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Pair of Antique British Elbow Office Chairs circa 1920
Located in London, GB
Antique British Elbow desk chairs in solid Wood dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.
This office chairs are beautifully proportioned, featuring a rounded fan-shaped backre...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
21st Century Walnut Wood James Dining Chair Linen
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
James Boswell, the 9th Laird of Auchinleck, was a prestigious biographer and diarist. During the course of his life, James met an amazing number of the powerful of the literati, the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Linen, Walnut
Antique Louis XV style open arm chair
Located in Brea, CA
Antique French Louis XV Style chair. painted in a french oyster white finish with subtle distress edges, finished with an antique patina. Upholstered seat and back in a versatile str...
Category
20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Linen
Antique Louis XV style chair with linen upholstery
Located in Brea, CA
Antique French Louis XV Style chair. painted in a french oyster grey with subtle distress edges, finished with an antique glazed patina. Upholstered seat and back in a beautiful prin...
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Linen
Set of Four No.811 Chairs, Josef Hoffmann, 1960s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in London, GB
A vintage set of four beech Model 811 chairs designed by Austrian architect Josef Hoffmann in the mid to late 1920s. The chair was featured on the front cover of Thonet-Mundus' catal...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Linen, Beech
Reclining Library Armchair
Located in Culver City, CA
England circa 1830
Antique frame, reupholstered in de Le Cuona wool / linen blend.
27"w x 30.5”d x 41”h x 16”seat
Ref. CHAIR1221
Category
Antique 1830s English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Wool, Linen
Pair of small vintage chairs
Located in Brea, CA
Pair of vintage petite chairs, great for a kids room. Nailhead trim and thick vintage stripe linen make these simple chairs a great choice to add a vintage charm to any room.
Dimensi...
Category
20th Century European Chairs
Materials
Linen
Antique Louis XVI style accent chair
Located in Brea, CA
Antique French Louis XVI Style chair. painted in a french oyster white finish with subtle distress edges, finished with an antique patina. Upholstered seat and back in a luxurious na...
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Linen
Vintage Louis XVI Style Painted and Upholstered chair
Located in Brea, CA
Antique Louis XVI style painted and upholstered chair
Painted in an oyster french gray washed finished, with subtle distressed edges, and upholstered in a standard cotton muslin.
Sol...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Linen, Walnut
A Lovely Pair of Early 19th Century French Salon Chairs
Located in Oak Park, MI
A truly delightful and charming pair of early 19th century French salon chairs. With original caned back splats. Newly upholstered in fresh Kravet 100% linen. The silhouettes are st...
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Antique Early 19th Century British French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
Contemporary Chair 'Duo Seat' by Muller Van Severen, Red + Pink
By Valerie Objects, Muller Van Severen
Located in Paris, FR
Duo Set Contemporary Seating
by Muller Van severen
Model: laquered steel mustard + frame red seat left + pink seat right
Dimensions: H. 61 cm x 182 cm x 62 cm
Unlike a massive sofa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Chair 'Duo Seat' by Muller Van Severen, Green + Blue
By Valerie Objects, Muller Van Severen
Located in Paris, FR
Duo Set Contemporary Seating
by Muller Van severen
Model: laquered steel mustard + frame blue seat left + green seat right
Dimensions: H. 61 cm x 182 cm x 62 cm
Unlike a massive so...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 6TK1 & 2TK9 Betty Chairs, L Oak/Natural Webbing by Thau & Kallio for &T
By &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Named after the Betty Nansen theatre in Copenhagen, the stackable chairs come in two versions: one with a seat made from exposed webbing crafted from natural linen fibres, and anothe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Linen, Oak
H 30.32 in W 20.08 in D 18.9 in
Pair of Early 19th century Swedish Chairs
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of early 19th century Swedish chairs with reeded chair back supports, reeded front rail and tapered turned legs.
The seat pads covered in linen.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Chairs
Materials
Linen, Pine, Paint
Set of Eight Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chairs, Peony Cotton, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with medium light stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful Ian Mankin fabric (70% Cotton, 20% Viscose, 10% Linen).
This...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Cotton, Linen, Beech
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Chic 'Méandre' Bronze Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Méandre™ dark bronze side chairs by DESIGN FRÈRES®.
