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Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Soho, London, GB
Pair of office chairs from the administrative offices of Chandigarh (PJ-SI-28-B).
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Office Cane Chairs Authentic Mid-Century Modern PJ-SI-28-A
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
The relationship between the elements ensures a balanced composition. The careful alignment and proportions create an equilibrium, giving a sense of coherent design. Both tension and...
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 30.71 in W 20.28 in D 21.26 in
Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Box Armchairs
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful set of two "box" armchairs by Pierre Jeanneret circa late 1950s.
These chairs some of the most intricate caning we've ever seen on Jeanneret chairs. Please look carefully....
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Special Pierre Jeanneret Student Chair
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
It’s difficult to overstate the beauty of this particular example of Pierre Jeanneret’s solid teak Student Chair. Yes, the patina and caning are both exceptional, but there’s somethi...
Category
20th Century Indian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Antique Pair of Anglo Indian Rosewood Caned Armchairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive pair of 19th Century Anglo Indian chairs handcrafted in indigenous rosewood featuring dramatic carved crests with floral motifs, caned backs and seats, elegant arms with c...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rosewood
Bone-Inlaid Armchair from India, Curved Back
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful armchair, handcrafted in India out of aged and naturally seasoned teak wood, inlaid with responsibly sourced bone and artisanally weaved cane. Round top, cane back, uphol...
Category
2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Materials
Bone, Teak, Muslin, Cane
Inlaid Teak Armless Chair from India, with Removable Cushion
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful armless chair, handcrafted in India out of aged and naturally seasoned teak wood, inlaid with responsibly sourced bone, and complemented by a removable cushion.
Inlay is...
Category
2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Materials
Bone, Teak
Akeru Chair by WANAS
Located in Geneve, CH
Akeru Chair by WANAS
Limited Edition Of 10 Pieces
Dimensions: D 59 x W 69 x H 80 cm.
Materials: Brass, teak wood, and wood.
It’s an invitation to explore, from us to you. WANAS (We...
Category
2010s Indian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs PJ-SI-28-B
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in San Francisco, CA
This set of 4 office chairs were used throughout the decades in various administrative buildings in Chandigarh, India. Small chips and scratches can be found throughout each piece, a...
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Orbis
Located in Moradabad, IN
Making your living room more interesting is the Orbis Chair, a chair inspired by one of the most pleasing shapes to humans, the circle.
The hollow structure can be a perfect place f...
Category
2010s Indian Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rare Pierre Jeanneret Lounge Chair from Chandigarh Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-62-A Lounge Chair – Authentic Mid-Century Modern
A true collector’s piece, this rare Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-62-A Lounge Chair hails from Chandigarh and exempl...
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Teak
H 32 in W 20.75 in D 27 in
Pierre Jeanneret Set of Two Office Chairs from Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A beautiful set of 2 Pierre Jeanneret office chairs in solid teak from Chandigarh.
Stenciled markings to reverse of each example. Set includes black cushions.
The simplicity of the d...
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Set of Two Committee Chairs from Chandigarh Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A beautiful set of 2 Pierre Jeanneret Committee Chairs in solid teak and black leather from Chandigarh.
The simplicity of the design, yet robust and functional has inspired many vers...
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak, Leather
H 35.5 in W 23 in D 27 in
Paire de Fauteuils
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
Solid teak and leather armchairs with compass legs by designer Pierre Jeanneret.
Provenance: Chandigarh, India
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Flower Chair
By Richard Yasmine
Located in Kolkata, IN
Flower Chair is a bulbous seat imagined as flower with globes that will tickle your imagination, fun luxurious and eye catching in any space. It comes in a range of colours which can...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pierre Jeanneret, Pair of Senate Chair, Leather & Teak from Chandigarh, India
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Uxbridge, GB
This pair of Pierre Jeanneret Senate Armchairs with black leather upholstery and teak legs is a stunning example of mid-century modern design, merging refined elegance with exception...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 35.44 in W 23.43 in D 24.81 in
Pierre Jeanneret & Eulie Chowdhury, Library Chair, Chandigarh, 1st Production
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Uxbridge, GB
This Pierre Jeanneret & Eulie Chowdhury Library Chair, crafted from teak with a handwoven cane seat, is a perfect example of mid-century modern design and exceptional craftsmanship. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 28.75 in W 17.92 in D 19.69 in
Crown Lounge Chair with Metal Trimmings
By Bellavista e Piccini
Located in Kolkata, IN
The Crown Lounge Chair is a magnificent seat inspired by the radiance of a halo. Clad in our iconic logo pattern in gold and ivory, this seat grabs the spotlight!
