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Chinese Tall Back Bamboo Armchair
Chinese Tall Back Bamboo Armchair

Chinese Tall Back Bamboo Armchair

Located in Chicago, IL

of leather. The back and sides are patterned with short lengths of bamboo arranged in a lattice-like

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Rattan

Set of Eight Vintage Hollywood Regency Pink and Brass Cantilever Side Chairs
Set of Eight Vintage Hollywood Regency Pink and Brass Cantilever Side Chairs

Set of Eight Vintage Hollywood Regency Pink and Brass Cantilever Side Chairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

side dining chairs. The shape is nothing short of amazing! The bottom base front and back has a

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

FRANK GEHRY : EASY EDGES LOUNGE CHAIR AND OTTOMAN
FRANK GEHRY : EASY EDGES LOUNGE CHAIR AND OTTOMAN

FRANK GEHRY : EASY EDGES LOUNGE CHAIR AND OTTOMAN

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

. The Easy Edges line never achieved mass production. The short life of the company combined with the

Category

Vintage 1970s American Chairs

Materials

Masonite, Cardboard

Early George Nelson Pretzel Side Chair for Herman Miller
Early George Nelson Pretzel Side Chair for Herman Miller

Early George Nelson Pretzel Side Chair for Herman Miller

By George Nelson

Located in Cincinnati, OH

frame with a short production run in 1952. The chair model # 5890 was handcrafted by the Herman Miller

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Brutalist Chair Designed by Sonja Wasseur, the Netherlands, circa 1970
Brutalist Chair Designed by Sonja Wasseur, the Netherlands, circa 1970

Brutalist Chair Designed by Sonja Wasseur, the Netherlands, circa 1970

By Sonja Wasseur

Located in Almelo, NL

. She produced her inventive work at her own atelier in Amsterdam for only a short period of time. Her

Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Leather

Willem H Gispen 356 Office Chair, Gispen, Netherlands, 1935
Willem H Gispen 356 Office Chair, Gispen, Netherlands, 1935

Willem H Gispen 356 Office Chair, Gispen, Netherlands, 1935

Located in London, GB

& Technical science in Rotterdam, cut short due to the outbreak of World War I. In 1916 he began work on small

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Oak Art Deco Chair from Czechoslovakia, 1920-1929 New Fabric and Upholstery
Oak Art Deco Chair from Czechoslovakia, 1920-1929 New Fabric and Upholstery

Oak Art Deco Chair from Czechoslovakia, 1920-1929 New Fabric and Upholstery

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

transport but delivery time is really shorter. We create a special plywood box with polystyrene and other

Category

Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak

FRANK GEHRY : EASY EDGES ROCKING CHAIR
FRANK GEHRY : EASY EDGES ROCKING CHAIR

FRANK GEHRY : EASY EDGES ROCKING CHAIR

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

. The Easy Edges line never achieved mass production. The short life of the company combined with the

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Vintage 1970s American Chairs

Materials

Masonite, Cardboard

Mid-Century Modern Mackintosh "292 Hill House 1" Italian Pair of Ashwood Chairs
Mid-Century Modern Mackintosh "292 Hill House 1" Italian Pair of Ashwood Chairs

Mid-Century Modern Mackintosh "292 Hill House 1" Italian Pair of Ashwood Chairs

By Charles Rennie Mackintosh

Located in Madrid, ES

structure and reupholstered in pattern cotton fabric model "Short-Cuts" edited by Dedar seat, Italy, 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Ash

Restored French Art Deco Chairs, Six Pieces, Designed by Jules Leleu, 1920-1929
Restored French Art Deco Chairs, Six Pieces, Designed by Jules Leleu, 1920-1929

Restored French Art Deco Chairs, Six Pieces, Designed by Jules Leleu, 1920-1929

By Jules Leleu

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

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Upholstery, Mahogany, Lacquer

Czech Set of Chairs, Six Pieces Designed by Czech Architect Jindrich Halabala
Czech Set of Chairs, Six Pieces Designed by Czech Architect Jindrich Halabala

Czech Set of Chairs, Six Pieces Designed by Czech Architect Jindrich Halabala

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

within 7 days. The price is the same as for ship transport but delivery time is really shorter. We create

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer

Restored French Art Deco Chairs, Ten Pieces, Designed by Jules Leleu, 1920-1929
Restored French Art Deco Chairs, Ten Pieces, Designed by Jules Leleu, 1920-1929

