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Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chair, Light Creme White Boucle, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wool, Beech
H 29.93 in W 18.9 in D 16.54 in
Set of Four Gray Boucle 'Shell' Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chairs type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture industry in the 1960s in Poland. They are after full renovation upholstery and carpe...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Set of Four Mustard Yellow Velvet 'Shell' Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Four beautiful chairs type 1020 colloquially called "shells" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture industry in the 1960s. They are after full renovation upholstery and carpentry...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Set of Four 20th Century Gazelle Beige Wood Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by prof. Rajmund Halas. They have been made of beechwood. They have undergone a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seats were dressed in...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Set of Four Mid Century Yellow Chairs, Europe, 1960s.
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Set of four beautiful chairs called "stick insect" produced in the 1960s after a complete upholstery and refreshing of the woodwork, comfortable and stable. The whole is covered with...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Vintage Felix Aublet Chair in Red Tubular Steel and Striped Fabric, France, 1935
By Felix Aublet
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Felix Aublet
France, 1935
Chair with structure in red tubular steel and fabric seat.
H 90 x W 50 x D 50 cm
Category
Vintage 1930s French Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 35.44 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Mid Century Beige Tiger Dedar Velvet Vintage Chair, Fameg Factory, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Comfortable chair produced in the late 1960s by the Furniture Factory "Fameg" in Radomsko.
Quite rare piece due to the shape of the backrest.
The seat is covered with high quality...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech, Velvet
H 33.86 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Pair of Mid Century Beige Tiger Dedar Chairs, Fameg Factory, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Comfortable chair produced in the late 1960s by the Furniture Factory "Fameg" in Radomsko.
Quite rare piece due to the shape of the backrest.
The seat is covered with high quality...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Velvet, Beech
H 33.86 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Pair of Alky Armchairs 70's by Designer Giancarlo Piretti
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in MADRID, ES
These iconic "Alky" lounges were designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli in the late 1970s. The armchairs are known for their comfortable seating and iconic Italian design...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Customizable Wittmann Morton Chair by Sebastian Herkner
By Sebastian Herkner, Wittmann
Located in New York, NY
Available with metal or wood base.
Also a swivel version is available.
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MORTON is a statement – a deft blend of elegant upholstered chair and armchair that holds its own both at ...
Category
2010s Austrian Chairs
Materials
Textile
6 FENDI CASA Dining Chairs
By Fendi Casa
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautiful set of 6 FENDI CASA original dinging chairs `Elisa` are very beautiful and unique in their classical but modern appearance. They are covered with a blue, slightly shi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Textile
Modernist Lounge Chair in Woven Ivory Fabric by Pierre Frey
By La Maison Pierre Frey
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Contemporary armchair designed by Goncalo Compos for Pierre Frey. The modernist chair features a suspended backrest with graphic angular lines against a round base. Completely uphols...
Category
2010s French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Upholstery, Beech
Audrie Lounge Chair
By Franco Bianchini
Located in Milan, IT
Audrie lounge chair upholstered in velvet and gold metal legs.
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Textile
Birkin Lounge Chair
By Franco Bianchini
Located in Milan, IT
Birkin lounge chair upholstered in fabric with base and collar in bronze-painted metal. Ideal both in a living room combined with a sofa and in the bedroom.
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Textile
Tejo Remy “Rag” Chair, Denim
By Tejo Remy
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer: Tejo Remy (Dutch, b. 1960)
Additional Information: Each “rag” chair is unique.
Marking(s); notes: no marking(s) apparent
Country of origin; materials: Netherlands...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Chairs
Materials
Metal
A Pair of Klismos Chairs, Attributed to George Oakley - Eight Chairs Available
By George Oakley
Located in London, GB
An exceptional pair of Regency period chairs, of well-shaped 'Klismos' outline and rare generous proportions, attributed to George Oakley of Bond Street. London, circa 1810.
