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Gaulino Easy Chair by Oscar Tysquets black lacquered ashwood, contemporary
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca
Located in Barcelona, ES
“The challenge was to design a light armchair, not too high, using wood and leather. At the beginning, it was going in a different direction, but after making various models, prototy...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Hide, Ash
H 29.93 in W 27.56 in D 21.66 in
Sculptural Black Iron Handcrafted Functional Art Chair
Located in València, ES
Escenario Mediterráneo is a collection that evokes the land of the designer, using handcrafted wrought iron as the only material, the creator shows the love for iron craftsmanship in...
Category
2010s Spanish Chairs
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Black Chubby Chair in 3d Printed Recycled Plastic
Located in London, GB
Dirk van der Kooij first fell in love with low resolution 3D printing as a student, fulfilling his search for honest and functional ornamentation. The chubby chair remains his most p...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Moooi Smoke Armchair in Shade Pitch Black Upholstery by Maarten Baas
By Moooi, Maarten Baas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Furniture finished with fire. The beauty and character of burned wood is now captured in a long lasting material, creating the strange sensation of sitting on burnt furniture Maarten...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Sun Bubble Hanging Swing Chair Modern Steel In / Outdoor Black, 21st Century
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The bubble hanging swing chairs’ round shape creates a cozy feel.
The is available in modern patterns that are striking in its visual appeal.
The chair has been designed to be ve...
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 48.43 in W 48.43 in D 25.6 in
Recliner 'Single' Hanging Swing Chair Steel Modern 21st Century in/Outdoor Black
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The recliner hanging swing chair is sculptural and dynamic. Fluid and organic, they lend themselves for use as functional art pieces. The chair shape is inspired by the Cape Cobra an...
Category
2010s South African Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 72.45 in W 28.35 in D 48.82 in
Double Recliner Hanging Swing Chair Steel Modern 21st Century In/Outdoor
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The recliner hanging swing chair is sculptural and dynamic. Fluid and organic, they lend themselves for use as functional art pieces. The chair shape is inspired by the Cape Cobra an...
Category
2010s South African Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 81.11 in D 55.91 in
Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine Brown Leather 21st Century Modern
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with a sheet of natural thick leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable e...
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Customizable e15 That Lounge Chair by Stefan Diez
By Stefan Diez, e15
Located in New York, NY
The lounge chair That is part of the distinct This That Other seating series. Named after the famous card trick, Stefan Diez uses the same plywood material as for the iconic Houdini ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Garden Or Dinning Armchairs in Black Wrought Iron. Indoor & Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
Garden armchairs in black wrought iron
Handmade.
Dining armchairs
PRICE PER ITEM.
Category
2010s Spanish Country Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine Black Leather 21st Century Modern
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of soft leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experie...
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Studio Metal Chair Sculpture, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Studio metal chair, in stock
Studio built with geometric design in metal with dark bronze patina
Metal woven rush seat
Back with concentric circles
Tubular legs joined by stretchers
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Kartell Cat Walk Chair in Black by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by the world of haute couture and fashion shows, Catwalk is intended for both domestic and contract furnishings and is suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 31.89 in W 20.87 in D 21.42 in
Chair by RO/LU "Sitting as Seeing (After Rietveld)"
By RO/LU
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Powder-coated, welded-steel chair by RO/LU from the series "Surfaces On Which Your Setting and Sitting Will Be Uncertain". 2 available. This is the last project that the now-defunct ...
Category
2010s American Chairs
Materials
Steel
In Stock in Los Angeles, Set of 2 Black Leather Bella Dining Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Set of 2 x black leather dining chairs
The Bella armchair has a high back upholstered entirely in leather. The padding is in flame-retardant polyurethane foam and the frame is made ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
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
Minimalist Organic Chair in black Solid Wood, cian textiles Seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
THE COLLANA SERIES – WHERE ARTISTRY MEETS COMFORT IN EVERY CURVE."
Introducing the Collana Chairs, Armchairs and ottomans Collection, a testament to the seamless integration of aest...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Fiberglass, Hardwood
Minimalist Organic Chair in natural Solid Wood, black leather Seating tone
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
THE COLLANA SERIES – WHERE ARTISTRY MEETS COMFORT IN EVERY CURVE."
Introducing the Collana Chairs, Armchairs and ottomans Collection, a testament to the seamless integration of aest...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Fiberglass, Hardwood
H 32.29 in W 28.15 in D 24.61 in
Stainless Steel Chippensteel 0.5 Sculptural Chair by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Geneve, CH
Stainless Steel Chippensteel 0.5 Sculptural Chair by Zieta
Dimensions: D 58 x W 46 x H 80 cm
Material: Stainless steel.
