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Whimsical Postmodern Cardboard Sculptural Chair
By Frank Gehry
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Postmodern whimsical cardboard sculptural chair from Germany 1980s in brown cardboard and
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Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Retro Grandfather Chair
Materials
Paper
Fratelli Levaggi Children Nutwood "Campanino" Italian Chair, Chiavari 1950
By Fratelli Levaggi/Guiseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury and very rare nutwood childern chair. The amazing "Campanino" was designed by
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Retro Grandfather Chair
Materials
Wood, Nutwood
H 21.46 in W 13 in D 12.6 in
Pair Of Vladimir Kagan Swivel Chairs
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Vladimir Kagan Swivel Chairs.
This handsome pair of Kagan swivel lounge chairs, club chairs
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Retro Grandfather Chair
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 4 Chiavarine Chairs in Red Stained Beech and Bamboo Rope, Italy 1950s
By Fratelli Levaggi
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful Set of 4 Chiavarine chairs 3 slats model. These extremely light chairs were designed by
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Grandfather Chair
Materials
Wood, Bamboo, Cane, Beech, Rattan
H 37.01 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
Ergo "Antropovarius" Reclining Lounge Chair by Ferdinand Alexander Porsche
By Poltrona Frau, Ferdinand A. Porsche
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ergo antropovarius reclining lounge chair designed by Ferdinand Alexander Porsche for Poltrona Frau
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Grandfather Chair
Materials
Metal
No Reserve
H 44.1 in W 28.35 in D 31.5 in
Magnificent Rare Brazilian Rosewood Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman Mid-Century
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pemberton, NJ
only one year-1964. This is the chair you favorite wealthy grandfather had still retaining some minor
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Grandfather Chair
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 32.75 in D 32.75 in
Antropovarius Lounge Chair by Ferdinand Alexander Porsche for Poltrona Frau
By Ferdinand A. Porsche, Poltrona Frau
Located in East Hampton, NY
Antropovarius reclining lounge chair designed by Ferdinand Alexander Porsche for Poltrona Frau
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Retro Grandfather Chair
Materials
Steel
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Rare Swivel Lounge Chairs for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Dallas, TX
Offered is a beautiful pair of rare Nautilus style swivel chairs born from the ingenuity of the
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Grandfather Chair
Materials
Velvet
Design Set Lounge Chairs Design and Handmade by Martin Godsk 1990 Denmark
By Martin Godsk
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Beautiful Danish set of relax chairs, beautiful modern design by Martin Godsk woodworker
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1990s Danish Modern Retro Grandfather Chair
Materials
Rope, Oak
H 37.41 in W 31.5 in D 44.1 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Lounge Chair by Flair Division for Bernhardt
By Bernhardt
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Century Modern club chair or lounge chair from the Flair Division of Bernhardt
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Grandfather Chair
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Eight Modernist Dining Chairs Designed by Edmund Karpinski for Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Dallas, TX
Revamp the look of your dining room with this hard to find a set of eight modernist chairs designed
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Grandfather Chair
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Pair of Leather Model 412 CAb Cassina Chairs Mario Bellini Provenance Cass House
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A pair of leather model 412 CAB Cassina chairs designed by Mario Bellini Made in Italy 1977
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Grandfather Chair
Materials
Leather, Plastic
H 31.5 in W 18.51 in D 16.93 in
Family Chair Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
, descendant of H M Flagler co-founder of Palm Beach, sits in her great-grandfather’s favourite chair in front
Category
1960s Modern Retro Grandfather Chair
Materials
Archival Pigment
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H 16 in W 16 in
Family Chair (1968) - Limited Estate Stamped
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
, descendant of H M Flagler co-founder of Palm Beach, sits in her great-grandfather’s favourite chair in front
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1960s Modern Retro Grandfather Chair
Materials
Color, Archival Pigment
'Family Chair' Slim Aarons Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Beach, sits in her great-grandfather’s favourite chair in front of the family mansion now the Flagler
Category
1960s Modern Retro Grandfather Chair
Materials
C Print
Untitled, Man on a Chair with Sun
By Enrique Kico Govantes
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Untitled, Man in a Chair with Sun" c. 1990 is an oil on hard board, by Cuban artist
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Late 20th Century Modern Retro Grandfather Chair
Materials
Oil
Slim Aarons, Family Chair (Slim Aarons Estate Edition)
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-grandfather’s favourite chair in front of the family mansion now the Flagler Museum, Palm Beach, April 1968
Category
1960s American Realist Retro Grandfather Chair
Materials
