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Chairs For Sale
Item type: New and Made To Order
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Bronzed Steel Agate Barstool Shagreen vinyl Upholstery Barstool
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This classically inspired contemporary bar stool by Egg Designs, has a burnished bronze steel frame and is upholstered in shagreen textured vinyl. This bar stool is recommended for r...
Category

2010s South African Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

De Sede Stepped Leather Longue Chair by Christophe Marchand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-2660/101 longue chair by De Sede. Technical details: Standard configuration: Armrests covered in leather. For further versions, please inquire. If not specified otherwise, the...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Zanotta Lialta Chair in White Upholstery with Polished Aluminum Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Lialta Chair in White Upholstery with Polished Aluminum Frame by Roberto Barbieri Aluminum alloy frame, polished or painted black, graphite or white. Seat and back upholster...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Sissi Stackable Chair White Polypropylene by Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Due to the delicacy of the finish it is not recommended to stack the armchairs.The company reserves the right not to accept any complaints. The Sissi Stackable Armchair by Driade ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Set of 2 Kartell Dr. No in Warm Grey by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dr. NO small armchair is a Kartell classic, known for its perfect combination of functionality and beauty. Dr. NO is not affected by temperature changes, is stackable up to four ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Set of 2 White Ribbon Chairs, Designed by Nika Zupanc
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 500 other unique products. The Ribbon chair is the object that expresses the female language of Nika Zupanc with a st...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Semo Armchair with Gray Fabric and Polished Burl Wood
Located in New York, NY
SEMO is the perfect armchair for the ultimate side sitters and for those who love to swivel. The thick finger arms are great to place your legs while you turn left and right. Semo re...
Category

2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

CASBAH Chair Iron Fabric, Leather Mexican Contemporary Design by Nomade Atelier
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
the Casbah chair by Nomade Atelier, inspired by Lazlo Moholy-Nagy´s photograms, is all about linear balance, gravity and angular movement. Another version...
Category

2010s Mexican Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Metal

Zanotta Calla Armchair in White Upholstery with Steel Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Calla Armchair in White Upholstery with Steel Frame by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance Base on castors or fixed with feet. Steel frame. Uphol...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Customizable Artifort Tulip Midi Armchair by Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
Vinyl The Tulip Midi was the missing member of the Tulip family for a long time. The armchair was designed by Pierre Paulin in 1960 and now completes the Tu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile

Lago Chair White by Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Characterized by the embracing shell and “stiletto” legs, Lagò is enhanced by intense and bright colors that deliberately smooth the entire surface or made it preciously materic by the use of a leather upholstery. The Lago chair...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Zanotta Lialta Chair in White Upholstery with White Aluminum Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Lialta Chair in White Upholstery with White Aluminum Frame by Roberto Barbieri Aluminum alloy frame, polished or painted black, graphite or white. Seat and back upholstere...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Recalled Brass Blue Velvet Chair
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The recalled blue chair brings out your resonance for antiquity with its fine workmanship and aesthetic form combined with practical comfort. Inspired by ancient cities, the RECALLED series brings the fascinating aesthetics of the past to daily lives. RECALLED chairs, which have a pedestal-like back structure, reveal a balanced harmony with the dining tables of the collection with their elegance. With its aesthetic form, brass details and the energy of Kenzo fabric...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Kartell Victoria Ghost Chairs in Smoke Grey by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is a chair born of Classic lines with a rounded backrest that recalls the shape of antique medallions, whilst the seat is linear and geometric. Victoria ghost...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Customizable Gubi Violin Chair Designed by Gamfratesi
Located in New York, NY
Light, fresh and elegant, the characterful and comfortable Violin Chair from Danish-Italian duo GamFratesi resonates with bold creativity with pure crafts...
Category

2010s Danish Chairs

Materials

Textile

Customizable S 43 Cantilever Chair by Mart Stam
Located in New York, NY
Range S 43 Simplicity that unfolds its effect everywhere: Mart Stam removed the back legs from furniture that for centuries had been created based on the same principles. Through evolutionary refinement, an object that simply looks good in any place where both understatement and quality are wanted. For his furniture designs, Mart Stam placed a high value on usefulness and austerity with regard to aesthetics as well as material. The straight-lined form, a clear construction and improved sitting comfort resulted from this approach. Stam achieved the greatest possible reduction with the cantilever chair S 43 by combining the tubular steel frame with moulded wood elements for seat and backrest. The pure, restrained form of this cantilever chair makes it an exemplary design in the spirit of modernism...
Category

