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Mid-Century Modern Black Bar Stool Suede Upholstery Wood Base & Polished Brass
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Moa Azure Bar Stool is a mid-century modern stool with a square velvet seat with unique softness and refinement tops a pyramidal foot in wood marquetry with polished brass details.
H...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 35.83 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
Italian modern round chairs by Cesare Maria Casati and Emanuele Ponzio, 1970s
By Cesare Casati and Emanuele Ponzio
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern round chairs by Cesare Maria Casati and Emanuele Ponzio, 1970s
Pair of round base chairs. The structure is in transparent plexiglass, the legs and backrest follow the ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Fabio Lenci 'Hyaline' Lounge Chair for Stendig
By Stendig Co., Fabio Lenci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabio Lenci "Hyaline" lounge chair, Italy, c.1970s. The chair features two thick tempered glass side panels with a strip of suede bolster cushions down the middle serving as a sling ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Safari Suede and Leather Dinner Chair, Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, 80s
By Rossi di Albizzate, Carlo Bartoli
Located in Zagreb, HR
Vintage dinner or side chair 'Safari' from the furniture system 'Bogo' designed by the Italian architect and designer Carlo Bartoli for the high-end furniture company Rossi Di Albizz...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Suede
H 31.11 in W 27.96 in D 24.02 in
Table and 4 Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for Vidal Grau, 1970s
By Gastone Rinaldi, Vidal Grau
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Spectacular set of table and chairs with Sabrina design by Gastone Rinaldi sealed Vidal Grau, with original upholstery.
Dimensions:
Chair: Width 53 cm x height 80 cm x depth 55 cm -...
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Space Age Dining Room Sets
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Car Designer Pininfarina for Reflex Angelo Occasional Chairs
By pinin farina, Reflex
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of RRP £1980 occasional chairs designed by the racing car manufacturer Pininfarina for Reflex Angelo
The chairs are simply st...
Category
20th Century German Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Danish Leather and Suede Chair by Thams Kvalitet
By Thams Kvalitet
Located in Nashville, TN
Deep red leather and suede chair by Thams Kvalitet. Features a wooden frame. In excellent condition with minimal age-consistent wear. Labeled.
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Suede, Leather
Suede Togo One Seater by Mario Sabot for Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Toronto, ON
In 1973, Michel Ducaroy created the now-iconic Togo. This collection features all-foam seating with covers generously quilted with polyester. The unique design of the Togo allows it ...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Chairs
Materials
Suede
Augusto Savini 'Pamplona' Chair with Burgundy Glossed Frame
By Pozzi, Augusto Savini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Augusto Savini for Pozzi, ‘Pamplona’ armchair, leather, ashwood, metal, Italy, 1960s.
Iconic 'Pamplona' armchair designed by Augusto Savini in high gloss red burgundy wood and beige...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Vintage Side Chairs attributed to Ico Parisi for Ariberto Colombo, Italy
By Ico Parisi, Ariberto Colombo
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Cantù, Italy, 1955.
These chairs are elegant and a nice iconic model of the Italian design.
They feature a beech frame and a dark green suede upholstery.
They might show sl...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Suede
H 37.01 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Italian Mid-Century Chairs in Suede and Black Metal Frame
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Red low seat Italian chair in suede and black metal frame 1970s.
Completely restored red suede Italian chairs, frame painted in black and reupholstered in Italy.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Jørgen Bo and Vilhelm Wohlert ‘Louisiana’ Dining Chair in Oak and Suede
By Vilhelm Wohlert, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jørgen Bo and Vilhelm Wohlert for P. Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, ‘Louisiana’ dining chair, oak, suede, Denmark, 1958.
The ‘Louisiana’ chair was initially created for the Louisiana Museum...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Suede, Oak
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Art Deco Suede Sculptural Curved Back Dining Chairs Newly Upholstered - Set of 6
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Italian Art Deco Sculptural Curved Back Dining Chairs Newly Upholstered in a Holly Hunt Blue Suede - Set of 6
The Vintage Italian Art Deco Sculptural Curved Back Dining Chai...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 36 in W 19 in D 20 in
Mond 12 Reading Chair - Modern Design hand-crafted in Germany
By RITTERGUT & RUNNYMEDE
Located in Seehausen (Altmark), DE
Newly released design by Rittergut & Runnymede. Currently exhibiting at the Staatsschauspiel Dresden/Saxony (Dresden State Theatre).
With Mond Zwölf Rittergut & Runnymede are present...
