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Italian Dining Chair in Metal and Yellow Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chair, yellow leatherette, metal, Italy, 1970s
Comfortable Italian dining chair in yellow leatherette. The eye-catching colored upholstery emphasizes the round shaped seat a...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Large Sunshine Yellow Curved Bench by Coco Flip
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Sunshine Yellow Curved Bench by Coco Flip
Dimensions: D 75 x W 200 x H 42 cm
Materials: Mild steel, powder-coated with zinc undercoat.
Weight: 44 kg
Coco Flip is a Melbourne ...
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Zinc
Eames For Herman Miller Mid Century Yellow Fiberglass Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames For Herman Miller Mid Century Yellow Fiberglass Shell Chair
The chair measures: 24.75 wide x 22 deep x 31.25 high, with a seat height of 18 inches and arm height of 26 inche...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Iola Upholstered Chair in Black Metal Base, by E-ggs
By E-GGS, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iola chair comes with a seat, back and armrests in a injected flameretardant polyurethane foam covered with the listed fabrics. The structure base is available for custom orders in W...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Flat Bar Brno Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
These vintage modern Brno flat bar chairs are sleek and timeless. Chairs feature cantilevered, heavy stainless steel flat-bar frames. The seat, backrest and the arched armrests newly...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
1970’s Classic Yellow Stacking Italian Bar Dining Chairs - Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970’s Classic Yellow Stacking Italian Bar Dining Chairs – Set Of Four
1970’s Classic Yellow Stacking Italian Bar Dining Chairs – Set Of Four. You will see these chairs in cafes and ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.11 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
1950's Original French Outdoor Yellow Slatted Chairs - Various Quantities Availa
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original French Outdoor Yellow Slatted Chairs – Various Quantities Available
1950’s Original French Outdoor Yellow Slatted Chairs – Various Quantities Available. Absolutely s...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 19.3 in D 20.48 in
1970’s Classic Yellow Stacking Italian Bar Dining Chairs - Set Of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970’s Classic Yellow Stacking Italian Bar Dining Chairs – Set Of Six
1970’s Classic Yellow Stacking Italian Bar Dining Chairs – Set Of Six. You will see these chairs in cafes and ba...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.11 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
1970’s Classic Yellow Stacking Italian Bar Dining Chairs - Good Qty
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970’s Classic Yellow Stacking Italian Bar Dining Chairs – Good Quantities Available
1970’s Classic Yellow Stacking Italian Bar Dining Chairs – Good Quantities Available. You will se...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
Tensa Chair, Yellow by Ries
Located in Geneve, CH
Tensa chair, yellow by Ries
Dimensions: W40 x D49,5 x H82 cm
Materials: Round steel tube, laser cut metal sheet, high density foam, velvet upholstery, aluminum/bronze caps
Matte ...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
1950s Vintage Retro Yellow and Chrome Melamine Chairs
Located in Markington, GB
1950s vintage retro yellow and chrome chairs, Measures: Seat height is 45 cm or 18 in.
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair Mid Century Harry Bertoia Knoll Diamond Chairs
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Baltimore, MD
A beautiful pair of vintage, knoll, metal mid century, Harry Bertoia, Diamond Chairs. Nice early Harry Bertoia Diamond Chairs for Knoll. A vintage iconic pair designed by Harry Berto...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Alien Chair Carlo Forcolini 1980s Design
By Alias, Carlo Forcolini
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Alien chair design by Carlo Forcolini in the 1980s.
Yellow wood seat and back. Frame is painted steel. Manufactured by Alias Italy.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Modern Italian Yellow Mustard Polypropylene Chair from Bontempi Collection
By Bontempi Casa
Located in Titusville, PA
This yellow Mustard Polypropylene chair is Stackable and suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Designed by Pocci&Dondoli, Galaxy is aesthetics, strength and functionality. The graphic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.1 in W 22 in D 18.9 in
Aro Chair, Yellow by Ries
Located in Geneve, CH
Aro chair, yellow by Ries
Dimensions: W60 x D60 x H67,5 cm
Materials: Round steel tube, high-density foam, and velvet upholstery.
Also available: Merlot, black, mika, oceano, p...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Chair "Dallas" Design Paolo Favaretto for Kinetics, Talin, 1970s
By Kinetics, Favaretto & Partners
Located in taranto, IT
Industrial design chair by paolo favaretto, designed for the canadian kinetics and distributed in Italy by Talin.
Bright yellow metal structure, stackable.
It measures 84 cm in...
