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Chairs For Sale
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Collector Nihon Dining Chair in Famiglia 07 Dark Oak by Francesco Zonca Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
The Nihon Chair, unassuming yet essential, occupies a space with quiet dignity. Crafted from sturdy wood, its design is clean and modest, embodying functionality with a touch of mini...
Category

2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Famiglia 49 by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Famiglia 49 by Alter Ego W 70 cm 27” D 62 cm 24” H 66 cm 26” A chair that mixes both modern and classical design approaches. Designe...
Category

2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Bold Dining Chair by Mohdern
Located in Geneve, CH
Bold Dining Chair by Mohdern Dimensions: W 61 x D 54 x H 79 cm Materials: Fabric, Bouclé Bold is a refined furniture collection designed and produced by the Mohdern brand. The serie...
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery

Bold Dining Chair by Mohdern
Located in Geneve, CH
Bold Dining Chair by Mohdern Dimensions: W 61 x D 54 x H 79 cm Materials: Fabric, Bouclé Bold is a refined furniture collection designed and produced by the Mohdern brand. The series includes the armchair and lounge chair; the sofa in different designs; the dining chair and a comfortable bed. Each element is made of high-quality materials and in a wide range of fabrics. Enveloping lines and organic shapes create a dialogue between know-how and a contemporary design language. Bold is an expression of the best Made in Italy, combining style and function through an elegant and modern design. The Bold chair...
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery

Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VLA26 Vega' Chair in Oak Chrome and Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VLA26 Vega' Chair in Oak Chrome and Oil for Carl Hansen & Son. The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm comm...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Collector Modern Cassette Chair Fully Upholstered in Famiglia 53 by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Chair Fully Upholstered in Famiglia 53 by Alter Ego W 70 cm 27” D 62 cm 24” H 77 cm 30.3” A chair that mixes both modern and classical design approaches....
Category

2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Collector Nihon Dining Chair in Famiglia 07 Walnut by Francesco Zonca Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
The Nihon Chair, unassuming yet essential, occupies a space with quiet dignity. Crafted from sturdy wood, its design is clean and modest, embodying functionality with a touch of mini...
Category

2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Collector Modern Cassette Chair Fully Upholstered in Famiglia 52 by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Chair Fully Upholstered in Famiglia 52 by Alter Ego W 70 cm 27” D 62 cm 24” H 77 cm 30.3” A chair that mixes both modern and classical design approaches....
Category

2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Collector Nihon Dining Chair Upholstered Famiglia 05 by Francesco Zonca Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
The Nihon Chair, unassuming yet essential, occupies a space with quiet dignity. Crafted from sturdy wood, its design is clean and modest, embodying functionality with a touch of mini...
Category

2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Collector Nihon Dining Chair in Black Fabric and Smoked Oak by Francesco Zonca
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Nihon Dining Chair in Black Fabric and Smoked Oak by Francesco Zonca Studio The Nihon Chair, unassuming yet essential, occupies a space with quiet dignity. Crafted from st...
Category

2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Collector Nihon Dining Chair Upholstered Famiglia 07 by Francesco Zonca Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
The Nihon Chair, unassuming yet essential, occupies a space with quiet dignity. Crafted from sturdy wood, its design is clean and modest, embodying functionality with a touch of mini...
Category

2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Famiglia 07 by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Famiglia 07 by Alter Ego W 70 cm 27” D 62 cm 24” H 66 cm 26” A chair that mixes both modern and classical design approaches. Designe...
Category

2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Bold Dining Chair by Mohdern
Located in Geneve, CH
Bold Dining Chair by Mohdern Dimensions: W 61 x D 54 x H 79 cm Materials: Fabric, Bouclé Bold is a refined furniture collection designed and produced by the Mohdern brand. The serie...
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery

Flame Bar Chair by Memoir Essence
Located in Geneve, CH
Flame Bar Chair by Memoir Essence Dimensions: D 60 x W 55 x H 95 cm. Materials: Velvet TT, satin STN and lacquer. Also available in client's fabric. Please contact us. Flame bar ch...
Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Satin, Upholstery, Velvet, Lacquer

