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Set of 6 unique chairs, Pyrenees France 1970.
Located in Zandhoven, BE
Hand crafted set of chairs made in the Pyrenees France out wood and rush, seventies.
Each chair is unique.
One chair is missing one vertical wooden bar (see pictures 6), no stabi...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Original Carlo Scarpa Chair
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in MADRID, ES
Carlo Scarpa chair lacquered in red and upholstered with Hermès fabric.
About the artist:
Carlo Scarpa (1906, Venice - 1978, Sendai, Japan) was an Italian architect who graduated fr...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Modern Laurence Dining Chairs, Dedar Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Laurence Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Laurence dining chair was crea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
H 31.89 in W 22.05 in D 21.66 in
Arne Wahl Iversen ST-750 Chair in Elm, 1960s Denmark
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Balen, BE
Round armchair in elm designed by Arne Wahl Iversen for Aage Petersen/Stilén in the 1960s. The chair is made from solid elm, even the round backrest and arms are one solid piece of e...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Elm
4 Brutalist Oak Rush Seat Chairs, France 1960s
Located in Rīga, LV
Set of 4 vintage brutalist oak chairs with rush seats.
Additional information:
Country of manufacture: France
Period: 1960s
Dimensions: W(front/back) 44/35 cm x D 45 cm x H(total/se...
Category
20th Century French Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Oak, Straw, Rush
Swiss Black Forest Musical Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional Swiss Black Forest chair offers a delightful surprise—a music box hidden inside will activate when the chair is sat upon. A remarkable example of the intricate craft...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Late 18th Century Transition Chairs in Original Color
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of transition chairs made in Stockholm about 1780:s. Chairs that are made between the rococo period and the gustavian period are called transition chairs. So for example the b...
Category
Antique 1780s Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Materials
Birch
Gio Ponti per Reguitti, Poltrone Ninfea con tavolino, 1958
By Gio Ponti, Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Baranzate, IT
Due poltrone pieghevoli Ninfea con tavolino. Legno tinto all'anilina, ottone e canna d'India. Colori con patina originale. Marchio impresso della Manifattura. Produzione Reguitti, 1...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Late 20th Century Louis XIV Style Walnut Leather Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 20th Century pair of Louis XIV style style walnut leather upholstered armchairs, each having a shaped back with brass nail head trim, sloped arms, and rising on inswept legs
Category
Vintage 1980s French Louis XIV Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 42 in W 25.75 in D 29.5 in
12 Oak and Rush Chairs in Style of Charles Dudouyt , France 1960's
By Charles Dudouyt, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Chapo
Located in Den Haag, NL
Oak and Rush Chairs in Style of Charles Dudouyt , France 1960's
Solid Oak chairs with rush seats, with lovely Patina to the wood. We have 12 chairs in total available.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Original vintage foldable dining chairs by Niko Kralj (1920-2013) for Stol, 1950
By Niko Kralj, Stoll
Located in Denventer, NL
Original vintage folding beech armchairs/dining table chairs designed in the 1950s by the Slovenian architect Niko Kralj (1920-2013) for Stol. The chairs consist of solid beech seats...
Category
Vintage 1950s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 32.68 in W 22.84 in D 24.81 in
alvar aalto stool60 natural 1950's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in 東御市, JP
Designed by Alvar Aalto.
This stool60 was manufactured in the 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
alvar aalto stool60 vinyl leather red 1950's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in 東御市, JP
Designed by Alvar Aalto.
This stool 60 was manufactured in the 1950's.
The seat is covered with vinyl leather.
The condition of the vinyl leather is not torn, but there are some stai...
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
FRANCO ALBINI for POGGI Folding chair
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Baranzate, IT
Folding chair with solid wood frame. Seat and backrest made of plywood.
Prod. Poggi, Italy, 1952
Bibliography Exhibition catalog, Franco Albini & Franca Helg Design, April 30, 2009.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
4 chairs by Arne Vodder model 422
By Arne Vodder
Located in PARIS, FR
4 chairs in solid rosewood and original leather, by the great Danish designer Arne Vodder.