Finish: Polished.
Also available in colors: Flamed gold, cos...
Category
2010s Polish Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Minimalist Organic Chair in black Solid Wood, cian textiles Seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
THE COLLANA SERIES – WHERE ARTISTRY MEETS COMFORT IN EVERY CURVE."
Introducing the Collana Chairs, Armchairs and ottomans Collection, a testament to the seamless integration of aest...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Fiberglass, Hardwood
Minimalist Organic Chair in natural Solid Wood, black leather Seating tone
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
THE COLLANA SERIES – WHERE ARTISTRY MEETS COMFORT IN EVERY CURVE."
Introducing the Collana Chairs, Armchairs and ottomans Collection, a testament to the seamless integration of aest...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Fiberglass, Hardwood
H 32.29 in W 28.15 in D 24.61 in
Minimalist Organic Chair in black Solid Wood, off-white textiles Seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
THE COLLANA SERIES – WHERE ARTISTRY MEETS COMFORT IN EVERY CURVE."
Introducing the Collana Chairs, Armchairs and ottomans Collection, a testament to the seamless integration of aest...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Fiberglass, Hardwood
H 32.29 in W 28.15 in D 24.61 in
Minimalist Organic Chair in black Solid Wood, black leather Seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
THE COLLANA SERIES – WHERE ARTISTRY MEETS COMFORT IN EVERY CURVE."
Introducing the Collana Chairs, Armchairs and ottomans Collection, a testament to the seamless integration of aest...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Fiberglass, Hardwood
Minimalist Organic Chair in black Solid Wood, black leather Seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
THE COLLANA SERIES – WHERE ARTISTRY MEETS COMFORT IN EVERY CURVE."
Introducing the Collana Chairs, Armchairs and ottomans Collection, a testament to the seamless integration of aest...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Fiberglass, Hardwood
Minimalist Organic Chair in black Solid Wood, off-white textiles Seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
THE COLLANA SERIES – WHERE ARTISTRY MEETS COMFORT IN EVERY CURVE."
Introducing the Collana Chairs, Armchairs and ottomans Collection, a testament to the seamless integration of aest...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Fiberglass, Hardwood
H 32.29 in W 28.15 in D 24.61 in
American Oak Bellini Low Stool by Coco Flip
Located in Geneve, CH
American Oak Bellini Low Stool by Coco Flip
Dimensions: D 34 x W 34 x H 45 cm
Materials: Timber / Stone tops, Powder-coated steel frame.
Weight: 5 kg
Timber Tops :American Oak.
Fram...
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Stone, Steel
Marmoset Bellini 1340 Bench by Coco Flip
Located in Geneve, CH
Marmoset Bellini 1340 Bench by Coco Flip
Dimensions: D 134 x W 54 x H 52.5 cm
Materials: Timber / Upholstered tops, Powder-coated steel frame.
Weight: 20 kg
Frame Finishes: Textura ...
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Marmoset Bellini 540 Bench by Coco Flip
Located in Geneve, CH
Marmoset Bellini 540 Bench by Coco Flip
Dimensions: D 54 x W 54 x H 52.5 cm
Materials: Timber / Upholstered tops, Powder-coated steel frame.
Weight: 12 kg
Frame Finishes: Textura Bl...
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Sanguine Bellini Low Stool by Coco Flip
Located in Geneve, CH
Sanguine Bellini Low Stool by Coco Flip
Dimensions: D 34 x W 34 x H 45 cm
Materials: Timber / Stone tops, Powder-coated steel frame.
Weight: 5 kg
Frame Finishes: Textura Black.
Coc...
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Stone, Steel
Oracle Bellini 540 Bench by Coco Flip
Located in Geneve, CH
Oracle Bellini 540 Bench by Coco Flip
Dimensions: D 54 x W 54 x H 52.5 cm
Materials: Timber / Upholstered tops, Powder-coated steel frame.
Weight: 12 kg
Frame Finishes: Textura Blac...
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mikado Bellini High Stool by Coco Flip
Located in Geneve, CH
Mikado Bellini High Stool by Coco Flip
Dimensions: D 34 x W 34 x H 65/75 cm
Materials: Timber / Stone tops, Powder-coated steel frame.
Weight: 8kg
Frame Finishes: Textura Black.
Co...
