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Art Deco Margot Dining Chairs, Faux Fur Velvet, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Margot Chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Margot fur dining chair stands as a contemporary piece that redefines the standards of modern liv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Fur, Fabric, Velvet, Bouclé
H 35.44 in W 25.2 in D 26.78 in
Contemporary Dining Chair 'Fluffy' by Noom, Gropius CS1
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Gropius CS1 Fluffy Edition
Designer: Kateryna Sokolova, 2024
Materials: wood, plywood, foam rubber, injection-molded soft foam, fabric
Fabric: Misia Azur Faux Fur
Color Scheme...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Sheepskin, Faux Fur
Art Deco Margot Dining Chairs, Faux Fur Velvet, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Margot chair, modern collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Margot fur dining chair stands as a art deco piece that redefines the standards of modern living....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Fur, Leather, Velvet, Bouclé, Fabric
H 35.44 in W 25.2 in D 26.78 in
Contemporary Dining Chair 'Fluffy' by Noom, Gropius CS1
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Gropius CS1 Fluffy Edition
Designer: Kateryna Sokolova, 2024
Materials: wood, plywood, foam rubber, injection-molded soft foam, fabric
Fabric: Misia Azur Faux Fur
Color Scheme...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Fur
Contemporary Dining Chair 'Fluffy' by Noom, Gropius CS2, Orange
By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Gropius CS2 Fluffy Edition
Designer: Kateryna Sokolova, 2024
Materials: wood, plywood, foam rubber, injection-molded soft foam, fabric
Fabric: Orange - Azur Faux Fur
Dimensio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Fur
Contemporary Dining Chair 'Fluffy' by Noom, Gropius CS2, Black
By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Gropius CS2 Fluffy Edition
Designer: Kateryna Sokolova, 2024
Materials: wood, plywood, foam rubber, injection-molded soft foam, fabric
Fabric: black - Azur Faux Fur
Dimension...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Fur
Contemporary Dining Chair 'Fluffy' by Noom, Gropius CS2, White
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Gropius CS2 Fluffy Edition
Designer: Kateryna Sokolova, 2024
Materials: wood, plywood, foam rubber, injection-molded soft foam, fabric
Fabric: Misia Azur Faux Fur
Dimensions:...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Fur
Modern Timeless Office Chair, Bouclé Faux Fur, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Greenapple Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Timeless bouclé office chair was designed and crafted to endure the passage of time, s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 21.66 in
Midcentury Upholstered Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury upholstered bench. Great design and proportions.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Benches
Materials
Chrome
1960's Pair of Space Age Fibreglass Pod Chairs
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare and unusual pair of space age vintage pod chairs. They were made in England, they date from the 1960’s.
The design is so stylish and they are extremely well made. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Space Age Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Faux Fur, Wood
De Pas, D'urbino, Lomazzi for Sormani, Set of 4 "Sari" Chairs, Italy, 1980s
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Sormani
Located in Palermo, IT
Original and elegant set of four chairs designed by De Pas, D'Urbino, Lomazzi, belonging to the collection called "Sari" for Sormani, of Japanese inspiration, where unusual shapes gi...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Faux Fur
H 30.71 in W 16.54 in D 16.93 in
Midcentury Upholstered Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury upholstered bench. Great design and proportions.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Benches
Materials
Chrome
Pilota Black Leather Silver Lounge Chair by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Pilota black leather silver lounge chair by Pulpo
Dimensions: D65 x W75 x H75 cm
Materials: leather, cord, faux fur, wool, powder coated metal
Also available in different colour...
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Teak Armchairs by Erik Kierkegaard
Located in London, GB
A pair of 1960's armchairs by Erik Kierkegaard for Høng Stolefabrik of Denmark.
Upholstered with black leather seats and faux fur backs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Chairs
Materials
Leather, Faux Fur, Teak
Modern Timeless Office Chairs Set/2, Bouclé Fur, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Greenapple Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Timeless bouclé office chair was designed and crafted to endure the passage of time, s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bouclé, Velvet, Wood, Faux Fur
H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 21.66 in
Pilota Terracotta Leather White Green Lounge Chair by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Pilota Terracotta leather white green lounge chair by Pulpo
Dimensions: D65 x W75 x H75 cm
Materials: leather, cord, faux fur, wool, powder coated metal
Also available in differ...
