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Lean Back Lounge Chair Teak, Forest Green by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Lean back lounge chair teak forest green by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D68 x W78 x H 78 cm
Material: Solid Teak, Foam, Textile upholstery
Weight: 9 kg
Also available in different co...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Teak
Mr. Olsen Lounge Chair Solid Smoked Oak, Java Brown by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Mr. Olsen lounge chair solid smoked oak java brown by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D 81 x W 79 x H 78 cm
Material: Textile upholstery, foam, spring system, oak
Weight: 27 kg
Also avai...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Oak
Lean Back Lounge Chair Soavé White Oiled Oak Nature by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Lean Back Lounge Chair White Oiled Oak Pale Rose by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D68 x W78 x H 78 cm
Material: Leather, White oiled solid oak, Foam, Textile or nubuck leather upholstery...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Foam, Oak
Lean Back Lounge Chair Sprinkles White Oiled Oak, Mocca by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Lean Back Lounge Chair Sprinkles White Oiled Oak Mocca by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D68 x W78 x H 78 cm
Material: White oiled solid oak, Foam, Textile or nubuck leather upholstery
W...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Foam, Oak
Lean Back Lounge Chair White Oak Spicy Brown Petrol Shade by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Lean back lounge chair white oak spicy brown petrol shade by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D68 x W78 x H 78 cm
Material: white oiled solid oak, foam, textile upholstery
Weight: 9 kg
Al...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Oak
Lean Back Lounge Chair White Oak, Petrol Shade, Light Sage by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Lean back lounge chair white oak petrol shade light sage by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D68 x W78 x H 78 cm
Material: White oiled solid oak, Foam, Textile upholstery
Weight: 9 kg
Als...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Oak
Lean Back Lounge Chair Sprinkles Teak, Light Sage, Mocca by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Lean back lounge chair sprinkles teak light sage Mocca by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D68 x W78 x H 78 cm
Material: solid teak, foam, textile upholstery
Weight: 9 kg
Also available i...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Teak
Mr. Olsen Lounge Chair Solid Smoked Oak Soft Violet by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Mr. Olsen Lounge Chair Solid Smoked Oak Soft Violet by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D81 x W79 x H 78 cm
Material: Textile upholstery, Foam, Spring system, Oak
Weight: 27 kg
Also avail...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Oak
Mr. Olsen Lounge Chair Solid Smoked Oak, Pickle Green Leather by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Mr. Olsen Lounge chair Solid Smoked Oak Pickle Green Leather by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D81 x W79 x H 78 cm
Material: Textile upholstery, Foam, Spring system, Oak, Leather
Weight:...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Foam, Oak
Haven Lounge Chair Jade by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Haven lounge chair Jade by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D107 x W84 x H 110 cm
Material: textile upholstery, foam, spring system, wood.
Weight: 50 kg
Also available in different colour...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
$3,827 / item
Haven Lounge Chair Coral by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Haven lounge chair coral by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D107 x W84 x H 110 cm
Material: Textile upholstery, Foam, Spring system, Wood.
Weight: 50 kg
Also available in different colou...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
$3,827 / item
Haven Lounge Chair Sprinkles Mocca by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Haven lounge chair sprinkles Mocca by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D107 x W84 x H 110 cm
Material: Textile upholstery, Foam, Spring system, Wood.
Weight: 50 kg
Also available in diffe...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
$5,279 / item
Haven Lounge Chair Petrol by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Haven lounge chair Petrol by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D107 x W84 x H 110 cm
Material: textile upholstery, foam, spring system, wood.
Weight: 50 kg
Also available in different colo...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
$3,827 / item
Haven Lounge Chair Pearl Grey by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Haven Lounge chair pearl grey by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D107 x W84 x H 110 cm
Material: Textile upholstery, Foam, Spring system, Wood.
Weight: 50 kg
Also available in different ...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
$3,827 / item
Haven Lounge Chair Olive by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Haven lounge chair olive by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D107 x W84 x H 110 cm
Material: Textile upholstery, foam, spring system, wood.
