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Italian Space Age Pair of Red Plastic Chairs by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell, 1970s
By Carlo Bartoli, Kartell
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Space Age pair of red plastic chairs by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell, 1970s
Pair of chairs with rounded shapes, in red plastic with removable legs.
Produced by Kartell and desig...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Gaetano Pesce “543 Broadway” Chairs for Bernini, 1993, Set of 2
By Gaetano Pesce, Bernini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gaetano Pesce “543 Broadway” chairs for Bernini, epoxy resin, stainless steel, gum, 1993, set of two
The eclecticism and genius of Gaetano Pesce are explicitly visible in his iconic...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Resin, Plastic
Steelcase 487 Cachet Swivel Office Desk Chair with Blue Seat - Set of 4
By Steelcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Steelcase 487 Cachet Swivel Office Desk Chair with Blue Seat - Set of 4. Listing includes 4 chairs with adjustable height, blue seat, rolling casters, lift up armrests, original labe...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Postmodern 1980s Flex 2000 Stacking Chairs by Gerd Lange for Thonet, Beech Wood
By Thonet, Gerd Lange
Located in Basel, BS
Excellent Flex 2000 Stacking Chair by Gerd Lange for Thonet, with wooden oak frames and black seats. No longer produced, Rare items.
NOTE: We have up to 32 chairs available!! Let us...
Category
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
PVC, Ash, Beech
Gaetano Pesce “543 Broadway” Chair for Bernini, 1993
By Bernini, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gaetano Pesce “543 Broadway” chair for Bernini, epoxy resin, stainless steel, gum, 1993
The eclecticism and genius of Gaetano Pesce are explicitly visible in his iconic "543 Broadwa...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Resin, Plastic
$6,500 / item
1970s Flair Pair of Red
Pizzicato
Folding Chairs
By Flair
Located in London, GB
Flair: Pair of Red 'Pizzicato' Folding Chairs, c. 1970s
A pair of 'Pizzicato' folding chairs by Flair, made in Switzerland in the 1970s. Constructed from durable plastic with a bold...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Glass chair in the Manner of Louis Dierra
By Louis Dierra
Located in London, GB
This striking curved glass chair, inspired by the iconic designs of Louis Dierra for the Glass Centre Pavilion at the 1939 World’s Fair in New York, represents a masterful blend of a...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Glass, PVC
Il Poltrone 175 Series Leather Lounge Chair by Ammannati
Vitelli, 1973
By Comfort, Italy, Titina Ammannati and Giampiero Vitelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Il Poltrone lounge chair as part of the i Potoni 175 series designed by T. Ammannati and G.P. Vitelli. Dark gray leather with steel gray molded acrylic base. Supremely comfortable. V...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Acrylic
Mid Century Cube Chair on Castors
By Milo Baughman
Located in Redding, CT
Mid Century Cube Chair on Castors. Classic cube chair with button back top. Originally upholstery . Recover recommended.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Lucite Dining Chairs by Lion in Frost
By Lion in Frost
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four Lucite dining chairs by Lion in Frost
Lucite and woven fabric
seat depth 19".
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Lucite
David Lange and Michel Dumas 20th century transparent plexiglas folding chair
By Michel Dumas
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Michel Dumas and David Lange
20th century design
Transparetn plexiglas folding chair by creator Michel Dumas
Realised circa 1980
original perfect condition
Height 70 cm
Large 70...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plexiglass
Orange Panton Chairs by Verner Panton for Herman Miller/ Fehlbaum Set of 4
By Herman Miller, Verner Panton
Located in KUTNO, PL
This Panton chair was manufactured by Verner Panton for Herman Miller in 1971 and is made of S-shaped plastic. Panton designed the first ever chair consisting of a single element, fo...
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Polystyrene
$3,279 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Cinna / Ligne Roset Lounge Chair Sandra by Annie Hieronimus Lime Green
By Annie Hiéronimus, Cinna (Ligne Roset)
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Cinna / Ligne Roset model Sandra designed by Annie Hieronimus.
This is the Chair Version.
The fabric has a stripe design, a truly 1970s design.
