20th Century Bakelite Chairs
Gastone Rinaldi per Rima, Quattro Sedie, 1951
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Baranzate, IT
Quattro Sedie "953 Sedia Sovrapponibile" in bachelite e metallo, impilabile. Presente marchio del produttore. Prod. Rima Padova. 1951.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
chrome tube bakelite chair in style of Emile Guillot art deco modernist breuer
By Emile Guillot
Located in Lyon, FR
French modernist chair from the 40's attributed to the designer Emile Guillot. Structure and base in metal tube. Back and seat in brown bakelite. Nice vintage condition with a nice...
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Vintage 1940s French Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 15.36 in D 20.48 in
An Authentic EARLY MODERNIST Chair by ROBERT MALLET-STEVENS, TUBOR, France 1925
By Robert Mallet-Stevens
Located in PARIS, FR
We are presenting 2 rare pieces on sale one by one on 1stDibs :
the earliest and rarely seen version of the iconic Tubor chair created by French Architect Robert Mallet-Stevens, cert...
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Vintage 1920s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.08 in W 16.54 in D 16.15 in
Steel Frame Chair Model 201 by Gispen in Bicolor Upholstery
By Willem H. Gispen
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This Classic of Dutch design was designed in 1931 by W.H. Gispen and has ever since a much beloved chair due to its timeless looks and high comfort. It is made of a chrome frame and ...
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Rene Herbst Bakelite and Chrome Chairs '12 Available', France, 1950s
By René Herbst
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Handsome set of Mid-Century chairs by French designer, René Herbst, known for his functional and Minimalist aesthetic.
The seats and backs are of moulded bakelite, and the structur...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Bakelite Amphitheater Folding Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bakelite 1930s jump seat on steel base.
Gun metal patina base.
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Vintage 1930s French Industrial Chairs
Materials
Steel
12 Sjoerd Schamhart Architectural Chairs the Hague 1953
By Sjoerd Schamhart
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
These chairs where commissioned by Dutch architect Sjoerd Schamhart in 1953 for the Grotius Lyceum (school) that is now classified as a national monument in Holland
Only 200 chair...
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
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Paul Frankl Telechron American Moderne Deco Clock, 1928
By Paul Frankl
Located in Sharon, CT
The iconic American Deco Frankl 'Skyscraper' mantel clock. Polished silver over brass with black bakelite base. This rare 'top of line' deco item retains the original bevelled glass ...
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Vintage 1920s American Machine Age Mantel Clocks
Materials
Glass
Easton Dining Chair, Fully Wrapped Upholstered Leather in Navy Colour
By And Objects
Located in London, GB
And objects, product design studio founded by Martin Brudnizki and Nick Jeanes based in London.
The Easton dining chair is uniquely crafted from stainless steel and Italian leathe...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
H 31.5 in W 20.48 in D 21.66 in
Eero Aarnio Vintage Blue Pony Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare, playful and iconic Pony Chair by designer Eero Aarnio in original blue fabric. The Pony Chair was designed by the Finnish designer in 1973 and has been a staple of contemporary...
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Christofle "Vertigo" Tray by Andrée Putman, France
By Andree Putman
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Christofle "Vertigo" Tray by Andrée Putman, France
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20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Streamline Art Deco Cantilever Chair Chrome & Red Vinyl Attr Kem Webber-Lloyds
By lloyd manufacturing co., Kem Weber
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous streamline modern cantilever chair comprised of chrome frame and tomato red vinyl faux leather upholstery attributed to KEM Weber for Lloyd’s Manufacturing. Beautiful condit...
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Mid-20th Century American Streamlined Moderne Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31 in W 20.75 in D 22 in
"Wassily" Club Chairs B3 Designed by Marcel Breuer Set of Two Chrome & Leather
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Wassily Club Chair by Marcel Breuer designed in 1925 - 26 for Knoll also known as the Model B3 chair. Breuer designed this chair while he was the head of the cabinet-making workshop ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 29 in W 31 in D 28 in
Christofle business card tray
By Andree Putman
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Christofle business card tray in silver-plate. Designer: Andrée Putman.
This piece is bought on Barbados at the famous hotel Farmont Royal Pavilion.
See the inscription, picture numb...
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1990s French Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Tria Console Table Travertine Marble MidCentury '99 Modern Design Spain In Stock
By Meddel, Joaquín Moll
Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL
Tria Console Table Travertine Marble MidCentury '99 Modern Design Spain In Stock
The Tria polished travertine marble console table is a modern and contemporary MidCentury design that...
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1990s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Marble, Travertine, Crystal
H 29.53 in W 13.78 in D 51.19 in
Matteo Grassi Cantilever MG5 Black Leather Chairs by Centro Studi
By Marcel Breuer, Matteo Grassi, Centro Studi
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Check out the patina on this chrome! This is precisely why vintage furniture is so much more interesting and fun to collect.
