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Italian Rococo Style Giltwood Chair with Rich Blue Damask Upholstery
Located in BÉTERA, ES
This striking Rococo style chair is crafted in finely carved and gilded wood, showcasing an exuberant design inspired by 18th-century European decorative traditions. The piece featur...
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Rococo Revival Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Franck Evennou, Club, Bronze Side Chair, France, 2000
By Franck Evennou
Located in New York, NY
Franck Evenou's "Club" chair is a piece that unites striking symmetry with a focus on the curved line. The chair's four hand-hammered legs bow out from the corners of plump square se...
Category
Early 2000s French Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Lucky Bean Hanging Swing Chair Steel Modern 21st Century in/Outdoor Gold
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The lucky bean or coral tree, Erythrina lysistemon is a species of deciduous tree that is native to South Africa. This hanging chair reminds us of the cocoon like housing of the red ...
Category
2010s South African Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of sculptural bronze and metal chairs
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Two sculptural bronze and metal chairs
Category
Vintage 1980s French Chairs
Materials
Metal, Bronze
$4,300 / set
Outdoor Dining Chair with Gold Plated Stainless Steel Structure
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Nodo Outdoor Dining Armchair
The most luxurious and sophisticated outdoor furniture piece that will assure elegance and a comfortable space to enjoy the company of your favorite peo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Henry Holland Studio Cumulus Mohair fabric, Bronze and Ceramic Chair
By Henry Holland Studio
Located in London, GB
The Cumulus chair is a whimsical floor sculpture designed to start conversation and draw admiration. The unique and organic shaping of the seat and backrest is reminiscent of cloud f...
Category
2010s British Chairs
Materials
Bronze
"Grecale" Chair, with Bronze
Stainless Steel, Tailor Made Leather, Istanbul
By Bizimyer Furniture
Located in Istanbul, 34
"Grecale" Chair, with Bronze & Stainless Steel, Tailor Made Leather, Istanbul.
Designed by Hasan Samet Bizimyer.
Made to order. Available in custom sizes and a variety of materials...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
"TMLSS" Chair, with Bronze and Tailor Made Woven Leather, Istanbul
By Bizimyer Furniture
Located in Istanbul, 34
"TMLSS" Chair, with Bronze and Tailor Made Woven Leather, Istanbul.
Designed by Hasan Samet Bizimyer.
Made to order. Available in custom sizes and a variety of materials and finish...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bronze
"Sfida" Chair, with Bronze and Tailor Made Leather, Istanbul
By Bizimyer Furniture
Located in Istanbul, 34
"Sfida" Chair, with Bronze and Tailor Made Leather, Istanbul.
Designed by Hasan Samet Bizimyer.
Made to order. Available in custom sizes and a variety of materials and finishes.
M...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
"Phantom" Chair, with Bronze and Tailor Made Leather, Istanbul
By Bizimyer Furniture
Located in Istanbul, 34
"Phantom" Chair, with Bronze and Tailor Made Leather, Istanbul.
Designed by Hasan Samet Bizimyer.
Model: Ahmet Bizimyer
Made to order. Available in custom sizes and a variety of ma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
"Martin" Chair, with Bronze
Stainless Steel, Tailor Made Leather, Istanbul
By Bizimyer Furniture
Located in Istanbul, 34
"Martin" Chair, with Bronze & Stainless Steel, Tailor Made Leather, Istanbul.
Designed by Hasan Samet Bizimyer.
Made to order. Available in custom sizes and a variety of materials ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
"Dino" Chair, with Bronze and Tailor Made Leather
Woven Leather, Istanbul
By Bizimyer Furniture
Located in Istanbul, 34
"Dino" Chair, with Bronze and Tailor Made Leather & Woven Leather, Istanbul.
Designed by Hasan Samet Bizimyer.
Made to order. Available in custom sizes and a variety of materials a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
"Amalfi" Chair, with Bronze and Tailor Made Leather, Istanbul
By Bizimyer Furniture
Located in Istanbul, 34
"Amalfi" Chair, with Bronze and Tailor Made Leather, Istanbul.
Designed by Hasan Samet Bizimyer.
Made to order. Available in custom sizes and a variety of materials and finishes.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bronze
"La Grande Aquila" Chair, with Bronze and Tailor Made Leather, Istanbul
By Bizimyer Furniture
Located in Istanbul, 34
"La Grande Aquila" Chair, with Bronze and Tailor Made, Istanbul.
Designed by Hasan Samet Bizimyer.
Made to order. Available in custom sizes and a variety of materials and finishes....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bronze
"Amalfi II" Chair, with Bronze and Tailor Made Leather, Istanbul
By Bizimyer Furniture
Located in Istanbul, 34
"Amalfi" Chair, with Bronze and Tailor Made Leather, Istanbul.
