David Rowland Stacking Chairs
1980s Pair of 40/4 with Original Rose Fabric Stacking Chairs by David Rowland
By David Rowland
Located in San Gabriel, CA
21" wide x 19" deep x 30" high x 18" seat height
1989 Pair of 40/4 stacking office chairs by David
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30 in W 21 in D 19 in
Set of 4 Stackable 40/4 Chairs By David Rowland in Dark Brown
By David Rowland
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 Stackable 40/4 Chairs By David Rowland in Dark Brown
Recognized as the first stackable
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 7-Mid -20th Century4/40 Stackable Dining Chairs by David Rowland for Howe
By David Rowland
Located in Beirut, LB
David Rowland's 4/40 dining chairs are very comfortable and have been awarded many design awards
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 30.32 in W 17.72 in D 16.93 in
Set of Stackable 40/4 Chairs By David Rowland in Green and Black
By Howe, David Rowland
Located in Cape Town, WC
Recognised as the first truly stackable chair, the 40/4 Chair is a feat of elegance and ergonomics
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
David Rowland 40/4 Black and Chrome Side Chair
By David Rowland
Located in South Bend, IN
A stylish vintage 40/4 black and chrome stacking side chair
Designed by David Rowland
USA, 1977
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern 40\4 White Chairs by David Rowland for GF Furniture, 1963
By David Rowland
Located in MIlano, IT
Mid-Century Modern 40\4 white chairs by David Rowland for GF Furniture, 1963
Three model 40/4
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.87 in
Set of 6 Stackable 40/4, Red/Orange Chairs by David Rowland - GF Business
By David Rowland, General Fireproofing Company
Located in Beirut, LB
The 40/4 Chair, a timeless masterpiece designed by David Rowland and crafted by the renowned
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 17.72 in
Fifty Two Red and Brown Stackable 40/4 Chairs by David Rowland - OF USA
By David Rowland, Office Furniture Systems
Located in Dronten, NL
The 40/4 Chair, a timeless masterpiece designed by David Rowland and crafted by the original
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 17.72 in
1990 David Rowland 40/4 Stackable Dining Chairs for GF in Bent Oak 8x Available
By General Fireproofing Company, David Rowland
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are '40/4' chairs, originally designed by David Rowland in 1964. This iconic chair has been
Category
1990s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 30.3 in W 19.3 in D 20.9 in
Orange Sof Tech Chairs by David Rowland for Thonet (set of 4)
By Thonet, David Rowland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 David Rowland for Thonet Sof-Tech dining chairs. Surprisingly comfortable. Wear consistent
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Blue Sof Tech Chairs by David Rowland for Thonet (set of 4)
By David Rowland, Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 David Rowland for Thonet Sof-Tech dining chairs. Surprisingly comfortable. Wear consistent
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Red Sof Tech Chairs by David Rowland for Thonet (set of 4) (8 available)
By David Rowland, Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 David Rowland for Thonet Sof-Tech dining chairs. Surprisingly comfortable. Wear consistent
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1970s "40/4” Chairs in Red by David Rowland for General Fireproofing Co
By David Rowland, General Fireproofing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
chair, originally designed by David Rowland in 1964. This iconic chair has been praised as one of the
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Enamel, Steel
David Rowland 40/4 Bentwood Chrome Frame Stacking Side Chairs, Set of 3
Located in Philadelphia, PA
David Rowland 40/4 bentwood chrome frame stacking side chairs - set of 3. Item features bentwood
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
A set of 4 sof-Tek stacking chairs by David Rowland for Thonet circa 1970s
By Thonet
Located in Houston, TX
A set of 4 Sof-Tek stacking chairs by David Rowland for Thonet circa 1970s. In the original bright
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
David Rowland 40/4 Chair
Located in New York, NY
designer and inventor David Rowland is best known for his signature 40/4 chair. Released in 1964, it is so
Category
2010s Chinese Books
Materials
Paper
1960s Pilastro Multi-Color Two Section Wall Mount Desk with Drawers and Shelves
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rowland 40/4 metal stacking chair, both listed separately.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
H 39.325 in W 68.25 in D 21.625 in
Thonet Softec Stacking Chairs by David Rowland
By David Rowland
Located in Tucson, AZ
Chairs feature David Rowland's patented "Soflex" seat and back in original school bus color vinyl
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Wire
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Located in Seattle, WA
This extremely rare collectible is one of the earliest known productions of the 1956 Eames lounge chair with ottoman, non-stamped frame, and the holy grail spinning ottoman.
