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Easy Chair by AB Erik Ek
s Snickerifabrik, Malmö, Sweden, 1940s
By Gösta Jonsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
"Fåtölj nr 186". Excellent condition. Newly reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin.
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Original Ashwood Sheepskin Willow Chair by Charles Rennie Mackintosh for Cassina
By Cassina, Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Introducing the epitome of elegance and craftsmanship: the Black Stained Ashwood Cassina Chair by Charles Rennie Mackintosh. This exquisite piece, featuring a reupholstered seat cush...
Category
20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Mid Century Shearling Chairs
Located in Ventura, CA
Introducing our Mid-Century Shearling Chairs that epitomizes the fusion of cozy comfort with the sleek lines and functional design of the mid-century aesthetic. These chairs are not ...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
$5,477 Sale Price / set
39% Off
Set of Two Accent Dining Chair Gropius CS1 in fabric Bauhaus inspired by NOOM
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
New Noom furniture collection is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus School in Germany. Ideas of functionalism and conciseness, the combination of craft...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Wool, Cotton, Linen, Faux Fur, Acrylic, Wood, Ash, Sheep...
Fritz Hansen Sheepskin Model 1518 Wingback Pair of Easy Club Lounge Chairs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Asheville, NC
These two stunning original Fritz Hansen chairs from the 1940s are reupholstered in a Sahara tan sheepskin.
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Laila
Armchair in Sheepskin by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko, Finland, 1950s
By Asko, Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Excellent condition. Newly reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin.
Set of 2 available. Listed price is for a single.
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Moro Armchair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Moro Armchair by Sebastian Herkner
Dimensions: D 80 x W 79.7 x H 78.5 cm
Materials: Sheepskin
Available in different fabrics.
‘Moro’ is a cosy cocoon of a chair. Named after a famo...
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
$14,205 / item
Pair of
Laila
Armchair in sheepskin by Ilmari Lappalainen, Finland, 1950s
By Ilmari Lappalainen, Asko
Located in Stockholm, SE
Excellent condition. Newly reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin.
Listed price is for the pair.
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
White WNG Chairs in Moonlight Sheepskin Upholstery by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
White WNG Chairs in Moonlight Sheepskin Upholstery by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 60 x D 50 x H 76 cm
Materials: Oak, Sheepskin.
Also Available: DAW/Royal, KVADRAT/Hallingdal & Fiord,...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Handcarved Swedish Primitive Wabi Sabi Stump Chair, Lambswool Seat, 1900s
Located in Odense, DK
An authentic primitive stump chair made in one piece of solid wood. Seat reupholstered in great quality shearling lambswool.
Hand carved by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the early 20th...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wood
Mocha Tmbo Lounge Chair in Oak and Sahara Sheepskin Upholstery by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Mocha Tmbo Lounge Chair in Oak and Sahara Sheepskin Upholstery by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 90 x D 68.5 x H 87 cm
Materials: Oak, Sheepskin.
Also Available: ROMO/Linara, DAW/Royal, K...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Set of 2 White Dining WNG Chairs in Oak and Sheepskin Upholstery by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 White WNG Chairs in Oak and Sheepskin Upholstery by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 60 x D 50 x H 76 cm
Materials: oak, sheepskin.
Also available: DAW/Royal, KVADRAT/Hallingdal &...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Metal Cafe Chair
Located in London, England
An Art Nouveau French ice cream parlor chair is a unique and charming piece of furniture that embodies the elegant and decorative style of the Art Nouveau movement, particularly popu...
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
$1,560
White Tmbo Lounge Chair in Oak and Moonlight Sheepskin Upholstery by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
White Tmbo Lounge Chair in Oak and Moonlight Sheepskin Upholstery by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 90 x D 68.5 x H 87 cm
Materials: Oak, Sheepskin.
Also available: ROMO/Linara, DAW/Royal...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Finn Juhl Pelican Chair Skandilock Sheep Moonlight and Wood
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pelican chair designed by Finn Juhl in 1940.
Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in Denmark.
