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Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Emerald Velvet, Gold Edition, Set of 6
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
We’ve restored this set of 6 Eero Saarinen for Knoll executive chairs using a 100% Cotton Italian Velvet in the color Emerald. Skilled craftsmen have brought each chair back to life ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 25.5 in D 24.5 in
"Oscar" Minimalist Chair in Solid Wood with Leather or Fabric
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
When she created Oscar chair, Alessandra Delgado was inspired by the master architect Oscar Niemeyer´s work. The Oscar chair is made of solid wood and although very sturdy it is ligh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather, Canvas, Velvet, Polyester
Michael Wolk “Miami” Chairs, a pair
By Michael Wolk, Preview
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s for Preview, fully restored in a wool velvet. Both chairs feature a return-to-zero swivel mechanism and are in great condition
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Vintage Oversized Tub Chairs by Sally Sirkin Lewis for J Robert Scott- a Pair
By Jean Royère, J. Robert Scott 1, Sally Sirkin Lewis
Located in Roanoke, VA
A pair of oversized lounge chairs by Sally Sirkin Lewis for J. Robert Scott beautifully redone in luxurious moss green velvet. Feeling a little Royere, a little Kagan, and a lot comf...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet
H 28 in W 42 in D 44 in
Tony Paul, Chairs, Brass, Green Velvet, Rubel, America, 1954
By Tony Paul
Located in High Point, NC
A pair brass and green velvet chairs designed by Tony Paul and produced by Rubel, United States, 1954.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chair
By Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural and graceful iconic lounge chair model 1705 by Warren Platner designed in 1962 for Knoll International. Upholstered in luxurious rust velvet with anodized black wire frame...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
1950s Vintage Baker Walnut Dining Chairs Set of 12
By Baker Brothers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unearth a remarkable piece of history with our 1950s set of twelve dining chairs by Baker, painstakingly restored, refinished, and reupholstered by our expert in-house team of crafts...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chairs in Navy Velvet, Chrome Tubular Legs
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
Montage has been restoring Saarinen Executive chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine, right in our very own workroom. We’ve restored these chairs using a stunning Italian V...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.5 in W 25.5 in D 24.5 in
OPERA: Pair of Contemporary Mexican Midwife Birthing Chairs in Mohair Velvet
By Don S. Shoemaker, Higareda
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
H 33.08 in W 22.45 in D 18.12 in
Set of 14 Tommi Parzinger Style Dining Chairs in Green Velvet with Walnut Frames
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Add up high art and unique sculpture with a sexy Tom Ford dinner party vibe and you get this drop dead gorgeous Set of 14 Tommi Parzinger style Hollywood Regency Walnut Dining Chairs...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
H 50.5 in W 17.5 in D 21 in
Regency Chinese Chippendale Style Faux Bamboo Arm Chairs In Velvet Leopard -Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a timeless and versatile pair of Chinese Chippendale style carved fruitwood faux bamboo arm chairs in a new leopard velvet. They are unmarked and date to the 70s.
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Fruitwood
H 35.75 in W 24 in D 21 in
Mid-Century Modern Designer Lounge Chairs With Kelly Wearstler Velvet - Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
We gave this charming pair of mid-century modern lounge chairs a stylish refresh using the Sereno stripe designer fabric by Kelly Wearstler. Listing price is for the set of two.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet
H 29 in W 32 in D 32 in
6 Milo Baughman Chrome & Cane Back Black Velvet Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous dining chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. The simplistic high back chrome frame is softened by the original inset panel of caning. The set consists of four ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Flat Bar Brno Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
These vintage modern Brno flat bar chairs are sleek and timeless. Chairs feature cantilevered, heavy stainless steel flat-bar frames. The seat, backrest and the arched armrests newly...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of barrel back upholstered swivel chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of barrel back upholstered swivel chairs
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Set of Eight Mid-Century Modern Flat Bar Milo Baughman Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This set of 1970s vintage Milo Baughman chairs feature heavyweight polished stainless steel frames and plush velour upholstery. A truly classic design that will easily fit into any c...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Edward Wormley Mahogany and Cane Paneled Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Edward Wormley Mahogany and Cane Paneled Armchair for Dunbar, the seat covered with orange velvet.
