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Pair of Sculpted Brass Chairs, Misaya
By Misaya
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of sculpted brass chairs, Misaya
Dimensions: W 54 x L 58 x H 79 cm (seating: 63)
Hand-sculpted chairs.
Misaya emulates Chinese ink paintings through the process of lost-wa...
Category
2010s Thai Post-Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
H 31.11 in. W 22.84 in. D 21.26 in.
Nesso Beige and Pink Dining Chair with Brass Inlay by Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
Nesso Beige and Pink Dining Chair with Brass Inlay by Matteo Cibic is a beautiful chair in pearly resin with geometric brass inlay. It can be matched beautifully with the Nesso dinin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Resin
H 31.89 in. W 19.69 in. D 20.08 in.
Nesso Mint Green Dining Chair with Brass Inlay by Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
Nesso Mint Green Dining Chair with Brass Inlay by Matteo Cibic is a beautiful chair in pearly resin with geometric brass inlay. It can be matched beautifully with the Nesso dining t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Resin
H 31.89 in. W 19.69 in. D 20.08 in.
Nesso Gray Dining Chair with Brass Inlay by Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
Nesso Gray Dining Chair with Brass Inlay by Matteo Cibic is a beautiful chair in pearly resin with geometric brass inlay. It can be matched beautifully with the Nesso dining table. I...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Resin
H 31.89 in. W 19.69 in. D 20.08 in.
Contemporary Dandy Chair with Beige Suede Leather, Walnut and Brass
Located in Istanbul, TR
Thanks to its curved structure and smooth leather upholstery, Dandy offers a comfortable, relaxing environment to its users. Combination of contrasting colors, playful fabric and nat...
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 36 in. W 28 in. D 22 in.
N-Gene Armchair Beige
Located in Istanbul, TR
The N-gene armchair is a reinterpretation of an armchair designed by Merve’s uncle, interior designer, Engine, in the 1970s. The N-Gene is re-envisioned with caning, and is upholster...
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
H 36 in. W 39 in. D 34 in.
Expandable Sofa Chair Stainless Steel Frame with Cushion Upholstered
By Naihan Li
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The newest additions to The Crates Stainless Steel series includes a sofa chair, comes with a simple Silhouette. Cushions are made of imported cotton offering a great touch and comfo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Club Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 33.08 in. W 28.35 in. D 28.35 in.
Polished Brass 33 Step Chair by Zhipeng Tan
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tan’s practice, since graduating from the China Academy of Art, has been focused on the ancient technique of lost-wax casting. This ancient foundry process has created an intersectio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 33.47 in. W 19.69 in. D 17.72 in.
Polished Brass "33 Step" Bar Chair/Stool by Zhipeng Tan
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tan’s practice, since graduating from the China Academy of Art, has been focused on the ancient technique of lost-wax casting. This ancient foundry process has created an intersectio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 37.41 in. W 19.69 in. D 15.75 in.
Lotus Lounge Chair 'Brass' by Zhipeng Tan
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tan’s practice, since graduating from the China Academy of Art, has been focused on the ancient technique of lost-wax casting. This ancient foundry process has created an intersectio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 35.1 in. W 46.8 in. D 42.9 in.
Calligraphic Sculpted Brass Chair by Misaya
By Misaya
Located in Geneve, CH
Calligraphic sculpted brass chair by Misaya
Dimensions: W 58 x L 54 x H 79 cm
Materials: Brass
Hand-sculpted brass chair.
Misaya emulates Chinese ink paintings through the pr...
Category
2010s Thai Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 31.11 in. W 21.26 in. D 22.84 in.
Calligraphic Sculpted Brass Bench by Misaya
By Misaya
Located in Geneve, CH
Calligraphic sculpted brass bench by Misaya
Dimensions: W 158 x L 38 x H 40 cm
Materials: Brass
Hand-sculpted brass bench.
Misaya emulates Chinese ink paintings through the p...
Category
2010s Thai Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 15.75 in. W 62.21 in. D 14.97 in.
