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Handcrafted Black Outdoor Cali Wire Lounge Chair, Powder-Coated Steel
By Leon Leon Design
Located in Mexico City, Delegación Cuauhtémoc
This outdoor lounge chair is a unique creation by León León design from Mexico City. It features a solid powder-coated steel structure and can be used either indoor or outdoor. H...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Shaker Backless Counter Stool by Ambrozia, Walnut, Black Steel, Sandle Vinyl
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The shaker backless modern counter stool chair is made to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame and a premium vinyl upholstered seat. Leather is available ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

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

Arena Steel with Rope Weave Chair
By Cotidiano
Located in Mexico City, MX
The Arena Chair appears as a creative challenge of turning an elemental object into a design piece. Composed of electrostatic painted steel and handcrafted woven in polypropylene bra...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Arena Steel with Rope Weave Chair
Arena Steel with Rope Weave Chair
H 31.89 in W 18.12 in D 21.66 in
Stool/Bench Modern Medieval Handmade Horsehair Iron Woven Textile Fringe Tassel
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
HORSE HAIR BENCH NO. 1 - WHITE J.M. Szymanski d. 2019 Contemporary furniture at its finest. Horsehair textile and blackened iron are combined to create an exciting juxtaposition o...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel, Iron

Handcrafted Outdoor Cali Wire Lounge Chair, Powder-Coated Steel
By Leon Leon Design
Located in Mexico City, Delegación Cuauhtémoc
This outdoor lounge chair is a unique creation by León León Design from Mexico City. It features a solid powder-coated steel structure and can be used either indoor or outdoor. Hand...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Handwoven Mexican Midcentury Inspired Cali Lounge Chair, Steel and Leather
By Leon Leon Design
Located in Mexico City, Delegación Cuauhtémoc
This handwoven midcentury inspired Cali lounge chair is a unique creation by León León Design from Mexico City, a modern version of the famous Acapulco chair. The Cali Natural Leath...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Handwoven Midcentury Inspired Cali Lounge Chair, Copper Plating and Leather
By Leon Leon Design
Located in Mexico City, Delegación Cuauhtémoc
This chair is a unique creation by Leon Leon Design from Mexico City, a modern version of the famous Acapulco chair with a wider and more inclined seat and new materials. It feature...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Copper, Steel

Shaker Swivel Counter Chair, by Ambrozia, Walnut, Brass, Shearling & Leather
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The Shaker swivel Counter chair is made to order. This contemporary / modern swivel armchair is available in a large variety of genuine leathers, vinyls, Shearlings, cowhides & also ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Pair of Mario Lopez Torres Woven Rattan Balloon Chairs
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in Toronto, ON
Mario Lopez Torres pair of balloon back chairs, constructed with a metal frame and expertly woven natural rattan. Sold with tonal beige seat cushions. Labeled with a brass medallion ...
Category

2010s Mexican Chairs

Materials

Steel

Executive Armchair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Excellent condition Eero Saarinen Executive Armchair manufactured by Knoll. Upholstery is clean and foam is soft, ready for use. 25 Available.
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

DGD Backless Counter Stool, Powder Coated Steel, Oak, Wool, Handmade in USA
By David Gaynor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The DGD counter stool finds formality and comfort in the industrial and organic. Seat frame shown in walnut and available ash, cherry, maple, or white oak Powder coated steel fram...
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Handwoven Tropical Cali Dining Chair, Steel and Jute
By Leon Leon Design
Located in Mexico City, Delegación Cuauhtémoc
This handwoven tropical Cali dining chair is a unique creation by Leon Leon Design from Mexico City, a modern version of the famous Acapulco chair. Its weaving material is made of or...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Emerald Velvet, Gold Edition, Set of 6
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
We’ve restored this set of 6 Eero Saarinen for Knoll executive chairs using a 100% Cotton Italian Velvet in the color Emerald. Skilled craftsmen have brought each chair back to life ...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Modern Leather and Steel BoConcept Jet Chair
By BoConcept
Located in Weymouth, MA
Pair of heavy steel and leather BoConcept arm chairs. Finely detailed with sturdy steel base.
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Original 1960s Set of Six Harry Bertoia Side Chairs with Full Seat Covers
By Harry Bertoia
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous set was acquired from an original owner who bought the set of six chairs in 1968 from Knoll and I have a copy of the receipts. The chairs are covered in the original re...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Sunset Chair
By Micah Rosenblatt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Sunset Chair is a celebration of the visual complexity of perforated sheet metal. A welded steel body supports a back arch of two sheets of perforated metal, housed in a curved ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Sunset Chair
Sunset Chair
H 24.63 in W 17.25 in D 19 in
Capper Side Chair With Metal Base by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Capper Side Chair With Metal Base by Phase Design Dimensions: D 56 x W 61 x H 76,2 cm. Materials: Upholstery, wood and powder-coated steel. Wood construction with upholstered body....
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

