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Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina Set of Four 'Gaja' Dining Chairs
By Kazuhide Takahama, Simon Gavina Editions
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina, set of four 'Gaja' chairs, chromed metal, fabric, Italy, design 1979
Set of four beautiful and delicate dining chairs designed by Kazuhide Takaha...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Four Art Deco Dining Chairs French to Recover / Restore, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Set of four French Art Deco dining chairs, circa 1930
Recover or restore
Original vintage condition
Frames are sound and solid.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Scandinavian Modern Six Vintage Teak Dining Chairs or Chairs Peter Hvidt Denmark
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage organic dining chairs or chairs from teak designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Moolgard Nielsenfor Søborg Mobler DK, circa 1956.
These wonderful dining chairs...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
H 29.93 in W 18.51 in D 18.12 in
Space Age Four White Vintage Plastic Dining Chairs Alexander Begge, 1971
By Alexander Begge
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age set of four vintage dining chairs named Casalino by Alexander Begge, Germany, 1971 for Casala, Germany was made of cream white plastic. Also the dining chairs feature upho...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Plastic
H 30.71 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
1965, Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Set Early Original Base and Red Blue Fabric
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 26.78 in W 27.56 in D 26.78 in
Set of Six Rare Brass Dining Side Chairs
By Maison Baguès
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of rare design brass chairs. Low profile HEAVY brass dining chairs.
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Regency Klismos Chairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Richmond, London
A very chic Regency period pair of 'Klismos' chairs with Greek key decoration to the backs, attributable to Gillows of Lancaster and London,
England, circa 1805.
Why we like them
T...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Pair of Scandinavian Armchairs by Svante Skogh, Sweden, 1940s
By Svante Skogh, AB Förenade Möbelfabrikerna Linköping
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A pair of original stained beech easy Armchairs Designed by Svante Skogh. Manufactured by Förenade Möbelfabrikerna, Linköping, 1940s
Seat and back upholstered with brown colored she...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
Ignazio Gardella R64 Armchair for Azucena in Olive Brown 1963
By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A hard to find original Ignazio Gardella R63 Armchair for Azucena in Olive Brown synthetic vinyl leather that was used at the times by many furniture designers. The chair maintains t...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
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
Moooi Smoke Armchair in Shade Pitch Black Upholstery by Maarten Baas
By Maarten Baas, Moooi
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
1980s Bouclé Armchair by TON
By TON a.s.
Located in High Point, NC
An upholstered wooden armchair with a unique Mid-Century Modern silhouette. Made in the 1980s by TON, this piece showcases the innovative yet humane design for which the Czech furnit...
Category
Vintage 1980s Czech Minimalist Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Bentwood
1950s H-410 Armchairs by J. Halabala, a Pair
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of armchairs by Czech furniture designer J. Halabala. Made in the 1950s, the design was produced in Central European furniture factories throughout the mid-20th Century. The e...
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Bentwood
1960s Danish Wooden Chair with Upholstered Seat and Back
Located in High Point, NC
In the innovative design landscape of 1960s Denmark, this wooden chair with an upholstered seat and back epitomizes the sleek sophistication and ergonomic comfort of the era. Crafted...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN HARDWOOD SALON CHAIR WITH STUNNING INLAiD BACK PANEL
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Antique Victorian Salon chair with ornately hand carved Rosewood frame and Satinwood & Walnut ...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood, Satinwood
H 34.26 in W 17.33 in D 18.9 in
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN HARDWOOD SALON NURSING CHAIR WITH STUNNiNG INLAID BACK PANEL
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Antique Victorian Salon nursing chair with ornately hand carved Rosewood frame and Satinwood &...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood, Satinwood
H 30.32 in W 18.51 in D 15.75 in
Pair Midcentury Modern Style Dining Chairs Ft. Clean Lines & Organic Form
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
This chair is designed for true aesthetes. The backrest pays homage to the silhouette of classic feminine dresses from the mid-20th century. The seat and legs are carefully proportio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
H 35.44 in W 21.66 in D 23.23 in
Marco Zanuso Attributed Chairs
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous pair of Italian armchairs attributed to Marco Zanuso. - "Senior" chair
Beautifully upholstered in a camel hair fabric
Sculptural curved shape and brass tapered legs.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Materials
Brass
Folke Ohlsson Lounge Chair by DUX of Sweden in Cheetah Print Fabric
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in New York, NY
Chic Folke Ohlsson lounge chair in dramatic cheetah print fabric, on exposed teak frame. This example is in very good, clean and original condition. Designed by Folke Ohlsson, for DU...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
20th Century French Wooden Chair With Upholstered Seat
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th-century French wooden chair is an exemplar of classic elegance and sophisticated design. Painted in a sleek, matte black finish, its frame features beautifully crafted spin...
