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Allan Gould All Original String Chair
By Functional Furniture, Allan Gould
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Allan Gould string chair. Very nice all original example. Cotton rope or string shows typical wear
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Andre Dupre String Chair for Knoll Associates, 1947
By Andre Dupre
Located in Coronado, CA
A beautiful string chair by the French designer Andre Dupre for Knoll Associates circa 1947. This
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Six Resin String Chairs, Modernist Indoor / Outdoor by Troy Sunshade
By Troy Sunshade Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set of six resin string chairs, modernist indoor / outdoor by Troy Sunshade, classic modernist
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Resin
PAIR OF "STRING" CHAIRS FROM TRANEKAER FURNITURE design NIELS JÖRGEN HAUGESEN
By Niels Jørgen Haugesen, Tranekaer Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Niels Jorgen Haugesen "String Chairs" made from solid cherry and ash wood. The chair design
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Nylon, Cherry
H 28.75 in W 22.5 in D 15.75 in
Walnut Sculptural String Chair Crafted in the Irving Sabo Studio for JGFurniture
By Irving Sabo
Located in Dallas, TX
The elusive "String Chair" was designed by Connecticut designer Irving Sabo and produced by JG
Category
Mid-20th Century American Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
H 29 in W 21.5 in D 25.5 in
French Mid Century Plastic String Chair with Tubular Steel Frame
By Philippe Starck, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Stylish mid century side chair having a tubular steel frame and plastic string wrap upholstered
Category
Mid-20th Century French Post-Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
String Chairs With Matching Table by Carl Koch, Vermont Tubbs, 1950's
By Carl Koch, Vermont Tubbs Furniture
Located in Culver City, CA
design element that sets these chairs apart is the hand-tied string that spans the seat and seat-back
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Maple
Pair of Chairs by Van Keppel Green
Located in Los Angeles, CA
California: pair of chrome and string chairs by Van Keppel Green.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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Set of 4 "String" Dining Chairs by Tranekaer
By Niels Jørgen Haugesen, Tranekaer Furniture
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage "String" chairs chairs Tranekaer set of 4
period 70s-80s
designs Niels Jorgen Haugesen
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rope, Beech
Jacques Guillon Cord Chairs
By Jacques Guillon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
wooden frames with rope cord seat and back. Stylish vintage design makes these unique string chairs an
Category
Vintage 1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Olle Pira, modernist folding chair Oscar, String Design, Sweden, 1950s
By Olof Pira, String Design AB
Located in Forserum, SE
String Design. This is a rare version of Pira’s Piraten chair, which was launched by Nordiska Kompaniet
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32.68 in W 18.9 in D 27.56 in
Allan Gould Mid Century String Lounge Chair
By Allan Gould
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A angled sculptural black iron framed Mid Century lounge chair with string woven back and seat
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Rare Gunnar Birkerts Modernist Wrought Iron String Lounge Chairs
By Gunnar Birkerts, Allan Gould, Maxwell Yellen
Located in Decatur, GA
"String Ensemble" lounge chairs by Gunnar Birkerts for Yellen. Rare examples; from our research
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Allan Gould Rare Pair Wood and String Lounge Chairs Circa 1952
By Allan Gould, Poul Kjærholm, Walter Lamb
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare pair of lounge chair designed by Allan Gould, circa 1952.
Featuring a painted black birch
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
String, Wood, Birch
Mid Century Modern ply chair with string detail.
