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Eero Saarinen Mid-Century Womb Chair & Ottoman by Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Southampton, NY
This Iconic original Womb Chair and accompanying ottoman is by famed Finnish/ American designer Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. The chair and ottoman were recovered, some 25 plu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
CM 196 Side Chair by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
All original CM 196 side chair by Pierre Paulin. Measure: Seat height is 18" inches. Very comfortable and sturdy.
Category
Vintage 1960s Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Black Metal and Red Skai Italian 1950s Chairs in the Style of G. Rinaldi
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Pair of midcentury chairs made from black metal structure and red skai seat and back. Silver painted feet and brass studded backrest. The special structure of the metal rod gives a c...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.68 in W 16.93 in D 18.9 in
Sanguine Bellini 2040 Bench by Coco Flip
Located in Geneve, CH
Sanguine Bellini 2040 Bench by Coco Flip
Dimensions: D 204 x W 54 x H 52.5 cm
Materials: Timber / Upholstered tops, Powder-coated steel frame.
Weight: 30kg
Frame Finishes: Textura P...
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen "Swan"Chair 2005
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This model 3320 or "Swan" swivel lounge chair was designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 and is still a design icon.
This one is manufactured in 2005, it is marked in the foot and with a ...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 9 Stackable Paolo Favaretto & Airborne Assisa 1986
By Favaretto & Partners
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful design chairs with a black coated tubular steel structure and a polypropylene seat and seatback in the color red.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Armchairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1970s, set of 6
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Lasne, BE
Set of 6 fiberglass chairs in orange color with chrome metal legs. Stamped H by Herman Miller on the bottom. Wear due to time and age of chairs. Seat height: 43cm.
Category
Vintage 1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
"Zina" Contemporary Stool Brazilian Design by Zanini de Zanine Caldas
By Zanini de Zanine Caldas
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This simple and elegant high stool is made out of painted steel and may be upholstered in different options of leather or fabric.
Zanini de Zanine was born in Rio de Janeiro, in 197...
Category
2010s Brazilian Stools
Materials
Steel
H 29.14 in W 24.81 in D 17.72 in
Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chair
By Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural and graceful iconic lounge chair model 1705 by Warren Platner designed in 1962 for Knoll International. Upholstered in luxurious rust velvet with anodized black wire frame...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set Of 12 Stackable DSS Chairs By Charles And Ray Eames For Herman Miller, 1970s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Nice set of 12 stackable chairs model DSS by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. This set is made from a fiberglass shell and is upholstered in red with a white edge. A nice set...
Category
Vintage 1960s Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 30.71 in W 18.51 in D 20.87 in
Osvaldo Borsani Tecno Modus Desk Chair
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Red Osvaldo Borsani Revolving Office Chair
Produced by Tecno in Italy circa 1970
Plastic seat on aluminum frame with caster wheels.
Perfect for a small desk.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Warren Platner for Knoll Nickel Lounge Chair Reupholstered in Your Fabric
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural modern lounge chair in nickel finish, designed by Warren Platner for Knoll, circa 1980s. Signed with Knoll label. This chair is currently being reupholstered and can be co...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.25 in W 36.25 in D 25.5 in
Poul Volther Corona Red Lounge Swivel Chrome Chair and Ottoman Erik Jorgensen
By Poul Volther
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Poul M. Volther Corona chair for Erik Jørgensen in 1960s. Four padded cushions, in a vibrant red, ascend a stainless-steel frame that swivels at chair base, creating a lounge chair t...
Category
20th Century Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 32 in W 36.5 in D 32.25 in
Tubular Steel “Z” Chair by Les Industries Amisco, 1970's
By Les Industries Amisco
Located in Lisboa, PT
This chair was designed and produced by Les Industries Amisco, a French Canadian company, maker of the popular "paper clip" stools, during the 1970's. It has a "Z" shape iron structu...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron
Ottoman Turkish Style Red Leather Covered Chair
Located in New York, NY
Ottoman Turkish Style red leather upholstered chair, the seams decorated with nailheads, the shaped back above square seat and shaped apron and four legs.26" H x 17" W x 17" D x 14" ...
Category
Late 20th Century Islamic Chairs
Materials
Metal
Red Bauhaus Armchair by Marcel Breuer, Mücke, Melder, Beech, Chrome, 1930s
By Mücke & Melder, Marcel Breuer
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Red Bauhaus armchair designed by Marcel Breuer.
