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Chairs For Sale
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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
Luigi C. Dominioni for Azucena Pair of Lounge Chairs in Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, pair of lounge chairs, leather, metal, Italy, 1960s
This rare pair of cubist lounge chairs executed in brown leather are designed by Luigi Cacc...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Customizable Tacchini Costela Lounge Chair Designed by Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Tacchini is delighted to reissue Costela by Martin Eisler, icon of Brazilian 1950s design. An elegant yet informal armchair. With its sensual aesthetic, natural materials and intelli...
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Original Gavina Set of Four "Cesca" Chairs by M. Breuer, 1965
Located in Sacile, PN
Four Cesca chairs designed by Marcel Breuer for Gavina dated circa 1965 (the project was created in 1928).
This first serie is hand sewn straw thread fo...
Category
1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Niels O. Moller Model 57 Rosewood Carver Chair
Located in London, GB
Niels O. Moller
Model 57 chair, 1959
Brazilian rosewood armchair produced by J.L. Moller Møbelfabrik, Denmark in 1959. Stunning Brazilian rosewood...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Set Drexel Woodbriar 6 Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, TX
Woodbriar series by Drexel 6 chairs
2 Arm Chairs
4 Side Chairs
Table
62? Width x 38.25? Depth x 29? Height
2 Leaves
Each 20? Width x 38.25? Depth
2 Arm chairs
22? Width x 21? ...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Nutwood
Set of Five Blue Velvet Thonet Wood Rattan Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A set of 5 rattan and wood chairs. The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Thonet Woodworking Factory and we thoroughly renovated them. The ...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Ring Chair, Nanna & Jorgen Ditzel, Fabric
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel in 1958, the Ring Chair is one of the couple’s most elegant and iconic designs. The chair is handcrafted at GETAMA’s ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Postmodern Cotton Velvet Mak Suh Muh Dining Chair Walnut Wood
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Mak Suh dining chair is part of the New Malabar's Collection
The Postmodernism movement is notoriously difficult to define, this elusive design style was a reaction against the utopian ideals of modernism. Over two decades this art movement established ideas about art and design, bringing a new self-awareness about style itself. Playing with vivid colors and bold shapes, Malabar designers conceived a playful, artsy, and extravagant dining chair. Exclusively handcrafted in walnut wood by our expert artisans, the Mak Suh Muh...
Category
2010s European Chairs
Materials
Brass
A. Dolleman for Metz & Co Pair of Modernist Easy Chairs in Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
A. Dolleman for Metz & Co, easy chairs, saddle leather, tubular metal, The Netherlands, 1950s
Pair of modernist easy chairs designed by the Dutch designer A. Dolleman for Metz & Co....
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Chair in Wood and Leather Molteni&C by Tobia Scarpa - Made in Italy - Miss
Located in New York, NY
Miss Chair in Wood and Leather by Afra and Tobia Scarpa.
Expert-crafted in Italy exclusively by Molteni&C.
Husband and wife powerhouse designers Afra and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash
Vintage 4-Seat Cinema Bench from Thonet , 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This four-seat cinema bench was produced by Thonet in former Czechoslovakia during the 1930s-1950s. The chairs are stable and can be placed anywhere. It is completely made of wood (p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chairs
Materials
Wood, Bentwood, Plywood
Alberto Salvati & Ambrogio Tresoldi for Saporiti Set of Ten 'Dania' Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Alberto Salvati e Ambrogio Tresoldi for Saporiti, set of ten 'Dania' swivel chairs, fabric, chrome-plated steel, Italy, 1980s
These swivel chairs are designed by designer duo Albert...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Antique Victorian Baby High Chair
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
An Antique Victorian Era Baby High Chair, a charming and authentic piece that harks back to a bygone era. This high chair carries numerous exquisite details, such as the cane seat, intricately carved backrest, and classic spindles, which showcase its historical authenticity.
One unique feature of this high chair is the swinging tray that easily moves back, providing convenient access. While it has a practical history as a baby high chair, it is now recommended for decorative purposes rather than its original intended use.
This antique high chair...
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
Minimalist Organic Chair in Solid Wood, Upholstered Seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
THE COLLANA SERIES – WHERE ARTISTRY MEETS COMFORT IN EVERY CURVE."
