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Post Modern Swiss Design Seconda Chairs by Mario Botta for Alias, 1980s
By Mario Botta, Alias
Located in Renens, CH
Set of 6 Seconda chairs by Mario Botta for Alias, 1980s
The Seconda chair (1982) is an iconic piece of design, with use of materials that are typical for Botta’s furniture and lam...
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Casalino Chairs by Alexander Begge for Casala
By Casala, Alexander Begge
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of four plastic chairs was designed by Alexander Begge in 1971 and manufactured by Casala, Germany.
The model Casalino's have ivory colored frames and seats covered with...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Fiberglass
Four Mid Century Charles Hollis Jones Style Lucite Chairs
By Hill Manufacturing
Located in Baltimore, MD
An amazing set of 4 vintage Mid-Century Modern tubular Lucite chairs, in the style of Charles Hollis Jones. Great modern form, featuring a tubular Lucite frame with a barrel backrest...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Lucite
Four “Alky” Chairs, Castelli white for Madiyah
By Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Rijssen, NL
Giancarlo Piretti designed lounge “Alky” chairs newly upholstered in a high-end Bouclé fabric Karakorum 007 DEDAR Aluminum frame and polished chrome foot rests. Beautiful organic c...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Italian Mid-Century Modern Broadway Chairs by Gaetano Pesce for Bernini, 1993
By Gaetano Pesce, Bernini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern Broadway chairs by Gaetano Pesce for Bernini, 1993
Pair of Broadway chairs with seat and back in molded plastic and legs in steel rod with rubber tips and...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
1970s Four Modern Futuristic Fiberglass White Saarinen Starck Tulip Chairs
By Eero Saarinen, Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Set of Four White Sculptural Fiberglass Chairs with Tulip base.
Atomic Space Age vibe 1970s
No label present.
In the style of Knoll Saarinen and Philippe Starck for Kartell.
27 W x...
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Cricket Chairs Andries van Onck
Kazuma Yamaguchi for Magis, 1983
By Magis
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
The chair was designed by Andries van Onck and Kazuma Yamaguchi for Magis, Italy.
Memphis style folding chairs from 1983.
The seating and the back is made of heavy quality black pv...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Dialogo Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia, 1973
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 4 Dialogo chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia, 1973.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Plona Folding Chairs in Clear Lucite by Castelli, circa 1970
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in London, GB
The hard to find translucent Plona chairs... four available. In very good condition
The lounge version of the folding chairs by Giancarlo Piretti.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Charles Hollis Jones Waterfall Lucite Dining Chairs, Set of Eight, circa 1970
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of eight elegant Charles Hollis Jones dining chairs feature cascading lucite arms which transition gracefully to form the waterfall legs. Designed and made in the 1970s, the...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Lucite, Fabric
Pair of
Alky
Chairs by Piretti New Upholstery Boucle Nacre Erose Dedar
By Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Rijssen, NL
Giancarlo Piretti designed lounge “Alky” chairs newly upholstered in a high-end Bouclé taupe fabric by Dedar, Karakorum 008- (42% wool, 33% viscose) 24% cotton. Aluminum frame and po...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Pair of “Alky” Chairs, Castelli with fabric deilvered by Claudia
By Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Rijssen, NL
Giancarlo Piretti designed lounge “Alky” chairs newly upholstered in a high-end Bouclé fabric by the client. Aluminum frame and polished chrome foot rests. Beautiful organic curves ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Pair of
Alky
Chairs by Piretti Boucle Nacre Erose Dedar for Margaret
By Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Rijssen, NL
Giancarlo Piretti designed lounge “Alky” chairs newly upholstered in a high-end Bouclé taupe fabric by Dedar - Karakorum 008- (42% wool, 33% viscose) 24% cotton. Aluminum frame and p...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
1980s Vintag Chairs by Foppapedretti, set of five
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Set of five vintage dining chairs in wood and plastic. Made in Italy furniture produced by Foppapedretti.