Inspired by the ti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Chairs
Materials
Metal
Crown Sofa with Metal Trimmings
By Bellavista e Piccini
Located in Kolkata, IN
The Crown Sofa is a magnificent seat inspired by the radiance of a halo. Clad in our iconic logo pattern in gold and ivory, this sofa is the cynosure of any space
Inspired by the ti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Chairs
Materials
Metal
Crown Chair with Metal Trimmings
By Bellavista e Piccini
Located in Kolkata, IN
The Crown Chair is comfortable, stylish and luxurious, set in a gold halo like metal frame and embroidered fabric with the Scarlet Splendour logo.
Inspired by the timeless symbol of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Chairs
Materials
Metal
Crown Bar Stool with Metal Trimmings
By Bellavista e Piccini
Located in Kolkata, IN
The Crown Bar Stool is comfortable, stylish and luxurious, set in a gold halo like metal frame and embroidered fabric with the Scarlet Splendour logo
Inspired by the timeless symbol...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pierre Jeanneret Demountable Rope Chairs & Sofa Set, 1953, Chandigarh India
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Uxbridge, GB
Demountable Rope Set, 1953
Burmese teak frame, cotton strapping and rope back
Sofa
Width - 134 cm - 52¾ inches
Depth - 61 cm - 24 inches
Height - 70 cm - 27½ inches
Seat Height - 36...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Rope, Teak
H 27.56 in W 52.76 in D 24.02 in
Pair of Anglo-Indian Ceylon Solid Chairs
Located in Lisbon, PT
A fine set of two Anglo-Indian Ceylonese solid ebony chairs, horizontal splats with floral motifs standing on reeded front legs and plain back and caned seats.
The chairs' reeded fr...
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Demountable Chairs PJ-SI-08-A By Pierre Jeanneret
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY, NY
Inscribed WEB / ROPE CHAIR - 23 on the back of one chair and WEB / ROPE CHAIR - 36 on the back of the other
Each: 70.5 x 57.5 x 64.5 cm; 27 ¾ x 22 ¾ x 25 ⅜ in.
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Rope, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Writing Chair from Punjab University, Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The iconic Pierre Jeannerret Writing Chair from Punjab University, Chandigarh.
These gorgeous chairs were designed by Pierre Jeannette and mass produced in India for the Utopian ci...
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-25-A Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This item expresses a specific rawness. There is no need for precise execution or the desire to appear sophisticated. It is simple, self-evident, and direct. Made out of basic elemen...
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 33.08 in W 16.15 in D 19.1 in
Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back V-Leg Office Chairs, 1950s Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous pair of Pierre Jeanneret office chairs designed in the 1950s. These chairs have a floating back and V-leg frame. Pictures show that these chairs are stenciled on the back w...
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 32 in W 20.25 in D 21 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-B Office Cane Armchair/Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
The visible nonchalance here celebrates the lightness and the joy of life. It’s not about representation or impressing others. It demonstrates the Indian lifestyle, much more casual ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 29.93 in W 20.48 in D 18.9 in
Pierre Jeanneret - Authentic PJ-SI-65-A chair Circa 1960
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Very rare - Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-65-A chair, produced in limited quantities of 30 to 100 units. This chair feature a black-painted square steel tube frame and solid teak wood slats...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Folding Low Chairs
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Pierre Jeanneret folding low chairs.
Chandigarh, India c. 1960.
Solid teak, braided cane.
Designed for private residences in Chandigarh.
Lightly conserved and re-caned by...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Primitive Naga Organic Tribe Chair In Solid Teak.