Category
20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Oscar Modular Sofa, Middle Module, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Oscar Modular Sofa, Middle Module, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Inspired by the poetic curved lines of Oscar Niemeyer’s architecture, Oscar modular sofa middle allures for its ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 33.08 in W 37.41 in D 41.34 in
20th Century French Wooden Chair With Upholstered Seat
Located in High Point, NC
Add a dash of vintage French elegance to your dining room or study with this charming 20th-century wooden chair. Crafted with a sturdy wooden frame featuring a delightfully intricate...
Category
20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century French Metal Chairs With Upholstered Seats, Set of 4
Located in High Point, NC
This elegant set of four 20th Century French Metal Chairs offers a beautiful blend of classical design and industrial flair, perfect for adding a unique touch to any dining room or p...
Category
20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Wooden Chair With Upholstered Seat
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th-century French wooden chair is a beautiful testament to classic craftsmanship and timeless style. Constructed from sturdy wood with a deep, rich finish, the chair features ...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Wooden Chair With Upholstered Seat
Located in High Point, NC
Step back in time with this authentic 19th-century French wooden chair, a piece that perfectly encapsulates the charm and elegance of historical French furniture design. Crafted from...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Wooden Chair With Upholstered Seat
Located in High Point, NC
Step into a world of regal opulence with this magnificent 19th Century French Wooden Chair, a piece that embodies the grandeur of historical French design. This chair features an exq...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Chairs Lulu-Ilmari Tapiovaara-Finland-Mid 20th Century-Manufactured by Asko
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Chair Lulu by Ilmari Tapiovaara
Finland, 1960
Manufactured by Asko for the Marski Hotel in Helsinki
"Asko" labelled
Wood, brass, fabric upholstered
Literature: Korvenmaa P., Tapiova...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 32.29 in W 22.45 in D 25.6 in
Chair Spazio series-BBPR-Italy-Mid 20th Century
By Studio BBPR
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Chairs Spazio series
Italy, 1962 ca.
By Studio B.B.P.R. ‐ Lodovico B. di Belgiojoso, Enrico Peressutti, Ernesto N. Rogers
Manufactured by Olivetti Arredamenti Metallici
Enameled me...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
Gothic Revival Rosewood High Back Chair
By Pugin
Located in Altrincham, GB
Gothic Revival Rosewood High Back Chair with Padded Seat & Back on Turned Legs Supported by X Stretcher - 22"w x 22"d x 46"h (17" to the seat)
Category
Antique 1860s English Gothic Revival Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Teak Hans Wegner Lounge Chair GE290 by GETAMA - Fully Restored
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Utrecht, NL
Lounge chair GE290 is a beloved early design by Hans Wegner, Wegner already designed the chair in 1953. The chair offers exceptional good seating comfort and much convenience is offe...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Upholstery, Teak
Bold Dining Chair - Barnum 10
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A testament to a new level of modern design, The Bold Dining Chair seamlessly blends form and function, elevating any dining experience with its refined elegance.
Decades of design ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Guillerme et Chambron, Set of 6 Oak Chairs, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1960
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, set of six oak chairs. Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970.
the fabric is in good condition
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
H 32.29 in W 18.9 in D 17.33 in
Art Deco Tub Chair probably Danish circa 1930's
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
Chic Art Deco period tub chair, probably Danish in origin, circa 1930's. The chair features sophisticated architectural lines, fine European craftsmanship, and timeless modernist lin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Milky White Kami Ichi Low Chair With Cushion by Marc Sadler
Located in Geneve, CH
Milky White Kami Ichi Low Chair With Cushion by Marc Sadler
Dimensions: Low Chair: D 75 x W 80 x H 70 cm. Seat Height: 35 cm.
