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Postmodern Prototype Chair 1
Postmodern Prototype Chair 1

Postmodern Prototype Chair 1

Located in Surbiton, GB

This is one of two available prototypes from the same designer. Each chair is a different take on the same design tension strap design.

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rare Plywood Prototype Chair C.1960's
Rare Plywood Prototype Chair C.1960's

Rare Plywood Prototype Chair C.1960's

Located in Long Island City, NY

Rare plywood prototype chair circa 1960's designed by an unknown student from the Chicago school of design, the New Bauhaus, founded by Lazlo Moholy-Nagy in 1937.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Postmodern Prototype Chair
Postmodern Prototype Chair

Postmodern Prototype Chair

Located in Surbiton, GB

An unusual, handmade chair. Unattributed, yet most likely a one of a kind late 20th Century production. Composed of a painted tubular steel frame and an ergonomic plywood box seat. ...

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Prototype Chair (Left) by Joop Rutjes, ca. 1990
Prototype Chair (Left) by Joop Rutjes, ca. 1990

Prototype Chair (Left) by Joop Rutjes, ca. 1990

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

This striking prototype chair by Dutch architect Joop Rutjes (1937–2017) embodies his post-modern design ethos and architectural experimentation.

Category

20th Century Chairs

Materials

Metal

Beech Prototype Chair by Stefan Wewerka, Germany Second half of the 20th Century
Beech Prototype Chair by Stefan Wewerka, Germany Second half of the 20th Century

Beech Prototype Chair by Stefan Wewerka, Germany Second half of the 20th Century

By Stefan Wewerka

Located in Utrecht, NL

With its bold geometry and exceptional craftsmanship, this prototype chair is a testament to German design and a perfect addition for those seeking to infuse their interiors with a t...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Geoffrey Harcourt prototype chair Artifort Netherlands 1970
Geoffrey Harcourt prototype chair Artifort Netherlands 1970

Geoffrey Harcourt prototype chair Artifort Netherlands 1970

By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Extremely special and rare prototype of the 508 lounge chair by Geoffrey Harcourt manufactured by Artifort in the Netherlands in 1970.

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Martin Visser Modernist Prototype Chair SE20 Spectrum, 1988
Martin Visser Modernist Prototype Chair SE20 Spectrum, 1988

Martin Visser Modernist Prototype Chair SE20 Spectrum, 1988

By Martin Visser

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Rare prototype side chair designed by Martin Visser and manufactured by ’t Spectrum Bergeyk 1988.

Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Prototype Chair “Rolsa” by J. Limperg, Netherlands, 1960s
Prototype Chair “Rolsa” by J. Limperg, Netherlands, 1960s

Prototype Chair “Rolsa” by J. Limperg, Netherlands, 1960s

Located in DE KWAKEL, NL

Limperg Model: Rolsa Origin: The Netherlands Period: 1960s Materials: Hardwood and Orinoco wood Type: Prototype chair Dimensions H 120 x W 56 x D 70 cm, seat height 50 cm

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

“Giraffe” Sculptural Prototype Chair by Architect, France, c. 1960
“Giraffe” Sculptural Prototype Chair by Architect, France, c. 1960

“Giraffe” Sculptural Prototype Chair by Architect, France, c. 1960

Located in PARIS, FR

A unique sculptural chair prototype known as the “Giraffe,” designed by a French architect, circa 1960.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Unique Prototype Chair by Marcel Wanders with Chrome Flower Décor
Unique Prototype Chair by Marcel Wanders with Chrome Flower Décor

Unique Prototype Chair by Marcel Wanders with Chrome Flower Décor

By MARCEL WANDERS

Located in Doornspijk, NL

Unique piece by world famous Dutch designer Marcel Wanders. It was sold during a sample sale at MOOOI in Amsterdam in 2005. The chrome has a flower pattern. This chair never actuall...

Category

1990s Dutch Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern Hand Made Prototype Chair, One of a Kind
Mid Century Modern Hand Made Prototype Chair, One of a Kind

Mid Century Modern Hand Made Prototype Chair, One of a Kind

Located in Lutz, FL

An unusual and interesting one of a kind functional piece of art c.1970’s. This hand crafted prototype lounge chair is made of solid oak and cleverly designed and assembled with oak ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Pair of Signed “Oblado” Upholstered Prototype Chairs, Blå Station, Sweden, 1986
Pair of Signed “Oblado” Upholstered Prototype Chairs, Blå Station, Sweden, 1986

Pair of Signed “Oblado” Upholstered Prototype Chairs, Blå Station, Sweden, 1986

By Borge Lindau, Lindau & Lindekrantz

Located in Stockholm, SE

A pair of prototype “Oblado” chairs designed by Börge Lindau for Blå Station, Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1980s Swedish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Borge Lindau “Oblado” Unproduced Prototype Chair for Blå Station, Sweden, 1980s
Borge Lindau “Oblado” Unproduced Prototype Chair for Blå Station, Sweden, 1980s

Borge Lindau “Oblado” Unproduced Prototype Chair for Blå Station, Sweden, 1980s

By Borge Lindau, Bla Station

Located in Stockholm, SE

The unusual looped construction of the legs gives the chair a particularly graphic profile. Blå Station has confirmed that the chair is an original prototype and that this particular...

Category

Vintage 1980s Swedish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 5 Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Black Wire Prototype Chair
Set of 5 Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Black Wire Prototype Chair

Set of 5 Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Black Wire Prototype Chair

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

This set of five minimalist chairs was designed during the 1960s. It is probably a prototype made by a Swedish manufactory, and the chairs never entered mass production.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Industrial Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of White Modern Powder Coated Steel Prototype Sol Chairs by Jonathan Nesci
Pair of White Modern Powder Coated Steel Prototype Sol Chairs by Jonathan Nesci

Pair of White Modern Powder Coated Steel Prototype Sol Chairs by Jonathan Nesci

By Jonathan Nesci

Located in Chicago, IL

Two prototype chairs in powder coated steel for the Sol Chair by Jonathan Nesci for Volume Gallery.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Unique Paolo Pallucco & Mireille Rivier "Barbara d'Argento" Prototype Chair 1985
Unique Paolo Pallucco & Mireille Rivier "Barbara d'Argento" Prototype Chair 1985

Unique Paolo Pallucco & Mireille Rivier "Barbara d'Argento" Prototype Chair 1985

By Paolo Pallucco & Mireille Rivier

Located in Stockholm, SE

This particular example is a prototype from Pallucco of the later limited edition of chairs ever produced.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

George Suyeoka Studio Prototype Walnut Chair
George Suyeoka Studio Prototype Walnut Chair

George Suyeoka Studio Prototype Walnut Chair

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Living in Chicago George crafted this stunning but simple chair which folds flat in walnut, brass with leather strap , signed by the artist to the seat bottom in ink and in pencil it...

