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Chairs For Sale
Item type: New and Made To Order
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' Chair in Oak & White Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' Chair in Oak & White Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitme...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak, Wood
Lina Bo Bardi; Marcelo Ferraz; Marcelo Suzuki. Frei Egidio Chair. Edition 2022
By Lina Bo Bardi, Baraúna
Located in PARIS, FR
The Frei Egídio chair was developed by Lina Bo Bardi, Marcelo Ferraz and Marcelo Suzuki, to equip Mattos' Gregório theater in Salvador. It had to be light and easily transportable an...
Category
2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Pine
Charlotte Perriand 533 Doron Hotel Armchair for Cassina, Italy - new
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the color and material. Charlotte Perriand 533 Doron Hotel Armchair. Available in American Walnut, black stained ash wo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fur, Wood
Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Fabric, Bouclé
Archetype-A 830 Beechwood Chair by Mario Alessiani
Located in Milan, IT
Simplicity meets sophistication in Archetype-A by Mario Alessiani. Crafted from bleached beech, this wooden chair celebrates Billiani’s craftsmanship with its minimalist design. Feat...
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Style Dining Chairs In Custom Velvet & Lacquer Finishes
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A refined expression of minimal architectural elegance, this chair features a sleek three-leg structure with subtle metal accents. Its sculptural form balances simplicity and sophist...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Spun Rotating Chair by Thomas Heatherwic for MAGIS
By Thomas Heatherwick, Magis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Not just a new seat, a new concept in seating and sitting: Spun. Its harmonious, dynamic and perfectly symmetric shape is reminiscent of a cotton reel, a top that spins on its axis o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Eden Chair in Cream Shagreen and Upholstered in Calf-Hair 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 Eden Chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Shagreen Stingray
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
Voido Rocking Chair in White by Ron Arad for MAGIS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created by Ron Arad, one of the biggest designers in the international arena, with his masterfully unconventional style, Voido is a rocking chair that looks like a piece of contempor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Morten Gottler 'MG501 Cuba' Chair in Oak, Oil & Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Morten Gottler 'MG501 Cuba' Chair in Oak, Oil & Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Papercord, Wood
Spirale Chair in 'Sami' Fabric Upholstery by Alexandre Ligios, Organic Curves
Located in New York, NY
Spirale Chair by Alexandre Ligios
Casamance's 'Sami' upholstery.
52.4" W x 47.2" D x 29.5" H
Spirale captivates with its perfect balance of power and sensuality. Its organic desi...
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
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
Vienna Chair, Contemporary Design Inspired by Straw Traditional Chairs
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Vienna is an extraordinarily comfortable and elegant chair designed by Emmanuel Gallina who loves to quote Brancusi when saying that “simplicity is complexity resolved”. Inspired to the 1950s of Marcel Gascoin, but also to Vienna at the end of the 19th century. A tribute to Alfred Sloan’s American pragmatism joined to European styling and, in this particular case, to the renowned Italian talent constantly aiming to harmonize beauty and functionality.
In solid beech and straw, it is a perfect combination between digital machines and handcraft. The structure is in solid beech. The back is in hand-braided Vienna straw fixed in a milling. The padded seat is upholstered and lined in different fabric categories: cotton, felt, linen, eco-leather, wool, velvet or can be coated with C.O.M. fabric. Finishing is in natural beech or beech painted walnut Canaletto. In the collection you can also find a Vienna little armchair with armrest, Vienna soft chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Beech
Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair, Black
Located in Berkeley, CA
With the Spanish chair, Mogensen expanded upon his work with solid oak and saddle leather. The chair was launched in 1958 as part of an innovative living space exhibition, in which a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Kutitji Chair / Shield
By Trent Jansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Trent Jansen is a designer based in Thirroul, Australia, and Lecturer at the University of New South Wales Art & Design, Sydney Australia. Jansen gained his PhD from the University o...
