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Caratos Dining Chairs in Sage-colored Velvet by Maxalto - Available Now
By Antonio Citterio
Located in Tulsa, OK
Caratos is a series of upholstered dining chairs by Maxalto, with a die-cast aluminum frame that have contemporary lines. These chairs are upholstered in a sage-colored velvet and th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron
H 28.75 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in
Pair of Utrecht Armchairs by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in London, England
Set of 2 Utrecht armchairs by Gerrit Rietvald for Cassina. Reupholstered in 'Sky Blue' heavy weight cotton velvet by Rose Uniacke.
Category
Vintage 1930s Chairs
Materials
Velvet
New 4 Gray Velvet Upholstered Chairs with Floral Back
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
New 4 gray velvet upholstered chairs with floral back
Data sheet:
-Design chair, multipurpose.
-Metal frame finished in black epoxy paint
-Seat and back upholstered in gray velve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mink Brown Velvet Upholstered Metal Armchair New
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Mink brown velvet upholstered metal armchair new.
Data sheet:
-Design armchair, multipurpose.
-Seat and back in wood and foam rubber, upholstered in mink brown velvet 19 fabric
-...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Pair of Metal Velvet Upholstered Metal Armchair New
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Upholstered Metal Armchair New
Data sheet:
-Design armchair, multipurpose.
-Seat and back in wood and foam rubber, upholstered in mink brown velvet 19 fabric
-Tapered met...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Luigi Caccia Dominioni set of the chairs from the sixties
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in bari, IT
Set of two Regency-style chairs by Luigi Caccia Dominioni iron frame with brass ferrules in gray velvet 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Wittmann Merwyn Wood Base Velvet Chair by Sebastian Herkner in STOCK
By Wittmann
Located in New York, NY
29363 Merwyn dining Chair
Upholstred : velvet jade
piping nappa schwartz
Legs: beechwood black lacquered
Dims: W 54cm D 55cm H 81cm SH 49cm
Category
2010s Austrian Chairs
Materials
Velvet
H 31.89 in W 20.08 in D 22.45 in
Bloom Armchair (In Stock)
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
Wrap yourself in a soft flower petal and revel in the fluidity of graceful lines gently curving around your body. A fresh new take on femininity, the Bloom chair was inspired by the ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet
Set of Eight 20th Century Dark Gray Boucle Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chairs are after a complete upholstery renovation; the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in dark gray (...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Licitra Chair by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Licitra chair by Pietro Franceschini
Dimensions: W 62 x D 71 x H 95 cm
Materials: Velvet (by Métaphores).
Somebody once said that simplicity is the essence of happiness. So I de...
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Licitra Chair by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Licitra chair by Pietro Franceschini
Dimensions: W 62 x D 71 x H 95 cm
Materials: Velvet (by Métaphores).
Somebody once said that simplicity is the essence of happiness. So I de...
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Post Modern Cantilevered Loveseat and Ottomans by Jaymar
By Jaymar
Located in Las Vegas, NV
SUPER RARE Post Modern cantilevered loveseat and ottoman pair by Jaymar Furniture. You see the chairs, but you never see the loveseat settee.
Set is structurally sound but needs re...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Armchair in Velvet Molteni&C by Gio Ponti D.154.2 - made in Italy
By Molteni & C, Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
D.154.2 Lovechair in Velvet by Gio Ponti.
Expert-crafted in Italy exclusively by Molteni&C.
The mid-century D.154.2 lovechair features a shell-like structure inspired by renowned It...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Otto Schulz Tufted Easy Chairs- a Pair
By Otto Schulz
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Otto Schulz tufted easy chairs. The velvet upholstery has been professionally cleaned and is found in good condition, no rips or tears. Legs show signs of wear (please refer ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Luigi Caccia Dominioni set of the chairs from the sixties
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in bari, IT
Set of two Regency-style chairs by Luigi Caccia Dominioni iron frame with brass ferrules in gray velvet 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Dig It Chair in Tiger Jacquard Velvet
By Gio Pagani
Located in Milano, IT
Dig It is a chair with a cylindrical seat and an curved backrest. The wooden shell is covered with polyurethane foam and finished with a top layer of acrylic fiber.
