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Shaker Counter Stool by Ambrozia, Sedona Leather, Dull Champagne, Oxidized Maple
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The shaker modern counter stool chair is handmade to order. Featuring our optional Luxurious Dull Champagne metal frame and a Genuine leather seat and back. Also offered in COM or CO...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
H 37 in W 18 in D 18 in
Upholstered Oak Wallace Chair by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Upholstered oak Wallace chair by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 19" x 21" x H 32"
Materials: solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Fabric.
Also available in natural oak, black oak, and wa...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Steel
Shaker Backless Counter Stool by Ambrozia, Walnut, Black Steel, Sandle Vinyl
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The shaker backless modern counter stool chair is made to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame and a premium vinyl upholstered seat. Leather is available ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
H 25.5 in W 17 in D 15 in
4x Shaker Counter Stool AMBROZIA, Sedona Leather, Dull Champagne, Oxidized Maple
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The shaker modern counter stool chair is handmade to order. Featuring our optional Luxurious Dull Champagne metal frame and a Genuine leather seat and back. Also offered in COM or CO...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
H 37 in W 18 in D 18 in
Claste and Here I Sit Hall Chair Limited Edition
By Claste, Quinlan Osborne
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An unexpected shift in appearance is the central idea behind the design of this chair. It switches from precariously balanced to solid and permanent through the clever use of a trian...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chairs
Materials
Marble, Brass, Steel
Upholstered Walnut Corktown Stool Counter by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Upholstered walnut cork town stool by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions:
Seat diameter 13"
Base 12.5" x 14.5" x height 25.5"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Fabric.
Also available...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
10x Shaker Modern Armchairs, by Ambrozia, Ebonized Walnut & Grege Leather
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The Shaker modern armchair is handmade to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel frame. Very comfy and appreciated from our clients. They are available in a large variet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern "Sun Flower Chair" by Liberty Ornamental Iron of Canada
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
The sun flower chair is the successor of the Canadian iconic Solair chair. Following the enormous success of the Solair chairs, Liberty Ornamental Iron Ltd. of Toronto Canada produce...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
4x Liverpool Modern Backless Stools, by AMBROZIA, Solid Walnut & Black Steel
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The Liverpool Modern Backless stool is available in a large variety of finishes in bar or counter height version. The wide opening on the seating portion is designed help to grab and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Steel
H 25.5 in W 17 in D 15 in
Shaker Counter Stool, by Ambrozia, Sedona Leather, Blackened Steel, Oxidized Oak
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The shaker modern counter stool chair is handmade to order. Featuring our optional Luxurious Blackened steel frame and a Genuine leather seat and back. Also offered in COM or COL. In...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
H 37 in W 18 in D 18 in
4x Shaker Counter Stools in, Sedona Leather, Blackened Steel & Oxidized Oak
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The shaker modern counter stool chair is handmade to order. Featuring our optional Luxurious Blackened steel frame and a Genuine leather seat and back. Also offered in COM or COL. In...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Shaker Modern Chair by Ambrozia, Walnut, Dark Brown Leather, White Cowhide
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The shaker chair is handcrafted to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame with a genuine leather seat and Cowhide back. Featuring subtile solid wood inserti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
8x Shaker Modern Chairs by Ambrozia, Walnut, Dark Brown Leather, White Cowhide
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The shaker chair is handcrafted to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame with a genuine leather seat and Cowhide back. Featuring subtile solid wood inserti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 34 in W 18 in D 19 in
Hypatia Side Chair With Unglazed Leather Seat And Back On Walnut Frame
By Brett Paulin, Alex Stap
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Hypatia side chair is beautifully Minimalist in design. Subtle and thoughtful details highlight the implicit characteristics of the materials, ultimately working in harmony to cr...
Category
2010s Canadian Minimalist Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
Shaker Modern Backless Counter Stool by AMBROZIA, Black Cowhide, Walnut & Metal
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The shaker backless modern counter stool is made to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame and a cowhide upholstered seat. Also available in Genuine leather...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
H 25.5 in W 17 in D 15 in
Shaker Counter Stool by AMBROZIA, Walnut, Sandle Vinyl, Light Brown Cowhide
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The Shaker modern Counter stool chair is handmade to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame and a genuine leather upholstered seat and a beautiful cowhide b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Shaker Swivel Bar Chair, by Ambrozia, Walnut, Black Metal & Smokey Leather
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The Shaker Swivel Bar Chair is made to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame. This contemporary / modern swivel bar chair is available in a large variety o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
4x Shaker Swivel Bar Chairs, by Ambrozia, Walnut, Black Metal & Smokey Leather
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The Shaker Swivel Bar Chair is made to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame. This contemporary / modern swivel bar chair is available in a large variety o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 44 in W 20 in D 18 in
3x Shaker Counter Stools by AMBROZIA, Walnut, Sandle Vinyl, Light Brown Cowhide
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The Shaker modern Counter stool chair is handmade to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame and a genuine leather upholstered seat and a beautiful cowhide b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
H 37 in W 18 in D 18 in
4x Shaker Bar Stools by AMBROZIA, Walnut, Greige Leather, Grey Brindle Cowhide
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The Shaker modern bar stool chair is handmade to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame and a genuine leather upholstered seat and a beautiful cowhide back....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
H 41 in W 18 in D 18 in
Oak Parkdale Counter Stool by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak Parkdale counter stool by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 16.5" x 18.5" x H 34"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hard wax oil, Powder-coated metal.
