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Chairs For Sale
Number in Set: Single Piece
Color: Beige
Gesture Lounge Chair in Pure Wood, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
Now the distinctive 1950s Gesture design is also available as a sculptural lounge chair. The popular moulded design was the brainchild of the renowned Danish architect Hans Olsen, wh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Cosmos Dining Chair by Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti Italia, 1950s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning and highly rare dining chair designed by Augusto Bozzi and manufactured by Saporiti, Italy 1954. The chair has a black lacquered metal wire frame with brass feet. The chair ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Unique Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Side Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage modern lounge chair features a unique barrel backrest that slants downward. This captain chair style piece has angled back legs and thick padded seating covere...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather
Wave Chair
By Guerra Vanni
Located in Milan, IT
A wonderful addition to any decor with a modern and cosmopolitan flavor, this stylish Oscar collection wave chair combines tradition and modernity with a sp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile
Emeco Navy Officer Side Chair in Beige Fabric with Brushed Aluminum Frame
By Jasper Morrison, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
"Jasper Morrison has given Emeco’s classic upholstered Navy Officer Collection a fresh, light and modern update. The Navy Officer Collection by Jasper Morrison features a chair, an armchair and swivel chairs, available in hand-brushed aluminum or a black powder coat finish. Upholstery is offered in a selection of Kvadrat and Maharam textiles and leathers.
The Emeco 1006 Navy Chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Jasper Morrison Small Morrison Stool in Ash and Fabric or Leather for Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
Available in three different heights, the Morrison stool by Jasper Morrison has a slightly concave seat that is a harmonious contrast to the straight, well-defined lines of the base:...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
White Fabric Waterproof Gold-Plated Stainless Steel Outdoor Dining Armchair
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Nodo Outdoor Dining Armchair
The most luxurious and sophisticated outdoor furniture piece that will assure elegance and a comfortable space to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Bruce Talbert for Gillow & Co, . Aesthetic Movement Ebonized Nursing Chair
Located in London, GB
Bruce Talbert (1838-1881) for Gillow and Co., an Aesthetic Movement ebonized nursing chair, with a lobed top rail, a button upholstered crushed velvet in...
Category
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Park Place Dining Chair by Yabu Pushelberg in Matte Black and Boucle Chenille
Located in Toronto, ON
This Park Place dining chair by Yabu Pushelberg in black soft touch is upholstered in Aberdeen Avenue boucle chenille blend. Aberdeen Avenue comes in 7 colorways from Italy with a co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Emeco Navy Officer Armchair in Beige Fabric with Brushed Aluminum Frame
By Jasper Morrison, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
"Jasper Morrison has given Emeco’s classic upholstered Navy Officer Collection a fresh, light and modern update. The Navy Officer Collection by Jasper Morrison features a chair, an a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Smoke Leather and Blackened Steel Chair- Extra Wide
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleek and refined, the Inheritance Chair is a great addition to nearly any space.
This variation is slightly larger at a 36" seat width. It is upholstered in a smooth smoke leathe...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage French Wicker and Rattan Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful French wicker and rattan chair on iron base.. Rattan in excellent condition. Chair sits upon a sturdy iron frame. Super comfortable. Great lines and classic design. Four av...
Category
1950s French Vintage Chairs
Materials
Iron
Park Place Dining Chair by Yabu Pushelberg in Black Nickel and Jacquard Tweed
Located in Toronto, ON
This Park Place dining chair by Yabu Pushelberg in black nickel is upholstered in Rue Cambon jacquard tweed, made of chenille & velour. Rue Cambon comes in 3 colorways from Italy wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Kitchen Counter Bar Stool Aged Brass Metal & Blue Navy Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Beige Aluminum Chippensteel 0.5 Sculptural Chair by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Geneve, CH
Beige Aluminum Chippensteel 0.5 Sculptural Chair by Zieta
Dimensions: D 58 x W 46 x H 80 cm
Material: Aluminum.
Finish: Powder-coated. Matt finish.
Available in colors: white matt...
Category
2010s Polish Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
ALBERTINE Beige Dining Chair in Faux fur and Solid Walnut Wood
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Introducing Albertine—the epitome of comfort and style. Its natural walnut base and legs form the foundation for a design masterpiece. A soft, inviting bow of plush padding graceful...
