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Chairs For Sale
Creator: Emeco
Creator: Paul McCobb
Vintage Paul McCobb Shovel Chairs 1950s
Located in Saint Paul, MN
Paul McCobb has been a bit of a dark horse in the world of Mid-Century Modern. Due to an early passing, McCobb didn't see the longevity of some of his modernist counterparts. But despite a short career, his body of work is impressively large. Known best for his Planner Group series for Winchendon Furniture, the shovel chairs were introduced along with a wide range of seating and storage options. The shovel chairs are less common that the windsor-styled chairs and have since become sought after by collectors. These examples had been in a tobacco finish with dark staining on the seats. They have been refinished with a black lacquer (an original factory option for the chair). Seen pictured with a Half Nelson lamp...
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Set of Six Brushed Aluminum #111 "Navy" Chairs by Emeco with Cushion
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of six brushed aluminum #111 "Navy" chairs by Emeco, circa 1990s. the set is very sturdy and functional and in very good vintage condition. The chairs come with black Naugahyde ...
Category

Late 20th Century American Industrial Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Paul McCobb Planner Group Dining Chairs Maple Spindle Back Chairs
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of 6 All original midcentury maple Paul McCobb Planner Group spindle back side chairs. Solid maple seat and curved back on tapered legs. Original vintage condition. Original blon...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Spindle Back Planner Group Chairs by Paul McCobb for Winchendon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maple spindle back dining chair from the Planner Group series designed by Paul McCobb and manufactured by Winchendon, Massachusetts. The seat rests atop four tapered legs and is inla...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Maple

Emeco Hudson Armchair in Polished 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Paul McCobb set of Four Fiberglass Origami Gray Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Rare and wonderful 1950s set of four stackable fiberglass gray chairs know as Origami Chairs. Designed by Paul McCobb for St John Seating Corporation, USA.. McCobb designed these mol...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal

American modern swivel chairs Hudson brushed aluminum by Starck for Emeco, 2000
Located in MIlano, IT
American modern swivel chairs Hudson brushed aluminum by Starck for Emeco, 2000 Set of four chairs mod. Hudson entirely in brushed aluminum. The backrest and seat are slightly shaped...
Category

Early 2000s American Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

1970s 33m Grey Chairs by Richard Ogg for Emeco
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1970s 33m chairs by Richard Ogg for Emeco. Perforated plastic. Good condition with some wear to plastic and chrome. Six available and sold individually.
Category

1970s American Space Age Vintage Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Table and Bowtie Chairs
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Table and Bowtie Chairs Table and chairs in above average vintage condition. Have some expected vintage wear which should ...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

2010s Set of Eight Philippe Starck Emeco Hudson Polished Aluminum Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a stunning set of eight Hudson dining chairs in Polished aluminum, designed by Philippe Starck and produced by Emeco. This is one of Emeco's most iconic designs and was also Emeco's first collaboration with renowned designer Philippe Starck. The chair was original conceived for the Hudson Hotel in New York City. While the chair is available in a brushed aluminum, the polished example is the more luxurious variant and looks much like a piece of jewelry. The set was just freshly sent to a profession metal polishing studio, where the chairs were again laboriously polished back to perfection. As a result, each chair looks almost as good as the day they left Emeco's factory. The chairs came from the Boston area...
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2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Midcentury Paul McCobb Planner Group Dining Chairs Maple Spindle Back Chairs
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
All original midcentury maple Paul McCobb Planner Group spindle back side chairs. Solid maple seat and curved back on tapered legs. Original vintage condition. Original blonde finish...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

MCM Model 7001 Chair in Walnut by Paul McCobb for Directional, USA, c. 1950s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a one-of-a-kind, luxury piece of authentic twentieth century furniture - a rare model 7009 armchair designed by Paul McCobb for Directional Furniture. This chair is truly...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Three Emeco 1951 Bar Stools by Adrian van Hooydonk and BMW Designworks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of three 1951 series bar stools, designed by Adrian van Hooydonk from BMW Designworks. This is a phenomenal design, which was a reinterpretation and reintrod...
Category

