Set of Four Jenette Chairs by the Campana Brothers for Edra
By Edra, Campana Brothers
Located in Dronten, NL
Fernando and Humberto Campana designed these Avant Garde chairs for Edra in 2005. The legs and seat are solid while the back is flexible, thanks to a full swath of PVC rods. With...
Steel
Set of Four Stackable Swing Chairs by Gerd Lange for Drabert, Germany, 1970s
By Drabert, Gerd Lange
Located in Berlin, DE
This set of four stackable swing chairs features orange plastic seat shells and tubular steel frames. The designer Gerd Lange designed the model in 1967 for the German manufacturer D...
Metal
Danish Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Swivel Egg Chair in Kvadrat Tonus Red
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, England
A design icon vintage Danish Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen swivel/tilt Egg chair in its original Kvadrat Tonus red fabric. The chair sits on a four-pronged support base. Original d...
Aluminum
Sold|$951 / item
Set of Cassina 'Canta' Swivel Chairs by Toshiyuki Kita
By Cassina, Toshiyuki Kita
Located in Echt, NL
Swivel armchairs by Toshiyuki Kita by Cassina in good condition. Red removable fabric cover. Steel base with moulded black polyurethane casting. The right arm can move upwards and...
Metal
Sold|$15,325 / set
Midcentury Marc Held Culbuto Rocking Chair with Ottoman for Knoll
By Marc Held, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Marc Held was the first and only French designer by Knoll. The Culbuto chair was only produced for a short period of time (1967-1970) and only a handful exist. This is the high back ...
Upholstery, Fiberglass
1963, Pierre Paulin F303 Lounge Chair for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful lounge chair designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1967. The model is F303. The chair is marked 'Artifort 303 Pierre Paulin'. Newly re-upholstered in Knoll fabric. Some...
Fabric, Upholstery, Fiberglass
Pair of Philippe Starck "Eros" by Kartell Red Italian Lucite Swivel Chairs
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of Philippe Starck "Eros" by Kartell red Italian lucite and aluminium swivel chairs.
Aluminum
Sold|$3,900 / set
Rare Pair of Red Fiberglass Knoll Bertoia Stools
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in St. Louis, MO
Very scarce pair of fiberglass Bertoia stools with original label and date on bottom.
Metal
Sold|$5,800
Eero Aarnio Ball Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Southampton, NY
The ball, or globe chair was designed by Finnish furniture designer Eero Aarnio in 1963 and is famous for its unconventional shape. It is considered a classic of modern design.
Metal
Sold|$599
Herman Miller Eames Swivel Armchair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Herman Miller Eames swive armchair. Vinyl upholstery in excellent condition. Base perfect. Swivels and height adjusts. Greige fiberglass with all original shock mounts. Piping coming...
Aluminum
Pair of Mushrooms Chairs Mid-Century, Czechoslovakia, Pierre Paulin Style
Located in Praha, CZ
Two design chairs called mushrooms from 1970s. Produced in factory Karna Marianske lazne. Both have new red upholstery and are very comfortable.
Upholstery, Foam
Set of Four Orange Verner Panton Chairs for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Verner Panton
Located in The Hague, NL
Very decorative set of four early edition Panton chairs. This set of four Panton chairs was designed by Verner Panton for Herman Miller in Switzerland in the 1970s. They are made of ...
Polyester
Sold|$2,400
Italian Red Kicca Swivel Base Chairs
By Kicca , Kastel
Located in Chicago, IL
Designers, looking for that wow factor? These Kicca chairs were made in Italy by Kastel, and once sold from the Merchandise Mart in Chicago. The chairs are the right red--a gorgeous ...
Chrome
Correctly Restored Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Adjustable Height Swan Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Ferndale, MI
Properly restored Swan chair. Period correct Maharam wool blend textile over fresh foam. Fabric is hand-stitched around outer edge as original. Fritz Hansen label intact. Height adju...