Located in London, GB
Unusual sculptural chair in plywood with the pieces stitched together with rope. This may well be a
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Weishäupl Werkstätten String leather lounge chair, 1980
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
An unusual and intelligently designed lounge chair in the postmodern style of the 80s. The frame of
Category
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Expertly Restored - Allan Gould String Lounge Chair for Functional Furniture
By Allan Gould, Functional Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Allan Gould string lounge chair for Functional Furniture
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 29.5 in W 20 in D 29.5 in
Zanotta Dan Chair in String Elastic Seat & Back with Matt Black Steel Frame
By Patrick Norguet, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Dan Chair in String Elastic Seat & Back with Matt Black Steel Frame by Patrick Norguet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32.49 in W 19.49 in D 23.43 in
Zanotta Dan Chair in String Elastic Seat & Back with Black Stainless Steel Frame
By Patrick Norguet, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Dan Chair in String Elastic Seat & Back with Black Stainless Steel Frame by Patrick Norguet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 32.49 in W 19.49 in D 23.43 in
Set of four 'String' dining chairs by Niels Jørgen Haugesen for Tranekaer
By Tranekaer Furniture, Niels Jørgen Haugesen
Located in Ranst, VAN
Set of four 'String' dining chairs designed by Niels Jørgen Haugesen for Tranekaer Furniture
Category
1990s Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cord, Wood
H 28.55 in W 22.05 in D 21.26 in
8 String Dining Chairs by Niels Jørgen Haugesen for Tranekaer Denmark, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A rare gem for discerning collectors and design enthusiasts: a set of eight exquisite dining chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 28.35 in W 22.05 in D 18.12 in
Set Of 2 Penca Bar Chairs by Francisco Torres
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 Penca Bar Chairs by Francisco Torres
Dimensions: D 45 x W 38 x H 91 cm. SH: 76 cm
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Italian modern rope and gray steel chair Juliette by Massimo Iosa-Ghini, 1990s
By Massimo Iosa Ghini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern rope and gray steel Chair Juliette chair by Massimo Iosa-Ghini, 1990s
Chair mod
Category
1990s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.86 in W 22.45 in D 35.04 in
Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov for Christensen and Larsen
By Jørgen Høvelskov, Christensen & Larsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A cherrywood lounge chair designed by Jorgen Hovelskovs with woven hawser string for upholstery
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, String
Set di due sedie da esterno, corda in gomma, 1970
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Set di due sedie da esterno, produzione italiana, 1970, struttura in metallo verniciato con seduta e schienale in corda di gomma intrecciata, colore rosso, segni di sbiadimento e dif...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
F.lli Levaggi Gruppol of 4 Chiavarina Chairs Mod. Gobbetta, Italy 1960s
By Fratelli Levaggi
Located in Naples, IT
Set of 4 Chiavari model Gobbetta chairs produced by the Italian firm Fratelli Levaggi. The chairs are wooden with a classic design, characterized by a light and slender structure. T...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
String, Wood
H 35.04 in W 16.93 in D 16.15 in
Pair of Small Chairs 1950s
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of small chairs, beech wood, woven rope. Good conditions.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
String, Beech
Set of 4 Ilana Goor-Attributed Brutalist Metal and Leather Dining Chairs, 1980
By Ilana Goor
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of four circa 1980 Brutalist metal and leather dining chairs attributed to notable Israeli
Category
Vintage 1980s Israeli Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron, Metal
H 42 in W 21 in D 22.75 in
Renè Herbst chair with armrests, steel and elastic cord, 1970s
By René Herbst
Located in Firenze, IT
Chair with armrests designed by Renè Herbst in the 1930s and produced in the late 1970s.
The chair has a chrome-plated steel frame, to which elastic bands are attached for the seat, ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
1960s Rocking Chair in Red Plastic Strings on Black Metal Frame
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
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Rocking chair for children with red string seats. Originally the chair had a black base, but over time
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rare "Eared" Lounge Chair by Bengt Ruda for Artifort, The Netherlands, 1960s
By Bengt Ruda, Artifort
Located in Utrecht, NL
“indestructible technique” applied to chair stringing, ensuring great quality and comfort. From how the frame
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 39.38 in W 29.53 in D 35.44 in
"Big Mama" Up Chair by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia, Italy, c.2000
By B&B Italia, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
In Good Condition - Some wear and tear to the seating area, lacking elasticated string that connects
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Woven Rope Iron dining chairs by Allan Gould
By Allan Gould
Located in Brooklyn, NY
string dining or side chairs featuring cotton cord seats and enameled steel frames. Made in USA - Circa
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Vintage Chair in the Style Second Rococo, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
This chair was made in Czechoslovakia, circa 1930. Chair was designed in the style second Rococo
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Rococo Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, String, Oak
Vintage Studio Craft Chairs Irving Sabo
By Irving Sabo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
condition with minor wear and patina.
No damage or repairs.
One chair has a hair-line on the seat support
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Wood, String
Antique Sheraton Revival Arm Chair Elbow Chairs 1890
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Sheraton Revival Mahogany Inlaid Elbow Chair.
