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Reversible Chair by Carlo Hauner
Martin Eisler for Forma Moveis, Brazil, 1955
By Forma Brazil, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in London, GB
reupholstered in a luxurious earthy olive short pile velvet.
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
"Djinn" Chair, Designed by Olivier Mourgue, France, circa 1970
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
examples have not stood the test of time. Olivier Mourgue famously said “things should have a short life
Category
20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Leather
Vintage Bauhaus Chair - Model H79, Jindrich Halabala, UP Zavody, 1930-1939
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
transport but delivery time is really shorter.
We create a special plywood box with polystyrene and other
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Flötotto set of 4 Pagholz chairs by Elmar Flötotto
By Elmar Flötotto, Pagholz Flötotto
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
stable and being able to be shaped into various shapes. Within a short time, Flötotto was known for
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Fine Pair of French Empire Giltwood Chairs by Jeanselme
Located in Greenwich, CT
1834 and within ten years had acquired the atelier of Jacob-Desmalter. Within a very short time
Category
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Ward Bennett Library Chairs
By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates
Located in New York, NY
comprised of oak frame and newly reupholstered in a smooth, comfortable short pile velvet called Woolish by
Category
Vintage 1980s Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
$2,800 / set
Set of 6 Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Chairs, 1980
s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
a short time. The frames are in an almost black / dark grey color. We would like to sell these as a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Country French Napoleon III Period Ladder Back Prie Dieu or Prayer Chair
Located in Birmingham, AL
original covered, sloped top to rest one's arms or a prayer book. Raised on short turned legs. Primarily
Category
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Theo Ruth Congo Chair in Green Velvet
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in London, GB
joined Artifort in 1936 as a skilled furniture maker working across their entire range. In a short period
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Tejo Remy
Rene Veenhuizen
Bamboo Chair
2008
By Tejo Remy
Rene Veenhuizen, Tejo Remy
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
short supply.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Chairs
Pair of ‘Black Forest’ Linden Wood Arm Chairs
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
pointed trellis back carved with fruiting vines enclosing an oval splat, the scroll arms and short
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$5,760 / item
Modern Dining Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
classic dining room tables, this chic chair is nothing short of transformative. Its design features
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,859 / item
Vintage Paul McCobb Shovel Chair 1950s
By Winchendon, Paul McCobb
Located in Saint Paul, MN
passing, McCobb didn't see the longevity of some of his modernist counterparts. But despite a short career
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Maple
Fabiaan van Severen Crossed legs chair Belgium 1998
By Fabiaan Van Severen
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
atelier, Belgium 1998. This chair was purchased very short after the release of this chair in 1998, so a
Category
1990s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Schumacher Westminster Gainsborough Velvet Grey Hand-Carved Beechwood Armchair
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
the Netherlands, our signature cotton velvet is a short, dense pile and sumptuous texture that give
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Prie Dieu or Prayer Chair
Located in Birmingham, AL
needlepoint upholstery with a cross and flowers. Raised on short turned legs. Primarily used in private
Category
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Antique Farmhouse Rocking Chair, English, Elm, Beech, Seat, Victorian circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
carved arcading
Gently curved lathes an eye-catching element
Short, turned balusters support each arm
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Beech, Elm
18th Century Italian Walnut Sgabello Hall Chair
Located in Birmingham, AL
aristocratic families as a show of wealth, or as a short resting place.
