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Lloyd Modern Barrel Back Round Bar Stool
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Lloyd bar stool Solid wood frame / hand rubbed oil finish / brushed brass, bronze or black rungs / leather wrapped back support / recessed leather seat cushion Measures: 23” W...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Brass, Steel

Modern Lloyd Accent Chair in White Oak, Brass, Shearling
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Lloyd Chair by Crump and Kwash Solid wood construction / hand rubbed oil finished / solid waxed brass rungs / shearling wrapped back support / shearling wrapped seat cushion. D...
Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Contempora Dining Chairs by William Clingman for J. L. Metz Set of 6
By J. L. Metz Furniture Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome set of six midcentury dining chairs from J. L. Metz Furniture’s Contempora line designed by William J. Clingman. They are not marked but well documented and in fabulous vint...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Travertine Rosso, Brass, and Mohair Chair by Slash Objects
By Slash Objects
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Adri chair is a unique take on a statement chair that brings timeless materials together in a new way. The Chair is made using two Travertine Rosso slabs, connected with brass ha...
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain Chairs In Holly Hunt Great Plains
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
One of Edward Wormley's most famous and elegant chairs. A timeless masterpiece. The Captain Chair. We have fully restored to highlight the beautiful polished brass, cane back, curve...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Karl Springer, Chinese Curved Back Chair, USA, c. 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in East Hampton, NY
This documented rare chair by Karl Springer, found in his catalogue of original creations, is made of chrome-plated steel, brass and lucite. The seat cushion is upholstered in a fine...
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Declan Dining Chair
By Jillian O'Neill
Located in Houston, TX
Our Declan dining chair exudes sophisticated elegance. It is sleek and curvaceous, with the perfectly unexpected walnut and brass back detailing. A modern chair with Classic proport...
Category

2010s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Declan Dining Chair
Declan Dining Chair
H 32 in W 24 in D 23 in
Ab Ovo Hanging Pod Chair by William Emmerson
Located in Geneve, CH
Ab Ovo Hanging Pod Chair by William Emmerson Limited Edition Of 3 Pieces. Dimensions: D 99.06 x W 167.64 x H 208.28 cm. SH: 45.72. Materials: Brass and black leather. Limited editio...
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Ab Ovo Hanging Pod Chair by William Emmerson
Ab Ovo Hanging Pod Chair by William Emmerson
H 82.01 in W 66.01 in D 39.01 in
Ab Ovo Hanging Pod Chair by William Emmerson
Located in Geneve, CH
Ab Ovo Hanging Pod Chair by William Emmerson Limited Edition Of 3 Pieces. Dimensions: D 99.06 x W 167.64 x H 208.28 cm. SH: 45.72. Materials: Brass and brown leather. Limited editio...
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Ab Ovo Hanging Pod Chair by William Emmerson
Ab Ovo Hanging Pod Chair by William Emmerson
H 82.01 in W 66.01 in D 39.01 in
Indianapolis Chair Company Rolling Mustard Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Roll out vintage comfort with this unique desk chair from Indiana’s Indianapolis Chair Manufacturing Company. Featuring a tub-like backrest, low sloping arms, and a crossed wooden ba...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Bride’s Veil Static Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bride’s Veil Static Chair by Phase Design Dimensions: D 75 x W 83,2 x H 68,6 cm. Materials: Upholstery, steel and smoked brass. Solid steel bar available in a smoked brass, polished...
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Bride’s Veil Static Chair by Phase Design
Bride’s Veil Static Chair by Phase Design
H 27.01 in W 32.76 in D 29.53 in
Bride’s Veil Static Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bride’s Veil Static Chair by Phase Design Dimensions: D 75 x W 83,2 x H 68,6 cm. Materials: Upholstery, steel and smoked brass. Solid steel bar available in a smoked brass, polished...
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Bride’s Veil Static Chair by Phase Design
Bride’s Veil Static Chair by Phase Design
H 27.01 in W 32.76 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Frederic Weinberg Wicker, Wrought Iron and Brass Chairs, USA 1950s
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a set of Mid-Century Modern chairs designed by Frederic Weinberg, the renowned US designer. Chairs are made of wrought iron and wicker, with brass detai...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of Black Lacquered and Brass Horseshoe Lounge Chairs
By Century Furniture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of Asian modern black lacquered horseshoe back lounge chairs with brass fittings. Manufactured by the Century Furniture Company. Each chair measures 30.5" wide, 29.5" deep, 29...
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Italian Chiavari Brass Accent Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition Materials: Patinated Brass, Original Fabric
Category

