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Robert Van Horn Lucite Ribbon Chair & Ottoman
By Robert Van Horn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Chair & Ottoman Are In Overall Good Condition There Are Minor Scratches On The Lucite Consistent With Age Newly Upholstered Cushion & Ottoman Chair Is Hand Signed With Patent ...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Lucite

Rare Set of 4 Signed Vladimir Kagan Channeled "Clos" Chairs in Holly Hunt Fabric
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
This rare and stunning set of four "Clos" dining/ game table chairs were realized by Vladimir Kagan- one of the most celebrated designers of the 20th century- in the United States, c...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Lucite

lucite floating tub chair in manner of Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s lucite tub chair in manner of Vladimir Kagan. No marks to unsure if original, purchased at auction in Los Angeles. Chair is vanity height and seat is original almond leather. ...
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Vintage 1970s North American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pace Collection Lucite Waterfall Chairs with Blue Upholstery
By Pace Collection
Located in New York, NY
Ten Pace collection waterfall dining chairs with a blue microfiber upholstered seats and rounded Lucite arms and legs with brass fittings.
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Lucite

Set of 6 Lucite Chairs by Herb Rittz, c1970
By Herb Ritts, 1952-2002
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the extraordinary elegance of this rare collection – a set of high-back lucite dining chairs crafted by the iconic Ritts Co. of Los Angeles. Originating from the Ritts store...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Lucite

Lucite & Brass Vanity Chair by Hill Manufacturing, USA 1960's
By Hill Manufacturing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite Lucite & Brass Vanity Chair by Hill Manufacturing, a timeless piece from the USA's iconic 1960s era. Crafted with unparalleled elegance, this chair effortl...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Michael Coffey "Encounter" Coffee Table
By Michael Coffey
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
Michael Coffey, known for his sculptural designs, often draws inspiration from organic forms, geometric shapes, and the interplay of materials. The "Encounter" coffee table reflects ...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Lucite, Plexiglass, Wood

Set 4 Space Age Lucite Swivel Dining / Lounge Chairs , manner of Laverne
By Erwine & Estelle Laverne
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set 4 Space Age Lucite Swivel Dining / Lounge Chairs , manner of Erwine & Estelle Laverne.. Extremely comfortable,, Lucite shell tops in nice original condition,, minor scratches to ...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Space Age Chairs

Materials

Steel

1940s Sculptural Lucite Side Chairs by Grosfeld House
By Grosfeld House
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1940s Two Lucite Side Chairs with new upholstery--black and gold USA Chairs were restored preserving the original spring system. Lucite is cleaned and polished. Note from the 1940s l...
Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Lucite

Set of Four Lucite Dining Chairs by Lion in Frost
By Lion in Frost
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four Lucite dining chairs by Lion in Frost Lucite and woven fabric seat depth 19".
Category

Vintage 1970s American Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Lucite

Pair of signed clear lucite and chrome sling chairs by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Kleinburg, ON
These chairs are stunning examples of the work of Charles Hollis Jones, a pioneer of Lucite and acrylic furniture. The chairs feature a sleek and minimalist design, with a chrome fra...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Stylish Lucite Armchair in the Style of Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones, Hill Manufacturing
Located in New York, NY
Chic voguish style Lucite armchairon wheel coaster feet. Nice thick Lucite frame supports upholstered seat and backrest. The upholstery shows wear and flaws, the backrest cushion is ...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Lucite

BLOC Cube Sky Blue Textured Upholstered Lucite Chair by Caroline Chao
By Caroline Chao
Located in New York, NY
As seen in: Sight Unseen, Interior Design Magazine, Surface Magazine BLOC Cube Chair is part of a five-piece collection of sculptural upholstered and mixed-material furniture. BLOC ...
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Acrylic, Foam, Lucite, Wood

BLOC Cube White Snow Upholstered Lucite Chair by Caroline Chao
By Caroline Chao
Located in New York, NY
As seen in: Sight Unseen, Interior Design Magazine, Surface Magazine BLOC Cube Chair is part of a five-piece collection of sculptural upholstered and mixed-material furniture. BLOC ...
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Lucite, Wood, Acrylic

Lucite and Chrome Folding Chair
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
A Lucite and chrome folding chair, whenever you need extra sturdy seating. Four available.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Lucite and Chrome Folding Chair
Lucite and Chrome Folding Chair
H 30.5 in W 17.5 in D 16 in
Glow Chair
By Kim Markel
Located in Circleville, NY
Designed in 2016 and winner of ICFF ‘best seating’, rado star prize & interior design mag ‘best of year’ upon debut Handmade in NY from a composite made with recycled resins. Becaus...
Category

