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Alpine Chair by Oxford Street Furniture
Located in Austin, TX
Introducing the Alpine Chair by Oxford Street Furniture. Each chair is handmade with solid wood construction and flawlessly finished with natural hand applied oils. Traditional joine...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut

Paul McCobb Dining Chairs for Planner Group, Set of 4 Mid Century Modern
By Paul McCobb
Located in Wallkill, NY
Maple Paul McCobb dining chairs set of four, Planner Group. They are in wonderful vintage condition. Measuring: H 30 in, W 17 in, D 19 in, seat height 17 in. Be sure to check our st...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple

Lula Chair, Ivory Bouclé & Black Lacquer by Christian Siriano
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

Mid-Century Paul McCobb Planner Group Dining Chairs Maple Spindle Back Chairs
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of 6 All original midcentury maple Paul McCobb Planner Group spindle back side chairs. Solid maple seat and curved back on tapered legs. Original vintage condition. Original blon...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Mid 20th Century Maple French Country Barrel Chairs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of French Country style barrel chairs, unbranded. Maple with a lightly distressed finish, ladder back design, curved crest rail, curved arms with turned supports, gold tones c...
Category

Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Maple

Set of 1840’s Paint Decorated and Stenciled chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Exceptional set of four 1840’s paint decorated and stenciled rush seat chairs in completely original condition. All chairs are tight and solid and all of the rush seats are in great ...
Category

Antique 1840s American American Classical Chairs

Materials

Maple

Wood Leather Chair by Black Table Studio, Maple, Represented by Tuleste Factory
By BlackTable Studio
Located in New York, NY
Architect carlos meza holds a B.A. from Javeriana University in Bogotá, Colombia and an M.A. in Advanced Studies Design from Pratt Institute in New York City. In 2005, Meza was award...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Leather, Maple

Mid Century Cross Check Bent Maple Chair by Frank Gehry for Knoll, 1993
By Frank Gehry
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Inspired by the apple crates he had played on as a child, Pritzker Prize-winning architect Frank Gehry created the ribbon-like design of the Cross Check chair with interwoven maple s...
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Jeffrey Greene Design Single Peg Chair Set
Located in New Hope, PA
This amazingly comfortable and wonderfully designed chair will last for generations. These chairs look fabulous grouped around a Live Edge Dining Table but are just as perfect on the...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Mid-Century Spindle Chair
By Spainhour Furniture Company
Located in Denton, TX
Mid Century Chair by Spainhour, in the style of the "Straight-Back Chair" by George Nakashima.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Mid-Century Spindle Chair
Mid-Century Spindle Chair
H 29 in W 20 in D 18.25 in
Evans Herman Miller LCW by Charles Eames
By Charles Eames
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An excellent example of Charles Eames Herman Miller/Evans 1940's LCW (lounge chair wood). All original with original shock mounts, screws and label intact.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Lloyd Modern Barrel Back Round Bar Stool
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Lloyd bar stool Solid wood frame / hand rubbed oil finish / brushed brass, bronze or black rungs / leather wrapped back support / recessed leather seat cushion Measures: 23” W...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Brass, Steel

Spindle Back Planner Group Chairs by Paul McCobb for Winchendon
By Paul McCobb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maple spindle back dining chair from the Planner Group series designed by Paul McCobb and manufactured by Winchendon, Massachusetts. The seat rests atop four tapered legs and is inla...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Windsor Highchair In Original Paint Circa 1820
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautiful American, windsor, arrow-back high chair in original surface. Circa 1820, this chair is in excellent condition with an incredible surface history. The splayed legs are much...
Category

Antique 1820s American Federal Chairs

Materials

Maple, Paint

Daniel Mack Signed Stripped Bark Maple Stick Arm Chair
Located in Parkesburg, PA
Daniel Mack Signed Stripped Bark Maple Stick Arm Chair Folk Art - Adirondack Influenced - Stripped bark solid maple wood, hand rubbed natural finish. Independent uniquely crafted, w...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Maple

1700's Chippendale Style Country Ladder Ribbon-Back Maple Side Chairs, Pair
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Louisville, KY
If these two chairs could speak, the history they might share. These rare and very early chairs are hand-carved and constructed in a refined primitive country design, reflective of t...
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century American Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood, Maple

DV Chair
By Studio S II
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by a myriad of indulgent nights, this chair is meant to share the feeling and effect of “double vision,” the phenomenon of perceiving two images, usually overlapping, as one...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Nickel

