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Chairs For Sale
Place of Origin: European
Place of Origin: African
Pair James Mont King Cole Lounge Chairs, Circa 1960
s
By James Mont
Located in Rochester, NY
A pair of King Cole Chairs. The name of these chairs comes from a James Mont commission for a lavish penthouse design in the King Cole building in Miam...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Bentwood
Mid-Century Borge Mogensen Style Danish Teak Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century teak dining chair with attractively curved backrest and comfortable burgundy skai leather upholstered seat. Handsomely made in the style of Danish designer Børge Mogensen...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Børge Mogensen Oak and Leather "Spanish" Dining Arm Chairs Model BM3238, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful pair of vintage "BM 3238" dining arm chairs in oak and natural saddle leather. Designed in the 1950s by Borge Mogensen and produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik. Mogensen made...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Eclectica, set of 8 White Biedermeier dining Chairs each in different style
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Eclectica collection showcases a selection of Biedermeier-style chairs presented in a distinctive format. Here, the set includes 8 individually styled chairs, each with its own u...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Eight Mid Century Chairs, Promenade Kafkaïenne Jacquard, by Halas, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed.
Seat is covered in Promenade Kafkaïenne...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Antique Italian Oak Corner Chair Renaissance Style
Located in Poperinge, BE
Antique carved oak corner chair, Italian-made, entirely in Renaissance style, second half of the 19th century, circa 1880.
This is an antique replica of an older model. The seat is ...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Post-Modern Aldo Rossi
Luca Meda “Teatro” Side Chair, Molteni, Italy 1985
By Aldo Rossi, Molteni
C
Located in Dronten, NL
An outstanding example of late-20th-century Italian design, this Teatro side chair—created by acclaimed architect Aldo Rossi in collaboration with designer Luca Meda—embodies the ref...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wool, Cherry
Set di 4 sedie vintage in legno anni
70 design Afra e Tobia Scarpa per Molteni
Located in None, IT
Set di quattro sedie con struttura e seduta in legno curvato, disegnate da Afra e Tobia Scarpa per Molteni, anni '70.
CONDIZIONE:
In buone condizioni, con segni di usura dovuti al t...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
$2,293 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Ledermann Beige Leather Chair by Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Milan, IT
The Ledermann Chair blends elegance and comfort with its refined design and conical wooden legs. The padded seat is upholstered in premium fabric, with a luxurious leather option ava...
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Leather
$2,070 / item
Antique Club Armchair Fauteuil Art Deco Leather and Studs French
Located in Labrit, Landes
Fauteuil club armchair French Art Deco, circa 1920
Antique, 20th century,
This fauteuil has marks of use, especially at the outer edge of the cushion (please see photos) that gives i...
Category
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
Julie Burgundy Leather Chair By Emilio Nanni
By Trabà
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by the archetypal design of a chair, this contemporary piece exudes exquisite craftsmanship in its skillfully interlaced back and wooden seat. Combining a clean design with ...
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$1,660 / item
6 Natural Oak and Rush Chairs by Charles Dudouyt , France 1950
s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Set of 6 French dining chairs by Charles Dudouyt 1950's. Beautiful Natural Oak frames with legs that taper slightly from top to bottom. With woven Rush seats and the characteristic b...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Set of 5 Thonet #214 Vienna Bentwood Chairs
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Bern, CH
Set of 5 Thonet #214 Vienna Bentwood Coffee House Chairs with cane work seat. 1978 production in walnut. All chairs are completely sturdy with nice patina to the bentwood frames. The...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood, Cane
Set of Mid Century Hand Tufting Roe Deer Bambi Wool Chair and Stool, Europe
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chair type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture industry in the 1960s in Poland. Here in set with stool.
About the fabric:
Seat and...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Forged Iron Chair with Sun and Moon Motifs, Italy, 1950s
Located in Cantù, IT
Beautiful forged iron chair is a unique piece of furniture, featuring an original design that combines the beauty of craftsmanship with evocative symbols. The back of the chair featu...
