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Dutch Minimalist Pastoe SM01 Chair by Cees Braakman, 1954
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Dutch Minimalist Pastoe SM01 Chair by Cees Braakman, 1954
Industrial - Minimalist - 1950s
Measures : 41x41cm H:80cm SH:47cm
Materials : Faux Leather - Metal
This minimalist Dutch de...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rudi Verelst Set of 2 Original "Atomic" Ball Wire Lounge chairs, 1971
By Rudi Verelst
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid-Century Modern period set of 2 Rudi Verelst for Novalux, Belgium, 1974.
The Átomic' armchairs, chromed metal, lacquered wood and leather two colour fabric.
The model consists o...
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 28.35 in W 26.78 in D 28.75 in
Vote chair designed by Giandomenico Bellotti produced by Alias in 1980
By Alias, Giandomenico Belotti
Located in Ravenna, IT
Vote armchair designed by Giandomenico Bellotti and produced by Alias in 1980. The seat features a distinctive triangular structure, supported by the chair's two front legs made of t...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Signed Lloyd Loom White Wicker Chairs W/ Antique Ticking Cushions
By Lloyd Loom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These amazing original white painted Lloyd Loom signed wicker chairs are in amazing as found condition.The seat cushions are custom made from antique 19thc cotton ticking.The inserts...
Category
Vintage 1940s American American Classical Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Prototype Chair (Left) by Joop Rutjes, ca. 1990
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This striking prototype chair by Dutch architect Joop Rutjes (1937–2017) embodies his post-modern design ethos and architectural experimentation. It features a bold blue lacquered me...
Category
20th Century Chairs
Materials
Metal
Charles Eames Classic RAR Rocking Chair Herman Miller Lemon Yellow
By Charles Eames
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic Charles Eames RAR lemon yellow rocking chair with original birch runners. A survivor in very good original condition-large shock mounts. Purple pink cover added in the 1970's!
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Set of 8 High Back 'Oxford' Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A set of eight (8) swiveling armless high back "Oxford" chairs on five-point satin cast aluminum bases in vibrant mauve vintage upholstery. ?
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Chairs
Vintage Faux Painted Tortoise Pretzel Back Armchair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Faux painted tortoise pretzel back armchair with newly upholstered seat cushion.
Category
20th Century Italian Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Paint
Mid Century Modern Eero Aarnio Inspired Ball Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Plastic, Acrylic
Herman Miller Modular Sofa by Don Chadwick, 1982 United States
By Herman Miller, Don Chadwick
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning 3 piece modular sofa designed by Don Chadwick for Herman Miller. Made in the United States in the early 1980s. Original labels underneath each piece. Fantastic condition and...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Chairs
Materials
Wool
1980s Memphis Style Slipper Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, a Pair
By Milo Baughman, Memphis Milano
Located in Roanoke, VA
Baughman was inspired by the courageous young avant-garde designers known as the Memphis Group that burst on to the works stage in 1981 with a total disregard for the traditions and ...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile
H 29.5 in W 30 in D 34 in
Vintage Chair Louis XX by Philippe Starck for Vitra, 1990s, Set of 4
By Philippe Starck, Vitra
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
Indulge in the iconic design and rich history of Philippe Starck's Louis XX chairs. Inspired by the opulence of 18th-century French furniture, these chairs boast a contemporary twist...
Category
1990s Swiss Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 32.68 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
1960's DSC 106 Upholstered Dining Chair Castelli - Good Quantity Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960's DSC 106 Upholstered Dining Chair Castelli - Good Quantity Available. The DSC 106 was designed by Giancarlo Piretti and made by Castelli. Made with cast aluminium detail, thes...