Category
2010s Chairs
Materials
Cherry, Maple, Walnut
Tomb Stag Chair by Rick Owens
By Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Tomb Stag Chair by Rick Owens
Signed And Numbered
Limited Edition Of 8 Pieces
Dimensions: D 50 x W 90 x H 80 cm. SH: 46 cm.
Materials: Basalt and moose antler.
Rick Owens is a Calif...
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Pair of 'Arcade' Side Chairs by Design Frères, in COM
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Arcade side chairs by Design Frères, in COM (not included: please send 4 yards for the pair of chairs to our workroom after your order is confirmed).
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Chairs
Materials
Steel
Customizable Artifort Big Mushroom Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
A design that is so clearly Artifort as the mushroom is something that’s dear to our hearts. Designer Pierre Paulin distinguished himself with this armchair in the original shape, bright colours and revolutionary manufacturing technique for the time. The idea for the mushroom came to Pierre Paulin while he was watching women, shaped and sheathed in their swimming suits. He wanted the same thing for a seat. The inspiration can be found in the beautiful curves as well as in the seamless one-piece elastic fabric. The mushroom is the first piece of furniture that is manufactured with an seamless one-piece elastic cover method. Its original shape will mark the furniture of the 60s by inspiring many other creations with sculptural forms. Today, the seat is part of the permanent collection of MoMa (The Museum of Modern Art in New York). The round shapes and comfortable padding are a perfect match with bright colours for an original and trendy effect. This iconic armchair was once launched as the F562, and has been re-launched as big mushroom...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile
Pair of Chic 'Méandre' Bronze Chairs by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Méandre™ dark bronze side chairs by DESIGN FRÈRES®.
Chic and understated.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Voido Rocking Chair in Red by Ron Arad for MAGIS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created by Ron Arad, one of the biggest designers in the international arena, with his masterfully unconventional style, Voido is a rocking chair that looks like a piece of contempor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Contemporary Modern Moca Chair in Boucle Fabric & Smoked Oak by Collector Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
A chair that mixes both modern and classical design approaches.
Designed to hug the body, durable and solid chair features a body structure produced in so...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Classic Counter Bar Stool w. Backrest Dark Brown Leather Black & Rubber Metal
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as t...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Folia - Chair, brass chair; gold chair; organic design
Located in Porto, PT
Crafted with meticulous care, the Folia Chair is a harmonious blend of form and function. Its elegantly designed shape, inspired by the delicate silhouette of a palm palm tree bark, ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Brass
K2 Koi Leather Hand Made Swivel Chair
Located in London, GB
Hand made in Italy.
Vegetable tanned leather. Hand stitched leather seat on a nickel plated steel base. 360 degree swivel.
Category
2010s British Chairs
Materials
Leather
Customizable Artifort Zuma Low Back Chair by Patrick Norguet
Located in New York, NY
Zuma is a luxurious and inviting, light and ergonomic chair for Artifort, designed by French designer Patrick Norguet. The cushion is the basis for the design archetype of the Zuma l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile
Collector Core Chair Upholstered in Boucle Beige by Studio Rig
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Core Dining Chair blends sculptural form with inviting comfort. Its solid wood frame, paired with a plush, curved backrest, creates a striking contrast of strength and softness. Desi...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pierre Paulin Pacha Lounge Chair with Returning Swivel for GUBI
By Pierre Paulin, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Pierre Paulin Pacha Lounge chair with returning Swivel for GUBI.
Pierre Paulin designed the Pacha lounge chair in 1975 with the intention of creati...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Armchair in Chenille, Brass Molteni&C by Gio Ponti Round D.154.5 - made in Italy
By Gio Ponti, Molteni & C
Located in New York, NY
Armchair in Chenille and Brass by Gio Ponti. Expert-crafted in Italy exclusively by Molteni&C.
The end of the Second World War ushered in an era of creativity and it was no differen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Ewa Dining Chair, Blackened Oak with Natural Fiber Rush
Located in HAMILTON, ON
This updated nod to a classic adds bucolic spirit and rich texture to any dining setting. Exploring time-honored craft traditions, the Ewa dining chair...
