Skip to main content

American Rope Chairs

Mid Century Modern Folding Rope & Walnut Folding Side Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful single desk side chair in solid walnut frame with rope seat and back, the chair is in great condition and very light use.
Category

20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Walnut

Swift Easy Chair, Modern Spindle Back Walnut and Rope Woven Lounge Chair
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
With a high spindle back and handcrafted bridle joinery clearly displayed, the Swift Easy Chair frame is studio favorite. Each Swift is a complex build for a skilled craftsperson: th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Hardwood

Set of Ten Patio Rope Chairs in the Style of Allan Gould
By Allan Gould
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Set of ten iron and rope patio chairs in the style of Allan Gould. They seem to be custom made due to the welding of the steel joints. They can be used either indoors or outdoors. Ea...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

1970s Rattan and Iron Hanging Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Matching pair of rare sculptural rattan and iron hanging chairs. Stunning design. Great scale. Perfect indoors or outside in a covered deck. Suspended by heavy duty chain wrapped in ...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Rope

1970s Rattan and Iron Hanging Chair
1970s Rattan and Iron Hanging Chair
H 47 in W 24 in D 22.5 in
The Restraint Rocker Lounge Chair, Bronze and Rope by Christopher Kreiling
By Christopher Kreiling Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bronze tube is masterfully bent to create the oversized frame of the Restraint Rocker Lounge Chair. The lines suggest that maybe it is a rocker, yet they are fluid curves that are st...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Phloem Studio Harbor Chair, Handmade Modern Rope Woven Seat Chair
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
Phloem Studio Harbor chair is a modern contemporary solid walnut wood side chair handmade custom to order with turned tapered and shaped legs and tube back shaped from hardwood by ha...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Hardwood

Phloem Studio Harbor Chair, Handmade Modern Chair with Wood and Upholstery
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
Phloem Studio Harbor chair is a modern contemporary solid wood side chair handmade custom to order with turned tapered and shaped legs and tube back shaped from hardwood by hand and ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Hardwood

Icon Chair in Powder Coated Steel and Rope by Christopher Kreiling
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The ICON Chair will add an architectural moment to any room. From all angles the silhouette offers a different set of lines sculpting space and light. The chair has is solid and has...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Phloem Studio Captains Chair, Handcrafted Modern Rope Woven Seat Armchair
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
A modern contemporary take on a classic Captains chair handmade custom to order. With turned tapered and shaped legs and a horseshoe shape tube arm and back shaped from solid hardwo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Hardwood

Swift Easy Chair, Modern Spindle Back White Oak and Rope Woven Lounge Chair
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
With a high spindle back and handcrafted bridle joinery clearly displayed, the Swift Easy Chair frame is studio favorite. Each Swift is a complex build for a skilled craftsperson: t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Hardwood

Swift Easy Chair, Handmade Modern Spindle Back Maple and Rope Woven Lounge Chair
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
With a high spindle back and handcrafted bridle joinery clearly displayed, the Swift Easy Chair frame is studio favorite. Each Swift is a complex build for a skilled craftsperson: th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Hardwood

Set of 6 Icon Chairs in Steel and Rope by Christopher Kreiling
By Christopher Kreiling Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The ICON Chair will add an architectural moment to any room. From all angles the silhouette offers a different set of lines sculpting space and light. It has a nice weight and works...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Selection of Modern Desk Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Modern Desk Chairs, circa 1950's. From left to right, top to bottom, they are: 1) Italian woven rattan and black lacquered wood desk chair, circa 1950's. Marked Made In ...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Selection of Modern Desk Chairs
Selection of Modern Desk Chairs
H 33 in W 17.5 in D 18.5 in

People Also Browsed

Ikea Produced Storvik Rattan Cane Wicker Lounge Chair by Carl Öjerstam, 2000's
By IKEA, Carl Öjerstam
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ikea Produced Storvik Rattan Cane Wicker Lounge Chair by Carl Öjerstam; Scandinavian modern rattan lounge chair designed by Carl Öjerstam for Ikea. This design was made from a light...
Category

Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Bespoke Italian Travertine Oval Dining Table
Located in London, London
Travertine dining table Two pedestals Oval Made to order in Italy. Size can be customised to a maximum length of 250cm. Can also be made in a circular one pedestal version.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Travertine

Bespoke Italian Travertine Oval Dining Table
Bespoke Italian Travertine Oval Dining Table
H 31.5 in W 94.49 in D 43.31 in
Suelo Modern Lounge Chair
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo Modern lounge chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat cushions. This is ...
Category

