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Marcel Breuer S64 Chair by Thonet, 1982
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Balen, BE
Iconic tubular steel chair model S 64, designed by Marcel Breuer for Thonet in 1928. The frame is made of chromed tubular steel. The seat and backrest are covered with the "Viennese ...
Category
Vintage 1980s German Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel
Restored Bauhaus Armchair, Marcel Breuer, Thonet, Beech, Chrome, Germany, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored brown Bauhaus armchair.
Period: 1930-1939
Designer: Marcel Breuer
Maker: Thonet
Source: Germany
Material: Beech, chrome-plated steel, Rattan strings.
Category
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32.68 in W 22.64 in D 22.84 in
Mies Van Der Rohe B42 Rattan Easy Chair by Tecta, circa 1960
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This MR10 chair designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927 is a true masterpiece of modern design. Manufactured by Tecta in Germany circa 1960, these chair are a testament to the e...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mies Van Der Rohe B42 Rattan Easy Chair by Tecta, circa 1960
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This MR10 chair designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927 is a true masterpiece of modern design. Manufactured by Tecta in Germany circa 1960, these chair are a testament to the e...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
No Reserve
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 28.75 in
FK 6720 Classics of Midcentury Modernism Lounge Chair by Fabricius and Kastholm
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Kill International
Located in Antwerp, BE
To be the classics of midcentury modernism the lounge chair feature in exclusively steel frames with elephant grey leather loose cushions and cord-wrapped armrests.
This FK 6720 Lou...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30.32 in W 29.14 in D 28.35 in
Rare Bauhaus Armchairs by Erich Dieckmann, 1925
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, Erich Dieckmann
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
A pair of Bauhaus armchairs by Erich Dieckmann, 1925.
Together with Marcel Breuer, he is considered the most important Bauhaus furniture designer. He mainly developed furniture, ini...
Category
Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Rope, Bentwood
Thonet No. 18 beech and Vienna straw chairs by Thonet for Herbatschek, 1960s
By Michael Thonet
Located in MIlano, IT
Set of six chairs known as model No. 18, with curved beech frame with black varnish and handmade Vienna straw stuffing of the period, still intact.
Designed by Michael Thonet in 1876...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Beech
H 35.04 in W 17.33 in D 19.3 in
Caribe Natural Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Caribe natural dining chair by Sebastian Herkner.
Materials: wicker from Bejuco roots. Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel frame.
Technique: weaved by local craftspeople in ...
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Rattan MR Chair by Mies Van Der Rohe, Rare Elegant Tecta Variant
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Iconic Mid-Century Modern cantilever MR Chair by Mies Van Der Rohe in chromed bent tube steel and stunning original rattan weave.
This beautiful example is the rare and desirable T...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Egon Eiermann E10 Cane Basket Lounge Chair for Heinrich Murmann
By Heinrich Murmann, Egon Eiermann
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautiful Egon Eiermann E10 basket chair was manufactured by Heinrich Murmann.
A sculptural timeles design from 1949 and was exhibited in the german Pavillon 1958.
It was made...
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Black Cana Stool by Pauline Deltour
Located in Geneve, CH
Black cana stool by Pauline Deltour by Cristina Celestino
Materials: galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. Caña Flecha.
Technique: hand-woven with natural fibers in Colombia....
Category
2010s German Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Red Cana Stool by Pauline Deltour
Located in Geneve, CH
Red Cana stool by Pauline Deltour by Cristina Celestino.
Materials: galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. Caña Flecha.
Technique: hand-woven with natural fibers in Colombia. ...
Category
2010s German Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Yellow Cana Stool by Pauline Deltour
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Yellow Cana stool by Pauline Deltour by Cristina Celestino
Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. Caña Flecha.
Technique: Hand-woven with natural fibers in...
Category
2010s German Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Yellow Cana Stool by Pauline Deltour
Located in Geneve, CH
Yellow Cana stool by Pauline Deltour by Cristina Celestino
Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. Caña Flecha.
Technique: Hand-woven with natural fibers in Colombia...
Category
2010s German Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Black Cana Stool by Pauline Deltour
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Black cana stool by Pauline Deltour by Cristina Celestino.
Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. Caña Flecha.
Technique: Hand-woven with natural fibers in...
Category
2010s German Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Black Cana Stool by Pauline Deltour
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 black cana stool by Pauline Deltour by Cristina Celestino.
Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. Caña Flecha.
Technique: Hand-woven with natural fibers in...
Category
2010s German Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Red Cana Stool by Pauline Deltour
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Red Cana stool by Pauline Deltour by Cristina Celestino
Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. Caña Flecha.
Technique: hand-woven with natural fibers in Co...
Category
2010s German Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Yellow Cana Stool by Pauline Deltour
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Yellow Cana stool by Pauline Deltour by Cristina Celestino
Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. Caña Flecha.
Technique: Hand-woven with natural fibers in...
Category
2010s German Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Red Cana Stool by Pauline Deltour
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Red Cana stool by Pauline Deltour by Cristina Celestino
Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. Caña Flecha.
Technique: Hand-woven with natural fibers in Co...
Category
2010s German Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe "MR10" by Thonet Set 3 Chair
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet
Located in Firenze, FI
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe "MR10" by Thonet set 3 chair.
- Chromed tubular steel frame
- Original rattan or cane seat
- Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and produced by Thonet...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel
set 3 Chair Ludwig Mies van der Rohe "MR10" by Thonet
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet
Located in Firenze, FI
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe "MR10" by Thonet set 3 chair.
- Chromed tubular steel frame
- Original rattan or cane seat
- Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and produced by Thonet...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel
Caribe Natural Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Caribe natural lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner.
Materials: wicker from Bejuco roots. Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel frame.
Technique: weaved by local craftspeople in ...
Category
2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Caribe Natural Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Caribe natural dining chair by Sebastian Herkner.
Materials: Wicker from Bejuco roots. Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel frame.
Technique: Weaved by local craftsp...
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Caribe Natural Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Caribe natural lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner.
Materials: Wicker from Bejuco roots. Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel frame.
Technique: Weaved by local craftsp...
Category
2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Caribe Natural Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Caribe natural dining chair by Sebastian Herkner.
Materials: Wicker from Bejuco roots. Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel frame.
Technique: Weaved by local craftsp...
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Sculptural German Wicker and Iron Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome German wicker and iron armchair. Great lines. Wicker is in excellent condition. Great standalone chair!
Category
Vintage 1970s German Chairs
Materials
Iron
Set of 4 Caribe Natural Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Caribe natural lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: Wicker from Bejuco roots. Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel frame.
Technique: Weaved by local craftspe...
Category
2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Early Thonet S533 RF Cane Weißenhof Armchair Chair Mies van der Rohe Set of 2
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These Cantilever vintage armchairs are Bauhaus classics and were designed by Mies van der Rohe and knowned by the name Weißenhof Chair.This pair were produced by Thonet with the Mode...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 32.29 in W 22.45 in D 33.47 in
Award nominated beige hand knitted lounger with blue frame by hettler.tüllmann
By hettler.tüllmann
Located in Berlin, BE
This cozy lounger has a delicately hand-knitted seat and is 100% handmade in Berlin, Germany .
The lightness and durability of this minimal design make the chair a unique and flexibl...
Category
2010s German Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in W 24.02 in D 30.32 in
Germany Dining Chairs Wk Möbel Arno Lambrecht Wks Series 1950 Set of 4
By WK Möbel
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Dining chairs designed by German architect Arno Lambrecht for WK Möbel.
From the WKS Series.
Made of beechwood and Papercord.
From the Shaker movement inspired design.
Set of 4 c...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech
H 33.08 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Two Chairs Model 'B 42' Produced by Tecta in Germany, 1960
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Köln, NRW
In good original condition, with minor signs of age and use, which have preserved a beautiful patina.