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 and powder-coated steel. Solid steel bar available in a smoked brass, polished...
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Copper, Steel

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 burnt copper. Solid steel bar available in a smoked brass, polished...
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Copper, Steel

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 With High Back by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bride’s Veil Static Chair With High Back by Phase Design Dimensions: D 85,7 x W 91,4 x H 121,9 cm. Materials: Upholstery, steel and polished chrome. Solid steel bar available in a ...
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Column Chair
By Micah Rosenblatt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Column Chair brings a striking architectural silhouette to any space. Solid steel rods transition into scrolls at the top of the chair, evoking classic ionic columns. The flared ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Column Chair
Column Chair
H 42 in W 17.75 in D 16.5 in
Chainmail Sculptural Chair, Nickel Plated Steel Finish, Hand Linked Mesh
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Chainmail chair is a new take on William Katavolos 1952’s T-chair. Its seat is made up of hand-linked metal rings coming together to form a strong and flexible mesh that drapes down ...
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Ball Foot Sculptural Chair, Vegan Cactus Leather, Beige
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
The “Ball-Foot Chair” is upholstered with a subtle beige cactus leather, a vegan textile infused with natural cacti fibers, which is produced in Mexico. The chair’s comfortable and r...
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of T Chairs by Katavolos, Littell & Kelley for Laverne International
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of iconic T side chairs in thick saddle leather and chromed steel frames by Katavolos, Littell and Kelly for Laverne International. A very forward design for 1952, especially co...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Black Leather Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chairs, Matching Set of Two
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Dronten, NL
Pair of Barcelona chairs by Mies Van der Rohe for Knoll International in black leather. Engraved with signature in the frame and marked with Knoll logo at the bottom of the cushions....
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of 4 Industrial Do/More Adjustable Height No. 280 Posture Chairs
Located in Nashville, TN
Set of 4 adjustable DoMore Chair company industrial chairs in original birch wood and baked on enamel on steel. The metal frames on height and back are adjustable. Seat height is adj...
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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Chairs

Materials

Steel

John Risley Rocker
By John Risley
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
John Risley Rocker John Risley Created his group of "People" chairs in the 1960s The Rocker was part of the group Picked up by Raymor and distributed throughout the U.S Always coming...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Chairs

Materials

Steel

John Risley Rocker
John Risley Rocker
H 45 in W 25 in D 30 in
Contemporary Tribal Arm Chair in Patinated Steel and Leather by Vivian Carbonell
By Vivian Carbonell
Located in Miami, FL
The contemporary Native chair design incorporates materials reminiscent of tribal Indian cultures akin to a modern throne-like chair made from a combination of leather, lace fringe, ...
Category

2010s American Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Cantilever Steel & Leather Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Condition Dimensions: 32.50”H x 23”W x 22.50”D Seat Height 18.25" Materials: Solid Stainless Steel, Original Leather
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

John Risley Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By John Risley
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
John Risley Lounge Chair and Ottoman Hand wrought in his studio C.1965 The People collection was discovered and distributed by Raymor Original Black Surface Some oxidation enameled ...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Chairs

Materials

Steel

John Risley Lounge Chair and Ottoman
John Risley Lounge Chair and Ottoman
H 40 in W 25.5 in D 30 in
John Risley Mr and Mrs Settee
By John Risley
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mr and Mrs Settee Designed by John Risley C.1965 This group of Wrought Iron People Furniture was distributed by Raymor. Original Black surface. Some minor oxidation present but unobj...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Chairs

