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Chairs For Sale
Anemone Contemporary Soft Chair in Alpaca Fur and Wood Veneer by Brandi Howe
By Brandi Howe
Located in New York, NY
Anemone Shag Chair by Brandi Howe
W 66" x H 42.5" x D 32"
Alpaca Fur, Wood
Inspired by the stichodactyla gigantea anemone, this chair uses organic shapes...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Fur, Alpaca, Wood
Log Type E Lounge Chair in Oiled Red Oak by Tucker Viemeister for Wooda
By Tucker Viemeister, Wooda
Located in Omro, WI
All designers feel challenged to create a great chair. The Log Type E by Tucker Viemeister for Wooda is the convergence of cutting edge rapid prototyping technology and the oldest raw material to create the perfect blend of high tech and low tech in the tradition of Droog, Starck, and Hella Jongerius.
My goal is to celebrate the ubiquitous Eames molded plastic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Oak
Set of 4 Impeccable Handkerchief Chairs by Lella
Massimo Vignelli for Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 stacking 'Handkerchief' chairs designed by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Knoll International. This set was produced in 1991 and retains its original tags.
Massimo and Lella Vignelli both studied architecture before founding the Vignelli Office of Design and Architecture in 1960. In 1971 they established Vignelli Associates, a vehicle for focusing on projects that incorporated their industrial, furniture and graphic design talents. Their diverse portfolio includes corporate identity work for IBM, American Airlines, and Bloomingdales as well as signage for the New York Subway system and Washington, D.C.
Additionally, Vignelli Associates contributed two furniture designs to the Knoll portfolio: the Handkerchief chair (designed together with David Law) and the Paperclip table...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and beige boucle.
Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism.
Model: Razor...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
$669 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Philippe Starck Pair Of Miss Dorn Model Armchairs for Disform, c. 1982
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Philippe Starck Miss Dorn model armchairs for Disform 1982.
Black metal structure, original black fabric round seat.
Dimensions: 70 cm H, 54 c...
Category
1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
PIA Chair by Poul Cadovius, Walnut
By DK3, Poul Cadovius
Located in Paris, IDF
PIA chair
Solid oak frame, paper cordel seat
Dimensions: H 75 x 49 x 48 cm (seat height 45cm)
Wood:
– Oak
– Smoked oak
– Black lacquered oak
– Walnut
Paper cordel:
– Natural
– Black (Contact us)
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The Pia chair signed by DK3 was imagined and designed by the famous designer Poul...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$1,588 / item
A Pair of Regency Mahogany Cane Chairs, c.1810
Located in Savannah, GA
A pair of regency mahogany low-back cane bottom chairs, circa 1810.
18 ½ inches wide by 22 inches deep by 30 ¼ inches tall; seat height 17 inches
Category
1810s Unknown Regency Antique Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
$2,400 / set
Vintage African Beaded Yoruba Chair, Multicolor - 2 Chairs Available
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Description
Originally hand-crafted for the Nigerian Yoruba tribe kings and queens, each chair takes approximately 3 months to make. Thousands of tiny glass beads are intricately applied to canvas fabric in beautiful shapes and designs. The fabric is then attached and stitched to the chair frame. A painstaking process resulting in an elaborate, one-of-a-kind work of art. We love these Yoruba chairs...
Category
20th Century Nigerian Chairs
Materials
Beads
Solid Brass Italian Mid-Century Modern
Chiavari
Vanity or Side Chair
By Chiavari
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is a solid brass desk chair by Chiavari, circa 1950. It show some minor scratches, also patina and has got the original velvet upholstery. Min...
Category
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chairs
Materials
Brass
Tubular Steel “Z” Chair by Les Industries Amisco, 1970
s
Located in Lisboa, PT
This chair was designed and produced by Les Industries Amisco, a French Canadian company, maker of the popular "paper clip" stools, during the 1970's. It has a "Z" shape iron structu...