Weight: 50 kg
Also available in different colou...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
$3,827 / item
Lean Back Lounge Chair Mosaic Teak, Petrol Shade, Light Sage by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Lean Back Lounge chair Mosaic Teak Petrol Shade Light Sage by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D68 x W78 x H 78 cm
Material: Solid Teak, Foam, Textile upholstery
Weight: 9 kg
Also availab...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Teak
Lean Back Lounge Chair Nabuk Teak, Terra by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Lean Back Lounge chair Nabuk Teak Terra by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D68 x W78 x H 78 cm
Material: Solid Teak, Foam, Textile upholstery
Weight: 9 kg
Also available in different col...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Teak
Mr. Olsen Lounge Chair Solid Smoked Oak, Sand by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Mr. Olsen lounge chair solid smoked oak sand by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D 81 x W 79 x H 78 cm
Material: Textile upholstery, foam, Spring system, oak
Weight: 27 kg
Also available ...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Oak
Mr. Olsen Lounge Chair Solid Smoked Oak Cream by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Mr. Olsen lounge chair solid smoked oak cream by Warm Nordic.
Dimensions: D81 x W79 x H 78 cm
Material: Textile upholstery, Foam, Spring system, Oak
Weight: 27 kg
Also available ...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Oak
Lean Back Lounge Chair Sprinkles Teak, Mocca by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Lean Back Lounge chair sprinkles teak mocca by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D68 x W78 x H 78 cm
Material: Solid Teak, Foam, Textile upholstery
Weight: 9 kg
Also available in different...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Teak
Lean Back Lounge Chair Mosaic Teak, Spicy Brown, Petrol Shade by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Lean back lounge chair mosaic teak spicy brown petrol shade by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D68 x W78 x H 78 cm
Material: solid teak, foam, textile upholstery
Weight: 9 kg
Also availa...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Teak
Mr. Olsen Lounge Chair Solid Walnut, Dark Green by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Mr. Olsen lounge chair solid walnut dark green by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D 81 x W 79 x H 78 cm
Material: Textile upholstery, Foam, Spring system, oak, walnut.
Weight: 27 kg
Also...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Oak, Walnut
Mr. Olsen Lounge Chair Solid Smoked Oak Dark Petrol by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Mr. Olsen lounge chair solid smoked oak dark petrol by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D 81 x W 79 x H 78 cm
Material: Textile upholstery, foam, spring system, oak
Weight: 27 kg
Also ava...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Oak
Mr. Olsen Lounge Chair Solid Smoked Oak Broken Grey by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Mr. Olsen lounge chair solid smoked oak broken grey by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D81 x W79 x H 78 cm
Material: Textile upholstery, Foam, Spring system, Oak
Weight: 27 kg
Also avail...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Oak
Mr. Olsen Lounge Chair Solid Solid Walnut, Black Leather by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Mr. Olsen lounge chair solid solid walnut black leather by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D 81 x W 79 x H 78 cm
Material: Textile upholstery, foam, spring system, oak, leather, walnut
We...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Foam, Oak, Walnut
Mr. Olsen Lounge Chair Solid Smoked Oak Cognac Leather by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Mr. Olsen lounge chair solid smoked oak cognac leather by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D81 x W79 x H 78 cm
Material: Textile upholstery, Foam, Spring system, Oak, Leather
Weight: 27 kg...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Foam, Oak
Steen Ostergaard Model 290 Pair of Red Chair for Cado, 1970
By Cado, Steen Ostergaard
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Steen Ostergaard model 290 red plastic stacking chairs manufactured by Cado, 1970.
Set of 2.
With some scratches and marks.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Prélèvement Chair by AuchKatzStudio
Located in Geneve, CH
Prélèvement chair by AuchKatzStudio
Unique piece
Materials: Jesmonite, styrofoam, fiber, pigments, varnish
Dimensions: 75 x 45 x 50 cm
AuchKatzStudio (AKS) is a duo of Elsa Be...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Chairs
Materials
Natural Fiber, Foam
$1,979 / item
Chair "the Art of Sitting" by Stine Mikkelsen
By Stine Mikkelsen
Located in Geneve, CH
Chair "The Art of Sitting" by Stine Mikkelsen
Dimensions: 75 x 75 x 85 cm
Materials: Composite material based on crushed granite and fish glue. The inner construction is polystyr...
Category
2010s Danish Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Granite
$11,327 / item
Pair of Panton Classic Chairs in Lime Green
By Verner Panton
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of Verner Panton classic plastic (polyurethane) chairs in a beautiful spring green. Very good condition.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
$1,500 / set
Romme Recliner Chair by Ikea, 1990s
Located in Paris, ON
An extremely comfortable seat, perfect for reading or watching a movie. This chair is an iconic vintage Ikea piece and rare.