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

Contemporary Chair in Natural Solid Wood, Upholstered Leather, with Arms
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Dry chair collection. The Dry chair concept is to work in a mixture of distinct references resulting in a modern classic in a dance between the retro and the modern. A heavy and i...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Laminate, Hardwood

Contemporary Chair in Natural Solid Wood, Upholstered, Quilted, No Arms
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Dry chair collection. The Dry chair concept is to work in a mixture of distinct references resulting in a modern classic in a dance between the retro and the modern. A heavy and i...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs

Materials

Laminate, Hardwood, Leather, Textile, Upholstery

Minimal Style, Solid Wood Stool, Textiles or Leather Seatings, Caning Backboard
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Wing chair solid wood collection, flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort and softness are the keywords for this collection. The concept is inspired...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood, Hardwood, Textile

Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Famiglia 12 by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Famiglia 12 by Alter Ego W 70 cm 27” D 62 cm 24” H 66 cm 26” A chair that mixes both modern and classical design approaches. Designe...
Category

2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Collector Modern Cassette Chair Fully Upholstered in Famiglia 51 by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Chair Fully Upholstered in Famiglia 51 by Alter Ego W 70 cm 27” D 62 cm 24” H 77 cm 30.3” A chair that mixes both modern and classical design approaches....
Category

2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Exercice Rouge Chair by Francesco Profili
Located in Geneve, CH
Exercice Rouge Chair by Francesco Profili Dimensions: W 70 x D 45x H 127 cm Materials: Iron, Wood. Form and color are combined in an unique design vision. An involved artisanal pro...
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Bold Dining Chair by Mohdern
Located in Geneve, CH
Bold Dining Chair by Mohdern Dimensions: W 61 x D 54 x H 79 cm Materials: Fabric, Bouclé Bold is a refined furniture collection designed and produced by the Mohdern brand. The serie...
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery

Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Famiglia 64 by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Famiglia 64 by Alter Ego W 70 cm 27” D 62 cm 24” H 66 cm 26” A chair that mixes both modern and classical design approaches. Designe...
Category

2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Bold Dining Chair by Mohdern
Located in Geneve, CH
Bold Dining Chair by Mohdern Dimensions: W 61 x D 54 x H 79 cm Materials: Fabric, Bouclé Bold is a refined furniture collection designed and produced by the Mohdern brand. The serie...
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery

Bold Dining Chair - Anouk 100
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A testament to a new level of modern design, The Bold Dining Chair seamlessly blends form and function, elevating any dining experience with its refined elegance. Decades of design ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Famiglia 08 by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Famiglia 08 by Alter Ego W 70 cm 27” D 62 cm 24” H 66 cm 26” A chair that mixes both modern and classical design approaches. Designe...
Category

2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Collector Modern Cassette Chair Fully Upholstered in Famiglia 49 by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Chair Fully Upholstered in Famiglia 49 by Alter Ego W 70 cm 27” D 62 cm 24” H 77 cm 30.3” A chair that mixes both modern and classical design approaches....
Category

2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Bold Dining Chair by Mohdern
Located in Geneve, CH
Bold Dining Chair by Mohdern Dimensions: W 61 x D 54 x H 79 cm Materials: Fabric, Bouclé Bold is a refined furniture collection designed and produced by the Mohdern brand. The series includes the armchair and lounge chair; the sofa in different designs; the dining chair and a comfortable bed. Each element is made of high-quality materials and in a wide range of fabrics. Enveloping lines and organic shapes create a dialogue between know-how and a contemporary design language. Bold is an expression of the best Made in Italy, combining style and function through an elegant and modern design. The Bold chair...
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery

Large Group of Cafe Chairs from Old Time Saratoga NY Adelphi Hotel
Located in New York, NY
46 ice cream style cafe chairs, originally from the landmark Adelphi Hotel in Saratoga NY. Hand-wrought iron frame with upholstered pad seat, seats show some wear, normal and consist...
Category

