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Set of Six Paul Evans Cantilevered Dining Chairs for Directional, 1970s
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Hamburg, PA
A Mid-Century Modern set of 6 Paul Evans cantilevered dining chairs for Directional. This set includes two armchairs and four side chairs. These comfortable chairs have sleek modern ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Linen Dining Chairs by Directional Furniture Co, Set of 6
By Directional
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
1991 Set of 6 Linen Dining Chairs by DIRECTIONAL Furniture Co
Set includes 6 armchairs
Approximate...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Linen
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Knoll Style Brno Dining Chairs
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This set of four vintage dining chairs features unique flat chrome frame cantilever design, with rounded armrests, and comfortably padded seats. Unique scrolled top seat back and stu...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Stool/Bench Modern Medieval Handmade Horsehair Iron Woven Textile Fringe Tassel
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
HORSE HAIR BENCH NO. 1 - WHITE
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2019
Contemporary furniture at its finest. Horsehair textile and blackened iron are combined to create an exciting juxtaposition o...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Iron, Steel
H 16 in W 18 in D 24 in
Alex Outdoor Upholstered Stainless Steel Powder Coated Lounge Side Club Chair
By Heather Ashton Design
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Inspired by the simplicity of Mid-Century Design, The Alex style of relaxed seating is created using a Stainless Steel, Powder Coated frame and specialized outdoor foam. The design i...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 29 in W 25 in D 27.75 in
Midcentury Lounge Chairs in the Style of Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of midcentury lounge chairs are in the style of Paul McCobb and feature original blue vinyl upholstery, tapered legs, and two button tufted seat back which offers a modern ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Wicker Vanity Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique white wicker vanity or desk chair with a skirted apron.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Vintage Barcelona Chair & Footstool by Knoll International, Early 1970s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Lounge chair and footstool designed by Mies van der Rohe. U.S.A., Knoll International, Early 1970s.
Original super vintage and patinated 'BARCELONA CHAIR' in brown leather. Chrome...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 29.14 in W 29.14 in D 28.35 in
Eero Saarinen Knoll Studio Set of Four (4) Mid Century Classic Tulip Armchairs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A superb set of four (4) swivel armchairs of recent vintage, made by KnollStudio. Tagged under seat cushion. Metal labels underneath base. Dimensions: H 32" x W 26" x D 24" x SH 19" ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 32 in W 26 in D 24 in
Chainmail Sculptural Chair, Nickel Plated Steel Finish, Hand Linked Mesh
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Chainmail chair is a new take on William Katavolos 1952’s T-chair. Its seat is made up of hand-linked metal rings coming together to form a strong and flexible mesh that drapes down ...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 47.25 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Circular Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Swivel Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Houston, TX
Circular Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin swivel lounge chair. This Gorgeous Milo Baughman oversized circular swivel lounge chair has been newly upholstered in a cream colored short p...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Mohair
Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Gray Leather Dining Chairs by Gunlocke
By Jens Risom, Gunlocke
Located in Lafayette, IN
Fantastic set of 8 model 21C armchairs by the Gunlocke Chair Co. of Wayland, N.Y. Chairs feature solid walnut frames, floating back-rests, new gray leather upholstery and one of the ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 29.5 in W 24 in D 25 in
John Risley Mr and Mrs Settee
By John Risley
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mr and Mrs Settee
Designed by John Risley C.1965
This group of Wrought Iron People Furniture was distributed by Raymor.
Original Black surface.