Designed by Hasan Samet Bizimyer.
Made to order. Available in custom sizes and a variety of materials and finishes.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bronze
"Serenata" Chair, with Bronze, Stainless Steel, Tailor Made Leather, Istanbul
By Bizimyer Furniture
Located in Istanbul, 34
"Serenata" Chair, with Bronze, Stainless Steel, Tailor Made Leather, Istanbul.
Designed by Hasan Samet Bizimyer.
Made to order. Available in custom sizes and a variety of materials...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
"Magistrale" Chair, with Stainless Steel, Bronze, Tailor Made Leather, Istanbul
By Bizimyer Furniture
Located in Istanbul, 34
"Magistrale" Chair, with Stainless Steel, Bronze, Tailor Made Leather, Istanbul.
Designed by Hasan Samet Bizimyer.
Made to order. Available in custom sizes and a variety of materia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
"Gala" Chair, with Bronze and Woven Leather, Tailor Made, Istanbul
By Bizimyer Furniture
Located in Istanbul, 34
"Gala" Chair, with Bronze and Woven Leather, Tailor Made, Istanbul.
Designed by Hasan Samet Bizimyer.
Made to order. Available in custom sizes and a variety of materials and finish...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bronze
"Gusto" Chair, Stainless Steel, Bronze Details, Tailor Made Leather, Istanbul
By Bizimyer Furniture
Located in Istanbul, 34
"Gusto" Chair, Stainless Steel, Bronze Details, Tailor Made Leather, Istanbul.
Designed by Hasan Samet Bizimyer.
Made to order. Available in custom sizes and a variety of materials...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
"Sogno" Chair, with Bronze and Tailor Made Leather, Istanbul
By Bizimyer Furniture
Located in Istanbul, 34
"Sogno" Chair, with Bronze and Tailor Made Leather, Istanbul.
Designed by Hasan Samet Bizimyer.
Made to order. Available in custom sizes and a variety of materials and finishes.
M...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Bronze
"Populaire" Chair, with Bronze
Woven Leather, Tailor Made, Istanbul
By Bizimyer Furniture
Located in Istanbul, 34
"Populaire" Chair, with Bronze & Woven Leather, Tailor Made, Istanbul.
Designed by Hasan Samet Bizimyer.
Made to order. Available in custom sizes and a variety of materials and fin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Stainless Steel
Contemporary Bronze Metal Sculptural Cadrega Chair Made in Italy by Hessentia
By HESSENTIA, Cornelio Cappellini
Located in Carate, Brianza (MB)
Cadrega is a tribute to the city of Milan. Cadrega is the expression of a minimalist design, entirely made of cast bronze. Its surface is characterised by a polychrome effect given b...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Bronze Metal Sculptural Cadrega Chair Made in Italy by Hessentia
By HESSENTIA, Cornelio Cappellini
Located in Carate, Brianza (MB)
Cadrega is a tribute to the city of Milan. Cadrega is the expression of a minimalist design, entirely made of cast bronze. Its surface is characterised by a polychrome effect given b...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Seidecimi green Minimalist Gold Armchair Made in Italy by enricogirotti edizioni
By LapiegaWD, Enrico Girotti
Located in Verona, IT
A single stretch of wire that becomes a continuous element without end and without beginning, formed by the wire that describes the shape without stopping, reworking the concept of i...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Gold Plate
Kissing Armchair, Modern, Sculptural, Rounded, Bronze Metal, Cream Boucle Fabric
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Kissing Armchair features two semi-circle layers; one bearing the cupped seat and a second forming the back-rest. All the lines are covered with soft upholstery apart from the metal ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
Alpemare Chair in Mirror Polished Cast Bronze by Barberini
Gunnell
Located in Geneve, CH
Alpemare Chair in Mirror Polished Cast Bronze by Barberini & Gunnell
Limited Edition of 12 + 2 AP + 1 p.
Dimensions: D 60 x W 67 x H 100 cm.
Materials: Mirror-polished cast bronze.
...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Bronze
TIMEA Designed by Elena Salmistraro
By Emmemobili
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The Timea chair, designed by Elena Salmistraro for Emmemobili, is a refined piece that merges aesthetics with philosophy. Inspired by Plato’s “Timaeus,” where the cosmos is described...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bronze
$7,609 / item
4 Chairs, France, year :1940
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
4 Chairs
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Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf
$20,000 / set
Bruda Chair in Gold Bronze and Marine Blue Silk Linen by Elan Atelier IN STOCK
By Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Available now and ready to ship from California.
Handmade using the lost wax cast method, the Bruda is a contemporary polished gold bronze armchair with marine blue silk upholstery...
