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Chairs For Sale
Origin Chair
Located in Rome, RM
The Origin Chair was designed by Betony Vernon in 2014. It debuted in December 2012 at the Triennale Design Museum in Milan in the context of a carte blanche as part of the exhibitio...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Chairs
Materials
Statuary Marble
Postmodern High Backed Metal Chair from Pietro Arosio, 1980s
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Postmodern High Backed Metal Chair from Pietro Arosio, 1980s
Designer - Pietro Arosio
Design Period - Eighties
Measurements - Width 45 cm x Depth 53 cm x Height 117 cm x Seat Heig...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Upholstered Dining Chair with Solid Wood Legs - Lollipop Chair by Kunaal Kyhaan
Located in Pune, IN
Round solid wood legs with an arched backrest, the statuesque Lollipop Dining Chair by Kunaal Kyhaan is hand carved by master artisans on a lathe for hours and then upholstered with ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
19th Century Carved Nutwood Ladies Chair with Stunning Green Man Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Incredibly well crafted antique chair with the finest of details.
This small size and unique ladies chair from the late 1800's is in beautiful and original condition. This Parisian chair is as stabile as the day it was made and it is very strong for it's small size, it can easily take my weight of appr. 180 pounds. The quality of the carvings and the details are impressive to say the least. The perfectly carved 'green man' symbol has been used in European, American and Asian cultures since 400 AD. It is a symbol for, among other things, fertility and the circle of life. This unique chair will look great behind an antique ladies desk...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Chairs
Materials
Brass
SILVER Armchair, 21st Century by Mattia Biagi
By Mattia Biagi
Located in Culver City, CA
This is a new work by Mattia Biagi
Sculptural chair with collage on wood.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Materials
Metal
Japanese Wooden block chair /wabi-sabi chair / private chair / 1900s〜
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
First of all, this chair is very valuable and there is no other chair like it.
The back of the chair is made by carving it out of a large tree stump, and the seat is made of black c...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Chairs
Materials
Wood
A Set of 4 Painted French Oak Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Oak Park, MI
A pretty set of white painted French oak ladder back side chairs with nice warm rush seats. Painted chairs can be a lovely contrast to pine tables! Rock solid in joint. Some of the r...
Category
20th Century British French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
A Set of 4 English Oak and Elm Georgian Chairs c1800
Located in Oak Park, MI
A delightful set of 4 English oak side chairs with solid seats. Lovely dark finish with good grain. Made of oak and elm. Stretchers add support. Playful orbs decorate the back splat....
Category
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Chairs
Materials
Elm, Oak
Set of Four Pigreco Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Fabulous set of four "Pigreco" chairs. These iconic chairs were designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by Gavina in Italy in the 1960s.
This stylish chairs feature a stunnin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
A Set of 4 Fiddleback Chairs
Located in Oak Park, MI
A good set of vintage fiddle back side chairs. Very solidly built in the traditional way. Handsome profiles and good and heavy. Charming green paint. Perfect around a farmhouse tab...
Category
20th Century British Victorian Chairs
Materials
Wood
A Vintage Set of 4 Spindle Back Chairs
Located in Oak Park, MI
A good set of vintage ash spindle back side chairs. Very solidly built in the traditional way. Handsome profiles and good and heavy. Perfect around a farmhouse table! Solid in join...
Category
20th Century British Victorian Chairs
Materials
Ash
Curved wooden armchair, Siabu Italy circa 1970
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
We're drawn to the sleek, modern lines of this armchair from the 1970s.
Its curved wooden base, stained black, gracefully forms the slatted backrest and provides support for the sea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
A Vintage Set of 4 Spindle Back Chairs
Located in Oak Park, MI
A good set of vintage ash spindle back side chairs painted black. Very solidly built in the traditional way. Handsome profiles and good and heavy. Perfect around a farmhouse table!...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Chairs
Materials
Ash
An Antique Set of 4 Early 19th Century Stick Back Chairs
Located in Oak Park, MI
A good set of antique ash spindle back side chairs. Very solidly built in the traditional way. Handsome profiles and good and heavy. Perfect around a farmhouse table! Solid in join...
Category
Early 19th Century British Victorian Antique Chairs
Materials
Ash
A Vintage Set of 6 Fiddleback Chairs
Located in Oak Park, MI
A good set of 6 vintage fiddle back side chairs. Very solidly built in the traditional way. Handsome profiles and good and heavy. Perfect around a farmhouse table! Solid in joint. T...
Category
20th Century British Victorian Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 Midcentury Teak Dining Chairs by Nathan, 4 Fresco and 2 Carver Chairs
Located in Torquay, GB
Set of 6 midcentury teak dining chairs by Nathan.
