European Bentwood Chairs
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Bentwood
Vintage 1960s European Modern Chairs
Bentwood, Cane
Mid-20th Century Czech Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Bentwood, Beech
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rustic Chairs
Ash, Elm, Bentwood
Vintage 1940s Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Oak, Bentwood, Plywood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Hardwood, Bentwood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Chairs
Bentwood
Early 20th Century Czech Arts and Crafts Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Chairs
Wood, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Faux Leather, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Irish Rustic Chairs
Hardwood, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1930s European Bauhaus Chairs
Rope, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wicker, Cane, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1980s Czech Minimalist Armchairs
Bouclé, Upholstery, Bentwood
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Beech, Bentwood, Cane
Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
Vintage 1950s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bentwood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Bentwood
Early 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1950s Slovenian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Wood, Beech, Birch, Bentwood, Plywood
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1940s European Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Bentwood
1990s Italian Modern Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1940s European Chairs
Bentwood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Iron
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Wood, Bentwood
Vintage 1950s European Chairs
Bentwood
Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Chairs
Leather, Bentwood
1990s Italian Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1980s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Hardwood, Beech, Bentwood
Vintage 1980s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Hardwood, Bentwood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Metal
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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 is a bentwood chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A bentwood chair is a chair made out of wood that has been steamed and formed into its desired shape. The iconic No. 14 chair made by Thonet is a well-know chair made in this technique. There are many bentwood chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
- When were Bentwood chairs made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Bentwood Chair was made by German-Austrian cabinetmaker Michael Thonet in the mid-19th century. His design is still popular with interior designers and homeowners worldwide. Shop a collection of Bentwood chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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