Category
Vintage 1970s Chairs
Materials
Metal
Locus Solus Yellow Chair by Gae Aulenti
By Gae Aulenti, Exteta
Located in Milan, IT
This contemporary chair delivers comfort, style, and quality in a playful and colorful silhouette suitable for any outdoor setting. The original 1964 Locus Solus Collection by Gae Au...
Category
2010s Italian Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Tensa Chairs, Yellow by Ries
Located in Geneve, CH
A Set of 2 Tensa chairs, Yellow by Ries
Dimensions: W40 x D49,5 x H82 cm
Materials: Round steel tube, laser cut metal sheet, high density foam, velvet upholstery, aluminum/bronze ...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Yellow Steel Standard Plopp Stool by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Geneve, CH
Yellow glossy steel standard plopp stool by Zieta
Dimensions: D 35 x H 50 cm
Material: Carbon steel.
Finish: Powder-coated. Glossy finish.
Available in colors: Graphite, moss grey...
Category
2010s Polish Organic Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Wrought Iron Chair Att. to Tony Paul with Tilt Backrest
By Tony Paul
Located in New York, NY
Architectural wrought iron frame side chair, with vinyl upholstered seat and backrest. The chair features a wrought iron spider leg base, vinyl upholstered scoop seat, and a tilt adj...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Locus Solus Yellow Chair by Gae Aulenti
By Exteta, Gae Aulenti
Located in Milan, IT
This contemporary chair delivers comfort, style, and quality in a playful and colorful silhouette suitable for any outdoor setting. The original 1964 Locus Solus Collection by Gae Au...
Category
2010s Italian Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel
Wilde & Spieth Four Chairs Model Se 68 by Egon Eiermann in Yellow Fabric
By Egon Eiermann, Wilde + Spieth
Located in Köln, NRW
The SE 68 multi-purpose chair by Egon Eiermann is instantly recognisable with its unmistakable silhouette and continues to claim its status as a Mid-Century icon.
Frame chrome-pla...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Chairs
Materials
Steel
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H 31.11 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in
1950s Design Style Yellow Velvet Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s design style yellow velvet chair with black lacquered stainless steel feet and gild metal finishes.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Jasper Morrison Lotus High Chair in Polished Chrome for Cappellini
By Jasper Morrison, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
The Lotus (High), by Jasper Morrison, is part of a complete collection of chairs, envisioned to be easily adaptable for both domestic and variegated professional settings. Available ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Post Modern Oak & Yellow Steel Small Sculptural Chair, France 1980's
Located in New York, NY
Post modern tripod chair in yellow enameled steel with an oak seat and accents.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Post-Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
3 Yellow Omkstak Stackable Chairs by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast 70s
By Bieffeplast, Rodney Kinsman
Located in Padova, IT
3 Metal dining chairs model Omkstak designed by Rodney Kinsman and produced by Bieffeplast 1970s.
Tubular steel chromed frame, seat and back rest of moulded sheet steel coated with ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 28.75 in W 17.72 in D 16.54 in
PH Snake Chair, chrome, yellow painted satin matt, wood seat/back, visible tubes
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The PH Snake Chairs flowing lines within its steel tube design are inspired by the strong yet flexible body of a snake. It is multi-use and fits any room at home, in the apartment, i...
Category
2010s Danish Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 34.26 in Dm 14.57 in
Studio Cappellini Normal Chair with Leather Upholstery for Cappellini
By Jasper Morrison, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
A successful blend between rigour and Romanticism. In this chair, the precision of the design is accompanied by a captivating aesthetic flair. The Normal chair has a frame without ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Ava Bar Stool with Soft Yellow Backrest and Seat with Pied de Poule Back
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Comfortable and elegant, Ava bar stool is a versatile piece where creativity meets no boundaries: fabrics, solid wood, lacquered wood and brass fittings are chosen and combined to pr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 44.1 in W 20.08 in D 21.66 in
Wim Rietveld 1401 Chair For Gispen Lounge Chair
By Gispen, Wim Rietveld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century modern "1401" chair as designed by Wim Rietveld (son of "De Stijl" great Gerrit Rietveld) for Gispen, Netherlands. Has original enameled grey steel frame and bakelite arm...
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Marì 2015 Yellow Chair by Luigi Baroli
By Baleri Italia
Located in Milan, IT
Flexible backrest and armrests folded like origami define this elegant chair designed by Luigi Baroli that will provide unexpected comfort in a streamlined silhouette. The steel fram...