Restored French Art Deco Chairs, Ten Pieces, Designed by Jules Leleu, 1920-1929

By Jules Leleu

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

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany, Lacquer

French Set of Chairs, Six Pieces Designed by French Architect Jules Leleu
French Set of Chairs, Six Pieces Designed by French Architect Jules Leleu

French Set of Chairs, Six Pieces Designed by French Architect Jules Leleu

By Jules Leleu

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

price is the same as for ship transport but delivery time is really shorter. We create a special plywood

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Wood, Macassar

Set of 6 Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Chairs 1980's
Set of 6 Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Chairs 1980's

Set of 6 Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Chairs 1980's

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

a short time. The frames are in an almost black / dark grey color. We would like to sell these as a

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

"Djinn" Chair, Designed by Olivier Mourgue, France, circa 1970
"Djinn" Chair, Designed by Olivier Mourgue, France, circa 1970

"Djinn" Chair, Designed by Olivier Mourgue, France, circa 1970

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

examples have not stood the test of time. Olivier Mourgue famously said “things should have a short life

Category

20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Leather

Flötotto set of 4 Pagholz chairs by Elmar Flötotto
Flötotto set of 4 Pagholz chairs by Elmar Flötotto

Flötotto set of 4 Pagholz chairs by Elmar Flötotto

By Elmar Flötotto, Pagholz Flötotto

Located in Ludwigslust, DE

stable and being able to be shaped into various shapes. Within a short time, Flötotto was known for

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Vintage Bauhaus Chair - Model H79, Jindrich Halabala, UP Zavody, 1930-1939
Vintage Bauhaus Chair - Model H79, Jindrich Halabala, UP Zavody, 1930-1939

Vintage Bauhaus Chair - Model H79, Jindrich Halabala, UP Zavody, 1930-1939

By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

transport but delivery time is really shorter. We create a special plywood box with polystyrene and other

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Fine Pair of French Empire Giltwood Chairs by Jeanselme
Fine Pair of French Empire Giltwood Chairs by Jeanselme

Fine Pair of French Empire Giltwood Chairs by Jeanselme

Located in Greenwich, CT

1834 and within ten years had acquired the atelier of Jacob-Desmalter. Within a very short time

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Country French Napoleon III Period Ladder Back Prie Dieu or Prayer Chair
Country French Napoleon III Period Ladder Back Prie Dieu or Prayer Chair

Country French Napoleon III Period Ladder Back Prie Dieu or Prayer Chair

Located in Birmingham, AL

original covered, sloped top to rest one's arms or a prayer book. Raised on short turned legs. Primarily

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Theo Ruth Congo Chair in Green Velvet
Theo Ruth Congo Chair in Green Velvet

Theo Ruth Congo Chair in Green Velvet

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in London, GB

joined Artifort in 1936 as a skilled furniture maker working across their entire range. In a short period

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Ward Bennett Library Chairs
Pair of Ward Bennett Library Chairs

Pair of Ward Bennett Library Chairs

By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett

Located in New York, NY

comprised of oak frame and newly reupholstered in a smooth, comfortable short pile velvet called Woolish by

Category

Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Tejo Remy & Rene Veenhuizen ''Bamboo Chair'' 2008
Tejo Remy & Rene Veenhuizen ''Bamboo Chair'' 2008

Tejo Remy & Rene Veenhuizen ''Bamboo Chair'' 2008

By Tejo Remy & Rene Veenhuizen, Tejo Remy

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

short supply.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Chairs

Set of 6 Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Chairs, 1980's
Set of 6 Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Chairs, 1980's

Set of 6 Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Chairs, 1980's

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

a short time. The frames are in an almost black / dark grey color. We would like to sell these as a

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of ‘Black Forest’ Linden Wood Arm Chairs
Pair of ‘Black Forest’ Linden Wood Arm Chairs

Pair of ‘Black Forest’ Linden Wood Arm Chairs

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

pointed trellis back carved with fruiting vines enclosing an oval splat, the scroll arms and short

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Modern Dining Chair
Modern Dining Chair

Modern Dining Chair

Sold|$2,859 / item

Modern Dining Chair

Located in Westwood, NJ

classic dining room tables, this chic chair is nothing short of transformative. Its design features

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Prie Dieu or Prayer Chair
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Prie Dieu or Prayer Chair

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Prie Dieu or Prayer Chair

Located in Birmingham, AL

needlepoint upholstery with a cross and flowers. Raised on short turned legs. Primarily used in private

