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Mid-Century Pair of Barcelona Chairs by Knoll
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Barcelona lounge chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll in black leather. The frame is stamped KnollStudio / Mies van der Rohe and the cushions are also labeled Knoll. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$9,999 / set
Set of Six 1970
s Chrome Dining Chairs Poss, Baughman with Lenor Larsen Fabric
By Milo Baughman, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in New York, NY
Outstanding set of six chrome dining chairs with playful, bright and exuberant upholstery. Bright chrome scissor form frames, with upholstered backs, and seats - Possibly designed by...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Barcelona Lounge Chair for Knoll
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration are up to six Barcelona lounge chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll in black leather. The classic chair that helped define midcentury modernism. Featur...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
$5,999 / item
Pair Of Mid Century Tub Chairs With A Swivel Chrome Base By Selig Circa 1970
By Selig
Located in Bernville, PA
Beautiful pair of vintage 1970’s chrome base lounge chairs by Selig. Both chairs retain the original Selig manufacturing labels. In addition to the labels, a shipping document with a...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mies Van Der Rohe Style Mid-Century Leather and Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mies Van Der Rohe style mid-century leather and chrome cantilever dining chairs - set of 6.
Each chair measures: 23.75 wide x 21.75 deep x 31.25 inches high, with a seat height of...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Fully labeled Barcelona Chairs by L. Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Round Rock, TX
Pair of original and uncommon leather color Barcelona chairs designed by L. Mies van der Rohe for Knoll.
Red leather with attractive wear (please see photos). Chromed steel fram...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage All Steel Inc. Modern Armchair Original Orange Hopsacking
Chrome Frame
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage All Steel Inc. modern armchair comprised of a chrome frame & original orange hopsacking fabric. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Marcel Breuer Knoll Wassily Chair in Black Leather, 1970s
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Marcel Breuer Knoll Wassily chair in black leather, 1970s.
Offered for sale is an original vintage circa 1970s Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer for Knoll. This iconic chair ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pair of Brown Leather Wassily Lounge Chairs Patina
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern vintage pair of brown leather Wassily lounge chairs. beautiful Brown leather with lots of Patina. Great looking Pair of Wassily. Has Chrome Caps on ends. Made circ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman Tank Chrome Flat Bar Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman mid century tank chrome flat bar lounge chair
This chair measures: 30.5 wide x 32 deep x 27 high, with a seat height of 12.5 and arm height of 20.5 inches
All pie...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman Mid Century Tank Chrome Flat Bar Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman Mid Century Tank Chrome Flat Bar Lounge Chairs - Pair
Each chair measures: 30.5 wide x 32 deep x 27 high, with a seat height of 12.5 and arm height of 20.5 inches
All...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Paul Evans for Directional Dining Chairs in Edelman Leather
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Completely restored with Edelman leather this incredible pair of Paul Evans for Directional dining chairs are exquisite.
Condition:
Excellent restored condition with new Edelman...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Bar Stools in the Manner of Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This extraordinary set of two bar stools in the manner of Marcel Breuer is in great condition and has been newly restored by our team of expert craftsmen. The frames are beautifully ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Milo Baughman Chrome Chair with Velvet Upholstery and Leather Armrests
By Milo Baughman
Located in Wichita, KS
Stunning Mid-Century Modern chrome cantilever chair by Milo Baughman. The velvet upholstery is new and the arm rests have been covered in leather for added uniqueness. The chrome of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 4 T dining chairs by Katavolos Litell
Kelley for Laverne International
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Set of four Laverne International T-chairs designed by William Katavolos, Ross Litell & David Kelley in the early 1950ies
Hardly any other chair konjugates one particular shape co...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Eames for Herman Miller High Back Aluminum Group Chairs
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Ask for custom shipping quote
An icon of Mid-Century Modern design that continues to be produced today. Manual height and tilt. 50th anniversary addition premium black leather that ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Aluminum
Midcentury Eames for Herman Miller Mid-Century High Back Aluminum Group Chairs
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Ask for custom shipping quote
For sale are these authentic Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group chairs in premium plush black leather with high-backs. An icon of Mid Century Moder...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Set of Six T Dining Chairs by Katavolos, Littell
Kelley for Laverne
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Laverne International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six three-legged chairs designed by William Katavolos, Douglas Kelley and Ross Littell in 1952, USA. The iconic sling-back T chairs feature a chrome plated steel frame and leg...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set of Four Yellow Ion Dining Chairs by Gideon Kramer for the Space Needle
By Gideon Kramer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Exceptional set of four completely original Ion chairs designed by Gideon Kramer for the observation deck of the Seattle Space Needle. The original yellow finish is in very good cond...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 4 Mid Century Tubular Chrome Faux White Leather Sling Dining Chairs
By Cassina
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of 4 mid century tubular chrome faux white leather sling dining chairs. Matching set all in good condition very clean set. Great for use as dining chairs or side chairs. Style of...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman Pair of Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage reupholstered pair of heavy chrome Milo Baughman chairs. New fabric with comfortable texture. No damages or broken parts. Very elegant and amazing mid century sleek design.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Chrome Lounge Chairs, Set of 2
By Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman style mid century chrome lounge chairs - Set of 2
Each chair measures: 30.5 wide x 30 deep x 27 inches high, with a seat height of 18 inches and an arm height of 25....
