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Robert Mallet-Stevens Dining Chairs in Colourful Metal
By Robert Mallet-Stevens
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Mallet-Stevens for Stevens designs, dining chairs model 222, lacquered metal, leatherette, France, design 1928, production later
Large set of newly lacquered tubular chairs ...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Six Danish Modern 1-2-3 Chairs by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
Located in Belmont, MA
These striking chairs were designed in the 1950s by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen in Denmark. The 1-2-3 chairs are upholstered in a bright blue fabric, and sold as a set of six.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 34 in W 19.5 in D 22 in
Jean-Michel Wilmotte (1948-), chaise Palais Royal, 1986
By Jean-Michel Wilmotte
Located in Paris, FR
WILMOTTE Jean-Michel (1948-)
Palais Royal chair, 1986
Dark green lacquered metal
Good original condition, scratches from use, traces of oxidation and a few chips of lacquer.
Height ...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 8 Light Blue Cobra Chairs by Giotto Stoppino, Italy, 1970s
By Giotto Stoppino
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 8 Light Blue Cobra Chairs is a set of chairs realized in the 1970s by Giotto Stoppino (Milan, 1926).
Chromed tubular steel structure and light blue fabric.
This 'Cobra' chai...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
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
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchairs in Blue Classic Boucle
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Culver City, CA
Priced Per Chair*
One of Knoll's most popular designs for the past 70 years, Eero Saarinen's executive armchair is about as timeless and chic as it gets. This current set of 4 we ha...
Category
Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set Of 7 Vintage Coquillage Chairs By Pierre Guariche For Meurop, 1960s
By Pierre Guariche, Meurop
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Set of 6 Coquillage chairs by Pierre Guariche for Meurop, Belgium, 1960s. These chairs are also known as “Shell” chairs.
These black, red, yellow, blue, and green shells made of prop...
Category
Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Blue Castiglietta Dining Chairs by Castiglioni for Zanotta, Italy 1960s
By Achille Castiglioni, Zanotta
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely pair of stackable Castiglietta Chairs in blue fabric. These iconic chairs were designed by Achille Castglioni and produced by Zanotta in Italy in the 1960s, the chairs are sig...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 30.32 in W 22.05 in D 25.2 in
Tree New Spanish Chairs in Blue " Pavo Real "
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Tree New Spanish Chairs in Blue " Pavo Real "
beautiful new Spanish chairs
73cm x 57cm x 41cm
Brand new
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Teal Velvet Garbo Slip Chair
By Martyn Lawrence Bullard
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Custom Teal MLB Garbo slip chair
Upholstered in Teal Velvet
COM available
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chairs
Materials
Iron
Ames Caribe Outdoor Chair by Sebastian Herkner
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
The charming Caribe Dining Chair is a colourful design for seating arrangements inside and outdoors. It’s part of the Caribe collection, designed by Sebastian Herkner for ames. The G...
Category
2010s German Chairs
Materials
Steel
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
1970s Blue Club Chair with Rollers
Located in Antwerp, BE
1970s Blue Club Chair.
An eyecatching chair made of a chromed frame with 10 blue faux leather rollers which can turn around. These rollers make you also think at the gym.
This eas...
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Post Modern 90s Matteo Grassi Set of Herbert Ohl Ballerina Leather Chairs 6pcs
By Matteo Grassi, Herbert Ohl
Located in Basel, BS
Beautiful and very stylish complete set of 6 original post modern 1990s "Ballerina" cantilever chairs by Herbert Ohl for Matteo Grassi. Very rare to find a complete set like this.
...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 22.05 in W 24.41 in D 32.29 in
1950's Original Tolix Model A Dining Outdoor Chairs, Set of Four
By Xavier Pauchard
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s original Tolix Model A dining outdoor chairs – set of four. Tolix is one of our all time favourite companies. In 1907 Frenchman Xavier Pauchard discovered that he could protec...
Category
Vintage 1950s French 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
Set of Four Blue Restored Beech Armchairs by Mart Stam, Germany, 1930s
By Mart Stam
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Set of four blue restored beech armchairs by Mart Stam.
Style: Bauhaus
Designer: Mart Stam
Period: 1930-1939
Source: Germany
Material: Chrome-Plated Steel, Beech Plywood
Ou...
Category
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 33.08 in W 20.48 in D 17.33 in
Set of Two Restored Blue Armchairs by Mucke-Melder, Czechia, 1930s
By Mücke & Melder
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Set of two restored blue armchairs by Mucke-Melder.
Maker: Mucke-Melder
Period: 1930-1939
Source: Czechia
Material: Chrome-plated Steel, High-quality Retro Upholstery Fabric.
...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
B&B Italia Model Arcadia Dining Leather Chair Paolo Piva Set of 4
By Matteo Grassi
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Paolo Piva designed this dining chairs for B&B Italia.
Model Arcadia in heavenblue leather colour and the insides from the feet are in black plastic.