Category

Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Schumacher Westminster Gainsborough Velvet Grey Hand-Carved Beechwood Armchair
Schumacher Westminster Gainsborough Velvet Grey Hand-Carved Beechwood Armchair

Schumacher Westminster Gainsborough Velvet Grey Hand-Carved Beechwood Armchair

By Schumacher

Located in New York, NY

the Netherlands, our signature cotton velvet is a short, dense pile and sumptuous texture that give

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Vintage Paul McCobb Shovel Chair 1950s
Vintage Paul McCobb Shovel Chair 1950s

Vintage Paul McCobb Shovel Chair 1950s

By Paul McCobb, Winchendon

Located in Saint Paul, MN

passing, McCobb didn't see the longevity of some of his modernist counterparts. But despite a short career

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Pair Primitive American Antique 19th Century Spindle Back Wood Chairs
Pair Primitive American Antique 19th Century Spindle Back Wood Chairs

Pair Primitive American Antique 19th Century Spindle Back Wood Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

one is just slightly shorter than the other, by half an inch! Beautiful example of early American

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Primitive Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Fabiaan van Severen Crossed legs chair Belgium 1998
Fabiaan van Severen Crossed legs chair Belgium 1998

Fabiaan van Severen Crossed legs chair Belgium 1998

By Fabiaan Van Severen

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

atelier, Belgium 1998. This chair was purchased very short after the release of this chair in 1998, so a

Category

1990s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Cantilevered Chairs Thonet Bauhaus Model ST14 by Hans Luckhardt
Set of Four Cantilevered Chairs Thonet Bauhaus Model ST14 by Hans Luckhardt

Set of Four Cantilevered Chairs Thonet Bauhaus Model ST14 by Hans Luckhardt

By Hans & Wassili Luckhardt, Thonet

Located in Dronten, NL

production very limited numbers of this model were sold. Thonet produced these chairs for only a short period

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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

18th Century Italian Walnut Sgabello Hall Chair
18th Century Italian Walnut Sgabello Hall Chair

18th Century Italian Walnut Sgabello Hall Chair

Located in Birmingham, AL

aristocratic families as a show of wealth, or as a short resting place. Dimensions: Height - 42.5 inches

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Antique 18th Century Italian Renaissance Chairs

Materials

Walnut

20th Century Spanish Wooden Chairs, a Pair
20th Century Spanish Wooden Chairs, a Pair

20th Century Spanish Wooden Chairs, a Pair

Located in High Point, NC

Chairs, which are nothing short of a sculptural masterpiece. These chairs are a magnificent tribute to

Category

20th Century Spanish Chairs

Materials

Wood

Italian Pair Savonarola Chairs w/Brown Leather and Brass Accents
Italian Pair Savonarola Chairs w/Brown Leather and Brass Accents

Italian Pair Savonarola Chairs w/Brown Leather and Brass Accents

Located in Atlanta, GA

half-inch wider than the shorter one. This pair of Italian savonarola chairs will be a handsome

Category

20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Brass

1960s Leather Desk Chair or Armchair by Dokka Mobler
1960s Leather Desk Chair or Armchair by Dokka Mobler

1960s Leather Desk Chair or Armchair by Dokka Mobler

By Dokka Mobler

Located in London, GB

little shorter than the original, so there is still a tiny gap where the larger bolt would have been

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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of 2 original Gilbert Marklund pine chairs for Furusnickarn AB Sweden 1970s
Set of 2 original Gilbert Marklund pine chairs for Furusnickarn AB Sweden 1970s

Set of 2 original Gilbert Marklund pine chairs for Furusnickarn AB Sweden 1970s

By Furusnickarn AB, Gilbert Marklund

Located in München, DE

has two fine short cracks on the foot. See last photo. You can often see that at these chairs. Typical

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Space Age Chairs

Materials

Pine

Pair of Vintage French Louis XV Style Armchairs in Blue Paint
Pair of Vintage French Louis XV Style Armchairs in Blue Paint

Pair of Vintage French Louis XV Style Armchairs in Blue Paint

Located in Shippensburg, PA

short cuts in upholstery work visible in corners throughout on close inspection). Comfortable and

Category

20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

Pair of Walter Knoll Jason 391 Cream Leather Contemporary Armchairs
Pair of Walter Knoll Jason 391 Cream Leather Contemporary Armchairs

