Skip to main content

Lacquered Chairs

to
72
729
305
687
418
10
Height
to
Width
to
Depth
to
722
726
591
699
545
706
534
652
559
619
522
669
337
271
46
30
14
7
4
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
31
384
697
16
169
94
5
1
5
7
10
58
48
34
46
3
597
555
289
285
277
960
377
156
98
88
1,115
477
716
146
135
71
66
40
Technique: Lacquered
Pair of Lacquered and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Spoon Back Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Regency style spoon-back chairs. The chairs have black lacquered frames featuring an arched crest above a vertical splat with a floral mother of pearl inlay pattern flanked b...
Category

Early 20th Century Regency Lacquered Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Pair of Vintage Italian Side Chairs by Aldo Tura
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very rare pair of vintage Italian side chairs by Aldo Tura. They were made in Italy, they date from the 1970’s. The quality is superb, they are beautifully designed an...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lacquered Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Verner Panton Olive Green Chair, Resin, Mid-Century Modern, 1960
Located in Roma, Lazio
Classic and original chair from the Verner Panton line, in a strong olive green color, perfect and elegant as in its style. Very comfortable and original, the chair is an icon of tha...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lacquered Chairs

Materials

Resin

6 Gondola Chairs Art Deco Around 1930 from France
Located in Greven, DE
Art Deco chairs with brown leather from France around 1930. Original Art Deco furniture from a time full of life and elegance. We get all our furniture unrestored, so we can be sure that it really is the original. We then offer these as originals until we refurbish the furniture in our workshop and then offer it as restored furniture. We can send you photos of any refurbished furniture...
Category

1920s French Art Deco Vintage Lacquered Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Beech, Leather

Enrico Ciuti Set of Three Chairs, Italy 1940s
Located in Milan, IT
Spelndid sculptural Enrico Ciuti set of three chairs, Italy 1940s.
Category

1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lacquered Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Enrico Ciuti Set of Three Chairs, Italy 1940s
Enrico Ciuti Set of Three Chairs, Italy 1940s
$3,816 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Contemporary Art Deco Chair, Black Ash Wood, Green Upholstery Brass Details
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Our barh chair 01 is a classic contemporary design with the finest details. Inspired by the Art Deco movement, the chair looks familiar, making it timeless and fitting for almost eve...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Art Deco Lacquered Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

Pair of Venetian Lacquered Rococo Style Chairs with Fornasetti Upholstery
Located in Firenze, IT
Indulge in the lavish charm Venetian craftsmanship with this exquisite pair of lacquered Rococo-style armchairs. Likely used as fireside seats, this charming seating set showcases th...
Category

19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Lacquered Chairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

"Lalanda" Armchairs by Gianfranco Frattini, Spain, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
The Lalanda dining chair features a lacquered metal frame paired with rich cognac-whiskey patinated leather. Its minimal, architectural lines are complemented by the warm character o...
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Egon Eiermann Model SE 68 Black Lacquered Plywood and Steel Chairs
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of four chairs, model SE 68, with chromed tubular steel frame and black lacquered plywood seat and back. Designed by Egon Eiermann and manufactured by Wilde & Spieth, 1951. The s...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Modern Lacquered Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vintage Lacquered "Eva" Chair by Vladimir Kagan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created by legendary mid-century German-American designer Vladimir Kagan as a custom commission for the Essex House Hotel in New York City, the "Eva" chair was described by Kagan as ...
Category

1980s American Art Deco Vintage Lacquered Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood

Set of 8 Dining or Inn Chairs, Valentin Jadrníček, Early 20th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of 8 dining / guesthouse / inn chairs comes from Czech Republic and was manufactured in Fryšták. Designed by Valentin Jadrníček, who founded his first manufacture in Fryšták...
Category

1920s Czech Rustic Vintage Lacquered Chairs

Materials

Beech

Contemporary Brown Velvet Black Legs Dining Chair Utopía
Located in Almería, ES
The Utopía Dining Chair brings boldness and imagination to the everyday. With its curved backrest and generous seat, it offers comfort without sacrificing personality. Its compact, s...
Category

2010s Spanish Hollywood Regency Lacquered Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Bentwood, Lacquer

19th Century Single Chair in Black and Yellow
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
19th century single chair in black and yellow.
Category

1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Lacquered Chairs

Materials

Satin, Wood

Willy Rizzo Dining Chairs for Mario Sabon
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Unique Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot set off four dining chairs made of curved wood lacquered in black shiny colour and leather padded cushions, custom made for these chairs, and hold ...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lacquered Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Four Sand Pink Purple and Red Kangaroo Chairs, Ernst Moeckl, Germany 1960
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This model is called Z-chair. Designed in 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl and Siegfried Mehl, German Version of the Panton chair. Also called kangoroo chair or variopur chair. Produced in eastern...
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Dining Chair Karl with Arms in Solid Wood and Upholstery New
Located in Lisbon, PT
Black lacquered wood structure with natural rattan back detail and soft comfortable upholstery seat. Made to Order. If you are planning on ordering an upholstery item with COM upho...
Category

