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Chairs For Sale
Period: 1980s
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Leather Wingback Library Reading Chair by Carol Hicks Bolton for E J Victor
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Really Stunning Distressed Leather Wingback Library Reading Chair by CAROL HICKS BOLTON...
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1980s Bohemian Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cotton

Memphis Style Vintage Beech Animal Zebra Side Chair Italy, 1980s
Located in Vienna, AT
Memphis style vintage beechwood chair or side chair with zebra pattern upholstery Italy, 1980s. A beautiful chair or side chair from beech and an upholstered seat with animal zebra ...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Set of 6 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Brno Chairs in Black Leather, Knoll
Located in Culver City, CA
Timeless and classic. Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1930, these chairs are just like George Clooney-- they just look better with age and seemi...
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather

Brazilian Modern 'Boomerang' Lounge Chair by Richard Neutra, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Richard Neutra; Furniture by Architects; Modernist; Los Angeles Times; Miller House; Brazillian Design; Bona SRL Italy; 1980s; Modern; Boomerang Lounge Chair; Richard Neutra's Boom...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood

Knoll 1407 Chair by Richard Schultz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Immerse yourself in the distinct appeal of this exceptionally rare Knoll 1407 chair. An embodiment of Richard Schultz's visionary design from the 1980s, thi...
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1980s American Bauhaus Vintage Chairs

Materials

Chrome

18th Century Four Italian Baroque Carved Giltwood Chairs
Located in IT
18th Century Four Italian Baroque Carved giltwood Chairs The four fine chairs were made in Rome (Italy) around the middle of the eighteenth century in the Baroque era. The carve...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Wingback Armchair & Ottoman Elephants & Leopards Custom Designer
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering one of our recent Palm Beach Estate fine furniture acquisitions of an oversized custom uphol...
Category

1980s Vintage Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Pair of English 17th Century Period Oak Hall Chairs
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of English 17th century period oak hall chairs.
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1680s English Antique Chairs

Materials

Oak

Memphis Milano – First Chair – Michele De Lucchi – 1983
Located in NIEUWKUIJK, NB
Striking and bold, this chair designed by Michele De Lucchi in 1983 for Memphis will be a superb addition to a contemporary dining room, study, or entryway when used as a unique acce...
Category

1980s Vintage Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Guerin Leather Accent Armchair by Hancock & Moore
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Genuine Leather Accent Office Guerin Armchair by HANCOCK & MOORE This listing and price are for th...
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Regency Dining Chairs Faux Bamboo by CABOT WRENN (4)
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Beautiful Vintage Set Of 4 Regency Faux Bamboo Dining Chairs...
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1980s Regency Vintage Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Matteo Grassi Pair of Dining Chairs in Leather and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Matteo Grassi, pair of dining chairs, leather and steel, Italy, 1980s. These sophisticated dark blue leather chairs with an angular design are designed for Italian manufacturer Matt...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel

Fine 18th Century Swedish Rococo Chair
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Fine and unusually large 18th century Swedish Rococo period chair in its original finish with fantastic shape and proportions, circa 1760 Sweden.
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18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Chairs

Materials

Pine

Three Folk Style Chairs Handcarved in Solid Beech.
Located in Renens, CH
These charming three-legged beech folk style chairs embody a timeless aesthetic that effortlessly bridges the gap between rustic simplicity and enduring craftsmanship. Handcrafted wi...
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1660s European Folk Art Antique Chairs

Materials

Beech

1980s Pair of White Swivel Bamboo Armchairs
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s pair of white swivel bamboo armchairs. Excellent condition.
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1980s Spanish Vintage Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Postmodern Chrome Dining Chairs, 1980s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Post modern italian chrome dining chair 1980s.
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Swiss Alp Dated 1793 from Saanen Village
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp dated 1793 and signed MM from Saanen village.
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1790s Swiss Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Chairs After Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of Four Chairs After Charlotte Perriand, by unknown manufacturer, circa 1980 in France. Materials: Wood and rattan. In original c...
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1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Pair of Custom 'Tree Trunk' Barstools by Michael Taylor
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of custom carved and bleached pine 'Tree Trunk' counter stools with rush seats designed by Michael Taylor for Vern and Gloria Jones...
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1980s Vintage Chairs

Materials

Pine

Vintage Costes Chair by Philippr Starck for Aleph 1980s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Vintage Costes chair by Philippe Starck for Aleph 1981 to french famous cafe Costes in Paris.
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Plywood

De Pas, D'urbino, Lomazzi for Sormani, Set of 4 "Sari" Chairs, Italy, 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Original and elegant set of four chairs designed by De Pas, D'Urbino, Lomazzi, belonging to the collection called "Sari" for Sormani, of Japanese inspiration, where unusual shapes gi...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood, Faux Fur

Enrico Pellizzoni Set 4 Sedie Nere Pelle E Metallo Anni '80 -Top Design
Located in Foggia, FG
Enrico Pellizzoni Set 4 Sedie Nere Pelle e Metallo anni '80 -Top Design- Anno: 1980 circa di Enrico Pellizzoni ENRICO PELLIZZONI. Nata da un'esperienza quasi centenaria nella l...
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1980s Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal

