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Chairs For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Folk Art
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Spectrum Leather, Autumn
Located in Paris, FR
Hippo chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Natural Oak
Fabric: Spectrum/Noir Leathe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Finn Juhl, Pair of Teak Easy Chairs, Model Fd138, France & Son, 1959
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Pair of Easy Chairs by Finn Juhl, model FD138 in teak, produced by France & Son, Denmark, circa 1959
One chair has France & Son label to back stretcher
Reupholstered in ochre a...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Set of 2 Chairs Hans J. Wegner Model CH33 Upholstery for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Bern, CH
Set of 2 vintage chairs Hans J. Wegner model CH33 upholstery for Carl Hansen & Son
A rare set of 2 original vintage chairs by Hans J. Wegner, model...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Vintage Danish Modern Lounge Chairs by Kurt Østervig for Ryesberg Møbler, 1960
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish modern lounge chairs by Kurt Østervig for Ryesberg Møbler, 1960.
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern pair of green upholstered...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Contemporary 'Mammoth' Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Barnum Bouclé 24
By Rune Krøjgaard, Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Mammoth chair
Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Natural Oak
Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 24
Wood types available: natur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Niels Moller Model 62 Armchair, Rosewood & Papercord, 1960s
Located in London, GB
Niels Moller - Model 62 Armchair in Rosewood & Papercord, 1962
Rarely seen edition of this iconic design made from exquisite, highly figured rosewood. Designed by Niels Moller for...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Rosewood
Alvar Aalto "Chair of Our Times", a Collector's Gem
Located in Helsinki, FI
This minimalist functionalist chair known as "The product of our time", is a rare gem and is the first chair born of the Alvar Aalto - Otto Korhone...
Category
1920s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Birch, Lacquer
Ib Kofod-Larsen Palomino Sheepskin & Walnut Reclining Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Beautiful reclining lounge chair and ottoman designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig freshly upholstered in hand sewn rich Oatmeal / Ivory Shearling. An early Mid Century Scandinavian ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Walnut
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
Contemporary 'Elephant' Bar Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak
Located in Paris, FR
Elephant Bar Chair
Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11.
Dimensions: H. 101 cm x W. 46 cm x 52 cm SH. 65 cm
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Light Smoked oak
Wood types available: natural oak / light smoked oak / dark smoked oak / black oak
The Elephant series, designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl, is a modern interpretation of Scandinavian minimalism combined with Japanese aesthetics.
With a gently curved back with the same soft curve as the Elephant series and a sculptural wood base, the Elephant Bar Chair takes comfort to a higher level. Solely water-based laquers are used for all wooden products...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Brattrud 'Scandia' Lounge Chair, Norway, 1960
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A chair from the Scandia series, designed by Norwegian designer Hans Brattrud in 1957 and produced by Hove Mobler in midcentury, circa 1960.
The chair is made of a chromed steel bas...
Category
1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Møbelfabrik Set of Four Armchairs in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk, set of four '223' dining or armchairs, fabric, teak, Denmark, 1960s
Set of four dining or armchairs designed by Kurt Olsen in the 1960s. These ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Pair of Carl Malmsten of Armchairs, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten Armchairs, circa 1950s
A pair of upholstered armchairs from Swedish master: Carl Malmsten. This model is a lighter variation on the Samsas chair with taller legs. Th...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
Scandinavian Modern, Pair of Chairs, Nordic Design, Findahl Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
A pair of chairs in Nordic design with natural wicker seat made in black lacquered beech wood by Findahl Møbelfabrik. Both chairs are in very nice condit...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Ejvind A. Johansson J67 Dining Chairs for FBD
Located in Balen, BE
Stunning set of 6 dining chairs, model J67 by designer Ejvind A. Johansson for FDB Møbler, made in smoked oak.
The chair was designed in 1957, this set was produced in the early 196...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Oak
Finn Juhl, 108 Chair, 1946, in Teak, Made by Niels Vodder, Copenhagen, Stamped
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Finn Juhl, teak 108 Chair, 1946, made by Niels Vodder, Copenhagen, stamped
This is an early original chair, made by cabinet maker Niels Vodder in Copenhagen and bearing the stampe...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Danish Rosewood Set of 6 Dining Chairs Style of Niels Moller
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic set of very elegant and simple dining chairs with ladder backs and generous seats created from Rosewood. Late sixties and in excellent v...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with cognac pure aniline leather.
Base of powder coated steel tube.
Model 3107 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather
Rare Scandinavian Modern Sofa by Wilhelm Schauman Oy, 1940s/1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Rare Scandinavian Modern sofa by Wilhelm Schauman Oy from the 1940s/1950s. Elm frame, re-upholstered with high quality Lauritzon's Lamm Ecru -fabric. ...
Category
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Elm
Magnus Olesen Stacking Armchair Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage armchair by Magnus Olesen, Denmark. Curved laminated oakwood design with light grey upholstery. Dimensions: 55 W x 48 D x 75 H cm. Chair of the 61 series, stackable laminated...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak, Plywood
Arne Jacobsen Model 3100 "Ant" Chairs by Fritz Hansen Teak Wood & Steel, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Early set of 4 Arne Jacobsens iconic Model 3100 "Ant" chair. This is the rare first edition chair in teakwood with three legs and iron hardware underneath with Fritz Hansen "FH" stam...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Stained Beech Easy Chair in Sheepskin by Danish Cabinetmaker, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This mid-century easy chair revolves around high-quality materials, comfort and the mastery of Danish cabinetmakers. Danish design is a remarkable combination of concern for comfort ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Erik Buch Armchair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Erik Buch armchair frame of rosewood.