2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Suelo Modern Lounge Chair
Suelo Modern Lounge Chair
H 31.5 in W 36.25 in D 31 in
Arflex Marenco Sofa in Fabric Heidi and Candy by Mario Marenco
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Marenco Sofa is designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex. This sofa features the system with making the armrest and seat as the base portion. There is a metal tubular frame facilitated f...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Vondel Side Table Handcrafted in Travertine
By Kevin Frankental
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Designed as a midpoint between a sculpture and an accessory, the Vondel side table in unfilled Travertine presents a sense of permanence – giving it a strong presence in a space. Str...
Category

2010s African Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Travertine

Vondel Side Table Handcrafted in Travertine
Vondel Side Table Handcrafted in Travertine
H 19.69 in W 13.78 in D 11.82 in
Basurto 01 Contemporary Wooden and Fabric Stool
By Colección Estudio, Difane
Located in Mexico City, MX
A tribute to the architectural style that characterized Mexico City during the mid-20th century. Inspired by its lines, symmetry, volumes and shapes, each piece is a miniature abstra...
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Hardwood

Large Counterbalance Ceiling Fixture, White Enamel + Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo, Arteluce
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted and made to order, the Counterbalance commands attention with its fluid architectural silhouette, built from a thoughtfully curated palette of on-trend colors and metal f...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Aluminum, Nickel, Chrome, Enamel, Bronze

Russell Woodard Sculptura Dining Set
By Russell Woodard
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Nice vintage Russell Woodard Sculptura dining set in a green color. 4 chairs and a table. Good condition with some paint chips and wear from use. Table is 47 1/4 inches in diameter a...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Sets

Materials

Iron

Jean Prouvé Rare Green Compas Desk
By Jean Prouvé
Located in New York, NY
Elegant green desk by Jean Prouvé in green color. Original untouched condition, produced by Atelier Jean Prouvé in 1950s.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Jean Prouvé Rare Green Compas Desk
Jean Prouvé Rare Green Compas Desk
H 28 in W 47 in D 25.5 in
Tall Round Side Findley Table Pedestal Base Edo on Oak by Martin and Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett's Findley Round Tall Side Table features the Findley Collection’s signature carved, curved lip and round pedestal base. H 22.5 in. x W 20 in. x D 20 in Additional...
Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Eros Solid Oak Dining Table
By Aeterna Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid oak handcrafted dining table. 2" thick tabletop with nature inspired pedestals.  
Category

2010s Modern Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Oak

Eros Solid Oak Dining Table
Eros Solid Oak Dining Table
H 30 in W 48 in D 98 in
LUdown Cylinder Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The LUdown cylinder flush mount fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires is part of our contemporary collection. In patinated unlacquerd brass and steel with (1) E26 medium based socket. Light...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass, Steel

Extraordinary Lounge Chair in Ash and Off-White Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, ash, fabric, metal, Europe, 1970s. Unconventional lounge chair that features an outstanding design. The seating contains multiple tube-shaped cushions attached togeth...
Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pine and Teddy Lounge Chairs by Renato Toso and Roberto Pamio for Stilwood, 1970
Located in Echt, NL
Impressive Italian lounge chairs in very good condition. Designed by Renato Toso and Roberto Pamio in Italy in the 1970s. Manufactured by Stilwood. The triangular shaped frame is ...
Category

20th Century Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fur, Fabric, Wood, Pine

Mies Van Der Rohe "MR10" Rattan Easy Chairs, Germany, 1980s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Antwerp, BE
Bauhaus; Mies van der Rohe; Tecta; M210; Modernist; Mid-Century Modern; Marcel Breuer; 1980s; Germany; Steel Frame; Rattan; B42; Weißenhof; MR10 chairs designed in 1926 by renowned ...
Category

Vintage 1980s German International Style Chairs

Materials

Steel

Expertly Restored - Allan Gould String Lounge Chair for Functional Furniture
By Functional Furniture, Allan Gould
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Allan Gould string lounge chair for Functional Furniture. ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history bac...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Recent Sales

Redwood Chair and Ottoman
Located in Miami, FL
Wonderful redwood chair with original ottoman. Chair retains original heavy rope seat. Great aged patina. The ottoman measures 37" W x 20" D. Extremely comfortable!
Category

20th Century American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope

Redwood Chair and Ottoman
Redwood Chair and Ottoman
H 44 in W 44 in D 47 in
Experimental 1940's Chair
By W. Knudson
Located in New York, NY
Experimental 1940's chair, executed by W. Knudson, plywood frame with green rope seat and back, hand-signed "W. Knudson 1946". Original finish and rope.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Chairs

