After Donald Judd Chair/Stool
By Donald Judd
Located in Chicago, IL
Produced by PLANEfurniture, a short-lived Los Angeles studio active around 2010.
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2010s Minimalist Chairs
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19th Century Pair of Walnut Austrian Biedermeier Chairs, Wien, Period 1810-1819
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
The price is the same as for ship transport but delivery time is really shorter. We create a special plywood box with polystyrene and other packaging material inside for each order.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Mid-Century Oak Frame High Back Throne Chair with Rattan Seat and Backrest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unique chair has a zig-zag pattern woven with rattan and a low seat with short legs and a very high back design. In original condition with wear and patina consistent with age a...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Stunning Mid 19th Century Burr Elm Nursing Chair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A mid 19th century, early Victorian period burr maple nursing chair. The burr maple foliate carved frame, with leaves head carved cresting rail, with upholstered back and set in a qu...
Category
Antique 19th Century British Early Victorian Chairs
Materials
Elm
18th Century Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Gainsborough Library Armchair
Located in Lymington, GB
Ralph Edwards CBE FSA, 'Shorter Dictionary of English Furniture' (Fourth edition 1972) p.145, ill. 3, dated ca 1760.
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
B&B Italia "MUSA SM46G" Tall Bar Stools - SUITE OF 6
Located in Barrowford, GB
Aside for one-or-two light marks and dings to the legs and modest-blemishes to the leather, they are nothing short of sublime, immaculate and wholly-divine.
Category
2010s Chairs
Materials
Leather
Customizable Freifrau Marie Chair by Hoffmann Kahleyss Design
Located in New York, NY
The casually crumpled upholstery of its seating shell is nothing short of an invitation to sit down, lean back, and switch off – or to communicate, to exchange ideas, to be social.
Category
2010s European Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Rare Set of Bamboo Rattan Parquetry Dining Chairs by McGuire Circa 1970's
$2,560Sale Price / set|20% Off
Rare Set of Bamboo Rattan Parquetry Dining Chairs by McGuire Circa 1970's
By McGuire
Located in West Hartford, CT
The chairs are newly upholstered in a white and Tiffany blue cotton blend fabric that is nothing short of exceptional. The fabric plus the upholstery cost in excess of $2500.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Rattan, Wood
Art Deco Flute Leather Bar Stool, Blue, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
We provide a seamless experience, offering short production lead times, worldwide delivery within 7 to 10 days, and white-glove service upon request.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Art Deco Flute Leather Bar Stool, Beige, Brass, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
We provide a seamless experience, offering short production lead times, worldwide delivery within 7 to 10 days, and white-glove service upon request.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Art Deco Flute Bar Stool, Dark Blue Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
We provide a seamless experience, offering short production lead times, worldwide delivery within 7 to 10 days, and white-glove service upon request.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Modern Mary Leather Dining Chairs Set/2, Jacquard, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
We provide a seamless experience, offering short production lead times, worldwide delivery within 7 to 10 days, and white-glove service upon request.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
set of 4 Vintage Bentwood Upholstered Dining Chairs, light and comfortable
Located in London, Fitzrovia
Please note that we often have a much shorter handling time than advertised. please enquire about last minute shipping quote
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Modern Margot Leather Dining Chairs, Black, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
We provide a seamless experience, offering short production lead times, worldwide delivery within 7 to 10 days, and white-glove service upon request.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Modern Anjos Dining Chairs Set/4, Leather, Beech, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
We provide a seamless experience, offering short production lead times, worldwide delivery within 7 to 10 days, and white-glove service upon request.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech, Alpaca, Leather, Walnut, Oak, Wood, Velvet, Linen, Bo...
Modern Maia Leather Dining Chair Set/4, Beige, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
We provide a seamless experience, offering short production lead times, worldwide delivery within 7 to 10 days, and white-glove service upon request.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel, Stainless Steel
Modern Mary Leather Dining Chairs, Jacquard, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple
$3,049Sale Price / item|20% Off
Modern Mary Leather Dining Chairs, Jacquard, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
We provide a seamless experience, offering short production lead times, worldwide delivery within 7 to 10 days, and white-glove service upon request.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
A set of 2 original Gispen 411 armchairs.
By Gispen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
The yellow chair is missing 1 curved transverse bar under the seat, but both chairs are still very strong and comfortable to sit on! In short, two unique examples of very solid and ...
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Erik Jorgensen “EJ 11” Cocktail Chair – In Oxblood Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
Whilst its current condition is likely to fall short of the requirements of the true, most-uncompromising of perfectionists due to the issues mentioned above, for all others this cha...
Category
2010s Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Erik Jorgensen "EJ 11" Cocktail Chairs - In Oxblood Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
Whilst its current condition is likely to fall short of the requirements of the true, most-uncompromising of perfectionists due to the issues mentioned above, for all others this sui...
