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Whimsical Chairs

Whimsical Chair Attributed to Garry Knox Bennett (1934 - 2022)
Whimsical Chair Attributed to Garry Knox Bennett (1934 - 2022)

Whimsical Chair Attributed to Garry Knox Bennett (1934 - 2022)

By Garry Knox Bennett

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Whimsical chair attributed to Garry Knox Bennett.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Yves Boucard Pair of Manu and Elle High Back Modern Whimsical Chairs, Swiss
Yves Boucard Pair of Manu and Elle High Back Modern Whimsical Chairs, Swiss

Yves Boucard Pair of Manu and Elle High Back Modern Whimsical Chairs, Swiss

By Yves Boucard

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Whimsical and fun Yves Boucard high back chairs. Dramatic freeform chairs are constructed of wood and hand-painted.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Heywood Bros. and Wakefield Co. Natural Wicker Swivel Piano Chair
19th Century Heywood Bros. and Wakefield Co. Natural Wicker Swivel Piano Chair

19th Century Heywood Bros. and Wakefield Co. Natural Wicker Swivel Piano Chair

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Savannah, GA

Curlicues, various intricate weaves, braiding, swags, beads and balls are the elements that make up this most whimsical chair. The sturdy metal base with turning mechanism is wrapped...

Category

Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Shearling Covered Shaped Back Chair with Wood Base and Legs with Metal Cap Feet
Shearling Covered Shaped Back Chair with Wood Base and Legs with Metal Cap Feet

Shearling Covered Shaped Back Chair with Wood Base and Legs with Metal Cap Feet

By LF Upholstery

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Willow club chair is a whimsical chair that can be used in any room - shown covered in shearling with button detail on inside back with a contrast leather on the outside back and...

Category

2010s American American Classical Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Mahogany

Olavi Hänninen, Unique Experimental Chairs Gallo & Gallina 'Cock and Hen', 1985
Olavi Hänninen, Unique Experimental Chairs Gallo & Gallina 'Cock and Hen', 1985

Olavi Hänninen, Unique Experimental Chairs Gallo & Gallina 'Cock and Hen', 1985

By Olavi Hanninen

Located in Helsinki, FI

These whimsical chairs were on display at the Habitare trade fair in Helsinki in 1983 at the stand of Sisustusarkkitehdit SIO.

Category

Vintage 1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch

Whimsical Mid-Century Chairs in Black Leather
Whimsical Mid-Century Chairs in Black Leather

Whimsical Mid-Century Chairs in Black Leather

$2,797Sale Price / set|20% Off

Whimsical Mid-Century Chairs in Black Leather

Located in Milano, IT

Whimsical set consisting of four fine Italian-made leather chairs belonging to the 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Whimsical Aluminum Chair With Full Bodied Horses
Whimsical Aluminum Chair With Full Bodied Horses

Whimsical Aluminum Chair With Full Bodied Horses

Located in Norwood, NJ

Highly unusual artist signed sculptural chair,. by Ray Lewis. More art than chair. Modern with an Art Deco influence. Sculptural cast aluminum horse chair by Ray Lewis. Designer cast...

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Whimsical Aluminum Antler Chair Designed by Arthur Court, USA 1970's
Whimsical Aluminum Antler Chair Designed by Arthur Court, USA 1970's

Whimsical Aluminum Antler Chair Designed by Arthur Court, USA 1970's

By Arthur Court

Located in North Miami, FL

A fanciful American 1970s aluminum antler chair designed by Arthur Court, San Francisco (1928-2015); a new and innovating aluminum casting process led Arthur and Arthur Court Designs...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Modern Whimsical Iron Geometric Red Dining Chairs 1970s Austria
Mid Century Modern Whimsical Iron Geometric Red Dining Chairs 1970s Austria

Mid Century Modern Whimsical Iron Geometric Red Dining Chairs 1970s Austria

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid Century Modern vintage whimsical red faux leather iron geometric five ( 5 ) dining chairs or side chairs designed and executed in Austria 1970s.

