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Modern Dining Chair with Handwoven Seat in Natural Caribbean Walnut, In Stock
By Ania Wolowska
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
Inspired by the works of the master Luis Barragán, the Sáasil Chair is honestly made with fine detailing. The light but solid structure creates a frame for the handwoven cotton or ny...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
H 32.29 in W 19.69 in D 20.87 in
Emma chair without armrests designed by Tana Karei
By Tana Karei
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Crafted with precision and care, the Emma chair is a testament to the rich heritage of Mexican craftsmanship. Each chair is a unique work of art, showcasing the skillful hands that b...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Nylon, Papercord, Hardwood
Laredo Gold Leaf Chair, 3-Legged Contemporary Design w/Traditional Joinery
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
First made by the designer in Laredo, Texas studio in 1994, this 3-legged gold leaf chair is now made to order in Guadalajara, Mexico as signed editions. Influences from Mexico and P...
Category
2010s Mexican Other Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Contemporary Dining Chair in Caribbean Walnut, in Stock
By Ania Wolowska
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
The Tamay Chair brings together personality and subtlety, based on simple lines and harmonious proportions, which underscore the natural beauty of the solid tropical wood native to s...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
Karakum lounging chair designed by TANA KAREI
By Tana Karei
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Introducing the Karakum Lounging Chair- a distinctive and captivating statement piece that seamlessly blends craftsmanship with comfort. Meticulously handcrafted, this chair boasts a...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Papercord, Hardwood
Hand-Woven Contemporary Chair in Jabim Tropical Wood
By Ania Wolowska
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
The armchair has a simple and very lightweight structure. Its clean lines, with smooth and rounded edges, blend with the meticulous handwoven pattern. In this handwoven fabric, craft...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Hardwood, Walnut
Hand-Woven Contemporary Chair in Caribbean Walnut
By Ania Wolowska
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
The armchair has a simple and very lightweight structure. Its clean lines, with smooth and rounded edges, blend with the meticulous handwoven pattern. In this handwoven fabric, craft...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Hardwood, Walnut
Hand-Woven Contemporary Chair in Chechén Tropical Wood
By Ania Wolowska
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
The armchair has a simple and very lightweight structure. Its clean lines, with smooth and rounded edges, blend with the meticulous handwoven pattern. In this handwoven fabric, craft...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Walnut, Hardwood
Hand-Woven Contemporary Chair in Jabim Tropical Wood, 1 in stock
By Ania Wolowska
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
The armchair has a simple and very lightweight structure. Its clean lines, with smooth and rounded edges, blend with the meticulous handwoven pattern. In this handwoven fabric, craft...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Walnut, Hardwood
Hand-Woven Contemporary Chair in Chechén Tropical Wood
By Ania Wolowska
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
The armchair has a simple and very lightweight structure. Its clean lines, with smooth and rounded edges, blend with the meticulous handwoven pattern. In this handwoven fabric, craft...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Hardwood, Walnut
Set of 6 Slender Round Folding Chairs by "Sillas Malinche" in natural Beech Wood
By Silleria La Malinche
Located in Mexico, DF
Set of 6 Slender Folding Chairs from "Silleria Malinche" in natural Beech wood with seats upholstered in red vinyl (original) from the 1960s. The design is very minimalistic with ele...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 31.89 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in
T, Chair, Tzalam
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Homage to our favorite chairs.
Brutalist hand made T - Chair, in solid tzalam.
Homage to Olavi Hänninen 1958 for Mikko Nupponen.
Category
2010s Mexican Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Ciénega chair by Tana Karei
By Tana Karei
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Introducing the Ciénega Chair- a captivating piece meticulously designed to command attention and elevate your living space. Crafted with precision by skilled artisans in carpentry a...
Category
2010s Mexican Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Nylon, Papercord, Hardwood
Modern Dining Chair with Hand-Woven Beige Nylon Seat, In Stock
By Ania Wolowska
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
Inspired by the works of the master Luis Barragán, the Sáasil Chair is honestly made with fine detailing. The light but solid structure creates a frame for the handwoven cotton or ny...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
Minimalist Modern Dining Chair in Mexican Hardwood
By Ania Wolowska
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
The Tamay Chair brings together personality and subtlety, based on simple lines and harmonious proportions, which underscore the natural beauty of the solid tropical wood native to s...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
Minimalist Modern Dining Chair in Caribbean Walnut, in Stock
By Ania Wolowska
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
The Tamay Chair brings together personality and subtlety, based on simple lines and harmonious proportions, which underscore the natural beauty of the solid tropical wood native to s...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
T- Chair, Teak
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Homage to our favorite chairs.