Materials

Plywood, Rope

Experimental 1940's Chair
Experimental 1940's Chair
H 35 in W 19.5 in D 24 in
20th Century, Woven Rope Loungers
Located in Chicago, IL
20th Century woven rope loungers.
Category

20th Century American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

20th Century, Woven Rope Loungers
20th Century, Woven Rope Loungers
H 30 in W 30 in D 30 in
Vintage Walnut Wood & Woven Seats Dining Chairs, Set of 8
Located in Phoenix, AZ
One of a kind dining chairs, custom made sometime in the mid-late 20th century Each chair is sculpted out of a a warm, electric and dramatically veined walnut wood- tone and color...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Rustic Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Rope, Walnut

Allan Gould Dining Chairs, circa 1952
By Allan Gould
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Allan Gould string dining chairs. circa 1952.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Woven Danish-Style Lounge Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
•Solid oak frame with quarter sawn oak and woven seat and back •American •Mid-20th century Dimensions: •Overall 26.25” W x 25.5" D x 27.5” H •Seat height 15.5” •Seat width 21”.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Oak

Woven Danish-Style Lounge Chair
Woven Danish-Style Lounge Chair
H 27.5 in W 26.25 in L 27.5 in
Walter Lamb Armchairs for Brown Jordan, circa 1959
By Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Walter Lamb set of four armchairs for Brown Jordan, circa 1959. Very nice consistent verdigris patina.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Vintage Rope Clad Tulip Chairs, Pair
Located in East Hampton, NY
These wonderful vintage chalice style chair are entirely wrapped in fine rope throughout - the white coloring has natural distress to reveal the natural fibers of the rope. This is b...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope

Vintage Rope Clad Tulip Chairs, Pair
Vintage Rope Clad Tulip Chairs, Pair
H 32 in W 23.5 in D 23.5 in
Van Keppel-Green Cord Chairs, Set of Six
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A fabulous set of six cord and tubular metal chairs by design duo Hendrik van Keppel and Taylor Green, manufactured in California in the early 1950s. The finish on the chairs is the ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rattan and Wicker Hanging Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare sculptural rattan and wicker hanging chair. Stunning design. Great scale. Multiple window cut-out to see through chair. Perfect indoors or outside in a covered deck. Suspended b...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Rope

Rattan and Wicker Hanging Chairs
Rattan and Wicker Hanging Chairs
H 42.5 in W 29 in D 25 in
Bronze Outdoor Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Kipp Stewart for Terra of California
By Kipp Stewart, Walter Lamb
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Bonze and Flagline outdoor patio lounge chair and ottoman by Kipp Stewart for Terra of California. Beautiful verdigris patina to the original bronze frame. The ottoman measures: ...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Mid Century Valet after Ico and Fratelli Ruggitti
Located in New York, NY
Stylish midcentury valet, probably American in the Italian style. The valet features a change tray, retractable hanging arms for ties, hats etc, hanger for your jacket or shirt, and ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Rope, Wood

Allan Gould String Chairs
By Allan Gould
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Set of four Allan Gould "string" chairs manufactured by Allan Gould Designs, New York, circa 1952.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Allan Gould String Chairs
Allan Gould String Chairs
H 31 in W 16 in D 20 in
Van Keppel-Green String Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We offer free curbside viewing of this item to the five boroughs of New York City or by appointment at our Brooklyn studio. All original vintage production, circa 1950s. White rop...
Category

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

Materials

Steel

Van Keppel-Green String Chair
Van Keppel-Green String Chair
H 32 in W 19.5 in D 24 in
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Kipp Stewart for Terra
By Kipp Stewart, Walter Lamb
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Pair of lounge chairs by Kipp Stewart for Terra.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Walter Lamb Rocking Chair
By Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rocking lounge chair by Walter Lamb. Chair is model C-5701. Materials: Bronze or copper tubing, roping.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Walter Lamb Rocking Chair
Walter Lamb Rocking Chair
H 32 in W 20.5 in D 32 in
Eames Zenith Rope Edge Elephant Hide Grey PAW
By Herman Miller, Zenith, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Eames Zenith rope edge PAW chair in elephant hide grey on rare Seng swivel base. The dowels are new and were custom sculpted to the same measurements. The shell is near mint with no ...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Eames Zenith Rope Edge Elephant Hide Grey LAX Chair
By Herman Miller, Zenith, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Excellent Eames Zenith rope edge LAX chair in Elephant Hide Grey. No cracks, fading, shock mount bleed through, or any other common fiberglass issues. On rare lounge heigh x base. Mi...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Hexagonal Web Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of exceptional chrome hexagonal web chairs. Made in USA, circa 1970s.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Hexagonal Web Chairs
Pair of Hexagonal Web Chairs
H 40 in W 48 in D 32 in
Four Bronze Dining Chairs by Walter Lamb
By Walter Lamb
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Set of four (4) outdoor dining chairs, Series 1 Walter Lamb pre-MOMA show of 1952 designed for Brown Jordan in 1946. Tubular bronze frames with rope seats and backs. Nice patina to ...
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Four Bronze Dining Chairs by Walter Lamb
Four Bronze Dining Chairs by Walter Lamb
H 31.75 in W 16.75 in D 19.5 in
Allan Gould String Chair
By Allan Gould
Located in Hudson, NY
Allan Gould string side chair. Original string.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Allan Gould String Chair
Allan Gould String Chair
H 31 in W 16 in D 24 in
Lounge chair by Maurice Martine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lounge chair with painted metal frame with maple sides and rope support by California designer Maurice Martine. A very nice example of this designers work.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Iron