The base can be ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Jacquard, Velvet
Estelle Dining Chair (In Stock)
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
Perfectly tailored and draped as a delicate Kimono would wrap a woman, the Estelle dining chair brings statement design to any dining room. Upholster it in your favorite color to coo...
Category
2010s Portuguese Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Two 20th Century Gray Boucle Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chairs are after a complete upholstery renovation; the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in gray, durab...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
20th Century Pair of Italian Vintage Brass Velvet Swan Chairs, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
Very beautiful and original mid-century accent or side statement chairs designed in a solid gold brass structure with two swan birds in fully restored condition through careful polis...
Category
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 35.63 in W 17.33 in D 20.48 in
Mid-Century Modern Angel Swivel Bar Stool Brass Cotton Velvet
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Beautiful California-born Angel Tompkins started her career out as a model before attempting an on-camera career in the late 60s. Angel made her major film debut as a seductive blond...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
Recalled Brass Blue Velvet Chair 'Set of 8'
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The recalled blue chair brings out your resonance for antiquity with its fine workmanship and aesthetic form combined with practical comfort.
Measures: Length: 17.7'' / Depth: 20....
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Brown Velvet & Blackened Steel Chair
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inheritance Chair by Stephen Kenn is as comfortable as it is unique. The design features an exposed construction composed of three elements - a steel frame, plush upholstery, and...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Minimal Pink Velvet Dining Chair with Polished Brass Structure
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Mantis chair is a luxurious dining chair expressed by a combination of unique materials. A modern dining chair is a perfect option for a modern or classic dining room design.
Mate...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 32.68 in W 20.48 in D 23.63 in
Wingback Chairs Pair English 18th Century Grey Velvet Brown Legs England
Located in New York, NY
A pair of wingback chairs made during the 18th century in England. Dark brown wooden legs. Reupholstered in a grey vintage velvet. Decorative pillows in the same fabric.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Wingback Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Set of Four 20th Century Gray Boucle Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in gray, durable...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Iola Upholstered Chair in Black Metal Base, by E-ggs
By E-GGS, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iola chair comes with a seat, back and armrests in a injected flameretardant polyurethane foam covered with the listed fabrics. The structure base is available for custom orders in W...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Light Blue Velvet Cesca Chairs, Three Available
Located in IT
Light blue velvet cesca chairs. We have three pieces available, recently reupholstered.
Excellent conditions.
NO further restoration needed.
A video is available upon request.
Si...
Category
Late 20th Century European Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Vintage Chrome Dining Chairs by Design Institute of America
By Design Institute America, Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous vintage chrome dining chairs designed by DIA (Design Institute of America) and manufactured in United States, circa 1970s. These chairs are inspired by the iconic designs of...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Contemporary Brown Velvet Upholstered Dining Chair, Stay by Nika Zupanc
By Nika Zupanc
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Fumo brown velvet upholstered dining chair - Stay by Nika Zupanc
The Stay Family turns everyday seating into a special occasion. The dining chair and dining armchair ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 39.38 in W 19.97 in D 22.45 in
Contemporary Green Velvet Upholstered Dining Chair, Stay by Nika Zupanc
By Nika Zupanc
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Lago Green Velvet Upholstered dining chair - Stay by Nika Zupanc
The Stay Family turns everyday seating into a special occasion. The Dining Chair and Dining Armchair ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 39.38 in W 19.97 in D 22.45 in
21st Century Katharina Bar Chair Cotton Velvet Brass
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Known for her fierce independence and spirited personality, Katharine Hepburn was the leading star of Hollywood for 60 years. In addition to being brilliant on the screen, she was al...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
Recalled Brass Blue Velvet Chair
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The recalled blue chair brings out your resonance for antiquity with its fine workmanship and aesthetic form combined with practical comfort.
