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Executive Armchairs by Charles Pollock Knoll Brown Leather 4 Prong Bases a Pair
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous pair of executive armchairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll. Comprised of brown leather, aluminum bands, painted black shafts, black plastic arms, and 4 prong bases. One chair ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Executive Armchair by Charles Pollock for Knoll Brown Leather with 4 Prong Base
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome executive chair by Charles Pollock for Knoll. Comprised of brown leather, aluminum band, chrome shaft, black plastic arms, and a 4-prong stainless base with casters. Wonderf...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Classic 1960s Laverne T-Chair by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley
By Laverne International, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic T-chair in chrome-plated and enameled steel with black leather sling, designed by Pratt alums William Katavolos, Ross Littell, and Douglas Kelley. A cornerstone of the acclai...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set of Four Tufted Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of four tufted lounge chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Walnut frames and buttercup yellow upholstery. A rare early entry in Baughman and Coggin's three decade colabor...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Pair of Laverne "New York" Leather Lounge Chairs
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Laverne International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of "New York" lounge chairs by William Katavolos, Ross Littel and Douglas Kelly for Laverne International, USA, c.1950s. The chairs feature a chrome plated steel frame and legs ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$7,000 / set
Set of Eight DIA Chrome Z-Dining Chairs
By Design Institute America
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional set balancing exquisite design with comfort. Made in the USA by Design Institute America. Set of eight featuring cantilevered dining chairs constructed of flat bar chrome...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 8 Robert Haussman for Stending Chrome
Velvet Button Back Dining Chairs
By Stendig Co., Robert Haussmann
Located in New York, NY
This stunning set of eight dining chairs were realized by the esteemed designer Robert Haussman for Stendig circa 1975. They feature an undercarriage composed of bent lustrous chrome...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Six Mid Century Chrome
Platinum Velvet Dining Chairs by Milo Baughman
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
This stunning set of six Mid-Century Modern dining chairs were realized by the Milo Baughman- one of the most celebrated American designers of the 20th century- for Thayer Coggin in ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Walter Knoll for Brayton International Leather and Chrome Chaise
By Walter Knoll, Brayton International
Located in San Antonio, TX
Designed by Walter Knoll for Brayton International, this chaise lounge chair is in overall good condition. Original leather. Chrome base,
circa 1970s, USA.
Dimensions:
60.5" D x 23.5...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Chrome
Iconic Pair of Molded Plastic Chairs Designed by Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of molded plastic with chrome bases chairs designed by Eames for Herman Miller nice condition light wear. Produced in 2011, with a “Certificate of Authenticity” in Greysto...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Eames Aluminum Group Chairs in Tan / Brown Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration we have up to 7 Eames for Herman Miller executive chairs in beige / light brown leather with low backs. These are from 2000s full tilt, manual height adjustmen...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Midcentury Eames Aluminum Group Chairs in Charcoal Gray Fabric
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration we have up to 2 Eames for Herman Miller executive chairs in beige / light brown leather with low backs. These are more recent production 2011 with full tilt, p...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Set of 6 Milo Baughman Dining Chairs for Thayer Coggin 1960s Chrome and Velvet
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of original Milo Baughman thin line dining chairs with architectural chrome frames. The set was ordered from the factory with 5 side chairs and one captain chair.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Four Milo Baughman Chrome and Cane Dining Chairs for Thayer Coggin, 1970s
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Miami, FL
Fabulous set of 4 Mid-Century Modern chrome, cane and navy blue velvet high back dining chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. The polished chrome frames have a slight a...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Restored 1950s Vintage Eames LCM Lounge Chairs by Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the world of vintage elegance with our pair of early 1950s Mid-Century Modern Eames LCM lounge chairs by Herman Miller. In good condition and meticulously restored by our i...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Early Milo Baughman Swivel Egg Chair, 1960
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Early Milo Baughman egg chair, circa 1960. Original fabric is in very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Six Milo Baughman Thin Line Chrome Dining Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Festive set of six thin line chrome dining chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Model number 1187 chairs with a chrome-plated steel finish featuring a midcentury geome...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Midcentury Soft Pad Chairs in Black Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration we have up to 50 Eames for Herman Miller soft pad chairs in black leather with low backs. Manual height and tilt with 5 star base
These authentic vintage exam...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
$1,600 / item
Set of Eight Milo Baughman 1187 Chrome Dining Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish set of eight Thayer Coggin for Milo Baughman 1187 thin line dining chairs featuring a polished steel chrome finish. All the chairs have been recently reupholstered with a bla...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Six Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Dining Chairs for Thayer Coggin in Chrome
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Framingham, MA
