Black Lacquer Chairs
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Metal
20th Century Czech Art Deco Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Beech
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Ash, Lacquer
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Lacquer
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Suede, Lacquer
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Metal
2010s Australian Modern Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Chairs
Walnut, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Lacquer
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Chairs
Velvet, Lacquer
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Velvet, Lacquer
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Lacquer
Antique 1870s English Victorian Chairs
Gold Leaf
2010s Modern Chairs
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Lacquer
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Steel
2010s Chairs
Lacquer
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
2010s Italian Chairs
Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Beech, Plywood
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Side Chairs
Velvet, Lacquer
2010s Italian Minimalist Stools
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Lacquer
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Straw, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Lacquer, Mother-of-Pearl
2010s Chairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Chairs
Walnut, Lacquer
Antique 1810s English Regency Armchairs
Pine, Lacquer, Cane
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Mahogany, Lacquer, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rococo Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Lacquer
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Lacquer
20th Century Modern Chairs
Lacquer
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Elm, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s French Dining Room Chairs
Lacquer
Early 2000s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Lacquer
20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Lacquer, Wood, Wool
21st Century and Contemporary British Dining Room Chairs
Lacquer, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Fabric, Lacquer, Wood
20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood, Lacquer
20th Century Chairs
Chenille, Faux Bamboo, Lacquer
Early 20th Century French Empire Revival Dining Room Chairs
Gold Leaf
Late 20th Century Philippine Chairs
Reed, Lacquer
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Papercord, Lacquer
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Hide, Fabric, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century North American Chairs
Velvet, Cane, Lacquer
Vintage 1980s American Modern Chairs
Wood, Lacquer
Late 20th Century Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
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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.
“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.
- What is Chinese black lacquer?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Chinese black lacquer is a resin sourced from the Toxicodendron vernicifluum (formerly Rhus verniciflua) tree that grows throughout East Asia. Artisans produce decorative objects entirely from the substance or use it as a finish for wood and other materials. Find a selection of Chinese black lacquer furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Though you can't exactly refinish black lacquer furniture, you can repaint it. As long as you prep the furniture with a primer, you should easily be able to repaint.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Japanese lacquerware items are finished with a sap that comes from the lacquer tree. This finish is prone to degradation, especially if exposed to sun and water, and age will take its toll as well. To clean lacquerware items, wet a lint-free cloth and wring as much water out as you can, then wipe the item. Finish by drying it with a soft lint-free cloth. Shop a range of antique and vintage Japanese lacquerware on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To shine lacquer furniture, spray a tiny amount of solvent-based furniture cleaner and then wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Ensure that you choose a product specifically labeled as safe for lacquered finishes. Shop a collection of lacquer furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To fix Japanese black lacquer, take it to a furniture repair shop that has previously worked with the material. Lacquer is very delicate. Attempting to fix a piece on your own could cause further damage. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Japanese black lacquer.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Whether you can use furniture polish on black lacquer furniture depends on the formulation. Heavier polishes may cause streaks and damage the finish. For best results, read the labels carefully and only choose products intended for lacquer. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lacquer furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021There are multiple chair colors that can be matched with a black table, it’s really a matter of preference. You could choose to go with black or a contrasting color or even think outside the box in order to add unlikely pops of color to a space. Visit 1stDibs for a wide selection of chairs and tables available in different colors.
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