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Faux Fur, Wood, Walnut
Counter Chair with Terracotta Soft Velvet and Brass footrest Odisseia
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Odisseia counter chair embodies the aesthetic spirit of the space age, a new kind of discreet luxury and comfort inspired by a futuristic era created by new visual experiences and co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
8/B-CANC Gold & White Armchair in Printed Fabric, Paolo Canciani & Zanaboni
Located in MEDA, IT
The 8/B-CANC armchair features the fabric with an image from the “DORIFORO” collection, by Paolo Canciani for Zanaboni. It is a tribute to Classic and neoclassic style read in a cont...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
DeCastelli Pensando Ad Acapulco Chair in Polished Copper by IvDesign
By DeCastelli, IVDESIGN
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pensando ad Acapulco (Thinking of Acapulco) is a tribute to the iconic Acapulco Chair of the Fifties. It gives shape to a new understanding of what a ch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Copper
33 Step Chair Large Polished Brass Bone Chair by Zhipeng Tan
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This visceral and sculptural chair is designed and made by renown artist Zhipeng Tan. Size and color is customizable upon request, lead time is 45-60 days. We ship internationally.
Since graduating with an industrial design degree from the China Academy of Art in Hangzhou, Zhipeng Tan has focused on the ancient technique of lost-wax casting. Through this foundry process, rich in heritage and tradition, Tan explores his interest in organic forms. Often inspired by his environmental surroundings, such as water and plants, he explores anthropomorphic themes, as well. Though trained as an industrial designer, he has become an accomplished self-taught sculptor, eagerly exploring the elastic and permeable boundaries between art and design and finding a harmonious fusion of sculpture and furniture, provocative objects of both beauty and utility.
Though from his early work, one may sense the influence of Joan Miró, Henry Moore and Constantin Brancusi, and in his more recent pieces there is a nod to the Post-Pop sensibilities of Jeff Koons and Takashi Murakami, the work of Zhipeng Tan is thoroughly original, an expression of his exuberance and imagination. In all of his work, one may see an exploration of our fundamental humanity and a desire to discover worlds within worlds. From the 33 Step Chair...
Category
2010s Chinese Chairs
Materials
Brass
Katana Armchair in Gray Fabric with Polished Brass by Paolo Rizzatto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This three-legged armchair with a comfortable backrest is an invitation to relax, to enjoy the minutes slowly. The elliptical section of the leg emphasizes its elegant and solid supp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Dinning & Office Showtime Chair Jaime Hayon Mustard Medium Backrest
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, ES
A new version of the Showtime chair by Jaime Hayon which does not make the original design obsolete, but rather compliments it. The Showtime Nude Chair is simpler than the previous v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Chair with Metal Legs Modern, Georgette
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Chair with metal legs and upper part upholstered. Characterized by a soft backrest perfectly curved that hugs you and enhances the comfort and a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
1940s Italian Caned Armchairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Set of four caned armchairs, circa 1940s by Lio Carminati
Wonderful curved shape with original blue linen upholstered seats
Home & Garden Produ...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Cane
Emeco Navy Officer Swivel Chair in Beige Fabric with Brushed Aluminum Frame
By Jasper Morrison, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
Jasper Morrison has given Emeco’s classic upholstered Navy Officer Collection a fresh, light and modern update. The Navy Officer Collection by Jasper Morrison features a chair, an armchair and swivel chairs, available in hand-brushed aluminum or a black powder coat finish. Upholstery is offered in a selection of Kvadrat and Maharam textiles and leathers.
The Emeco 1006 Navy Chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Oscar Upholstered Chair
By Guerra Vanni
Located in Milan, IT
A sophisticated addition to any decor with a contemporary and elegant flavor, this stylish Oscar Collection Chair combines tradition and modernity with a splendid design featuring de...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile
1950s Original French Bienaise Swivelling Workshop Chair, Low Desk Chair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s original French Bienaise swivelling workshop chair – Low desk chair – Metal frame
1950s original French Bienaise swivelling workshop chair – Metal frame. The classic French industrial chair designed and made in France by the Nelson Brothers...
Category
1950s French Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Polished Brass 33 Step Chair by Zhipeng Tan
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tan’s practice, since graduating from the China Academy of Art, has been focused on the ancient technique of lost-wax casting. This ancient foundry process has created an intersection between Tan’s interest in heritage casting techniques and organic forms.
The forms designed by Tan vary from being environmental (water drops, tree roots) to being figurative (spinal cords, pelvic structures). The Lily collection brings together the botanical and human motifs most explicitly. The tension between the two references cause the works to become abstracted and take on a slightly surreal quality, whilst maintaining functionality.
The 33 step chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs
Materials
Brass
Park Place Dining Chair by Yabu Pushelberg in Rose Copper and Jacquard Tweed
Located in Toronto, ON
This Park Place dining chair by Yabu Pushelberg in Rose Copper is upholstered in Rue Cambon jacquard tweed, made of chenille & velour. Rue Cambon comes in 3 colorways from Italy with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
33 Step Tail Chair Polished Brass by Zhipeng Tan
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This visceral and sculptural chair is designed and made by renown artist Zhipeng Tan. Size and color is customizable upon request, lead time is 45-60 days. We ship internationally.
