$45,000 / set
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Gaetano Pesce Broadway Chairs 543 Made in Italy by Bernini 1993 Green
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Vancouver, BC
that is like the reality of life.” Each chair is stamped on the underside. Gaetano Pesce is most
Stainless Steel
Four legged Broadway Chair by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in New York, NY
Gaetano Pesce ‘Broadway’ chair produced by Bernini with four rubber-capped feet standing on springs.
Steel
Broadway chair, Gaetano Pesce, Bernini, 1993
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in PARIS, FR
Broadway chair, Gaetano Pesce, Bernini, 1993 Gaetano Pesce ‘Broadway’ chair produced by Bernini
Metal
Set of 6 Broadway chairs, Gaetano Pesce, Bernini, 1993
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare set of 6 Broadway chairs, Gaetano Pesce, Bernini, 1993 Gaetano Pesce ‘Broadway’ chairs
Metal
Set of 8 Broadway chairs, Gaetano Pesce, Bernini, 1993
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare set of 8 Broadway chairs, Gaetano Pesce, Bernini, 1993 Gaetano Pesce ‘Broadway’ chairs
Metal
Broadway 9 legs chair by Gaetano Pesce for Bernini, 1993
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in PARIS, FR
Chair Broadway 9 legs by Gaetano Pesce for Bernini, 1993 Marked Gaetano Pece Bernini Numbered 61
Resin
Gaetano Pesce '543 Broadway' Chairs (Set Of Six)
By Gaetano Pesce, Bernini
Located in London, England
Gaetano Pesce's works are eccentric, modern, and camp. These chairs are rare examples of the
Aluminum
Gaetano Pesce “543 Broadway” Chair for Bernini, 1993
By Gaetano Pesce, Bernini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gaetano Pesce “543 Broadway” chair for Bernini, epoxy resin, stainless steel, gum, 1993 The
Resin, Plastic
543 Broadway Chair, Gaetano Pesce for Bernini S.p.A. 1993
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Designed in 1993 by Gaetano Pesce, the 543 Broadway Chair is a rejection of hyper-rational
Chrome
543 Broadway Chair, Gaetano Pesce for Bernini S.p.A. 1993
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Designed in 1993 by Gaetano Pesce, the 543 Broadway Chair is a rejection of hyper-rational
Chrome
$9,500
H 29.5 in W 19 in D 16 in
Four legged Broadway Chair by Gaetano Pesce - Limited Edition Extreme Yellow
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in New York, NY
Limited edition four-legged Broadway chair designed by Gaetano Pesce and manufactured by Bernini
Steel
$7,088 / set
H 29.34 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Gaetano Pesce, Pair of chairs mod. 543 Broadway, prod. Bernini 1993
By Gaetano Pesce, Bernini
Located in Rivoli, IT
Progettata da Gaetano Pesce per Bernini nel 1993, la sedia Broadway è un esempio significativo del suo
Steel
$17,200 / set
H 29.14 in W 20.08 in D 18.71 in
Gaetano Pesce “543 Broadway” Chairs for Bernini, 1993, Set of 3
By Bernini, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gaetano Pesce “543 Broadway” chairs for Bernini, epoxy resin, stainless steel, gum, 1993, set of
Resin, Plastic
$11,342 / set
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 16.54 in
Gaetano Pesce per Bernini Coppia di Sedie "Broadway 543", Italia 1993
By Gaetano Pesce, Bernini
Located in Naples, IT
Le sedie Broadway di Gaetano Pesce, prodotte da Bernini, sono pezzi unici del design anni ’90
Steel
$34,200 / set
H 29.14 in W 20.08 in D 18.71 in
Gaetano Pesce “543 Broadway” Chairs for Bernini, 1993, Set of 6
By Gaetano Pesce, Bernini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gaetano Pesce “543 Broadway” chairs for Bernini, epoxy resin, stainless steel, gum, 1993, set of
Resin, Plastic
$22,500 / set
H 29.14 in W 20.08 in D 18.71 in
Gaetano Pesce “543 Broadway” Chairs for Bernini, 1993, Set of 4
By Gaetano Pesce, Bernini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gaetano Pesce “543 Broadway” chairs for Bernini, epoxy resin, stainless steel, gum, 1993, set of
Resin, Plastic
$11,400 / set
H 29.14 in W 20.08 in D 18.71 in
Gaetano Pesce “543 Broadway” Chairs for Bernini, 1993, Set of 2
By Bernini, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gaetano Pesce “543 Broadway” chairs for Bernini, epoxy resin, stainless steel, gum, 1993, set of
Resin, Plastic
$14,768 / set
H 29.14 in W 21.66 in D 17.33 in
Contemporary Italian 543 Broadway Chair & Ottoman by Gaetano Pesce Bernini, 1993
By Gaetano Pesce, Bernini
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare Italian contemporary "543 Broadway" chair with a matching ottoman in red and yellow moulded
Steel
"Broadway" chair by Gaetano Pesce for Bernini, 1990
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Sedia "Broadway" di Gaetano Pesce per Bernini, Made in Italy, 1990. La Sedia "Broadway" di Gaetano
Steel
Gaetano Pesce Chaise Broadway 1993 Bernini
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in PARIS, FR
GAETANO PESCE (born 1939) Broadway chair, 1993 Bernini publisher Epoxy resin and stainless
Epoxy Resin
Gaetano Pesce Broadway Dining Set
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Broadway cast resin dining set designed by idiosyncratic Italian designer Gaetano Pesce