Category
20th Century Italian Bohemian Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Kumiko Moka-Stained Ash Chair by Black Tie
Located in Milan, IT
A compact modern throne where to sit for enjoying dinner with friends, this chair boasts a solid construction rich in enveloping curves cleverly counterbalanced by streamlined profil...
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Wood
$3,210 / item
Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chair with Cushion by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
This chair is one of the most recognisable in Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex, foun...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
1940 Charles Dudouyt French Design Wicker and Oak Chairs Set of 4
Located in Brescia, IT
Set of 4 Chairs
Charles Dodouyt
France, 1940
Solid Oak Frame
Wicker Seat
Very Good Condiction
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Oak
Pair of French Art Deco chairs
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Pair of French Art Deco chairs
Category
1930s French Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,090 / set
Contemporary Vertere Midi Stool in Oiled Walnut with Chestnut Leather Seat Pad
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
Turned from solid American Black Walnut, the Vertere Midi Stool projects an exaggerated sculptural silhouette fully accentuating the stunning beauty of walnut. Our recommendation is ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Contemporary Isabella Carver Chair in grey cotton velvet with Solid Walnut Legs
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Isabella Carver Chair is the latest edition to our signature collection – 12 years in the making. Sister of the original Stuart Scott piece, the Isabella Dining Chair, the Carver...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Velvet
$2,718 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Post-Modern Lucite
Chrome Folding Chair, Piretti Castelli Style, Italy, 1980s
Located in Vienna, AT
A stylish postmodern foldable "ghost" chair with a chrome frame and a clear perspex acrylic plexiglass seat and an adjustable backrest. Italy, 1980s. The chair is of high-quality and...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Contemporary channeled Florence Easy Chair in Yellow Leather and Walnut Frame
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
Created with the ultimate lounging comfort in mind and featuring a subtly detailed oiled walnut frame, the Florence is pure statement. It works well upholstered in fabric but our rec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
$5,786 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Set of 6 Dining Chairs Gropius CS2 in Venus Velvet with Wooden Legs by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
New Noom furniture collection is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus School in Germany. Ideas of functionalism and conciseness, the combination of Craft...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Faux Fur, Linen, Cotton, Fabric, Ash, Acrylic, Bouclé, Wool
Eight Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chairs, Brown Beige Velvet, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Wool, Beech
Art Nouveau, Liberty-Chair , 1900, Germany
Located in Hannover, DE
An Art Nouveau chair whose shape and design perfectly reflect this art period. Finely crafted walnut wood covered with a dark, fine glaze. This chair has been artfully restored and r...
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood, Nutwood
$917 Sale Price / item
26% Off
Antique Ladder Back Rush Seat Chairs set of Six
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful set of 6 high back ladder chairs in solid oak and rush seats, 1950s made in South of France.
All 6 chairs are in original good condition.
Category
1950s French Rustic Vintage Chairs
Materials
Oak
$2,747 / set
Dining Chair Hello Artistry Edition in Patience
Gough recycled velvet by Noom
By Denis Sokolov, NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
NOOM x Patience & Gough Present a Bold Collaboration Bridging HELLO chair, Textile, and NFT Art
In a bold cross-disciplinary collaboration with British design studio Patience & Goug...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Faux Fur, Velvet, Linen, Fabric, Sheepskin, Bouclé, Wool
Guillerme
Chambron Set of Ten Dining Chairs in Cerused Oak
Located in Miami, FL
Guillerme & Chambron set of ten Cerused oak dining room chairs,
Edition Votre Maison
France circa 1960
Oak shows a nice cerused warm overall patina.
Newly upholstered with a charteus...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chair, Brown Beige Velvet, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Wool, Beech
Chaise scandinave vintage en teck et skai des années 50 60
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Chaise scandinave vintage des années 50 60, beau design scandinave, en bois de teck, dossier et assise en skai noir, bon état général avec des signes du temps qui passe, notamment qu...
Category
1960s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Teak
$344 Sale Price
20% Off
Dorothea Soft Chair by Balutto Associati
By Livoni
Located in Milan, IT
The new Dorothea chair combines an essential design with the iconic cane wave. The whole family consists of a chair, armchair and stool, made of ash wood with a cane backrest inside ...