Cushion: D 95 x W 73 x H 3 cm.
Materials: Polyethylene,...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Milky White Kami Ichi Low Chair With Cushion by Marc Sadler
Located in Geneve, CH
Milky White Kami Ichi Low Chair With Cushion by Marc Sadler
Dimensions: Low Chair: D 75 x W 80 x H 70 cm. Seat Height: 35 cm.
Cushion: D 95 x W 73 x H 3 cm.
Materials: Polyethylene,...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Six Dining Chairs Chestnut and Upholstery, Midcentury French
Located in Labrit, Landes
Set of six French dining chairs circa 1960
Upholtery and chestnut The fabric is the original. it has been very well preserved, as its previous owner covered it with covers. You can ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Chestnut
20th Century Set of Four Black Ebonized Art Deco Chairs by Jindrich Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A set of four black ebonized Art Deco chairs made of wood with white upholstery, designed by Jindrich Halabala. Newly upholstered in good condition. Wear consistent with age and use,...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Ebony
No Reserve
H 32 in W 17.75 in D 20.5 in
Vintage Italian Pietro Constantini Black Lacquered Kilsmos Chairs - Set of 10
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your dining experience with our Vintage Italian Pietro Constantini Black Lacquered Klismos Chairs - Set of 10. These iconic chairs blend Italian design with American elegance...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
H 36.75 in W 19.75 in D 17.5 in
Mid-Century Kofod Larsen Penguin Chairs - a Pair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century pair of ‘Penguin’ accent chairs. Designed by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig, Denmark. These iconic chairs were designed in the 1950s with a limited production in the 1960s. Th...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
1880s French Wooden Chair With Upholstered Seat
Located in High Point, NC
This 1880s French wooden chair with an upholstered seat is a beautiful example of the opulent design of the late 19th century. The chair's ebony-hued frame is gracefully adorned with...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1880s French Wooden Chair With Upholstered Seat
Located in High Point, NC
Emanating timeless elegance, this 1880s French wooden chair boasts an exquisite juxtaposition of the era's charm and a modern sensibility. The chair's high back is punctuated with sl...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Napoleon III Prie Dieu or Prayer Chair.
Located in Labrit, Landes
Prayer chair or Prie-Dieu of the period Napoleon III, French, 19th century
Exotic wood and velvet with golden braid. Can be recovered to suit your interior.
Good antique condition.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Religious Items
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Verner Panton, Set of Four "A" Chairs "System 1-2-3" for Fritz Hansen, 1970s
By Verner Panton, Fritz Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
Panton's "System 1-2-3" utilises a cantilevered form. This seating was developed as a multi-functional set. Indeed, the chairs could be linked to form a bench and a variety of option...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 34.65 in W 21.66 in D 25.2 in
ZUM Chair by Pepe Albargues
By Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
ZUM Chair by Pepe Albargues
Designed By Carlos Jiménez
Dimensions: D 50 x W 49 x D 80 cm.
Materials: Aluminum, foam, plywood and upholstery.
Curved plywood seat. Aluminum structure...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Scandinavian Gray Boucle Chair, 1960s
Located in Rīga, LV
Vintage low seat chair with new pearl gray boucle upholstery.
Additional information:
Origin: Scandinavia
Period: 1960s
Dimensions: W 52 cm x D 43 cm x H 78 cm, H(seat) 45 cm
Condit...
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
1940s French Art Deco Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of French Art Deco Chairs with ebony wood frame and upholstered in white muslin fabric -
Petite in scale with interesting curves and shape
France, 1940s
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CiRCA 1880 HOWARD STYLE TURKEY WORK CARPET KILIM RUG ARMCHAIR
By Howard and Sons
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly collectable original Victorian mahogany framed country house club armchair with bo...
