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Russell Woodard Peacock Chairs

Vintage Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Peacock Chair
Vintage Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Peacock Chair

Vintage Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Peacock Chair

By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Bring home garden furniture that is truly fit for a king or queen with this fantastic peacock throne chair designed by Russell Woodard.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

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Vintage Spun Fiberglass Peacock Chairs by Russell Woodard - a Pair
Vintage Spun Fiberglass Peacock Chairs by Russell Woodard - a Pair

Vintage Spun Fiberglass Peacock Chairs by Russell Woodard - a Pair

By Russell Woodard

Located in Raleigh, NC

Two peacock chairs by Russell Woodard, circa 1950s. Made from spun fiberglass in a neutral off-white coloration.

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Russell Woodard Woven Spun Fiberglass Tall Fan Back Peacock Diamond Chair
Russell Woodard Woven Spun Fiberglass Tall Fan Back Peacock Diamond Chair

Russell Woodard Woven Spun Fiberglass Tall Fan Back Peacock Diamond Chair

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Russell Woodard Woven Spun Fiberglass Tall Fan Back Peacock Diamond Chair.

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Larger Russell Woodard Off White Spun Fiberglass "Peacock" Chair, 1950s
Larger Russell Woodard Off White Spun Fiberglass "Peacock" Chair, 1950s

Larger Russell Woodard Off White Spun Fiberglass "Peacock" Chair, 1950s

By Russell Woodard

Located in Bainbridge, NY

American Mid Century Russell Woodard Geometric Spun Fiberglass Chair. Featuring a balanced, sturdy and comfortable woven Off White Spun Fiberglass framework, arched fan backrest, wi...

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Vintage Coastal Spun Fiberglass Peacock Chairs After Russell Woodard - a Pair
Vintage Coastal Spun Fiberglass Peacock Chairs After Russell Woodard - a Pair

Vintage Coastal Spun Fiberglass Peacock Chairs After Russell Woodard - a Pair

By Russell Woodard

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The Vintage Coastal Spun Fiberglass Peacock Chairs, inspired by Russell Woodard, blend coastal elegance with mid-century flair.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

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Vintage Coastal Spun Fiberglass Peacock Chairs After Russell Woodard - a Pair
Vintage Coastal Spun Fiberglass Peacock Chairs After Russell Woodard - a Pair

Vintage Coastal Spun Fiberglass Peacock Chairs After Russell Woodard - a Pair

By Russell Woodard

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The Vintage Coastal Spun Fiberglass Peacock Chairs, inspired by Russell Woodard, blend coastal elegance with mid-century flair.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Pair of Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Peacock Chairs
Pair of Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Peacock Chairs

Pair of Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Peacock Chairs

By Russell Woodard

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Chic pair of Mid-Century Modern peacock or fan back chairs produced by Russell Woodard.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Vintage Mid-Century Modern Spun Fiberglass Peacock Chairs - Pair of 2
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Spun Fiberglass Peacock Chairs - Pair of 2

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Spun Fiberglass Peacock Chairs - Pair of 2

By Russell Woodard

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Experience mid-century modern flair with our Vintage MCM Spun Fiberglass Peacock Chairs - Pair of 2. These iconic chairs boast a striking peacock design crafted from spun fiberglass,...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Vintage Coastal Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Peacock Chairs, Set of 4
Vintage Coastal Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Peacock Chairs, Set of 4

Vintage Coastal Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Peacock Chairs, Set of 4

By Russell Woodard

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fantastic set of four vintage MCM outdoor peacock chairs. Made by the iconic Russell Woodard in his famous spun fiberglass construction.

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Mid-20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

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An assortment of russell woodard peacock chairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of iron, metal and wrought iron, all russell woodard peacock chairs available were constructed with great care. Russell woodard peacock chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. mid-century modern russell woodard peacock chairs are consistently popular styles. Many russell woodard peacock chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Russell Woodard and Woodard Furniture Co. produced popular russell woodard peacock chairs that are worth a look.

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Prices for russell woodard peacock chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, russell woodard peacock chairs begin at $630 and can go as high as $5,995, while the average can fetch as much as $2,375.

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.

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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.