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Chairs For Sale
A Pair of 1950s Mid-Century Rattan Basket Chairs in the manner of Arthur Umanoff
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
Step into a world of mid-century elegance with this exceptional pair of 1950s rattan wicker basket chairs, beautifully crafted in the manner of renowned designer Arthur Umanoff. Thes...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Six Danish Made Slat Back Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern dining chairs from Denmark. Teak wood frames with slat backs and floating vinyl seats.
Please confirm location.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
$2,200 / set
Suite de 4 chaises Mondor vintage de marque Baumann en bois et tissu bouclette
Located in BESANÇON, FR
4 chaises Mondor vintage des années 60, de la manufacture française Baumann, superbe design, en bois de hêtre courbé, assises entièrement rénovées en tissu bouclette vert kaki, très ...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
Leda Blacklabel Armchair, Limited Edition, Salvador Dalí
Located in Geneve, CH
Leda Blacklabel armchair, Limited Edition, Salvador Dalí
Limited to 105 pieces
Design inspired on an artwork by Salvador Dalí
Dimensions: 47 x 60 x 92 H cm
Materials: Structure in cast polished brass.
Design inspired on an artwork by Salvador Dalí: Femme à tête de roses...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
$76,881 / item
George II Library Wing Chair
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine and well-drawn George II design country house library/drawing room wing chair. This chair is unusual in that it has extremely generous proporti...
Category
18th Century British Neoclassical Antique Chairs
Materials
Feathers
$9,530 / item
Afra
Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chair for Maxalto, Black Leather, 1975
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, black leather, walnut, burl and brass, Italy, 1975.
Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one, "Africa" presents a s...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Hand Rubbed Walnut Button Back Armchair in Dove Gray Fabric
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and understated armchair was realized in the United States, circa 1950. It offers a gently reclined back with three button details and curvilinear arms that curve upward...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Set of ten "Lamda" Chairs, designed by Marco Zanuso
Richard Sapper for Gavina
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Set of ten "Lamda"-chairs, which were designed by Marco Zanuso and Richard Sapper between 1959 and 1964 for Gavina. They are built of punched lacquered steel, which bears many traces...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Venetian 1810s Rococo Style Painted Wood Armchair with Parcel-Gilt Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian painted wood Rococo style armchair from the early 19th century, with carved splat, scrolling arms, cabriole legs and cross stretcher. Born in Venice during the early years...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Ewa Dining Chair, White Oak with Natural Fiber Rush
Located in HAMILTON, ON
This updated nod to a classic adds bucolic spirit and rich texture to any dining setting. Exploring time-honored craft traditions, the Ewa dining chair...
Category
2010s Canadian Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Rush, Oak, Rope, Wood
$1,505 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Gaetano Pesce
543 Broadway
Chairs (Set Of Six)
By Bernini, Gaetano Pesce
Located in London, England
Gaetano Pesce's works are eccentric, modern, and camp.
These chairs are rare examples of the Broadway series in an incredibly bright green and yellow colourway.
On sprung feet, t...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$6,710 / item
Maruni Mokko of Japan Folding Sling Chairs
By Maruni
Located in Chicago, IL
Maruni Mokko of Japan folding sling chairs,
Quarter sawn oak frame with original brown nylon mesh. Original very good condition.
Label on unde...
Category
1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
$9,240 / set
Set 10 Carved French Louis XV Dining Chairs Circa 1990
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant set of 10 French Louis XV style dining chairs, dating to circa 1990, offers timeless sophistication and craftsmanship ideal for formal dining spaces. Each chair is beaut...
Category
1990s American Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$3,660 Sale Price
20% Off
Chiavari Chair made by Ditta Levaggi Rinaldo, painted in Mat Tomato Red , Italy
By Chiavari
Located in Vienna, Austria
A stunning vintage Chiavari chair, model 137 a, from the 1950's, painted in a mat tomato red .
The mat red gives new life to a classical form making the chair look very contemporary.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Wooden French Prvincial Chair, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
We have a total of 5 chairs. 2 are slightly different, probably from a different oak board. But all had been bought together.
They are very heavy, about 25kg per chair.
