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Danish Modern "Z" Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by Poul Jensen
By Selig, Paul Jansen
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare opportunity to own an authentic original "Z" chair designed by Poul Jansen for Selig with
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
José Zanine Caldas "Linha Z" Lounge Chair for Mòveis Artísticos Z, Brazil 1950s
By José Zanine Caldas, Mòveis Artisticos Z
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beloved José Zanine Caldas lounge chair from the “Linha Z” or “Z Line” is an exceptional
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plywood
H 32.49 in W 24.22 in D 40.95 in
Lucite Z Chair
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Highland, IN
This classic lucite Z chair is a great occasional piece in very good original condition. The
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite
José Zanine Caldas - MÓVEIS ARTÍSTICOS Z Chair, Brazil, 1960s
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Immenstaad am Bodensee, DE
Artisticos Z. Structure in solid noble wood, totally original, only cleaned and refinished. X-shaped backrest
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Tubular Steel “Z” Chair by Les Industries Amisco, 1970's
By Les Industries Amisco
Located in Lisboa, PT
This chair was designed and produced by Les Industries Amisco, a French Canadian company, maker of
Category
Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron
Mid-centrury Chrome Tubular Chair Kovonax Z-303, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition
- made in Czechoslovakia 1970
- fabric suitable for exchange
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Kho Liang Ie ‘Model 395 B/Z’ Green Stacking Chairs with Armrests
By Kho Liang Ie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
‘Model 395 B/Z’ stacking Chairs, part of the 300 Series designed by Kho Liang Ie for C.A Ruigrok
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Danish Modern Z Chair in the Manner of Poul Jensen
By Poul Jensen
Located in Montréal, QC
Danish Modern walnut "Z" lounge chair, in the manner of Poul Jensen, Denmark, circa 1960s. This
Category
Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Danish Modern Walnut "Z" Lounge Chairs by Poul Jensen for Selig
By Selig, Poul Jensen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1960’s. Known as the “Z” chair for its exclusive armrests that connect to the legs and give the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Industrial Adjustable Chair Z 306, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Working or office chair made in 1960s
Adjustable seat height and backrest angle.
Very good
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
Four Channeled & Button Tufted Chrome Z-Frame Dining Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of four cantilevered, Z frame, chromed flat bar steel dining arm chairs. Original channeled and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Pair of Erik Magnussen Red Z Easy Chairs Torben Ørskov, Denmark, 1960s
By Erik Magnussen, Torben Orskov
Located in Camden, ME
Rare pair of Z easy chairs designed by Erik Magnussen. Produced by Torben Ørskov in Denmark c. 1968
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 26.78 in W 22.84 in D 26.78 in
Z-Down folding chair by Erik Magnussen produced by Torben Ørskov, Denmark
By Erik Magnussen, Torben Orskov
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Z-Down folding chair by Erik Magnussen, produced by Torben Ørskov in Denmark in 1968. Dark brown
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 25.6 in W 28.75 in D 20.48 in
1970s Italian Tubular Chrome "Z" Lounge Chairs Attributed to Harvey Guzzini
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in Buffalo, NY
Harvey Guzzini, Italy attribution, 1970s pop modernist, Space Age lounge chairs, Classic design
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1980s DIA Vintage Milo Baughman Cantilever Z Dining Chairs Set Of 6
By Design Institute America, Milo Baughman
Located in Bensalem, PA
Set of six (6) "Z" shaped chrome dining chairs by Milo Baughman for Design Industries of America
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Set 3 Chrome Tube & Black Faux Leather Chairs Attr to Kem Weber Z Chair
By Kem Weber
Located in Topeka, KS
Fantastic vintage Art Deco set of 3 chrome tube and original black vinyl or faux leather chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31 in W 19.5 in D 25 in
Ernst Moeckl Colorful Kangaroo Chairs
By Trabant, Ernst Moeckl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernst Moeckl for Trabant, 'Z' armchairs, wood, Germany, 1968
This set of colourful Kangaroo chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Ernst Moeckl Set of Eight 'Kangaroo' Chairs
By Trabant, Ernst Moeckl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernst Moeckl for Trabant, set of eight 'Z' chairs, fiberglass, Germany, 1968
This set of Kangaroo
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Ernst Moeckl Set of Eight Colorful 'Kangaroo' Chairs
By Trabant, Ernst Moeckl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernst Moeckl for Trabant, set of eight 'Z' chairs, fiberglass, Germany, 1968
This set of Kangaroo
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
José Zanine Caldas Pilao chair Brazil 1978
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very rare and early version of the famous Pilao chair designed by Jose Zanine Caldas, made in his
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Ernst Moeckl Set of Six Colorful Kangaroo Chairs
By Trabant, Ernst Moeckl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
the 'Z-chair', referring to its shape. During the period of the Iron Curtain, the iconic 'Panton chair
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
1950s Black Corduroy & Chrome Chairs by Paul Schuitema for Fana Metaal Rotterdam
By Fana Metaal, Paul Schuitema
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Chrome frame in the shape of a "z". Each chair is in original condition with visible wear, consistent
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 37.375 in W 21.625 in D 23 in
Gerrit Rietveld "Zig-Zag" Chair by Cassina n° 859, Italy 1973
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Sacile, PN
pieces. Extremely rare and coveted, original 'Zig Zag' chairs are a part of design history, residing in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian De Stijl Chairs
Materials
Wood, Elm
Mediterranean Spanish Revival Pair Ceruse Chairs Rush Seats Blue Loose Cushions
By American of Martinsville
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome and unusual pair of Mediterranean or Spanish Revival style chairs with rush seats and loose
Category
Mid-20th Century American Other Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Rush, Wood
H 31 in W 26.75 in D 25.5 in
Tomaso Buzzi Set of eight chairs - 1954 Italian Design from a private commission
By Tomaso Buzzi
Located in Milan, IT
specific family and on the occasion of an overall furnishing project, to be followed from A to Z.
