Gray Linen Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Benches
Wood, Textile
2010s Chairs
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Linen
Mid-20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Side Chairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Leather, Cotton, Linen, Rattan
2010s British Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary English Stools
Stainless Steel, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Stools
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary North American Chairs
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Chairs
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Stainless Steel, Metal
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Linen, Oak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Acrylic, Linen
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Stools
Wood
20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Burl, Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Ottomans and Poufs
Foam, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Bookcases
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Leather, Wood
Antique 1810s English Regency Bergere Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fiberglass
Antique 1810s English Regency Bergere Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Stools
Wood
Late 20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Benches
Fabric, Hardwood, Foam, Faux Leather, Upholstery
Recent Sales
21st Century and Contemporary British Patio and Garden Furniture
Linen
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Chairs
Linen
2010s British Chairs
Stainless Steel
20th Century French Chairs
Suede, Linen
2010s European Art Deco Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Side Chairs
Linen, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Silver Leaf
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Linen, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Linen, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Down, Foam, Linen, Walnut
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Linen, Wood
Antique 1880s English Slipper Chairs
Linen, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs
Chenille, Linen
Early 20th Century North American Directoire Chairs
Linen, Velvet, Paint, Wood
Late 20th Century American American Classical Chairs
Linen
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Linen
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs
Metal
Antique Early 1900s Regency Chairs
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary North American Chairs
Linen
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Linen
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Antique 1860s English Armchairs
Linen
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rattan, Leather, Linen, Bamboo
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Linen, Faux Bamboo
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Linen
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rattan, Leather, Linen, Bamboo
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Linen
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Silk
Vintage 1970s French Chairs
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Linen
Vintage 1960s American Modern Chairs
Linen
Early 20th Century English Chairs
Linen
Vintage 1950s American Corner Chairs
Linen
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Linen
21st Century and Contemporary American Napoleon III Chairs
Brass
20th Century American Chairs
Fabric, Linen
Antique 1890s English Victorian Chairs
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Linen
20th Century American Biedermeier Stools
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Side Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century American Louis XV Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Burlap, Down, Feathers, Linen, Slip
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Chairs
Silver Leaf
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Linen, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Linen, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Maple
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Linen, Oak
20th Century Chairs
Linen
Mid-20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Antique Early 1900s American Chippendale Chairs
Linen, Wood
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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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