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Chairs For Sale
Knoll Leather Brno Tubular Brown Chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Set of 12
Located in Basildon, London
Introduce a touch of timeless elegance to your living space with the Leather Brno Tubular Brown Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll. This iconic piece features a sleek tubula...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs, 1950s Chandigargh
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic collection of Pierre Jeanneret office chairs. Model PJ-0101-6S. Solid teak chairs with compass style legs, cane seat, and cane seat back. Slanted, slightly curved backrest. Hand stenciling on the back of both chairs reads : "P.U. chem - 48" and "P.U. chem - 49" respectively. These chairs came directly from India, and have never hit the open market for sale. Stenciling on each chair designating the location of the chairs in Chandigarh. Made for the university housing in Sector 14. Have all photos from before and after careful restoration. Restoration performed by artisans in India that specialize in Pierre Jeanneret. New cushions.
Last 2 images on the listing are pre restoration.
Seat height without cushion: 18"
4 chairs available. Priced individually.
Jeanneret Chandigargh Book - Jacques Dworczak...
Category
1950s Indian Vintage Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
$12,500 / item
Set of Six Mahogany Chairs Mod.110 by Ico Parisi for Cassina - Italy - 1960s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful set of six chairs in elegant mahogany and comfortable hazelnut-colored velvet born from the pencil of Ico Parisi and made since the 1960s, by the prestigious Cassina compan...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$3,516 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Upholstered Chair with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass
Verner Panton Pop-Art C1 Chairs
Located in Dronten, NL
Elevate your interior with this exceptional C1 armchair, designed by the legendary Verner Panton and produced by Vitra, a name synonymous with timeless quality and innovation in mode...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
$795 / item
Pair of Italian Art Deco Slipper Chairs with Macassar Ebony Veneer
Located in Chicago, IL
This lovely pair of Art Deco side chairs perfectly embodies the timeless appeal of Deco period furniture. Ideal in a bedroom or parlor, the chairs have a modern silhouette of round u...
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Chairs
Materials
Silk, Wood, Ebony
Ruhlmann Set of Four Macassar Ebony Chair
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of four chairs in Macassar ebony.This model was created for the sculptor Joseph Bernard, as a variant of the model made for the pavilion of the Cité Universitaire. Stamped 'Ruhlm...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chairs
Materials
Ebony, Macassar
$78,069 / set
19th Century Continental Renaissance Style Savonarola Chair
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century Continental Renaissance Style Savonarola chair.
Handsome antique Continental Renaissance style walnut Savroarola chair, side chair, armchair or throne chair. This beautifully carved Gothic style chair...
Category
Mid-19th Century European Renaissance Antique Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Suede
INVICTA dining chair with one back foot in Solid Wood
Located in Frazão, Porto
The INVICTA dining chair is a unique piece, and the impressive design with just one leg in the back, in solid wood, will make the dining room a so...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Lacquer
Set of Ten Chinese Chippendale Dining Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of ten black painted wood Chinese Chippendale dining chairs.
Good quality, fine condition.
Two armchairs: 25 wide, 21.5 deep, 37 high, ...
Category
1970s Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
$8,500 / set
Mario Bellini Cab 412 cowhide chair for Cassina, Italy - new
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices are dependent on the chosen sizes and color. Available sizes:
1. 33cm width x 37cm depth x 57cm height x 30cm seat height
2. 52cm width x 49cm depth x 82cm height x 45cm sea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cowhide
Brutalist Stained Beech Dining Chairs, France 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Almelo, NL
Brutalist stained beech dining chairs, France 1960s
Brutalist, stained beech dining chairs with octagonal tapered legs, curved in the back, France 1960s. These chairs are made entirely of wood. They are in excellent original condition. No defects, but it may show slight traces of use. The color of the wood is very warm and is suitable for many settings. It works perfectly in hospitality or corporate locations like hotels, restaurants, members' clubs, or coffee bars. When you choose for used modern design, you use what is already there, making it sustainable. You may not give the furniture a second, but even a third or fourth life. Mid-century design furniture is often a high-quality product that lasts several lives for a reason. Some furniture has a rich history, and the story is still visible or tangible with some. The signs of wear give a glimpse into the previous owner's life.