Some minor oxidation present but unobj...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Materials
Steel
John Risley Rocker
By John Risley
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
John Risley Rocker
John Risley Created his group of "People" chairs in the 1960s
The Rocker was part of the group Picked up by Raymor and distributed throughout the U.S
Always coming...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Materials
Steel
John Risley Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By John Risley
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
John Risley Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Hand wrought in his studio C.1965
The People collection was discovered and distributed by Raymor
Original Black Surface
Some oxidation
enameled ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Materials
Steel
Single Milo Baughman, Thayer Coogin Swivel Club Chair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Iconic swiveling club chair newly upholstered in boucle/chenille ivory/tan upholstery. Chair features tufted back and sit on brushed aluminum disc base. 2 shown, but only...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Outdoor Dining Upholstered Side Chair Powder Coated Stainless Steel Sunbrella
By Heather Ashton Design
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Inspired by the simplicity of Mid-Century design, the fay dining chair is created using a stainless steel powder coated frame and specialized outdoor foam. The design is minimal and ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 34 in W 18 in D 26 in
Large Group of Cafe Chairs from Old Time Saratoga NY Adelphi Hotel
Located in New York, NY
46 ice cream style cafe chairs, originally from the landmark Adelphi Hotel in Saratoga NY. Hand-wrought iron frame with upholstered pad seat, seats show some wear, normal and consist...
Category
Early 20th Century American Romantic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern "Sun Flower Chair" by Liberty Ornamental Iron of Canada
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
The sun flower chair is the successor of the Canadian iconic Solair chair. Following the enormous success of the Solair chairs, Liberty Ornamental Iron Ltd. of Toronto Canada produce...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Ficks Reed Mid 20th Century Faux Bamboo Rattan Swivel Chairs
By Ficks Reed
Located in Carmel, NY
Mid-20th century Coastal style swivel seat armchairs by Ficks Reed. Bamboo and Faux Bamboo frame, cane backrest, rattan strapping. Made in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, circa 1960's. These ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Reed, Paint
Florence Knoll Model 31 Lounge Chair
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Garnerville, NY
Early Florence Knoll (Florence Knoll Bassett) designed Model 31 lounge chair, circa 1958-62. She designed the chair in 1954 and it was in production until 1968. Black enameled steel ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Early Womb Chair Designed for Eero Saarinen
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Stamford, CT
A early production womb chair designed by Eero Saarinen. Produced by Knoll starting in 1946 this model was produced in 1952. It retains its original label. Newly reupholstered.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Large Knoll Diamond Bertoia Lounge - Single
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Raleigh, NC
1960’s Large Knoll Diamond bertoia lounge designed by Harry Bertoia. Very comfy with rubber pads allowing this lounge to flex for comfort. Bertoia was known for making great sculptur...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Jordan Mozer Pair of Metal Chairs
By Jordan Mozer
Located in New York, NY
A rare pair of Jordan Mozer signed chairs. They are so cool with the metal seat and back but can be upholstered for any room in the house or used as they are. These make great dini...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Hollywood Regency White Chippendale Bamboo Dining or Side Chair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A white painted bamboo Chippendale chair. A fabulous way to add a touch of chinoiserie style or Hollywood Regency to any space. This piece features a scalloped back with a geometric ...
Category
20th Century American Chippendale Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Paint
1970s Slope Wrought Iron and Steel Mesh Lounge Chairs, a Pair
By BoConcept
Located in Germantown, MD
Comfortable, close to maintenance-free and with a style punch to accompany it, this BoConcept Style outdoor furniture is the perfect setting for great outdoor moments. With a light, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron, Wire
Late 20th Century Gray & Chrome Cantilever Chairs Style Steelcase Set of 12
By Steelcase
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome gray & chrome vintage cantilever chairs by United Chair Company in the style of Steelcase, set of 12. Comprised of a chrome cantilever frame, black plastic armrests, and thei...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.25 in W 24 in D 23 in
1980s Postmodern Chairs - a Pair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Patience is a virtue - and so worth the wait for these darling chairs. The seller took no less than a month to seal the deal:(
As cool as these are, I would like to suggest using th...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile
Pia Chair
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Slipcover Chair. Our Pia Chair is ideal as a Dining Chair but also great as a Side Chair in your favorite room. Bespoke configurations available upon request
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Vintage Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Peacock Chair
