Skip to main content

20th Century Cedar Chairs

Original Edmond Spence "Yucatan" Chair
Original Edmond Spence "Yucatan" Chair

Original Edmond Spence "Yucatan" Chair

$3,000

H 32.68 in W 24.81 in D 22.84 in

Original Edmond Spence "Yucatan" Chair

By Edmond J. Spence

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Iconic “Yucatán” chair designed by Edmund Spence and produced in Mexico by Industria Mueblera S.A. as part of the celebrated Continental-American Collection. This piece represents an...

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cedar

Organic Oversized Root Settee
Organic Oversized Root Settee

Organic Oversized Root Settee

$3,500 / item

H 41 in W 70.5 in D 48 in

Organic Oversized Root Settee

Located in New York, NY

This monumental hand-carved root chair is sculpted from massive sections of natural wood, celebrating the raw beauty, movement, and irregularity of the material. The chair’s expressi...

Category

20th Century Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mexican Folding Chair by Muebles Toluca
Mexican Folding Chair by Muebles Toluca

Mexican Folding Chair by Muebles Toluca

$1,400

H 32.29 in W 22.84 in D 31.11 in

Mexican Folding Chair by Muebles Toluca

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this rare Mexican folding chair by Muebles Toluca, circa 1960. Made in solid cedar wood and natural palm cords.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Seagrass, Cedar

PAIR OF TRADITIONAL PUNJABI TRIBAL WEDDING CHAIRS FROM PAKiSTAN IN CEDAR WOOD
PAIR OF TRADITIONAL PUNJABI TRIBAL WEDDING CHAIRS FROM PAKiSTAN IN CEDAR WOOD

PAIR OF TRADITIONAL PUNJABI TRIBAL WEDDING CHAIRS FROM PAKiSTAN IN CEDAR WOOD

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of vintage Traditional Punjabi Tribal wedding chairs from Pakistan in Cedar wood Please...

Category

20th Century Indian Romantic Chairs

Materials

Cedar

Recent Sales

Vintage Mashrabiya Moorish Side Chair in Cedar Wood, England, Early 20th Century
Vintage Mashrabiya Moorish Side Chair in Cedar Wood, England, Early 20th Century

Vintage Mashrabiya Moorish Side Chair in Cedar Wood, England, Early 20th Century

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

England, Early 20th Century Mashrabiya moorish side chair in cedar wood. Measures: H 116 x W 50 x D 50 cm.

Category

Early 20th Century English Chairs

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Old Primitive Chair 1950s-1970s / Stool Wabi Sabi
Japanese Old Primitive Chair 1950s-1970s / Stool Wabi Sabi

Japanese Old Primitive Chair 1950s-1970s / Stool Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old primitive style chair made in Japan. This chair was made in the mid-Showa period (1950s-1970s). It appears to be made from cedar logs. The haphazardly assembled struc...

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Primitive Chairs

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Old Stand 1860s-1920s/Antique Chair Stool Wabisabi Stepping Stone
Japanese Old Stand 1860s-1920s/Antique Chair Stool Wabisabi Stepping Stone

Japanese Old Stand 1860s-1920s/Antique Chair Stool Wabisabi Stepping Stone

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is an old Japanese stand. Furniture from the Meiji era. (1860s-1920s) The material is cedar. Originally used as a stepping stone, Please use it as a display stand. The beautiful...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Chairs

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Primitive Black Chair 1860s-1900s / Seating Mingei Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Primitive Black Chair 1860s-1900s / Seating Mingei Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Primitive Black Chair 1860s-1900s / Seating Mingei Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Since ancient times, people have created necessary tools from familiar materials, passed them on, and nurtured a lifestyle culture in order to survive in the severe struggle against ...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Chairs

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Primitive Chair 1860s-1900s / Seating Mingei Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Primitive Chair 1860s-1900s / Seating Mingei Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Primitive Chair 1860s-1900s / Seating Mingei Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Since ancient times, people have created and passed down necessary tools from familiar materials to survive in the severe struggle against nature, and have nurtured a lifestyle cultu...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Chairs

Materials

Cedar

Charred  Primitive Wabi Sabi Japanese Dug-Out Chair
Charred  Primitive Wabi Sabi Japanese Dug-Out Chair

Charred Primitive Wabi Sabi Japanese Dug-Out Chair

Sold

H 21.07 in W 20.48 in D 23.63 in

Charred Primitive Wabi Sabi Japanese Dug-Out Chair

Located in London, GB

An early 20th C. Meiji period chair constructed from a single piece of timber. Charred and heavily patinated with age old repairs.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Chairs