Pelican chair was probably the one furthest ahead of its time. When it was presented a...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Swing Rocking Chair Sheepskin Moonlight by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Swing rocking chair sheepskin moonlight by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D91 x W68 x H 103 cm
Material: Wood, Foam, Rubber springs, French cane, Textile or leather upholstery, Teak, Shee...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Cane, Foam, Rubber, Wood, Teak
Limited edition Salvador Dali Armchair "Invisible Personage" sheepskin LED light
By (after) Salvador Dali
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Invisible Personage design was developed Salvador Dalí’s painting, Singularities (1935) and was introduced by BD in 2016. The painting is a member of a series of works representi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Swing Rocking Chair Sheepskin Oak Moonlight by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Swing rocking chair sheepskin oak moonlight by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D91 x W68 x H 103 cm
Material: Wood, Foam, Rubber springs, French cane, Textile or leather upholstery, Oak, S...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Cane, Foam, Rubber, Wood, Teak
Pair of Northern Spanish Armchairs with Sheepskin Upholstered Cushions
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
Pair of Northern Spanish armchairs with sheepskin upholstered cushions.
Category
20th Century Spanish Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Swing Rocking Chair Sheepskin Oak Drake by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Swing rocking chair sheepskin oak drake by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D91 x W68 x H 103 cm
Material: Wood, Foam, Rubber springs, French cane, Textile or leather upholstery, Oak, Sheep...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Cane, Foam, Rubber, Wood, Oak
Swing Rocking Chair Sheepskin Teak Drake by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Swing rocking chair sheepskin teak drake by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D91 x W68 x H 103 cm
Material: Wood, Foam, Rubber springs, French cane, Textile or leather upholstery, Teak, She...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Cane, Foam, Rubber, Wood, Teak
Sheepskin Six Variations Chair, Steel Double Backrest by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Six variations on stainless steel by Pietro Franceschini
Two pipes back
Dimensions: W 51 x L 61 x H 123 cm
Materials: Stainless steel mirror-polished, sheepskin
Series of six ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Natural Walnut "Block" Armchair, Jonas Lutz
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 natural walnut "Block" armchair, Jonas Lutz
Dimensions: 74.2 W x 68.7 D x 74.2 H cm.
Materials: Natural walnut veneer, brass plated legs, sheepskin.
Different finishes ar...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
$13,766 / set
Set of 2 Natural Walnut "Block" Armchair, Jonas Lutz
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 natural walnut "Block" armchair - Jonas Lutz
Dimensions: 74.2 W x 68.7 D x 74.2 H cm
Materials: Natural walnut veneer, brass plated legs, sheepskin
Different finishes are...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
$13,766 / set
Natural Walnut "Block" Armchair, Jonas Lutz
Located in Geneve, CH
Natural walnut "Block" armchair - Jonas Lutz
Dimensions: 74.2 W x 68.7 D x 74.2 H cm
Materials: Natural walnut veneer, brass plated legs, sheepskin
Different finishes are availabl...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
$6,883 / item
Natural Walnut "Block" Armchair, Jonas Lutz
Located in Geneve, CH
Natural walnut "Block" armchair - Jonas Lutz
Dimensions: 74,2W x 68,7D x 74,2H cm
Materials: Natural walnut veneer, brass plated legs, sheepskin
Different finishes are available
...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
$6,883 / item
Set of 2 Natural Walnut "Block" Armchair, Jonas Lutz
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 natural walnut "Block" armchair - Jonas Lutz
Dimensions: 74,2W x 68,7D x 74,2H cm
Materials: Natural walnut veneer, brass plated legs, sheepskin
Different finishes are av...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
$13,766 / set
Set of 2 Natural Walnut "Block" Armchair, Jonas Lutz
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Natural walnut "Block" armchair, Jonas Lutz
Dimensions: 74.2 W x 68.7 D x 74.2 H cm
Materials: Natural walnut veneer, brass-plated legs, sheepskin
Different finishes are ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
$13,766 / set
Natural Walnut "Block" Armchair, Jonas Lutz
Located in Geneve, CH
Natural walnut "Block" armchair, Jonas Lutz
Dimensions: 74.2 W x 68.7 D x 74.2 H cm
Materials: Natural walnut veneer, brass-plated legs, sheepskin
Different finishes are available...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
$6,883 / item
Natural Walnut "Block" Armchair, Jonas Lutz
Located in Geneve, CH
Natural walnut "Block" armchair, Jonas Lutz
Dimensions: 74.2 W x 68.7 D x 74.2 H cm
Materials: Natural walnut veneer, brass plated legs, sheepskin
Different finishes are available...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
$6,883 / item
Sheepskin Six Variations Chair, Steel Single Backrest by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Six variations on stainless steel by Pietro Franceschini
Single pipe back
Dimensions: W 51 x L 61 x H 123 cm
Materials: Stainless steel, mirror-polished, sheepskin
Series of s...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Unique Tusk Style Chairs with New Sheepskin and Fabric Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very Unique pair of Accent chairs
Featuring Tusk-Like arms of solid wood
Newly upholstered in mushroom tone sheepskin & soft velvety neutral tone fabric on the backs
Comfortable t...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Fabric, Wood
Set of 2 White TMBO Lounge Chairs in Moonlight Sheepskin by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 White TMBO Lounge Chairs in Moonlight Sheepskin by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 90 x D 68.5 x H 87 cm
Materials: Oak, Sheepskin.