Stainless Steel, Steel
Broadway chair, Gaetano Pesce, Bernini, 1993
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in PARIS, FR
Broadway chair, Gaetano Pesce, Bernini, 1993 Gaetano Pesce ‘Broadway’ chair produced by Bernini
Metal
Broadway chair, Gaetano Pesce, Bernini, 1993
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in PARIS, FR
Broadway chair, Gaetano Pesce, Bernini, 1993 Gaetano Pesce ‘Broadway’ chair produced by Bernini
Metal
Sold
H 29.93 in W 27.17 in D 21.66 in
post-modern broadway chair by gaetano pesce for bernini, 1993, set of 4
By Bernini, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
gaetano pesce, set of 4 ‚broadway‘ chairs for italian company bernini, 1993. multicoloured cast
Steel
Broadway Chairs by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Long Island City, NY
Sculptural broadway chair designed by Gaetano Pesce for Bernini. Each chair features a marble green
Metal
Broadway Chair by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Long Island City, NY
Sculptural Broadway chair designed by Gaetano Pesce for Bernini. Each chair features a marble green
Steel
Broadway Chair by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in London, GB
Broadway chair designed by Gaetano Pesce for Bernini, 1993. Orange/red toned resin moulded plastic
Resin
"543 Broadway Chairs" by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of blueish green "543 Broadway Chairs" designed by Gaetano Pesce.
Metal
Two Bernini Broadway Chair Design Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Sofia, BG
Bernini Broadway chair design Gaetano Pesce.
'543 Broadway' Dining Table by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in New York, NY
'543 Broadway' dining table by Gaetano Pesce, featuring orange and blue epoxy resin and 12
Stainless Steel
Broadway Chair by Gaetano Pesce, Italy, 1992
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Paris, FR
Broadway chair with nine feet by Gaetano Pesce, edited by Bernini. Stainless steel studs on
Stainless Steel
Chair Broadway 929 by Gaetano Pesce for Bernini, 1993
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in PARIS, FR
Chair Broadway 929 by Gaetano Pesce for Bernini, 1993 Marked Gaetano Pece Bernini Numbered 24
Resin
Set of Six (6) Gaetano Pesce "BERNINI 543 Broadway" Chairs
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in North Miami, FL
Set of six (6) hard to find "543 Broadway" chairs by Gaetano Pesce in deep blue resin and stainless
Steel
9 Leg Broadway Chair by Gaetano Pesce by Bernini C. 1993
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in New York, NY
The Broadway Chair with nine legs is a rare, limited-edition piece designed by Gaetano Pesce and
Steel
Broadway chair designed by Gaetano Pesce for Bernini, 1993
By Bernini, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
broadway chair, designed in 1993 by Gaetano Pesce Manufactured by Bernini, Italy Gaetano Pesce
Steel
A Pair of Eight Legged Broadway Chairs by Gaetano Pesce for Bernini
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in New York, NY
A pair of eight-legged Broadway chairs, designed by Gaetano Pesce and manufactured by Bernini in
Steel
A Pair of Eight Legged Broadway Chairs by Gaetano Pesce for Bernini
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in New York, NY
A pair of eight-legged Broadway chairs, designed by Gaetano Pesce and manufactured by Bernini in
Steel
Sold
H 29.53 in W 21.66 in D 16.54 in
Pair of Broadway Chairs by Gaetano Pesce for Bernini, Italy, 1993
By Bernini, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Munster, NRW
A very rare pair of ‚broadway‘ chairs by Gaetano Pesce for Italian company Bernini, 1993
Steel
Sold
H 29.14 in W 20.87 in D 18.9 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Broadway Chairs by Gaetano Pesce for Bernini, 1993
By Gaetano Pesce, Bernini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern Broadway chairs by Gaetano Pesce for Bernini, 1993 Pair of Broadway
Metal
Sold
H 29.53 in W 21.66 in D 16.54 in
Set of 3 Broadway Chairs by Gaetano Pesce for Bernini, Italy, 1993
By Bernini, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Munster, NRW
A very rare set of three ‚broadway‘ chairs by Gaetano Pesce for Italian company Bernini, 1993
Steel
Geatano Pesce Broadway Chair Model 543 for Bernini Italy 1993
By Gaetano Pesce, Bernini
Located in Troy, MI
A model 543 Broadway chair designed by Gaetano Pesce for Bernini 1993 Limited production with each
Stainless Steel
Broadway Chair by Gaetano Pesce for Bernini SPA
Located in North Miami, FL
The broadway Chair by Gaetano Pesce. This chair is made of an epoxy resin. This chair has the color
Metal
Gaetano Pesce 543 Broadway Bar Stools For B&B Bernini
Located in Pasadena, TX
A pair of 543 Broadway barstools designed by Gaetano Pesce and made by Bernini B&B S.P.A. Italy
Metal
Gaetano Pesce Broadway Chair
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in London, GB
Broadway chair designed by Gaetano Pesce for Bernini, 1993. Green and blue toned resin moulded
Resin
Gaetano Pesce Broadway Chair for Bernini
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare eight legged "Broadway" armchair by Gaetano Pesce for Bernini.
