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Chairs For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: Early 1900s
Vintage 1950s Carl Malmsten Armchair in Boucle Fabric
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten - Occasional Armchair, circa 1950s.
An elegant, classical occasional chair designed by Swedish master: Carl Malmsten. The chair has been reupholstered in Sahco 'Zero' ...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
19th C Style Regency Mahogany & Cane Giltwood Bergere Armchair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
19th C Style Regency Mahogany Cane Back Giltwood Bergere Armchair. It is an exquisite example with Ebony lion hear arms and Giltwood paw details.
Category
1940s British Regency Vintage Chairs
Materials
Ebony, Mahogany, Giltwood
8 fauteuils king costes de Philippe Starck pour Aleph/ Driade, Italie 1990s
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Set of 8 King Costes Model Armchairs by designer Philippe Starck and produced by Aleph/driade in the 1990s. Base in polished cast aluminum. Bultex foam seat covered in ivory cowhide ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Scandinavian vintage white chairs
Located in Brescia, IT
Pair of two original vintage wooden chairs.
This seating model, which has become known worldwide, is still in production today as its design is extremely current. It features minima...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pierre Chapo S45 chair
By Pierre Chapo
Located in PARIS, FR
Elm chair model "S45" by the renowned French designer Pierre Chapo (1927-1987) in the late 1960s (1969). The "S45" chair is part of the "Chlacc" series, a patented manufacturing proc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Materials
Wood
A Set of 4 BRUTALIST RUSTIC MODERN CHAIRS by GEORGES ROBERT, France 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
A suite of 4 massive chairs, Modernist, Brutalist, Popular Art, impressive solid wood structures with thick legs, mulch seats, by Georges Robert, France 1950.
CONDITION: In beautifu...
Category
1960s French Brutalist Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Elm
A Pair of BRUTALIST RUSTIC MODERN CHAIRS, in CHARLES DUDOUYT Style, France 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
A beautiful pair of 2 chairs with high backs, Modernist, Rustic-Modern, Art-Popular, hand-cut tapered wooden structures, straw seats, high backs, in the spirit of Charles Dudouyt, to...
Category
1950s French Brutalist Vintage Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
Chair Bonacina Tito Agnoli 1950 Bamboo Italian Design Mid-century 1950
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Chair Bonacina Tito Agnoli 1950 Bamboo Italian Design Mid-century 1950
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Gondola Slipper Chairs by Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully proportioned and elegantly fashioned Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Gondola Slipper Chairs are by the esteemed designer Harvey Probber and originate from the United S...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Set of 6 Midcentury Oak and Rush Chairs, 1950s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Set of 6 midcentury oak and rush chairs, Europe, 1950s.
This is a beautiful set of 6 chairs in solid oak with rush seats. Honest and straight from the first owner, these chairs are the pinnacle of untouched mid Century Furniture. Beautiful and sturdy oak, combined with immaculate rush seats - due to the use of cushions over all these years. Great details like the turned legs and rods, the slightly bevelled edges and the pointy top ends of the back rests. Please also note the wonderful handmade iron nails and the very elegant overall design of these chairs.
Timeless and very elegant, these chairs will be beautiful in a Mid-Century Modern, natural or organic modern interior.
In great vintage condition - very good preserved.
Please note we also have two armchairs out of the same house for sale...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Scandinavian vintage red chairs
Located in Brescia, IT
Set of 4 original 1960s wooden chairs.
This chair model typical of Scandinavian houses is distinguished by a backrest made of tapered wooden slats.
With their modern design and red...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
Cow Horn Chair by Tijsseling Meubelfabriek, Netherlands 1960
By Tijsseling
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Introducing the Cow Horn Chair by Tijsseling Meubelfabriek, a timeless masterpiece born in the Netherlands in 1960. Crafted with precision, this iconic chair seamlessly blends elegan...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Side Chair
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Vintage German Bauhaus Icon Black Leather & Chrome S33 Chair by Mart Stam, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This S33 chair by Mart Stam is a design icon from 1926. It was produced by the German Thonet manufactory. Our piece comes from the 1960s. It is the first can...
