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Mid Century 70s Iconic "Acton Stacker" Turquoise Textile, Chrome Chairs-Set of 5
By Hugh Acton
Located in Madison, WI
1970s Set of 5 Hugh Acton Early Acton Stacker chairs.
In good vintage condition, upholstered in original 1970s textured textile.
In a superb vintage and rare turquoise color that PO...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.75 in W 19 in D 21.5 in
Vintage Industrial Modern Armchairs by Royal Metal
By Royal Metal Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four Royal metal chairs with vinyl upholstery, metal frames, and walnut armrests. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with dealer.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pace Collection Lucite Waterfall Chairs with Blue Upholstery
By Pace Collection
Located in New York, NY
Ten Pace collection waterfall dining chairs with a blue microfiber upholstered seats and rounded Lucite arms and legs with brass fittings.
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Lucite
Carlo Chair by Exit Ceren, Represented by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
Carlo Chair in Blue by Ceren Arslan
2023
Upholstered Suede
W 33" x L 31.5" x H 31"
?Item available for immediate delivery.
Lead time for this item is 4-6 weeks.
Please co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Suede, Acrylic
Fred Chair by Exit Ceren, Represented by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
Fred Chair by Ceren Arslan
2023
Suede Upholstery
W 45" x D 40" x H 30"
Item available for immediate delivery.
All sales are final.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Suede, Acrylic
Set of 6 Ray & Charles Eames Side Chairs in Alexander Girard for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 6 Original condition Ray & Charles Eames Side Chairs in Fiberglass, USA - 1970s. Upholstered in a Alexander Girard mill mosaic diamond fabric. Fair Condition.
Ray and Char...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.11 in W 22.45 in D 21.66 in
Mid-Century Black Leather Dax Armchair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Mid-Century Modern design black leather DAX rope edge fiberglass Zenith shell armchair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, made in the USA 1960's. Dark grey / black lea...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 25.6 in
Mid-Century Modern Foster-McDavid Cobalt Blue Faux Leather Dining Chairs Set 4
By Foster-McDavid
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage Mid-Century Modern Foster-McDavid dining chairs set of 4 comprised of walnut frames and the original cobalt blue faux leather upholstery. Beautiful condition, keepin...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Faux Leather
H 37.5 in W 20.5 in D 22 in
Tony Paul Tilt Back Chair Raymor
By Raymor, Tony Paul
Located in Garnerville, NY
Tony Paul designed metal frame tilt back chair. Black metal frame with wire metal mesh back and upholstered in its original black vinyl and a refreshed kelly green fabric seat. Stati...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron, Steel
American Federal Wingback Chair with Blue Upholstery
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Federal period mahogany American wingback armchair in blue upholstery. In very good condition and nicely re-upholstered. Structurally sound and comfortable.
Category
Antique Early 1800s American Federal Wingback Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
1950s Black and Blue Swivel Side Chairs Styled After John Risley - Set of 2
By John Risley
Located in Monrovia, CA
1950s Swivel Black Rod Iron Chair With Blue Cushions Styled After John Risely.
1950s Black Rod Iron Swivel Frame With Original Blue Seating Cushions, Back And Seat.
1950s Black Rod...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Six Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Chairs by Knoll
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Dallas, TX
The definition of minimalism in a singular design, achieved by the great Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1929; the Brno chair is just that, world renowned for its modern architectural fo...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
BRNO Mid Century Flat Bar Leather Chair
Located in Countryside, IL
BRNO mid century flat bar leather chair
These chairs measure: 23 wide x 23 deep x 31 inches high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height of 28 inches
All pieces of furniture c...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage MCM Chrome & Royal Blue Fabric Armchairs by Hibriten Chair Company
By Hibriten
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern royal blue and chrome armchairs by Hibriten Chair Company. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32 in W 21.75 in D 24.5 in
Pair of Hollywood Regency Gold Leaf Iron Side Chairs, Round Blue Velvet Seats
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Very cool pair of Hollywood Regency iron side chairs in gold leaf with vibrant blue velvet seats, freshly painted and reupholstered.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 47 in W 24 in D 20 in
Giorgio Chairs by Diogo and Juliette Felippelli for French Touch Collection
By Diogo and Juliette Felippelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of sculptural acrylic chairs made by Diogo and Juliette Felippelli. They founded Joogii in 2015 to create objects and art that cultivate a vibrant environment with the intention...