Category

Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Daniel Mack 'Chair Maker's Chair', 1989
Daniel Mack 'Chair Maker's Chair', 1989

Daniel Mack 'Chair Maker's Chair', 1989

Located in Dallas, TX

Daniel Mack is a talented craftsman and artist who did a small series of these whimsical 'tool' chairs in the 1980's. This chair titled "Chair Maker's Chair" was done in 1989 and has...

Category

Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Postmodern Cardboard Sculptural Chair, Frank Gehry Wiggle Chair Style, 1980s
Postmodern Cardboard Sculptural Chair, Frank Gehry Wiggle Chair Style, 1980s

Postmodern Cardboard Sculptural Chair, Frank Gehry Wiggle Chair Style, 1980s

By Vitra, Frank Gehry

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

Postmodern 1980s whimsical sculptural chair in brown cardboard and reminiscent of Frank Gehry's Wiggle Chair.

Category

Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Paper

The Cloud Chair – Handcrafted Bouclé and Lacquered Wood Accent Chair by MAGILORE
The Cloud Chair – Handcrafted Bouclé and Lacquered Wood Accent Chair by MAGILORE

The Cloud Chair – Handcrafted Bouclé and Lacquered Wood Accent Chair by MAGILORE

Located in Vila Nova de Famalicão, PT

A Gentle Embrace in the Nursery Whimsical yet sophisticated, The Cloud Chair by MAGILORE is a celebration of softness and sculptural form.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Lacquer

Unique Folk Art Chair, early 20th Century
Unique Folk Art Chair, early 20th Century

Unique Folk Art Chair, early 20th Century

Located in Portland, OR

Crafted of scraps and oak wine barrels, it is a whimsical and spirited little chair. A conversation starter for sure- it is actually quite comfortable due to the curvature of the sea...

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Steel

Late 19th Century Decorative Painted Side Chair
Late 19th Century Decorative Painted Side Chair

Late 19th Century Decorative Painted Side Chair

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

Combining refined craftsmanship with whimsical artistry, this chair is ideally suited as an accent chair in a bedroom, dressing room, or formal sitting room.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Other Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage Coastal Rattan Pineapple Chair
Vintage Coastal Rattan Pineapple Chair

Vintage Coastal Rattan Pineapple Chair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Discover the charm of this Vintage Coastal Rattan Pineapple Chair, a whimsical masterpiece that brings tropical elegance to any interior.

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Henry Holland Studio Cumulus Mohair fabric, Bronze and Ceramic Chair
Henry Holland Studio Cumulus Mohair fabric, Bronze and Ceramic Chair

Henry Holland Studio Cumulus Mohair fabric, Bronze and Ceramic Chair

By Henry Holland Studio

Located in London, GB

The Cumulus chair is a whimsical floor sculpture designed to start conversation and draw admiration.

Category

2010s British Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Miss Wirt Chair by Philippe Starck for Disform 1982
Miss Wirt Chair by Philippe Starck for Disform 1982

Miss Wirt Chair by Philippe Starck for Disform 1982

By Disform, Philippe Starck

Located in Munich, DE

His products have sensual, appealing forms suggestive of character or personal identity, which are often given clever or whimsical names. This chair is in the permanent collection of...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Set of Four 20th Century Century Faux Bois Dining Chairs
Set of Four 20th Century Century Faux Bois Dining Chairs

Set of Four 20th Century Century Faux Bois Dining Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

The refined upholstery perfectly complements the chairs' whimsical yet elegant form, striking a balance between organic artistry and tailored precision.

Category

Late 20th Century American Country Chairs

Materials

Wood

English Terracotta Coral-Inspired Grotto Chair with Patina, Circa 1900
English Terracotta Coral-Inspired Grotto Chair with Patina, Circa 1900

English Terracotta Coral-Inspired Grotto Chair with Patina, Circa 1900

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English terracotta coral inspired Grotto chair from circa 1900. This whimsical English terracotta Grotto chair from circa 1900 captures the imagination with its coral-inspired des...