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Primitive Black Chair 1860s-1900s / Seating Mingei Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Primitive Black Chair 1860s-1900s / Seating Mingei Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Primitive Black Chair 1860s-1900s / Seating Mingei Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old black primitive chair made in Japan. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The material is cedar wood. The chair was carved from a single large ce...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Chairs

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Primitive Stool 1900s-1940s / Side Table Chair Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Primitive Stool 1900s-1940s / Side Table Chair Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Primitive Stool 1900s-1940s / Side Table Chair Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This stool is made from a very old Japanese stump. It was made in the early Showa period (1900s-1940s). The material is cedar wood. It is a very innovative and dynamic piece of ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Stools

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Primitive Chairs 'Set' 1900s-1940s / Mingei Wabisabi Seating
Japanese Antique Primitive Chairs 'Set' 1900s-1940s / Mingei Wabisabi Seating

Japanese Antique Primitive Chairs 'Set' 1900s-1940s / Mingei Wabisabi Seating

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Set of two old chairs made in Japan. They are from the Showa period (1900s to 1940s). The material is cedar wood. They are very unique chairs carved from a large cedar tree. Ne...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Chairs

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Work Bench 1920s-1940s/Long Chairs Seating Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Work Bench 1920s-1940s/Long Chairs Seating Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Work Bench 1920s-1940s/Long Chairs Seating Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Japanese workbench. It is from the early Showa period (1920s-1940s). It is made of cedar wood. It is a rare shape. It is a rugged and beautiful bench. It has a wonder...

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Benches

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Stool 1860s-1900s/Primitive Chair Stand Wabisabi mingei
Japanese Antique Stool 1860s-1900s/Primitive Chair Stand Wabisabi mingei

Japanese Antique Stool 1860s-1900s/Primitive Chair Stand Wabisabi mingei

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is an old Japanese stool. It is believed that it was used by farmers during the Meiji era (1860s-1900s). The material is cedar. With the passage of time, it has a deep taste....

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Chairs

Materials

Cedar

Old Stand Used in a Factory in the Showa Period in Japan / Industrial Chair
Old Stand Used in a Factory in the Showa Period in Japan / Industrial Chair

Old Stand Used in a Factory in the Showa Period in Japan / Industrial Chair

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a tool used in Japanese town factories. It was probably used as a toolbox or workbench. It is a simple and cool item. It was okay for a person weighing 60 kg to sit down...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

Materials

Elm, Cedar

Japanese Old Stand 1860s-1920s/Antique Chair Stool Wabisabi Stepping Stone
Japanese Old Stand 1860s-1920s/Antique Chair Stool Wabisabi Stepping Stone

Japanese Old Stand 1860s-1920s/Antique Chair Stool Wabisabi Stepping Stone

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is an old Japanese stand. Furniture from the Meiji era. (1860s-1920s) The material is cedar. Originally used as a stepping stone, Please use it as a display stand. The be...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Chairs

Materials

Cedar

Hand Carved Chair From Yucatan, Mexico
Hand Carved Chair From Yucatan, Mexico

Hand Carved Chair From Yucatan, Mexico

Sold

H 32 in W 16.5 in D 13.5 in

Hand Carved Chair From Yucatan, Mexico

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Rustic cedar chair hand carved in one piece, Ticul region, Yucatan, Mexico 1980's. One of a kind workmanship and finish.

Category

Vintage 1980s Mexican Rustic Chairs

Materials

Cedar

Vintage Petrol Velvet Lounge Chair, The Netherlands, 1960s
Vintage Petrol Velvet Lounge Chair, The Netherlands, 1960s

Vintage Petrol Velvet Lounge Chair, The Netherlands, 1960s

By Cesare Lacca

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Ceder wooden lounge chair with new petrol green velvet upholstery.

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Cedar

Pair of Vintage Mexican Pig Skin "Equipale" Chairs
Pair of Vintage Mexican Pig Skin "Equipale" Chairs

Pair of Vintage Mexican Pig Skin "Equipale" Chairs

Located in Port Chester, NY

A cool pair of vintage Mexican armchairs, made in the traditional way with stretched pig skin and cedar strips. Natural branch supports complete the look. Note: There is a slight var...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Cedar

Beautiful Vintage Leather Cedar Chair with Camel Bone from Morocco
Beautiful Vintage Leather Cedar Chair with Camel Bone from Morocco

Beautiful Vintage Leather Cedar Chair with Camel Bone from Morocco

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Beautiful leather inlaid cedar chair with camel bone from Morocco and very comfortable. Measures: 22 inside wide. It’s hand tanned leather. It’s a moorish Andalusian chair vintage wi...