Their graphic shape, both refined and assertive, as well as their beautiful leather patina ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Palisander
Rocco Turzi Decoration, Four Queen Ann Style Chairs in Lacquered Wood circa 1970
By Rocco Turzi Decoration
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Rocco Turzi Decoration, Four Queen Ann Style Chairs in Lacquered Wood circa 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chair, Light Creme White Boucle, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wool, Beech
H 29.93 in W 18.9 in D 16.54 in
Pair of Antique Carved Side Chairs
Located in London, GB
A fantastic pair of antique carved side chairs. They were made in continental Europe, possibly Denmark, or somewhere close and they are quite early, dating from around the 1790-1820 ...
Category
Antique 1790s Danish Regency Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-19th Century Carved Mahogany Desk Chair with Red Leather Upholstery
Located in London, GB
A Mid-19th Century Carved Mahogany Desk Chair
Constructed from solid carved mahogany, the chair standing on confidently lobed baluster front legs, with splayed legs to the rear, all...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
Stunning Mid 19th Century Burr Elm Nursing Chair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A mid 19th century, early Victorian period burr maple nursing chair. The burr maple foliate carved frame, with leaves head carved cresting rail, with upholstered back and set in a qu...
Category
Antique 19th Century British Early Victorian Chairs
Materials
Elm
Pair of 19th Century Georgian Period Carved Mahogany Chairs
Located in London, GB
A Pair of George IV Hall Chairs
By William Latham Huxley
Constructed in mahogany, having beautifully turned and reeded front legs and elegant sabre legs to the rear, the back rest o...
Category
Antique 19th Century English George IV Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
BBPR, rare set of 3 Italian Mid-century Modern Wooden and Velour Chairs, 1948
By Studio BBPR
Located in Milan, IT
Set of 3 Italian Mid-century Modern Wooden and Green Velour Chairs, 1948
Coveted set of 3 chairs in perfect shape, beautiful details on the wooden structure and precious cushioning i...
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 31.5 in W 18.51 in D 20.87 in
Pair of Chairs from Les Arcs, France, 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare pair of chairs designed for the project « La Cascade », the grouping of tilted apartments at Les Arcs 1600 ski resort supervised by the french designer Charlotte Perriand. Made ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Morse Clash Chair A
By Federico Pepe - Le Dictateur Studio
Located in Milano, IT
A rustic design from the 19th century enriched with playful cylindrical steel elements and white-and-teal geometric inserts, this chair was inspired by the Morse alphabet. An intense...
Category
2010s Italian Other Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Set of 2 Medium Pausa Oak Stool by Pierre-Emmanuel Vandeputte
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 medium Pausa oak stool by Pierre-Emmanuel Vandeputte
Dimensions: D 27 x W 35 x H 65 cm
Materials: oak wood
Available in burnt oak version and in 3 sizes.
Pausa is a se...
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
Langskip and Leidangskip Chair made from Birch Multiplex Boards
By Jiri Krejcirik
Located in Prague 3, Vinohrady
The dining room collection is inspired by the construction of Viking boats and influenced by my internship at The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. My aim was to design furniture wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Birch
1970s Woven Italian Chair
Located in London, England
Vintage cantilever chair with hand woven seat and sheet caned back. Manufactured in Italy, 1970s.
Made from a singular tube which curves geometrically to create an incredibly strikin...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1960, Set of 10
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" dining chairs for Cassina, green lacquered wood and straw seat, Italy, 1960, set of ten.
The "Carimate" chair is one of Vico Magistretti’s most famous ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
H 29.34 in W 22.84 in D 18.9 in
Rare Sculptural Rocking Chair Surfboard Design 70s Vintage Pine
Located in Oldenburg, NI
A sculptural rocking chair made of pine designed like an oldschool surfboard, probably designed in the 70s. Nice woodworking.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood, Pine
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy, relaunched in 1973/2011.