Price per chair, 100...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Beech
1970s Rattan Peacock Scroll Arm Sculptural Dining Side Chairs
By Ficks Reed
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The beautiful rattan chair set is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with personality! Just look at the gorgeous curves on this beauty! Finely crafted wit...
Category
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Chairs
Materials
Rattan
18th Century Balloon Back Original Red Painted Windsor Chairs-Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th century original red painted bow back Windsor chairs from New England in fine condition. These chairs have a nice deep red painted surface and wonderful patina. Found in Pennsyl...
Category
1790s American Country Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
$2,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Contemporary Uni Armchair with Heart Shaped Back and Pink and Yellow Mohair
Located in Istanbul, TR
Dedicated to all the broken hearts, Uni represents both separation and unification of souls. Contrasting of pink yellow reflect the differences between any two living things and the ...
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Wood
Chair by Arch. Ladislav Vrátník for Gallery Mánes
Prag,
1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970s
- designer: Arch. L. Vrátník
- limited edition (about 120 pieces), only for this gallery most famous in Prag
- original condition
- chrome with patina
- seat parts with new u...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$470 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Pierre Chapo S11 Chairs, France, 1960s/70s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An early pair of Pierre Chapo S11 dining chairs in original condition, France, 1960s. Elm and very nicely patinated leather. Rarely found in such nice...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Elm
Chair by C. A. Beijbom, 1970s
By CA Beijbom
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely and rare naturalistic shaped chair in elm.
Produced by C. A. Beijbom, 1970s, Sweden.
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Elm
Bruno Rey Vintage Chairs by Dietiker, Beech Frame and Covered in Boucle Seat
By Bruno Rey
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage beechwood "Rey" chairs designed by Bruno Rey for Swiss manufacturer Dietiker in 1971.
These acclaimed stackable chairs combine cast aluminum edges with rounded edges and a ro...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Herman Miller Eames 3-Seat Tandem Bench Eastern Air Lines Red Orange Naugahyde
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Iconic Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller tandem bench. This modular system features three Eames shell chairs with r...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Vintage Giorgetti Progetti Armchair by Umberto Asnago
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage Progetti armchair, designed by Umberto Asnago.
Manufacture date circa 1980's by Giorgetti, Italy.
Wooden frame in black color and natural wood inserts.
In original removable ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
$3,362 Sale Price
20% Off
Side chairs, Wooden Stool, with velvet Upholstery, Chair No. 5 - Vrksa Series
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The Chair No. 5 of the Vrksa Series is a filler chair that is crafted in either Ash wood or Oak, using wood bending techniques. One of the legs of the piece emerges from the frame of...
Category
2010s Asian Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash, Oak, Bentwood
Studio Made Sedia Chair by Enzo Mari
By Enzo Mari
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. This is a studio made self-assembly chair originally published in Enzo Mari’s 1974 project called Autoprogettazione.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Old Hickory Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1930s old hickory arm chairs with original front and back caning. Strong and sturdy chairs ready to use. These chairs match the other set of rocking chairs if your looking fo...
Category
1930s American Adirondack Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
$2,280 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Kissing Armchair, Modern, Sculptural, Rounded, Bronze Metal, Cream Boucle Fabric
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Kissing Armchair features two semi-circle layers; one bearing the cupped seat and a second forming the back-rest. All the lines are covered with soft ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Lula Chair, Ivory Bouclé
Black Lacquer by Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order bouclé and wood chair designed by Christian Siriano.
Base: Black Lacquer
Fabric: Ivory Bouclé
Measures: Overall depth: 28”
Overall height: 40”
Seat depth: 21”
Seat ...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Maple
Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Safire 0010 by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Safire 0010 by Alter Ego
W 70 cm 27”
D 62 cm 24”
H 77 cm 30.3”
A chair that mixes both modern and classical design approaches.