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Chairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Rattan and Iron Chair
Rattan and Iron Chair

Rattan and Iron Chair

$950Sale Price|47% Off

Rattan and Iron Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

One of a kind, prototype chair. Very good vintage condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Corner Chairs

Materials

Iron

Grand Louvre Side Chair by Jean-Michel Wilmotte for Tecno, Set of 8
Grand Louvre Side Chair by Jean-Michel Wilmotte for Tecno, Set of 8

Grand Louvre Side Chair by Jean-Michel Wilmotte for Tecno, Set of 8

By Tecno, Jean-Michel Wilmotte

Located in Brescia, IT

Great architectural form with interesting details. This prototype chair is part of a commission created as public seating for the Rizhelien wing of the Louvre.

Category

1990s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Prototype Pierre Paulin Blub Lounge Chair, Artifort, 1971
Prototype Pierre Paulin Blub Lounge Chair, Artifort, 1971

Prototype Pierre Paulin Blub Lounge Chair, Artifort, 1971

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Den Haag, NL

Pierre Paulin prototype Blub lounge chair, Artifort 1971. Rare opportunity to own a one of a kind Pierre Paulin lounge chair.

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Fiberglass

Mid-Century Modern Lumbarest Chair by Gregg Fleishman, 1985
Mid-Century Modern Lumbarest Chair by Gregg Fleishman, 1985

Mid-Century Modern Lumbarest Chair by Gregg Fleishman, 1985

By Gregg Fleishman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1980s Lumabrest Prototype Chair by Gregg Fleishman. This conversation starter is an incredibly unique design and these were produced in low numbers making good condition examples h...

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

2 Rare Prototype Italian Organic Modern Swivel Lounge Chairs, Joe Colombo, 1970
2 Rare Prototype Italian Organic Modern Swivel Lounge Chairs, Joe Colombo, 1970

2 Rare Prototype Italian Organic Modern Swivel Lounge Chairs, Joe Colombo, 1970

By Joe Colombo

Located in New York, NY

2 Rare Prototype Italian Mid-Century Organic Modern Swivel Lounge Chairs attributed to Joe Colombo, circa 1968-1970.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Enamel, Stainless Steel

Prototype Knoll Lounge Chair Designed Bill Stephens 1960s Fiberglass Cato Fabric
Prototype Knoll Lounge Chair Designed Bill Stephens 1960s Fiberglass Cato Fabric

Prototype Knoll Lounge Chair Designed Bill Stephens 1960s Fiberglass Cato Fabric

By Knoll, Bill Stephens

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

A prototype chair and ottoman designed by Bill Stephens in the 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

Ann Getty's antique prototype, c.1810 French Empire chair
Ann Getty's antique prototype, c.1810 French Empire chair

Ann Getty's antique prototype, c.1810 French Empire chair

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Ann Getty's c.1810 antique prototype chair that Louis Rossi (Rossi Antiques) reproduced for her “Ann Getty House Collection" - a line of reproduction furniture inspired by her person...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Silk, Upholstery, Fruitwood

Zigzag chair prototype - Netherlands, 1970
Zigzag chair prototype - Netherlands, 1970

Zigzag chair prototype - Netherlands, 1970

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Iconic Zigzag chair prototype Netherlands, 1970 73,5 x 39 x 39,5 cm Iconic chair composed by four wooden planks hinged end to end to form an extremely striking example of an unstabl...

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Prototype Rocking Chair by Arturo Pani
Prototype Rocking Chair by Arturo Pani

Prototype Rocking Chair by Arturo Pani

By Arturo Pani

Located in Chicago, IL

Prototype hand-forged, steel rocker designed by Arturo Pani and executed by Telleres Chacon, Mexico City. The piece has been reupholstered in hand-stitched, Edelman leather with cust...

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rare Prototype of ClassiCon Munich Chair Brown Leather
Rare Prototype of ClassiCon Munich Chair Brown Leather

Rare Prototype of ClassiCon Munich Chair Brown Leather

By Sauerbruch Hutton

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Model Munich chair designed by Sauerbruch Hutton. Manufactured by ClassiCon.

Category

Early 2000s German Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Prototype DAF Chair for Herman Miller
George Nelson Prototype DAF Chair for Herman Miller

George Nelson Prototype DAF Chair for Herman Miller

By George Nelson

Located in Cincinnati, OH

An early per production prototype fiberglass arm shell or DAF chair designed by George Nelson.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Gregg Fleishman Prototype European cutout plywood "Lumbarest" or Puzzle Chair
Gregg Fleishman Prototype European cutout plywood "Lumbarest" or Puzzle Chair

Gregg Fleishman Prototype European cutout plywood "Lumbarest" or Puzzle Chair

By Gregg Fleishman

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Gregg Fleishman Prototype European cutout plywood "Lumbarest" or Puzzle Chair Gregg Fleishman Plywood Puzzle Chair Measures: 60cmx52cm H107cm SH:45cm Material: Wood cutout plywood ...

Category

20th Century American Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Ilmari Tapiovaara Prototype Congo Folding Chair Finland 1954
Ilmari Tapiovaara Prototype Congo Folding Chair Finland 1954

Ilmari Tapiovaara Prototype Congo Folding Chair Finland 1954

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Camden, ME

This prototype of the Congo chair comes from the estate of Ilmari Tapiovaara.

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Italian Prototype Rocking Chair by Pierluigi Ghianda, 1960s
Italian Prototype Rocking Chair by Pierluigi Ghianda, 1960s

Italian Prototype Rocking Chair by Pierluigi Ghianda, 1960s

By Pierluigi Ghianda

Located in Antwerp, Antwerp

Rocking chair Prototype handmade and designed by the important Italian craftsman Pierluigi Ghianda in the 1960’s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rare Stacy Dukes for Artemide Prototype 'Efebino' Lounge Chair
Rare Stacy Dukes for Artemide Prototype 'Efebino' Lounge Chair

Rare Stacy Dukes for Artemide Prototype 'Efebino' Lounge Chair

By Stacy Dukes, Artemide

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Stacy Dukes for Artemide 'Efebino' lounge chair, reinforced plastic, Italy, 1970s An exceptionally rare prototype of the “Efebino” lounge chair, designed by Stacy Dukes for Artemide...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Prototype aluminum + leather Ate Van Appledoorn small chair, unique, 1960s
Prototype aluminum + leather Ate Van Appledoorn small chair, unique, 1960s

Prototype aluminum + leather Ate Van Appledoorn small chair, unique, 1960s

Located in Forest, BE

Very unique handmade aluminum tubular and leather chair. the dimensions are smaller than a regular chair. The height and seat height are standard. The overall is patinated and shows ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Pine Prototype Lounge Chair From France, Circa 1960
Vintage Pine Prototype Lounge Chair From France, Circa 1960

Vintage Pine Prototype Lounge Chair From France, Circa 1960

Located in Nashville, TN

Vintage Pine Prototype Lounge Chair From France, Circa 1960. Solid pine construction later upholstered cushions.

