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Chairs For Sale
Creator: Hans J. Wegner
Creator: Emeco
Emeco 1951 Aluminum Stacking Chair with Dark Blue Seat by Adrian Van Hooydonk
Located in Hanover, PA
In 2003, we came across a long lost Emeco chair. Dated 1951, the chair had a clean, simple, straightforward design. We decided it was time for a revival, and contacted Adrian van Hoo...
Category

Early 2000s American Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Hans Wegner GE-259 Day Bed - Stained Beech
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1954, the GE 259 day bed is a versatile piece of furniture. The upholstered backrest lifts to provide a roomy bed. Crafted in solid w...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Hans Wegner GE-1935 Bench with Upholstered Seat, Stained Oak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1948, the GE 1936 shell bench has become an icon of modern design. Crafted in bent ply with a solid oak frame, the chair is hand...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE-1935 Bench, Stained Oak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1948, the GE 1936 shell bench has become an icon of modern design. Crafted in bent ply with a solid oak frame, the chair is hand...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE-290/3 Sofa
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1953, the GE 290/3 is the three-seat version of the 290 lounge chair – one of the architect’s Classic and most appreciated...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Emeco Hudson Rocking Chair with Arms in Brushed Aluminum by Philippe Starck
Located in Hanover, PA
The Hudson, designed for the Hudson hotel in NYC, is Emeco and Starck’s first collaboration. Starck described the chair as “washing the details from the Navy Chair”. It takes an addi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Emeco 1 Inch Counter Stool in Brushed Aluminium & Brown by Jasper Morrison
Located in Hanover, PA
For the 1 Inch collection, Jasper Morrison tapped into Emeco’s heritage in hand crafting recycled aluminium, and leveraged its signature strength, light weight, and sustainability. E...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Emeco 1951 Aluminum Stacking Chair with Green Seat by Adrian Van Hooydonk
Located in Hanover, PA
In 2003, we came across a long lost Emeco chair. Dated 1951, the chair had a clean, simple, straightforward design. We decided it was time for a revival, and contacted Adrian van Hoo...
Category

Early 2000s American Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Emeco 1951 Aluminum Stacking Chair with Yellow Seat by Adrian Van Hooydonk
Located in Hanover, PA
In 2003, we came across a long lost Emeco chair. Dated 1951, the chair had a clean, simple, straightforward design. We decided it was time for a revival, and contacted Adrian van Hoo...
Category

Early 2000s American Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Emeco Su Small Stool in Black Aluminum with Eco Concrete Seat by Nendo
Located in Hanover, PA
With the invisible values of design, engineering and strength, the Emeco SU Collection follows the Japanese aesthetic of ‘su‘ — meaning plain or unadorned — the idea that simplicity ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Concrete

Emeco Alfi Armchair in Sand & Ash by Jasper Morrison
Located in Hanover, PA
Emeco and Morrison together, designed and engineered The Alfi Collection with the conviction that what you don't see is as important as what you do see. Alfi reflects Emeco and Morri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Hans Wegner CH-30 Dining Chairs Produced by Carl Hansen
Located in Rovereta, SM
Set of six Hans Wegner CH-30 dining chairs produced by Carl Hansen.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE-1 Bench
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1954, the GE 1 bench is a versatile piece of furniture. One side adjusts to create a backrest or can be lowered for flat bench seating....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Emeco Navy Barstool with Arms in Brushed Aluminum by Us Navy
Located in Hanover, PA
First built for use on submarines in 1944, the Navy Chair has been in continuous Production ever since. With the famous 77 step Process, our craftsmen take soft, recycled aluminum, h...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 4 Model Airport Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner for AP Stolen, Denmark
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The Airport chair, model AP40, is a design from 1959 by Hans J. Wegner for the Kastrup Airport in Copenhagen. It was produced by the company AP Stolen. These 4 chairs are completely ...
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal

Hans Wegner GE-261 Daybed, Stained Oak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1954, the GE 259 daybed is a versatile piece of furniture. The upholstered backrest lifts to provide a roomy bed. Crafted in soli...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE-375 Lounge Chair, Lacquered Oak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1969 by Hans Wegner, the 375A lounge chair pairs clean lines with remarkable craftsmanship. The chair is handcrafted at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted, Denmark by skilled ca...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner Fauteuil GE 265 for GETAMA in Oak and Black Leather, 1980
Located in Hellouw, NL
Robust Hans Wegner Fauteuil GE 265 for GETAMA in oak and black leather, 1980. This chair has new upholstery in black leather. It is very comfortable and in good...
Category

