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Mid century John Duffy tan leather chrome tube chair Only 1 Left
By Brueton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Post modern "Duffy" dining chair featuring cantilevered tubular chrome bases and tan leather upholstery. Designed by John Duffy for Brueton, c. Late 20th Century. labeled Brueton und...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$480 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Chrome Wire Dining Chairs in the Style of Bertoia for Knoll
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A striking duo of mid-century-modern dining chairs inspired by the iconic design by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. Featuring open, airy chrome-wire construction, these chairs combine sculp...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Eames For Herman Miller Mid Century Yellow Fiberglass Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Eames For Herman Miller Mid Century Yellow Fiberglass Shell Chair
The chair measures: 24.75 wide x 22 deep x 31.25 high, with a seat height of 18 inches and arm height of 26 inche...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
40/4 Chairs by David Rowland — Red and Brown, Vintage 1970s, OF USA
By Office Furniture Systems, David Rowland
Located in Dronten, NL
An opportunity to own a piece of modern design history: the iconic 40/4 chair by David Rowland, produced by OF USA. Celebrated for its elegant minimalism and ingenious stackable desi...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Metal Scissor Chairs by Ward Bennett for Brickell Associates
By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s. USA. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Upholstered in Jack Lenor Larsen fabric.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Warren Platner Chrome Rod Lounge Chair, Red
By Warren Platner
Located in Napa, CA
Warren Platner Chrome Rod Lounge Chair in Red Wool for Knoll — Mid-Century Modern Icon
An authentic Warren Platner Lounge Chair, designed in 1966 for Knoll International, this piece...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Pair vintage midcentury Milo Baughman model 1188 Thin Line small chrome chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Hastings, GB
Pair of Milo Baughman model 1188 'Thin Line' small armchairs. Designed for Thayer Coggin in the 1970s, these minimalistic chairs have a slim squared-off chrome frame, with original t...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Ray Komai for J.G. Furniture 1950s MCM Bentwood Plywood Chair - Pair Available -
By J.G. Furniture Company, Don Knorr, Ray Komai
Located in St. Louis, MO
I have two rare Ray Komai masterpieces of Mid-Century Design, model #939 molded rotary cut ash veneer bent plywood chairs on chrome legs, first manufactured in Brooklyn NY, in 1949 a...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vladimir Kagan Set of 8 Chrome Tee Dining Chairs in New Milk Chocolate Shearling
By Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Act fast on this set of eight Modern Vladimir Kagan dining chairs with glowing chrome frames newly professionally upholstered in hand sewn chocolate shearling sheep hides. When neith...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
MR10 Chair by Mies van Der Rohe for Knoll, 1970s
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Milano, IT
The MR10 chair by Knoll is a masterpiece of original design, envisioned by the legendary Mies van der Rohe.
This single chair is nothing short of iconic, its form echoing the innov...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$1,561 / item
Midcentury Knoll Brno Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe in Black
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration these upholstered black Brno chairs for Knoll, designed by modernist master architect in 1930. These icons of Bauhaus design express the philosophy of the era,...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Black Vinyl High Chairs attr Anton Lorenz Thonet
By L
B Products Corporation, Thonet, Anton Lorenz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of tall mid-century modern style stools with polished chrome frames and black cushioning. Strong tubular frame with cantilever shape. Made in the style of Thonet's classic seati...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Four Mid-Century Modern Chrome Barstools
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Barstools with original fabric and also counter height.
Chrome has slight scratches.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$5,800 / item
Set of 4 Space Age swivel chairs. Original upholstery. Charles Eames – Herman Mi
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Set of 4 Space Age swivel chairs. Original upholstery. Charles Eames – Herman Miller. Height adjustable. Upholstery can be changed on request: +€90 per chair.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Ten Chrome and Royal Blue Velvet Dining Chair Attributed to Pierre Cardin
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An amazing 1970s set of ten polished chrome dining arm chairs attributed to Pierre Cardin. The frames are in original condition. Newly recovered in soft royal blue velvet.
Dimensi...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Lounge Chair by Carson
s of High Point
By Carsons
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impressive vintage modern lounge chair with a heavy sculpted chrome frame and a tufted backrest. Unique design features plush velvet upholstery, a very thick removable cushion, and l...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Machine Age Salesman Sample or Childs Spring Chair
By lloyd manufacturing co.
Located in Ferndale, MI
Moderne Art Deco era salesman sample or childs chair . Recovered in supple leather . Chrome frame shows minor pitting . Retains Lloyd products label.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$700 Sale Price
50% Off
Upholstered Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Knoll Studio
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A classic pair of Cesca side chairs designed by Marcel Breuer and produced by Knoll Studio. These iconic cantilevered chairs feature a tubular chrome-plated steel frame with upholste...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Eames DCM Chair for Herman Miller in Red
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An authentic example of mid-century American design: this original Eames DCM (Dining Chair Metal) chair was designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, circa 1950s.