In good conditions with some sign of time.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Wood
Eight Chairs Marzio Cecchi Enamelled Metal Foam Velvet, Italy, 1980s
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Milano, IT
Group of eight chairs, enamelled metal, foam padding, velvet upholstery. Good condition. The product can be restored by our laboratories to renew the enamelling of the structure comp...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of
Alky
Chairs by Piretti Boucle Nacre Erose Dedar for Margaret
By Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Rijssen, NL
Giancarlo Piretti designed lounge “Alky” chairs newly upholstered in a high-end Bouclé taupe fabric by Dedar - Karakorum 008- (42% wool, 33% viscose) 24% cotton. Aluminum frame and p...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Bruno Gecchelin for Busnelli Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Red Leather
By Busnelli, Bruno Gecchelin
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bruno Gecchelin for Busnelli, lounge chair and ottoman, leather, fiberglass, chromed metal, Italy, 1972
This great, rare lounge chair with matching ottoman designed in 1972 by Bruno...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Italian Mid-Century Modern Leather Chairs 412 Cab by M. Bellini for Cassina 1977
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern leather chairs 412 Cab by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1977
Leather 412 Cab model chairs inspired by the relationship between skeleton and skin, in fact its...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of 1970s Brass, Steel and Lucite Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
A very well made pair of vintage 1970s side chairs with frames in curved brass with polished stainless curved spines. The seats in very thick and substantial curved Lucite. Wonderful...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
One
Alky
Chair by G. Piretti for Castelli New Upholstery Boucle by Dedar
By Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Rijssen, NL
One Giancarlo Piretti designed lounge “Alky” chair newly upholstered in a high-end Bouclé taupe fabric by Dedar - Karakorum 003- (42% wool, 33% viscose) 24% cotton. Aluminum frame an...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Philippe Starck by Kartell Set of Eight Light Blue Propylene Chairs, 1990s
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Milano, IT
Modern set of 8 chairs by Philippe Starck designed for Kartell in the 1980s.
The set is made with an entire propylene shell in a light blue color. The two front feet are made of me...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Metal and Perspex Chair
Located in Antwerp, BE
Postmodern sculptural piece
Collectible lounge chair in black wire metal and Perspex,
France, 1970s.
Category
Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
$2,800
Group of Six Chairs Umberto Asnago Beech Velvet Foam Meda, Italy, 1980s
By Giorgetti S.p.A., Umberto Asnago
Located in Milano, IT
Group of six chairs, lacquered beechwood, seating with foam padding, velvet upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Wood, Beech
Group of Chairs Umberto Asnago Beech Velvet Foam Meda, Italy, 1980s
By Giorgetti S.p.A., Umberto Asnago
Located in Milano, IT
Group of chairs with armrests, beechwood, seating with foam padding, velvet upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Beech
Pair of “Alky” Chairs, Castelli with Dedar New Upholstery Boucle
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
Located in Rijssen, NL
Giancarlo Piretti designed lounge “Alky” chairs newly upholstered in a high-end Bouclé taupe fabric by Dedar - Karakorum 007- (42% wool, 33% viscose) 24% cotton. Aluminum frame and p...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Robin Day for Hille Set Chairs, 1970s
By Hille, Robin Day
Located in bari, IT
Set of six Space Age chairs produced by Hille from the 1970s by Robin Day.
Category
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,894 / set
Mid-Century Modern Thonet Attiva Jerome Caruso Set 6 White Stacking Chairs 1960s
By Thonet, Jerome Caruso
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a stunning set of six, white metal stacking side chairs, designed by Jerome Caruso for Thonet Attiva, circa 1960s. In very good vintage condition. The dimen...
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Acrylic
Space Age Yellow Lucite Plia Pair of Folding Chairs Giancarlo Piretti 1969 Italy
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Vienna, AT
A Space Age yellow Lucite Plia pair of folding chairs designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli 1969 Italy.