Inspired by ancient cities, the RECALLE...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair Mid-Century Italian Chairs Light Gray Velvet Metal Brass Rinaldi Gastone
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair mid-century Italian chairs light gray velvet metal brass Rinaldi Gastone.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 31.5 in W 20.48 in D 23.63 in
DOOQ Bar Chair with Soft Light Blue Fabric and Brass Footrest Odisseia
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Odisseia bar chair embodies the aesthetic spirit of the Space Age, a new kind of discreet luxury and comfort inspired by a futuristic era created by new visual experiences and concep...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
20th Century Dark Gray Boucle Chair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation; the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in dark gray (col...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Papillonne Brass Bar Chair
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Papillonne Bar chair comes to your living area with its details, combining comfort with elegance.
Dimensions: Length: 23.6'' / Depth: 19.6'' / Height: 39.3'' / Seat Height: 27.5''
...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of "Concha" Armchairs by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, Brasil, 1955
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma
Located in Echt, NL
Set of beautiful ‘Concha’ chairs in very good condition.
Designed by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler in 1955
Manufactured by Forma Moveis, Brazil
The chairs have a solid metal fram...
Category
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 27.56 in D 29.14 in
Contemporary Acier Blue Velvet Upholstered Dining Chair, Stay by Nika Zupanc
By Nika Zupanc
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Acier Blue Velvet Upholstered Dining Chair - Stay by Nika Zupanc
The Stay Family turns everyday seating into a special occasion. The Dining Chair and Dining Armchair ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 39.38 in W 19.97 in D 22.45 in
Contemporary Argent Grey Velvet Upholstered Dining Chair - Stay by Nika Zupanc
By Nika Zupanc
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Argent Grey Velvet Upholstered Dining Chair - Stay by Nika Zupanc
The Stay Family turns everyday seating into a special occasion. The Dining Chair and Dining Armchair a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 39.38 in W 19.97 in D 22.45 in
Contemporary Outdoor Upholstered Dining Armchair, Stay by Nika Zupanc
By Nika Zupanc
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary summertime upholstered outdoor dining armchair - Stay by Nika Zupanc
The Stay Family turns everyday seating into a special occasion. The Dining Chair and Dining Armch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 39.38 in W 25.6 in D 22.45 in
Contemporary Blue Velvet Upholstered Dining Armchair - Stay by Nika Zupanc
By Nika Zupanc
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Fresco Blue Velvet Upholstered Dining Armchair - Stay by Nika Zupanc
The Stay Family turns everyday seating into a special occasion. The Dining Chair and Dining Armch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 39.38 in W 25.6 in D 22.45 in
Contemporary Grey Velvet Upholstered Dining Armchair, Stay by Nika Zupanc
By Nika Zupanc
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Prevenche grey velvet upholstered dining armchair - Stay by Nika Zupanc
The Stay Family turns everyday seating into a special occasion. The Dining Chair and Dining Ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 39.38 in W 25.6 in D 22.45 in
Contemporary Acier Blue Velvet Upholstered Dining Armchai, Stay by Nika Zupanc
By Nika Zupanc
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Acier blue velvet upholstered dining armchair - stay by Nika Zupanc
The Stay Family turns everyday seating into a special occasion. The Dining Chair and Dining Armcha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 39.38 in W 25.6 in D 22.45 in
Armchair in Dotty Velvet, Steel Molteni&C by Gio Ponti - D.153.1 - made in Italy
By Gio Ponti, Molteni & C
Located in New York, NY
D.153.1 Armchair in Dotty Velvet and Steel by Gio Ponti.
Expert-crafted in Italy exclusively by Molteni&C
The iconic D.153.1 armchair is a mid-century design by acclaimed Italian de...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.12 in W 30.38 in D 40.12 in
Post-Modern Frans Van Praet '92 Brass Chairs, World expo Belgian Pavillion
By Frans van Praet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Manufactured by BelgoChrom, designed by Frans Van Praet.
