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Paul McCobb Dining Chairs for Planner Group, Set of 4 Mid Century Modern
By Paul McCobb
Located in Wallkill, NY
Maple Paul McCobb dining chairs set of four, Planner Group. They are in wonderful vintage condition. Measuring: H 30 in, W 17 in, D 19 in, seat height 17 in. Be sure to check our st...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple

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

Set Of Four Mahogany, Cane & Leather Regency Folding Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Unusual and rare set of Regency style folding dining chairs in mahogany and cane, with dark ivory leather seats and scalloped backs. Extremely well constructed. Just the right thin...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Six Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Pagoda Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of six Classic chinoiserie inspired dining chairs. The set has 2-arm and 4 side chairs, feature a pagoda detail to the top rail with elegant fretwork on backs with armrests raise...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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

18th Century American Curved Ladder Back Oak Chair with Rush Seat
Located in Savannah, GA
This early American Colonial chair features curved splats in back and turned front legs and double upright supports on three sides. The front supports are also turned, with turned fi...
Category

Antique 1740s American American Colonial Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

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

Plywood Dining Chairs Charles + Ray Eames
By Charles Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
classic California design Herman Miller manufacturer mixed woods, birch, ash and walnut unfortunately, they were once painted black they've been restored back to natural satin wi...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

David N. Ebner. Studio Craftsman, Sassafras Wood Book Chair
By David N. Ebner
Located in Bellport, NY
Master craftsman David N. Ebner's sassafras wood book chair with his exclusive graphite Finish. Please see the newly published book "David Ebner: Studio Furniture" by Nancy Schiff...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Chairs

Materials

Wood

Chair by Deborah Ehrlich
By Deborah Ehrlich
Located in Accord, NY
Constructed by a master craftsman as well as talented sculptor - the simplicity and elegance of these chairs can only come to life with the very best of his talent. He uses tradition...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Ash, Hickory, Oak

Chair by Deborah Ehrlich
Chair by Deborah Ehrlich
H 31 in W 14 in D 13.5 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

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

Mid-Century Set of High Back Dining Chairs
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish set of four matching dining chairs offer a shapely vinyl covered seat, with comfortable high backs. Hardwood walnut frames with tapered legs and clean modern lines add t...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Set of High Back Dining Chairs
Mid-Century Set of High Back Dining Chairs
H 38.5 in W 23 in D 21.25 in
Sartorii, contemporary lounge chair made of steel and wood by CMX
By Ricardo Rodriguez Elias
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
The "Sartorii" lounge chair, made of solid wood and powder-coated steel, is the result of an exploration of the ritual of relaxation, a search for physical rest. Its contemporary for...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

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

David Mazel Tov LifeGuard Chair, Handcrafted Maple Coastal Inspiration Seating
By Louie George Michael
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This chair is named in honor of the famous lifeguard. David Mazel Tov is a design focused on perspectives and it allows two people to co-exist in a space with different points of vie...
Category

2010s Canadian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Maple

Swift Easy Chair, Modern Spindle Back Walnut and Rope Woven Lounge Chair
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
With a high spindle back and handcrafted bridle joinery clearly displayed, the Swift Easy Chair frame is studio favorite. Each Swift is a complex build for a skilled craftsperson: th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Hardwood

"Xilte" Armchair
By ADN Studio
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
The "Xitle" chair is part of ADN Studio´s Volcan collection. This collection seeks to go back to basics. It is a subtle and refined interpretation of the archytypical modern furnitur...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

"Xilte" Armchair
"Xilte" Armchair
H 30.71 in W 21.26 in D 19.81 in
Clarence Teed Collection of a Chair, one Platter a Sculpture and a Sketch Book
By Clarence Teed
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique 1960s Clarence Teed collection with four pieces. The chair is also sketched in the book. Really nice to complete any Studio collection. Measure: The platter is H 4.5cm/1.77'...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Reproduction French Louis XVI Style Bar Stool with Rush Seat and No Back
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Reproduction French Louis XVI style bar stool with rush seat and no back.
Category

2010s American Louis XVI Stools

Materials

Rush, Wood

George Nakashima Straight Chair for Knoll
By George Nakashima, Knoll
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

Charles and Ray Eames DCM Chairs
Charles and Ray Eames DCM Chairs
H 26 in W 19.5 in D 21 in
Midcentury Contempora Dining Chairs by William Clingman for J. L. Metz Set of 6
By J. L. Metz Furniture Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome set of six midcentury dining chairs from J. L. Metz Furniture’s Contempora line designed by William J. Clingman. They are not marked but well documented and in fabulous vint...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Americana Windsor Style Chair / Rush Seat
By Nicholas & Stone Co
Located in Malibu, CA
Attributed to but not stamped "Nicholas & Stone" vintage mahogany /maple Windsor style bow back side chair with original rush seat.
Category