Category
1970s French Post-Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron
$363 Sale Price
59% Off
Midcentury “PK 9” dining chairs by Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen, Denmark
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of eight beautiful “PK 9”, or as they are also called “Tulipan” dining chairs by Poul Kjærholm. Made with sleek brushed steel bases and organically molded seats. Seats and backs ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Blue Velvet Brass Mies Van Der Rohe Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Round Top, TX
Striking set of four Brno armchairs, reupholstered in a rich sapphire blue cotton velvet that adds depth and luxury to the minimalist silhouette. These chairs are crafted with extrem...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Modern "Normative-Chair" with Upholstery
By Supaform
Located in Florence, IT
The "Normative-chair" was created as a part of the "Normative" collection, which was shown in Milan Design Week 2019.
This surreal “Normative” collection makes advances to the Soviet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$4,200 / item
Set Of Four Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
20th century set of four faux bamboo Chinese Chippendale chairs. Set includes one armchair and three matching side chairs. Chairs feature intricately carved frames supported by taper...
Category
20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Materials
Faux Bamboo
Mid Century Boho Chic Faux Bamboo Rattan Chair
Located in Plainview, NY
A quality Mid Century Boho Chic faux bamboo and Rattan armchair. Finely carved , the chair features curved arms resting on a rattan seat. The back of the chair is slightly curved pro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Chairs
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Rattan
$475 Sale Price
50% Off
Mid-Century Italian Wicker and Iron Lounge Chair, C.1960
Located in London, GB
Mid-Century Italian Wicker and Iron Lounge Chair, C.1960
In very good condition commensurate of age.
Please message for an accurate shipping quote.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
$1,730 Sale Price
20% Off
Hill House Chairs by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Cassina, Italy
Located in Sacile, PN
Hill House ladderback designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh for Cassina, dated circa 1980.
This iconic chair reflects Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s style and his fearless approach to ...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Velvet
$2,677 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Sedia “Ranch d’Art” in ferro battuto e pelle bovina, italian anni 70
Located in Cantù, IT
Un pezzo d’arredo dallo stile deciso e raffinato, che unisce l’eleganza del ferro battuto alla forza naturale della pelle bovina.
La struttura in metallo lavorato a mano, con finitur...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Mid Century Modern Jens Risom Style Walnut Black Vinyl Lounge Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Jens Risom Style Walnut Black Vinyl Lounge Arm Chair. Item features black tufted vinyl upholstery, solid wood frame, beautiful wood grain, very nice vintag...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Hippo
Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.24
Located in Paris, IDF
HIPPO Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Natural Oak
Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 024.
Wood types available: nat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Rare Chair by Bertha Schaefer for Singer
Sons Lacquer
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and elegant single chair designed by Bertha Schaefer for Singer & Sons, freshly lacquer in charcoal finish color recovered in cloth danish fabric.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
$1,180 Sale Price
20% Off
Poul Kjærholm Model Pk22 Wicker
Located in Berkeley, CA
The PK22 by Poul Kjærholm was an immediate commercial and critical success. In 1957, the chair was awarded the Grand Prix at the Milan Triennale, the world’s premier design...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
$5,348 / item
Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Oscar Armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1956
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Oscar Armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1956
Named after Oscar Niemeyer, this armchair features the iconic curves and sinuous lines characteristic...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Set of 6 Bentwood Side Chairs by Societa Compensati Curvati, Italy
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of six Italian bentwood chairs was produced in the 1960s by Societa Compensato Curvato. The design was numbered by the manufacturer as...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Paperclip Chair in Tubular Steel 1970
s Canada Kinetics
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic 1970s steel "paperclip" chair in original fire truck red enamel paint. Bright and shiny - a sculpture that happens to be a chair.
Category
1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Postmodern 1970s Pair of 2 Dining Chairs by Bruno Rey for Dietiker, 1970s
Located in Basel, BS
Iconic and comfortable 1970s Swiss Designer chairs. Suitable for side chairs, accent chairs, dining chairs, etc. Original 1970s labels present. Solid wood-- Original! *Not remakes / ...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
$951 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mawu Chair in Imprimé by Laura Gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Made in France with hand-turned, flared oak legs in golden satin finish. Upholstered backrest and seat in textured jacquard velvet fabric (LG.FB-31).