Lambda
Slim Aarons, Family Chair (Slim Aarons Estate Edition)
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-grandfather’s favourite chair in front of the family mansion now the Flagler Museum, Palm Beach, April 1968
Category
1960s American Realist Retro Grandfather Chair
Materials
Lambda
Slim Aarons, Family Chair (Slim Aarons Estate Edition)
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-grandfather’s favourite chair in front of the family mansion now the Flagler Museum, Palm Beach, April 1968
Category
1960s American Realist Retro Grandfather Chair
Materials
Lambda
Kaare Klint, Cognac Leather Safari Chair for Rud Rasmussen, 1960s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Uppsala, SE
The legendary safari chair in cognac coloured leather on a very dark oak frame designed by the
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Grandfather Chair
Materials
Leather, Oak
Ilana Goor Wrought Iron and Leather Armchair
By Ilana Goor
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wonderful iron and leather armchair by the talented Israeli designer Ilana Goor. This chair
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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Retro Grandfather Chair
Materials
Iron
Untitled, 1977, Paper Collage, 29" x 23" framed orange, green, blue and black
By Emerson Woelffer
Located in New York, NY
Once dubbed “the Grandfather of L.A. Modernism,” the Chicago-born Emerson Seville Woelffer was
Category
1970s Abstract Expressionist Retro Grandfather Chair
Materials
Mixed Media
One-Off American Studio Surreal Console Table in Maple by Andrew J Willner, 1976
By Andrew Willner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
earliest training in woodworking in the basement wood shop of his grandfather who ran a lumber business
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1970s American American Craftsman Retro Grandfather Chair
Materials
Maple
H 28 in W 70 in D 15 in
Estelle & Erwine Laverne Originals Modern Rosewood Lamp Table Floor White 1950s
By Erwine & Estelle Laverne
Located in Brooklyn, NY
chair and the central table evocative of their cafe table that was a part of the Lily collection of the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Grandfather Chair
Materials
Fiberglass, Rosewood
H 44 in W 12 in D 12 in
American Studio Movement Sculptural Dragonfly Table by Andrew J Willner, 1973
By Andrew Willner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
wood shop of his grandfather who ran a lumber business selling reclaimed wood from construction sites
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1970s American American Craftsman Retro Grandfather Chair
Materials
Oak
H 25.5 in W 34 in D 17.5 in
Set of Three Monochrome Stools by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell
By Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in High Wycombe, GB
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Chairs from the Estate of Jeannette and Wilfred Cass, Cass House, Goodwood, Chichester.
Wilfred Cass
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Retro Grandfather Chair
Materials
Plastic
Lady In Love
Located in Chattahoochee Hills, GA
smith and chair caner, and his great-grandfather, Cane Jackson was a blacksmith. “My great-grandfather
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1980s Folk Art Retro Grandfather Chair
Materials
Wire
"Untitled" 1963 pre-Star Wars Space Ship Cast Bronze Signed & Dated
By Julius Schmidt
Located in Detroit, MI
architect and faculty member, Eliel Saarinen who collaborated with Charles and Ray Eames on chair and
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1960s Contemporary Retro Grandfather Chair
Materials
Bronze
H 10 in W 24 in D 14 in
Greek Revival Dining Table Triple Pedestal Base & Elongated Octagon Glass Top
By Bernhardt
Located in Topeka, KS
twelve guests at your dining table (depending on the size of your chairs) AND it has a versatility that
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Late 20th Century American Greek Revival Retro Grandfather Chair
Materials
Glass, Laminate, Wood, Paint
H 29.75 in W 124 in D 49 in
Julius Schmidt Sculpture Cast Iron Bronze Geometric
Located in Detroit, MI
who collaborated with Charles and Ray Eames on chair and furniture design. Numerous creative artists
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Late 20th Century Abstract Geometric Retro Grandfather Chair
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Julius Schmidt "Geometrics" Iron Casting Abstract Sculpture Signed
By Julius Schmidt
Located in Detroit, MI
who collaborated with Charles and Ray Eames on chair and furniture design. Numerous creative artists
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Late 20th Century Abstract Geometric Retro Grandfather Chair
Materials
Iron
H 14.5 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Chippendale Style Wing Chair
By Earl Schantzenbach
Located in Washington, DC
Unusual wing chair, designed and made by Earl Schantzenbach, a Mennonite furniture maker in
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1950s American Chippendale Retro Grandfather Chair
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
Pair Armchairs by Alejandro Rangel Hidalgo
By Alejandro Rangel Hidalgo
Located in Mexico City, DF
western Mexico. He made his home on the sugar plantation of his grandfather in Nogueras, just outside the
Category
1970s Mexican Retro Grandfather Chair
Materials
Leather, Wood
Coffee Table by Rangel Hidalgo
By Alejandro Rangel Hidalgo
Located in Mexico City, DF
Complimenting the pair of chairs shown, this coffee table with a lacquered green top and signatures
Category
1970s Mexican Retro Grandfather Chair
Materials
Lacquer, Wood
1950s Xavier Pauchard Pair of Vintage Metal French Armchairs, Tolix
By Xavier Pauchard
Located in Milan, IT
back chair realized with a double curved tube.