2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan, Wood

3 Spanish Turquise Aluminium Vintage Chairs by Oscar Tusquets Blanca 1980s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Set of 3 exceptional sculptural chairs in cast aluminum with stylized naturalistic decorations and strong design character, signed by Oscar Tusquets Blanca - stamped on the back sid...
Category

1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lacquered Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

alvar aalto chair611 40 s painted blue
Located in Tomi, Nagano
designed by alvar aalto . Manufactured in the 1950s. I don't know the year it was painted. The whole thing is painted blue, but there are some areas where it's peeling off. Currently...
Category

1950s Finnish Modern Vintage Lacquered Chairs

Materials

Birch

John Saladino Lattice Wood Framed Sleigh Chairs, Pair
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of vintage (as found) John Saladino (b. 1939) sleigh chairs., featuring a muted yellow hue wood frame and lattice backrest. Included are tie-back whi...
Category

1960s American Post-Modern Vintage Lacquered Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Modern Margot Dining Chairs, Wool Bouclé Velvet, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Margot Chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Margot dining chair was designed to redefine modern living with effortless refinement. Its...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lacquered Chairs

Materials

Brass

INVICTA Dining Chair in Velvet
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 Lacquered Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Lacquer, Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Foldable Chairs - Aldo Jacober for Bazzani, Wood Rattan - Italy 1960s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Pair of Foldable Chairs - Aldo Jacober for Bazzani, Wood and Cane - Italy 1960s Set of 2 chairs by designers Aldo Jacober Pierangela D'Aniello for the Italian design firm Baz...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech, Plywood

18th century Italian Louis XVI Period Chairs Ivory Lacquer, Gilt Ikat Damask
Located in Firenze, IT
Elegant pair of Louis XVI period white ivory lacquer and gilt chairs, boasting exquisite hand-carved craftsmanship and gold leaf accents. Sourced from a distinguished private residen...
Category

18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Lacquered Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Klismos Shiny Walnut Wood Saber Legs Brown Leather Dining Chairs Customizable
Located in IT
From the collection of Customizable Klismos Chairs, Pescetta here presents a chair with saber legs, natural walnut wood shiny finishing and leather seats capitonnè (with buttons). Av...
Category

2010s Italian Greek Revival Lacquered Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Chinese Red Lacquer Roundback Chair, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Prior to the 10th century, Chinese society eschewed raised seats in favor of mats. The rising popularity of chairs and other forms of elevated seating led craftsmen to adapt traditio...
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquered Chairs

Materials

Elm

Chair Model DU41 by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, Italy, 1956
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
chair dinning bridge or small armchairs model DU41 by the designer Gastone Rinaldi for the editor RIMA in 1956. Blue lacquered, original painting, great patina, ...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lacquered Chairs

Materials

Brass, Metal

19th Century, Pair of English Regency Lacquered Wood Chairs
Located in IT
19th Century, Pair of English Regency Lacquered Wood Chairs The pair of chairs was made in the Regency period, around the beginning of the 19th century in England. The wooden structu...
Category

1810s English Regency Antique Lacquered Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern Green Four Dining Room Chairs or Chairs 1950s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage dining room chairs or chairs from green lacquered beech and plywood 1950s Austria. Playful bold green color and clear cut design, both features are combin...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Chairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Alias 419_O Longframe Outdoor Chair in Red Mesh with Lacquered Aluminum Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 419_O Longframe Outdoor Chair in Red Mesh with Lacquered Aluminum Frame by Alberto Meda Chaise longue for outdoor use with structure composed of extruded aluminium profile a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Lacquered Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Six Typical Art Deco Dining Room Chairs Black Lacquer and Beige Leather
Located in Ulm, DE
Dining room chairs with deep seat, therefore best suited for tall people High gloss black piano lacquer Beige leather, freshly upholstered Set consisting of 6 pieces Original...
Category

1930s French Art Deco Vintage Lacquered Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Arno Lacquered Chair
Located in Paris, FR
Chair arno lacquered with structure in solid beechwood in black glossy lacquered finish. Seat covered with brown genuine italian leather. Also available with seat in black leath...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Lacquered Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Paul McCobb for Winchendon Maple Spindle Back Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, low profile, lounge chair by Paul McCobb for Winchendon features a deep seated, black lacquered maple frame with spindle back and newly upholstered cushions in se...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Maple