Style: Bauhaus
Period: 1930-1939
Source: Czechia
Maker: Mücke - Melder
Material: Beech, Chrome-plated steel.
Very well-prese...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32.29 in W 22.05 in D 25.2 in
Armchair 1960, American
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Armchair
It is repainted before delivery
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Red Grace Armchair by Royal Stranger
By Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Red Grace Armchair by Royal Stranger
Dimensions: 96 x 70 x 70 cm
Materials: Mint velvet with polished brass
Available in: Mint green, light pink, Royal green, Royal red
A rou...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage Chair "Dafne", Design Gastone Rinaldi for Thema, 1970s
By Gastone Rinaldi, Thema Italy 1
Located in taranto, IT
"dafne" model folding chair, design Gastone Rinaldi for Thema, late 1970s
bright red color, 83 cm high, 35 cm wide and seat diameter, 48 cm high from the ground
Vintage conditi...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
Paperclip Chair in Tubular Steel 1970's Canada Kinetics
By Hugh Hamilton & Philip Salmon
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic 1970s steel "paperclip" chair in original fire truck red enamel paint. Bright and shiny - a sculpture that happens to be a chair.
Category
Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Trevor Chair with Armrests Red Frame and Wool by Lara Bohinc
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Trevor dining chair makes a perfect accompaniment for the tea room, its round spheres forming backrest and armrests, floating on thin metal rods, just like bonbons speared on cocktai...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Streamline Art Deco Cantilever Chair Chrome & Red Vinyl Attr Kem Webber-Lloyds
By Kem Weber, lloyd manufacturing co.
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous streamline modern cantilever chair comprised of chrome frame and tomato red vinyl faux leather upholstery attributed to KEM Weber for Lloyd’s Manufacturing. Beautiful condit...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Streamlined Moderne Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31 in W 20.75 in D 22 in
Trevor Dining Chair With Armrests Dark Red Frame and Wool by Lara Bohinc
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Trevor dining chair makes a perfect accompaniment for the tea room, its round spheres forming backrest and armrests, floating on thin metal rods, just like bonbons speared on cocktai...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.86 in W 29.53 in D 23.63 in
Trevor Chair Dark Red Frame and Wool by Lara Bohinc
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Trevor dining chair makes a perfect accompaniment for the tea room, its round spheres forming backrest and armrests, floating on thin metal rods, just like bonbons speared on cocktai...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
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
Set of 8, Mid-Century Modern Steel Chrome & Orange Wool Chairs, 1960s
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Basel, BS
This is a rare opportunity to purchase an entire set of 8 original vintage Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Executive side chairs, which are part of a very early, original produ...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Egon Eiermann for Wilde & Spieth "Se 68" Chairs, 4
Located in New York, NY
Egon Eiermann (German 1904 - 1970) for Wilde & Spieth "SE 68" Chairs (designed 1951), four (4) in original orange finish, with curved back and seat attached to tubular steel frame. M...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Cassina Cab 412 China Red Leather Dining Chair Set of 4
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Cab 412 dining chair was designed by Mario Bellini for Italian manufacturer Cassina.
It's the Dining chair version.
The classic Italian masterpiece in dining rooms.
It is uph...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Very Rare Cantilever Leather Chairs by Herbert Ohl for Matteo Grassi
By Matteo Grassi, Herbert Ohl
Located in München, DE
Pair of very rare cantilever leather chairs by Herbert Ohl model Ballerina.
Manufactured by Matteo Grassi. Made in Italy.
The cantilever chairs are made of black lacquered spring s...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32.29 in W 24.41 in D 22.05 in
George Nelson Desk or Office Chair, Very Rare, New Red Boucle Knoll Upholstery
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Kansas City, MO
Very rare George Nelson desk chair, freshly reupholstered in a crimson Knoll Classic boucle.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 34 in W 25.75 in D 22 in
Pair of Midcentury Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish pair of midcentury lounge chairs. Splayed metal legs support a spacious seating area. Please confirm item location with dealer (NJ or NY).