2010s American Chairs

Materials

Resin, Acrylic, Lucite

Glow Chair
Glow Chair
H 31.75 in W 19 in D 18 in
Pair of Post-Modern Lucite Barstools by Hill Mfg, circa 1980
By Charles Hollis Jones, Hill Manufacturing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic pair of Post-Modern lucite barstools are by Hill Manufacturing and in the style of Charles Hollis Jones and Lion in Frost. Featuring a steel base with foot wrest, and lu...
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

BLOC Wedge Upholstered Lucite Chair by Caroline Chao
By Caroline Chao
Located in New York, NY
As seen in: Sight Unseen, Interior Design Magazine, Surface Magazine, Residence Magazine BLOC Wedge Chair is part of a five-piece collection of sculptural upholstered and mixed-mate...
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Acrylic, Fabric, Wood, Lucite, Foam

Vintage Boho French 60s Lucite Host Chairs in Thibaut Ikat - a Pair
By Thibaut
Located in west palm beach, FL
A spectacular pair of vintage Boho Host chairs. Made in France Circa 60s with incredible attention to detail. Chic scored side panels and upholstered in Thibault Ikat print. Acquired...
Category

Vintage 1960s North American Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Lucite

Lucite and Boucle Vanity Stool by Hill Manufacturing
By Hill Manufacturing
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous 1980’s clear lucite with chrome details vanity stool on casters by Hill Manufacturing Corp. In beautiful vintage condition, the seat has been newly recovered with a natura...
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Set of Eight Archline Armchairs by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in San Diego, CA
Great set of eight Archline lucite armchairs by Charles Hollis Jones, circa 1980s. The chairs have been recovered in a wonderful beige snake skin fabric and measure 25"W x 27"D x 37"...
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Lucite

Lucite Upholstered Chair
Located in New York, NY
A sleek and chic side chair in lucite, with a blue upholstered seat. Although it looks light and airy, the chair has some weight to it. It would make a perfect desk chair.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Lucite

Lucite Upholstered Chair
Lucite Upholstered Chair
H 34.5 in W 19 in D 18 in
Set of Two (2) Designer Lucite Decorative Pretzel Armchairs After Norman Cherner
By Norman Cherner
Located in Deland, FL
As elegant as they are rare this exquisite set of custom-made pretzel chairs is unlike anything we've ever seen. This extraordinary set is constructed from solid polymethyl methacryl...
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Lucite

Vladimir Kagan "Clos" Chairs in Fabric and Lucite, Set of 6
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare set of 6 1970's Vladamir Kagan "Clos" dining chairs in lucite on castors. The high back chairs flow to the floor in back, while the front seem to float on the lucite legs. The c...
Category

20th Century North American Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Lucite, Wood

Sexy 1970s Lucite & Brass Set of Chairs in Ivory White Bouclé on Casters c. 1970
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Modern sexy set of four 1970s lucite and brass Charles Hollis Jones style chairs freshly reupholstered in super soft ivory white bouclé and set conveniently on casters. Uber stylish ...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Sleek Charles Hollis Jones Chair
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleek Charles Hollis Jones chair.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Chairs

Materials

Lucite

Sleek Charles Hollis Jones Chair
Sleek Charles Hollis Jones Chair
H 27 in W 26 in D 34 in
Laverne International Buttercup Lucite Lounge Chair Pair, Invisible Group, 1959
By Erwine & Estelle Laverne
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Laverne International buttercup Lucite lounge chair, Invisible Group, 1959. Considered a masterpiece upon release, Laverne's Invisible Group Collection remains the epitome of midcen...
Category

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

Materials

Lucite

Pair of Leon Frost Signed Lucite Armchairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of Leon Frost signed Lucite armchairs with upholstered velvet seat and back, curved modern design.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Lucite

Lucite and Chrome Sling Chair by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Iconic lucite sling chair from the 1970’s by Charles Hollis Jones. Constructed of chrome plated steel and clear acrylic. In beautiful vintage condition. Measurements: 24.75” Wid...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

The "Nile" Chair, Dragonette Private Label
By Dragonette Private Label, Patrick Dragonette
Located in Palm Desert, CA
The newest addition to the Dragonette Private Label classic chairs series, the "Nile" chair was inspired by Marc Du Plantier's circa 1930s "Egyptian" chair. Custo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Lucite