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Satin, Oak
$6,031 / item
Jean Prouvé Antony Chairs, 2002 Vitra edition. with original tags, Set of 2
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Denver, CO
These chairs are a very sought after set of Antony Chairs originally designed in 1950 by French Architect Jean Prouvé, released via license by Vitra USA on behalf of the Prouvé famil...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
English Barrel Back Wood Chair 1920
s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
English barrel back hardwood chair with curved arm support ,saddled seat and turned legs and stretcher, great color
Category
1920s Vintage Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Early 19th Century Pair of Chairs
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Early 19th century pair of chairs. Built in the Restauration French period, the wood is entirely composed of mahogany, refine carved on the...
Category
Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
$3,700 / set
Plycraft Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Bentwood Armchairs USA 1960s, a Pair, Signed
Located in Miami, FL
Plycraft Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Bentwood Armchairs USA 1960s, a Pair, Signed
Offered for sale is s an original pair of 1960s Norman Cherner for Plycraft bentwood Pretzel chairs. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Mid-Century Italian Arca Folding Chair by Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig, Italy, 70s
Located in Lucija, SI
Folding Chair, model Arca, design by Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig was made in Italy in '70s (exactly 1974).
.........
The Arca Chair was awarded with a selection of honour at 1979 Comp...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Cane, Ash, Beech
Mid Century Cowhide Side Chair (Sets of 2)
Located in Westwood, NJ
A mid-century modern style side chair, the upholstered sling back and seat with nailhead decoration, on turned and splayed legs.
Dimensions: 19.75" W x 23.5" D x 42" H
Seat height -...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$4,500 / set
After Donald Judd Chair/Stool
By Donald Judd
Located in Chicago, IL
After Donald Judd Chair/Stool
by PLANEfurniture (defunct), Los Angeles
USA, c. 2010
Oak wood
Dimensions: 28 h × 15 w × 15¼ d in
Simple, architectural...
Category
2010s Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Oak
$2,080 Sale Price
35% Off
Hans Wegner CH22 Lounge Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hans Wegner CH-22 Lounge Chairs
Designed in 1951 and manufactured by Carl Hansen
Original Paper Cord Seats
Wonderful vertical spline details on curved...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Chairs
Materials
Teak, Oak
$12,000 / set
Pair of Cal-Style Side Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of Cal-Style Mid-Century Modern side chairs with tubular chrome base and original upholstered seat and back.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$2,890 / set
Modern Style Aurora Chair Sculpted in Walnut Finish No Arms, leather seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Aurora collection aka Dawn marks a new exiting moment in our design history, in where we dove deep in to the creativity unknown, to create a collection that would be able to hold...
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
Pierre Jeanneret 055 Capitol Complex Chair for Cassina, Italy, new
Located in Berlin, DE
Capitol Complex chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Prices vary dependent on cho...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Salvador Dali Leda Armchair, Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Leda armchair designed by Dali manufactured by BD.
Structure in polished cast brass varnish.
Measures: 47 x 60 x 92 H. cm
Year: 1935-1937
Taken from ...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
$45,095 / item
Charlotte Perriand Méribel Chair for Steph Simon, 1960
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Dining chair, model Meribel, designed by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1960. Manufactured by Steph Simon (France) beechwood base and legs, and original straw seat, curved back, log legs ...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Straw, Beech
Pair of Tell City Furniture Hard Rock Maple Cattail Back Dining Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
Back: Features a distinctive "cattail back" design with vertical spindles resembling cattail reeds.
Seat: Typically has a contoured or saddle seat for comfort.
Legs: Turned legs ar...
Category
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Chairs
Materials
Wood, Maple
Set of Six Ole Wanscher Dining Chairs
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of six dining chairs by Ole Wanscher. Executed by A. J. Iversen for Illums Bolighus.
Rosewood and light colored leather.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
$10,281 / set
Model 79 Rosewood Chairs - Set of 2 - by Niels Otto Møller
Located in Paddington, NSW
The pair of Møller Model 79 chairs showcases the understated elegance of mid-century Danish design. Crafted in solid rosewood, the chairs display beautiful warm tones and a gently sc...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Rosewood
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XIII Style Throne Armchairs
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French 19th century Revival Louis XIII style throne armchairs with hand carved figures on the raised arm rests and top of the chair backs...