Located in ECHT, NL
One of a kind charming authentic primitive stump chair made in a single solid hardwood. Hand carved by the Naga tribe in India, ca 1970s. A nice wabi sabi piece in good vintage condi...
Category
20th Century Indian Primitive Chairs
Materials
Wood, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-B Office Cane Armchair/Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
The visible nonchalance here celebrates the lightness and the joy of life. It’s not about representation or impressing others. It demonstrates the Indian lifestyle, much more casual ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 29.73 in W 20.48 in D 19.3 in
A 19th Century Anglo-Indian Side Chair
Located in Conwy, GB
An Anglo-Indian rosewood side chair.
Excellent colour, form and scale.
Bombay, mid 19th century.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Chaise d'écriture
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
Swiss architect and designer Pierre Jeanneret designed this writing chair with a single pallet arm for the Chandigarh administration building project in India. These would have been ...
Category
20th Century Indian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Teak
Rare Pierre Jeanneret Classroom Chair
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
This is a highly unusual and rare Pierre Jeanneret Classroom Chair, likely from Punjab University circa 1960.
More often we see the classroom chairs in with solid teak legs. Here t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Office Cane Chair PJ-SI-28-A 'Authentic'
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
The relationship between the elements ensures a balanced composition. The careful alignment and proportions create an equilibrium, giving a sense of coherent design. Both tension and...
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Set of 6 Pierre Jeanneret “Box” Armchairs
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful set of 6 "box" armchairs by Pierre Jeanneret circa late 1950s.
These chairs some of the most intricate caning we've ever seen on Jeanneret chairs. Please look carefully. ...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Library chair
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
This library chair comes from the Library of the University of Pundjab in Chandigarh, India.
It is in overall good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Teak
Advocate chair
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
This pair of chairs comes from Chandigarh administrative buildings in Chandigarh, India.
It is in overall good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Chairs
Materials
Hide, Teak
Chair
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
This chair comes from various administrative buildings of Chandigarh in India.
It is in overall good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Teak
Library chair
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
This library chair comes from the Library of the University of Pundjab in Chandigarh, India.
It is in overall good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Teak
Contemporary Birch Plywood Pai Armchair by Kunaal Kyhaan
By KUNAAL KYHAAN
Located in Pune, IN
Inspired by the cherished tradition of low Indian seating, this piece draws from the rich heritage of a practice that has transcended generations. The Pai armchair seamlessly combine...
Category
2010s Indian Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Plywood
Pierre Jeanneret Easy Chair Authentic Mid-Century Modern PJ-SI-29-A
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Here we see a decision to project the universal ideals of modernity onto Indian reality. However, this piece was inspired by North Indian culture as well the cosmic and spiritual In...
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Chair in Cowhide
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Jeanneret Chair in Cowhide.
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Rosewood
Pierre Jeanneret Pj-SI-25-A Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This item expresses a specific rawness. There is no need for precise execution or the desire to appear sophisticated. It is simple, self-evident, and direct. It is made out of basic ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 33.47 in W 17.92 in D 20.08 in
Pierre Jeanneret Set of 10 Floating Back Chairs Ca. 1960 from Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A set of 10 Pierre Jeanneret floating back office chairs in a beautiful natural teak color. All chairs are in good vintage condition.
The braided canework has been replaced.
These ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak, Upholstery
H 32.5 in W 20.25 in D 21.5 in
Pair Of Chinese Export Padouk Side Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
Made in Goa by Chinese craftsman. Each with shaped crestrail with leaf carving over a pierced splat, drop in balloon seat. Raised on cabriole legs with turned stretchers and ending o...
Category
Antique 1780s Indian Chinese Export Chairs
Materials
Padouk
Mini Boga for Taaru, Teak & Woven Rope Occasional Chair
By Mini Boga, Taaru
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mini Boga for Taaru, teak & woven rope occasional chair
India, Circa 1960s
A fine example, of doweled teak construction, with hand-woven geometric woven rope back and seat rest. Br...
Category
20th Century Indian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Set of 8 Office Cane Chairs Ca. 1955-1960 from Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A beautiful set of 8 Pierre Jeanneret floating back office chairs in solid teak. All chairs are in good vintage condition.
The braided canework has been replaced.
