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Customizable Gebruder T 214 Cafe Chair by Michael Thonet
Located in New York, NY
RANGE 214 The famous coffee house chair is an icon and considered the most successful mass produced
Category

2010s German Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Contemporary Classic Chair Miami, Lilac Structure, Lipstick Details and Blossom
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
The iconic Miami chair combines clean lines with soft upholstery resulting in an effortless modern
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Gaetano Pesce “543 Broadway” Chairs for Bernini, 1993, Set of 4
By Bernini, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gaetano Pesce “543 Broadway” chairs for Bernini, epoxy resin, stainless steel, gum, 1993, set of
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Resin, Plastic

Set of four Chiavarine chairs in brass and orange velvet, Italy, 1950s
Located in Vigevano, PV
Set of four Chiavarina chairs in brass and orange velvet Italy 1950s. Iconic historic chairs made
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Giancarlo Piretti Plona Chair in Black Leather for Anonima Castelli, Italy
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Plona Chair designed by Giancarlo Piretti in 1970 for Anonima Castelli, Italy. Plona is a
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, Burgundy Velvet, 1937, Set of 2
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
2 A timeless design informed by exceptional constructive complexity, the iconic "Barrel" chair was
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Contemporary Classic Salmon Counter Chair Miami Soft Upholstery and Brass
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
The iconic Miami counter chair combines clean lines with soft upholstery resulting in an effortless
Category

2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, Black Leather, 1937, Set of 2
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" chairs for Cassina, patinated wood and black leather seat, Italy, 1937
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Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

4 chairs, high back, in leather and aluminum, Oxford model by Arne Jacobsen.
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Iconic Scandinavian office chairs. The Oxford chair was designed by Arne Jacobsen for Oxford
Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

DeCastelli Pensando Ad Acapulco Chair in Polished Copper by IvDesign
By IVDESIGN, DeCastelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pensando ad Acapulco (Thinking of Acapulco) is a tribute to the iconic Acapulco Chair of the
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Copper

Pair of Fratina chairs designed by Mario Ceroli for Poltronova, Italy 1972
By Mario Ceroli, Poltronova
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Pair of iconic Fratina chairs, designed by the designer Mario Ceroli for Poltronova in 1972. Known
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Pine

DeCastelli Pensando Ad Acapulco Chair in Polished Brass by IvDesign
By IVDESIGN, DeCastelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pensando ad Acapulco (Thinking of Acapulco) is a tribute to the iconic Acapulco Chair of the
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

1950’s Original French Tolix T37 Outdoor Dining Chairs – Pair Yellow
Located in Hook, Hampshire
factory producing steel furniture. Tolix was the creator and founder of perhaps the most iconic café chair
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Metal

Von Vogelsang Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade, 1985, set of 2
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
lightness and modern refinement. Now considered design icons, these rare chairs are sought after by
Category

Late 20th Century European Chairs

Materials

Metal

Hippo Bar Chair 65 by Norr11, Black Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.3
By Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Hippo Bar Chair is a bar version of the iconic Hippo Chair. The chair stands on two sturdy legs and a
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Hippo Bar Chair 65 by Norr11, Natural Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.24
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, IDF
Hippo Bar Chair is a bar version of the iconic Hippo Chair. The chair stands on two sturdy legs and a
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Hippo Bar Chair 65 by Norr11, Black Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.24
By Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Hippo Bar Chair is a bar version of the iconic Hippo Chair. The chair stands on two sturdy legs and a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Set of Four "Medea" Chairs by Vittorio Nobili, Italy, 1955
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Roma, IT
Iconic medea chair designed in 1955 by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue and winner of the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Office Chair Model 31 by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
The icon of Danish Mid-Century Modern design: the original Model 31 executive chair. It was
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Hippo Bar Chair 75 by Norr11, Natural Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.3
By Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
iconic Hippo Chair. The chair stands on two sturdy legs and a wooden profile connecting the seat and back
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Hippo Bar Chair 75 by Norr11, Natural Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.3
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, IDF
available (contact us to check the catalog) The Hippo Bar Chair is a bar version of the iconic Hippo Chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Giancarlo Piretti Chairs for Castelli in Forest Green Fabric
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Giancarlo Piretti Chairs for Castelli in Forest Green Fabric, Italy, 1960s A
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Pair of Series 7 Chairs, Burnt Yellow Steel Chrome by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Dubai, AE
The Series 7™ chair is an icon in modern furniture history, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955. Its
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Pierre Chapo S11 Chairs in Elm and Leather, France, 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in PARIS, FR
Iconic S11 chair by French designer Pierre Chapo, crafted in the 1960s. This piece features a solid
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Elm