2010s German Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

S 33 Cantilever Chair Designed by Mart Stam
Located in New York, NY
Cubic form, clear design, fine proportions, and flexing movement: The development of the perfected cantilever chairs S 33 and S 34, among the first of their kind,...
Category

2010s German Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Sissi Stackable Armchair White Polypropylene by Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Due to the delicacy of the finish it is not recommended to stack the armchairs.The company reserves the right not to accept any complaints. The Sissi Stackable Armchair...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Set of 2 Kartell Charles Ghost Medium Stools in Crystal by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The shape conjures up stools of the 1800s and the line of the legs is rounded and slightly upturned, an icon of the classic high stool. Charles Ghost is ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Crystal

Kartell A.I. Bar Stool in White by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kartell continues its ongoing commitment to sustainability with eco-friendly products which are part of the broader project expressed by the industrial manifesto Kartell loves the pl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

21st Century Swan Chair, Freelife Padded Fabric and Satin Brass, Made in Italy
Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania
The grace and elegance of swans is celebrated in this exclusive lounge chair that will exude sophisitication into any style interior. The robust frame features parallel, cylindrical ...
Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Brass

Alex Outdoor Upholstered Stainless Steel Powder Coated Lounge Side Club Chair
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Inspired by the simplicity of midcentury design, The Alex style of relaxed seating is created using a stainless steel, powder-coated frame and specialized ...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Contemporary Fresco Blue Upholstered Dining Chair, Stay by Nika Zupanc
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Fresco Blue Upholstered dining chair - Stay by Nika Zupanc The Stay Family turns everyday seating into a special occasion. The Dining...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Zanotta Throw Away Armchair in White Leather by Willie Landels
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Throw Away Armchair in White Leather by Willie Landels Expanded polyurethane frameless body. The version with the removable cover provide...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather

Zanotta Nena Armchair in Blue Fabric Upholstery with Matt Black Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Nena Armchair in Blue Fabric Upholstery with Matt Black Frame by Lanzavecchia + Wai Steel frame varnished graphite or matt black. Seat and cushion upholstered with polyure...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Emeco Navy Officer Side Chair in Grey Fabric with Brushed Aluminum Frame
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

Hayche Dune Chair, Green Powder Coated Steel Frame, UK, Made to Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
The design of the Dune chair is based on the repeated shape of the arch, architectural and mathematical. This chair has an elegant and light aesthetic and i...
Category

2010s British Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

ELEG Curved Stainless Steel Tubular Chair with White Marine Leather
Located in Larnaca, CY
ELEG chair is made of a stainless steel tubular structure and five cylindrical cushions upholstered in marine leather fabric, which is easy to clean a...
Category

2010s European Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

LAGO Chair Leather White By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Characterized by the embracing shell and “stiletto” legs, Lagò is enhanced by intense and bright colors that deliberately smooth the entire surface or made it preciously materic by the use of a leather upholstery. The Lago chair...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

ClassiCon Roquebrune Chair in Grey with Black Legs by Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
For the terrace of her second house in Castellar Eileen Gray designed a very comfortable chair with a deep seating area. It was covered with blue canvas. She created another version,...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Zanotta Nena Armchair in Green Leather Upholstery with Matt Black Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Nena Armchair in Green Leather Upholstery with Matt Black Frame by Lanzavecchia + Wai Steel frame varnished graphite or matt black. Seat and cushion upholstered with polyu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Bar Chair Miami with Soft Blue and Green Upholstery, Black base, Brass Details
Located in Lisbon, PT
The iconic Miami bar chair combines clean lines with soft upholstery resulting in an effortless modern Classic that is perfectly proportioned. This versatile...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Metal

Gervasoni Inout 825 Lounge Chair in Gray Elastic Belts with Grey Aluminium Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Family of lounge chairs with and without armrests, with minimal structure and essential lines, Inout 825/826 develop around a light structure in white, grey or sage painted tubular a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rubber

Famed Brass Chair
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The famed brass chair brings comfortable seating with luxurious design to your living room... It will also be a simple and elegant option for your dining r...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Kartell A.I. Counter Stool in Grey by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kartell continues its ongoing commitment to sustainability with eco-friendly products which are part of the broader project expressed by the industrial manifesto Kartell loves the pl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Lago Chair Dark Blue by Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Characterized by the embracing shell and “stiletto” legs, Lagò is enhanced by intense and bright colors that deliberately smooth the entire surface or made it preciously materic by the use of a leather upholstery. The Lago chair...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 2 Kartell One More Square Bar 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 not ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Crystal