Lorin Jackson for Grosfeld House Glassic Collection Chair, circa 1939
By Lorin Jackson, Grosfeld House
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Grosfeld House Glassic collection drapery back Lucite side / desk / vanity chair with midnight blue shearling upholstery. Designed by Lorin Jackson, this collection debuted at the 19...
Category

Vintage 1930s American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Lucite, Sheepskin

Midcentury Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Acrylic Chairs, Pair
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Wichita, KS
Hollywood Regency midcentury Charles Hollis Jones Lucite acrylic chairs with new Tibetan Fur upholstery. Architecturally relevant chairs that add personality to any setting! These c...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Lucite

Set of Four Lucite and Brass Dining Chairs by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Set of four 1970’s ‘Waterfall’ dining chairs by renowned American designer Charles Hollis Jones. Newly recovered and the lucite has been professionally polished. Measurements: 23...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of American Modern Lucite Chair Armchairs, Geoffrey Bradfield
By Geoffrey Bradfield
Located in Hollywood, FL
These chairs are unique. They were custom made from the side chairs that Bradfield designed, and the armchairs were made at the clients request as head chairs for a long set. They ar...
Category

2010s American Armchairs

Materials

Lucite

Lucite Back and White Lacquer Pair of Chairs
By Brickfield Furniture Company
Located in Pasadena, CA
Unique pair 1980's high back dining chairs by the Brickfield Furniture Company, High Point N.C., 1972. Finished in white lacquered wood frames, beveled Lucite backs, and new black an...
Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Lucite, Wood

Lucite Back and White Lacquer Pair of Chairs
Lucite Back and White Lacquer Pair of Chairs
H 46.75 in W 21.5 in D 18.5 in
Laverne Lily Chair, Invisible Group, 1959, Mid-Century Modern, Space Age, Lucite
By Erwine & Estelle Laverne
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic Mid-Century Modern "Space Age" Lucite design from an iconic collection (the "Invisible Group" series). Considered a masterpiece upon release, Laverne's Lily chair, with its hi...
Category

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

Materials

Lucite

Pair of Midcentury Lucite Chairs
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of Lucite tub chairs with faux vinyl snake shin seats. Designed by Charles Hollis Jones, the rounded backs with upholstered seats with a python pattern vinyl, 1960s.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Lucite

Pair of Midcentury Lucite Chairs
Pair of Midcentury Lucite Chairs
H 28 in W 21 in D 16 in
Laverne International Buttercup Lucite Lounge Chair, Invisible Group, 1959
By Erwine & Estelle Laverne
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Laverne International buttercup Lucite lounge chair, Invisible Group, 1959. Considered a masterpiece upon release, Laverne's Invisible Group Collection remains the epitome of midcent...
Category

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

Materials

Lucite

Jeff Messerschmidt Pipeline Chairs, 1973
By Jeff Messerschmidt
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice pair of lucite and metal chairs by Jeff Messerschmidt. They are Pipeline 1000 chairs and numbered 37 and 38, 1973. The leather straps are original and the cushions are of rece...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Chairs

Materials

Lucite

Arturo Pani Prototype Steel and Lucite Chairs
By Arturo Pani, Omar Chacon
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of four Prototype steel and acrylic chairs by Arturo Pani. Arturo Pani was one of the most significant figures working in design during the Mexican Miracle (1940-1970), a peri...
Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Four "Waterfall" Lucite Chairs by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of four dining chairs by Charles Hollis Jones from his "Waterfall" line designed in the 1970s. The chairs are part of an original set of four, One chair is signed (C...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Lucite, Wood

Pair of Modern Lucite And Chrome Club Chairs by Pace
By Pace Furniture Company
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of Lucite and chrome club chairs by Pace. One half inch thick Lucite frame with chrome supports. Removable fabric covered cushions. Very nice condition. Dimensions: 26.5" depth ...
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Modern Chairs

Materials

Lucite

Single Lucite Barrel-Back Chair with Shearling Upholstery and Brass Detail
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Single Lucite barrel-back chair with shearling upholstery and brass detail.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Lucite Club Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
Sophisticated pair of Lucite club chairs, 1980s.
Category

Vintage 1980s American Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Lucite

Pair of Lucite Club Chairs
Pair of Lucite Club Chairs
H 34 in W 25.75 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lucite Armchairs
By James Hollis Jones
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Molded tubular armchairs with curved back panel in Lucite. Tri-leg form elegant and simple. Upholstery has been updated in a black and white fabric consistent with era of chair design.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Lucite

