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Chairs For Sale
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Minimalist Organic Chair in Solid Wood, Upholstered Seating
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

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

Minimal Style, Solid Wood Chair, Leather or Textile Seating, Caning Backboard
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

Leather, Textile, Cane, Hardwood

Riccardo Blumer Alias 301 Laleggera 50xStacking Maple Chairs with steel trolleys
Located in London, GB
42 x Ricardo Blumer for Alias 301 Laleggera model '301' lightweight stacking chairs, all priced individually. There are 5 x steel trolleys available se...
Category

Early 2000s European Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch

e15 Customizable ELBE III Bench by Marguerre, Besau and Schöning
By Eva Marguerre, Marcel Besau and Daniel Schöning, e15
Located in New York, NY
Originally conceived for concert hall Elbphilharmonie by Herzog & de Meuron architects, bench ELBE III is focussed on essential forms that allow for classic references. The removable...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Textile

e15 Calle Wood Bench by Philipp Mainzer
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

e15 Mr. Collins Stool by Stefan Diez
Located in New York, NY
With its dynamic form and ergonomic comfort, Mr. Collins is an endearing stool applicable in diverse arrangements for living or working situations. Based on couture construction meth...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Chair in Natural Solid Wood, Upholstered Leather, with Arms
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

Contemporary Chair in Natural Solid Wood, Upholstered, Natural Wood Back, Arms
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

Hans Wegner GE-525 Dining Chair, Lacquered Oak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1970, the GE 525 dining chair offers a beautifully rounded design sculpted in wood. The chair is hand built at GETAMA’s factory in Ge...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

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, Bar Stool in Solid Wood, Textiles or Leather Seatings
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 by the B-52 plane design, thi...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Cane, Wood, Hardwood

Minimal Style, Solid Wood Stool, Textiles or Leather Seatings, Caning Backboard
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

Hans Wegner GE-240 Lounge Chair
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1955, the 240 lounge chair features unparalleled craftsmanship and ergonomics. Sculpted “cigar” shaped arms show off the natural beauty of wood ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Emeco 111 Navy Counter Stool in Persimmon by Coca-Cola
Located in Hanover, PA
The 111 Navy Collection is a story of innovation, turning waste plastic into something that lasts. Each stool is made of 150 recycled PET bottles. Like the original 111 Navy chair, t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Chairs by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen for Magnus Olesen, 1970s, Set of 24
Located in Antwerp, BE
A high quality of curved laminated wooden stacking chairs with woven wool upholstery in olive green. Set of 24 stacking chairs available, price ...
Category

1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wool, Wood

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

Contemporary Uni Armchair with Heart Shaped Back and Yellow and White Mohair
Located in New York, NY
Dedicated to all the broken hearts, Uni represents both separation and unification of souls. Contrasting of yellow and white reflect the differences between any two living things and...
Category

2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts 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

Roda Teka 171 Indoor/Outdoor Stacking Chair Designed by Gordon Guillaumier
Located in Boston, MA
Roda Teka 171 stacking chair Overview: The Teka collection, signed by Gordon Guillaumier, shows all the ability of Roda to innovate and harmoniously combin...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

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

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

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

Set of Eight Fully Restored Erik Buch Teak Dining Chairs, Custom Upholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of eight restored Erik Buch dining chairs made by Anderstrup Møbelfabrik. The chairs are made in teak and feature a solid wooden frame and are as all of Erik Buchs chairs char...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Teak

Becky Chair #2
Located in Milan, IT
The striking charm of the Becky armchair derives by its delicately sinuous shape, which is made up of solid ash wood. The soft upholstery in white leather envelopes its plush seat an...
Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Set of 8 Minimalist Spindle Back Dining Chairs by Conant Ball
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Beautiful set of 8 midcentury spindle back dining chairs by Conant Ball. These chairs have a very clean, minimalist design, their solid rock maple construction makes them both stylis...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Georgian Revival Eclectic Set, Unique Set English Style Each in Different Design
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Beautiful set of 6 chairs and two armchairs. Made of eight different style of chairs. This group was made with the Chippendale and Hepplewhite style chairs...
Category