Early 20th Century American Romantic Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Collector Modern Cassette Chair Fully Upholstered in Famiglia 64 by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Chair Fully Upholstered in Famiglia 64 by Alter Ego W 70 cm 27” D 62 cm 24” H 77 cm 30.3” A chair that mixes both modern and classical design approaches....
Category

2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Collector Modern Cassette Chair Fully Upholstered in Famiglia 45 by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Chair Fully Upholstered in Famiglia 45 by Alter Ego W 70 cm 27” D 62 cm 24” H 77 cm 30.3” A chair that mixes both modern and classical design approaches....
Category

2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Famiglia 20 by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Famiglia 20 by Alter Ego W 70 cm 27” D 62 cm 24” H 66 cm 26” A chair that mixes both modern and classical design approaches. Designe...
Category

2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

O2 Padded by Namit Khanna
Located in Moradabad, IN
Straight lines and curves blended together, O2 makes for a strikingly modern addition to your space. The smooth contours lend a freewheeling feel to this minimal piece, while being v...
Category

2010s Indian Chairs

Materials

Iron

Collector Modern Cassette Bar Chair Fully Upholstered Famiglia 52 by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Bar Chair Fully Upholstered Famiglia 52 by Alter Ego W 70 cm 27” D 62 cm 24” H 90 cm 35” A chair that mixes both modern and classical design approaches....
Category

2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Famiglia 30 by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Famiglia 30 by Alter Ego W 70 cm 27” D 62 cm 24” H 66 cm 26” A chair that mixes both modern and classical design approaches. Designe...
Category

2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Famiglia 10 by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Famiglia 10 by Alter Ego W 70 cm 27” D 62 cm 24” H 66 cm 26” A chair that mixes both modern and classical design approaches. Designe...
Category

2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Collector Modern Cassette Bar Chair in Famiglia 30 by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Bar Chair in Famiglia 30 by Alter Ego W 70 cm 27” D 62 cm 24” H 90 cm 35” A chair that mixes both modern and classical design approaches. Designed to hug...
Category

2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Bold Dining Armchair by Mohdern
Located in Geneve, CH
Bold Dining Armchair by Mohdern Dimensions: W 64 x D 58 x H 73 cm Materials: Fabric, Bouclé Bold is a refined furniture collection designed and produced by the Mohdern brand. The series includes the armchair and lounge chair; the sofa in different designs; the dining chair and a comfortable bed. Each element is made of high-quality materials and in a wide range of fabrics. Enveloping lines and organic shapes create a dialogue between know-how and a contemporary design language. Bold is an expression of the best Made in Italy, combining style and function through an elegant and modern design. The Bold chair...
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Bouclé

Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Famiglia 53 by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Famiglia 53 by Alter Ego W 70 cm 27” D 62 cm 24” H 66 cm 26” A chair that mixes both modern and classical design approaches. Designe...
Category

2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Bold Armchair by Mohdern
Located in Geneve, CH
Bold Armchair by Mohdern Dimensions: W 78 x D 65 x H 73 cm Materials: Fabric, Bouclé Bold is a comfortable armchair that features enveloping lines and different geometric shapes sk...
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Bouclé

Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Famiglia 52 by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Famiglia 52 by Alter Ego W 70 cm 27” D 62 cm 24” H 66 cm 26” A chair that mixes both modern and classical design approaches. Designe...
Category

2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Famiglia 45 by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Famiglia 45 by Alter Ego W 70 cm 27” D 62 cm 24” H 66 cm 26” A chair that mixes both modern and classical design approaches. Designe...
Category

2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Collector Modern Cassette Chair Fully Upholstered in Famiglia 30 by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Chair Fully Upholstered in Famiglia 30 by Alter Ego W 70 cm 27” D 62 cm 24” H 77 cm 30.3” A chair that mixes both modern and classical design approaches....
Category

2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Collector Modern Cassette Chair Fully Upholstered in Famiglia 12 by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Chair Fully Upholstered in Famiglia 12 by Alter Ego W 70 cm 27” D 62 cm 24” H 77 cm 30.3” A chair that mixes both modern and classical design approaches....
Category

