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Four Late 20th Century Floral and Gingham Upholstered Louis XV Style Armchairs
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 20th c., a set of four Louis XV style armchairs in custom floral tapestry style upholstery with blue, pale green and white gingham seat backs and welting, unmarked.
Dimension...
Category
Late 20th Century American Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Wood, Trimming
H 40 in W 27 in D 22 in
Vintage Regency Quilted Floral Club Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency club chair. A chic quilted floral upholstery in a waxed cotton. Coordinating slipper chair also available on my page. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
French Country Lounge Chair by Highland House
By Highland House
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description be sure to click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this listing.
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
French P...
Category
Vintage 1970s American French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Cotton
Brocade-Upholstered Eastlake Parlor Chair with Casters
By Charles Locke Eastlake
Located in Soquel, CA
Brocade-Upholstered Eastlake Chair with Casters
Hand-carved wooden chair with off-white brocade fabric. The back and seat are matching, with double piping throughout. The front two ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Eastlake Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Karakum lounging chair designed by TANA KAREI
By Tana Karei
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Introducing the Karakum Lounging Chair- a distinctive and captivating statement piece that seamlessly blends craftsmanship with comfort. Meticulously handcrafted, this chair boasts a...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Papercord, Hardwood
Boudoir Lounge Swivel Chair by Cameron Collection
By Cameron Design House
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Fangasmic Upholstered Full Swivel Club Chair by CAMERON COLLECTION
With down and foam cushion for added ...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Cotton
Hand-Woven Contemporary Chair in Jabim Tropical Wood
By Ania Wolowska
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
The armchair has a simple and very lightweight structure. Its clean lines, with smooth and rounded edges, blend with the meticulous handwoven pattern. In this handwoven fabric, craft...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Hardwood, Walnut
Hand-Woven Contemporary Chair in Chechén Tropical Wood
By Ania Wolowska
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
The armchair has a simple and very lightweight structure. Its clean lines, with smooth and rounded edges, blend with the meticulous handwoven pattern. In this handwoven fabric, craft...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Walnut, Hardwood
Hand-Woven Contemporary Chair in Jabim Tropical Wood, 1 in stock
By Ania Wolowska
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
The armchair has a simple and very lightweight structure. Its clean lines, with smooth and rounded edges, blend with the meticulous handwoven pattern. In this handwoven fabric, craft...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Walnut, Hardwood
Pair of Cerused Chinese Chippendale Style Faux Bamboo Carved Armchairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful pair of carved faux bamboo cerused easy chairs in the Chinese Chippendale style having Chinese inspired floral upholstery. In excellent condition having no damage and fre...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Faux Bamboo, Foam, Polyester, Mahogany
Hand-Woven Contemporary Chair in Caribbean Walnut
By Ania Wolowska
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
The armchair has a simple and very lightweight structure. Its clean lines, with smooth and rounded edges, blend with the meticulous handwoven pattern. In this handwoven fabric, craft...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Hardwood, Walnut
Hand-Woven Contemporary Chair in Chechén Tropical Wood
By Ania Wolowska
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
The armchair has a simple and very lightweight structure. Its clean lines, with smooth and rounded edges, blend with the meticulous handwoven pattern. In this handwoven fabric, craft...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Hardwood, Walnut
Bunny Williams Home Bowen Armchair, Solid Performance Velvet/Moss
By Bunny Williams Home
Located in New York, NY
A streamlined armchair that melds the casual appearance of a slipcover with the reassuring elegance of tailored, fitted upholstery. Tight back and single seat cushion. Swivel option ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Synthetic
Pair of Jens Risom Style Cotton Canvas Webbed and Maple Chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Jens Risom Style Cotton Canvas Webbed and Maple Chairs in great vintage condition. Measures 19.5" in width, 19.5" in depth and stands 31" tall. Seat height is 18".