Antique 18th C American Ladder Back Arm Chair with Scalamandre Down Cushion
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Priced Each. Antique 18th century American Ladder Back armchair with Scalamandre Down Cushion Additional information: Materials: Cotton, Feather, Oak, Rush Color: Pink Period...
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18th Century American American Colonial Antique Chairs

Materials

Oak

Rare Pair of Dom Hans van der Laan Easy Grey Wood Chairs
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Presenting a remarkable pair of easy chairs designed by the acclaimed architect and designer Dom Hans van der Laan for the Abbey Church of St. Benedictusberg in Vaals, Netherlands. T...
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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Chairs Edited by Saporiti. Jacquard Back and Leather Seat, Italy 80
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Set of 4 chairs edited by Saporiti. Wood and steel structure, leather upholstered seat and backrest with jacquard print. Italy 1980s. Every item LA Studio offers is checked by our t...
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1980s Italian Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Post Modern Dining Chair, 1980s
Located in Čelinac, BA
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Italian Modern Black Light Blue Metal Chair La Tonda by Mario Botta Alias, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black and light blue metal chair mod. la Tonda by Mario Botta for Alias, 1980s Chair mod. la Tonda with curved back and legs in black painted tubular metal. The seat is made up of a light blue micro-perforated sheet metal. Produced by Alias ??in 1980s and designed by Mario Botta. Label present under the seat. Very good conditions, it has small scattered marks. Measurements in cm 63x51x77.5h 40h seat This seat is suitable both for a formal place such as an office or a waiting room, and for an informal place such as a bedroom, a living room, a dining room or an entrance hall. This chair from the fine Italian manufacture of the end of 1900s has an elegant and beautiful Silhouette in its simplicity. It also has a comfortable seat. You can fide other vintage seat...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal

18th Century French Directoire Bergere
Located in Houston, TX
18th century French Directoire Bergere. This stunning 18th century period French Directoire bergère is the perfect side chair, desk cha...
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18th Century French Directoire Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Lounge Chairs for Carson's Attributed to Milo Baughman, USA, C. 1980s
Located in Deland, FL
As rare as it is stylish this absolutely extraordinary set of accent chairs with matching ottoman is truly unlike any other we've ever come across...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal

Ikea, Sebastian, Folding Chair, Niels Gammelgaard, 1987
Located in NIEUWKUIJK, NB
These cool folding chairs are designed by Niels Gammelgaard for IKEA and were launched for a short period starting in 1987. These chairs are super rare nowadays. We’re offering 3 fol...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Arrben Black Leather Armchair
Located in Dronten, NL
These slope-backed armchairs were made by Arrben, Italy in the 1980s. The tubular frames are black enameled, the black saddle leather seat and curved back have a decorative stitchin...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel

Chair and Ottoman by D.I.A 'Design Institute Of America'
Located in Paris, ON
Made in the 1980s, This chair is rare and comfortable. Made with a stylish minimal striped fabric, this chair can mesh perfectly within any space.
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1980s American Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Polyester

4 Mid-Century Modern Blonde Birch Dining Chairs with Bouclé Style of Cassina
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful set of (4) Mid-Century Modern blonde birch dining chairs with bouclé style of Cassina. Great set of simple solid Birch with bentwood back rest. Upholstery is Holly Hunt Alp...
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1980s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Birch

Italian Pair of "Elios" Folding Chairs by Colle d'Elsa, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice set of 2 Italian folding chairs, fabricated in the 80s. The name of the chairs is "Elios" and they are designed by Colle d'Elsa. The seating and the back of the chairs ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of George III Mahogany Armchairs in Red Damask; Manner of John Linnell
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
Pair of George III mahogany armchairs in red damask; manner of John Linnell. The upholstered backs and seats are covered in red s...
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Calligaris Postmodern Italian Dining Chair - Wood + Black Leather Set of 4
Located in toronto, CA
Circa 1980 - Calligaris Post Modern Chairs Beautifully ribbed back , leather chairs, an example of post modern design.
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Memphis Style Modernist Triangular Chair by Carl Tese
Located in Wilton, CT
This unique Memphis style Chair is a one-of-a-kind experimental prototype. Designed and fabricated by furniture designer, Carl Tese, it is made of lacquered wood, polished aluminum, and painted steel mesh seat. The designer experimented in the 80’s and 90’s in concrete tables and unique chairs. Originally from Syracuse N.Y. and an alum of Skidmore college, Tese has exhibited Memphis style fantasy furniture in Baltimore...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Set of 4 Italian Folding Chairs with Rattan, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice set of 4 Italian folding chairs, fabricated in the 1980s. The seating of the chairs are made of wicker. The structure is made of so...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Louis XVI French Neoclassical Armchair
Located in Middletown, MD
Incorporate a hint of French provincial style and class. Original solid wood frame artisan crafted with rich, sturdy walnut. Professionally reupholstered in a clean, crisp white dama...
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Linen, Walnut