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Large Robert Maxwell & David Cressey Planter for Earthgender
By Robert Maxwell, David Cressey
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Large Robert Maxwell & David Cressey planter for Earthgender.
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Set of Four Bentwood Dining Chairs Attributed to Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
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Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Dakota Jackson post modern Art Deco style executive partners desk featuring mahogany with leather insert and stainless steel frame. A V-Shape pattern veneer top with Black L...
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
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Eames Molded Fiberglass Armchair for Herman Miller "Seafoam Green"'
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Centreville, VA
Eames Molded Fiberglass Armchair for Herman Miller "Seafoam Green"'
Arguably one of the 20th century’s most beloved designs, the Eames Shell chairs remain a sought after design clas...
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By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Centreville, VA
This arm chair is one of two new fiberglass chairs Charles and Ray Eames designed in 1961, inspired by request from Alexander Girard, who needed seating for his new Manhattan restaur...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Childs Size Wire Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A staple design from famous designer Harry Bertoia for Knoll. A child’s Size wire side chair. Great for indoor or outdoor use. Your kid will definitely have the coolest chair on the ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
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Metal
La Fonda Arm Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Centreville, VA
This arm chair is one of two new fiberglass chairs Charles and Ray Eames designed in 1961, inspired by request from Alexander Girard, who needed seating for his new Manhattan restaur...
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Classic Italian Roman Sculpture of the 'David' on Black Marble Base
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-20th century classic Italian Roman statue of the 'David' on a black marble base by sculptor G. Ruggeri, Italy. White resin statue is on a black marble base with tan veins. With...
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Children's School Chair by Karl Nothhelfer for Casala 1969
By Charles and Ray Eames, Karl Nothelfer, Casala
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
Children’s School Chair in middle-childhood. This is a classic design by Karl Nothelfer from 1967, produced by Casala (Germany). CaSaLa was founded in 1917 by CArl SAsse in LAuenau G...
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Steelcase Tom Grasman Chrome Frame Black Molded Plastic Stackable Chair Set of 4
By Steelcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Steelcase Tom Grasman Chrome Frame Black Molded Plastic Stackable Chairs - Set of 4. Circa 1996. Measurements: 32" H x 20" W x 23.25" D x 18.5" Seat height x 24" Arm height.
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1990s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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H 32 in W 20 in D 23.25 in
18 DSS Stacking Chairs, Charles & Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Orange Fiberglass
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of 18 stackable dining room chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
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H 31.5 in W 24.02 in D 19.69 in
Eames Office / Alexander Girard La Fonda Side Chair For Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Doraville, GA
A "La Fonda" side chair designed in collaboration with the Eames Office and Alexander Girard. This style chair was designed for the La Fonda del Sol restaurant, which was designed b...
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Eames Lounge Chair with Ottoman for Herman Miller, United States, 1957
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Antwerp, BE
Eames lounge chair with ottoman, designed by the iconic duo Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. This timeless icon has been carefully restored to its first-generation glory, bor...
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Antique 1850s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Leather, Walnut
H 31.5 in W 33.47 in D 33.47 in
Alexander Girard La Fonda Del Sol for Mayer China Bowls, Set of Four
By Alexander Girard
Located in Garnerville, NY
A set of four Alexander Girard designed white glazed porcelain bowls for Mayer China. A La Fonda Del Sol design. Fully signed on the bottom, A La Fonda Del Sol Design, Mayer China-Mi...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
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20th Century English Art Deco Sofas
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H 28.94 in W 69.69 in D 38.39 in
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"Soft Tech" Side Chairs for Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of six "Soft Tech" stackable side chairs in tubular chrome-plated steel frame, seat and back in
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Vintage David Rowland Bentwood Stackable Chair 162 Available
By David Rowland
Located in Esperance, NY
Vintage David Rowland bentwood stackable chair. We currently have 162 chairs available.