Also available in natu...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Shaker Bar Stool by AMBROZIA, Walnut, Greige Leather, Grey Brindle Cowhide
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The Shaker modern bar stool chair is handmade to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame and a genuine leather upholstered seat and a beautiful cowhide back....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Shaker Counter Stool, by Ambrozia, Cinnamon Leather, Blackened Steel & Walnut
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The shaker modern counter stool chair is handmade to order. Featuring our optional Luxurious Blackened steel frame and a Genuine leather seat and back. Also offered in COM or COL. In...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
H 37 in W 18 in D 18 in
Upholstered Walnut Corktown Stool Counter by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Upholstered walnut cork town stool by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions:
Seat diameter 13"
Base 12.5" x 14.5" x height 25.5"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Fabric.
Also avai...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Metal Plated Oak Parkdale Counter Stool by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Metal plated oak parkdale counter stool by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 16.5" x 18.5" x H 34"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil, powder-coated metal. Metal plate...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Steel
Oak Corktown Counter Stool by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak corktown stool by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions:
Seat diameter 13"
Base 12.5" x 14.5" x H 25.5"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel.
Also available in natural oak, black...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Walnut Corktown Bar Stool by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut corktown stool bar by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions:
Seat diameter 13"
Base 12.5" x 14.5" x H 29.5"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel.
Also available in natural oak...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Walnut Parkdale Stool Counter by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut Parkdale stool counter by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 16.5" x 18.5" x H 34"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil, Powder-coated metal.
Also available in n...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Oak Corktown Bar Stool by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak Corktown stool by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions:
Seat diameter 13"
Base 12.5" x 14.5" x height 29.5"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel.
Also available in natural oak, ...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Walnut Parkdale Bar Stool by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut parkdale bar stool by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 16.5" x 18.5" x H 38"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil, powder-coated metal.
Also available in natur...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Upholstered Walnut Corktown Stool Bar by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Upholstered walnut Corktown stool bar by Hollis & Morris.
Dimensions:
seat diameter 13".
base 12.5" x 14.5" x H 29.5".
Materials: solid wood. cold rolled steel.
Also available i...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Oak Wallace Chair by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak wallace chair by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 19" x 21" x H 32"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel.
Also available in natural oak, black oak, and white oak and, powder ...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Steel
Oak Metal Plated Parkdale Dining Chair by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak metal plated Parkdale dining chair by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 18.5" x 19.5" x H 29"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Plated metal finish.
Hard wax oil, powder-coa...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Upholstered Oak Corktown Counter Stool by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Upholstered oak corktown stool by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions:
Seat diameter 13"
Base 12.5" x 14.5" x H 25.5"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Fabric.
Also available i...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Oak Parkdale Dining Chair by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak Parkdale dining chair by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 18.5" x 19.5" x H 29"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel.
Hardwax oil, Powder-coated metal.
Also available in nat...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Metal Plated Walnut Parkdale Counter Stool by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Metal plated walnut Parkdale counter stool by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 16.5" x 18.5" x H 34"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil, Powder-coated metal. Metal pl...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Steel
Upholstered Oak Corktown Stool Bar by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Upholstered oak corktown stool bar by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions:
Seat diameter 13"
Base 12.5" x 14.5" x H 29.5"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Fabric.
Also available...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Walnut Wallace Chair by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut Wallace chair by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 19" x 21" x H 32"
Materials: solid wood. Cold rolled steel.
Also available in natural oak, black oak, and white oak. And, powde...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Steel
Upholstered Walnut Wallace Chair by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Upholstered walnut wallace chair by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 19" x 21" x H 32"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Fabric.
Also available in natural oak, black oak, and...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Steel
Oak Parkdale Stool Bar by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak Parkdale stool bar by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 16.5" x 18.5" x H 38"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil, Powder-coated metal.
Also available in natural ...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Walnut Metal Plated Parkdale Dining Chair by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut metal plated Parkdale dining chair by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 18.5" x 19.5" x H 29"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Plated Metal finish.
Hardwax oil, Powder-...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Metal Plated Walnut Parkdale Bar Stool by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Metal plated walnut Parkdale bar stool by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 16.5" x 18.5" x H 38"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil, powder-coated metal. Metal plated...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Steel
Walnut Corktown Counter Stool by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut corktown stool by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions:
Seat diameter 13"
Base 12.5" x 14.5" x h 25.5"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel.