Also Available: ROMO/Linara, DAW/Royal, KVADRAT...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Set of 4 White Dining WNG Chairs in Oak and Sheepskin Upholstery by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 White WNG Chairs in Oak and Sheepskin Upholstery by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 60 x D 50 x H 76 cm
Materials: oak, sheepskin.
Also available: DAW/Royal, KVADRAT/Hallingdal &...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Set of 2 Arch Lounge Chairs in Oak and Sheepskin Upholstery by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Arch Lounge Chairs in Oak and Sheepskin Upholstery by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 69 x D 79 x H 76 cm
Materials: Oak, sheepskin.
With the new ARCH collection, mazo forges new...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Set of Two Finn Juhl Pelican Chair Upholstered in Sheepskin
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of the Pelican chair, a design masterpiece by Finn Juhl dating back to 1940, and reintroduced to the world in 2001 by the House of Finn Juhl...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Sheepskin
Soft Cream Arch Lounge Oak Chair Upholstered in Dedar/Artemidor by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Soft Cream Arch Lounge Oak Chair Upholstered in Dedar/Artemidor by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 69 x D 79 x H 76 cm
Materials: Oak, Sheepskin
With the new ARCH collection, mazo forges ...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Contemporary Art Viking Counter Stool in Textured Solid Brass and Camel Lamb Fur
By Bessa
Located in Oporto, PT
Inspiration:
The Viking counter stool was inspired by the Viking era. This piece recreates rustic shapes and textures that bring us back to a remarkable period of the medieval histo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of 2 Mocha TMBO Lounge Chairs in Oak and Sahara Sheepskin by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Mocha TMBO Lounge Chairs in Oak and Sahara Sheepskin by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 90 x D 68.5 x H 87 cm
Materials: Oak, Sheepskin.
Also Available: ROMO/Linara, DAW/Royal, KV...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Set of 4 Arch Lounge Chairs in Oak and Sheepskin Upholstery by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Arch Lounge Chairs in Oak and Sheepskin Upholstery by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 69 x D 79 x H 76 cm
Materials: Oak, Sheepskin.
With the new ARCH collection, mazo forges ne...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Set of 4 White TMBO Lounge Chairs in Moonlight Sheepskin by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 White TMBO Lounge Chairs in Moonlight Sheepskin by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 90 x D 68.5 x H 87 cm
Materials: Oak, Sheepskin.
Also Available: ROMO/Linara, DAW/Royal, KVADRA...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Set of 2 ARCH Lounge Chairs in Oak and DEDAR/Artemidor Upholstery by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 ARCH Lounge Chairs in Oak and DEDAR/Artemidor Upholstery by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 69 x D 79 x H 76 cm
Materials: Oak, Fabric
With the new ARCH collection, mazo forges n...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Set of 4 ARCH Lounge Chairs in Oak and DEDAR/Artemidor Upholstery by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 ARCH Lounge Chairs in Oak and DEDAR/Artemidor Upholstery by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 69 x D 79 x H 76 cm
Materials: Oak, Fabric
With the new ARCH collection, mazo forges n...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Set of 4 Mocha TMBO Lounge Chairs in Oak and Sahara Sheepskin by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Mocha TMBO Lounge Chairs in Oak and Sahara Sheepskin by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 90 x D 68.5 x H 87 cm
Materials: Oak, Sheepskin.