Sculptural Chair "B 791" by Thonet, Designed by Thonet Brothers, 1915
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Thonet
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Introducing the iconic "B 791" sculptural chair, a groundbreaking design by the Thonet Brothers in
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Gaetano Pesce Set of Four Multicoloured Umbrella Chairs by Zerodisegno 1990s
By Zerodisegno, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Cascina, Pisa
include his iconic La Mamma chair (1969), inspired by a prehistoric fertility votive figure, and the
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1990s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Classic Green Counter Chair Miami Soft Upholstery and Brass Details
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
The iconic Miami counter chair combines clean lines with soft upholstery resulting in an effortless
Category

2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
worldwide as one of the triumphs of Jacobsen’s legendary career and a Scandinavian design icon. This chair
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

20th Century Hanging Wicker Woven Chair on Steel Frame, 1970s
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Iconic 20th century Wicker hanging chair on original steel frame, made in the 1970's, with tight
Category

20th Century Chairs

Materials

Steel

A Chair Indoor in White by Xavier Pauchard and Tolix
By Xavier Pauchard, Tolix
Located in Shakopee, MN
in our workshop, just as with all of our furniture, the A-chair remains an icon in today’s design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Chairs

Materials

Steel

Susi Ueli Berger Boxing Glove Chair by De Sede, Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
By Susi Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Vienna, AT
An iconic sculptural seating object / chair / bean bag in the shape of an oversized boxing glove
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Harry Bertoia for Knoll Diamond Black Wireframe Accent Chair Mid Century Modern
By Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
simple accent chair to an icon of an era. This chair features a full aluminum wireframe design with a
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mies van der Rohe MR10 Chairs Set of Four 1970s Rattan Chrome Gavina Italy
By Gavina, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four iconic MR10 armless chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and manufactured by
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

A SITZMASCHINE Chair by JOSEF HOFFMANN FISCHEL WIENER WERKSTATTE Austria 1910
By Fischel
Located in PARIS, FR
This is a museum piece : an historical and iconic "SITZMASCHINE" chair by (or after) JOSEF HOFFMANN
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Wood

Kaare Klint "Church" Chair in Stained Beechwood Papercord, Fritz Hansen, 1930s
By Kaare Klint, Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Early example of Kaare Klints iconic "Church" chair designed in 1936 and manufactured by Fritz
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Beech

Set of 4 Dordogne chairs, Robert Sentou for Charlotte Perriand, France 1960
By Charlotte Perriand, Robert Sentou
Located in L’ISLE-SUR-LA-SORGUE, FR
Perriand. Timeless and iconic, these chairs are a true masterpiece of design.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

Original Design Sergio Rodrigues, Lucio Chairs for OCA Brazil, 1950s
By Sergio Rodrigues, Oca
Located in Renens, CH
imbuia. One of his most iconic designs is the Lucio chair, which was designed celebrating Lucio Costa
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Set of 8 21st Century Viginti XX Dining Chair Cotton Velvet by Malabar
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
aesthetical Viginti XX dining chair is an iconic addition for your interiors. Viginti XX dining chair (COM
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 4 21st Century Viginti XX Dining Chair Cotton Velvet by Malabar
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
aesthetical Viginti XX dining chair is an iconic addition for your interiors. Viginti XX dining chair (COM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 6 21st Century Viginti XX Dining Chair Cotton Velvet by Malabar
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
aesthetical Viginti XX dining chair is an iconic addition for your interiors. Viginti XX dining chair (COM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Brass

1950 s Original French Multipl s Dining Chairs - Set Of Six White
Located in Hook, Hampshire
made in Pierre Benite in Lyon . These chairs are an iconic part of Industrial French History. Each
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Metal