Category
2010s American Chairs
Materials
Acrylic
Eames For Herman Miller Mid Century Fiberglass Shell Blue Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames For Herman Miller Mid Century Fiberglass Shell Blue Chair
The chair measures: 24.75 wide x 22 deep x 31.25 high, with a seat height of 18 inches and arm height of 26 inches ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bar Stools in Custom Italian Parker Hotel Style Cushions
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Saint Louis, MO
How would you like to show these? Hollywood Regency Palm Springs Parker Hotel? Mid Century Modern Minimalist? Perhaps interchange both. This pair of bar stools came about in 1950 whe...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome, Metal
H 39 in W 20 in D 23 in
Wood Frame Armless Chair Petit in Walnut and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
The BassamFellows Wood Frame Collection has become one of the brand’s classic signatures.
Adding to the collection are upholstered dining chairs and upholstered stools.
The Woo...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of 4 modern dining chairs by Mark Goetz for Herman Miller
By Mark Goetz Herman Miller, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 modern dining chairs by Mark Goetz for Herman Miller. Very comfortable. Standard 18 in. seat height. Stackable.
Category
20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Madda Lounge Chair in Blue Wool
By Michael Felix
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Madda is a contemporary interpretation of the classic club chair. The metal base fully wraps around the chair, as if to squeeze it into it's plump and comfortable upper seating a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner Easy Chair, Pair
By Warren Platner
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Pair of vintage easy chairs by Warren Platner for Knoll. Great high back lounge chair design with nickel metal cage frames. Upholstery does not look original and must have been repla...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Bar Stools, Golfer Figure on Back of Stool, Powder Coated Bright Blue
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Modern set of metal bar stools, set of three. These exciting barstools with figure of golfer on the back rest has been newly powder coated in Maui Blue (bright metallic blue). The se...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron
H 49 in W 22.5 in D 25 in
Modern Winged Swivel Chair with Pink Cut Velvet and Cobalt Faux Fur
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Customizable swivel chair, as shown with Designers Guild cut velvet and soft faux fur back. This piece has an impressively small footprint but is large enough to comfortably sit tall...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Faux Fur, Wood
Eero Saarinen Executive Armchair in Blue Raf Simons Upholstery
By Eero Saarinen, Raf Simons, Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous upholstery by Raf Simons. Brightens this chair.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Knoll International Sling Lounge Chair by Hannah Morrison Set of 2
By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison, Knoll
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Knoll International manufactured these chairs.
Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison design this circa 1970 and it was used in public spaces and as well in living rooms.
The metal frame c...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Karpen of California Horn Lounge Chairs Newly Upholstered in Blue Wool
By Karpen of California
Located in Oakland, CA
Karpen of California “Horn” lounge chairs are considered one of California’s iconic chair designs of the Mid-Century Modern period, crafted of a steel frame with poured foam, raised ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 28.25 in W 35.5 in D 29.5 in
Set of 4 Modern Dining Chairs by Mark Goetz for Herman Miller
By Mark Goetz Herman Miller, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 modern dining chairs by Mark Goetz for Herman Miller. Very comfortable. Standard 18 in. seat height. Stackable.
Category
20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Steel
Blue Sculptural Fish Chair, 21st Century by Mattia Biagi
By Mattia Biagi
Located in Culver City, CA
This is a new work by Mattia Biagi
Sculptural chair with collage on wood.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Materials
Metal
Painted Pair of Italian Louis XVI Neoclassical Chair
Located in Wallkill, NY
Two blue Italian Louis XVI neoclassical style chairs. The color on these is stunning. They measure 37 in H 23 in D 18.25 in wide, Seat height 18.5 in. We have a pair of captain chair...
Category
Vintage 1920s American Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Six Pierre Cardin Chrome Dining Chairs in Blue Velvet
Located in Dallas, TX
A stunning set of six Mid-Century Modern/ Regency styled Pierre Cardin design, dining chairs. Featuring plush cushioned new blue velvet upholstery supported by a sculptural cantileve...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Warren McArthur Folding Chair
By Warren McArthur
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Original period turquoise upholstery
Labels below.
Only 1 available
Category
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of BKF Hardoy Butterfly Chairs for Knoll in Cobalt Blue
By Bonet, Kurchan, and Hardoy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
BKF Hardoy butterfly chairs for Knoll. Dynamic classic form, for indoor or outdoor use. New canvas slings fit nicely on the original knoll metal frames. Pairs available in either cob...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
'Universal' Chair 'Blue & Black' by Peter Shire, 1994
By Peter Shire
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Vintage chair by Peter Shire, 1994
Steel and poly-chrome paint.