Also Available: ROMO/Linara, DAW/Royal, KV...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
1960s Pair of Rattan Woven Basket Chair with Icelandic Sheepskin
Located in Praha, CZ
- Iron base in good original condition with some signs of use
- Rattan in very good condition
- Made in Germany
- With sheepskin included
- Height of seat 39 cm.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Fried Egg Chair Sheep Chair, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
A unique asymmetrical lounge chair, designed by the highly acclaimed Danish architect, Hans Olsen in the 1950s. Fried egg is also available in an exclusive anniversary edition with s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Foam
20th Century British Made Pair of Leather Rocking Chairs, c.1950
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Mid 20th century British made pair of tan leather rocking chairs, howing superb patina and colour, this wonderful pair of chairs were hand upholstered sheepskin leather in Britain by...
Category
20th Century British Chairs
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Gesture Monochrome Fully Upholstered Lounge Chair in Oak, by Hans Olsen
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
Now the distinctive 1950s Gesture design is also available as a sculptural lounge chair. The popular moulded design was the brainchild of the renowned Danish architect Hans Olsen, wh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Glass and Iridescent Steel Chair by Fredrik Paulsen
By Fredrik Paulsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Glass and steel chair is made of tempered glass, passivated steel and sheepskin.
Fredrik Paulsen's work spans from furniture to interior and exhibition design. He is interested in...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Swedish Mid Century Easy Chair in Sheepskin
By Swedish Furniture Guild
Located in Singapore, SG
An easy chair. It has an elm frame and are upholstered with sheepskin. Circa 1930’s.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Elm
Contemporary Glass and Iridescent Steel Chair by Fredrik Paulsen
By Fredrik Paulsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Glass and steel chair is made of tempered glass, passivated steel and sheepskin.
Fredrik Paulsen's work spans from furniture to interior and exhibition design. He is interested in c...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Modern Liberty Armchair Low Back in Polished Brass and White Sheep Fur Cushions
By Bessa
Located in Oporto, PT
Inspiration:
The sculptural forms of the 30s inspired the Liberty Collection. The tubular and steel structures that have marked those years are combined with a new inspiration that...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Metal
Ib Kofod-Larsen Knitting Lounge Chair, Dark Oak with Sheepskin, Dark Brown
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in San Marcos, CA
Defined by an exposed, triangular construction, a gently curved seat and back ideally pitched for relaxation, and distinctive cut-outs for resting the elbows when reading (or, of cou...
Category
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Walnut
Ib Kofod-Larsen Knitting Lounge Chair, Walnut Base with Sheepskin, Nougat
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in San Marcos, CA
Defined by an exposed, triangular construction, a gently curved seat and back ideally pitched for relaxation, and distinctive cut-outs for resting the elbows when reading (or, of cou...
Category
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Walnut
Ib Kofod-Larsen Knitting Lounge Chair, Natural Oak with Sheepskin, White
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in San Marcos, CA
Defined by an exposed, triangular construction, a gently curved seat and back ideally pitched for relaxation, and distinctive cut-outs for resting the elbows when reading (or, of cou...
Category
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Walnut
Modern Gold and Black Viking Dining Chair in Brass and Natural Fur Cushion
By Bessa
Located in Oporto, PT
Inspiration:
The Viking chair was inspired by the Viking era. This piece recreates rustic shapes and textures that bring us back to a remarkable period of the medieval history. The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Metal
Contemporary Coy Chair White Sheepskin Upholstered Dining Chair or Side Chair
By Elnaz Namaki Studio
Located in London, GB
Elnaz Namaki Studio have created the Luuna Collection to bring warmth, comfort and soul to every home. The spirit of Luuna is to bring unique and unexpected objects into our lives. L...
Category
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
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European Sheepskin Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of european sheepskin chairs available on 1stDibs. Find 72 antique and vintage european sheepskin chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 21 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. European sheepskin chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. European sheepskin chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many european sheepskin chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Jindrich Halabala, Philip Arctander and Finn Juhl produced popular european sheepskin chairs that are worth a look.
How Much are European Sheepskin Chairs?
European sheepskin chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $6,800, while the lowest priced sells for $1,216 and the highest can go for as much as $35,000.
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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