Category
2010s German Modern Chairs
Materials
Suede, Ash
Pair of Neoclassical French Armchairs, 1950's
Located in East Hampton, NY
These French armchairs have the original crackled paint and fleurette accents and sabots, they have been reupholstered with an amazingly soft and rich rust tone suede leather. THIS ...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Metal
Alky Chair, Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Classic design by Giancarlo Piretti for Artifort. The foam is situated directly on numerous elastic bands for a soothing and relaxing sit. Sitting on aluminum feet the subtle curves ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mudhif Chair by Alma De Luce, Set of 4
Located in Joane, PT
From some vernacular architectures in Middle East, Alma de Luce designed the Mudhif Collection, which empowers stunning and contemporary interiors.
Mudhif chair, which empowers stunn...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Suede, Rattan, Walnut
Walnut, Brown Velvet Modern Essex Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
A sleek chair with an artistic appeal, that was inspired by the architecture of New York City buildings in this case The Essex Building in Central Park south.
This chair is designed...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Suede, Wood, Walnut
Uchiwa Chairs by Alma De Luce, Set of 4
Located in Joane, PT
The Uchiwa chair is a hym to detail. From its wood frieze in a minimalist faceted style, to its unique woodwork in walnut solid wood structure. This extraordinary piece combines new ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Suede, Walnut
Amasanzu Chairs by Alma De Luce, Set of 4
Located in Joane, PT
Inspired by the elaborate Amasunzu hairstyle, traditionally used by single men and women in Rwanda, the Amasunzu dining chair is an addition to Alma de Luce upholstered furniture col...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Suede, Walnut
Phu Cau Chairs by Alma De Luce, Set of 4
Located in Joane, PT
With the set Phu Cau Chairs, Alma de Luce honors the Vietnamese people, from the village Quang Phu Cau, for their pride in traditional incense making. The strict lines of the sticks ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Leather, Suede, Ash, Oak, Walnut
Hyoku Chairs by Alma De Luce, Set of 4
Located in Joane, PT
Through the hyoku pieces, the magic of a legend, told by Alma de Luce, surprises with an extraordinary message of the importance of love in our lives.
The hyoku Dining Chair, is an e...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Metal
Poseidon Chair by Alma De Luce, Set of 4
Located in Joane, PT
Poseidon was moody by nature: his temperament was unstable at best, and his emotional fluctuations often resulted in violence. He was considered one of the most bad-tempered Olympian...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Suede, Oak, Lacquer
Black Pearl Chairs by Alma De Luce, Set of 4
Located in Joane, PT
The rug Black Pearl is born of the unique beauty that nature creates. Alma de Luce shares this special and dazzling heritage through this exclusive piece of furniture to inspire uniq...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Ndebele Chairs by Alma De Luce, Set of 4
Located in Joane, PT
The Ndebele dining chair, made of walnut, brings us this combination of art and function. Its curves contrast with the elegance of thickness and create a sophisticated and modern cha...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Suede, Rattan, Walnut
Romeo Rega Dining Chairs, 1978, Set of 6
By Romeo Rega
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Romeo Rega dining chairs, suede and brier root, 1978, Italy, set of six.
Custom designed for Villa Volpi in the late 1970s, this piece shows a strong personality. The line is well-d...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Suede
Modern Fortune Swivel Chair Made with Iron and Suede, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
The Fortune collection creates a disruption of the traditional. The joining of different materials and the combination of straight lines creates pieces that escape the conceptualizat...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 31.5 in W 24.41 in D 22.84 in
Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for Vidal Grau, 1970 Set of 4
By Vidal Grau, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your home with this stunning set of Sabrina chairs, designed by renowned Italian designer Gastone Rinaldi and produced by Vidal Grau. The chairs f...