Dealer: S138XX
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wicker
Vintage 20th Century Preview Velvet Lounge Chair
By Preview
Located in west palm beach, FL
A sensational vintage Boho lounge chair. Made by the iconic Preview group and tagged on the bottom. Fully restored in a chic Orange velvet. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Late 20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
French Louis XVI Style Carved & Painted Bergere Chairs In Velvet - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a nicely carved French Louis XVI style bergere chairs in original velvet. I believe they date to the 1940s or 50s. The frame is painted in an antique ivory and is in very goo...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 40.75 in W 24.75 in D 27 in
Knoll Eero Saarinen for Knoll Set of Six Chairs in Grey Velvet
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, set of six dining chairs, model 72, chrome-plated steel, velvet, United States, design 1948, later production
Set of six organic shaped chairs...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Modern Chrome & Tufted Velvet Office Chair, 1980s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extremely comfortable and chic modern chrome and tufted velvet office chair from the 1980's. 100% Polyurethane foam cushion and back. Chrome armrests, base and casters. Original 'Dau...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Pair of Clarence Chairs
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two Napoleon III armchairs with gold velvet upholstery. Turned wooden legs with dark walnut finish.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Pair of Mid Century Modern Tufted Turquoise Velvet Chairs
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Mid Century Modern Tufted Turquoise Velvet Chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
2021 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Dining Chair Blue Mohair Velvet
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single 2021 production Eero Saarinen for Knoll armless executive side / dining chair in what appears to be Knoll Velvet textile in the color Swan (not guaranteed...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet
H 31.5 in W 21.75 in D 24.75 in
Pair Of Milo Baughman Inspired Postmodern Lounge Chairs On Plinths
By Directional, Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Postmodern Lounge Chairs On Plinths.
This shapely pair of Post Modern lounge chairs, tub chairs or club chairs are mounted on unusual plinths and retain their original black...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Original Tongue Lounge Chair in Blue by Jaymar
By Jaymar
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of An
Original Postmoder...
Category
Vintage 1970s Canadian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Hollywood Regency Brass Neoclassical Side Chairs in Leopard Velvet & Leather
Located in Saint Louis, MO
An air of sophisticated elegance oozes from this pair of brass Hollywood Regency chairs. This pair - hailing from the 1950s - is in incredible condition with every surface fully prof...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
A Pair of 1188 'Thin Line' Armchairs by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of midcentury modern 1188 '"Thin Line' armchairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Designed in 1970’s, these chairs feature Baughman’s signature style; thin, airy, squared o...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Gilt Ladderback Chair After Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho Ladderback chair. Done in the style of Gio Ponti. Fully reupholstered in a leopard velvet. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Rider Gold Velvet and Brass Dining Chair
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
Parisian Flair. Our modern homage to an Empire style dining chair. Our rider dining chair is petite and glamorous, but ultra-comfy. Great as a dining chair, flanking a console, or fa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Empire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Nickel
Retro Swivel Chair w/ Chrome Base + Swirly Green Cut Velvet and Blue Velvet
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Retro style swivel chair with mirrored / chrome base (we can also spray it black). Frame is made with solid hardwood and upholstered with eight-way hand-tied springs and high density...
Category
2010s American Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Estudio Persona, "H Chair", Upholstered Dining Chair
By Estudio Persona
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Upholstered dining chair in Maharam fabric.
Chair also available in COM. Fabric swatch is required for approval prior to production.
Fabric requirements - 2.5 yards
Dimensio...