Classic set of six sleek chrome and fabric dining chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. The chrome bases are in excellent condition - polished and hardly any wear at all. The se...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Four Green and Chrome Milo Baughman Barrel Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
Four Milo Baughman dining chairs for Thayer Coggin. Newly upholstered in a green velvet features unique ellipse chrome frames with thick padded seating and a tufted floating backrest.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Eero Saarinen
Womb
Chair with Ottoman in Original Leather
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 'Womb' chair with ottoman, original leather, polished chrome, United States, design 1948
This shelled, cushioned lounge chair is designed between 1946 and 1...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 10 Milo Baughman Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin set of 10 leather dining chairs on chrome architectural box bases. Beautiful set in good vintage condition. Chairs include original tags with 1978 pro...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$8,800 / set
Pair of Wire Barstools by Charles and Ray Eames, Chrome with Black Leather Pads
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Kansas City, MO
Two wire bar stools designed by Charles and Ray Eames, manufactured by Herman Miller. Polished chrome frames with black leather (not vinyl) seat pads. These were bought new several y...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
Mies van der Rohe MR10 Rattan Cantilever Chairs Pair by Knoll, circa 1970
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Mies van der Rohe MR10 rattan Cantilever chairs pair by Knoll, circa 1970
Stunning pair of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe MR10 rattan cantilever dining chairs by Knoll USA circa 1970s, ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Four Chrome Post-Modern Dining Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Set of four polish chrome simple but elegant Postmodern dining chairs. The chairs seats have been newly recovered with blue tones and gold threads tweed fabric. The frame are in orig...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$3,000 / set
Pair of Chrome Milo Baughman Style Armchairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Pair of Milo Baughman style armchairs. Chrome frame with upholstered seat. Milo Baughman cube style design.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
$1,250 / set
Vladimir Kagan Set of 4 Lucite Barstools, 1975
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Miami, FL
A set of 4 Lucite barstools by Vladimir Kagan. Very pure lines. Virtuoso clean and simple design. From a mid-1970s interior by Michael Desantis. 25% off sale
Category
Vintage 1970s American Stools
Materials
Chrome
S/2 Milo Baughman Navy Chenille / Cotton Velvet Chrome
Cane Back Dining Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
Offered is a set of 2 Mid-Century Modern original upholstery in navy blue chenille or cotton velvet Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin chrome frame and cane back side (armless) dining c...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Soft Pad Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Eames for Herman Miller vintage soft pad chair in black leather with low back
These authentic vintage examples are icons of Mid-Century Modern design. The chairs part of the Eames...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
$1,200 / item
Authentic George Nelson Coconut Chair for Vitra. Black Leather, White Shell.
By Vitra, George Nelson
Located in Kansas City, MO
Coconut lounge chair designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1955. Herman Miller produced the chair from 1956 to 1964. Herman Miller has historically been late to the mid ce...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman Leather and Chrome Tub Chair for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern tub chair designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin in the United States, circa 1970s. This comfortable, unique design features a reupholstered leather seat in a...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Vintage Wassily Chairs by Marcel Breuer, Produced by Cassina, 1980s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Portland, OR
The chairs originally designed by Breuer for the Bauhaus in the 1920s. This is an original vintage pair of chairs manufactured under license by Cassina of Italy.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Soft Pad Chairs in Black Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad chairs in black leather with low backs.
These authentic vintage examples are icons of Mid-Century Modern design. The chairs part of the Eames alum...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Midcentury Aluminum Group Chairs in Black Leather New Old Stock
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration we have up to 8 Eames for Herman Miller executive chairs in black leather with low backs. These are from 2012 and never used NOS. Full tilt, manual height adju...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Midcentury Herman Miller Soft Pad Chairs in Black Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration we have up to 30 Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Executive chairs in black leather with low backs. These are from 2000’s. Full tilt, height adjustment, and sw...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Chairs in Black Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration we have up to 50 Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad chairs in black leather with low backs. With classic tilt and manual height adjustment.
These authentic vint...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Soft Pad Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration we have Eames for Herman Miller vintage soft pad chairs in black leather with low backs.
These authentic vintage examples are icons of Mid-Century Modern d...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
LC3 Lounge Chair by Jack Cartwright for Founders, Chrome and Multi-Color Fabric
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Kansas City, MO
LC3 lounge chair in the style of Le Corbusier. Designed by Jack Cartwright and manufactured by Founders, 1960s. This chair was reupholstered several years ago by the original owner. ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Soft Pad Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration are these Eames for Herman Miller vintage soft pad chairs in black leather with low backs.