Category

Early 20th Century English Chairs

Materials

Terracotta

Postmodern Pair of Side Chairs by Denis Balland For Fermob France in Lacquer
Postmodern Pair of Side Chairs by Denis Balland For Fermob France in Lacquer

Postmodern Pair of Side Chairs by Denis Balland For Fermob France in Lacquer

By Fermob

Located in San Diego, CA

Whimsical pair of folding chairs very rare hard to find, Lacquered steel frame with plastic rollers for folding, seat and back of lacquered wood slats.

Category

20th Century Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rare vintage mid century figural chair by John Risley, USA 1960s
Rare vintage mid century figural chair by John Risley, USA 1960s

Rare vintage mid century figural chair by John Risley, USA 1960s

By John Risley

Located in Hastings, GB

Rare whimsical mid century figural chair by John Risley, USA 1960s.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Design Institute of America DIA Dining or Occasional Chairs
Pair of Design Institute of America DIA Dining or Occasional Chairs

Pair of Design Institute of America DIA Dining or Occasional Chairs

By Design Institute America

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of whimsical steel chairs with brushed finish and cushioned seat by Design Institute of America DIA, 1993.

Category

1990s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Beech Prototype Chair by Stefan Wewerka, Germany Second half of the 20th Century
Beech Prototype Chair by Stefan Wewerka, Germany Second half of the 20th Century

Beech Prototype Chair by Stefan Wewerka, Germany Second half of the 20th Century

By Stefan Wewerka

Located in Utrecht, NL

There was a tendency to mix and match styles and materials, resulting in eclectic and sometimes whimsical pieces, like this prototype chair by Stefan Wewerka.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

1985 Rare Postmodern Side Chair by Denis Balland For Fermob France
1985 Rare Postmodern Side Chair by Denis Balland For Fermob France

1985 Rare Postmodern Side Chair by Denis Balland For Fermob France

By Fermob

Located in San Diego, CA

Whimsical folding chair rare hard to find, Lacquered steel frame with plastic rollers for folding, seat and back of lacquered wood slats.

Category

20th Century Chairs

Materials

Metal

Modernist White Wire Garden Chairs in the Manner of Mathieu Matégot, Pair
Modernist White Wire Garden Chairs in the Manner of Mathieu Matégot, Pair

Modernist White Wire Garden Chairs in the Manner of Mathieu Matégot, Pair

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Chicago, IL

Modernist white wire garden chairs in the manner of Mathieu Matégot - pair. Stunning pair of Mathieu Mategot style white iron wire garden chairs that feature an amazing oval clamshe...

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Gattona Brown Solid Walnut Dining Chair with Pony Leather by Nigel Coates
Gattona Brown Solid Walnut Dining Chair with Pony Leather by Nigel Coates

Gattona Brown Solid Walnut Dining Chair with Pony Leather by Nigel Coates

By Fratelli Boffi

Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza

Embrace the whimsical elegance of the Gattona Chair—a perfect addition to your lounge area that brings joy and sophistication to any space.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Walnut

Zampa by Jonathan Bocca
Zampa by Jonathan Bocca

Zampa by Jonathan Bocca

By Jonathan Bocca

Located in Lucca, IT

Zampa is a vibrant yellow chair that exudes energy and playfulness. Its unique design, resembling the paw of a playful animal, imbues it with a fun and whimsical character.

Category

2010s Italian Other Chairs

Materials

Polystyrene, Wood, Paper

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Pair of Tony Paul Chairs
Pair of Tony Paul Chairs

Pair of Tony Paul Chairs

Unavailable

H 32 in W 15 in D 16 in

Pair of Tony Paul Chairs

By Tony Paul

Located in Oakland, CA

These whimsical chairs were designed by Tony Paul and were distributed by Raymor in the 1950's.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of Four Sunflower Chairs
Set of Four Sunflower Chairs

Set of Four Sunflower Chairs

Unavailable

H 38.59 in W 18.51 in D 14.18 in

Set of Four Sunflower Chairs

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Whimsical set of four sunflower chairs constructed from fibre glass with faux stone and painted decoration.