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Red Mandarin Chair Attributed to Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, 1990s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Chicago, IL
An iconic Mandarin chair designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll in 1986. This chair features vibrant red upholstery and sleek black enameled steel legs. We love the unusual proportio...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Harry Bertoia for Knoll International Bird Chair and Ottoman
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Houston, TX
Harry Bertoia for Knoll International bird chair and ottoman. This iconic lounge chair and ottoman were originally designed by Harry Bertoia in 1952 and manufactured by Knoll Interna...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Centro Progetti Tecno Pair of Stackable ‘Modus’ Chairs
By Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Centro Progetti Tecno, pair of stackable chairs model ‘Modus', nylon / plastic, aluminum, metal, Italy, 1970s
Highly functional chairs designed by Centro Progetti Tecno that are p...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Cobra Coral Chair
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
Product in the permanent collection at the Museum of Arts and Design – New York
Exoticism ripples in contours and colors. It is the brand of the Cobra Coral chair that takes its se...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair Vintage Mid-Century Modern Red Cone Chairs Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent vintage mid-century modern pair of red Cone chairs by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen comprised of red hopsacking covered bent sheet metal frames, loose round seat cushion...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Sheet Metal
H 33 in W 23.5 in D 23 in
Italian, Mobiltecnica Torino Leather Chairs
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian Mid-Century Modern red leather and black metal frame dining chairs by Mobiltecnica Torino 1950s. Like new conditions, reupholstered.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Centro Progetti Tecno Set of Twelve Stackable ‘Modus’ Chairs
By Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Centro Progetti Tecno, set of twelve stackable chairs model ‘Modus', nylon / plastic, aluminum, metal, Italy, 1970s.
Highly functional chairs designed by Centro Progetti Tecno that ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
1960s Pollack Executive Chair by Charles Pollack for Knoll
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A vintage Pollack executive chair on five leg pedestal base featuring his ‘rim technology’ of metal edge banding around the chair’s periphery separating hard shell frame from upholst...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Verner Panton Cone Heart Chair for Vitra, 2 in Stock
By Vitra, Verner Panton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic and distinctive red heart cone chair was designed by Verner Panton in 1958. Verner Panton was an influential designer during the 1960's and 70's. His masterful use of co...
Category
Early 2000s German Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Gerard Vollenbrock Pink Lounge Chair w/ White Frame for Gelderland, 1980's
By Gerard Vollenbrock, Gelderland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1980's lounge chair was designed by Gerard Vollenbrock for Gelderland with original pink upholstery and white enameled tubular metal frame. The chair is in original condition wi...
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Pentagon Group Casino Model ‘d8’ Red Chairs, Germany, 1987
By Pentagon Group
Located in Antwerp, BE
Casino Model; D8; Chair; Pentagon Group; 1987; Germany; Steel; Vinyl; German Avant-Garde Design; Zig Zag Shape; Mid-Century Modern;
Casino model ‘d8’ chair manufactured by Pentagon ...
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Eames for Herman Miller Dax Fiberglass Shell Dining Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Wichita, KS
Early model Eames for Herman Miller fiberglass dax shell dining chair in orange. it is stamped Herman Miller and has the zenith Prime circle logo stamp as well.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
A-Chair Indoor in Chilli Pepper by Xavier Pauchard & Tolix, US
By Tolix, Xavier Pauchard
Located in Shakopee, MN
Created in 1927 by Xavier Pauchard, the A-chair met with worldwide success from the beginning. It has been imitated but never equaled! Before becoming part of the collections at the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Chairs
Materials
Steel
Duo of Red Salon Chairs
Located in Alton, GB
Duo of salon chairs in red with a metal base.