Category

Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Pine

Svend Skipper, Prototype Lounge Chair, Teak, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Svend Skipper, Prototype Lounge Chair, Teak, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s

Svend Skipper, Prototype Lounge Chair, Teak, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s

By Svend Skipper

Located in High Point, NC

A teak and green fabric prototype lounge chair designed and produced by Svend Skipper, Denmark, c. 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Early André Dubreuil Prototype Paris Chair from the Estate of the artist 1988
Early André Dubreuil Prototype Paris Chair from the Estate of the artist 1988

Early André Dubreuil Prototype Paris Chair from the Estate of the artist 1988

By André Dubreuil

Located in Uxbridge, GB

An exceptionally rare prototype Paris Chair by André Dubreuil, dating from 1988 and one of the first two examples made by the designer before the subsequent edition of twenty.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Beaux Arts Chairs

Materials

Steel

Prototype Richard Schultz for Steelcase Sheet Metal Dining Chair from Circa 1985
Prototype Richard Schultz for Steelcase Sheet Metal Dining Chair from Circa 1985

Prototype Richard Schultz for Steelcase Sheet Metal Dining Chair from Circa 1985

By Richard Schultz, Steelcase

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a Richard Schultz sheet metal dining chair prototype for Steelcase, dating to circa 1985.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1990s Rare Ralph Lauren Prototype Writer's Chair in Patinated Leather
1990s Rare Ralph Lauren Prototype Writer's Chair in Patinated Leather

1990s Rare Ralph Lauren Prototype Writer's Chair in Patinated Leather

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Farmington Hills, MI

This chair is the original prototype submitted for approval, with later production modifications including adjustments to the arm proportions and the introduction of bullion-style fe...

Category

1990s American American Classical Club Chairs

Materials

Metal

Prototype - Red Scandy Lounge Chair by Fabiaan Van Severen for Indera
Prototype - Red Scandy Lounge Chair by Fabiaan Van Severen for Indera

Prototype - Red Scandy Lounge Chair by Fabiaan Van Severen for Indera

By Fabiaan Van Severen

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

This Scandy lounge chair is a prototype and comes from the interior of Fabiaan Van Severen himself.

Category

Early 2000s Belgian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

1993 Prototype Richard Schultz Topiary Collection Cafe Dining Chair
1993 Prototype Richard Schultz Topiary Collection Cafe Dining Chair

1993 Prototype Richard Schultz Topiary Collection Cafe Dining Chair

By Richard Schultz

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a Richard Schultz Topiary Collection stacking cafe chair prototype with a black powder-coated finish.

Category

1990s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Prototype Richard Schultz 2002 Collection Stainless & Leather Dining Chair
Prototype Richard Schultz 2002 Collection Stainless & Leather Dining Chair

Prototype Richard Schultz 2002 Collection Stainless & Leather Dining Chair

By Richard Schultz

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a Richard Schultz 2002 Collection stainless steel dining chair prototype with custom leather sling. The arm height is 26" from the ground.

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-04-A Bamboo Chair Early Prototype / Mid-Century Modern
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-04-A Bamboo Chair Early Prototype / Mid-Century Modern

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-04-A Bamboo Chair Early Prototype / Mid-Century Modern

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Zürich, CH

Here we see a playful kind of experimentation, different from the average modern design, which is more well-behaved and dogmatic. It’s radical, it’s curious, it pushes boundaries. Th...

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

amusante chaise prototype a système, vers 1970-1980.
amusante chaise prototype a système, vers 1970-1980.

amusante chaise prototype a système, vers 1970-1980.

Located in Mouscron, WHT

amusante chaise prototype a système, vers 1970-1980.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 3 Prototype Fiberglass Chairs in the Style of Eero Aarnio, 1970s, Finland
Set of 3 Prototype Fiberglass Chairs in the Style of Eero Aarnio, 1970s, Finland

Set of 3 Prototype Fiberglass Chairs in the Style of Eero Aarnio, 1970s, Finland

By Eero Aarnio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful set of 3 fiberglass chairs in the style of Eero Aarnio's Pastil chair. Only set we have found to exist with a deep Google search. Handmade and finished in orange. The taper...

Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

1986 Entelechy Series Prototype Lounge Chair in Tan Leather w/ Chrome Frame
1986 Entelechy Series Prototype Lounge Chair in Tan Leather w/ Chrome Frame

1986 Entelechy Series Prototype Lounge Chair in Tan Leather w/ Chrome Frame

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a rare prototype lounge chair from the Entelechy series, designed by architect John Portman and produced by renowned metal manufacturer Gratz Industries.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

2001 Prototype Richard Schultz 2002 Collection Mesh Cantilever Dining Chair
2001 Prototype Richard Schultz 2002 Collection Mesh Cantilever Dining Chair

2001 Prototype Richard Schultz 2002 Collection Mesh Cantilever Dining Chair

By Richard Schultz

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a Richard Schultz 2002 Collection stainless steel cantilever dining chair prototype with mesh upholstery. This is a marvelous and rare example of a 2002 collection...

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of 6 “Leonardo” Prototype Dining Chairs by Gabriele Centazzo, 2012
Set of 6 “Leonardo” Prototype Dining Chairs by Gabriele Centazzo, 2012

Set of 6 “Leonardo” Prototype Dining Chairs by Gabriele Centazzo, 2012

By Valcucine, Gabriele Centazzo

Located in Roma, RM

A rare set of six “Leonardo” prototype dining chairs designed by Gabriele Centazzo for the Italian design company Valcucine in 2012.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

2011 Prototype Richard Schultz Mateo Collection Raw Aluminum & Mesh Dining Chair
2011 Prototype Richard Schultz Mateo Collection Raw Aluminum & Mesh Dining Chair

2011 Prototype Richard Schultz Mateo Collection Raw Aluminum & Mesh Dining Chair

By Richard Schultz

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a Richard Schultz 2011 Mateo Collection aluminum lounge chair prototype with mesh upholstery. This is a marvelous and rare example of a Mateo collection lounge cha...

Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

2001 Prototype Richard Schultz 2002 Collection Stainless Steel Mesh Dining Chair
2001 Prototype Richard Schultz 2002 Collection Stainless Steel Mesh Dining Chair

2001 Prototype Richard Schultz 2002 Collection Stainless Steel Mesh Dining Chair

By Richard Schultz

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a Richard Schultz 2002 Collection stainless steel dining chair prototype with custom polished perforated steel seat.

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Unique Pre Production Prototype by Verner Panton
Unique Pre Production Prototype by Verner Panton

Unique Pre Production Prototype by Verner Panton

By Verner Panton

Located in Munich, DE

This is an unique pre production prototype of the 270F lounge chair by Verner Panton.

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

1980 Richard Schultz & Knoll Prototype Flat Matte Black Outdoor Dining Armchair
1980 Richard Schultz & Knoll Prototype Flat Matte Black Outdoor Dining Armchair

1980 Richard Schultz & Knoll Prototype Flat Matte Black Outdoor Dining Armchair

By Richard Schultz

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a Richard Schultz stainless steel armchair prototype with perforated steel seat, produced circa 1980. This is a marvelous and rare example of this model series, wh...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Original Pre-Production Prototype Wire Desk Chair by Niall O'Flynn
Original Pre-Production Prototype Wire Desk Chair by Niall O'Flynn

Original Pre-Production Prototype Wire Desk Chair by Niall O'Flynn

By Niall O'Flynn

Located in New York, NY

Original pre-production prototype of a wire mesh metal desk chair by Niall O'Flynn shown at the New York Furniture Fair in 1994 and later produced by t' Spectrum.

Category

Late 20th Century Irish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

VG NewTrend Swivel Armchair prototype of the model "Calla", Italy 1990s
VG NewTrend Swivel Armchair prototype of the model "Calla", Italy 1990s

VG NewTrend Swivel Armchair prototype of the model "Calla", Italy 1990s

By VG New Trend

Located in La xara, VC

VG furniture represents luxury in terms of exclusivity, distinction and high quality. They are the result of a sophisticated and exclusive design with a strong identity and are the r...

Category

1990s Italian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Faux Leather

Handcrafted White Plywood Chair - Folk Art Painted Wooden Chair - France 1950s
Handcrafted White Plywood Chair - Folk Art Painted Wooden Chair - France 1950s

Handcrafted White Plywood Chair - Folk Art Painted Wooden Chair - France 1950s

By Alvar Aalto

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Handcrafted White Plywood Chair - Folk Art Painted Wooden Chair - France 1950s Rare plywood chair prototype, most probably a unique and artisanal work by a cabinetmaker.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood, Plywood, Paint

Jean Prouve Standard Chair in Japanese Red
Jean Prouve Standard Chair in Japanese Red

Jean Prouve Standard Chair in Japanese Red

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designed in 1934, this chair had three prototypes before finally coming to this version No. 4.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Charlotte Perriand Meribel chair Steph Simon France 1950s
Charlotte Perriand Meribel chair Steph Simon France 1950s

Charlotte Perriand Meribel chair Steph Simon France 1950s

By Steph Simon, Charlotte Perriand

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Originally conceived during her visit to Japan in the late 1940s, the first prototype of the Méribel chair later became a defining piece of furniture for the ski chalets of Méribel i...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Ash

Jordan Mozer Lounge Chairs, Aluminum, Modern Design, 1980s USA
Jordan Mozer Lounge Chairs, Aluminum, Modern Design, 1980s USA

Jordan Mozer Lounge Chairs, Aluminum, Modern Design, 1980s USA

By Jordan Mozer

Located in New York, NY

Pair or set of 4 Jordan Mozer prototype lounge chairs with Art Nouveau influenced trim.

Category

20th Century American Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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Robert Whitton Prototype Chair
Robert Whitton Prototype Chair

Robert Whitton Prototype Chair

Unavailable

H 29.5 in W 17.5 in D 20 in

Robert Whitton Prototype Chair

By Robert Whitton

Located in Phoenix, AZ

This Robert Whitton prototype chair, crafted entirely from aluminum, is a striking piece of usable art, blurring the lines between sculpture and functional furniture.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Robert Whitton Prototype Chair
Robert Whitton Prototype Chair

Robert Whitton Prototype Chair

Unavailable

H 30.5 in W 15 in D 19 in

Robert Whitton Prototype Chair

By Robert Whitton

Located in Phoenix, AZ

This Robert Whitton prototype chair, crafted entirely from aluminum, is a striking piece of usable art, blurring the lines between sculpture and functional furniture.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Robert Whitton Prototype Chair
Robert Whitton Prototype Chair

Robert Whitton Prototype Chair

Unavailable

H 24.5 in W 23 in D 23 in

Robert Whitton Prototype Chair

By Robert Whitton

Located in Phoenix, AZ

This Robert Whitton prototype chair, crafted entirely from aluminum, is a striking piece of usable art, blurring the lines between sculpture and functional furniture.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Robert Whitton Prototype Chair
Robert Whitton Prototype Chair

Robert Whitton Prototype Chair

Unavailable

H 24.5 in W 23 in D 23 in

Robert Whitton Prototype Chair

By Robert Whitton

Located in Phoenix, AZ

This Robert Whitton prototype chair, crafted entirely from aluminum, is a striking piece of usable art, blurring the lines between sculpture and functional furniture.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Robert Whitton Prototype Chair
Robert Whitton Prototype Chair

Robert Whitton Prototype Chair

Unavailable

H 30 in W 18.5 in D 16.5 in

Robert Whitton Prototype Chair

By Robert Whitton

Located in Phoenix, AZ

This Robert Whitton prototype chair, crafted entirely from aluminum, is a striking piece of usable art, blurring the lines between sculpture and functional furniture.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Robert Whitton Prototype Chair
Robert Whitton Prototype Chair

Robert Whitton Prototype Chair

Unavailable

H 28 in W 21.5 in D 22 in

Robert Whitton Prototype Chair

By Robert Whitton

Located in Phoenix, AZ

This Robert Whitton prototype chair, crafted entirely from aluminum, is a striking piece of usable art, blurring the lines between sculpture and functional furniture.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Robert Whitton Prototype Chair
Robert Whitton Prototype Chair