The seat presents eight holes originally to train rain
Category
1950s French Industrial Retro Grandfather Chair
Materials
Metal
Wingback Chairs, 1960s
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of wingback or grandfather chairs on tapered feet with polished armrests, that slightly bend
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Retro Grandfather Chair
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Vintage Ercol No.315 'Grandfather' Rocking Chair, 1960's
By Lucian Ercolani
Located in Ely, GB
A Lovely Large Ercol Windsor Grandfather Rocking Chair Model No. 315, circa 1960’s.
Designed
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1960s British Country Retro Grandfather Chair
Materials
Beech, Elm
Pair of Vintage Ercol 317 Low Grandfather Armchairs in Blonde Elm, Mid-Century
By Ercol
Located in London, GB
Vintage pair of Ercol 317 low Grandfather armchairs in blonde. A classic chair which suits
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Retro Grandfather Chair
Materials
Beech, Elm
H 36.62 in W 25.6 in D 29.53 in
An Investiture “Red” Chair
Located in Conwy, GB
chairs as my Grandfather was the stonemason and master tiler “John Lesley Pritchard” who built the Welsh
Category
Mid-20th Century Welsh Retro Grandfather Chair
Materials
Pine
Rocking Chair 1950s Ercol with Cushions
By Lucian Ercolani, Ercol
Located in Tourcoing, FR
"Grandfather Rocking Chair" is made of solid elm, with dimensions, curves and fittings (cushions of origin
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Mid-20th Century English British Colonial Retro Grandfather Chair
Materials
Elm
Vintage Mid-Century Modern High Back Lounge Chair by Flair Division of Bernhardt
By Bernhardt
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome blue and green Mid-Century Modern high back lounge chair from the Flair Division of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Grandfather Chair
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 37 in W 31.5 in D 37 in
Liaigre Dining Chairs in Stained Oak and Leather
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Antwerp, BE
Christian Liaigre, dining chairs, solid oak, beige leather, France, 1999
Christian Liaigre was a
Category
1990s French Retro Grandfather Chair
Materials
Leather, Oak
Four Brazilian Midcentury Dining Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Utrecht, NL
4 beautiful 'curved' chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro. The chairs have a wooden frame with a D-shaped
Category
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Grandfather Chair
Materials
Cane, Wood
6 Modern Style Vintage Dining Chairs Velvet Scoop Seats Bernhardt Flair Hibriten
By Bernhardt, Flair, Hibriten
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome set of 6 vintage modern style scoop seat dining chairs in coffee-with-cream colored velvet
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Retro Grandfather Chair
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 40.75 in W 22 in D 26 in
1960s Pair of Solid Elm Rocking Armchairs by Ercol
By Ercol
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of vintage Ercol grandfather rocking chairs, these date from circa 1960s-1970s
Category
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Retro Grandfather Chair
Materials
Elm
"Untitled, " Emerson Woelffer, Color Field, Blue Orange Abstract Expressionism,
By Emerson Woelffer
Located in New York, NY
dated lower left
Provenance:
Private Collection, Pennsylvania
Once dubbed “the Grandfather of L.A
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1960s Abstract Expressionist Retro Grandfather Chair
Materials
Oil, Board
Pair of Levaggi Brothers Midcentury Walnut "Campanino" Italian Chairs, 1950
By Fratelli Levaggi/Guiseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible pair of midcentury walnut "Campanino" chairs. These extraordinary seats were designed by
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Retro Grandfather Chair
Materials
Wood, Nutwood
H 34.65 in W 18.51 in D 16.54 in
Vladimir Kagan "Nautilus" Swivel Lounge Chair
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Fulton, CA
A swivel lounge chair designed by Vladimir Kagan by Directional. Retains original upholstery in two
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Grandfather Chair
Materials
Fabric
Hans J. Wegner JH550 "Peacock Chair" for Johannes Hansen
By Knoll, Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lambertville, NJ
especially prized by his grandfather. While he was alive, he did not sit in the chair, and nobody else was
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Grandfather Chair
Materials
Ash, Teak
Jim Geier for Vermont Folk Rocker Craftsman Oak Wood Block Dining Chairs, 1970s
By Jim Geier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These unique and interesting wood block chairs are by craftsman Jim Geier for his Vermont Folk
Category
1970s American American Craftsman Retro Grandfather Chair
Materials
Rope, Oak
H 35 in W 17.25 in D 19.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Black Dining Chairs by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, Italy 1950s
By Tecno, Eugenio Gerli
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern black dining chairs by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, Italy 1950s.