Lounge chair by Maurice Martine
Lounge chair by Maurice Martine
H 26.25 in W 20 in D 25 in
Pair of Black Rope and Iron Chairs by Alan Gould
Located in New York, NY
Pair of black rope and iron lounge chairs by Alan Gould c. 1960
Category

Vintage 1960s American Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Hoop Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pair of iron hoop chairs with roped seating
Category

Vintage 1970s American Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Hoop Chairs
Pair of Hoop Chairs
H 26 in Dm 26 in
Pair of Allan Gould Chairs
By Allan Gould
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of Allan Gould side chairs in maple and rope.
All original, never restored.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Chairs

Materials

Maple, Rope

Pair of Allan Gould Chairs
Pair of Allan Gould Chairs
H 31 in W 17 in D 21 in
Pair of Vintage Iron Circle Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Unique Pair of Vintage Iron Circle Chairs with newly strung rope seat, back and arms. Flared legs and a slight pitched seat, allows this chair to be comfortable and cool. Great f...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Vintage Iron Circle Chairs
Pair of Vintage Iron Circle Chairs
H 16 in W 30 in D 24 in
Pair of Chairs by Vista of California
Located in Pasadena, CA
Rare pair of chairs made of iron tubing, solid mahogany and rope in the back. They are covered in leather, 1 black, the other one brown... I don't know why?
Category

Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Chairs by Vista of California
Pair of Chairs by Vista of California
H 13 in W 26.75 in D 34 in
Pair of ebonized wood woven seat chairs.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of ebonized wood woven seat chairs.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Chairs

Materials

Wood, Rope

A Pair of Iron & Rope Armchairs by William Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This pair of chairs are a real find. Hand-wrought of Iron Rod, the backs and arms are wrapped in the original rope. Seats are upholstered in the original vinyl. The same chairs ap...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rare and Early Sam Maloof Walnut Spindle Backed Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare and Early Sam Maloof Walnut Spindle Backed Lounge Chair with cushions upholstered in Jack Lerner Larson fabric.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Rope

Saarinen Style Rope Covered Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Unusual Saarinen Style Chairs Covered in Rope
Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Rope, Fiberglass

Saarinen Style Rope Covered Chair
Saarinen Style Rope Covered Chair
H 32 in W 23 in D 23 in
Chair and Ottoman by Allen Gould
Located in Los Angeles, CA
lounge chair and ottoman
Category

20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Metal

Bentwood and Rush Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Very unusual bentwood armchair with woven rush back and seat. The arms have a very graceful curve. Back and seat are in very good condition; a couple of loose threads which add to ...
Category

American Chairs

Materials

Wood, Rope

Bentwood and Rush Armchair
Bentwood and Rush Armchair
H 15.5 in W 21 in D 23 in
Nakashima Dining Chairs, set of 6
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 6 Nakashima studio rope chairs
Category

20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Wood, Rope

Nakashima Dining Chairs, set of 6
Nakashima Dining Chairs, set of 6
H 27.5 in W 18 in D 18 in
Alan Gould string chair & ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic Gould design.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Iron

Alan Gould string chair & ottoman
Alan Gould string chair & ottoman
H 29.5 in W 20 in D 31 in
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "American Rope Chairs", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

American Rope Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of american rope chairs is available at 1stDibs. Find 19 antique and vintage american rope chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 12 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. American rope chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. American rope chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Industrial styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Large american rope chairs can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller american rope chairs available at 1stDibs — each spanning 1 inches in width — may make for a better choice. American rope chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Phloem Studio, Christopher Kreiling Studio and Charles and Ray Eames are consistently popular.

How Much are American Rope Chairs?

Prices for american rope chairs start at $650 and top out at $21,600 with the average selling for $3,250.

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.