This
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 44.89 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in
Pair of Gerrit Rietveld "Zig-Zag" Chairs by Cassina n° 859-860, Italy 1973
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Sacile, PN
collectors pieces. Extremely rare and coveted, original 'Zig Zag' chairs are a part of design history
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian De Stijl Chairs
Materials
Wood, Elm
H 29.25 in W 14.75 in D 17 in
Ernst Moeckl White 'Kangaroo' Dining Chairs
By Trabant, Ernst Moeckl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernst Moeckl for Trabant, 'Kangaroo' or 'Z' armchairs, original finish, fiberglass, Germany
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Ernst Moeckl Set of Four Colorful 'Kangaroo' Chairs
By Trabant, Ernst Moeckl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernst Moeckl for Trabant, set of four 'Z' chairs, fiberglass, Germany, 1968
This set of white
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Ernst Moeckl 'Kangaroo' Dining Chairs in Soft Pink
By Trabant, Ernst Moeckl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
pair of pink 'Kangaroo' chairs is designed by Ernst Moeckl in 1968. The chair is also called the 'Z
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Set of Six Dining Chairs by DIA
Located in Buffalo, NY
"Z" frames in wonderful original condition, retains original fabric, usable some spotting, have not
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Ernst Moeckl Set of Six 'Kangaroo' Dining Chairs in Soft Pink
By Ernst Moeckl, Trabant
Located in Waalwijk, NL
the 'Z-chair', referring to its shape. During the period of the Iron Curtain, the iconic 'Panton chair
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Set of Four 'Zig Zag' Chairs in Steel and Taupe Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of four dining chairs, chromed steel, leatherette, Europe, 1960s.
This design features an
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Ten Early 'Zig Zag' Chairs by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina, 1973, Signed
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
collectors pieces. Extremely rare and coveted, original 'Zig Zag' chairs are a part of design history
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian De Stijl Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 29.25 in W 14.75 in D 17 in
La-z-boy Rocking Armchair by Pizzetti Roma, Walnut, White Leather, Italy, 1960s
By La-Z-Boy 1, Mobili Pizzetti, Pizzetti Design
Located in Rome, IT
A Pizzetti original, Classic La-z-boy reclining rocking chair, made of walnut and white leather
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 41.34 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in
Erik Magnussen “Z-down” Mid-Century Leather & Steel Lounge Chair
Located in London, GB
A scarce leather lounge chair by Erik Magnussen for Torben Ørskov.
Denmark, c1968.
Original
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Danish Mid-Century Teak Z-Chair, Model 42, by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s, Set of 4
By Kai Kristiansen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Elshout, NL
very similar to the original upholstery.
For ‘good sitting’ Furnip awards the Z-chair with a 8.5
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Teak
H 30.71 in W 21.26 in D 15.75 in
French Tapestry Reclining Armchair, a Veritable Medieval La-Z-boy
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
its original verdure tapestry of the period. This is a 400 year old precursor to the La-Z-Boy brand
Category
Antique Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
Z Lounge Armchair by Bengt Ruda for Nordiska, Sweden, circa 1950
By Bengt Ruda, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Z shaped lounge chair by Bengt Ruda for Nordiska Kompaniet, Stockholm, Sweden – circa 1950.
The
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Lancaster Bridge Original Oil Painting
Located in Annville, PA
A very interesting and unusual Lancaster Bridge Original Oil Painting by artist J. Earle Pfoutz
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Paint
Cornwall Iron Banks Original Oil Painting
Located in Annville, PA
A very interesting and unusual Cornwall Iron Banks Original Oil Painting by artist J. Earle Pfoutz
Category
Early 20th Century North American Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Lancaster Covered Bridge Original Oil Painting
Located in Annville, PA
A very interesting and unusual Lancaster Covered Bridge Original Oil Painting by artist J. Earle
Category
Early 20th Century North American Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Masterpieces from the Museum of Classical Chinese Furniture (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A beautiful catalogue which was published in 1995, still in the original slipcase, to coincide with
Category
Antique 17th Century Books
Materials
Paper
Free Shipping
H 12.5 in W 9.5 in D 1.25 in
One-Off American Studio Surreal Console Table in Maple by Andrew J Willner, 1976
By Andrew Willner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-preserved, in all original condition.