These authentic vintage examples are icons of Mid-Century Modern...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Set of Eight Anton Lorenz for Thonet Pink and Chrome Dining Chairs
By Anton Lorenz, Thonet
Located in Houston, TX
Set of eight armchairs designed by Anton Lorenz for Thonet.
Each Chair has pink upholstered backrest and seat with polished chrome tubular frames.
Mid-Century Modern S-37 chairs ...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Barstools, Acrylic, Chrome,
Orange Vinyl, Heavy Duty Construction Swivel, Pair
Located in Kansas City, MO
Two bar stools with Lucite backs, chrome frames and orange vinyl upholstery. High quality construction with swivel seats. Small tear to the lower portion of one seat that does not de...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Barcelona Chairs for Charlton, Pair
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in New Windsor, NY
Pair of Barcelona style chairs by Charlton Company, Inc., Leeminster, Mass, circa 1970-1980. Chrome plated flat bar steel with butterscotch leather cushions. The cushions snap in pla...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Thonet Marcel Breuer Cesca Black Side Chair Midcentury, New York
By August Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
Authentic 1960s Mid Century Thonet Marcel Breuer Cesca Side Chair with Black Finish. Cane Seats and Backs. Classic Chrome Cantilever Frames.
Made by Thonet New York, NY. Still retai...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Gorgeous Set of Six Chrome and Beige Velvet Dining Chairs by Pierre Cardin
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of six dining chairs designed by the French designer Pierre Cardin for Dillingham. The set includes two armchairs and four side chairs. Sleek midcentury chrome frames with shimme...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Chrome Bar Stools by Anton Lorenz for Thonet
By Anton Lorenz, Thonet
Located in San Antonio, TX
Designed by Anton Lorenz for Thonet, this beautiful pair of chrome bar stools feature Chiseled in Travertine upholstery by Knoll textiles, creating a unique and timeless design. Both...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
Chrome Scissor Base Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated voguish style lounge chair having chrome scissor base reminiscent of the iconic Barcelona chair. The chair has a heavy chrome-plated base, with upholstered seat and bac...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Ward Bennett "Sled" Lounge Chair for Geiger
By Ward Bennett
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Ward Bennett "Sled" lounge chair for Geiger.
Category
20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Midcentury Bright Red Chrome Dining Chairs, Set of 8
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Set of 8 chrome and red vinyl dining chairs. Fantastic midcentury design with chrome legs and back stretchers. Red vinyl seats and chairbacks will give any dining room a fantastic po...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Chrome Dining Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa 1970
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stylish pair of chrome dining chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin.
These iconic chairs by Milo Baughman are in constant demand by designers and architects of high end luxur...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Giandomenico Belotti for Alias Set of Six Matching Chrome
Metal Dining Chairs
By Alias, Giandomenico Belotti
Located in West Hartford, CT
Belotti chrome and metal dining chairs for Alias, circa 1980s. Great Minimalist design, lines and scale.
Heavy construction so they are very sturdy and they stack. The have some wea...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Set of Six Milo Baughman Chrome Flat Bar Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish set of six chrome dining chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. The rare chairs feature Baughman's "flat bar" design frame upholstered with an organic cream colored fabri...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Chairs Redone in Gray Wool by Carsons of High Point
By Carsons
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of chairs redone in gray wool by Carsons of High Point
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Virtue Brothers Chrome Director
s Chairs - Set of Six
By Virtue Brothers
Located in New Windsor, NY
Set of six chrome and Naugahyde director chairs made by Virtue Brothers, Los Angeles, CA. Four white and two black. Chrome-plated frames with Naugahyde sling backs and seats. One sti...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 10 Milo Baughman Thin Line Chrome Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Festive set of ten Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin dining chairs. Featuring Baughman's iconic "thin line" chrome frame design. Set consists of four side chairs in an orange fabric an...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair Chrome Base Tub Chairs Attributed to Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
Pair squared tub chairs, with upholstered frames mounted on architectural squared chrome bases. The chairs are sturdy, and the chrome is bright and clean, the fabric shows fading and...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Harry Bertoia Chrome Diamond Chairs by Knoll with Black Seat Covers
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Portland, ME
Authentic Harry Bertoia Diamond chairs made by Knoll, circa 1985. Bertoia's wire chair designs are evergreen icons, and the Diamond chair remains distinctive and striking through the...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
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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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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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