Resin
Gaetano Pesce Broadway Chair Bernini, Italy, 1993
By Gaetano Pesce, Bernini
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Sculptural 'Broadway' side chair designed by Gaetano Pesce and manufactured by Bernini, Italy, 1993
Metal
543 Broadway Chairs by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Postmodern chairs designed by Gaetano Pesce. A colorful example in marbled green, blue and
Steel
Gaetano Pesce Broadway Dining Set, Bernini 1993, cast resin
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gaetano Pesce Broadway Dining set. Set of four broadway chairs with a very rare Broadway 931 dining
Metal, Stainless Steel
Gaetano Pesce Broadway chair Bernini Italy 1993
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Roosendaal, NL
Rare limited edition of the Broadway chair designed by Gaetano Pesce for Bernini, Italy 1993. This
Metal
Broadway Chair by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gaetano Pesce side chair in stainless steel, resin seat and back steel with rubber feet.
Stainless Steel
Pair of Chairs Broadway by Gaetano Pesce for Bernini
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of chairs Broadway by Gaetano Pesce for Bernini. Made on 1982.
Geatano Pesce 543 Broadway Armchair
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Resin and stainless steel 543 Broadway chair by Gaetano Pesce. Each of the eight legs finishes in a
Stainless Steel
"543 Broadway" Chair - Gaetano Pesce
Located in SouthPort, CT
"543 Broadway" armchair in stainless steel, epoxy resin by Gaetano Pesce, Bernini, Milano, Italy
Steel
"543 Broadway" Chairs - Gaetano Pesce
Located in SouthPort, CT
Pair of "543 Broadway" chairs in stainless steel, epoxy resin by Gaetano Pesce, Bernini, Milano
Steel
Rare "543 Broadway" Chair - Gaetano Pesce
Located in SouthPort, CT
"543 Broadway" armchair in stainless steel, epoxy resin by Gaetano Pesce, Bernini, Milano, Italy
Steel
Pair Gaetano Pesce 543 Broadway Chairs mfg. in Italy 1994
Located in Easton, PA
Pair of 543 Broadway chairs designed by Gaetano Pesce for Bernini in 1994. Inventive design with
Metal
Beautiful Example Gaetano Pesce Broadway Chair for Bernini
By Bernini, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Staphorst, NL
Stunning colored Broadway chair. Designer: Gaetano Pesce. Manufacturer: Bernini, Italy. Model
Sold
H 29.14 in W 21.26 in D 15.75 in
Gaetano Pesce Broadway Bernini Italian Chair in Green Resin with 9 Steel Legs
By Bernini, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Mornico al Serio ( BG), Lombardia
Gaetano Pesce for Bernini manufacturer. The special part on this model is that this has nine legs instead
Stainless Steel
Famous Broadway Chair by Gaetano Pesce for Bernini Italy
By Bernini, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Staphorst, NL
Well known 543 Broadway chair in Blue and Green version Designer: Gaetano Pesce Manufacturer
$82,000 / set
H 26.78 in W 35.44 in D 61.03 in
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Sofa for De Sede, Brown Leather, 1974, Set of 4
By De Sede, Ubald Klug
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofas for De Sede, brown leather, Switzerland, 1974, set of four. Ubald Klug designed this rare modular DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofa as a real living landsc...
Leather
$16,777 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Modern Counter Stools in Walnut, Cicely Collection
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
These walnut counter height cicely stools are beautifully constructed from solid walnut in Ohio, USA. This stool was style-spotted at the Spring 2022 High Point Market. These stools ...
Walnut
Stingray Chandelier Brass by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Stingray chandelier brass by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions: L 152 cm x W 121 cm x H 70 cm Materials: Brass Lampshade & Ceiling cup: 100...