O Stool in Blackened Stainless Steel by Estudio Persona
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the O Stool in blackened stainless steel for indoor or outdoor use. Also available with a polyurethane finish, and in custom colors. It takes the ...
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Kaj Chair
Located in Milan, IT
Kij dining chair, is versatile and customizable with different fabrics and wallpaper. The wooden legs are hand-covered with black and white patterned wallpaper...
Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Textile

Kartell Spoon Adjustable Stool in White by Antonio Citterio & Toan Nguyen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An original stool whose shape is as elastic in appearance as it is in function. The innovation of Spoon consists mainly in attaching the seat to a central support with a specially reinforced curve to guarantee flexibility and comfort. Furthermore, thanks to a sophisticated design solution, the gas lift pump adjusts the height between 56 and 76 cm and is perfectly inserted into the stem. In the same ingenious fashion, the handle which regulates the mechanism is perfectly concealed inside the seat. Spoon lends itself to any surrounding: kitchen benches...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

White Loop Padded Armchair, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Loop chair, born from the original and recognizable magical and Nordic trait typical of the Front. The Loop, an elegant chair with armrests. The design is a succession of variable se...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Zanotta Onda Armchair in White Leather with Stainless Steel Tubular Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Onda Armchair in White Leather with Stainless Steel Tubular Frame by De Pas, D’Urbino, Lomazzi 18/8 stainless steel tubular frame. Upholstery ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Sissi Stackable Armchair Dark Grey Polypropylene By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Due to the delicacy of the finish it is not recommended to stack the armchairs.The company reserves the right not to accept any complaints. The Sissi Stackable Armchair...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Riviera Chair in Plastic Laminate Memphis Milano Collection
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Riviera chair in plastic laminate with cushions covered for Memphis Milano collection Additional Information: Chair in plastic laminate with cushions...
Category

2010s Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Steel Side Chair in Hot-Dipped Galvanized Steel by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
Steel side chair in hot-dipped galvanized steel. Made of one piece of .25" thick steel plate, formed and dipped in molten zinc. Available in numerous finishes and scales.
Category

2010s American Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Acier Blue Velvet Upholstered Dining Chair, Stay by Nika Zupanc
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Acier Blue Velvet Upholstered Dining Chair - Stay by Nika Zupanc The Stay Family turns everyday seating into a special occasion. The Dining Chair and Dining Armchair are variations on an elegant social theme whilst the Dining Table adds a theatrical touch to social gatherings; the upholstered Armchair and Sofa make an irresistible invitation to sit, the dream-like Stay Daybed encourages peaceful reverie and the Stay Barstool and Stay Benches complete this refined yet glamourous range. Design: Nika Zupanc Frame upholstered in Se Velvet fabric. Available also in a choice of leathers or fabrics, or in customer’s own material or leather. Powder coated steel frame (available also in any RAL K7 Classic Color). Please contact us directly to find out more about all the color options available. Dimensions: W50.7 × D57 × H100 cm, seat height 45 cm Made by hand, in Slovenia Sé: When Sé began in 2007, director and founder Pavlo Schtakleff had a goal – to reclaim the glamour and quality of 20th century furniture and to become a dynamic and innovative presence in the world of contemporary luxury design. Sé’s vision was to invite some of the world’s best design talent to produce collections, akin to an art gallery or a couture house, the ultimate object being to build a catalogue of highly-crafted and beautifully-finished objects, made of the finest, noble materials, by the best craftspeople in Europe. With timeless forms, a curvaceous aesthetic and a spirit of play, Sé pieces are now feted for their characterful, sculptural profiles, and their ability to captivate the senses. Since its beginnings, this European design brand has stayed true to its founding ethos and to date, Sé has created three editions from the French designer Damien Langlois-Meurinne, the Spanish-born Jaime Hayon and Slovenia-based Nika Zupanc, all of which have been highly acclaimed. Under Sé’s stewardship, each designer brings their own sensibility and character, while harnessing a personality, polish and sheer sense of finish that is undeniably Sé. All our pieces are the products of the most exacting collaborations. They are sensual, tactile and cerebral, inviting the gaze and the touch as well as engaging the mind. Headquartered in London and fabricated across Europe to the highest technical standards, Sé aims to make furniture that not only delights, but that will also become tomorrow’s heirlooms. Nika Zupanc: Product and interior designer Nika Zupanc became a globally recognised name with the launch of the Lolita lamp, her first object to be produced by Moooi. Zupanc works as an independent designer who is constantly involved in fresh projects that grow out of distinctive interpretations of modern culture, contemporary design and available technological options. Her products are part of the range of distinguished design companies such as Moooi, Moroso, Nodus, Bosa, Sé, Scarlet Splendour among others. Her praised limited edition collections and installations are exhibited around the world, sometimes as part of high-end collaborations like the one with Rossana Orlandi. Along the way, Zupanc continuously produces objects under her own brand and is involved in various interior projects. Besides the Lolita lamp, Zupanc has designed a long line of signature ready-to-use pieces like 5 O’Clock Table and 5 O’Clock Chair (Moooi) or Tailored Chair (Moroso). But it is her conceptual installations that saw her evolving into an authentic global voice – I Will Buy Flowers Myself (2009) and Gone with the Wind (2010) presented a collection of objects inside blown-up doll house structures that became a hallmark of Milan Design Week. The Black Cherry lamp, now one of the iconic pieces of her own brand, also debuted at Milan Design Week. The installations that followed, Selfdiscipline (2011) and Summertime (2012), mark the beginning of limited edition collections in partnership with Rossana Orlandi, where with a stubborn passion Zupanc examines the nature of furniture. In 2012, her hometown of Ljubljana had the privilege to be the first with an interior designed and art-directed by Zupanc personally. The noir refurbishment of As Aperitivo is an introduction to her new venture of designing interiors. Since emerging on the global design platform, her work has been watched closely by the international press, describing her work as everything from “punk elegance” (Elle USA) and “techno chic” (BusinessWeek) to “larger than life” (Clear magazine...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Arena Steel with Rope Weave Chair
Located in Mexico City, MX
The Arena Chair appears as a creative challenge of turning an elemental object into a design piece. Composed of electrostatic painted steel and handcrafted...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Wood Frame Armless Chair Petit in Walnut and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
Located in Ridgefield, CT
The BassamFellows Wood Frame Collection has become one of the brand’s classic signatures. Adding to the collection are upholstered dining chairs and upholstered stools. The Woo...
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Ledermann Chair Light by Tom Kelley
Located in Milan, IT
The Ledermann collection features linear geometries with a simple, sharp-cornered silhouette. Its combination of two substantial materials, such as wood and leather, recalls the natu...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Marble, Brass, and Mohair Chair by Slash Objects
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Adri Chair is a unique take on a statement chair that brings timeless materials together in a new way. The Chair is made using two marble slabs, connected with brass hardware and elegant details to hold the recycled rubber...
Category

