European Nylon Chairs
Soiree Chair with Stitch Detail in Charcoal, Oscar & Gabriele Buratti for Driade
By Oscar e Gabriele Buratti, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The theme of the classic, soft, fabric-covered, padded chair made of a single material is interpreted here in an exceptionally elegant, accurately finished design. Whether dressed in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.6 in W 18.8 in D 22 in
Pair of Caprice Dining / Side Chairs by Philippe Starck for Cassina
By Philippe Starck, Cassina
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of modernist chairs with a retro / space age feel. This model is called the Caprice chair, they were designed by Philippe Starck in 2007 and made in Italy by Cassina....
Category
Early 2000s Italian Space Age Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set of Six P08 Folding Chairs by Justus Kolberg for Tecno, Italy
By Tecno, Kolberg Justus
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Tecno P08 by Justus Kolberg in brushed stainless steel and black nylon
Name: P08 folding chair
designer: Justus Kolberg
manufacturer: Tecno, Italy
design year: 1991
seat and bac...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Centro Progetti Tecno Set of Eight Stackable ‘Modus’ Chairs
By Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Centro Progetti Tecno, set of eight stackable chairs model ‘Modus', nylon / plastic, aluminum, metal, Italy, 1970s.
Highly functional chairs designed by Centro Progetti Tecno that a...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Set di due sedie "Caprice" disegnate da Philippe Stark prodotte da Cassina 2010
By Philippe Starck
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Iconico set composto da due sedie modello" Caprice" disegnate da Philippe Starck per Cassina nel 2010,seduta originale in pelle naturale nella raffinata lavorazione capitonne',gambe ...
Category
2010s European Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Nylon, Wood
H 33.86 in W 19.69 in D 23.63 in
Basic Stool by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Basic stool by Hot Wire Extensions
Limited edition
Materials: Waste SLS 3D nylon powder, Sand from sustainable sources
Dimensions: H 48 x W 31 x D 31 cm
Colours: black, white, cream...
Category
2010s British Modern Chairs
Materials
Nylon
Monofilo Armchair by Grassi, Conti and Forlani for Emilio Paoli, Italy, 1959
By Luciano Grassi
Located in Argelato, BO
Monofilo chairs are very rare handcrafted creations made from the union of nylon and iron, conceived in post-war Florence they amaze for the extraordinary visionary nature of the pro...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 36.62 in
Pierre Paulin Model F678 Spider Lounge Chair, Artifort, Netherlands, Circa 1965
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional 20th century design lounge chair model F678, also known as the Spider Lounge Chair. This piece was designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort Furniture Compan...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Upholstery, Nylon, Rope, Foam, Wood, Plywood, Lacquer, Paint, Fabric
H 27.5 in W 42 in D 36 in
‘Cesto’ Chairs by Grassi, Conti and Forlani for Emilio Paoli, Italy, circa 1959
By Luciano Grassi, Sergio Conti, Paoli, Marisa Forlani
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Rare pair of 'Cesto' chairs by Luciano Grassi, Sergio Conti and Marisa Forlani by Emilio Paoli, Italy circa. 1959. The chairs are from the 'Monofilo' series. The design is the result...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 25.99 in W 31.89 in D 30.32 in
Centro Progetti Tecno Pair of Stackable ‘Modus’ Chairs
By Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Centro Progetti Tecno, pair of stackable chairs model ‘Modus', nylon / plastic, aluminum, metal, Italy, 1970s
Highly functional chairs designed by Centro Progetti Tecno that are p...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Centro Progetti Tecno Set of Twelve Stackable ‘Modus’ Chairs
By Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Centro Progetti Tecno, set of twelve stackable chairs model ‘Modus', nylon / plastic, aluminum, metal, Italy, 1970s.
Highly functional chairs designed by Centro Progetti Tecno that ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Chair the Cord Connection, One Piecer, Out of Recycled Materials
By Atelier Ruben van Megen
Located in MAASBREE, LI
This one of a kind chair 'The Cord Connection' is made out of recycled rope, from horse farms. The ropes are originally used for binding straw and hay together and was collected by R...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Nylon
Alvar Aalto Armchairs with Black Straps, Finland, 1960's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Austin, TX
Model 45 armchairs, designed in 1947 by Alvar Aalto and manufactured later by Artek. Beech frames and woven black nylon seat and back make a comfortable and sought after combination ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Nylon, Beech
Set of Two P08 Folding Chairs by Justus Kolberg, 1991
Located in Roma, IT
The P08 folding chairs is a design item realized in the 1990s.