Category
Late 20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Cotton, Maple
Pair of Century Furniture Cos Barrel Back Chairs with Walnut Legs and Casters
By Century Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Great pair of barrel chairs in a very cool batik fabric. These chairs are classic lounge chairs with generous proportions and walnut legs with casters.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton
H 29.5 in W 27.5 in D 30 in
Vintage Regency Dessin-Fournier Ratchet Back Fauteuil Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency Ratchet back Fauteuil chair. Made by the iconic Dessin-Fournier group. Beautiful quilted silk/cotton with hand carved gilt frame. Adjustable back seat. Acq...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Silk, Wood
'La Somme" Slipper Chair by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom Chair from BoBo Atelier.
Custom Wood Finishing and Upholstery Work included in the price of each chair.
Customer provides fabric (COM).
Category
2010s American Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Oak
Regency Faux Bamboo Ebonized Armchairs
By Fairfield Chair Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions of a
Pair of fairfield Regency Faux bamboo ebonized dining accent armchairs
Approximate Measurements in ...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Faux Bamboo
French Directoire Style Ebonized Carved Dolphins Desk Armchair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
French regency Italian style with Ebonized arms & carved dolphins desk armchair
Approximate measurem...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Directoire Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Cotton
Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armless Chairs, Set of 4
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic Mid-Century Modern set of four Saarinen executive armless chairs by Knoll.
One of Knoll most popular designs that achieved comfort through the shape of its shell.
...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31.5 in W 22.5 in D 20.5 in
Cotton Linen Asian Floral Slipcovered Wingback Armchair by Lee Industries
By Lee Industries
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For full item description be sure to click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this listing.
Offering one of our recent Palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
Lee In...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chinese Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Materials
Linen, Cotton
Angle II Armchair in Grace Black and White Tuxedo
By TRNK
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This chair brilliantly balances both form & function — it is not so stiff that you don’t feel comfortable, and not so soft that you don’t feel supported. It also suits many different...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Chippendale Style Ball & Claw Tapestry Armchairs by Century Furniture - Set of 2
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Cotton
H 43 in W 30 in D 30 in
Biedermeier Style Armchair by Villa Garnelo International of Spain
By Villa Garnelo Internacional
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Rare Villa Garnelo International of Spain Biedermeier Style Armchair
Featuring ebonized lion heads and p...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Pair of Mid Century Rosewood Tub Chairs in the Style of Milo Baughman, C.1950
By Milo Baughman
Located in Bernville, PA
Beautifully restored pair of mid century tub chairs in the style of Milo Baughman. Solid rosewood trim with a deep royal/navy blue cotton upholstery. The upholstery is tailored and c...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Rosewood
H 27 in W 27 in D 29 in
American Hepplewhite Mahogany Inlaid Martha Washington Arm Chair, Circa 1790
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Hepplewhite mahogany Martha Washington camel back arm chair with satinwood inlaid scrolled arms, white muslin upholstery, and terminating on tapered squared splayed legs wit...
Category
Antique 1790s American Hepplewhite Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany, Satinwood, Muslin
H 44 in W 27 in D 33.25 in
Set of Four Danish Modern Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary set of four vintage mid-century modern upholstered dining chairs in the manner of Adrian Pearsall, The chair frames are hand-crafted out of solid wood all profession...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Polyester, Lacquer, Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Wood
Modern Circular Dining Chair
By The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Inspired by seating found in the Paris Metro, our Meteor dining chairs are a complimentary mix of modern comfort and Space Age chic. The circular form of the chair provides a support...
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Cotton, Wood
Pink Face Sculptural Wood Chair, 21st Century by Mattia Biagi
By Mattia Biagi
Located in Culver City, CA
This is a new work by Mattia Biagi
Sculptural chair with collage on wood.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Materials
Metal
Lauren Side Chair in the Style of Maxime Old
By Maxime Old
Located in Bronx, NY
This chic dining side chair was created to partner with the Jackie dining chair. These are in a cerused white oak with a wax finish. The chair is shown in a mushroom mohair. This cha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Foam, Wood
Modern Custom Wingback Chair with Nail Head Accents
Located in Greenwich, CT
This modern wingback chair features a curvy classic design. The chair is upholstered in soft cotton fabrics and features an exposed nail head accent. The legs are tapered and slightl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cotton
George Nelson for Herman Miller First Edition Mid-Century Modern Coconut Chair
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
Coconut chair
Designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller
USA, circa 1950s
1950s Alexander Girard “Minicheck” fabric, fiberglass, and aluminum
Measures: 33” H x 41 ½ W x ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 33 in W 41.5 in D 34 in
American Cherry Martha Washington Serpentine Upholstered Armchair, Circa 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Cherry Martha Washington armchair with a serpentine back, reeded scrolled arms, curvature seat and resting on the original tapered squared splayed legs, Early 19th century, ...
