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Pair of Chrome Chinoiserie Chairs
By Design Institute America
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Chrome Chinoiserie Chairs with upholstered seats. Most likely manufactured by Design Institute of America. Dimensions are : 36" H x 19" W x 20" D. Seat height is : 19"
These ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Arketipo Moon Chairs by Manzoni & Tapinassi, italy, 2000s
By Arketipo
Located in Roma, IT
Outstanding pair of swivel Arketipo Moon Leather Chairs.
Designed by Manzoni & Tapinassi and manufactured by Arketipo in the early 2000s.
Red Leather and Metal structure.
Excellen...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Salterini Style Scrolling Wrought Iron Side Chairs by Tip Top - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Salterini Style Scrolling Wrought Iron Side Chairs by Tip Top - a Pair. Item features fancy scrollwork back, round vinyl upholstered seat, wrought iron construction, original...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 38.5 in W 18 in D 17 in
Eames Herman Miller Unusual Patriot Pattern Upholstered Shell Chair
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Quite an interesting statement Eames chair. Possibly a corporate branded (by upholstery). American Airlines for example. Or, maybe a political event. or possibly a custom order by a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Moustache Bold Chair by Big Game Collection - 21th Century
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Moustache Bold Chair by Big Game Collection - 21th Century
Iconic Desing - Pink decoration
A design iconic chair made up of two tubular parts in metal embedded in each other.
The Bol...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Authentic Mint Set of Four Midcentury Knoll Brno Chairs by Mies van der Rohe
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Special order red leather chairs upholstered by Knoll. Beautiful showing very little use.
Category
1990s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.5 in W 22.75 in D 22.5 in
20th century chrome and leather chair with stool
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
20th century chrome and leather chair with stool circa 1980.
Good quality lounging chair with matching stool for when you need to put your feet up, very comfortable deep and wide se...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Tito Agnoli Korium Leather Chair (1970s) by Matteo Grassi – Italian Post Modern
By Matteo Grassi, Tito Agnoli
Located in London, GB
The Korium chair, designed by Tito Agnoli, is a standout piece from the mid-20th century, blending Italian craftsmanship with modernist design principles. Agnoli, renowned for his mi...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.67 in W 24.81 in D 21.66 in
Herman Miller Eames 3-Seat Tandem Bench Eastern Air Lines Red Orange Naugahyde
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Iconic Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller tandem bench. This modular system features three Eames shell chairs with red/orange colored original Naugahyde pads....
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 31.575 in W 64 in D 23 in
1960s, Fana Metaal Schiedam, Adjustable Swivel Office Chair
By Gispen, Paul Schuitema, Fana Metaal
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach,...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1960's Pel Tubular Metal Upholstered Dining Chairs - Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960's Pel Tubular Metal Upholstered Dining Chairs - Set Of Four.
Pel chairs are a British essential and this set was an incredible find, nearly all with Pel branding. Pel are best ...
Category
Vintage 1960s English Chairs
Materials
Metal
Sleek armchair Dih with Coral leather handcrafted by Murmurio
By Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
The Dih armchair is a versatile and customizable piece that seamlessly blends minimalist aesthetics with enduring quality. Its sleek, black iron frame, meticulously crafted by our sk...
Category
2010s Portuguese Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Iron
Set of Four Metal Garden Chairs
Located in Torino, IT
Set of Four Metal Garden Chairs
Additional information:
Country of Manufacture – France
Material – Metal
Color – Red
Dimensions – 88 X 47 X 45 cm
Seat Height – 45 cm
Weight Range – ...
