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Victorian Hand Carved Hardwood Spoon Medallion Back Occasional Dining Chair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this handmade original Victorian spoon or medallion back dining chair with original upholstery
A good looking well made and decorative chair. Th...
Category
Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 36.03 in W 17.33 in D 23.82 in
Armchair ‘Bridge’ Designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nk, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Armchair ‘Bridge’ designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for NK,
Sweden, 1930s.
The model was first exhibited at NK's spring exhibition in 1931 and at Ängby-villan in 1932.
Our version, pic...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch, Lacquer
H 35.44 in W 25.01 in D 24.41 in
Pair of Chic 'Méandre' Side Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic undulating 'Méandre' side chairs by Design Frères.
Bronzed steel frames. Natural linen upholstered cushions.
These Méandre™ chairs from our exclusive Design Frères® li...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Gio Ponti Style Italian Tufted Chairs in Taupe Velvet
By Gio Ponti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pair of Gio Ponti style Italian tufted chairs in taupe velvet.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Contemporary Outdoor Steel Grey Upholstery Chair with Umbrella Sam Chermayeff
By Sam Chermayeff
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sam Chermayeff
Chair With Umbrella
From the series “Beasts”
Manufactured by ERTL und ZULL
Berlin, 2021
Galvanized steel, high polished steel, upholstery
Contemporary Design
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 82.96 in W 35.75 in D 20.08 in
Pair of Midcentury Leather Chairs, Designer Sedus
Located in Asheville, NC
1960s style side office chairs with tubular chrome legs, molded plastic shell with sectioned and boxed attached leather upholstery. Recently shipped from the South of England.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Nanna Ditzel & Jørgen Ditzel, Green Dennie Chair by One Collection
By Onecollection, Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
One collection has relaunched the easy chair, Dennie, which was designed by Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel in 1956 for Fritz Hansen. The Dennie chair is nicely complemented by a footstool a...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Giò Ponti Mahogany Ashwood 699 Leggera Italian Chair for Cassina 1957
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Sacile, PN
Single 699 model Leggera chair designed by Giò Ponti for Cassina, dated 1957.
Mahogany ashwood and white cotton upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Ash
H 32.68 in W 16.15 in D 17.72 in
Gothic Revival Rosewood High Back Chair
By Pugin
Located in Altrincham, GB
Gothic Revival Rosewood High Back Chair with Padded Seat & Back on Turned Legs Supported by X Stretcher - 22"w x 22"d x 46"h (17" to the seat)
Category
Antique 1860s English Gothic Revival Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Teak Hans Wegner Lounge Chair GE290 by GETAMA - Fully Restored
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Utrecht, NL
Lounge chair GE290 is a beloved early design by Hans Wegner, Wegner already designed the chair in 1953. The chair offers exceptional good seating comfort and much convenience is offe...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Upholstery, Teak
Bold Dining Chair - Barnum 10
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A testament to a new level of modern design, The Bold Dining Chair seamlessly blends form and function, elevating any dining experience with its refined elegance.
Decades of design ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Oscar Small Dining Chair, in Special Bouclé Fabric, Handcrafted by Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Oscar Small Dining Chair, in Special Bouclé Fabric, Handcrafted by Duistt
Inspired by the poetic curved lines of Oscar Niemeyer’s architecture, Oscar armchair allures for its sensua...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 30.3 in W 23.6 in D 22.8 in
Guillerme et Chambron, Set of 6 Oak Chairs, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1960
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, set of six oak chairs. Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970.
the fabric is in good condition
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
H 32.29 in W 18.9 in D 17.33 in
Moooi Smoke Armchair in Shade Pitch Black Upholstery by Maarten Baas
By Maarten Baas, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Furniture finished with fire. The beauty and character of burned wood is now captured in a long lasting material, creating the strange sensation of sitting on burnt furniture Maarten...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Art Deco Tub Chair probably Danish circa 1930's
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
Chic Art Deco period tub chair, probably Danish in origin, circa 1930's. The chair features sophisticated architectural lines, fine European craftsmanship, and timeless modernist lin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Milky White Kami Ichi Low Chair With Cushion by Marc Sadler
Located in Geneve, CH
Milky White Kami Ichi Low Chair With Cushion by Marc Sadler
Dimensions: Low Chair: D 75 x W 80 x H 70 cm. Seat Height: 35 cm.
