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Chairs For Sale
Set of 6 Midcentury Teak Dining Chairs by Nathan, 4 Fresco and 2 Carver Chairs
Located in Torquay, GB
Set of 6 midcentury teak dining chairs by Nathan. Consists of 4 Fresco chairs and 2 Carver armchairs. Upholstered in good quality chocolate brown velvet fabric. All chairs in good...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Teak

Chair With Brass Finish And Water Buffalo Leather
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Safari Chair's 1" round solid steel bar is stamped with a pattern and then hand-forged with red hot forges and acetylene torches. The chair is shaped by hand along with nematic b...
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2010s Canadian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

20th Century, Belgian Oak Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in High Point, NC
A set of bleached oak chairs with wicker seats from Belgium. This set of eight, high-backed dining chairs exude a sunny poise. The compelling nat...
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20th Century Belgian Country Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Oak

Gold Rebar Chair With Red Velvet Upholstery
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Pharaoh lounge chair is part of the Rebar series created by Troy Smith. Rebar is the steel used in the forming of concrete to give it strength. The rebar is heated with acetylene torches and red-hot forges. Then skillfully sculpted by hand and with pneumatic machines, then powder coated. The rebar chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Steel

Solid Brass Chair With Hand Woven Blue Cane
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The BC chair was built and designed by Troy Smith. This one-of-a-kind chair is made out of solid brass and hand-woven hand-dyed blue cane. This chair was ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Armchair Breeze, Off white, Faux Leather Details
Located in Miami, FL
Imposing piece, signed by designer Maurício Bomfim. Expression of the assertive alignment between design, comfort and sophistication. With an organic design, the Breeze armchair does not go unnoticed in the living room. Highlight for the feet and leather details. Technical information: Seat softness: Elastic belt imported Seat (fixed): HR + Soft + Fiber Backrest (fixed): HR + Soft Foot (structure): Brown Sewing Thread...
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2010s Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Industrial Bauhaus Iron Chair
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Many to be find but this one stands out. Just the right proportions, color and patina.
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Iron

Silvio Coppola for Bernini Set of four Dining Chairs in Leather and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Silvio Coppola for Bernini, four dining chairs, model '330', cognac leather, stained walnut, Italy, 1960s Wonderful set of four dining chairs by Italian designer Silvio Coppola. The...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Giancarlo Piretti Alky Lounge Chair in Red / Magenta Fabric for Anonima Castelli
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Alky lounge chairs designed by Giancarlo Piretti in the sixties for Anonima Castelli, Italy. The shape of the chair is construct with foam printed direct on a metal frame with...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal

In Stock Roly Poly Armchair Flesh By Driade,Faye Toogood
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Shapely and utterly comfortable, the distinctive Roly Poly Armchair by Driade is a well rounded lounge chair with a graceful, bowl-like seat up top and four solid legs beneath. It's a statement chair that's considered a classic of contemporary design, and can be found displayed in the permanent collections of many museums worldwide. Designed by Faye Toogood, the Roly Poly collection is the latest line for the Italian design house that's become an instant hit, coveted by both residential and commercial clients alike. The armchair can be augmented with upholstered cushions to create a cozy, scoop-like seat. The collection also features the Roly Poly Sofa...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Plastic

In Stock Roly Poly Armchair Concrete By Driade, Faye Toogood
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Shapely and utterly comfortable, the distinctive Roly Poly Armchair by Driade is a well rounded lounge chair with a graceful, bowl-like seat up top and four solid legs beneath. It's a statement chair that's considered a classic of contemporary design, and can be found displayed in the permanent collections of many museums worldwide. Designed by Faye Toogood, the Roly Poly collection is the latest line for the Italian design house that's become an instant hit, coveted by both residential and commercial clients alike. The armchair can be augmented with upholstered cushions to create a cozy, scoop-like seat. The collection also features the Roly Poly Sofa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Reeves Swivel Bar Stool W/ Ash legs stained Walnut, Leather & Brass Finish.
Located in Westport, CT
Swivel bar stool with Ash legs stained Walnut #2 and satin brass finish accents. Seat and back shown upholstered in green leather. Available in bar height, counter height or custom h...
Category

2010s Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vanity Seat in Grey Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vanity seat. Grey lacquer. Handmade. Wood base. Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These pieces are made with at least 60 coats of org...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Chairs