DV Chair
DV Chair
H 35.5 in W 18.5 in D 15 in
Maple Arrow Back Lounge Arm Chair att. to Herman De Vries for Cushman 1930/40s
By Herman de Vries, H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Stylish Rustic Americana wingback, arrow back, form lounge chair in solid maple, attributed to Herman de Vries, for Cushman, unsigned. The chair is an example of Modernisms early i...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Rustic Chairs

Materials

Maple

Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Table and Bowtie Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Table and Bowtie Chairs Table and chairs in above average vintage condition. Have some expected vintage wear which should be visible in listing pictur...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Nichols & Stone Old Pine Finish Solid Maple Windsor Brace Back Arm Chairs, Pair
By Nichols & Stone
Located in Germantown, MD
Nichols & Stone old pine maple brace back windsor chairs, Circa 1960s. Includes seat cushions. Chairs and Cushions in great vintage condition. Measures 24.5" W x 25.5" D x 42.5" H. ...
Category

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

Materials

Maple

Pair of Jens Risom Style Cotton Canvas Webbed and Maple Chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Jens Risom Style Cotton Canvas Webbed and Maple Chairs in great vintage condition. Measures 19.5" in width, 19.5" in depth and stands 31" tall. Seat height is 18".
Category

Late 20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Cotton, Maple

Lula Chair, Ivory Bouclé & Natural Wood Chair by Christian Siriano
By Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order bouclé and wood chair designed by Christian Siriano. Base: Natural Maple Fabric for seat/back cushion: Ivory Bouclé Measures: Overall depth: 28” Overall hei...
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Maple

Brunswick Maple Plywood Armchairs After Eames Dcw Jean Prouve - a Set of Four
By Brunswick Co.
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A gorgeous set of four Mid Century maple armchairs by Brunswick styled after the iconic designs of Charles and Ray Eames and the French designer Jean Prouvé. Although Brunswick is ...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century American Russel Wright Maple Brown Leather Lounge Chair Conant Ball
By Russel Wright, Conant Ball
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Rare original mid-century Russel Wright for Conant Ball. All maple low lounge chair. Arms have unique downward curve - great Design. Solid Maple frames with curved back legs and all ...
Category

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

Materials

Maple, Leather

Pair "Petro" Sculptural Armchairs in Maple by Joe Agati
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of remarkable Agati "Petro" armchairs in natural maple by Joe Agati, USA circa 1990s. Model #P-1000. The defining feature of these chairs lies in their unique and intricate st...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Maple

Modern Lloyd Accent Chair in White Oak, Brass, Shearling
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Lloyd Chair by Crump and Kwash Solid wood construction / hand rubbed oil finished / solid waxed brass rungs / shearling wrapped back support / shearling wrapped seat cushion. D...
Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Rare Set of Cushman Colonial Creations Seating
By Herman de Vries
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare set of cushman Colonial Creations seating: 2 chairs, one armchair footstool or side table. Beautifully carved maple in excellent original condition with original patina. Origina...
Category

Vintage 1930s American Colonial Revival Armchairs

Materials

Maple

Chippendale Tiger Maple Armchair with Spanish Feet American Circa 1760
Located in Hudson, NY
A pierced splat cupid's bow crested Chippendale great chair. This imposing Chippendale arm-chair is made of maple and figured maple. The profile of the crest and its pierced pattern ...
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century American Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Maple

Finn Juhl Model 48 Chair by Baker, in Teak and Maple (2 available)
By Finn Juhl
Located in San Diego, CA
*Currently being restored* This set of 2 Finn Juhl Model 48 Chairs by Baker feature solid teak and maple frames in two tones that are beautifully sculpted and incredibly comfortable...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Maple, Teak

American Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron & Solid Birch Seats Dining Chairs Mint
By Arthur Umanoff, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
American Mid-Century Modern wrought iron & solid birch seats dining chairs mint!
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Contemporary Geiger for Herman Miller Collegeville Guest Chair New, 4 Available
By Herman Miller, Timothy Defiebre, Geiger International
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The Collegeville wood side chair by Geiger is elegant with a melding of past and present. This fabulous clean-lined chair is appropriate for residential and commercial use. Very ver...
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Maple

Retro Swivel Chair w/ Chrome Base + Swirly Green Cut Velvet and Blue Velvet
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Retro style swivel chair with mirrored / chrome base (we can also spray it black). Frame is made with solid hardwood and upholstered with eight-way hand-tied springs and high density...
Category