Beige O Chair by Sema Topaloglu
Located in Geneve, CH
Beige O chair by Sema Topaloglu
Dimensions: 38 x 48 x 74 cm
Materials: Iron and cushion
Sema Topaloglu is known for her dedication to materials, craftsmanship and a unique aesth...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 29.14 in. W 18.9 in. D 14.97 in.
Dandy Beige Suede Leather Chair with American White Oak and Polished Copper
Located in Firenze, IT
Thanks to its curved structure and smooth suede leather upholstery, Dandy offers a comfortable, relaxing environment to its users. Combination of light colors and natural materials m...
Category
2010s Turkish Other Chairs
Materials
Copper
H 36 in. W 23 in. D 22 in.
Orion Dining Chair with Plush Pink Velvet and Gold Arms by Nika Zupanc
Located in Kolkata, IN
Orion Dining Chair with Plush Pink Velvet and Gold Arms by Nika Zupanc is a beautiful chair in pink velvet contrasted with luxurious gold trims. Ultra-chic in any interior space.
Ni...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Foam
H 35.44 in. W 17.72 in. D 20.87 in.
Firfir Stool by Sema Topaloglu
Located in Geneve, CH
Round viper iron chair by Sema Topaloglu
Dimensions: 38 x 48 x 74 cm
Materials: Iron and brass details
Sema Topaloglu is known for her dedication to materials, craftsmanship and...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 29.14 in. W 18.9 in. D 14.97 in.
Orion Dining Chair with Plush Pink Velvet and Rose Gold Arms by Nika Zupanc
Located in Kolkata, IN
Orion Dining Chair with Plush Pink Velvet and Rose Gold Arms by Nika Zupanc is a beautiful chair in pink velvet contrasted with luxurious rose gold trims. Ultra chic in any interior ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Foam
H 35.44 in. W 17.72 in. D 20.87 in.
33 Step Chair Large Polished Brass Bone Chair by Zhipeng Tan
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This visceral and sculptural chair is designed and made by renown artist Zhipeng Tan. Size and color is customizable upon request, lead time is 45-60 days. We ship internationally.
...
Category
2010s Chinese Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in. W 24.81 in. D 27.56 in.
33 Step Tail Chair Polished Brass by Zhipeng Tan
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This visceral and sculptural chair is designed and made by renown artist Zhipeng Tan. Size and color is customizable upon request, lead time is 45-60 days. We ship internationally.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 32.68 in. W 31.5 in. D 25.6 in.
Lotus Lounge Chair 'Brass' by Zhipeng Tan
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tan’s practice, since graduating from the China Academy of Art, has been focused on the ancient technique of lost-wax casting. This ancient foundry process has created an intersectio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 13.82 in. W 18.43 in. D 16.89 in.
33 Step Tail Chair Polished Brass by Zhipeng Tan
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This visceral and sculptural chair is designed and made by renown artist Zhipeng Tan. Size and color is customizable upon request, lead time is 45-60 days. We ship internationally.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 32.68 in. W 31.5 in. D 25.6 in.
Polished Brass "33 Step" Bar Chair/Stool by Zhipeng Tan
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tan’s practice, since graduating from the China Academy of Art, has been focused on the ancient technique of lost-wax casting. This ancient foundry process has created an intersectio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 37.41 in. W 19.69 in. D 15.75 in.
Polished Brass "33 Step" Side Chair by Zhipeng Tan
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tan’s practice, since graduating from the China Academy of Art, has been focused on the ancient technique of lost-wax casting. This ancient foundry process has created an intersectio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 33.47 in. W 19.69 in. D 17.72 in.
Burr Puzzle High Stool/Side Chair in Pink Aluminum Finish
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chin-Hua Lin and You-De Chen explored and have adapted the traditional Chinese mortise and Tenon technique in connecting wood method in the ‘burr puzzle’ stool. The main principle of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Stools
Materials
Aluminum
H 32.29 in. W 21.66 in. D 17.72 in.
