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slip cover swivel chair upholstered in white belgian linen
Located in Brea, CA
Swivel chair 32”w x 32”d x 31”h. SH:18”. SD:24”. AH: 27”
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Linen

Le Jeune Upholstery Ella Slipper Chair Floor Sample in Ivory
Located in Miami, FL
Le Jeune Upholstery Ella Slipper Chair Floor Sample in Ivory Offered for sale is a floor model from Le Jeune Upholstery for the Ella Slipper Chair. The armless slipper chair has s l...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Linen, Fabric, Hardwood

Karakum lounging chair designed by TANA KAREI
By Tana Karei
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Introducing the Karakum Lounging Chair- a distinctive and captivating statement piece that seamlessly blends craftsmanship with comfort. Meticulously handcrafted, this chair boasts a...
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Papercord, Hardwood

Karakum lounging chair designed by TANA KAREI
Karakum lounging chair designed by TANA KAREI
H 31.5 in W 41.74 in D 42.52 in
Linen Dining Chairs by Directional Furniture Co, Set of 6
By Directional
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A 1991 Set of 6 Linen Dining Chairs by DIRECTIONAL Furniture Co Set includes 6 armchairs Approximate...
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Linen

RARE ORIGINAL HERMAN MILLER BLUE LINEN EAMES EA217 SOFTPAD OFFICE SWIVEL CHAIr
By Herman Miller
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this rare and highly collectable original Herman Miller Eames EA217 demi blue Linen upholstered soft pad EA 217 office chair This...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Anna Karlin Wrought Iron Counter Stool, A
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Each Wrought Iron Counter Stool has a unique composition wrought into the backrest. There are six shapes to choose from each with an upholstered seat cushion and removable back cushi...
Category

2010s American Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Anna Karlin Wrought Iron Counter Stool, A
Anna Karlin Wrought Iron Counter Stool, A
H 38.38 in W 17.25 in D 17.25 in
Anna Karlin Wrought Iron Counter Stool, C
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Each Wrought Iron Counter Stool has a unique composition wrought into the backrest. There are six shapes to choose from each with an upholstered seat cushion and removable back cushi...
Category

2010s American Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Anna Karlin Wrought Iron Counter Stool, C
Anna Karlin Wrought Iron Counter Stool, C
H 38.38 in W 17.25 in D 17.25 in
Anna Karlin Wrought Iron Counter Stool, F
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Each Wrought Iron Counter Stool has a unique composition wrought into the backrest. There are six shapes to choose from each with an upholstered seat cushion and removable back cushi...
Category

2010s American Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Anna Karlin Wrought Iron Counter Stool, F
Anna Karlin Wrought Iron Counter Stool, F
H 38.38 in W 17.25 in D 17.25 in
Anna Karlin Wrought Iron Counter Stool, D
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Each Wrought Iron Counter Stool has a unique composition wrought into the backrest. There are six shapes to choose from each with an upholstered seat cushion and removable back cushi...
Category

2010s American Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Anna Karlin Wrought Iron Counter Stool, D
Anna Karlin Wrought Iron Counter Stool, D
H 38.38 in W 17.25 in D 17.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Armchair by Marc Berge For Grosfeld House
By Grosfeld House, Marc Berge
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stately, mid-century modern armchair by Marc Berge for Grosfeld House features a sculptural walnut frame with patterned beveled edges throughout. The seat and back are newly upholste...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Anna Karlin Wrought Iron Counter Stool, B
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Each Wrought Iron Counter Stool has a unique composition wrought into the backrest. There are six shapes to choose from each with an upholstered seat cushion and removable back cushi...
Category

2010s American Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Anna Karlin Wrought Iron Counter Stool, B
Anna Karlin Wrought Iron Counter Stool, B
H 38.38 in W 17.25 in D 17.25 in
Anna Karlin Wrought Iron Counter Stool, E
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Each Wrought Iron Counter Stool has a unique composition wrought into the backrest. There are six shapes to choose from each with an upholstered seat cushion and removable back cushi...
Category

2010s American Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Anna Karlin Wrought Iron Counter Stool, E
Anna Karlin Wrought Iron Counter Stool, E
H 38.38 in W 17.25 in D 17.25 in
1 of 2 Deposit for Tamara Meadow Interiors
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
ONE OF TWO DEPOSIT FOR Tamara Meadow Interiors HORSECHAIR NO. 2 J.M. Szymanski d. 2021 Contemporary furniture at its finest. Horsehair textile and blackened iron are combined to cr...
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Iron