Vintage Foldable Garden / Outdoor Chairs in Wood and White Canvas Boho Chic
Located in Milano, IT
Originally introduced to the general public at the 1904 St. Louis exhibition, the "Tripolina" chair had already been patented by a Joseph Fendy all the way back in 1977; the original...
Category

1980s Italian American Colonial Vintage Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Pair 18th Century French Fauteuils in Louis XV Style
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Pair 18th century French fauteuils in Louis XV style with cut velvet upholstery in fawn and green. The cartouche-shaped padded back, arms,...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1980s Thayer Coggin Chenille Modular Curved Sectional Slipper Chairs
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare postmodern three pieces curved modular sectional attributed to Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. This beautiful colorful sectional is stat...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

18th Century Venetian Rococo Polychrome and Gilded Chair
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Fine 18th century Venetian Rococo polychrome and gilded antique chair Gorgeous Venetian green and gilt carved wood side chair. This Rococo chai...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 8 Max Stacker Conference / Office Chairs by Steelcase Strafor, Usa 1980's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Original MAX STACKER Conference / Office Chair set of 8 by Steelcase Strafor Edition, made in the USA 1970's / 80's. Yellow plastic seat and back o...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal

Arrben Italy Modern Grey Saddle Leather Dining Chair Model Solaria
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This comfortable armchair is manufactured from the 1980s by Arrben in Italy and the Model is Solaria. Thick grey saddle leather. It can be used as dining chair or also at the desk....
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel

French Louis XV Fauteuil Armchair by Baker Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a French provincial Lo...
Category

1980s Louis XV Vintage Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Italian Armchair Chair with Faux Crocodile Imitation Leather Covering
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian armchair with covering in black faux crocodile imitation leather, structure in antiqued yellow / pink color beech. It is very elegant and comfortable. Comes from an old shop...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Beech

Set of 18th Century Swedish Chairs
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Set of 4 18th C Swedish chairs with a worn pine finish. 1780. Seat height is 19". Dimensions 15.5 inches (39 cms) Wide 14 inches (36...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Chairs

Materials

Pine

Memphis Milano, First Chair, Set of 4, Michele De Lucchi, 1983
Located in NIEUWKUIJK, NB
Striking and bold, this chair designed by Michele De Lucchi in 1983 for Memphis will be a superb addition to a contemporary dining room, study, or entryway when used as a unique acce...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Faux Bois Bergères in the style of Serge Roche
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Faux Bois Bergères in the style of Serge Roche. Classic pair of arm chairs for a living room or bedroom. Solid wooden construction. Elaborate...
Category

1980s Hollywood Regency Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Mid century Jørgen Høvelskov Rope Wood and String Sculpture Harp Chair, Denmark
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Chair model "Harp" designed by Jørgen Høvelskov. Solid natural ash wood structura, with seat and back in natural rope. Inspired by the arched curves of the bow and stern of a Viking...
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1660s Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood, Ash

Two Pairs of French White Painted Louis XVI Chairs, Signed Nadal, 1733-1783
Located in Virum, DK
A pair of French white painted Louis XVI armchairs and chairs(4pcs). Signed Nadal. Maker Jean-René Nadal, 1733-1783. The regal set of Nadal chairs consisting of two arm chairs and t...
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Mid-18th Century Louis XVI Antique Chairs

Materials

Beech

Antique French Chair with Limoges Medallion
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Antique French mahogany dining chair. This item is very rare and appears to be at least 200 years old. It probably belonged to a larger set of chairs, but we could not find anything ...
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18th Century French Early Victorian Antique Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Stunning Pair of Chairs Attributed to Billy Haines
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of Klismos inspired chairs attributed to Billy Haines. The chairs have been Beautifully reupholstered in a Tobacco colored leather, and are featured in the book " CLA...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather

18th Century Country French Chairs
Located in Rochester, NY
A matched pair of antique country French fruitwood chairs. Finely carved with a very unusual and exceptionally graceful sculptural form. Both chairs in beautifully aged original surf...
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Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood, Fruitwood

Italian Pair of Side "Parata" Chairs, Wood + Decorated Pink Velvet
Located in Firenze, FI
Pair of "Parata" side chairs from the Louis XIV period (18th Century) made in Lombardy, in Northern Italy, with skilfully carved wood. The two chairs have a high back, padded and co...
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Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Chairs

Materials

Trimming, Velvet, Wood

Set of Four Wood and Rattan Chairs after Charlotte Perriand, circa 1980
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of four wood and rattan chairs after Charlotte Perriand, circa 1980. Unknow manufacturer. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preservin...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood, Rattan

Italian modern set of six black metal and lemon yellow cotton chairs, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern set of six black metal and lemon yellow cotton chairs, 1980s Set of six tub chairs with round padded seat covered in lemon yellow cotton and black painted metal tubul...
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1980s Italian 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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