Category
2010s Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of black Mackintosh Willow chairs by Atelier International, Italy 1980s
By Atelier International, Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Meulebeke, BE
The chair's curved back forms the pattern of a willow tree and the lattice is made from a series of short horizontal insets between the continuous verticals slats.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Ash
Laurence Leather Dining Chairs, Nubuck, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
We provide a seamless experience, offering short production lead times, worldwide delivery within 7 to 10 days, and white-glove service upon request.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wool, Mohair, Bouclé, Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Wood
Paul Mccobb Cabana Lounge Chairs for the Arbuck Pavilion Collection, 1952
By Paul McCobb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These are extremely rare lounge chairs designed by the great Paul McCobb for the Arbuck Pavilion collection in 1952. This was a very short production and only a few were made. Truly...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Timeless Dining Chair, Bouclé, Faux Fur, Handmade Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
We provide a seamless experience, offering short production lead times, worldwide delivery within 7 to 10 days, and white-glove service upon request.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Custom Refinished Vintage Dixie Faux Bamboo Vanity Chair
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in Raymondville, TX
It features a squared short spindle back, tapered front legs and has lower side stretchers, all adorned with turned faux bamboo banding.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Wood, Paint
Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chair with Cushion by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Similar to the better-known office chair, this armless chair also uses the “V” approach to sidebars, in this case shorter as they do not extend to the arms. Importance, instead, is g...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Pair of Flexform "Feel Good" Swivel Chair Armchairs - In Grey Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
Please view the images provided to confirm their gorgeous condition, breathtaking appearance and nothing-short-of exceptional detailing. They possesses the kind of relaxed, contempor...
Category
2010s Chairs
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Mary Swivel Bar Stools, Leather Brass, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
We provide a seamless experience, offering short production lead times, worldwide delivery within 7 to 10 days, and white-glove service upon request.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Early 18th Century Walnut Wing Chair
$24,488Sale Price|20% Off
Early 18th Century Walnut Wing Chair
Located in Lymington, GB
Ralph Edwards C.B.E., F.S.A. 'The Shorter Dictionary of English Furniture - From the Middle Ages to the Late Georgian Period', 1972, illus. 5, page 400 and p. 402.
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Pair of Mahogany German Biedermeier Chairs, New Wickerwork Pedig
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
The price is the same as for ship transport but delivery time is really shorter. We create a special plywood box with polystyrene and other packaging material inside for each order.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer, Wicker
Fey Sculptural Chair Whitewash on Ash wood by Amorph
By Amorph Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amir Habibabadi is nothing short of a visionary. He developed his perspective and unique expertise as an architect and learned how to connect it with technology to create cutting edg...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 Dining Chairs, model SAKS by Poul Volther, Danish Design, Restored
By Poul Volther
Located in Wrocław, Poland
In doing so, he avoided being caught up in various short-lived trends, where he instead designed works that could keep people spellbound by their beauty across time.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Melchiorre Bega 4 chairs in shaped wood.
$2,978 / set
Melchiorre Bega 4 chairs in shaped wood.
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Milano, IT
He was very close to people of absolute value, including Gio Ponti, who entrusted him with the direction of the magazine Domus for a short period of two years during the war. He buil...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gijs Papavoine Olivier Chair by Montis with 360-Degree Swivel
$1,739Sale Price|50% Off
Gijs Papavoine Olivier Chair by Montis with 360-Degree Swivel
By Gijs Papavoine
Located in Rochester, England
The base is designed in such a way - with its short tapering neck - that the chair appears to float.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Warren Pouf, Velvet, Gold Leaf, Handmade by Greenapple
By Dedar, Greenapple, Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
We provide a seamless experience, offering short production lead times, worldwide delivery within 7 to 10 days, and white-glove service upon request.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and...
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel, Gold Leaf
Mid-Century Modern Warren Pouf, Red Velvet, Gold Leaf, Handmade by Greenapple
By Lusitanus Home, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
We provide a seamless experience, offering short production lead times, worldwide delivery within 7 to 10 days, and white-glove service upon request.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and...
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel, Gold Leaf
Mid-Century Modern Warren Pouf, Dark Red Velvet, Gold Leaf, Handmade Greenapple
By Greenapple, Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
We provide a seamless experience, offering short production lead times, worldwide delivery within 7 to 10 days, and white-glove service upon request.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and...
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel, Gold Leaf
Mid-Century Modern Grand Dining Chairs, DEDAR Wool, Handmade Greenapple
By Dedar, Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
We provide a seamless experience, offering short production lead times, worldwide delivery within 7 to 10 days, and white-glove service upon request.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chair with Cushion by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Similar to the better-known office chair, this armless chair also uses the “V” approach to sidebars, in this case shorter as they do not extend to the arms. Importance, instead, is g...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Modern Anjos Leather Dining Chair, Light-Brown, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
We provide a seamless experience, offering short production lead times, worldwide delivery within 7 to 10 days, and white-glove service upon request.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Beech, Oak, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Walnut, Uphols...