Materials

Steel

John Risley Mr and Mrs Settee
John Risley Mr and Mrs Settee
H 52 in W 40 in D 18 in
Early Eero Saarinen “Womb” Chair
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer: Eero Saarinen (Finnish-American, 1910-1961); Knoll Additional Information: Chair is upholstered in Jack Lenor Larsen fabric. Marking(s); notes: no marking(s) appar...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Steel

Early Eero Saarinen “Womb” Chair
Early Eero Saarinen “Womb” Chair
H 31.5 in W 39 in D 33 in
Chainmail Sculptural Chair, Nickel Plated Steel Finish, Hand Linked Mesh
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Chainmail chair is a new take on William Katavolos 1952’s T-chair. Its seat is made up of hand-linked metal rings coming together to form a strong and flexible mesh that drapes down ...
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Jean Prouvé Antony Chairs, 2002 Vitra edition. with original tags, Set of 2
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Denver, CO
These chairs are a very sought after set of Antony Chairs originally designed in 1950 by French Architect Jean Prouvé, released via license by Vitra USA on behalf of the Prouvé famil...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Herman Miller Eames Armchair on Low Lounge Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Amazing color on this Eames fiberglass armshell for Herman Miller. Beautiful orange tone contrasts nicely against black lounge height base. No cracks or major wear. Even color throug...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

4x Shaker Counter Stool AMBROZIA, Sedona Leather, Dull Champagne, Oxidized Maple
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The shaker modern counter stool chair is handmade to order. Featuring our optional Luxurious Dull Champagne metal frame and a Genuine leather seat and back. Also offered in COM or CO...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Shaker Counter Stool by Ambrozia, Sedona Leather, Dull Champagne, Oxidized Maple
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The shaker modern counter stool chair is handmade to order. Featuring our optional Luxurious Dull Champagne metal frame and a Genuine leather seat and back. Also offered in COM or CO...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Set of Six Dining Chairs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, set of six dining chairs, model '72', chrome-plated steel, fiberglass, fabric, United States, design 1948, produced 1970s Dining chairs mode...
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Recorder's Chair by Gideon Kramer 1962 Seattle Worlds Fair
By Gideon Kramer
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Designed in 1962 by Gideon Kramer, the Recorder's Chair was used on the observation deck of the Space Needle at the World's Fair in Seattle. Swings and rotates smoothly, all gliding ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Institution Sculptural Chair, White Lamb Leather
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Uncannily challenging excessive symbolic power granted to scientific institutions, the “Institutional Chair” reveals a tension with the accepted desubjectivisation of the body into s...
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Institution Sculptural Chair, White Lamb Leather
Institution Sculptural Chair, White Lamb Leather
H 35.44 in W 19.49 in D 19.49 in
Claste and Here I Sit Hall Chair Limited Edition
By Claste, Quinlan Osborne
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An unexpected shift in appearance is the central idea behind the design of this chair. It switches from precariously balanced to solid and permanent through the clever use of a trian...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chairs

Materials

Marble, Brass, Steel

Vintage Industrial Wooden Stool
Located in Oakville, CT
Antique Drafting Stool by Cook of Cambridge, MA Base Dimensions: 17" x 17" x 22" high Seat Height: 25" - 28 1/2" Backrest: 14" - 18 1/2" Materials: Wood & Steel
Category

