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Antique Set of 12 Swedish Gustavian Gray Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Round Top, TX
This wonderful set of twelve dining chairs exudes a graceful country charm. While likely from a Swedish farm house, these speak to a more upscale home with a touch of elegance due to...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paint
Pair of Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Danish Jens Risom attributed Mid-Century Modern armchairs with new wool felt upholstery, circa 1960s . Button tufted. Tapered legs with minor loses and fading to wood. Good original ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool
FRAMA Minimal Scandinavian Design Triangolo Sculptural Chair in Steel
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Designed by Per Holland Bastrup in 1989, the Frama Triangolo Chair embodies a breathtakingly progressive, sculptural design.
Defined by sleek lines and simple geometric shapes, the ...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 27.25 in W 18.9 in D 15.75 in
The laces chair, Denmark 1990
Located in Bronx, NY
The Steel chair with lace is a unique handmade piece Made in Denmark 1990 By the Danish architect Mogens Toft who designed and build the chair himself.
The chair is Welded Stainless ...
Category
1990s Danish Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Two Blue Metal Framed 'Spider' Chairs
Located in Markington, GB
Stunning pair of very unusual blue metal framed 'spider' chairs, price is for the two chairs.
Measures: Seat height 50cm, height 77cm, depth 50cm, width 64cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Monika Mulder Vintage "Hasslo" Chairs
By IKEA, Monika Mulder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four stylish and comfortable dining chairs designed by Monika Mulder for Ikea. A plastic and metal frame can be used in the home or out on the patio. Please confirm item pic...
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 Vintage Fritz Hansen Oxford Chairs in New Blue & White Ikat Upholstery
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Kensington, MD
Set of 6 Vintage Fritz Hansen Oxford Chairs in New Blue & White Ikat, 70’s
Additional information:
Material: Upholstery, steel
We are extremely proud to offer this stunning (ear...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 49.5 in W 18.5 in D 24 in
Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner cushions for wishbone chair model CH24.
Made in mokka aniline leather and good quality foam.
Only the cushion, not the chair.
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Gesture Two-Tone Fully Upholstered Chair in Black, by Hans Olsen for Warm Nordic
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
This beautiful, moulded Gesture chair, designed in the 1950s, was the work of the acclaimed Danish architect, Hans Olsen. With its welcoming design, the Gesture chair creates a warm ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Hans Wegner White Round Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner, PP Møbler
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Amazing pair of Hans Wegner Round Chairs PP 501 in ‘Special Request’ white pigment lacquer finish. These chairs were ordered from PP Mobler in 2015 with clearance from the Wegner est...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane
3 Vintage Designer Chairs Steen Ostergaard Manufacturer Cado 60s
By Steen Ostergaard
Located in Paris, FR
3 vintage chairs by designer Steen Ostergaard (Denmark).
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Manufacturer Cado - 60s
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Dimensions: . L 50 cm D 40 cm HD 75 cm HA 45 cm.
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Superb patinas and rare or even unique i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Set of Three Folding Midcentury Chairs from Sweden, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Set of three folding midcentury chairs from Sweden, 1970s. Very practical.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Contemporary Chair 'Pipe Wood', Legs in Smoked Wood, Loop Bouclé, Cream
By Friends & Founders
Located in Paris, FR
Pipe wood chair.
Design: Friends & Founders.
Upholstery available in a wide range of fabrics and leathers.
Legs available in: black or smoked wood.
Model shown (fabric): kirkby...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
H 31.89 in W 23.23 in D 21.66 in
Swedish Gustavian Axet Dining Chairs Grey Green Set of 4, 20th Century
Located in LONDON, GB
Unusual early second half of the 20th century set of 4 Gustavian axet dining chairs in distressed paint finish with wheatsheaf motifs.
Lovely detail in the fluted legs and rosette...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Kai Kristiansen Compass Chair with Walnut Legs and Light Gray Blue Upholstery
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single Kai Kristiansen Compass chair with light blue upholstery. The Compass Dining Chair / Kompas was designed in 1958 by Kai Kristiansen for SVA Møbler and manufactured in Denmark....