20th Century American American Classical Chairs

Materials

Rush, Mahogany

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

BLOC Cube Upholstered Lucite Chair in Charcoal Black by Caroline Chao
By Caroline Chao
Located in New York, NY
As seen in: Sight Unseen, Interior Design Magazine, Surface Magazine BLOC Cube Chair is part of a five-piece collection of sculptural upholstered and mixed-material furniture. BLOC ...
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Lucite, Foam, Acrylic

Vintage Regency Style Ebonized Armchair with Cane Seat.
By Trouvailles Furniture Inc.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Vintage Regency Style Ebonized Armchair with Cane Seat 20th century Regency style armchair from the cabinet maker Trouvailles, Watertown Massachusetts. It is black lacquered with go...
Category

20th Century American Regency Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mid Century Cesca Armchairs Marcel Breuer Knoll Cane Tubular Steel 1974
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Portland, OR
A good pair of original Mid Century Cesca armchairs, designed by Marcel Breuer and made by Knoll International in 1974. Breuer designed this iconic classic in 1928, the cantilevered ...
Category

Vintage 1970s 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

Spanish Chair or "Silla Partera" in the style of Whilliam Spratling
By William Spratling
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
circa 1970. We offer this "Silla Partera" in the style of William Spratling made in leather and wood.
Category

Vintage 1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Pine

Pair of Cherner Armchair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
By Norman Cherner
Located in Centreville, VA
Found in design collections across the world, the Cherner chair was originally made of walnut faced moulded plywood, using similar techniques to those that Charles and Ray Eames were...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

contemporary and Mexican design, produced in Mexico, chair, by ITZ
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
The design of the COCOM chair finds its roots in the rich tradition of wicker rockers and armchairs intricately woven in Yucatan. A testament to the fusion of tradition and modernity...
Category

2010s Mexican Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Nylon, Wood, Katalox, Machiche

Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Plywood DCW Dining Chairs, 1950s Set of 2
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in London, GB
The DCW chair was originally released in 1946, with Herman Miller taking over the manufacture of the chairs in 1950. This lasted until 1953 when the chairs were taken out of producti...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plywood

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

Modern Occasional Wood Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice modern art accent chair. Solid wood construction with black lacquered seat and backrest. Original vintage condition with minor wear on close inspection with a nice patina. No da...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Modern Occasional Wood Chair
Modern Occasional Wood Chair
H 42 in W 21.5 in D 19.5 in
Vintage Regency Tipped Lounge Chairs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Indulge in classic American luxury with this sophisticated pair of Vintage Regency Tipped Lounge Chairs. Featuring elegant lines and refined detailing, these chairs exude timeless ch...
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Boho Michael Taylor for Baker Klismos Chairs - a Pair
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in west palm beach, FL
Infuse your space with timeless design using this pair of vintage Boho Michael Taylor for Baker Klismos chairs. American-crafted with iconic style, these chairs blend mid-century cha...
Category

Late 20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Linard Dining Chair
By Thai Hua
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
Linard and Gerard is a furniture collection designed by Thai Hua, a designer of Vietnamese origin who was trained in Switzerland. This collection, comprised of chairs, benches, and ...
Category

2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Linard Dining Chair
Linard Dining Chair
H 31.89 in W 18.9 in D 22.45 in
Gerard Dining Chair
By Thai Hua
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
Linard and Gerard is a furniture collection designed by Thai Hua, a designer of Vietnamese origin who was trained in Switzerland. This collection, comprised of chairs, benches, and t...
Category

2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Oak

Gerard Dining Chair
Gerard Dining Chair
H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in
Onceava-XI Dinning Chair
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
The Eleventh Chair is part of Noviembre collection, which offers a compelling range of furniture, inviting exploration of form, function, and the serene lines that define each piece....
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Leather, Wood

Onceava-XI Dinning Chair
Onceava-XI Dinning Chair
H 33.08 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
Decima Sexta - XVI Arm Chair
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
The XVI Sixteenth Chair is part of Noviembre collection, which offers a compelling range of furniture, inviting exploration of form, function, and the serene lines that define each p...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Upholstery, Oak

Decima Sexta - XVI Arm Chair
Decima Sexta - XVI Arm Chair
H 24.81 in W 23.43 in D 27.56 in
Children's Bodyform Chairs by Peter Danko, 1980s, American
By Peter Danko
Located in West Reading, PA
Scarce bent plywood ‘Bodyform’ children’s chairs. ca. 1980.
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Carved High Back Chair
By Ernest Thompson
Located in Albuquerque, NM
Hand Carved Ernest Thompson Chair. Leather seat and upholstered back. Made in Alder with a d Cognac finish. This is a showroom floor model so does show some use.
Category

2010s American Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Hardwood

Carved High Back Chair
Carved High Back Chair
H 43 in W 20 in D 24 in
Contessa Side Chairs
By Ernest Thompson
Located in Albuquerque, NM
Timeless Ernest Thompson side chairs. Beautifully upholstered with hand carved details. Made in Alder with a custom finish. These are showroom floor models and that show some wear.
Category