Since graduating with an industrial design degree from the China Academy of Art in Hangzhou, Zhipeng Tan has focused on the ancient technique of lost-wax casting. Through this foundry process, rich in heritage and tradition, Tan explores his interest in organic forms. Often inspired by his environmental surroundings, such as water and plants, he explores anthropomorphic themes, as well. Though trained as an industrial designer, he has become an accomplished self-taught sculptor, eagerly exploring the elastic and permeable boundaries between art and design and finding a harmonious fusion of sculpture and furniture, provocative objects of both beauty and utility.
Though from his early work, one may sense the influence of Joan Miró, Henry Moore and Constantin Brancusi, and in his more recent pieces there is a nod to the Post-Pop sensibilities of Jeff Koons and Takashi Murakami, the work of Zhipeng Tan is thoroughly original, an expression of his exuberance and imagination. In all of his work, one may see an exploration of our fundamental humanity and a desire to discover worlds within worlds. From the 33 Step...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs
Materials
Brass
Polished Brass "33 Step" Bar Chair/Stool by Zhipeng Tan
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tan’s practice, since graduating from the China Academy of Art, has been focused on the ancient technique of lost-wax casting. This ancient foundry process has created an intersection between Tan’s interest in heritage casting techniques and organic forms.
The forms designed by Tan vary from being environmental (water drops, tree roots) to being figurative (spinal cords, pelvic structures). The Lily collection brings together the botanical and human motifs most explicitly. The tension between the two references cause the works to become abstracted and take on a slightly surreal quality, whilst maintaining functionality.
The 33 Step chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs
Materials
Brass
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Hot Chair in Beech
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chromed steel structure and shell in beech plywood with or without solid wood arms. Wood or upholstered seat for chairs or armchairs. The upholstered cover is available only in the front part of the seat and back with the exposed wood edge. They can be equipped with a coupling system that allows for alignment.
Additional Info:
Materials: Beech wood, chromed steel
Dimensions: H 31.9 x W 20.7 x D 20.8 inch
Seat height: 17.7 inch
WIENER GTV DESIGN is a trademark which distinguishes the historical and contemporary collection of Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Railing Upholstered Armchair/Side Chair "R3" in Stainless Steel Grey Sheep Fur
By Aranda Lasch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Aranda/Lasch continues to explore and test out various furniture forms from their latest Railing Series, a series of design pieces that utilize bent tubes and furnished with leather of foam outside. Railing chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair Contemporary Bar Stool, Aged Brass Metal & Black Saddle Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary barstool is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility of the double 3.5 ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Modern Outdoor Lounge Chair in Rattan Wicker, Italy 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair in Rattan wicker, Italy 1950s.
Beautiful Italian mid-century rattan chair designed in the 1950s. This lounge chair was created to „suspend“ things an...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Reed
1970s Spanish Vintage Hand Woven Lace Wicker Chair w/ Original Upholstery
Located in Marbella, ES
Vintage 1970s Spanish hand woven lace wicker chair with original upholstery.
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Chairs
Materials
Wicker
PH Pope Chair, chrome, leather natural un-dyed
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The traditional Pope’s hat provided the inspiration for the shape of the chairs back, which is noted for its superior support and comfort.
The Pope Chair is designed in 1932 and is a clear statement that fits so well into all settings, whether it is at the lobby or lounge area, in the office for meeting purposes or in the home interior. It adds style and refinement to all settings!
The PH Pope...
Category
2010s Danish Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
PH Lounge Chair, Chrome, Leather Natural Un-Dyed
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Take a deep breath and enjoy the moment! The PH lounge chair is a place to rest, to think and to relax. The frame of the PH lounge chair consists visua...
