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Chairs For Sale
Item type: New and Made To Order
Marshan Rattan Side Chair by Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Marshan Rattan side chair by Creel and Gow, in green: Dimensions: 18.5" x 23" x 36.5" H -Seat Height: 18"
Introducing Creel and Gow's exclusive wicker and rattan collection, designe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Garden Or Dinning Armchairs in Black Wrought Iron. Indoor & Outdoor. Price/Piece
Located in Miami, FL
Garden armchairs in black wrought iron
Handmade.
Dining armchairs
PRICE PER ITEM.
Category
2010s Spanish Country Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Vintage Style Bistro Folding Iron Chair, Indoor & Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
French vintage style bistro folding iron chair.
Price per item.
Category
2010s Spanish French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Iron
Hans J Wegner 'CH25' Easy Chair in Walnut, Oil & Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J Wegner 'CH25' Easy Chair in Walnut, Oil & Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Papercord, Wood
Modern Exotic Wood and Wrapped Leather Dining Chair from Costantini, Giovanni
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Giovanni Solid Argentine Rosewood and Leather Dining Chair from Costantini
Measurements are 19" W x 21" D x 32" H x 19" SH
COM/COL: 2 Yds / 34 Sq Ft
The Giovanni Chair is a de...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Baba Set of 2 Walnut Chairs by Sergio Mian
Located in Milan, IT
These iconic, copyrighted designs by Sergio Mian was made famous after Clint Eastwood's memorable speech to an empty seat at the 2012 Republican National Convention. A mix of style, ...
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
$627 / item
Sculpting Archetypes chair in carved and laquered wood by Linde Freya Tangelder
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Sculpting Archetypes Dining Chair is part of a project created for the
historic Villa Borsani. The designer presents her admiration for diverse
materials and textures, ranging fr...
Category
2010s Belgian Chairs
Materials
Wood
Baby Gropius Chair – Sculptural Bauhaus-Inspired Chair in Colorful Fabric NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
Baby Gropius chair is designed in the same spirit as the collection's flagman Gropius chair, which makes the brand signature.
We noted that kids love minimalist design and are always happy to interact with our chairs, and this fact encouraged us to create a miniature version of the Gropius chair. A distinctive silhouette that is sculptural yet comfortable, a wide range of colorful upholstery...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Cotton, Linen, Faux Fur, Acrylic, Wood
Modern "Normative-Chair" with Upholstery
By Supaform
Located in Florence, IT
The "Normative-chair" was created as a part of the "Normative" collection, which was shown in Milan Design Week 2019.
This surreal “Normative” collection makes advances to the Soviet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$3,200 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Sculptural Leather Dining Chair with Pedestal Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural blend of form and function, this contemporary dining chair exudes elegance with its soft curves and refined silhouette. Upholstered in a range of bouclé fabric colors.
...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
$2,610 / item
Rock Stool with Leather Seat by Marc Sadler
By Da A
Located in Milan, IT
A striking piece of design of contemporary inspiration, this stool boasts a superb combination of colors, geometric lines, and materials. Ergonomic and versatile, the structure is ma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$3,444 / item
Contemporary Chair 'FF Swivel' Chrome, Cognac Leather
Located in Paris, IDF
The 'FF Swivel' chair designed by Ida L. Hildebrand for Friends & Founders
Model shown in main picture:
- Chrome frame
- Cognac Leather
Upholstery available in a wide range of fab...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Silhouette Dining Chair, Wood & COM, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Silhouette is a surreal reminiscence of a woman’s sensual curves that arise designed in an eye-catching dining chair.
The joint dimension of people and objects represented by severa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Customizable New and Made to order Gubi Bistra Chair by AMDL Circle
By Gubi
Located in New York, NY
Designed for GUBI by Michele De Lucchi’s architecture practice, AMDL CIRCLE, Bistra is a
sculptural furniture collection that distills the classic bistro chair to its essential form,...
