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Broyhill Brasilia Dining Chairs Original Set of 10 Mid-Century Modern, 1962-1970
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Topeka, KS
Iconic Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia original set of 10 dining chairs, 2 arm and 8 sides. Dark walnut and new dark blue/black upholstery. In fabulous vintage condition apart f...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 37 in W 21.25 in D 22 in
Set of Four Mid Century Dining Chairs Attributed to Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Stylish set of Mid-Century Modern dining chairs, attributed to Harvey Probber. These chairs are solid walnut, with metallic vinyl upholstered seats, wood finish, and upholstered seat...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Handcrafted Modern Dining Chair in Caribbean Walnut, in Stock
By Ania Wolowska
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
The Tamay Chair brings together personality and subtlety, based on simple lines and harmonious proportions, which underscore the natural beauty of the solid tropical wood native to s...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
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
Alpine Chair by Oxford Street Furniture
Located in Austin, TX
Introducing the Alpine Chair by Oxford Street Furniture. Each chair is handmade with solid wood construction and flawlessly finished with natural hand applied oils. Traditional joine...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Materials
Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut
George Nakashima Straight Chair for Knoll
By Knoll, George Nakashima
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by master craftsman George Nakashima for Knoll in 1946, the N19 chair was intended as a mass-produced counterpoint to the Nakashima Studio’s popular “Straight Chair.” The de...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Charles and Ray Eames DCM Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A set of 6 Eames DCM Chairs
Walnut seats and backs
Good Grain pattern
1970s production
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Eames Walnut 670 Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
The classic iconic Eames lounge chair and ottoman with walnut frame, soft black leather upholstered cushions and cast aluminum legs. Retains the manufactures tags to each piece by th...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Tumbona Alza, Mexican Contemporary Lounge Chair by Emiliano Molina for Cuchara
By Emiliano Molina
Located in Ciudad De México, ME
La Tumbona Alza se manifiesta como un espacio en sí.
Fiel a lo que Cuchara trata de mantener como punto de partida: la búsqueda de la ergonomía emprendida en caminos de lo elemental ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Oak, Walnut
H 22.84 in W 29.93 in D 26.78 in
Declan Dining Chair
By Jillian O'Neill
Located in Houston, TX
Our Declan dining chair exudes sophisticated elegance. It is sleek and curvaceous, with the perfectly unexpected walnut and brass back detailing. A modern chair with Classic proporti...
Category
2010s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of Mid-Century Modern Vinyl Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning set of four vintage modern dining chairs feature a solid walnut frame with unique beveled armrests. Sleek design with thick cushions and beautiful bright orange vinyl c...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
1 Vintage Walnut Johnson Furniture Dining Chair
By Johnson Chair Company
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage dining chairs by Johnson Chair Co Chicago reminiscent of Jens Risom design with solid walnut wood frame construction.
Johnson Chair Co is the company that made chairs for Th...
Category
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
PVC, Walnut
México Chair
By Marco Rountree
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
In the Arte y Ebanistería collection they participated with some of the most outstanding plastic artists in Mexico generating new pieces that could only result from the aesthetic sen...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pakal Chair
By Beata Nowika
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
Our Architecture and Cabinetry furniture collection is a collaboration with the most renowned Mexican architects. In this collection we explore, through signature cabinetmaking, the ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
George Nakashima Grass Seat Chairs
By George Nakashima
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A set of 4 Grass Seat Chairs by George Nakashima.
Nice patina to both wood and grass seats.
Original owners name available
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Handsome Modern Robert Marinelli Super Stylish Club Chair
By Robert Marinelli Design
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Handsome Modern Robert Marinelli Super Stylish Club Chair.
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Early Eames Bent Walnut DCW for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of very well grained early bent walnut plywood side chairs designed by the iconic team of Ray and Charles Eames . These sculptural chairs are part of furniture history beginni...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Dos Gallos Custom Upholstered Chair
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dos Gallos custom chair with client own material. Can be made in a variety of sizes and finishes as per clients' requests. Shown here with a low back and dark walnut.
All custom piec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of 6 George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Modern Walnut Chairs
By Herman Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Elegant and sophisticated, this set of six George Nelson for Herman Miller chairs features two captain and four side chairs, all epitomizing classic Mid-Century Modern design. The wa...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 29.5 in W 21.5 in D 20 in
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Rocker and Ottoman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Oak
Mid Century George Nakashima Grass Straw Chair in Walnut Produced in 1960s
By George Nakashima
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and iconic wooden mid century "grass chair" in American walnut by George Nakashima produced in the 1960s. In good vintage condition with minimal signs of use.
Dimensions:...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Walnut
H 27.17 in W 22.45 in D 18.12 in
Vintage Cherner Chair with a unique cowhide cover
By Norman Cherner
Located in Paris, FR
Super rare Cherner chair: a 1958 Design Icon in a unique cowhide cover.