Category
2010s Danish Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Park Place Dining Chair by Yabu Pushelberg in Black Nickel and Boucle Chenille
Located in Toronto, ON
This park place dining chair by Yabu Pushelberg in black nickel is upholstered in Aberdeen avenue boucle chenille blend. Aberdeen Avenue comes in 7 colorways from Italy with a compos...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Italian Dining Chairs
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 4 Italian dining chairs.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather
Hans Wegner 1936 Lounge Chair, Lacquered Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1957, the GE 34 lounge chair features clean, modern lines perfect for any home or office. The chair is hand built at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Ghidini 1961 Abbracci Armchair in Beige Leather with Brass Base by L. Bozzoli
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
A hug conveys love and friendship, encapsulating a thousand words with elegance and simplicity while sparking the serotonin of happiness and relaxation. Abbracci (hug in Italian) is ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Ghidini 1961 Love Chair Ninfea in Polished Brass by Nika Zupanc
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Love is all around. Clench yours tight, hold it close, and bestow on it the shiny perch it so wishes it deserved. Love chair for Ghidini 1961 provides a sumptuously soft landing for ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Emeco 1951 Aluminum Stacking Chair with Yellow Seat by Adrian Van Hooydonk
Located in Hanover, PA
In 2003, we came across a long lost Emeco chair. Dated 1951, the chair had a clean, simple, straightforward design. We decided it was time for a revival, and contacted Adrian van Hoo...
Category
Early 2000s American Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Liz Tall Beige Chair by Giannella Ventura
By Meroni 1984
Located in Milan, IT
Clean and elegant lines define this splendid design by Giannella Ventura, a timeless chair with a tall backrest, ideally used at the head of the table in a refined dining room arrang...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile
Pair of Oversized Asian Modern Slipper Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of oversized Asian influenced Lounge Chairs.
Reupholstered
Frames stamped SABEL on underside.
Possibly by Widdicomb.
Category
1950s North American Vintage Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Lotus Lounge Chair 'Brass' by Zhipeng Tan
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tan’s practice, since graduating from the China Academy of Art, has been focused on the ancient technique of lost-wax casting. This ancient foundry process has created an intersectio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs
Materials
Brass
Custom Somnus Armchair with Flute Detailing in Boucle and Antique Brass Plated
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
Casa Botelho is known for its glamorous armchair designs, and the Somnus Armchair with fluted upholstery certainly doesn’t disappoint. While assertive in its presence, the Somnus Armchair evokes the collections’ dreamy and enchanting personality. The soft, sensual Ivory Boucle lures the eye, and once seated upon its thrown, the oversized, curve-edged arms wrapped you up with no intentions of ever letting go. Feel the embrace of luxury with the Somnus armchair.
Fabrics: Boucle, jasper, novasuede, luxe velvet, deluxe velvet and velvet adamo
Metals: Powder-coated (black, light bronze, dark bronze), blackened steel, antique brass Plated and antique bronze plated...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Ghidini 1961 Abbracci Armchair in Pink Leather with Brass Base by L. Bozzoli
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
A hug conveys love and friendship, encapsulating a thousand words with elegance and simplicity while sparking the Serotonin of happiness and relaxation. Abbracci (hug in Italian) is ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Rattan Chairs, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Rattan Chairs, 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Sheepskin Chair by Fritz Henningson, C.1950 Mid-Century Modern
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Faux fur chair made in Sweden in excellent original condition.
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Faux Suede Directoire Style Bergere
Located in New York, NY
Elegant faux suede Directoire style bergere with fluted and tapered legs and curved columnar arm details. Natural colored wood showing great a...
Category
1950s French Directoire Vintage Chairs
Materials
Suede
Miss Ava 6 Chair
By Lalabonbon
Located in Milan, IT
Sleek, sophisticated and undeniably feminine. The Miss Ava 6 chair is defined by its irresistible pink velvet upholstery, paired with a brushed brass frame fo...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
PH Armchair, Chrome, Leather Natural Un-Dyed
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Reminiscent of the roots of a tree, the legs of the PH armchair provide a stability and strength that is refined, unobtrusive and does not distract visuall...
Category
2010s Danish Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Sergej Gerasimenko, Limited Edition Cardboard Chair for Returmöbler, circa 2010
Located in Uppsala, SE
Limited edition cardboard chair designed by Sergej Gerasimenko for his own company, Returmöbler, circa 2010. Limited to 100 pieces. This piece is nu...
Category
2010s Swedish Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Paper
Warren Platner for Knoll Chair Reupholstered in New Maharam Wool Fabric
Located in Westport, CT
Beautiful and iconic Warren Platner for Knoll high back lounge chair in nickel finish recovered in a new Maharam wool fabric. Simple design yet incredi...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Libellula Chairs G.Carini for Planula 1970
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern set of Libellula chairs by G. Carini for Planula, 1970
Set of four Libellula chairs, stackable with structure in white enam...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Oscar Swivel Armchair
By Guerra Vanni
Located in Milan, IT
With a remarkably contemporary and cosmopolitan flavor, this stylish Oscar collection swivel armchair makes a stunning addition to any decor that s...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile
Shop Antique and Vintage Chairs on 1stDibs: Lounge Chairs, Dining Chairs and Other Seating for Sale
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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