1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Emeco Su Counter Stool in Black Aluminum with Eco Concrete Seat by Nendo
Located in Hanover, PA
With the invisible values of design, engineering and strength, the Emeco SU collection follows the Japanese aesthetic of ‘su‘, meaning plain or unadorned, the idea that simplicity is...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Concrete

Hans Wegner GE-259 Day Bed, Stained Oak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1954, the GE 259 daybed is a versatile piece of furniture. The upholstered backrest lifts to provide a roomy bed. Crafted in soli...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE-290A Lounge Chair, Stained Beech
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1953, the GE 290A is one of the architect’s classic and most appreciated works. Large, sculpted paddle arms showcase the natural beauty of the w...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Hans Wegner GE-240/3 Sofa
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1955, the 240/3 sofa features unparalleled craftsmanship and ergonomics. Sculpted “cigar” shaped arms show off the natural beauty of wood grain....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE-280 Modular Sofa
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1980, the GE 280 modular sofa provides modern comfort with flexibility in design. Units are attached with an easy to remove metal bra...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Emeco Navy Swivel Armchair in Brushed Aluminum with Bar Back by Us Navy
Located in Hanover, PA
First built for use on submarines in 1944, the Navy Chair has been in continuous Production ever since. With the famous 77 step Process, our craftsmen take soft, recycled aluminum, h...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Emeco 111 Navy Counter Stool in Charcoal by Coca-Cola
Located in Hanover, PA
The 111 Navy Collection is a story of innovation, turning waste plastic into something people will keep. Each stool is made of 150 recycled PET bottles. Like the original 111 Navy ch...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Emeco 111 Navy Barstool in Charcoal 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

Pair of Hans Wegner Walnut China Chairs
Located in London, GB
Hans J. Wegner FH 4283 China chair, 1944 This incredibly rare version of Wegner's iconic design was produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark in 1977 in exquisite European walnut in ...
Category

1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Leather

Hans Wegner 1936 Lounge Chair, Lacquered Oak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1957, the GE 34 lounge chair features clean, modern lines perfect for any home or office. The chair is hand built at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner GE-261 Daybed, Lacquered Beech
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1954, the GE 259 daybed is a versatile piece of furniture. The upholstered backrest lifts to provide a roomy bed. Crafted in soli...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Hans Wegner GE-259 Day Bed, Lacquered Beech
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1954, the GE 259 daybed is a versatile piece of furniture. The upholstered backrest lifts to provide a roomy bed. Crafted in soli...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Hans Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair, Stained Beech
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for Getama in 1953, the GE 290 is one of the architect’s classic and most appreciated works. Large, sculpted paddle arms showcase the natural beauty of the wo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Emeco Navy Barstool with Arms in Brushed Aluminum and Walnut by US Navy
Located in Hanover, PA
First built for use on submarines in 1944, the Navy Chair has been in continuous production ever since. With the famous 77 step process, our craftsmen take soft, recycled aluminum, h...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Emeco Navy Counter Stool with Arms in Brushed Aluminum by US Navy
Located in Hanover, PA
First built for use on submarines in 1944, the Navy Chair has been in continuous Production ever since. With the famous 77 step process, our craftsmen take soft, recycled aluminum, h...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Hans Wegner GE-290/2 Sofa
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for Getama in 1953, the GE 290/2 is the two seater version of the 290 lounge chair – one of the architect’s classic and most appreciated works. Large, sculpte...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Hans Wegner GE-240 Lounge Chair, Stained Oak
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

Hans J Wegner Round Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Three available, inquire within. Known simply as "The Chair," this iconic armchair was designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1949. Patinaed Danish oak frame has been gently restored, and the...
Category

20th Century Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Emeco Alfi Counter Stool in White and Dark Ash with Low Back by Jasper Morrison
Located in Hanover, PA
Emeco and Morrison together, designed and engineered The Alfi collection with the conviction that what you don't see is as important as what you do see. Alfi reflects Emeco and Morri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Valet Chair by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
The iconic Valet chair designed by Hans Wegner. Crafted in teak and oakwood with seat that swings upward to hang trousers and hidden storage for pocket contents. Conceived in 1953...
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Brass