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Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Metal
1970s David Rowland Bentwood Stackable Dining Chair
By David Rowland
Located in Esperance, NY
David Rowland Bentwood Stackable dining chair. The chair was made in 1973 with bent plywood and a
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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Set of 8 David Rowland 40/4 Stacking Chairs (sold separately)
By David Rowland
Located in Napa, CA
Chrome and yellow enamel David Rowland 40/4 stacking chairs. 8 chairs in total, sold individually.
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20th Century American Chairs
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Metal
David Rowland 40/4 Orange and Chrome Stacking Chairs, Pair
By David Rowland
Located in South Bend, IN
Vintage 40/4 orange and chrome stacking chairs
Designed by David Rowland,
USA, 1977
Chrome
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Vintage 1970s American Industrial Side Chairs
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Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern David Rowland Bentwood Stackable Chairs
By David Rowland
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Le Shoppe Too presents a set of 6 stackable bentwood and chrome chairs. In good vintage condition
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Bentwood
David Rowland 40/4 Metal Stacking Chairs the General Fireproofing Co, 1974
By David Rowland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 40/4 metal stacking chairs designed by David Rowland for The General Fireproofing Co, 1974
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Metal
1970 Set of Five Stackable Metal 40/4 chairs by David Rowland
By David Rowland
Located in Surrey, BC
David Rowland was an American industrial designer famous for his 40/4 chair, so named because it
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Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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David Rowland 40/4 Metal Stacking Chair, 1960s
By Office Furniture Systems, David Rowland
Located in Karis, Nyland
This chair was designed in 1964 by David Rowland and awarded many design awards. It is also
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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David Rowland 40/4 Side Chair
By David Rowland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Side chair by David Rowland for GF Furniture Systems, c. 1990. Th 1963-designed simple and
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1990s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Set of Eight Original Deep Green 40/4 Stacking Chairs by David Rowland
By David Rowland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 8 Original Deep Green 40/4 Stacking Chairs by David Rowland. Great for a loft dining table
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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7 David Rowland 40/4 Demi Glaze Stacking Office Dining Chairs MCM, 1997
By David Rowland
Located in Dayton, OH
"David Rowland was an American industrial designer famous for his 40/4 chair, named so because it
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1990s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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David Rowland 40/4 Mid Century Bentwood Stackable Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By David Rowland
Located in Countryside, IL
David Rowland 40/4 mid century bentwood stackable dining chairs - set of 6
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Four Chairs David Rowland for GF Forniture Steel Metal, Italy, 1960s-1970s
By David Rowland
Located in Milano, IT
Set of four sled base chairs from the 60s/70s, stackable. In steel and metal.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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H 30.12 in W 30.91 in D 17.33 in
40/4 Chair by David Rowland for Seid International, 1970s
By David Rowland
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Set of 4 40/4 stackable chair designed by David Rowland for Seid international.
Fine chromed
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Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
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David Rowland Oak 40/4 Stacking Chairs and Unusual Table, Five-Piece Set
By David Rowland
Located in San Francisco, CA
A five-piece set of four oak 40/4 stacking chairs and matching table by David Rowland, likely from
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
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David Rownland for Howe, 40/4 Chairs, Set of 4
By David Rowland
Located in Soesterberg, UT
stacking chairs, designed by David Rowland in 1964. Produced by Seid International.
