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Chairs For Sale
Number in Set: Set of 4
Color: Gray
Set of 4 Pierre Guariche Aluminum Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous set of 4 aluminum chairs by Pierre Guariche. Cast aluminum frame sits on four iron legs. Great vintage condition and beautifully minimal design. Extremely rare. The non conv...
Category
1950s French Vintage Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Customizable Tacchini Sancarlo Armchair Designed by Achille Castiglioni
By Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
Price listed for COM
The Sancarlo armchair is a treatise on statics, ergonomics, function and geometry. Achille Castiglioni has taken up again the idea of the Sanluca, designed a fe...
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Textile
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
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Arm Chairs
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Salterini curve back outdoor arm chairs
Offered is a set of 4 Mid-Century Modern outdoor arm chairs in the style of Sal...
Category
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Iron
Set of 2 Kartell Re-Chair in Gris by Antonio Citterio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kartell is continuing its strategy of producing original products which combine sustainable materials with the latest production technol- ogy, offering new creative impulses based ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Lago Chair Dark Blue by Driade
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
1971, Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast , 8 White Omk-Stack Stacking Chairs
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Military Canvas & Blackened Steel Chair
By Stephen Kenn
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
Set of 2 Kartell One More Please Counter Stools in Crystal by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
If you want to sip a drink at the bar in peace and quiet, you need a comfortable tall stool with a back to lean against. Sometimes one drink is not ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
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
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
Sissi Stackable Armchair Dark Grey Polypropylene By Driade
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
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
Modern Maia Dining Chairs, Blue Italian Leather, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Maia Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, The Maia lea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel, Metal
New York Soleil Chair with Black Rope Frame & White Legs by Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The New York outdoor collection expands with a line of exclusive woven seating made entirely by hand. New York Sofa Soleil is the product of careful r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope
Garden Chair in Wrought Iron. Indoor & Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
Garden chairs in wrought iron for indoor or outdoor
You must indicate if you want the product with the special treatment for outdoor.
PRI...
Category
2010s Spanish Country Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
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
LAGO Chair Leather White By Driade
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
Leaf Hanging Swing Chair Modern Steel In / Outdoor White
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The leaf hanging swing chair is fluid and organic. The chair is inspired by nature and is reminiscent of organic leaf shapes with its veins flowing out f...
Category
2010s South African Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Kaj Chair
By Extroverso
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
Dwell Lounge Chair, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
The Dwell lounge chair is a beautiful design element in itself, and just as elegant as part of a bigger conversation grouping: for example, accompanied by the sofa in the same timele...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Foam
Customizable S 43 PVF Cantilever Armchair by Mart Stam
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
Jää Armchair Made with 100% Recycled Plastic - Indoor / Outdoor Seating
Located in Leicester, GB
One of the latest additions to the Jää series: the Jää Armchair offers a robust seating solution for spaces such as museums and galleries or real statement pieces for the residential sector.
The Finnish word jää has two meanings; ‘ice’ and ‘please stay’ - a perfect word for sustainable pieces of design.
Our inspiration for the Jää furniture came initially from the beautiful and practical nature of the recycled plastic and its environmentally friendly credentials. Through the design and use of materials, we wanted to show that recycled plastic furniture can be bold, desirable, and aesthetically pleasing. The Jää furniture is made out of 100% recycled post-consumer plastic - pure waste that has been diverted from landfills. The
furniture is made in Britain with a mixture of polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) plastic shapes with small custom-made polished aluminium spacers and nuts.
Further, the Jää designs are also fully recyclable contributing to the circular economy.
The Jää pieces are sculptural, multifunctional, and adaptable designs suitable for both indoors and outdoors in public and private spaces. Handmade to order in the UK.
Measures: 73 cm wide x 70 cm high x 80 cm deep.
Each piece can be made to any width, please contact us for any bespoke requirements.
Also shown in the images Jää Cube and Grey Screen.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1960s Italian Design Style All in Bouclé Fabric Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Welcoming and comfortable chair all bouclé fabric with wheel! Around the dining table it will be perfect as an office chair too!
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
ClassiCon Roquebrune Chair in Grey with Black Legs by Eileen Gray
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
Model No EA 105, 1958, THE Original Charles and Ray Eames / Miller Swivel Chair
Located in Markington, GB
Stunning cast aluminium framed chair (Aluminium group, model No EA 105, 1958) Designed by Charles and Ray Eames.
These are NOT a copy but an original from 1958 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
GAN Rugs Grapy Soft Seat Cotton Lounge Chair in Grey by Kensaku Oshiro
Located in New York, NY
This innovative easychair is available in two different cotton fabrics, canvas and velvet, in five colour choices with reinforced seams with contrasting colours and a filling of poly...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Contemporary Modern Hygge Armchair in Fabric & Travertino by Collector Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Contemporary Modern Hygge Armchair in Fabric & Travertino by Collector Studio
21st century Ddesigned by Saccal Design House Hygge armchair fabric and t...
Category
2010s Chairs
Materials
Travertine
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
Diverge Stool in Ash Structure, Upholstered Seat, by Skrivo Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stool in wooden ash structure, stained black, anthracite or walnut. Seat upholstered in the listed fabrics. Here you are shown the Diverge stool in wooden ash structure with uph...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash, Upholstery
Minimalist "Célia" Chair, Brazilian Contemporary Style, by Danilo Vale
Located in Brasilia, Distrito Federal
The Celia chair is a contemporary workpiece conceived through straight and strong lines. Its structure is built by bent cold-drawn steel and the upholstery type may be leatheror fabr...
