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Chairs For Sale
A pair of painted and giltwood French upholstered open armchairs Louis XV style
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of painted and giltwood French upholstered open armchiars in the Louis XV style circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Contemporary Chair in Natural Solid Wood, Upholstered, Natural Wood Back, Arms
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Dry chair collection.
The dry chair concept is to work in a mixture of distinct references resulting in a modern classic in a dance between the retro and the modern. A heavy and i...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Laminate, Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern to Modern Oak Maroon Vinyl Rolling Game or Dining Chairs
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern to modern rolling game or dining chairs comprised of oak frames, maroon vinyl seats and backs, brass sabots, and casters. Beautiful condition, keeping in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
Typist Chair Synthesis 45 Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti, Italy, 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
Typist Chair “Synthesis 45” Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti, Italy – 1970s
Beginning in the 1970s, Ettore Sottsass developed an innovative and integrated system of office f...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 director’s chairs in bamboo and black leather, Lyda Levi for McGuire
By McGuire
Located in Roma, RM
Set of 2 director’s chairs in bamboo and black leather, McGuire San Francisco 1970
Product Details
Made with leather bindings and details in burnished brass.
Dimensions: 60 W × 80 H ...
Category
1970s Vintage Chairs
Materials
Brass
Antique chair, Northern Europe, circa 1890. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chair from the end of the 19th century, Northern Europe.
The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. The seat and backrest are covered with new f...
Category
1890s Scandinavian Empire Antique Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Toscana Chairs by Piero Sartogo for Saporiti
By Saporiti
Located in Dronten, NL
A nice pair of asymmetrical Toscana chairs designed in 1986 by Piero Sartogo for Saporiti .
These chairs were designed in 1986 by Piero Sartogo and Nathalie Grenon for Saporiti Itali...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Burl, Maple
$795 / item
DOOQ! NEW! Organic Modernist Cindy Red and White chair with arms
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ! NEW! Organic Modernist Cindy chair with arms
Introducing Cindy, our latest addition embodying the essence of the new wave movement. With its sleek design and fluid lines, Cind...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Bill Carpanese Home Italia Chair with Wood Base
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Bill is an upholstered chair born from the idea of reducing visible structural elements favouring abstract and sculptural forms to celebrate the balance of the few volumes that compo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Ash, Lacquer
$3,104 / item
Gio Ponti “ Superleggera” N. 4, Chair Wood Straw Padding, 1950, Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
N . 4 Superleggera Gio Ponti.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood, Straw
AWN Pugin, Six Gothic Revival Oak Dining Chairs Probably for the House of Lords
Located in London, GB
A W N Pugin, made by Gillows of Lancaster. Stamped Gillows to the back legs.
A set of six Gothic Revival oak dining chairs probably designed for the House of Lords...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Chairs
Materials
Oak
Italian Post Modern Sculptural Lounge Chair
Located in Las Vegas, NV
If you've been looking for an incredible, sculptural lounge chair that will be the center of attention, look no further. This chair is big on style and size, a truly gorgeous piece, ...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Polyester
$4,500 / item
18th Century Pair of Chippendale Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Norton, MA
A pair of Chippendale carved Walnut side chairs, with pierced and shell carved and scroll eared crest rail, rare tassel and rope motif carved splat, shell carved knees, and ball and ...
Category
18th Century English Chippendale Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut
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 original Dragør fabric as they were made originally with. Provided by Danish Art Weavery.
Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism.
Model: Razorblade
Made by Another Classic...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Three Piece Porch Set In Sage Green Wicker Side Table
Two Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A well made, comfortable and colorful three piece wicker Porch Set consisting of two Armchairs in Sage Green paint with white cotton seats along with a wicker table featuring a flat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Set of 4 Plia chairs with Vienna straw
Located in Athens, Attiki
A set of 4 vintage plia straw chairs designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1970s.
Excellent condition with the seats being reweaved, like new.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
$3,582 / set
Easy Chair and Ottoman by Oscar Niemeyer, Mid-Century Modern, 1970s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
In this rare low version of the “Easy” chair and ottoman, Oscar Niemeyer and his daughter Anna Maria Niemeyer bring the language of modernist architecture to ground level—literally. ...
Category
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plywood
Sheepskin and Exotic Wood Contemporary Low Back Stool from Costantini, Umberto
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Sheepskin and Exotic Wood Contemporary low back stool from Costantini, Umberto
Measurements are 18” W, 19” D, 36” H, 30” SH as shown.
