Directors Chairs
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Italian Chairs
Leather, Beech
2010s Italian Chairs
Leather, Beech
2010s Italian Chairs
Beech, Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Chrome
2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Canvas, Mahogany
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century Chairs
Early 20th Century English Chairs
Canvas, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Books
Paper
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Campaign Side Chairs
Textile, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
Late 20th Century American American Classical Armchairs
Canvas, Maple
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Canvas
20th Century American Bauhaus Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Campaign Armchairs
Chrome
20th Century Italian Modern Armchairs
Iron
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Side Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Early 20th Century Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Chairs
Canvas, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1980s Italian Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
2010s Italian Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chairs
Teak, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Canvas
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Modern Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1970s Armchairs
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Chrome, Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Armchairs
Brass, Chrome
20th Century Italian Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Lucite
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Chairs
Canvas, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Directoire Dining Room Chairs
Straw, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Iron
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Finding the Right Chairs for You
Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?
With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — antique and vintage 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 Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office.
A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A director’s chair is stereotypically associated with movie directors. The lightweight chair has scissored legs, can often be folded for ease of transport or storage and is a popular silhouette for camping chairs. Shop an assortment of director chair styles on 1stDibs.
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