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Wood
$925 / item
Set of Two Pierre Jeanneret 055 Capitol Complex Chair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
This chair is one of the most recognisable in Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex, foun...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Set of Six Midcentury Oak and Straw Chairs, circa 1960, France.
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant set of six chairs, circa 1960, France.
Oak, original straw seat.
Dimensions: 98 cm H, 42 cm W, 38 cm D, seat height 45 cm.
Nice set in good original condition.
All purchases ...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Straw, Oak
Stella 821 Chair by Matteo Ragni
Located in Milan, IT
Stella epitomizes artisan craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Fashioned from rich beechwood with a distinguished Brionne finish, its backrest is adorned in luxurious dark brown leat...
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Wood
$690 / item
Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Orage Pierre Frey Linen, Oak Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with oak stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful french fabric.
This chair can be customized to your specifications or CO...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Jacquard, Beech
1960s vintage cinema chair in green velvet Italian design
Located in None, IT
Cinema chair with wooden frame and green velvet upholstery, Italian design, 1960s.
CONDITION:
In good condition, shows signs of wear given by time.
SIZING:
Height 87 cm; Width 58 ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$430 Sale Price / item
40% Off
Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chair, Lime Velvet Plushy FR Dedar, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Wool, Beech
Danish Mid Century Modern, Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Oak, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful set of six sculptural dining chairs in solid oak by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf, Denmark, 1960s. The chairs carry the distinctive organic language known from Kjærnulf’s work...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Chairs
Materials
Oak, Fabric, Textile
Swiss alp folk art armchair from Verbier village Wallis
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss Alpine armchair from the village of Verbier in the Valais region, a heart carved on the back as well as wheels and a signature on the back, very beautiful and rare mountain arm...
Category
Early 19th Century Swiss Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Blue Velvet, Walnut Wood, Heart Chair, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory and we thoroughly renova...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Set of 5 Alvar Aalto Model 65 Chairs In Birch
Blue Linoleum, Artek 1960s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful set of five Model 65 chairs, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Huonekalu- ja Rakennustehdas Oy, and retailed by Artek in Finland. The chairs are in beautiful vinta...
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Laminate, Birch
Knoll Barcelona Daybed, 2000s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your living space with the Barcelona Day Bed, a perfect blend of style and comfort. This day bed is not just a furniture piece, it's a statement of timeless elegance. The day...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set of Four Mid Century Sea Blue Cado Chairs, Steen Østergaard, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Polish production chairs from Plastics Factory 'Krywald' in Knurow have embossed signatures. They come from the 70s. The author of this project is the Danish architect Steen Østergaa...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Hello There Desk Chair by Jeremy Harvey for Artifort, 1970s
By Artifort
Located in Barcelona, ES
Explore the fusion of industrial style and Italian modernism with this "Hello There" desk chair designed by Jeremy Harvey for Artifort, an iconic piece that captures the essence of 20th century design.
Made entirely of steel, this chair features a distinctive design with the words "Hello" and "There" artistically integrated into the backrest and seat. This feature not only adds a touch of bold style but also reflects the creativity and innovative approach of the era.
Artifort, known for its commitment to avant-garde design and quality craftsmanship, leaves its attribution mark discreetly under the seat, ensuring its authenticity and historical value. From Italy, this icon of modernist design has earned a place in furniture history for its unique combination of functionality and aesthetics.
Over the years, the chair has developed a natural patina that complements its age and significant use. In some areas, the glossy paint has begun to peel at the edges, revealing its history and adding authentic vintage charm.
Ideal for collectors and design aficionados, this Artifort desk chair...
Category
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of for Set of four bentwood chairs produced by Kohn in early 20th century
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Set of four bentwood chairs with cane seats, produced by J&J Kohn in Austria in the early 20th century. This is model number 36, as can be seen in reproductions from the 1904 cat...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Prouve Inspired "Skid" Chairs Designed by Karl Nothhelfer, 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Prouve inspired, Vereinigte Schulbankfabriken produced, beech wood chairs with cantilevered seat and Prouve style legs, designed by Karl Nothhelfer in 1950. Lovely chairs with a smal...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Beech
Set of Eight Mid Century Mushroom Chairs, Hand Tufting Beige Wool, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chairs type 200/128, designed by Juliusz Kedziorek and manufactured by Goscieninska Furniture Factory in Poland.
