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Chairs For Sale
Creator: Poul Kjærholm
Creator: Chiavari
Mid-Century Modern Black Bast Chiavari Dining Chairs, Italy 1960s
By Chiavari
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern black bast chiavari dining chairs, Italy 1960s.
This set of 8 wooden dining chairs was designed and produced by Italian fu...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Set of Four Poul Kjaerholm PK1 Chairs in Cane by PP Møbler
Located in Dronten, NL
Set of 4 Poul Kjaerholm PK1 chairs made by PP Mobler.
Priced as a set.
This set is part of an important collection of early Kjaerholm pieces carefully curated by an art loving coupl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Chair designed by Poul Kjaerholm manufactured by da E. Kold Christensen
Located in Firenze, FI
Chair PK11, designed in 1957 by Poul Kjaerholm and produced by E. Kold Christensen, marked by the manufacturer.
Ash backrest and a linear three-legged structure in chromed steel.
Wit...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Paolo Buffa Chiavari Wood Italian Chairs with Ladder High Back, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa, Chiavari
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of fantastic high-backed ladder chairs in light walnut-stained beech with original period jute rope seats. These amazing pieces were designed by Paolo Buffa Chiavari in the 1950...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Jute, Beech
Brass Dining Chair by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi for Chiavari, Italy, 1950's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Brass dining chair by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi for Chiavari, Italy 1950's
Brass frame and new petrol green velvet upholstery.
One frame of the chair is a bit lighter than the othe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Chiavari Chair in Full Brass with New Upholstery, 1970s
By Chiavari
Located in Morazzone, Varese
One amazing solid brass Italian Mid-Century Modern 'Chiavari' side chair. Made in the 1970s.
The structure of the chair is made of full polished brass.
The upholstery of the solid ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Poul Kjærholm 'PK15' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Clear Lacquered Ash
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK15' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Clear Lacquered Ash.
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood, Ash
Poul Kjærholm 'PK0 A' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Black Colored Ash
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK0 A' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Black Colored Ash.
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Ash
Poul Kjærholm 'PK0 A' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Oregon Pine
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK0 A' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Oregon Pine.
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining ti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Pine
Poul Kjærholm 'PK11' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK11' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather.
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsmanship w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Poul Kjærholm 'PK15' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Black Colored Ash
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK15' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Black Colored Ash.
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsmans...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood, Ash
Poul Kjærholm 'PK11' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 5)
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK11' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 5).
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Black Bast Chiavari Dining Chairs, Italy 1960s
By Chiavari
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern black bast chiavari dining chairs, Italy 1960s.
This set of 8 wooden dining chairs was designed and produced by Italian fu...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Poul Kjærholm 'PK9' Dining Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5)
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK9' Dining Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5).
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craft...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Poul Kjærholm 'PK9' Dining Chair for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK9' Dining Chair for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather.
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsman...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Chiavarina Wooden Chairs Set of 6, 1950s, Italy
By Chiavari
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 6 Chiavarine type chairs, "Parigina" model. Wooden frame with turned back and front legs and "saber" back legs, seat with padding lined with turquoise fabric with silver flowe...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Chiavari Chairs with Cane Seat
By Chiavari
Located in Vienna, Austria
Set of two Chiavari chairs produced in the 1950´s.
The chairs have a cane seat in on excellent condition with a high back (66 cm).
The cherry wood frame has been refresh and receive...
Category
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Vintage Italian ‘Tre Archi’ Chiavari Chairs by Fratelli Levaggi
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of vintage Italian ‘Tre Archi’ Chiavari chairs by Fratelli Levaggi. Each chair is stamped ‘made in Italy’ beneath the frames, they date from the 1960’s.
They are mad...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Oak
Poul Kjerhold "PKO Numbered Danish Lounge Chair 483/600 Contemporary Modern
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
The Poul Kjerholm "PKO Numbered Danish Lounge Chair 483/600" is a masterpiece of contemporary modern design, showcasing the iconic style of the renowned Danish designer. Limited to j...
