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Mid-20th Century Wenge Chairs

Martin Visser Set of 4 Dinning Room Chairs for T' Spectrum, 1960 Netherlands
By 't Spectrum, Martin Visser
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid- Century modern period very famous Dutch furniture designer Martin Visser designed these chairs for t' Spectrum in 1960s period, Netherlands. The set of 4 chairs are in a great ...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Rattan, Wenge

Oak Arm Chair with Wenge Inlay by Hans J. Wegner for PP Mobler
By PP Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An oak armchair with wenge inlay detail to the C-shaped backrest with a paper cord seat.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Wenge

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Wengé Rush Chairs set of 6
By Charlotte Perriand, Vico Magistretti
Located in BREDA, NL
Set of 6 Wengé chairs in the style of Charlotte Perriand & Vico Magistretti. The quality of the Wengé and Rush is excellent.
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Rush, Wenge

Wengé Rush Chairs set of 6
Wengé Rush Chairs set of 6
H 29.14 in W 18.71 in D 16.54 in
Set of Two Dutch or Scandinavian Design Lounge Chairs with Wenge Feet, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful set of lounge chairs probably made in Scandanavia or the Netherlands. The set consists of ahigh "gentlemans "model and a lower "ladies" model. We are sure these chairs ar...
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wenge

PP203 Armchair by Hans J. Wegner for PP Møbler
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stellenbosch, Western Cape
PP203 Armchair designed by Hans J. Wegner for PP Møbler in 1969.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Wool, Oak, Wenge

Martin Visser Set of Six "SE82" Wenge and Rush Dining Chairs
By 't Spectrum, Martin Visser
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Martin Visser set of six "SE82" wenge and rush dining chairs. Manufactured by T-Spectrum. Netherlands, 1970s In original condition solid wenge frames with paper cord rush seat and...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Rush, Wenge

Set of 4 Martin Visser Wenge and Rush Dining Chairs
By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 wenge and rush dining chairs by Martin Visser for 't Spectrum, 1960s. They have slightly curved seat backs with inset rush and lightly refinished frames. In otherwise origin...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Rush, Wenge

Set of 4 Maison Regain Style Leather Dining Chairs
By Maison Regain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 mid-century Maison Regain style leather dining chairs with heavy wear. The handsomely made frames are made of dark wenge wood with seating that has very worn and patinated l...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Leather, Wenge

Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Martin Visser for 'T Spectrum in Wengé Hardwood, 1967
By 't Spectrum, Martin Visser
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Set of 4 dining chairs by Martin Visser for 'T Spectrum in Wengé hardwood. Rectangular and square shapes of mixed luxurious organic material, that's what comes to mind if you loo...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wicker, Wenge

Set of 4 Dutch Design Martin Visser Wengé Rush Dining Room Chairs '67
By 't Spectrum, Martin Visser
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful set of 4 modernist chairs by Martin Visser for t'Spectrum These chairs have beautiful Wenge wooden frames and the back and seat are made of rush and are recently renewed. ...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Rush, Wenge

Pair of Mid-Century Modern High Back Wenge Chairs
Located in Porto, PT
A pair of Mid-Century Modern high back wenge chairs reupholstered in a beige fabric.
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Wenge

Original Hans J Wegner, Oak PP52 Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, PP Møbler
Located in London, GB
Incredible original Hans J Wegner PP52 chair. Constructed from European oak with Wenge wood visible exposed joints and feet. Absolutely superb craftsmanship from PP Mobler, circa 197...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Oak, Wenge

Original Hans J Wegner, Oak PP52 Chair
Original Hans J Wegner, Oak PP52 Chair
H 28.75 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 in
Set of 6 Dutch Design Wengé Dining Room Chairs Martin Visser style '70
By Martin Visser
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful set of 6 modernist chairs in the style of Martin Visser / Charlotte Perriand These chairs have a Wenge wooden frames and the back and seat are made of cane. Very nice and ...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Rush, Cane, Wenge

Original Hans J Wegner PP52 Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, PP Møbler
Located in London, GB
Incredible original Hans J Wegner PP52 chair. Constructed from European oak with Wenge visible exposed joints and feet. Absolutely superb craftsmanship from PP Mobler, circa 1970. Th...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Oak, Wenge

Original Hans J Wegner PP52 Chair
Original Hans J Wegner PP52 Chair
H 29.93 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 in
Hans J Wegner PP52 Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, PP Møbler
Located in London, GB
An original Hans J Wegner PP52 chair. Constructed from European oak with Wenge visible exposed joints. Absolutely superb craftsmanship from PP Mobler, circa 1970. These are highly un...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Oak, Wenge

Hans J Wegner PP52 Chair
Hans J Wegner PP52 Chair
H 29.14 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 in
Hans J Wegner Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Hans J. Wegner, PP Møbler
Located in London, GB
Incredible set of 6 original Hans J Wegner dining chairs. Model PP52. Constructed from European oak with Wenge visible exposed joints and feet. Absolutely superb craftsmanship from P...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Oak, Wenge