Desig...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Postmodern Space Age Pink Velvet Dining Chair Coraje
By Moanne
Located in Almería, ES
The Coraje Dining Chair is a tribute to bravery—an invitation to live and design boldly. With its sculptural base and commanding presence, it doesn’t just complete a space, it anchor...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet
$1,465 / item
Mid-Century Modern Grand Chairs, Swivel, DEDAR Jacquard Velvet, Oak, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Chair Grand, Swivel, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Grand chair is a versatile piece with it's swivel base, that combines elegance with functi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
1990s XL Ralph Lauren Henredon Sculptural Curved Wing Chairs, Set of 2
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning chairs you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, it bei...
Category
1990s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Upholstery, Wood
Vico Magistretti "122" Chairs for Cassina, Cognac Leather, 1967, Set of 10
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "122" chairs for Cassina, black structure and cognac leather, Italy, 1967 set of ten.
The "122" chairs designed by Vico Magistretti in 1967 have a sculptural design...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech, Plywood
Vintage 1970s chair model "Jano" design K. Takahama for Simon Gavina
Located in None, IT
Chair with chrome metal frame and blue velvet upholstery, model "Jano" design Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina, 1970s.
CONDITION:
In good condition, may show signs of wear given b...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
$691 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 4 Chiavarine Chairs in Red Stained Beech and Bamboo Rope, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful Set of 4 Chiavarine chairs 3 slats model. These extremely light chairs were designed by the Levaggi brothers in the 1950s in Chiavari, Italy.
The chairs feature a struct...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood, Bamboo, Cane, Beech, Rattan
"Quinta" Dining Chairs by Mario Botta for Alias, 1980s, set of 8
By Mario Botta, Alias
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 8 black metal chairs designed by Mario Botta for Alias. Quinta model. Stamped Alias. Seat height: 43 cm Wear due to time and age.
FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Early Edition of Meribel Chair by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1939
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Meribel chair by Charlotte Perriand, designed in the 1950s to furnish the ski resort of Meribel, in the French Alps. Iconic design by Charlotte Perriand, this chair was also to be f...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Poul Kjaerholm, PK22 black leather lounge chairs for Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
Poul Kjaerholm, PK22 lounge chairs.
Black leather upholstery, steel frame
Nice patina to the leather
Category
20th Century Danish Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pierre Jeanneret, Chair with Single Arm
Located in New York, NY
Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1960.
Single armchair, teak and cane.
Provenance:
Punjab University, Chandigarh, India.
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood, Teak
Kartell Uncle Jim Armchair in Clear by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Uncle collection designed by Philippe Starck adds the Uncle Jim armchair. The armchair echoes the lines and sinuosity of Uncle Jack and lends itself to b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Set of 4 Ycami Italia Chairs in Anodized Aluminum and Polycarbonate - Design Ann
Located in Manzano, IT
Set of 4 Ycami Italia Chairs in Anodized Aluminum and Polycarbonate - 1980s Design
Bring a touch of 80s design to your home or office with this stunning set of 4 chairs by Ycami Ita...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$739 Sale Price / set
60% Off
Alias 301 Laleggera Chair in Black Color Stained Wood by Riccardo Blumer
By Alias, Riccardo Blumer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 301 Laleggera Chair in Black Color Stained Wood by Riccardo Blumer
Stacking chair with structure in solid maple or ash. Maple veneer or oak veneer. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Wood
Stacking Chairs S21 Galvanitas, Minimalistic Plywood Black- Grey Metal Chairs
Located in Antwerp, BE
The Galvanitas S16 chairs are industrial minimalistic stacking chairs designed in the late 1950s and early 1960s features compass legs and a frame crafted for durability and affordab...
Category
1960s Dutch Industrial Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rider Gold Velvet and Brass Dining Chair
Located in New York, NY
Parisian Flair. Our modern homage to an Empire style dining chair. Our rider dining chair is petite and glamorous, but ultra-comfy. Great as a dinin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Empire Chairs
Materials
Nickel
$1,050 / item
Eames Early Rope Edge Lounge Chair for Herman Miller
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very early 1st generation rope edge rare lounge height fiberglass arm shell chair with the larger rubber shock mounts having metal washers and satin black iron X base. The chair st...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Greige Leather and Walnut Finish Armchair, Soft Comfort — Abra Collection
Located in Miami, FL
An Abra armchair by Uultis with walnut finish and greige leather. *Please check availability prior to purchase*.