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pilota Black Leather Fango Green Lounge Chair by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Pilota black leather fango green lounge chair by Pulpo
Dimensions: D65 x W75 x H75 cm
Materials: Leather, cord, faux fur, wool, powder coated metal
Also available in different c...
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pilota Rose Wool Beige Red Lounge Chair by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Pilota Rose Wool Beige Red Lounge Chair by Pulpo
Dimensions: D65 x W75 x H75 cm
Materials: leather, cord, faux fur, wool, powder coated metal
Also available in different colours...
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pilota Rose Wool Beige Red Lounge Chair by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Pilota rose wool beige red lounge chair by Pulpo
Dimensions: D65 x W75 x H75 cm
Materials: leather, cord, faux fur, wool, powder coated metal
Also available in different colours...
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pilota Cord Brown Pearl Beige Lounge Chair by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Pilota cord brown pearl Beige lounge chair by Pulpo
Dimensions: D 65 x W 75 x H 75 cm
Materials: leather, cord, faux fur, wool, powder coated metal
Also available in different c...
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pilota Black Leather Smoky Grey Lounge Chair by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Pilota black leather smoky grey lounge chair by Pulpo
Dimensions: D65 x W75 x H75 cm
Materials: leather, cord, faux fur, wool, powder coated metal
Also available in different co...
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pilota Black Leather Smoky Grey Lounge Chair by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Pilota black leather smoky grey lounge chair by Pulpo
Dimensions: D65 x W75 x H75 cm
Materials: leather, cord, faux fur, wool, powder coated metal
Also available in different co...
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pilota Grey Faux Fur White Aluminum Lounge Chair by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Pilota grey faux fur white aluminum lounge chair by Pulpo
Dimensions: D65 x W75 x H75 cm
Materials: leather, cord, faux fur, wool, powder coated metal
Also available in differen...
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pilota Grey Faux Fur White Aluminium Lounge Chair by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Pilota grey faux fur white aluminium lounge chair by Pulpo
Dimensions: D65 x W75 x H75 cm
Materials: leather, cord, faux fur, wool, powder coated metal
Also available in differe...
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Unique Modern Pillar Accent Chair by Bruno Rainaldi
By Bruno Rainaldi
Located in North York, ON
Unique modern pillar accent chair by Bruno Rainaldi. Amazing modern eccentric design is sure to evoke interest and conversation to those around it. The 3-pillar design consists of vi...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of Four Z Shaped Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four Z shaped chairs with textured faux fur upholstery.
Category
1990s Italian Chairs
Materials
Faux Fur
Armchair Oak 17 Century Upholstered Faux Fur Navy Funky Fun
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
17th century oak armchair re-upholstered in navy faux faur
The faux fur creates a cosy, funky, fun, modern, individual, interpretation of a classic 17th century armchair
It also ...
Category
Antique 1680s European Baroque Armchairs
Materials
Faux Fur, Oak
Opinion Ciatti Mammamia Fur Non Stackable Chair
By Marcello Zilliani, Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mammamia is sinuous, colored, brilliant…warm! Mammamia fur, the special edition by Lapo Ciatti, is the warm and welcoming version of the Mammamia chair. The die-cast aluminium shell ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Modern Liberty Armchair High Back, Aged Brass, Pink Bouclé Cushions
By Bessa
Located in Oporto, PT
Inspiration:
The sculptural forms of the 30s inspired the Liberty Collection. The tubular and steel structures that have marked those years are combined with a new inspiration that e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Stainless Steel
H 57.09 in W 44.1 in D 38.59 in
Contemporary Liberty Armchair High Back in Aged Brass and Green Bouclé Cushions
By Bessa
Located in Oporto, PT
Inspiration:
The sculptural forms of the 30s inspired the Liberty Collection. The tubular and steel structures that have marked those years are combined with a new inspiration that e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Stainless Steel
H 57.09 in W 44.1 in D 38.59 in
Modern Fur Pixie Chair by Circu Magical Furniture
By Circu
Located in New York, NY
Pixie chair was inspired by the iconic fairy Tinker Bell and is here to add more magic to your kid's room design. The kid's chair is a comfortable seating option for your girl's room...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Synthetic, Faux Fur, Acrylic
ALBERTINE Beige Dining Chair in Faux fur and Solid Walnut Wood
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Introducing Albertine—the epitome of comfort and style. Its natural walnut base and legs form the foundation for a design masterpiece. A soft, inviting bow of plush padding graceful...