These two vintage cantilever chairs were manufactured by Tecta in Germany aro...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Chairs
Materials
Steel
1960s Pair of Rattan Woven Basket Chair with Icelandic Sheepskin
Located in Praha, CZ
- Iron base in good original condition with some signs of use
- Rattan in very good condition
- Made in Germany
- With sheepskin included
- Height of seat 39 cm.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Three-legged Chair by Xaver Seemüller in Wood and Cane, Germany
Located in Hellouw, NL
Decorative three-legged chair by master wood maker Xaver Seemüller in wood and cane from Germany. This chair has an attractive design and is in very good condition. It has beautiful ...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
1960s Pair of Rattan Woven Basket Chair with Hairpin Legs
Located in Praha, CZ
- Iron base in good original condition with some signs of use
- Rattan in very good condition
- Made in Germany
- Height of seat 39 cm.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Viennese Thonet Bentwood Cane Rocking Chair
By Thonet
Located in Bastrop, TX
Michael Thonet (1796-1871) was the German-Austrian inventor of the process of bentwood production, recognized by flowing forms and the resulting lightweight product. He first opened ...
Category
Antique 18th Century German Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Vintage Tubular Chrome Ratan Bauhaus Pair of Chairs by Marcel Breuer, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Horomerice, CZ
This original Bauhaus chairs designed by Marcel Breuer are a perfect representation of the simplistic elegance of the Bauhaus Era.
This is a perfect example of German Bauhaus styl...
Category
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 33.47 in W 15.36 in D 19.3 in
Set of Two Bauhaus Prototype Dining Chairs, circa 1930
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Amazing set of two rare Bauhaus prototype dining chairs, manufactured around 1930.
These beautifully crafted chairs have a metal base with woven rattan seats and backrests. One of...
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 Elegant Chairs in Mahogany and Cane WK, Germany, 1970s
By WK Möbel
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Set of 6 elegant chairs in mahogany and Cane WK, Germany, 1970s
Good to very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Belle Époque, Oak, Bavarian, European, Wicker Side Chair in Brown
Located in Frankfurt, DE
Bavarian Wicker chair from Stephanskirchen, used as a hallway chair. Handmade and stable, ca. 1900. The wood tells a beautiful story of its age and the craftsmenship that was differe...
Category
Early 20th Century German Belle Époque Side Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Oak
Bavarian Wicker Chair ca. 1900, brown, handmade, simple and elegant
Located in Frankfurt, DE
German, Bavarian Wicker chair from Rosenheim. Used as a kitchen side chair, simple but elegant and handmade.
From basket weaving in the Fertile Crescent to Victorian wicker furniture...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century German Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Oak
1920s Brown Beech Single Chair by Erich Dieckmann 'f'
By Marcel Breuer, University of Applied Crafts, Weimar 1, Erich Dieckmann
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Beech chair by Erich Dieckmann, Germany, 1926.
The single chair by Erich Dieckmann from 1926 is made out of beech and has a typically, clear design. The rectangular stand construc...
Category
Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech, Plywood
1920s Brown Beech Single Chair by Erich Dieckmann 'e'
By Marcel Breuer, University of Applied Crafts, Weimar 1, Erich Dieckmann
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Beech chair by Erich Dieckmann, Germany, 1926.
The single chair by Erich Dieckmann from 1926 is made out of beech and has a typically, clear design. The rectangular stand construc...
Category
Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood, Cane
Set of Four Folding Chairs, 1970s
Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
Set of four folding chairs from the 1970s. Material is grained finished beech and cane.
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
Functional Art Chair "Dust my Broom" by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Frankfurt, DE
Backrest cut, Tibetian Reet Brooms, neon Gaffa Tape, Leather and Paint added. Functional Art, Design Art, Tribal Art.
In the manner of Marten Baas, Bauhaus, DeCotis, Joaquim Tenreiro...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Steel
19th Century Pair of Mahogany German Biedermeier Chairs, New Wickerwork Pedig
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Set of Biedermeier chairs, two pieces.
Completely restored, new wickerwork pedig included.
Source: Germany
Period: 1830-1839
Shellac-polish.
We guarantee safe a the cheapest air tra...
Category
Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer, Wicker
H 34.85 in W 17.52 in D 20.87 in
Egon Eiermann Single Chair, 1950s
By Egon Eiermann, Wilde + Spieth
Located in Basel, CH
Egon Eiermann single chair manufactured by Wilde & Spieth in Germany in the 1950s. Original red painted reed and robust iron frame. In good condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Reed
Vintage Wicker Armchair, circa 1960s
Located in Freiburg, DE
Wickerwork in good condition
stabile beech frame
Measures: Seat height 38cm.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Armchairs
Materials
Wicker, Beech
Set of 4 Black and White Natural Wood Casala Chairs
By Casala
Located in Wroclaw, PL
Set of 4 German Casala chairs in black and white natural fabric from 1980s, completely restored, new upholstery covered with fabric in herringbone fashionable color.