Handsome set of (2) MG5 chairs by Matteo Grassi in bl...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Arne Norell Leather and Chrome Tubular Safari Danish Mid-Century Modern Chair
By Arne Norell
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare Arne Norell Safari Chair. Tubular chrome and brown leather. Labeled.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 30 in W 29 in D 26 in
Ross Littell for Matteo Grassi Armchair in Black Leather and Steel
By Matteo Grassi, Ross Littell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ross Littell for Matteo Grassi, armchair, leather, steel, Italy, 1980s
This black leather chair is designed by the American designer Ross Littell (1924-2000) for Matteo Grassi. Litt...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Gastone Rinaldi RIMA Vintage Chrome Tubular Cantilever Upholstered Dining Chairs
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage set of 4 fully restored modernsist rare Italian Gastone Rinaldi dining chairs for Rima cantilever. These are from the 70's. They have a unique fluid form of tubular curv...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Nickel
H 31 in W 24.5 in D 23 in
Caddy Full of Bakelite Handled Utensils
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A colorful large collection of vintage cutlery having red, green, amber, black, brown, ivory and tortoise color handles. The collection is held in a handled and pierced vintage chrom...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Yrjö Kukkapuro Karuselli Lounge Chair in Leather & Light Blue Metallic
By Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi, 'Karuselli' lounge chair, glass fibre reinforced polyester, chrome-plated steel, leather, Finland, designed 1963-1965
Designed by Finnish artist Yrjö Kukka...
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 41.74 in W 31.11 in D 33.47 in
Set of Two Bauhaus Cantilever Chrome Woven Rattan Side Chairs 1960s Italy
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Antwerp, BE
This pair of chairs was made in the 60s. It consist of a tubular chrome structure with cantilever base.The seat and the back are in woven rattan.
A pretty classic reminiscent of the...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.5 in W 21.26 in D 19.69 in
Andrée Putman - Cup and saucer
By Andree Putman
Located in PARIS, FR
A set of « Lightning » porcelain cup and saucer by Andrée Putman. This set was made in Japan by Sasaki c. 1987.
Price is for one set of cup and saucer, twelve available.
Dimensions...
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
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Odelberg Olson, Chaise D'atelier Modèle "Work Chair" Manner Jean Prouve
By Odelberg Olsen, Knoll
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Odelberg Olson, chaise d'atelier modèle "Work Chair" manner Jean Prouve .
Seat height from 45 - 60 cm.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Industrial Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Bas Van Pelt Leather and Chrome Tubular Lounge Chair
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930's Bas Van Pelt leather and chrome tubular lounge chair with bakelite armrests and natural leather seating with laced closure in back. 1930's Bas Van Pelt Leather and Chrome Tubu...
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1967 Set 2 chairs Laverne, Champagne
By Erwine & Estelle Laverne
Located in Perpignan, FR
Rare chaises / Fauteuils "Champagne" Laverne.
Lot de 2 chaises / fauteuils champagne vintage Erwin et estelle laverne 1967 (usa) édition "Formes Nouvelles". Coque en perspex moulé ...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Acrylic, Bakelite, Plexiglass
Pair of Model no. 436 Bauhaus Lounge Chairs by Paul Schuitema, 1930's
By Paul Schuitema
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of model No. 436 upholstered lounge chairs, designed by Paul Schuitema, 1930's have chrome frames and bakelite armrests. Made for D3, a Rotterdam based furniture store whic...
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Thonet Bentwood and Bakelite Chairs, 1930's
By Thonet
Located in Rochester, NY
Pair of Thonet bentwood chairs in red and salmon factory painted finish to bakelite seats and backrests. Both chairs in original old surface to wood ( not refinished ) and losses to ...
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Vintage 1930s American Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Bakelite, Beech, Bentwood
Willem H Gispen 356 Office Chair, Gispen, Netherlands, 1935
Located in London, GB
Willem Hendrik Gispen (1890-1981) was a Dutch industrial designer renowned for his functionalism. His education was gained in part from the architecture department at the Academy of ...
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Bas Van Pelt Leather and Chrome Tubular Lounge Chair
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930's Bas Van Pelt leather and chrome tubular lounge chair with bakelite armrests and natural leather seating with laced closure in back. Frame in original condition with leather se...
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Painted Bakelite Slat Stacking Chairs, England, circa 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of stackable painted bakelite slat chairs with painted metal tubular frames marked PEL. These industrial stacking chairs have taken on a truly special patina. The bakelite has c...
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Vintage 1930s English Industrial Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Wim Rietveld Model 1401 Lounge Chairs for Gispen
By Wim Rietveld, Gispen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Including two similar Wim Rietveld Model 1401 Lounge Chairs chairs in differing upholstery.
The first is black enameled steel frame with Bakelite armrests and new dense foam and ne...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Dutch Design Kho Liang Ie for Car 1957 Stackable Chairs Model 305 with Armrest
By CAR Katwijk, Kho Liang Ie
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Early stackable chairs with armrest designed by the important Dutch Pioneer designer Kho Liang Ie for CAR Katwijk - The Netherlands.