The DCM...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Eames DCM Chair for Herman Miller in Blue
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An iconic original: authentic vintage Eames DCM (Dining Chair Metal) chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, circa 1950s.
This example features its original cobal...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Kipp Stewart Directional Chair in Zebra
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Saint Louis, US
A comfortable and sophisticated lounge chair designed by Kipp Stewart in the 1970s.. The streamlined steel base is chrome plated. The upholstery is a high grade South African Zebra. ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Kipp Stewart Directional Chair in Zebra
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Saint Louis, US
A comfortable and sophisticated lounge chair designed by Kipp Stewart in the 1970s.. The streamlined steel base is chrome plated. The upholstery is a high grade South African Zebra. ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Cantilever Chromed Steel Armchairs, Style of Mies Van Der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Sheridan, CO
Set of four Mid-century modern upholstered cantilever armchairs (in the style of Bauhaus Mies Van Der Rohe), c.1950s, having tubular chromed steel frame, padded back and seat in pink...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1960s Hollywood Regency Milo Baughman Chrome
Upholstered High Back Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Monrovia, CA
Vintage Milo Baughman 1960s Hollywood Regency Single Chrome And Upholstered Chair. Beautiful Single Chrome And Upholstered Chair Is In Excellent Vintage Condition, Chrome Is Thick An...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Streamline Art Deco Cantilever Chair Chrome
Red Vinyl Attr Kem Webber-Lloyds
By Kem Weber, lloyd manufacturing co.
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous streamline modern cantilever chair comprised of chrome frame and tomato red vinyl faux leather upholstery attributed to KEM Weber for Lloyd’s Manufacturing. Beautiful condit...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Streamlined Moderne Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1960
s Eames DCM Chair by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The iconic mid-century modern DCM chair designed by Herman Miller for the Eames company is a standout of 1960s design. Simple designs with two bentwood pieces making the seat and bac...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Chrome Chinoiserie Chairs
By Design Institute America
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Chrome Chinoiserie Chairs with upholstered seats. Most likely manufactured by Design Institute of America. Dimensions are : 36" H x 19" W x 20" D. Seat height is : 19". Seat ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$1,350 / set
Postmodern Sectional Sofa Bench by Steelcase
By Steelcase
Located in New York, NY
Phenomenal sectional sofa, bench, or single chair set made by Steelcase, circa 2002. The pieces have tubular chrome feet, which support a thick and heavy board, to which a thick upho...
Category
Early 2000s American Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Chrome
$495 / item
2008 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Side / Dining Chairs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (multiple chairs are available, though the price listed is for each chair) Eero Saarinen for Knoll armless executive chair with tubular steel legs. The ch...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Pr. Brno Chairs by Knoll Designed by Mies van der Rohde c.
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Modernist Brno chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohde, made by Knoll, circa.
High quality examples of these classic Bauhaus masterpieces. The chairs are in good, origin...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Matching Pair of Black Leather Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chairs
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Dronten, NL
Pair of Barcelona chairs by Mies Van der Rohe for Knoll International in black leather.
Engraved with signature in the frame and marked with Knoll logo at the bottom of the cushions....
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
6x Saarinen Chairs Conference Side Chair 72 U Knoll International Kvadrat fabric
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Telgte, DE
Six exclusive Saarinen chairs from Knoll International - a design classic (without table, lamps, sofa and decoration)
Model: Side Chair 72 U
Design: Eero Saarinen
Manufacturer: Knol...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Lucite and Chrome Desk Chair by Charles Hollis Jones, United States, c. 1970
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in New York City, NY
Lucite desk chair with chrome base and new upholstery, by Charles Hollis Jones for Pace Collection.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Four 1940s Tubular Chrome Chairs in Original Oxblood Leather like Vinyl
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of 4 tubular chrome chairs, two with arms, two side chairs. We are not sure of the designer and manufacturer but these are similar to KEM Weber, Troy Sunshade. Lloyd, and Gilbert...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Machine Age Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Late 20th Century MCM Pair DCM Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller Black
Chrome
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Mid-Century Modern pair of DCM chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller with chrome frames & black bentwood back & seats. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Knoll Style Brno Dining Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This set of four vintage dining chairs features unique flat chrome frame cantilever design, with rounded armrests, and comfortably padded seats. Unique scrolled top seat back and stu...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Cesca Style Chair with Caned Seat
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern accent chair in the style of Marcel Breuer features beautifully caned seat and back atop a chrome finished cantilever base.
Dimensions: 18.5w 22d 32.25h 17.5...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$297 Sale Price
40% Off
6 Milo Baughman Chrome
Cane Back Black Velvet Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous dining chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. The simplistic high back chrome frame is softened by the original inset panel of caning. The set consists of four ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Reupholstered Mid-Century Armchairs by Hugh Acton for Vecta
By Vecta Group, Burke, Inc., Hugh Acton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring home genuine mid-century modern style with these charming armchairs designed by Hugh Acton in collaboration with Burke Inc. for The Vecta Group of Dallas, Texas! Featuring mold...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Set Six Marcel Breuer Mid Century Modern Cesca Chairs Knoll International 1973
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Portland, OR
This is a set of six original Cesca chairs designed by Marcel Breuer & made by Knoll International, each chair with the original Knoll label, New York 1973.