The Umberto ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Elephant Hide Grey Cab Dining Side Chair by Mario Bellini for Cassina
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Dronten, NL
Side chair model Cab, designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina.
Wonderful 1980 example with buttery soft, newly reconditioned, elephant hide grey leather perfectly worn in from many yea...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Hand Carved Primitive Stump Chair in Pine, Swedish Modern, Wabi Sabi, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A charming primitive stump chair made in solid pine. Hand carved by an unknown Swedish cabinetmaker in 1960s. A lovely wabi sabi piece for the modern interior.
This appealing chair ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Pine
A Folding Safari Chair With Stitched Tan Leather Straps
Seat Faux Bamboo Legs
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Faux Bamboo
Stitched Tan Leather Folding Campaign Safari Chair With Sling Arms
Brass Mounts
Havana Teak and Faux Bamboo
Brass Folding Chair in the style of Maiso...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Campaign Chairs
Materials
Brass
Iris Chair by Merve Kahraman, Kvadrat Fabric
Polished Brass
Located in New York, NY
Iris Chair by Merve Kahraman
Kvadrat Fabric, polished brass finish.
20" W x 22" D x 39" H. Seat Height 18"
In Greek mythology, Iris is the personification of the rainbow and messe...
Category
2010s Turkish Chairs
Materials
Brass
Josef Hoffmann, Pair of Fledermaus Chairs, Austria, 1905 (First Edition)
Located in Argelato, BO
Pair of chair in bent beech designed by the illustrious Viennese architect Joseph Hoffmann for the Cabaret Fledermaus in Vienna in 1907.
In their sober and unmistakable style, they ...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Sigurd Ressell Falcon Lounge Chair with Black Leather and Chrome Base 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Rare Falcon lounge chair with armrest and chrome steel base.
The cushions are upholstered with genuine black leather in very good and strong quality.
The chair is made by Swedish Vat...
Category
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set Of Four 19th Century German Biedermeier Chairs, Circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
Four antique Biedermeier chairs
Saxony
Beech tree
first half 19th cent.
Dimensions: H x W x D: 87 x 46 x 45 cm - Seat height: 47 cm
Description:
Solid beech chairs standing on sab...
Category
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Chairs
Materials
Beech
Antique French Louis XVI Style Parcel Gilt and Painted Side Chair
Located in Miami, FL
French Louis XVI style dining side chair from Paris decorated with timeless classical styling and hand carved excellence on the entire framework, emphasizing typical neoclassical gil...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Giltwood
$1,420 Sale Price
20% Off
Three
Ibisco
Chairs by Giuseppe Raimondi Production Molteni
Consonni 1980s
Located in Milano, IT
Dining chair set with black lacquered metal seat and back, chromed metal frame.
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Connect Back Chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1955-56
Located in Tokyo, JP
An authentic mid-century piece from Pierre Jeanneret’s legendary Chandigarh commission. Teak frame with hand-woven bamboo-rattan seat & back.
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Swiss alp escabelle A 102
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp escabelle A102
Category
Early 19th Century Swiss Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
Matching Pair of Chinese Export Elm Wedding Chairs with Wishbone Backs
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Pair of Chinese Export Elm Wedding Chairs with Curving Back and Carved Rears
Price per chair
Would suit a period or modern property.
Would g...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chairs
Materials
Elm
Pair Vintage Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Armchairs Pendleton Wool Fabric 1970
Located in Portland, OR
A good pair of Danish Mid Century Modern teak Captain's armchairs by "OD Mobler", which were just professionally reupholstered in vintage Pendleton Woolen Mills fabric, circa 1970.
This very handsome pair of side chairs with arms...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Pair Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut
Needlepoint Parlor Armchairs C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Pair Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut & Needlepoint Parlor Armchairs, Ladies & Gents, C1880.
Measures - 40.75"H x 25.25"W x 31"D(Larger).
A fine pair of antique parlor chairs...