First appeared in 1991 as a result of collaboration between the Centro Progetti Tecno and German designer Justus Kol...
Category
1990s Italian Chairs
Materials
Nylon
Chair "Modus" Tecno Design Ovaldo Borsani Eugenio Gerli, 1970s Rare Version
By Eugenio Gerli, Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in taranto, IT
very rare, unique in the world, this original Tecno chair, designed by osvaldo borsani in the 70s
probably a prototype that has never entered the market, there is no such trace in...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 27.56 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
"Rock Chair" Black, White or Gray Dining Chair by Moroso for Diesel
By Moroso, Diesel Creative Team 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Rock Chair" is a dining chair, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, featuring a shell in structural polyurethane, feet in beech and glides in nylon. Availabl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Nylon, Beech
Chair Model DU41 by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, Italy, 1956
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
chair dinning bridge or small armchairs model DU41 by the designer Gastone Rinaldi for the editor RIMA in 1956. Blue lacquered, original painting, great patina, brass feet. Chair ref...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Metal
Soiree Chair with Stitch Detail in Red by Oscar and Gabriele Buratti for Driade
By Driade, Oscar e Gabriele Buratti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The theme of the classic, soft, fabric-covered, padded chair made of a single material is interpreted here in an exceptionally elegant, accurately finished design. Whether dressed in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.6 in W 18.8 in D 22 in
Chairs Attributed to Helge Vestergaard-Jensen by Cabinetmaker Thysen Nielsen
By Helge Vestergaard-Jensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Unique chairs attributed to Helge Vestergaard-Jensen. Produced by cabinetmaker Thysen Nielsen in Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Nylon, Cord, Cherry
H 35.83 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in
Soiree Chair with Stitch Detail in Black by Oscar & Gabriele Buratti for Driade
By Driade, Oscar e Gabriele Buratti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The theme of the classic, soft, fabric-covered, padded chair made of a single material is interpreted here in an exceptionally elegant, accurately finished design. Whether dressed in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.6 in W 18.8 in D 22 in
Rare Set of Six Early Edition Friso Kramer Revolt Chairs
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Originally designed in 1953 by possibly the greatest of all Dutch mid-century designers, Friso Kramer, and created for renowned furniture maker Ahrend de Cirkel The Revolt was intend...
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Handwoven Artist Chair by Cheik Diallo
Located in New York, NY
An architectural chair with a solid square form given the appearance of lightness by dozens of cut pieces of metal assembled by hand and woven in nylon fishing nets. The chair is the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Armchairs
Materials
Metal
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Lennox Stool, Small Wood Stool by Christian Siriano
By Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order wood stool designed by Christian Siriano.
Red oak
Measure: Seat width: 12”.
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
Carlo Bartoli for Kartell Mod.4875 Plastic Chair, Italy, 1970s
By Carlo Bartoli, Kartell
Located in Naples, IT
Modern Italian white plastic chair with rounded seat and back, Mod." 4875" by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell, 1970s. The circular chair legs are removable. Can also be used outdoors, in ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Rubber
1960s Italian “Plia” Clear Lucite Folding Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1960s clear lucite and chrome "Plia" folding chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli. Made in Italy. Labeled on underside of each chair. One set of two available.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30 in W 18.5 in D 19 in
Solid Black Oak Round Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This solid wood coffee table is handcrafted out of oak solid wood that retains its natural character.
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Mathieu Matégot, Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting.
Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
KINA Wall Sconce or Flushmount in Blown Glass and Bronze by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Isamu Noguchi, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Kina - a striking display of naturalism and intricate design. With its delicate lines and curves, this fixture emulates the beauty of a sea urchin, evoking a sense of...