Category
20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Metal
MCM Massimo & Lella Vignelli for Knoll Internat Handkerchief Chairs - Set of 4
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Knoll International Handkerchief Chairs in Red - 4 Piece Set
This Handkerchief chair was designed by the husband and wife team of M...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 29 in W 23 in D 20.5 in
MCM Leather and Iron Butterfly Chair
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and comfortable MCM leather and iron butterfly chair, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with a nice patina. and measures 16"W x 29"D x 36"H. #332...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
21st Century, Modern, Maçka Love Bench, Coated Metal Structure & Upholstery
By DAY Studio
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Maçka, defined by its juxtaposed simple geometrical forms, is a seating collection consisting of dining & corner chairs, bar stool and love & lounge benches. The designs elegantly re...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 27.96 in W 17.33 in D 38.59 in
21st Century, Modern, Maçka Corner Chair, Powder Coated Structure & Upholstery
By DAY Studio
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Maçka, defined by its juxtaposed simple geometrical forms, is a seating collection consisting of dining & corner chairs, bar stool and love & lounge benches. The designs elegantly re...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 27.96 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Italian postmodern pink plastic Dr Glob chairs Philippe Starck for Kartell 1980s
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian postmodern pink plastic Dr Glob chairs Philippe Starck for Kartell 1980s
Set of four tub chairs mod. Dr Glob stackable. The seat and the two square-section front legs are in ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.14 in W 18.71 in D 18.9 in
Herman Miller Eames ’ Aluminum Chair
By Herman Miller
Located in Pasadena, TX
Herman miller chairs Aluminium Red Fabric
Vintage Herman Miller Eames ‘EA316’ aluminum chair is a bold yet impressive piece to add to your own lounge space! The deep red of the fabr...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Other Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Barber Chair by Carven
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare barbershop chair in white and pink. Curled arms and polished metal base.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Italian Velvet Chairs, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
A pair of mid-century modern Italian chairs designed by Giancarlo Bovini and composed of metal and fully restored at our atelier in a bright new red upholstery.
The design is well-p...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Iola Upholstered Chair in Black Metal Base, by E-ggs
By Miniforms, E-GGS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iola chair comes with a seat, back and armrests in a injected flameretardant polyurethane foam covered with the listed fabrics. The structure base is available for custom orders in W...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of French Midcentury Metal and Velvet Chairs, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
A very cool pair of chairs made in France in the 1950s designed with black tubular steel frame in its original vintage condition, highlighted by meticulously restored red velvet upho...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
1 Druillet Postmodern 1980s Blue Pink Dining Chair Jean Allemand Vintage Desk
Located in London, GB
An amazing and rare chair designed by Jean Allemand for his friend the famous comic artist Philippe Druillet.
The chair takes references from his comic thematologi and creates a pla...
Category
Vintage 1980s British Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 20.08 in D 21.66 in
Pair of Armchairs in Pink by Anacleto Spazzapan, Italy, 21st Century
By Anacleto Spazzapan
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of armchairs by Anacleto Spazzapan on pink painted metal frames with blue plastic rattan seats. The monogram AS is integrated on the front of the armchairs. As a designer, Anacl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 36.23 in W 30.71 in D 23.63 in
Wittmann Set of Two Pink Velvet Merwyn Armchairs by Sebastian Herkner in STOCK
By Sebastian Herkner, Wittmann
Located in New York, NY
Collection by Sebastian Herkner
Merwyn Dining Armchairs
Cat E-Seat: Velvet Harald 612 Brass Satin matte
pipping & Shell: Nappa flint
Has some stains.
Category
2010s Austrian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 31.89 in W 21.66 in D 22.45 in
Petite Friture Week-End Chair in Terracotta Aluminium by Studio BrichetZiegler
By Studio Brichet-Ziegler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite Friture Week-End Chair in Terracotta Aluminium by Studio BrichetZiegler, 2017
The week-end collection is a full range of outdoor furniture, in aluminium grained epoxy paint...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 30.3 in W 20.5 in D 19.7 in
Eye Candy Armchair by Amber Dewaele
Located in Geneve, CH
Eye Candy armchair by Amber Dewaele
Dimensions: D 95 x W 70 x H 70 cm.
Materials: Anodised aluminum, coated foam.
EYE CANDY CHAIRS
Concept
A chair for every eye.
As every int...