33 Step Chair Large Polished Brass Bone Chair by Zhipeng Tan
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This visceral and sculptural chair is designed and made by renown artist Zhipeng Tan. Size and color is customizable upon request, lead time is 45-60 days. We ship internationally.
...
Category
2010s Chinese Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in. W 24.81 in. D 27.56 in.
Pair of Mid-20th Century Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Armchairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of mid-20th century Chinese Chippendale faux bamboo armchairs
Measures: 24.5" W x 20" D x 38" T, Seat: 19.5" T, Arm: 27.5" T.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Faux Bamboo
H 38 in. W 24.5 in. D 20 in.
Sika Design Simone Woven Rattan Bistro Bar Stool in Black with Black Dots
By Sika Design
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Affäire is designed for the upper end cafés, brasseries and restaurants in historical European cities and capitals all-over the world. An elegant choice for Rivieras and sidewalk caf...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Stools
Materials
Rattan, Plastic
H 30.7 in. Dm 15.7 in.
Sika Design Valerie Woven Rattan Bistro Chair in Ivory
By Sika Design
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Affäire is designed for the upper end cafés, brasseries and restaurants in historical European cities and capitals all-over the world. An elegant choice for Rivieras and sidewalk caf...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rattan, Plastic
H 32.3 in. W 21.7 in. D 22.4 in.
'Yue Chair' with Delicate Loop Armrests by Studio MVW
By Studio MVW
Located in Paris, FR
The 'Yue chair' by much acclaimed duo Studio MVW is produced in anodized stainless steel with brass finish in a subtile gold pink shade. The delicate loop armrests completing the rou...
Category
2010s Asian Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 37.01 in. W 22.45 in. D 22.84 in.
Set of Six Industrial Style "Firenze" Cafe Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of six steel frame side chairs with woven rush seats. The chairs are comfortable and quite solid feeling. Each chair bears an oval brass plaque on the front and back of the centr...
Category
20th Century Philippine Industrial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 36.5 in. W 16.5 in. D 16.5 in.
Bundle Lounge Center Chair
Located in Paris, FR
Chair bundle lounge center, made with
Steel structure and natural rattan. With seat
Cushion included ( the 2 smaller cushions
On pictures are not included). Seat cushion
Availabl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 56.7 in. W 24.81 in. D 37.41 in.
Brass Sculpted Stool, Misaya
By Misaya
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass sculpted stool, Misaya
Dimensions: W 36 x L 36 x H 65 cm
Hand-sculpted stool.
Category
2010s Thai Post-Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
H 25.6 in. W 14.18 in. D 14.18 in.
Maitland Smith Carved Wood Grotto Chair with Dolphin Arms
Located in Chicago, IL
Maitland Smith recreation of a Classic Italian 19th century carved wood and lacquer, shell form Italian grotto chair with dolphin arms.
Category
Vintage 1970s Philippine Armchairs
Materials
Wood
H 36 in. W 23 in. D 24 in.
Tube Chair, Rose
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by the streamlined look and engineering of industrial piping and conduit systems, the Tube Chair explores dynamic curves to optimize comfort.
The Tube chair is fabricated...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 32 in. W 21 in. D 21 in.
Low Brass Sculpted Stool, Misaya
By Misaya
Located in Geneve, CH
Low brass sculpted stool, Misaya
Dimensions: W 58 x L 58 x H 24 cm
Hand-sculpted stool.
Category
2010s Thai Post-Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
H 9.45 in. W 22.84 in. D 22.84 in.
Modern Acapulco Curved Dining Chair Brass Frame
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
Meet the Acapulco dining chair. As the perfect accent for your modern dining room, the Acapulco dining chair is upholstered in your choice of soft blush velvet with beautiful curved ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 28 in. W 21 in. D 18.5 in.
Pair of Ram's Head Metal Wrapped Anglo-Indian Regency Style Dowry Wedding Chairs
Located in Ghent, BE
Desirable pair of vintage Anglo-Indian dowry side chairs with ram's head accents. These wonderful chairs feature wooden frames clad in floral embossed silver metal and polished scrol...
