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2010s American Modern Swivel Chairs
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Oak
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Ash
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Teak
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rattan
2010s American Modern Stools
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Elm
Late 20th Century Italian Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century Italian Chairs
Chrome
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rustic Chairs
Ash, Elm, Bentwood
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Antique 18th Century Italian Corner Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Spanish Patio and Garden Furniture
Bamboo
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Living Room Sets
Plastic
20th Century Italian Stools
Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Chairs
Wood
2010s Italian Other Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s American Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Beech
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Cord, Wood, Oak
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Cord, Wood, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Spanish Stools
Wicker
Late 20th Century Spanish Stools
Wicker
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Faux Leather, Beech
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Beech
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Cord, Wood, Oak
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Cord, Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s American Modern Stools
Steel, Iron
Late 20th Century Spanish Armchairs
Bamboo
2010s Egyptian Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1980s Chairs
Resin
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Bamboo, Rattan
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Chairs
Birch
Mid-20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Wood
1990s Italian Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Maple
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Modern Chairs
Linen, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Oak
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
2010s Pakistani Modern Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Bauhaus Side Tables
Steel
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Finding the Right Chairs for You
Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?
With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.
“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.
Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.
“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames.
Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.
The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office.
A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today.
- What is a rounded chair called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023What a rounded chair is called depends on its design. A rounded upholstered chair with a deep seat is a barrel back, while one that features a pedestal base and a round removable cushion is a Papasan chair. Chairs with rounded backs and narrow waists made of exposed wood are balloon back chairs. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What are round chairs called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
Round chairs are called Papasan chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Round rattan chairs are known as papasan chairs. Papasan chairs are characterized by their large bowl shape, which rests in a rattan frame, and is complete with a large cushion. Shop a collection of Papasan chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Round wicker chairs are called papasan chairs. The round frame of the chair is usually made of rattan or wicker and is covered in a soft cushion. There is a wide range of wicker furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Round back chairs are often called barrel chairs or barrel back chairs. This is because the curvy shape makes the back look similar to half of a barrel. Often, this type of chair has an upholstered seat and exposed wood legs. You'll find a selection of barrel chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Big, round chairs are called Papasan chairs. They feature angled bowl-shaped basket seats and round bases. For comfort, the chairs have thick, tufted cushions. You'll find a collection of Papasan chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Round wicker chairs with matching round cushions are Papasan chairs. You may also see them referred to as saucer chairs or bowl chairs. You can find a variety of Papasan chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Countless chair styles have incorporated rounded backs over the centuries, including the famous club chair. Some interior designers favor round-back chairs for their sleek curvatures. Shop a collection of rounded back chairs from some of the world’s top sellers Oon 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Some round wicker chairs are called papasan chairs, saucer chairs, bowl chairs or moon chairs. If the chair is more oval and can seat two people instead of one, it is referred to as a mamasan chair. Shop a collection of wicker furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The size of a round table that can fit eight chairs is around 60 inches. That measurement corresponds to the diameter, meaning the distance across the top of the table through its center. To ensure comfort, choose a dining table that is 10 to 12 inches taller than the seat height of your dining chairs. Shop a wide range of round dining tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024How many chairs fit around a 60-inch round table depends largely on the size of the chairs. Most tables that are 60 inches in diameter can accommodate around 10 chairs comfortably. Ensure that there is enough space between the chairs so that users can pull them in and out easily and have enough elbow room to dine unencumbered. Shop a wide range of round tables on 1stDibs.
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