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Modern Occasional Wood Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice modern art accent chair. Solid wood construction with black lacquered seat and backrest. Original vintage condition with minor wear on close inspection with a nice patina. No da...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Modern Occasional Wood Chair
Modern Occasional Wood Chair
H 42 in W 21.5 in D 19.5 in
21st Century Noden Furniture Design Custom Made Wooden Dining Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Morristown, NJ
21st c., superbly hand crafted, heirloom quality custom wooden and upholstered dining chairs. Dovetailed and mitered joints, each chair signed "Noden". Per the now retired maker, the...
Category

Early 2000s North American Mission Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Alpine Chair by Oxford Street Furniture
Located in Austin, TX
Introducing the Alpine Chair by Oxford Street Furniture. Each chair is handmade with solid wood construction and flawlessly finished with natural hand applied oils. Traditional joine...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut

Tumbona Alza, Mexican Contemporary Lounge Chair by Emiliano Molina for Cuchara
By Emiliano Molina
Located in Ciudad De México, ME
La Tumbona Alza se manifiesta como un espacio en sí. Fiel a lo que Cuchara trata de mantener como punto de partida: la búsqueda de la ergonomía emprendida en caminos de lo elemental ...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak, Walnut

Linard Dining Chair
By Thai Hua
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
Linard and Gerard is a furniture collection designed by Thai Hua, a designer of Vietnamese origin who was trained in Switzerland. This collection, comprised of chairs, benches, and ...
Category

2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Linard Dining Chair
Linard Dining Chair
H 31.89 in W 18.9 in D 22.45 in
Gerard Dining Chair
By Thai Hua
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
Linard and Gerard is a furniture collection designed by Thai Hua, a designer of Vietnamese origin who was trained in Switzerland. This collection, comprised of chairs, benches, and t...
Category

2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Oak

Gerard Dining Chair
Gerard Dining Chair
H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in
Onceava-XI Dinning Chair
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
The Eleventh Chair is part of Noviembre collection, which offers a compelling range of furniture, inviting exploration of form, function, and the serene lines that define each piece....
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Leather, Wood

Onceava-XI Dinning Chair
Onceava-XI Dinning Chair
H 33.08 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
Decima Sexta - XVI Arm Chair
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
The XVI Sixteenth Chair is part of Noviembre collection, which offers a compelling range of furniture, inviting exploration of form, function, and the serene lines that define each p...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Upholstery, Oak

Decima Sexta - XVI Arm Chair
Decima Sexta - XVI Arm Chair
H 24.81 in W 23.43 in D 27.56 in
18th Century American Curved Ladder Back Oak Chair with Rush Seat
Located in Savannah, GA
This early American Colonial chair features curved splats in back and turned front legs and double upright supports on three sides. The front supports are also turned, with turned fi...
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Antique 1740s American American Colonial Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Trasiego Tall Chair
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
Sebastian Angeles, Mexican industrial designer. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with renowned brands and companies, gaining recognition for his unique approach to collecti...
Category

2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Trasiego Tall Chair
H 38.98 in W 20.87 in D 18.12 in
Radio Chair
By Arturo Verástegui
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
HEMISFERIOS is the act of doing both: the intricate and the simple. It is the palpable philosophy of seeing things from their most complex and basic form. Specifically in this series...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Radio Chair
Radio Chair
H 29.93 in W 21.26 in D 23.63 in
Aceleracion Chair
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
The collection, titled Laws of Motion, is the first sample of collectible design created by Joel Escalona for BREUER. Through a series of different typologies such as mirrors, tables...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Aceleracion Chair
Aceleracion Chair
H 28.35 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
Angulo Chair
By Arturo Verástegui
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
HEMISFERIOS is the act of doing both: the intricate and the simple. It is the palpable philosophy of seeing things from their most complex and basic form. Specifically in this series...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Angulo Chair
Angulo Chair
H 30.71 in W 21.26 in D 23.63 in
18thc American Stenciled Ladderback Chair with Rush Seat and Original Finish
Located in Savannah, GA
This rare 18th century painted oak and stenciled New England ladderback chair features a heavily defined lower stretcher, graceful arms terminating in round knobs, and three slats in...
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Antique 1780s American American Classical Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Rocker and Ottoman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Tulsa, OK
**Please Read Entire Description** Please view all listing pictures on a laptop if possible. Some cell phones don’t display all listing pictures and some could be pictures relati...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Oak