Bunny Williams Home Bowen Armchair, Solid Linen/Oatmeal
By Bunny Williams Home
Located in New York, NY
A streamlined armchair that melds the casual appearance of a slipcover with the reassuring elegance of tailored, fitted upholstery. Tight back and single seat cushion. Swivel option ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Linen

Chic 'Méandre' Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 'Méandre'™ dark bronze side chair by Design Frères®. Chic and understated.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Undulating Méandre Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Méandre' dark bronze chairs by Design Frères. Chic and understated.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Customizable Modern Dining Chair with Cubed Seat Design
Located in Greenwich, CT
Our tailored home exclusive "Branford" dining chair on casters is shown in our own ecru linen fabric. This chair is perfect for the dining table or as an accent chair in any living s...
Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Linen

Pair of Chic 'Méandre' Bronze Side Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Méandre™ dark bronze side chairs by DESIGN FRÈRES® Chic and understated.  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Schumacher Jansen Deconstructed Stripe Maplewood-Legged Sock Arm Chair
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This striking Schumacher Jansen sock arm chair is upholstered in our Deconstructed Stripe fabric in a black color way. Comfortable and chic, this armchair features a box edge seat cu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Maple

Mid-Century Milo Baughman Scoop Lounge Chair and Ottoman, C.1950-1960
By Milo Baughman
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original Milo Baughman Scoop chair and matching ottoman. Maple frame with tufted linen fabric in a molecular pattern. CREATOR Milo Baughman. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1950-...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Linen, Maple

Black Kaleidoscope Sofa by Jialun Xiong
By Jialun Xiong
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Kaleidoscope sofa by Jialun Xiong Dimensions: 77” W x 34” D x 30” H Materials: Metal, ash wood, linen, wool, leather and calf hide. COM/COL and custom size option availabl...
Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

17th Century American High Back Hall Chair in Period Linen
Located in Chicago, IL
Gorgeous and unique Hall Chair reimagined in textural period linen. Chair has been respectfully refurbished to honor its 17th Century age. A gorgeous object in any space. Comfortable...
Category

Antique 17th Century American Chairs

Materials

Linen, Fruitwood

21 Century Fresh Pond Mod Wing Chair by Michael Del Piero, Made to Order
By Michael Del Piero
Located in Chicago, IL
Contemporary Chair with unique details in woven linen made to order.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Linen, Oak, Walnut

Angle II Armchair in Grace Black and White Tuxedo
By TRNK
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This chair brilliantly balances both form & function — it is not so stiff that you don’t feel comfortable, and not so soft that you don’t feel supported. It also suits many different...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Pair of French Country Side Chairs
By JB Freeman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of round side chairs in the style of Louis XV with cabriole legs headed with carved acanthus leaves, a round caned back with cresting that is embellished with multiple carved ...
Category

2010s American Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Linen, Cane, Hardwood

Pair of French Country Side Chairs
Pair of French Country Side Chairs
H 40 in W 21.58 in D 20.5 in
Custom White Oak Accent Chair with Linen Down Cushions
Located in Brea, CA
Our custom white oak chair has a natural finish we call Mist 5. This enhances the white oak giving it a subtle lighter appearance. We offer this in all our custom finishes, and fabri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Linen, Oak, Down

Cotton Linen Asian Floral Slipcovered Wingback Armchair by Lee Industries
By Lee Industries
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For full item description be sure to click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this listing. Offering one of our recent Palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a Lee In...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Chinese Chippendale Wingback Chairs

Materials

Linen, Cotton

Side Chair Modern Medieval Handmade Horsehair Iron Handwoven Fringe Accent Mane
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
HORSECHAIR NO. 2 J.M. Szymanski d. 2021 Contemporary furniture at its finest. Horsehair textile and blackened iron are combined to create an exciting juxtaposition of elements....
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Iron

Walnut Rail Back Armchair with Leather and Linen Cushions by Mel Smilow
By Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
Rail back lounge chair in walnut with leather and linen cushioning. The rail back lounge chair is part of the Rail Back collection, originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1950 and off...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Linen, Walnut

Side Chair Modern Medieval Handmade Horsehair Iron Handwoven Fringe Accent Mane
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
HORSE HAIR CHAIR NO. 1 J.M. Szymanski d. 2017 Contemporary furniture at its finest. Horsehair textile and blackened iron are combined to create an exciting juxtaposition of element...
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Iron