2010s American Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Contessa Side Chairs
Contessa Side Chairs
H 40 in W 25 in D 21 in
Durango Dining Chair
By Ernest Thompson
Located in Albuquerque, NM
Beautiful set of 4 Durango Dining Chairs. Made in Fruitwood and chip carved. Matching Captain chairs complete the set and are sold on our storefront as well. These are showroom flo...
Category

2010s American Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Durango Dining Chair
Durango Dining Chair
H 40 in W 18 in D 18 in
Minton Spidell French Provincial Leather Arm Chairs
By Minton-Spidell
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Minton Spidell French Provincial Mahogany & Leather Arm Chairs
Category

1990s American French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Tahoe Dining Arm Chair
By Ernest Thompson
Located in Albuquerque, NM
Stunning Ernest Thompson Tahoe Arm Chair. Made in Alder with a custom upholstered seat. This is a showroom floor model in perfect condition.
Category

2010s American Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Tahoe Dining Arm Chair
Tahoe Dining Arm Chair
H 43 in W 23 in D 22 in
Durango Sitting Arm Chair
By Ernest Thompson
Located in Albuquerque, NM
Beautiful Durango Sitting Arm Chair. Chipped carved with fun upholstery. This is a showroom floor model and does show some wear.
Category

2010s American Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Durango Sitting Arm Chair
Durango Sitting Arm Chair
H 43 in W 20 in D 23.25 in
Durango Chair
By Ernest Thompson
Located in Albuquerque, NM
Beautiful Durango Chair. Chip carved with fun upholstery. Perfect for office or side in bedroom. Nice tall back. This is a showroom floor model and does show some wear.
Category

2010s American Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Durango Chair
Durango Chair
H 43 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
Durango Captain Dining Chair
By Ernest Thompson
Located in Albuquerque, NM
Beautiful Durango Captain Dining Chairs. Make in fruitwood with chip carving. Matching side chairs available and for sale in our storefront. These are showroom floor models and do s...
Category

2010s American Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Durango Captain Dining Chair
Durango Captain Dining Chair
H 42 in W 26.25 in D 21 in
Bent Wood Upholstered Dining Chairs by Bill Stephens for Knoll
By Knoll, Bill Stephens
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of bentwood frame dining chairs by Bill Stephens for Knoll. Upholstered in Knoll KT Collection fabric, hop sack slate grey. Crafted with meticulous artistry, these chai...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

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

Set of 4 Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Black Cushioned Dining Armchairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A set of 4 Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin armchairs. A wonderful set of whimsically patterned armchairs. These chairs are finished with a playful pattern with a black/grey/purple/bl...
Category

20th Century American Modern Chairs

Materials

Polyester, Wood

Ralph Rye for Thonet Solid Elm Side Chair with Brown Striped Upholstery Fabric
By Ralph Rye, Thonet
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An example of a side chair designed by Ralph Rye for Thonet. Matching chair for the Model 879.100 dining or conference table. Manufactured in 1977. Solid elm frame with light brown s...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Elm

Ralph Rye for Thonet Solid Elm Armchair with Brown Striped Upholstery Fabric
By Ralph Rye, Thonet
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An example of an armchair designed by Ralph Rye for Thonet. Matching chair for the Model 879.100 dining or conference table. Manufactured in 1977. Solid elm frame with light brown st...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Elm

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

George Nakashima Grass Seat Chairs
George Nakashima Grass Seat Chairs
H 27.5 in W 18 in D 18 in
Ralph Rye Variations Armchair Signed Postmodern Hand Painted Wood 22k Gold Trim
By Ralph Rye
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A one-of-a-kind postmodern hand painted wooden chair from the studio of furniture designer Ralph Rye – referred to as the “Variations” design. Circa 2002. Signed on underside as well...
Category

Early 2000s American Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Black Lacquer Cane Back Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Black Lacquer Cane Back Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker feature a sleek black lacquer finish. The cane backrests seamlessly blend traditional craftsmanship with contemp...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Trasiego Tall Chair
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
Sebastian Angeles, Mexican industrial designer. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with renowned brands and companies, gaining recognition for his unique approach to collecti...
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2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Trasiego Tall Chair
H 38.98 in W 20.87 in D 18.12 in
Early 19Thc Original Stenciled Hitchcock Child's Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original stencil painted children's chair with original hand woven rush seat and in very sturdy condition.Fine undisturbed painted surface.
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Wood

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North American Wood Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of north american wood chairs is available at 1stDibs. Find 4875 antique and vintage north american wood chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 803 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. North american wood chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency north american wood chairs are consistently popular styles. North american wood chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Edward Wormley, Charles and Ray Eames and Herman Miller are consistently popular.

How Much are North American Wood Chairs?

Prices for north american wood chairs start at $10 and top out at $250,000 with the average selling for $3,171.

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.