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Turri Milano Set of 4 Brass and Suede Chairs, Italy, 70s
By Fratelli Turri
Located in Palermo, IT
Very elegant set of 4 chairs with a captivating design, fusion between the curvilinear perimeter of the "seat - back" set, covered in chocolate suede, and the decisive and defined ge...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 41.74 in W 15.36 in D 17.72 in
Danish Midcentury Accent or Vanity Chair
By Frode Holm
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This is a great small vanity chair in the style of Frode Holm. For the person that already has everything, this may be the one thing to get. The chair is comfortable and supportive w...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Suede
Pair of Suede Upholstered Slipper Chairs, France, 1950s
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of solid mahogany with new custom suede upholstery slipper chairs. Square profile frames support inset backrests and have subtle Far East Asian influences. Solid wood frames wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Suede, Mahogany
Vintage Mid-Century German Modern Suede Circle Balloon Chair from Lusch & Co
By Lusch Erzeugnis, Lusch & Co
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This circle chair or balloon chair was designed by Lusch Erzeugnis for Lusch & Co, in Germany during the 1960s. It features a black metal frame and suede leather seat. This chair is ...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 27.56 in W 29.53 in D 27.17 in
Mid-Century Modern Kensington Chair Made with Lacquer and Suede by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
The Kensington collection is inspired by the British “Neighbourhood” that gives it its name. The Kensington neighborhood is defined by the architecture of the houses, which is identi...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Suede, Lacquer
H 29.93 in W 28.75 in D 25.6 in
Modern Donna Chair Made with Oak And Suede, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
The Donna Collection is a modern furniture line that offers convenience, stability, and adjustability to fit your needs. Each piece in this collection is carefully crafted to bring c...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Suede
Modern Manhattan Chair Made with Oak and Suede, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
The Manhattan collection presents itself with a straight and rhythmic silhouette on both horizontal and vertical lines, invoking the constructions in height, provided by the technica...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Suede, Oak
H 29.53 in W 21.26 in D 20.87 in
Modernist Triangular Dining Chair, Set of 4
By Claudio Salocchi
Located in Culver City, CA
This set of striking modernist chairs, in the style of Claudio Salocchi, features a black-lacquered wood base and a newly reupholstered seat in bone suede. The Sormani Edition chairs...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Suede, Wood, Lacquer
Harri Korhonen Suede Desk Chair for Inno, Finland 2000s
By Harri Korhonen
Located in London, GB
Harri Korhonen, a Finnish designer and the founder of Inno. Korhonens designs feature heavily in Inno’s collection as the lead designer. His award-winning work challenges the design ...
Category
Early 2000s Finnish Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Suede
Pair of Lucite Armchairs, 1970s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of acrylic armchairs made of heavy & thick high quality lucite.
Since they are transparent and because the cushions are suspended, it seems to appear the cushions are floati...
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Suede, Acrylic
Pair of “Dubuffet” Armchairs by Rodolfo Dordoni for Minotti
By Rodolfo Dordoni, Minotti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic pair of Italian armchairs by Rodolfo Dordoni for Minotti. Great curved lines on arms and base with single seat cushion. Original red suede upholstery has been cleaned and r...
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Willy Rizzo Italian Midcentury set of two Chairs Mid 70's
By Willy Rizzo
Located in bari, IT
Set of four chairs with steel structure seats in original suede designer Willy Rizzo mid 70s.
Some repairs without any stability problems.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Metal
Alessandro Albrizzi Director's Chair in Chrome And Suede
By Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in London, GB
Director style armchair in chrome and brown suede.
Alessandro Albrizzi (1934-1994).
Italy, 1965.
Completely original condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Giorgio Saporiti Flower Lounge Chair for Il Loft, Italy 1990's
By Giorgio Saporiti, Il Loft
Located in Belmont, MA
Post-Modern Flower Chair in primary color scheme, designed by Giorgio Saporiti. Made by Il Loft of Italy, circa 1990. Each Saporiti Flower chair is completely unique. The chair's org...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Yngve Ekstrøm Lounge Easy Chairs by Swedese Møbler, Sweden 1956
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Portland, OR
Beautiful pair of lounge chairs, designed by Yngve Ekstrøm and produced by Swedese in the 1950ies. Both chairs are in great original condition with patinated leather and traces of us...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Suede, Bentwood
H 31.5 in W 27.5 in D 25.5 in
Giorgio Italian Art Deco Style Arm Chair Curly Sycamore High Gloss Finish
By Giorgio Collection
Located in New York, NY
Giorgio Collection Italian Art Deco style occasional arm chair
Chair in curly sycamore veneer in high gloss polyester, finish in dark moka tone with polished
chrome base, with seats...
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Suede, Polyester, Sycamore
H 34.5 in W 39 in D 35.5 in
Walnut, Blue Velvet Modern Essex Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
A sleek chair with an artistic appeal, that was inspired by the architecture of New York City buildings in this case The Essex Building in Central Park south.
This chair is designed...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Suede, Wood, Walnut
Set of Four Romeo Rega Floating Cantilever Leather Dining Chairs, 1970, Italy
By Romeo Rega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Midcentury modernist chrome cantilever chairs by Romeo Rega, sculptural floating seat design, 1970s. New black ultra-suede upholstery. Dimensions: 47 W x 82 H x 50 D cm, seat: 46 cm...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
No Reserve
H 32.29 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in
Liguria Suede Chair
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Liguria Suede with structure in solid wood and
covered with suede genuine leather in beige finish.