Literature: Meilach, D. Z. (1975). Creating modern furniture (pp. 288
Category
Vintage 1970s American American Craftsman Console Tables
Materials
Maple
H 28 in W 70 in D 15 in
Mid Century Yellow and White Camouflage Armchair, Zenon Baczyk, Poland, 1960s
By Zenon Bączyk
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
furniture factories in Poland. This is original vintage armchair after renovation, they are not new
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
No Reserve
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Set of Two Mid Century Camouflage Armchairs, Zenon Baczyk, Poland, 1960s
By Zenon Bączyk
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
furniture factories in Poland. This is original vintage armchair after renovation, they are not new
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
No Reserve
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
American Studio Movement Sculptural Dragonfly Table by Andrew J Willner, 1973
By Andrew Willner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
underside, ‘AJW Sept. 73’. Well-preserved, likely refinished at some point.
Literature: Meilach, D. Z
Category
Vintage 1970s American American Craftsman Side Tables
Materials
Oak
H 25.5 in W 34 in D 17.5 in
Soaring Seagulls Dining Table by Adolfo Genovese
By Adolfo Genovese, F. & G. Handmade Furniture Co.
Located in Hanover, MA
.
The base is a walnut N- or Z- form frame of three panels each having a lattice-like design of carved
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
French Modern Maison Jansen Attrib Mixed Metal Greyhound Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Forney, TX
table, chair side table, bedside nightstand, etc. as well as a elegant, sophisticated, and highly
Category
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Side Tables
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Steel, Iron
Chrome and Velvet Z-Chairs by Milo Baughman for DIA
By Milo Baughman, Design Institute America
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Chrome-plated steel polished to a mirror finish and velvet upholstery make these angular Z-chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Humphrey Chair, Pecan Wood and Leather Folding Chair 'White'
Located in Austin, TX
, the Humphrey chair is the original and signature product of our brand. Made with hand-selected leather
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Humphrey Chair, Pecan Wood and Leather Folding Chair 'Blue'
Located in Austin, TX
, the Humphrey Chair is the original and signature product of our brand. Made with hand-selected leather
Category
2010s American Chairs
Materials
Brass
Humphrey Chair, Pecan Wood and Leather Folding Chair 'Green'
Located in Austin, TX
, the Humphrey Chair is the original and signature product of our brand. Made with hand-selected leather
Category
2010s American Chairs
Materials
Brass
Humphrey Chair, Pecan Wood and Leather Folding Chair 'Tan'
Located in Austin, TX
, the Humphrey Chair is the original and signature product of our brand. Made with hand-selected leather
Category
2010s American Chairs
Materials
Brass
Humphrey Chair, Pecan Wood and Leather Folding Chair 'Black'
Located in Austin, TX
, the humphrey chair is the original and signature product of our brand. Made with hand-selected leather
Category
2010s American Chairs
Materials
Brass
José Zanine Caldas ‘Banco Pilão' Carved Chair, Brazil, circa 1979
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
José Zanine Caldas ‘Banco Pilão' carved chair, Brazil circa 1979
Magnificent mid century José
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Rustic Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Dutch Folk Art 19th Century Hindeloopen Ladder Back, Painted Children's Chair
Located in Werkendam, NL
. The wonderful original hand woven rush seat is in very good condition. Ideal as side or computer chair
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Rustic Chairs
Materials
Paint, Rush, Wood
H 42.52 in W 22.45 in D 14.97 in
Spectacular Illuminated Lucite Lounge Chair, 1970s
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
, circa 1970s. Illuminated armrests in a "Z" form. Light blue light.
Very good original condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Lucite
Mid Century Lounge Chair in Ebony and Goldenrod Velvet by Poul Jensen for Selig
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig, Poul Jensen
Located in Framingham, MA
Classic Danish modern "Z" chair by Poul Jensen for Selig - ebonized. These came in a variety of
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Birch, Ebony
H 28 in W 30 in D 34 in
Pair of Mid-Century Danish Model 42 Teak Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Kristiansen. Original wool upholstery in the seat and back. The upholstered movable backrest and Z armrest
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
H 29.14 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in
Paul Tuttle "Zeta" Lounge Chair for Strassle of Switzerland, 1968
By Strässle International, Paul Tuttle
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to offer you an original iconic 'Zeta' armchair by designer Paul Tuttle for
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the original z chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and animal skin, every original z chair was constructed with great care. There are 2234 variations of the antique or vintage original z chair you’re looking for, while we also have 7 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer original z chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each original z chair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Hans J. Wegner, Charles and Ray Eames and Knoll each produced at least one beautiful original z chair that is worth considering.
How Much is a Original Z Chair?
An original z chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,596, while the lowest priced sells for $64 and the highest can go for as much as $134,000.
Finding the Right Seating for You
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 Z Chair
- Who designed the Z Chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023There are two designers known for producing a Z-Chair. Poul Jensen unveiled his design in 1957. It features a zigzagging teak wood frame and boxy seat and back cushions. In 2011, Sawaya & Moroni introduced a sharply angled, polished stainless steel Z-Chair designed by architect Zaha Hadid. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
- 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 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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