Paul Frankl Dining Chairs for Brown Saltman 3 Available Sold in Singles
By Paul Frankl, Brown Saltman
Located in San Diego, CA
Step into the realm of timeless sophistication with our collection of iconic Crisscross "X" Dining Chairs, designed by the legendary Paul Frankl for the esteemed Brown Saltman group ...
Category

20th Century American Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Bergere Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The BERGERE armchair is a timeless and sculptural introduction, distinguished by its graceful lines and welcoming proportions. Plush boucle lends a gentle hand to the low profile of ...
Category

2010s North American Chairs

Materials

Oak

Bergere Armchair
Bergere Armchair
H 29.75 in W 32.5 in D 34 in
24 Louis XVI-Style Hollywood Regency Dining Chairs, circa 1950
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This set of 24 dining room side chairs were manufactured in the 1950s in a Louis XVI-style Hollywood Regency design and finished in gold leaf color, featuring blue and gold colored f...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Five Vintage Custom Hand Carved Witco Tiki Style Polynesian Side Chairs
Located in Elkton, MD
A set of 4 charming dining chairs made of rustic oak with rush seats. These chairs feature ladder-style backs. They are meticulously handcrafted, showcasing a simple yet elegant styl...
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Wood Leather Chair by Black Table Studio, Rift, Represented by Tuleste Factory
By BlackTable Studio
Located in New York, NY
Architect CARLOS MEZA holds a B.A. from Javeriana University in Bogotá, Colombia and an M.A. in Advanced Studies Design from Pratt Institute in New York City. In 2005, Meza was award...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

OPERA: Pair of Contemporary Mexican Midwife Birthing Chairs in Mohair Velvet
By Higareda, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in colima, MX
Reminiscent of the "Sillas Parteras" or Midwife Birthing Chairs made by Don S. Shoemaker in the 1960s, Ópera reveres the profound and dramatic journey of labor and birth — a prayer o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Velvet, Oak

Jean Prouve Standard Chair for Vitra Edition 2002
Located in New York, NY
Jean Prouve (French, 1901-1984), Standard Chair for Vitra Edition 2002 in oak and patinated black aluminum supports, labeled "Vitra Edition 2002" to underside. Provenance: From a Riv...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Oak

Lloyd Modern Barrel Back Round Bar Stool
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Lloyd bar stool Solid wood frame / hand rubbed oil finish / brushed brass, bronze or black rungs / leather wrapped back support / recessed leather seat cushion Measures: 23” W...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Brass, Steel

Blackened White Oak Dining Chair with Leather Seat / Dining Chair GH1
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We’ve been tasked to design an effortless, elegant, honest and most importantly comfortable dining chair for chef Eric Bost, whose restaurant Auburn, we've been designing for the pas...
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Modern Lloyd Accent Chair in White Oak, Brass, Shearling
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Lloyd Chair by Crump and Kwash Solid wood construction / hand rubbed oil finished / solid waxed brass rungs / shearling wrapped back support / shearling wrapped seat cushion. D...
Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

NIDO Modern Lounge Chair in White Oak & Blush Leather by Estudio Persona
By Estudio Persona
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The NIDO chair was the result of playing with the juxtaposition of shapes. The egg-like shape of the leather upholstered wood seat nesting in the cross shaped solid wood frame, gives...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Leather

Antique Craftsman Quarter Sawn Oak Dining or Single Desk Chair Upholstered Seat
Located in Monrovia, CA
This Is An Antique Craftsman Quarter Sawn Oak Or Tiger Oak Wood Single Dining Chair or Single Desk Chair With An Upholstered Black Vinyl Seat. The Tiger Oak Or Quarter Sawn Oak Woode...
Category

Antique Early 1900s American American Craftsman Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Oak

The Walky Chair by Design VA . Ebonized Oak & Bronze
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The story of Walky began with the words “Café Bistro,” specifically to the classic image of a charming café on the Champs Elysées in Paris. The aroma of an exquisite coffee accompani...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Gardner & Co. Pierced Bent Ply and Oak Frame Arm Chair c.1872
By Denton & Gardner Ltd.
Located in London, GB
This iconic bent ply arm chair is incredibly comfortable with it's ingenious ergonoic design. (an example of this chair can be found at The Brooklyn Museum of Art, United States and ...
Category

Antique 1870s American American Craftsman Chairs

Materials

Birch, Oak

Mid-Century Oak 916-CC Captains Chair by Adrian Pearsall, USA, c. 1960's
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Deland, FL
Designed by the incomparable Adrian Pearsall, this iconic Model 916-CC Captain's Chair is the epitome of functional art. Visually stunning and audacious in shape and materials used t...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Oak