Category
1960s German Bauhaus Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Series Of 6 Louis XVI Style Chairs In Solid Walnut And Embossed Cordoba Leather
Located in BARSAC, FR
Beautiful series of 6 Louis XVI style chairs in very finely carved solid walnut and embossed Cordoba leather trim decorated with flower garlands.
French work around 1900
Very good ...
Category
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Brutalist Monoxylite Chair, France, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Brutalist high-back chair, a statement piece made from solid tree trunk planks. This chair embodies the raw essence of nature, showcasing its rugged beauty and unique textures. The h...
Category
1950s French Brutalist Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
Model 66 Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Montréal, QC
Model 66 Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1960s. Birchwood frame with fuchsia upholstered seat.
In good vintage condition, small tear in seat and wear to wood back.
Dimensions: 30"H...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
Vintage Mid-Century Modern “Sculptura” Wrought Iron Chairs After Russell Woodard
Located in west palm beach, FL
Capture the essence of mid-century modern Americana with this pair of Vintage MCM Russell Woodard 'Sculptura' Wrought Iron Chairs. Iconic in their design, these chairs showcase the e...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Wood and Woven Chair by Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible wood and woven chair by Charles Dudouyt from France 1940's. Solid and chunky tapered legs with beautiful wavy carved wood back. Newly replaced woven rush seat. Original da...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Vintage Wrought Iron Patio Outdoor Chairs
Located in Cumberland, RI
Available now for your enjoyment and ready to ship is a Vintage Wrought Iron Patio Lounge Chairs attributed to Mario Papperzini
This lovely Wrought Iron Pair of Arm Chairs are the perfect addition to any garden, terrace, or veranda. Enjoy a glass of lemonade in the late afternoon sun, or your favorite cocktail at dusk and lounge into relaxation.
This sustainable Wrought Iron Patio Set will last decades to come being made out of heavy wrought iron. The Rocker Arm Chair features beautifully designed and detailed flower motif on the top of the backrest and arms to give it the ultimate vintage garden look. The distressed antique ivory will coordinate well with any style patio or have us refinish using our 3 step Prep, Prime, and Paint process prior to delivery.
Our convenient and hassle free shipping using our in-house shippers will save you time arranging your own. You’ll benefit from having your set hand delivered to your door within 2-4 weeks. We will update you throughout the entire transaction on shipping and rest assured your piece/set, will be delivered safely.
Not only is shopping vintage trending in 2024, vintage wrought iron furniture...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Six chairs "634" model designed by Carlo de Carli and produced by Casssina 1954
Located in Rovereta, SM
Six chairs model "634," designed by designer Carlo de Carli and produced by Cassina starting around 1954.
Light wood frame, upholstered seats and backrest covered in velvet.
Wooden ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
Italian Modern Red Wood Chair Kazuki by Takahama for Simone Gavina, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Red wood chair mod. Kazuki by Kazuhide Takahama for Simone Gavina, 1960s
Armchair mod. Kazuki in glossy red lacquered wood. The back is...
Category
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
Model 31 dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark, 1960s. Set of 6.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A set of six teak chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen. Classic cult model 31. Light, stable, interesting construction. The chairs have undergone ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Teak
Folke Ohlsson Lounge Chair by DUX of Sweden in Cheetah Print Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Chic Folke Ohlsson lounge chair in dramatic cheetah print fabric, on exposed teak frame. This example is in very good, clean and original condition. Designed by Folke Ohlsson, for DU...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Irish Vernacular Boat Builders Chair
Located in Downham Market, GB
An Irish vernacular Boat Builders chair.
A beautifully made chair of excellent form & colour, the thick slab seat raised on four turned legs & suppor...
Category
Mid-20th Century Irish Rustic Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Bentwood
Beautiful Knut Saeter for Vatne Mobler Black Leather and Rosewood Chair
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Knut Saeter for Vatne Mobler black leather and rosewood lounge chair. All original black leather upholstery worn in nicely. Stunning rosewood curved arms and legs. Very sol...