Consists of 4 Fresco chairs and 2 Carver armchairs.
Upholstered in good quality chocolate brown velvet fabric.
All chairs in good...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Teak
1960s Illum Wikkelso Gyngestol No. 3 Rocking Chair for Niels Eilersen, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished
- Sturdy and stable
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Green Velvet Lounges in the Style of Pearsall - a Pair
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century pair of lounges in the style of Adrian Pearsall. This pair has been newly reupholstered in a forest green soft velvet fabric with two accent buttons on the backrest. They...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Wood, Walnut
1960s Pair of Swedish Teak Vintage Armchairs by Bertil Fridhagen
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning pair of vintage Swedish armchairs in teak. They were designed by Bertil Fridhagen and were made by Broderna Andersson in the 1960s.
The quality is outstanding...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Armchairs by Josef Hoffmann, 1890s, Set of 2
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pair of late 19th century armchairs designed by Josef Hoffman for J&J Kohn.
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Blue Lucite and Bronze Sculptural Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
A Pair of a Kind! This pair of lucite chairs are a unique blue with bronze inlays. They have deep and wide seats. They are sold without cushions, so mohair fluffy cushions or moderni...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Willy Guhl Loop Chairs, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic pair of cement chairs by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. Brand new. Hand made in Switzerland. Newly produced. Priced as a pair. One of the most iconic chairs ever de...
Category
2010s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cement
Compass Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for SVA Møbler, 1960s, Set of 4
By Kai Kristiansen, SVA Møbler
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Chairs set 4''Compass'', designed in 1958 by Kai Kristiansen for SVA Møbler and manufactured in Denmark. Ergonomic form, characterized by high comfort. Completely restored. Teak wood...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Biomorphic Line by Studio Chora, Functional Sculpture, White Plaster Chair
By Studio Chora
Located in Albuquerque, NM
Designed by Studio Chora, 2024.
Biomorphic: ‘bios' meaning life and 'morphe' meaning form.
The biomorphic chair is part of an organic series of functional sculptures. Each chair i...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Plaster, Hardwood, Paper
Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Chair or Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist chair or side table. Part of the Mid Century Couture Collection. Furniture constructed by hand from start to finish. We added butterflies inlaid into the wood and a natura...
Category
1950s Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage Regency Style Ebonized Armchair with Cane Seat.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Vintage Regency Style Ebonized Armchair with Cane Seat
20th century Regency style armchair from the cabinet maker Trouvailles, Watertown Massachusetts. It is black lacquered with go...
Category
20th Century American Regency Chairs
Materials
Wood
Julius Chair, Iron Lacquered Structure, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Julius Chair, Iron Lacquered Structure, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
The JULIUS iron chair is a timeless and understated luxury piece. Constructed with noble materials like ir...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
A Set of 4 Black Ercol Chairs
Located in Oak Park, MI
A good set of vintage English Ercol chairs painted black. Very solidly built in the traditional way. Two armchairs and two side chairs with handsome profiles, good and heavy. Perfe...
Category
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
A Vintage Set of 4 Taupe Farmhouse Fiddleback Chairs
Located in Oak Park, MI
A good set of vintage fiddleback side chairs painted a nice taupe. Very solidly built in the traditional way. Handsome profiles and good and heavy. Perfect around a farmhouse table...
Category
20th Century British Victorian Chairs
Materials
Wood
Dining Chairs Style B32 by Marcel Breuer Set of 8
Located in Lasne, BE
Set of 8 black chairs in metal, wood and rattan. Seat height: 46 cm. Wear due to time and age of the chairs.
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Bertoia Diamond Chairs, White, Set of Two, Welded & Painted Steel
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
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Bertoia Diamond Chairs, White, Set of Two, Welded & Painted Steel. They are as elegant, strong and functional as when they were manufactured. The chairs will add a touch of class to any setting.
Harry Bertoia's career began in the 1930s as a student at Cranbrook Academy of Art where he re-established the metal-working studio and later became head of the department before the school closed during WWII due to wartime restrictions on materials in 1943. During the war, Bertoia moved to California and is credited with developing new techniques for molding plywood with Charles and Ray Eames also from Cranbrook.
Harry Bertoia is one of the many well-known artists and designers who attended The Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, The school & buildings were designed by architect and faculty member, Eliel Saarinen who collaborated with Charles and Ray Eames on chair and furniture design. It is the country’s top ranked, graduate-only program in architecture, design and fine art. Each year, just 75 students are invited to study and live on the landmark Saarinen-designed campus which features: private studios, state-of-the art workshops, the renowned Cranbrook Art Museum and 300 acres of forests, lakes and streams, all a short drive from the city of Detroit. The focus at Cranbrook is on studio practice in one of ten disciplines including Architecture, 2D and 3D Design, Ceramics, Fiber, Metalsmithing, Painting, Photography, Print Media, and Sculpture. The program is anchored by celebrated Artists- and Designers-in-Residence, one for each discipline, all of whom live and practice on campus alongside the graduate students.