Category
2010s Danish Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Illusion Pouf 'Orphisme' Upholstery by Alexandre Ligios, Organic Curves Chair
Located in New York, NY
Illusion Pouf by Alexandre Ligios
Casamance 'Orphisme' Upholstery.
47.2" W x 35.4" D x 17.7" H
“Illusion” takes on the silhouette of a coffee bean, with organic curves. Beneath i...
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Armonia Walnut Dining Chair, Silvio Piattelli design made in Italy
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Introducing the Armonia Chair.
This listing and pricing is for single chair. Use drop down menu to create your set.
The chairs are made from Italian solid walnut wood, which is kno...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Walnut Wood and Cork Chair, Dining or Writing Desk Chair, Porto Chair
Located in Birmingham, AL
The Porto chair embraces the fusion of timeless elegance and functional minimalism. This streamlined chair complements your urban wood dining table or writing desk. With its versatil...
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Chairs
Materials
Wood
Glenda Chair in Welded Mirror-Polished Stainless Steel by Julian Mayor
Located in Geneve, CH
Glenda Chair in Welded Mirror.Polished Stainless Steel by Julian Mayor
Limited Edition of 8 + 4AP.
Dimensions: D 72 x W 104 x H 71,5 cm.
Materials: Mirror polished stainless steel.
...
Category
2010s British Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Chic 'Méandre' Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 'Méandre'™ dark bronze side chair by Design Frères®.
Chic and understated.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
$2,900 / item
Set of 3 Contemporary Counter Bar Stool, Old Silver Metal & Cognac Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary barstool is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility of the double 3.5 ...
Category
2010s Spanish Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Sculptural Chair Carved from Solid Suar Wood Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural chair with mix of wood textures and shades. A uniquely sculptural and versatile piece, this chair was crafted from a single block of suar wood. Meticulously ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
Walnut / Oak Butterfly Joinery Gallery Handmade Modern Minimal Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With this bench, we wanted to push the limits of structure both in physics and aesthetics.
The bench was sawn from a single long hand-selected board and carefully milled with a mite...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Joe Colombo Chair 300 for Karakter
By Joe Colombo
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Joe Colombo Chair 300 for Karakter
Designed by the forward-thinking Italian designer Joe Colombo, Chair 300 is a beautiful example of his functional design sensibility. Upholstered...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
$3,137 Sale Price / item
20% Off
21st Century, Modern, Maçka Corner Chair, Powder Coated Structure & Upholstery
By DAY Studio
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Maçka, defined by its juxtaposed simple geometrical forms, is a seating collection consisting of dining & corner chairs, bar stool and love & lounge benches. The designs elegantly re...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and beige boucle.
Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism.
Model: Razor...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
$666 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Dark Wood Meditation Chair Low Seat with Cushion by CEU Studio Indoor - Outdoor
By CEU Studio
Located in New York, NY
Represented by Tuleste Factory
Meditation Chair by CEU
L 23.5" x W 23.5" x H 22"
Custom cushion covers available upon request.
The item is customizable by size
Sculptural in for...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Grand Chairs, Swivel, Brass, DEDAR Wool, Handmade Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Chair Grand, Swivel, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Grand chair is a versatile piece with it's swivel base, that combines elegance with functi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
$3,432 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf, Velvet, Oak, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Grand Pouf, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Grand pouf is a versatile piece that combines elegance with functionality. Its curved, sculptural d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Walnut Finish Natural Cane-Back Chair with Oatmeal Fabric – Donna Collection
Located in Miami, FL
A Donna cane-back chair by Uultis with walnut finish and Oatmeal fabric. *Please check availability prior to purchase*.
Introducing the Donna cane-back chair, beautifully designed with a walnut wood finish, an oatmeal fabric seat, and a natural hand-woven cane backrest crafted from 100% natural cotton straw. The Wheat Thin Plain Weave fabric adds a soft and inviting texture to the seat, supported by medium-density foam for optimal comfort. Its solid wood structure ensures durability and a timeless aesthetic, seamlessly integrating into modern, contemporary, or traditional settings.
