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Set of Four Eames for Herman Miller Black DKR Wire Chairs on Eiffel Bases
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Ferndale, MI
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DKR wire chairs on Eiffel tower bases. All four chairs have been refinished in a correct tone matte black powder coat. Three chairs have origi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Emerald Velvet, Gold Edition, Set of 6
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
We’ve restored this set of 6 Eero Saarinen for Knoll executive chairs using a 100% Cotton Italian Velvet in the color Emerald. Skilled craftsmen have brought each chair back to life ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 25.5 in D 24.5 in
Warren Platner for Knoll classic armchair designed 1966
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in London, GB
Warren Platner studied at Cornell University, graduating in 1941 with a degree in architecture. He went on to work with legendary architects Raymond Loewy, Eero Saarinen, and I. M. P...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, 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
Red Florence Knoll Lounge Chairs
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of vintage Florence Knoll lounge chairs on steel bases. We have these totally refurbished and re-upholstered in red Maharam Messenger fabric. The bases have been polished, and...
Category
20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Chair by RO/LU "Sitting as Seeing (After Rietveld)"
By RO/LU
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Powder-coated, welded-steel chair by RO/LU from the series "Surfaces On Which Your Setting and Sitting Will Be Uncertain". 2 available. This is the last project that the now-defunct ...
Category
2010s American 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 Modern John Risley Steel Sculpture Chair
By John Risley
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Early Eero Saarinen “Womb” Chair
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer: Eero Saarinen (Finnish-American, 1910-1961); Knoll
Additional Information: Chair is upholstered in Jack Lenor Larsen fabric.
Marking(s); notes: no marking(s) appar...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Steel
Bertoia Diamond Chairs, White, Set of Two, Welded & Painted Steel
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
SALE ONE WEEK ONLY
Bertoia Diamond Chairs, White, Set of Two, Welded & Painted Steel. They are as elegant, strong and functional as when they were manufactured. The chairs will add ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of "T Chairs" by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne International
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Pair of "T Chairs" in stainless steel with brown leather sling seats and backs by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne International, American 1950's.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 12.41 in W 9.06 in D 8.67 in
John Risley Sculpture Chair
By John Risley
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Part of John Risley's People Chair collection from the early 1960's. Hand welded from thin steel rods and painted black, this chair makes a great addition to any room.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
1st Generation Eames LKX Lounge Wire Mesh Side Chair 1951
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
Hard-to-find First Generation Eames LKX (Low/Wire/X-base) lounge chairs, only made one year with this configuration; 1951. Made by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Various are...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Wire
Mies Van Der Rohe Cantilevered Cane Dining Chair for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cantilevered dining chair by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, c.2015. The chair features a tubular chrome plated steel frame with handwoven cane seat and backrest.
Five available - each...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1st Generation Eames RKR Wire Mesh Rocker by Herman Miller 1951
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
Charles and Ray Eames designed their fiberglass and wire chairs to be fitted with a wide variety of bases to offer a range of heights, uses, and aesthetics. One of the most desirable...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Modern Steel + Wood Occasional Chair
By M. Singer & Sons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modernist design.
Limited production.
Painting steel with mesh seat and backrest with ash wood legs.
Sits comfortable with a little bounce on the seat and the backrest hugging the bo...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Eames LAX Armshell Lounge Chair
By Charles Eames
Located in Dallas, TX
Charles and Ray Eames designed low lounge armshell with X-base. Original zinc base, original screws, Original boot glides. Early transitional parchment fiberglass shell with large sh...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Ball Foot Sculptural Chair, Vegan Cactus Leather, Beige
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
The “Ball-Foot Chair” is upholstered with a subtle beige cactus leather, a vegan textile infused with natural cacti fibers, which is produced in Mexico. The chair’s comfortable and r...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Herman Miller Eames Armchair on Low Lounge Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Amazing color on this Eames fiberglass armshell for Herman Miller. Beautiful orange tone contrasts nicely against black lounge height base. No cracks or major wear. Even color throug...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
1st Gen Eames for Herman Miller DKR-2 Wire Eiffel Bikini Chair Blue Fabric 1951
By Herman Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A modernist “DRK-2 Eiffel Chair” designed by Eames for Herman Miller. 1st generation, 1951. Retains the original Herman Miller, Venice, California tag on bottom of seating. Black ste...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32.5 in W 19 in D 18 in
Rye for Marble Furniture Co. Chair Prototype Tubular Steel Cushion Lenor Larsen
By Ralph Rye
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A unique chair prototype – a lounge chair by Ralph Rye for Marble Furniture Company. Circa 1970. The frame is constructed with tubular steel, powder coated in blue. Cushion seat, uph...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 26.5 in W 39 in D 34.5 in
Set of 6 Mid Century Cantilevered Chrome Dining Arm Chairs Style of Mart Stam
By Mart Stam, Marcel Breuer
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of matching 6 mid century cantilevered dining arm chairs In the style of Mart Stam chrome and faux black leather. All original mid century chrome seamless cantilever frames. All ...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 32 in W 20 in D 20 in
Contemporary Pair of Mario Lopez Torres Woven Rattan Balloon Chairs
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in Toronto, ON
Mario Lopez Torres pair of balloon back chairs, constructed with a metal frame and expertly woven natural rattan. Sold with tonal beige seat cushions. Labeled with a brass medallion ...