Category
2010s Unknown Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
Paul Evans for Directional Sculpted Bronze Dining Chairs
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul Evans for Directional, dining chairs, model PE-106, epoxy bronzed resin over steel, fabric, United States, circa 1970
These dining chairs are designed by Paul Evans for Directi...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Bronze, Steel
$142,000 / set
Mid Century Italian Sculpted Bronze Chair in Emilio Pucci Linen
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Spectacular boudoir chair. Hand sculpted of twisted bronze rod with
upholstered seat cushion in 1970s Emilio Pucci linen fabric.
Stamped "made in Italy" on underside seat frame.
Sol...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Set of Four Chairs in Faux Bamboo Gilt Iron and Original Green Upholstery, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of Four Faux Bamboo Chairs, Gilt Iron, Gold Leaf, Velvet
France, 1940s.
Elegant from all sides and nicely constructed. They have a beautiful aged patina showing their original go...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf, Iron
Mid-Century Modern Warren Pouf, Velvet, Gold Leaf, Handmade by Greenapple
By Lusitanus Home, Dedar, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Warren Pouf, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Warren pouf is a versatile piece that combines elegance with functionality. It...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and...
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel, Gold Leaf
Yv, Unique Chair in Cold Casted Bronze and Fiberglass by Lucas Tyra Morten
By Lucas Morten
Located in Geneve, CH
Yv, Unique Chair in Cold Casted Bronze and Fiberglass by Lucas Tyra Morten
Edition: Limited Edition of 3
Dimensions: W 170 x D 65 x H 85 cm
Material: Cold casted bronze and fiberglas...
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Oscar Bach Wrought Iron And Bronze Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
An unusual chair with new chestnut leather seat and back. Back with bird finials. Arched legs with paw feet. Chair can fold. Unsigned.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
"Incandescenza" Chair, with Bronze
Woven Leather, Tailor Made, Istanbul
By Bizimyer Furniture
Located in Istanbul, 34
Designed by Hasan Samet Bizimyer.
Design, Art, Innovation.
Bizimyer Furniture Presents.
Bizimyer Art / Design.
Made to order. Available in custom sizes and a variety of materials ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Stainless Steel
"Roma" Chair, with Bronze
Woven Leather, Tailor Made, Istanbul
By Bizimyer Furniture
Located in Istanbul, 34
Designed by Hasan Samet Bizimyer.
Design, Art, Innovation.
Bizimyer Furniture Presents.
Bizimyer Art / Design.
Made to order. Available in custom sizes and a variety of materials ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Stainless Steel
"Cheval Cabré" Chair
Bench with Bronze, Woven Leather, Tailor Made, Istanbul
By Bizimyer Furniture
Located in Istanbul, 34
Designed by Hasan Samet Bizimyer.
Design, Art, Innovation.
Bizimyer Furniture Presents.
Bizimyer Art / Design.
Made to order. Available in custom sizes and a variety of materials ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Benches
Materials
Bronze
"Audrey" Chair, Stainless Steel, Bronze Details, Tailor Made Leather, Istanbul
By Bizimyer Furniture
Located in Istanbul, 34
Designed by Hasan Samet Bizimyer.
Design, Art, Innovation.
Bizimyer Furniture Presents.
Bizimyer Art / Design.
Made to order. Available in custom sizes and a variety of materials ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Stainless Steel
"Audrey" Chair, Stainless Steel, Bronze Details, Tailor Made Leather, Istanbul
By Bizimyer Furniture
Located in Istanbul, 34
Designed by Hasan Samet Bizimyer.
Design, Art, Innovation.
Bizimyer Furniture Presents.
Bizimyer Art / Design.
Made to order. Available in custom sizes and a variety of materials ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Stainless Steel
"Soho" Chair, with Bronze, Tailor Made Woven Leather, Handmade, Istanbul
By Bizimyer Furniture
Located in Istanbul, 34
Designed by Hasan Samet Bizimyer.
Design, Art, Innovation.
Bizimyer Furniture Presents.
Bizimyer Art / Design.
Made to order. Available in custom sizes and a variety of materials ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Stainless Steel
"Manchot" Chair, with Bronze, Tailor Made Woven Leather, Handmade, Istanbul
By Bizimyer Furniture
Located in Istanbul, 34
Designed by Hasan Samet Bizimyer.
Design, Art, Innovation.
Bizimyer Furniture Presents.
Bizimyer Art / Design.