1950s American Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Paul McCobb, set of 6 refined oak chairs.
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2432 Paul McCobb Set of 6 refined oak chairs. Uk manufacture, 1950's.
Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Emeco 1 Inch Barstool in Brushed Aluminum and Brown 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 Hudson Rocking Chair with Arms in Polished 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 111 Navy Counter Stool in Snow 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

Paul McCobb Dining Chairs for Planner Group, Set of 4 Mid Century Modern
Located in Wallkill, NY
Maple Paul McCobb dining chairs set of four, Planner Group. They are in wonderful vintage condition. Measuring: H 30 in, W 17 in, D 19 in, seat height 17 in. Be sure to check our st...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Maple

A Paul McCobb Faceted Origami Chair on Spider Base, circa 1960
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in 1959 as the faceted form chair, Paul McCobb’s fiberglass seating has become known as the Origami Chair, its molded facets reminiscen...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal

Paul McCobb Origami Armchair on Spider Base
Located in Dronten, NL
1960s vintage white molded fiberglass Origami arm shell chair designed by Paul McCobb on a very scarce spider base. A stunning example of this rarely seen combo. The faceted chair...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Paul McCobb Planner Group Captain Lounge Maple Arm Chair
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful all original midcentury maple Paul McCobb Planner Group Captain arm chair. Solid maple seat and curved back on tapered legs. Original vint...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Emeco Run 3-Seat Bench in Aluminum 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 Small Stool in Brushed Aluminum & Red Ochre 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 Su Counter 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

Oak

Lounge Chair by Paul McCobb
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare lounge chair designed by Paul McCobb for Directional.
Category

1950s Vintage Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of ‘as-new’ Emeco 111 Navy Chairs
Located in Kennett Square, PA
Pair of gray Emeco Navy 111 chairs. Excellent condition, very light if any use. Measures: 15.5” W x 19.5” D x 34” H - seat height 18”.
Category

2010s American Industrial Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Paul McCobb for Winchendon Maple Spindle Back Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, low profile, lounge chair by Paul McCobb for Winchendon features a deep seated, black lacquered maple frame with spindle back and newly upholstered cushions in se...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Maple

Paul McCobb for Directional Midcentury Occasional Lounge Chairs, Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Directional midcentury occasional lounge chairs - pair. Each chair measures: 24.75 wide x 21 deep x 29.5 inches high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height/chair...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Paul McCobb for the Winchendon Furniture Co.
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Set of four dining chairs designed by Paul McCobb for the Winchendon Furniture (Planner Group) Co. Solid maple with a spindle supported backrest and signature inlay screw on each sea...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood

Emeco 1 Inch Barstool in Brushed Aluminum and Ash 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

Paul McCobb for Directional Mid Century Walnut and Cane Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Directional Mid Century walnut and cane dining chairs - set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 16.5 wide x 16.5 deep x 34.5 high, with a seat height of 17.25 inches...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Pair of Midcentury Paul McCobb Planner Group Captain Lounge Maple Arm Chairs
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of rare all original midcentury maple Paul McCobb Planner Group Captain arm chairs. Solid maple seat and curved back on tapered legs. Original ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Paul McCobb for Winchendon Mid-Century Cane and Walnut Lounge Chairs, Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Winchendon midcentury cane and walnut lounge chairs - pair Each chair measures: 26.25 wide x 25 deep x 33 inches high, with a seat height of 16.75 and arm height/c...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Paul McCobb Origami Ivori Desk Patio Chair Model 61
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful elegant classic origami chair lightly used great color and condition, designed by Paul McCobb.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Paul McCobb Shovel Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Paul McCobb shovel chair, model #1533, from his Planner Group for Winchendon Furniture, 1950. Solid maple seat and back with iron frame. Go...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of 4 Paul McCobb Shovel Chairs for Winchendon, 1950s USA
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 4 Paul McCobb Planner Group Shovel chairs in Maple for Winchendon, USA 1950s.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal

Emeco Navy Counter Stool 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

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Planner group mid century dining chairs - set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 20.25 wide x 19 deep x 30.25 high, with a seat height of 18 inches Each captains c...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood

Beautiful Elegant American Mid Century Modern Iron Chair by Paul McCobb
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful lines on this solid iron chair designed by Paul McCobb freshly powder coated in black mate with beautiful grey upholstery cushion.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Paul McCobb Lounge Chairs Models 1320 & 1322. Priced for Reupholstery. Signed.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Paul McCobb Lounge Chairs models 1320, the armless version and 1322, the version with arms. Price is for each. Signed with the Custom Craft label. Both have walnut frames in great...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Navy Chair by Emeco
Located in Meulebeke, BE
First built for use on submarines in 1944, the Navy Chair has been in continuous production ever since. This is a recent production in a very good condition.
Category

1940s North American Industrial Vintage Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Paul McCobb for Lane Delineator Mid Century Rosewood Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Lane Delineator Mid Century Rosewood Dining Chairs - Set of 8 Each armless chair measures: 18 wide x 18 deep x 36.25 high, with a seat height of 17.5 inches Each cap...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Paul McCobb for Lane Delineator Mid Century Rosewood Dining Chair
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Lane Delineator Mid Century Rosewood Dining Chair This chair measures: 22 wide x 19.5 deep x 36.75 inches high, with a seat height of ...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Emeco Run 3-Seat Bench in Aluminum and Ash 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

Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin mid century dining chairs - Set of 4 Each chair measures: 17.5 wide x 18 deep x 35 inches high, with a seat height of 18 inches All pieces of furniture c...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

111 Navy Mini Chair by Coca-Cola
Located in Hanover, PA
The 111 Navy Mini is a story of innovation, turning waste plastic into something that lasts. Each stool is made of 111 recycled PET bottles. Like the original 111 Navy stool...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Paul McCobb Shovel Chair for Wichendon
Located in San Francisco, CA
Paul McCobb design "Shovel" side chair model 1533 for Winchendon, Mass. A iconic and innovative chair in good original condition wood, metal frame shows wear and tear to finish but s...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage MCM Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic set of vintage 4 MCM dining chairs. Designed by the legendary Paul McCobb, a Midcentury giant. Gorgeous spindle back with the coveted inlay screw on each seat. Acquired fro...
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Winchendon Maple and Cane Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Winchendon Maple and Cane dining chairs - Set of 6 Each chair measures: 18 wide x 19 deep x 3...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Maple

Emeco Navy Officer Side Chair in Grey Fabric with Black Powder Coated 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 armchair and swivel chairs, available in hand-brushed aluminum or a black powder coat finish. Upholstery is offered in a selection of Kvadrat and Maharam textiles and leathers. The Emeco 1006 Navy Chair...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Emeco Navy Officer Armchair in Black Fabric with Black Powder Coated 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

On & On Stacking Chair in Plastic with Orange Fabric 2 by Barber & Osgerby
Located in Hanover, PA
The On & On Collection by Barber & Osgerby for Emeco breaks new ground with a circular way of thinking, combining longevity of design, durability, and the use of recycled materials t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Origami Side Chair on Swiveling Pedestal Base by Paul McCobb for St John
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed in 1959 as the Faceted form chair, Paul McCobb’s fiberglass seating has become known as the Origami Chair, its molded facets reminiscent of ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

T-Back Planner Group Chair by Paul McCobb for Winchendon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maple t-back dining chair from the Planner Group series designed by Paul McCobb and manufactured by Winchendon, Massachusetts. Very good condition. We have 8 in stock, priced separat...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Maple

Paul McCobb Mid Century Connoisseur Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb mid century Connoisseur dining chairs - Set of 4 Each chair measures 16.5 wide x 20.5 deep x 34 high with a seat height of 17.5 inches All pieces of furniture can be ...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Emeco Navy Officer Swivel Chair in Black Fabric with Black Powder Coated 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 armchair and swivel chairs, available in hand-brushed aluminum or a black powder coat finish. Upholstery is offered in a selection of Kvadrat and Maharam textiles and leathers. The Emeco 1006...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

On & On Stacking Chair in Plastic with White Fabric 1 by Barber & Osgerby
Located in Hanover, PA
The On & On Collection by Barber & Osgerby for Emeco breaks new ground with a circular way of thinking, combining longevity of design, durability, and the use of recycled materials t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American 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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