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Bentwood Chair 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Bentwood chair 1970s
Beautiful patina but broken inner circle of back rest.
Sturdy and firm chair.
Category
Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Bentwood
Vintage Bentwood Chair
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage bentwood chair.
Dimensions. 23 W ; 36 H ; 18 D.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
Polished Steel and Bentwood Chair, circa 1940
Located in New York City, NY
Polished Steel and Bentwood Chair, France, c. 1940
Rustic, beautifully patinated chair with
Category
20th Century French Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Bentwood Chair, Mundus Austria, Early 20th Century
By Thonet-Mundus
Located in Herentals, BE
Bentwood chair by Mundus, early 20th century Austria
Manufactured by Mundus under license of
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Polished Steel and Bentwood Chair, circa 1940
Located in New York City, NY
Polished Steel and Bentwood Chair, France, c. 1940
Rustic, beautifully patinated chair with
Category
20th Century French Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Mid Century Modern Style Custom Built Bentwood Chair
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Style Custom Built Bentwood Chair
Very heavy and well made. Not the most
Category
20th Century American Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Birch, Birdseye Maple
Mid Century Modern Harvey Probber Bentwood Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Harvey Probber Bentwood Chairs
Above average vintage condition and
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Set of 4 Mid Century Modern German Bentwood Chairs
Located in Tulsa, OK
Set of 4 Mid Century Modern German Bentwood Chairs
Above average vintage condition and
Category
Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Bentwood Chair in the Style of Thonet, circa 1930
By Thonet
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bentwood chair by unknown designer and manufacturer in the style of Thonet.
Made in Austria, circa
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Swedish Bentwood Chair by Stendig, 1960s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This midcentury bentwood chair by Stendig is as functional as it is stylish. The ingenious
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Fur, Beech
19th Century Green and Gold Bentwood Chairs with Heavy Patination
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of wonderfully designed wooden bentwood chairs with gilt details. The chairs are original. The
Category
Antique 19th Century Early Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Bentwood, Giltwood
Pair of Midcentury Bentwood Chairs Carlo Ratti for Legni Curvi, Italy, 1950s
By Carlo Ratti
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Two beautiful original Carlo Ratti bentwood chairs, manufactured by his company Industria Legni
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
H 31.11 in W 20.48 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Art Nouveau Thonet Bentwood Chairs No. 14, Austria, circa, 1890
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Elegant set of two bentwood chairs made by the renown company of Thonet in Vienna/ Austria in the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
H 35.04 in W 15.55 in D 16.14 in
4 Mid Century Modern Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen style Danish Bentwood Chairs
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Discover this remarkable set of four Arne Jacobsen Danish Bentwood Chairs, model 3107, designed by
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 30 in W 18.5 in D 19 in
Bentwood Chair in the Style of Thonet, circa 1930
By Thonet
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bentwood chair by unknown designer and manufacturer in the style of Thonet.
Made in Austria, circa
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Black Bentwood Chair in the Style of Thonet, circa 1950
By Thonet
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Black bentwood chair designed in the style of Thonet.
Made in France, circa 1950.
In original
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Rare Pair of 19th Century Ebonized Bentwood Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Rare and charming pair of antique bentwood chairs, possibly by Thonet.
The design of the chair is
Category
Antique 19th Century European Chairs
Mid-Century ZPM Radomsko Bentwood Chairs, Set of 3, 1950s
By Michael Thonet
Located in Ely, GB
Set of 3 of Vintage Mid-Century ZPM Radomsko Bentwood Chairs, circa 1950s.
The chairs made by
Category
Vintage 1950s Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Pair of Czechoslovak Vintage bentwood chairs by Jitona, 1970´s
By Jitona
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Pair of upholstered bentwood chairs by Jitona company. They were made in the former Czechoslovakia
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
1940's Thonet Original Single Hoop Bentwood Chairs - Set Of Seventeen
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Thonet Original Single Hoop Bentwood Chairs – Set Of Seventeen
1940’s Thonet Original Single
Category
Vintage 1940s Austrian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
H 35.44 in W 15.75 in D 18.12 in
1940's Thonet Original Single Hoop Bentwood Chairs - Set Of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Thonet Original Single Hoop Bentwood Chairs – Set Of Six
1940’s Thonet Original Single Hoop
Category
Vintage 1940s Austrian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Bentwood Chair in the Style of Thonet, Rattan and Wood, circa 1940
By Thonet
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bentwood chair by unknown designer and manufacturer in the style of Thonet.