The natural cane backrest creates an airy and elegant visual contrast with the walnut finish, offering both a striking design element and comfort. Ideal for lounging in the living room, reading in a cozy corner, or as an accent chair in a bedroom or office, the Donna chair...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut, Cane, Fabric, Wood
$1,336 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Dining chair Balance by WOO for Elegant Contemporary Interiors
Located in Kyiv, UA
Dining chair Balance invites you to experience the balance that we all seek in life.
This designer chair draws inspiration from the art of rock balancing, where natural stones are ca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Grand Chairs, Swivel, Brass, DEDAR Velvet, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Chair Grand, Swivel, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Grand chair is a versatile piece with it's swivel base, that combines elegance with functi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
$4,004 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Modern Dining Chair Hello in Various Fabrics and Colors by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
HELLO chair, crafted with meticulous attention to detail, boasts a visually striking and emotionally appealing design. Its round organic shapes exude playfulness yet sophistication, ...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé
Set of 8 Modern Chair Gropius CS1 in Matt Stain-Resistant Velvet Fabric by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
New Noom furniture collection is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus School in Germany. Ideas of functionalism and conciseness, the combination of craft...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Fur, Linen, Cotton, Sheepskin, Fabric, Ash, Acrylic, Bouclé, Wool, ...
Space Age Postmodern Zebra Print Accent Chair Caos
Located in Almería, ES
The Caos Accent Chair celebrates the unexpected beauty that emerges from disorder. With its sculptural curves and dynamic proportions, it turns chaos into harmony—offering a bold yet...
Category
2010s Spanish Space Age Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Faux Fur
$1,758 / item
Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chair with Cushion by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
This chair is one of the most recognizable in Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex, f...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
$4,653 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Charlotte Perriand Meribel Wood Stool by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool model Meribel designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953-61.
Oak stained black.
Relaunched by Cassina in 2011.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Reclaiming simple materials ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$1,332 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Galleon Chair
Located in Milan, IT
A fun and original design guaranteed to start a conversation, the Galleon Chair sits on flared midcentury modern-inspired legs with burnished brass feet. T...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
$3,801 / item
Pierre Paulin 'Pacha' Lounge Chair with Returning Swivel for GUBI
By Gubi, Pierre Paulin
Located in Glendale, CA
Pierre Paulin 'Pacha' Lounge Chair with Returning Swivel for GUBI
Pierre Paulin 'Pacha' lounge chair upholstered in Harp ivory fabric (24- Fabric group A). Paulin designed the 'Pacha' lounge chair in 1975 with the intention of creating a sensation of sitting on clouds. With ivory cotton upholstery and a returning swivel wood base with a pearl gold finish, the curvaceous and low-slung Pacha lounge chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Set of 2 Pierre Jeanneret 055 Capitol Complex Chair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Materials:
Wood, Backrest and seat in Indian cane.
Dimensions:
D 57 cm x W 45...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
$7,056 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Clara Porset's wood and rattan Mexican Butaque Chair by Luteca
Located in New York, NY
Cuban-born Clara Porset was a pioneer for modern design in Mexico. Having studied architecture in New York and then Paris, she finally settled in Mexico devoting her life to championing her mutually enriching vision of modernity and tradition. A fierce proponent of historical craft traditions, Clara Porset created wholly contemporary versions of the classic Mexican vernacular forms including the colonial butaque chair...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Walnut
Customizable Artifort Little Tulip Swivel Barstool by Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
Elegance through and through. Delicate, flowing, cheerful, light. Like a blossoming flower or a friendly smile. Available with a disk-shaped or cross-foot base. Both styles are equal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile
Ghidini 1961 Katana Lounge Chair in Leather and Burnished Brass, Paolo Rizzatto
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
In the Katana sofa, Paolo Rizzatto, being the refined and expert designer he is, puts great care in the proportions of the structural elements of the produ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Custom Made Lucite and Wood Sculptural Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Custom Made Lucite and Wood Sculptural Chair
Offered for sale is a custom made lucite and wood sculptural chair which is not only functional but makes a strong design statement.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Lucite, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Grand Chairs, Swivel, Brass, Jacquard, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Chair Grand, Swivel, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Grand chair is a versatile piece with it's swivel base, that combines elegance with functi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
$4,290 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Sylvie Chair in Coal Black Shagreen by R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The Sylvie chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Shagreen Stingray
Contemporary Chaise Longue 'Cherlon' by Carmworks
Located in Paris, IDF
Chaise Longue Cherlon by Camilo Andres Rodriguez Marquez (aka CarmWorks)
Rattan / Burnt wood or natural
Each piece is made to order and hand crafted by the artist.