Four p...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 35 in W 20 in D 21.25 in
Tejo Remy “Rag” Chair, Maroon & Blue
By Tejo Remy
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer: Tejo Remy (Dutch, b. 1960)
Additional Information: Each “rag” chair is unique.
Marking(s); notes: no marking(s) apparent
Country of origin; materials: Netherlands...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Chairs
Materials
Metal
Danish Green dining chairs by Kai Korbing for Fibrex Denmark, Set of 2
Located in Elshout, NL
Vintage design fauteuil
Set of two midcentury modern Kay Korbing chairs for Fibrex Denmark. The chairs were designed in 1956 and have a compressed molded plastic composite shell with...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Composition, Metal
H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 17.33 in
Modular Lounge Chair Seating with Back Headboard Flowers by Olga Engel
By Olga Engel
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Olga Engel’s new Flowers modular collection comprises of a sofa and modular chairs. Charis can be connected between themself in a multiple ways. Flowers is an allusion to simple whit...
Category
2010s Latvian Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plywood, Textile
H 31.5 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Tubular Steel Chrome Bauhaus Chair by Hynek Gottwald - 1930 (Eisengarn)
By Hynek Gottwald, Hana Kucerova-Zaveska
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s
- Designer: propably Hana Kucerova Zaveska
- maker: Hynek Gottwald ( publicated in literature)
- Good, absolutely original condition, original isengarn/ iron fabric
- chrome ...
Category
Vintage 1920s Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31.89 in W 16.93 in D 19.69 in
Tubular Steel Chrome Bauhaus Chair by Hynek Gottwald - 1930 (Eisengarn)
By Hynek Gottwald, Hana Kucerova-Zaveska
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s
- Designer: propably Hana Kucerova Zaveska
- maker: Hynek Gottwald ( publicated in literature)
- Good, absolutely original condition, original isengarn/ iron fabric (repaired...
Category
Vintage 1920s Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31.89 in W 16.93 in D 19.69 in
Mid Century Brown Tiger Beat Jacquard Velvet Shell Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chair type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture industry in the 1960s in Poland.
They are after full renovation upholstery and carp...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
French Louis XV Style Upholstered Side Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Sheridan, CO
(lot of 4) French Louis XV style side chairs, 20th c., having carved rocaille crest, in a floral upholstery, above shell motif apron, rising on cabriole legs, ending on whorl feet.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Set of Six Mid Century Brown Tiger Jacquard Velvet Shell Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chair type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture industry in the 1960s in Poland.
They are after full renovation upholstery and carp...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Belgian Art Deco Chair, 1930s
Located in Balen, BE
Belgian Art Deco chair from the 1930's with interesting dimensions and details like the low backrests and armrests, turned front legs, wonderful mix of colours in the textile. The de...
Category
Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Textile
Ten Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chairs, Light Creme White Boucle, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wool, Beech
H 29.93 in W 18.9 in D 16.54 in
A Set of 19th Century North Italian Painted Chairs
Located in London, GB
A set of four early nineteenth century North Italian chairs, the surfaces with pale yellow and green paintwork throughout, with carved and pierced serpentine back splats, with needle...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Set of 2 French Pink Bridge Chairs, 1940s
Located in Lisbon, PT
A pair of elegant bridge clear wood armchairs with cherry colored velvet lining.
Both the wood and the lining are in excellent condition.
Height: 79 cm
Depth: 44 cm
arm to arm: 58 ...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Pair of Mid Century "TABOURETS A DOSSIER" Chairs BY GUILHERME AND CHAMBRON
Located in Chicago, IL
A truly unique pair of midcentury French chairs designed by GUILHERME AND CHAMBRON and expertly reupholstered in vintage African fabric.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Textile, Foam, Wood, Down
H 26.5 in W 21 in D 17.5 in
Set of Four 20th Century Buffalo Black Wood and Velvet Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This is a part of our new "into the wild" collection. Dark wood and black velvet combination.
Set looks really amazing and every chair is very comfortable.