This piece having swept arms and the cresting rail
Category
Antique 1890s Sheraton Armchairs
Materials
Wood
English Edwardian Mahogany Tub Chair Armchair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Fine example of Edwardian mahogany occasional chair in mahogany, having shaped and string inlaid
Category
Early 20th Century English Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
"Big Mama" Up Chair By Gaetano Pesce For B&B Italia, Italy, circa 2000
By B&B Italia, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
In Good Condition - Some wear and tear to the seating area, lacking elasticated string that connects
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, PVC
H 40.56 in W 47.25 in D 51.19 in
1930s Swedish framed oil on canvas of Interior
By Ellis Wallin
Located in London, GB
scandinavian leather chairs, a stringed instrument casually laid on one and a classic gueridon table adorned
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
Niels Jorgen Haugesen, "String" Chairs, a Pair
By Niels Jørgen Haugesen, Tranekær Furniture
Located in Singapore, SG
String chairs designed by Niels Jørgen Haugesen for Tranekaer furniture. These chairs have a
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cherry
String Chair by Van Keppel Green of Beverly Hills
Located in San Diego, CA
Wood and string chair designed by Hendrik Van Keppel and Taylor Green for their company VKG (Van
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch, String
Allan Gould String Chair
By Allan Gould
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sting Chair from the 1950s. A true gem for aficionados of vintage furniture, this iconic piece
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Iron
String Chair by Robert J Ellenberger for Calfab Good Design, 1950s
By Calfab, Robert J. Ellenberger 1
Located in San Diego, CA
Wood and string chair by Robert J Ellenberger for Calfab Furniture Company, Los Angeles California
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
String, Maple
Hardwood Cumaru, String Chair
By Estúdio Rika
Located in Sao Paulo, BR
The String collection was inspired by a craft technique where drawings are created through lines
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of String Chairs by Allan Gould
By Allan Gould
Located in Cambridge, MA
A rare lounge chair designed by Allan Gould, circa 1952. Featuring a birch frame with string seat
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch, String
Set of Four Niels Jørgen Haugesen Danish String Chairs for Tranekaer Furniture
By Niels Jørgen Haugesen, Tranekær Furniture
Located in Newbury, Berkshire
design is the String chair produced for Tranekaer Furniture. Tranekaer began production in the 1974 and
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wool, Ash
H 28.35 in W 22.05 in D 21.26 in
String & Rebar 1950s Rocker
Located in New York, NY
USA, 1950s.
Rebar, original string.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Allan Gould String "Bow" Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1950s
By Allan Gould
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
A beautiful well preserved 1950s example of one of Allan Goulds most iconic designs. The combination of cord and metal framing provide a sturdy, yet airy appearance making it a great...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Children Chairs Designed by Nils Strinning, 1950s, Sweden
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Helsingborg, Skåne
Super rare set off children chairs designed by Nisse Strinning, early 1950s.
Estimated edition of
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Contemporary Yellow Chair 'Custom Chair' Assemblage by Karen Ryan
By Karen Ryan
Located in London, GB
with plastic ties, and the seat is finished with traditional chair seat strapping and yellow string
Category
Early 2000s English Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
String, Plastic, Beech, Paint
Long Set of 14 Magnificent Chairs
Located in Glencarse, GB
stringing. There chairs are a magnificent set and most comfortable.
Measurements
Height of back: 100cms
Category
Vintage 1980s Great Britain (UK) Chairs
White Lux Lounge Chair by Newell Design Studio
By Jeff Newell, Newell Design Studio
Located in Orange, CA
Lux is massive comfort in seating. It has hand tied, sprung foundation with goose down over foam cushions for a luxurious level of comfort. Bases are solid metal available in a multi...
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sandstone, Stainless Steel, Other, Bronze, Nickel, Metal, Platinum, Silv...
Gray Lux Lounge Chair II By Newell Design Studio
By Jeff Newell, Newell Design Studio
Located in Orange, CA
Lux is massive comfort in seating. It has hand tied, sprung foundation with goose down over foam cushions for a luxurious level of comfort. Bases are solid metal available in a multi...
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sandstone, Nickel, Metal, Platinum, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze, Ste...
1950s Italian armchair in the manner of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Genova, IT
Italian-made armchair from the 1950s in the style and formed productions of Gio Ponti.
Elegant frame with curvilinear progression of the back legs that accompany the backrest, which...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
String, Birch
String Stool by Robert J Ellenberger for Calfab, 1950s
By Calfab, Robert J. Ellenberger 1
Located in San Diego, CA
Wood and string stool by Robert J Ellenberger for Calfab Furniture Company, Los Angeles California
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
String, Wood
Period English Well-Patinated Country Chair
Located in Port Chester, NY
way, the arm fronts are lightened by the wear. The chair has a comfortably sized string seat, good
Category
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Materials
String, Wood
Brazilian Organic Sculptural Chair Carved from Pequi Tree, circa 2000
Located in New York, NY
Organic sculptural chair with asymmetrical form carved from pequi tree, Bahia, Brazil, circa 2000.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
String, Organic Material, Wood
Brazilian Organic Sculptural Chair Carved from Pequi Tree, circa 2000
Located in New York, NY
Organic sculptural chair with asymmetrical form carved from pequi tree, Bahia, Brazil, circa 2000.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Organic Material, Wood, String
Allan Gould String chair
By Allan Gould
Located in Ferndale, MI
Allan Gould String chair - hard to find wood frame version
Category
20th Century Lounge Chairs
Allan Gould String Chair
By Allan Gould
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
A single Allan Gould "string" chair.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
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An assortment of string chairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, cord and string, all string chairs available were constructed with great care. We have 71 antique and vintage string chairs in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. String chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. String chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Nouveau styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Allan Gould, Christensen & Larsen and Jørgen Høvelskov each produced beautiful string chairs that are worth considering.
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