Vintage 1930s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Maple
Set of Six Herman De Vries Cushman Colonial Rock Maple Dining Chairs
Located in Sarasota, FL
Rock marble dining chairs by Herman de Vries for Cushman. 2 arm, 4 side chairs, sold as a set of 6.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Materials
Maple
Side Chairs by Herman de Vries For Cushman Furniture
By Herman de Vries
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chunky side or dining chairs designed by Herman de Vries for Cushman Furniture of Bennington, VT
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Armchairs by Cushman
Located in Hudson, NY
Matched pair of armchairs of solid birch, with maple finish. Solid and comfortable with very stylish lines. Includes original detached cushions.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Club Chairs
Wing Chair
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Hudson, NY
Cushman Colonial Creations maple wing chair. Great form coming out of a colonial style with a
Category
Vintage 1930s American Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Maple
Tall Maple Armchair
Located in Hudson, NY
Tall maple armchair, with scooped seat, and 3/4 arm lenght. Could be great as a desk chair
Category
Vintage 1940s American Windsor Chairs
Materials
Wood
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Cushman Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal cushman chair for your home. Each cushman chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, maple and fabric. There are many kinds of the cushman chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A cushman chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Arts and Crafts styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made cushman chair over the years, but those crafted by Herman de Vries are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Cushman Chair?
A cushman chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,200, while the lowest priced sells for $550 and the highest can go for as much as $4,950.
Finding the Right Seating for You
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.
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.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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