Cushion: D 95 x W 73 x H 3 cm.
Materials: Polyethylene,...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Handcrafted Rattan Outdoor Bar Stools by Tito Agnoli, Italy 1960s
By Tito Agnoli, Bonacina
Located in Vienna, AT
Handcrafted Rattan Bar Stools by Tito Agnoli, Italy 1960s.
This set of Mid-Century Modern rattan bar stools was handcrafted by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina in 1960s. Made from high-qual...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
Milky White Kami Ichi Low Chair With Cushion by Marc Sadler
Located in Geneve, CH
Milky White Kami Ichi Low Chair With Cushion by Marc Sadler
Dimensions: Low Chair: D 75 x W 80 x H 70 cm. Seat Height: 35 cm.
Cushion: D 95 x W 73 x H 3 cm.
Materials: Polyethylene,...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Vintage Italian Pietro Constantini Black Lacquered Kilsmos Chairs - Set of 10
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your dining experience with our Vintage Italian Pietro Constantini Black Lacquered Klismos Chairs - Set of 10. These iconic chairs blend Italian design with American elegance...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
H 36.75 in W 19.75 in D 17.5 in
Six Dining Chairs Chestnut and Upholstery, Midcentury French
Located in Labrit, Landes
Set of six French dining chairs circa 1960
Upholtery and chestnut The fabric is the original. it has been very well preserved, as its previous owner covered it with covers. You can ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Chestnut
Gae Aulenti, Set of 6 "Orsay" Chairs for Knoll International, 1970s
By Knoll, Gae Aulenti
Located in Paris, FR
Nice set of 6 "Orsay" chairs designed by Gae Aulenti produced by Knoll International in Italy. Circa 1970s.
New upholstery.
Dark brown lacquered metal feet.
Good vintage condition o...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Kofod Larsen Penguin Chairs - a Pair
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century pair of ‘Penguin’ accent chairs. Designed by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig, Denmark. These iconic chairs were designed in the 1950s with a limited production in the 1960s. Th...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
1880s French Wooden Chair With Upholstered Seat
Located in High Point, NC
This 1880s French wooden chair with an upholstered seat is a beautiful example of the opulent design of the late 19th century. The chair's ebony-hued frame is gracefully adorned with...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1880s French Wooden Chair With Upholstered Seat
Located in High Point, NC
Emanating timeless elegance, this 1880s French wooden chair boasts an exquisite juxtaposition of the era's charm and a modern sensibility. The chair's high back is punctuated with sl...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
ZUM Chair by Pepe Albargues
By Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
ZUM Chair by Pepe Albargues
Designed By Carlos Jiménez
Dimensions: D 50 x W 49 x D 80 cm.
Materials: Aluminum, foam, plywood and upholstery.
Curved plywood seat. Aluminum structure...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Scandinavian Gray Boucle Chair, 1960s
Located in Rīga, LV
Vintage low seat chair with new pearl gray boucle upholstery.
Additional information:
Origin: Scandinavia
Period: 1960s
Dimensions: W 52 cm x D 43 cm x H 78 cm, H(seat) 45 cm
Condit...
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
1940s French Art Deco Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of French Art Deco Chairs with ebony wood frame and upholstered in white muslin fabric -
Petite in scale with interesting curves and shape
France, 1940s
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Napoleon III Prie Dieu or Prayer Chair.
Located in Labrit, Landes
Prayer chair or Prie-Dieu of the period Napoleon III, French, 19th century
Exotic wood and velvet with golden braid. Can be recovered to suit your interior.