Made to order. Available in custom sizes and a variety of materials ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Stainless Steel
Six (6) Cuet Collection Gold and Velvet Dining Chairs Art Deco 21th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Six (6) Cuet Collection Gold and Velvet Dining Chairs Art Deco
Style Art-deco style design chair made of iron finished in gold and seat cushion upholstered in mustard-colored velve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Rippled Rorschach Chair
By Gregory Nangle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Rippled Rorschach Chair uses Cast bronze 'Puddles' to create a true dynamic and visually stunning chair. Rooted firmly in the language of Nature,and using Water and Wood as its i...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Bronze
$3,600 / item
Walter Lamb Square Lounge Chair
By Walter Lamb
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Walter Lamb Bronze and Rope Lounge Chair
Manufactured by Brown Jordan
Beautiful natural patina
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Lowback Leaf Chair
By Gregory Nangle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hand Bronze Cast Winter Hazel Leaves made in the Artists Foundry. Cast Bronze legs are sand cast and welded. Reflecting the forms found in nature, the Lowback Leaf Chair has asymmetr...
Category
2010s American Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Bronze
$3,500 / item
Antique Art Deco Oscar Bruno Bach Finely Detailed Bronze Savonarola Armchair
By Oscar Bruno Bach
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Art Deco Oscar Bruno Bach Finely Detailed Ornate Bronze Savonarola Armchair
The Antique Art Deco Oscar Bruno Bach Savonarola Armchair exemplifies exquisite craftsmanship and...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Set Of 2 QTZ Lounge Chair And Ottoman by Alexander Lotersztain
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 QTZ Lounge Chair And Ottoman by Alexander Lotersztain
Limited Edition.
Dimensions: Lounge Chair: D 65,8 x W 82 x H 111 cm.
Ottoman: D 52 x W 66 x H 43,5 cm.
Materials: Elect...
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Oscar Bruno Bach Finely Detailed Ornate Bronze Savonarola Chair And Ottoman
By Oscar Bruno Bach
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Art Deco Oscar Bruno Bach Finely Detailed Ornate Bronze Savonarola Side/Vanity Chair and Ottoman
This exquisite set features Antique Art Deco Oscar Bruno Bach Savonarola si...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Sculptural Contemporary Bronze Chair by Parvine Curie
By Parvine Curie
Located in London, GB
Sculptural Chair by Parvine Curie
Material: Bronze, black patina
Dimensions: H 95 x 45 x 65 cm
Year: 2014
Parvine Curie was born in Nancy, France, in 1936. An autodidact, her arti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Set of 4 Italian Bronze Chiavari Side Dining Chairs Neoclassical Italy 1950s
By Chiavari
Located in Miami, FL
Set of four Italian Bronze Chiavari Side or Dining Chairs with original green gold upholstery.
Come from Italy and are in the classic Grand Tour Style, made circa 1950.
In all origin...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Bronze
"Vanquish" Chair with Bronze and Tailor Made Leather, Istanbul
By Bizimyer Furniture
Located in Istanbul, 34
Designed by Hasan Samet Bizimyer.
Design, Art, Innovation.
Bizimyer Furniture Presents.
Bizimyer Art / Design.
Made to order. Available in custom sizes and a variety of materials ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
"Modena" Chair with Bronze and Stainless Steel, Handmade, Istanbul
By Bizimyer Furniture
Located in Istanbul, 34
Designed by Hasan Samet Bizimyer.
Design, Art, Innovation.
Bizimyer Furniture Presents.
Bizimyer Art / Design.
Made to order. Available in custom sizes and a variety of materials ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
1970s, Set of 9 Chairs by Sido
François Thévenin
By Sido and François Thevenin
Located in Paris, FR
A rare set of 9 chairs by Sido & François Thévenin.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Bronze
$78,081 / set
Antimacassar III Chair by Atelier Ruben Van Megen
Located in Geneve, CH
Antimacassar III Chair by Atelier Ruben Van Megen
Dimensions: W 60 x D 40 x H 80 cm
Materials: Black patinated bronze, High-gloss polished bronze.
Ruben van Megen (1984) graduated ...
Category
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Bronze
$15,195 / item
Jade Stool by Draga
Aurel
By Draga
Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
Jade Stool by Draga & Aurel
Dimensions: W 40, D 40, H 46, top Ø 40 cm
Materials: Resin and bronze.
Formed from a combination of reflective resin and solid brass, the Jade coffee tab...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Bronze
$6,859 / item
ARRANGEMENT #1 (Chair) Red Bronze by Nick Ross
By Nick Ross
Located in Hägersten, SE
An interest in early forms of architecture has profoundly influenced Nick Ross’ approach to design. The way in which humans have arranged stones and other materials to construct stru...
Category
2010s Swedish Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Bronze
$6,650 / item
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Gold Metal Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of gold metal chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Find 104 antique and vintage gold metal chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 96 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Gold metal chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency gold metal chairs are consistently popular styles. Many gold metal chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Milo Baughman, Knoll and Opinion Ciatti produced popular gold metal chairs that are worth a look.
How Much are Gold Metal Chairs?
Gold metal chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $5,470, while the lowest priced sells for $575 and the highest can go for as much as $95,664.
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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