These iconic piec...
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak, Cane
H 32 in W 20.5 in D 21.5 in
PAIR OF TRADITIONAL PUNJABI TRIBAL WEDDING CHAIRS FROM PAKiSTAN IN CEDAR WOOD
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of vintage Traditional Punjabi Tribal wedding chairs from Pakistan in Cedar wood
Please...
Category
20th Century Indian Romantic Chairs
Materials
Cedar
H 44.1 in W 22.05 in D 21.26 in
Pierre Jeanneret Box Chairs PJ-SI-54-A
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in San Francisco, CA
This set of 4 box chairs were used throughout the decades in various administrative buildings in Chandigarh, India. Small chips and scratches can be found throughout each piece, and ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
19th century colonial anglo Indian teak plantation chair
Located in Walton-On-Thames, GB
A striking 19th century colonial anglo indian plantation chair made from pegged teak with fold out leg supports.
Wonderful ergonomic form on beautifully turned and hand carved legs ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian British Colonial Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
Pierre Jeanneret Set of 8 X-Leg Office Chairs Circa 1960s, Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A spectacular rare set of 8 Pierre Jeanneret X-Leg office chairs in solid teak. All chairs are in great vintage condition after an incredible restoration that makes this, the Most B...
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak, Upholstery
Pierre Jeanneret, Authentic Rare Lounge Chair, Chandigarh, 1956
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This authentic Pierre Jeanneret rare easy chair, known as the PJ-Rare-Chair, epitomizes the beauty of his Chandigarh creations, with only a handful in existence.
Showcasing low seat...
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Antique High Back Wooden Throne Chair with Richly Hand-Carved Back and Skirt
Located in Yonkers, NY
A high back wooden "Throne" chair from the 19th century with richly carved back and skirt. This majestic 19th-century wooden "Throne" chair, originating from India, stands as a remar...
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 54.75 in W 25.25 in D 21.5 in
Pierre Jeanneret - Authentic PJ-SI-06-A - N chair - Iron and Teak Circa 1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Teak and iron chair, designed by Pierre Jeanneret and dating back to circa 1953-1954, features a solid sculpted teak seat and backrest. The backrest is slightly tilted and carved wit...
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 34.65 in W 20.48 in D 18.9 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-59-A Pair of Kangaroo Chairs / Authentic Mid-Century
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Here the silhouette is strong. It is presented through the outline and shape of the pieces. The visible nonchalance here celebrates the lightness and the joy of life. It’s not about ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 22.05 in W 23.82 in D 29.93 in
Upholstered Dining Chair with Solid Wood Legs - Lollipop Chair by Kunaal Kyhaan
By KUNAAL KYHAAN
Located in Pune, IN
Round solid wood legs with an arched backrest, the statuesque Lollipop Dining Chair by Kunaal Kyhaan is hand carved by master artisans on a lathe for hours and then upholstered with ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 30 in W 20 in D 22 in
Pierre Jeanneret, Authentic PJ-SI-13-A, Demountable Chair, Circa 1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Hasselt, VLI
We are proud to introduce our exquisite Demountable Chair, model no. PJ-SI-13-A. These iconic chairs are more than just furniture - they are pieces of history that exemplify innovati...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Teak, Cane
H 27.76 in W 18.71 in D 19.69 in
LouLou Lounge Chair by DeMuro Das in Dark Espresso Oak
By DeMuro Das
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary interpretation of a club chair, the LouLou's design marries carefully balanced proportions and artful details. The deep seat deck and thick, curved back create an invi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
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Indian Wood Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of indian wood chairs available on 1stDibs. We have 256 antique and vintage indian wood chairs in-stock, while there are 8 modern editions to choose from as well. Indian wood chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of indian wood chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Victorian indian wood chairs are of considerable interest. If space is limited, there are small indian wood chairs measuring 7.28 inches across. Indian wood chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Pierre Jeanneret, MARCANTONIO and Scarlet Splendour are consistently popular.
How Much are Indian Wood Chairs?
Prices for indian wood chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, indian wood chairs begin at $496 and can go as high as $115,000, while the average can fetch as much as $5,967.
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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