Category
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Italian mid-century modern Chair in bamboo, light blue fabric by Bonacina 1960s
By Bonacina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Chair in bamboo, light blue fabric by Bonacina 1960s
Chair with semi-oval seat with padded cushion covered in light blue fabric. The structure is in curve...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo
Charlotte Perriand. n°21 'Chamrousse' armchair. France. 1950
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introducing the iconic Charlotte Perriand n°21 'Chamrousse' armchair, a pinnacle of French design from 1950. Crafted from exquisite ash wood, this one-of-a-kind chair stands as a pr...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash
Wood and fabric armchairs, 1940s, set of 2
Located in Quarrata, IT
Pair of wooden frame armchairs with sprung back and seat, 1940s. Again reitappezzate.
Category
1940s Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Charles Eames Wire Chairs with Bikini Cover on Eiffel Base's (Old Edition)
Located in Argelato, BO
Awesome Classic Brown Eames wire chairs on a black eiffel base with the bikini cover for Herman Miller.
It is a true icon of mid-century American design, offered here in one of its...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Andre Sornay bridge chairs stained Oregon pine, ebonised wood
By Andre Sornay
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Pair of bridge chairs stained Oregon pine on the back side , lacquer olive green color wood, brass nail-heads and fabric upholstery, each underside stamped 'BREVETE SORNAY/FRANCE ETR...
Category
1930s French Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Four 1950's Dining Chairs by Thonet
Located in Brno, CZ
A set of Mid Century Modern dining chairs, designed and produced by Thonet Furniture Company in the 1950’s Czechoslovakia.
These chairs were designed with a clear influence of Scan...
Category
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Sedie modello ''Golem'' di Vico Magistretti per Poggi, 1960s, set di 6
Located in Quarrata, IT
Sedie di Vico Magistretti prodotte da Poggi, in Italia, negli anni '60.
Struttura in legno laccato marrone originale e sedute nuovamente ritappezzate in pelle di camoscio.
Category
1960s Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Suede, Wood
Pair of French Carved Oak Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible pair of carved oak armchairs from France, 1940s. Beautiful ornate carved wood chair frame with bobbin and scallop detail. Newly upholstered seats in a textured sage green ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Oak, Chenille
Set of 6 Baumann bistro chairs, France
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Set of 6 Baumann bistro chairs. There is no stamp but these chairs come from the same factories. Not all were stamped. Rare traces of use (photos...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Beech
Original 1960s Set of Six Harry Bertoia Side Chairs with Full Seat Covers
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous set was acquired from an original owner who bought the set of six chairs in 1968 from Knoll and I have a copy of the receipts. The chairs are covered in the original re...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Pair of Andre Sornay bridge chairs stained Oregon pine, ebonised wood
By Andre Sornay
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Pair of bridge chairs stained Oregon pine on the back side , lacquer olive green color wood, brass nail-heads and fabric upholstery, each underside stamped 'BREVETE SORNAY/FRANCE ETR...
Category
1930s French Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
Trieste folding chairs, Aldo Jacober Bazzani
By Aldo Jacober
Located in Montecchio Precalcino, VI
Pair of Trieste chairs designed by Aldo Jacober for Bazzani.
These 1950s folding chairs are an icon of Italian design, very solid and comfortable, the chairs are in good structural c...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique Walnut Chairs, Pair of Edwardian Carved Arm Chairs, Scotland 1900, H983
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Walnut Chairs, Pair of Edwardian Carved Walnut Arm Chairs, Parlor Chairs, Antique Furniture, Scotland 1900, H983
+ Scotland 1900
+ Solid walnut
+ Original finish
+ S...
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Early 1900s Scottish Edwardian Antique Chairs
Materials
Walnut
ViNTAGE ORIGINAL VLADIMIR KAGAN SCULPTA STAR TREK SWIVEL CHESTERFIELD DESK CHAIR
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very cool and highly collectable Vladimir Kagan Chesterfield tufted swivel chair made for the original ...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Modern Vintage Franz Schuster Bicolor Dining Chairs 1950s Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage authentic twelve ( 12 ) dining chairs from beech and plywood in bicolor blonde and brown color by Franz Schuster, 1050s Vienna.