Surface Chair by Terence Woodgate and John Barnard for Established Sons
Located in London, GB
Two Royal Designers for Industry, one from the world of furniture design, and one from the world of Formula 1 racing car design collaborated. With an ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Lacquered Chairs

Materials

Other

Italian Modern Dining Chairs by Pierluigi Molinari for Pozzi Milano, Italy 70s
Located in Argelato, BO
Elegant set of 4 chairs in black lacquered wood and Vienna straw seat designed by the famous Italian designer Pierluigi Molinari for Verga, 1970s They are comfortable, refined chair...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lacquered Chairs

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Deep Buttoned Tux Chair in Emerald Cotton Velvet with Walnut Legs
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Tux Chair is our contemporary interpretation of the Classic Chesterfield. The deep buttoning and tailored detailing make this piece a personal favourite. Shown here upholstered i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Lacquered Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Black Woven Leather Seat Walnut Saber Legs Klismos Dining Chairs Customizable
Located in IT
Klismos customizable dining chairs with saber legs, black lacquered wood and black woven leather seats. Available in other colors and upholstery. Italian artisanal production by Pesc...
Category

2010s Italian Greek Revival Lacquered Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Alias 439 Longframe Outdoor Chaise Longue in Sand Mesh with Lacquered Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 439 Longframe Outdoor Chaise Longue in Sand Mesh with Lacquered Frame by Alberto Meda Chaise longue for outdoor use with arms, with structure composed of extruded aluminium ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Lacquered Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Thonet Chair - Original Herbatschek Series N ° 243711
Located in Padova, IT
Thonet chair - original Herbatschek series n ° 243711 - squared seat - in black laquered beech wood and Vienna straw. Very good condition – no restauration - the chair has never been...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lacquered Chairs

Materials

Straw, Beech

alvar aalto chair611 50 s natural
Located in Tomi, Nagano
designed by alvar aalto . Manufactured in the 1950s. Paint is in original condition. The paint film is thin.
Category

1950s Finnish Modern Vintage Lacquered Chairs

Materials

Birch

alvar aalto chair611 50
s natural
alvar aalto chair611 50
s natural
$1,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Alias 414 Longframe Soft Outdoor Chair in Grey White Lacquered Aluminum Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 414 Longframe Soft Outdoor Chair in Grey & White Lacquered Aluminum Frame by Alberto Meda Chaise longue for outdoor with structure made of ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Lacquered Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Jean-Michel Wilmotte (1948-), chaise Palais Royal, 1986
Located in Paris, FR
WILMOTTE Jean-Michel (1948-) Palais Royal chair, 1986 Dark green lacquered metal Good original condition, scratches from use, traces of oxidation and a f...
Category

1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Lacquered Chairs

Materials

Metal

Alias 035 Gran Kobi Armchair in White Lacquered Aluminum Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 035 Gran Kobi Armchair in White Lacquered Aluminum Frame by Patrick Norguet Armchair with shell in lacquered steel; support belt and legs in lacquered aluminium. Born in Tour...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Lacquered Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Art Deco Chair, Natural Ash Wood, Brown Upholstery Bronze Details
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Our barh chair 01 is a classic contemporary design with the finest details. Inspired by the Art Deco movement, the chair looks familiar, making it timeless and fitting for almost eve...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Art Deco Lacquered Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

Contemporary Arm Rest Chair in Cream Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arm rest chair Cream Lacquer Metal base Contemporary Hand made Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C...
Category

2010s Minimalist Lacquered Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 mid-Century "Dordogne" chairs in the style of Charlotte Perriand, 1960s
Located in Argelato, BO
Four Mid-Century "Dordogne" chairs in the style of Charlotte Perriand, 1960s. Wooden structure and straw coverings. 1960 approx. Dimensions 45x45x82 cm
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lacquered Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Pair of Chinese Black Lacquer Chairs, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
These unusual ladies' chairs exemplify the beauty of exaggerated proportions. Each chair features a small, round seat, charmingly counterbalanced by wide back panels. A black lacquer...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Lacquered Chairs

Materials

Elm

Klismos Shiny Walnut Saber Legs Brown Leather Chairs Customizable Set of 2
Located in IT
From the collection of Customizable Klismos Chairs, Pescetta here presents a chair with saber legs, natural walnut wood shiny finishing and leather seats capitonnè (with buttons). Av...
Category

2010s Italian Greek Revival Lacquered Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Eleanor Outdoors Dining Chairs Set/6, Handmade by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Eleanor Outdoors Dining Chairs, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Eleanor dining chair, named after Queen Elea...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lacquered Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet, Beech, Oak, Linen

Mid-Century Modern Eleanor Dining Chairs, Jacquard Velvet, Handmade Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Eleanor Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Eleanor dining chair, named after Queen Eleanor of Avis, embodies the ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet, Beech, Oak, Mohair, Linen, Walnut