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Opinion Ciatti Mammamia Fur Non Stackable Chair
By Marcello Zilliani, Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mammamia is sinuous, colored, brilliant…warm! Mammamia fur, the special edition by Lapo Ciatti, is the warm and welcoming version of the Mammamia chair. The die-cast aluminium shell ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Chrome & Pink Vinyl Chair by Cal-Style, 1980s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
With its shiny chrome frame and vibrant pink vinyl upholstery, this Cal-Style chair is the epitome of retro chic. Sit back, relax, and let the coolness wash over you as you channel y...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Petite Friture Fromme Chair in Coral Aluminium by Tom Chung, 2019
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite Friture Fromme Chair in Coral Aluminium by Tom Chung, 2019
The Fromme chair stands out by its pure line and compact design. Absorbers placed under the seating gives a soft ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Petite Friture Fromme Lounge Armchair in Coral Aluminium by Tom Chung
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite Friture Fromme Lounge Armchair in Coral Aluminium by Tom Chung, 2020
The Fromme collection stands out by its pure line and compact design. Absorbers placed under the seatin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Adjustable Desk Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern style desk chair in pink fabric on a polished chrome frame.
Please confirm location NY or NJ.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Andrea Chair - Coral Pink Velvet with Silver and Gold Accents by Masquespacio
By Masquespacio
Located in Geneve, CH
Andrea Chair - Coral Pink Velvet with Silver and Gold Accents by Masquespacio
Dimensions: 52 x 70 x H 71.2 cm
Materials: stainless steel, inkjet printed velvet, high density polyuret...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 28.04 in W 27.56 in D 20.48 in
Luizet Canapé by Luca Nichetto
By Luca Nichetto
Located in Geneve, CH
Luizet Canapé by Luca Nichetto
Dimensions: W 240 x D 80 x H 42.6 cm
Materials:
Upholstery: Fabric or leather
Top: Verde Marinace granite/Emperador silver dark/Emperador
Tundra/red ...
Category
2010s French Modern Sofas
Materials
Other
B & B Italia Armchair Set by Paolo Piva (6 pieces)
By Paolo Piva, B&B Italia
Located in Budapest, HU
B&B Italia armchair set, desiged by Paolo Piva.
The sets are unique for their curved backrest.
The covers are red leather, that need some refurnishing.
The leather is in poor conditi...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 Stackable Chairs Paolo Favaretto & Airborne Assisa Italy 1980s
By Favaretto & Partners
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of 6 Stackable chairs Paolo Favaretto & Airborne Assisa Italy 1980s
Beautiful design chairs with a black coated tubular steel structure and a polypropylene seat and seatback. ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 28.75 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in
Dining Chair State Red Tulip with Lacquered Metal
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
A set of two State dining chairs:
COM Seat and Back Upholstery
Smooth Easy Clean Shell Piping
Lacquered Metal Structure
Elegant and light piece that is comfortable and versatil...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Pink Chair, Minimum by Objects of Common Interest
By Objects of Common Interest
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Minimum chair
Cast silicone on a steel skeleton. The texture is created by hand carving the silicone.
An elemental seat comes out of a process of material extraction, from the indus...
Category
2010s Greek Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Coral Cartagenas Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Coral / caramel cartagenas dining chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel frame
Technique: made from recycled plastic...
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Orange Caribe Chic Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 orange Caribe chic dining chair by Sebastian Herkner.
Materials: galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic.
Technique: made fr...
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Orange Caribe Chic Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 orange Caribe chic dining chair by Sebastian Herkner.
Materials: galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic.
Technique: made fr...
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Coral Cartagenas Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Coral/caramel cartagenas dining chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel frame
Technique: made from recycled plastic. ...
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pink Dining Chair State with Lacquered Metal and Upholstery New
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Elegant and light piece that is comfortable and versatile, upholstery in velvet (several options) and metal or brass/copper structure. Made to Order.
If you are planning on orderin...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Leda Cushion Armchair in Black Metal Base, by Francesco Beghetto
By Miniforms, Francesco Beghetto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Leda chair with is shown with an upholstered cushion and armrests, as well as in the black Metal structure. The chair is available without arms as well, and in a white metal bas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 Contemporary Barstool Natural Tobacco Leather & Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary barstool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such a...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
H 34.89 in W 22.84 in D 20.08 in
Mula Chair in Black Metal Leg Base with Upholstery Seat, by E-GGs
By E-GGS, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mula chair is offered with iron rebar metal base, varnished in black. The seat and back are made with an injected flame-retardant polyurethane foam, upholstered in the listed fabrics...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Plan O Hoffer Spider Chair / Lounge Patio Chair French, circa 1958
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fabulous Plan 'O' spider web chair designed by Hoffer of France, circa 1958, the circular tubular steel frames with a elasticated cord seat in the form of a spiders web, the chair ca...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 28 in W 32 in D 31 in
Set of 8 Cobra Chairs by Giotto Stoppino
By Giotto Stoppino
Located in Paris, FR
Set of 8 cobra chairs by Giotto Stoppino (1926-2011), a prolific Italian designer and architect, who created the Maia chair (1969), the Bino lamp (1969) and the Alessia chair (1970)....
