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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

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

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...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

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.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Suede, Acrylic

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

Six Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Chairs by Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
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

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

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

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

Tony Paul Tilt Back Chair Raymor
By Tony Paul, Raymor
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

Tony Paul Tilt Back Chair Raymor
Tony Paul Tilt Back Chair Raymor
H 32 in W 17 in D 16 in
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pair of Mark Kapka Celia Chairs by Keilhauer Furniture
By Mark Kapka
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Mark Kapka Celia chairs by Keilhauer Furniture.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Chairs

Materials

Synthetic

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

Eero Saarinen Executive Armchair in Blue Raf Simons Upholstery
By Knoll, Raf Simons, Eero Saarinen
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

Modern Winged Swivel Chair with Pink Cut Velvet and Cobalt Faux Fur
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

Warren McArthur Folding Chair
Warren McArthur Folding Chair
H 33 in W 22 in D 19 in
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

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

'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

Solid Brass Chair With Hand Woven Blue Cane
By Troy Smith Studio
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The BC chair was built and designed by Troy Smith. This one-of-a-kind chair is made out of solid brass and hand-woven hand-dyed blue cane. This chair was hand-built with the help of ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

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

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

Bar Stools by Woodard Rare
Bar Stools by Woodard Rare
H 39 in W 17.5 in D 22 in
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

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

Nani Baba Bench by Serban Ionescu
Nani Baba Bench by Serban Ionescu
H 37.5 in W 45.5 in D 20.5 in
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

Chair Contemporary Style Blue Wood Metal
By Stromboli Associates, Clemence Seilles
Located in Mexico City, MX
"Banco" by Clemence Seilles Banco is a simple chair for every occasion, inspired from school chairs.  Night blue metal / blue lacquered wood Designer: Clemence Seilles Materials...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Chairs

Chair Contemporary Style Blue Wood Metal
Chair Contemporary Style Blue Wood Metal
H 30.52 in W 13.78 in D 17.33 in
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

Mid-Century Adrian Pearsall Mama & Papa Blue Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Mama & Papa Bear chairs in blue Maharam wool fabric Origin: America Period: Mid-Century Materials: Stained wood, blue Maharam wool fabric Cond...
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

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

Warren McArthur Aluminum Desk Chair
Warren McArthur Aluminum Desk Chair
H 34.5 in W 14.75 in D 15 in
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

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

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

Herman Miller Eames Armchair in Parchment, Zenith 2nd Edition
By Herman Miller, Zenith, Charles and Ray Eames
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

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

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Blue North American Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of blue north american chairs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct blue north american chairs — often made from metal, fabric and plastic — can elevate any home. There are 108 antique and vintage blue north american chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 18 modern editions to choose from as well. Blue north american chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of blue north american chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency blue north american chairs are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made blue north american chairs over the years, but those made by Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames and Knoll are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Blue North American Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,933, while they’re typically $220 on the low end and $22,000 highest priced.

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.