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Willy Guhl Loop Chair, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic cement chair by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. Brand new. Hand mage in Switzerland. One of the most iconic chairs ever designed. Priced as a single chair.
Category
2010s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Cement
Pair of Willy Guhl Loop Chairs, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic pair of cement chairs by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. Brand new. Hand made in Switzerland. Newly produced. Priced as a pair. One of the most iconic chairs ever de...
Category
2010s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Cement
Pair of Vintage Willy Guhl Concrete Loop Chairs, 1970s, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Malibu, US
Iconic pair of vintage Loop Chairs by Swiss neo-functionalist and industrial design pioneer Willy Guhl for Eternit, Switzerland, circa 1970.
A mid-century classic like no other, th...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cement
H 20.08 in W 21.66 in D 29.93 in
Set of New Production Willy Guhl Loop Chairs and Matching Table, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic new production pair of cement chairs with matching table by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. One of the most iconic chairs ever designed. Priced as a pair with matchi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Cement
Pouf Floreale by Yukiko Nagai
Located in Geneve, CH
Pouf Floreale by Yukiko Nagai
Dimensions: D100 x W100 x H40 cm
Material: Venetian color glasses, Natural stones, Antique ceramic tiles, Marble
(Nero Belgio, etc) Iron base, Struct...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Cement, Marble, Stone, Iron
Vintage Sculptural Cement Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Concrete sculptural chairs - originally from Italy, 1960s
These are vintage - with great raw patina
Chairs are sold individually.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Materials
Cement
Willy Guhl - "Loop" chairs
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in PAU, FR
Two concrete chairs named "Loop" created by Willy Guhl in the 1950s.
Produced by Eternit, it is suitable for indoor and outdoor uses.
Height : 53 cm
Seat height : 28 cm
Width : 55 cm...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Concrete, Cement
Vintage Willy Guhl Concrete Loop Chair, 1960s, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Malibu, US
Iconic vintage Loop Chair by Swiss neo-functionalist and industrial design pioneer Willy Guhl for Eternit, Switzerland, circa 1970.
A mid-century classic like no other, the Loop Ch...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cement
Vintage Willy Guhl Concrete Loop Chair, 1970s, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Malibu, US
Iconic vintage Loop Chair by Swiss neo-functionalist and industrial design pioneer Willy Guhl for Eternit, Switzerland, circa 1970.
A mid-century classic like no other, the Loop Ch...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cement
Pair of Vintage Willy Guhl Concrete Loop Chairs, 1970s, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Malibu, US
Iconic pair of vintage Loop Chairs by Swiss neo-functionalist and industrial design pioneer Willy Guhl for Eternit, Switzerland, circa 1970.
A mid-century classic like no other, th...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cement
H 20.08 in W 21.66 in D 29.93 in
Vintage Willy Guhl Concrete Loop Chair, 1960s, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Malibu, US
Iconic vintage Loop Chair by Swiss neo-functionalist and industrial design pioneer Willy Guhl for Eternit, Switzerland, circa 1960s.
A mid-century classic like no other, the Loop C...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cement
Vintage Willy Guhl Concrete Loop Chair, 1970s, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Malibu, US
Iconic vintage Loop Chair by Swiss neo-functionalist and industrial design pioneer Willy Guhl for Eternit, Switzerland, circa 1970.
A mid-century classic like no other, the Loop Ch...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cement
Willy Guhl Concrete Pod Chair, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning concrete pod chair designed by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl. Hand made in Switzerland by Eternit in the 1960s. Gorgeous patina. Factory drilled hole in seat for water to drain...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Cement
Set of 4 Sculptural Concrete Chairs and Table, 1960s Belgium
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning outdoor set consisting of four chairs with a matching table, all made of solid concrete. Round saucer seat with angular legs. Incredible modern design with very fantastic pa...
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Cement
Willy Guhl Concrete Pod Chair, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning concrete pod chair designed by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl. Hand made in Switzerland by Eternit in the 1960s. Gorgeous patina. Factory drilled hole in seat for water to drain...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Cement
Willy Guhl and Robert Pansart Red Pod Chair in Cement, 1969
By Willy Guhl, Robert Pansart
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Extremely rare iconic pod chair attributed to Willy Guhl, Many experts agree that this Pod Chair is actually the work of Robert Pansart, better known for his mirrors than for this ma...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cement
Willy Guhl Loop Chairs
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Pair of Willy Guhl "Loop" chairs with great patina.