Category
19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
$5,175 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Contemporary Dining Chair
Fluffy
by Noom, Gropius CS1
Located in Paris, IDF
Chair Gropius CS1 Fluffy Edition
Designer: Kateryna Sokolova, 2024
Materials: wood, plywood, foam rubber, injection-molded soft foam, fabric
Fabric: Misia Azur Faux Fur
Color Scheme...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Fur
! Poul Kjærholm PK 22 Chair Reupholstered in Cowhide E. Kold Christensen 1963
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Poul Kjærholm (1929–1980) the praised Danish designer, the "furniture architect", designed the emblematic PK22 Chair in 1956. Standing out from the other Danish mid century designers, his predilection material wasn't wood but steel.
This PK22 gets its outstanding comfort from the cowhide which is floating above the metal structure, thanks to the curved crossbars that holds the feet together without interfering with the seat's ergonomy. The obviously powerful and effective design speaks for itself, fitting perfectly a more intimate space needing structure and discretion thanks to the thin and light side view, as well as larger rooms thanks to the wide seat and backrest creating subtle geometric shapes.
The chair has been reupholstered in an elegant black and white cowhide, whose unique pattern interacts gracefully with the design.
The frame bears...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Roger Tallon "Wimpy" chairs, set of 2 - Sentou.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A distinctive pair of Roger Tallon-designed "Wimpy" removable chairs created for Sentou France in the 1960s.
Sentou editor's stamp, old edition.
Dimensions: 29 3/4" H × 18 1/4" W ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$8,033 Sale Price
20% Off
Charles Dudouyt "Chaise Basse" Solid Oak and Rush Low Chair, France 1950
s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Charles Dudouyt "Chaise Basse" solid oak and rush low chair, France 1950's.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Antique Pair of French Louis XVI Style Walnut Fauteuil Armchairs, 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pair of French Louis XVI style fauteuil armchairs offer caved walnut frame with foliate crest surmounting medallion...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
$1,160 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner cushions for wishbone chair model CH24.
Made in sand coloured boucle and good quality foam.
Only the cushion, not the chair.
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
19th Century Fine Pair of Biedermeier Cherry Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Pair of Viennese Biedermeier Chairs – Circa 1825
We are proud to offer an exquisite and rare pair of Biedermeier chairs, masterfully crafted in Vienna around 1825. These...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
Signed Pierre Sala Desk or Table
By Pierre Sala
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A rare Post Modern Memphis Milano style table or desk designed by artist Pierre Sala circa 1980's. Large and functional notebook on solid wo...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Reka Armchair, Minimalist Velvet and Wood Dining Chair
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
The Reka Armchair spotlights contrasting width. In designing the chair, we played with wide and narrow, thick and thin: the legs are wide and flat along one axis, thin along the othe...
Category
2010s Asian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Pair Of Regency Mahogany Shell Back Hall Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
With scallop shell form carved backs with spiral shell carved splat and wood seat and circular tapered legs.
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
$4,850 / set
Pair of Orange Spaghetti Chairs by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias, 1980
s
Located in Lisboa, PT
This pair of Spaghetti chairs was designed by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias, in Italy, during the 1980's. They have chromed steel frames and orange straps. All PVC straps are still ...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
$946 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Contemporary Chair
FF 4-Legs
Black Dakar Leather, Chrome Legs
Located in Paris, IDF
Dining chair 'FF' 4-Legs designed by Ida L. Hildebrand for Friends & Founders
Dimensions:
H. 75 / W. 55 / D. 55 cm
H. 29.53" / W. 21.65" / D. 21.65"
Model shown on main picture:
Fa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Chinese Chippendale Style Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Chinese Chippendale style chairs.
Pair of Chinese Chippendale style chairs in a gorgeous blue high gloss finish. This pair ha...
Category
1960s Chinese Chippendale Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
$4,250 / set
Hans Wegner
CH23
Chair in Black Oak
Natural Papercord for Carl Hansen
Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans Wegner 'CH23' Chair in Black Oak & Natural Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Midcentury Knoll Brno Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe in Black
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration these upholstered black Brno chairs for Knoll, designed by modernist master architect in 1930. These icons of Bauhaus design e...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Modern Exotic Wood and Wrapped Leather Dining Chair from Costantini, Giovanni
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Giovanni Solid Argentine Rosewood and Leather Dining Chair from Costantini
Measurements are 19" W x 21" D x 32" H x 19" SH
COM/COL: 2 Yds / 34 Sq Ft
The Giovanni Chair is a de...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
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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