The type is called
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Set of Six Thonet Sof-Tek Stacking Chairs by David Roland
By Thonet
Located in Buffalo, NY
A set of six Sof-tek chairs designed by David Rowland for Thonet. These chairs from the 1970"s
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
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Vintage Thonet Sof-Tek Side Stacking Chairs
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Set of nine Sof-tek chairs designed by David Rowland for Thonet. This set of chairs from the 1970s
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Four David Rowland General Fireproofing Stacking chairs
By David Rowland
Located in New York, NY
Black enameled seats, chrome legs, original plastic glides intact. Great clean set of David Rowland
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Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
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Set of Six Teal and Chrome David Rowland 40/4 Stacking Chairs
By David Rowland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great set of six teal and chrome David Rowland 40/4 stacking chairs. The nicest set of 6 we've seen
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Set of Midcentury 40/4 Stackable Chairs by David Rowland
By David Rowland
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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David Rowland 40/4 Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Stackable Chair
By David Rowland
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
David Rowland 40/4 stacking chair in blonde ash bentwood with a steel frame. Forty chairs can be
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Eight Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Stackable Dining Chairs 40/4 by David Rowland
By David Rowland
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple and stackable modern set of dining chairs designed by David Rowland. These feature heavy
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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H 29.5 in W 19 in D 19 in
David Rowland 40/4 Stacking Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
A set of four 40/4 stacking chairs designed by David Rowland and made by GF. Chrome frame with
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Vintage 1970s American Side Chairs
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Metal
Set of Eight Mid-Century Modern 40/4 Blonde Ash Dining Chairs by David Rowland
By David Rowland
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Set of eight 40/4 chairs by David Rowland in bent ply ash. Classic stackable chair which when
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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H 30.5 in W 19.5 in D 17.5 in
David Rowland 1960s 40/4 Industrial Metal Chairs for Howe, Denmark
By Howe
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Set of 6 David Rowland chairs
David Rowland was an American industrial designer famous for his
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Mid-Century Modern Steelcase Stacking Chairs 26 Available
By Steelcase
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Steelcase version of the 40/4 chair by David Rowland. Chairs all match and are in very good
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Steel, Chrome
David Rowland Stackable Chairs Priced Individually
By David Rowland
Located in Chicago, IL
40/4 stacking chairs designed by David Rowland for Goodform. The chairs have chrome frames with
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David Rowland 40/4 Stackable Chairs
By Howe, David Rowland
Located in Brooklyn, NY
David Rowland 40/4 stackable chairs.
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Set of Eight Chairs by David Rowland for GF
By David Rowland
Located in Hudson, NY
These molded oak and metal chairs were designed to stack. Manufactured by Goodform, designed by
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Howe 40/4 Chair by David Rowland with Writing Desk
By David Rowland, Howe
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Name: 40/4 chair
Designer: David Rowland
Manufacturer: Howe, Denmark
Design year: 1964
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Thonet Sof-Tek Stacking Chairs by David Roland
By David Rowland, Thonet
Located in Morristown, NJ
Three Sof-Tek Stacking Chairs by David Rowland for Thonet. Tubular Chrome frame w. soft rubber mesh
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Chrome
Set of Ten Thonet Sof Tek Chairs by David Rowland
By Thonet, David Rowland
Located in Long Beach, CA
Fun set of ten "Sof Tek" dining chairs designed by David Rowland for Thonet in 1979. These examples
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Late 20th Century Dining Room Chairs
10+ All Metal David Rowland Early 1960s Edition 40/4 Chairs for Howe Denmark
By David Rowland
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
David Rowland was an American industrial designer famous for his 40/4 chair, named so because it
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Metal
H 30.12 in W 19.1 in D 20.87 in
Set of Eight Stacking Chairs
By David Rowland
Located in Hudson, NY
set of eight sculpted stacking chairs
birch seat & back
suspended on chrome frame
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Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
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Metal
Set 8 Mid-Century Modern Stacking Chairs by David Rowland
Located in Hudson, NY
Set of 6 mid-century modern stacking chairs in beech-faced laminated plywood, with heavy-duty
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"Soft Tech" Stackable Side Chairs Thonet
By Thonet, David Rowland
Located in Zaventem, Belgium
Set of six "Soft Tech" stackable side chairs in tubular chrome-plated steel frame, seat and back in
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Steel, Chrome
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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.
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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.
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