19th Century English Georgian Antique Chairs

Materials

Cherry, Walnut

Big Monster stool
Located in Bilbao, PV
By straddling the boundary between art object and design furniture, the fringes of this stool recall the groves of tall grass from which “esparto” is collected—that natural and resilient fibre used by weavers to make espadrilles and baskets. Overflowing with potential from every angle, captured in the midst of its creation, it holds a space between an animal mane and the work in progress. "Little Monsters" furniture’s set it’s composed of a high stool, low stool and a table. CHARACTERISTICS The little monster’s set is composed of: High stool 28cm x 28cm x 75cm Low stool 29cm x 29cm x 46cm A table 56cm x 56cm x 56cm However, we can adjust the measurements to your needs. Designed and handcrafted in collaboration with the Industrial furniture design...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Postmodern 1970s Pair of 2 Chairs by Bruno Rey for Dietiker, 1970s
Located in Basel, BS
Iconic and comfortable 1970s Swiss Designer chairs. Suitable for side chairs, accent chairs, dining chairs, etc. Original 1970s labels present. Solid wood-- Original! *Not remakes / ...
Category

1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Set of 8 Fully Restored Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Playboy Dining Chairs
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Large set of eight Jens Risom Playboy dining chairs professionally reupholstered in super soft and curly camel fabric. An exemplar of Mid-Century Modern design, Danish American Jens ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

LouLou Lounge Chair by DeMuro Das in Dark Espresso Oak
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary interpretation of a club chair, the LouLou's design marries carefully balanced proportions and artful details. The deep seat deck and thick, curved back create an invi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 8 Mid-Century Dining Chairs by a.Šuman, Customizable Upholstery Available
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of 8 vintage dining chairs was designed by Czech designer Antonin Šuman in the 1960s. The chairs have been completely restored finishe...
Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Ash, Oak

Oak - Contemporary - Sculptural - Patria Pillow Chair
Located in Goshen, NY
The Patria Pillow Chair is inspired by the South of Sicily, Moroccan Bench Chairs and African Senufo Stools. Customization: Choose Between 6 or 10 legs *Please note: There is an up-...
Category

2010s American Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Vico Magistretti "122" Chairs for Cassina, 1967, Set of 8
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti for Cassina "122" chairs for Cassina, brown leather, beech and plywood, Italy, 1967, set of eight. The "122" chairs designed by Vico Magistretti in 1967 have a scul...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood, Leather

Pierre Jeanneret 055 Capitol Complex Chair for Cassina, Italy, new
Located in Berlin, DE
Capitol Complex chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Prices vary dependent on cho...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Woven Leather Backed Bar Stool in Oak and Caramel Leather by Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
Originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956 and officially reintroduced by his daughter Judy Smilow in 2016, the Woven Leather Backed Counter stool...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Sculptural Stool Carved from Solid Mango Wood Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural stool with mix of wood textures and shades. A uniquely sculptural and versatile piece, this chair was crafted from a single block of mango wood and has a smo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Post-Modern Style Aurora Chair in Sculpted Walnut Finish with Cane and Leather
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Aurora collection aka Dawn marks a new exiting moment in our design history, in where we dove deep in to the creativity unknown, to create a collection that would be able to hold...
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

Woven Leather Backed Counter Stool in Oak and Caramel Leather by Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
Originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956 and officially reintroduced by his daughter Judy Smilow in 2016, the Woven Leather Backed Counter stool...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Gervasoni Sofa Upholstered Saia 10 by David Lopez Quincoces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With balanced lines, the Saia upholstered collection is created from a classic ideal reinterpreted in a contemporary key. The name, meaning "skirt" in Portuguese, illustrates its dis...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Set of 8 Bentwood Caning Chairs by Thonet, Austria 1930s
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 8 bentwood caning chairs by Thonet - Austria 1930s.
Category

1930s Austrian Vintage Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Sculptural Lounge Chair Carved from Solid Mango Wood
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural chair resembling an egg with a perfectly shaped seat and back rest, providing both comfort and elegance. Its neutral pigment and subtle wood texture makes it...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Post-Modern Style Aurora Chair in honey solid wood, vegan leather seating
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of the award-winning Aurora Collection, also known as Dawn — a transformative milestone in our esteemed design legacy that has earned the pr...
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

Midcentury Light Bouclé Heart Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Unique and beautiful chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory and...
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of 8 French Louis XV Style Chairs by Maison Romeo, 1950s
Located in Paris, IDF
New colorful upholstery is a great contrast to the beautiful old oak in these chairs. The lovely patina evident on the oak feet and structure is enough to convey the half-century of ...
Category