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mariolina Chair in Anthracite Metal Legs, Silk Gray Shell, by E-GGs
By Miniforms, E-GGS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mariolina chair is offered with iron legs in anthracite, a shell in polypropylene silk grey and the option to select an upholstered cushion material for your chair. The iron leg...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pop Art Pink Vintage Side Chair/Chair Miss Global Phillipe Starck 1980s Kartell
Located in Vienna, AT
Pop Art pink and silver vintage side chair/chair was designed by Phillipe Starck 1980s and produced by Kartell Milano Italy.
The chair shows grey lacquered curved tube steel feet and...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.86 in W 15.56 in D 20.08 in
Pair of Czechoslovak Colored Formica Cafe Chairs, 1960's
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid-century color formica cafe or dining chairs with chrome legs. Made in the 1960’s. In very good Vintage condition. Price is for the pair.
Measures: Height: 78 cm
Width: 35 c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Moooi The Golden Chair in Golden Steel Frame and Divina 3, 626 Pink Upholstery
By Nika Zupanc, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Under a mysterious magic spell, a retro-looking school chair is dipped in enchanted golden nectar, which washes away its austerity and crows it with a shiny aureole. Isn't this a typ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.86 in W 18.9 in D 14.57 in
Ribbon, Indoor/Outdoor Aluminum Chair by LAUN
By LAUN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Simultaneously delicate and bold, the Ribbon chair is a playful addition to the LAUN catalog. The layered aluminum tubes stack together to form either a solid or multicolored array a...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Harry Bertoia for Knoll Wide White Diamond Chair & Ottoman with Pink Upholstery
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Harry Bertoia for Knoll wide version diamond chair with ottoman, frames are original white paint an original but faded pink Knoll textile covers. Minor scuffs to f...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 27.38 in W 44.75 in D 32 in
Contemporary Cyber Chair in Aluminium by Altreforme
By Antonio Aricò
Located in Calolziocorte (Lecco) Italy, IT
The space routes of the Apollo 11 are all enclosed in this sitting of pure geometric shapes and colours full of glitter.
Pricing excludes VAT.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Handmade Avocado Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand made Avocado chair. Custom Chair, 14 week lead time
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chairs
Materials
Metal
Saturn Pouffe Small, Pink Coated Steel Frame and Pink Wool by Lara Bohinc
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The equally singular Saturn pouffe utilizes the same gathered bilboquet seat construction, to create a more simplified but still incredibly distinctive form. The sumptuously undulati...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
H 15.75 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Sun Bubble Hanging Swing Chair Modern Steel In / Outdoor Pink, 21st Century
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The bubble hanging swing chairs’ round shape creates a cozy feel.
The is available in modern patterns that are striking in its visual appeal.
The chair has been designed to be ve...
Category
2010s Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 472.45 in W 472.45 in D 27.17 in
Pair of Italian Brass Bamboo Side Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of midcentury Italian brass bamboo side chairs. Newly upholstered in pink velvet fabric. Overall unpolished patina to brass. Stamped ‘Made in Italy’ on the underside.
Seat is 1...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
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Pink Metal Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of pink metal chairs available for sale. We have 62 antique and vintage pink metal chairs in-stock, while there are 28 modern editions to choose from as well. Pink metal chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Pink metal chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Industrial styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Knoll, Ahrend de Cirkel and Milo Baughman each produced beautiful pink metal chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are Pink Metal Chairs?
Prices for pink metal chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, pink metal chairs begin at $392 and can go as high as $17,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,766.
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.
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