Robert Whitton Prototype Chair

Unavailable

H 29 in W 19 in D 19 in

Robert Whitton Prototype Chair

By Robert Whitton

Located in Phoenix, AZ

This Robert Whitton prototype chair, crafted entirely from aluminum, is a striking piece of usable art, blurring the lines between sculpture and functional furniture.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Robert Whitton Prototype Chair
Robert Whitton Prototype Chair

Robert Whitton Prototype Chair

Unavailable

H 34.5 in W 23 in D 19 in

Robert Whitton Prototype Chair

By Robert Whitton

Located in Phoenix, AZ

This Robert Whitton prototype chair, crafted entirely from aluminum, is a striking piece of usable art, blurring the lines between sculpture and functional furniture.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Robert Whitton Prototype Chair
Robert Whitton Prototype Chair

Robert Whitton Prototype Chair

Unavailable

H 27.5 in W 25.5 in D 22 in

Robert Whitton Prototype Chair

By Robert Whitton

Located in Phoenix, AZ

This Robert Whitton prototype chair, crafted entirely from aluminum, is a striking piece of usable art, blurring the lines between sculpture and functional furniture.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Robert Whitton Prototype Chair
Robert Whitton Prototype Chair

Robert Whitton Prototype Chair

Unavailable

H 28.5 in W 19 in D 18 in

Robert Whitton Prototype Chair

By Robert Whitton

Located in Phoenix, AZ

This Robert Whitton prototype chair, crafted entirely from aluminum, is a striking piece of usable art, blurring the lines between sculpture and functional furniture.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Robert Whitton Prototype Chair
Robert Whitton Prototype Chair

Robert Whitton Prototype Chair

Unavailable

H 27 in W 16 in D 20 in

Robert Whitton Prototype Chair

By Robert Whitton

Located in Phoenix, AZ

This Robert Whitton prototype chair, crafted entirely from aluminum, is a striking piece of usable art, blurring the lines between sculpture and functional furniture.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Robert Whitton Prototype Chair
Robert Whitton Prototype Chair

Robert Whitton Prototype Chair

Unavailable

H 29.5 in W 19 in D 17 in

Robert Whitton Prototype Chair

By Robert Whitton

Located in Phoenix, AZ

This Robert Whitton prototype chair, crafted entirely from aluminum, is a striking piece of usable art, blurring the lines between sculpture and functional furniture.

Category

Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Robert Whitton Prototype Chair
Robert Whitton Prototype Chair

Robert Whitton Prototype Chair

Unavailable

H 33 in W 29.5 in D 16 in

Robert Whitton Prototype Chair

By Robert Whitton

Located in Phoenix, AZ

This Robert Whitton prototype chair, crafted entirely from aluminum, is a striking piece of usable art, blurring the lines between sculpture and functional furniture.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Robert Whitton Prototype Chair
Robert Whitton Prototype Chair

Robert Whitton Prototype Chair

Unavailable

H 29 in W 21 in D 23 in

Robert Whitton Prototype Chair

By Robert Whitton

Located in Phoenix, AZ

This Robert Whitton prototype chair, crafted entirely from aluminum, is a striking piece of usable art, blurring the lines between sculpture and functional furniture.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Robert Whitton Prototype Chair
Robert Whitton Prototype Chair

Robert Whitton Prototype Chair

Unavailable

H 35 in W 21 in D 21 in

Robert Whitton Prototype Chair

By Robert Whitton

Located in Phoenix, AZ

This Robert Whitton prototype chair, crafted entirely from aluminum, is a striking piece of usable art, blurring the lines between sculpture and functional furniture.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Robert Whitton Prototype Chair
Robert Whitton Prototype Chair

Robert Whitton Prototype Chair

Unavailable

H 28.5 in W 22 in D 27.5 in

Robert Whitton Prototype Chair

By Robert Whitton

Located in Phoenix, AZ

This Robert Whitton prototype chair, crafted entirely from aluminum, is a striking piece of usable art, blurring the lines between sculpture and functional furniture.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vico Magistretti Prototype Chair by Cassina, 1980s
Vico Magistretti Prototype Chair by Cassina, 1980s

Vico Magistretti Prototype Chair by Cassina, 1980s

Unavailable

H 30.71 in W 22.05 in D 24.41 in

Vico Magistretti Prototype Chair by Cassina, 1980s

By Vico Magistretti, Poltrona Frau

Located in Basel, CH

Vico Magistretti prototype chair manufactured by Poltrona Frau in the 1980s.

Category

Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Robert Whitton Powder Coat Red Prototype Chair
Robert Whitton Powder Coat Red Prototype Chair

Robert Whitton Powder Coat Red Prototype Chair

Unavailable

H 34 in W 25 in D 25 in

Robert Whitton Powder Coat Red Prototype Chair

By Robert Whitton

Located in Phoenix, AZ

This Robert Whitton prototype chair, crafted entirely from aluminum, is a striking piece of usable art, blurring the lines between sculpture and functional furniture.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Prototype Chair by Masanori Umeda, 1980s
Prototype Chair by Masanori Umeda, 1980s

Prototype Chair by Masanori Umeda, 1980s

Unavailable

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Prototype Chair by Masanori Umeda, 1980s

By Masanori Umeda

Located in București, B

Prototype chair designed by Masanori Umeda in the 1980s.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

"SO WHAT?" Prototype Chair by Christophe Pillet for XO, 1991
"SO WHAT?" Prototype Chair by Christophe Pillet for XO, 1991

"SO WHAT?" Prototype Chair by Christophe Pillet for XO, 1991

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"SO WHAT?" Prototype Chair by Christophe Pillet for XO, 1991

By Christophe Pillet

Located in București, B

This "So what?" prototype chair was designed by Christophe Pillet for XO in 1991.

Category

1990s French Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pierre Guariche Prototype Chairs
Pierre Guariche Prototype Chairs

Pierre Guariche Prototype Chairs

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H 28.5 in W 16 in D 17 in

Pierre Guariche Prototype Chairs

By Pierre Guariche

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Pierre Guariche prototype metal chairs

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

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Prototype Chair by Bär + Knell

Prototype Chair by Bär + Knell

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H 33.86 in W 16.54 in D 18.12 in

Prototype Chair by Bär + Knell

By Bär + Knell

Located in Cologne, DE

In the 1990s the two German designers Gerhard Bär and Harmut Knell (Bär + Knell) created a new speak of design with recycled plastic material. This chair is one of the first experime...