Set of 10 Fine French Art Deco Black Lacquered Chairs by Dominique
Located in Long Island City, NY
Maison Dominique (André Domin and Marcel Genevrière), in black lacquered pear wood, model created and exposed in 1937 at the "Pavillon de l'Architecture Privee". Documentation: Les ...
Category

1940s French Art Deco Vintage Lacquered Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Ovo Man Stainless Steel Chair by Roham Shamekh, Contemporary, Geometric
Located in New York, NY
Ovo Man Chair by Roham Shamekh 43.5" x W 21.5" x L 17.5" Chair in stainless steel, wood lacquer The Ovo Man chair is Roham Shamekh iconic chair model declined in all the capsule...
Category

2010s Lacquered Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Alias Frame 52 Outdoor Chair in Aubergine Mesh Seat Lacquered Aluminium Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias Frame 52 Outdoor Chair in Aubergine Mesh Seat & Lacquered Aluminium Frame by Alberto Meda Stacking armchair with structure made of extruded aluminiu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Lacquered Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Klismos Walnut Wood Saber Legs Black Velvet Chairs, Customizable Set of 6
Located in IT
Klismos walnut wood customizable dining chairs Italian production, black velvet upholstery capitone ( with buttons). Other colors and upholstery are available. Italian artisanal prod...
Category

2010s Italian Greek Revival Lacquered Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Modern Maia Dining Chairs, White HOLLY HUNT, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Maia Dining Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Maia dining chair takes its name from the novel Maias, a compelling tale of fe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lacquered Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel, Steel

Louise Bar Chair with Sage Steel Structure, Perforated Steel Back and Upholstery
Located in Lisbon, PT
Intended for modern working, dining, and living, the Louise chair combines a clean, steel structure, perforated steel back and upholstery resulting in an effortless modern classic th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Set of 6 Series 7 Chairs, Burnt Yellow Steel Chrome by Arne Jacobsen
Located in Dubai, AE
The Series 7™ chair is an icon in modern furniture history, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955. Its unique shape is timeless and incredibly versatile, displaying character without ove...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Scandinavian Modern Lacquered Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Garden Egg by Peter Ghyczy
Located in Brecht, BE
Fun object in your garden or interior, designed by Hungarian Peter Ghyczy in 1968. Measures: Height open 100 cm, height closed 45 cm.
Category

Mid-20th Century German Lacquered Chairs

Materials

Polyester

Moonlight Chair by MAGILORE – Kids’ Velvet Cream Chair Inspired by the Moon
Located in Vila Nova de Famalicão, PT
Let your little one sit among the stars with the Moonlight Chair by MAGILORE®, a dreamy piece inspired by the soft glow of the moon. Handcrafted with precision, this crescent-shaped...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lacquered Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Lacquer

Louise Counter Stool with corn seat by Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Open since 1997 and based in Lisbon, Portugal, a country with a long crafts tradition, Mambo Unlimited Ideas' design team researches for innovation and creativity developments around...
Category

2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Chairs

Materials

Metal

Modern Maia Leather Dining Chairs, Blue, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Maia Leather Dining Chairs, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Maia leather dining chair takes its name from the novel Maias, a compelling tale of feuds and love affairs spanning three generations of a Portuguese family—both serving as timeless statements that triumph over time. Designed with clean, modern lines and upholstered in premium leather, Maia combines contemporary aesthetics with unparalleled seating comfort, offering a delicate design that redefines the standards of modern living. Designed by Rute Martins, Greenapple's Creative Director. The Maia Dining Chair can be customized in terms of dimensions, materials and finishes. For U.S. clients, we can handle all customs clearance, cover duties, and offer white-glove service as well upon request. The Maia chair...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lacquered Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel, Stainless Steel

Read More

The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs

You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.

Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?

From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.

Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire

What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.

Kaleidoscopic Upholstery Makes This Edward Wormley Chair a Showstopper

What at first glance seems an unusual choice jibes perfectly with the designer's aesthetic.

Design Icon Ilse Crawford on Her Colorful New Hans Wegner Chairs

If anyone is brave, humble and adept enough to recolor these mid-century masterpieces, it’s Ilse Crawford. Here, she gives us the details on her five earthy paint choices and tells us how she feels about design collaborations.

How to Reupholster a Chair

Want to update an old chair that still has good bones? We spoke to experts to find out how they approach reupholstering antique furniture.

How to Spot Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI Chairs

A field guide for anyone who wants to brush up on their knowledge of French antiques

The Ball Chair, Eero Aarnio’s Space Age Masterpiece, Was Almost Never Made

Now considered emblematic of 1960s mod aesthetics, the Finnish designer's famous creation was far from an overnight success.