Vintage 1950s American Other Chairs

Materials

Brass

Italian Chiavari Brass Accent Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition Materials: Patinated Brass, Original Fabric Style: Italian Chiavari
Category

Vintage 1950s American Other Chairs

Materials

Brass

Italian Chiavari Brass Accent Chair
Italian Chiavari Brass Accent Chair
H 39.25 in W 16 in D 17 in
Tony Paul, Chairs, Brass, Green Velvet, Rubel, America, 1954
By Tony Paul
Located in High Point, NC
A pair brass and green velvet chairs designed by Tony Paul and produced by Rubel, United States, 1954.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Weathered Philodendron Leaf Dining Chair in Solid Bronze by Christopher Kreiling
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Philodendron dining chair was hand-sculpted; be sure it's as comfortable as it is gorgeous! Each chair weighs about 40 pounds making it well suited for outdoor conditions, includ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Lucite & Brass Vanity Chair by Hill Manufacturing, USA 1960's
By Hill Manufacturing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite Lucite & Brass Vanity Chair by Hill Manufacturing, a timeless piece from the USA's iconic 1960s era. Crafted with unparalleled elegance, this chair effortl...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Rare Midcentury Chair Ladislav Rado for Knoll Drake
By Ladislav Rado, Knoll, Knoll & Drake
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Very rare and beautiful side chair designed by Ladislav Rado for the short lived one year collaboration between Knoll + Drake, c. 1955. Featuring white enameled cantilevered frame wi...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain Chairs
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
One of Edward Wormley's most famous and elegant chairs. A timeless masterpiece. The Captain Chair. We have fully restored to highlight the beautiful polished brass, cane back, curve...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain Chairs
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain Chairs
H 32.75 in W 24.5 in D 25.5 in
Brass campaign style chair
Located in New York, NY
Brass campaign style chair with upholstered seat and back.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Brass campaign style chair
Brass campaign style chair
H 35 in W 21 in D 22.5 in
Philodendron Leaf Dining Chair in Polychromed Brass by Christopher Kreiling
By Christopher Kreiling Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Philodendron leaf dining chair is hand-sculpted in solid brass and is as comfortable as it is gorgeous! Each chair weighs about 38 pounds - making it well suited for outdoor cond...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Delano chair in black walnut and chestnut leather
By Loran Bohall
Located in Indianapolis, IN
The Delano chair was made to be a comfortable desk, dining or occasional chair. The solid wooden framework of the chair supports a leather strapped seat and back that is designed to...
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Delano chair in black walnut and chestnut leather
Delano chair in black walnut and chestnut leather
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H 33 in W 21 in D 21 in
Walnut and Black Leather Sable Dining Chair
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted solid wood construction, featuring true copper or brass rods. Made in Los Angeles, California. Shown in walnut, copper, and black leather upholstery. Wood type is avai...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Copper, Aluminum, Brass

Klismos Brass Chair
By Scala Luxury
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Experience unparalleled elegance with our Klismos Brass Chair. Expertly crafted with a luxurious brass frame, each chair exudes an old-world sophistication.
Category

2010s American Chairs

Materials

Brass

Klismos Brass Chair
Klismos Brass Chair
H 34.5 in W 20 in D 27 in
Restored Mastercraft Mid-Century Brass Side Chairs with Beige Wool Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the elegance of our Mastercraft mid-century modern brass side chairs, expertly restored to their original splendor. Crafted with robust brass frames that have been freshly p...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

MCM Model 7001 Chair in Walnut by Paul McCobb for Directional, USA, c. 1950s
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a one-of-a-kind, luxury piece of authentic twentieth century furniture - a rare model 7009 armchair designed by Paul McCobb for Directional Furniture. This chair is truly...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid Century Sling Lounge Chairs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Mid Century Sling Lounge Chairs, circa 1970s. Iron frame with connecting rods finished with gilt ribbed bronze ball finials. Each chair has simulated black leather seats. The...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

JAMES MONT for CENTURY Asian Ming Style Horseshoe Armchairs - Pair
By Century Furniture, James Mont
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Asian Chinoiserie Ming style horseshoe armchairs in a James Mont design by Century Furniture. Solid wood frame with high gloss lacquer finish, carved backrest, horseshoe sh...
Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Armchairs