Fabric, Foam
Verner Panton Amoebe Red Lounge Chair by Vitra
By Verner Panton, Vitra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Originally designed by Verner Panton in 1970 for his Visiona installation, several versions of this Amoebe lounge chair were included in the display. This piece exemplifies the vivac...
Fabric, Foam
Pair of Lucite Chairs by Hill Manufacturing & Company
By Hill Manufacturing
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful pair of Lucite chairs by Hill Manufacturing. Newly upholstered in an beautiful orange fabric, circa 1970.
Fabric, Lucite
Set of Two Verner Panton S-Chairs First Edition Polyester Glasfiber, Miller Prod
By Herman Miller, Verner Panton
Located in LA Arnhem, NL
A set of two of the first edition (1960) polyester glasfiber construction. Painted in the top red color. Herman Miller collection. Iconic chairs. On the bottom you can see the polyes...
Polyester
Two Ding Chairs by Alexander Begge for Casala, 1970-1979
By Alexander Begge
Located in Lisbon, PT
These chairs had been designed by Alexander Begge in the early 1970s for Casala/Western Germany. It is the only piece Begge designed for Casala. Material: thermo plastic (ABS); color...
Plastic
Sold|$2,250
Mid-Century Modern Lee West Stereo Egg Chair
By Lee West
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage fiberglass Space Age style egg chair features comfortable molded upholstery creating a womb like interior ideal for listening to music. Original interior speakers allow ...
Upholstery, Fiberglass
Set of Four Desk Chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti
By Olivetti, Ettore Sottsass
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Set of four desk chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti, arm less chairs on rolling casters with adjustable seat height. Oxblood plastic and metal, all are stamped on underside of se...
Metal
Four Universale Dining Chairs by Joe Colombo for Kartell
By Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Four Universale dining chairs by Joe Colombo for Kartell. Injection molded plastic. Signed. Made in Italy. One chair has crack in seat but can support normal weight. In good vintage ...
Plastic
Sold|$4,164
Osvaldo Borsani Per Tecno Red Chairs
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Roma, IT
Four red chairs designed by Osvaldo Borsani per Tecno, circa 1950.
Fabric, Plastic, Wood
2 Charles Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Dining Chairs in Orange
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
2 vintage orange Herman Miller side shells. "H" bases included.
Metal
Sold|$2,855
Bird Chair by Harry Bertoia
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Lisbon, PT
Lounge chair model bird chair designed in 1952 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International. The chair has a chromed steel wire design and upholstered in original classic bouclé Cayen...
Steel
Sold|$2,405
Red Targe Chair by Klaus Uredat
By Klaus Uredat
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
Very good example of this cool, rare icon of 1960s design.
Plastic
1998, Verner Panton, Orange and Blue Phantom Chair/Table
By Verner Panton
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Original set Phantom chairs/tables in plastic including marks and stamps. Multiuse chair, bench, table designed by Verner Panton. By rotating the form you can change its function; hi...
Plastic
Spaghetti Side Chair in Red by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias
By Alias, Giandomenico Belotti
Located in Denton, MD
Two available, all brand new with manufacturer hangtag in original carton. Made in Italy. This chair was originally named the "Odessa" chair, but was immediately rename...
Steel
Sold|$15,325 / set
Mid-Century Marc Held Culbuto Chair with Ottoman for Knoll
By Marc Held, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Marc Held was the first and only French designer by Knoll. The Culbuto chair was only produced for a short period of time (1967-1970) and only a handful exist. This is the high back ...
Upholstery, Fiberglass
Chair CM194 by Pierre Paulin, Thonet Edition, 1959
By Pierre Paulin, Thonet
Located in Paris, FR
Chair CM194 by Pierre Paulin (1927-2009). Thonet edition, 1959.
Metal
Chair CM194 by Pierre Paulin, Thonet Edition, 1959
By Pierre Paulin, Thonet
Located in Paris, FR
Chair CM194 by Pierre Paulin (1927-2009). Thonet edition - 1959.