A-Chair Indoor in Black by Xavier Pauchard Tolix, US
By Tolix, Xavier Pauchard
Located in Shakopee, MN
in our workshop, just as with all of our furniture, the A-chair remains an icon in today’s design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Red Chairs by Verner Panton for Herman Miller/ Fehlbaum, 1970s
By Herman Miller, Verner Panton
Located in Praha, CZ
- iconic model - marked - S chair or Panton chair - very confortable - stackable
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Salto and Sigsgaard Council Family Salon Chair Steelcut For One Collection
By Kasper Salto
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Family Series stands on the shoulders of the iconic winning bid, the Council Chair. The Council Family
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Salto and Sigsgaard Council Family Salon Chair Steelcut For One Collection
By Kasper Salto
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Salto and Sigsgaard Council Family Salon Chair Steelcut Quartet 144 + Back: Pretige Coffee For One
Category

2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Set of Ten Butterfly Chairs in Plywood
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of iconic multifunctional chairs by master designer Arne Jacobsen. These chairs were designed in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Salto and Sigsgaard Council Family Salon Chair Steelcut For One Collection
By Kasper Salto
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Salto and Sigsgaard Council Family Salon Chair Steelcut Quartet 144 + Back: Pretige Coffee For One
Category

2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Salto and Sigsgaard Council Family Salon Chair Steelcut For One Collection
By Kasper Salto
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Family Series stands on the shoulders of the iconic winning bid, the Council Chair. The Council Family
Category

2010s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Salto and Sigsgaard Council Family Salon Chair Prestige For One Collection
By Kasper Salto
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Family Series stands on the shoulders of the iconic winning bid, the Council Chair. The Council Family
Category

2010s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Salto and Sigsgaard Council Family Salon Chair Steelcut For One Collection
By Kasper Salto
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Family Series stands on the shoulders of the iconic winning bid, the Council Chair. The Council Family
Category

2010s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Set of 5 Spaghetti Chairs by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias circa 1980
By Alias, Giandomenico Belotti
Located in NICE, FR
. Designed in 1979 by Giandomenico Belotti, the Spaghetti chair was Alias’s first product and remains an icon
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Vintage 1980s Italian Space Age Chairs

Materials

Metal

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, Burgundy Velvet, 1937, Set of 4
By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" chairs for Cassina, patinated wood and burgundy velvet seat, Italy
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

French Art Deco Club Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
. Chairs are iconic examples of French Art Deco leisure furniture--a post-World War I design movement
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

French Art Deco Club Chairs
French Art Deco Club Chairs
$4,740 Sale Price / set
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Flemming Lassen My Own Chair Ottoman Sheepskin Moonlight Walnut for Audo
By Audo, Flemming Lassen
Located in New York, NY
iconic chair, reflecting his love of rounded shapes, simple forms and precise detailing, to enable the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Footstools

Materials

Sheepskin, Walnut

Rare Vintage Ole Gjerlov-Knudsen Lounge Saw Safari Chair, Denmark 1960s
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen
Located in Lisse, NL
and feel and the great style of this iconic Midcentury chair as much as we do, then you will love our
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Canvas, Rope, Birch

Pr. Brno Chairs by Knoll Designed by Mies van der Rohde c.
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Modernist Brno chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohde, made by Knoll, circa. High
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Mid-20th Century American Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome

"Hoop" / "Peacock" Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig, Denmark, c. 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Deland, FL
this now iconic accent chair is both durable and stylish, comfortable and utterly breathtaking from
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

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Iconic Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of iconic chairs available for sale. Each of these unique iconic chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and fabric. There are 199 antique and vintage iconic chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 60 modern editions to choose from as well. Iconic chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Iconic chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Iconic chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Eero Aarnio, Lorenz+Kaz and Herman Miller are consistently popular.

How Much are Iconic Chairs?

Prices for iconic chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, iconic chairs begin at $10 and can go as high as $150,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,995.

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 Iconic Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Eames chair is iconic due to its sleek and handsome design, making it the first lounge chair of its time to depart from more traditional, bulky styles. It is also exceptionally comfortable. This mid-century chair was designed by Charles and Ray Eames for the furniture company Herman Miller. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Eames chairs from top sellers worldwide.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Louis Ghost chair is iconic for its elegant clear Lucite design, created by Phillipe Starck in 2002. It makes it exceptionally versatile to incorporate into existing decor, as well as making it an eye-catching style statement. Shop a collection of ghost chairs from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.