Chairs designed by p...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
H 30.32 in W 24.81 in D 17.72 in
Art Deco Style His Il Chair Made With Oak And Textile, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
His & Her are complementary collections whose aim is to affirm the brand's aesthetic. These two collections are inspired by artistic movements from the beginning of the 20th century,...
Category
2010s Portuguese Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Textile, Oak
H 33.47 in W 25.2 in D 23.23 in
Vintage Green Josef Frank “Chair 2025” with Bamboo and Textile, Sweden, 1970s
By Josef Frank
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Josef Frank
Sweden, 1970s
“Chair 2025”. Painted wood, bamboo and textile designed by Gocken Jobs.
Designed in 1925.
H 95 x W 44 x D 45 cm
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Textile, Wood
H 37.41 in W 17.33 in D 17.72 in
Mid Century Pink and Green Tiger Beat Jacquard Velvet Shell Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chair type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture industry in the 1960s in Poland.
They are after full renovation upholstery and carp...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Mid-century Original Vintage Chair Lupina by Niko Kralj For Stol Kamnik 1960s
By Niko Kralj, Stol Kamnik
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Presenting an original designer chair crafted by the renowned Yugoslav designer, Niko Kralj, this piece is an epitome of mid-century design excellence. Produced in Yugoslavia during ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.29 in W 20.48 in D 17.33 in
Modern Toro Dining Chair made with wood and textile, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
The Toro chair is a finely crafted piece of furniture with solid wood construction. Its elegant design is inspired by modern aesthetics, presenting smooth curves and slender lines th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Oak
H 31.5 in W 25.6 in D 25.99 in
Armchair by Yngve Ekström, 1960
By Ingve Eastrum
Located in Milano, Lombardia
very pretty and elegant Nordic chair with a retro flavor and very colorful. Perfect for warming up the rooms in your home if you want to indulge in a vintage touch. The chair is in e...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Set of 6 Mid-Century Italian Brass, Chrome and Textile Chairs signed Romeo Rega
By Romeo Rega
Located in Vilnius, LT
Mid-century Italian brass and chrome frame with white/cream color textile chairs by Romeo Rega from 1970s.
Very comfortable.
Metal is in a very good condition and textile is very c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Chrome
No Reserve
H 34.65 in W 19.69 in D 22.45 in
Macao Greenford Lounge Chair
By Livoni
Located in Milan, IT
A lively dash of color to complement any private or contract area, this lounge armchair is distinguished by minimalist geometric lines exuding exceptional comfort and relaxation. Res...
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chair, Purple Violet Wool, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wool, Beech
Mid Century Acqua Wool Vintage Chair, by Fameg Factory, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Comfortable chair A6150 produced in the late 1960s by the Furniture Factory "Fameg" in Radomsko. The seat is covered with high quality italian wool abric. The chair has undergone a f...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
H 31.5 in W 14.57 in D 13.78 in
20th Century Pair of French Vintage Chairs with Mustard Plaid Upholstery
Located in Sofia, BG
Nice French pair of vintage low chairs in mustard plaid upholstery. Both are raised on small wooden legs and are very comfortable and could be a beautiful accent in any living room.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
H 28.35 in W 23.63 in D 27.56 in
Six Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chairs, Purple Violet Wool, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wool, Beech
H 29.93 in W 18.9 in D 16.54 in
Set of Ten Mid Century Tiger Beat Jacquard Velvet Shell Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chair type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture industry in the 1960s in Poland.
They are after full renovation upholstery and carp...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Set of Four Mid Century Acqua Wool Vintage Chairs, Fameg Factory, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Comfortable chair A6150 produced in the late 1960s by the Furniture Factory "Fameg" in Radomsko. The seat is covered with high quality italian wool abric. The chair has undergone a f...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
H 31.5 in W 14.57 in D 13.78 in
Cross armchair, Marcello Cuneo, Arflex 1960 circa
By Marcello Cuneo, Arflex
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The seat was born from a very simple idea : two U-shaped tubes connected by a joint. These two chairs are exemplars from the 1970s and are perfect for more types of environments, inc...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Kalida Patterned Chair with Armrests
By Pier Luigi Frighetto by Black Tie
Located in Milan, IT
Distilling a sense of ancient elegance, this enveloping armchair makes for a superb addition to sophisticated dining rooms. A glossy gold finish accents both tips of the cylindrical ...