Designed by Gerrit Rietveld, this chair provided an early example of a...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Antique British Elbow Office Chairs circa 1920
Located in London, GB
Antique British Elbow desk chairs in solid Wood dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.
This office chairs are beautifully proportioned, featuring a rounded fan-shaped backre...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern set of 4 chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 31.11 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in
Functional Art by Lorenzini Mid-Century Modern Throne Chair, 1980s
By Lorenzini
Located in Antwerp, BE
Functional Art; Sandro Lorenzini; Mid-Century Modern; Throne Chair; Wood; Artist; Italian Artist; Italy;
Throne chair by Italian artist Sandro Lorenzini, made in Italy, circa 198...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Copper
Antique Walnut Lounge Chair
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Antique walnut lounge chair.
Category
Antique 1890s Italian Chaise Longues
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Wood Chair by Sigve Knutson
By Sigve Knutson
Located in Pireaus-Athens, Greece
Working intuitively with hands-on techniques and a wide range of materials, young Norwegian designer Sigve Knutson creates objects that question contemporary mass-produced design. Af...
Category
2010s Norwegian Chairs
Materials
Ash
Suite Of 6 French Chairs, Elm, Ca 1960
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Set of six vintage French chairs from the 1960s. Structure in elm with a very pretty honey patina. Each chair has a unique grain. The uprights are rounded and two flat crossbars with...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Elm
Antique Georgian Period Chippendale Armchair
Located in London, GB
An excellent Georgian period armchair in the Chippendale style. This very fine example was made in England, it dates from around 1760-80’s period.
It is of absolutely fabulous quali...
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Midcentury Danish Colourful Chairs
By Erik Buch, Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Arne Vodder
Located in Culver City, CA
This is an excellent set of 2 danish modern dining chairs in the style of Arne Vodder and Arne Hovmand-Olsen. In excellent and ready to use. Made from solid teak. I had the two botto...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Faux Leather, Teak
Victorian Hand Carved Hardwood Spoon Medallion Back Occasional Dining Chair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this handmade original Victorian spoon or medallion back dining chair with original upholstery
A good looking well made and decorative chair. Th...
Category
Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 36.03 in W 17.33 in D 23.82 in
Thing from No Sign of Design Series
By Richard Hutten
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
The origin of this work goes back to 1989, when, as part of his graduation project, Richard Hutten launched the first of his “no–sign–of–design” furniture pieces. Reacting against th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Chairs
Materials
Beech
Bench by Objects of Common Interest
By Objects of Common Interest
Located in Pireaus-Athens, Greece
The collection is named after a tiny village perched high on the wind-swept mountains of the Greek island of Tinos. Large, almost perfectly round grey rocks dot the plateau and slope...
Category
2010s Greek Chairs
Materials
Wood
Armchair ‘Bridge’ Designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nk, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Armchair ‘Bridge’ designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for NK,
Sweden, 1930s.
The model was first exhibited at NK's spring exhibition in 1931 and at Ängby-villan in 1932.
Our version, pic...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch, Lacquer
H 35.44 in W 25.01 in D 24.41 in
Antique French Louis Philippe Gold Bronze and Rosewood Parlor Chair, circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis Philippe gold bronze and rosewood parlor chair with red and gold upholstery, Circa 1880.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Chairs
Materials
Bronze
H 35 in W 20 in D 20 in
Set of 6 Chairs
By Eugene Printz
Located in Paris, FR
Suite of six chairs in walnut. Front legs with patinated brass shoes. White fabric.
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Dark Smoked Oak, Spectrum Leather, Mineral
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
Hippo chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: dark smoked oak
Fabric: Spectrum / Noir Leather Mineral 30160
Wood type...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
1950s Vintage Bruno Mathsson Easy Chair
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Among the earliest of Bruno Mathsson's designs is this rare model 36 easy chair upholstered with a linen head rest.
Measures: 79 cm H x 173 cm W x 79 cm D.