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1990s German Modern Chairs

Pair of Unique White Lacquered Prototype Chairs
Pair of Unique White Lacquered Prototype Chairs

Pair of Unique White Lacquered Prototype Chairs

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H 18 in W 18 in D 19 in

Pair of Unique White Lacquered Prototype Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of unique white lacquered corner chairs

Category

Vintage 1970s American Corner Chairs

Materials

Wood

Sebastien Baldini Prototype Chair
Sebastien Baldini Prototype Chair

Sebastien Baldini Prototype Chair

Unavailable

H 26 in W 41.5 in D 34 in

Sebastien Baldini Prototype Chair

Located in Newburgh, NY

Faceted iron chair designed by Sebastien Baldini. Linear design evoking lines of precious stones. Original plastic seat open to be customized in leather or COM.

Category

Late 20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Sebastien Baldini Prototype Chair
Sebastien Baldini Prototype Chair

Sebastien Baldini Prototype Chair

Unavailable

H 34 in W 40 in D 41 in

Sebastien Baldini Prototype Chair

By Sébastien Baldini

Located in Newburgh, NY

Faceted iron chair designed by Sebastien Baldini. Linear design evoking lines of precious stones. Original plastic seat open to be customized in leather or COM.

Category

Late 20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Sebastien Baldini Prototype Chair
Sebastien Baldini Prototype Chair

Sebastien Baldini Prototype Chair

Unavailable

H 34 in W 41.5 in D 29.5 in

Sebastien Baldini Prototype Chair

Located in Newburgh, NY

Faceted iron chair designed by Sebastien Baldini. Linear design evoking lines of precious stones. Original plastic seat open to be customized in leather or COM.

Category

Late 20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Prototype chair for World trade center restaurant in NYC.  Design by Peter Danko
Prototype chair for World trade center restaurant in NYC.  Design by Peter Danko

Prototype chair for World trade center restaurant in NYC. Design by Peter Danko

By Peter Danko

Located in York, PA

This chair, as the prototype, is suspected to be the only one remaining in existence.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Maple

Studio Modan Prototype Cubist Chair
Studio Modan Prototype Cubist Chair

Studio Modan Prototype Cubist Chair

Unavailable

H 30 in W 30 in D 32.5 in

Studio Modan Prototype Cubist Chair

By STUDIO MODAN

Located in Hudson, NY

Introducing the extraordinary Studio Modan Prototype Chair from Belgium, where modern design seamlessly merges with unmatched comfort.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Robert Whitton Prototype Foldable Drafting Chair
Robert Whitton Prototype Foldable Drafting Chair

Robert Whitton Prototype Foldable Drafting Chair

Unavailable

H 29 in W 18.5 in D 20 in

Robert Whitton Prototype Foldable Drafting Chair

By Robert Whitton

Located in Phoenix, AZ

This Robert Whitton prototype chair, crafted entirely from aluminum, is a striking piece of usable art, blurring the lines between sculpture and functional furniture.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Robert Whitton Prototype Foldable Drafting Chair
Robert Whitton Prototype Foldable Drafting Chair

Robert Whitton Prototype Foldable Drafting Chair

Unavailable

H 30 in W 12 in D 15 in

Robert Whitton Prototype Foldable Drafting Chair

By Robert Whitton

Located in Phoenix, AZ

This Robert Whitton prototype chair, crafted entirely from aluminum, is a striking piece of usable art, blurring the lines between sculpture and functional furniture.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Robert Whitton Prototype Foldable Drafting Chair - 2 Available
Robert Whitton Prototype Foldable Drafting Chair - 2 Available

Robert Whitton Prototype Foldable Drafting Chair - 2 Available

By Robert Whitton

Located in Phoenix, AZ

This Robert Whitton prototype chair, crafted entirely from aluminum, is a striking piece of usable art, blurring the lines between sculpture and functional furniture.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Knotted Chair, White, by Marcel Wanders, Hand-Knotted Chair, 2007, Unique
Knotted Chair, White, by Marcel Wanders, Hand-Knotted Chair, 2007, Unique

Knotted Chair, White, by Marcel Wanders, Hand-Knotted Chair, 2007, Unique

By MARCEL WANDERS

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Knotted chair - White is a hand-knotted prototype chair, year of design 2007, unique piece Eliminating the line between craft and industry, the ‘Knotted Chair’ combines hand-craft...

Category

Early 2000s Dutch Chairs

Materials

Cord, Epoxy Resin, Lacquer

Pair of Robert Whitton Side Chairs
Pair of Robert Whitton Side Chairs

Pair of Robert Whitton Side Chairs

Unavailable

H 31 in W 17.5 in D 21 in

Pair of Robert Whitton Side Chairs

By Robert Whitton

Located in Phoenix, AZ

This Robert Whitton prototype chair, crafted entirely from aluminum, is a striking piece of usable art, blurring the lines between sculpture and functional furniture.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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Seam Chair / Bench

Located in New York, NY

Prototype chair and bench made from tyvex. Fired to harden and make usable.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Benches

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Memphis chair "prototype"

Memphis chair "prototype"

Unavailable

H 55.12 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in

Memphis chair "prototype"

Located in Den Bommel, NL

This fantastic plywood chair gives a twist to nearly every ensemble. From 20's to 90's and from art-nouveau to the Bauhaus! ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS. Problably Italian of origin. Could by...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

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Prototype 'S' chair

Prototype 'S' chair

By Tom Dixon

Located in New York, NY

Painted iron, raffia.

Category

Late 20th Century Side Chairs

Prototype Jens Quistgaard SAX Folding Chair
Prototype Jens Quistgaard SAX Folding Chair

Prototype Jens Quistgaard SAX Folding Chair

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 18.12 in D 18.9 in

Prototype Jens Quistgaard SAX Folding Chair

By Jens Quistgaard

Located in Sittard, NL

Jens Harald Quistgaard, 1919-2008. SAX chair - Prototype, has never been put into production.