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Knoll Saarinen Desk Swivel Chair Upholstered in White Faux Shearling
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
We have been restoring Saarinen Executive Chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine, right in our very own workroom. Skilled craftsmen bring each chair back to life to live on...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Pan Am Chairs Designed by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Vintage pair of chrome pan armchairs. Designed by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima. Good vintage condition, some minor oxidation on the chrome Original white leather cushions available upon ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman Pair of Swivel Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful chrome base pair of Milo Baughman Swivel chairs in excellent reupholstered condition. No damages on base. No stains on beautiful vintage yellow style fabric. Super cute and...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Pair Chrome Cantilever Barrel Tub Chairs Milo Baughman Style Upholstered
By Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of amazing chrome cantilever arm chairs, tub, barrel in the style of Milo Baughman. These have been newly upholstered and all new foam inside as well. Lovely tropical co...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of DIA Baughman Style Chrome High Back Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs
By Design Institute America
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Handsome pair of high back dining chairs manufactured by Design Institute of America. These heavy and high quality chairs have a clean, classic look with thin chrome frames and uphol...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Chrome Pair of Lounge Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing heavy chrome pair of mid century chairs. Both have recently been reupholstered and left in excellent condition. Chrome base has very minimal signs of use. Great for any Mid-C...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Chrome Low Sling Velvet Lounge Chair
By Founders Furniture Company, Milo Baughman
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
This is a beautiful walnut and chrome yellow velvet low sling lounge chair. Simple design by Founders Furniture open frame with brown walnut frame with chrome details. Upholstery is ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Eames for Herman Miller Mid-Century Fiberglass Green Shell Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Eames for Herman Miller mid-century fiberglass green shell chair.
The chair measures: 24.75 wide x 22 deep x 31.25 high, with a seat height of 18 and arm height of 26 inches
Al...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman Mid Century Chrome Tub Chairs, a Pair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman mid century chrome Tub chairs - A pair
Each chair measures: 31 wide x 26 deep x 27 high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height of 23 inches
All pieces of furni...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman Style Chrome Lounge Chair
Ottoman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern chrome lounge chair & ottoman in the style of Milo Baughman. The chair has been fully restored and reupholstered with high quality Krypton Fabric. Fabric is liquid...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Rare George Mulhauser Mr. Chair Side Chairs for Plycraft
By George Mulhauser
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of bent sculptural walnut bodied chairs with winged arms having satin black button tufted seat bottoms and backs. Sitting on chromed legs making these chairs very sturdy as th...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Modern Steelcase Green 5 Prong Chrome Rolling Base Coalesse Office Chairs a Pair
By Steelcase
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome modern steelcase green mesh and five prong chrome rolling base pair of Coalesse office chairs. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Modern St Timothy Chair Cantilever Chairs Chrome Rectangle Tube
Black Leather
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful pair of modern St. Timothy Chair Company chrome rectangular tube and black leather cantilever chairs. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not ne...
Category
1990s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
DIA Chrome Chinese Chippendale Style Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Design Institute America, Milo Baughman
Located in New Windsor, NY
A wonderful set of six chrome and upholstered dining chairs by Design Institute of America. A modernist rendition of a classic Chinese Chippendale chair. The set of six is comprised ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid Century Dining Game Table Set, Chrome
Glass and Four Cesca Chairs
By Marcel Breuer
Located in West Hartford, CT
Mid century small dining set includes a chrome and glass square table with four Marcel Breuer Cesca cane and chrome tubular chairs, made in Italy. Can also be used as a game table se...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Chrome and Cowhide Directors Chair, ca. 1970
By Milo Baughman
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Vintage chrome and cowhide directors chair, ca. 1970. Beautiful cowhide leather with oak armrests. Chrome has been polished with only slight wear and leather has beautiful soft worn ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Executive Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll mid century executive dining chairs - set of 6
Each chair measures: 22 wide x 18 deep x 29.5 high, with a seat height of 18.5 inches
All pieces of furni...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Mid Century Barcelona Lounge Chairs, a Pair
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll mid century Barcelona lounge chairs - a pair
Each chair measures: 29.25 wide x 30 deep x 29 high, with a seat height of 17 inches
All pieces of furn...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Nicos Zographos Cognac Leather Chrome Chair, 1970
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Miami, FL
Amazing chair by Nicos Zographos. Chrome cantilevered design with leather seat and back held in place by springs. All original.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Mid Century Leather Barcelona Chair, a Pair
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll mid century leather Barcelona chair - a pair
Each chair measures: 31 wide x 31 deep x 30 high, with a seat height of 18 inches
All pieces of furnitu...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Chrome Chairs in the Style of Milo Baughman, a Pair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
1960’s Gorgeous chrome side chairs fully reupholstered in designer boucle. These chairs in their original brown tweed sat in an accounting office for decades. Now it’s time for them ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Theodore A Kochs Restored Chrome
Porcelain Barber Chair circa 1920
By Theo A. Kochs
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a heavy chromed, porcelained, and scrolled metal frame barber chair by Theo A. Kochs, Chicago, with porcelain arms, red seat, back, headrest, and footrest, adjustab...