This foldable iconic chair is one of the most popular designs by Giancar...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of “Alky” Chairs, Castelli with Dedar New Upholstery Boucle
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
Located in Rijssen, NL
Giancarlo Piretti designed lounge “Alky” chairs newly upholstered in a high-end Bouclé taupe fabric by Dedar - Karakorum 007- (42% wool, 33% viscose) 24% cotton. Aluminum frame and p...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Alky Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Artifort, 1970s
By Castelli
Located in Rijssen, NL
Giancarlo Piretti designed lounge “Alky” chair upholstered in a grey and blue furry fabric. Aluminum frame and polished chrome foot rests. Beautiful organic curves reminiscent of Pie...
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Space Age Blue Vintage Bofinger Chair BA 1171 by Helmut Bätzner, 1960s, Germany
By Helmut Bätzner 1, Bofinger
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age blue vintage Bofinger chair BA 1171 designed by architect and designer Helmut Bätzner 1964, Germany for Bofinger company.
The Bofinger chair came out in 1966 at the furnitu...
Category
Late 20th Century German Space Age Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Vintage Lucite Desk Chair France, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in Den Haag, NL
Vintage Lucite desk chair. Chrome legs, faux Leather cushion, France, 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Lucite
Pair of “Alky” Chairs, Castelli with Dedar New Upholstery Boucle
By Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Rijssen, NL
Giancarlo Piretti designed lounge “Alky” chairs newly upholstered in a high-end Bouclé taupe fabric by Dedar - Karakorum 007- (42% wool, 33% viscose) 24% cotton. Aluminum frame and p...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Sculptural Black Lacquer Erotic Art Chair
Located in Las Vegas, NV
After the Andres Amaya Adela chair, that was designed as erotic art and function, this piece definitely gives off the same sensual vibes. Whether used for erotic purposes, or merely ...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Bespoke Leather Customized Ettore Sottsass Olivetti Synthesis Desk Chair, Italy
By Olivetti, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Bergen op Zoom, NL
Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti "Synthesis Chair", Italy, 1973
The synthesis desk chair for Olivetti is made from injected moulded ABS plastic beautifully colored in an oxblood red a...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Bespoke Leather Customized Ettore Sottsass Olivetti Synthesis Desk Chair, Italy
By Olivetti, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Bergen op Zoom, NL
Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti "Synthesis Chair", Italy, 1973.
The Synthesis desk chair for Olivetti is made from injected moulded ABS plastic beautifully colored in an oxblood red ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Saporiti Italia Pair of Lounge Chairs, 1970s
By Saporiti
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Beautiful pair of Saporiti Italia lounge chairs, Italy 1970s, reupholstered with dark blue Lelievre corduroy velvet.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Plastic
Cricket Chairs Andries Van Onck
Kazuma Yamaguchi for Magis, 1983
By Magis, Andries
Hiroko van Onck
Located in Naples, IT
The chair was designed by Andries van Onck and Kazuma Yamaguchi for Magis, Italy.
Memphis style folding chairs from 1983.
The seating and the back is made of heavy quality black pv...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Saarinen Executive Chairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury Saarinen executive chairs in black leather. All with adjustable manual height and tilt positions. This iconic design has been a favorite in both the home and corporate set...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Michel Cadestin Karate x Joe Colombo Elda Chair 1970s Mashup with Ottoman
By Michel Cadestin, Joe Colombo
Located in Culver City, CA
This gorgeous chair is the brainchild of our gallery. After picking up a 1970s Space Age fiberglass chair designed by Michel Cadestin Karate chair, we couldn't help but notice how sl...
Category
Vintage 1970s Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Fiberglass
Vladimir Kagan Set of 4 Lucite Barstools, 1975
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Miami, FL
A set of 4 Lucite barstools by Vladimir Kagan. Very pure lines. Virtuoso clean and simple design. From a mid-1970s interior by Michael Desantis. 25% off sale
Category
Vintage 1970s American Stools
Materials
Chrome
Burke Mid Century Orange Tulip Chairs, Pair
By Gunlocke
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Burke Mid Century orange tulip chairs, pair
Each chair measures: 20.25 wide x 21 deep x 28.25 high, with a seat height of 15.75 inches
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Contemporary Modern Ero Kartell Starck Lucite Chrome Swivel Accent Chair, Italy
By Kartell
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an Ero by Kartell with Starck, Lucite and chrome, swivel vanity chair, circa 1970s. In excellent vintage condition. The dimensions are 24" W x 21" D x 32" B...