2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Bold Dining Chair
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A testament to a new level of modern design, The Bold Dining Chair seamlessly blends form and function, elevating any dining experience with its refined elegance. Decades of design ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Tan Leather Upholstered Side Chair with Saddle Stitch Detail and Wood Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Emile chair from LF upholstery shown in tan leather with handcrafted saddle stitch detail on the inside back and seat give a sophisticated look to a ...
Category

2010s American American Classical Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Bold Dining Armchair by Mohdern
Located in Geneve, CH
Bold Dining Armchair by Mohdern Dimensions: W 64 x D 58 x H 73 cm Materials: Fabric, Bouclé Bold is a refined furniture collection designed and produced by the Mohdern brand. The series includes the armchair and lounge chair; the sofa in different designs; the dining chair and a comfortable bed. Each element is made of high-quality materials and in a wide range of fabrics. Enveloping lines and organic shapes create a dialogue between know-how and a contemporary design language. Bold is an expression of the best Made in Italy, combining style and function through an elegant and modern design. The Bold chair...
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Bouclé

Bold Dining Armchair by Mohdern
Located in Geneve, CH
Bold Dining Armchair by Mohdern Dimensions: W 64 x D 58 x H 73 cm Materials: Fabric, Bouclé Bold is a refined furniture collection designed and produced by the Mohdern brand. The series includes the armchair and lounge chair; the sofa in different designs; the dining chair and a comfortable bed. Each element is made of high-quality materials and in a wide range of fabrics. Enveloping lines and organic shapes create a dialogue between know-how and a contemporary design language. Bold is an expression of the best Made in Italy, combining style and function through an elegant and modern design. The Bold chair...
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Bouclé

Garden Chair in Wrought Iron with cushion
Located in Miami, FL
Garden chairs in wrought iron for indoor or outdoor You must indicate if you want the product with the special treatment for outdoor. ...
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2010s Spanish Country Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Bold Armchair by Mohdern
Located in Geneve, CH
Bold Armchair by Mohdern Dimensions: W 78 x D 65 x H 73 cm Materials: Fabric, Bouclé Bold is a comfortable armchair that features enveloping lines and different geometric shapes sk...
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Bouclé

Collector Modern Cassette Chair Fully Upholstered in Famiglia 20 by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Chair Fully Upholstered in Famiglia 20 by Alter Ego W 70 cm 27” D 62 cm 24” H 77 cm 30.3” A chair that mixes both modern and classical design approaches....
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

"Laura" Minimalist Chair in Painted Steel black with Wooden Arms
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
Alessandra Delgado was once thinking about using steel to create delicate pieces. Laura chair is the materialization of these thoughts. The chair is part of a series of furniture des...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Bold Armchair by Mohdern
Located in Geneve, CH
Bold Armchair by Mohdern Dimensions: W 78 x D 65 x H 73 cm Materials: Fabric, Bouclé Bold is a comfortable armchair that features enveloping lines and different geometric shapes sk...
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Bouclé

Collector Modern Cassette Bar Chair Fully Upholstered Famiglia 53 by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Bar Chair Fully Upholstered Famiglia 53 by Alter Ego W 70 cm 27” D 62 cm 24” H 90 cm 35” A chair that mixes both modern and classical design approaches....
Category

2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Collector Modern Cassette Bar Chair Fully Upholstered Famiglia 49 by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Bar Chair Fully Upholstered Famiglia 49 by Alter Ego W 70 cm 27” D 62 cm 24” H 90 cm 35” A chair that mixes both modern and classical design approaches....
Category

2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Bold Armchair by Mohdern
Located in Geneve, CH
Bold Armchair by Mohdern Dimensions: W 78 x D 65 x H 73 cm Materials: Fabric, Bouclé Bold is a comfortable armchair that features enveloping lines and different geometric shapes sk...
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Bouclé

Bold Armchair by Mohdern
Located in Geneve, CH
Bold Armchair by Mohdern Dimensions: W 78 x D 65 x H 73 cm Materials: Fabric, Bouclé Bold is a comfortable armchair that features enveloping lines and different geometric shapes sk...
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Bouclé

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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