Category
Early 20th Century American Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Theodore a Kochs Restored Chrome, Porcelain Barber Chair, circa 1920
By Theo A. Kochs
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a heavy chromed, porcelained, and scrolled metal frame barber chair by Theo A. Kochs, Chicago, with porcelain arms, red leather seat, back, headrest, and footrest, ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Chrome Chair with Original Upholstery
By Milo Baughman
Located in Wichita, KS
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern Classic chrome chair attributed to Milo Baughman with original upholstery.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
George Nelson Mid Century Coconut Chair
By George Nelson
Located in Franklin Park, IL
George Nelson mid century coconut chair
The chair measures: 41 wide x 32 deep x 32 high, with a seat height of 14 inches and arm height of 20 inches
Ready for new upholstery. T...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Giancarlo Piretti Xylon Dining Stacking Chairs for Krueger International
By KI Krueger International, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Lafayette, IN
The "Xylon" stacking chair designed by the renowned Giancarlo Piretti for Krueger International. Chairs feature chrome legs, contoured beech plywood seat & back, and a spring-tension...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Modernica Case Study Magenta Fiberglass Side Eiffel Chairs Set of 8 Eight
By Charles Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The fiberglass shell chair is easily one of the most important and recognizable designs of the twentieth century. They were originally designed in 1948, as an entry in The Museum of ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Chrome Cantilever Chairs, a Pair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Wichita, KS
This beautiful pair of Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman side chairs are in wonderful condition and can be used with existing upholstery. The flat bar chrome frame is heavy and weight...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Adrian Pearsall for Comfort Designs Chrome Lounge Chair, Pair
By Adrian Pearsall, Comfort Design Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for comfort designs mid century chrome lounge chair - pair
Each chair measures: 28.25 wide x 31.5 deep x 28.25 inches high, with a seat height of 17.5 and arm heig...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Molded Plywood Side Chairs by Charles
Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Eames Molded Plywood dining chair metal base, known as DCM, is a classic example of the Eameses’ philosophy of using honest materials. The chair, designed in 1946, uses two piece...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Four Arthur Umanoff Modern Chrome Wire Bar or Counter Stools c. 1960s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Set of Four Arthur Umanoff Modern Chrome Wire Bar or Counter Stools c. 1960s Set of Four Platner Style Modern chrome wire bar or counter stools c. 1960s
Striking set of conical, spac...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
Marcel Breuer for Knoll Mid-Century Black and Chrome Wassily Chairs, a Pair
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Marcel Breuer for Knoll Mid-century black and chrome wassily chairs - a pair
Each chair measures: 31 wide x 25.5 deep x 29 high, with a seat height of 16.5 inches and arm height o...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Anton Lorenz for Thonet Mid Century Vinyl and Chrome Armchairs, Set of 8
By Anton Lorenz, Thonet
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Anton Lorenz for Thonet mid century vinyl and chrome armchairs - set of 8
Each chair measures: 23.5 wide x 21 deep x 32 inches high, with a seat height of 18 and arm height of 26 ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Post Modern Office Desk Chair by Steelcase
By Steelcase
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural and ergonomic office, desk, side chair by Steelcase. This chair features a continuous seat and back in orange tweed fabric upholstery, dark grey plastic exterior s...
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Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Post Modern Office Desk Chairs by Steelcase
By Steelcase, Charles Pollock
Located in New York, NY
Sharp office, desk, side, or dining chair(s) having a continuous orange tweed seat and back, with dark gray plastic shell, on a bright chrome base and legs. The chairs are stationary...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Chrome
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American Chrome Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
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.
How Much are American Chrome Chairs?
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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