Hans Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair, Lacquered Beech
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for Getama in 1953, the GE 290 is one of the architect’s classic and most appreciated works. Large, sculpted paddle arms showcase the natural beauty of the wo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Emeco Navy Swivel Chair in Brushed Aluminum w/ Bar Back by Us Navy
Located in Hanover, PA
First built for use on submarines in 1944, the Navy chair has been in continuous Production ever since. With the famous 77 step Process, our craftsmen take soft, recycled aluminum, h...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Emeco Run 4-Seat Bench in Black Powder-Coat and Walnut by Sam Hecht & Kim Colin
Located in Hanover, PA
Run is a collection of tables, benches and shelves by Sam Hecht and Kim Colin, designers of the simple and no-nonsense. Run effortlessly finds balance in both indoor and outdoor land...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Emeco 111 Navy Barstool in Flint 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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Emeco Su Small Stool in Natural Aluminum w/ Reclaimed Oak Seat by Nendo
Located in Hanover, PA
With the invisible values of design, engineering and strength, the Emeco SU Collection follows the Japanese aesthetic of ‘su‘ — meaning plain or unadorned — the idea that simplicity ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Emeco Alfi Barstool in White and Ash with High Back by Jasper Morrison
Located in Hanover, PA
Emeco and Morrison together, designed and engineered The Alfi Collection with the conviction that what you don't see is as important as what you do see. Alfi reflects Emeco and Morri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Emeco 1 Inch Counter Stool in Brushed Aluminum and Bordeaux by Jasper Morrison
Located in Hanover, PA
For the 1 Inch collection, Jasper Morrison tapped into Emeco’s heritage in hand crafting recycled aluminum, and leveraged its signature strength, light weight, and sustainability. Em...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Emeco Heritage Rocking Armchair in Brushed Aluminum by Philippe Starck
Located in Hanover, PA
Heritage is a stacking chair designed by Philippe Starck, inspired by the original 1006 Navy. The rocking version was designed for the world famous Bon restaurant in Paris. Intended ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Hans J. Wegner Chinese Chair for Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
China chair by Hans J. Wegner, 1944. Executed by Fritz Hansen, 1970. Cherry wood and natural tanned leather cushion.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Emeco Alfi 3-Seat Bench in White and Ash with High Back by Jasper Morrison
Located in Hanover, PA
Emeco and Morrison together, designed and engineered The Alfi collection with the conviction that what you don't see is as important as what you do see. Alfi reflects Emeco and Morri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Hans Wegner GE-290/3 Sofa, Lacquered Oak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1953, the GE 290/3 is the three-seat version of the 290 lounge chair – one of the architect’s Classic and most appreciated works. Large, sculpte...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Emeco Navy Barstool in Brushed Aluminum by US Navy
Located in Hanover, PA
First built for use on submarines in 1944, the Navy chair has been in continuous production ever since. With the famous 77 step process, our craftsmen take soft, recycled aluminum, h...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Hans Wegner GE-240 Lounge Chair, Lacquered Oak
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

Hans J. Wegner JH 513 Chair Denmark Teak Leather
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful set of eight Hans J. Wegner JH 513 chairs made by Johannes Hansen. Beautiful grained teak frame with original black leather upholstery. Normal / mini...
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Oak Armchair with Wenge Inlay by Hans Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An oak armchair with wenge inlay detail to the C-shaped backrest with a paper cord seat.
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Oak, Wenge

Emeco 1 Inch All Aluminum Barstool by Jasper Morrison, 1stdibs Exclusive
Located in Hanover, PA
For the 1 Inch collection, Jasper Morrison tapped into Emeco’s heritage in hand crafting recycled aluminum, and leveraged its signature strength, light weight, and sustainability. Em...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Emeco Navy Armchair in Brushed Aluminium with Bar Back by Us Navy
Located in Hanover, PA
First built for use on submarines in 1944, the Navy Chair has been in continuous Production ever since. With the famous 77 step Process, our craftsmen take soft, recycled aluminum, h...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Hans Wegner Black Leather and Chrome Airport Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Westport, CT
Hans Wegner black leather and chrome airport chairs (CH401 Kastrup Chair), set of 6 Made for Copenhagen Airport in 1958 by Danish designer Hans J. Wegner as part of the "Kastrup"-series. Originally produced as model AP40 and later by Carl Hanson...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Emeco Run 3-Seat Bench in Clear Anodized Aluminum by Sam Hecht & Kim Colin
Located in Hanover, PA
Run is a collection of tables, benches and shelves by Sam Hecht and Kim Colin, designers of the simple and no-nonsense. Run effortlessly finds balance in both indoor and outdoor land...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Emeco Kong Armchair in Brushed Aluminum by Philippe Starck
Located in Hanover, PA
Starck first designed the Kong barstool for the Chinese restaurant Kong in Paris. The one armed stool was intended to make it easy and graceful for the super model clientele to slith...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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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