The colour is stunning lime green and ...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Foam
Lucite and Chrome Desk Chair by Charles Hollis Jones, United States, c. 1970
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in New York City, NY
Lucite desk chair with chrome base and new upholstery, by Charles Hollis Jones for Pace Collection.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Gaetano Pesce “543 Broadway” Chairs for Bernini, 1993, Set of 4
By Gaetano Pesce, Bernini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gaetano Pesce “543 Broadway” chairs for Bernini, epoxy resin, stainless steel, gum, 1993, set of four.
The eclecticism and genius of Gaetano Pesce are explicitly visible in his icon...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Resin, Plastic
Glass chair in the Manner of Louis Dierra
By Louis Dierra
Located in London, GB
This striking curved glass chair, inspired by the iconic designs of Louis Dierra for the Glass Centre Pavilion at the 1939 World’s Fair in New York, represents a masterful blend of a...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Glass, PVC
Philippe Starck Boom Rang Chair, Aleph-Driade Edition, 1992, France.
By Philippe Starck
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare Philippe Starck Boom Rang Chair, small edition by Aleph-Driade in 1992, France.
Grey and pale pink polyurethan and fiberglass.
Signed Aleph by Starck.
Original good condition.
D...
Category
1990s French Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
$7,612 Sale Price
25% Off
Nick Crosbie for Inflate UK "Chair" Pair of Inflatable Cushion Chairs ca 1996-97
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Nick Crosbie for Inflate UK "Chair" Pair of Inflatable Cushion Chairs ca 1996-97
As much a piece of art as a piece of furniture, this pair of inflatable chairs was produced in Engla...
Category
1990s English Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Spaghetti Chair by Giandomenico Belotti for Fly Line
By Giandomenico Belotti
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Spaghetti Chair by Giandomenico Belotti for Fly Line
Pop Art - minimalist - Italian - vintage
Measures : 53,5cmx45cm H:85 SH:46cm
Materials : Metal - Plastic
Wear consistent with ag...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Metal
1970s Borg Warner Space Age Stacking Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Esperance, NY
This is a great fun set of space age plastic chairs made by Borg Warner
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
$716 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Seconda Chairs by Mario Botta for Alias, Set of 4 circa 1980
By Mario Botta
Located in Greensboro, NC
Set of 4 “Seconda” chairs designed by Italian architect and designer Mario Botta.
These chairs are a vintage Alias production, circa 1980s.
Chairs show well with minor wear commens...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Afra
Tobia Scarpa Black Lacquered Dialogo Chair for B&B Italia, 1973, Set of 4
By B&B Italia, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of four Dialogo Chairs Designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1973
This set of four Dialogo chairs features:
- Natural beechwood structure
- Black lacquered plastic sea...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Beech
Vintage Chairs Louis XX by Philippe Starck for Vitra, 1990s, Set of 2
By Philippe Starck, Vitra
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
Indulge in the iconic design and rich history of Philippe Starck's Louis XX chairs. Inspired by the opulence of 18th-century French furniture, these chairs boast a contemporary twist...
Category
1990s Swiss Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Eames Red Fiberglass DSR for Herman Miller, ca. 1970
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Eames Red Fiberglass DSR for Herman Miller, ca. 1970. Beautiful rare red fiberglass Zenith shell with black Eiffel Tower Base. All original and still retains floor guides. Very g...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
8725 chair, Medius system, by Roger Tallon, Eurosit edition
By Roger Tallon
Located in PARIS, FR
Roger Tallon was born in Paris on 6 March 1929.
He attended the Ecole des Arts Appliqués de Paris (now ENSAAMA) and took a preparatory course for the Ecole des Arts et Métiers, which...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Dutch spider sidechair in blue steel and leather and by Boonzaaijer
Mazairac
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Black Leather Chair on a blue metal base, Designed by Pierre Mazairac & Karel Boonzaaijer for Young International.
80s Post modern Design which remains in good condition with wear co...
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Side Chair by Verner Panton for Herman Miller - Felhbaum, 1971
By Herman Miller, Verner Panton
Located in Barcelona, ES
Side chair designed by Verner Panton in 1967 for Herman Miller - Fehlbaum production, Germany. This one is stamped in 1971 in black glossy thermoplastic.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Gaudi Chairs by Vico Magistretti for Artemide
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Plastic frame, Made in Italy.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
$2,900 / set
1990s Ikea Bumble Bee Children
s Chair by Eva and Peter Moritz PS Collect
By Peter
Eva Moritz
Located in San Gabriel, CA
Vintage PS "Surrig" Children's chair by Eva
Peter Moritz for Ikea, 2000.
