English Plastic Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary English Brutalist Chairs
Polystyrene
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs
Plastic
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
1990s English Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Foam, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century English Space Age Chairs
Fiberglass, Faux Fur, Wood
Early 2000s English Armchairs
Plastic
2010s English Armchairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary English Chairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century English Art Deco Chairs
Metal
Antique 1880s English Chairs
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1940s English Industrial Chairs
Steel
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2010s American End Tables
Wood, Lacquer
2010s North American Modern Side Chairs
Hardwood
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Marble
2010s French Modern Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Hardwood
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Chenille, Foam, Teak
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs
Plastic
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Velvet, Wood, Ebony
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Tables
Cork
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Resin, Fiberglass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Resin
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Paper
Recent Sales
Vintage 1940s English Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Early 2000s English Post-Modern Chairs
Cane, Rush, Plastic, Beech, Birch, Oak
Early 2000s English Post-Modern Chairs
String, Plastic, Beech, Paint
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Antique Early 1900s English Armchairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Elizabethan Chairs
Fabric, Bakelite, Walnut
Vintage 1930s English Industrial Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Antique Early 1900s English Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Walnut, Satin, Lacquer, Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Foam
Vintage 1940s English Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Lacquer, Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Wood, Mahogany
2010s English Modern Chairs
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1910s English Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Maple, Upholstery, Velvet, Paint, Foam, Polyester
Vintage 1950s English Empire Armchairs
Malachite, Brass, Steel
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Antique Early 1900s English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Lacquer, Upholstery, Foam, Polyester, Wood, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
1990s English Modern Chairs
Polystyrene
Vintage 1940s English Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s English Chairs
Fiberglass, Fabric
Vintage 1930s English Industrial Chairs
Metal
Each attached with the Rx logo and artist's signature patches on the reverse
Late 20th Century English Chairs
Foam
Late 20th Century English Chairs
Steel
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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 — 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.
- What plastic is used for chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A common plastic used in chairs is thermoplastic polypropylene injected into a mold. Because of its strength and durability, thermoplastic polypropylene is a great material and it doesn't present the risk of breaking or a furnishing losing its shape. This type of plastic is good for chairs that might undergo heavy wear.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The world first saw plastic lawn chairs in 1965. Designed by Joe Colombo, the chair was called the Universale, and was defined by its blocky appearance. Find a variety of styles of plastic lawn chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022One of the first places to check when determining the authenticity of your Eames chair, is the underside. Nearly all chairs were marked or labeled. Shop a collection of Eames chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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