Brutalist hand made T-chair, in solid teak.
Homage to Olavi Hänninen 1958 for Mikko Nupponen.
Category
2010s Mexican Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Teak
Minimalist Modern Bar Stool in Mexican Hardwood
By Ania Wolowska
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
The Tamay stool brings together personality and subtlety, based on simple lines and harmonious proportions, which underscore the natural beauty of the solid tropical wood native to s...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
Midcentury Lounge Chair in Rosewood & Leather by Don Shoemaker, 1960s
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage Mid-Century Modern armchair was designed in the 1950s by Don Shoemaker and produced by Señal, S.A., Mexico circa 1960. A leading midcentury Mexican modernist, Shoemaker’...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cocobolo, Leather, Rosewood
H 27.25 in W 23.5 in D 27.75 in
Miss. X Chair
By Aeterna Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Homage to our favorite chairs.
Sculptural chairs in solid oak.
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Oak
Mr. W Dining Oak Chairs
By Aeterna Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Homage to our favorite chairs.
Brutalist mid-century, Oak De Puydt Homage chairs.
Category
2010s Mexican American Empire Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Oak
Emma Chair in Tzalam Wood and Paper Cord Weave by Tana Karei
By Tana Karei
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Crafted with precision and care, the Emma chair is a testament to the rich heritage of Mexican craftsmanship. Each chair is a unique work of art, showcasing the skillful hands that b...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Nylon, Papercord, Hardwood
Mr B. Oak Armchair
By Aeterna Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Homage to our favorite chairs.
Solid oak dining chair with bamboo shape.
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Oak
Mr. B, Weathered Black Oak Armchair
By Aeterna Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid oak bamboo shape Armchair with weathered black finish and upholstered gray seat.
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood, Oak
Contemporary Dining Chair in Natural Solid Wood by Ania Wolowska
By Ania Wolowska
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
The Lumi chair is a very practical piece that has a sturdy, but yet delicate structure. The seat lays slightly above base level. The back of the chair is wide and comfortable. Its de...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
Contemporary Dining Chair in Sculpted Solid Mexican Hardwood
By Ania Wolowska
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
The design of the Muna Chair is based on smooth lines and rounded edges, with a solid yet light construction which brings out the joints in the wood using the techniques of tradition...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
Mr. V Arm Chair
By Aeterna Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern black oak arm chair.
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood, Oak
Sartorii, contemporary lounge chair made of steel and wood by CMX
By Ricardo Rodriguez Elias
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
The "Sartorii" lounge chair, made of solid wood and powder-coated steel, is the result of an exploration of the ritual of relaxation, a search for physical rest. Its contemporary for...
Category
2010s Mexican Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Ala Bench by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
Ala bench by Atra Design
Dimensions: D 101.2 x W 66.1 x H 69.6 cm
Materials: teak or mahogany wood
Atra Design
We are Atra, a furniture brand produced by Atra form a mexico cit...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
"Xitle" Chair
By ADN Studio
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
The "Xitle" chair is part of ADN Studio´s Volcan collection. This collection seeks to go back to basics. It is a subtle and refined interpretation of the archytypical modern furnitur...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Michael van Beuren 'Edimburgo' Armchair
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Superb and rare armchair by Michael Van Beuren for his company, made in Mexico in the 1960s. The beautiful chair boasts a nice combination of woods with a stunning teak backrest -- t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Don Shoemaker Sling Chair
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Carmel, NY
The iconic beautiful Don Shoemaker sling chair. Made for Señal S.A. Made from solid Cocobolo Wood with original brown leather. Made in the 1960s in Mexico in Santa Maria de Guido, ov...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cocobolo
"Xilte" Armchair
By ADN Studio
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
The "Xitle" chair is part of ADN Studio´s Volcan collection. This collection seeks to go back to basics. It is a subtle and refined interpretation of the archytypical modern furnitur...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Mexican Folding Armchair Made in Solid Cocobolo Wood
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970. We offer this antique Mexican folding armchair made in solid Cocobolo wood.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cocobolo
Al Sol Outdoor Chair, Maria Beckmann, Represented by Tuleste Factory
By Maria Beckmann
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary outdoor furniture design by Maria Beckmann. The Al Sol outdoor chairs are handcrafted from teakwood and vinyl plastic.