Pair of Black Lucite Hill Mfg. Mid Century Modern Curved Sculptural Bar Stools
By Charles Hollis Jones, Hill Manufacturing
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Vintage Mid Century Modern Black Lucite Acrylic Sculptural Bar Stools by Hill Manufacturing in the manner of Charles Hollis Jones. Item features thick lucite construction, cl...
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite

Laverne Champagne Chairs on Custom Lotus Bases
By Erwine & Estelle Laverne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An unusual and possibly unique combination. Estelle and Irwin Lavernes' Champagne shells perched on top of their chrome. Lotus bases.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Chrome

6 Dining Chairs in Lucite and Chrome by Charles Hollis Jones, Metric Collection
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of 6 Lucite and chrome dining chairs from the Metric collection by Charles Hollis Jones 5 upholstered in black vinyl and 1 upholstered in white vinyl. The chairs date ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Charles Hollis Jones White Leather and Lucite Vanity Chair, 1970s
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Aix En Provence, FR
A modernist leather and Lucite chair designed by Charles Hollis Jones in 1970s. It could be used as a vanity chair or as a writing table chair in a bedroom. The white leather seat ...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Leather, Lucite, Plexiglass

Pair of Charles Hollis Jones "O" Barrel Chairs
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Lucite barrel chairs designed by Charles Hollis Jones, and manufactured in the 1960s. The chairs are in excellent original condition, they are upholstered in a blue fabri...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Lucite, Textile

Pair of Lucite Lounge Chairs Hill Industries , circa 1970
By Hill Manufacturing
Located in Camden, ME
A pair of comfortable Lucite lounge chairs manufactured in the 1970s by Hill Industries. The chairs are in excellent condition.
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Lucite

Set of Four Laverne Flower Dining or Occasional Chairs
By Erwine & Estelle Laverne
Located in Chicago, IL
Invisible group flower occasional chairs, designed by Erwine & Estelle Laverne Signed with applied paper manufacturer's label to underside of two examples 'Laverne NYC'.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

1960s Lucite Chair
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1960s Lucite chair with floating seat.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Lucite

1960s Lucite Chair
1960s Lucite Chair
H 29 in W 29 in D 24 in
Pair of "Metric" Chairs in Lucite and Nickel by Charles Hollis Jones, Signed
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning pair of Charles Hollis Jones executed in Lucite and polished nickel from his "Metric" collection. The chairs are from the 1960s and are in excellent original condition, the...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Nickel

Pair of Lucite Armchairs by Leon Frost
Located in Vancouver, BC
Lucite and chrome armchairs by Leon Frost. Good overall condition, buyer may wish to reupholster as the upholstery shows some wear and discolouration. Chair frames in very good origi...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Fabulous Vintage Lucite Chairs
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Raleigh, NC
Pair of fabulous vintage, 1960s Lucite chairs covered in a Chartreuse green fabric. Can easily be recovered. Frosted designs in the frames.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Lucite

Lucite and Chrome Architectural Side Chairs Attributed to Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in North Miami, FL
These unusual square pair of lucite side chairs have high box arms with a slab of clear lucite as the back. Attributed to Charles Hollis Jones. They have a great architectural look. ...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Five Mid-Century Modern Lucite Chairs
Located in Nogales, AZ
Curved Lucite and metal bolts. These chairs can be used like an armchair, high stool or side chair. They have been retrofitted to raise the seats for a more contemporary application.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Armchairs

Materials

Lucite

Pair of 1950s Lucite Chair
Located in Madrid, ES
A pair of 1950s US Lucite chairs. Lucite back and base and vinyl seat.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Lucite, PVC

Pair of 1950s Lucite Chair
Pair of 1950s Lucite Chair
H 19.3 in W 19.69 in D 18.12 in
Mid-Century Modern Thick Lucite Zig Zag Sculptural Chair Hollis Jones Style
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Miami, FL
You are looking at a great Mid-Century Modern Lucite chair. Made of 1" thick solid continuous piece of Lucite , this chair is often to referred to as the Zig Zag chair. Great as an a...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Lucite

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North American Lucite Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of north american lucite chairs available for sale. North american lucite chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. North american lucite chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many north american lucite chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Charles Hollis Jones, Erwine & Estelle Laverne and Hill Manufacturing Co. produced popular north american lucite chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are North American Lucite Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,400, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $34,516 highest priced.

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.