Pair of Walter Knoll Jason 391 Cream Leather Contemporary Armchairs

By Walter Knoll

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

leather armchairs RRP £6000 The clarity of this range is nothing short of architectural. Armrests on

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Italian antique wooden chairs with decorated profiles, 1800s
Italian antique wooden chairs with decorated profiles, 1800s

Italian antique wooden chairs with decorated profiles, 1800s

Located in MIlano, IT

a shorter strip with curved profiles. The same decorative curved and rounded profiles are found

Category

Antique Early 1800s Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Poul Volther, Model J111, Timless Danish Design
Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Poul Volther, Model J111, Timless Danish Design

Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Poul Volther, Model J111, Timless Danish Design

By Poul Volther

Located in Wrocław, Poland

style and the classical, practical work. In doing so, he avoided being caught up in various short-lived

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Beech

Early 19th Century Fruitwood Arm Chair, English
Early 19th Century Fruitwood Arm Chair, English

Early 19th Century Fruitwood Arm Chair, English

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

. In short, we are a treasure trove of unique items with an unprecedented selection for your home or

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Rustic Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood, Fruitwood

Pair of George III Hepplewhite Mahogany Armchairs
Pair of George III Hepplewhite Mahogany Armchairs

Pair of George III Hepplewhite Mahogany Armchairs

Located in Lymington, GB

CBE FSA ’The Shorter Dictionary of English Furniture’ Hamlyn, London (Fourth Impression 1972

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Three Legged Oak Sling Chair, ca 1960-1970s
Three Legged Oak Sling Chair, ca 1960-1970s

Three Legged Oak Sling Chair, ca 1960-1970s

Located in Utrecht, NL

, the structure consists of one long and two short, wide wooden legs connected with wedges to the base

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Oak

Oak Art Deco Design Chairs by J.A. Muntendam for L.O.V. Oosterbeek 1920s set of2
Oak Art Deco Design Chairs by J.A. Muntendam for L.O.V. Oosterbeek 1920s set of2

Oak Art Deco Design Chairs by J.A. Muntendam for L.O.V. Oosterbeek 1920s set of2

By L.O.V. Oosterbeek

Located in Sakskøbing, DK

reupholstered in a black rib fabric. N.V. Labor Omnia Vincit (LOV for short) was a well-known furniture

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Mid Century Modern Set of 8 Model 3103 T-Chairs Designed by Arne Jacobsen
Mid Century Modern Set of 8 Model 3103 T-Chairs Designed by Arne Jacobsen

Mid Century Modern Set of 8 Model 3103 T-Chairs Designed by Arne Jacobsen

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in London, GB

into production for a short period in the early 1980s. A timeless piece of design, this simple, elegant

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Late 19th Century Pair of French Louis XV Style Fauteuil
Late 19th Century Pair of French Louis XV Style Fauteuil

Late 19th Century Pair of French Louis XV Style Fauteuil

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Middle East and ranging in date and style from Baroque to Mid-Century Modern. In short, we are a treasure

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Late 19th Century French Fauteuil in Walnut
Late 19th Century French Fauteuil in Walnut

Late 19th Century French Fauteuil in Walnut

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

. In short, we are a treasure trove of unique items with an unprecedented selection for your home or

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Regency Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury leather sling lounge chair by Maurice Burke for Pozza, Brazil
Midcentury leather sling lounge chair by Maurice Burke for Pozza, Brazil

Midcentury leather sling lounge chair by Maurice Burke for Pozza, Brazil

By Maurice Burke

Located in Highclere, Newbury

worked for the Brazilian furniture manufacturer Pozza for a short period of time. The Pozza leather

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Rosewood Dining Chairs by Inger Klingenberg for Fristho, circa 1960
Set of Four Rosewood Dining Chairs by Inger Klingenberg for Fristho, circa 1960

Set of Four Rosewood Dining Chairs by Inger Klingenberg for Fristho, circa 1960

By Inger Klingenberg

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Fristho for short, in the town of Franeker. It is unknown who established the factory, however, it is

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Circa 1860 English Pair of Carved Hall Chairs
Circa 1860 English Pair of Carved Hall Chairs

Circa 1860 English Pair of Carved Hall Chairs

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Middle East and ranging in date and style from Baroque to Mid-Century Modern. In short, we are a treasure

Category

Antique 1860s English Chairs

Materials

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. 

Questions About Short Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The key thing to look for in an office chair for a short person is adjustability. Everything from the seat depth and height to the seat pan width are important aspects to consider before investing in an office chair. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage office chairs.