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Short Maharaja Repousse Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
This maharaja repousse chair is covered in a thin layer of hand worked metal that is fastened to the chair with traditional means. The seat height is just under 13 inches.
Category

Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Metal

Short Maharaja Repousse Chair
Short Maharaja Repousse Chair
H 32 in W 27 in D 32 in
Redwood Burl Studio Craft Chair by Clifford Short
Located in Dallas, TX
From the studio of Clifford Short a talented Californian craftsman who lived in the Santa Cruz
Category

Vintage 1970s Chairs

Materials

Burl

Pair of 19th Century Pink Painted Chinese Yoke-Back Chairs
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
This pair of late 19th-century pink painted chairs features stylishly simple yoke-back designs. Crafted from wood, these beautiful chairs retain their original pink paint, which has ...
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Walnut Hooded Bergère
By Maison Jansen, François Linke
Located in Houston, TX
hooded chair, bergère, or porters chair has been professionally upholstered in a plush short pile mohair
Category

Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Velvet

Guillereme et Chambron Chairs
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
upholstered in high quality oatmeal wool boucle Priced individually Tall: 40"H x 32"W x 34"D Short: 34"H
Category

Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak

Guillereme et Chambron Chairs
Guillereme et Chambron Chairs
H 40 in W 32 in D 34 in
19th Century Pair of Walnut Austrian Biedermeier Chairs, Wien, Period 1810-1819
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
days. The price is the same as for ship transport but delivery time is really shorter. We create a
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

19th Century Czech Biedermeier Chair, Czech - Bohemia, Cherry tree, 1820 - 1829
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
time is really shorter. We create a special plywood box with polystyrene and other packaging material
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Czech Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Lacquer, Upholstery, Cherry

4 Mid Century Modern Jay Spectre Century Leather Game Lounge Arm Dining Chairs
By Jay Spectre
Located in Dayton, OH
. Dimensions: 37" x 26" x 27", seat 20" with wheels, approx. 2" shorter without
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

18th Century Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Gainsborough Library Armchair
Located in Lymington, GB
 proportioned, with an upholstered back and seat, open sides and short arms. Literature: R.W. Symonds, 'The
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Gerard van den Berg Red Leather 'Longa' Lounge Chair, 1995
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Label
Located in Los Angeles, CA
buffalo leather, soft form shape and short wood legs. In good original condition with normal wear for its
Category

1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

After Donald Judd Chair/Stool
By Donald Judd
Located in Chicago, IL
PLANEfurniture, a short-lived Los Angeles studio active around 2010.Condition: Good overall condition with
Category

2010s American Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Wood

After Donald Judd Chair/Stool
After Donald Judd Chair/Stool
H 28 in W 15 in D 15.25 in
Set of Six Søren Nissen & Ebbe Gehl Dining Chairs in Beech, Seltz, France, 1980s
By Søren Nissen & Ebbe Gehl
Located in grand Lancy, CH
. The chairs were produced by the French manufacturer Ebénisterie Seltz for only a short period of time
Category

Vintage 1980s French Chairs

Materials

Wood

Early 18th Century Walnut Wing Chair
Located in Lymington, GB
back seat rail replaced. Ralph Edwards C.B.E., F.S.A. 'The Shorter Dictionary of English Furniture
Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Early 18th Century Walnut Wing Chair
Early 18th Century Walnut Wing Chair
H 41.74 in W 34.45 in D 26.78 in
After Donald Judd Chair/Stool
By Donald Judd
Located in Chicago, IL
PLANEfurniture, a short-lived Los Angeles studio active around 2010. Condition: Good overall condition. Scattered
Category

2010s Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Oak

After Donald Judd Chair/Stool
After Donald Judd Chair/Stool
H 28 in W 15 in D 15.25 in
Modern Anjos Dining Chairs, Light-Brown Leather, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
seamless experience, offering short production lead times, worldwide delivery within 7 to 10 days, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Beech, Oak, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Walnut

Oregon Pine chair no. 4 with leather seating and back by Frank Buschmann
By Frank Buschmann
Located in Carnota, A Coruña, Galicia
tilt achieved by shorter back legs, a hallmark of Shaker ingenuity to enhance comfort in straight
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Modern Anjos Dining Chairs, Burgundy Leather, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
seamless experience, offering short production lead times, worldwide delivery within 7 to 10 days, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Beech, Oak, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Warren Pouf, Red Velvet, Gold Leaf, Handmade by Greenapple
By Lusitanus Home, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
design to production and from production to your home. We provide a seamless experience, offering short
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and...