Good antique condition.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Religious Items
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Oscar Small Dining Chair, in Special Bouclé Fabric, Handcrafted by Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Oscar Small Dining Chair, in Special Bouclé Fabric, Handcrafted by Duistt
Inspired by the poetic curved lines of Oscar Niemeyer’s architecture, Oscar armchair allures for its sensua...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 30.3 in W 23.6 in D 22.8 in
A pair of Thonet style folding sling chairs having downswept arms
By Thonet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of Thonet style folding sling chairs having downswept arms and upholstered seat.
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Six George III Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
An extremely elegant, superb quality set of six George III period mahogany dining chairs. A pair of matching armchairs is available separately.
English, circa 1780–1800
Why we lik...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Set of Two Brutalist Bull Barstools Marbella with original Cushion, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous set of Brutalist bar stools. Set of two 'Brutalist' or 'Marbella' bar stools, in wood and metal, Spain, 1970s. A curved T-shape with three handles. The curved form makes s...
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Metal
Oscar Modular Sofa, End Module, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Oscar Modular Sofa, End Module, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Inspired by the poetic curved lines of Oscar Niemeyer’s architecture, Oscar modular sofa middle allures for its sen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Armchairs "DU20" by Gastone Rinaldi/ Rima Padova, Italy 1953
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Berlin, DE
Armchairs model "DU20" by Gastone Rinaldi/ Rima Padova Italy, 1953
Available as set. Individual on request.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Dining Chairs
By Giovanni Offredi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A set of 4 Saporiti Sled Chairs
Original Upholstery
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Vintage French Louis Philippe Mahogany Scroll Form Fauteuil Armchairs
Located in Elkton, MD
Crafted from quality mahogany wood, upholstered in neutral cream fabric.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Model 66 Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Montréal, QC
Model 66 Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1960s. Birchwood frame with fuchsia upholstered seat.
In good vintage condition, small tear in seat and wear to wood back.
Dimensions: 30"H...
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
'Copacabana' Indoor Outdoor Lounge Chair by Mathieu Matégot in Leslie Fabric
By Gubi, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Glendale, CA
'Copacabana' Indoor Outdoor Lounge Chair by Mathieu Matégot in Leslie Fabric
A versatile, independent, and self-taught Hungarian designer, architect and artist, Mathieu Matégot (191...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30.8 in W 25.3 in D 34.1 in
'Copacabana' Indoor Outdoor Lounge Chair by Mathieu Matégot in Lorkey Fabric
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
'Copacabana' Indoor Outdoor Lounge Chair by Mathieu Matégot in Lorkey Fabric
A versatile, independent, and self-taught Hungarian designer, architect and artist, Mathieu Matégot (191...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30.8 in W 25.3 in D 34.1 in
Razorblade Armchair in Oak by Henning Kjærnulf
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Portland, OR
A striking profile in solid Danish white oak, this is a less common version of Henry (Henning) Kjærnulf’s now iconic “Razorblade”
Chair. Perfect compliment to a writing desk or occa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
19th Century Swedish Wood White Patinated Chair With Upholstered Seat
Located in High Point, NC
Adorn your living space with a touch of Swedish elegance with this 19th Century Wood White Patinated Chair. Its graceful curves and classic spindles are accentuated by a time-softene...
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Boho Italian Hand Painted Arm Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho arm chair. A chic Italian hand painted floral design. An all over patina from time that gives it a romantic look. Coordinating pieces also available on my Cha...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Bohemian Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Mid Century Danish Modern Arne Hovmand Olsen Dining Chairs
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
20th Century Czechia Upholstered Chairs By J. Halabala, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
Delve into the elegance of 20th-century design with this exquisite pair of Czechia upholstered chairs by J. Halabala. Meticulously crafted, each chair radiates a timeless allure, fea...
Category
20th Century Czech Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Chair by Folke Ohlsson for DUX
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Nashville, TN
Lounge chair with a high backrest and thick padded cushions. Features sculpted arm rests and angled legs. Some light discoloration and staining consistent with age. Minor wear on woo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Regency Klismos Chairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
A very chic Regency period pair of 'Klismos' chairs with Greek key decoration to the backs, attributable to Gillows of Lancaster and London,
England, circa 1805.
