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1950s Modernism Gray Slipper Chair Cedar Wood Style of Clara Porset Mexico
By Clara Porset
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Modernism gray slipper side chair cedar wood In the Style of Clara Porset Mexico 31.25 tall
Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cedar

Pair of Chairs for Modernism Michael Weiss Collection Vanguard Furniture
By Michael Weiss
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Presented is a pair of Cy Mann style chairs, part of the Modernism Michael Weiss Collection by
Category

20th Century Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Ebonized Modernism Side Chair: Refinished Bent Wood with High Backrest Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dive into a world of elegance with our expertly restored Modernism side chair. Handcrafted from
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Foam, Bentwood, Fabric, Upholstery, Lacquer

Art Deco Modernism Design Side Chair set, Belgium 1930's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage original Art Deco Modernism Style Design Side Chair set of 2. Made in Belgium, 1930's. Oak
Category

Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of Four Mixed Wood Side Chairs by Organic Modernism
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A set of four solid wood midcentury style side chairs by Organic Moderism, Brooklyn NY. The chairs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Chair in the Style of M.Breuer, circa 1970
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed in the style of Marcel Breuer, by unknown manufacturer from France. In original
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Chair in the Style of M.Breuer, circa 1970
Chair in the Style of M.Breuer, circa 1970
No Reserve
H 31.89 in W 18.31 in D 21.26 in
Vintage Pair of Italian 'Senior Chairs' / Lounge Chairs, Marco Zanuso Style
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in New York, NY
Rare, Elegant and comfortable pair of vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern "Senior Chairs" Attributed
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Style Italian Style Jolly Club Chair by Martin and Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett’s Jolly Club Chair is inspired in equal part by Italian modernism, streamlined
Category

2010s American Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Early Modern Side Chair in Patinated Mahogany in Style of Fritz Hansen, Denmark.
By Martin Nyrop, Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
. In the style of Martin Nyrop, Fritz Hansen and other early Danish Modernism. Great original condition.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Danish Midcentury, Curved Club Chair, Viggo Boesen Style, 1940s
By Mogens Lassen, Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen
Located in Odense, DK
beautiful chair is made in the style of the Danish designer & architect Viggo Boesen. A true collectible
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Velvet

1980s Memphis Style Slipper Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, a Pair
By Milo Baughman, Memphis Milano
Located in Roanoke, VA
restrained, idealized Modernism, Baughman designed a small collection of 11 colorful, post-modern pieces and
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile

Danish Modern, Wingback Chair, Oak & Wool, Fritz Hansen Style, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Søren Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
This Danish Modern wingback chair, reminiscent of Fritz Hansen's iconic style from the 1950s
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

1960s Silver Side Chair Faux Bamboo Style Frank Kyle Mexico City
By Frank Kyle
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Stunning Aluminum Faux Bamboo Accent Armchair style of Frank Kyle Mexican Modernism at its
Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Danish Modern Lounge Chairs, Reupholstered, Henning Kjærnulf Style, 1960
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
A rare sculptural pair of Danish modern lounge chairs in the style of Henning Kjærnulf. Made in oak
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Pair of Lounge Chairs in Oak & Green Bouclé, Henning Kjærnulf style, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
A stunning pair of Danish modern lounge chairs in the style of Henning Kjærnulf. Made in oak and
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Pair of Mogens Lassen Style Danish Midcentury Lounge or Club Chairs, 1940s
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Norwalk, CT
, reminiscent of the iconic Mogens Lassen style that redefined the 1940s Danish mid-century era. Each chair is
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Pair of Danish Modern Highback Lounge Chairs in Style of Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
nice vintage lounge chairs fit in many interior styles. A Modern, Scandivinavian, Art Deco interior or
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Robert Venturi "Empire" Chair
By Robert Venturi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Collection epitomized both architect’s cerebral, pioneering writings that defined the next wave of Modernism
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Robert Venturi "Empire" Chair
Robert Venturi "Empire" Chair
H 32.75 in W 24.75 in D 22.5 in
Finn Juhl 45 Chair, Wood and Fabric
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Finn Juhl in 1945, relaunched in 2003. Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Finn Juhl 45 Chair, Wood and Fabric
Finn Juhl 45 Chair, Wood and Fabric
H 34.65 in W 26.19 in D 28.75 in
Finn Juhl 45 Chair, Wood and Fabric
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Finn Juhl in 1945, relaunched in 2003. Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Finn Juhl 45 Chair, Wood and Fabric
Finn Juhl 45 Chair, Wood and Fabric
H 34.65 in W 26.19 in D 28.75 in
Pair of Bamboo & Rattan Chairs by Josef Frank
By Josef Frank
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
, more artistic style ideal and he developed his own type of modernism with comfort, homeliness and
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Chairs