Category
1960s French French Provincial Vintage Chairs
Materials
Oak
Contemporary Chair
Boho
by Ann Demeulemeester, Lilac Beech (in stock)
Located in Paris, IDF
Sculptural Chair 'Boho' designed by Ann Demeulemeester for Serax.
Solid beech wood
Stain: Lilac
The 'Boho' chair by Ann Demeulemeester redefines modern design with its bold, sculp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Philippe Starck Dr. Sonderbar Chair for XO- France, 1980
Located in London, GB
Exaggerated curves of tubular steel and perforated sheet metal define The Dr Sonderbar Chair by French architect and designer Philippe Starck (b. 1949). Influenced by his childhood s...
Category
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Early German SE 68 Chair by Egon Eiermann for Wilde+Spieth
Located in Hamburg, DE
E 68 multi-purpose chair by wilde+spieth after a design by egon eiermann from the 50s. Here an early and rare … Read more E 68 multi-purpose chair by wilde+spieth after a design by e...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Danish Mid-Century Design
GE 290/3
Sofa by Hans Wegner
Located in London, GB
Mid-century design sofa by Hans Wegner, circa 1950s, with wool upholstery and oak.
Model 'GE 290/3' sofa, for Getama.
Dimension: H 71 x D 84 x W 180 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Wool, Wood
A Set of Rare Lacquered Red Dutch Rush Seat Dining Chairs x 4
Located in Leicester, GB
A set of four rare spindle back chairs in the most beautiful strawberry red lacquer. The chairs have a fine and elegant farmhouse shape, with a high spindle back and turned finials. ...
Category
1970s Danish Bohemian Vintage Chairs
Materials
Cherry
$1,335 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Antique Hall Chair, Scottish, Walnut, Occasional, Reception Seat, Regency, 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique hall chair. A Scottish, walnut occasional reception seat, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.
Attractive hallway chair, g...
Category
Early 19th Century Scottish Regency Antique Chairs
Materials
Walnut
1970
s Silver Mullca Stacking Dining Chairs - Large Quantity Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970’s Silver Mullca Stacking Dining Chairs – Large Quantity Available.
One of our most favourite chairs, in 1947 Robert Muller and Gaston Cavaillon created the company that went o...
Category
1970s French Vintage Chairs
Materials
Silver
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Tandem Aluminum Lounge Chairs in Edelman Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible pair of restored and reimagined Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1962 Collection, Tandem modular seating that was originally designed for Chicago O'Hare Airport, w...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
18th Century Swedish Painted Blue Side Chair with Shell Carving, Slip Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century Swedish Painted Blue Side Chair with Shell Carving, Slip Seat & Cabriole Legs ending in Ball & Claw Feet
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Contemporary English Rolled Arm Club Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Contemporary take on English Roll Arm-style chair with a tight back and loose seat cushion. The chair also features spool turned legs at the front and...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$3,840 / item
19th Century English "Discipline" / Posture Chair Circa 1860
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century English "Discipline" / posture chair Circa 1860. Diminutive tall stool type chair, made for a child to sit upright and straight. The two str...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech, Elm
ARI chair by Arne Norell – Norell Möbel, 1960
By Arne Norell
Located in LYON, FR
Lounge chair from the 1960s. Iconic ARI model by Swedish designer Arne Norell for Norell Möbel.
The frame is made of chrome-plated steel of exceptional quality.
The cushions are in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Art Deco Flute Bar Stool, Black Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Art Deco Flute bar stool, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Flute bar stool is a symphony of form and reflection, bringing rhythm ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Pouf Pill L Contemporary Sculptural Pouf with Velvet and Fringes by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Pouf Pill L Contemporary Sculptural Pouf with Velvet and Fringes by Houtique
Dimensions: H 45 x 80 x 35 cm
Materials: Velvet upholstery and 30cm fringes
Pill Pouf L
Art-deco style p...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Lensvelt Maarten Baas 101 Upholstered Kvadrat Star 2 0357 + Booklet
By Maarten Baas
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Maarten Baas 101 Chair Upholstered Kvadrat STAR 2 0357
The 101 chair designed by Maarten Baas for Lensvelt. The chairs are available in 8 differently shaped backrests, classified A t...