Category
Vintage 1960s European Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in W 22.45 in D 19.69 in
Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina Set of eight dining chairs "Gaja", Italy
By Gavina, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Argelato, BO
Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina Set of four eight chairs "Gaja"
an elegant but essential project, which combines the Japanese conceptual universe with Italian style. Upon request...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 26.38 in W 19.69 in D 16.93 in
Mid-20th C. Modern American Egg Shaped Acrylic Purple Chair with Iron Legs
By Thor Larsen
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century Modern/Space Age american egg shaped acrylic purple chair with iron legs
By: Thor Larsen (in the style of)
Material: metal, iron, synthetic, acrylic, plastic,
Techn...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Space Age Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron
Midcentury Burgundy Pink Violet Velvet Heart Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory and we thoroughly renova...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Set of 4 Executive Chairs by Eero Saarinen, Knoll International, Germany
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions larger model: 73 x 60 x 80 x 46 cm (Width x Depth x Height x Seat Height)
Dimensions smaller model: 65 x 65 x 78 x 46 cm (Width x Depth x Height x Seat Height)
The Execu...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 28.75 in
Jasper Morrison 2-Seat Two-Tone Blue "Vega" Bench for Artifort with Chrome Base
By Jasper Morrison, Artifort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jasper Morrison 2-seater "Vega" bench for Artifort 1990's. In original two toned upholstered seats on a chrome wire frame. Seat width 22" each. Visible wear, consistent with age and ...
Category
1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 28.5 in W 45 in D 26.75 in
Set of four Mid Century Style Danish Duba Mobelindustri Conference Chairs (1995)
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Set of four Danish Duba Mobelindustri Conference or Dining Chairs, beautiful light blue fabric with Chrom legs. An unusual shaped back making these chairs stylish, comfortable with a...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 29.93 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chair, Purple Violet Wool, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wool, Beech
Six Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chairs, Purple Violet Wool, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wool, Beech
H 29.93 in W 18.9 in D 16.54 in
Set of 8 Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Flat Bar Brno Armchairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Eight Ludwig Mies van der Rohe flatbar Brno armchairs for Knoll in stainless steel with original Cavalier for Knoll (K215/12) royal blue cloth upholstery in excellent condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Violet Purple Kangaroo Chair Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The z.stuhl chair, designed by Ernst Moeckl (1931-2013) in the 1970s, is a cantilever chair made of polyurethane, which is available with and without armrests. In the vernacular, the...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 30.32 in W 17.72 in D 20.48 in
Vintage Modern Pair of Knoll Warren Platner Chairs
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A set of beautiful mid-century modern wired steel chairs. The frame features wire rods that are perfectly bent to create the structure of a beautifully sculpted chair. A seat cushion...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Design Robin Chair Set by Pierre Guariche for Meurop, 1950's
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Mid-Century Modern design Robin dining chair set of 2 by Pierre Guariche for Meurop, made in Belgium late 1950's. All original purple fabric on seat on black metal frame base...
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.08 in W 16.54 in D 19.69 in
Set of Twelve Mid-Century Purple Kangaroo Chairs, by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The z.stuhl chair, designed by Ernst Moeckl (1931-2013) in the 1970s, is a cantilever chair made of polyurethane, which is available with and without armrests. In the vernacular, the...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 30.32 in W 17.72 in D 20.48 in
Two Mid-Century Lavender and Blue Kangaroo Chairs Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The z.stuhl chair, designed by Ernst Moeckl (1931-2013) in the 1970s, is a cantilever chair made of polyurethane, which is available with and without armrests. In the vernacular, the...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 30.32 in W 17.72 in D 20.48 in
Alf Svensson, Pair of Domus Lounge Chairs, DUX, 1950s
By Alf Svensson
Located in Uppsala, SE
Pair of lounge chairs designed by Alf Svensson for DUX / Ljungs Industrier and their furniture line Bra Bohag in the 1950s. The model was shown at the very well known H55 exhibition ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Two Mid-Century Purple and Blue Kangaroo Chairs, Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The z.stuhl chair, designed by Ernst Moeckl (1931-2013) in the 1970s, is a cantilever chair made of polyurethane, which is available with and without armrests. In the vernacular, the...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 30.32 in W 17.72 in D 20.48 in
'Point' Chair by Jonas Bohlin, 1990
By Jonas Bohlin
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by Jonas Bohlin, hand-signed.
Produced in Sweden, 1990.