Category
2010s Canadian Chairs
Materials
Rush, Rope, Papercord, Oak, Wood
Unopiu' Toscana Chair Outdoor Collection
By Unopiù
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tuscany represents a classic icon of handcrafted production in powder coated galvanised iron. The attention to detail paid by the hands of expert craftsmen translates into a structur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Modern Laurence Dining Chairs, Red Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Laurence Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Laurence dining chair is an artistic tribute to the essence of femininity in contemporar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Linen, Bouclé, Mohair, Leather, Velvet, Wood
Sarr, Mid-Century Modern Style Wooden Chair, Dining Chair, Office Chair
By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Sarr is a cozy state of the chair; with a solid walnut/oak body and cashmere/leather upholstery this chair provides maximum comfort.
Dining chair, office chair. Comfortable dining chair
Category
Early 2000s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Oak, Walnut
"Oscar" Minimalist Chair in Solid Wood with Leather or Fabric
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
When she created Oscar chair, Alessandra Delgado was inspired by the master architect Oscar Niemeyer´s work. The Oscar chair is made of solid wood and although very sturdy it is ligh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Polyester, Velvet, Leather, Wood
Contemporary Chair 'Boho' by Ann Demeulemeester, Cream Beech (in stock)
Located in Paris, IDF
Sculptural Chair 'Boho' designed by Ann Demeulemeester for Serax.
Solid beech wood
Stain: Cream
The 'Boho' chair by Ann Demeulemeester redefines modern design with its bold, sculp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
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
Paolo Deganello 'Aeo' Chair for the Archizoom Group by Cassina, Italy, new
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the chosen material/color. The seat is available in many different fabrics / leathers.
The AEO chair was the last product from the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Raviolo LowChair in Olive Green by Ron Arad for MAGIS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Raviolo was done by making a continuous looped ribbon with a defined inside and outside texture that serve to make the continuous band more readable, and like stuffed pasta the ribbo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Chubby Chair in Ember 3D Printed recycled plastic
Located in London, GB
Dirk van der Kooij first fell in love with low resolution 3D printing as a student, fulfilling his search for honest and functional ornamentation. T...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
VANNO Armchair in Black Finish, Light Gray fabric and Mixed Dark cane
Located in Miami, FL
Introducing the Vanno armchair by Uultis, a distinguished Brazilian furniture company celebrated for its commitment to environmental sustainability and exceptional craftsmanship. The...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane
Baloo Boucle Flock Bar Chair CS2 by NOOM
Located in Geneve, CH
Baloo Boucle Flock Bar Chair CS2 by NOOM
Dimensions: W 55 x D 63 x H 107 cm
Materials: Ashwood, plywood, moulded foam, textile.
Weight: 21 kg
Also available in other materials and ...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Foam, Ash, Plywood
Mawu Chair in Hana by Laura Gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Made in France with hand-turned, flared oak legs in golden satin finish. Upholstered backrest in embroidered natural fabric (LG.FB-72) and seat in handwoven striped fabric (LG.FB-73).
Category
2010s French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
PIA Chair by Poul Cadovius - Black Lacquered Oak
By Poul Cadovius, DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
PIA Chair
Solid oak frame, paper cordel seat
Dimensions: H75 x 49 x 48 cm (seat height 45cm)
Wood:
– Oak
– Smoked oak
– Black lacquered oak
– Walnut
Paper ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Chubby Chair in Buttermilk 3D Printed Recycled Plastic
Located in London, GB
Dirk van der Kooij first fell in love with low resolution 3D printing as a student, fulfilling his search for honest and functional ornamentation. T...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Henrik Tengler, HT 2014 Brown Leather Time Chair by One Collection
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The tme chair is a dynamic and comfortable conference chair designed by Henrik Tengler in 2012. The chair is purposely designed not to follow current trends. Instead its aesthetic resembles the cosmopolitan functionalism of the Bauhaus period. Henrik Tengler has achieved this by incorporating an open steel frame and adding rm cushions.