Documented on page 90-91 in the book Kho Liang Ie...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.89 in W 22.05 in D 19.69 in
Two Mid-Century Industrial Children's Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Two mid-century industrial children's chairs fabricated in the 1960s with plywood and painted steel. Finished with Bakelite accents on the feet. One chair is taller than the other. B...
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Steel
1950s Parisian Experfi Bervete Drafting Chair S.G.D.G. Attributed to Jean Prouve
By Knoll, Odelberg Olsen, Jean Prouvé
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Odd combination of materials; steel, oak, and bakelite.
Measure: Total H 31-41 in.
Seat H 18-28 in.
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Vintage 1950s French Industrial Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31 in W 15.5 in D 19 in
Bakelite and Metal Modern Chairs, circa 1930
Located in Culver City, CA
Black bakelite back and seat with original green paint on metal legs.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
1930s Vintage Industrial Art Deco Thonet Bakelite Bentwood Dining Chair Set 12
By Thonet
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A big collection of 12 side chairs. nine black, two green, one red. All functional strong and usable.
Several Seat bottoms have chips to the sides/bottom edges. The red one has a l...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Bakelite, Beech
H 32.5 in W 15.5 in D 20 in
Black Leather Executive Chair by Charles Pollock for Knoll
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Dorchester, MA
Charles Pollock designed this executive chair in 1963 with ergonomic comfort as well as sleek style in mind. An aluminium rim supports a waterfall seat upholstered in high-quality le...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Ahrend de Cirkel Oase Lounge Chairs by Wim Rietveld
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Wim Rietveld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ahrend de Cirkel Enamel Framed Lounge Chair with Bakelite Arm Rests by Wim Rietveld. All in New Navy Blue Upholstery and Light Grey-Almost White, Enameled Metal Frames in Original Co...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Wim Rietveld No. 9 Lounge Chairs
By Gispen, Wim Rietveld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wim Rietveld for Gispen lounge chairs with original grey enameled wire frames and Bakelite armrests. Newly upholstered in lipstick red fabric. Frame is in original condition with som...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wire
Bakelite Stacking Chairs, France, circa 1940
Located in Culver City, CA
Brown slatted bakelite seat and back, on weathered green iron base.
Manufactured in France, circa 1940
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
14 Industrial "Prouvésque" Compass-Leg Chairs by Galvanitas, The Netherlands
By Jean Prouvé, Galvanitas
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Big set of 14 Industrial chairs with a "Prouvésque" look by Dutch manufacturer Galvanitas
There are 8 stackable chairs without armrest and 6 (not so stackable) chairs with bakel...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Industrial Armchairs
Materials
Bakelite
H 31.3 in W 21.66 in D 20.48 in
Chair by Arne Hovmand-Olsen
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in London, GB
Teak and bakelite chair by Arne Hovmand-Olsen in great condition.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak, Bakelite
Charles Pollock Two-Tone Sling Lounge Chairs Model 657 for Knoll
By Charles Pollock
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful 1960s two-tone leather and chrome sling chairs with black-coated armrests. In excellent vintage condition with original label. The 657 blended comfort, functionality and, o...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Swivel Chair by Hans Wegner, Denmark 1955
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner's swivel chair produced & stamped by Johannes Hansen.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Teak, Leather, Bakelite
Painted Bakelite Slat Stacking Chairs, England, circa 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of 10 stackable painted bakelite slat chairs with painted metal tubular frames marked PEL. These industrial stacking chairs have taken on a truly special patina. The bakelite h...
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Vintage 1930s English Industrial Chairs
Materials
Metal
8 Swedish Art Deco Klismos dining chairs griffin inlays in bone
Located in New York, NY
Elegant set of 8 Swedish Art Deco "Klismos" style chairs in solid elm and elm root-wood veneer. Each chair features bone inlays of griffins and bakelite sabots that mimic ivory. Newl...
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20th Century Swedish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bakelite
Gio Ponti Side Chair
Located in New York, NY
side chair from the Palazzo per uffici Montecatini, Milan
Ditta Parma Antonio e Figli
Ditta Parma Antonio e Figli
Category
Vintage 1930s Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Polished chrome and pearl Bakelite dining chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of six polished chrome dining chairs with pearl and black Bakelight ladder backs, Dark gray Ultrasuede upholstery
Category
Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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20th Century Bakelite Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of 20th century bakelite chairs available on 1stDibs. 20th century bakelite chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Industrial — are very popular at 1stDibs. Wim Rietveld, Gispen and Charles Pollock each produced beautiful 20th century bakelite chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are 20th Century Bakelite Chairs?
20th century bakelite chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,590, while the lowest priced sells for $276 and the highest can go for as much as $16,000.
Finding the Right Chairs for You
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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