Category

20th Century Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Custom Chiang Mai Dragon Chairs, Pair
Custom Chiang Mai Dragon Chairs, Pair

Custom Chiang Mai Dragon Chairs, Pair

Unavailable

H 41 in W 23 in D 20 in

Custom Chiang Mai Dragon Chairs, Pair

Located in Greenwich, CT

Traditional French chairs whimsically upholstered in Schumacher’s bold-hued Chaing Mai Dragon.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Brass

Glow Chair 'Grey' in Recycled Plastic
Glow Chair 'Grey' in Recycled Plastic

Glow Chair 'Grey' in Recycled Plastic

Unavailable

H 31.75 in W 19 in D 18 in

Glow Chair 'Grey' in Recycled Plastic

By Kim Markel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Translucent and whimsical, these chairs from NY designer Kim Markel are handcrafted from a variety of recycled plastics, both thermoset and thermoplastic.

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Glow Chair 'Aqua' in Recycled Plastic
Glow Chair 'Aqua' in Recycled Plastic

Glow Chair 'Aqua' in Recycled Plastic

Unavailable

H 31.75 in W 19 in D 18 in

Glow Chair 'Aqua' in Recycled Plastic

By Kim Markel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Translucent and whimsical, these chairs from NY designer Kim Markel are handcrafted from a variety of recycled plastics, both thermoset and thermoplastic.

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Glow Chair 'Yellow' in Recycled Plastic
Glow Chair 'Yellow' in Recycled Plastic

Glow Chair 'Yellow' in Recycled Plastic

Unavailable

H 31.75 in W 19 in D 18 in

Glow Chair 'Yellow' in Recycled Plastic

By Kim Markel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Translucent and whimsical, these chairs from NY designer Kim Markel are handcrafted from a variety of recycled plastics, both thermoset and thermoplastic.

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Glow Chair 'Pink' in Recycled Plastic
Glow Chair 'Pink' in Recycled Plastic

Glow Chair 'Pink' in Recycled Plastic

Unavailable

H 31.75 in W 19 in D 18 in

Glow Chair 'Pink' in Recycled Plastic

By Kim Markel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Translucent and whimsical, these chairs from NY designer Kim Markel are handcrafted from a variety of recycled plastics, both thermoset and thermoplastic.

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Luxurious Fur Wingback Chair
Luxurious Fur Wingback Chair

Luxurious Fur Wingback Chair

Unavailable

H 44 in W 19.083 in D 22 in

Luxurious Fur Wingback Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This whimsical wingback chair is upholstered in rabbit fur mosaic supported by four gracefully constructed wooden cabriole legs.

Category

20th Century American Wingback Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Glow Chair in Aqua, Handmade from Cast Recycled Resin, Acrylic and Plastic
Glow Chair in Aqua, Handmade from Cast Recycled Resin, Acrylic and Plastic

Glow Chair in Aqua, Handmade from Cast Recycled Resin, Acrylic and Plastic

By Kim Markel

Located in Beacon, NY

Translucent and whimsical, these chairs are handcrafted from a variety of recycled plastics both thermoset and thermoplastic.

Category

2010s American Chairs

Materials

Resin, Plastic, Acrylic

Floral Lounge Chair Modern Midcentury
Floral Lounge Chair Modern Midcentury

Floral Lounge Chair Modern Midcentury

Unavailable

H 35 in W 32 in D 29 in

Floral Lounge Chair Modern Midcentury

Located in Pasadena, CA

The tapered walnut-finish wood legs complete the look of the lounge chair, allowing the chair to be whimsical and simultaneously modern and elegant.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Velvet, Wood

Glow Chair by Kim Markel in Grey, Handmade from Cast Recycled Resin / Acrylic
Glow Chair by Kim Markel in Grey, Handmade from Cast Recycled Resin / Acrylic

Glow Chair by Kim Markel in Grey, Handmade from Cast Recycled Resin / Acrylic

By Kim Markel

Located in Beacon, NY

Translucent and whimsical, these chairs are handcrafted from a variety of recycled plastics, both thermoset and thermoplastic.