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 30.75 in W 21.325 in D 21.25 in
Vintage Leather Reclining Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With a unique reclining design and unusual frame, this vintage Swedish chair features dark leather cushions with a worn patina. Please confirm item location with seller (NY/NJ).
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
1970, Verner Panton, 1-2-3 Serie Office Chair, Original Panton Fabric by Kvadrat
By Verner Panton, Rosenthal
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach,...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 33.86 in W 19.69 in D 20.87 in
Set of Four Nobody Chairs by Poul Christiansen and Boris Berlin, Denmark, 2007
By Boris Berlin and Poul Christiansen, HAY
Located in L'Escala, ES
Komplot (Poul Christiansen and Boris Berlin) and HAY’s Nobody chair was an industrial sensation when it was launched in 2007. A stackable chair moulded in a single piece from one hun...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 30.71 in W 22.84 in D 27.96 in
Customizable Gubi Gent Dining Chair Designed by Gamfratesi
By Gubi, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
Designed by the design duo GamFratesi, the Gent dining chair is characterised by the contradiction between Scandinavian elegance and Italian dynamic lines. Strongly connected to the ...
Category
2010s Danish Chairs
Materials
Textile
Finn Juhl "Spade" Lounge Chair
By Finn Juhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finn Juhl "Spade" lounge chair designed in 1955 and produced by France &
Daverkosen. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Contemporary Chair 'FF 4-Legs' Bouclé, A Joy 001, Chrome Legs
By Friends & Founders
Located in Paris, FR
FF 4-Legs, chair
Design: Friends & Founders
Upholstery available in a wide range of fabrics and leathers
Model shown (fabric): Dedar, A Joy, 001, Chrome Frame
Legs:
4 legs or can...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool
E015 Embrace Lounge Chair in Walnut Oil and White Edging Strip by Eoos
By Carl Hansen & Søn, EOOS
Located in Burlington, NJ
EOOS designed the E015 Embrace Lounge chair to provide superior comfort. The chair consists of a continuously visible wooden structure with a three-piece, rounded back and characteri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Gloss White Panton S-Chair by Verner Panton / Herman Miller Fehlbaum Production
By Herman Miller, Verner Panton
Located in Doornspijk, NL
The S-chair by Verner Panton is one of the absolute stars of furniture pop art.
This is the original version of the Herman Miller Fehlbaum Production in the beautiful glossy thermop...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 32.29 in W 19.69 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Scandinavian Chairs by Overman, Sweden, circa 1960
By Overman
Located in CANGAS, ES
Pareja de sillas apilables diseñadas por Svante Schöblom para la firma sueca Overman en la década de los 1960’s. Aunque editadas en varios colores, el diseño en blanco se adapta a cu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
PK91 Footstool by Poul Kjaerholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
PK91 folding footstool. Chromed metal and sienna brown leather. Stamped for Poul Kjaerholm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Customizable Gubi Violin Chair Designed by Gamfratesi
By Gubi, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
Light, fresh and elegant, the characterful and comfortable Violin Chair from Danish-Italian duo GamFratesi resonates with bold creativity with pure craftsmanship. Like its musical na...
Category
2010s Danish Chairs
Materials
Textile
Lovely Danish Brown Leather Mid-Century Modern Armchair & Chesterfield Footstool
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Mid-Century Modern circa 1960s brown leather armchair and ottoman set with Chesterfield floating buttons
A very good lookin...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 32.68 in W 27.96 in D 35.83 in
Contemporary Chair 'Pipe', A Joy Fabric, 001
By Friends & Founders
Located in Paris, FR
Pipe - chair
Design: Friends & Founders
Upholstery available in a wide range of fabrics and leathers
Legs available in: black steel, brass or chrome
Model shown (fabric): Dedar, A ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool
Peacock Chair Designed by Verner Panton for Plus Linje, Denmark, 1960
By Verner Panton, Habitat International, Plus-Linje
Located in London, GB
Designed by Verner Panton in 1959 and produced by Plus-Linje in Denmark in 1960, the Peacock chair is a design classic.