Numerous creative artists who are alumni of Cranbrook include: Florence Knoll, Jack Lenor Larsen, Donald Lipski, Duane Hanson, Nick Cave, Hani Rashid, George Nelson, Urban Jupena (Nationally recognized fiber artist), Artis Lane (the first African-American artist to have her sculpture, "Sojourner Truth," commissioned for the Emancipation Hall in the Capital Visitor Center in Washington DC), Cory Puhlman (televised Pastry Chef extraordinaire), Thom O’Connor (Lithographs), Paul Evans (Brutalist-inspired sculpted metal furnishings), Eugene Caples (small bronze images/abstract), Morris Brose (Bronze Sculptures), Herb Babcock (blown glass), Larry Butcher (mixed media), Lauren Anais Hussey (Abstract), Andrea Eis (film, photography), Lilian Swann Saarinen (Sculpture), Douglas Semivan...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Exceptional Hand Made Mid-Century Lucite Art Sculpture Chair
Located in Miami, FL
An incredible art piece that is comfortable as well as visually exceptional. A geometric design of very thick lucite. One of a kind!!
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Lucite
Monk Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, 1970s, Set of 4
Located in Lasne, BE
Set of 4 chairs in black leather and wood designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa. Model: Monk. Seat height: 43cm Wear due to time and age of the chairs.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
French Antique Chair Dating from the Napoleon III Period
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An elegant 19th century Napoleon III period decorative fireside chair (chaise chauffeuse), its deep and comfortable seat cushion beautifully upholstered in a striking cream and bronz...
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
Lounge Chair & Ottoman by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lounge chair and ottoman in black leather with a slightly tufted finish by De Sede, model S802SC. With its super comfortable cushions and the ability to adjust for length and support...
Category
1960s Swiss Bauhaus Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather
A Pair of Classic Chairs in Oak and Lambswool, Danish Modern, Kaj Gottlob, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
A rare pair of classic dining chairs / desk chairs, attributed to Kaj Gottlob for Fritz Hansen. Made in the 1940 - 1950s. Newly reupholstered in a great quality shearling lambswool, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Oak, Lambskin
Folding Dining Chair by Calligaris, Italy 1980s, Postmodern Design
By Calligaris
Located in Zagreb, HR
Vintage Italian designer folding dining chair produced in the 1980s by Calligaris
Very elegant postmodern design, the round-shaped seat is made...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
High Back Rattan and Wicker Chair in the Style of Bonacina, Italy, 1960s
By Bonacina
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful organic high back chair in bamboo, rattan and hand-woven wicker. This fantastic chair was produced in Italy in the 1960s and is attributed to Bonacina.
The chair feature a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Contemporary Joy de Rohan Chabot Black & White Forged Winter Chair
Located in Toronto, ON
A stunning handmade sculptural chair be renowned French artist, Joy De Rohan Chabot. The Winter Chair is a beautiful example how a cold bare tree can be the perfect canvas for fresh ...
Category
2010s French Chairs
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Joy de Rohan Chabot Black & White Forged Winter Chair
Located in Toronto, ON
A stunning handmade sculptural chair be renowned French artist, Joy De Rohan Chabot. The Winter Chair is a beautiful example how a cold bare tree can be the perfect canvas for fresh ...
Category
2010s French Chairs
Materials
Metal
Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930s Dutch lounge chair in the Amsterdam School style designed by the legendary Hendrik Wouda. Features lovely textured ivory upholstery and carved oak frame. A timeless yet modern ...
Category
1930s Dutch Vintage Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Marco Zanuso Attributed Chairs
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous pair of Italian armchairs attributed to Marco Zanuso. - "Senior" chair
Beautifully upholstered in a camel hair fabric
Sculptural curved shape and brass tapered legs.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Chairs
Materials
Brass
4 Scandinavian Modern Style Sun Furniture Teak & Oatmeal Fabric Dining Chairs
By Sun Cabinet
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage Scandinavian Modern Sun Furniture teak & two-toned oatmeal tweed fabric dining chairs, set of 4. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. All chairs were taken apart, cleaned, and Danish oiled and reassembled. The fabric and frames are in lovely condition, and they have no outstanding flaws that we have detected. Appropriate wear considering age. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. circa, Late 20th century.