Dimensions:
Height - 42.5 inches
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Renaissance Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of Four Cantilevered Chairs Thonet Bauhaus Model ST14 by Hans Luckhardt
By Hans
Wassili Luckhardt, Thonet
Located in Dronten, NL
production very limited numbers of this model were sold. Thonet produced these chairs for only a short period
Category
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1960s Leather Desk Chair or Armchair by Dokka Mobler
By Dokka Mobler
Located in London, GB
little shorter than the original, so there is still a tiny gap where the larger bolt would have been
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
20th Century Spanish Wooden Chairs, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
Chairs, which are nothing short of a sculptural masterpiece. These chairs are a magnificent tribute to
Category
20th Century Spanish Chairs
Materials
Wood
$2,395 / set
Italian Pair Savonarola Chairs w/Brown Leather and Brass Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
half-inch wider than the shorter one. This pair of Italian savonarola chairs will be a handsome
Category
20th Century Italian Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 original Gilbert Marklund pine chairs for Furusnickarn AB Sweden 1970s
By Gilbert Marklund, Furusnickarn AB
Located in München, DE
has two fine short cracks on the foot. See last photo. You can often see that at these chairs. Typical
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Space Age Chairs
Materials
Pine
Pair of Vintage French Louis XV Style Armchairs in Blue Paint
Located in Shippensburg, PA
short cuts in upholstery work visible in corners throughout on close inspection). Comfortable and
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Pair of Walter Knoll Jason 391 Cream Leather Contemporary Armchairs
By Walter Knoll
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather armchairs RRP £6000
The clarity of this range is nothing short of architectural. Armrests on
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
2 Antique Primitive African Baule Tribal Yoke Back Chairs Ivory Coast Baoulé
Located in Dayton, OH
, short legs and flat seat.
These low chairs were carried on the shoulders of village men as they went
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Antique 19th Century Primitive Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Poul Volther, Model J111, Timless Danish Design
By Poul Volther
Located in Wrocław, Poland
style and the classical, practical work. In doing so, he avoided being caught up in various short-lived
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Beech
Pair of George III Hepplewhite Mahogany Armchairs
Located in Lymington, GB
CBE FSA ’The Shorter Dictionary of English Furniture’ Hamlyn, London (Fourth Impression 1972
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Fruitwood Arm Chair, English
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
. In short, we are a treasure trove of unique items with an unprecedented selection for your home or
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Rustic Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood, Fruitwood
Three Legged Oak Sling Chair, ca 1960-1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
, the structure consists of one long and two short, wide wooden legs connected with wedges to the base
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Oak
Suite of 6 Vitra “Eames DKR-2 Bikini” Chairs in Navy Blue Premium Leather
By Vitra
Located in Barrowford, GB
number of light, superficial marks to the seats, are nothing short of a joy.
For the avoidance of
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2010s Chairs
Materials
Leather
Late 19th Century French Fauteuil in Walnut
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
. In short, we are a treasure trove of unique items with an unprecedented selection for your home or
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Antique Late 19th Century French Regency Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Oak Art Deco Design Chairs by J.A. Muntendam for L.O.V. Oosterbeek 1920s set of2
By L.O.V. Oosterbeek
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
reupholstered in a black rib fabric.
N.V. Labor Omnia Vincit (LOV for short) was a well-known furniture
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Midcentury leather sling lounge chair by Maurice Burke for Pozza, Brazil
By Maurice Burke
Located in Highclere, Newbury
worked for the Brazilian furniture manufacturer Pozza for a short period of time.
The Pozza leather
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Set of 8 Model 3103 T-Chairs Designed by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
into production for a short period in the early 1980s. A timeless piece of design, this simple, elegant
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Late 19th Century Pair of French Louis XV Style Fauteuil
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Middle East and ranging in date and style from Baroque to Mid-Century Modern. In short, we are a treasure
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of Four Rosewood Dining Chairs by Inger Klingenberg for Fristho, circa 1960
By Inger Klingenberg
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Fristho for short, in the town of Franeker. It is unknown who established the factory, however, it is
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Post-Modern Schizzo Chairs, Two in One, Paire Des Chaises by Ron Arad for Vitra
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
” but also refers to english for “schizo”, short for a split personality. and exactly that is quite a
Category
Vintage 1980s Chairs
Materials
Steel
Bruno Rey Bull Horn Chairs Kusch
Co Germany, 1971
By Bruno Rey, Kusch+Co
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
appearance with short extended armrests and has the shape of a bull horn. The seat is upholstered with brown
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
$10,710 / set
Mid-19th Century Country French Arm Chair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
. In short, we are a treasure trove of unique items with an unprecedented selection for your home or
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Chairs
Materials
Rush, Ash
c. 1960 Bar Stool by Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
, Asia, and the Middle East and ranging in date and style from Baroque to Mid-Century Modern. In short
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
English Handmade Designer Leather Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
was wide, with a high back, open sides and short arms, and was normally upholstered in leather
Category
Late 20th Century English Chairs
Suite of 12 Cappellini “CAP” Dining Armchairs in Saddle Leather
By Cappellini
Located in Barrowford, GB
leather, as you would expect from an analine-hide of this nature), they are nothing short of sublime
Category
2010s Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Christian Durupt, Dining Chairs, Pine, France, 1960s
By Christian Durupt
Located in Ventura, CA
than the other-- The shorter chair is 33" H.