It fits well with memphis design...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Genuine Brand New Tolix Stacking Steel Stools '19' Available Dining
Located in Chicago, IL
The Tolix steel stacking stools and steel stacking chairs were originally designed by Xavier Pauchard, better known as Mr. X. In the early 1900’s Xavier perfected a way of protecting...
Category
2010s French Industrial Stools
Materials
Steel
Aro Chair, Oceano by Ries
Located in Geneve, CH
Aro chair, oceano by Ries
Dimensions: W60 x D60 x H67,5 cm
Materials:Round steel tube, high-density foam, and velvet upholstery.
Also available: Merlot, black, yellow, mika, pi...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Outdoor Lounge Chair Melitea by Luca Nichetto
By Luca Nichetto
Located in Geneve, CH
Outdoor lounge chair Melitea by Luca Nichetto
Dimensions: W79 x D65 x H69
Materials: Galvanized metal structure, seat in dark yellow/dark green/duck blue/warm light grey lacquered...
Category
2010s French Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Metal
Aro Chair, Dark Blue by Ries
Located in Geneve, CH
Aro chair, dark blue by Ries
Dimensions: W 60 x D 60 x H 67,5 cm
Materials: Round steel tube, high-density foam, and velvet upholstery
Also available: Merlot, black, mika, ocea...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Tensa Chair, Oceano by Ries
Located in Geneve, CH
Tensa chair, oceano by Ries
Dimensions: W40 x D49,5 x H82 cm
Materials: Round steel tube, laser cut metal sheet, high density foam, velvet upholstery, aluminum/bronze caps
Matte ...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Grace Armchair by Royal Stranger
By Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Grace armchair by Royal Stranger
Dimensions: W 70 x D 70 x H 96 cm
Materials: Bouclé effect, polished brass
Color: Light blue.
A round and soft shaped sofa with an elegant touc...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Hawa Beirut Naked Chair by Richard Yasmine
By Richard Yasmine
Located in Geneve, CH
Hawa Beirut naked chair by Richard Yasmine
Materials: structure in powder coated metal, fabric upholstery
Dimensions: H 92 cm x W 46cm x D 47cm
HAWA Beirut, a collection of ver...
Category
2010s Lebanese Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Hawa Beirut Naked Chair by Richard Yasmine
By Richard Yasmine
Located in Geneve, CH
Hawa Beirut naked chair by Richard Yasmine
Materials: Structure in powder coated metal, fabric upholstery
Dimensions: H 92 cm x W 46cm x D 47cm.
HAWA Beirut, a collection of ve...
Category
2010s Lebanese Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Hawa Beirut Naked Chair by Richard Yasmine
By Richard Yasmine
Located in Geneve, CH
Hawa Beirut naked chair by Richard Yasmine
Materials: structure in powder coated metal, fabric upholstery
Dimensions: H 92 cm x W 46cm x D 47cm
HAWA Beirut, a collection of ver...
Category
2010s Lebanese Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
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
Chairs Campanula manufactured by Arflex
By Carlo Pagani
Located in Milan, IT
Manufactured by Arflex
Brass, fabric upholstery
Bibliografia Literature: G. Gramigna, Repertorio del design italiano per l'arredamento domestico. 1950-2000, Allemandi, 2003, p. 28
...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Blue Lacquer Painted Indian Chair with Bells
Located in New York, NY
Blue Painted Indian chair with Bells:
Ht: 37" Wd: 20.5" Dpth: 22" Seat: 11.5".
Category
20th Century Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Acapulco Style Rolling Office Chair, 1960s
Located in Madison, WI
Gorgeous and incredibly unique rolling chair in the style of the Acapulco chair.
We have never seen these before, and we doubt we will again. A major conversation starter!
*One c...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Swivel Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern office chairs with swivel action. Polished chrome base with covered seat and back.
Please confirm location.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Modern Blue Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With a comfortable and stylish Mid-Century Modern design, this blue lounge chair adds a pop of color to any interior. Please confirm item location with seller (NY/NJ).
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
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
Ten Blue Leather Dining Chairs by Eric Jourdain for Domeau & Pérès, France, 2002
By Domeau & Pérès, Eric Jourdan
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of ten blue leather high back dining chairs designed by Eric Jourdain for Domeau & Pérès
France, c. 2002. Originally from the Bridge in Bridgehampton, NY. All ten are in very go...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 39.5 in W 21.25 in D 28 in
Easton Dining Chair, Fully Wrapped Upholstered Leather Fern & Teal Colours
By And Objects
Located in London, GB
And objects, product design studio founded by Martin Brudnizki and Nick Jeanes based in London.