Why we like them
T...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
19th Century French Upholstered Chair
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French upholstered chair offers a graceful blend of classic comfort and antique sophistication. Its elegantly curved silhouette provides a soft backdrop, while the ...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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
Upholstered Pair Spool And Ball Leg Side Chairs, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in New York, NY
1940's French pair of side chairs with spool and ball leg design.
In the style of Charles Dudouyt.
Newly refinished and reupholstered.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina Set of Four 'Gaja' Dining Chairs
By Kazuhide Takahama, Simon Gavina Editions
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina, set of four 'Gaja' chairs, chromed metal, fabric, Italy, design 1979
Set of four beautiful and delicate dining chairs designed by Kazuhide Takaha...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Guillereme et Chambron Chair
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Single Guillerme et Chambron lounge chair in oak
"Grand Repos" large scale newly upholstered in Beige Boucle upholstery
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bouclé, Oak
Joseph-Andre Motte Tongue Model 771 Chairs for Steiner
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of dining chairs by Joseph-Andre Motte the model 771 Tongue Chair reupholstered in tan suede. Black enameled steel base and legs.
These chairs were designed in 1954 by Joseph-An...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Early 20th Century Mahogany Irish Antique Replica Chippendale Chairs- Set of 2
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Louisville, KY
These two Mahogany Antique Irish Chippendale replicas are nothing short of breathtaking. Those with discriminating taste will recognize that from the exceptional hand carved work cov...
Category
Early 20th Century Northern Irish Chippendale Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 40 in W 28 in D 24 in
A pair of upholstered Pierre Paulin style upholstered chrome orange slice chairs
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of upholstered Pierre Paulin style upholstered chrome orange slice chairs.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 27.5 in W 33 in D 31.5 in
Mid 19th Century Pair of Early English Mahogany Chippendale Open Arm Chairs
Located in Louisville, KY
These early English Chippendale-style dining chairs were crafted in a rich mahogany wood that boasts an unmatched elegance. The openwork back showcases a hand-carved oak tree, leaves...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 39 in W 26.5 in D 23 in
Early 18th Century French Regence Period Walnut Ratchet Wing Chair with Needlewo
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 18th Century French Regence Period Walnut Ratchet Wing Chair with Needlework Upholstery
Category
Antique Early 18th Century French Regency Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 42 in W 31 in D 26 in
Nanna Ditzel & Jørgen Ditzel, Red Dennie Chair by One Collection
By Onecollection, Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
One collection has relaunched the easy chair, Dennie, which was designed by Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel in 1956 for Fritz Hansen. The Dennie chair is nicely complemented by a footstool a...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Walnut Bergere with Tapered Legs & Dow
Located in Atlanta, GA
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Walnut Bergere with Tapered Legs & Downswept Arms
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 47 in W 30 in D 30 in
18th Century Swedish Painted Blue Side Chair with Shell Carving, Slip Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century Swedish Painted Blue Side Chair with Shell Carving, Slip Seat & Cabriole Legs ending in Ball & Claw Feet
Category
Antique 18th Century Swedish Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Renaissance Revival Savonarola Chair
Located in New York, NY
"Renaissance Revival Savonarola chair in walnut with red brocade upholstery, of typical form with a red brocade back and seat, the armrests with scrolling acanthus carved armrest abo...
Category
20th Century European Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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European Upholstery Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of european upholstery chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Find 2238 antique and vintage european upholstery chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 281 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. European upholstery chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern european upholstery chairs are consistently popular styles. European upholstery chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Mambo Unlimited Ideas, Koket and Fritz Hansen are consistently popular.
How Much are European Upholstery Chairs?
Prices for european upholstery chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, european upholstery chairs begin at $275 and can go as high as $96,493, while the average can fetch as much as $3,196.
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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