Antique Reproduction French Style Napoleon Chair
Located in Brea, CA
This vintage inspired piece combines elements of old-world glamour with modern style. This reproduction chairs has been reupholstered in a vintage style French ticking in tone on ton...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Chairs

Materials

Linen

High Back Barrel Chair in Colorful Floral Embroidered Linen
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Inspired by classic mid-century style our tea chair has a rounded seat and base and tall back. The chair is shown in Matthew Williamson Cubana/Flordita, a vibrant embroidered linen, ...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Linen

Rolled Arm Upholstered Club Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Our Juliana chair has a Classic traditional shape with rolled arms, tight back and a deep seat. The chair is framed in maple and birch. Price does not include fabric. Fabric show...
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Linen, Birch, Maple

Rolled Arm Upholstered Club Chair
Rolled Arm Upholstered Club Chair
H 36 in W 36 in D 38 in
Shaped Curve Back Dining Side Chair with Self Button Detail and Nailhead Detail
By LF Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Menton chair is a beautifully styled side chair shown in off white fabric with and self covered buttons on the inside back - nailhead trim outlining the grace and lines of this c...
Category

2010s American American Classical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

White Lux Lounge Chair by Newell Design Studio
By Jeff Newell, Newell Design Studio
Located in Orange, CA
Lux is massive comfort in seating. It has hand tied, sprung foundation with goose down over foam cushions for a luxurious level of comfort. Bases are solid metal available in a multi...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sandstone, Stainless Steel, Other, Bronze, Nickel, Metal, Platinum, Silv...

Gray Lux Lounge Chair II By Newell Design Studio
By Jeff Newell, Newell Design Studio
Located in Orange, CA
Lux is massive comfort in seating. It has hand tied, sprung foundation with goose down over foam cushions for a luxurious level of comfort. Bases are solid metal available in a multi...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sandstone, Nickel, Metal, Platinum, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze, Ste...

1970s Chinese Chippendale Style Chairs by Erwin Lambeth -A Pair
By Erwin Lambeth
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These Erwin Lambeth chairs date to the 1970s. They have Chinese chippendale styling and have been given a fresh update with a satin linen white paint and textured linen upholstery. T...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Chinese Chippendale Bergere Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

Midcentury Rattan and Chrome Cantilever Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
• Chrome frame and rattan back seat • Reupholstered in Kelly Wearstler district tobacco 100% linen fabric • Mid-20th century • American Dimensions: • Overall: 21.5" W x 19" D ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Bamboo and Cane Armchair
Located in Chicago, IL
• Bamboo frame and cane seat • Reupholstered in Kelly Wearstler District Tobacco 100% linen fabric • Mid-20th century • American Dimensions • Overall: 21.5" W x 19" D x 35" H...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Linen, Bamboo, Cane

Midcentury Bamboo and Cane Armchair
Midcentury Bamboo and Cane Armchair
H 35 in W 21.5 in D 19 in
Midcentury Malachite Ming Side Chair
By James Mont
Located in Chicago, IL
• Mid-20th century • Lacquered James Mont style Ming chair • Malachite finish • Reupholstered in Brunschwig & Fils black le zebre 100% linen fabric • American Dimensions: • O...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Ming Chairs

Materials

Malachite, Brass

Midcentury Malachite Ming Side Chair
Midcentury Malachite Ming Side Chair
H 29.5 in W 27.25 in D 22 in
Early 20th Century English Square Back Side Chair
Located in Southampton, NY
Early 20th century English square back side chair reupholstered in Christopher farr, bookend, fabric designed by Kit Kemp. Back side of chair is upholstered in sage linen and featur...
Category

Early 20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Linen

Distinctive Caribbean Style Mahogany Cane Back Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
Mahogany cane back single chair with newly upholstered linen cushion. Perfect for living room, bedroom or library.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

Pair Sculpted Acrylic Armchairs
By Hill Manufacturing
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970s sculpted acrylic armchairs, newly professionally polished and reupholstered in a natural linen with a metallic silver sheen. They do have some stress marks where the arylic was...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Acrylic, Linen

Pair Sculpted Acrylic Armchairs
Pair Sculpted Acrylic Armchairs
H 26.5 in W 28 in D 22 in
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Open Rail Dining Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
Sleek and shapely, this eye-catching set of four plywood dining chairs includes three side chairs and one armchair. Rounded open top rails and white vinyl seats give these Mid-Centur...
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Modern Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

Midcentury High Back Chairs in the Style of Adrian Pearsall
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Pair of midcentury high-back chairs in the style of Adrian Paersall upholstered in printed linen.
Category