Chic and understated.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Four Chairs by Carlo Enrico Rava with Beech Frame and Linen Patterned Fabric
By Carlo Enrico Rava
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
This high-quality set features a hand-modeled solid beech frame with their original flower patterned linen fabric upholstery..
Their design is by the architec...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Linen, Beech
H 35.04 in W 17.72 in D 20.48 in
1st Century Rattan Spencer Dining Chair Walnut Wood
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Member of one of the most exquisite gentlemen’s clubs in London, the Brook’s, Spencer Cavendish has the distinction of having served as leader of three political parties. The 8th Duk...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Linen, Rattan, Walnut
1940s Santa Barbara-Style Side Chair in Lavender, Taupe, Brown with Walnut Frame
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning side chair or accent chair that is classic Santa Barbara chic!
The proportions are perfect, and the color palette is spot-on with neutral color trends for 2024. This Spa...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 44 in W 21.5 in D 18.5 in
Le Roi Dark Smoked Ash Chair With Cushion by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Le Roi Dark Smoked Ash Chair With Cushion by NORR11
Dimensions: D 76 x W 84,5 x H 72 cm. SH 35 cm.
Materials: Dark smoked ash, ratan and Nina Linen Sand 37.
Available in different w...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Linen, Rattan, Ash
Le Roi Natural Ash Chair With Cushion by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Le Roi Natural Ash Chair With Cushion by NORR11
Dimensions: D 76 x W 84,5 x H 72 cm. SH 35 cm.
Materials: Natural ash, ratan and Nina Linen Sand 37.
Available in different wood fini...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Ash, Linen
Mid-Century Modern Mackintosh "292 Hill House 1" Italian Pair of Ashwood Chairs
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Pair of chairs model "292 Hill House 1" designed by Mackintosh. Made of black lacquered ashwood structure and upholstered in Pierre Frey fabric, Italy, 1960s.
Charles Rennie Mackint...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Linen, Ash
H 55.12 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Modern Timeless Chairs, Cotton-Wool Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
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 22.84 in D 23.23 in
Double-caned Hand-carved & Painted French Chair with New Linen Upholestry
Located in Malibu, CA
Antique French carved armchair with double caned back and side panels.
Floral rosettes at the top, bottom, apron & legs.
Double-caned, hand-carved with new paint.
New linen upholst...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Linen, Walnut
Louis Philippe Style Pair Of Chairs With Italian Armrests Model King
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Fascinating and rare pair of Italian chairs with armrests model "King" or "Antique Master"; they are made of the best quality walnut; the comfortable backrest has an elaborate and re...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Chairs
Materials
Linen, Walnut
H 33.08 in W 24.81 in D 21.66 in
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Located in Huntington, NY
A pair of Swedish Gustavian chairs made in Stockholm by master craftsman Melker Falkberg (1746 - 1822). Stamped with Stockholm chairmaker's seal and maker signature. Scraped to their...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Undulating Méandre Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating dark bronze 'Méandre' chair by Design Frères.
Chic and understated.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of French Late 18th Century Carved & Original Painted Directoire Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A wonderful pair of French late eighteenth century with their original patina dating from Directoire period circa 1790. Recently reupholstered in a grey/beige linen fabric.
The fra...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
H 34.26 in W 22.84 in D 18.9 in
Two Similar 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
By Johan Hammarström
Located in Huntington, NY
Two similar Swedish Gustavian chairs made in Stockholm. One chair by Johan Erik Hollander (1748-1813) and signed IEH. The other chair by John Hammarstrom (active 1794-1812) and signe...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Materials
Paint, Wood, Linen
Pair of 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Lyre Chairs
Located in Huntington, NY
An unusual pair of intricately hand-carved provincial Swedish Gustavian Lyre chairs. Featuring decorative leaf cut raised backs atop tapered, fluted and elongated leaf cut sides and ...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Set of Ten 19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Chairs
Located in Huntington, NY
A rare and stunning set of ten Swedish Late Gustavian chairs made in Lindome. Rectangular back with leaf cut detailing on three sides. The top has a floral motif leading to a crown o...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
19th-C. English Red Chinoiserie Child’s Bergere Chair in Linen
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is wonderful! It is a late 19th century red chinoiserie child’s chair newly upholstered in a flax linen. Note the exquisite detail to the back and arms!
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
19th Century Set of Four Swedish Gustavian Caned Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous weathered set of four painted 19th century dining chairs made in the Swedish Gustavian taste. The chairs feature a carved frame with an arched caned back. The seats have a b...