Headquarters ha...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Natural Fiber
Rattan and Iron Side Chair, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant rattan and iron side chair, 1960s.
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of Bauhaus Cantilever Chairs Thonet
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Berlin, DE
For the first time, this piece of furniture was presented at the Weissenhof Exhibition in Stuttgart, 1927, from which time it was given the nickname Weissenhofstuhl. We show here the...
Category
20th Century German Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Multifunction Armchair. Bauhaus 1930
By Bauhaus
Located in Karlsruhe, DE
Multifunction armchair. Bauhaus 1930 - 1935
Extremely rare to find in this beautiful original condition.
Manufacturer: Probably, attribution to Staatliches Bauhaus Germany.
...
Category
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Rare caned version of Gustav Herkströter for Lübke Set of 6 Chairs Germany 1960s
By Lübke
Located in Berlin, DE
rare caned version Set of 6 Lübke Chairs Model 603 in Mahogany by Gustav Herkströter.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood, Mahogany
H 31.89 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Set of Six Dining Chairs by A.Lorenz for Tecna in Chrome & Rattan
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
A pair of armchairs by German manufacturer Tecta from 1970s. Tecta is a manufacturer of furniture designed among others by Jean Prouve and Marcel Breuer. The frame is made of chrome-...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Jugendstil High Back Chair Elm Wood Early 20th Century
Located in Bjuråker, SE
A cream painted high back chair from the Jugendstil period, Germany. The beautifully weathered chair with a carved back with a rush seat is in good condition.
Object: Chair
Design: ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Jugendstil Chairs
Materials
Rush, Elm
Mies Van Der Rohe B42 Rattan Easy Chair by Tecta, circa 1960
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This MR10 chair designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927 is a true masterpiece of modern design. Manufactured by Tecta in Germany circa 1960, these chair are a testament to the e...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Thonet Bentwood Chairs
By Gustav Adolf Schneck, Thonet-Mundus
Located in Hudson, NY
This exquisite pair of Thonet Bentwood Armchairs Model No. NR-283F. Designed in the 1930s by Gustav Adolf Schneck for Thonet-Mundus, the chairs are constructed of bent beechwood and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Revival Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Mies Van Der Rohe B42 Rattan Easy Chair by Tecta, circa 1960
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This MR10 chair designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927 is a true masterpiece of modern design. Manufactured by Tecta in Germany circa 1960, these chair are a testament to the e...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 "Mr10" Chairs Designed by Mies Van Der Rohe, 1960s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Conversano, IT
Original MR10 Chairs designed by Mies Van der Rohe, produced in the 1960's.
The structure of the chairs is on good conditions.
Please note that the set could have some signs...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mies Van Der Rohe Set of 4 B42 Rattan Easy Chairs by Tecta, circa 1960
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This set of four MR10 chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927 is a true masterpiece of modern design. Manufactured by Tecta in Germany circa 1960, these chairs are a test...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 28.75 in
Hartmut Lohmeyer Lounge Chair in Teak and Cane
By Hartmut Lohmeyer
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Rare 1950s German design in the Danish modern tradition by Hartmut Lohmeyer for his Hanseatic Furniture company. Beautifully sculpted teak frames with graceful curves and an exquisit...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
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German Natural Fiber Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of german natural fiber chairs for sale on 1stDibs. German natural fiber chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Arts and Crafts and Baroque german natural fiber chairs are consistently popular styles. Large german natural fiber chairs can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller german natural fiber chairs available at 1stDibs — each spanning 2 inches in width — may make for a better choice. There have been many well-made german natural fiber chairs over the years, but those made by Marcel Breuer, August Thonet and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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Prices for german natural fiber chairs start at $299 and top out at $14,739 with the average selling for $3,468.
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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