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Six Wrought Iron Armchairs, France, 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Chic set of six wrought-iron chairs with twisted and curlicue detailing. Generously scrolled arms.
Raised seats, backs and armrests, upholstered in dark blue canvas with white pipi...
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Mid Century Violet Blue Heart Cotton-Velvet Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. Chair was produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory and we thoroughly renova...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech, Fabric, Cotton
Multicolor Adjustable Fiberglass Chairs, Italy, 1950
Located in Milan, IT
A multicolor adjustable swiveling fiberglass chairs. The legs are made out of light gray color painted iron. Used in a canteen-cafeteria or bistrot. Italy 1950. The seat of the chair...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Iron
Set of Eight Mid-Century Violet Blue Cotton-Velvet Heart Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A set of 8 chairs type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory and we thoro...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Harvey Probber Lounge Chair, Restored, Purple Maharam Fabric and Brass Legs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Kansas City, MO
Large and very comfortable lounge chair designed by Harvey Probber. Expertly reupholstered in purple Maharam Hallingdal fabric. Polished brass tubular legs.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 32.25 in W 37 in D 37 in
Set of Four Mid Century Violet Blue Cotton-Velvet Heart Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A set of 4 chairs type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory and we thoro...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Slipper Chairs, Pair
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in North Miami, FL
Classic pair of slipper chairs designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, circa 1954. The frames are walnut and the chairs have been recently reupholstered in button tufted soft Yves Klein ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Italian Armchairs of Fratelli Consonni Production in Purple Velvet
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant pair of 1950's Italian armchairs reupholstered in purple velvet fabric. Finishing the velvet seat is an elegant red velvet border that creates an elegant play of color. The f...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
H 34.65 in W 22.84 in D 21.26 in
One GF General Fireproofing Side Chair with Polished Aluminum Frame and Base
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in Pasadena, TX
One midcentury desk or dining chair made by GF.
The chairs are on a four-star polished aluminum base and swivel.
Reupholstery recommended. 100 available.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 30 in W 24 in D 24.5 in
Pair of Eames for Miller MKX Wire Mesh Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Genuine set of Mid-Century Modern Eames for Herman Miller MKX-l wire mesh dining chairs. The chairs feature the iconic wire mesh seat conjoined to the bases with an "H" which debuted...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
President Lounge Chair by Steen Ostergaard for Poul Cadovius, Denmark 1970s
By Poul Cadovius, Steen Ostergaard
Located in Haderslev, DK
Iconic lounge chair from the 1970s by Steen Ostergaard for Poul Cadovius.
The model is called President lounge chair.
It has been fully restored with new back and seat cushion...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Felt, Fiberglass
H 24.41 in W 35.44 in D 32.29 in
System 1-2-3 Chair, Design by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Verner Panton
Located in Napoli, IT
Vintage System 1-2-3 chair, design by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, 1960s, upholstered with new "POP UP" fabric from the Boussac collection.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Fritz Hansen Oxford Desk Chair Designed by Arne Jacobsen, 1963 Denmark
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Oxford low back desk chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Designed in 1963 for the professors of St. Catherine’s College in Oxford. Blue upholstery in good condition. Metal star ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 35.04 in W 18.51 in D 18.12 in
Poul Henningsen, Pair of Foldable Theatre Chairs for the Betty Nansen Theatre, 1
By Poul Henningsen, Andreas Christensen
Located in Uppsala, SE
Rare pair of foldable theatre chairs designed by Poul Henningsen in 1957 for the renovation of the Betty Nansen Theatre (earlier The Young Theatre) in Copenhagen and made by Andreas ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 30.32 in W 19.1 in D 20.48 in
Pair Wrought Iron Chairs after Tony Paul
By Tony Paul
Located in New York, NY
Stylish pair of midcentury wrought iron chairs, having hoop form backs, and newly upholstered pad seats (blue Sunbrella fabric). Both chairs are in very good, clean condition showing...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Modern Biomorphic Lounge Chairs by Weiman, 1980s
Located in Dallas, TX
These stunning Avant Garde lounge/slipper chairs by Weiman Furniture are no exception. From their visually striking silhouette to their overstuffed, over-sized frames, stylish comfor...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Alvar Aalto: Points of Contact (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This book is the catalogue for an exhibition at the Alvar Aalto Museum in 1994. With essays by Aalto himself, Kirmo Mikkola, Juhani Pallasmaa, Kristian Gullichen and Kaarina Mikonran...