A pair of pine dining chairs designed by Christian
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Early 19th Century Walnut Antique Architects Artists Stool Height Adjustable
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
useful. This stool has the step so it can be used by shorter adults and Children. The height adjustment
Category
Antique 19th Century Belgian Victorian Stools
Materials
Walnut
Set of 8 Original Victorian Mahogany Maple
Co. Dining Chairs Calico Upholstery
By Maple
Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
hessian webbing.
A short history of Maple & Co.
It was founded by John Maple in the early 19th
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Rare armchair in the manner of Ernest Race, Race Furniture, UK 1950s
By Ernest Race
Located in London, GB
Government’s wartime ‘Utility Scheme’ – the rationing of materials like wood that were in short supply – as an
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20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Suite of 8 Driade “Lord Yo” Outdoor Dining Chairs with White Cotton Covers
By Driade
Located in Barrowford, GB
fault, flaw or damage. They are nothing short of sublime, immaculate and wholly-divine.
Please view
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2010s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cotton
“Fauteuils de Paquebot” Chair, France, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
understated, luxurious look.
Thanks to the short legs and the foldability, this chair is perfect to lounge
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Set of 7 rustic chairs
Located in BARCELONA, ES
a time where handcrafting and simplicity were valued values.
In short, this early 19th century
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Oak
$4,308 / set
Rare Pair of 17th Century English Walnut Chairs
Located in Lymington, GB
illustrated and dated 1689-1692.
Ralph Edwards CBE FSA illustrates a similar chair in his ‘Shorter Dictionary
Category
Antique 1690s English William and Mary Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$8,024 / set
George II Period Walnut Armchair
Located in Lymington, GB
use.
That great world-authority Ralph Edwards C.B.E. F.S.A in his ‘Shorter Dictionary of English
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Antique 1730s English George II Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Suite of 8 B&B Italia “Arcadia” Dining Chairs in White “Gamma” Leather
By B&B Italia
Located in Barrowford, GB
entirely free from fault, flaw or damage. They are nothing short of sublime, immaculate and wholly-divine
Category
2010s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Finnish Grey beige chair by Ilmari Domus beige leather Birch wood
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Valladolid, ES
Finnish Chair. The singularity of its short arms means that this chair can be brought closer to a table
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Wood, Birch, Faux Leather
18th Century Mahogany Cockpen Armchair
Located in Lymington, GB
, fig 167.
Ralph Edwards CBE FSA ‘A Shorter Dictionary of English Furniture’ Hamlyn, London (Fourth
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Antique 1770s English Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Sheraton Dining Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
"Sheraton" style of furniture, Thomas Sheraton (1751-1806) only worked as a cabinetmaker for a very short
Category
Antique 18th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
Rare plywood Friso Kramer
Revolt
chair Ahrend De Cirkel The Netherlands
By Friso Kramer
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
teak plywood version was produced only for a short period of time and is a transit model between the
Category
Antique 19th Century Dutch Industrial Chairs
Materials
Steel
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Short Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of short chairs for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct short chairs — often made from wood, fabric and metal — can elevate any home. There are 435 antique and vintage short chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 196 modern editions to choose from as well. Short chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Short chairs made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. If space is limited, there are small short chairs measuring 5.5 inches across. Many short chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Greenapple, Rute Martins and Pierre Jeanneret produced popular short chairs that are worth a look.
How Much are Short Chairs?
Short chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,831, while the lowest priced sells for $220 and the highest can go for as much as $486,675.
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 Short Chairs
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The key thing to look for in an office chair for a short person is adjustability. Everything from the seat depth and height to the seat pan width are important aspects to consider before investing in an office chair. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage office chairs.
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