Materials

Cane

Pair of Bamboo & Rattan Chairs by Josef Frank
Pair of Bamboo & Rattan Chairs by Josef Frank
H 33.08 in W 16.15 in D 14.97 in
Manner Of Gerrit Rietveld - Steltman Chair - 1970s Dutch interpretation
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Hasselt, VLI
This 1970s Dutch interpretation of the Steltman chair pays tribute to Rietveld's vision. Crafted
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch De Stijl Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Thonet Bauhaus Brno Style Chairs Chrome & Cognac Leather Cantilever Set of 12
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet, Lilly Reich
Located in Topeka, KS
style of Brno chair by Mies van der Rohe, & Lilly Reich, set of 12. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind
Category

Late 20th Century American Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Postmodern Cotton Velvet Mak Suh Muh Dining Chair Walnut Wood
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Mak Suh dining chair is part of the New Malabar's Collection The Postmodernism movement is
Category

2010s European Chairs

Materials

Brass

Finn Juhl Egypetian Chair in Wood and Leather
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Denmark. Design critics have described Finn Juhl’s Egyptian chair as a miraculous mix of ancient
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Finn Juhl Egypetian Chair in Wood and Leather
Finn Juhl Egypetian Chair in Wood and Leather
H 35.04 in W 21.66 in D 22.05 in
Set of four "First Chairs" by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1942.
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in São Paulo, BR
departure from ornate and traditional styles in favor of sleek, minimalist designs. The chair’s form is
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Chair by Branco & Preto (attr.), Brazil 1950s
By Branco & Preto
Located in Utrecht, NL
. Made in a rational and geometric way, they present lightness and simplicity. This chair is carved from
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mogens Koch ‘Mk-16’ Safari Chair for Rud Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
. Koch also drew on older traditions and techniques. His chairs and tables show the influence of the
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

An Elegant Danish Modern Low Back Chair, Reupholstered in Lambswool, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen
Located in Odense, DK
chair will complement many interior styles. A modern, antique, classic, Scandinavian or an Art Deco home
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Lambskin, Sheepskin, Beech

4 Dutch Brutalist Oak Ladderback Dining Wabi Sabi Room Chairs
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
4 Robust and heavy dark oak chairs. Fit perfectly with the style of designers such as Axel Einar
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Oak

21st Century Arsty Fyoo Cher Dining Chair Cotton Velvet and Brass
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Fyoo Cher dining chair transforms a dining room from modern to artsy, being the style statement of any
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Sculptural Olive Wood High Back French Chair, France, 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
back chair is equally striking standing alone, or as a part of an interior with a medley of styles
Category

Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Wood

Low Back Chair in Oak & Reupholstered in Lambswool, Danish Mid Century, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
of the Mid-Century Modern movement. This sculptural chair will complement many interior styles. A
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Lambskin, Wool, Oak

Olive Wood Sculptural High Back French Chairs, France, circa 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
”. In part a reaction against the sleek modernism of midcentury design, 1970s design was more about
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Russel Wright Lounge Chair
By Russel Wright, Thonet
Located in New York, NY
showcases modernism. Minimal clean lines with modern style. Russel Wright created a succession of
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Maple

Russel Wright Lounge Chair
Russel Wright Lounge Chair
H 33 in W 26 in D 30 in
Set of 6 Brutalist Chairs in Solid Oak, Spain 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Impressive set of six oak brutalist chairs, Spain, circa 1970. This set features six exquisitely
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Carl Malmsten Visingo Chairs
By Carl Malmsten
Located in New York, NY
traditional style into modernism with a balance of proportion, material, simplicity and functionality shaped
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Oak