Sold as a pair of 2 chairs - 2 sets available
Original Eternit production - Switzerland, circa 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Chairs
Materials
Cement
Sgabello Rose Antique Wood Stool by Yukiko Nagai
Located in Geneve, CH
Sgabello Rose Antique wood stool by Yukiko Nagai.
Dimensions: D36 x W37 x H47 cm.
Material: Wood, Marble, Natural stone, Venetian color glass, Cement, Stucco
Weight: 4.5 kg
All ...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Stools
Materials
Stone, Cement, Marble
Garden Pouf by Yukiko Nagai
Located in Geneve, CH
Garden Pouf by Yukiko Nagai
Dimensions: D75 x W90 x H40 cm
Material: Venetian color glasses, Natural stones, Antique
ceramic tiles, Marble (Biancone, Nero belgio, etc...) Iron bas...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Cement, Marble, Iron
Poltrona Bouquet Antique Armchair by Yukiko Nagai
Located in Geneve, CH
Poltrona Bouquet Antique armchair by Yukiko Nagai.
Dimensions: D65 x W61 x H98 cm.
Material: Marble(Biancone etc.), Natural stone, Venetian color glass, Styrofoam,
Glass fiber, Re...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stone, Cement, Marble
Vintage Willy Guhl Concrete Loop Chairs, 1960s, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic pair of concrete loop chairs by Willy Guhl. This pair of chairs were designed by Willy Guhl in 1954 after Guhl watched as the Eternit fiber cement panels were fabricated with ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Cement
Sgabello Pois Antique Wood Stool by Yukiko Nagai
Located in Geneve, CH
Sgabello Pois Antique wood stool by Yukiko Nagai
Dimensions: D33 x W33 x H50 cm
Material: Wood, Marble, Nero, Natural stone, Styrofoam, Glass fiber, Resin, Cement, Stucco
Weight: ...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Stools
Materials
Cement, Marble, Stone
Dondolo Rose Antique Iron Rocking by Yukiko Nagai
Located in Geneve, CH
Dondolo rose antique iron rocking by Yukiko Nagai.
Dimensions: D 82 x W 58 x H 93 cm.
Material: Marble, Natural stone, Venetian color glass, Cement, Stucco, Iron
Weight: 43 kg
A...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Stone, Cement, Marble, Iron
Sgabello Rombi Antique Wood Stool by Yukiko Nagai
Located in Geneve, CH
Sgabello Rombi antique wood stool by Yukiko Nagai
Dimensions: D 40 x W 53 x H 40 cm
Material: Antique wood stool, Marble, Natural stone, Styrofoam, Glass fiber,
Resin, Cement, Stu...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Stools
Materials
Stone, Cement, Marble
Panca Bossa Antique Bench by Yukiko Nagai
Located in Geneve, CH
Panca Bossa antique bench by Yukiko Nagai
Dimensions: D20 x W190 x H52 cm
Material: Iron structure, Marble(Biancone, Trani,
Daino, Rosa Orchidea, Perlino chiaro, etc...), Cemento,...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Benches
Materials
Cement, Marble, Iron
Sedia Con Wreath Antique Iron Chair by Yukiko Nagai
Located in Geneve, CH
Sedia con Wreath Antique iron chair by Yukiko Nagai
Dimensions: D44 x W43 x H89 cm
Material: Marble, Natural stone, Venetian color glass, Cement, Stucco, Iron
Weight: 11 kg
“F...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Cement, Marble, Stone, Iron
Poltrone Gemelle Armchair by Yukiko Nagai
Located in Geneve, CH
Poltrone Gemelle armchair by Yukiko Nagai
Dimensions: D57 x W80 x H60 cm
Material: (Chestnut wood), Marble(Biancone etc..), Natural stone, Venetian
color glass, Styrofoam, Glass f...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stone, Cement, Marble
Panchina Bianca Antique Bench by Yukiko Nagai
Located in Geneve, CH
Panchina Bianca Antique bench by Yukiko Nagai.
Dimensions: D55 x W157 x H90 cm.
Material: Iron , Marble, Natural stone, Cement, Stucco
Weight: 80 kg.