Category
1990s Swedish Modern Chairs
Materials
Polyester
Gloss White Panton S-Chair by Verner Panton / Herman Miller Fehlbaum Production
By Verner Panton, Herman Miller
Located in Doornspijk, NL
The S-chair by Verner Panton is one of the absolute stars of furniture pop art.
This is the original version of the Herman Miller Fehlbaum Production in the beautiful glossy thermop...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Lean Army Green Lounge Chair by Nur Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Lean army green lounge chair by Nur Design
Materials: Plywood, Fibre and Foam
Dimensions: D 66 x W 64 x H 72 cm
Also available in differente colours.
The founders, Mia and Torb...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
$1,235 / item
Lean Stone Grey Lounge Chair by Nur Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Lean stone grey lounge chair by Nur Design
Materials: Plywood, fibre and foam
Dimensions: D 66 x W 64 x H 72 cm
Also available in different colors.
The founders, Mia and Torben...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
$1,235 / item
Lean Dusty Green Lounge Chair by Nur Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Lean dusty green lounge chair by Nur design.
Materials: plywood, fibre and foam.
Dimensions: D 66 x W 64 x H 72 cm.
Also available in different colours.
The founders, Mia and...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
$1,235 / item
Aluminium Easy Chair
By Mats Theselius, Källemo
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mats Theselius designed the Aluminum armchair in 1990. Today it belongs to the real Swedish classics and is used extensively both in homes and in the public environment. Manufactured...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Foam
$8,099 / item
Customizable Bat Dining Chair Outdoor Designed by GamFratesi
By Gubi, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
The Bat Chair is created with a Scandinavian approach to crafts, simplicity and functionalism by Danish-Italian design-duo GamFratesi. The embracing shell with armrests equally embod...
Category
2010s Danish Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Post Modern Folding Chair by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea, 1980’s
By Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Delft, NL
Post modern folding chair by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea, 1980’s.
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Poul Henningsen, Pair of Foldable Theatre Chairs for the Betty Nansen Theatre, 1
By Poul Henningsen, Andreas Christensen
Located in Uppsala, SE
Rare pair of foldable theatre chairs designed by Poul Henningsen in 1957 for the renovation of the Betty Nansen Theatre (earlier The Young Theatre) in Copenhagen and made by Andreas ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
90s, Danish Design by Alfred Homann, Set of "Ensemble" Chairs, Original
By Alfred Homann
Located in Tarm, 82
90s, Danish design by Alfred Homann, set of six "Ensemble" chairs, original good condition. Manufactured by Danish furniture manufacturer Fritz Hansen in about 1990. Original red fur...
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 stackable Dining Chairs by Steen Østergaard for Cado, 1960s
By Steen Ostergaard
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of 4. Steen Ostergaard Cado period molded plastic all original stack chairs with original cushion in all original condition, rare and unusual set.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Set of Four Steen Østergaard Model 291 Chairs
By Steen Ostergaard, Paul Cadobius
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Steen Østergaard
Manufacturer: Paul Cadovious
Era: 1966
Materials: Plastic, wool
Measurements: 33? wide x 37? deep x 36? tall
Condition: Original p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Plastic
Set of 5 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Plastic
Fabric Chairs, 1970s
By Overman
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of chairs was designed by Svante Schöblom for the Swedish Overman manufacture during the 1970s. They were produced in several colors, but the white design is the most univer...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$1,435 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Customizable Gubi Bat Chair Designed by GamFratesi
By GamFratesi Design Studio, Gubi
Located in New York, NY
The Bat Chair is created with a Scandinavian approach to crafts, simplicity and functionalism by Danish-Italian design-duo GamFratesi. The embracing shell with armrests equally embod...
Category
2010s Danish Chairs
Materials
Plastic
$1,399 / item
President Lounge Chair by Steen Ostergaard for Poul Cadovius, Denmark 1970s
By Poul Cadovius, Steen Ostergaard
Located in Haderslev, DK
Iconic lounge chair from the 1970s by Steen Ostergaard for Poul Cadovius.
The model is called President lounge chair.
It has been fully restored with new back and seat cushion...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Felt, Fiberglass
Color Beat, Cado, Five Stacking Chairs, 1970s Denmark, by Sten Østergaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The color beat.