Materials

Lacquer

Early Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos Chair for Saridis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Greek walnut and leather strapped side chair with graceful curving back and exaggerated sabre legs. A modern interpretation of seating depi...
Category

1960s Greek Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni 'Monk' Chair in Oak and Beige Canvas
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, 'Monk' dining chair, oak, canvas, steel, plastic, Italy, 1974. The beige canvas forms a striking combination with the oak wood. Interesting is the...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel

Greenapple Chair, Laurence Chair, Orange Brulee Velvet, Handmade in Portugal
Located in Cartaxo, PT
Laurence Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, Laurence meets the artistic need t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bouclé, Velvet, Wood

Greenapple Chair, Timeless Chair, Beige Bouclé & Faux Fur, Handmade in Portugal
Located in Cartaxo, PT
Greenapple Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. This armchair was created to accompany our joys, life experiences and growth. A timeless p...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Fur, Leather, Bouclé, Velvet, Wood

In Stock Roly Poly Armchair Charcoal by Driade, Faye Toogood
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Shapely and utterly comfortable, the distinctive Roly Poly Armchair by Driade is a well rounded lounge chair with a graceful, bowl-like seat up top and four solid legs beneath. It's a statement chair that's considered a classic of contemporary design, and can be found displayed in the permanent collections of many museums worldwide. Designed by Faye Toogood, the Roly Poly collection is the latest line for the Italian design house that's become an instant hit, coveted by both residential and commercial clients alike. The armchair can be augmented with upholstered cushions to create a cozy, scoop-like seat. The collection also features the Roly Poly Sofa...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Plastic

In Stock Roly Poly Armchair Peat By Driade, Faye Toogood
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Shapely and utterly comfortable, the distinctive Roly Poly Armchair by Driade is a well rounded lounge chair with a graceful, bowl-like seat up top and four solid legs beneath. It's a statement chair that's considered a classic of contemporary design, and can be found displayed in the permanent collections of many museums worldwide. Designed by Faye Toogood, the Roly Poly collection is the latest line for the Italian design house that's become an instant hit, coveted by both residential and commercial clients alike. The armchair can be augmented with upholstered cushions to create a cozy, scoop-like seat. The collection also features the Roly Poly Sofa...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Greenapple Chair, Laurence Chair, Pink Velvet, Handmade in Portugal
Located in Cartaxo, PT
Laurence Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, Laurence meets the artistic need t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bouclé, Velvet, Wood

In Stock Roly Poly Armchair Ochre by Driade, Faye Toogood
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Shapely and utterly comfortable, the distinctive Roly Poly Armchair by Driade is a well rounded lounge chair with a graceful, bowl-like seat up top and four solid legs beneath. It's a statement chair that's considered a classic of contemporary design, and can be found displayed in the permanent collections of many museums worldwide. Designed by Faye Toogood, the Roly Poly collection is the latest line for the Italian design house that's become an instant hit, coveted by both residential and commercial clients alike. The armchair can be augmented with upholstered cushions to create a cozy, scoop-like seat. The collection also features the Roly Poly Sofa...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 2 Kartell One More Please Counter Stools in Crystal by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
If you want to sip a drink at the bar in peace and quiet, you need a comfortable tall stool with a back to lean against. Sometimes one drink is n...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Furniture Collections in the Louvre, 2 Volumes 'Books'
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is a deluxe edition in two volumes which does justice to the splendour of this incomparable collection. This collection has never before been the subject of such an important wo...
Category

17th Century Antique Chairs

Materials

Paper

Genuine Set of '6' Vintage White French Tolix Steel Chairs Over '1500' Available
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of (6) vintage Tolix arm chairs in Rustic white paint and these are the Original Tolix Made in France and not copies made overseas. The paint is old and in terrible condition and...
Category

1960s Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel

21st-century vintage-inspired chair, with customisable fabric
Located in Porto, PT
Exploring contrast materials and geometric forms, Dale chair is a stunning vintage-inspired seating piece with convex back and armrest. Form follows func...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mies Van Der Rohe Set of 4 B42 Rattan Easy Chairs by Tecta, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This set of four MR10 chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927 is a true masterpiece of modern design. Manufactured by Tecta in Germany circa 1960, these chairs are a test...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel

Danish Modern Lounge Chair in Oak & Traditional Danish Olmerdug Wool, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful large Danish Modern lounge chair hand made by a cabinetmaker in Denmark in the 1950s. Great dramatic angles and proportions with carved wooden armrests and legs made of sol...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Organic Modern Tortoise Bamboo Rattan Grasscloth Armchair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive organic modern armchair featuring an iron frame wrapped with bamboo poles on the arms and seat. The bamboo has a gorgeous tortoise shell style finish. The seat has a came...
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Orange Panton Chairs by Verner Panton for Vitra, Set of 8
Located in London, GB
The Panton chair was designed by Verner Panton in 1960 and developed for production with Vitra in 1967, making history as the first chair to be manufactured in a single piece from pl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Set of 4 Chairs by Mario Bellini for Heller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 armless chairs designed in Italy by Mario Bellini and manufactured in the USA by Heller. This chair design earned celebrated Italian architect and designer Mario Bellini ...
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Early 2000s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Acrylic

Athens Stool in Iroko Wood by Leonard Kadid for Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by classical Greek architecture, the Athens stool uses only two different elements. Made of solid wood, the geometry of the stool comes as a result of its assembly method - ...
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2010s South African Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Friso Kramer Revolt Folding Chair for Sandra
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Super rare set of Revolt folding chairs designed by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, Holland 1953. Though the Revolt chair was already designed in 1953, the production started in 1...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Carlo Chairs by Studioestudio
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Carlo chairs by Studioestudio Dimensions: W 55 x D 51 x H 73 cm Seat 46 cm Materials: Beech wood structure. Foam CMHR(high resilience and flame retardant) Carlo...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Foam, Wood

Indian, Rosewood Sediolina Chair by Antonio Aricò for Delvis Unlimited
Located in Milan, Milan
Sediolina belongs to a collection of primitive and ever-present materials, which become sophisticated, luminous, and living materials. Crafted of Indian rosewood, this piece is compo...
Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.24
Located in Paris, FR
HIPPO Chair Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the picture: Wood: Light Smoked Oak Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 024 Wood types available: natura...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Greenapple Chair, Laurence Chair, Nubuck Leather, Handmade in Portugal
Located in Cartaxo, PT
Laurence Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, Laurence meets the artistic need t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bouclé, Velvet, Wood

Pipsan Saarinen Swanson Chairs, Wrought Iron + Rattan, Organic Modern Set of 4
Located in Decatur, GA
Set of 4 wrought iron and rattan side or dining chairs by Pipsan Saarinen Swanson for Ficks Reed, circa 1960s. Gorgeous silho...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Low Stool by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet, France, 1950s
Located in Bristol, GB
Low stool by French designers Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. France, 1950s. The seat is made of thick reed braids woven in a circular pattern. Legs and back rest are made of dark o...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Greta Bar or Counter Stool
Located in Westport, CT
Bar stool with dark wenge stained beech legs, fully upholstered seat and back and brass footrest. Available in counter or bar height and totally customizable including finish, wood,...
Category

2010s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Finn Juhl Grasshopper Armchair in Wood and Leather
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Step into the world of iconic Danish design with this stunning Grasshopper armchair by Finn Juhl, originally designed in 1938 and relaunched in 2019 by House of Finn Juhl in Denmark....
Category

2010s Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

'S Chair', Contemporary Abstract Wooden Chair by Tom Vaughan
Located in London, GB
'S Chair', Contemporary Abstract Wooden Chair by Tom Vaughan English, 21st Century Contemporary Design Height 76.5cm, width 59cm, depth 54.5cm This bea...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Chairs

Materials

Oak, Ash, Walnut

French Louis XVI Style Marquise, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style carved-wood and upholstered marquise from the 19th century. This antique chair-and-a-half from France, often referred to as a marquise (a wide fauteuils chair), showcases all the Louis XVI decorative vocabulary with tightly carved scrolled knuckles, beautiful accent trims, and acanthus leaf accents. Flower head medallions are carved at the knees, above the four round and fluted legs, each tapering gently towards their feet. The backrest, padded manchette armrests, and seat are all upholstered in a cream fabric (note that there is some small staining). The wood finish is primarily sage green with wood showing through in various areas. This 19th century French Louis XVI style marquise...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Luigi Vaghi for Former Set of Six Dining Chairs in Ash and White Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Vaghi for Former, set of six dining chairs, stained ash, fabric, Italy, 1960s. A characteristic 'T-chair' design; simplistic yet very strong in lines and proportions. Wonderf...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Ash