This iconic chair was des...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Steelcase 1960s Office Armchair #451 Dove Grey Mid Century Modern
By Steelcase
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Classic Steelcase 1960s Office Armchair #451 in Dove Grey Mid Century Modern. This sleek office chair embodies the perfect blend of style and comfort, with its iconic mid-century mod...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1980’s Bauhaus Pair Chromcraft Armchairs Style Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer, Chromcraft, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus pair of Chromcraft armchairs in the style of Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer comprised of chrome tube cantilever bases, natural cane backs, wood armrests, and...
Category
20th Century American Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
6 Mid Century Modern Biomorphic Chrome Cantilever Chairs, by Preview
By Preview
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
6 Mid Century Modern Biomorphic Chrome Cantilever Chairs, by Preview
USA, circa 1970s Preview Furniture Company
This set of six Mid-Century Modern cantilever chairs, made by the Pr...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 2 Tubular Chrome Chairs with Custom Upholstered Velvet Seat
By Bruce Hannah
Andrew Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of two tubular chrome chairs. These chairs are in excellent condition with newly upholstered seats in a period-appropriate straw colored cut velvet. These are a versatile moderni...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
One Authentic Knoll Brno Chair by Mies Van Der Rohe in Black Leather
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
One black leather Brno chair with tubular frame and thin pad seat and back as was the original design.
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe by Knoll. Beautiful showing very little use. 800 per ...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 2 Vintage MR10 Chairs by Mies van Der Rohe for Knoll, 1970s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Milano, IT
The MR10 chairs produced for Knoll represent an original furniture design conceptualized by Mies van der Rohe. These vintage chairs are iconic, with frames that draw inspiration from...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Chrome "Thin Line" Dining Chairs by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A spectacular set of six vintage chrome "Thin Line" dining chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin in the United States, circa 1970s. The seats appear to be floating mid-a...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pr. Barcelona Style Chairs by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of Barcelona style lounge chairs, designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel. Like the iconic Mies chair, but the American designed and made version. These chairs are actually mu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$3,040 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Herman Miller Eames DCM Dining Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Herman Miller Eames DCM dining chair. Ebonized molded wood seat and back, supported by chrome steel rod frame. All screws and self leveling nylon feet intact. Signed and guar...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set of Six Chrome Art Deco Dining Chairs with Mohair Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This set of 6 Art Deco revival dining chairs circa 1980s with a vintage chrome finish and newly upholstered gray mohair seats. There is wear to the chrome finish commensurate with ag...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Lucite, Metallic Leather and Chrome X- Form Side Chair
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated Mid-Century Modern side chair was realized in the United States, circa 1970. It features a curved back and arms created from a single piece of translucent Lucite. ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1970 Chrome Crane Chair
Located in Staten Island, NY
Unique combination of materials: Chrome and crane chair, made in 1970.
Use it as an accent chair with boho theme or space age room. This chair will sure elevate the details and add i...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$1,250
6 EARLY ORIGINAL EERO SAARINEN for KNOLL Executive Side Chairs Priced per chair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Hudson, NY
We have 6 VERY EARLY all original Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive side chairs. They are very heavy. Much heavier than the newer production chairs of the same. These chairs are like...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Milo Baughman Style Midcentury Chrome Cantilever Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman style midcentury chrome cantilever lounge chairs - pair
Each chair measures: 27.5 wide x 32 deep x 28.25 high, with a seat height of 15 and arm height/chair clearanc...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
White Sof-Tec Chair by David Rowland, c.1979
By David Rowland
Located in Brooklyn, NY
From the catalog of the Brooklyn Museum (New York City), where an example of this chair is on exhibition:
"Tubular chrome-plated steel frame with plastic-coated gridded sheet for se...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Paul Evans Style Monumental High Back Throne Chairs on Casters. Chrome, Brass.
By Paul Evans
Located in Kansas City, MO
One of a kind, custom made, monumental, crazy cool, pair of chairs in the style of Paul Evans. The brass and chrome patchwork design is similar to Cityscape designs. The upper back...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel, Chrome
Set of Four Toyoda Hiroyuki for ICF Pelle Leather Chair 1970s
By Toyoda Hiroyuki
Located in Čelinac, BA
Toyoda Hiroyuki Leather Dining Chairs 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$4,288 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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There is a range of american chrome chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Find 942 antique and vintage american chrome chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of american chrome chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. American chrome chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large american chrome chairs, so small american chrome chairs measuring 1 inches across are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made american chrome chairs over the years, but those made by Milo Baughman, Knoll and Thayer Coggin are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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Prices for american chrome chairs start at $20 and top out at $32,000 with the average selling for $3,410.
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.
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