A vintage white bench, ma...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Benches
Materials
Stone, Cement, Marble, Iron
Sgabello Camouflage Antique Wood Stool by Yukiko Nagai
Located in Geneve, CH
Sgabello Camouflage Antique wood stool by Yukiko Nagai
Dimensions: D40 x W40 x H45 cm
Material: Chestnut wood, Marble, Natural stone, Styrofoam, Glass fiber,
Resin, Cement, Stucco...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Stools
Materials
Stone, Cement, Marble
Panchina Con Linee Antique Bench by Yukiko Nagai
Located in Geneve, CH
Panchina con Linee antique bench by Yukiko Nagai
Dimensions: D 60 x W 164 x H 91 cm
Material: Iron , Marble(Biancone, Botticino, Trani, Nero
Belgio, etc.) Venetian color glass, Mu...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Benches
Materials
Stone, Cement, Marble, Iron
Panchina Camel Antique Bench by Yukiko Nagai
Located in Geneve, CH
Panchina camel Antique bench by Yukiko Nagai
Dimensions: D55 x W152 x H85 cm
Material: Iron, Marble, Natural stone, Cement, Stucco
Weight: 60 kg
An old vintage bench made of i...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Benches
Materials
Marble, Stone, Cement, Iron
Set of 2 Poltrone Gemelle Armchairs by Yukiko Nagai
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Poltrone Gemelle armchairs by Yukiko Nagai
Dimensions: D57 x W80 x H60 cm
Material: (Chestnut wood), Marble(Biancone etc..), Natural stone, Venetian
color glass, Styrofoa...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stone, Cement, Marble
Willy Guhl Loop Chairs and Table Set, 1960s, Switzerland
By Eternit, Willy Guhl, Ludwig Walser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful pair of concrete 'loop' chairs by Willy Guhl with a table/stool by Ludwig Walser. A beautiful pastel rouge color on one chair and a pastel violet on the other with the tabl...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Cement
Vintage Willy Guhl Concrete Loop Chairs
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic pair of concrete loop chairs by Willy Guhl.
This pair of chairs were designed by Willy Guhl in 1954 after Guhl watched as the Eternit panels left a machine at the Eternit f...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Cement
Willy Guhl Prototype Loop Chairs and Table
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Important set of concrete chairs and matching table. Likely a prototype for the widely known Loop Chairs. Extremely similar shape but more rounded and slightly roomier and more comfo...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Cement
TECHNO Chair in Steel and Plexiglass with a Cement Base by Dimoremilano
By DIMOREMILANO
Located in Milan, IT
Chair with base in cement and brushed steel with backrest in plexiglass held by three chromed metal screws decorated with engraved stars and cushion upholstered in Tiger Silver fabri...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Cement, Metal, Steel
H 23.63 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Stools Chairs Made of Glass, Formica and Brass, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
These two incredible stools are one of a kind, supported by heavy brass tubes linked together by dark glass, with small wheels on his bottom.
They have backrests processed in steel ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cement, Brass
H 25.6 in W 15.75 in D 14.97 in
Vintage Pair of Willy Guhl Concrete Loop Chairs, 1960s, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Malibu, US
Iconic pair of vintage Loop Chairs by Swiss neo-functionalist and industrial design pioneer Willy Guhl for Eternit, Switzerland, circa 1960.
A mid-century classic like no other, th...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cement
H 20.08 in W 21.66 in D 29.93 in
Pair of Willy Guhl Chairs
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Willy Guhl chairs with cubed angular shape and wide seat.
Fantastic patina throughout -
Geometric in shape with flat arms and cantilevered seat
Wonderful patina
Sold as a pair
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Chairs
Materials
Concrete, Cement
Willy Guhl Set of 2 "Loop" Chairs for Eternit, Switzerland
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in The Hague, NL
A midcentury Classic like no other, the loop chairs designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit, Switzerland.
These chairs first designed in 1954, but till these days the clean shapes and mi...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Cement
Willy Guhl Concrete "Loop" Chair for Eternit, Switzerland
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in The Hague, NL
A midcentury classic like no other, the loop chair designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit, Switzerland.
The chair first designed in 1954, but till these days the clean shapes and minima...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Cement
Unique Faux Bois Garden Chair, France, circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
Unique Faux Bois garden chair
France, circa 1900
Cement chair with an integrated plant pot.
22”w x 24”d x 36”h x 18”seat.