Early 20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Industrial Wooden Stool
Vintage Industrial Wooden Stool
H 25 in W 17 in D 17 in
Mid Century Oval Fiberglass Chair
Located in Alpha, NJ
This is a mid century fiberglass chair- this condition is in overall good condition, with scattered resin drop from prior owners use. Can be cleaned and restored.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Oval Fiberglass Chair
Mid Century Oval Fiberglass Chair
No Reserve
H 34 in W 21.25 in D 15 in
Fifty Two Red and Brown Stackable 40/4 Chairs by David Rowland - OF USA
By Office Furniture Systems, David Rowland
Located in Dronten, NL
The 40/4 Chair, a timeless masterpiece designed by David Rowland and crafted by the original manufacturer Office Furniture Systems. These are the original 1970's examples in nice vin...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Upholstered Walnut Corktown Stool Counter by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Upholstered walnut cork town stool by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: Seat diameter 13" Base 12.5" x 14.5" x height 25.5" Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Fabric. Also available...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Set of 6 Mid Century Cantilevered Chrome Dining Arm Chairs Style of Mart Stam
By Marcel Breuer, Mart Stam
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of matching 6 mid century cantilevered dining arm chairs In the style of Mart Stam chrome and faux black leather. All original mid century chrome seamless cantilever frames. All ...
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair Of Two Chairs Designed By Warren Platner, 1960's
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of chairs designed by Warren Platner and published by Knoll. Structure with a sculptural shape made of steel wire. Upholstered in bouclé fabric. USA 60s. Measurements: W 93 x D...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Ball Foot Sculptural Chair, Vegan Cactus Leather, Beige
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
The “Ball-Foot Chair” is upholstered with a subtle beige cactus leather, a vegan textile infused with natural cacti fibers, which is produced in Mexico. The chair’s comfortable and r...
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Stiletto Architectural Chairs by Arrben, Italy
By Arrben
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of four Italian Stiletto dining armchairs manufactured by Arrben furniture. These four chairs tiptoe on chrome frames supporting black leather seating, backrest, and armrests. ...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of Two Postmodern Swivel-Base "K2" Chairs by Busk & Hertzog, USA, c. 2000's
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a set of "K2" chairs designed by the Danish design duo Flemming Busk and Stephan Hertzog. Inspired by the K2 mountain (the second tallest mountain in the world), the desi...
Category

Early 2000s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rare Pair of Dorothy Schindele Hairpin Leg Chairs, Circa 1949
By Dorothy Schindele
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of rare 1949, ergonomic, spring back chairs by noted California designer Dorothy Schindele. Fully restored.
Category

20th Century American Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

10x Shaker Modern Armchairs, by Ambrozia, Ebonized Walnut & Grege Leather
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The Shaker modern armchair is handmade to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel frame. Very comfy and appreciated from our clients. They are available in a large variet...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Thong Chair by Kouros Maghsoudi, Represented by Tuleste Factory
By Kouros Maghsoudi
Located in New York, NY
Thong Chair by Kouros Maghsoudi Steel and vegan leather 47” H x 47” W x 40” L with an 18” seat height Handcrafted with meticulous attention to detail, the Thong Chair is a bulbous s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

4x Liverpool Modern Backless Stools, by AMBROZIA, Solid Walnut & Black Steel
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The Liverpool Modern Backless stool is available in a large variety of finishes in bar or counter height version. The wide opening on the seating portion is designed help to grab and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools

Materials

Metal, Steel

Set of Four Vintage Eames Chairs Contractor Swivel Base for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Set of four Eames chairs contractor swivel base for Herman Miller in their original condition, the fabric is a little discolored in some but it is the original, one chair is missing ...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Warren Platner for Knoll classic armchair designed 1966
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in London, GB
Warren Platner studied at Cornell University, graduating in 1941 with a degree in architecture. He went on to work with legendary architects Raymond Loewy, Eero Saarinen, and I. M. P...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Mid Century Modern Bertoia Large Diamond Chairs
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Tulsa, OK
Pair of Mid Century Modern Bertoia Large Diamond Chairs Sold individually at $1738 each. Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Steel bases have some very slight w...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rare Midcentury Chair Ladislav Rado for Knoll Drake
By Knoll & Drake, Knoll, Ladislav Rado
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...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Ball Foot Sculptural Chair, Vegan Cactus Leather, Beige
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
The “Ball-Foot Chair” is upholstered with a subtle beige cactus leather, a vegan textile infused with natural cacti fibers, which is produced in Mexico. The chair’s comfortable and r...
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

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North American Steel Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of north american steel chairs is available at 1stDibs. We have 771 antique and vintage north american steel chairs in-stock, while there are 179 modern editions to choose from as well. North american steel chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. North american steel chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many north american steel chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames and Knoll produced popular north american steel chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are North American Steel Chairs?

North american steel chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,008, while the lowest priced sells for $60 and the highest can go for as much as $90,000.

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.