Type of wood: Teak wood
Customizable Materials: V...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Chairs
Materials
Teak
"Zig Zag Chairs"
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, MX
Made in Michoacan, Mexico at Shoemaker Workshop in 1980s.
Perfect condition. Great patina.
Beautiful pieces.
Category
1990s Mexican Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
"Xitle" Chair
By ADN Studio
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
The "Xitle" chair is part of ADN Studio´s Volcan collection. This collection seeks to go back to basics. It is a subtle and refined interpretation of the archytypical modern furnitur...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Set of 4 Mexican Organic Modern Wood & Iron Chairs After Sabina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of 4 fantastic Mexican organic modern wood chairs in the manner of Sabina. Great low profile, ample seating area and splayed tripod legs; raw edge, gently sanded wood slabs joi...
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Midcentury Wood 'Rib' Bar Stool by Michael van Beuren for Luteca Indoor/Outdoor
By Luteca Furniture, Michael van Beuren
Located in New York, NY
Michael van Beuren, an American designer who attended Germany's prestigious Bauhaus school was the most famous 20th century furniture designer in Mexico. His goal was to bring modern...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 30 in W 16 in D 15.75 in
Laws of Motion Armchair in Oak Solid Wood with Leather Seat by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Laws of Motion Armchair in Oak Solid Wood with Leather Seat by Joel Escalona
Laws of Motion is a furniture collection that through a series of different typologies explores concepts...
Category
2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Wood, Hardwood
H 28.35 in W 22.45 in D 18.9 in
Tejada Chair
By Ben Kicic
Located in Zapopan, JA
The Tejada chair has a visual lightness and a versatile form that works well in a wide variety of applications. It has a somewhat exaggerated wide proportion to it that adds comfort ...
Category
2010s Mexican Minimalist Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
Miss Clellie Stool
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Zapopan, JA
The Miss Clellie stool has an easy-going, casual presence, equally at home in a dining room, as a statement chair, or on a covered veranda. Its design is lightly inspired by Mexican ...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Hardwood
Miss Clellie Chair
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Zapopan, JA
The Miss Clellie chair has an easy-going, casual presence, equally at home in a dining room, as a statement chair, or on a covered veranda. Its design is lightly inspired by Mexican ...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Hardwood
Four Edmond Spence "Yucatan" Mahogany Side Chairs Woven Sea Grass Seats
By Industria Mueblera Mexico, Edmond J. Spence
Located in Camden, ME
Four vintage Yucatan side chairs by Edmund Spence for his Mexican manufacturer Industria Mueblera, circa 1958. The solid mahogany framed spindle back chairs with their original woven...
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Seagrass, Hardwood, Mahogany
Noviembre X Dining Chair in Oak Wood with Leather Seat by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Noviembre X Dining Chair in Oak Wood with Leather Seat by Joel Escalona
The Noviembre collection is inspired by the creative values of Constantin Brancusi, a Romanian sculptor consi...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Leather, Wood, Hardwood
H 33.08 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
Set of 2 Noviembre X Dining Chair in Oak Wood with Leather Seat by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Set of 2 Noviembre X Dining Chair in Oak Wood with Leather Seat by Joel Escalona
The Noviembre collection is inspired by the creative values of Constantin Brancusi, a Romanian sculp...