Metal
Sold|$2,400
Eero Aarnio Red Fiberglass Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Playful fiberglass chair by Finnish designer Eero Aarnio. Chair is meant to rock and swivel. Made for indoors and outdoors. Great color and Classic design. Two total chairs available...
Fiberglass
Verner Panton Cone Chair, Denmark, 1958
By Verner Panton
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Red cone chairs by Verner Panton, Denmark, 1958. Good condition with small signs of usage. Worldwide shipping.
Chrome
Group 4 Elegant Maple Foam and Leatherette Chairs by H.J. Van Oss for Culemborg
By Van Oss Culemborg
Located in Milano, IT
A group of four chairs designed by H.J. Van Oss for Culemborg manufactured in Netherlands. Maple wood, foam padding, leatherette upholstery.
Faux Leather, Foam, Maple
Sold|$2,800
Pair of Chairs by Charles Zublena
By Charles Zublena
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of "Boule R3" chairs by Charles Zublena in candy apple red fiberglass produced by Les Plastiques De Bourgogne. Great sculptural shape and wonderful condition.
Fiberglass
Set of Four Rotocast Plastic Chairs by John Gale
By John Gale
Located in Seattle, WA
Set of four atomic age rotocast plastic chairs by John Gale circa 1963. Made from one molded piece, these chairs can be filled with sand or water to add heft. Sharp and bold, th...
Plastic
Rope Edge DAX Zenith Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare! Rare! Rare! First Generation! Read the stats on this all original vintage piece. These just don't come around often. This chair is a prime example of how and why Herman Mil...
Metal
Sold|$1,590
Pair of Wim Rietveld No. 9 Lounge Chairs
By Gispen, Wim Rietveld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wim Rietveld for Gispen lounge chairs with original grey enameled wire frames and Bakelite armrests. Newly upholstered in lipstick red fabric. Frame is in original condition with som...
Wire
Sold|$5,800
Bernard Rancillac Elephant Chaise
By Bernard Rancillac
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Bernard Rancillac elephant chair or chaise, circa mid-1980s. This rare example blends sculpted cherry red fiberglass with a subtly curved weighted steel base. It looks phenomenal fro...
Iron
Sold|$3,400 / set
Pair of Pace Collection Lucite Waterfall Dining Chairs
By Pace Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Pace Collection Lucite Waterfall Dining Chairs Seat depth 18.5".
Lucite, Velvet
Red Space Age Vintage Set of Four Plastic Chairs by Eero Aarnio, 1970s
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Vienna, AT
A set of four cherry red plastic chairs designed by the Finnish designer Eero Aarnio 1971-1972 and produced by UPO Furniture, Plastik Division, Nastola, Finland. These stackable pla...
Fiberglass
Single Chair in Selene Style by Vico Magistretti
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Roma, Lazio
Produced by Artemis in 1969 and reissued by HELLER, the Selene chair is one of the designer pieces designed by Vico Magistretti most famous in the world. It is a seat with strong mod...
Plastic
Pair of Midcentury French Red Vinyl and Black Lacquered Wood Side Chairs, 1960s
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of great looking vintage French chairs, circa 1960s, in red vinyl with a black lacquered wood frame. The chairs have a tall arched top back and the feet are finished with a br...
Metal
Sold|$1,900
Set of Four Red Dining Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Four red dining chairs in the Style of Wagner
Fiberglass
Sold|$6,900
Vintage Italian Reclining Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
All original pair of Italian adjustable chairs. Metal frame in black with brass sabots. Naugahyde upholstery in red.
Metal
Eames LAR Chair w/ Cat's Cradle base & Alexander Girard Fabric
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare Eames LAR (Lounge Arm Rod) lounge chair with cat-in-cradle zinc plated steel base designed manufactured by Herman Miller in 1950-1967. Original upholstery by Alexander Girard.
Steel, Zinc
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.
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