Steam-bent walnut wood chair upholstered in cowhide.
Design by Norman Cherner. Manufactured in 1958 by Plycra...
Category
Antique 1850s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Gondola Slipper Chairs by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully proportioned and elegantly fashioned Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Gondola Slipper Chairs are by the esteemed designer Harvey Probber and originate from the United S...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Declan Dining Chair
By Jillian O'Neill
Located in Houston, TX
Our Declan dining chair exudes sophisticated elegance. It is sleek and curvaceous, with the perfectly unexpected walnut and brass back detailing. A modern chair with Classic proport...
Category
2010s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Jens Risom Midcentury Modern Arm Chairs - Set of 8 - Model C170 - Black Walnut
By Knoll, Florence Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Decatur, GA
Set of eight (8) vintage mid century modern arm chairs by Jens Risom, circa late 1950s. Model C-170 in solid American black walnut with sculpted flared armrests. Stout and sturdy Ame...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 31 in W 24 in D 25.5 in
Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Gray Leather Dining Chairs by Gunlocke
By Gunlocke, Jens Risom
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
A Pair of Grosfeld House Style Ebonized Armchairs
By Grosfeld House
Located in Elkton, MD
A Pair of 1950s Grosfeld House Style ebonized armchairs with striped upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Scoop Side Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Jeffrey Greene Design Single Peg Chair Set
Located in New Hope, PA
This amazingly comfortable and wonderfully designed chair will last for generations. These chairs look fabulous grouped around a Live Edge Dining Table but are just as perfect on the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Vintage Classic Armless Chairs by Jens Risom, 1950's
By Jens Risom
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of classic slipper or armless chairs by Jens Risom-original, vintage 1950's production. Walnut frames have a beautiful patina, newly reupholstered in Brunschwig & Fils linen, ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Janus Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
A chic and playful pair of mid-20th century Janus lounge chairs designed by Edward Wormley for American furniture manufacturer Dunbar, with walnut frames and their original floral ch...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Walnut / Oak Butterfly Joinery Gallery Handmade Modern Minimal Bench
By BDDW, George Nelson, Figure Ground, George Nakashima
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With this bench, we wanted to push the limits of structure both in physics and aesthetics.
The bench was sawn from a single long hand-selected board and carefully milled with a mite...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Benches
Materials
Walnut
A mid century modern upholstered Milo Baughman model #74 walnut reclining chair.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A mid century modern upholstered Milo Baughman model #74 walnut reclining chair.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 40.5 in W 27 in D 31 in
George Nakashima Studio Grass Seated Chair
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Grass-seated chair from circa 1950s production in black walnut by George Nakashima for Nakashima Studios with original seagrass seat.
Two chairs available; priced individually.
Meas...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Seagrass
Set of 14 Tommi Parzinger Style Dining Chairs in Green Velvet with Walnut Frames
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Add up high art and unique sculpture with a sexy Tom Ford dinner party vibe and you get this drop dead gorgeous Set of 14 Tommi Parzinger style Hollywood Regency Walnut Dining Chairs...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
H 50.5 in W 17.5 in D 21 in
Set of 14 Hollywood Regency Moroccan Tommi Parzinger Style Dining Chairs c. 1960
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Add up high art and unique sculpture with a sexy Tom Ford dinner party vibe and you get this drop dead gorgeous Set of 14 Tommi Parzinger style Hollywood Regency Walnut Dining Chairs...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
H 50.5 in W 17.5 in D 21 in
Set of 8 Fully Restored Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Playboy Dining Chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Large set of eight Jens Risom Playboy dining chairs professionally reupholstered in super soft and curly camel fabric. An exemplar of Mid-Century Modern design, Danish American Jens ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
H 31.5 in W 21.6 in D 19 in
1950s Vintage Walnut Scoop Back Accent Chair With Cabriole Legs
Located in Elkton, MD
Vintage Walnut Scoop Back Accent Chair featuring exquisite cabriole legs and beautiful, clean upholstery. This timeless piece adds a touch of elegance and comfort to any room.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Handrafted Contemporary Dining Chair in Caribbean Walnut, in Stock
By Ania Wolowska
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
The Tamay Chair brings together personality and subtlety, based on simple lines and harmonious proportions, which underscore the natural beauty of the solid tropical wood native to s...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
Jens Risom in Red Maharam Leather Armchairs or Occasional Chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of poised and elegant model 1103 armchairs, designed by Jens Risom for his eponymous company Jens Risom Design Inc. Showcasing the designer’s fusion of Scandinavian and America...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
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
Clara Porset's Mexican Walnut & Hemp Butaque Chair, licensed reedition by Luteca
By Clara Porset, Luteca Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Cuban-born Clara Porset was a pioneer for modern design in Mexico. Having studied architecture in New York and then Paris, she finally settled in Mexico devoting her life to champion...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Hemp
H 31.5 in W 26 in D 37.5 in
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
Pair of George Henkel Victorian Accent Chairs
By George Henckel & Sons
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of exceptional Victorian Laminated side chairs by George Henkel Philadelphia 1860"s. The good original finish with a more recent silk shantung fabric on the seats.