Category
19th Century High Victorian Antique Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$960 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Horn Cowhide Chair
Located in Houston, TX
21st Century horn chair upholstered in a brown and white cowhide.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chairs
Materials
Horn, Cowhide
$3,200
Contemporary Chair
ALU
by Muller Van Severen x Valerie Objetcs, Red + Curry
Located in Paris, IDF
ALU contemporary chair
by muller van severen
Code: V9016035E
Model: aluminium frame, seat curry, back red
This time Fien Muller and Hannes Van Severen revamped their classic Alu Chair by interchanging the aluminium back and seat with a wooden version made of multilayered oak. The result is staggering: a piece of furniture carrying the playful DNA of Muller Van Severen, yet with a sober, toned-down feel to it. In other words: a visually well-balanced chair that fits in every living room, from classic to contemporary.
The renowned design couple Muller Van Severen designed their alu chair back in 2015 as an outdoor chair for Anne Holtrop...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Genuine Soft Leather Sling Chair, Modern Stylish Sensory Swing
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of soft leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experie...
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Magis Proust LowChair in White by Alessandro Mendini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“I think many people will already know my “Proust armchair”. It is a romantic, baroque chair, on which an endless number of multi-coloured dots are hand-paint- ed using the pointillism technique. These dots cover the whole armchair, both the fabric and the wooden decorations.
It’ s a re-design work. It is, in fact, a combination of a mock-antique armchair with a detail from a painting of a garden by French artist Signac. From 1978 onwards, the “Proust armchair” was produced in many versions, using different colours, ma- terials and dimensions, and was even made of ceramics and bronze. It travelled all around the world and was hosted in many museums.
But now some truly revolutionary news, as a paradox comes true: the “Proust armchair” has now been transformed into an industrial rotational-moulded piece. Ladies and gentlemen, we bring you “ Magis Proust...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Polystyrene
$1,804 / item
Antique Set Eight Georgian Regency Flame Mahogany Dining Chairs Armchairs 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A fine set of eight antique Georgian, Regency period flame mahogany dining chairs, including two armchairs, circa 1820.
This very elegan...
Category
1820s English Georgian Antique Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Set Of Two Art Nouveau Thonet Bentwood Chairs, Vienesse Mesh, AT ca. 1895
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Elegant set of two beautiful made bentwood chairs made by the renowned company of Thonet in Vienna/ Austria in the period around 1895. This appealing pair of early Art Nouveau chairs...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Primitive French Wooden Carved Tripod Chair, Wabi Sabi Style, Early 20th Century
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Primitive French Wooden Carved Tripod Chair, Wabi Sabi Style, Early 20th Century
Brutalist - Chair - Wood Chair
Measures : ...
Category
20th Century French Primitive Chairs
Materials
Wood
Josef Hoffmann
Fledermaus Bat
Chair Model No.728
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Basel, BS
Designed by the renowned Viennese architect Josef Hoffmann in 1907 for the Fledermaus Cafe in Vienna, this single "Fledermaus" Model number 728, aka "Bat" Cafe chair features black upholstery covering the seat and backrest. The chair is supported by four cylindrical legs with spherical elements, showcasing a tub back with a horseshoe form base.
Crafted from bent beech wood, this rare chair was specifically created for the Cabaret Fledermaus in Vienna as one of Hoffmann's iconic designs. Representing a significant moment in design history, the chair is featured in the J. & J. Kohn catalogues as model no. 728. With its sleek bentwood frame, swooping armrests, and curved backrests, the chair exudes elegance and sophistication.
The Fledermaus chairs embody Hoffmann's renowned Viennese Secessionist style, known for its simple geometric shapes and use of high-quality materials. Considered a bold departure from traditional European nightclubs, the design quickly gained popularity for its iconic and innovative aesthetic.
This is an authentic Hoffmann chair manufactured by Wittman, the authorized manufacturer of the Fledermaus starting in the 1970s. This chair was sold by "Teo Jacob...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Materials
Leather, Faux Leather, Beech
$1,428 Sale Price
20% Off
Boris Tabacoff for Mobilier Modulaire Moderne Sphere Chair in Smoked Lucite
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful design from the 1970’s by Boris Tabacoff for MMM of France. This smoked lucite chair has been professionally re-polished and the lucit...
Category
1970s French Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Italian 1950s Dining and Desk Chairs - Restored to Perfection
Located in Rome, IT
Discover our exquisite collection of 1950s Italian design chairs, each meticulously restored to their original glory. Sold individually, you have the option to acquire up to 18 of th...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Iron, Brass
Set of 14 Empire Period Dining Chairs, circa 1820
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A very smart set of fourteen solid and elegant dining room chairs dating from 1820' s between the Empire and the Restauration period.
Although very simila...