We called them "mushroom" chairs cause of light and nice ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Velvet, Beech
Mid-century modern six wooden chairs by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, Italy 1970s
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Mid-century modern six wooden chairs by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, Italy 1970s
Set of six chairs by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, 1970s. The combination of clean lines, high-quality...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Hans Wegner Flag Halyard Lounge Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early Hans Wegner Lounge Chair
Original Lacquered Steel Frame
Original cord and Pillow
Replaced Icelandic Sheepskin
An iconic example of Midcentury design
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pasqualina Chair by Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Milan, IT
Chair with tubular steel frame completely covered in leather; metal seat pan covered with black technical fabric. All the components are available in other colors. Please contact the...
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Leather
$1,035 / item
Black Painted Steel
Wicker "Chauffeuse" Chair by Raoul Guys - France 1950
s
By Raoul Guys
Located in New York, NY
Black lacquered steel tube and woven rattan fireside "Chauffeuse" chair by Raoul Guys for Airborne.
In good vintage condition. Some scruffs and markings on paint.
This chair will sh...
Category
1950s French Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Modern Counter Chair Flock CS2/65 cm with Wooden Legs in Various fabrics by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
The design bar chair Flock is not just a modern chair; it's a masterpiece that seamlessly blends timeless elegance with comfort and meticulous craftsmanship. This bar-height chair fe...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Faux Fur, Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Wool
Finn Juhl Pelican Chair Upholstered in Sheepskin
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pelican chair designed by Finn Juhl in 1940, relaunched in 2001.
Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in Denmark.
Pelican chair was probably the one furthest ahead of its time. When i...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
$13,738 / item
Mid Century Blue Cado Chair, Steen Østergaard, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Polish production chairs from Plastics Factory 'Krywald' in Knurow have embossed signatures. They come from the 70s. The author of this project is the Danish architect Steen Østergaa...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
14x Bruno Rey Iconic Dining Chair by Kusch
Co in 1971 Solid Beech + Stackable
Located in Munster, NRW
We offer a set of 14 beautiful nature beech vintage chairs by Bruno Rey for Kusch+Co from 1971.
The model 3300 is now considered a true design classic and impresses with its excepti...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Beech
Les Arcs Dining Chair Selected by Charlotte Perriand, Leather, 1960s
Located in San Diego, CA
Dining chair commissioned / selected by Charlotte Perriand for the interior design of the apartements of 'Les Arcs' Ski Resorts in the French Alps.
Chromed tubular frame in metal wi...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Six Mid Century Heart Chairs, Yellow Gaston Daniela Jacquard, Europe 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Heart" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful jacquard spanish fabric.
This chair can be customized to your ...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Linen Schwarzwald Dedar, Dark Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful italian fabric.
This chair can be customized to your specifications or COM. Wood, stain, finish, fabric and custom dimensions options are available. Check the last pictures with color samples.
This is vintage chair after professional renovation.
Designed in 1960s in Poland.
About the fabric used in this option:
A linen fabric, whose pictorial personality is defined by the printed reproduction of a 17th century design, which transforms into a contemporary tapestry to revive one of the noblest forms of the textile tradition, thanks to a modern-day sensitivity. An ideal solution for curtains or seating of medium-intensive use.
Dedar Schwarzwald...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
Fine Pair of Gustavian Chairs by Ephraim Stahl
Located in Allerum, SE
Pair of 19th century Gustavian gilt wood chairs with hoof feet. Signed by Ephraim Sthal (1767-1820). Supplier to the Royal Court and one of the most sophisticated and inventive maker...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
$18,000 / set
Shop Antique and Vintage Chairs on 1stDibs: Lounge Chairs, Dining Chairs and Other Seating for Sale
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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