Category
2010s North American Modern Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Velvet
Art Deco Machine Age Side Chair by the Modernage Co. in Black Lacquer & Velvet
By Modernage Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Art Deco side chair features gently arched black lacquer legs and a smoked platinum velvet seat. It is a stunning representation of the Machine Age's influence on Art De...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
H 30 in W 20 in D 20 in
Art Deco Skyscraper Style Dining Chair in Black Lacquer and Smoked Pewter Velvet
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Art Deco dining chair was realized in the United States, circa 1930. It features a channeled skyscraper style back; straight front legs and gently angled klismos style...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Velvet
H 37 in W 16.5 in D 17.5 in
Set of Six Neoclassical Klismos Style Dining Chairs by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exceptional set of neoclassical klismos style mahogany dining chairs by Henredon. The set features a dramatic dark polished finish near ebony in color topped with camel colored velve...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
One-of-a-kind, Hand-Painted 'Sea Monsters' Chairs, Set of 4
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A charming set of 4 chairs in the Hollywood Regency style. Each chair was first stripped and painted a beautiful ivory color, the perfect backdrop for artist Maggie Robertson. Inspir...
Category
20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Contemporary English Rolled Arm Club Chair
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Contemporary take on English Roll Arm-style chair with a tight back and loose seat cushion. The chair also features spool turned legs at the front and a deep seat. Shown in 100% cott...
Category
2010s American Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Goldfinger Velvet and Brass Dining Chair
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist comfort. Pared down geometry in polished brass meets Rialto navy velvet in our Goldfinger collection. A little bit, 1970s, a lot today. Goldfinger is the winning ticket th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Post Modern Counter Height Bar Stools on Casters, Black Metal + Velvet
By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in Decatur, GA
Post Modern Memphis Milano style counter height barstools on casters. Black lacquered metal frames saddle tone velvet upholstered seat and backrest. Appealing from any angle.
These ...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Blue SW Velvet Chair by Soft-Geometry
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue SW velvet chair by Soft-geometry
Materials: Velvet, stainless steel
Dimensions: 26 x 26 x 30” H
Chair dressed in crisp velvet upholstery on a simple arched frame in stainl...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
"Set of Four Large Vintage Playing Card Suit Red and Black Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This unique set of chairs is sure to add a touch of whimsy to your home decor. The set includes four chairs, each designed to resemble one of the four suits of playing cards: clubs, ...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Sw Velvet Chair by Soft-Geometry
Located in Geneve, CH
SW velvet chair by Soft-geometry
Materials: Velvet, Stainless steel
Dimensions: 26 x 26 x 30” H
Chair dressed in crisp velvet upholstery on a simple arched frame in stainless st...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Leopard Parsons Chairs with Brass Sabots, Custom
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of custom Parsons chairs in the style of Milo Baughman with brass sabots. Available in new velvet leopard velvet upholstery (as shown), or in your choice of fabric for $5600 + 1...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber for Lord and Taylor Moorish Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic pair of vintage MCM dining chairs. Designed by Harvey Probber for Lord and Taylor. Beautiful Moorish design with raspberry velvet with deep ebony wood. Acquired from a Pa...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Moorish Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Ebony
Restored Mid-Century Modern 1960s Mastercraft Solid Wood Dining Chairs Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Embrace the timeless beauty of mid-century modern design with our exquisite set of eight Mastercraft dining room chairs, a true embodiment of the 1960s era. These chairs have been sk...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Lacquer, Foam, Fabric, Walnut, Wood, Upholstery
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Newly Upholstered Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Newly upholstered 1960's MCM armchairs with faux bois upholstery pattern to front and velvet on back. Tapered legs and curved back. Button tufted with single welting. Wood in origina...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Lawrence Peabody Modern Wing Chair
By Lawrence Peabody, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Lawrence Peabody
Manufacturer: Craft Associates Furniture
Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern
Specs: Walnut, velvet
Yardage: 6 yards
This Lawrence Peabody wing chair for Cra...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Modern Cranberry Velvet Fabric Chair with Walnut Base
By Lunchstudio
Located in Mexico, MX
Helsinki collection. Helsinki desk chair: simple, elegant, comfortable. Available in oak and walnut base or in custom materials, may be upholstered with variety of fabrics and colors...