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Prototype Danish Modern Lounge chair
Prototype Danish Modern Lounge chair

Prototype Danish Modern Lounge chair

Unavailable

H 38 in W 32 in D 32 in

Prototype Danish Modern Lounge chair

Located in Seattle, WA

This prototype Danish Modern lounge chair ( designer unknown) was originally upholstered in the same leather as the arms.The chair sits very low and is extremely comfortable.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Prototype Plywood Spine side chair
Prototype Plywood Spine side chair

Prototype Plywood Spine side chair

Unavailable

H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 19.69 in

Prototype Plywood Spine side chair

By Xavier Matégot

Located in Den Bommel, NL

Looking for art + design combined in to one chair? Here it is! This chair is one of those design items of which you wonder why there is only one made. We purchased this chair from it...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Celina Prototype Brazilian Cerejeira Wood Arch Chair
Celina Prototype Brazilian Cerejeira Wood Arch Chair

Celina Prototype Brazilian Cerejeira Wood Arch Chair

Unavailable

H 37 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in

Celina Prototype Brazilian Cerejeira Wood Arch Chair

Located in New York, NY

Made by Celina, this arched chair is a single prototype crafted from Brazilian Cerejeira wood.

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Mid-20th Century Chairs

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Midcentury Scandinavian Chair, Probably Sørlie Møbelfabrikk Workshop Prototype

Midcentury Scandinavian Chair, Probably Sørlie Møbelfabrikk Workshop Prototype

By Sørlie Møbler

Located in Oslo, NO

Rare midcentury Scandinavian chair, Probably Sørlie Møbelfabrikk Workshop Prototype Line detail through the middle of the chair back and seat.

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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

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A Pair of Studio Prototype Plywood & Iron Chairs Sculptural

Located in Bonita Springs, FL

A pair of studio made plywood and iron chairs. These beautiful chair were a studio made prototype.

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20th Century American Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Iron

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Gregg Fleishman Prototype European Cutout Plywood "Lumbarest" or Puzzle Chair

Gregg Fleishman Prototype European Cutout Plywood "Lumbarest" or Puzzle Chair

By Gregg Fleishman

Located in Brussels , BE

Gregg Fleishman Prototype European cutout plywood "Lumbarest" or Puzzle chair, from the 1970's.

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Vintage 1970s European Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Vintage Rietveld Prototype Wood Chair, Circa 1960, Netherlands
Vintage Rietveld Prototype Wood Chair, Circa 1960, Netherlands

Vintage Rietveld Prototype Wood Chair, Circa 1960, Netherlands

By Gerrit Rietveld

Located in New York, NY

Rare prototype of the iconic red and blue chair designed in 1932 by Gerrit Rietveld.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Hans Olsen Lounge Chair Prototype, Teak Midcentury, 1960s
Hans Olsen Lounge Chair Prototype, Teak Midcentury, 1960s

Hans Olsen Lounge Chair Prototype, Teak Midcentury, 1960s

Unavailable

H 39.38 in W 23.63 in D 21.66 in

Hans Olsen Lounge Chair Prototype, Teak Midcentury, 1960s

By Hans Olsen

Located in Odense, DK

This chair is a prototype which means it is the only one ever made!

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Single Prototype Brazilian Cerejeira Wood Side Desk Chair by Celina
Single Prototype Brazilian Cerejeira Wood Side Desk Chair by Celina

Single Prototype Brazilian Cerejeira Wood Side Desk Chair by Celina

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A single prototype side chair in solid Brazilian Cerejeira wood with a seat upholstered in black leather.

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Louis 20 Side Chair 'Prototype' in Green by Philippe Starck for Vitra Edition
Louis 20 Side Chair 'Prototype' in Green by Philippe Starck for Vitra Edition

Louis 20 Side Chair 'Prototype' in Green by Philippe Starck for Vitra Edition

By Philippe Starck, Vitra

Located in Denton, MD

This prototype does not have these details, as it was produced as a sample before the initial production run of chairs.

Category

1990s German Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Chair 1. Wicker Weave Light and Sculptural Lounge Chair Prototype by Tomaz Viana
Chair 1. Wicker Weave Light and Sculptural Lounge Chair Prototype by Tomaz Viana

Chair 1. Wicker Weave Light and Sculptural Lounge Chair Prototype by Tomaz Viana

Located in Cascais, PT

A rectified design of the chair is to be done for it to be as comfortable and beautiful as it should be.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Post-Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood, Oak

"King Costes" Prototype Rocking Chair by Philippe Starck for Driade, 1992
"King Costes" Prototype Rocking Chair by Philippe Starck for Driade, 1992

"King Costes" Prototype Rocking Chair by Philippe Starck for Driade, 1992

By Philippe Starck

Located in București, B

This prototype "King Costes" rocking chair was designed by Philippe Starck for Driade in 1992.

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1990s Italian Post-Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Louis 20 Side Chair ‘Prototype’ in Grey by Philippe Starck for Vitra Edition
Louis 20 Side Chair ‘Prototype’ in Grey by Philippe Starck for Vitra Edition

Louis 20 Side Chair ‘Prototype’ in Grey by Philippe Starck for Vitra Edition

By Vitra

Located in Denton, MD

Early production version sent to the US as a sales sample. This example in good condition with some some surface oxidation of the plastic. On the bottom of the chair, this example in...

Category

1990s German Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Prototype Lounge Chair by Danish Designer and Furniture Maker Svend Skipper
Prototype Lounge Chair by Danish Designer and Furniture Maker Svend Skipper

Prototype Lounge Chair by Danish Designer and Furniture Maker Svend Skipper

By Svend Skipper

Located in Handewitt, DE

Unique lounge chair by the Danish designer and furniture maker Svend Skipper.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brocade, Teak

Artist Ronn Jaffe One of a Kind Prototype Wood P Man Chair

Artist Ronn Jaffe One of a Kind Prototype Wood P Man Chair

By Ronn Jaffe

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Noted Contemporary Artist Ronn Jaffe's One of a kind Prototype Wood Gold Painted Wood Chair with Red Holloware and Red Screw Head design.Hand-Crafted by the artist. see ronn jaffe .c...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Xosted Lounge Chair "One of a Kind Artist Prototype" Mirror Polished Stainless
Xosted Lounge Chair "One of a Kind Artist Prototype" Mirror Polished Stainless

Xosted Lounge Chair "One of a Kind Artist Prototype" Mirror Polished Stainless

By Philip Caggiano

Located in Bronxville, NY

This listing is for serial # 001 artist handcrafted prototype. Please inquire for customization options and pricing.

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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Arne Jacobsen prototype armchair "The Bear"
Arne Jacobsen prototype armchair "The Bear"

Arne Jacobsen prototype armchair "The Bear"

Located in New York, NY

Armchair prototype of Arne Jacobsen

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20th Century Danish Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wood

P2 Prototype by Max Jungblut 'La Maquette 2018'
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Unavailable

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P2 Prototype by Max Jungblut 'La Maquette 2018'

Located in Maastricht, NL

P2 Prototype by Max Jungblut (La Maquette 2018) The second prototype made in welded steel plate.