Black seat, blue back, green and orange arms, black and yellow stretcher bars.
Peter Shire:
Peter Shire is an LA...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
1980s Set of Six Contemporary Modern Milo Baughman Safari Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pasadena, CA
1980s set of six contemporary Milo Baughman safari dining chairs.
Category
20th Century American Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Blue Vinyl Herman Miller Original Vintage Eames DSR Side Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
An original Herman Miller blue vinyl upholstered Eames side chair with white shell is not for the faint hearted especially on a new, used, white Eiffel DSR base! This eye-catching ch...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 31.13 in W 18.51 in D 22.01 in
Bar Stools by Woodard Rare
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Long Island, NY
A pair of wrought iron bar stools by Woodard. These wrought iron bar stools rarely appear in the marketplace and are in the desirable Chantilly Rose Pattern by Woodard. The stools ar...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Elbert Chair: Blue Leather+Steel, (New York Version) Jordan Mozer, USA 1988/2006
By Jordan Mozer
Located in Chicago, IL
Jordan Mozer (b.1958) Elbert Chair: Times Square Variation 2006: Custom Dyed Leather and Powder Coated Steel. Made in the US. 31" high x 25" deep x 18" wide. (79 cm high x 63.5 cm d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31 in W 18 in D 25 in
Set of 4 modern dining chairs by Mark Goetz for Herman Miller
By Mark Goetz Herman Miller, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 modern dining chairs by Mark Goetz for Herman Miller. Very comfortable. Standard 18 in. seat height. Stackable.
Category
20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Metal
Nani Baba Bench by Serban Ionescu
By Serban Ionescu
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This chair was designed by Romanian artist Serban Ionescu for In Good Company.
From impulse to measure, Ionescu scans through hundreds of his own sketches and drawings, searching...
Category
2010s American Benches
Materials
Cut Steel
Heated Indoor/Outdoor Cast Stone Evia Chair, Custom Frame, Ocean
By Galanter and Jones
Located in San Francisco, CA
Inspired by a leather sling chair, the Evia Chair is an elegant piece of heated furniture made of cast stone and stainless steel by Galanter & Jones. Smooth like a river rock, the He...
Category
2010s American Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Cast Stone, Stainless Steel
Blue Creature Child Chair by Brett Douglas Hunter, USA, 2018
By Brett Douglas Hunter
Located in New York, NY
Blue Creature child chair by Brett Douglas Hunter, USA, 2018
Blue Creature child chair
Brett Douglas Hunter, USA, 2018
Papercrete, foam, wire
Measures: H 30 in, W 16 in, D 12 in. Se...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Materials
Concrete, Wire
"Davy Crockett" Child Chair, Disney, USA, 1950s
By Disney Studios
Located in New York, NY
"Davy Crockett" child chair, Disney, USA, 1950s
"Davy Crockett" child chair
Disney, USA, 1950s
Iron, Graphic Printed Vinyl
Measures: H 23.5 in, W 13.75 in, D 13.25 in (seat H 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Iron
Eames LAX Lounge Armchair by Herman Miller Upholstered in Blue Naugahyde
By Herman Miller
Located in Harrisburg, PA
Herman Miller Eames armchair has the original contents and production label. The upholstery is in great condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Studio Series: Backless Vanity Size Stool in Navy Pinstripe, Blue Seat-in stock
By Five Finger Furnishings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Our vanity sized stool is designed to add color and drama to an entryway, punctuate the end of a hallway or adorn the end of a bed. They're perfectly sized for one!
Sides are a na...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 18 in W 26 in D 12 in
Mid-Century Modern Tot Play Chair in Teal Lacquered Wood
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern Tot Play Chair in Teal Lacquered Wood
USA
Wood, lacquer
H 17.75 in, W 15 in, D 21 in (seat: H 8.5 in)
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Lacquer, Wood
Regency Combed Velvet Barrel Back Occasional Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Barrel back occasional chair with turquoise velvet upholstery
Measures: Seat depth 19
Seat high 17.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Materials
Velvet
20th Century Billy Haines Style Button Tufted Upholstered Side/ Boudoir Chair
By William Billy Haines
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A William "Billy" Haines style, sky blue, button tufted upholstered side chair or boudoir chair with nailhead detail. Hollywood Regency style glamour.