By Woodard Furniture Co., Russell Woodard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring home garden furniture that is truly fit for a king or queen with this fantastic peacock throne chair designed by Russell Woodard. A spun fiberglass construction gives this sea...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Vintage Chrome "Thin Line" Dining Chairs by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A spectacular set of six vintage chrome "Thin Line" dining chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin in the United States, circa 1970s. The seats appear to be floating mid-a...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Primary Color/Mondrian Style Herman Miller Eames Dining Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Four vintage Herman Miller Eames fiberglass chairs in primary colors. All chairs in very good vintage condition with Herman Miller bases available in black or metallic silver color f...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Vintage Coastal Scroll Outdoor Cast Aluminum Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous set of 8 vintage Coastal outdoor cast aluminum dining chairs. A chic scroll design in a matte black finish. Perfect as is or easily repainted to suit your project. Additio...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Coastal Scroll Cast Aluminum Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous set of 6 vintage Coastal Cast Aluminum outdoor dining chairs. A chic scroll design in a matte black finish. Perfect as is or easily painted to suit your project. Additiona...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Charles Eames for Herman Miller DSX Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Ray Eames
Located in Garnerville, NY
Charles Eames for Herman Miller fiberglass DSX shell chair. Circa 1970. Retains all it's plastic glides. Shock mounts are in good condition with no visible drying or cracking. Struct...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Pair of Post-Modern Lucite Barstools by Hill Mfg, circa 1980
By Hill Manufacturing, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic pair of Post-Modern lucite barstools are by Hill Manufacturing and in the style of Charles Hollis Jones and Lion in Frost. Featuring a steel base with foot wrest, and lu...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Skeleton, Counter Chair in Brushed Stainless with Boucle
By Jialun Xiong
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Skeleton Counter Chair
Materials: brush stainless and boucle
Dimensions: 21"W x 19"D x 34"H
Seat Height: 24.5” H
Skeleton Counter Stool is an elevated iteration of the Skele...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
White Vinyl & Chrome Model SS33 Style Cantilever Chair
By Anton Lorenz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the realm of vintage furniture with our white vinyl and chrome tube cantilever chair, reminiscent of the iconic Model SS33 Bauhaus chair designed by Anton Lorenz for Thonet...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Boho French 60s Lucite Host Chairs in Thibaut Ikat - a Pair
By Thibaut
Located in west palm beach, FL
A spectacular pair of vintage Boho Host chairs. Made in France Circa 60s with incredible attention to detail. Chic scored side panels and upholstered in Thibault Ikat print. Acquired...
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Lucite
Pair of ‘as-new’ Emeco 111 Navy Chairs
By Emeco
Located in Kennett Square, PA
Pair of gray Emeco Navy 111 chairs. Excellent condition, very light if any use. Measures: 15.5” W x 19.5” D x 34” H - seat height 18”.
Category
2010s American Industrial Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Authentic Knoll Brno Chair by Mies Van Der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
One black leather Brno chair with tubular frame and thin pad seat and back as was the original design.
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe by Knoll. Beautiful showing very little use.
Measure...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Fourteen Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Dining Chairs in Ivory Bouclé
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Beautiful large set of of 14 iconic Milo Baughman Model #1187 thin line polished stainless steel dining chairs for Thayer Coggin freshly reupholstered in soft ivory bouclé fabric cir...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 36 in W 19.5 in D 22.5 in
Set of Four Harry Bertoia Designed Child Chairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here are four Harry Bertoia designed child chair for Knoll.
First designed in 1950. All are white.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pr. Wrought Iron Mid Century Hoop Chairs by John Cicchelli for Riley Wolff 1950s
By Joseph Cicchelli
Located in New York, NY
Chic Mid Century circle, or hoop, chairs designed by Joseph Cicchelli for Reilly - Wolff circa 1950's. These chairs have become a classic of the MCM genre, and still appear modern ev...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 29.5 in W 29.5 in D 26 in
Set of Twelve Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Dining Chairs in Lux Ivory Bouclé
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Beautiful large set of of 12 iconic Milo Baughman Model #1187 thin line polished stainless steel dining chairs for Thayer Coggin freshly reupholstered in soft ivory bouclé fabric cir...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 36 in W 19.5 in D 22.5 in
Set of 4 Sculptural Plastic Chairs by John Gale, 1963
By John Gale
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare white space age chairs. Designed by Mid-Century Modern designer John Gale.