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Stone, Steel
Oracle Bellini 1340 Bench by Coco Flip
Located in Geneve, CH
Oracle Bellini 1340 Bench by Coco Flip
Dimensions: D 134 x W 54 x H 52.5 cm
Materials: Timber / Upholstered tops, Powder-coated steel frame.
Weight: 20 kg
Frame Finishes: Textura Bl...
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Oleander Bellini 1340 Bench by Coco Flip
Located in Geneve, CH
Oleander Bellini 1340 Bench by Coco Flip
Dimensions: D 134 x W 54 x H 52.5 cm
Materials: Timber / Upholstered tops, Powder-coated steel frame.
Weight: 20 kg
Frame Finishes: Textura ...
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Marmoset Bellini Low Stool by Coco Flip
Located in Geneve, CH
Marmoset Bellini Low Stool by Coco Flip
Dimensions: D 34 x W 34 x H 45 cm
Materials: Timber / Stone tops, Powder-coated steel frame.
Weight: 5 kg
Frame Finishes: Textura Black.
Coc...
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Stone, Steel
American Oak Bellini High Stool by Coco Flip
Located in Geneve, CH
American Oak Bellini High Stool by Coco Flip
Dimensions: D 34 x W 34 x H 65/75 cm
Materials: Timber / Stone tops, Powder-coated steel frame.
Weight: 8kg
Frame Finishes: Textura Blac...
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Stone, Steel
Oleander Bellini High Stool by Coco Flip
Located in Geneve, CH
Oleander Bellini High Stool by Coco Flip
Dimensions: D 34 x W 34 x H 65/75 cm
Materials: Timber / Stone tops, Powder-coated steel frame.
Weight: 8kg
Frame Finishes: Textura Black.
...
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Stone, Steel
Oracle Bellini High Stool by Coco Flip
Located in Geneve, CH
Oracle Bellini High Stool by Coco Flip
Dimensions: D 34 x W 34 x H 65/75 cm
Materials: Timber / Stone tops, Powder-coated steel frame.
Weight: 8kg
Frame Finishes: Textura Black.
Co...
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Stone, Steel
Blackwood Bellini High Stool by Coco Flip
Located in Geneve, CH
Blackwood Bellini High Stool by Coco Flip
Dimensions: D 34 x W 34 x H 65/75 cm
Materials: Timber / Stone tops, Powder-coated steel frame.
Weight: 8kg
Frame Finishes: Textura Black.
...
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Stone, Steel
Marmoset Bellini High Stool by Coco Flip
Located in Geneve, CH
Marmoset Bellini High Stool by Coco Flip
Dimensions: D 34 x W 34 x H 65/75 cm
Materials: Timber / Stone tops, Powder-coated steel frame.
Weight: 8kg
Frame Finishes: Textura Black.
...
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Stone, Steel
Sanguine Bellini High Stool by Coco Flip
Located in Geneve, CH
Sanguine Bellini High Stool by Coco Flip
Dimensions: D 34 x W 34 x H 65/75 cm
Materials: Timber / Stone tops, Powder-coated steel frame.
Weight: 8kg
Frame Finishes: Textura Black.
...
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Stone, Steel
Blackwood Bellini Low Stool by Coco Flip
Located in Geneve, CH
Blackwood Bellini Low Stool by Coco Flip
Dimensions: D 34 x W 34 x H 45 cm
Materials: Timber / Stone tops, Powder-coated steel frame.
Weight: 5 kg
Timber Tops :Blackwood .
Frame Fin...
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Stone, Steel
Mikado Bellini Low Stool by Coco Flip
Located in Geneve, CH
Mikado Bellini Low Stool by Coco Flip
Dimensions: D 34 x W 34 x H 45 cm
Materials: Timber / Stone tops, Powder-coated steel frame.
Weight: 5 kg
Frame Finishes: Textura Black.
Coco ...
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Stone, Steel
Oleander Bellini Low Stool by Coco Flip
Located in Geneve, CH
Oleander Bellini Low Stool by Coco Flip
Dimensions: D 34 x W 34 x H 45 cm
Materials: Timber / Stone tops, Powder-coated steel frame.
Weight: 5 kg
Frame Finishes: Textura Black.
Coc...
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Stone, Steel
Small Olive Green Curved Bench by Coco Flip
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Olive Green Curved Bench by Coco Flip
Dimensions: D 65 x W 165 x H 42 cm
Materials: Mild steel, powder-coated with zinc undercoat.
Weight: 42 kg
Coco Flip is a Melbourne base...
