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Russel Wright Easy Chair for Conant Ball's, American Modern, 1935
By Russel Wright, Conant Ball
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Art Deco easy chair designed by Russel Wright for Conant Ball American modern in 1935 ,solid
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
Mid-Century American Russel Wright Maple Brown Leather Lounge Chair Conant Ball
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Rare original mid-century Russel Wright for Conant Ball. All maple low lounge chair. Arms have
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Maple, Leather
H 28 in W 26 in D 32 in
Mid Century Side Dining Chair by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball Modern Mates
By Leslie Diamond, Conant Ball
Located in New York, NY
Voguish and chic curved side, or desk, or dining chair designed by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 33 in W 18 in D 20 in
Swivel ball chair attributed to Eero Aarnio, 1980s
By Eero Aarnio
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage lounge swivel chair attributed to Eero Aarnio.
This is not an original or signed exampled
Category
Vintage 1980s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Abalone, Fabric, Plastic, Fiberglass
Space Age Mod White Fiberglass Ball Chair Style Girasole Chair Luciano Frigerio
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome Space Age Mod style ball chair in the style of the Girasole chair by Luciano Frigerio
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass, Foam
H 39 in W 41.5 in D 41.25 in
Space Age Ball Chair in White Fiberglass and Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge or ball chair, fiberglass, leather, Italy, 1960s
Pop-cultural lounge chair, consisting of a
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Pr. Leather Wingback Chairs with Ball and Claw Feet and Nailhead Studs
By Henredon
Located in New York, NY
Lake George NY. The chairs have leather upholstery with decorative nailhead studs, with gutsy ball and
Category
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of circa 1940s Bergere & Flamed Hardwood Claw & Ball Feet Occasional Chairs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of circa 1940s Claw & Ball feet mahogany and
Category
Vintage 1940s English Mid-Century Modern Bergere Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 38.19 in W 21.07 in D 22.25 in
Vintage Post-Modern Gold Mohair Slipper Chairs on Brass Ball Feet - Set of 4
Located in Chicago, IL
Set
Vintage set of 4 slipper chairs in original gold mohair. We added oversized brass ball feet on
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 36.5 in W 33.5 in D 27.5 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
Category
Antique 1780s American American Classical Chairs
Materials
Oak
BAKER Mahogany Chippendale Ball in Claw Dining Side Chairs - Pair B
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of dining side chairs by Baker Furniture Company. Made in the USA in the late 20th Century
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Fabric
Eight English Chippendale Mahogany Dining Chairs with Ball & Claw Feet, C. 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
, gardrooned carved skirt, acanthus carved knee, removable leather seats, and resting on the original ball and
Category
Antique 1820s English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 41.5 in W 24 in D 19 in
Six Victorian 1880 Walnut Shepherds Crook Dining Chairs with Claw & Ball Feet
Located in GB
dining chairs with Claw & Ball feet and Shepherds crook curved arms
Please note the delivery fee
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 39.38 in W 21.66 in D 22.45 in
Fully Restored Suite of New Leather Chesterfield Dining Chairs Claw & Ball Feet
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
brown leather dining chairs
These are a very important and substantial set of chairs, they have been
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 39.38 in W 24.41 in D 26.38 in
Six Stunning Fully Restored Brown Leather Hardwood Claw & Ball Dining Chairs 6
Located in GB
framed brown leather dining chairs
These are a very fine, highly decorative and extremely comfortable
Category
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Leather
H 39.38 in W 24.02 in D 25.2 in
Single Italian Mid-Century Slipper Chair - walnut feet and original upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in its original brown velvet upholstery (still good condition) and houses four wooden ball feet
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 30.5 in W 30 in D 30 in
Late 19C English Oak Spindle-back Ball Finial Rocker
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A LOVELY & RARE Late 19C English Oak Spindle-back Ball Finial Rocker.