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel, Other
Diplopia Armchair in Marsala Red Lacquer, Metal Frame, by Skrivo Design
By Skrivo Design, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Here you are shown the Diplopia armchair with the Lacquered Red Marsala metal frame and upholstery. The armchair is available for custom orders with a metal frame lacquered in white,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Leda Cushion Armchair in Black Metal Base, by Francesco Beghetto
By Miniforms, Francesco Beghetto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Leda chair with is shown with an upholstered cushion and armrests, as well as in the black Metal structure. The chair is available without arms as well, and in a white metal bas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Mula Chair in Black Metal Leg Base with Upholstery Seat, by E-GGs
By E-GGS, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mula chair is offered with iron rebar metal base, varnished in black. The seat and back are made with an injected flame-retardant polyurethane foam, upholstered in the listed fabrics...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Yellow Ion Dining Chairs by Gideon Kramer for the Space Needle
By Gideon Kramer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Exceptional set of four completely original Ion chairs designed by Gideon Kramer for the observation deck of the Seattle Space Needle. The original yellow finish is in very good cond...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Modern folding plastic and metal seats by Lamm, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Folding plastic and metal seats by Lamm, 1980s
Folding seats with structure in yellow painted metal tubing and round seat and back in black plastic. Made by Lamm in the 1980s
Good c...
Category
Vintage 1980s European Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 MOD Mid-Century Yellow Flower Power Dining Height Swivel Stools
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 sunshine yellow swivel stools with chrome flower base. They are newly upholstered seats with chrome bases in original condition. Visible wear and pitting to the chrome. Wear...
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 24.125 in W 18.375 in D 18.375 in
Zanotta Dan Chair in Yellow Elastic Seat & Back with Matt Black Steel Frame
By Zanotta, Patrick Norguet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Dan Chair in Yellow Elastic Seat & Back with Matt Black Steel Frame by Patrick Norguet
Steel frame varnished iron grey or matt black. Seat and backrest made of elastic str...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32.49 in W 19.49 in D 23.43 in
Mid Century Butterfly Chair with Yellow Canvass Sling
By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury butterfly chair with yellow canvas sling seat. Clean, ready to use condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Omkstak, Stacking Chair, RAL 1033 Dahlia Yellow
By Rodney Kinsman, OMK
Located in London, GB
A British design classic.
Originally designed in 1972 Omkstak has been in continuous production since with sales now exceeding one million units.
The chair is considered to b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Chairs
Materials
Steel
20th Century Gaetano Pesce Umbrella Chair Folding and Transportable Yellow
By Gaetano Pesce, Zerodisegno
Located in Turin, Turin
Gaetano Pesce's works are generally eccentric, modern and carry a concept of "happening", which is the transformation of the object.
Experimenter of different forms and materials, h...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.5 in W 16.54 in D 20.87 in
Mid-Century Modern Knoll Style Iron Butterfly Chair
Located in Wilmington, DE
Midcentury Danish modern welded iron butterfly chair
Offered is a welded iron 'Butterfly' chair, similar to the style of Knoll. It is in good condition, has been repainted and has...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Rock Chair with Yellow Leather Seat by Marc Sadler
By Da A
Located in Milan, IT
A striking showcase of craftsmanship, this chair is distinguished for its unique combination of colors, materials, and ergonomic silhouette. Perfect for both a private studio and com...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Chair "Modus" Tecno Design Ovaldo Borsani Eugenio Gerli, 1970s Rare Version
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, Eugenio Gerli
Located in taranto, IT
very rare, unique in the world, this original Tecno chair, designed by osvaldo borsani in the 70s
probably a prototype that has never entered the market, there is no such trace in...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 27.56 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
Rock4 Chair with Yellow Leather Seat by Marc Sadler
By Da A
Located in Milan, IT
Minimalist and sophisticated, this piece of functional decor is an ergonomic and versatile chair that will add an accent of contemporary elegance to both a private studio and commerc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Large Diamond Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Dallas, TX
Fabulous, iconic pair of large "Diamond Chairs" by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. Black metal frames and yellow upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Aurea Yellow Velvet Chair by CtrlZak and Davide Barzaghi
By D3co
Located in Milan, IT
Featuring a brushed iron frame complemented by a padded seat and back with a chic cover in cotton velvet, the Aurea Yellow Velvet Chair by CtrlZak and Davide Barzaghi is perfect for ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Other, Iron
Midcentury Vintage Armchair Yellow PVC Laces Metal Tubular, French
Located in Labrit, Landes
French vintage PVC laces metal tubular armchair, circa 1960
Folding armchair
Dimensions when folded: W 60 x H 98 x D 38 cm
In good original vintage condition
For shipping: W 60...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 8 Yellow Fiberglass and Chrome Metal Chairs by Eames for Vitra Circa 1980
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Roubaix, FR
Set of 8 fibre glass and chrome metal chairs by Designers Ray and Charles Eames Model DSK for vitra Circa 1980 very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s British Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 18.51 in D 21.66 in
Original Yellow "Ribbon Chair" Model CL9, by Franca Stagi and Cesare Leonardi
By Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi, Bernini
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Original "Ribbon Chair" Model no CL9 - Design by Franca Stagi and Cesare Leonardi, manufactured by Bernini, Italy, 1961. Fiberglass and polyester seat, mounted on chromed steel frame...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 22.84 in W 39.38 in D 31.5 in
1970s Italian Pair of Vintage Steel Yellow Chairs
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Italian pair of vintage steel yellow chairs.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of Mid-20th Century Modern Yellow Chair
Located in Valencia, Spain
This wonderful chairs are from 1958, have been restored and reupholstered in yellow suede.