Carl Malmsten Visingo Chairs
Carl Malmsten Visingo Chairs
H 31 in W 26 in D 28 in
Pair of C chairs by Marcel Gascoin, ARHEC edition, 1947
By Marcel Gascoin
Located in PARIS, FR
We are presenting 2 chairs, but we have 6 available. Marcel Gascoin, born August 24, 1907 in Le
Category

Vintage 1940s French Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Bentwood Desk Chair with Triangular Tapered Legs Restyled by RETRO4M
Located in Rome, IT
refined aesthetic, this chair embodies the spirit of 1950s modernism. Upgrade your office or home
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Mid-Century Chairs by Branco & Preto 'Attr.', Brazil, 1950s
By Branco & Preto
Located in Utrecht, NL
Preto. Made in a rational and geometric way, they present lightness and simplicity. These chairs are
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

"Model 1462" Dining Chair by Karl Schrøder for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1930s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
heavy focus on functionality, this design style leans toward modernism and organicity, while
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Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Wood

Set of Three Chairs “Typenko” by Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of three chairs “Typenko” designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden. 1944
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Birch

Pair of Cane Chairs with Armrests by John Graz, 1950s, Brazilian Midcentury
By John Graz
Located in New York, NY
Modernism in Brazil. The chairs’ structure is composed of solid wood with turned details, with seats and
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

An Authentic EARLY MODERNIST Chair by ROBERT MALLET-STEVENS, TUBOR, France 1925
By Robert Mallet-Stevens
Located in PARIS, FR
version of the iconic Tubor chair created by French Architect Robert Mallet-Stevens, certainly at the end
Category

Vintage 1920s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

An Authentic EARLY MODERNIST Chair by ROBERT MALLET-STEVENS, TUBOR, France 1925
By Robert Mallet-Stevens
Located in PARIS, FR
version of the iconic Tubor chair created by French Architect Robert Mallet-Stevens, certainly at the end
Category

Vintage 1920s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 Lounge Chairs by W.H. Gispen for Kembo, Netherlands 1950
By Willem H. Gispen, Gispen Kembo
Located in DE MEERN, NL
era's distinct style. These chairs effortlessly blend the old and the new, making them a perfect fit for
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

A set of 6 Dining Chairs in Oak and Lambswool, Danish Modern, Kaj Gottlob, 1950s
By Kaare Klint, Kaj Gottlob, A. J. Iversen, Jacob Kjaer
Located in Odense, DK
modernism, while incorporating coziness. The Scandinavian design style aims to provide a way for people to
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Oak, Lambskin

Giovanni Offredi White Leather and Steel "Lens" Chairs for Saporiti, Italy, 1968
By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
Located in Roma, IT
Marvellous midcentury lounge chair with tubular steel frames and white leather seat. The "Lens
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Set of Six Chairs Model 2025 Designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn
By Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
subjected to his colourful, comfortable and organic style of Modernism. Frank’s new school of Modernism
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Bentwood, Lacquer

Set of 6 Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer, Mid-Century Modern Metal & Wood Classic
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Introducing this exceptional set of 6 Cesca chairs, designed by the renowned Marcel Breuer and
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Six Chairs Designed by Josef Frank for Svensk Tenn, Model 725, Sweden
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Stockholm, SE
Frank had not subjected to his colourful, comfortable and organic style of Modernism. Frank’s new
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Amazing Set of 12 Chairs Art Deco 1920 Attributed to Maison Jansen in Leather
By Maison Jansen
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Luxury 12 Art Deco chairs in leather and wood. Year 1930 Country: French Materials : wood and
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

BBPR Lounge Chair in Burgundy Leatherette
By Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
BBPR, armchair, skai leather and oak, Italy, 1950s. This sculptural lounge chair is clearly a
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

BBPR Lounge Chair in Burgundy Leatherette
BBPR Lounge Chair in Burgundy Leatherette
H 30.52 in W 25.01 in D 25.4 in
Ruhlmann pair of "elephant" club chairs
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Art Deco pair of club chairs by Ruhlmann, 1931, in leather with solid macassar ebony feet
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Macassar