Also available in natural oak, blac...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Metal Plated Oak Parkdale Bar Stool by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Metal plated oak parkdale bar stool by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 16.5" x 18.5" x H 38"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil, Powder-coated metal. Metal plated fi...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Steel
1950s Vintage Russell Spanner "Ruspan" Arm Chair by Spanner Products Limited
By Russell Spanner
Located in Monrovia, CA
1950s Original Russell Spanner's "RUSPAN" lounge chair with arms. Original found condition with original hardware and strapping.
The first line of furniture Russell Spanner developed...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Other
Walnut Parkdale Dining Chair by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut Parkdale dining chair by Hollis & Morris.
Dimensions: 18.5" x 19.5" x H 29".
Materials: solid wood. Cold rolled steel.
hardwax oil, powder-coated metal.
Also available in ...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Shaker Modern Chair by Ambrozia, Solid Walnut, Black Steel & Light Grey Vinyl
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The shaker modern dining chair is handmade to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame with a premium vinyl upholstered seat and back. We have a large variety...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32 in W 18 in D 19 in
Shaker Modern Chair by Ambrozia, Ebonized Oak, Black Leather, Black Cowhide
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The shaker chair is handcrafted to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame with a genuine leather seat and Cowhide back. Featuring subtile solid wood inserti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
4x Shaker Backless Bar Stools, by Ambrozia, Walnut, Vintage sand Leather
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The shaker modern Backless Bar stool chair is handmade to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame and a Genuine leather seat. Also offered in COM or COL. Ins...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Paperclip Chair in Tubular Steel 1970's Canada Kinetics
By Hugh Hamilton & Philip Salmon
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic 1970s steel "paperclip" chair in original fire truck red enamel paint. Bright and shiny - a sculpture that happens to be a chair.
Category
Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
8x Shaker Modern Chair by Ambrozia, Solid Walnut, Black Steel & Light Grey Vinyl
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
Here's a set of 8 shaker modern dining chair. They are handmade to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame with a premium vinyl upholstered seat and back. We...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32 in W 18 in D 19 in
Shaker Counter Stool, by Ambrozia, Walnut, Black Leather, Brown & White Cowhide
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The shaker modern counter stool chair is handmade to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame and a Genuine leather seat and a beautiful cowhide back. Also of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
H 37 in W 18 in D 18 in
Chabanel II by Foraine Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Chabanel II Chair by Foraine Studio
Dimensions: D 71 x W 66 x H 86
Materials: stainless steel
Foraine is a furniture design studio founded by the architecture firm Atelier Barda...
Category
2010s Canadian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Art Deco Style Lucian Large Rollin Chaise Apollon Chair by William Switzer
By William Switzer
Located in Chicago, IL
Art Deco Style Lucian Large Rollin Chaise Apollon Chair by William Switzer
Beautiful Art Deco chair with an exposed wooden frame, the Chaise Apollon chair is composed of elegant, ...
Category
2010s Canadian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Metal
3x Shaker Counterstools, by Ambrozia, Walnut, Black Leather, Brown&White Cowhide
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The shaker modern counter stool chair is handmade to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame and a Genuine leather seat and a beautiful cowhide back. Also of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
H 37 in W 18 in D 18 in
Shaker Bar stool Chair by Ambrozia, Solid Walnut, Black Steel, Cream Vinyl
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The Shaker stool chair is handmade to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame and a premium vinyl upholstered seat and back. Inspired by the boarding ladder ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
8x Shaker Modern Chairs by Ambrozia, Ebonized Oak, Black Leather, Black Cowhide
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The shaker chair is handcrafted to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame with a genuine leather seat and Cowhide back. Featuring subtile solid wood inserti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 34 in W 18 in D 19 in
Chaise Apollon Collection Armless Slipper Chair by William Switzer
By William Switzer
Located in Chicago, IL
Chaise Apollon Collection Armless Slipper Chair by William Switzer
A streamlined design of regal refinement, the Armless Chaise Apollon is an uncluttered piece from influential de...
Category
2010s Canadian Art Deco Slipper Chairs
Materials
Metal
Sculptural Spiral Leather Lounge Chair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Modern sculptural black leather accent lounge chair.
Made in Canada.
Category
1990s Canadian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Swing Chair by Rue Intérieure
Located in Geneve, CH
Swing chair by Rue Intérieure
Dimensions: 66 x 55.9 x H 48.2 cm
Materials: Steel
Designed and made in Montreal, Canada
Swing chair was born by playing with metal tubing.
In r...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
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Canadian Metal Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of canadian metal chairs available on 1stDibs. We have 22 antique and vintage canadian metal chairs in-stock, while there are 58 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of canadian metal chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Industrial canadian metal chairs are consistently popular styles. Some canadian metal chairs are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller canadian metal chairs, measuring 14.97 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made canadian metal chairs over the years, but those made by AMBROZIA, Gabriel Scott and Troy Smith Studio are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Canadian Metal Chairs?
Prices for canadian metal chairs start at $175 and top out at $22,000 with the average selling for $2,125.
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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