Consisting of a bowl-shaped top and a cylindrical foot made...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Contemporary Glass and Iridescent Steel Chair by Fredrik Paulsen
By Fredrik Paulsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Glass and steel chair is made of tempered glass, passivated steel and sheepskin.
Fredrik Paulsen's work spans from furniture to interior and exhibition design. He is interested in...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Warm Nordic Gesture Monochrome Fully Upholstered Chair in Black, by Hans Olsen
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
This beautiful, moulded Gesture Chair, designed in the 1950s, was the work of the acclaimed Danish architect, Hans Olsen. With its welcoming design, the Gesture Chair creates a warm ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 31.7 in W 23.31 in D 21.38 in
Gesture Monochrome Fully Upholstered Chair in Oak, by Hans Olsen for Warm Nordic
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
This beautiful, moulded gesture chair, designed in the 1950s, was the work of the acclaimed Danish architect, Hans Olsen. With its welcoming design, the Gesture Chair creates a warm ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 31.7 in W 23.31 in D 21.38 in
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with nubuck semi aniline leather.
Base of chrome steel tube.
Model 3107 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Poul Kjaerholm for E Kold Christensen, Armchair Model PK12, Stamped by Maker
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Poul Kjaerholm for E Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1964. Model PK-12 armchair , frame of tubular matt chromed steel and seat of original cognac leather , original braided leather to the...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 26.58 in W 25.2 in D 20.48 in
Verner Panton Cone Chair, First Edition
By Verner Panton
Located in Brussels, BE
Verner Panton cone chair, first edition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
MO Chair, O + M Design
By GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by O + M Design in 2015, this innovative design offers a steel frame with adaptive plastic support. A curved backrest and upholstered seat offer comfort. Stackable. The chai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Scandinavian 1930's Easy Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
1930's Large Scandinavian lounge chair new fabric upholstery. Beach wood legs spring system on the seat and back.
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Danish Easy Chair Approx. 1940-1950
Located in Kastrup, DK
Danish easy chair, 1940-1950.
The seat with coil springs, legs in dark polished beech.
Professionally reupholstered in beautiful lead gray fabric from Larsen.
Very comfortable and i...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Contemporary Glass and Iridescent Steel Chair by Fredrik Paulsen
By Fredrik Paulsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Glass and steel chair is made of tempered glass, passivated steel and sheepskin.
Fredrik Paulsen's work spans from furniture to interior and exhibition design. He is interested in c...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Danish Chairs by Fritz Hanzen, 1960s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Danish chairs by Fritz Hanzen, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Chairs
Materials
Chrome
PH Armchair, Chrome, Leather Extreme Mocca
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Reminiscent of the roots of a tree, the legs of the PH armchair provide a stability and strength that is refined, unobtrusive and does not distract visually from the body of the chai...
Category
2010s Danish Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Rare Rud Thygesen, Johnny Sorensen Iron & Brass Chairs, Pair
Located in East Hampton, NY
Pair of "Dark Horse" chairs by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen, produced by Botium, Denmark, circa 1989. These exceptional chairs are iron and brass, showing distress, age and patina ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
PH Pope Chair, Chrome, Hallingdal Light Grey 126
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The traditional pope’s hat provided the inspiration for the shape of the chairs back, which is noted for its superior support and comfort.
The pope chair is designed in 1932 and ...
Category
2010s Danish Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
PH Lounge Chair, Chrome, Hallingdal Light Grey 126
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Take a deep breath and enjoy the moment! The PH lounge chair is a place to rest, to think and to relax. The frame of the PH lounge chair consists visually only of one long steel tube...
Category
2010s Danish Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Verner Panton Tufted 1-2-3 Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Wayne, NJ
Pair of Verner Panton tufted 123 lounge chairs. Marked Verner Panton. If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please contact us with your delivery zip code, as we m...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Danish Chair Model 80 by Niels Møller, New Edition
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Scandinavian chair Model No 80 by Niels Otto Møller Designed in 1968, this model is still made in the JL Møllers workshops in northern Denmark.
Structure finishes: teak, oak or waln...
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 20.08 in
Armchair Rococo Swedish White Light Green, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Armchair Rococo Swedish white light green, Sweden. A single armchair with original paint made in Sweden during the Rococo period 1750-1775. A white washed wooden frame decorated with...