Modern Anjos Leather Dining Chairs, Burgundy, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
We provide a seamless experience, offering short production lead times, worldwide delivery within 7 to 10 days, and white-glove service upon request.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Leather, Walnut, Oak, Beech, Wood, Velvet, Linen, Bouclé, Mo...
Set of Four Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Similar to the better-known office chair, this armless chair also uses the “V” approach to sidebars, in this case shorter as they do not extend to the arms. Importance, instead, is g...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist “Adam” Easy Chair for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1950s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Utrecht, NL
Without worrying about short-lived trends and what other people thought, Hörlin-Holmquist created the peculiar shape of these chairs that is only increasing in popularity.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Six Kumo Chairs by Toshiyuki Kita for Casas, Spain, 1989
By Toshiyuki Kita
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of six Kumo chairs designed in 1989 by Japanese designer Toshiyuki Kita for the Spanish company Casas and produced only for a short time. Aluminum structure with epoxy finish and...
Category
Vintage 1980s Spanish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chair with Cushion by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Similar to the better-known office chair, this armless chair also uses the “V” approach to sidebars, in this case shorter as they do not extend to the arms. Importance, instead, is g...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Set of Two Pierre Jeanneret 055 Capitol Complex Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Similar to the better-known office chair, this armless chair also uses the “V” approach to sidebars, in this case shorter as they do not extend to the arms. Importance, instead, is g...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Circa 1870 French Louis XVI Style Side Chair
$288Sale Price|36% Off
Circa 1870 French Louis XVI Style Side Chair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
You will also find pieces of American origin, from Continental Europe, Asia, and the Middle East and ranging in date and style from Baroque to Mid-Century Modern. In short, we are a ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chair with Cushion by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Similar to the better-known office chair, this armless chair also uses the “V” approach to sidebars, in this case shorter as they do not extend to the arms. Importance, instead, is g...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Grand Dining Chairs, DEDAR Jacquard, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
We provide a seamless experience, offering short production lead times, worldwide delivery within 7 to 10 days, and white-glove service upon request.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf, Velvet, Oak, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
We provide a seamless experience, offering short production lead times, worldwide delivery within 7 to 10 days, and white-glove service upon request.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Set of Two Pierre Jeanneret 055 Capitol Complex Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Similar to the better-known office chair, this armless chair also uses the “V” approach to sidebars, in this case shorter as they do not extend to the arms. Importance, instead, is g...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Indian Antique Rustic Low Seat Wooden Chair with Carved Rosettes and Rope Seat
Located in Yonkers, NY
The rectangular rope seat rests on four short feet, with the front legs being baluster-shaped and the back ones showcasing a pyramidal silhouette, enhancing the chair's unique profile.
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Grand Swivel Dining Chairs, DEDAR Jacquard Velvet, Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
We provide a seamless experience, offering short production lead times, worldwide delivery within 7 to 10 days, and white-glove service upon request.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Grand Swivel Dining Chair, DEDAR Velvet, Handmade Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
We provide a seamless experience, offering short production lead times, worldwide delivery within 7 to 10 days, and white-glove service upon request.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Grand Dining Chairs, Jacquard, Handmade by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
We provide a seamless experience, offering short production lead times, worldwide delivery within 7 to 10 days, and white-glove service upon request.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf, Chenille, Oak, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
We provide a seamless experience, offering short production lead times, worldwide delivery within 7 to 10 days, and white-glove service upon request.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and...
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf, Wool, Oak, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
We provide a seamless experience, offering short production lead times, worldwide delivery within 7 to 10 days, and white-glove service upon request.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and...
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Modern Grand Swivel Dining Chairs, DEDAR Jacquard Velvet, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
We provide a seamless experience, offering short production lead times, worldwide delivery within 7 to 10 days, and white-glove service upon request.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Art Deco Flute Leather Bar Stool, Black, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
We provide a seamless experience, offering short production lead times, worldwide delivery within 7 to 10 days, and white-glove service upon request.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass
Modern Laurence OUTDOORS Dining Chair, DEDAR Fabric, Handmade by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Dedar, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
We provide a seamless experience, offering short production lead times, worldwide delivery within 7 to 10 days, and white-glove service upon request.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Wood
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Short Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of short chairs for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct short chairs — often made from wood, fabric and metal — can elevate any home. There are 435 antique and vintage short chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 196 modern editions to choose from as well. Short chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Short chairs made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. If space is limited, there are small short chairs measuring 5.5 inches across. Many short chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Greenapple, Rute Martins and Pierre Jeanneret produced popular short chairs that are worth a look.
How Much are Short Chairs?
Short chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,831, while the lowest priced sells for $220 and the highest can go for as much as $486,675.
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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