Aluminum, Brass
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$15,359
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Gianfranco Frattini Brown Velvet Sesann Three-Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1972
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Vicenza, IT
Sesann three-seater sofa, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina. It features brown alpaca velvet upholstery and a chrome tubular ca...
Chrome
$16,350 / set
H 32.09 in W 18.71 in D 18.12 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Chairs for Cassina, Black Leather, 1965, Set of 6
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, black leather, Italy, 1965, set of six. Iconic and charming, the model "121" by Afra & Tobia Scarpa shows once again the Scarpa'...
Leather, Walnut, Plywood
Unavailable|$14,177 / set
H 33.86 in W 27.96 in D 31.89 in
Pair of Ignazio Gardella Digamma armchairs for Gavina Italia, 1960s
By Ignazio Gardella, Gavina
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
An extremely rare first edition pair of original 1950's Digamma reclining chairs designed by Ignazio Gardella designed in 1957 and manufactured by Gavina, Bologna, Italy. The chair...
Brass, Steel
$22,000
H 100.4 in W 231.5 in D 19.3 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Modular Wall Unit in Walnut & Aluminum
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nelson for Herman Miller, modular wall unit model 'CSS', walnut, aluminium, glass, United States, 1959 Herman Miller introduced George Nelson’s Comprehensive Storage System (...
Aluminum
Oval Mirror with Murano Glass by Studio Glustin.
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Beautiful mirror with frame in sculpted Murano glass. Creation by Studio Glustin.
Mirror, Murano Glass
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti Vase L Resin Clear White
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Spaghetti vase, clear, white. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L ø 22cm x H 36cm Colours: clear, white. Material: RESIN Va...
Resin
$116,165
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
Wrought Iron
$9,500 / set
H 35 in W 20 in D 20.5 in
Postmodern Sculptural Steel Brown Leather French Pair of Chairs, 1980s, France
By Maria Pergay
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural steel brown leather French pair chairs, 1980s, France These are very rare leather and steel chairs form France. From the Maria Pergay, Michel Boyer Era. The leather is in...
Steel
Gaetano Pesce was of a generation of Italian architects who in the early 1960s rebelled against the industrial perfection of modernism by conceiving new furniture and objects that were at once expressive and eccentric in form; or you might say they were more like art than functionalist design.
Born in the picturesque coastal Italian city of La Spezia in 1939, Pesce was a precocious talent who could have forged a career as an artist but opted instead to go to Venice to study architecture because, as he has said, it was “the most complex of all the arts.” Rather than having new worlds opened to him at design school, however, Pesce found the rationalist curriculum oppressive in its insistence on standardization and prescribed materials and technologies.
Pesce wanted to explore the latest of both materials and technologies to create objects and buildings never before imagined, with what he called “personalities” that spoke to the issues of the day. He was keen to examine ways to diversify mass production so that each manufactured work could be distinct.
In 1964, Pesce met Cesare Cassina, of the forward-looking furniture company C&B Italia in Milan (now known as B&B Italia), for whom he would create many important designs, beginning with a collection of what he called “transformational furniture” — two chairs and a loveseat — made entirely out of high-density polyurethane foam. To make the pieces easy to ship and cost-efficient, he proposed that after being covered in a stretch jersey, they be put in a vacuum, then heat-sealed flat between vinyl sheets. Once the foam was removed from its packaging, the piece returned to its original shape — hence, the name Up for the series, which debuted in 1969.
In addition to these pieces, Pesce proposed for the collection something he referred to as an “anti-armchair,” which took the shape of a reclining fertility goddess, the iconic Donna.
Producing the piece's complex form turned out to be a technical challenge. Bayer, the foam’s manufacturer, deemed it impossible to accomplish. Pesce persisted and came up with a new procedure, demonstrating not only the designer’s key role in researching the nature and potential of new materials but also his vital importance in “doubting rules.” The Up chair and accompanying ottoman were born, and they were revolutionary in more ways than one.
In the early 1970s, Pesce began exploring one of his key concepts, the idea of the industrial originals. Employing a mold without air holes, and adding a blood-red dye to the polyurethane, he cast a bookcase that resembled a demolished wall, the rough edges of the shelves and posts resulting from fissures in the material made by trapped air.
Through his research into polyurethane, Pesce figured out a way to make a loveseat and armchair using only a simple wood frame and strong canvas covering as a mold. Since the fabric developed random folds during the injection process, the pieces were similar but not identical. Cassina named the suite of furnishings Sit Down and introduced it in 1975. By experimenting with felt soaked in polyurethane and resin, Pesce conceived I Feltri, another collection of armchairs introduced by Cassina in 1987.
Pesce went on to live a life that defied expectation and convention and along the way became one of the most seminal figures in art and design.
Find vintage Gaetano Pesce chairs, sofas, vases and more on 1stDibs.
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.