The 12 mm steel tube construction of the chair ensures unbeatable strength in spite of the delicate expression of the chair. Furthermore, the oversized cushions create a titillating exchange between the carrying and carried elements of the chair. Lastly, time and effort has gone into shaping every detail of the chair, giving it a highly exclusive feel.
The chair allows for dynamic use and positions by responding to your movements. With clever features and ergonomic support, the time chair...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
PIA Chair by Poul Cadovius - Light Oak
By Poul Cadovius, DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
PIA Chair
Solid oak frame, paper cordel seat
Dimensions: H75 x 49 x 48 cm (seat height 45cm)
Wood:
– Oak
– Smoked oak
– Black lacquered oak
– Walnut
Paper cordel:
– Natural
– Black (Contact us)
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The Pia chair signed by DK3 was imagined and designed by the famous designer Poul Codavius...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Modern Laurence Dining Chairs, Pink Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Laurence Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Laurence dining chair is an artistic tribute to the essence of femininity in contemporar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Linen, Bouclé, Mohair, Leather, Velvet, Wood
Charlotte Perriand LC7 Chair for Cassina Fauteuil Tournant, Italy - new
Located in Berlin, DE
Charlotte Perriand LC7 Chair by Cassina. Prices are dependent on the chosen color and material. Please ask for pricing in othe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Tomb Stag Chair by Rick Owens
By Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Tomb Stag Chair by Rick Owens
Signed And Numbered
Limited Edition Of 8 Pieces
Dimensions: D 50 x W 90 x H 80 cm. SH: 46 cm.
Materials: White elm and moose antler.
Rick Owens is a Ca...
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Antler, Elm
Limited Edition Sculptural Chair in Forged Iron
By Valeria Vasi
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Descending Chair emerges as a sculptural work, embodying an exploration of the relationship between the celestial and the terrestrial. Rooted in the concept of descent as a bridg...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
'Avant Garde' Chair, Bauhaus Style 'One Arm', Color of Your Choice
Located in Paris, IDF
Geometric and Minimalist chair by Russian designer Dmitry Samygin. Inspired by Gerrit Rietveld and Bauhaus style.
Editions Savannah Bay Gallery
Plywood
Measures: 88.5 x 45 x 45 cm
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Melides Chair
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Melides Chair, designed in 2024
This chair is formed from 8 slotted elements from which 7 form a curved seat.
Hand-crafted in solid oak by skilled artisans in Northern Portugal.
Ma...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
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 original Dragør fabric as they were made originally with. Provided by Danish Art Weavery.
Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism.
Model: Razorblade
Made by Another Classic...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Gerrit Rietveld Red and Blue Chair for Cassina, Italy, new
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the chosen material/color. Chair designed by Gerrit Rietveld in 1918. Relaunched in 1973. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Wood
Sculptural Chair in Red Oak
Located in Waiblingen, BW
This chair is sculpted using various hand tools, making each piece unique with its own sculptural mural on the cylindrical leg and a distinctive natural wood grain.
It is made from ...
Category
2010s German Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Oak
Customizable ClassiCon Aixia Chair by Eileen Gray
By Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
Aixia was one of Eileen Gray‘s personal favourites. She used this chair in all of her apartments, sometimes in the dining room, sometimes at a desk. Even in 1929, when she converted ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Florio Outdoor Chair with Armrests
Located in Milan, IT
The striking design of this magnificent chair with armrests comes to life thanks to the masterful expertise of Officina Ciani's craftsmen, who forged...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
"Julia" Minimalist Chair in Solid Wood and Customized Handwoven
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
When she created Julia Chair, Alessandra Delgado wanted a piece with delicate features, exploring the curves of the wood with a design inspired by the mast...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Polyester, Velvet, Leather, Wood
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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