Category
2010s North American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Contemporary Minimal Round Coffee Center Table in Travertine Stone Natural Pores
Located in Porto, PT
Lunarys Center Table is an outstanding modern design piece. A key coffee table for a contemporary living room project seems to come directly from space. Made in travertine stone is p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
Materials
Travertine
H 13.78 in W 55.12 in D 35.44 in
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
Contemporary Bedside Table Nightstand Walnut Bird Eye Wood Veneer Gloss Drawers
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Matrioska Bedside table is a modern piece for contemporary interior design projects. The exceptional geometric design of this modern nightstand allows it to become an essential piece...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Birdseye Maple
H 23.63 in W 22.45 in D 19.69 in
Weave Bedside 60 from Ringvide, Birch wood natural oil, Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Weave bedside table
Bedside table, made of solid birch wood and laminated birchveneér or solid oak wood and oak veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the bedside serves as a ...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch, Oak
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H 9.85 in W 23.63 in D 12.21 in
1970's Belotti Spaghetti Dining Chair Italy
By Giandomenico Belotti
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A set of four white PVC steel framed dining chairs with nylon rope woven seat and back called the Spaghetti chair designed by Giandomenico Belotti. Manufactured in Italy by Flyline /...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Textile
Silhouette Dining Chair, Wood & COM, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Silhouette is a surreal reminiscence of a woman’s sensual curves that arise designed in an eye-catching dining chair.
The joint dimension of people and objects represented by severa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 34.26 in W 18.12 in D 20.87 in
Eight Wheeled B&B MaxAlto Collection Alcantara Armchairs, 1990s
By Maxalto
Located in IT
Eight wheeled B&B Max Alto Collection Alcantara armchairs from Italy from 1990s. Suitable both for office and living room chairs.
No restoration needed. Excellent conditions.
A vid...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Acrylic
1970s Swivel Tulip Leather Chairs Eero Saarinen for Knoll, Set of 4
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, timeless, tulip swivel chairs you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful set is stateme...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Italian modern Green plastic Chairs Gaudi by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1970
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Green plastic Chairs Gaudi by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1970s
Set of 6 iconic and fantastic chairs mod. Gaudi in green plastic monocoque. The backrest and seat ar...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 28.75 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
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Thonet 661 Dining Chair, Office Chair, Conference Chair by James Irvine
By James Irvine, Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
A wonderful example of a modern Thonet bentwood dining or office chair, which was designed by James Irvine.
His design combines clear figures, true materials, and a great functionali...
Category
Early 2000s German Modern Armchairs
Materials
Nylon, Bentwood
H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Marcel Breuer Theater Seats
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
Marcel Breuer is recognized as one of the early 20th century's most influential furniture designers. His iconic tubular steel chairs exemplify the Bauhaus principles that marked a tu...
Category
20th Century German Chairs
Materials
Steel
Centro Progetti Tecno Set of Eight Stackable ‘Modus’ Chairs
By Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Centro Progetti Tecno, set of eight stackable chairs model ‘Modus', nylon / plastic, aluminum, metal, Italy, 1970s.
Highly functional chairs designed by Centro Progetti Tecno that a...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Unusual 1950s Swedish Metal Picnic Seat with Small Pull Out Tray
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
An unusual 1950s metal frame picnic seat with looped handles and small pull out tray. Understood to be of Swedish origin, this is a quirky decorative piece. The seat and back is made...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Industrial Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
Michel Ducaroy, Chair No. 628, SNA Roset, France, 1961
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Often wrongly attributed to Landault this is a rare chair from Michel Ducaroy for a company which eventually became Ligne Roset. The use of cane and on the back upper part of the cha...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Nylon, Rattan, Rosewood
Set of Six Cassina Mabelle Armchairs by Patrick Jouin
By Patrick Jouin, Cassina
Located in Dronten, NL
Very rare set of 6 Mabelle armchairs designed in 2003 by Patrick Jouin for Cassina.
Marked in the steel frame.
Patrick Jouin studied design at the ENSCI in Paris, graduating in 1...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Gijs Bakker Infant High Chair
By Gijs Bakker
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare high children's chair by "Droog design" co-founder Gijs Bakker.
Ebonized ash.
The black straps that make the seat and back are car safety belts.
Model name: Ja (Dutch for y...