Dimension...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rattan, Wood
$7,400 / item
Customizable Artifort Orange Slice Armchair by Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
The Orange Slice armchair by designer Pierre Paulin is one of the most popular design armchairs in the world. The iconic armchair makes every roo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile
Finn Juhl 45 Chair, Wood and Fabric
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Finn Juhl in 1945, relaunched in 2003.
Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in Denmark.
In the Autumn of 1945, Finn Juhl presented the 45 Chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$11,581 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Arches II Dining Chair, Bouclé & Oak, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Arches II dining chair is designed in the likeness of the architectural scale that suggests a crossing through the structures of a utopian city, organized by the principles of sy...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Metal
Gottler 'MG501 Cuba' Outdoor Chair in Teak and Sesame for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Gottler 'MG501 Cuba' Outdoor Chair in Teak and Sesame for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitment...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood, Teak
Vertere Occasional table in solid oiled American black walnut hand turned
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
Turned from solid timber, the Vertere projects an exaggerated sculptural silhouette fully accentuating the stunning beauty of walnut. Our recommendation is an oiled finish to bring o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Amtra Iron Chair With Armrests by Dante Negro
By Dante Negro
Located in Milan, IT
The Amtra Iron Chair epitomizes elegance and charm, making it an exquisite addition to any garden or terrace. Crafted with graceful, wavy lines that form an open backrest, this chair...
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Iron
$1,898 / item
Contemporary Isabella Dining Chair Scalloping in Wool with Solid Walnut Legs
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Isabella dining chair is one of our signature chairs, as highly sought after today as when it was first introduced. This design has been re-i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Bouclé, Wool
$2,755 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating 'Méandre' gilt bronze finish side chair by Design Frères.
Gilt bronze finish over steel frame. Natural linen upholstered cushion with contras...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Gerrit Rietveld Red and Blue Chair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Rietveld in 1918. Relaunched in 1973.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
A sculptural seat with a pure and rationalist form, this chair became an authenti...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
$6,829 / item
Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Made in France with hand-turned, flared oak legs. Upholstered backrest and seat in a textured cream bouclette fabric (LG.FB-89).
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Fabric
Dialogo - Chair with leather seat by Tobia Scarpa for Tacchini
By Tobia Scarpa, Tacchini
Located in Alcamo, IT
Dialogue (Chair with Armrests)
Design by Tobia Scarpa
The Dialogo, a chair with armrests, is a masterpiece by Tobia Scarpa, celebrated on the occasion of its 50th anniversary with t...
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Chic 'Arcade' Wrought Iron and Shearling Chairs by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic 'Arcade' wrought iron and shearling chairs by Design Frères.
Extraordinary pair of side chairs with white shearling upholstery. This unique upholstery...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Contemporary Chaise Longue 'Cherlon' by Carmworks, Copper Fabric
Located in Paris, IDF
Chaise Longue Cherlon by Camilo Andres Rodriguez Marquez (aka CarmWorks)
Fique and copper fabric / Burnt wood or natural
Each piece is made to order and hand crafted by the art...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Ample Red Outdoor Chair by Nichetto Studio
Located in Milan, IT
Nichetto Studio proudly presents an elegant extension of the Ample family: the Ample Outdoor Chair. This versatile outdoor piece seamlessly harmonizes indoor and outdoor spaces. The ...
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,438 / item
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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