Black Swedish Chairs
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin
2010s Swedish Modern Chairs
Stone
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Metal
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Metal
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Industrial Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century Swedish Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Armchairs
Antique Early 18th Century Swedish Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
1990s Swedish Modern Chairs
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Concrete
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Side Chairs
Mohair
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Armchairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Armchairs
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Dining Room Chairs
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Armchairs
Wood
Antique 1780s Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Velvet
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Armchairs
Leather, Wood, Paint
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Pearwood
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
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Metal
Antique 1830s Swedish Chairs
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fur, Leather
20th Century Swedish Other Chairs
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Birch, Canvas
Late 20th Century Swedish Chairs
Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1940s Swedish Chairs
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1920s Swedish Industrial Swivel Chairs
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Metal
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Armchairs
Wood
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Naugahyde, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather
1990s Swedish Modern Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Faux Leather
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Chesterfield Armchairs
Leather
Antique Early 18th Century Swedish Baroque Armchairs
Wood
2010s Swedish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Leather
Vintage 1980s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Canvas
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fur
Antique Early 18th Century Swedish Baroque Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Swedish Space Age Chairs
Leather, Plastic
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1970s Swedish Stools
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Antique 18th Century Swedish Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 18th Century Swedish Baroque Side Chairs
Vintage 1980s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1940s Swedish Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Armchairs
Vintage 1960s Swedish Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1920s Swedish Chairs
Cane
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Side Chairs
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021There are multiple chair colors that can be matched with a black table, it’s really a matter of preference. You could choose to go with black or a contrasting color or even think outside the box in order to add unlikely pops of color to a space. Visit 1stDibs for a wide selection of chairs and tables available in different colors.
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