Category
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Wood, Hardwood
H 33.08 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
Noviembre X Dining Chair in Burned Oak Wood with Leather Seat by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Noviembre X Dining Chair in Burned Oak Wood with Leather Seat by Joel Escalona
The Noviembre collection is inspired by the creative values of Constantin Brancusi, a Romanian sculpto...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Wood, Hardwood
H 33.08 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
2 Noviembre X Dining Chair in Burned Oak Wood with Leather Seat by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
2 Noviembre X Dining Chair in Burned Oak Wood with Leather Seat by Joel Escalona
The Noviembre collection is inspired by the creative values of Constantin Brancusi, a Romanian sculp...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Wood, Hardwood
H 33.08 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
Handmade Mexican Contemporary Conacaste Solid Wood & Natural Fiber Dinning Chair
By Estrella Mora Zamorano
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Mexican architect Estrella Zamorano's collection "was born with the intention of returning the identity of Mexico's history to design, creating links between artisans and designers, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Natural Fiber, Wood, Hardwood, Bentwood
H 37.01 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Hand-Carved Mesquite Outdoor Dining, Desk or Occasional Chair
By J.W. Harris
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Out Klismos style occasional chair is carved from solid mesquite and sealed with a weather resistant finish that enhances the natural rustic texture of the wood and carving. This is ...
Category
Early 2000s Mexican Egyptian Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Rare Mexican Modern Chair by Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Round Rock, TX
Incredibly uncommon chair designed by Don Shoemaker. This beauty was designed in 1960 and referred as silla “Tubo”. Made from cocobolo, leather and tubular steel stretchers that fit ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Don Shoemaker Leather Sling Lounge Chair for Señal
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leather lounge chair by Don Shoemaker for Señal, circa 1960s, Mexico. The chair features a rosewood frame and original patinated black leather hide. Leather button and nail details l...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Don Shoemaker Sling Chair
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Carmel, NY
The iconic beautiful Don Shoemaker Sling chair. Made for Señal S.A. Made from solid Cocobolo Wood with original brown leather. Made in the 1960s in Mexico in Santa Maria de Guido, ov...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cocobolo
Set of Six Mexican Chairs Amazing Design
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this set of six Mexican chairs, made in elm wood with palm cords, recently refinished, circa 1960.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Chairs
Materials
Elm
Pair of Pedro Friedeberg Inspired Carved Hardwood Hand Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sculptural pair of hardwood carved hand chairs made in the iconic manner and style of Pedro Friedeberg (Mexican b. 1936). The outside of the chairs have intricately carved nails and ...
Category
20th Century Mexican Folk Art Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Antique Mexican Hacienda Armchairs Made in Solid Cocobolo Wood
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970. We offer this pair of antique Mexican Hacienda armchairs made in solid Cocobolo wood and leather cords.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cocobolo
H 29.53 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in
Don Shoemaker for Senal S.A. Cocobolo Swinger Chair and Ottoman, Original Label
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960, We offer this 'Swinger Chair' named for its pivoting mechanism that allows you to swing in your seat, this incredible Cocobolo Rosewood and black leather 'Swinger' chair ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cocobolo
H 32.29 in W 30.32 in D 28.35 in
Set of Four Mexican Folding Chairs by “Silleria La Malinche“
By Silleria La Malinche
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1950, we offer this Set of Four Mexican folding chairs by “Silleria La Malinche“ in elm wood and original upholstery. Each piece have been professionally restored and include t...
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Elm
Vintage 1960s Leather and Cocobolo Sling 'Swinger' Chairs by Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in San Antonio, TX
These vintage sling chairs by Don Shoemaker are in overall good condition. Distressed original leather. Cocobolo frame. Swinging sling chair. A few minor losses (see photos). Sold in...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Cocobolo
Early 20th Century Rustic Hardwood Chair from Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Rustic mesquite stool from San Felipe, Guanajuato, circa early 1900s. The seat is heavily weathered throughout. Mesquite will typically give off this look only after a very long peri...
Category
Early 20th Century Mexican Rustic Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
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Mexican Hardwood Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of mexican hardwood chairs available for sale. Find 16 antique and vintage mexican hardwood chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 9 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of mexican hardwood 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 mexican hardwood chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern and Modern mexican hardwood chairs are of considerable interest. Not every interior allows for large mexican hardwood chairs, so small mexican hardwood chairs measuring 4.7 inches across are available at 1stDibs. Mexican hardwood chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Don S. Shoemaker, ADN Studio and Senal are consistently popular.
How Much are Mexican Hardwood Chairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,360, while they’re typically $600 on the low end and $12,500 highest priced.
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.
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