Our latest drop is a homage to the city that raised our eye for design. Copenhagen, Copenhagen - Cado, five stacking dining chairs from 1970s Denmark. Designed by St...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Plastic
Pair of Scandinavian Chairs by Overman, Sweden, circa 1960
By Overman
Located in CANGAS, ES
Pareja de sillas apilables diseñadas por Svante Schöblom para la firma sueca Overman en la década de los 1960’s. Aunque editadas en varios colores, el diseño en blanco se adapta a cu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Wood Clay Chair No.2 by Sigve Knutson
By Sigve Knutson
Located in Pireaus-Athens, Greece
Working intuitively with hands-on techniques and a wide range of materials, young Norwegian designer Sigve Knutson creates objects that question contemporary mass-produced design. Af...
Category
2010s Norwegian Chairs
Materials
Polystyrene, Wood
Set of Three Steen Østergaard Model 291 Chairs
By Steen Ostergaard
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Steen Østergaard
Manufacturer: Paul Cadovious
Era: 1966
Materials: Plastic, wool
Measurements: 33? wide x 37? deep x 36? tall
Condition: Original p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Plastic
Swan Armchair
By Swan
Located in Paris, ON
Relax into this Classic 1970's swan chair accompanied by its matching glass top coffee or accent table.
This fabulous pair mixes modern style with comfort. combining its sleek shape...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Polyester
$1,550
Stackable Chairs by Fritz Hansen Designed by Alfred Homann
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Singapore, SG
Well designed chair by Alfred Homann. It has a moulded polymer shell with chromed steel legs. The chairs are stackable and have an industrial look. As with all Fritz Hansen manufactu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Gesture Upholstered Lounge Chair in Leather and Black Oak by Hans Olsen
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
Now the distinctive 1950s Gesture design is also available as a sculptural lounge chair. The popular molded design was the brainchild of the renowned Danish architect Hans Olsen, who...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Foam, Oak
Rare Verner Panton Wire Cone Chair, Model K2, First Year Production, 1959
By Verner Panton
Located in Kansas City, MO
This example is from the first year of production as noted by the rounded feet (later productions feature enlongated black feet). Chair retains original upholstery. Overall example h...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Black Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs Arne Jacobsen Denmark, 1952 Up to Ten
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern black vintage stacking chairs dining chairs up to 10 pieces of the popular model no.3103 designed by Arne Jacobsen, 1952 and executed by Fritz Hansen, 1970, Denma...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Normann Copenhagen Form Counter Stool in Steel by Simon Legald
By Simon Legald
Located in Copenhagen, DK
With the mission of creating a shell chair with a more unified look that would stand as one cohesive unit, Simon Legald has created the Form chair for Normann Copenhagen.Designed by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Normann Copenhagen Form Chair in Steel by Simon Legald
By Simon Legald
Located in Copenhagen, DK
With the mission of creating a shell chair with a more unified look that would stand as one cohesive unit, Simon Legald has created the Form Chair for Normann Copenhagen. To achieve ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Normann Copenhagen Form Armchair in Steel by Simon Legald
By Simon Legald
Located in Copenhagen, DK
With the Mission of creating a shell chair with a more unified look that would stand as one cohesive unit, Simon Legald has created the Form Chair for Normann Copenhagen. To achieve ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
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Scandinavian Plastic Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of scandinavian plastic chairs is available at 1stDibs. There are 134 antique and vintage scandinavian plastic chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 9 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of scandinavian plastic chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Scandinavian plastic chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many scandinavian plastic chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen and Verner Panton produced popular scandinavian plastic chairs that are worth a look.
How Much are Scandinavian Plastic Chairs?
Scandinavian plastic chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,867, while the lowest priced sells for $115 and the highest can go for as much as $18,750.
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.
Questions About Scandinavian Plastic Chairs
- What plastic is used for chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A common plastic used in chairs is thermoplastic polypropylene injected into a mold. Because of its strength and durability, thermoplastic polypropylene is a great material and it doesn't present the risk of breaking or a furnishing losing its shape. This type of plastic is good for chairs that might undergo heavy wear.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The world first saw plastic lawn chairs in 1965. Designed by Joe Colombo, the chair was called the Universale, and was defined by its blocky appearance. Find a variety of styles of plastic lawn chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022One of the first places to check when determining the authenticity of your Eames chair, is the underside. Nearly all chairs were marked or labeled. Shop a collection of Eames chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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