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Gilbert Rohde, Heywood Wakefield Side Chair
By Gilbert Rohde, Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Denver, CO
An early side chair in original condition and upholstery. Dating to the 1940s the transitional
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Maple

Victorian Chair
Located in Roswell, GA
Walnut English Victorian carved occasional chair. Dark green velvet upholstery. Original brass
Category

Antique 19th Century English Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

William Switzer Chair, Mahogany Upholstered Occasional Chair
By William Switzer
Located in Harrisburg, PA
L'Argonante William Switzer side chair. Mahogany frame with original upholstery. This is a design
Category

1990s Canadian International Style Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Tripod Chair, Possibly from the Palace of Holyroodhouse
Located in Richmond, London
A highly unusual Queen Anne style ball-and-claw tripod chair in its original leather upholstery
Category

Antique 19th Century British Chairs

Materials

Wood

Original Charles Ray Eames for Herman Miller DAX Chair with Manufacturers Mark
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Original Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller DAX chairs with original red/brown upholstery and
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Koppel for Slagelse Mobelvaerk Chairs
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Eva Niles Koppell
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare set of Danish Eva & Niles Koppel for Slagelse Mobelvaerk chairs, circa 1947. Original
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cord, Beech

Set of 6 Eero Saarinen Knoll Production 1960 Tulip Chairs
Located in Sint-Kruis, BE
Set of vintage tulip chairs with original mais upholstery and padded back. Rotating frame, original
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20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

2 x Gispen No.1286 Lounge Chair by Cordemeijer, 1960 s, Netherlands
By Gispen, André R. Cordemeyer
Located in Achterveld, NL
chairs are very sturdy. The original upholstery and the leather upholstered armrests are good, vintage
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Injected Foam Lounge Chair
Located in Newburgh, NY
Injected foam, vinyl wrapped lounge chair form the 1970s. Original upholstery, open to
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Mid-20th Century French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Foam

Set of Six Designer Chairs Erik Buch, Findahl’s Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s
By Erik Buch
Located in Mazowieckie, PL
and signed chairs. Very good condition. Original upholstery made of wool. A Classic, timeless and
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Palisander

Set of Six Swedish Dining Chairs
By Karl-Erik Ekselius
Located in Southampton, NY
A set of six teak wood dining chairs with arms, in vintage original upholstery, by by Karl-Erik
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1 pair of antique chairs Biedermeier around 1820 cherry wood dark blue fab
Located in Würzburg, DE
condition, with slight signs of age-related wear, 1 chair with original upholstery, 1 chair has been
Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Olivier Gagnere Lounge Chairs
By Olivier Gagnère
Located in San Francisco, CA
"Love Seat" a rare pair of lounge chairs in wood and original, mohair upholstery fabric by Donghia
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1990s French Lounge Chairs

Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Tendo Mokko, Heron Rocking Chair, circa 1960s, Japan
By Tendo Mokko
Located in Denver, CO
Sculptural Japanese Heron rocking chair, circa 1960s. In original upholstery. Marked on the
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Beech Lounge Chair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Beech wood Danish lounge chair, circa 1950's. Charming chair with original textured scalloped
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of Eight Vintage Carved Rope Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of eight vintage Italian carved rope dining chairs in original upholstery.
Category

20th Century Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Six Carlo di Carli Style Dining Chairs
Located in Southampton, NY
Set of six dark lacquered sycamore dining chairs in original leather upholstery with brass sabots
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Frantisek Jirak Lollipop Dining Chairs in Walnut Veneer for Tatra, circa 1960
By Tatra, Frantisek Jirak
Located in Zohor, SK
shiny lacquered finish, wooden base in dark palisander color, original upholstery. The chairs are in
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Art Nouveau Chairs, Beech and Mahogany, Silk Jacquard. circa 1890
By Maison de l Art Nouveau
Located in Krakow, małopolskie
A pair of beautiful, Art Nouveau chairs with original upholstery made of green silk jacquard. Made
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Antique Late 19th Century Polish Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Jacquard, Beech, Mahogany

Pair of Rattan Wing Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Rattan Wing Chairs. Linen Upholstery. Original Finish.
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Vintage 1960s American Wingback Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Linen

Pair of Danish Midcentury Teak Chairs by Niels O. Møller, Model 77, Leather
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Denmark, DK
1959. Produced by J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik. The chairs have the original black leather upholstery.  
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Beech Lounge Chair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Beech wood Danish lounge chair, circa 1950's. Charming chair with original textured scalloped
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Mid-Century Modern Beech Lounge Chair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Beech wood Danish lounge chair, circa 1950's. Charming chair with original textured scalloped
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Jaroslav Šmídek Chairs for TON, Original Upholstery, Czechoslovakia 1960s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
feature beautifully curved bentwood armrests, angled legs, and original green upholstery. A timeless
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Antique 19th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Bentwood