The Walky Chair by Design VA . Ebonized Oak & Aluminum
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The story of Walky began with the words “Café Bistro,” specifically to the classic image of a charming café on the Champs Elysées in Paris. The aroma of an exquisite coffee accompani...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Brutalist Chainsawed Chair
Located in Richmond, VA
Original design Brutalist chainsawed chair, made from oak. Very sturdy and heavy, and surprisingly comfortable. 17" wide, 17" deep, 18" tall seat and 30" tall back.
Category

2010s American Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak, Hardwood

Brutalist Chainsawed Chair
Brutalist Chainsawed Chair
H 30 in W 17 in D 17 in
M_001 Oak Chair by Monolith Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
M_001 Oak Chair by Monolith Studio Signed and Numbered. Dimensions: D 53,5 x W 65 x H 58,5 cm. Materials: Oak. Available in travertine, white onyx, lava rock, and white oak. Please...
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

M_001 Oak Chair by Monolith Studio
M_001 Oak Chair by Monolith Studio
H 23.04 in W 25.6 in D 21.07 in
Handsome Heavy Solid Oak Desk Bank Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Timeless handsome bank desk chair in solid oak with curved back with open slats. Arm height 27"
Category

Vintage 1950s North American Chairs

Materials

Oak

10x Shaker Modern Armchairs, by Ambrozia, Ebonized Walnut & Grege Leather
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The Shaker modern armchair is handmade to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel frame. Very comfy and appreciated from our clients. They are available in a large variet...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

CraftAssociates Chair, Peabody Oak Occasional Chair, Upholstered
By Lawrence Peabody, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Chair, Peabody Oak Occasional Chair, Upholstered This Lawrence Peabody occasional chair is expertly handcrafted and upholstered. These Peabody chairs are licensed re...
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Oak

4x Liverpool Modern Backless Stools, by AMBROZIA, Solid Walnut & Black Steel
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The Liverpool Modern Backless stool is available in a large variety of finishes in bar or counter height version. The wide opening on the seating portion is designed help to grab and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools

Materials

Metal, Steel

Solid Wood Slab Sculpted Dining Chair with Brass Accent
By Marco Bogazzi
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Contemporary lines with hand sculpted facets define this simple yet strong dining side chair. The sculpted slabs are inspired by the multitude of natural slabs that we select from to...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Chairs

Materials

Cherry, Maple, Oak, Teak, Walnut

Oak - Contemporary - Sculptural - Patria Pillow Chair
Located in Goshen, NY
The Patria Pillow Chair is inspired by the South of Sicily, Moroccan Bench Chairs and African Senufo Stools. Customization: Choose Between 6 or 10 legs *Please note: There is an up-...
Category

2010s American Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Woven Leather Backed Bar Stool in Oak and Caramel Leather by Mel Smilow
By Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
Originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956 and officially reintroduced by his daughter Judy Smilow in 2016, the Woven Leather Backed Counter stool is classically midcentury. The simpl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Woven Leather Backed Counter Stool in Oak and Caramel Leather by Mel Smilow
By Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
Originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956 and officially reintroduced by his daughter Judy Smilow in 2016, the Woven Leather Backed Counter stool is classically midcentury. The simpl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Lava Woven Chair by Habitación 116
By HABITACIÓN 116
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Lava Woven Chair (2022) By Habitacion 116 Pigmented Mexican tropical wood Pigmented paper cord Colors: Recinto (grey) Tezontle (red) Basalto (black) Pomez (natural) Toba (brown) Bas...
Category

2010s Mexican Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Wood, Oak

Lava Woven Chair by Habitación 116
Lava Woven Chair by Habitación 116
H 32.29 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Gallagher Lounge Chair Oak Brown Leather
By Tronk Design
Located in Cincinnati, US
Simple, minimal and clean lounge chair. Constructed of solid Oak wood and genuine north american leather.  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cord, Wood, Oak

Set of 4 Sculptural Carved Oak Chairs in Cream Bouclé
By Antoni Gaudí
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 sculptural carved oak chairs in cream bouclé.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Oak

Pair of Sculptural Carved Oak Chairs in Cream Bouclé
By Antoni Gaudí
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of sculptural carved oak chairs in cream bouclé. Two pairs available (set of 4).
Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Oak

Shaker Modern Chair by Ambrozia, Walnut, Dark Brown Leather, White Cowhide
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The shaker chair is handcrafted to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame with a genuine leather seat and Cowhide back. Featuring subtile solid wood inserti...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