Category
2010s Mexican Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mandarin Chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll (up to 30)
By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Iconic Postmodern Mandarin chairs designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll in amazing period Uphostery original and in good condition. Black enamel steel legs and sculptural undulating ...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Harry Bertoia for Knoll Wire Diamond Chair Mid Century Modern
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Discover sculptural sophistication with this Harry Bertoia for Knoll Wire Diamond Chair, a true Mid Century Modern gem. Its intricate and airy wire frame is a triumph of space-defyin...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Steel Chairs Attributed to Pacific Iron Products
By Walter Lamb
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of steel chairs attributed to Walter Lamb for the Los Angeles based Pacific Iron Products Company. Frames have been professionally sand blasted and powder coated. Chairs have ...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Modern Eames DSS Chairs - Set of 8
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Raleigh, NC
Pleased to offer a great collection of 8 Mid Century Modern Herman Miller Eames DSS stacking chairs in elephant hide grey. These chairs are in fantastic vintage condition with no chi...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Ball Foot Sculptural Chair, Vegan Cactus Leather, Beige
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
The “Ball-Foot Chair” is upholstered with a subtle beige cactus leather, a vegan textile infused with natural cacti fibers, which is produced in Mexico. The chair’s comfortable and r...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Primi Personal Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Primi Personal Chair by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 60.3 x W 62.2 x H 76.2 cm.
Materials: Powder-coated steel and upholstery.
Solid steel flat bar available in a flat black or white...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Primi Personal Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Primi Personal Chair by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 60.3 x W 62.2 x H 76.2 cm.
Materials: Powder-coated steel and upholstery.
Solid steel flat bar available in a flat black or white...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Primi Personal Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Primi Personal Chair by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 60.3 x W 62.2 x H 76.2 cm.
Materials: Powder-coated steel and upholstery.
Solid steel flat bar available in a flat black or white...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
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
Ball Foot Sculptural Chair, Vegan Cactus Leather, Beige
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
The “Ball-Foot Chair” is upholstered with a subtle beige cactus leather, a vegan textile infused with natural cacti fibers, which is produced in Mexico. The chair’s comfortable and r...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Modern Leather and Steel BoConcept Jet Chair
By BoConcept
Located in Weymouth, MA
Pair of heavy steel and leather BoConcept arm chairs. Finely detailed with sturdy steel base.
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Original 1960s Set of Six Harry Bertoia Side Chairs with Full Seat Covers
By Harry Bertoia
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous set was acquired from an original owner who bought the set of six chairs in 1968 from Knoll and I have a copy of the receipts. The chairs are covered in the original re...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Sunset Chair
By Micah Rosenblatt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Sunset Chair is a celebration of the visual complexity of perforated sheet metal. A welded steel body supports a back arch of two sheets of perforated metal, housed in a curved ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Column Chair
By Micah Rosenblatt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Column Chair brings a striking architectural silhouette to any space. Solid steel rods transition into scrolls at the top of the chair, evoking classic ionic columns. The flared ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Bride’s Veil Static Chair With High Back by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bride’s Veil Static Chair With High Back by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 85,7 x W 91,4 x H 121,9 cm.
Materials: Upholstery, steel and polished chrome.
Solid steel bar available in a ...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Bride’s Veil Static Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bride’s Veil Static Chair by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 75 x W 83,2 x H 68,6 cm.
Materials: Upholstery and powder-coated steel.
Solid steel bar available in a smoked brass, polished...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Copper, Steel
Bride’s Veil Static Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bride’s Veil Static Chair by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 75 x W 83,2 x H 68,6 cm.
Materials: Upholstery, steel and burnt copper.