Introducing the Collana Chairs, Armchairs and ottomans Collection, a testament to the...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Fiberglass, Hardwood
Vintage African Beaded Yoruba Chair, Multicolor, 1 Chair Available
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Description
Originally handcrafted for the Nigerian Yoruba Tribe kings and queens, each chair takes approximately 3 months to make. Thousands of tiny glass beads are intricately app...
Category
20th Century Nigerian Chairs
Materials
Beads
Rustic Modern Sydney Dining Chair with Arms Turned Finials by Martin & Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett’s Sydney Dining Chair with Arms features a wood frame with finial details on the chair back and arm, as well as an upholstered seat and back.
H 33.5 in. x W 21.5 i...
Category
2010s American Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
19th Century English Regency Hand Carved Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century English Regency mahogany hall chairs in the manner of Gillows, each with a scroll and shell carved back, on turned and ribbed front legs. Ver...
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
e15 Calle Wood Bench by Philipp Mainzer
By Philipp Mainzer, e15
Located in New York, NY
The solid wood bench Calle consists of a contoured seat, two sides flushed with the seat and a support beam underneath. The top surface tapers toward the middle to allow comfortable ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Chair in Natural Solid Wood, Upholstered Leather, with Arms
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Dry chair collection.
The Dry chair concept is to work in a mixture of distinct references resulting in a modern classic in a dance between the retro and the modern. A heavy and i...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Laminate, Hardwood
Set of Three Hand Carved Art Nouveau Chairs, circa 1900
By Victor Horta
Located in Lucenec, SK
Set of three Art Nouveau early 20th century Art Nouveau armchairs. Beautifully carved chair frame made of fruitwood with upholstered seats and back...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood, Upholstery
Guillerme et Chambron, 18 Chairs in Oak, Edition "Votre Maison", circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et chambron, 18 chairs in oak, edition "Votre Maison", circa 1960
18 chairs are available with different wood colors and fabrics.
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Minimal Style, Solid Wood Stool, Textiles or Leather Seatings, Caning Backboard
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Wing chair solid wood collection, flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort and softness are the keywords for this collection. The concept is inspired...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood, Hardwood, Textile
McGuire San Francisco Set of 4 Upholstered Rattan Armchairs with Rawhide
By McGuire
Located in Miami, FL
McGuire San Francisco Set of 4 Upholstered Rattan Armchairs with Rawhide
Offered for sale is a set of 4 upholstered rattan dining armchairs from McGuire San Francisco. The chairs ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rattan
Tan Leather Upholstered Side Chair with Saddle Stitch Detail and Wood Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Emile chair from LF upholstery shown in tan leather with handcrafted saddle stitch detail on the inside back and seat give a sophisticated look to a ...
Category
2010s American American Classical Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Chair Wingback Swedish 20th Century Brown Tufted, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chair wingback Swedish 20th century brown tufted, Sweden. A larger wingback chair made during the 20th century in Sweden. Upholstered in a brown l...
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Beech Six Gio Ponti Style Dining Chairs, 1960s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage six dining chairs or chairs from beech in the style of Gio Ponti 1960s Italy.
A wonderful set of six dining chairs in stained dark brown color with newly ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
1960s Set Four Folding Wood Trieste Chairs Aldo Jacober Alberto Bazzani
By Aldo Jacober
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Set of 4 Folding Wood Slat Chairs
style Trieste chairs MoMA New York
Aldo Jacober for Alberto Bazzani Wood Folding Chairs
Surprisingly comfortable plus easy to store.
Chairs s...
Category
1960s Romanian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
"Laura" Minimalist Chair in Painted Steel black with Wooden Arms
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
Alessandra Delgado was once thinking about using steel to create delicate pieces. Laura chair is the materialization of these thoughts. The chair is part of a series of furniture des...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
CraftAssociates Chair, Peabody Oak Occasional Chair, Upholstered
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Chair, Peabody Oak Occasional Chair, Upholstered
This Lawrence Peabody occasional chair is expertly handcrafted and upholstered. These Peabody chairs are licensed reintroductions for Craft Associates®. The chair is shown here in solid oak, but each is hand built and made to order so wood species and fabric can be customized. Craft Associates® has a full fabric program available.
Craft Associates Furniture is proud each modern piece is made in the US. We strive to craft a product that will stand the test of time. We use the best materials and have the best craftsman and upholstery in the business. We stand 100% behind our product.