1950s French Louis XV Vintage Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Charlotte Perriand Meribel Wood Stool by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool model Meribel designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953-61. Natural oak. Relaunched by Cassina in 2011. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Reclaiming simple materials and basic shapes, with an eye to architecture and mountain life, led to the creation of two historic design low table-stools inspired respectively by the milking stool used by mountain shepherds in the French town much loved by the author. Placed individually or in lively arrangements, the two low tables bring the pleasing lightness of solid wood to indoor settings emphasized by the continuity of the grain between the top and the edges and the countless natural variations in the wood. Each piece is made of unique solid wood, so every piece will be different from one another and not exactly as the one on the photos. Both pieces are inspired by the mountains. While the latter takes its name from the milking-stool used by alpine shepherds, the former is inspired by the French locality much loved by designer and architect Charlotte Perriand. These furnishing accessories stand out for the honesty of their simple shapes and for the concrete expression of their materials and function. The turned seat meets the stylised legs both in the Tabouret Berger...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Meribel Wood Stool by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool model Meribel designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953-61. American walnut. Relaunched by Cassina in 2011. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Reclaiming simple materials and basic shapes, with an eye to architecture and mountain life, led to the creation of two historic design low table-stools inspired respectively by the milking stool used by mountain shepherds in the French town much loved by the author. Placed individually or in lively arrangements, the two low tables bring the pleasing lightness of solid wood to indoor settings emphasized by the continuity of the grain between the top and the edges and the countless natural variations in the wood. Each piece is made of unique solid wood, so every piece will be different from one another and not exactly as the one on the photos. Both pieces are inspired by the mountains. While the latter takes its name from the milking-stool used by alpine shepherds, the former is inspired by the French locality much loved by designer and architect Charlotte Perriand. These furnishing accessories stand out for the honesty of their simple shapes and for the concrete expression of their materials and function. The turned seat meets the stylised legs both in the Tabouret Berger...
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Berger Wood Stool by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool model Berger designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953-61. Relaunched by Cassina in 2011. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Reclaiming simple materials and basic shapes, with an eye to architecture and mountain life, led to the creation of two historic design low table-stools inspired respectively by the milking stool used by mountain shepherds in the French town much loved by the author. Placed individually or in lively arrangements, the two low tables bring the pleasing lightness of solid wood to indoor settings emphasized by the continuity of the grain between the top and the edges and the countless natural variations in the wood. Each piece is made of unique solid wood, so every piece will be different from one another and not exactly as the one on the photos. Both pieces are inspired by the mountains. While the latter takes its name from the milking-stool used by alpine shepherds, the former is inspired by the French locality much loved by designer and architect Charlotte Perriand. These furnishing accessories stand out for the honesty of their simple shapes and for the concrete expression of their materials and function. The turned seat meets the stylised legs both in the Tabouret...
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Charlotte Perriand Meribel Wood Stool by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool model Meribel designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953-61. Oak stained black. Relaunched by Cassina in 2011. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Reclaiming simple materials and basic shapes, with an eye to architecture and mountain life...
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Aluminum

Reka Side Chair, Minimalist Velvet and Wood Dining Chair in Amber/Black
Located in San Jose, CA
The Reka Side Chair spotlights contrasting width. In designing the chair, we played with wide and narrow, thick and thin: the legs are wide and flat along one axis, thin along the ot...
Category

2010s Asian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Gallagher Lounge Chair Oak Brown Leather
Located in Cincinnati, US
Simple, minimal and clean lounge chair. Constructed of solid Oak wood and genuine north american leather.  
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cord, Wood, Oak

Mid Century Heart Chair, Green Velvet, Dark Wood, Europe 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Heart" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful velvet italian fabric. This chair can be customized to your sp...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Beech

Set of Four Mid Century Wool Chairs, Rajmund Halas, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat is dressed in leopard, durable and ...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

PORTUGUESE CHAIR LOUIS XV STYLE 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PORTUGUESE CHAIR LOUIS XV STYLE 19th Century in mahogany wood seats, armrests and back in straw. Small defects. Dim.: 113 x 66 x 60 cm. good conditions
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19th Century Portuguese Renaissance Antique Chairs

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Wood

Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner cushions for wishbone chair model CH24. Made in canvas with leather tubing and good quality foam. Only the cushion, not the chair.
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Leather

1950s Armchairs for Indoor or Outdoor Wood and Iron 12
Located in IT
Armchairs / chairs with armrests made of plywood and iron frame, painted with special outdoor paint ( good for a covered patio or porch , not for direct exposure to weather). 1950s....
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Iron

Modern Laurence Dining Chairs, Nubuck Leather, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Laurence Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Laurence leather dining chair ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Chachacha Pouf by Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Chachacha pouf by Houtique Dimensions: H 45 x D 35 cm Materials: Upholstery velvet 100% polyester with backing. 345 gr/m^2. 45000 Martindale cycles. TEAD foam with fibre-covered All...
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2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet

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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