Category
20th Century Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Cane and Beech ''Spade'' High Back Chairs Made in Chiavari, Italy 1960s
By Chiavari
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A beatiful pair of "Chiavarine" high back chairs, expertly crafted in the 1960s in Chiavari - a town renowned for its chair production since the early 19th century. Made with beech w...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
Vintage Italian Pair of Brass Chiavari Balroom Chairs
By Chiavari
Located in Sofia, BG
Pair of original Chiavari brass chairs in good condition.
Italy, circa 1960.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chairs
Materials
Brass
Chiavari solid Brass Chair 1970s Italy
By Chiavari
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Solid Brass Chiavari signature Chair . Looking great
in front of your Desk . 1970s Italy
Please don't hesitate to reach out for alternative shipping quote
Category
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chairs
Materials
Brass
6 Chairs PK9 from Poul Kjaerholm for Kold Christensen
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Suite of 6 dining chairs model PK 9 designed by Poul Kjaerholm in 1961 for Kold Christensen.
It’s an early edition in good condition.
Very rare set made by one of the most sought a...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen "PK24" Wicker and Chrome Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen "PK24" Wicker and Chrome Lounge Chair. Sloped wicker lounge seat, chrome frame and base, tobacco brown leather headrest with chrome attachment. Denmar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Cognac Leather PK 22 Poul Kjaerholm Lounge Chair, Scandinavian Modern, 1960's
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cognac leather PK 22 Poul Kjaerholm lounge chair, Scandinavian Modern, 1960's
While his mid-century Danish peers were working with wood, P...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Poul Kjaerholm Pair of PK22 for E. Kold Christensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Kjaerholm pair of PK22 easy chairs in dull chromium-plated steel and cane. Executed by E. Kold Christensen, Denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Italian Brass Chiavari Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Italian brass Chiavari chairs.
Iconic pair of Italian brass Chiavari chairs unusual pair of Italian brass Chiavari chair...
Category
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chairs
Materials
Brass
Poul Kjærholm Iconic PK 22 Chair reupholstered in Cowhide, E. Kold Christensen 2
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Poul Kjærholm (1929–1980) the praised Danish designer, the "furniture architect", designed the emblematic PK22 Chair in 1956. Standing out from the other Danish mid century designers, his predilection material wasn't wood but steel.
This PK22 gets its outstanding comfort from the cowhide which is floating above the metal structure, thanks to the curved crossbars that holds the feet together without interfering with the seat's ergonomy. The obviously powerful and effective design speaks for itself, fitting perfectly a more intimate space needing structure and discretion thanks to the thin and light side view, as well as larger rooms thanks to the wide seat and backrest creating subtle geometric shapes.
The chair has been reupholstered in an elegant black and white cowhide, whose unique pattern interacts gracefully with the design.
The frame bears...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Chiavari Side Chair, 1950s, Italy
By Chiavari
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage beautiful Chiavari chair or side chair from brass with a newly covered light brown velvet fabric seat.
The condition is very good with minor signs of age a...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Brass
Ten Chiavari Brass Chairs, Velvet Seats, Baroque Backrests, Italy, 1950s
By Chiavari
Located in Milan, IT
Set of five pairs of brass Chiavari chairs.
Every pair features different size and Baroque backrest shapes.
Four pair with green velvet seating, one pair with violet velvet cover.
Si...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Chiavari Wooden Chair Wicker Seat, Made in Liguria, Italy, 1930s
By Chiavari
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is a beautiful chiavari chair made in Liguria, Italy, in the 1930s, probably older. It shows some scratches, also patina and paint lost, but this is old-age. It has a woven w...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Poul Kjaerholm Pk9 Chairs Cognac Ekc Denmark 1960
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful set of 4 original PK9 tulip chairs designed by Poul Kjaerholm and manufactured by Ejvind Kold Christensen, Denmark 1961. This is for a rare and early set of 4 from EKC production, this was the first production before Fritz Hansen took the production over. The chairs have matt, chrome-plated spring steel feet in 3 pieces, connected with screws. The seats are made of moulded fiberglass, felt padding and cognac leather covering of the highest quality. This is for example one of the most difficult chairs to reupholster according to leather specialists, only a few people are capable of doing that in the right way. These examples of the famous PK 9...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Easy Chairs in Original Leather and Steel by Poul Kjærholm, 1950s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Original Leather and Steel by Poul Kjærholm, 1950s
Additional Information:
Material: Original leather and steel
Style: mid-century, Scandinavia
Rare pair of...