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Set of Six Dining Chairs Model 2027 Designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn
By Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of six dining chairs model 2027 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn,
Sweden, 1950s.
Mahogany, leather and brass.
Josef Frank developed his characteristic style combining e...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 33.08 in W 17.72 in D 20.48 in
Set of Four Mid-Century Pink Cotton-Velvet Heart Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A set of 4 chairs type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory and we thoro...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Post-Modern Luxury Jaimé Tresserra Casablanca Office Armchair, Spain, 1987
By Jaime Tresserra
Located in Antwerp, BE
Jaime´ Tresserra Casablanca armchair; Office chair; Tresserra collection; Cognac leather seating; Spanish furniture design; Walnut;
Postmodern Luxury Manager's desk chair 'Casabl...
Category
Vintage 1980s Spanish Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 24.41 in
Modern Laurence Dining Chairs, Pink Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Laurence Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Laurence leather dining chair ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 31.89 in W 22.05 in D 21.66 in
Set of Twelve 20th Century Camel Boucle Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chairs are after a complete upholstery renovation; the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in camel, dura...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Amsterdam School Unusual Armchair with Purple Velours
Located in Antwerp, BE
Unusual Dutch Art Deco armchair, 1930s, Netherlands
Stained oak sculptural armchair on five ebonized conic feet.
The sides and the back are like shields guarding you while seated...
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Mosquito Dining Chair, Leaf Green Oak, Wood Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Named after its wing-like seat, the Mosquito chair is a genuine eyecatcher, an elegant piece with a touch of poetry. This innovative design proved too demanding for 1950s manufacturi...
Category
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 31.89 in W 18.12 in D 20.08 in
Black Lacquer Wooden and Velvet Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Midcentury style chair in a black lacquered wooden frame with gold feet finish adorned with graphic velvet back and seat. Around the dining table, it will be perfect near your desk o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Maui Armchair Terry Dwan Contemporary Natural Cedar Made in Italy Riva 1920
By Terry Dwan
Located in Cantù, IT
Armchair made from a single block of scented cedar. A sculptured monolith with a curvy and sinuous design. It has an ergonomic seat in a continuous line with the back. Available with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Cedar
H 18.51 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Erik Buch Restored and Refinished Danish Teak Dining Chairs with Black Leather
By Oddense Maskinsnedkeri, Erik Buch
Located in Knebel, DK
Six Erik Buch dining chairs made by Oddense Maskinsnedkeri.
The chairs feature a solid teak frame and are as all of Erik Buchs chairs characterized by high-quality materials, solid ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 31.5 in W 19.3 in D 20.48 in
Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
20th Century Light Crème Boucle Chair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation; the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in crème, durable...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Post Mundus Chair in Beech
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Five pieces of bent wood make up the unique profile of Post Mundus, the chair designed by Martino Gamper that plays on the iconic lines of the historic Austrian brand. Irony and ligh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Woven Black Ash Wood Dining Chair Molteni&C by Tobia Scarpa - made in Italy
By Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in New York, NY
Miss Chair in Black Ash Wood and Leather by Afra and Tobia Scarpa.
Expert-crafted in Italy exclusively by Molteni&C.
Husband and wife powerhouse designers Afra and Tobias Scarpa co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ash
H 17.5 in W 23.25 in D 20.5 in
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European Wood Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of european wood chairs for sale on 1stDibs. There are 19258 antique and vintage european wood chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2077 modern editions to choose from as well. European wood chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. European wood chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made european wood chairs over the years, but those made by Hans J. Wegner, Niels Otto Møller and Cassina are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are European Wood Chairs?
Prices for european wood chairs start at $37 and top out at $509,631 with the average selling for $3,024.
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 European Wood Chairs
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Eames LCW (Lounge Chair Wood) is made with plywood and designed to mold to the human body and provide the utmost comfort. The chair is not upholstered because it’s already comfortable. Rubber shock mounts are glued to the chair to create a seamless look without the use of bolts and screws. Shop a selection of Eames LCW chairs on 1stDibs.
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