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Faux Fur, Wood, Walnut
Palladio Gilt Metal Chair and Table
By Palladio
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gilt metal chair and table, designed for Palladio, Italy, circa 1950s.
The chair has been reupholstered in a faux fur. It measures 32" H x 17" W x 16" D x 18" seat height.
The ta...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency End Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
Albertine Beige Chair
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Milan, IT
This elegant design combines the natural walnut finish of its wood structure with the plush touch of faux fur that creates a striking contrast of textures, while also giving extra co...
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Faux Fur, Wood
Hartmut Lohmeyer for Artifort Lounge Chair in Faux Polar Bear Fur, Dutch 1957
By Artifort, Hartmut Lohmeyer
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The "Columbus" lounge or easy chair by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Artifort. Made and designed in the Netherlands in 1957.
This Mid-Century chair is quite rare, since not many where sold...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Fur, Wood
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Pair of Side Chairs by Judit Burian & Erika Szek Hungary, circa 1959
By Judit Burian & Erika Szek
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Pair of side chairs by Judit Burian & Erika Szek made in Hungary, circa 1959
Very much inspired by the works of Italian (Augusto Bozzi, Vittorio Nobili) and French (Pierre Gua...
Category
Vintage 1950s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Faux Fur, Ash, Plywood
Spectacular Danish Pair of Slipper Chairs Newly Covered in Long Mohair Faux Fur
Located in Paris, ile de france
Spectacular Danish pair of slipper chairs newly covered in long mohair faux fur.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Faux Fur
H 31.5 in W 27.96 in D 35.83 in
Jean Royere Ash Rare Set of Three Chairs Covered in Wool Faux Fur
By Jean Royère
Located in Paris, ile de france
Jean Royere ash rare set of three chairs covered in wool faux fur
original condition image 10.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Fur, Ash
1950s Faux Fur Armchairs
Located in Zaventem, Belgium
Pair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs, fully restored. The chairs were re furbished, completely re upholstered with a white long hair faux fur. The wooden structure was repolished. Th...
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Fur, Birch
Giuseppe Gibelli Elisabetta chairs Sormani Italy 1963
By Sormani, Giuseppe Gibelli
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Highly refined set of 6 ‘Elisabetta’ dining chairs designed by Giuseppe Gibelli and manufactured by Sormani, Italy 1963. The chairs have a solid ash wooden frame which is finished wi...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Fur, Ash
Contemporary Valentina Giovando Chair Wood Cord Faux Fur Black Red White Beige
By Valentina Giovando
Located in Milano, IT
RODRIGO
Chair
Rodrigo chair is a new special unique project from Valentina Giovando.
The base of Rodrigo chair is the famous Chiavarina, a typical traditional wooden chair fro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Fur, Cord, Wood, Sequins
H 53.94 in W 22.05 in D 20.87 in
Olivier De Schrijver Chairs
By Olivier De Schrijver
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Great pair of chairs by designer Olivier De Schrijver
Thick teak wood legs with curved arms stained ebony
Upholstered in faux sheepskin.
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Chairs
Materials
Faux Fur, Wood
Italian Post Modern Set of Black Metal and Faux Leather Cockpit Chair, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian post modern set of black metal and faux leather cockpit chair, 1980s.
Set of four cockpit chairs in black metal rod, with upholstered seat and back upholstered in rough matt...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 24.81 in
Pair of French Deco Arm Chairs/ Ivory Shearling
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare, exquisite pair of Faux Shearling French Art Deco Armchairs that are sure to make a statement in any room.
Measures: 34"H x 27"W x 18"D.
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Faux Fur
Gio Ponti Leggera Chairs Set of Four in White Wood and Black Synthetic Fur
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Set consisting of four chairs designed by Gio Ponti model La Leggera from the 1950s. The set is made of wood painted white. The seat and backrest are upholstered in black synthetic f...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Fur, Wood
H 32.68 in W 16.93 in D 18.12 in
Chauffeuse Chair, France circa 1960
Located in Culver City, CA
France Circa 1960
Newly upholstered in faux sheepskin, with curved “egg” shape on splayed and tapered legs.