Category
20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Cement
Willy Guhl Concrete Pod Chair, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning concrete pod chair designed by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl. Hand made in Switzerland by Eternit in the 1960s. Excellent patina. Factory drilled hole for water to drain. Great...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Cement
Set of 3 Sculptural Concrete Chairs, 1960s Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning outdoor set of three chairs all made of solid concrete. Round saucer seat with angular legs. Incredible modern design with very light patina. Factory drilled hole in each ch...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Cement
Sculptural Concrete Chairs and Table, 1960s Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning outdoor set consisting of two chairs with a matching table, all made of solid concrete. Round saucer seat with angular lets. Incredible modern design with very light patina....
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Cement
Willy Guhl Concrete "Loop" Chair for Eternit, Switzerland
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in The Hague, NL
A midcentury Classic like no other, the loop chair designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit, Switzerland.
The chair first designed in 1954, but till these days the clean shapes and minima...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Cement
Set of 2 Willy Guhl Concrete Pod Chairs
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning set of two concrete pod chairs designed by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl. Hand made in Switzerland by Eternit in the 1960s. Excellent patina. Factory drilled hole for water to ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Cement
Willy Guhl Concrete Pod Chairs, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning pair of concrete pod chairs designed by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl. Hand made in Switzerland by Eternit in the 1960s. Gorgeous patina. Factory drilled hole in seat for water...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Cement
Willy Guhl Loop Chair and Side Table
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Willy Guhl loop chair and side table, Switzerland 1950s. Original vintage with stamp and serial number on the chair. The chair can be purchased individually for $6500. The side table...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cement
Set of 2 Willy Guhl Concrete Pod Chairs
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning set of two concrete pod chairs designed by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl. Hand made in Switzerland by Eternit in the 1960s. Excellent patina. Factory drilled hole for water. Gr...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Cement
Set of 3 Willy Guhl Concrete Pod Chairs
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning set of three concrete pod chairs designed by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl. Hand made in Switzerland by Eternit in the 1960s. Excellent patina. Factory drilled hole for water. ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Cement
Willy Guhl for Eternit SA, Set of Loop Lounge Chairs
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Antwerp, BE
Loop lounge chairs by Willy Guhl For Eternit SA.
Fantastic cement chairs by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. Hand mage in Switzerland for Eternit SA.
A perfect fit for outd...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cement
Set of Three Vintage Willy Guhl Loop Chairs
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of 3 chairs were designed by Willy Guhl in 1954 after Guhl watched as the Eternit panels left a machine at the Eternit factory in Niederurnen. The Loop chair features a sing...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Cement
Pair of Willy Guhl Concrete Pod Chairs
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic pair of sculptural concrete pod chairs by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl. Made for Eternit in the 1960s. Great condition with wear as shown. Perfect indoors or outside!
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Cement
Willy Guhl Concrete Pod Chair
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning concrete pod chair designed by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl. Hand made in Switzerland by Eternit in the 1960s. Excellent patina. Factory drilled hole for water. Three availabl...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Cement
Willy Guhl Set of 2 "Loop" Chairs for Eternit, Switzerland
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in The Hague, NL
A midcentury Classic like no other, the loop chairs designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit, Switzerland.
These chairs first designed in 1954, but till these days the clean shapes and mi...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Cement
Willy Guhl Loop Chairs
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of Willy Guhl "Loop" chairs
France, circa 1950s.
1 chair has substantial crack - please see photos.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Chairs
Materials
Cement
Willy Guhl Set of 2 "Loop" Chairs For Eternit, Switzerland
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in The Hague, NL
A midcentury Classic like no other, the loop chairs designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit, Switzerland.
These chairs first designed in 1954, but till these days the clean shapes and mi...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Cement
Willy Guhl Concrete Pod Chair
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single concrete pod or mushroom chair by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl. Made for Eternit in the 1960s. Bare patina. Factory drilled hole for water. Superficial crack along factory seam....
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Cement
Cement Pod Chairs by Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare set of two cement pod chairs by Willy Guhl.
Great sculptural form with wonderful wear and patina.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Chairs
Materials
Cement
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European Cement Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of european cement chairs for sale on 1stDibs. We have 42 antique and vintage european cement chairs in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. European cement chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. European cement chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. European cement chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Willy Guhl, Eternit and DIMOREMILANO are consistently popular.
How Much are European Cement Chairs?
Prices for european cement chairs start at $1,450 and top out at $36,000 with the average selling for $8,000.
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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