Chairs: Vintage, antiques, design classics, and new dining chairs
A good chair lasts longer than any fashion trend. At Hauptstadt Möblerei, you will always find over 700 chairs from every era: vintage chair sets made of teak, antique chairs from the Gründerzeit and Art Nouveau, Chippendale chairs made of mahogany, Thonet chairs with Vienna caning, cantilever chairs in the Bauhaus style, armchairs, office chairs, stools and bar stools. Plus our newly manufactured series Milano and Lima in any quantity.
Chairs by type
- Vintage dining chairs: Sets from the 1950s to the 1970s, antique chairs, Chippendale. See Vintage dining chairs.
- Modern dining chairs: Milano cantilever chairs with Vienna caning, Lima armchair, available for immediate delivery. See Modern dining chairs.
- Armchairs and stools: Cocktail chairs, wingback chairs, club chairs, footstools. See Lounge chairs.
- office chairs: Leather swivel chairs, executive chairs, wooden swivel chairs. See office chairs.
- Bar stools and kitchen chairs: With Vienna caning, wood, or upholstery.
Which chair goes with which table?
The seat height should be about 30 cm below the tabletop, so 45 to 47 cm for a 75-cm table. Armchairs need around 65 cm of space at the table, while chairs without armrests need about 55 cm. Stylistically, the same era creates a calm look, while deliberate contrast adds energy. Six Chippendale-chairs around a simple wooden table or cantilever chairs at a Gründerzeit table are classics.
Used chairs, refurbished
Old chairs wobble when the joints loosen. We reglue them, inspect the seats and caning, and clean the upholstery. Every chair includes photos, dimensions, and a condition description.
View chairs in Berlin
At the showroom in Berlin-Lichtenberg several hundred chairs are displayed across 4,000 m². Sit down, compare, and take your choice with you, Mon-Thu and Sat from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., without an appointment. Photos from all sides, exact dimensions, and an honest condition description are provided for every piece.
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Frequently asked questions about chairs
Can I buy individual chairs?
Yes, for the Milano and Lima series, in any quantity. We generally sell vintage sets complete, but individual vintage chairs are also available.
Does Vienna caning last?
For decades with normal use. Do not stand on the seat or sit on it with wet clothes.
How do I recognize a genuine Thonet chair?
By the stamp or paper label underneath the seat and the bent beechwood parts made from a single piece.
What is the difference between a chair and an armchair?
A chair is taller and more upright, for the table. An armchair is lower and softer, for the living room. An armchair with armrests can serve both purposes.
Do you also buy furniture?
Yes. We buy vintage and antique furniture in good condition. Send us photos and a brief description via our furniture purchasingpage, and we will get back to you with an offer.