Solid steel bar available in a smoked brass, polished...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Copper, Steel
Pair of T Chairs by Katavolos, Littell & Kelley for Laverne International
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of iconic T side chairs in thick saddle leather and chromed steel frames by Katavolos, Littell and Kelly for Laverne International. A very forward design for 1952, especially co...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31.75 in W 23 in D 22.5 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
Jean Prouvé Antony Chairs, 2002 Vitra edition. with original tags, Set of 2
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Denver, CO
These chairs are a very sought after set of Antony Chairs originally designed in 1950 by French Architect Jean Prouvé, released via license by Vitra USA on behalf of the Prouvé famil...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 34.5 in W 20 in D 26.5 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
Ball Foot Sculptural Chair, Vegan Cactus Leather, Beige
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
The “Ball-Foot Chair” is upholstered with a subtle beige cactus leather, a vegan textile infused with natural cacti fibers, which is produced in Mexico. The chair’s comfortable and r...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern 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
Black Leather Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chairs, Matching Set of Two
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Dronten, NL
Pair of Barcelona chairs by Mies Van der Rohe for Knoll International in black leather.
Engraved with signature in the frame and marked with Knoll logo at the bottom of the cushions....
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
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
Mid-Century Modern Cantilever Steel & Leather Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Condition
Dimensions:
32.50”H x 23”W x 22.50”D
Seat Height 18.25"
Materials: Solid Stainless Steel, Original Leather
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Lloyd Modern Barrel Back Round Bar Stool
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Lloyd bar stool
Solid wood frame / hand rubbed oil finish / brushed brass, bronze or black rungs / leather wrapped back support / recessed leather seat cushion
Measures: 23” W...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Brass, Steel
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
Shaker Counter Stool by Ambrozia, Sedona Leather, Dull Champagne, Oxidized Maple
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The shaker modern counter stool chair is handmade to order. Featuring our optional Luxurious Dull Champagne metal frame and a Genuine leather seat and back. Also offered in COM or CO...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
H 37 in W 18 in D 18 in
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Set of Six Dining Chairs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, set of six dining chairs, model '72', chrome-plated steel, fiberglass, fabric, United States, design 1948, produced 1970s
Dining chairs mode...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
4x Shaker Counter Stool AMBROZIA, Sedona Leather, Dull Champagne, Oxidized Maple
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The shaker modern counter stool chair is handmade to order. Featuring our optional Luxurious Dull Champagne metal frame and a Genuine leather seat and back. Also offered in COM or CO...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
H 37 in W 18 in D 18 in
Institution Sculptural Chair, White Lamb Leather
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Uncannily challenging excessive symbolic power granted to scientific institutions, the “Institutional Chair” reveals a tension with the accepted desubjectivisation of the body into s...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Mid Century Oval Fiberglass Chair
Located in Alpha, NJ
This is a mid century fiberglass chair- this condition is in overall good condition, with scattered resin drop from prior owners use. Can be cleaned and restored.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair Of Two Chairs Designed By Warren Platner, 1960's
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of chairs designed by Warren Platner and published by Knoll. Structure with a sculptural shape made of steel wire. Upholstered in bouclé fabric. USA 60s.
Measurements: W 93 x D...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Industrial Wooden Stool
Located in Oakville, CT
Antique Drafting Stool by Cook of Cambridge, MA
Base Dimensions: 17" x 17" x 22" high
Seat Height: 25" - 28 1/2"
Backrest: 14" - 18 1/2"
Materials: Wood & Steel
Category
Early 20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Steel
Claste and Here I Sit Hall Chair Limited Edition
By Claste, Quinlan Osborne
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An unexpected shift in appearance is the central idea behind the design of this chair. It switches from precariously balanced to solid and permanent through the clever use of a trian...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chairs
Materials
Marble, Brass, Steel
Rare Pair of Dorothy Schindele Hairpin Leg Chairs, Circa 1949
By Dorothy Schindele
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of rare 1949, ergonomic, spring back chairs by noted California designer Dorothy Schindele. Fully restored.
Category
20th Century American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
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North American Steel Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of north american steel chairs is available at 1stDibs. We have 771 antique and vintage north american steel chairs in-stock, while there are 179 modern editions to choose from as well. North american steel chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. North american steel chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many north american steel chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames and Knoll produced popular north american steel chairs that are worth a look.
How Much are North American Steel Chairs?
North american steel chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,008, while the lowest priced sells for $60 and the highest can go for as much as $90,000.
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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