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Set of 2 Kartell Victoria Ghost Chairs in Crystal by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is a chair born of Classic lines with a rounded backrest that recalls the shape of antique medallions, whilst the seat is linear and geometric. Victoria ghost...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
"Solaris" Leather Chairs by Franco Vattolo for Ibisco, Italy, 1970s
By Ibisco Sedie
Located in Milan, IT
Set of 8 "Solaris" chairs by Franco Vattolo for Ibisco.
Solid walnut frame and natural leather seating.
Ingenious fasten-system connects the seating part to the wood structure.
An i...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Rare Pair 1950s "Farfalla" Designer Danish Bentwood Billund Chair
By Hans Olsen
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Rare pair 1950s " farfalla " designer Danish bentwood side chair are constructed using the traditional moulded plywood form technique.
This pair side chair are constructed using a b...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Modern Organic Chair in Solid Wood, Upholstered Flexible Seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
THE COLLANA SERIES – WHERE ARTISTRY MEETS COMFORT IN EVERY CURVE."
Introducing the Collana Chairs, Armchairs and ottomans Collection, a testament to the...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Fiberglass, Hardwood
Chaises d
appoint modernistes d
inspiration Donald Judd en bois blond
By Donald Judd
Located in Rouen, FR
Chaises latérales inspirées du MOD Donald Judd du milieu du siècle, provenant d'une église hollandaise. Les lignes droites et les arêtes vives font de ces chaises de salle à manger o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
"Liba" Rattan Covered Natural Cane Armchair Designed by Borek Sipek for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Liba", designed by Borek Sipek and manufactured by Driade, is a rattan covered natural red and black cane seat and back with solid ebonized wooden front ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Wood
Gerrit Rietveld Zeilmaker Version of Black Red and Blue for Cassina, Italy new
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the size/model and material of the product. Chair designed by Gerrit Rietveld in 1920. Relaunched in 2015. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. One of the versi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Pair. Mid Century Tub Chairs After Robsjohn Gibbings, circa 1950 - 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of midcentury, Hollywood Regency style tub, lounge chairs, in the style of Robsjohn Gibbings. Both chairs are in very good, original, clean and ready to use condition, show...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Sculptural chairs by Yves Pagart
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Très jolie chaises zoomorphe par Yves Pagart,
Nos chaises sont issues d’une édition limitée de 16.
Elles sont signées, datées et numérotées.
Elles sont e...
Category
1990s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$4,776 / item
1940s Pair of Club Chairs, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use
- Springs inside
Category
1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$1,719 / set
Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner cushions for wishbone chair model CH24.
Made in black pure aniline leather and good quality foam.
Only the cushion, not the chair.
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” Lounge Chair in Teddy Upholstery, Italy, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” Lounge Chair in Teddy Upholstery, Italy, 1970s (Up to 6 Available)
A timeless icon of Italian modernism, the “Alky” lounge chair by Giancarlo Piretti—origi...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
French Louis XV Style Vanity Chair
Located in Houston, TX
French Louis XV Style Vanity Chair.
This lovely antique French Louis XV style chair was created as a vanity chair or dressing table chair however it would work perfectly in a living ...
Category
1920s French Louis XV Vintage Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer, 1928-1968
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
The Wassily Chair, designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, is a landmark in modern furniture design. Originally called the *B3 Chair*, its nickname came from a misunderstanding that it wa...
Category
20th Century Chairs
Materials
Abalone
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina Set of 2 "Model 849" Chairs, 1958
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This pair of "Model 849" armchairs was designed by Gianfranco Frattini in the 1950s and manufactured by the Italian company Cassina. The pieces consist of up...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Hello Accent Dining Chair - Contemporary in Dedar Tiger Beat Jacquard by NOOM
By NOOM, Denis Sokolov
Located in Paris, FR
Designed to make a statement, the HELLO collection blends artful geometry with soft, inviting forms. Perfect as an accent chair or sculptural lounge piece, HELLO is ideal for modern ...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Jacquard, Faux Fur, Velvet, Linen, Fabric, Cotton, Bouclé, Wool
19th Century Steamed Wood Folding Campaign Chair With Metal Hardware
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Solid, beautifully conceived folding Campaign chair with excellent attention to detail. Metal rivets and pivot hardware intact and functioning smoothly. this chair will take use as i...
Category
1890s English Campaign Antique Chairs
Materials
Maple
$992 Sale Price
20% Off
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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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