Category
Antique 1880s English Kilim Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 36.23 in W 29.53 in D 36.62 in
Three Seat Sofa 'U' Frame Arms and Back with Tapered Slats in Style of Ohlsson
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Antwerp, BE
This beautiful Swedish sofa in the style of Ohlssen with 'U'-shaped frame continuous in the armrests, a modern style with slats from the 1960s, gives a very special accent to the Mid...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
H 24.81 in W 78.75 in D 19.69 in
Set of Two Brutalist Bull Barstools Marbella with original Cushion, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous set of Brutalist bar stools. Set of two 'Brutalist' or 'Marbella' bar stools, in wood and metal, Spain, 1970s. A curved T-shape with three handles. The curved form makes s...
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Metal
A pair of Thonet style folding sling chairs having downswept arms
By Thonet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of Thonet style folding sling chairs having downswept arms and upholstered seat.
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Six George III Dining Chairs
Located in Richmond, London
An extremely elegant, superb quality set of six George III period mahogany dining chairs. A pair of matching armchairs is available separately.
English, circa 1780–1800
Why we lik...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Gae Aulenti, Set of 6 "Orsay" Chairs for Knoll International, 1970s
By Gae Aulenti, Knoll
Located in Paris, FR
Nice set of 6 "Orsay" chairs designed by Gae Aulenti produced by Knoll International in Italy. Circa 1970s.
New upholstery.
Dark brown lacquered metal feet.
Good vintage condition o...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Gio Ponti Chairs
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of armchairs by Gio Ponti. Rare pair of armchairs by Gio Ponti. A rare variation of model #110, produced by Cassina. Open-grain ash chairs with upholstered seat and back an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Dining Chairs
By Giovanni Offredi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A set of 4 Saporiti Sled Chairs
Original Upholstery
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Armchairs "DU20" by Gastone Rinaldi/ Rima Padova, Italy 1953
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Berlin, DE
Armchairs model "DU20" by Gastone Rinaldi/ Rima Padova Italy, 1953
Available as set. Individual on request.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Model 66 Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Montréal, QC
Model 66 Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1960s. Birchwood frame with fuchsia upholstered seat.
In good vintage condition, small tear in seat and wear to wood back.
Dimensions: 30"H...
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
Razorblade Armchair in Oak by Henning Kjærnulf
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Portland, OR
A striking profile in solid Danish white oak, this is a less common version of Henry (Henning) Kjærnulf’s now iconic “Razorblade”
Chair. Perfect compliment to a writing desk or occa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Joseph-Andre Motte Tongue Model 771 Chairs for Steiner
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of dining chairs by Joseph-Andre Motte the model 771 Tongue Chair reupholstered in tan suede. Black enameled steel base and legs.
These chairs were designed in 1954 by Joseph-An...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage French Louis Philippe Mahogany Scroll Form Fauteuil Armchairs
Located in Elkton, MD
Crafted from quality mahogany wood, upholstered in neutral cream fabric.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
'Copacabana' Indoor Outdoor Lounge Chair by Mathieu Matégot in Lorkey Fabric
By Gubi, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Glendale, CA
'Copacabana' Indoor Outdoor Lounge Chair by Mathieu Matégot in Lorkey Fabric
A versatile, independent, and self-taught Hungarian designer, architect and artist, Mathieu Matégot (191...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30.8 in W 25.3 in D 34.1 in
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There is a range of european upholstery chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Find 2238 antique and vintage european upholstery chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 281 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. European upholstery chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern european upholstery chairs are consistently popular styles. European upholstery chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Mambo Unlimited Ideas, Koket and Fritz Hansen are consistently popular.
How Much are European Upholstery Chairs?
Prices for european upholstery chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, european upholstery chairs begin at $275 and can go as high as $96,493, while the average can fetch as much as $3,196.
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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Teak Mid Century Dining Chairs 6
Set 6 Rosewood Dining Chairs
Set 6 Dining Chairs Rosewood
Set Of Eight Oak Dining Chairs
Niels Otto Moller Rosewood Chairs
Niels Otto Moller Rosewood Chair
Mid Century Teak Set Of 6 Chairs
England China Cabinet
Dark Walnut Dining Chairs
Scandinavian Dining Chairs White
Inlaid Dining Room Chairs
12 Dining Chairs Upholstered
Niels Moller Rosewood Dining Chairs
Dining Chairs Patina Brass
Set Of Six Blue Dining Chairs