The Easton dining chair is uniquely crafted from stainless steel and Italian leathe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
H 31.5 in W 20.48 in D 21.66 in
Mid-Century Dining Chairs by Verner Panton for Reupholstering Set of 4
By Verner Panton, Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Very rare set of (4) four Mid-Century high-back chairs designed by Verner Panton. Tubular metal frame with original upholstery (also deigned by Verner Panton). Produced for a short p...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Vintage Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron Chairs
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Medina, OH
Pair of 1970s restored and reupholstered Arthur Umanoff high back dining chairs. Chairs have been professionally reupholstered with a Sunbrella-type fabric, perfect for your outdoor ...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Contemporary Clay Dining Chair by Maarten Baas
By Maarten Baas
Located in Warsaw, PL
These vibrant chairs are from Maarten Baas’s iconic ‘Clay’ collection launched in 2006. The idiosyncratic childishness of this collection is created through Baas’s individual hand mo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Arne Hovmand-Olsen Lounge Chair in Blue Leather
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this incredibly rare lounge chair by Arne Hovmand-Olsen. Newly recovered in luxurious leather. This rather petite lounge chair fits perfectly into the human...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage Salterini "Orange Slice" Chair
By Salterini
Located in Doylestown, PA
Salterini "Orange Slice" chair. Professionally restored and powder coated in a vibrant cobalt blue. Great for a patio, terrace or ornamental in a garden. Comfortable, wide seating. I...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
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
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
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
PK16 Impermeable Chair, Blue Seat & Carbon Steel Structure by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
PK16 chair is handcrafted in tubular carbon steel and is finished in black micro-textured electrostatic painting.
Seat and backrest are upholstered in nautical anti-mold leatherette ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 36.23 in W 16.54 in D 21.26 in
Eames For Herman Miller Mid Century Fiberglass Shell Blue Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
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
Gianfranco Legler, Set of Two Chairs, 1960s
By Gian Franco Legler
Located in Palermo, PA
Gianfranco Legler, set of two chairs, 1960s.
Dimensions: H=80 cm; W=50 cm; D=53 cm; Height seat= 45 cm.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Late 19th Century Green Arras Garden Chair
By Grassin à Arras
Located in Hastings, GB
A wonderful Arras Garden chair, dating to the late 1890's. The chair is in superb condition, we believe it is a folding chair, but the years of paint have set the chair in the open p...
Category
Antique 1890s French French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Iron
Set of Four Barstools in Metal and Teal Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of four barstools, chrome-plated metal, metal, leatherette, Europe, 1960s.
Set of four eccentric barstools executed in black lacquered metal with green faux leather seatings. I...
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Set of 4 modern dining chairs by Mark Goetz for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Mark Goetz 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
Seidecimi Aureo Contemp Brass Armchair Made in Italy by edizioni Enrico Girotti
By Enrico Girotti, LapiegaWD
Located in Verona, IT
Seidecimi Aureo, made in Italy by Edizioni Enrico Girotti, is design by a single stroke that transforms into a continuous element, devoid of end and beginning, shaped by the metallic...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.89 in W 20.87 in D 19.69 in
Vittorio Introini Set of Four Longobarda Dining Chairs by Saporiti 1960s Italy
By Saporiti, Vittorio Introini
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Set of four Longobarda chairs with chromed metal legs, seat, and back upholstered with blue shade fabric.
The Longobarda chair was designed by Vittorio Introini and manufactured by ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.89 in W 18.9 in D 18.51 in
Set of Modern Bar Stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of (5) sleek contemporary blue bar stools. These chairs feature contoured back rests, tall metal legs and foot rests. If you have a bar or high table in need of a modern set of s...
Category
20th Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
1950's Original Tolix Model A Dining Outdoor Chairs, Large Qty Available
By Xavier Pauchard
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s original Tolix Model A dining outdoor chairs – large quantities available. Tolix is one of our all time favourite companies. In 1907 Frenchman Xavier Pauchard discovered that ...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.47 in W 16.93 in D 17.33 in
Toshiyuki Kita 'Aki' Swivel Armchair for Cassina, Italy, new
By Cassina, Toshiyuki Kita
Located in Berlin, DE
Designed by Toshiyuki Kita in 2000. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. The price given applies to the chair as seen in the first picture. Please ask for pricing in other materials/col...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
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
Set of "Lens" Chairs by G. Offredi Blue Velvet and Chrome, Saporiti Italy 1968
By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
Located in Roma, IT
Marvellous midcentury armchairs with tubular steel structure and seats. "Lens" model was designed by Giovanni Offredi and produced for Saporiti, around 1968 in Italy.
These items ar...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 22.05 in D 24.41 in
PS142 Armchair by Eugenio Gerli in Blue Nubuck Leather
By Eugenio Gerli
Located in Barcelona, ES
PS142 armchair designed in 1966 by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, Italy. Metal frame upholstered with original blue nubuck leather.
Three pieces available.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
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There is a range of blue metal chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Find 187 antique and vintage blue metal chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 101 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Blue 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. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern blue metal chairs are consistently popular styles. Herman Miller, Hans J. Wegner and Knoll each produced beautiful blue metal chairs that are worth considering.
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Blue metal chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,257, while the lowest priced sells for $117 and the highest can go for as much as $35,000.
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.
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- 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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