Materials

Brass

6 Milo Baughman Design Institute America Brass Tuxedo Parsons Chairs Plus 4 Xtra
By Design Institute America, Milo Baughman
Located in Hudson, NY
A handsome set of Milo Baughman brass plated Parsons dining chairs manufactured by Design Institute of America in the 1970s. These chairs are all original and retain their original u...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pearl Wick "Val-O-Seat" Butler's Chair
By Nova
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fantastic midcentury valet chair made by the Pearl-Wick brand in Long Island City, Queens, New York! Featuring a gorgeous brass and walnut frame with a charming tufted satin seat and...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Hollywood Regency Brass Neoclassical Side Chairs in Leopard Velvet & Leather
Located in Saint Louis, MO
An air of sophisticated elegance oozes from this pair of brass Hollywood Regency chairs. This pair - hailing from the 1950s - is in incredible condition with every surface fully prof...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Tack Bench in Brass, Bright Brass
By Uhuru Design
Located in Denver, PA
The Tack Bench in Brass charts a zig-zagging course in welded sheets of 1/4" brass. Refined and minimal, The Tack Bench makes a striking entryway or reception room centerpiece. Avai...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Benches

Materials

Brass

Tack Bench in Brass, Bright Brass
Tack Bench in Brass, Bright Brass
H 17 in W 72 in D 15 in
Set of Four Kerry Joyce for Dessin Fournir Luxford Dining Chairs
By Dessin Fournir
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic klismos style dining chairs designed by Kerry Joyce for Dessin Fournir. The chairs feature a walnut frame with a dramatic profile upholstered with her shimmery Corsica texture...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain's "Y" Chair, ca. 1955
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain's "Y" chair, ca. 1955. Professionally restored walnut frame with new back caning and new upholstered seat with super soft and luxurious ivory wool f...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Brass Vanity or Dressing Stool in Soft Zebra Print Cowhide
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Elegant from all sides and exuding sex appeal all over is this Tommi Parzinger style Hollywood Regency vanity or dressing stool made of brass and finished in zebra print cowhide. Put...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Stools

Materials

Brass

1950s Baker Michael Taylor Far East Collection Club Chairs, Raw Silk Cushions
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor, James Mont
Located in Miami, FL
1950s Baker Michael Taylor Far East Collection Club chairs, Raw Silk Cushions Offered for sale is a pair of Baker Furniture armchairs from the Far East collection designed by Mich...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Swiveling Stool
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sweet early Wormley modern design makes a perfect vanity or desk chair. The fully upholstered seat swivels over dark stained mahogany legs joined by dowel stretches, with capped...
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Twelve French Louis XV Style Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand set of twelve bespoke dining chairs a' oreilles or with ears crafted in the French Louis XV taste. The finely molded walnut frames have a humped crest on the back with small wi...
Category

20th Century American Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Brass

1940s Sheraton Shield Back Embroidered Accent Chair
By Grand Ledge Chair Company 1
Located in Harlingen, TX
A George III style decorative mahogany armchair by Grand Ledge Chair Co. circa 1945. Sheraton design featuring a carved shield back, tapered fluted front legs and channeled arm & bac...
Category

Vintage 1940s American Sheraton Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley Walnut and Leather Model 675 Dining Chairs for Dunbar, circa 1955
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Edward Wormley walnut & leather model 675 dining chairs for Dunbar, circa 1955. This set has been expertly restored.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 3 Design Institute of America Brass Stools in Ivory White Bouclé, c. 1980
By Design Institute America, Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Super sexy set of three Post Modern counter or bar stools manufactured in the 1980s by Design Institute of America ("DIA") in the style of Milo Baughman. Cantilevered brass stools wi...
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Phase Design, "Bride's Veil High Back Chair", Chair
By Phase Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking chair is the high back version of Phase Design's Bride's Veil Lounge chair, and newest addition to their Bride's Veil family. Offering fully down filled back, side, and...
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Copper, Steel, Chrome