Category
Antique 1810s American American Colonial Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Muslin, Upholstery, Cherry
H 46 in W 27 in D 22.75 in
American Walnut Upholstered Desk Chair, Philadelphia, Circa 1730
Located in Hollywood, SC
American walnut desk chair with carved scrolled rails, vase formed shaped splat back, scalloped carved skirt, carved shell on knee, and terminating on the original Drake feet, Philad...
Category
Antique 1730s American American Colonial Side Chairs
Materials
Muslin, Upholstery, Walnut
Horner Chairs Set of 6 Cream Cotton Upholstery Art Nouveau
By J. Horner
Located in Cookeville, TN
Set of 6 Horner dining chairs starting on claw feet. Rising in a dark toned wood to an upholstered seat and back. At the top of the back is punch work and a carved bores head.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Duo Set, Diner Metal Chair, Colorful Textile, Contemporary Style
By Clemence Seilles, Stromboli Associates
Located in Mexico City, MX
Cantina by Clemence Seilles
An attractive and characteristic chair that works as an extra chair in your living room, bedroom or in the hallway. Cantina is an interpretation of the...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Duo Set, Diner Metal Chair, Wax Cotton Textile, Contemporary Style
By Clemence Seilles, Stromboli Associates
Located in Mexico City, MX
Cantina Palma by Clemence Seilles
An attractive and characteristic chair which versatile character can be used either in kitchen, dining room or bedroom.
Cantina is an interpret...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Evans Calico Ash Eames DCM Moulded Plywood Dining Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
A very good example of an original Evans Eames DCM molded plywood dining chair finished in Calico Ash. The frame is very good considering its age with only some small signs of age wh...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Calico
Directors Chairs from Telescope Chair, Leopard Print Fabric, Midcentury, Pair
By Telescope Chair Company
Located in Madison, WI
Directors chairs, pair, upholstered in leopard print design fabric. Made by Telescope Chair Company. Midcentury. Sturdy, comfortable. Fold up easily with brass hinges for transport t...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 33 in W 21 in D 20 in
Modern Wood Luna Rocking Chair with Webbed Seat by Goebel
By Martin Goebel
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Ebonized walnut. Rocking chairs have been a focus of furniture designers for centuries, quite simply because they are difficult to make. Here’s one where comfort and design meet righ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Maple
Bleached Maple Wood Luna Rocking Chair with Webbed Seat by Goebel
By Martin Goebel
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Rocking chairs have been a focus of furniture designers for centuries, quite simply because they are difficult to make. Here’s one where comfort and design meet right in the middle. ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Maple
Tulip Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, Mid-Century Modern, 1964
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Warsaw, PL
Famouse Tulip chair was designed by Eero Saarinen in 1955 and 1956 for the Knoll International Company.
The characteristic smooth modernist lines are now considered classic industria...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Your Skin Easy Chair/Walnut Wood
By Laura Noriega
Located in Zapopan, MX
The “Your Skin” easy chair is a comfortable low chair with a solid and light structure perfect to accentuate with its impeccable and minimal aesthetics the decoration in every room o...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Wood
Midcentury Modern Chair with Weaved Danish Cord by Goebel
By Martin Goebel, Goebel Company
Located in Saint Louis, MO
The Hyde dining chair was designed by Martin Goebel in 2014. Heavily influenced by Nordic design of the early and mid-20th century, this bespoke chair uses Danish cording woven and s...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Oak
Set of Four Vintage Warren Platner, Bronze Dining Chairs, USA, 1960s
By Warren Platner
Located in New York, NY
Madeline puts her signature spin on furniture and design classics. Each one-of-a-kind, vintage piece has been hand-selected by Madeline and showcases the transformative potential of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Fumed White Oak Wood Luna Rocking Chair with Webbed Seat by Goebel
By Martin Goebel, Goebel Company
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Rocking chairs have been a focus of furniture designers for centuries, quite simply because they are difficult to make. Here’s one where comfort and design meet right in the middle. ...