Category
Vintage 1970s Indian Regency Chairs
Materials
Sheet Metal
H 33.86 in. W 25.99 in. D 18.12 in.
C603 Chair by Yuzuru Yamakawa, New Edition
Located in Courbevoie, FR
The C603 chair by Japanese designer Yuzuru Yamakawa, designed in the 1960s but still in tune with today's design and comfort requirements. The C603 chair in natural rattan is suitabl...
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.93 in. W 20.48 in. D 21.66 in.
Primitive Japanese Bamboo Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and unusual 1940s Japanese bamboo chair. Great peg and dowel, break-down, de-mountable construction, incredible design with simple, organic, geometric elements and cantil...
Category
Vintage 1940s Japanese Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
H 29.75 in. W 17.5 in. D 17.5 in.
Set of 4 Steel & Maple Memphis Style Dining Chairs by Nia - Made in Israel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Quality Set of 4 Post Modern, Memphis style, Dining Chairs by Nia, Made in Israel. The set features sculpted and tapered steel frames with a black finish, curved maple backs with inl...
Category
Late 20th Century Israeli Memphis Group Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.75 in. W 17.5 in. D 22 in.
19th Century Cinese Bent Elm Wood Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c. bent elm (umu) wood chair, only one available, made by well known Chinese chair making family. Soft and smooth wood. Very comfortable.
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Armchairs
Materials
Elm
H 39 in. W 24 in. D 20 in.
Bowline Chair in Cream Canvas - In Stock
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by the ethos and materials of ocean sailing, with a modern aesthetic. A soft canvas upholstery is paired with washed sailcloth and elasticized cord supporting belts.
Category
2010s Vietnamese Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32 in. W 22 in. D 32 in.
Pair of Woven Cane Chairs with Cushions
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 20th century Chinese elmwood chairs with woven cane seats and backs, with custom Sunbrella fabric cushions. Cushions available in blue and green stripe or grey.
Pagoda R...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
H 34 in. W 31 in. D 26 in.
'Harmony-Circle' Chair
By Xiao Tianyu
Located in London, GB
By Xiao Tianyu, 2012. Limited edition 3/8. Elmwood and elastic cotton fabric. With metal tag with edition no. 3/8.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Elm
H 30.71 in. W 54.34 in. D 34.65 in.
Pair of Wicker Rattan Peacock Fan Back Chairs and Side Table Vintage Bohemian
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome pair of vintage Bohemian or Hollywood Regency wicker rattan peacock fan back chairs with a matching round side table. The set of three is in wonderful vintage condition. One ...
Category
20th Century Philippine Bohemian Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan, Glass
H 60 in. W 46.25 in. D 29 in.
Vintage Modern Kosuga Side Chair
By Kosuga
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bentwood lounge chair in teak and vinyl. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with dealer.
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak, PVC
H 33 in. W 22.5 in. D 27 in.
Bowline Chair and Ottoman in Cream Canvas - In Stock
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by the ethos and materials of ocean sailing, with a modern aesthetic. A soft canvas upholstery is paired with washed sailcloth and elasticized cord supporting belts.
Cha...
Category
2010s Vietnamese Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32 in. W 22 in. D 32 in.
Invisible Administrator's Chair by July Zhou
By July Zhou
Located in Chicago, IL
Each limited-edition signed Invisible Administrator's Chair by artist July Zhou is fashioned after a traditional Ming example. Most Lucite furniture is injection molded, but July's w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs
Materials
Lucite
H 47 in. W 25 in. D 20.5 in.
Sika Design Valerie Woven Rattan Bistro Chair in Lime Green with White Dots
By Sika Design
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Affäire is designed for the upper end cafés, brasseries and restaurants in historical European cities and capitals all-over the world. An elegant choice for Rivieras and sidewalk caf...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rattan, Plastic
H 32.3 in. W 21.7 in. D 22.4 in.