Category
2010s Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Mini Aga Chair, Gray Velvet, Jozef Chierowski, Europe, 1960s.
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Upholstered "Aga" chair designed by Józef Chierowski. Wood preserved in perfect condition, the chair has undergone a full carpentry and upholstery renovation.
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Moooi Shift Dining Chair with Blue Steel Frame and Grey Knitted Backrest
By Jonas Forsman, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
When we think of dining on foldable chairs we automatically recall a garden lunch of a day at the beach: lovely moments, but far from the most comfortable experiences. Practically versatile, cozily adorned with its padded seat and soft knitted backrest, the Shift Dining Chair is the perfect chair to be shifted into a compact metropolitan kitchen or intimate dining room. Dining on a foldable chair has never been as comfortable. Steel frame powdercoated, foamed seat, polyester knitted covers...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
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
Papillonne Brass Bar Chair
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Papillonne Bar chair comes to your living area with its details, combining comfort with elegance.
Dimensions: Length: 23.6'' / Depth: 19.6'' / H...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Blue Velvet Upholstered Dining Armchair - Stay by Nika Zupanc
By Nika Zupanc
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Fresco Blue Velvet Upholstered Dining Armchair - 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 Fresco Blue 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: W65 × 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
21st Century Designed by Saccal Design House Hygge Chair Boucle Travertino, Set
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Hygge Collection is inspired by contemporary architecture in Portugal that Speaks of its Romanesque past by honoring the antiques geometris, such as the arch and the column. Saccal D...
Category
2010s Chairs
Materials
Travertine
Set of 2 Kartell Masters Chairs in Chrome by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Masters chair is a powerful tribute to three symbolic chairs, re-read and re-interpreted by the creative genius of Starck. The unmistakable silhouett...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Set of Four Arrben Chrome and Leather Dining Chairs 1970s Italy
By Arrben
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of four Italian chromed steel and green leather chairs, 1970s. Arrben leather chairs all four in original good condition, comfortable seat.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Florio Outdoor Chair with Armrests
Located in Milan, IT
The striking design of this magnificent chair with armrests comes to life thanks to the masterful expertise of Officina Ciani's craftsmen, who forged...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
'Set of 4' Shaker Counter Stool by Ambrozia, Maple, White Vinyl & Grey Brindle
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The Shaker modern counter stool chair is handmade to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame and a premium vinyl upholstered seat and a beautiful cowhide bac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Customizable e15 Bessy Lounge Chair by Stefan Diez
By Stefan Diez
Located in New York, NY
The stool bessy with its round upholstered seat is made from flexible oak-veneered plywood. Space-saving Bessy is suitable for private use as well as for contract use especially in h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Rounded Tub Club Chair on Swivel Shown in Linen Fabric with Wood Arm Post Detail
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Vila Club Chair from LF Collection is a great addition to any room - shown with off white linen fabric but also available made to order in COM - with mahogany wood post...
Category
2010s American American Classical Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Contemporary Chair / Table Stool W Backrest Aged Brass Metal & Navy Blue Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary table stool with backrest offers a light and aesthetically pleasing design, characterized by the slight oscillation of the 12mm steel rod and the flexibility of ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Four White Moroso Chairs, Model Fjord, by Patricia Urquiola 2002
Located in Schagen, NL
The Fjord Hirek chair is designed by the famous Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola.
This chair reminds us of the shape of Scandinavian Fjords. The shell which was inspired from a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Fresco Blue Upholstered Dining Chair, Stay by Nika Zupanc
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
Opinion Ciatti Mammamia High Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mammamia high chair with die-cast aluminium shell, steel structure and rubber-covered footrest. Lacquered, not for outdoor use. Non stackable. Available in gold structure with white,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Opinion Ciatti Mammamia Sled Non Stackable Chair with Armrests
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mammamia Sled has non-stackable steel sled base with armrests. For indoor use only. Available in gold structure with option of fabric or leather upholstery.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Modern Hygge Chair in Boucle & Travertino, Set of 2 by Collector
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Contemporary Modern Hygge Chair in Boucle & Travertino, Set of 2 by Collector Studio
Hygge Collection is inspired by contemporary architecture in Portugal...
Category
2010s Chairs
Materials
Travertine
Fried Egg Chair Sheep Chair, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
A unique asymmetrical lounge chair, designed by the highly acclaimed Danish architect, Hans Olsen in the 1950s. Fried egg is also available in an exclusive anniversary edition with s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Foam
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
VENTURA dining chair
Located in Frazão, Porto
VENTURA is a classic chair by Casa Magna, characterized by the enveloping backrest and the elegant contrasting piping that runs along the entire backrest....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
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
Set of 2 Kartell Masters Chairs in Grey by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Masters chair is a powerful tribute to three symbolic chairs, re-read and re-interpreted by the creative genius of Starck. The unmistakable silhouettes of the Series 7 by Arne Ja...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Moooi The Golden Chair in Golden Steel Frame and Oray Ray, Copper Upholstery
By Nika Zupanc, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Under a mysterious magic spell, a retro-looking school chair is dipped in enchanted golden nectar, which washes away its austerity and crows it with a shiny aureole. Isn't this a typ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Kartell Piuma Chair in Gray by Piero Lissoni
By Kartell, Piero Lissoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
2016 saw the completion of the “Piuma” project by Piero Lissoni. The chair is one of the most revolutionary and enterprising products in Kartell’s repertoire of technology and materi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
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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