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Textile
H 29 in W 36 in D 27 in
Pair of Modernistic Resin Antler Chairs
Located in Mount Penn, PA
This pair of circa 1970's resin antler chairs are
A sturdy interesting design.No animals were harmed in the making as these antlers are cast in a heavy resin material.With the righ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Chairs
High Back Armchair by Edward Wormely
By Edward Wormley
Located in Canaan, CT
this is a statement chair!
its tall and elegant. its also very comfortable.
original fabric should be updated.
we can refinish the wood frame to your liking as well, beautiful as ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Warren McArthur Aluminum Desk Chair
By Warren McArthur
Located in Hudson, NY
Classic Warren McArthur aluminum desk or occasional chair in original robbin's egg blue vinyl. Vinyl shows signs of age. Recovering in COM available.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair Victorian Serpentine Rolled Arm Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair Victorian wicker armchairs in green painted finish. Classic rounded back form with serpentine roll from crest to arms continuing in taper to feet. Gently arched skirts.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Reed
Pair of Stainless Steel Flat Bar Brno Chairs with Cadet Blue Leather Upholstery
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Kensington, MD
Designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1930 for his renowned Tugendhat House in Brno, Czech Republic, the Brno Chair reflects the groundbreaking simplicity of its original environment. The...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 31.25 in W 23.25 in D 21 in
Pair of Barcelona Lounge Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Studios, Signed
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of gorgeous blue leather 'Barcelona' lounge chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Studios is double-signed on each piece, with Knoll Inc labels to the seat cushions ...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 30 in W 30 in D 30 in
Set of 6 Original Tulip Armless Chairs by Saarinen for Knoll Studio Leather Pads
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in San Diego, CA
With the Pedestal Collection, Eero Saarinen resolved the "ugly, confusing, unrestful world" underneath tables and chairs. The collection is a defining accomplishment of modern design...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32 in W 21.25 in D 20 in
Herman Miller Eames Armchair in Parchment, Zenith 2nd Edition
By Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic early model DAX Eames fiberglass armchair in parchment hue on black solid rod X base. Retains early larger sized rubber shock mounts, without rope edge, dating this to the ea...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Herman Miller Eames Elephant Grey Desk Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Herman Miller Eames elephant grey swivel desk chair. Adjustable height base. No fading or damage. In excellent vintage condition. Pair available.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Michael Wolk "Miami" Pair of Swivel Chairs
By Michael Wolk
Located in Southampton, NJ
Pristine pair of Michael Wolk "Miami" Swivel chairs
Often attributed to Vladimir Kagan.
Beautiful fabric is in Excellent Condition.
Chairs swivel 180 degrees.
Measures: 33.5 High
30...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton
Garden Chairs Manner of Robert Wood Set 4
By ROBERT WOOD OF LONDON (c.1790-1825)
Located in Fulton, CA
A set of 4 cast aluminum garden chairs in the manner of Robert Wood. Floral and lyre design, removable seats. Mid to late 20th century. Original white paint with patina; light wear, ...
Category
20th Century American Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
1980s Postmodern Sculptural Chairs in the Manner of Jaymar, a Pair
By Jaymar
Located in Chicago, IL
Very fun and comfortable chairs. Not sure who made them but love love the shape and the comfort!
Dimensions: 30"W × 30"D × 31"H
Styles: Postmodern
Number of seats: 2
Seat heigh...
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile
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Blue American Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of blue american chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique blue american chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, fabric and plastic. We have 96 antique and vintage blue american chairs in-stock, while there are 11 modern editions to choose from as well. Blue american 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. Blue american chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Large blue american chairs can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller blue american chairs available at 1stDibs — each spanning 1 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Blue american chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames and Knoll are consistently popular.
How Much are Blue American Chairs?
Blue american chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,060, while the lowest priced sells for $400 and the highest can go for as much as $22,000.
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 Blue American Chairs
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Red Blue chair, designed by Gerrit Rietveld, was partially inspired by the chair designs of architect and designer Frank Lloyd Wright. It was also created in the hopes of designing a piece that would be simple to mass produce. Find a collection of Red Blue Chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The purpose of the red and blue chair called the Red Blue chair is to provide both physical and spiritual comfort. Its creator, Gerrit Rietveld, believed that the colors and regularly positioned planes brought harmony to rooms. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Red Blue chairs.
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