Pair of Maitland Smith Tessellated Marble / Bronze Inlay Armchairs
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of Maitland Smith tessellated marble / bronze inlay armchairs.
Category
20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Marble
H 35.5 in. W 22 in. D 26 in.
Pair of Isamu Kenmochi Rattan Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Isuamu Kenmochi for Yamakawa. Rare pair of Rattan chairs in excellent vintage condition. Includes newly made leather cushions.
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rattan
H 30 in. W 35 in. D 37 in.
Russian Neoclassical Fauteuil Armchair in Silk Fabric
Located in Stamford, CT
Finely silk upholstered Russian neoclassical fauteuil chair. This fine chair, circa 1820 has a very masculine look as the curved straight legs lead to a Russian Federation Eagle. Wid...
Category
Antique 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Armchairs
H 34.5 in. W 23.5 in. D 19 in.
Pair of Peacock Chairs and Matching Table
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Near pair of peacock chairs with their iconic form crafted in wicker and reed with woven geometric designs and a matching round table. Best of the genre.
Table measures- H: 21 DM...
Category
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs
Materials
Rattan
H 56 in. W 45 in. D 32 in.
Classic British Colonial Ebony Chaise Longue
Located in Pasadena, CA
A period two-sided chaise longue with turned and fluted feet. The ebony is handsomely variegated. Seat height is 16.5 inches.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Chaise Longues
Materials
Ebony
H 28 in. W 87.5 in. D 26 in.
Pair of Fabulous Russian Neoclassical Style Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of fabulous Russian neoclassical style chairs. Exquisite detail and design. The classical curves and carvings are exquisite and layered with fabulous detail. Gilt gold design ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Chairs
H 33.5 in. W 24 in. D 35 in.
Parisian Café Red Chair in Natural Rattan
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Parisian café red with structure
in natural rattan. Typical chair from Paris
Brasserie.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Chairs
Materials
Rattan
H 83 in. W 46 in. D 60 in.
Chinese Bamboo and Cane Horseshoe Armchair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Chic Chinese style bamboo and cane horseshoe armchair featuring a light blonde bent rattan frame. Produced by Anita Vira Andika in Indonesia, probably for Wicker Works in San Francis...
Category
20th Century Indonesian Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Rattan, Leather, Bamboo, Cane
H 35 in. W 27 in. D 22 in.
"Emmanuelle" Style "Peacock" Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A classic design that captured the imagination after the famous movie series -
also featured in earlier movies like Casablanca and The Pink Panther.
Cane seat is original.
Category
Vintage 1970s Indian Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Rattan
H 58 in. W 42 in. D 22 in.
Set of Six Midcentury Burnt Bamboo Dining Armchairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout set of six British colonial style bamboo dining armchairs with a strong Brighton Pavilion influence featuring burnt and bent bamboo highlights and leather strapping at the j...
Category
20th Century Philippine British Colonial Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
H 40 in. W 23 in. D 23 in.
Rare 19th Century "Indochine" Bamboo Plantation Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
From old French Indo-China. Custom design with pull-out footrest and yarn interwoven thru caning. Head rest is adjustable all original with later custom cushion. Measured without ext...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Vietnamese Chaise Longues
Materials
Bamboo, Cane
H 36 in. W 38 in. D 59 in.
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Beige Asian Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of beige asian chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and natural fiber, all beige asian chairs available were constructed with great care. We have 8 antique and vintage beige asian chairs in-stock, while there are 32 modern editions to choose from as well. Beige asian chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Beige asian chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Modern, Arts and Crafts and Industrial styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Some beige asian chairs are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller beige asian chairs, measuring 5.71 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Beige asian chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Zhipeng Tan, Misaya and Scarlet Splendour are consistently popular.
How Much are Beige Asian Chairs?
Prices for beige asian chairs start at $242 and top out at $25,000 with the average selling for $3,774.
Finding the Right Chairs for You
Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the chair you love?
With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — antique and vintage 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 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.