Hans J Wegner Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Hans J Wegner Dining Chairs, Set of 6
H 29.93 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 in
Original Hans J Wegner PP52 Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, PP Møbler
Located in London, GB
Incredible original Hans J Wegner PP52 chair. Constructed from European oak with Wenge visible exposed joints and feet. Absolutely superb craftsmanship from PP Mobler, circa 1975. Th...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Oak, Wenge

Original Hans J Wegner PP52 Chair
Original Hans J Wegner PP52 Chair
H 29.93 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 in
Pair of MOD Wenge and Mohair Lounge Chairs
By Leolux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of MOD wenge and mohair lounge chairs. Lightly refinished wenge frame with new mohair cushions and original mohair on the back frame. Otherwise in original condition with some w...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Mohair, Wenge

Martin Visser Dining Chairs Wenge ‘t Spectrum the Netherlands, 1960
By 't Spectrum, Martin Visser
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Very nice set of six dining chairs designed by Martin Visser for ‘t Spectrum, the Netherlands 1960. These chairs are made of solid wenge wood and are upholstered with camel leather. ...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Leather, Wenge

4 Dutch Design Dining Chairs Martin Visser Mid-Century Modern, 1960's
By 't Spectrum, Martin Visser, 't Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Set of 4 Dutch design dining chairs, model SE79 designed by Martin Visser and Walter Antonis for ‘t Spectrum, 1960. Solid wengé frame and seating from papercord. Measures: H: 78 cm,...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Papercord, Wenge

Henry Rosengren Hansen for Brande Model 39 Dining Chair Illums Bolighus
By Brande Møbelfabrik, Henry Rosengren Hansen, Illums Bolighus
Located in Framingham, MA
Two midcentury Danish modern Model 39 dining chairs in rosewood and wenge by Henry Rosengren Hansen for Brande Mobelfabrik. These particular examples were sold in Denmark by Illums B...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood, Wenge

Set ‘model 75’ Chairs by Niels O. Møller for J.L.Møllers Mobelfabrik, DK, 1960s
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely set of four ‘model 75’ chairs by Niels Otto Møller for J.L.Møllers Mobelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s. This set is made out of solid Wenge with its original papercord seats. These ch...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Papercord, Wenge

The Valet Chair, Model PP250, of Maple and Wengé Designed by Hans J. Wegner
By PP Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
The Valet chair, model PP250, of maple and wengé designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1951 and manufactured by PP Furniture. The chair is in great condition.  
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Maple, Wenge

Dutch Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Wengé and Cane
By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Martin Visser for 't Spectrum, set of 8 dining chairs, wengé and rattan, The Netherlands, 1960s. A Dutch set of dining chairs that features a simplistic, modest design. The frame is...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Rattan, Wenge

Danish Set of Six Dining Chairs in Teak, Wenge and Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six dining chairs, teak, Wenge and leather, Denmark, circa 1960. A sculptural set of six Danish modern dining chairs. The capricious frame with a remarkable backrest consis...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Teak, Wenge

Set of 8 Wenge Dining Chairs, circa 1960, Belgium
By Emiel Veranneman
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 8 dining chairs design attributed to Veranneman, circa 1960, Belgium. Wengé and mastic leather. Dimensions: 78 cm H, 49 cm W, 46 cm D, seat height: 46 cm. Original condition.
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Wenge

Set of 6 Dutch Dining Chairs in Wengé and Straw Seats
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of 6 dining chairs, wengé, straw, The Netherlands, 1960s Dutch set of dining chairs designed in the 1960s. The frame is made of wengé and features straight lines with the backre...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wenge, Straw

Gispen Kembo Lounge Chair in Dark Grey Velvet
By Kembo, Willem H. Gispen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gispen Kembo Lounge Chair upholstered in Dark Grey Velvet, with Original Black Metal Frame, and Lightly Refinished Wenge Arms. Original Condition with Signs of Wear Consistent with i...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Martin Visser Wenge Set of 6 Dining Chairs for Pastoe
By 't Spectrum, Martin Visser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome set of 6 heavy Wenge wood framed dining chairs in new blackish fabric by Martin Visser for t' Spectrum, 1970s. Set price.
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Upholstery, Wenge

Valet Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By PP Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Valet chair / model PP-250 Chair of ash and wengé. Back shaped like hanger and liftable seat with storage underneath. Designed in 1953, manufactured by PP Møbler since 1982.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Ash, Wenge

Valet Chair by Hans J. Wegner
Valet Chair by Hans J. Wegner
H 37.41 in W 22.05 in D 20.48 in
Pair of Hans Wegner Model PP 201 Armchairs in Oak
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sylacauga, AL
A pair of Hans Wegner armchairs in oak with wenge inlay. Seats in original leather with lovely patina. Produced for PP Mobler, Model PP 201, 1969.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Oak, Wenge