8x Shaker Modern Chairs by Ambrozia, Walnut, Dark Brown Leather, White Cowhide
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The shaker chair is handcrafted to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame with a genuine leather seat and Cowhide back. Featuring subtile solid wood inserti...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Chair C
By Chuch Estudio
Located in Mérida, MX
Cane weaving in Yucatán has been practiced for more than 50 years. It is generally woven with the natural root of the cane. This is a 100 % artisanal work, which we are very proud to...
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Nylon, Wood, Oak

Chair C
Chair C
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
M_013 Chair / Oak by Monolith Studio
By Monolith
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The M_013 Chair is softly carved from solid oak. It's heavily proportioned base and sculptural form make this chair a unique addition to any interior. NYC-based design studio Monol...
Category

2010s Mexican Chairs

Materials

Oak

M_013 Chair / Oak by Monolith Studio
M_013 Chair / Oak by Monolith Studio
H 27.96 in W 22.05 in D 15.75 in
Earl White Oak, Ivory Textured Linen Moresby Rocking Chair
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood construction with hand-cut joinery and custom upholstered seat and seat back. This Rocker shown in white oak and maharam plume ciabatta ivory textured linen. In stock l...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Leather, Walnut

1970s Oak Barrel Chairs With Holly Hunt Mohair - a Pair
Located in Roanoke, VA
These custom oak barrel chairs from the 1970s are the perfect blend of vintage style and comfort. The sturdy oak frames are beautifully crafted and have been professionally restored....
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Oak

Fine Carved North Winds Faces Heavy Oak Arm Chairs Twisted Spindles c1900s MINT
By J. Horner
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Fine Carved North Winds Faces Heavy Oak Arm Chairs Twisted Spindles c1900s MINT
Category

20th Century American Jacobean Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hayche, Tornasol Rounded chair, Oak, Green & Pink, Solid Wood, UK, Made To Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
The Tornasol Rounded Chair takes a fresh approach to the solid oak chair, featuring an inviting curved wooden backrest crafted from several flat solid wood components. Each component...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Hayche Cuerdas Rounded chair, Black, UK, Made To Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
The Cuerdas Rounded Chair offers a fresh take on the classic Windsor chair, seamlessly blending solid oak with the unique element of woven cords. Named "Cuerdas," which translates to...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Chairs

Materials

Cord, Wood, Oak

Hayche, Tornasol Rounded chair, Bla, Green & Blue, Solid Wood, UK, Made To Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
The Tornasol Rounded Chair takes a fresh approach to the solid oak chair, featuring an inviting curved wooden backrest crafted from several flat solid wood components. Each component...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Hayche Cuerdas Rounded chair, Oak & Black, UK, Made To Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
The Cuerdas Rounded Chair offers a fresh take on the classic Windsor chair, seamlessly blending solid oak with the unique element of woven cords. Named "Cuerdas," which translates to...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Chairs

Materials

Cord, Wood, Oak

Hayche Loom chair, Black, UK, Made To Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
The Loom Chair was inspired by the traditional wooden looms of Oaxaca in Mexico. The frame is made of solid oak and the cord is made of polypropylene. The chairs are sanded and finis...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Chairs

Materials

Cord, Wood, Oak

Hayche Loom chair, Black, UK, Made To Order
Hayche Loom chair, Black, UK, Made To Order
H 31.89 in W 20.48 in D 21.66 in
Hayche, Tornasol chair, Oak, Green & Pink, Solid Wood, UK, Made To Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
The Tornasol Chair captivates with its ingenious use of solid oak and color, creating a dynamic and visually engaging seating experience. The wooden backrest is composed of several f...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Hayche Loom Rounded chair, Oak & Black, UK, Made To Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
The Loom Rounded Chair was inspired by the traditional wooden looms of Oaxaca in Mexico. The curved frame is made of solid oak and the cord is made of polypropylene. The chairs are s...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Chairs

Materials

Cord, Wood, Oak

Hayche, Loom chair, Oak & Black, UK, Made To Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
The Loom Chair was inspired by the traditional wooden looms of Oaxaca in Mexico. The frame is made of solid oak and the cord is made of polypropylene. The chairs are sanded and finis...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Chairs

Materials

Cord, Wood, Oak

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North American Oak Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of north american oak chairs available on 1stDibs. Find 239 antique and vintage north american oak chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 277 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. North american oak chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Arts and Crafts north american oak chairs are consistently popular styles. North american oak chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen and Fredericia are consistently popular.

How Much are North American Oak Chairs?

Prices for north american oak chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, north american oak chairs begin at $99 and can go as high as $62,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,250.

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.