Category
20th Century Books
Materials
Paper
Wendell Castle Purple "Castle Chair"
By Wendell Castle
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Purple fiberglass castle chair from Wendell Castle's iconic Molar Series.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Oxford Chairs Model AJ 3273 by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Odense, Denmark
2 pieces Arne Jacobsen Oxford chairs Model 3272 with blue wool fabric from 1987. Used with patination, and a small wear hole on the side each.
Five-pass foot - manufactured by Fritz...
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Marcel Wanders chair Model 045 '1986' Mobiles Design for Artifort
By Artifort, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Delft, NL
Marcel Wanders chair Model 045 '1986' Mobiles Design for Artifort
An early model 045 Mobiles Design chair for Artifort
By Marcel Wanders (1963)
Model 045 Mobiles Design chair 1986...
Category
20th Century Dutch Chairs
Materials
Metal
4 Folding Chairs "Luisa" by Marcello Cuneo
By Marcello Cuneo, Mobel Italia
Located in Vienna, AT
A Set of 4 folding chairs "Model Luisa"
designed 1970 by Marcello Cuneo for Mobel Italia
crome-plated metal base
newly upholstered with Kvadrat, Divina 3 - 0791 (100% New wool) ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Four Velvet Armchairs by Miller Borgsen Röder & Söhne
By Röder & Söhne
Located in Telgte, DE
Set of four velvet armchairs by Miller Borgsen Röder & Söhne
Very good original condition. Cover in dark blue velvet.
The armchairs are very comfortable!
Design Miller Borgsen for Rö...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Pair of Upholstered Fauteuil Armchairs /Tub Chairs
Located in Winchcombe, Gloucesteshire
A good quality pair of Napoleon III French Fauteuil armchairs, recently upholstered in purple fabric. Standing on fluted turned legs, with a carved frieze along the bottom with roset...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Exquisite Set of Mid-Century Italian Dining Chairs by Eugenio Gerli
By Eugenio Gerli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique set of high back dining chairs features a wonderful combination of stylish designer upholstery and unique wooden frames. Tapered legs, aluminium trim and the vintage fabr...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric
General Fireproofing Aluminum Tanker Armchair, Refinished
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in Alhambra, CA
This fantastic, 1950s tanker armchair by General Fireproofing Co. is the perfect addition to your Mid-Century Modern workplace. Aluminum frame refinished in gloss white powder-coat. ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Massimo Vignelli Handkerchief Chair
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Handkerchief chair by Massimo Vignelli and Knoll, 1985. Seat height is 17 inches.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Verner Panton Design Pair of Cone Chairs Vitra Blue Red Denmark Original Nehl
By Verner Panton
Located in Perchtoldsdorf, AT
Delightful pair of K1 cone chairs in blue and red designed by Verner Panton in 1958. They are wearing its original woven fabric in very good and comfortable original condition. The c...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Huge Set of 12 Reupholstered Chairs, France circa 1960
Located in Megeve, FR
Reupholstered with a beautiful mat blue velvet fabric.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Chairs
French Empire Fringe Chair
Located in New York, NY
French Empire Fringe chair.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Set of Eight Arne Jacobsen "Oxford" Chairs
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oxford chair in a vibrant blue Maharam fabric designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark. This example produced in 1971.
Newly reupholstered and bases have been polished.
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Chairs
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At 1stDibs, there are several options of purple antique and vintage chairs available for sale. Each of these unique purple antique and vintage chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, fabric and plastic. There are all kinds of purple antique and vintage chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Purple antique and vintage chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Verner Panton each produced beautiful purple antique and vintage chairs that are worth considering.
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Finding the Right Chairs for You
Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?
With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.
“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.
Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.
“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames.
Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.
The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office.
A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today.
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