Probably made
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
Fine Set of Six Solid Hand Carved Walnut Claw & Ball Feet Art Deco Dining Chairs
Located in GB
dining chairs with Claw & Ball feet
These chairs are amazing, they seat very comfortable owing to the
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 38.19 in W 25.2 in D 22.45 in
18TH CENTURY CLAW & BALL FEET CARVED ANTiQUE WINGBACK ARMCHAIR FRAME
Located in GB
by my upholsterer so its nice and clean
The chair has exquisite original hand carved Claw & Ball
Category
Antique 1780s English Georgian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 44.89 in W 29.14 in D 30.71 in
ANTIQUE THOMAS CHIPPENDALE CLAW & BALL CARVED BERGERE BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAiR
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
collectable, Circa 1900-1920 Thomas Chippendale style carved with Claw & Ball feet and hand dyed brown leather
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bergere Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 40.16 in W 23.82 in D 25.01 in
Vintage Wingback Kilim Style Upholstery Wingback Amrchair Claw & Ball Feet
Located in GB
will ever find, it is quite silky soft to touch
These types of chairs were used in the sitting
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 41.93 in W 30.12 in D 34.85 in
PAIR OF RESTORED ANTiQUE WILLIAM MORRIS FOREST CLAW & BALL WINGBACK ARMCHAIRS
By William Morris (English)
Located in GB
& Ball feet newly upholstered in William Morris Forest Linen upholstery which has been wonderfully
Category
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 45.28 in W 33.27 in D 33.08 in
Fully Restored and Reupholstered Victorian Claw and Ball Feet Wingback Armchair
Located in GB
ornately carved frame and claw and ball feet
A very nicely restored piece, the chair has been stripped
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 42.13 in W 30.71 in D 32.49 in
Pair of Antique Victorian Deconstructed Wingback Armchairs with Claw & Ball Feet
Located in GB
1860 Wingback armchairs with ornately carved Georgian style Claw & Ball feet
This pair have been
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 42.33 in W 28.35 in D 32.88 in
Antique 1840 Museum Quality Claw & Ball Carved Feet Wingback Very Large Armchair
Located in GB
armchair with ornately carved Claw & Ball legs
What a chair, you will never see another this size and
Category
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 53.94 in W 30.12 in D 32.29 in
Pair of Antique Claw & Ball Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather Wingback Armchairs
Located in GB
armchairs in hand dyed brown leather and finished with carved Claw & Ball feet.
These are very well made
Category
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 39.77 in W 30.71 in D 39.77 in
PAIR OF ANTIQUE KILIM FABRIC WiNGBACK ARMCHAIRS ORNATELY CARVED CLAW & BALL FEET
Located in GB
Antique circa 1900-1920 extra large wingback armchairs with hand carved Claw & Ball Cabriolet legs and
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Kilim Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 51.19 in W 33.27 in D 31.89 in
Antique Pair of Claw & Ball Feet Leather Club Tub Armchairs Chippendale Cushions
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
tub armchairs with carved Claw & Ball feet and Chippendale floating button cushions
A good looking
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 32.68 in D 28.94 in
Antique Victorian Pair of Claw & Ball Feet Brown Leather Walnut Club Armchairs
Located in GB
England armchairs with hand carved walnut claw & ball feet feather filled cushions.
A good looking
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 30.32 in W 33.86 in D 33.67 in
Antique Victorian Pair of Claw & Ball Feet Hand Carved Walnut Club Armchairs
Located in GB
England armchairs with hand carved Walnut Claw & Ball feet feather filled cushions
A good looking, well
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 30.12 in W 33.08 in D 30.71 in
Pair of George Smith Chelsea Large Wingback Armchairs Claw and Ball Feet
By George Smith
Located in GB
carved mahogany, the upholstery is Damask. The frames costs £3825 each, each chair needs 8 meters of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 47.25 in W 36.62 in D 36.62 in
Antique circa 1880 Hand Carved Claw & Ball Feet Brown Leather Club Tub Armchair
Located in GB
with hand carved Claw & Ball feet
A good looking, well made and decorative chair, it is
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 27.96 in W 34.65 in D 33.08 in
Delaware River Valley Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
chairs. Straight rounded stiles topped with inverted turnip shaped finials. Five graduated arched
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Chairs
Materials
Wood
Eero Aarnio Vintage Blue Pony Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare, playful and iconic Pony Chair by designer Eero Aarnio in original blue fabric. The Pony Chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
French 19th Century Painted Chippendale Chair
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very lovely, extremely well-built and solid Chippendale style chair, with original, rich, cream
Category
Antique 19th Century French Chippendale Chairs
Pair of Restored Brown Leather circa 1860 Wingback Armchairs Claw and Ball Feet
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
look amazing from every angle
The chairs were recently reupholstered with thick English heritage
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 43.71 in W 32.49 in D 35.83 in
Chippendale Dining Chairs - Antique Mahogany Set 8
Located in Potters Bar, GB
swept legs with boldly carved Ball and Claw feet.