WOW!!! What a wonderful quartet of quintessential Scandinavian Modern magnificence!! This is a set of four fabulous teak dining chairs by Sun Furniture comprised of marvelous straight & sturdy teak frames with stretchers on both sides and backs & two-toned oatmeal tweed upholstered back rests and seats. They are gorgeous and whether at a dining table, game table, or at the breakfast nook, this set of four dining chairs will be magnificent around any table you choose; however, you may want to consider our listings for matching dining tables just in case!! We have several listed here that would be beautiful hosting this set! These chairs have clean lines, superb quality, and bear a timeless Scandinavian Modern design that you are sure to love for years to come.
Sun Cabinet...
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
X4 CHAIR by Dutch Studio Verbaan
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Studio Verbaan introduces their first lamp design, featuring Half Moons. Inspired by the contrast of black against a neutral background, the design aims
to highlight how black can co...
Category
2010s Dutch Other Chairs
Materials
Wood, Oak
Pair of 1950s Oak and Rush Side Chairs
Located in London, London
Pair of side chairs
Oak frame
Rush seat
Seat height 44cm
1950s/1960s Netherlands
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Italian modern chromed steel Sabrina chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima, 1970s
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern chromed steel Sabrina chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima, 1970s
Pair of Sabrina model chairs, with seat and backrest made entirely of fine chromed steel tubing, which ...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Antique Gothic Revival Ebonized & Carved Walnut Upholstered Throne Chair C1860
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique Gothic Revival Ebonized & Foliate Carved Walnut Upholstered Throne Chair C186...
Category
Mid-19th Century Gothic Revival Antique Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Cassina Cab 414 Armchairs PAIR by Mario Bellini in Gorgeous Oxblood Red Leather
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Basel, BS
Fabulous Oxblood Color, RARE original Mario Bellini for Cassina 414 Cab Armchairs, PAIR of 2 chairs.
There are 4 available remaining, sold here in pairs.
These chairs make excellent...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Von Vogelsang chairs by Phlippe Starck for Driade in 1985
Located in LAMBLORE, FR
6 Von Vogelsang armchairs by Philippe Starck
Driade edition, circa 1985.
silver painted metal.
first edition non stackable.
possibility of being sold in pair.
Philippe Starck, a v...
Category
1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian modern dining chairs 'Asserbo' by Børge Mogensen, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Set of four dining chairs 'Asserbo' designed by Børge Mogensen and produced by the Swedish company Karl Andersson & Söner during the 1960s.
Made in beautiful pine with woven cord s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Seagrass, Pine
John Risley Sculpture Chair
By John Risley
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Part of John Risley's People Chair collection from the early 1960's. Hand welded from thin steel rods and painted black, this chair makes a great addition to any room.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Lubekka Chair by Andrea Branzi, circa 1991
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
The LUBEKKA chair, a product of the collaboration of Andrea Branzi and the renowned design house Cassina in 1991, epitomizes the contemporary Italian aesthetic. Its sleek design is c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Early Alvar Aalto Hallway Armchair in Red Lacquer Finish
By Finmar, Alvar Aalto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A striking Model 403 Hallway Chair in red lacquer finish, designed by Alvar Aalto for the Paimio Sanitorium, later issued by Finmar. The armchair showcases a fluid design, with a gra...
Category
1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Birch
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut & Upholstered Lady’s Boudoir Chair C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique Victorian Carved Walnut & Upholstered Button-Back Lady’s Boudoir Chair C1890
...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Victorian Carved Walnut Lady's Button Back Upholstered Slipper Chair C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Victorian Carved Walnut Lady's Button Back Upholstered Slipper Chair C1890
Measures ...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Augusto Bozzi Set of Four Ariston Chairs in Plywood and Metal by Saporiti 1950s
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Set of four dining chairs model Ariston with structure in curved plywood and black lacquered metal legs.
The Ariston chair was designed by Augusto Bozzi and manufactured by Saporiti...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
6 Arcella Chairs from Arcadia Series by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia, Italy 1980s
By Paolo Piva
Located in Saint Paul, MN
Piva (1950-2017) was a prolific designer with numerous awards and commissions throughout his career. These chairs were conceived in the early 80’s and manufactured by B&B Italia. The...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Giovanni Travasa Bamboo, Rattan and Wicker Italian Armchairs, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning pair of Mid-Century Italian armchairs made in a beautiful combination of curved rattan and hand-woven wicker. This charming French Riviera style armchairs are attributed to ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
Shop Antique and Vintage Chairs on 1stDibs: Lounge Chairs, Dining Chairs and Other Seating for Sale
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.
“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.
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.
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