2010s American Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Una Maple Chair by Estudio Persona
By Estudio Persona
Located in Geneve, CH
Una Maple chair by Estudio Persona Dimensions: W 45.7 x D 48.3 x H 78.8 cm Materials: Solid maple, natural vegetable leather Solid maple, upholstered back bolster in natural veg...
Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Maple

Una Maple Chair by Estudio Persona
Una Maple Chair by Estudio Persona
H 31.03 in W 18 in D 19.02 in
Midcentury Paul McCobb Planner Group Captain Lounge Maple Arm Chair
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful all original midcentury maple Paul McCobb Planner Group Captain arm chair. Solid maple seat and curved back on tapered legs. Original vintage condition. Original blonde tob...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Solid Maple Conant Ball Russel Right Sid Chairs Mint!
By Conant Ball
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern solid maple conant ball russel right side chairs mint!
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Mixed Wood and Stained Glass Vignette Chair by Alexis & Ginger
By Alexis & Ginger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In the Vignette chair, compositions of cherry, India-ink dyed ash, bleached maple, and stained glass are thoughtfully arranged. This chair is designed to show the passing of time, wi...
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Stained Glass, Ash, Cherry, Maple

American Federal Painted Child's Windsor Chair, Early 19th Century
Located in Hallowell, US
New England rod back Child's Windsor side chair, with original surface.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Chairs

Materials

Ash, Maple

Paul McCobb for Winchendon Maple Spindle Back Lounge Chair
By Winchendon, Paul McCobb
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 Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Maple

Vintage Drafting / Bar Stool
Located in Oakville, CT
Adjustable maple drafting stool Overall dimensions: 17 1/2" x 16" x 39 3/4" - 43" Seat Height Range: 25" - 28" Footrest Diameter: 16 1/4" Footrest Height: 12" Material...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Drafting / Bar Stool
Vintage Drafting / Bar Stool
H 43 in W 17.5 in D 16 in
Midcentury Paul McCobb Planner Group Dining Chairs Maple Spindle Back Chairs
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
All original midcentury maple Paul McCobb Planner Group spindle back side chairs. Solid maple seat and curved back on tapered legs. Original vintage condition. Original blonde finish...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Frank Gehry Power Play Chair and Ottoman for Knoll, Signed, Great Condition
By Knoll, Frank Gehry
Located in Kansas City, MO
Power play chair and ottoman designed by Frank Gehry for Knoll in very close to new condition. There are no chips, cracks or repairs to the wood slats. Little if any signs of use. Th...
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Maple

Vintage Solid Maple Directors Chairs with Brown Canvas Upholstery, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of vintage solid maple directors chairs. Brown canvas upholstery. Excellent condition. Measurements are 23"W x 18"D x 33"H. Seat height is 17.5 and arm height is 25" W3 upper.
Category

Late 20th Century American American Classical Armchairs

Materials

Canvas, Maple

Maple Cantilever Armchair by Phaedo
Located in Geneve, CH
Maple Cantilever armchair by Phaedo Dimensions: H 35” x D 18-1/2” x W 20-3/4” inches Materials: Bleached Hard Maple The Cantilever chair is a true blend of form and function, t...
Category

2010s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Maple

Pair of 19th Century Maple Side Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 19th century maple side chairs with rush seats. Seats with remnants of paint. Frames tightened. Chairs touched up & polished.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Side Chairs

Materials

Rush, Maple

Maple Chair by Russel Wright for Conant Ball
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in Dorchester, MA
Russel Wright designed this solid maple armchair for Conant Ball, inspired by the round frame and spindles of the classic American Windsor. One chair remains available.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple

Mid Century Lounge Chair Attributed to Gunlocke after Risom
By Jens Risom, Gunlocke
Located in New York, NY
Stylish Mid Century lounge chair design after Jens Risom, attributed to Gunlocke. The chair has orange vinyl cushions, and a solid wood (probably maple) frame. The chair is solid and...
Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Maple

Pair MCM Keyhole Back Orig Red Faux Leather Slipper Chairs Attr Viking Artline
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage MCM (a.k.a.) mid-century modern red slipper chairs attributed to Viking Artline, a pair. Comprised of coil springs under the seats, straight, tapered natural oak leg...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Maple

Bertu Side Chair, Suelo Side Chair, Leather and Maple
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Turned leg Suelo side chair in leather and maple is beautifully constructed from solid white maple in Ohio, USA. The chair's silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfort...
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Set of 2 Gibbous Chairs by Jude Di Leo
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Gibbous chairs by Jude Di Leo Dimensions: 62 x 51 x 70 cm Materials: Solid maple and English bridle leather The award-winning Gibbous chair was designed by creating tracing...
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Maple