An iconic set of twelve 12 ...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
Mid Century Knoll Style Barcelona Chair Newly Upholstered in Brazilian Cow Hide
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Style Chair Custom Upholstered in Natural White Brazilian Hair-On Cowhide ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Leather, Upholstery
Pair of hand wrought iron naturalistics chairs France 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
Exquisite and unique pair of hand wrought iron naturalistic chairs France circa 1960
Oak seat
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Iron
Set of Four Lucite Barrel Chairs
Located in Toledo, OH
A great set of four Lucite barrel chairs. These fantastic chairs feature a heavy 3/8" thick molded Lucite. Perfect for your modern decor. Very good...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Lucite
Harlequin set of 8 Scandinavian modern lounge chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Collection of 8 scandinavian lounge chairs from the 1960's.
Some slight variations in sizes but work well as a set. Each with a different colour and type of fabric.
Ideal in a reta...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Pine
Saarinen Executive Side Chair with Fiberglass Back by Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This vintage Knoll Associates executive side chair, designed by the renowned Eero Saarinen, features a distinctive fiberglass back that exudes mid-century modern charm. Reimagined wi...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Michael van Beuren Original Pair of Chairs for Domus
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
In 1937 Michael van Beuren arrived for the first time in Mexico and he marvelled at the historical moment that the country was living, as a new middle class emerged, with particular ...
Category
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Bauche chair by Charlotte Perriand, France, 1950
Located in TOURS, FR
Bauche chair by Charlotte Perriand, model 19
France, 1950
In original condition with patina
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
Tatra Bistro Chair, Czechoslovakia 1960s
Located in Zohor, SK
Vintage bistro chair with beautiful design features. Produced by Tatra company in Czechoslovakia in 1960s. Original label still attached. The chair is made of oak wood in dark stain ...
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1960s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
Vintage Beech Chalet Chairs
Located in Hellerup, DK
Chunky and charming rustique chalet chair in light beech wood. The very comfortable French chairs dates from the 1950s and are in good condition, with wear according to age and use. ...
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1950s French Vintage Chairs
Materials
Beech
Pascal Mourgue Set of Four 'Biscia' Chairs in Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pascal Mourgue for Steiner, set of 4 'Biscia' dining chairs, steel, cognac leather, France, 1960s.
Set of four 'Biscia' cantilever chairs in patinated cognac leather designed by Pas...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Gio Ponti per Reguitti, Poltrone Ninfea con tavolino, 1958
Located in Baranzate, IT
Due poltrone pieghevoli Ninfea con tavolino. Legno tinto all'anilina, ottone e canna d'India. Colori con patina originale. Marchio impresso della Manifattura. Produzione Reguitti, 1...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Brass
A set of 8 Dining Chairs in Oak and Lambswool, Danish Modern, Kaj Gottlob, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
A rare set of 8 classic dining chairs, attributed to Kaj Gottlob for Fritz Hansen. Made in the 1940 - 1950s. Newly reupholstered in a great quality shearling lambswool, elegant shape...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Oak
A set of four mid-century armchairs by Göran Malmvall, Svensk Furu, 1940s
Located in Farsta, SE
A set of four mid-century armchairs
designed by Göran Malmvall
Produced by Svensk Furu in the 1940s
Showing signs of age and use.
One chair has dry cracks on the armrests. And one h...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Pine
Razorblade Armchair in Oak by Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Portland, OR
A striking profile in solid Danish white oak, this is a less common version of Henry (Henning) Kjærnulf’s now iconic “Razorblade”
Chair. Perfect compliment to a writing desk or occa...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Low Back Chair in Oak & Reupholstered in Lambswool, Danish Mid Century, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Presenting an exquisite low back makeup chair crafted in the 1950s by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker. This chair is a harmonious combination of sophistication, functionality, and time...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Wool, Oak
Danish mid-century modern Chair in orange velvet and dark wood, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Danish mid-century modern Chair in orange velvet and dark wood, 1950s
Chair with curved back and seat, padded and covered in bright orange velvet fabric. The edges are finished with ...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
A Dansk MID-CENTURY-MODERN Scandinavian CHAIR by KAI KRISTIANSEN, Denmark 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
An astonishing, thin & elegant chair with compass legs, Modernist, Free Form, Dansk, Scandinavian, compass legs and structure in rosewood, seat in black imitation leather, rare "desk...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
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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