North American Polyester Chairs
20th Century American Modern Chairs
Polyester, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Wood, Leather, Canvas, Velvet, Polyester
Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Cotton, Faux Bamboo, Foam, Polyester, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Modern Chairs
Polyester
Vintage 1960s American Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Lacquer, Wood, Polyester, Foam, Leather, Bentwood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel, Chrome
1990s American Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Foam, Polyester, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cotton, Polyester, Lacquer, Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Canvas, Polyester, Velvet, Wood, Leather
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
2010s British Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Bouclé, Walnut
2010s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Desks
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Side Tables
Steel
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Composition
2010s Mexican Brutalist Decorative Art
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
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Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Side Tables
Travertine
2010s American Modern Stools
Walnut, Ash, Hardwood, Oak, Maple, Cherry, Bouclé
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Canadian Post-Modern Chairs
Suede, Polyester
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Armchairs
Cotton, Velvet, Polyester, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Space Age Chairs
Polyester
Early 2000s American Modern Chairs
Cotton, Polyester
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Corner Chairs
Fabric, Polyester, Wood, Down
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
Antique Early 1900s American American Empire Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Polyester, Wood, Mahogany, Lacquer
Vintage 1960s American Campaign Stools
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Maple, Polyester
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Polyester, Wood, Teak
Antique 1870s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Ultrasuede, Foam, Fabric, Polyester, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Maple, Wood, Fabric, Foam, Polyester
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Polyester, Teak
Late 20th Century American Modern Chairs
Polyester, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Brass, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Polyester
Early 2000s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum, Enamel
2010s American Neoclassical Chairs
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome, Nickel, Steel
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Finding the Right Chairs for You
Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?
With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.
“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.
Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.
“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames.
Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.
The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office.
A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today.
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