Greenapple Chair, Anjos Chair, Light-Brown Leather, Handmade in Portugal
Located in Cartaxo, PT
Anjos Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Inspired by the Anjos waterfall on Madeira Island, this chair bri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech, Oak, Leather, Wood

Brazilian Modern Armchair in Wood & Mint Faux Leather, Jose Zanine Caldas, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Available right now, this Brazilian Modern armchair in wood & mint faux leather by Jose Zanine Caldas, in the fifties decade is gorgeous! This Brazilian Modern rarity consists of ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Hardwood

19th Century Louis XVI Neoclassical Style Caned Hall Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive 19th century French caned hall chair, bergere, or armchair featuring a painted, and caned frame. The barrel formed chair has a unique serpentine crest rail that gracefull...
Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chairs

Materials

Brass

Kerstin Hörlin Holmquist 'Stora Kraal' Lounge Chair in Woven Cane
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniet, 'Stora Kraal' lounge chair, cane, coated steel, leather, steel, rubber, Sweden, design 1952, produced 1950s The 'Stora Kraal' easy...
Category

1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel

Georgian Hepplewhite Mahogany Desk Armchair
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A fine quality 18th century, hepple white period, Georgian mahogany carver desk armchair, having attractive carved shaped splat, to camel back and elegant scrolling arms with moulded...
Category

Mid-18th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

8x Shaker Modern Side Chairs by Ambrozia, Walnut, Black Steel, Leather & Cowhide
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
Here' s a set of 8 Shaker modern chair. They are handmade to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame with a leather upholstered seat and Cow Hide Hair back. We have a large variety of leather and cow hide hair skin option. We'll make sure you have the right unique set of chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Set of Eight 'Red Chairs' in Original Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, set of eight dining chairs, 'The Red Chair', model 3949, original patinated leather, mahogany, Denmark, designed 1928, manufactured 1960s. These din...
Category

1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Set of Four Serena and Lily Rattan Wicker Counter Height Stools
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Organic modern set of four counter height Balboa stools made by Serena and Lily. The stools feature a mahogany frame hand wrapped with rattan peel wicker. The handsome square back an...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Four Afra&Tobia Scarpa for Molteni "Monk" Chairs in Cognac Leather, 1974
Located in Brescia , Brescia
The monk chairs in cognac leather by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni are a stunning example of midcentury Italian design. These chairs feature a beautiful cognac leather upholstery t...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Mart Stam Set of Four Dining Chairs in Oak and Wicker Seagrass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mart Stam, set of four dining chairs, model 'A2-1', oak, seagrass, The Netherlands, 1947. Executed in 1947, these dining chairs by Dutch modernist designer and architect Mart Stam...
Category

1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Seagrass, Oak

In Stock Roly Poly Armchair Red Brick By Driade, Faye Toogood
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Shapely and utterly comfortable, the distinctive Roly Poly Armchair by Driade is a well rounded lounge chair with a graceful, bowl-like seat up top and four solid legs beneath. It's a statement chair that's considered a classic of contemporary design, and can be found displayed in the permanent collections of many museums worldwide. Designed by Faye Toogood, the Roly Poly collection is the latest line for the Italian design house that's become an instant hit, coveted by both residential and commercial clients alike. The armchair can be augmented with upholstered cushions to create a cozy, scoop-like seat. The collection also features the Roly Poly Sofa...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Greenapple Chair, Mary Chair, Black Italian Leather, Handmade in Portugal
Located in Cartaxo, PT
Mary Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Mary is anything but ordinary. Simplicity and comfort for relaxing moments, without forgetting t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

David Mazel Tov LifeGuard Chair, Handcrafted Maple Coastal Inspiration Seating
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This chair is named in honor of the famous lifeguard. David Mazel Tov is a design focused on perspectives and it allows two people to co-exist in a ...
Category

2010s Canadian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Maple

‘the Red Chair’ Model 3758 Designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen Fabrik
Located in Stockholm, SE
‘The Red Chair’ model 3758 designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen Fabrik, Denmark, 1927. Cuban mahogany, Niger leather, upholstery and brass nails. Marked. Measures: H:...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage, New and Antique Chairs

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 — antique and vintage 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 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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