Category

20th Century Moroccan Chairs

Materials

Cedar

Pair of Stunning Solid Cedar Drift Wood Carved Bench Seats Natural Timber Rare
Pair of Stunning Solid Cedar Drift Wood Carved Bench Seats Natural Timber Rare

Pair of Stunning Solid Cedar Drift Wood Carved Bench Seats Natural Timber Rare

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of natural cedar driftwood hand cut benches A very good looking and well made exceptionally heavy pair, the timber grain is lik...

Category

20th Century British Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Cedar

Table and Pair of Mexican Pigskin Chairs
Table and Pair of Mexican Pigskin Chairs

Table and Pair of Mexican Pigskin Chairs

Sold

H 30.5 in W 25.5 in D 23.5 in

Table and Pair of Mexican Pigskin Chairs

Located in Geneva, IL

Handmade set of chairs and table are made from tanned pigskin and cedar strips. Table measures 20.5 " in diameter and is 17.75" in height.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cedar

Set of Four Pop Primitive Sculptural Brutalist Bar Stools
Set of Four Pop Primitive Sculptural Brutalist Bar Stools

Set of Four Pop Primitive Sculptural Brutalist Bar Stools

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Set of four Brutalist wooden bar stools, circa 1960s-1970s. These sculptural pop Primitive carved stools are artisan crafted with seats upholstered in cotton linen fabric.

Category

Vintage 1960s Asian Brutalist Stools

Materials

Cedar, Cotton, Linen, Teak, Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Ernesto Gomez Gallardo Chairs
Pair of Ernesto Gomez Gallardo Chairs

Pair of Ernesto Gomez Gallardo Chairs

Sold

H 23.63 in W 15.75 in D 19.69 in

Pair of Ernesto Gomez Gallardo Chairs

Located in Mexico, D.F.

Pair of Ernesto Gomez Gallardo Chairs

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cedar

Copper-Clad Throne and Ottoman by Bill Anson
Copper-Clad Throne and Ottoman by Bill Anson

Copper-Clad Throne and Ottoman by Bill Anson

Sold

H 59.25 in W 28 in D 15 in

Copper-Clad Throne and Ottoman by Bill Anson

By Bill Anson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A remarkable, copper-clad throne and ottoman by California artist Bill Anson. Alluring and organic forms of great, unusual scale formed of carved cedar completely clad in copper "sca...

Category

1990s American Chairs

Materials

Copper

People Also Browsed

Late 19th Century French Gothic Style Hand Carved Oak Coffer Bench
Late 19th Century French Gothic Style Hand Carved Oak Coffer Bench

Late 19th Century French Gothic Style Hand Carved Oak Coffer Bench

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This late nineteenth century French Gothic style oak coffer bench features ten hand carved panels in the lower apron and seat back, each with alternating Gothic motifs. Gothic column...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Benches

Materials

Iron

ANTiQUE ENGLISH 1662 DATED COMFORT ONE ANOTHER CARVED WAINSCOTT THRONE ARMCHAIR
ANTiQUE ENGLISH 1662 DATED COMFORT ONE ANOTHER CARVED WAINSCOTT THRONE ARMCHAIR

ANTiQUE ENGLISH 1662 DATED COMFORT ONE ANOTHER CARVED WAINSCOTT THRONE ARMCHAIR

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare, 1662 dated, Northern English hand carved from solid oak Wainscot armchair with the ...

Category

Antique 1660s English Jacobean Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Custom Oak & Cream Bouclé Daybed by Fosfeen Handcrafted, Made to Order
Custom Oak & Cream Bouclé Daybed by Fosfeen Handcrafted, Made to Order

Custom Oak & Cream Bouclé Daybed by Fosfeen Handcrafted, Made to Order

Located in Plymouth, GB

A handcrafted oak and cream bouclé daybed from Fosfeen’s Sunday Collection. Made to order with full customisation available, including COM, finishes, and dimensions. The Sunday Dayb...

Category

2010s British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Hardwood, Wood, Upholstery, Textile, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak

"Pietra" Curved Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
"Pietra" Curved Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric

"Pietra" Curved Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric

By Studio Marta Manente

Located in Centro, RS

Pietra from Italian: Stone The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé

Trio-Leo Bench, Camel Bouclé & Wood Bench by Christian Siriano
Trio-Leo Bench, Camel Bouclé & Wood Bench by Christian Siriano

Trio-Leo Bench, Camel Bouclé & Wood Bench by Christian Siriano

By Christian Siriano

Located in New York, NY

Made to order tri-base & bouclé bench designed by Christian Siriano. Fabric: Camel Bouclé (available in custom fabric) Base: Black Lacquered Maple (available in custom finish) ...

Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Bouclé, Maple

Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier

Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier

Located in Roma, Lazio

A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

PH Piano Table Lamp in Brass and Glass by Poul Henningsen, 1930s
PH Piano Table Lamp in Brass and Glass by Poul Henningsen, 1930s

PH Piano Table Lamp in Brass and Glass by Poul Henningsen, 1930s

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

The PH Piano table lamp, designed by Poul Henningsen and produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark during the 1930s, is a rare example of early Scandinavian modern lighting design. The la...

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Carved Canopy Bed with Alcove
Antique Chinese Carved Canopy Bed with Alcove

Antique Chinese Carved Canopy Bed with Alcove

$12,500

H 80 in W 81 in D 92 in

Antique Chinese Carved Canopy Bed with Alcove

Located in Buffalo, NY

Mid to late 19th century, elaborately carved, antique Chinese bed Chambers was used to greet visitors and usually was furnished with two chairs and a center table: from which tea, wi...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

George Smith Mohair Velvet Ottoman Sofa Banquette
George Smith Mohair Velvet Ottoman Sofa Banquette

George Smith Mohair Velvet Ottoman Sofa Banquette

By George Smith

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Monumental bespoke mohair velvet tufted sectional banquette sofa custom designed by George Smith, London UK. The grand "ottoman sofa" was commissioned by Samantha Todhunter Design fo...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Hardwood

Antique 17th Century Dutch Carved Ebonized Oak Credence Cabinet on Stand 1680
Antique 17th Century Dutch Carved Ebonized Oak Credence Cabinet on Stand 1680

Antique 17th Century Dutch Carved Ebonized Oak Credence Cabinet on Stand 1680

Located in Portland, OR

A good antique late 17th Century carved ebonized oak cabinet on stand, circa 1680. Such cabinets are commonly referred to as credence or chalice cabinets, referring to a ecclesiastic...

Category

Antique 1690s Dutch Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal
Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal

Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal

$4,277 / item

H 40.56 in W 20.48 in D 16.54 in

Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal

By Müller Möbelfabrikation

Located in Tilburg, NL

Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal. Germany. Design 1998, current production. Available in every RAL-color. A highlight for your office or your home: The cleverly designed bar cabinet KB 3...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Metal

A Louis XV Style Porter's Chair By La Maison London
A Louis XV Style Porter's Chair By La Maison London

A Louis XV Style Porter's Chair By La Maison London

$5,241

H 57.09 in W 28.35 in D 31.5 in

A Louis XV Style Porter's Chair By La Maison London

By La Maison London

Located in London, Park Royal

The comfort of a good armchair that is also statement chair. Sink into our hand carved, French, Louis XV style, Porter's chair and feel cosseted. The seat has been feather & down fi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Antique 17th century Italian Renaissance Solid Walnut handcarved Cassone Chest
Antique 17th century Italian Renaissance Solid Walnut handcarved Cassone Chest

Antique 17th century Italian Renaissance Solid Walnut handcarved Cassone Chest

$9,587Sale Price|20% Off

H 24.02 in W 64.57 in D 24.02 in

Antique 17th century Italian Renaissance Solid Walnut handcarved Cassone Chest

Located in Casteren, NL

This richly carved wooden chest is a fine example of an Italian cassone from the 17th century. The cassone, also known as a bridal chest, was an essential piece of furniture in the h...

Category

Antique Early 17th Century Italian Renaissance Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire

Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire

By Pauly et Cie, Guggenheim Museum

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

19t Century German Painted Two Door Armoire / Shrunk
19t Century German Painted Two Door Armoire / Shrunk

19t Century German Painted Two Door Armoire / Shrunk

Unavailable|$5,600

H 67.5 in W 44 in D 17.5 in

19t Century German Painted Two Door Armoire / Shrunk

Located in Sarasota, FL

Handpainted German cabinet from the 1800s. Deep blues and reds are the main colors. Great vintage condition. Overall wear from age, few repairs have been made overtime but in great...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century German Folk Art Cabinets

Materials

Wood

19th Century Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut Credenza with Figures & Paw Feet
19th Century Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut Credenza with Figures & Paw Feet

19th Century Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut Credenza with Figures & Paw Feet

Located in Dallas, TX

Bring elegance and artistry to your dining or living room with this richly carved antique sideboard. Crafted in Italy circa 1870, the long antique credenza is built of solid walnut a...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "20th Century Cedar Chairs", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

20th Century Cedar Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of 20th century cedar chairs available on 1stDibs. 20th century cedar chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs. Many 20th century cedar chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Andrés Siegel and Bill Anson produced popular 20th century cedar chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are 20th Century Cedar Chairs?

20th century cedar chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,847, while the lowest priced sells for $490 and the highest can go for as much as $15,000.

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 20th Century Cedar Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.