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Chairs For Sale
Creator: Poul Kjærholm
Creator: Friso Kramer
Friso Kramer Industrial Rationalist Metal and Laminated Wood Result Chair, 1953
By Friso Kramer
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair model result, designed by Friso Kramer in 1953.
Manufactured by Ahrend de Cirkel (Netherlands) in 1953.
Profiled sheet lacquered metal, wood seat and back.
First edition in gr...
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
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
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 '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 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
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
Set of 4 Grey Velvet Friso Kramer 'Result' Chairs for Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4, Mid-Century, grey velvet Friso Kramer designed 'Result' chairs. Friso Kramer and Wim Rietveld designed the chair while working at Ahrend. Because the chair is light and stu...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 Revolt Chairs by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, Netherlands, 1956
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The 'Revolt' chair was designed by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel. An award winning design that has become an icon of Dutch industrial design from the 1950's. This solid chair has...
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
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
Friso Kramer Result chair Ahrend de Cirkel The Netherlands 1958
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Very nice iconic chair model Result designed by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, The Netherlands 1958. The chair has an original black lacquered metal frame with V structure legs w...
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 10 Result chairs by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, 1960's/1970's
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The famous 'Result' chair was designed by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel in the 1950's. This model was very common to be seen in larger amounts at schools, canteens and office spa...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
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 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
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
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
Friso Kramer Revolt chairs teak The Netherlands 1960
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Super nice set of 6 original Revolt dining chairs designed by Friso Kramer and manufactured by Ahrend de Cirkel, The Netherlands 1953. Though the Revolt chair was already designed in...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
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
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
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
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
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
S201 Dining Chair by Ynske Kooistra for Marko, Set of Six
By Friso Kramer
Located in Hook, Hampshire
S201 dining chair by Ynske Kooistra for Marko – set of six. The classic Dutch compass leg chair was perhaps originally created by Prouve who then inspir...
Category
1950s Dutch Vintage Chairs
Materials
Laminate
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
Friso Kramer Revolt chairs wood for Ahrend de Cirkel, 1963
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Super nice set of eight revolt dining chairs designed by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, Holland, 1953. Though the Revolt chair was already designed in 1953, the production starte...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
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
Set of PK20 Chairs by Poul Kjaerholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of high back PK20 lounge chair and a low back PK20 lounge chair in chromed metal and sienna brown leather. Stamped for Poul Kjaerholm; Further stamped: Denma...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Paire de Fauteuils Lounge Poul Kjaerholm, Modèle “PK 22” Pour E. Kold Christense
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Paire de fauteuils modèle “PK 22” de design danois de 1955, par Poul Kjærholm pour E. Kold Christensen.
Structure en acier brossé avec assise et dossier en cuir marron.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
PK91 Footstool by Poul Kjaerholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
PK91 folding footstool. Chromed metal and sienna brown leather. Stamped for Poul Kjaerholm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
2x Friso Kramer for Auping '"Euroika" Plywood Chairs, the Netherlands, 1960's
By Friso Kramer, Auping
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Teak plywood dining chair on black metal base.
Some small veneer damages at the back of one chair.
Friso Kramer is the son of architect Pi...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Plywood
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
Poul Kjærholm Model Pk22 Natural Canvas
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 9 Tulip Chair by Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Kjærholm PK 9 - 'Tulip' chair in patinated natural leather with steel frame. E. Kold Christensen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Distinctive Set of Brown Leather PK 22 Chairs by Poul Kjærholm for Fritz Hansen
Located in Voorburg, NL
A very nice set of original PK 22 chairs designed by Poul Kjærholm for Fritz Hansen, Denmark . This original 1980s edition comes with soft brown leather with beautiful patina. The so...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Friso Kramer Revolt Chairs for Ahrend de Cirkel 1963
By Friso Kramer
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Super nice and scarce set 6 Revolt chairs designed by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, Holland 1953. Though the Revolt chair was already designed in 1953, the production started in...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Poul Kjærholm Chair Model Pk11
Located in Berkeley, CA
PK11 is a complex and beautiful chair carried by a three-legged satin brushed stainless steel frame. The chair was designed by Poul Kjærholm in 1957 as a companion to the PK51...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
'Revolt' Chair by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, the Netherlands, 1953
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The 'Revolt' chair was designed by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel. An award winning design that has become an icon of Dutch industrial design from the 1950s. The chair has a folde...