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Linen, Cane, Wood
Library Chairs in Embroidered Linen by Pierre Frey, England circa 1900
By La Maison Pierre Frey
Located in Culver City, CA
Library Chairs in Embroidered Linen by Pierre Frey
England circa 1900
Antique oak frame and newly upholstered in embroidered linen by Pierre Frey.
Measures 30.5”w x 29”d x 35”h x ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Chairs
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Oak
Dig It Chair by Gio Pagani
Located in Geneve, CH
Dig It Chair by Gio Pagani
Dimensions: D 54 x W 56 x H 74 cm. SH: 47 cm.
Materials: Loro Piana Linen and black wild leather.
In a fluid society capable of mixing infinite social and...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Linen
Painted Gustavian Swedish Side Chair with Decorative Flower Carving, circa 1800
Located in London, GB
Delightful painted Swedish Gustavian chair from the late 18th century.
It has a decorative carved wood flower at the top, retains much of its original paint and has a drop in seat c...
Category
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Linen
H 38.59 in W 19.3 in D 17.33 in
Loro Piana Linen Souvenir Chair With Armrest by Gio Pagani
Located in Geneve, CH
Loro Piana Linen Souvenir Chair With Armrest by Gio Pagani
Dimensions: D 55 x W 50 x H 88 cm. SH: 48 cm.
Materials: Black elm wood and Loro Piana linen.
In a fluid society capable o...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Elm, Linen
21st Century Brooklyn Dining Chair Black Walnut Linen Aged Brushed Brass
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
The Brooklyn dining chair is one of the newest pieces designed by Porus Studio.
Since its construction, the Brooklyn Bridge become an icon of New York City. Connecting Manhattan to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 29.53 in W 25.6 in D 22.05 in
Pair of Safari Chair « Diana » by Karin Mobring
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Karin Mobring
Safari chair « Diana »
1970
Leather, linen, Pine
70 x 63 x 60 cm
The frame is made in wood and upholdery is made in Swedish ecru linen.
These Safari chairs ar...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Linen, Wood
19th C. French Pair Carved-Wood Fauteuil Armchairs, Newly Upholstered in Linen
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French pair of timeless and elegant Louis XVI style armchairs from the 19th century. This antique pair of chairs from France each features a shapely, upholstered back, with elegant...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
H 39 in W 25 in D 27 in
Pair of Swedish Neoclassical Gustavian Style Painted Hall Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous pair of Swedish hall chairs or dining chairs made in the 18th century neoclassical Gustavian taste. The beech frames feature an intentionally distressed painted finish with ...
Category
20th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Linen, Beech
Pair of circa 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs with Carved Flowers
Located in London, GB
Wonderful pair of Swedish Gustavian Oak side chairs.
This desirable style of chairs have rounded backs with carved flower decoration to the top and rosette corner decoration beneath...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Linen, Oak
H 36.23 in W 22.05 in D 20.48 in
Pair of English Chinese Chippendale Style Midcentury Side Chairs with Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English Chinese Chippendale style iron side chairs from the mid 20th century with intricate backs, grey color, faux bamboo structure and new linen upholstery. Created in En...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Side Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 23 in W 16.5 in D 18.5 in
21st Century Home Collection Ivory Leather Chair by Patrizia Garganti
Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT
An incomparable artisan mastery typical of our land is the distinguishing feature of this collection.
The Home collection by Patrizia Garganti includes chairs, armchairs, sofas, cof...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Linen
H 40.16 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
Mid-Century Modern Mackintosh "292 Hill House 1" Italian Pair of Ashwood Chairs
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Pair of chairs model "292 Hill House 1" designed by Mackintosh. Made of black lacquered ashwood structure and upholstered in linen with black and white rectangular patterned design, ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Linen, Ash
H 55.12 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Louis XVI French Neoclassical Armchair
Located in Middletown, MD
Incorporate a hint of French provincial style and class. Original solid wood frame artisan crafted with rich, sturdy walnut. Professionally reupholstered in a clean, crisp white dama...