Category

2010s American Chairs

Materials

Resin, Plastic, Acrylic

Glow Chair by Kim Markel in Pink, Handmade from Cast Recycled Resin / Acrylic
Glow Chair by Kim Markel in Pink, Handmade from Cast Recycled Resin / Acrylic

Glow Chair by Kim Markel in Pink, Handmade from Cast Recycled Resin / Acrylic

By Kim Markel

Located in Beacon, NY

Translucent and whimsical, these chairs are handcrafted from a variety of recycled plastics both thermoset and thermoplastic.

Category

2010s American Chairs

Materials

Resin, Plastic, Acrylic

Glow Chair by Kim Markel in Yellow, Handmade from Cast Recycled Resin / Acrylic
Glow Chair by Kim Markel in Yellow, Handmade from Cast Recycled Resin / Acrylic

Glow Chair by Kim Markel in Yellow, Handmade from Cast Recycled Resin / Acrylic

By Kim Markel

Located in Beacon, NY

Translucent and whimsical, these chairs are handcrafted from a variety of recycled plastics, both thermoset and thermoplastic.

Category

2010s American Chairs

Materials

Resin, Plastic, Acrylic

Postmodern Wendell Castle Red Fiberglass Castle Lounge Chair
Postmodern Wendell Castle Red Fiberglass Castle Lounge Chair

Postmodern Wendell Castle Red Fiberglass Castle Lounge Chair

By Wendell Castle

Located in Detroit, MI

This striking Wendell Castle lounge chair was designed and produced, circa 1970. Similar to Castle’s Molar chair, the whimsical, organic sculptural form is a signature of his playful...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Plastic, Fiberglass

Pair Krogenäs Møbler of Norway Pine Armchairs with 4 Legs, ca. 1960
Pair Krogenäs Møbler of Norway Pine Armchairs with 4 Legs, ca. 1960

Pair Krogenäs Møbler of Norway Pine Armchairs with 4 Legs, ca. 1960

Located in Memphis, TN

Designer authenticity is fire-branded on piece in runic script. Chairs are as whimsical and sturdy as they are good-looking, they'll add vintage flair and warmth to any home.

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Pine

Pair Krogenäs Møbler of Norway Pine Armchairs with 3 Legs, ca. 1960
Pair Krogenäs Møbler of Norway Pine Armchairs with 3 Legs, ca. 1960

Pair Krogenäs Møbler of Norway Pine Armchairs with 3 Legs, ca. 1960

Located in Memphis, TN

Designer authenticity is fire-branded on piece in runic script. Chairs are as whimsical and sturdy as they are good-looking, they'll add vintage flair and warmth to any home.

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

Pair Whimsical Chairs
Pair Whimsical Chairs

Pair Whimsical Chairs

Located in North Miami, FL

A most unusual pair of chairs. Chairs have a sculptural look with the way the arms extend out into a hand. Great profile with curving legs.

Category

Vintage 1960s Chairs

Materials

Wood

John Risley Mustachioed Anthropomorphic Wire Chair
John Risley Mustachioed Anthropomorphic Wire Chair

John Risley Mustachioed Anthropomorphic Wire Chair

Located in Astoria, NY

A whimsical chair in the form of a seated man wearing a suit and hat sporting a mustache by John Risley.

Category

20th Century Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Romanian Folk Art Painted Country Chair
Antique Romanian Folk Art Painted Country Chair

Antique Romanian Folk Art Painted Country Chair

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H 33.25 in W 20 in D 18.5 in

Antique Romanian Folk Art Painted Country Chair

Located in Round Top, TX

This highly painted, whimsical chair still maintains the original red and blue Folk Art paint of Romania.