Set of 2 Gibbous Chairs by Jude Di Leo
Set of 2 Gibbous Chairs by Jude Di Leo
H 27.56 in W 24.41 in D 20.08 in
Gibbous Chair by Jude Di Leo
Located in Geneve, CH
Gibbous chair by Jude Di Leo Dimensions: 62 x 51 x 70 cm Materials: Solid maple and English bridle leather The award-winning Gibbous chair was designed by creating tracings of the l...
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Maple

Gibbous Chair by Jude Di Leo
Gibbous Chair by Jude Di Leo
H 27.56 in W 24.41 in D 20.08 in
C3 Chair Hand-Sculpted by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
C3 chair by John Eric Byers Dimensions: 49.5 x 45.8 x 77.5 cm Materials: carved blackened maple All works are individually handmade to order. John Eric Byers creates geometri...
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

C3 Chair Hand-Sculpted by John Eric Byers
C3 Chair Hand-Sculpted by John Eric Byers
H 30.52 in W 18.04 in D 19.49 in
Frank Gehry for Knoll, Pair of Cross Check Chairs in Bent Maple Wood
By Frank Gehry
Located in Paris, FR
Inspired by the apple crates he had played on as a child, Pritzker Prize-winning architect Frank Gehry created the ribbon-like design of the Cross Check chair with interwoven maple s...
Category

1990s American Chairs

Materials

Maple, Bentwood

Set of 4 Paul McCobb Shovel Chairs for Winchendon, 1950s USA
By Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 4 Paul McCobb Planner Group Shovel chairs in Maple for Winchendon, USA 1950s.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Drum Bench for 4 by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Drum bench for 4 by John Eric Byers Dimensions: D41 x W163 x H41 cm Materials: carved + blackened + maple All works are individually handmade to order. John Eric Byers create...
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Other

Drum Bench for 4 by John Eric Byers
Drum Bench for 4 by John Eric Byers
H 16.15 in W 64.18 in D 16.15 in
C4 Chair Handsculpted by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
C4 chair by John Eric Byers Dimensions: 63.5 x 58.5 x 45.7 cm Materials: Carved blackened maple All works are individually handmade to order. John Eric Byers creates geometri...
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

C4 Chair Handsculpted by John Eric Byers
C4 Chair Handsculpted by John Eric Byers
H 18 in W 23.04 in D 25.01 in
Drum Bench for 3 by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Drum bench for 3 by John Eric Byers Dimensions: D41 x W122 x H41 cm Materials: carved + blackened + maple All works are individually handmade to order. John Eric Byers creates geom...
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Other

Drum Bench for 3 by John Eric Byers
Drum Bench for 3 by John Eric Byers
H 16.15 in W 48.04 in D 16.15 in
C1 Chair Handsculpted by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
C1 chair by John Eric Byers. Dimensions: 49.5 x 45.8 x 77.5 cm Materials: Carved blackened maple All works are individually handmade to order. John Eric Byers creates geometr...
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

C1 Chair Handsculpted by John Eric Byers
C1 Chair Handsculpted by John Eric Byers
H 30.52 in W 18.04 in D 19.49 in
C2 Chair Hand-Sculpted by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
C2 chair by John Eric Byers. Dimensions: 49.5 x 45.8 x 77.5 cm Materials: carved blackened maple All works are individually handmade to order. John Eric Byers creates geometr...
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

C2 Chair Hand-Sculpted by John Eric Byers
C2 Chair Hand-Sculpted by John Eric Byers
H 30.52 in W 18.04 in D 19.49 in
Drum Stool by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Drum stool by John Eric Byers Dimensions: D51 x H38 cm Materials: carved + blackened + maple All works are individually handmade to order. John Eric Byers creates geometrical...
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Other

Drum Stool by John Eric Byers
Drum Stool by John Eric Byers
H 14.97 in Dm 20.08 in
Maple Loft Bench for Three by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Maple loft bench for three by John Eric Byers. Dimensions: 45.7 x 172.7 x 36.8 cm. Materials: carved blackened maple. All works are individually handmade to order. John Eric ...
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

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American Maple Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of american maple chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Find 170 antique and vintage american maple chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 74 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of american maple chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. American maple chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Some american maple chairs are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller american maple chairs, measuring 1 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made american maple chairs over the years, but those made by Paul McCobb, Fort Standard and Winchendon Furniture (Planner Group) are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are American Maple Chairs?

Prices for american maple chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, american maple chairs begin at $150 and can go as high as $48,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,500.

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.