Set of Six Hans Wegner PP 203 Dining Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful Wegner design in beech with pronounced joints in wengé. This chair was the first step in the long cooperation between PP Möbler and Hans Wegner. Excellent fast and af...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Beech, Leather, Wenge

Set of Six Hans Wegner PP 203 Dining Chairs
Set of Six Hans Wegner PP 203 Dining Chairs
H 27.56 in W 22.84 in D 19.3 in
Martin Visser SZ 66 Lounge Chair for 't Spectrum
By 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Martin Visser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid century chair by Martin Visser for Dutch furniture manufacturer ’t Spectrum. This 1964 piece, the SZ 66 lounge chair ( a “her’s” version to the “his” counter part, the SZ 67 cha...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Martin Visser SZ 66 Lounge Chair for 't Spectrum
Martin Visser SZ 66 Lounge Chair for 't Spectrum
H 25.75 in W 27.75 in D 25.75 in
Nanna Ditzel: A Pair of Rare Fur Upholstered and Wenge Ring Chairs
By Nanna Ditzel, Kolds Savvaerk
Located in New York, NY
A rare variation of a classic Ditzel design made with highly sought-after wenge wood. The c-shaped back above a generously scaled rectangular seat, raised on four solid wenge taperin...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Wenge

Set of six Danish Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Six Danish Wenge dining chairs. Elegant curved backs and soft dark green corduroy upholstery
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Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Chairs

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Wenge

Set of six Danish Dining Chairs
Set of six Danish Dining Chairs
H 31.5 in W 18 in D 17 in
Set of six wenge and leather dining chairs by Martin Visser
Located in Hollywood, CA
These wenge wood dining chairs have reupholstered green leather seats and can be purchased with the wenge round table shown in the photos.
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Dining Room Chairs

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Wenge, Leather

Pair of Hans Wegner Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Hans Wegner arm chairs produced by PP Mobler
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Vintage 1960s Danish Armchairs

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Oak, Wenge, Fabric

Pair of Hans Wegner Arm Chairs
Pair of Hans Wegner Arm Chairs
H 28 in W 22 in D 19 in

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Textile

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Cognac Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, 1973, Set of 4
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
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Set of four “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of cognac leather and walnut. Fully restored in Italy. Interesting is the ‘flat’ shape o...
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Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn Pair of 'Wishbone' Chairs in Oak Papercord
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, pair of 'Wishbone' chairs, model 'CH24', oak, papercord, Denmark, design 1950, production afterwards The Wishbone chair is one of the best know...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Papercord, Oak

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H 31.5 in W 106.3 in D 39.38 in
Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez
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Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
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2010s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric, Bouclé

Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez
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H 35.44 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Hans Wegner Cow Horn Chair in Soaped Oak
By PP Møbler
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Family owned Danish joinery workshop, PP Mobler was established in 1953. Their love of wood, technique and ingenuity combined are the motivation behind the craftsmanship of high qual...
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2010s Danish Chairs

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Oak

Hans Wegner Cow Horn Chair in Soaped Oak
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H 29.9 in W 23 in D 17.7 in
Set of 4 Magistretti Style Pine and Rush Dining Chairs by Martin Visser
By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 pine dining chairs by Dutch Mid Century icon Martin Visser for 't Spectrum with woven rush seats and a curved backrest. In original condition with visible wear to the wood f...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Rush, Pine

Gervasoni Sofa Upholstered Saia 10 by David Lopez Quincoces
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Set of 8 “the Chair” by Hans Wegner for PP Mobler
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Beech

Pierre Gautier Delaye Dining Chairs, 1960s
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H 31.5 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
Hans Wegner Cow Horn Chair, model JH 505, Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1950s-1960s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in LEWES, GB
Hans Wegner cow horn (Kohornstol) chairs model JH 505, made by Johannes Hansen, Denmark. Teak and rosewood inlay, with cane seat. Fast shipping worldwide.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Cane, Teak

1960 Set of Four "Se 05" Rattan Dining Chairs By Martin Visser For 't Spectrum
By 't Spectrum, Martin Visser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous set of 4 dining chairs, created by Martin Visser in 1960 for Dutch furniture manufacturer 't Spectrum. The model features a black metal frame with wicker seat and backrest. ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Rush, Wenge

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Mid-20th Century Wenge Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of mid-20th century wenge chairs for sale on 1stDibs. There are many kinds of mid-20th century wenge chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern mid-20th century wenge chairs are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made mid-20th century wenge chairs over the years, but those made by Hans J. Wegner, PP Mobler and Martin Visser are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Mid-20th Century Wenge Chairs?

Prices for mid-20th century wenge chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, mid-20th century wenge chairs begin at $650 and can go as high as $12,316, while the average can fetch as much as $2,785.

Finding the Right Chairs for You

Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?

With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.

“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.

Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.

“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames

Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.

The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office. 

A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today.