Category
2010s Dutch Chairs
Materials
Steel
8 Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH-503 Chairs in Walnut and Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We are excited to offer 8 early Hans Wegner JH-503 chairs designed in 1949 and Produced by Johannes Hansen. Fully restored solid Walnut construction. Stamped with the maker's mark. C...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Indoor Balou Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Balou easy armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: Abacca, rattan, nylon. Steel.
Dimensions: 98.5 x 101.5 x H 75cm
Named after the bear from The Jungle Book, Balou exudes comfo...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
$3,193 / item
Pair of Norman Cherner Pretzel Armchairs, Plycraft, USA, 1960s
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A pair of original Norman Cherner pretzel dining chairs, made by Plycraft, USA in the 1960s. Bentwood frames. With makers label on one chair. Good vintage condition. Fast shippin...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Vintage 4 Bertoia Chromed Steel Chairs by Knoll
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1960s/70s set of 4 Bertoia chromed steel chairs by Knoll. With original winter seat covers. Designed in 1952 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. Very good condition commensurate with y...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Georgian 18th Century Elm Armchair
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very attractive George II Period, 18th century Elm carver armchair, Retaining Exceptional Colour & Patina Throughout, Having Elegant Ribbon Carved Pierced Splat Back And Scrolling ...
Category
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Chairs
Materials
Elm
Charlotte Perriand Meribel chair
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chaise dite Meribel par Charlotte Perriand.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Rope, Ash
Rupert Bevan Henri Bar Stool (in customer
s own choice of material/leather)
By Rupert Bevan
Located in London, GB
The Henri Bar Stool is defined by the elegant lines of its handcrafted steel base and topped with a comfortable cushion.
Upholstered using the customer's choice of fabric and/or lea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
A 19th Century Austrian Alpine Dug Out Wooden Tub Chair
Located in London, GB
Austria, circa 1820
A charming Austrian Alpine dug out tub chair, the curved back with a cut out handle and the circular base decorated with carved plait decoration.
Height 80.00cm...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Era Three Brown Vintage Armchairs attributed Josef Frank Vienna, 1930s
By Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco three armchairs from oak and plywood in by Josef Frank attributed and executed by Thonet Vienna, 1930s.
The frame of the chairs from oa...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Chairs
Materials
Iron
Set of Side Chairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Kotobuki
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Invented in the United States in 1958, FRP (fiber-reinforced plastic) is a new material that was widely introduced in public spaces such as Olympic stadiums, stadiums, and station wa...
Category
1960s Japanese Showa Vintage Chairs
Materials
Acrylic
Contemporary Classic Green Counter Chair Miami Soft Upholstery and Brass Details
Located in Lisbon, PT
The iconic Miami counter chair combines clean lines with soft upholstery resulting in an effortless modern Classic that is perfectly proportioned.
...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
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, f...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
$6,599 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chair for Cassina, Burgundy Velvet, 1937
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" chairs for Cassina, patinated wood and burgundy velvet seat, Italy, 1937, set of one.
A timeless design informed by exceptional constructive complexity,...
Category
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Set of Two Fully Restored Danish Borge Mogensen Customizable Armchairs in Oak
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of two fully restored Danish Borge Mogensen customizable armchairs in oak
The elegant comfortable chairs feature a relatively simple straight lined frame combined with a large c...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Oak
Scandinavian Modern Chair
Lavitta
by Poiat, Oak
By Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
Lavitta Chair by Poiat
Designers: Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski
Collection Lavitta 2014
Model shown: Wood stain - Oak
Dimensions: D. 52 x W. 53 x H. 81
The Lavitta Chair is a modern classic that focuses on the sophisticated union of traditional wooden furniture with contemporary design.
Designed by Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski of Poiat Studio in 2014 as the first product for Poiat Furniture, the chairs are made of two pieces of moulded plywood...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, Tobacco Leather, 1978, Set of 8
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 412" dining chairs for Cassina, Tobacco brown leather, Italy, 1978, set of eight.
The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by t...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather
Afra
Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather, 1974, Set of 4
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather and Beech, Italy, 1974, set of four.