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Zinc
Small Black Curved Bench by Coco Flip
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Black Curved Bench by Coco Flip
Dimensions: D 65 x W 165 x H 42 cm
Materials: Mild steel, powder-coated with zinc undercoat.
Weight: 42 kg
Coco Flip is a Melbourne based furn...
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Zinc
Steel And Bellagio Black Leather Lounge Chair, Industry
By Stellar Works
Located in New York, NY
The Industry collection is a new accessible utilitarian-inspired chair series with simple modern lines. This comfortable seating collection is comprised of a stackable Dining Chair, ...
Category
2010s Chinese Chairs
Materials
Steel
Modern Sling Chair in Brown
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with a sheet of natural thick leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable e...
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Minimalist Chair "Joao" by Samuel Lamas in Paprika wool fabric
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
This contemporary armchair is inspired by modern Brazilian design. With a square DNA, the aim is to create a geometric and essential chair. All structural elements constitutes its fu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair Contemporary Counter Bar Stool Black Metal & Black Leather
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Counter stool in black smoke polished steel and black saddle leather.
The phrases "Less is more" and "God is in the detail" from the German-American architect and industrial designe...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Iconic Eero Aarnio Black Leather Swivel Ball Lounge Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
The ball chair was designed in 1963 and debuted at the Cologne Furniture Fair in 1966. The chair is one of the most famous and beloved classics of Finnish design and it was the inter...
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Leather
Buriti Chair - In wine
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
The hypnotic lines shuttle seduces the look. It traces the majestic size of the Buriti Chair, with inspiration rooted in the Brazilian flora and the culture of the indigenous and riv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Jean Prouvé Standard Chair in Natural Oak and Black Metal for Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Glendale, CA
Jean Prouvé standard chair in natural oak and black metal for Vitra. The standard chair is an early masterpiece by the French designer and engineer Jean Prouvé. Originally designed i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Recliner 'Single' Hanging Swing Chair Steel Modern 21st Century In/Outdoor Black
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The recliner hanging swing chair is sculptural and dynamic. Fluid and organic, they lend themselves for use as functional art pieces. The chair shape is inspired by the Cape Cobra an...
Category
2010s South African Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 76.78 in W 28.35 in D 50.4 in
Savonarola Chair
By Zeus
Located in Milan, IT
A modern take on Empire chairs, the Savanarola Chair comes in all new materials to give off a unique vibe. On a pure steel frame, the chair is coated with a semi-opaque black finish....
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
Hayche Dulwich with Armrest - Black, UK, Made to Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
Elevating the classic Dulwich design with the addition of armrests, this Dulwich chair with armrests offers enhanced comfort and support without compromising its timeless appeal. The...
Category
2010s European Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair Sculptural Barstool w. Backrest Black Leather & Powder Coated Metal Auction
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary barstool with backrest (set of 2) is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexi...
Category
2010s Spanish Organic Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
H 37.8 in W 25.2 in D 20 in
Art Deco Margot Dining Chairs, Faux Fur Velvet, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Margot chair, modern collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Margot fur dining chair stands as a art deco piece that redefines the standards of modern living....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Fur, Leather, Velvet, Bouclé, Fabric
H 35.44 in W 25.2 in D 26.78 in
Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Sylvie chair is an iconic design by R & Y Augousti. One of their very first designs, this majestic and ethereal piece is a statement in any space. This piece has been photographe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass
Anna Karlin Wrought Iron Counter Stool, A
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Each Wrought Iron Counter Stool has a unique composition wrought into the backrest. There are six shapes to choose from each with an upholstered seat cushion and removable back cushi...
Category
2010s American Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Anna Karlin Wrought Iron Counter Stool, F
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Each Wrought Iron Counter Stool has a unique composition wrought into the backrest. There are six shapes to choose from each with an upholstered seat cushion and removable back cushi...
Category
2010s American Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
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An assortment of black contemporary chairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique black contemporary chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and fabric. Black contemporary chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large black contemporary chairs, so small black contemporary chairs measuring 1 inches across are available at 1stDibs. Emeco, Carl Hansen & Søn and Hans J. Wegner each produced beautiful black contemporary chairs that are worth considering.
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Black contemporary chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,753, while the lowest priced sells for $7 and the highest can go for as much as $60,000.
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.
Questions About Black Contemporary Chairs
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021There are multiple chair colors that can be matched with a black table, it’s really a matter of preference. You could choose to go with black or a contrasting color or even think outside the box in order to add unlikely pops of color to a space. Visit 1stDibs for a wide selection of chairs and tables available in different colors.
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