Patented in 1963, each one has patent number stamped and John Gale logo. Design was used to develop...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Post Modern Chrome and Leather Counter Stool 'Design Institute'
By Design Institute America
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Design Institute of America piece features a unique geometric onyx colored metal frame. Has a one of a kind triangle-ladder design and is a contemporary statement piece for any ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Peacock Iron Patio Chairs
Located in Denton, TX
Peacock Patio chairs in the style of Salterini with satin black powder coating.
Category
20th Century Mexican Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron
Contemporary Ricard Chair, In Stock
By Michael Felix
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ricard Chair is a combination of different forms coming together to create a sculpturally pleasing and very comfortable tall back chair. Made in Los Angeles.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Four Mid Century Post Modern Tokyo Style Counter or Bar Stools in White
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek modern set of four counter stools circa 1990's. These feature white enameled steel tubular frames with white naugahyde seats.
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
H 35 in W 18 in D 19 in
Mies van der Rohe MR20 Armchairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of 1960s MR20 armchairs designed by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll. Original leather and stainless steel frames are in great shape. Chairs have early Knoll labels.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of Four Lucite Dining Chairs by Lion in Frost
By Lion in Frost
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four Lucite dining chairs by Lion in Frost
Lucite and woven fabric
seat depth 19".
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Lucite
Chainmail Chair by Panorammma
Located in Geneve, CH
Chainmail chair by Panorammma
Materials: steel, nickel plating
Dimensions: 120 x 60 x 60 cm
Panorammma is a furniture design atelier based in Mexico City that seeks to redefine ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Nickel
6 Bertoia for Knoll White Metal "Diamond" Chairs
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Harry Bertoia (Italian/American, 1915-1978) for Knoll "Diamond" chair in newly powder coated white metal with an authentic yellow or grey exterior seat cushions. Design circa 1952.
...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Modern Chrome & Blue Gray Fabric Thin Line Armchair Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage modern chrome frame & original blue gray fabric with button detail Thin Line armchair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. This one is missing its tag however we have...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 33 in W 23.5 in D 27 in
1950s Rare Eames Zenith Side Chair for Herman Miller, USA
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A very rare side chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames, manufactured by Zenith / Herman Miller in the United States of America around 1950.
The first fiberglass Eames chairs were pr...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of '4' Mid-Century Russell Woodard Sculptura Mesh Sculpted Patio Armchairs
By Woodard Furniture Co., Russell Woodard
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of (4) mid-century Russell Woodard sculptura mesh organically sculpted Patio armchairs. Very Iconic Designed outdoor Patio Chairs. All chairs are original Circa 1960 - they have ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel
H 32 in W 28 in D 23 in
Lucite and Boucle Vanity Stool by Hill Manufacturing
By Hill Manufacturing
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous 1980’s clear lucite with chrome details vanity stool on casters by Hill Manufacturing Corp.
In beautiful vintage condition, the seat has been newly recovered with a natura...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
Vintage White Egg Pod Chair Set with Side Table
Located in Napa, CA
Mid-Century molded plastic egg pod chair set, white plastic with leather seating and red piping.
Sold as a set.
Chairs each: 26" x 36" x 36".
Table: 17.5"...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Plastic
Concrete Tulip Chairs by Merit Los Angeles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Minimal concrete chairs with a tulip style base and a scoop seat. Handmade by Merit in Los Angeles. These chairs feature a lower seat back and a heavy base which gives them great bal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Patio and Garden Furni...
Materials
Concrete
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Gray North American Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of gray north american chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, fabric and plastic, all gray north american chairs available were constructed with great care. Find 1034 antique and vintage gray north american chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 271 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Gray north american chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Gray north american chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Gray north american chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Emeco, Knoll and Herman Miller are consistently popular.
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Gray north american chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,807, while the lowest priced sells for $60 and the highest can go for as much as $176,611.
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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