Designed by Eva
Peter Moritz for IKEA as a part of PS 2000 series. This is a unique chair in lacq...
Category
1990s Swedish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Modular and Stackable Modus Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1982
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Budapest, HU
Designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno in 1982, the Modus chairs are crafted from ABS plastic, a material known for its durability, and feature a glossy red finish that pairs well wit...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
Luigi Colani Big Space Age Plastic Sculptural Chair 70s Der Colani
By Lübke, Luigi Colani
Located in Halle, DE
A rare big organic formed Polyethylene Chair from the 70s :
"Der Colani" named chair by Burkhard Lübke/Top System ,Gütersloh,Germany was designed 1970/71 by Luigi Colani .
This chair...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Chair and Ottoman GLUON by Marc Newson, Moroso, 1993
By Marc Newson
Located in PARIS, FR
“Gluon” chair and pouf by Marc Newson, Moroso, 1993
A revolutionary swivel chair and ottoman designed by Marc Newson in 1993. Original fabrics and Moros labels present.
This arm...
Category
1990s Chairs
Materials
Steel
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 foldable and stackable armchair. The sturdy frame is made of stainless and polished a...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set - 4 Yellow Swedish Postmodern 80s Vintage Nils Gammelgaard Ikea "Ted" Chairs
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli, IKEA
Located in Basel, BS
Great opportunity to have a complete set of 4 of these wonderful 1980s Nils Gaamelgaard for Ikea chairs as a perfect set of 4 in yellow! Sold here as a set.
Note: Yellow cushions wi...
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,676 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Silla plegable Cricket
Located in VALÈNCIA, ES
Silla plegable Cricket diseñada por Andries Van Onck, producida por Magis Italia Circa 1.980, en colaboración con Kazuma Yamaguchi.
La silla plegable Cricket nació de la idea de reun...
Category
Vintage 1980s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 Black Swedish Postmodern 80s Vintage Nils Gammelgaard Ikea "Ted" Chairs
By IKEA, Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Basel, BS
Very rare opportunity to have a complete set of 6 of these wonderful 1980s Nils Gaamelgaard for Ikea chairs as a perfect set of 6 in black all together! Sold here as a set.
These wi...
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,676 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Bombo Office Chair by Stefano Giovannoni for Magis, 1990s
By Stefano Giovannoni, Magis
Located in Budapest, HU
These adjustable swivel chairs from the Bombo collection by Stefano Giovannoni for Magis from the 1990s feature cupped seats made of durable ABS plastic. The chairs' height can be ea...
Category
1990s European Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
#1582 Pair of Vintage Herman Miller Chiclet Chairs by Ray Wilkes - Green
By Ray Wilkes, Herman Miller
Located in Dallas, TX
Designed by Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller and first introduced in 1976, this pair of eye-catching chairs makes a lasting impression with bold, rounded-edge cushions and steel brackets...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$3,450 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Pair of Pink «Ghost» chairs, J.C. de Castelbajac for Acrila, Acrylic glass
By Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
Located in Valladolid, ES
Gorgeous Pair of «Ghost» chairs, J.C. de Castelbajac for Acrila, Acrylic glass, after Philippe Starck – France
Spectacular pair of high-quality French acrylic glass chairs, inspired ...
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Acrylic
$2,239 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Armchairs by Charles
Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1970s, set of 6
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 6 fiberglass chairs in orange color with chrome metal legs. Stamped H by Herman Miller on the bottom. Wear due to time and age of chairs. Seat height: 43cm.
Category
Vintage 1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Italian post-modern three legged red and white metal chair with round seat 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian post-modern three legged red and white metal chair with round seat 1980s
Chair with round seat in white painted metal. The structure is in red painted metal, the back is in m...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Soriana Chairs by Afra
Tobia Scarpa, New Upholstery
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Toronto, CA
Winner of the Compasso d’Oro award in 1970, the Soriana led Italian power-couple Afra and Tobia Scarpa to instant success. Together in 1968 they designed the pair of cloud-like chair...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Luigi Colani Space Age Plastic Children Chair 1970s From Ringnor Germany
By Luigi Colani
Located in Halle, DE
A very rare and important Polyethylene Children Chair from the 1970s
in Germany.