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Linen, Walnut
Vintage Regency Louis XVI Style Painted Fauteuils - Set of 4
By Maison Jansen
Located in west palm beach, FL
A spectacular set of four French Jansen card chairs. Unmarked. Gorgeous Louis XVI style with Demi-arms and tight seats and backs. Upholstered in Glant “Liquid Leather” and a double w...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Leather, Linen
Set of 4 Chairs in Chrome and Black Linen 1970
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Set of 4 chairs from Italy
Cantilevered chrome tubular structure, wooden shell forming seat and backrest covered with black linen
Some lack of chrome on the structure
Nice patina.
Category
Late 20th Century European Chairs
Materials
Chrome
21st Century Home Collection Grey Linen & Cotton Chair by Patrizia Garganti
Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT
An incomparable artisan mastery typical of our land is the distinguishing feature of this collection.
The Home collection by Patrizia Garganti includes chairs, armchairs, sofas, cof...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Linen
H 40.16 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
e15 Customizable ELBE III Bench by Marguerre, Besau and Schöning
By e15, Eva Marguerre, Marcel Besau and Daniel Schöning
Located in New York, NY
Originally conceived for concert hall Elbphilharmonie by Herzog & de Meuron architects, bench ELBE III is focussed on essential forms that allow for classic references. The removable...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Textile
e15 Customizable Kashan Ottoman w by Philipp Mainzer
By Philipp Mainzer, e15
Located in New York, NY
In its form and material, the Kashan ottoman epitomizes the logical continuation of e15 design. The 550 mm (21 5/8 inch) tall backrest is notched to the equally tall side frames, und...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
21st Century Home Collection Red Linen and Cotton Chair by Patrizia Garganti
Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT
An incomparable artisan mastery typical of our land is the distinguishing feature of this collection.
The Home collection by Patrizia Garganti includes chairs, armchairs, sofas, cof...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Linen
H 40.16 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
21st Century Home Collection White Braided Leather Chair by Patrizia Garganti
Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT
An incomparable artisan mastery typical of our land is the distinguishing feature of this collection.
The Home collection by Patrizia Garganti includes chairs, armchairs, sofas, cof...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Linen
H 40.16 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
21st Century Home Collection Brown Braided Leather Chair by Patrizia Garganti
Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT
An incomparable artisan mastery typical of our land is the distinguishing feature of this collection.
The Home collection by Patrizia Garganti includes chairs, armchairs, sofas, cof...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Linen
H 40.16 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
Pair of French Painted Cane Seat Armchairs with Cushions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th century carved painted armchairs standing on four cabriole legs with rams head feet. Newly upholstered in a washed Belgium linen with nailhead trim detail. Loose cushion...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Linen, Cane, Wood, Paint
Modern Timeless Office Chairs, Cotton-Linen, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Timeless Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Timeless modern office chair was designed and crafted to endure the passage of time, ser...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 21.66 in
Pair William & Mary Carved Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
These beautifully carved high back William & Mary side chairs were created at the end of the sixteenth century c. 1690. The intricate carving of the legs, stretchers snd backs are in...
Category
Antique Late 17th Century English Baroque Side Chairs
Materials
Linen, Walnut
Dining Chair 092022 by Arno Declercq
By Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Dining Chair 092022 by Arno Declercq
Dimensions: D 50 x W 60 x H 73 cm.
Materials: Burned African Walnut, burned steel Belgium Linen.
Arno Declercq
Belgian designer and art dealer ...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Chairs
Materials
Linen, Walnut
Pair of 19th Century French Fauteuils / Armchairs
Located in Charleston, SC
A pair of 19th century French armchairs à la reine with flat back and richly carved armrest with acanthus and rosettes on fluted tapered legs, showing in original worn finish.
Uphol...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Pair of English 1900s Neoclassical Style Painted and Gilt Chairs with Feathers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English Neoclassical style painted wood side chairs from the early 20th century with parcel gilt décor and carved feather motifs. Created in England at the Turn of the Cent...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Wood, Linen, Upholstery
H 35.5 in W 19.5 in D 17 in
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European Linen Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of european linen chairs is available at 1stDibs. We have 343 antique and vintage european linen chairs in-stock, while there are 37 modern editions to choose from as well. European linen chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of european linen chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Louis XVI and Louis XV european linen chairs are of considerable interest. Many european linen chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Gio Ponti, Hans J. Wegner and Molteni & C produced popular european linen chairs that are worth a look.
How Much are European Linen Chairs?
European linen chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,848, while the lowest priced sells for $495 and the highest can go for as much as $38,000.
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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