The structure is original, tubular metal.
Reupholstered in yellow suede.
Sold in pairs (...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Rodney Kinsman Space Age Yellow Omstak Chair for Bieffeplast, 1971, Set of 18
By Bieffeplast, Rodney Kinsman
Located in Padova, IT
This set of 18 yellow "Omstak" stackable dining chairs was designed by Rodney Kinsman's eponymous company in London in 1971 and produced in Italy by Bieffeplast.
Chromed metal frame...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.14 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Rodney Kinsman Space Age Yellow Omstak Chair for Bieffeplast, 1971, Set of 10
By Bieffeplast, Rodney Kinsman
Located in Padova, IT
This set of 10 yellow "Omstak" stackable dining chairs was designed by Rodney Kinsman's eponymous company in London in 1971 and produced in Italy by Bieffeplast.
Chromed metal frame...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.14 in W 18.51 in D 29.14 in
Rodney Kinsman Space Age Yellow Omstak Chair for Bieffeplast, 1971, Set of 12
By Bieffeplast, Rodney Kinsman
Located in Padova, IT
This set of 12 yellow "Omstak" stackable dining chairs was designed by Rodney Kinsman's eponymous company in London in 1971 and produced in Italy by Bieffeplast.
Chromed metal frame...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.14 in W 18.51 in D 29.14 in
Rodney Kinsman Space Age Yellow Omstak Chair for Bieffeplast, 1971, Set of 6
By Bieffeplast, Rodney Kinsman
Located in Padova, IT
This set of 6 yellow "Omstak" stackable dining chairs was designed by Rodney Kinsman's eponymous company in London in 1971 and produced in Italy by Bieffeplast.
Chromed metal frame,...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.14 in W 18.51 in D 29.14 in
Rodney Kinsman Space Age Yellow Omstak Chair for Bieffeplast, 1971, Set of 4
By Bieffeplast, Rodney Kinsman
Located in Padova, IT
This set of 4 yellow "Omstak" stackable dining chairs was designed by Rodney Kinsman's eponymous company in London in 1971 and produced in Italy by Bieffeplast.
Chromed metal frame,...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.14 in W 18.51 in D 29.14 in
Rodney Kinsman Space Age Yellow Omstak Chair for Bieffeplast, 1971, Set of 8
By Bieffeplast, Rodney Kinsman
Located in Padova, IT
This set of 8 yellow "Omstak" stackable dining chairs was designed by Rodney Kinsman's eponymous company in London in 1971 and produced in Italy by Bieffeplast.
Chromed metal frame,...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.14 in W 18.51 in D 29.14 in
Midcentury Modern Style Velvet And Brass Chair Berlin Handcrafted And Custom
Located in Madrid, ES
The Berlin dining chair has a light but powerful presence that is reminiscent of the city it is named after. A melting pot of cultures, styles, and personalities.
The chair's vintag...
Category
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 30.32 in W 23.23 in D 23.63 in
Harbour Chair, Dark Oak Legs, Burned Yellow Shell
By Norm Architects
Located in San Marcos, CA
Conceived during the design process for Menu’s new creative destination Menu Space located in Copenhagen’s thriving Nordhavn (Northern Harbour) area, the Harbour Chair is the result ...
Category
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
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Yellow Metal Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of yellow metal chairs for sale on 1stDibs. We have 49 antique and vintage yellow metal chairs in-stock, while there are 28 modern editions to choose from as well. Yellow metal chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern yellow metal chairs are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made yellow metal chairs over the years, but those made by Herman Miller, Miniforms and Gae Aulenti are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Yellow Metal Chairs?
Prices for yellow metal chairs start at $212 and top out at $19,450 with the average selling for $1,295.
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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