Pair of Leather and Brass Campaign Chairs for Steve Chase
By Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of glamorous leather and aged brass campaign chairs from a Steve Chase designed estate. Constructed of iron with off white textures lacquered, lite mocha brown leather and age...
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Set of 4 Design Institute of America Brass Stools in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Design Institute America, Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Elegant and luxurious set of four cantilevered brass stools in the style of Milo Baughman made by Design Institute of America ("DIA") newly professionally reupholstered in super soft...
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Ralph Lauren Style Pair Director Armchairs White Oak, Saddle Leather Brass Studs
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of handsome and well-made director style armchairs. High quality construction and materials are evident. Frames are constructed of white oak in a natural finish. Seats and backs...
Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Chair C by Umberto Bellardi Ricci
Located in Geneve, CH
Chair C by Umberto Bellardi Ricci. Dimensions: W 39.4 x D 39.4 x H 72.4 cm. Materials: aluminium, brass angles, mohair upholstery. Umberto Bellardi Ricci is an Italian sculptor...
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Chair C by Umberto Bellardi Ricci
Chair C by Umberto Bellardi Ricci
H 28.5 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in
Italian Baroque Style Schmieg-Hungate & Kotzian LLC., Dining Chairs, Set of 8
By Schmieg & Kotzian
Located in Morristown, NJ
Early 20th c., a set of 8 one of a kind dining chairs by expert NYC cabinet makers Schmieg, Hungate and Kotzian in the Italian Baroque style, incl. (2) armchairs, (6) side chairs. Al...
Category

Vintage 1920s American Baroque Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

A Pair of Brass Greek Key Chairs Designed by Bernhard Rohne for Master Craft
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a gorgeous pair or original Mastercraft Greek Key arm dining chairs designed by Bernard Rohne. The original fabric is a deep burnt orange, both the seats and backs are tufted...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid 20th Century Mahogany Chippendale Martha Washington Armchair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale Martha Washington style upholstered armchair, unbranded, similar quality to Drexel or Hickory Chair. Mahogany frame, multi-colored interwoven pattern fabric upholstery,...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Spoonback Chairs with Oil Spot Leather Seats
By Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of spoonback chairs with oil spot leather seats, American, circa 1960s.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Fruitwood Frame Abstract Upholstery Slipper Lounge Chair Mint
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern fruitwood frame light walnut abstract upholstery slipper lounge chair mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Chippendale Chinoiserie Regency Bamboo and Rattan Arm Chairs by Ficks Reed Set 4
By Ficks Reed
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of four coastal bamboo and rattan armchairs with rollers by Ficks Reed. Upholstered in their original colorway, this beautiful set includes four chairs. Each chair is created f...
Category

20th Century American Chinoiserie Chairs

Materials

Brass

Goldfinger Velvet and Brass Dining Chair
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist comfort. Pared down geometry in polished brass meets Rialto navy velvet in our Goldfinger collection. A little bit, 1970s, a lot today. Goldfinger is the winning ticket th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Brass Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Milo Baughman
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Brass Dining Chairs - Set of 4 Each chair measures: 20.25 wide x 23.5 deep x 39.5 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 19 inches All p...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Stool I by Gentner Design
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Geneve, CH
Stool I by Gentner Design Dimensions: D 29 x H 43 cm Materials: brass, silicone tubes A stool made of brass and silicone tubes. Gentner Design Rooted in a language of sculpt...
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Stool I by Gentner Design
Stool I by Gentner Design
H 16.93 in Dm 11.42 in
Brass Ribbon Stool by Gentner Design
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Geneve, CH
Steel Ribbon stool by Gentner Design Dimensions: D 50 x W 15 x H 43 cm Materials: brass Available in steel and brass. An exercise in minimalism and tension; What defines a stoo...
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Brass Ribbon Stool by Gentner Design
Brass Ribbon Stool by Gentner Design
H 16.93 in W 5.91 in D 19.69 in
Contemporary Capri Tufted Sofa Handcrafted by James by Jimmy Delaurentis
By JAMES by Jimmy DeLaurentis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Just like her name, Capri is cool, calm and collected. Covered in one of our luxe fabrics or leathers, her impeccable tufted detail creates a sleek, refined space in an office or hom...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Four French Louis XIV Style Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular set of four bespoke dining chairs crafted from walnut in the grand French Louis XIV baroque taste. The handsome walnut frames have a classic square back with a subtle pea...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XIV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

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American Brass Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of american brass chairs available on 1stDibs. There are 477 antique and vintage american brass chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 63 modern editions to choose from as well. American brass chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. American brass 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 american brass chairs measuring 1 inches across. American brass chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Edward Wormley, Dunbar and Milo Baughman are consistently popular.

How Much are American Brass Chairs?

Prices for american brass chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, american brass chairs begin at $175 and can go as high as $105,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,996.

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.