Category
20th Century Chairs
Materials
Metal
Dos À Dos Louvre Double Seat Autumn by La Cividina
By La Cividina
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Dos à Dos was designed in 1967 for the Louvre Museum, where its curves had the discreet but essential role of accommodating visitors as they admired the spellbinding antiquities and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mon Petit Cœur Swivel Armchair Red by La Cividina
By La Cividina
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Mon Cœur sofa has become a La Cividina icon. It gives concrete form to love for design and perfectly fuses expressiveness and technical know-how.Uninterrupted curves flow to and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Rare Red Prouve Style Stacking Chairs with Dark Metal Compass Legs
By Jean Prouvé, Galvanitas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Prouve style Industrial Stacking chairs with Fritz Hansen style shell seat in red with dark Enameled metal frames by Galvanitas. Creative linking to make rows. In original condition ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Modern Hanging Chair in Red for Indoor or Outdoor
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Lucky Bean or Coral tree, Erythrina Lysistemon is a species of deciduous tree that is native to South Africa. This hanging chair is inspired by the pods and vibrant red seeds of ...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Russel Wright Outdoor/Patio Steel Folding Chair by Schwayder Bros, 5 Available
By Russel Wright
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1950 Russel Wright designed Steel Patio folding chair with original "Schwayder Bros Russel Wright" tag along the bottom. The chair features a black enameled tubular frame wi...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31 in W 25 in D 27 in
Matthias DeMacker "Icon" Red Geometric Enameled Bar Stools
By Matthias Demacker, B-Line
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Matthias DeMacker "Icon" Red Enameled Bar Stools. Stools come with a thin black seat pad. Foot rest is 11.125". In original condition, with visible wear. The black pads are visibly w...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Lips Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
Pop Art lips chair.... Italian with chrome base and upholstered lips seat and back....
Category
Late 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Lago Chair Red by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Characterized by the embracing shell and “stiletto” legs, Lagò is enhanced by intense and bright colors that deliberately smooth the entire surface or made it preciously materic by t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 4 Anonima Castelli DSC-106 Stacking Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti, 1960s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
Designed in 1965 by Giancarlo Piretti, the DSC-106 stacking chair is one of the most famous chairs Castelli ever made. It has become an integral part of design history and features i...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 22.45 in
GoodForm Bucket Chair
By GoodForm
Located in Doylestown, PA
Stylish midcentury bucket chair by GoodForm, 1951. The chair is comfortable and sturdy with classic midcentury lines. Chrome base and naugahyde are in nice condition. All parts are i...
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Cassina Model Tentazione Mario Bellini Small Armchair Chair Oxred Leather
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These 2 chairs are designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina in 1973.
The Model Tentazione is the small version of the armchair.
It can be used in the Living room and also as a dining ch...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.86 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
Dos À Dos Louvre Double Seat Rumba by La Cividina
By La Cividina
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Dos à Dos was designed in 1967 for the Louvre Museum, where its curves had the discreet but essential role of accommodating visitors as they admired the spellbinding antiquities and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
Italian Modern Set of Six Stackable Red Metal and Black Faux Leather Chairs 1980
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian post modern set of six stackable red metal and black faux leather chairs, 1980s
Set of 6 stackable chairs in red metal, with round section structure and seat in black sky.
...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in
Strawberry Red Mini Plopp Stool by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Geneve, CH
Strawberry Red Mini Plopp stool by Zieta
Dimensions: D 25 x H 38 cm
Material: Carbon steel.
Finish: Powder-coated.
Available in colors: Water Blue, Yellow Glossy, Flamed Gold, and ...
Category
2010s Polish Organic Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Italian Mid-Century Red Wood and Metal Alien Chair by Forcolini for Alias, 1980s
By Carlo Forcolini, Alias
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century red wood and metal Alien chair by Forcolini for Alias, 1980s
Alien chair with round seat in red painted MDF wood, like the backrest. The structure is in red paint...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.93 in W 14.97 in D 19.3 in
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Red Metal Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of red metal chairs available for sale. There are 221 antique and vintage red metal chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 87 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of red metal chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Red metal chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made red metal chairs over the years, but those made by Verner Panton, Knoll and Hans J. Wegner are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Red Metal Chairs?
Red metal chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,104, while the lowest priced sells for $193 and the highest can go for as much as $37,500.
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 Red Metal Chairs
- What color goes with red chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The colors that go well with red chairs are golden yellows, rich browns and olive greens. There are also many other colors that work with red chairs including frosty grays to create an icy mix or violet blues if you're looking for more aesthetically pleasing and visually stimulating. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Red Blue chair, designed by Gerrit Rietveld, was partially inspired by the chair designs of architect and designer Frank Lloyd Wright. It was also created in the hopes of designing a piece that would be simple to mass produce. Find a collection of Red Blue Chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The purpose of the red and blue chair called the Red Blue chair is to provide both physical and spiritual comfort. Its creator, Gerrit Rietveld, believed that the colors and regularly positioned planes brought harmony to rooms. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Red Blue chairs.
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