Made in France, circa
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Rattan
No Reserve
H 30.32 in W 16.54 in D 20.48 in
Pair of Swedish Bentwood Chairs by Stendig, 1960s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stack ‘em up or spread ‘em out — These midcentury bentwood chairs by Stendig are as functional as
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Fur, Beech
Illums Bolighus Bentwood Chair
By Illums Bolighus
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern Danish chair from Illums Bolighus, featuring strong steam formed one-piece seat
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern 1960, Four Teak Designer Bentwood Chairs
Located in Markington, GB
Stunning set of bentwood chairs, the chairs are in mint condition.
Measures: Seat height: 46 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood, Teak
Low Chinese Bentwood Chair, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This bentwood chair was created over a century ago in northern China by moistening, bending, and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm
Bentwood Chair with arms Model No 14 Art Nouveau Chair Thonet Austria 1890
By Thonet
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Wonderful bentwood chair, produced by Thonet, this design originally dates from 1859. Made from
Category
Antique 1890s Austrian Aesthetic Movement Side Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
H 36.62 in W 22.45 in D 22.05 in
Otto Wagner for Jacob & Josef Kohn Secessionist Movement Stained Bentwood Chair
By Otto Wagner
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Otto Wagner for Jacob and Josef Kohn Secessionist Movement Stained Bentwood Chair, with Pierced
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Aesthetic Movement Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Velvet
H 36.62 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Bentwood Chairs Attributed to Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech, bentwood not signed but attributed to Thonet catalog no. 14.
Excellent restored up to 18
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Midcentury Bruno Mathsson Bentwood Chair
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-century bentwood Lounge chair . All original including original webbing and in amazing vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Beech
Pair Of Art Nouveau Bentwood Chairs by J&J Kohn, Vienna ca. 1910
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Lovely pair of Art Nouveau bentwood chairs made by the renowned company of Jacob & Josef Kohn in
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Pair of "Albert" Beech Bentwood Chairs by Finn Østergaard for Kvist Mobler
By Finn Østergaard 1
Located in Norwalk, CT
The Pair of "Albert" Beech Bentwood Chairs by Finn Østergaard for Kvist Mobler is a splendid
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 40 in W 24.5 in D 32 in
Bentwood Chairs Design Josef Hoffmann Attributed to J&J Kohn, Austria, ca. 1910
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Black lacquered bentwood chairs designed by the famous Austrian architect Josef Hoffmann
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Benches
Materials
Bentwood
H 30.3 in W 21.6 in D 20.5 in
Baumann children's armchair 1930s - French modernist design Bentwood chair
By W. Baumann & Co.
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
Child bentwood chair, French design children furnitures, Beech wood Baumann modernist design
Category
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Bentwood, Wood, Beech
H 16.15 in W 12.6 in D 15.75 in
Joseph Frank Classic 'Prague' Bentwood Chair
By Josef Frank
Located in Sharon, CT
Nice early example of this famous and perhaps best modern version of the bentwood and woven canning
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Midcentury Ebonized Bentwood Chairs
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this set of circa 1960s bentwood armchairs were professionally ebonized and
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Upholstery
1970s Beech Bentwood Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished
- Newly upholstered
- The height of armrests is 70cm
- high of seat 46 cm
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood, Fabric
1970s Beech Bentwood Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished
- Newly upholstered
- The height of armrests is 70cm
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Bentwood, Beech
Jugendstil Vintage Bentwood Chair No 249 a by J. & J. Kohn, circa 1916, Austria
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
Jugendstil bentwood chair Model No. 249 a by J. & J. Kohn is a variant from the designed interior
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Jugendstil Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 34.65 in W 15.95 in D 20.87 in
Beech Bentwood Chair by Bernkop, 1930´S
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This chair was made by L.A Bernkop company in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1930´s. Chair is
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Thonet Bentwood Chairs set of Four
By Thonet
Located in Denton, TX
Made in Czechoslovakia in the 1920's at the height of Thonets bentwood production. This set of four
Category
Early 20th Century European Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Vienna Secessionist Bentwood Chair by Kohn Mundus
By J & J Kohn & Mundus, Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Classic steam bent Vienna Secessionist side chair made in Czechoslovia, by J.J. Kohn & Mundus
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Vienna Secession Side Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Restored Bentwood Chairs, 1950s, Set of 4
Located in Żory, PL
A set of four chairs made of bent beech wood. The chairs have been completely restored, new seats
Category
Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Beech
Set of Two Bentwood Chairs, Ton 1989
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia
- made of wood, fabric
- the fabric has some signs of use
- good, original condition.