Pair of Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Located in Kent, GB
A pair of side chairs in birch, with original upholstery, that feature the defining characteristics
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Pair of Mid-Century Slipper Chairs
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Very comfortable pair of MCM chairs in the original upholstery. Fabric exhibits edge wear and some
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

1940 s Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair and Footstool
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940's Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair and Footstool. Original Upholstery. Lovely Curves.
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Elm

Elegant Danish Mid-Century Chairs in Teak, Set of Six
Located in Ottawa, ON
Set of six elegant Danish Mid-Century chairs in teak with original upholstery.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Solid Rosewood Dining Chairs Made in Denmark, Set of Four
Located in Ottawa, ON
Set of four solid rosewood dining chairs with original upholstery made in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Pair of Scandinavian Leather Club Chairs, 1970s
Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
Pair of Scandinavian club chairs with well-worn original leather upholstery from the 1970s. Good
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Vintage Retro Swivel Egg Lounge Chair, 1970s
Located in Valkenswaard, NL
Vintage swivel egg lounge chair with the original woolen upholstery.  
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1960s Danish Dark Green Leather Lounge Chair
Located in Handewitt, DE
1960s Danish high back lounge chair. Upholstery in original dark green leather. Original stand
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Bergere Lounge Chair attributed to Joquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Sao Paulo, Brazil
Exquisite and original Bergere lounge chair with upholstery in grey linen. Structure in jacaranda
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Stylish Milo Baughman Style Brass Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Stylish Milo Baughman style brass lounge chair. Original cotton velvet upholstery.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

80s Ettore Sottsass ‘Westside’ Lounge Chair for Knoll
By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
lounge chair has it’s original upholstery . In 1983, two years after the founding of Memphis, Sottsass
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Borsani for Tecno Swivel Chairs
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Southampton, NY
Osvaldo Borsani aluminum base adjustable swivel chair in vintage original upholstery. Ten available.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Six Ladder Back Dining Chairs by Robsjohn-Gibbings, American, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Hoboken, NJ
upholstered as shown in photos. Some chairs have original upholstery, some in muslim, some in padding only.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Harry Bertoia for Knoll Steel Bird Lounge Chair
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Portland, OR
inception in 1952. This chair features its original upholstery, attached to the steel frame with hooks
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Tatra Chairs by Antonin Suman, Czechoslovakia, circa 1960, Set of Four
By Tatra, Antonín Šuman
Located in Zohor, SK
Czechoslovakia in 1960s. The chairs have original green upholstery. The fabric is in very good condition and
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Set of Eight 19th Century Italian Chairs in Tooled Leather
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of eight 19th century Italian Renaissance Revival carved walnut side chairs with original
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Leather

Pair of Barrel Chairs in the style of William Haines
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of apple-green lacquered barrel chairs with original white leather upholstery, in the style of
Category

Vintage 1950s American Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

"Karuselli" lounge chair and foot stool by Yrjö Kukkapuro, Haimi, Early edition
By Haimi Oy, Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Early version of this Iconic chair with matching ottoman. Original upholstery. Kukkapuro began
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Ignazio Gardella R64 Armchair for Azucena in Olive Brown 1963
By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
leather that was used at the times by many furniture designers. The chair maintains the original
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Iconic 1970s Design Swivel Chair from Artifort, Designed by Geoffrey Harcourt
By Geoffrey D. Harcourt, Artifort
Located in Schagen, NL
condition and sits very comfortable. The chair features the original wool upholstery and rotative black
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Base Metal

Pair of 1930s Moleskin and Metal Folding London Taxi Chars
Located in New York, NY
Pair of folding London taxi chairs, circa 1930 with original moleskin upholstery. Property from
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20th Century English Chairs

Materials

Metal

1960s Danish Midcentury Leather Swivel Lounge Chair Very Elegant High Backed
Located in London, GB
A very elegant high backed Danish lounge chair. With the original leather upholstery with button
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

20th Century Pair Of American Queen Anne Style Wing Back Chairs
By Sam Moore Furniture Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chairs. Features the original upholstery fabric in tact with newly made white denim and satin fringe
Category

20th Century American Queen Anne Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Paint, Wood

Pair of Czech Republic 1960s Lounge Chairs for Manufacturer ’Interier Praha’
Located in London, GB
furniture in the Czech Socialistic Republic. The chairs have the original upholstery, with a solid oak
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Teak Side Chairs by Arne Vodder for Vamo, 1960s, Set of 2
By Arne Vodder, Vamo Møbelfabrik
Located in Bucharest, RO
Elegant and very sculptural designed arm chair with original velvet upholstery designed by Arne
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Teak

English Queen Anne Style Set of Four Walnut High Back Upholstered Side Chairs
Located in Wells, ME
English Queen Anne style set of four walnut high back upholstered side chairs with original flame
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of 6 French Leather Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of 2 armchairs and 4 side chairs,in original leather upholstery. Pr. of side chairs measure 35
Category

Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs

Set of Four French Art Deco Chairs
Located in Coral Gables, FL
pencil point front legs and tapering rear legs. All foru chairs have their original period needlepoint
Category

