School Desk Chairs
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Czech Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Birch
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
20th Century Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s Dutch Industrial Chairs
Steel
2010s Australian Organic Modern Chairs
Aluminum
2010s Australian Organic Modern Chairs
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s Australian Organic Modern Chairs
Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
2010s Australian Organic Modern Chairs
Bronze
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Teak, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Stools
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Side Tables
Marble, Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century German Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Birch, Plywood
Vintage 1960s Doors and Gates
Wood
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Vintage 1980s Finnish Art Deco Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Papercord, Wood, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Vintage 1970s Dutch Industrial Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Metal
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Vintage 1960s German Chairs
Beech
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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Steel, Metal
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Steel
Antique 1810s American American Classical Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s French Minimalist Chairs
Metal
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Desks
Oak
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Birch
Antique Early 19th Century French Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1950s Dutch Dining Room Chairs
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Birch
Early 2000s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s Belgian Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Straw, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Straw, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Straw, Wood
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
20th Century Danish Modern Chairs
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Teak
Antique Early 19th Century French Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome, Metal
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Straw, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bouclé
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Bamboo, Rattan
1990s Central American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Metal
20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Vintage 1950s Belgian Chairs
Aluminum
20th Century Indian Modern Chairs
Teak
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021There are many kinds of office chairs — it is a matter of preference. An office desk chair should have a few features such as adjustability in height, backrests and armrests, lumbar support, sufficient seat depth and width, sufficient padding in breathable material, and swivel and casters for easy movement. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse collection of office desk chairs today.
- 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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