Rare set of 4
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Grandfather Chair
Materials
Teak
H 34.65 in W 18.9 in D 18.51 in
Dieter Rams Model 620 Brown Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Dieter Rams
Located in Bagshot, GB
Dieter Rams model 620 brown leather lounge chair with ottoman manufactured by Vitsoe, 1970-1979
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Retro Grandfather Chair
Materials
Leather
Fratelli Reguitti, Beech Valet Stand, with Chair and Brass Tie Rack, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Fratelli Reguitti, Beech valet stand, with chair and brass tie rack, 1960s.
Seat in imitation
Category
1960s Italian Retro Grandfather Chair
Materials
Brass
H 38.59 in W 17.72 in D 21.66 in
Gio Ponti Sofa, Casa Giardino, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Culver City, CA
unmistakable. Gio Ponti is truly the grandfather of Mid-Century Modern design, and his pieces never go out of
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Grandfather Chair
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
2 Nathan Margolis Sheraton Federal Style Inlay Mahogany Drop Leaf Side Tables 2
By Nathan Margolis Shop
Located in Dayton, OH
grandfather) was also an antique dealer in the Hartford area and bought both locally and abroad for many old
Category
Mid-20th Century Federal Retro Grandfather Chair
Materials
Mahogany
H 27.25 in W 21.5 in D 29 in
Modern Pedestal Dining Table Brass Trim Attributed Flair by Bernhardt Hibriten
By Hibriten, Bernhardt, Flair
Located in Topeka, KS
allows for lots of knee room and chair space. It is a nice size on its own but has two leaves that make
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Retro Grandfather Chair
Materials
Brass
H 29 in W 68 in D 38.5 in
Huichol Sacred Chair for the Deity Grandfather Fire
Located in 0, Cuauhtemoc
This Huichol chair could be found on the Huichol Sacred Caves and it was used as a sacred offering
Category
1970s Mexican Retro Grandfather Chair
Materials
Bamboo
Set of Four Vintage Midcentury Ercol Butterfly Chairs
By Lucian Ercolani
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Gorgeous set of four vintage Ercol butterfly chairs made of elm with slender turned legs.
In
Category
Mid-20th Century English Retro Grandfather Chair
Materials
Wood
Pair Armchairs - Rangel Hidalgo
By Alejandro Rangel Hidalgo
Located in Mexico City, DF
western Mexico. He made his home on the sugar plantation of his grandfather in Nogueras, just outside the
Category
1970s Mexican Retro Grandfather Chair
Materials
Leather
Pair of Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Bar Stools
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Houston, TX
This pair of sculptural bar chairs designed by the grandfather of Lucite, Charles Hollis Jones, is
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Grandfather Chair
Materials
Chrome
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Retro Grandfather Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal retro grandfather chair for your home. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and oak, every retro grandfather chair was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the retro grandfather chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each retro grandfather chair bearing mid-century modern, modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made retro grandfather chair over the years, but those crafted by Bernhardt, Directional and Ercol are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Retro Grandfather Chair?
Prices for a retro grandfather chair start at $1,082 and top out at $24,500 with the average selling for $3,950.
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