This chair was designed 1973 by Luigi Colani and produced in a small amount by the manufacturer Ring...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Amanta Modular Lounge Chairs by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1976. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Previously reupholstered in beige leather. Rare and hard to find.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plastic
Vintage Leather Lounge Chair
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This 1970s chrome sling chair combines sleek, sturdy construction with a retro design. The chair features plush box cushions upholstered in light aqua leather. The chrome frame is so...
Category
Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$2,590 / item
4867 chair set, Joe Colombo for Kartell
By Kartell, Joe Colombo
Located in Neuss, NW
4867 chair set by Joe Colombo for Kartell from 1979. High quality red polycarbonate injection moulding frame. The offer includes 5 stackable chairs.
Quality Features:
very good...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
$3,471 / set
Classic Herman Miller Aeron Chair Stool With Arms Adjustable
By Herman Miller
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a rare and hard to find classic Herman Miller chair Aeron Stool Arms Adjustable
Dimension: Tallest 55.5 h shortest 50 shortest x 21 d x 26 w
size B
Original ...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Pair of Green Swedish Postmodern 80s Vintage Nils Gammelgaard Ikea "Ted" Chairs
By IKEA, Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Basel, BS
Great opportunity to have a complete set of 2 of these wonderful 1980s Nils Gaamelgaard for Ikea chairs as a perfect pair of 2 in green! Sold here as a pair.
Note: Green cushions wi...
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$556 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Large Set of 17 Postmodern 1980s Vintage Nils Gammelgaard for Ikea Colorful "Ted
By Giancarlo Piretti, IKEA, Anonima Castelli
Located in Basel, BS
Very rare opportunity to have 17 of these wonderful 1980s Nils Gaamelgaard for Ikea chairs as a large set, in RARE colors all together! Sold here as a set.
Cushions will be provided...
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$4,760 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of 5 Red Swedish Postmodern 80s Vintage Nils Gammelgaard Ikea "Ted" Chairs
By IKEA, Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Basel, BS
Great opportunity to have a complete set of 5 of these wonderful 1980s Nils Gaamelgaard for Ikea chairs as a perfect set of 5 in red! Sold here as a set.
Note: Red cushions will be...
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of 6 Vintage Clear Lucite and Chrome Plia Chairs by Castelli
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Chicago, IL
When this chair debuted in 1967 it was an immediate international sensation. Designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, the use of materials and the ground-breaking 3 disk pivot me...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Glass chair in the Manner of Louis Dierra
By Louis Dierra
Located in London, GB
This striking curved glass chair, inspired by the iconic designs of Louis Dierra for the Glass Centre Pavilion at the 1939 World’s Fair in New York, represents a masterful blend of a...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Glass, PVC
team form ag folding chairs, interlübke
By Team Form AG, Interlübke
Located in Neuss, NW
Timeless folding chairs by Swiss designer duo team form ag (Franz Hero & Karl Odermatt) for interlübke from the 1970s. High-quality stainless steel frame with backrest and seat made ...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
$3,880 / set
Tubular metal chair, postmodern design
Located in San Francisco, US
This striking postmodern tubular chair is a true statement piece, showcasing the bold, geometric lines and unique aesthetic that defines the PoMo design era. The chair features a sle...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Yellow Space Age Fiberglass Chairs, 1970s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Welcome to the space age with this pair of futuristic seaters. Coated in a vibrant canary yellow paint that will stand out in any setting. Adds a beautiful pop of color to a poolside...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
1993 Vintage Niels Gammelgaard For Ikea Green Folding Chairs - A Pair
By IKEA, Niels Gammelgaard
Located in San Carlos, CA
For Sale: Rare Pair of Niels Gammelgaard Designed Folding Chairs - IKEA Vintage
Add a touch of Danish design to your space with this rare pair of heavy plastic, green folding chairs...
Category
1990s Swedish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
$719 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Peregalli and Calatroni Post Modern Armchair, circa 1985, Italy
By Maurizio Peregalli
Located in Brussels, BE
Post-modern Maurizio Peregalli and Sergio Calatroni chair, edited by Zeus circa 1985, Italy.
Poltrona model.
Black powder-coated square steel tube, black self-skinning polyurethane s...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
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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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