Razorblade Danish Brutalist Lounge Chair, 1960s Danish
By Henning Kjærnulf, Nyrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Henning Kjærnulf's lounge chair, known as the "Razorblade," epitomizes Danish Modern design from
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Don Shoemaker Accent Chair
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
interior. One of the most well-known designers of the Mexican-Modernism movement, Shoemaker's unique design
Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Don Shoemaker Accent Chair
Mid-Century Don Shoemaker Accent Chair
H 32 in W 31.25 in D 29 in
Egge Lounge Chair by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
Egge lounge chair by Atra Design Dimensions: D 83.9 x W 105.6 x H 62.9 cm Materials: Elitis Horizon
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Egge Lounge Chair by Atra Design
Egge Lounge Chair by Atra Design
H 24.77 in W 41.58 in D 33.04 in
Margot Lounge Chair by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
Margot lounge chair by Atra Design. Dimensions: D 60 x W 94 x H 82 cm. Materials: Elitis mohair
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Margot Lounge Chair by Atra Design
Margot Lounge Chair by Atra Design
H 32.29 in W 37.01 in D 23.63 in
Flow Lounge Chair by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
Flow lounge chair by Atra Design Dimensions: D 75.5 x W 75.6 x H 60.2 cm Materials: Lamborgini
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Flow Lounge Chair by Atra Design
Flow Lounge Chair by Atra Design
H 23.71 in W 29.77 in D 29.73 in
Atra Lounge Chair by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
Atra lounge chair by Atra Design Dimensions: D 92 x W 66 x H 73 cm Materials: leather, mahogany
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Walnut

Atra Lounge Chair by Atra Design
Atra Lounge Chair by Atra Design
H 28.75 in W 25.99 in D 36.23 in
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Modernism Style Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of modernism style chairs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct modernism style chairs — often made from wood, fabric and hardwood — can elevate any home. There are 240 antique and vintage modernism style chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 141 modern editions to choose from as well. Modernism style chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of modernism style chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, Art Deco and Scandinavian Modern modernism style chairs are of considerable interest. Many modernism style chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Finn Juhl, ATRA and Knoll produced popular modernism style chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Modernism Style Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,084, while they’re typically $442 on the low end and $210,000 highest priced.
Questions About Modernism Style Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Modern style furniture has smooth shiny surfaces, straight lines, simple shapes. The general objective is a simple uncluttered look.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Parsons-style chair is a type of seating furniture with a simple square back and straight arms that connect to rectangular legs. The name comes from the Parsons School of Design in Paris, France, where the chairs originated in the 1930s. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Parsons-style chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Chippendale is a style of chair that is mainly characterized by cabriole legs, yoked top railing, intricate back splats and dark wooden finish. It is an American design style that originated in the 16th century and yielded a wide range of furniture, in addition to chairs. Shop on 1stDibs for antique, vintage and new Chippendale style chairs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Like most home decor trends, swivel chairs have come in and out of popularity multiple times since their creation. However, swivel chairs are considered classic decor even when they’re not on-trend. Swivel chairs continue to be a popular choice because they spin and can suit a variety of spaces. Shop a wide variety of swivel chair styles on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
    There is no single style for a bouclé chair. The term bouclé actually refers to a type of upholstery made up of looped yarns. You can find it on many different kinds of accent chairs, including mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Louis XVI pieces. Explore a diverse assortment of bouclé chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The term French-style chair usually refers to one of two styles of chairs. The first is an upholstered armchair with an exposed wood frame, and the other is a cane chair with loose seat cushions. Both types of French-style chairs are also called bergères. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of bergères from some of the world’s top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Morris-style chair is a type of furniture used for seating. The name comes from Morris & Company, the original manufacturer of the chair. It features a boxy reclining backrest, a matching upholstered seat cushion and wide wooden arms. Shop a selection of Morris-style chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Spool chairs are associated with a number of furniture styles. Early examples date back to the Italian Renaissance, but the heavily carved chairs became popular during the Arts and Crafts movement of the mid 18th century. You'll find a collection of spool chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A Thonet-style chair is a wooden chair that has a curvy, bent backrest, a round seat and subtly flared legs. The chairs get their name from the original manufacturer, Thonet, which produced chairs in the mid-century modern style in Europe during the 20th century. Shop a range of Thonet furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Cassina Argyle Chair is in the style of Art Nouveau but its design lands between the Arts and Crafts era and the Art Deco style, giving it an interesting appearance that is difficult to pigeonhole. This chair was commissioned for the Argyle Street Tearooms, which gives it its name. Shop a collection of Art Nouveau furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.