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Ash, Nylon
Gio Ponti Italian Midcentury Design Dining Chairs "Leggera" for Cassina, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Set of eight famous dining chairs model Leggera designed by Gio Ponti for Cassina, ash structure and seat in waxed woven rope, 1950s.
Bibliography:
Domus 264-265 (dicembre 1951),...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ash, Nylon
H 33.08 in W 16.93 in D 17.33 in
Pat Conley Chair by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck
Located in Geneva, CH
Pat Conley 1 chair by Philippe Starck produced by XO, France, circa 1983.
Black lacquered metal frame and black vinyl straps seat.
Good condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s French Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Four Teak Danish Niels Møller 71 Chairs for J.L. Møllers
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in London, GB
A beautifully formed set of four Danish teak framed Model 71 dining chairs produced by J.L. Møller Mobelfabrik and designed by Niels O. Møller. The seat is constructed of the origina...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Nylon, Teak
Set of Four Contemporary P08 Folding Chairs, Tecno, Italy, 1991
By Tecno, Kolberg Justus
Located in The Hague, NL
Set of four Justus Kolberg, folding chairs model P08 for Tecno, Italy. Designed in 1991. Stainless steel frame with black nylon seat and backrest. Renown for its clever way of folding.
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Josef Hoffman Prague 811 Armchairs by Stendig
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Josef Hoffman Prague 811 chairs by Stendig from the 1960s with hand tied nylon "caning" all original and in excellent condition. Chairs have both Stendig paper label and made in Czec...
Category
Vintage 1920s Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Nylon, Birch
Modus Four Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1973
Located in Bilbao, ES
A set of three glossy nylon and aluminum model SM 203 or MODUS four desk chairs designed by Osvaldo Borsani in 1965, produced by Tecno in Italy, dated January 1973. The swivel seat i...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Danish Black Rattan and Faux Fur Chair
Located in Norwalk, CT
Probably one of the coolest accent chairs you'll find anywhere, this rare 1950s Danish rattan chair with grayish faux lambskin upholstery is mounted on a sturdy yet light and elegant...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Six Chairs by Castiglioni for Zanotta Varnished Metal Nylon Leather, 1970s
By Achille Castiglioni, Zanotta
Located in Milano, IT
A group of six chairs by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, Irma model. Varnished tubular metal, nylon feet, seat and backrest covered with leather. Manufactured in Italy, 1970s-1980s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 35.44 in W 15.75 in D 18.9 in
Sculptural Chair by Philippe Starck for XO Paris, Black Metal and strings, 1980s
By Philippe Starck
Located in Chicago, IL
Pat Conley I chair by the French iconoclast designer Philippe Starck for XO Paris, circa 1985. This chair features Philippe Starck's signature tubular U-shaped back with string seat,...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 24.8 in W 21.3 in D 28 in
Set of Four TP08 Folding Chairs Designed by Justus Kolberg
By Tecno
Located in Dronten, NL
The structure consists of a satin finished stainless steel frame. The seat and backrest are made in black polyamide. They are very comfortable and fold completely flat.
Excellent ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Six Chairs 'Irma' by Achille Castiglioni Metal Nylon Leather Zanotta, 1980s
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Milano, IT
A group of six chairs 'Irma' by Achille Castiglioni. Tubular varnished metal, nylon feet, seat and back covered with leather. Manufactured in Italy by Zanotta in the 1980s.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 35.44 in W 15.75 in D 18.51 in
"The Concealed Bedroom" Easy Chair with Teak Frame and Angled Back
By Helge Vestergaard-Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
"The Concealed Bedroom" easy chair with teak frame and angled back. Seat and back with nylon cords. Designed 1955.
Model presented at The Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild Exhibition...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Nylon, Teak
A Single Contemporary Chair
Located in New York, NY
A Single Steel and Cord "Stork's Nest" Chair, Contemporary, French
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Chairs
Materials
Steel
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European Nylon Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of european nylon chairs available for sale. We have 15 antique and vintage european nylon chairs in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. European nylon chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of european nylon chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern european nylon chairs are of considerable interest. European nylon chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Driade, Oscar e Gabriele Buratti and Achille Castiglioni are consistently popular.
How Much are European Nylon Chairs?
Prices for european nylon chairs start at $374 and top out at $13,511 with the average selling for $1,238.
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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