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel, Gold Leaf

Mid-Century Modern Warren Pouf, Velvet, Gold Leaf, Handmade by Greenapple
By Lusitanus Home, Dedar, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
, offering short production lead times, worldwide delivery within 7 to 10 days, and white-glove service upon
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 Lusitanus Home, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
design to production and from production to your home. We provide a seamless experience, offering short
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and...

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel, Gold Leaf

Stacking Chairs « Juliette » by Baleri , Italy
By Hannes Wettstein
Located in PÉZENAS, FR
Modern style with short round back Model is very elegant Hannes Wettstein was one of the most
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

FEY Chair WhiteWash on Ash by Amorph
By Amorph Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
parametric designs to life. Amir Habibabadi is nothing short of a visionary. He developed his perspective
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

FEY Chair WhiteWash on Ash by Amorph
FEY Chair WhiteWash on Ash by Amorph
H 45 in W 16.75 in D 20 in
Rare Set of Bamboo Rattan Parquetry Dining Chairs by McGuire Circa 1970's
By McGuire
Located in West Hartford, CT
is nothing short of exceptional. The fabric plus the upholstery cost in excess of $2500. See all
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Rattan, Wood

18th-Century English Oak Farmhouse Chair
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
woodworm holes in the chair. 1 leg is eaten away, making it shorter. Old tracks, no new ones. Beautiful
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Georgian Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist “Adam” Easy Chair for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1950s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Utrecht, NL
short-lived trends and what other people thought, Hörlin-Holmquist created the peculiar shape of these
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 4 Dining Chairs, model SAKS by Poul Volther, Danish Design, Restored
By Poul Volther
Located in Wrocław, Poland
work. In doing so, he avoided being caught up in various short-lived trends, where he instead designed
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Oak Frame High Back Throne Chair with Rattan Seat and Backrest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
zig-zag pattern woven with rattan and a low seat with short legs and a very high back design. In
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Mosquito Chair 3105 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Dronten, NL
produced for a relatively short period starting in 1955 and are therefore quite rare. The chair is in good
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Grand Chairs, Swivel, DEDAR Jacquard Velvet, Oak, Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
production to your home. We provide a seamless experience, offering short production lead times, worldwide
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Grand Chairs, Swivel, Brass, Jacquard, Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
production to your home. We provide a seamless experience, offering short production lead times, worldwide
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Grand Chairs, Swivel, Brass, DEDAR Velvet, Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
from production to your home. We provide a seamless experience, offering short production lead times
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Grand Chairs, Swivel, Brass, DEDAR Jacquard, Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
home. We provide a seamless experience, offering short production lead times, worldwide delivery within
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 Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
production and from production to your home. We provide a seamless experience, offering short production lead
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf, Chenille, Oak, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
, offering short production lead times, worldwide delivery within 7 to 10 days, and white-glove service upon
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
from production to your home. We provide a seamless experience, offering short production lead times
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and...

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Modern Laurence OUTDOORS Chairs, DEDAR Fabric, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Dedar, Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
design to production and from production to your home. We provide a seamless experience, offering short
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Velvet, Linen, Bouclé, Mohair, Fabric

19th Century Pair of Mahogany German Biedermeier Chairs, New Wickerwork Pedig
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
days. The price is the same as for ship transport but delivery time is really shorter. We create a
Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Lacquer, Wicker