These chairs retain their original lift out needlework
Category
Antique 1890s Chippendale Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Four Sheraton Style Hitchcock Chairs
By Hitchcock
Located in Carmel, CA
a ball foot. The front stretcher repeats the same detail. The rush seat is original and is in very
Category
Mid-20th Century American Sheraton Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
19th century Biedermeier carved and painted cane chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
coat of arms in the backrest. Chair is beautifully hand painted with a rose design. Original cane work
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Pine, Paint
Midcentury Bronze Metal Draped Accent Chair, Italy
Located in Lambertville, NJ
and Greek key details. Seat features original black velvet with gold ball fringe trim.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Dutch Modern Haagsche School Dining Chair, 1930s, Netherlands
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Dutch Modern Haagsche or Amsterdam School Design Dining Chair, made in the Netherlands
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Jacques Adnet leather brass side chair France 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
side of desk chair with an elegant appearance. Original and authentic items by Jacques Adnet are very
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Carved Oak William IV Pierced And Carved Gothic Hall Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A rare Carved Oak side chair in the Gothic style dating to 1830-1837 in original condition. The
Category
Antique Early 19th Century William IV Chairs
Materials
Oak
French Art Deco Chairs in the Style of Paul Follot
By Paul Follot
Located in Oakland, CA
follows all the way down to the scroll and ball foot. The finish on the chairs are original and very
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Giltwood
Trio of Regency Ebonised Hand Painted Gilt & Cane Distressed Occasional Chairs
Located in Lowestoft, GB
chairs have their original ebonised black painted finish with original hand applied painted gilt details
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Materials
Pine
H 33.86 in W 18.9 in D 15.95 in
Pair of Swedish Period Rococo Carved-Wood Side Chairs, 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
legs. These chairs retain traces of their original paint, though they have been refinished at one point
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Swedish Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Giancarlo Piretti Plia Lucite & Chrome Folding Chair for Anonima Castelli, 1970s
By Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Deland, FL
: 17.5 in / 44.45 cm
Condition Details: This iconic "Plia" folding chair is in 100% original condition
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 29.75 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
Saturn Chair, Red Coated Steel Frame and Red Wool by Lara Bohinc
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
evolved to create bilboquet style ball and cup sections, which are grouped to make an undulating chair
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Russel Wright Lounge Chair
By Thonet, Russel Wright
Located in New York, NY
Russel Wright lounge chair for Thonet. Iconic American mid century lounge Chair designed by Russel
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Maple
Saturn Chair, Chrome Finish Steel Frame and Cream Boucle Wool by Lara Bohinc
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
to create bilboquet style ball and cup sections, which are grouped to make an undulating chair seat
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Late 19th Century Walnut Twin Chair Back Sofa After a George II Design
Located in Benington, Herts
with shell carved knees and ending in claw and ball feet.
This elegant walnut twin chair back settee
Category
Antique 1880s English George II Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Swedish Rococo Period Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Swedish rococo period chairs, hand-carved circa 1745-1774. Finish gently scraped back to
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Saturn Chair Bronze Oxidized Steel and Cream Boucle Wool by Lara Bohinc in Stock
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
to create bilboquet style ball and cup sections, which are grouped to make an undulating chair seat
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 275.6 in Dm 299.22 in
Chairs Set of 4 18th Century, Portuguese, Baroque, Parcel-Gilt, Walnut, Bargello
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
This elegant set of chairs relate to a set of twelve chairs and a settee from the collection of D
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 43.31 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Set of Four Tufted Leather Armchairs by B.L. Marble
By B.L. Marble Chair Co.