Category
Antique 1860s American Victorian Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of Six Mid Century Dining Chairs Drexel Profile by John Van Koert circa 1950
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite set of mid century dining chairs, designed by John Van Koert for the classic Profile series, made by Drexel. Circa 1950's ( 1957 ) the chairs feature a sculpted frame of so...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 35 in W 22 in D 21 in
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Parlor Chair by George Hunzinger Circa 1869
By George Hunzinger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Period American Victorian walnut parlor chair by George Hunzinger, New York, circa 1869 executed in the Renaissance Revival taste, having a block and turned back and rising ...
Category
Antique 1860s American Renaissance Revival Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Set of Ten Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Centennial" Chairs
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare set of ten Kipp Stewart chairs. Eight side and two armchairs in solid walnut by Drexel.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Folding Rope & Walnut Folding Side Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful single desk side chair in solid walnut frame with rope seat and back, the chair is in great condition and very light use.
Category
20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Walnut
The Walky Chair by Design VA . Maple & Walnut
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The story of Walky began with the words “Café Bistro,” specifically to the classic image of a charming café on the Champs Elysées in Paris. The aroma of an exquisite coffee accompani...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Early 20th Century Chippendale Style Carved Walnut Corner Chair With Carved Back
Located in Elkton, MD
This exquisite piece showcases meticulous craftsmanship with its beautiful carved details, seamlessly blending the sophistication of Chippendale design with the warmth of rich mahoga...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Chippendale Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 33 in W 24 in D 22 in
Set of Six Dining Chairs by Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional set of 6 dining chairs by noted mid century designer, Robsjohn Gibbings, for Widdicomb Furniture. The set includes 2 arm, and 4 armless chairs, it is in very good conditi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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
Upholstered Walnut Corktown Stool Counter by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Upholstered walnut cork town stool by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions:
Seat diameter 13"
Base 12.5" x 14.5" x height 25.5"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Fabric.
Also available...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Modern Lloyd Accent Chair in White Oak, Brass, Shearling
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Lloyd Chair
by Crump and Kwash
Solid wood construction / hand rubbed oil finished / solid waxed brass rungs / shearling wrapped back support / shearling wrapped seat cushion.
D...
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Green River Project Chair GRP LLC Peruvian Walnut Chair 2020
Located in Vancouver, BC
Rare opportunity to own 1 of 1 signed Green River Project LLC Chair.
This chair was made while Green River Project was in British Columbia, it was from a reclaimed hardwood spot th...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century High-Back Walnut & Leather Chair, Niels Koefoed Style, USA, c. 1960
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a unique, hand-built accent chair from the 1960's. Built in the manner of Niels Koefoeds this character-rich ladder-back desk chair features intricate joinery, dazzling w...
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 42 in W 18 in D 22 in
Pair of George Nakashima Captain's Dining Chairs in Walnut
By George Nakashima
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of George Nakashima Captain's Dining Chairs in Walnut.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
M_001 Walnut Chair by Monolith Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
M_001 Walnut Chair by Monolith Studio
Signed and Numbered.
Dimensions: D 53,5 x W 65 x H 58,5 cm.
Materials: Walnut.
Aavailable in travertine, white onyx, lava rock and white oak. ...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pedro Friedeberg Style “Hand” Chair
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Doylestown, PA
A nice early “Hand” chair circa 1970, after the artist Pedro Friedeberg, carved in walnut with a nice patina and details. Nice smaller scale - would make a cool desk chair for a kid.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Boho Carved Wooden Chairs With Inset Cane Panels - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Boho arm chairs. Beautiful hand carved detail with chic inset cane panels. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
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North American Walnut Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of north american walnut chairs available on 1stDibs. There are 1120 antique and vintage north american walnut chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 188 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of north american walnut chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. North american walnut chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. North american walnut chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Adrian Pearsall, Milo Baughman and George Nakashima are consistently popular.
How Much are North American Walnut Chairs?
North american walnut chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,800, while the lowest priced sells for $350 and the highest can go for as much as $62,000.
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.
Questions About North American Walnut Chairs
- What color is American walnut?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021With respect to the actual wood, the outer layer of American walnut — the sapwood — has a creamy yellow-white color whereas the inner layer — the heartwood — ranges from a golden brown to dark chocolate brown color. In more descriptive words, the color of American walnut embodies the richness of chocolate mixed with slight undertones of red wine. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage American walnut furniture.
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