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Friso Kramer ‘Revolt’ Chair in Matte Red Lacquered Ciranol and Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Friso Kramer for Cirkel Ahrend, chair, ciranol, metal, The Netherlands, design 1953
This chair named ‘Revolt’ is designed by the Dutch designer Friso Kramer (1922-2019) that receive...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Poul Kjærholm Model Pk22 Easy Chair
Located in Berkeley, CA
The discrete and elegant lounge chair PK22 epitomizes the work of Poul Kjærholm and his search for the ideal type-form and industrial dimension, which was always present in his work. The profile of the steel frame structure originates from his graduation project, the “Element” Chair (PK25...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Friso Kramer Result Chairs Set Birch Ahrend 1965
By Friso Kramer
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Nice iconic and rare set of 6 early Result chairs with birch plywood seats and backs. Designed for Ahrend de Cirkel in 1958 and these specific chairs were manufactured in 1965. The R...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rare Set Pagholz Armchairs Friso Kramer
By Friso Kramer
Located in Nijlen, VAN
Rare Set Pagholz Armchairs Friso Kramer
Rare Dutch set of "Pagholz" chairs. These chairs are quite rare and don't come on the market in set very much. They were designed by Friso Kramer and Jaap...
Category
1960s Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
Poul Kjærholm Model Pk20 Wicker
Located in Berkeley, CA
PK20 is a laidback and elegant easy chair. The easy chair designed by Poul Kjærholm is built upon a flexible matt chromed spring steel frame. With this version o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Rare Friso Kramer "Revolt" Chairs in Burgundy Red and Grey
By Friso Kramer
Located in Den Haag, NL
Rare Friso Kramer "Revolt" chairs in burgundy red and grey
Friso Kramer "revolt" chairs by Ahrend de Cirkel designed in 1953, these are early productions. In Grey and Burgundy ena...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Poul Kjærholm Model Pk20 Easy Chair
Located in Berkeley, CA
PK20 is a laidback and elegant lounge chair. PK20 is built upon a flexible matt chromed spring steel frame. The original idea for the chair was to use the excess leather strips from ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
S201 Dining Chair by Ynske Kooistra for Marko, Good Quantities Available
By Friso Kramer
Located in Hook, Hampshire
S201 dining chair by Ynske Kooistra for Marko, good quantity available. The Classic Dutch compass leg chair was perhaps originally created by Prouve who...
Category
1950s Dutch Vintage Chairs
Materials
Laminate
Chair 'PK 9' by Poul Kjaerholm, Fritz Hansen, Steel, Leather, 1960
Located in Berlin, DE
This chair is a real Classic midcentury design by Poul Kjaerholm. It's construction is made of spring steel, the seating is covered with burgundy red leather. Labeled Fritz Hansen.
...
Category
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Two Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel "Revolt" Dining Chairs
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Black metal frame and red and white polyester seating and back.
In used but original condition.
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Friso Kramer Revolt for Th Delft by Ahrend de Cirkel, 1958
By Friso Kramer
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare first production Revolt chair designed by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, Holland 1953. This chair was made for the TH delft who commissioned Friso Kramer and Ahrend to decorate the new interior. These famous TH delft chairs...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
PK20 Easy Chair by Poul Kjaerholm Produced by E. Kold Christensen
Located in Stamford, CT
A PK20 chair produced by Kold Christensen in Poul Kjaeholms iconic matte chrome finish. Leather is in great shape without staining and remains supple. E. Ko...
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1970s Danish Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Rare PK27 Easy Chair by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1971
Located in Echt, NL
Impressive PK27 easy chair in excellent condition.
Designed by Poul Kjaerholm, Denmark
Manufactured by E. Kold Christensen
These chairs were only produced for three years, between...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Suede, Bentwood, Plywood
Friso Kramer "Repose" Armchair, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing mid-century "Repose" lounge chair by Dutch design great Friso Kramer. Chair is outfitted with an enameled metal frame, matching Skai arms and is newly upholstered in grey f...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Poul Kjaerholm PK22 Anthracite Grey by Fritz Hansen, 2004
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Priced each we have 4 Paul Kjaerholm PK 22 chairs from Fritz Hansen labeled and dated 2004. We believe these chairs were only produced in this color for 2 years. These chairs come wi...
Category
Early 2000s Scandinavian Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Friso Kramer Revolt Folding Chair for Ahrend de Cirkel, 1953
By Friso Kramer
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare Revolt folding chair designed by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, Holland 1953. Though the Revolt chair was already designed in 1953, the production started in 1958. The chair...
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
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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