20th Century American Wingback Chairs

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Style Curved Accent Chair in Grey Linen & Brushed Brass Frame
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
The linen creates the stunning look of the Lisbon Chair. A dramatic chair with slim brushed brass legs that is perfect for creating a stunning seating area in any room. Beautifu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of lounge chairs designed by T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbengs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Timeless styling, long, elegant arms. Restored and newly upholstered in Danish grey linen by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings (1905-1976) His style is emblematic of a more transitional approac...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Linen

Douglas of California Chrome Tube Lounge Chair, 1970s
By Douglas Furniture
Located in Alhambra, CA
Rare high back model of the Douglas of California chrome tube lounge chair. Great Mid-Century Modern Classic has been reupholstered in a crimson red micro-linen fabric. Chrome repoli...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Style Orange Velvet & White Linen Arm Lounge Chairs, Pair
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Houston, TX
Offered is a pair of Mid-Century Modern beyond gorgeous, whimsical yet very elegant, white lacquered pair of armchairs in the manner of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings. Stunning in a button t...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Linen, Velvet

Pair of Harvery Probber Swivel Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of Harvey Probber white tufted swivel lounge chairs with rosewood bases.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Paul McCobb 1322 for Directional Armchairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Paul McCobb 1322 club chairs for Directional, circa 1950s. Solid walnut exposed framework and legs detail this chairs profile with loose feather and foam seat cushion and tig...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Down, Foam, Linen, Walnut

French Style Desk/Side Chair
Located in Charlotte, NC
Nice patina, great style. Linen Fabric
Category

Vintage 1950s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood, Linen

French Style Desk/Side Chair
French Style Desk/Side Chair
H 37.5 in W 24 in D 25.5 in
Dining Chairs
By Furniture Makers Of Brooklyn Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
set of 4 mid century dining chairs
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Dining Chairs
Dining Chairs
H 34 in W 21 in D 26 in
Paul McCobb for Directional Club Chair on Dowel Stretcher Base
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Paul McCobb upholstered club chair on hand-turned solid maple dowel stretcher base and legs. New linen cotton upholstery with tight seat and back. Legs have been restored in a satin ...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Club Chairs

Materials

Linen, Cotton

John Derian Baronet Chair in Natural Linen Upholstery
Located in Brea, CA
Baronet chair - John Derian Item number: JD-BAR-CHR-026 The Baronet is an adorable smaller scale Tulip Chair. The size of this chair is designed to fit a child, or a great chair ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

Set of Eight McGuire Organic Modern Caned Rattan Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare set of eight genuine McGuire rattan dining chairs made in the California coastal organic modern style. The set features generous rattan frames in a directors chair style with st...
Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Linen, Cane, Rattan

Kenneth Winslow Club Chairs in Deco Inspired Clarence House Cut Velvet Jacquard
By Kenneth Winslow
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 20th century mahogany Art Deco style club chairs with angular splayed arms and feet by Kenneth Winslow Furniture. The chairs have been reupholstered in a stunning 100% linen fac...
Category

Late 20th Century American Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Jacquard, Linen, Mahogany

Vintage Regency Cane Bergere Chairs, a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A truly spectacular pair of vintage Regency Bergere chairs. Beautiful distressed wood finish with just the perfect amount of patina from time. Inset cane panel and a chic overstuffed...
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Regency Bergere Chairs

Materials

Linen, Cane

Pair of Gray Painted Louis XVI Directoire Style Bergeres, 20th Century
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of gray painted Louis XVI Directoire style Bergeres, 20thc., with squared upholstered backs and reeded and bead carved painted frames, with upholstered arms over upholstered cus...
Category

Early 20th Century North American Directoire Chairs

Materials

Linen, Velvet, Paint, Wood

Quirky 19th Century American Empire Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A quirky and sculptural 19th century American Empire side chair with a fantastic exaggerated form with four turned legs with large brass casters, a spindle back, and newly upholstere...
Category

Antique 1820s American American Empire Chairs

Materials

Brass

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North American Linen Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of north american linen chairs available for sale. We have 123 antique and vintage north american linen chairs in-stock, while there are 25 modern editions to choose from as well. North american linen chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. North american linen chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. North american linen chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Milo Baughman, Baker Furniture Company and Grosfeld House are consistently popular.

How Much are North American Linen Chairs?

North american linen chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,450, while the lowest priced sells for $595 and the highest can go for as much as $34,800.

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.