The price reflects a COM price (client's own material). If you provide the fabric, there is no additional charge for upholstery
designer: Lawrence Peabody
Manufacturer: Craft Associates® Furniture
Period/Model: Mid Century Modern
Indoor/Outdoor...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Oak
Pair of Art Nouveau Chairs in Mahogany
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4533 pair of stylish Art Nouveau chairs, one being a carver chair, both having carved decoration to finely inlaid back, generous seat and tapered legs terminating in pad feet. This...
Category
Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Safari Suede and Leather Dinner Chair, Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, 80s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Vintage dinner or side chair 'Safari' from the furniture system 'Bogo' designed by the Italian architect and designer Carlo Bartoli for the high-end furniture company Rossi Di Albizz...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Suede
Haga Fors Chairs Scandinavian Style
By Haga Fors
Located in bari, IT
Set of four lacquered chairs, typical Scandinavian production of the 1960s designer Haga Fors (Ilmari Tapiovaara).
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 Charlotte Perriand Style Wicker and Chrome Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Charlotte Perriand Style Wicker Dining Chairs with Chrome Legs and 17" Seat Height. In original condition, wear is consistent with age and use. Similar Stools available, lis...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Quilted Golden Birch Round
Located in LONDON, GB
Swedish Biedermeier Empire pair of beautiful carver chairs in highest grade quilted golden birch veneers finished in the Classic honey oak color French polish finish with rounded arm...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Chairs
Materials
Birch
Sculptural Solid Wood 'Mammut' Chair by Mobius Objects
Located in Calgary, CA
Complex yet functional joinery transcends trends making this piece a timeless addition to any interior decor. Alone as an accent chair or as part of a set, suiting both casual and ...
Category
2010s Canadian Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Arne Vodder Teak Tilt Back Upholstered Armchair Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Cincinnati, OH
An upholstered Arne Vodder tilting back arm chair having a nicely padded bottom and back cushion with sculptural dark wood frame constructed in D...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Brutalist Chairs in Wood and Straw, France Auvergne, 1950s
Located in London, GB
Pair of 1950s French Brutalist solid pine and straw chairs. A rustic pair with rich texture, they would look fabulous in a classic or contemporary setting.
There is some general ...
Category
1950s Vintage Chairs
Materials
Straw, Pine
Pair of Danish Teak Dining Chairs Mod. 78 by Niels Otto Möller
Located in Vienna, AT
Iconic Danish modern Pair of teak dining chairs Mod. 78 with Textile cord seats designed by Niels Otto Moller in 1962 and produced by J.L. M...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Textile, Teak
Pair of Late Victorian Hand Dyed Brown Leather Chesterfield Porters Armchairs
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of late Victorian, fully restored Chesterfield cigar brown leather porters armchairs
These a...
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Chairs
Materials
Leather
Sculptural Mid-Century Modern French Side Chair, in Style of André Bloc
Located in Den Haag, NL
Sculptural Mid-Century Modern French side chair, in style of André Bloc.
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vico Magistretti 'Carimate' dining chairs produced by Mario Luigi Comi 1960s
Located in Köln, NRW
A beautiful set of four 'Carimate' dining chairs by Vico Magistretti for Mario Luigi Comi/Italy in the 60s!
The 'Carimate' chair is one of Vico Magistretti's most famous chair and fo...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
Vintage Belmont Barber Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Single vintage barber chair from Belmont Company. Adjustable height and reclining function.
Please confirm location.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Louis XVI Chairs, Germany 1800, Walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
This set of 4 original Louis XVI walnut chairs stands out for the finely carved back with an open work palette motif. The chairs have two elegan...
Category
1790s German Louis XVI Antique Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Elegant Set of Six French Art Deco Oak Chairs, 1940s, Bouclé
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Introducing a captivating set of six French Art Deco dining chairs from the 1940s, expertly crafted in solid oak. This exceptional ensemble features an artful blend of both curved an...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of 6 Johannes Andersen Teak Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs Denmark, 1960's
Located in Wayne, NJ
Set of 6 Johannes Andersen made by Christian Linnebergs Møbelfabrik Teak Danish Modern Diningroom Chairs, Denmark.
If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please co...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
High Back Wooden Wabi-Sabi Church, Pray Bench II, Modular Back, Rustic, 1880s
Located in Antwerp, BE
High back wooden wabi-wabi church, pray bench, modular back, Rustic, 1880's
Rustic high back wooden church or pray bench from the 1880s. The backre...