20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Dining chair by Niels Moller (Model 71 in Rosewood)
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Buxton, GB
comfort. The chairs come with their original tweed upholstery or a new one, and we provide the option of
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Leather and Teak Bwana Model 152 Chair by Finn Juhl for France Søn 1962
By Finn Juhl, France Søn
Located in Wijnegem, Antwerpen
features the original black leather upholstery with a rich patina. The "Bwana" chair, just as other designs
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Teak

Vintage Midcentury Modern Romweber Dining Chairs Set of 6
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Hollywood, FL
details with brass accents. Two arm chairs and four armless chairs. Original pink fabric stripped
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

PAIR of Aluminum Chairs with Original Vinyl Upholstery
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of modern aluminum and green vinyl upholstered office chairs. Manufactured by the General
Category

Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Set of Six Dining Chairs by Pier Luigi Colli
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in London, GB
1940's Italian set of six dining chairs in walnut and original upholstery designed by P.Buffa
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs

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Chair Original Upholstery For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the chair original upholstery you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A chair original upholstery — often made from fabric, upholstery and wood — can elevate any home. Find 425 options for an antique or vintage chair original upholstery now, or shop our selection of 12 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer chair original upholstery, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A chair original upholstery is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made chair original upholstery over the years, but those crafted by Verner Panton, Knoll and Artifort are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Chair Original Upholstery?

The average selling price for a chair original upholstery at 1stDibs is $3,145, while they’re typically $295 on the low end and $83,550 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Chair Original Upholstery
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The slipper chair originated in 18th century Europe. It was used in women’s bedrooms as seating for when maids would assist them in putting on their slippers. Today, a slipper chair refers to a low-slung chair. Browse a selection of modern and antique slipper chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    In 1949, Hans Wegner made the original Wishbone chair, a bentwood piece with a curved rail and Y-back. Today, Carl Hansen Søn manufactures the chair based on Wegner's original design. You can find a variety of Hans Wegner chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The original Eames chair and matching ottoman were designed by Charles and Ray Aemes for the Herman Miller furniture company in 1956. The Eames chair is considered the epitome of modern interior design and is widely coveted by home decor enthusiasts. Browse a range of authenticated Eames chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The original Barcelona chair designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe featured ivory upholstery made of pigskin leather. Modern incarnations come in a wide range of upholstery colors and are available from Knoll Furniture. You'll find a variety of Barcelona chairs 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify an original Wishbone chair, first look at the backrest. Originals feature bentwood frames, so the backrest will be a single piece of wood. Most later reproductions are composed of two or three pieces of wood and will display noticeable seams. Next, look at the seat. Authentic originals will have perfect 90-degree angles at all four corners and many lines in the center with a tight weave. Imperfect corners, a few central lines and loose weaving are all signs of a reproduction. Finally, measure the distance between the bottom of the Y on the backrest and the seat. On originals, the distance is 10 millimeters. Any variations will usually indicate that a chair is a reproduction. When in doubt, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a variety of Hans J. Wegner Wishbone chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    The original Eames chair was made out of molded plywood and leather. Charles and Ray Eames designed the iconic mid-century modern chair for Herman Miller in 1958. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Eames chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 14, 2024
    One way to spot an original Wassily chair is to look at the tubular steel frame. There will be no weld in the corners. The frame of an authentic Wassily chair is a single continuous piece of chromed tubular steel, with no cap on the end. Each original Wassily chair should feel lightweight but robust. It's a well-made chair and will feel like one. The material used for the seat and backrest, which was initially durable canvas — Knoll's Wassily chairs are available with leather slings — should feel equally substantial even if it's a vintage model. Lastly, the price of a real Wassily chair will also reflect the fact that this is a collectible design.

    Inspired by bicycle handlebars, the Wassily lounge chair is one of Marcel Breuer's (1902–81) greatest achievements. Even though the tubular metal chair looked like an artifact from the future when the Hungarian-American designer and architect conceived it in 1925, Breuer could not have foreseen the significant impact that this would have on modern design.

    Find original Wassily chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    There are a number of ways that you can tell an original Marcel Breuer chair. One trick is to examine the frame. If you see end caps, you're likely looking at a replica. Authentic Breuer chairs featured polished, welded ends. Some chairs also feature stickers that identify the model name located under their seats. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly vetted Marcel Breuer chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020

    The design has changed over the years, but most antique carver chairs were made of wood. Antique carver chairs were wide chairs made in 17th century New England — with backs that featured several supporting spindles — although there were no spindles between the armrests and the seat. Antique carver chairs were typically topped with decorative ornaments.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Which chair is best for a George Nakashima Origins for Widdicomb desk is largely a matter of preference. George Nakashima chairs with Shaker-inspired spindle backs like the Mira and Conoid tend to complement the lines of the desks in the collection. However, you can mix and match styles to create an eclectic look. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of George Nakashima desks and chairs.