Category
2010s American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Oak
Luna Chair Handcrafted Webbed Modernist Design in White Oak Ergonomic Back
By Martin Goebel, Goebel Company
Located in Saint Louis, MO
The Luna chair was designed by Martin Goebel in 2009. Heavily influenced by modern ergonomic study and Nordic design of the early and mid-20th century, the webbed surface is strung t...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Oak
Hyde Wood Dining Chair with Midcentury Modern Influence & Hand Woven Danish Cord
By Martin Goebel, Goebel Company
Located in Saint Louis, MO
The Hyde dining chair was designed by Martin Goebel in 2014. Heavily influenced by Nordic design of the early and mid-20th century, this bespoke chair uses Danish cording woven and s...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Oak
H 34 in W 20 in D 24 in
Fabulous Pair of Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A fabulous pair of Vladimir Kagan coffee color swivel lounge chairs, circa 1970. Good vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Pair of 1950s Retro Chairs in Zebra Print
Located in New Hyde Park, NY
These fun funky 1950s vintage chairs have been reupholstered in a soft, durable zebra print in browns and creams. The print on each chair matches the other chair on the seat and on t...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Mid Century Side or Occasional Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A cheery side chair with a sleek, striped backrest and tweedy seat trimmed in orange ultra suede. Hardwood legs have been sanded and refinished with a rich pecan stain. Coordinates...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
Audrey Lounge Chair by Mariette Himes Gomez
By Mariette Himes Gomez
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Lounge Chair by Mariette Himes Gomez for The Hickory Collection with Spring down Seat Cushion, Dark Walnut Legs, and Upholstered in a Beige on Beige Striped Sunbrella Fabric.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Set of 10 Upholstered and Wood Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 10 Upholstered and Wood Dining Chairs
Fabric is from Holly Hunt and the wood frame is solid ash with carved corner bracket detail. Can be sold in smaller sets.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Pair of Drexel French Provincial Boudoir Chairs, circa 1950
By Drexel
Located in Richmond, VA
A very elegant pair of carved wood French provincial style boudoir chairs manufactured by Drexel. The chairs are painted an eggshell white with a distressed finish probably done in t...
Category
20th Century American Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton
Pair of Walnut Upholstered Arm Chairs Circa 1950
Located in Richmond, VA
A fine pair of dark-stained walnut arm chairs covered in a yellow cotton fabric with a channeled border on the frame.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Walnut
Pair of antique Mahogany Slat-Back Chair with seat and back cushions
By Mariette Himes Gomez
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique Mahogany Slat-back chair with new seat and back cushions
Wear and tear to both please see photos
Seat height is 18" and the arm height is 25"
Category
Late 20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Mahogany
Paul McCobb for Directional Club Chair on Dowel Stretcher Base
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Paul McCobb upholstered club chair on hand-turned solid maple dowel stretcher base and legs. New linen cotton upholstery with tight seat and back. Legs have been restored in a satin ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Club Chairs
Materials
Linen, Cotton
Pair of White Bamboo Style Chairs, Low Seating
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of White Bamboo Style Chairs. Low seating, vintage bamboo frames. Newly painted white with new, colorful Scalamandre seat upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Materials
Wood, Cotton
Pair of Taylor King English Gainsborough Style Lounge Chairs
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description be sure to click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this listing.
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Magnifi...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Cotton
Pair of Original Shaker Chairs from the Enfield Community, circa Mid 1800s
Located in Peabody, MA
An original matched pair of Shaker high back chairs from the Enfield, Connecticut Community of Believers, circa. 1840-1860s.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Shaker Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
H 42.75 in W 18.75 in D 15.5 in
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Find a variety of north american cotton chairs available on 1stDibs. Find 74 antique and vintage north american cotton chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 9 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. North american cotton chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. North american cotton chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Knoll, Bill Stephens and Christian Astuguevieille each produced beautiful north american cotton chairs that are worth considering.
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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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