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Armchairs
1960s Set of 8 Danish High Back "Oxford" Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A set of eight swiveling armless high back "Oxford" chairs on five-point satin cast aluminum bases in vibrant mauve vintage upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 50 in W 18 in D 18 in
Poul Kjaerholm PK22 Anthracite Grey by Fritz Hansen, 2004
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Priced each we have 4 Paul Kjaerholm PK 22 chairs from Fritz Hansen labeled and dated 2004. We believe these chairs were only produced in this color for 2 years. These chairs come wi...
Category
Early 2000s Scandinavian Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Swedish Gustavian 18th Century White and Green Armchairs, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Swedish Gustavian 18th century white and green armchairs. Pair of beautiful armchairs made in Sweden during the transition of 18th and 19th century. White painted with green ...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Armchairs
Rare Verner Panton Wire Cone Chair, Model K2, First Year Production, 1959
By Verner Panton
Located in Kansas City, MO
This example is from the first year of production as noted by the rounded feet (later productions feature enlongated black feet). Chair retains original upholstery. Overall example h...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.25 in W 25.25 in D 24 in
Amazing Danish Modern Ib Kofod Larson Style Teak Lounge Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous danish modern elizabeth style teak lounge chair. The chair has been reupholstered in a fabulous creamy white faux ostrich skin giving the danish classic an exotic flair. Th...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Sigve Knutson Lost Aluminium Foil Chair, Oslo, 2019
By Sigve Knutson
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sigve Knutson, lost aluminium foil chair
Manufactured by Sigve Knutson
Oslo, Norway, 2019
Aluminum
Produced for Side Gallery, Barcelona
Measurements:
34 cm x 35 cm x 68 H cm
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Armchair Swedish Gustavian 1775-1790 White Washed, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Armchair Swedish Gustavian 1775-1790 white washed, Sweden. An armchair made during the early part of the Gustavian period circa 1775-1790. A rounded open back splat with an urn shape...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Johannes Andersen Gray Chairs Danish Design Teak Retro, 1960s
By Johannes Andersen, Uldum Møbelfabrik
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Set of five chairs from the 1960s-1970s, a Minimalist form, a Scandinavian design from the hand of Johannes Andersen, made for Uldum Møbelfabrik. New upholstery, teak construction. P...
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Skovby Gray Chairs Danish Design Midcentury 1960s
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Exceptional chairs of the 1960s-1970s. Beautiful straight line - Danish design. Manufactured by A/S Skovby Møbelfabrik. Construction made of oakwood, with grey upholstery. Preserved ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
White Chairs Retro 1960s Vintage Original Metal
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Set of two original chairs from the 1960s-1970s, a Minimalist form. The construction is made of metal, backrest and seat made of material resistant to weather conditions. Preserved i...
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Normann Copenhagen Form Chair in Steel by Simon Legald
By Simon Legald
Located in Copenhagen, DK
With the mission of creating a shell chair with a more unified look that would stand as one cohesive unit, Simon Legald has created the Form Chair for Normann Copenhagen. To achieve ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Normann Copenhagen Form Armchair in Steel by Simon Legald
By Simon Legald
Located in Copenhagen, DK
With the Mission of creating a shell chair with a more unified look that would stand as one cohesive unit, Simon Legald has created the Form Chair for Normann Copenhagen. To achieve ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Normann Copenhagen Form Counter Stool in Steel by Simon Legald
By Simon Legald
Located in Copenhagen, DK
With the mission of creating a shell chair with a more unified look that would stand as one cohesive unit, Simon Legald has created the Form chair for Normann Copenhagen.Designed by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
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Gray Scandinavian Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of gray scandinavian chairs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct gray scandinavian chairs — often made from wood, fabric and metal — can elevate any home. There are 179 antique and vintage gray scandinavian chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 81 modern editions to choose from as well. Gray scandinavian 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. Gray scandinavian chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner and Fritz Hansen each produced beautiful gray scandinavian chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are Gray Scandinavian Chairs?
Prices for gray scandinavian chairs start at $250 and top out at $28,174 with the average selling for $3,452.
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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