- seat height 47 cm.
Category
Vintage 1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Allmilmö White Bentwood Chair Set of 3
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Allmilmö White Bentwood Beechwood chair.
The seats are curved.
Some signs of wear and patina
Set
Category
Vintage 1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Beech
Art Noveau Bentwood Chairs, Early 20th Century, Circa 1905
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Lučenec, SK
This beautiful set of 4 chairs from the Vienna Secession period was completely restored
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Four Rare Ward Bennett Ash Bentwood Chairs
By Ward Bennett
Located in Chicago, IL
Exceptional set of four chairs by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates. Bent ashwood frames with
Category
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Linen
Six Midcentury Cane Bentwood Chair After Thonet 209, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
They are in very good condition, ready to use. Very good structure and seat shaft.
The chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Set of Two Bentwood Chairs, Ton, 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia
- made of wood, fabric
- the fabric shows signs of use, suitable for changing the fabric
- good, original condition.
- seat height 46 cm.
Category
Vintage 1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Polished Steel and Bentwood Chair, France, c. 1940
Located in New York City, NY
Rustic, beautifully patinated chair with tubular steel and bent wood.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Polished Steel and Bentwood Chair, France, c. 1940
Located in New York City, NY
Two available; priced individually.
Rustic, beautifully patinated chair with tubular steel and
Category
Vintage 1940s French Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Bauhaus Oak Bentwood Chairs Attributed to Thonet #18 Café Chair Set of 6
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Bauhaus style bentwood chairs attributed to Thonet #18 Café chair set of 6. These
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Triple Bentwood Chair Back 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Triple Chair Back 1970s
Features 3 simple style chair backs. Flowing arms with drop in woven seats
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rope, Hardwood, Bentwood
1920s Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Chairs, No. 811 for Thonet, Czechoslovakia
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished and finished by shellac
- seat cane strings in good condition
- backrest cane strings with minor damage
Category
Vintage 1920s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
H 32.68 in W 20.87 in D 19.69 in
Thonet Cane and Black Ebonized Bentwood Chair After Thonet 209
By Thonet
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
The chair after Thonet is from the years between 1950s
This is Le Corbusier's favourite chair and
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Set of Two Very Rare Bentwood Chairs, Antonín Šuman, 1960s
By Interiér Praha, Antonín Šuman
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type
- very confortable
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Mid Century Thonet Style Bentwood Chairs Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Elkton, MD
A set of 4 charming dining chairs made of rustic oak with rush seats. These chairs feature ladder
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
1960s Desk or Side Bentwood Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished
- Newly upholstered
- beech wood
- armrests Dimension: 44 cm
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood, Beech, Bentwood
Mid-Century Bentwood Chairs in the Style of Norman Cherner
By Norman Cherner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of mid century chairs in the style of Norman Cherner feature a bentwood design, original
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Norman Cherner for Plycraft Bentwood chair with Yellow Vinyl cushion 1960s
By Norman Cherner
Located in Ocean Grove, NJ
Really cool Mid-Century Modern designer Norman Cherner for Plycraft Bent plywood chair with Yellow
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Bentwood, Plywood
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Used Bentwood Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of used bentwood chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, bentwood and fabric, all used bentwood chairs available were constructed with great care. Used bentwood chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Art Nouveau and Art Deco used bentwood chairs are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made used bentwood chairs over the years, but those made by Thonet, Michael Thonet and Josef Hoffmann are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Used Bentwood Chairs?