Extremely rare set of 12 chairs exhibited at the Belgian Pavillion in the Sevilla '92 world expo.
Bronze patinated metal, b...
Category
1990s Belgian Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in
20th Century Gray Boucle Chair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation; the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in gray, durable ...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Set of Four Gray Boucle Chairs, by Zielinski, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Set of four beech chairs designed by M. Zielinski, type 200 / 100B. Manufactured by the Opole Furniture Industry Center at the end of the 1960s in Poland. The chairs have undergone a...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
GAN Rugs Grapy Soft Seat Cotton Lounge Chair in Grey by Kensaku Oshiro
By GAN Rugs, Kensaku Oshiro
Located in New York, NY
This innovative easychair is available in two different cotton fabrics, canvas and velvet, in five colour choices with reinforced seams with contrasting colours and a filling of poly...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Set of Ten 20th Century Dark Gray Boucle Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chairs are after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in dark gray (...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
21st Century Oceano Armchair by Rob Pennino and Joe Fentress
Located in Dubai, AE
Behspoke presents the limited Oceano armchair collection.
Behspoke partnered with the canada-based contemporary artist Rob Pennino and Joe Fentress Studio, to create a limited edi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Four Mid-Century Dark Gray Boucle Butterfly Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in dark gray(col...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Velvet
Circe Chair in Diso Velvet with Detail in Corno Italiano, Mod. 4433CB
By Arcahorn Srl., Filippo Dini
Located in Recanati, Macerata
Expression of master craftsmanship values, our Circe chair is a unique blending of prized raw materials and considered details. Distinguished by soft volumes, Circe sports an envelop...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.47 in W 24.02 in D 25.6 in
MidCentury Chrome and Geometric Velvet Chair, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of chairs in chrome and velvet with silver-colored geometric designs. Curved pipes as happened at the beginning of the bending and shaping of chromed iron profiles in metal fact...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Twelve 20th Century Dark Gray Boucle Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chairs are after a complete upholstery renovation; the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in dark gray (...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Modern Curve Back Dining Chair
By The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Modern dining chair with a relaxed curve back. Shown in combination of blue vinyl and a floral jacquard velvet by Romo Fabrics. Legs in Walnut finish. This chair is completely custom...
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Jacquard, Velvet
Mariolina Chair in Anthracite Metal Legs, Silk Gray Shell, by E-GGs
By E-GGS, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mariolina chair is offered with iron legs in anthracite, a shell in polypropylene silk grey and the option to select an upholstered cushion material for your chair. The iron leg...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Eight 20th Century Gray Boucle Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chairs are after a complete upholstery renovation; the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in gray, durab...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Set of Twelve 20th Century Gray Boucle Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chairs are after a complete upholstery renovation; the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in gray, durab...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Armchairs Pair Large Baroque Swedish 1650-1750 Gray Velvet Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Armchairs Pair Baroque Swedish 1650-1750 Gray Velvet Sweden. A pair of large armchairs made during the Baroque period in Sweden. Upholstered in a dark grey cotton velvet with brass n...
Category
Antique 18th Century European Baroque Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Lento Chair Pewter Grey by Frank Chou
By Frank Chou
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Visually commanding and almost sculptural, the Lento Chair features a clean silhouette, down to its cleverly hidden connective pieces. Its structure calls for repose, with the option...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs
Materials
Velvet
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Gray Velvet Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of gray velvet chairs for sale on 1stDibs. There are 108 antique and vintage gray velvet chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 45 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of gray velvet chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Gray velvet chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many gray velvet chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Milo Baughman, Miniforms and Gio Ponti produced popular gray velvet chairs that are worth a look.
How Much are Gray Velvet Chairs?
Gray velvet chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,675, while the lowest priced sells for $246 and the highest can go for as much as $19,068.
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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