Category
Vintage 1970s Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Group of Six Chairs Metal Foam Velvet, Italy, 1990s
Located in Milano, IT
Group of six chairs, Classic style, metal, foam padding, velvet upholstery.
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of “Alky” Chairs by G. Piretti for Castelli New Upholstery Boucle by Dedar
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
Located in Rijssen, NL
Giancarlo Piretti designed lounge “Alky” chairs newly upholstered in a high-end Bouclé taupe fabric by Dedar - Karakorum 007- (42% wool, 33% viscose) 24% cotton. Aluminum frame and p...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Frank Gehry Cross Check Chair for Knoll, Signed, Immaculate Condition
By Frank Gehry, Knoll
Located in Kansas City, MO
Cross check chair designed by Frank Gehry for Knoll, 1992. Stamped with the KnollStudio logo, Frank Gehry's signature. Condition is virtually like new.
Inspired by the apple crates ...
Category
1990s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Maple
Set of Four Archline Armchairs by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in San Diego, CA
Great set of four Archline Lucite armchairs. Designed by Charles Hollis Jones, circa 1980s. original beige upholstered material. The arms on a couple of chairs show light wear as sho...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Lucite
Eero Aarnio Pony Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1970s red pony chair by Eero Aarnio, nice original condition some light stains due to age, overall ok.
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Space Age Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam
$1,975
Pair of Lucite and Gunmetal Chairs by Maison Jansen, 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
Gunmetal accents and lilac blue, almost slate, cotton make an attractive color contrast that feels industrial and also chic. Combined with the inventive Lucite structure, the pair is...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 Niels Jorgen Haugesen for Tranekaer "String" Chairs, Denmark, 1995
By Niels Jørgen Haugesen, Tranekær Furniture
Located in Amsterdam, NL
We think these "String" dining chairs by Jorgen Haugesen are among the most beautiful Danish modern chairs made. A design from the 1980s and not yet as known as the "Wegners" and "Kj...
Category
1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Polyester, Beech
Paolo Piva Arcadia Leather Dining Chairs for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia
Located in Denton, TX
Six vintage-modern Italian dining chairs with two high back and four low back in a combination of black and white leather. Designed by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia. Striking Italian mod...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Vico Magistretti designed Selene Stacking Chairs for Artemide in Red
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here are a pair of Vico Magistretti designed, Selene stacking chairs for Artemide, in Red.
First designed in 1968, part of NYC MOMA's collection.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Pair of Postmodern Tripod Chairs, 1980s, Italy
By Maurizio Peregalli
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of tripod chairs, circa 1980, Italy.
Black tubular metal, circular black polyurethane foam seat and backrest.
Triangle shaped logo on the seat.
Dimensions: 75 cm H, 48 cm D, ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$2,136 / set
Italian Model Plia Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian model Plia chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1970s
Chair mod. Plia characterized the design of the 1970s and has become an object of worship.
With steel fram...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Italian Model Plia Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian model Plia chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1970s
Chair mod. Plia characterized the design of the 1970s and has become an object of worship.
With steel fram...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Stylish Lucite Armchair in the Style of Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones, Hill Manufacturing
Located in New York, NY
Chic voguish style Lucite armchairon wheel coaster feet. Nice thick Lucite frame supports upholstered seat and backrest. The upholstery shows wear and flaws, the backrest cushion is ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Lucite
Tecno Chairs Metal Aluminum Plastic Material Osvaldo Boscani, 1970s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
Group of 3 rows of seats, plastic material body, metal and aluminum base.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
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Late 20th Century Plastic Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of late 20th century plastic chairs available for sale. Late 20th century plastic chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Late 20th century plastic chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Herman Miller, Philippe Starck and Charles Hollis Jones are consistently popular.
How Much are Late 20th Century Plastic Chairs?
Prices for late 20th century plastic chairs start at $2 and top out at $32,000 with the average selling for $2,500.
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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