The Abra armchair offers a refined bala...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
$1,964 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Scarpa Chair 925 in Wood and Leather by Afra and Tobias Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Scarper Chair 925 by Afra and Tobias Scarper 1965
The iconic 925 Scarpa Lounge Chair is a strikingly elegant lounge chair. Easily recognized by its firm and robust wooden frame and ...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
Custom Swivel Chair Slip Covered in a Heavy Flax Stone Washed Linen
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Custom slip covered linen swivel lounge chair.
Fabric: 20 oz heavy stone washed linen flax.
Origin: Ireland
Price is as shown in our GRADE 4 Fabric
Prewashed linen before slip co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chairs
Materials
Linen, Foam, Wood
$3,432 Sale Price
20% Off
Unique Sculptural Pine Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
"Vertebrae" chair great form and design.
Category
1970s American Vintage Chairs
Materials
Pine
Hand-Tailored Designer Dining Chair in Water Repellent Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Sculptural and fashionable, this chair draws inspiration from miniskirts and the style icons of the 1960’s. The fine low backrest and long legs are a tribute to its influences, and a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Pair of French Open Armchairs Louis XVI Medallion Fauteuils, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of Louis XVI style fauteuils Medaillon, French open armchairs, made circa 1900.
The beechwood is finely scupted with plant motifs typical of the Louis 16 style.
The upholstery i...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
$1,777 Sale Price / set
20% Off
French 19th Century Set of Eight Side Chairs and Two Arm Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant set of ten French dining chairs, comprising eight side chairs and two armchairs, exemplifies the grace and craftsmanship of 19th-century French design. The chairs are cr...
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Chakra Black Chair Tall in Cane, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Chakra Black Chair Tall, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Perhaps nothing is more captivating than nature's enduring metamorphosis, persisting in graceful transformation even beyond the boundar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane
Gae Aulenti
April
Canvas Folding Chairs, Zanotta, 1972
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Corby, GB
A pair of elegant 'April' folding chairs, designed by the trail-blazing female Italian architect and designer Gae Aulenti. Designed in 1972 for Zanotta and inspired by a classic dire...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Vancouver Modern Side Chair
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Craft Associates modern side chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The lounge chair's silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and ...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$5,000 / item
Set of 12 Saddle Stitched Red Leather Chairs by Jacques Adnet, France
Located in Uccle, BE
About this set of 12 chairs by Jacques Adnet
A rare set of 12 red leather saddle stitch chairs.
Composed of 10 chairs and 2 armchairs with steel armrest...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Signed Mies Van Der Rohe “Brno” Steel Chair for Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
This signed Mies van der Rohe “Brno” chair, produced by Knoll in the 2000s, embodies the timeless elegance of Bauhaus design. Its sleek cantile...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 8 Saarinen Executive chairs by Eero Saarinen – Knoll International
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Uccle, BE
Set of 8 “Saarinen Executive” armchairs with tubular legs.
Cognac-colored leather cover.
This armchair with ample shapes offers excellent comfort.
Featured in many interiors, Eero Saarinen’s chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Shagreen Stool with Bronze Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass
Antique Renaissance Carved Lion Heads Curule Savonarola Style Chairs - a Pair
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a wonderful pair of antique Renaissance Curule or Savonarola Style Chairs with carved loins heads beneath carved scrolls on the arm posts and a carved crest between the posts...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Renaissance Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
Hans J. Wegner
CH24 Wishbone
Chair in Oak
White Oil for Carl Hansen
Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' Chair in Oak & White Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitme...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Mary Swivel Bar Stools, Leather Brass, Handmade by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mary Swivel Bar Stool, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Mary leather bar stool transcends the ordinary with its modern design and exquisi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
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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