Category
2010s North American Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Classic Skirted Slipper Chair in Hot Pink Velvet with Contrast Velvet Back
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
About this piece
Made to order skirted slipper chair. As shown with cotton velvet and cut velvet contrast outside back.
How we work
Made to order by Connecticut-based furniture...
Category
2010s American American Classical Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Brown Velvet & Blackened Steel Chair
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inheritance Chair by Stephen Kenn is as comfortable as it is unique. The design features an exposed construction composed of three elements - a steel frame, plush upholstery, and...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Milo Baughman Chrome Chair with Velvet Upholstery and Leather Armrests
By Milo Baughman
Located in Wichita, KS
Stunning Mid-Century Modern chrome cantilever chair by Milo Baughman. The velvet upholstery is new and the arm rests have been covered in leather for added uniqueness. The chrome of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Contemporary Roma Chair Handcrafted by James by Jimmy Delaurentis
By JAMES by Jimmy DeLaurentis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Meet Roma, a confident piece that commands attention whether he is placed at the head of your dining table or in a power position in your office. Covered in leather or supple mohair ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mohair, Velvet, Acrylic, Wood, Faux Leather
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
English Regency Scroll Armchair by Classics Furniture of North Carolina
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Regency S...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Contemporary Rosella Slipper Chair Handcrafted by James by Jimmy Delaurentis
By JAMES by Jimmy DeLaurentis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rosella is like a cool summer breeze on the Amalfi coast. Clothed in sumptuous fabric and adorned with statement legs, she stuns with her simple, classic beauty. Whether alone or pai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mohair, Velvet, Wood, Acrylic
Contemporary Lucia Armchair Handcrafted by James by Jimmy Delaurentis
By JAMES by Jimmy DeLaurentis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Meet Lucia, our comfortable, reliable, girl next door. Designed with traditional and contemporary elements, she works to compliment any space. Whether alone or in a pair, Lucia invit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Velvet, Wood, Mohair
Contemporary Capri Tufted Sofa Handcrafted by James by Jimmy Delaurentis
By JAMES by Jimmy DeLaurentis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Just like her name, Capri is cool, calm and collected. Covered in one of our luxe fabrics or leathers, her impeccable tufted detail creates a sleek, refined space in an office or hom...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Roma Chair Handcrafted by James by Jimmy Delaurentis
By JAMES by Jimmy DeLaurentis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Meet Roma, a confident piece that commands attention whether he is placed at the head of your dining table or in a power position in your office. Covered in leather or supple mohair ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mohair, Velvet, Faux Leather, Acrylic, Wood
Italian Baroque Style Schmieg-Hungate & Kotzian LLC., Dining Chairs, Set of 8
By Schmieg & Kotzian
Located in Morristown, NJ
Early 20th c., a set of 8 one of a kind dining chairs by expert NYC cabinet makers Schmieg, Hungate and Kotzian in the Italian Baroque style, incl. (2) armchairs, (6) side chairs. Al...
Category
Vintage 1920s American Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 40 in W 22 in D 19 in
Ether Lounge Chair in Ice Blue Velvet
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
Heaven sent. Our sleek Ether chair packs a powerful punch. The Minimalist gesture of the capsule-inspired Silhouette provides surprising comfort, while gleaming brass stiletto legs p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
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Find a variety of north american velvet chairs available on 1stDibs. Find 411 antique and vintage north american velvet chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 55 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. North american velvet 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 velvet chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many north american velvet chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Milo Baughman, Eero Saarinen and The Tailored Home produced popular north american velvet chairs that are worth a look.
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Prices for north american velvet chairs start at $220 and top out at $42,000 with the average selling for $4,477.
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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