1970s Set of 10 Mid-Century Modern English Side Chairs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
and style from Baroque to Mid-Century Modern. In short, we are a treasure trove of unique items with
Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Hommage À Pierre Jeanneret Set of Two Capitol Complex Chair For Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
-known office chair, this armless chair also uses the “V” approach to sidebars, in this case shorter as
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Hommage À Pierre Jeanneret Capitol Complex Office Chair For Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, this armless chair also uses the “V” approach to sidebars, in this case shorter as they do not extend
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

c. 1960-70 Set of 4 Bertoia Chromed Steel Chairs by Knoll
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
style from Baroque to Mid-Century Modern. In short, we are a treasure trove of unique items with an
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Modern Grand Dining Chairs, Swivel, DEDAR Jacquard Velvet, Oak, Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
seamless experience, offering short production lead times, worldwide delivery within 7 to 10 days, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

set of 4 Vintage Bentwood Upholstered Dining Chairs, light and comfortable
Located in London, Fitzrovia
solid and comfortable. Please note that we often have a much shorter handling time than advertised.
Category

20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Modern Laurence OUTDOORS Chairs, DEDAR Fabric, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Dedar, Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
design to production and from production to your home. We provide a seamless experience, offering short
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Wood

Modern Laurence OUTDOORS Chairs, DEDAR Fabric, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Dedar, Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
design to production and from production to your home. We provide a seamless experience, offering short
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Velvet, Linen, Bouclé, Mohair, Fabric

Set of Four 18th Century Satinwood Painted Armchairs - Seddon, Sons & Shackleton
Located in Lymington, GB
, 'Shorter Dictionary of English Furniture' (Fourth edition 1972) ills. on pp. 156-160. W. Simpson, 'On the
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Chairs

Materials

Satinwood

Antique Japanese Meiji Pearl Shell Inlaid Carved Hongmu Dragon Chair
Located in Forney, TX
edge, elegantly raised on short carved cabriole legs embellished with unusual foo dog guardian lion
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Contemporary Sense Lounge Chair, Accent Chair, Sapele Wood, Leather, Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
production to your home. We provide a seamless experience, offering short production lead times, worldwide
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

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

Melchiorre Bega 4 chairs in shaped wood.
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Milano, IT
Gio Ponti, who entrusted him with the direction of the magazine Domus for a short period of two years
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Melchiorre Bega 4 chairs in shaped wood.
Melchiorre Bega 4 chairs in shaped wood.
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf White Cotton Bouclé Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
, offering short production lead times, worldwide delivery within 7 to 10 days, and white-glove service upon
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and...

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

1970s Rattan & Bamboo Cube Lounge Armchair by Henry Olko
By Henry Olko
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A mid 20th century handsome rattan and bamboo cube lounge armchair by Henry Olko for his Willow & Reed company, circa 1970s. This armchair was designed by Henry Olko and produced by ...
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Willow

Queen Anne Period Walnut Stool
Located in Lymington, GB
excellent condition. Ref: In 'The Shorter Dictionary of English Furniture' Ralph Edwards CBE FSA
Category

Antique 1710s English Queen Anne Stools

Materials

Walnut

Queen Anne Period Walnut Stool
Queen Anne Period Walnut Stool
H 17 in W 18 in D 14 in
Modern Anjos Dining Chairs Set/6, Leather Oak, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
design to production and from production to your home. We provide a seamless experience, offering short
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Velvet, Linen, Bouclé, Mohair, Leather, Oak, Wood

Beige Gradient Armchair by Philipp Aduatz
By Philipp Aduatz
Located in Geneve, CH
very short time period. The advantages are not only from ecological and economic reasons, no extensive
Category

2010s Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Beige Gradient Armchair by Philipp Aduatz
Beige Gradient Armchair by Philipp Aduatz
H 40.16 in W 42.52 in D 37.41 in
Mid-Century Modern Timeless Chairs, Wool Fabric, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
production and from production to your home. We provide a seamless experience, offering short production lead
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Modern Maia Dining Chairs, Italian Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
experience, offering short production lead times, worldwide delivery within 7 to 10 days, and white-glove
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel, Stainless Steel

Modern Anjos Dining Chairs, Leather Oak Root, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
home. We provide a seamless experience, offering short production lead times, worldwide delivery within
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Oak, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Walnut

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Short Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of short chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique short chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. There are 234 antique and vintage short chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 34 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 bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Some short chairs are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller short chairs, measuring 5.5 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made short chairs over the years, but those made by Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina and Howard & Sons Ltd are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Short Chairs?

Prices for short chairs start at $250 and top out at $35,391 with the average selling for $4,200.

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.