Category
1880s French Rustic Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern Set of Outdoor Wicker Chairs and Side Tables, 60s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern Set of Patio and Garden Wicker Chairs and Side Tables, 60s.
A lovely patio and garden set of 1 wicker chairs and 2 small side tables in different sizes from the...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Set of Six Early Victorian Chairs in Rosewood
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn863, a fine set of six early Victorian solid rosewood chairs, having carved shaped top rail with decorative carved mid rail and new rush seats, standing on slim elegant turned and outswept leg with double stretchers. This set of antique chairs...
Category
1850s English Early Victorian Antique Chairs
Materials
Rush, Rosewood, Fabric
4 Scandinavian Modern Style Sun Furniture Teak & Oatmeal Fabric Dining Chairs
By Sun Cabinet
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage Scandinavian Modern Sun Furniture teak & two-toned oatmeal tweed fabric dining chairs, set of 4. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. All chairs were taken apart, cleaned, and Danish oiled and reassembled. The fabric and frames are in lovely condition, and they have no outstanding flaws that we have detected. Appropriate wear considering age. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. circa, Late 20th century.
WOW!!! What a wonderful quartet of quintessential Scandinavian Modern magnificence!! This is a set of four fabulous teak dining chairs by Sun Furniture comprised of marvelous straight & sturdy teak frames with stretchers on both sides and backs & two-toned oatmeal tweed upholstered back rests and seats. They are gorgeous and whether at a dining table, game table, or at the breakfast nook, this set of four dining chairs will be magnificent around any table you choose; however, you may want to consider our listings for matching dining tables just in case!! We have several listed here that would be beautiful hosting this set! These chairs have clean lines, superb quality, and bear a timeless Scandinavian Modern design that you are sure to love for years to come.
Sun Cabinet...
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
One-of-a-kind 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin
Located in London, GB
*Winner of the 2022 Masterpiece Fair Furniture Highlight*
The 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Bog Yew Armchair
by Arthur Jones of Dublin
Carved entire...
Category
19th Century Irish Antique Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Yew
Vico Magistretti 'Carimate' dining chairs produced by Mario Luigi Comi 1960s
Located in Köln, NRW
A beautiful set of eight 'Carimate' dining chairs by Vico Magistretti for Mario Luigi Comi/Italy in the 60s!
The 'Carimate' chair is one of Vico Magistretti's most famous chair and f...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
Vico Magistretti 'Carimate' dining chairs produced by Mario Luigi Comi 1960s
Located in Köln, NRW
A beautiful set of six 'Carimate' dining chairs by Vico Magistretti for Mario Luigi Comi/Italy in the 60s!
The 'Carimate' chair is one of Vico Magistretti's most famous chair and for...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1960, Set of 8
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" dining chairs for Cassina, red lacquered wood and straw seat, Italy, 1960, set of eight.
The "Carimate" chair is one of Vico Magistretti’s most famous ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
Vico Magistretti 'Carimate' dining chairs produced by Mario Luigi Comi 1960s
Located in Köln, NRW
A beautiful set of 12 'Carimate' dining chairs by Vico Magistretti for Mario Luigi Comi/Italy in the 60s!
The 'Carimate' chair is one of Vico Magistretti's most famous chair and for ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
Set of Four Biedermeier Chairs, Cherry Veneer, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Very elegant set of 4 Biedermeier chairs from southern Germany around 1830.
Cherry wood veneered and solid. Ebonized back decoration in the shape of a lyre, a very classicist motif.
...
Category
1830s German Biedermeier Antique Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Vico Magistretti 'Carimate' dining chairs produced by Mario Luigi Comi 1960s
Located in Köln, NRW
A beautiful set of 14 'Carimate' dining chairs by Vico Magistretti for Mario Luigi Comi/Italy in the 60s!
The 'Carimate' chair is one of Vico Magistretti's most famous chair and for ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
A George VI 1937 Coronation Chair and Stool
Located in Faversham, GB
A George VI 1937 Coronation Chair and Stool designed by Edward Barnsley for the ceremony at Westminster Abbey, London on 12th May 1937.
The chairs for the coronation of King George ...
Category
Early 20th Century British British Colonial Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
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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