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Textile
4x Chairs Thonet Nr.717, Gustav Siegel
By Gustav Siegel, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Perfect original condition, really exceptionally well preserved. Only the upholstery is new, with woven decor inspired by Gustav Klimt paintings. The wooden bases were perfectly clea...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Textile, Bentwood
Natalia Mud Dining Chair
By Pier Luigi Frighetto by Black Tie
Located in Milan, IT
Reinterpreting the look of office designs in a refined sartorial key, this chair will impeccably complement modern decor. The cylindrical metal frame is lacquered in the same mud ton...
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Textile
Contemporary Japanese Modular Seating Lounge Chair OBI by Olga Engel
By Olga Engel
Located in Amsterdam, NL
OBI chair is inspired by the rich Japanese culture. It's name takes its roots from Obi - a belt, which is used in Kimono traditional Japanese costume. The pillows of the armchair are...
Category
2010s Latvian Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Textile
H 27.56 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Large Pair of Exuberantly Carved Italian Baroque Armchairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Late 19th century large pair of Italian Armchairs. Each exuberantly carved example with a padded back surmounted by a pierced foliate and floral crest, joined by scrolling arms to t...
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Chairs
Materials
Textile, Fruitwood
Gwenda Gray & Peacock-Blue Chair
By Cafedesart
Located in Milan, IT
Sinuous curves outline the welcoming silhouette of this chair, a refined design perfect to be gathered with twins around dining tables while enriching the room with a pop of color. A...
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Textile
Gwenda Gray & Coral Chair
By Cafedesart
Located in Milan, IT
A harmonious and plush design enriched with pops of color lends this chair its distinctive sophistication. Accented with golden tips, the solid beech legs lacquered in matte black of...
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Textile
Desalto Strong Black Side Chair by Eugeni Quitllet in Stock
By Desalto
Located in New York, NY
upholstered in kvadrat messenger - nero
cat. C
Frame: A27 titanium
It’s the idea of using art to shape new ideas, taking the shortest road for the solution through a continuous fo...
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Textile
Miriam Walnut & Beige Chair
By Cafedesart
Located in Milan, IT
Opulent and sophisticated, this singular armchair triumphs with exclusive detailing. Tapered and faceted legs lacquered in a delicate vanilla hue sustain the enveloping seat, marked ...
Category
2010s European Chairs
Materials
Textile
Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chair, Peach Orange Wool, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wool, Beech
Modernist Armchair in Woven Outdoor Fabric by Pierre Frey
By La Maison Pierre Frey
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Contemporary armchair designed by Goncalo Compos for Pierre Frey. The modernist chair features a suspended backrest with graphic angular lines against a round base. Completely uphols...
Category
2010s French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Upholstery, Beech
Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chair, Royal Blue Wool, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wool, Beech
Set of Four Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chairs, Peach Orange Wool, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wool, Beech
H 29.93 in W 18.9 in D 16.54 in
Set of Six Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chairs, Royal Blue Wool, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech, Wool
H 29.93 in W 18.9 in D 16.54 in
1970s Italian Modern Alky Chairs Alky by Giancarlo Piretti, a Pair
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roanoke, VA
These iconic 'Alky' lounges were designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli in the late 1970s. The lounges are known for their comfortable seating and iconic Italian design. ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
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European Textile Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of european textile chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Find 180 antique and vintage european textile chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 278 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. European textile chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern european textile chairs are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made european textile chairs over the years, but those made by Modenese Gastone, Artifort and Pierre Paulin are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are European Textile Chairs?
European textile chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,526, while the lowest priced sells for $300 and the highest can go for as much as $65,000.
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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