Category

Early 20th Century Romanian Chairs

Pair of Midcentury Figural His and Hers Steel Wire Patio Chairs by John Risley
Pair of Midcentury Figural His and Hers Steel Wire Patio Chairs by John Risley

Pair of Midcentury Figural His and Hers Steel Wire Patio Chairs by John Risley

By John Risley

Located in Las Vegas, NV

A pair of classic, figural his and hers wire chairs by John Risley. I love the concept of functional art and these whimsical chairs are no exception.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Wonderful Whimsical Corner Chair
Wonderful Whimsical Corner Chair

Wonderful Whimsical Corner Chair

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H 41 in W 32 in D 38.5 in

Wonderful Whimsical Corner Chair

Located in Hopewell, NJ

An odd and wonderfully shaped chair with corner shaped back and seat that's rotated to be a diamond, having pretty pickled finish wood, cabriole legs, and lovely centre carved wood d...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Pair Whimsical "Fish" Side Chairs
Pair Whimsical "Fish" Side Chairs

Pair Whimsical "Fish" Side Chairs

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H 40 in W 19 in D 20.5 in

Pair Whimsical "Fish" Side Chairs

Located in North Miami, FL

A most unusual pair of iron sidechairs in the form of a fish. The chairs are like sculptures. The distressed blue painted finish compliments the subject and form of the chair.

Category

Vintage 1960s Chairs

Materials

Metal

PAIR OF  WHIMSICAL SIDE DINING CHAIRS
PAIR OF  WHIMSICAL SIDE DINING CHAIRS

PAIR OF WHIMSICAL SIDE DINING CHAIRS

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H 36 in W 21.5 in D 21 in

PAIR OF WHIMSICAL SIDE DINING CHAIRS

Located in Los Angeles, CA

PAIR OF WHIMSICAL SIDE CHAIRS COVER IN BERRY FAUX LEATHER CROCODILE AND CRYSTAL BOTTOM TUFTED SILK VELVET.

Category

Late 20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Leather, Velvet

Set of Four Whimsical Twig  Chairs.
Set of Four Whimsical Twig  Chairs.

Set of Four Whimsical Twig Chairs.

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H 38 in W 20 in D 18 in

Set of Four Whimsical Twig Chairs.

Located in Miami, FL

Fantastic group of 4 carved wood chairs with caned seats. Beautiful crafstmanship, fantastic details.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Chairs

Arthur Umanoff Whimsical Slatted Garden Chairs
Arthur Umanoff Whimsical Slatted Garden Chairs

Arthur Umanoff Whimsical Slatted Garden Chairs

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in North Miami, FL

In original distressed orange and yellow painted wood, these chairs are perfect for interior or exterior décor. ALL original. Sold as PAIRS - yellow or orange. Seat height is 17...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Wonderful Whimsical Rare Tree Stump Art Chair
Wonderful Whimsical Rare Tree Stump Art Chair

Wonderful Whimsical Rare Tree Stump Art Chair

Located in Houston, TX

Great looking chair carved into a massive tree stump. This functions as not only a great conversation and art piece, but also a usable chair. The stump is not hollow and is very heav...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Outsider Art Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Whimsical Pair Of Wrought Iron Porter's Chairs
Whimsical Pair Of Wrought Iron Porter's Chairs

Whimsical Pair Of Wrought Iron Porter's Chairs

Located in Doylestown, PA

A fun pair of porter's chairs from the estate of Shari Lewis (of "Lambchop" fame), in wrought iron with custom silk Ikat canopies and cushions, circa 1950.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Whimsical Studio Wood Chairs
Pair of Whimsical Studio Wood Chairs

Pair of Whimsical Studio Wood Chairs

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H 39.5 in W 20 in D 25 in

Pair of Whimsical Studio Wood Chairs

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair of three legged studio wood chairs by an unknown wood worker. Incredible detail throughout including a through single dovetail joint. Each chair measures 20" wide, 25" deep and...

Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

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Whimsical Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of whimsical chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and fabric, all whimsical chairs available were constructed with great care. There are 145 antique and vintage whimsical chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 12 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of whimsical chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of whimsical chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Folk Art whimsical chairs are of considerable interest. If space is limited, there are small whimsical chairs measuring 12.21 inches across. Many whimsical chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Philippe Starck, John Risley and Vitra produced popular whimsical chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Whimsical Chairs?

Prices for whimsical chairs start at $550 and top out at $23,158 with the average selling for $3,400.

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.