Located in New York, NY
a leather bucket type seat, which is supported by a solid wood base, and legs, on original ball
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Vinyl Circle Chairs
By Castro Convertibles
Located in New York, NY
One bright red/orange, one off-white. Both in original vinyl upholstery. Raised on tapered pole
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
PVC, Wood
Danish Wingback Chair in Off White Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
decorative ball feet made of beech. The chair features a backrest with flattering vertical seams. The seat is
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Edwardian Period Carved Painted Chippendale Single Chair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
. Featuring serpentine crest rail and pierced back splat with carved ornamentation. The chair with original
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Paint
Pair of Belgian Leather Lounge Chairs, circa 1970
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Belgian leather lounge chairs, with fantastic proportions and grand in scale. All
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Sculptural Blue Fabric Easy Chair, France, 1950
Located in Munich, DE
iron with sculpted original blue fabric upholstery, the edges framed with a pink cord and original
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
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Find many varieties of an authentic original ball chair available at 1stDibs. An original ball chair — often made from wood, fabric and metal — can elevate any home. Find 154 options for an antique or vintage original ball chair now, or shop our selection of 8 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer original ball chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An original ball chair made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. Eero Aarnio, Charles Hollis Jones and Chesterfield each produced at least one beautiful original ball chair that is worth considering.
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With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Original Ball Chair
- What is the Ball Chair made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The iconic Ball Chair is made of fiberglass, creating that rounded shape. The interior of a Ball Chair is upholstered in fine fabrics. Originally designed by Finnish furniture designer Eero Aarnio in 1963, this rounded chair is considered a classic display of industrial design. Shop a collection of Ball Chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024The significance of the Ball chair is that it became an instant commercial success, and its groundbreaking form shook up the modern design world. After its debut at the 1966 International Furniture Fair in Cologne, buyers from 30 countries placed orders for their homes. Celebrities like Sammy Davis Jr. and Grace Kelly were among the early purchasers, as were royal figures like the Shah of Iran. Today, Eero Aarnio Originals makes the Ball chair, and it's featured in movies, magazines and museums all over the planet, even as it appears to have arrived from another solar system. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Eero Aarnio Ball chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The slipper chair originated in 18th century Europe. It was used in women’s bedrooms as seating for when maids would assist them in putting on their slippers. Today, a slipper chair refers to a low-slung chair. Browse a selection of modern and antique slipper chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The original Barcelona chair designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe featured ivory upholstery made of pigskin leather. Modern incarnations come in a wide range of upholstery colors and are available from Knoll Furniture. You'll find a variety of Barcelona chairs 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The original Eames chair and matching ottoman were designed by Charles and Ray Aemes for the Herman Miller furniture company in 1956. The Eames chair is considered the epitome of modern interior design and is widely coveted by home decor enthusiasts. Browse a range of authenticated Eames chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022In 1949, Hans Wegner made the original Wishbone chair, a bentwood piece with a curved rail and Y-back. Today, Carl Hansen & Søn manufactures the chair based on Wegner's original design. You can find a variety of Hans Wegner chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022One way to authenticate an original Wassily chair is to look at the stainless frame. There will be no weld in the corners, and will look like a continuous piece, with no cap on the end. Shop a collection of expertly vetted Wassily chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023The original Eames chair was made out of molded plywood and leather. Charles and Ray Eames designed the iconic mid-century modern chair for Herman Miller in 1958. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Eames chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Whether or not Eero Aarnio Ball chairs are comfortable or not is largely a matter of personal opinion. When the chair debuted in 1966, the New York Times reporter who saw it at the International Furniture Fair in Cologne suggested that the seating on display was "designed more for laughs than for comfort." However, the distinctive chair brought Aarnio instant commercial success. Today, many people still find the inviting foam-filled fabric seat inside its molded-fiberglass orb to be as comfortable to sit on as it is pleasing to the eye. Shop an assortment of vintage Eero Aarnio Ball chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022There are a number of ways that you can tell an original Marcel Breuer chair. One trick is to examine the frame. If you see end caps, you're likely looking at a replica. Authentic Breuer chairs featured polished, welded ends. Some chairs also feature stickers that identify the model name located under their seats. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly vetted Marcel Breuer chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020
The design has changed over the years, but most antique carver chairs were made of wood. Antique carver chairs were wide chairs made in 17th century New England — with backs that featured several supporting spindles — although there were no spindles between the armrests and the seat. Antique carver chairs were typically topped with decorative ornaments.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Which chair is best for a George Nakashima Origins for Widdicomb desk is largely a matter of preference. George Nakashima chairs with Shaker-inspired spindle backs like the Mira and Conoid tend to complement the lines of the desks in the collection. However, you can mix and match styles to create an eclectic look. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of George Nakashima desks and chairs.
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