Measures: 24”W x 17”D x 28.5”H w/ 17.5” seat.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Faux Fur
Mid Century Three Brass Stools with Faux Fur by Maison Jansen, France, 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Milano, IT
Three beautiful brass stools re-covered with very soft new faux fur (Faux Mink) - The slender brass legs simulate bamboo, and the perfect proportions with high padded top give a lot ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Dining Chairs by Erik Buch
Located in Denton, TX
Sculptural teak with curved seat and back for better comfort with new foam and "Sherpa" faux fur upholstery.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Faux Fur, Teak
Midcentury Club or Cocktail Chair in Faux Polar Bear Fur and Teak, 1950s
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Nice club chair with minimal teak legs. We gave it a new fake Polar Bear fur upholstery for a warm and cosy look.
Made and designed in the midcentury. We didn't found its designer...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Faux Fur, Teak
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in L 27.56 in
Primitive 1970s Eastern European Chair
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Primitive Eastern European sculptural chair, newly refinished in ebony and newly upholstered with white shearling fur seat.
Wonderful shape for any corner that needs a chair!
...
Category
Late 20th Century European Chairs
Materials
Faux Fur, Wood
Danish Eames Style Chair and Ottoman, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Eames style chair and ottoman in teak and steel with seat and back newly upholstered in faux fur, Denmark, 1970s. A very cool Scandinavian interpretation of an American Classic.
O...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Four Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Danish Oak Dining Chairs, 1950s
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Curious set of four Danish chairs from the 1950s made of oak wood and similar black leather. Very special in its manufacture due to its
backrest in thick oak wood sheets and its tur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Fur, Oak
H 30.32 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Italian Mid-Century Ebonized Dining Chairs by Vittorio Dassi, Set of Six, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Elegant lines for this very rare set of six dining chairs designed by Vittorio Dassi in the 1950s.
They have all been recently restored and now are ready to use.
The structures are f...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Fur, Wood
H 35.83 in W 16.93 in D 17.72 in
Iron and Fur Throne Stool with Spears
By Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti
Located in Austin, TX
Heavy cast iron legs flank a "fur" stool backed by three spears. The legs in particular reference the Mid-Century Modern work of Giocometti. While the materials and tribal theme are ...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Midcentury Brass Stools with Faux Fur Design by Maison Jansen, France, 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Milano, IT
Three beautiful brass stools re-covered with very soft new faux fur (Faux Mink) - The slender Brass legs simulate bamboo, and the perfect proportions with high padded top give a lot ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Faux Ocelot Seat Brass Chiavari Chair
By Chiavari
Located in Chicago, IL
• Reupholstered in vintage faux ocelot hide
• Patinated brass frame
• circa 1950
• Italy
Dimensions
• Overall 15.25" W x 16.5" D x 36" H
• Seat depth 15"
• Seat height 20".
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Faux Ocelot Seat Brass Chiavari Chair
By Chiavari
Located in Chicago, IL
• Reupholstered in vintage faux ocelot hide
• Patinaed brass frame
• circa 1950
• Italy
• Set of 4 available (pending availability)
Dimensions
• Overall 15.25"W x 16.5"D x 36...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Primitive 1970s Eastern European Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible one-of-a-kind Primitive pine chairs painted white and newly upholstered with white shag fur seats. Three available, sold and priced individually.
Category
Late 20th Century European Chairs
Materials
Wood, Faux Fur
Powdery Pink Faux Fur Cocktail Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Powdery pink faux fur cocktail armchair with black lacquered wooden feet and powdery pink faux fur and comfy seat in MCM style.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Faux Fur, Wood
Pair of Large Danish Armchairs in Fur
Located in London, GB
A pair of large Danish armchairs in ivory colored faux fur. Very comfortable and generous in scale.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Fur
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European Faux Fur Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of european faux fur chairs for sale on 1stDibs. There are 22 antique and vintage european faux fur chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 5 modern editions to choose from as well. European faux fur 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 faux fur chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many european faux fur chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Maison Jansen, Artifort and Fratelli Boffi produced popular european faux fur chairs that are worth a look.
How Much are European Faux Fur Chairs?
Prices for european faux fur chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, european faux fur chairs begin at $848 and can go as high as $24,565, while the average can fetch as much as $3,598.
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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