Also available with other leather finish on request.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Suede, Wood
Walnut, Red Velvet Modern Essex Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
A sleek chair with an artistic appeal, that was inspired by the architecture of New York City buildings in this case The Essex Building in Central Park south.
This chair is designed...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Suede, Wood, Walnut
Safari Suede and Leather Dinner Chair, Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, #4
By Rossi di Albizzate, Carlo Bartoli
Located in Zagreb, HR
Vintage dinner or side chair 'Safari' from the furniture system 'Bogo' designed by the Italian architect and designer Carlo Bartoli for the high-end furniture company Rossi Di Albizz...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Suede
H 31.11 in W 27.96 in D 24.02 in
Carl-Johan Bowman Exceptional "Fexible Chair", circa 1930 Made for N. Bomanin
By Carl-Johan Boman
Located in New York, NY
Carl-Johan Boman exceptionally rare "Fexible Chair" circa 1930 made for N. Bomanin at Höyrypuusepäntehdas, Turku, Finland. The chair features a cantilever seat and is constructed fro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Suede, Birch, Bentwood
H 28.5 in W 26.5 in D 28.5 in
Walnut, Purple Velvet Modern Essex Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
A sleek chair with an artistic appeal, that was inspired by the architecture of New York City buildings in this case The Essex Building in Central Park south.
This chair is designed...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Suede, Wood, Walnut
Walnut, Blue Velvet Modern Essex Chair
Located in New York, NY
A sleek collection with an artistic appeal, that was inspired by the architecture of New York City buildings and this is the focus of the collection.
The pieces are designed to fit ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Suede, Wood
Walnut, White Velvet Modern Essex Chair
Located in New York, NY
A sleek collection with an artistic appeal, that was inspired by the architecture of New York City buildings and this is the focus of the collection.
The pieces are designed to fit ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Suede, Wood, Walnut
Italian Lounge Chair in Leather and Suede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, leather, suede, lace, metal, Italy, 1970s.
This bulky lounge chair is characterized by its tremendous shape featuring beautiful tufted buttons, which make this chair r...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Mid Century Italian Modern Dining Chairs in Blush Pink Suede
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple and modern set of four dining chairs circa 1970's. These feature their original suede fabric and chrome foot accents. Fabric is soiled and needs deep cleaning or reupholstery.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Suede
Blue Mineral Armchair by Kasadamo
By Kasadamo
Located in London, GB
Dimensions : W 115 cm D 87 cm H 55 cm
Seat: H 38 cm
Fabric: Suede, bouclé cream, cotton, linen
This armchair and pouf are the results of research linking minimalist design ...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Suede, Bouclé, Cotton, Linen
Alpine Armchair by Kasadamo
By Kasadamo
Located in London, GB
Dimensions : W 60 cm D 65 cm H 69 cm
Seat: H 42 cm
Fabric: Suede, bouclé cream, cotton, linen
This armchair and pouf are the results of research linking minimalist design an...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
White Mineral Armchair and Pouf Set by Kasadamo
By Kasadamo
Located in London, GB
Armchair dimensions : W 115 cm D 87 cm H 55 cm.
Seat: H 38 cm.
Pouf dimensions : W 60 cm D 60 cm H 35 cm.
Fabric: Suede, bouclé cream, cotton, linen
This armchair and po...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Suede, Bouclé, Cotton, Linen
Pink Mineral Armchair by Kasadamo
By Kasadamo
Located in London, GB
Dimensions : W 115 cm D 87 cm H 55 cm
Measure: Seat: H 38 cm
Fabric: Suede, bouclé cream, cotton, linen
This armchair and pouf are the results of research linking minimalis...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Cotton, Linen, Suede
Lot of Four Chairs in Steel and Alcantara in the Style of Romeo Rega, 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in taranto, IT
Lot of four splendid original chairs from the 70s made in the style of romeo rega, with chromed steel structure, seat and high back upholstered in orange / rust alcantara
In excel...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Living Room Sets
Materials
Steel
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European Suede Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of european suede chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Find 133 antique and vintage european suede chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 21 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. European suede 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. European suede chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many european suede chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Sotow, Willy Rizzo and Augusto Savini produced popular european suede chairs that are worth a look.
How Much are European Suede Chairs?
European suede chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,500, while the lowest priced sells for $250 and the highest can go for as much as $118,850.
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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