Category

2010s European Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

F1 Carbon Fiber Lounge One of a Kind Artist Prototype Pearl White/Carbon Weave
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F1 Carbon Fiber Lounge One of a Kind Artist Prototype Pearl White/Carbon Weave

By Philip Caggiano

Located in Bronxville, NY

The F1 chair is an ergonomically perfected piece of functional art for the dining room, living room, or occasional use lounge chair.

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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

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Stedelijk Museum Chair

Unavailable

H 30.71 in W 17.72 in D 16.54 in

Stedelijk Museum Chair

By Richard Hutten

Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH

This prototype Stedelijk Chair was designed for the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam.

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Chairs

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Other

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Black and Chrome IN 184/7 Task Armchair Prototype, Wiege for Wilkhahn, Germany

Black and Chrome IN 184/7 Task Armchair Prototype, Wiege for Wilkhahn, Germany

By Wiege, Wilkhahn

Located in Brooklyn, NY

For our latest office chair range IN, our engineers have succeeded in adapting Trimension® for the upper medium-price category. More compact, more straightforward and even more dynam...

Category

2010s German Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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H 31.5 in W 16.54 in D 22.05 in

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By Martin Visser

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Rare modernist side chair designed by Martin Visser and manufactured by ’t Spectrum Bergeyk, 1988. This chair is model number SE20 and was made in several color combinations. This is...

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Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Chubby Chair Forget Me Not by Dirk Vander Kooij
Chubby Chair Forget Me Not by Dirk Vander Kooij

Chubby Chair Forget Me Not by Dirk Vander Kooij

$2,400

H 31.5 in W 16.54 in D 17.72 in

Chubby Chair Forget Me Not by Dirk Vander Kooij

By Dirk Vander Kooij

Located in Paddington, NSW

The Chubby Chair by Kooij exemplifies the studio’s material-focused approach, transforming recycled plastics into furniture with distinctive form and presence. In the Forget-Me-Not c...

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2010s Dutch Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Plywood Mid-Century Modern Children Chair, 1950's
Plywood Mid-Century Modern Children Chair, 1950's

Plywood Mid-Century Modern Children Chair, 1950's

$564

H 25.2 in W 13.78 in D 15.75 in

Plywood Mid-Century Modern Children Chair, 1950's

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Den Haag, NL

Plywood Mid-Century Modern children chair, 1950's.

Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Plywood

Postmodern Design Chair by Pierantonio Bonacina, Italy, 1990's
Postmodern Design Chair by Pierantonio Bonacina, Italy, 1990's

Postmodern Design Chair by Pierantonio Bonacina, Italy, 1990's

$455Sale Price|20% Off

H 27.37 in W 20.08 in D 20.87 in

Postmodern Design Chair by Pierantonio Bonacina, Italy, 1990's

By Pierantonio Bonacina

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Postmodern Modern Italian Design dining chair by Pierantonio Bonacina, made in Italy 1990's. Steer head bend bentwood pressed wood back with rattan woven seat on chrome metal base. C...

Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Chairs Space Age (4)
Chairs Space Age (4)

Chairs Space Age (4)

$3,319 / set

H 29.53 in W 18.12 in D 16.54 in

Chairs Space Age (4)

Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE

This rare set of four Space Age chairs from the 1960s is a striking example of early futuristic design that emerged in post-war Italy, reflecting the optimism and experimentation of ...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Charles and Ray Eames, "DCW" Chair, Plywood, USA, 1950s
Charles and Ray Eames, "DCW" Chair, Plywood, USA, 1950s

Charles and Ray Eames, "DCW" Chair, Plywood, USA, 1950s

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in High Point, NC

A moulded plywood DCW dining chair or side chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced by Herman Miller, USA, 1960s. 16.6” seat height

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Plywood

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Located in Sao Paulo, SP

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2010s Brazilian Organic Modern Armchairs

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H 60 in W 10 in D 36 in

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Located in Hanover, MA

Matched pair of floor lamps by Stilux Milano designed by Oscar Torlasco with red shades, black enameled metal stem, brass arms and mounts. Articulating stem and shade with a white ro...

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2010s French Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Viggo Boesen Model 30 Armchair, Beechwood & Niger Leather, Denmark 1940s
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By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in København K, 84

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

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Charlotte Henschel, Oil on Canvas, France, 1950
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$4,786

H 39.18 in W 28.55 in D 1.38 in

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By Charlotte Henschel

Located in Catonvielle, FR

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Materials

Canvas

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$60,000

H 14.25 in W 71.25 in D 14 in

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By George Nakashima

Located in San Francisco, CA

This rare and unique walnut hanging cabinet by George Nakashima is a beautiful and functional piece of modern furniture with sliding doors. The cabinet features an overhang top with ...

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Vintage 1950s American Modern Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Severin Hansen Teak Side Tables, Scandinavian Modern, Denmark, 1950s
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By Severin Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Pair of teak bedside tables by Severin Hansen with drawers and rattan shelves under the table tops. Severin Hansen’s characteristic diagonal, seamless joinery at the corners.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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$23,069 / set

H 39.38 in W 33.47 in D 37.01 in

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By Madsen & Schubell

Located in London, England

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French Designer, Partners Desk, Oak, France, 1940s
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$18,500

H 30.25 in W 82 in D 52.25 in

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Located in High Point, NC

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Jean Lurcat Mid-Century Aubusson Tapestry
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$12,500 / item

H 59 in W 98 in D 1 in

Jean Lurcat Mid-Century Aubusson Tapestry

By Jean Lurçat

Located in New York, NY

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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$2,495 / item

H 18 in W 54 in D 10 in

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Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

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2010s American Pillows and Throws

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Zebra Hide, Cotton, Down

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Located in Rio Vista, CA

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20th Century Neoclassical Dining Room Tables

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A Helena Tynell Limburg Amber Glass Bubble Mid Century Lamp
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By Limburg, Helena Tynell

Located in New York, NY

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
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By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

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$11,700

H 61.23 in W 59.06 in D 19.69 in

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By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Waalwijk, NL

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By Pauly & Co.

Located in Queens, NY

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Prototype Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the prototype chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and fabric, every prototype chair was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a prototype chair, we have 88 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the prototype chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A prototype chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one prototype chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Rob Edley Welborn, ClassiCon and Gruppo Alchimia produced versions that are worth a look.

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Prices for a prototype chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $550 and can go as high as $95,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,500.

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.