Prices for used bentwood chairs start at $10 and top out at $90,000 with the average selling for $1,867.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
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Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
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Questions About Used Bentwood Chairs
- What is a bentwood chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A bentwood chair is a chair made out of wood that has been steamed and formed into its desired shape. The iconic No. 14 chair made by Thonet is a well-know chair made in this technique. There are many bentwood chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
- When were Bentwood chairs made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Bentwood Chair was made by German-Austrian cabinetmaker Michael Thonet in the mid-19th century. His design is still popular with interior designers and homeowners worldwide. Shop a collection of Bentwood chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A director’s chair is stereotypically associated with movie directors. The lightweight chair has scissored legs, can often be folded for ease of transport or storage and is a popular silhouette for camping chairs. Shop an assortment of director chair styles on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Slipper chairs were used by women from royal families as well as by members of society’s upper class. They would sit on these chairs placed in their bedrooms while domestic servants helped them put on the shoes. Now the slipper chair is a medium to large upholstered occasional chair that lacks arms and sits low to the ground. It is a very common piece of furniture to have. 1stDibs offers a collection of slipper chairs to choose from.
- What plastic is used for chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A common plastic used in chairs is thermoplastic polypropylene injected into a mold. Because of its strength and durability, thermoplastic polypropylene is a great material and it doesn't present the risk of breaking or a furnishing losing its shape. This type of plastic is good for chairs that might undergo heavy wear.
- What is a wing chair used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A wing chair is another name for a wingback chair, which features long armchair protrusions that were initially designed to shield the chair’s occupant from the drafts and intense heat radiating from a fireplace. It has a long backrest with sides at the top that point out like wings. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique and vintage wingback chairs.
- What is a sedan chair used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A sedan chair was used in the past for transporting a passenger through the streets of the city. It is a covered cabin that was carried on poles by two people.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A lambing chair is a refined piece of antique furniture. It is a boxy type of wood armchair that is rarely upholstered. It can be utilized as a seating arrangement in offices, homes and other types of environments should space allow for it. Its wooden box armchair-like appearance is quite eye-catching. Find a wide collection of unique lambing chairs on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Accent chairs are single-seat chairs that are used not only as an additional seating space, but also to add visual interest to a room. They are designed to be a focal point in a room — perhaps the color of the upholstery is offbeat or unconventional, perhaps the frame is especially ornate. These chairs are seating pieces that have a role beyond just their basic function. Find a collection of antique and vintage accent chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A corner chair is designed to fit into the corner of a room and be pulled out when additional seating is needed. Some corner chairs were also used at desks because they allowed more freedom of movement for the sitter. Corner chairs were also called roundabout chairs, smoking chairs, barber’s chairs, writing chairs and desk chairs. Shop a collection of corner chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The white Eames lounge chair is the currently featured chair of the hosts (sharks) on the television show Shark Tank. This iconic chair was first designed by Charles and Ray Eames for the Herman Miller furniture company and was released in 1956. Created for a high-end market, these chairs have been a part of the New York’s Museum of Modern Art and are acclaimed worldwide. Find a collection of expertly vetted Eames furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Can I use Eiffel chairs outside?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, you can indeed use Eiffel chairs outside. Its molded plastic seat and durable frame make this gorgeous chair an excellent addition for your outdoor seating needs. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Eiffel chairs from some of the top sellers around the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023There are many kinds of furniture you can use instead of accent chairs. Depending on the style of your room, a cushioned dining chair or desk chair may work to provide extra seating. You can also introduce a second sofa or a loveseat. Large ottomans may also double as seating. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of chairs and other seating options.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, accent chairs are meant to be used. Although they enhance the appearance of a space, accent chairs can also serve as comfortable seats. In fact, many of the most iconic accent chairs like Charles and Ray Eames' Eames lounge chair and Arne Jacobsen's Egg chair were designed to both please the eye and comfortably support the contours of the human body. Explore a wide range of accent chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Panton chairs can be used outdoors. Crafted with molded plastic, the Panton chair can be stacked and can withstand the snow, rain and other weather elements. Designed by Verner Panton, this classic chair is widely loved by home decor enthusiasts and can be found through a variety of authorized retailers, including 1stDibs.
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- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, you can use a lounge chair in a living room. In fact, the chairs are especially well-suited to use in living rooms. After all, the purpose of a lounge chair is to allow you to lean back and relax, and many people retire to their living rooms to unwind at the end of the day. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique and vintage lounge chairs.
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