Category
20th Century Danish Chairs
Materials
Leather
Italian Midcentury Set of Six Chairs Chiavari
By Chiavari
Located in bari, IT
Set of six Chiavari model “Gobbetta or Three s” chairs. Sturdy and versatile chair. Particular care was given to ergonomics. The seat was restored by a renowned artisan from the lowe...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Rope, Walnut
Chiavari Brass dining chair red mid-century unique piece
By Chiavari
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Chiavarina in ottone, Italian production 1950-1959
Chiavari-brass-chair.
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Brass
Spinnetto Chair by Chiavari, 1960s
By Chiavari
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
Very elegant and minimal looking Spinetto Chiavari chair with fine black ebonized frame and wicker seat and manufactured in the 1960s by Chiavari, It...
Category
1960s Italian Minimalist Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood, Birch
Poul Kjærholm PK 9 Tulip Chair
Located in Mjöhult, SE
PK 9 dining chair by Poul Kjærholm in patinated, black leather with steel frame. circa 1960s Denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Pair of Brass Tall Chairs from Chiavari, Italy, 1950s
By Chiavari
Located in Catania, CT
This set of two elegant Chiavari chairs was produced in Italy during the 1950s. They are made of brass. Vintage condition with original patina and normal trace of age and use.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
6 Chairs Superleggera Chiavari
By Chiavari
Located in PARIS, FR
Très célèbre chaises dan le monde entier, la chaise Chiavari séduit depuis maintenant plus d'un demi siècle les amateurs de beaux meubles. D'une légèreté incroyable, cette chaise se ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
Italian Modern Neoclassical Style Brass Chiavari Chair
By Chiavari
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Italian Modern Neoclassical style brass Chiavari chair. This stunning Italian Chiavari chair is newly upholstered in a lovely white mohair fabric. Our Italian brass chair is ...
Category
1960s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Chairs
Materials
Brass
Italian Design Side Chair by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi for Chiavari, Italy 1950
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Imagine yourself in glamor and luxury with this golden/brass chair from Chiavari.
Country of origin: Italy.
Beautiful Italian design with a special design. Great for a Hollywoo...
Category
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chairs
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Set of Six Model Pk9 Dining Chairs Designed by Poul Kjaerholm, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of six model PK9 dining chairs designed by Poul Kjaerholm for E Kold Christensen,
Denmark, 1960s.
Leather and steel.
Stamped.
Dimensions:
H: 75.5 cm / 2' 1/2"
W: 56 cm / 1' 8"...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Two Polished Brass Chiavari Chairs with Red Velvet, Italy
By Chiavari
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of two stunning Italian polished brass Chiavari chairs with bat motif and red velvet original upholstery, circa 1950s.
Designed by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi and produced since the early 19th century in the Ligurian town of Chiavari, Italy.
Perfect for a writing desk, boudoir or vanity chairs.
Price is for a pair.
DIMENSIONS
H 35.5 in. x W 15 in. x D 15 in.
H 90.17 cm x W 38.1 cm x D 38.1 cm
SEAT HEIGHT...
Category
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chairs
Materials
Brass
1970s Italian Gilt Brass Chiavari Chair
By Chiavari
Located in Carimate, Como
1970s Italian Chiavari gilt shiny brass chair with great vintage patina and perfect long lasting solid structure. The actual green velvet upholstery is in good condition but can be r...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
20th Century, 4 Campanino Chiavari Chairs in Walnut for Fratelli Levaggi 1950
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Very nice and rare set of 4 Italian walnut chairs model Campanino manufactured by Fratelli Levaggi in Chiavari in the early 1950s covered with blue fabric to refresh
These chairs we...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Set of 4 Poul Kjærholm Pk12 for E. Kold Christensen, 1964
Located in L'Escala, ES
Very rare set of 4 Poul Kjærholm PK12 chairs in beautiful camel patined leather manufactured by E. Kold Christensen in 1964.