2010s American Chairs

Materials

Marble, Brass

Vintage Military Canvas & Blackened Steel Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inheritance chair by Stephen Kenn is as comfortable as it is unique. The design features an exposed construction composed of three elements - a steel frame, plush upholstery, and supportive belts. The deep seating area is perfect for a relaxing lounge experience. This chair comes with removable cushion covers to allow for easy cleaning should the need arise. Every Stephen Kenn piece is made to order through our Los Angeles studio in partnership with a number of small businesses and fabricators in the LA area. With this highly customizable chair you can select from a wide range of finishes and materials to complement your home and lifestyle Since the development of the Inheritance Collection, Stephen Kenn has been inspired by the history inherent in vintage military-issue materials. This version of our Inheritance Chair is upholstered with salvaged vintage military canvas...
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Contemporary Modern Hygge Lounge in Boucle & Travertino Marble by Collector
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Contemporary Modern Hygge Lounge in Boucle & Travertino Marble by Saccal Design House for Collector Studio Hygge Collection is inspired by contemporary a...
Category

2010s Chairs

Materials

Travertine

Saturn Pouffe Large, Bronze Steel, Ivory Boucle Stool by Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The equally singular Saturn pouffe utilises the same gathered bilboquet seat construction, to create a more simplified but still incredibly distinctive f...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

ELEG Stainless Steel Tubular Chair with Grey Marine Leather
Located in Larnaca, CY
ELEG chair is made of a stainless steel tubular structure and five cylindrical cushions upholstered in marine leather fabric, which is easy to clean a...
Category

2010s European Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Garden Chairs in Brown Wrought Iron with Cushions. Indoor & Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
Garden chairs in brown wrought iron.
Category

2010s Spanish Country Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Garden Chairs in Brown Wrought Iron. Indoor & Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
Garden chairs in brown wrought iron. Indoor & Outdoor
Category

2010s Spanish Country Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Gufram, Grey Detecma Lounge Chair By Tullio Regge
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Its name, an acronym for Design, Technique and Mathematics, identifies by itself some of the characteristics that make this seat unique. These three values were united for the first ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

DOOQ Bar Chair with Soft Light Blue Fabric and Brass Footrest Odisseia
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Odisseia bar 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 concep...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

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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