The particular feature of this model is the support structure composed of tw...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Set of 6TK1
2TK9 Betty Chairs, L Oak/Natural Webbing by Thau
Kallio for &T
By &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Named after the Betty Nansen theatre in Copenhagen, the stackable chairs come in two versions: one with a seat made from exposed webbing crafted from natural linen fibres, and anothe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Linen, Oak
20th Century White French Pair of Vintage Art Deco Mahogany Dresser, Side Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage pair of 20th century Art Deco French dresser chairs “in the taste of Jean Harlow”. The chairs are composed of polished mahogany and have been n...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany
Suite de 4 chaises minimalistes vintage en bois de hêtre des années 80
Located in BESANÇON, FR
4 chaises vintage des années 80, style scandinave, dans le goût minimaliste de Clive Bacon, joli travail en courbes des dossiers et assises. Structure, dossiers et assises en bois de...
Category
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Dining Chair by Stol Kamnik from Yugoslavia, 1980s
By Stol Kamnik
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Really rare vintage dining chairs from the 80s. Made in Yugoslavia at the famous manufacture "Stol Kamnik". Made of bent plywood and steel.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Dining Archipen Chair - Exclusive Artistry Edition in O Textile fabric by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
NOOM x O Textile presents a Bold Collaboration Bridging Archipen Chair and Textile into conception of art.
The Archipen chair upholstered in a geometry fabric, inspired by Oleksandr...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Cotton, Linen, Faux Leather, Faux Fur, Ac...
Pair of “Lufthavns Stole” Chairs by Ditte Heath and Adrian Heath, Denmark, 1969
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of armchairs from the “Series 186” is also known as the “Lufthavns-stole” (Airport chairs). The model was designed in 1969 for Cado Collection.
The aluminium frame is without a doubt the most dominant feature of these chairs. The sturdy frame is injection-moulded and polished to resist tear and wear. The overall look, with the exposed bolts and material recalls the modern industrial style. This is softened by the padded seats and backs that are upholstered in black leather, completing the elegant, modern look.
Functionality was evidently in the focus when designing the “186” series, which comprises of seven different parts that can be used in different combinations. The variety of modules enables them to fit into any space. These “Airport Chairs” are often claimed to be made by France & Son, however, in 1966 the company was sold to Poul Cadovius, thereafter known as Cado.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Reupholstered with black leather. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice.
Dimensions:
25.39 in W x 30.90 in D x 29.72 in H; Seat Height 15.35 in
64,5 cm W x 78,5 cm D x 75,5 cm H ; Seat height 39 cm
About the designer:
Adrian Heath (1923-) is an architect who studied at The School of Architecture in London (1951) and was subsequently employed by Hvidt & Molgaard. Ditte...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pierre Jeanneret, Pair of Senate Chair, Leather
Teak from Chandigarh, India
Located in Uxbridge, GB
This pair of Pierre Jeanneret Senate Armchairs with black leather upholstery and teak legs is a stunning example of mid-century modern design, merging refined elegance with exception...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
1950s Augusto Magnaghi and Mario Terzaghi Pair of Lounge Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Augusto Magnaghi & Mario Terzaghi for F.B.G. Meda, pair of armchairs, original purple multicolored fabric upholstery, brass and lacquered metal, Italy, 1950s.
These Italian easy cha...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Herman Miller Chairs Alexander Girard Miller Stripe
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Post Modern Herman Miller Chairs with gorgeous Alexander Girard Miller Stripe fabric. Added bonus is that these can stack. Up to 3 available
Arm H 25''
ask for custom shipping quote
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Alias Bigframe 44 Armchair in Fabric and Chromed Aluminium Frame by Alberto Meda
By Alberto Meda, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias Bigframe 44 Armchair in Fabric and Chromed Aluminium Frame by Alberto Meda
Stacking chair with arms, structure composed of extruded aluminium profile and die-cast aluminium ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Kazuhide Takahama Gaja Bar Chair or stool for Cassina, new
Located in Berlin, DE
Price is dependent on the chosen material/ color. Base is available in chrome, matt white painted, matt black painted, chrome gun barrel or gold chrome. Sea...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, Tobacco Leather, 1978, Set of 6
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 412" dining chairs for Cassina, tobacco brown leather, Italy, 1978, set of six.
The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather
Guillerme et Chambron, Six Oak Chairs, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, six oak chairs. Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970.
price is for one chair
6 are available
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
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.
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“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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