More than his contem...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Six Chairs in Turned and Polished Brass, Chiavari, Italy, circa 1960
By Chiavari
Located in Paris, FR
In solid brass, hand-turned and polished, recently covered with light beige Alcantara fabric.
Designed by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi and manufactured since the beginning of the 19th ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Brass
Chiavari Chair 1950s Italy
By Chiavari
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice elegant Chiavari chair. comes with the sort after Caned seat.
In a Gold color. all original. very rare with its original guaranty label underneath
very good condition.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Poul Kjærholm Model Pk22 Wicker
Located in Berkeley, CA
The PK22 by Poul Kjærholm was an immediate commercial and critical success. In 1957, the chair was awarded the Grand Prix at the Milan Triennale, the world’s premier design...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
PK-22 Easy Chair by Poul Kjærholm for Fritz Hansen, Scandinavian Modern, 1980's
Located in Antwerp, BE
Scandinavian modern; Denmark; PK-22 Easy Chair; Loung chair; Poul Kjærholm; Fritz Hansen; Rattan; Wicker;
Poul Kjaerholm early edition easy chair PK22 in hand-woven rattan and bru...
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Brass Chiavari Side Chairs
By Chiavari
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Italian Neoclassical style brass Chiavari side chairs. This stunning pair of vintage Italian Chiavari chairs are newly upholstered in a lovely shade of blue mohair. Perfect f...
Category
1960s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Chairs
Materials
Brass
19th Century Italian Pair of Gilded Wood Chiavari Chairs with Vienna Straw
By Chiavari
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Very nice series of two chairs production of Chiavari Italy cabinetmakers laboratories. All the chairs you see on sale are antique 1880s made of turned wood. The wood is completely g...
Category
1880s Italian Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
1950s Chiavari Chair in Bronze Italy
By Chiavari
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Chiavari Chair in Bronze Italy
patinated bronze sophisticated upholstery in light gray.
36 H x 15 W x 14 D Seat 19.75 H inches
Original Unrestored Vintage condition. New uphols...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Chiavari Italian Midcentury Chairs in Brass
By Chiavari
Located in bari, IT
Set consisting of four iconic Chiavari (chiavarine) chairs in brass from the 1950s. The seats have been revisited in the upholstery now in rope made by hand by refined Salento artisans.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Brass
Gilt Wood Chiavari Side Chair, Italy, 1960s
By Chiavari
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning Italian Chiavari chair with bat motif and velvet upholstery, circa 1960s.
Designed by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi and produced since the early 19th century in the Ligurian tow...
Category
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen Pair of 'PK20' Lounge Chairs in Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen, pair of lounge chairs model 'PK20', leather, chrome-plated steel, Denmark, 1968
A highly modern design that embraces clear lines and curvaceous shapes. A cantilever chair is all about ease and comfort as it provides the characteristic bending function, and together with the high backrest and head cushion, a pleasant seating experience is guaranteed. Kjærholm used chrome-plated steel for the base and black leather for the seating, materials that fit within the modernistic aesthetics of this chair.
Poul Kjærholm (1929-1980) was a Danish designer and cabinetmaker. He had a particular interest in different construction materials; especially steel which he considered a natural material with the same artistic fineness as other natural materials. Poul Kjaerholm was employed at Fritz Hansen for about a year, where he designed a number of noteworthy chair prototypes. In 1955 Poul Kjærholm initiated his collaboration with manufacturer Ejvind Kold Christensen, which lasted until Poul Kjærholm's death in 1980. In 1982, Fritz Hansen took over the production and sales of "The Kjærholm Collection", developed from 1951 to 1967, designs, which are logical to the minute detail with an aura of exclusivity. In 2007 Fritz Hansen added two new pieces to the Kjærholm Collection. Pieces that were never in production before, the PK8...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Italian Blackened Brass Chiavari Bar Stool or Chair
By Chiavari
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian brass Chiavari chair or bar stool and perfect long lasting solid structure. The seat upholstery color can be customized as well as the finish that can be golden shi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Hollywood Regency 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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