New upholstered with vintage tan aniline leather.
Model 50 made by Odense Maskinsnedkeri, Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Set of Eight Sven Markelius 'Orchestra' Chairs, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of 8 'Orkesterstolen' chairs by Sven Markelius, Sweden, 1940s.
The chairs were originally designed for Helsingborg Concert Hall.
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Birch
Nordiska Kompaniet Chairs
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful side chairs made by Nordiska Kompaniet, the Swedish manufacturer known for producing the designs by Axel Einar Hjorth. Nordiska Kompaniet also produced furniture designed b...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Chair 'Mammoth' by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Fame 61003
By Norr11, Rune Krøjgaard
Located in Paris, FR
Mammoth chair
Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Light smoked oak
Fabric: Fame 61003
Wood types available: natural ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Niels Møller Modell 75 Danish Teak Dining Papercord Chair for J.L. Møllers
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Niels Otto Möller Modell 75 for J.L. Möllers Mobelfabrik.
Solid teak frame with papercord.
Set of 4.
Classic Danish design.
In good vintage condition.
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Teak, Papercord
Contemporary Set 'Mammoth'', Chair + Ottoman, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé 3
By Norr11, Rune Krøjgaard
Located in Paris, FR
Mammoth chair + ottoman
Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11.
Dimensions:
- Chair: W 89 cm / D 87 cm / H 104 cm / SH 35,5 cm
- Ottoman: W 61,5 cm / D 53 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Set of 4 Chairs Attributed to Carl Bergsten, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of 4 'Swedish Grace' chairs attributed to Carl Bergsten, Sweden, 1920s. Veneered with mahogany and jacaranda with intarsia decoration on the back. Newly upholstered with brown fa...
Category
1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Teak Set of 6 Dining Chairs #8 by Helge Sibast
By Helge Sibast
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous simple yet elegant set of 6 severely angled spindle back dining chairs in Teak by Helge Sibast. Very tight and comfy in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Priced...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Set of Four Stackable Model Nikke Chairs by Tapio Wirkkala for Asko, 1950s
By Asko, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Helsinki, FI
Set of four stackable model Nikke chairs by Tapio Wirkkala for Asko from the 1950s. Teak with metal frame. Good vintage condition, minor wear consistent w...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Vintage Wooden High Chair
Located in Brescia, IT
Original vintage baby chair and walker
A particular modern antique piece in very good condition with the dual function of high chair and walker.
...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 in Between SK1 Chair/White Oiled Oak by Sami Kallio for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Inspired by the Scandinavian heritage of design and furniture craftmanship, In Between is a result of Sami Kallio’s solid grounding in traditional wood- working techniques and his ey...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Scandinavian Modern Set of 6 Oxford Chairs, Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
A set of 6 Oxford chairs, designed by the renowned Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen. This exclusive version features a high back and a 5-legged metal foot, adding a touch o...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Scandinavian Modern Cannes Chair Made with Oak, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
The Cannes collection fulfils the purpose of presenting pieces that provide unequalled comfort in addition to their distinctive aesthetics. The finishing materials are of the highest...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Textile
Contemporary Leather Chair 'Mammoth' by Norr11, Black Oak, Anthranzite
By Rune Krøjgaard, Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Mammoth chair
Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Black Oak
Fabric: Dunes Anthranzite 21003
Wood types available: ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Bent plywood and straw chair, Gigi Sabadin for Stilwood, 1970s
By Gigi Sabadin
Located in Milano, Lombardia
An inventive design by the Italian Gigi Sabadin, this chair is made of bent plywood with a veneered finish. The organic design seems to be made of one piece, which is cut and bent. T...
Category
1960s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Set of 4 Vintage Midcentury Danish Modern Oak Chairs by Hans J Wegner for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of four chairs was designed by Hans J. Wegner for the Danish manufacturer Getama Gedsted during the 1960s. The raw, geometric frame of the chair is made of light oak wood. T...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
Rainer Daumiller Set of Six Dining Chairs in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Savvaerk, set of six dining chairs, pine, Denmark, 1970s.
Beautiful set of organic and natural armchairs in solid pine. A simplistic design with a large seating...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Pine
In Between Sk1 Chair, Smoked Oiled Oak by Sami Kallio for &Tradition
By &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Inspired by the Scandinavian heritage of design and furniture craftmanship, In Between is a result of Sami Kallio’s solid grounding in traditional wood- working techniques and his ey...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Vintage Dutch Plywood Beech Armchairs by Enraf Nonius Delft, 1970s
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
These 2 Dutch designed chairs were designed produced by Enraf Nonius in Delft, the Netherlands. The chairs are made of beech plywood and no screw or nail ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Pair of Studio Art Chairs in Carved Wood
Located in East Hampton, NY
This pair of hand crafted sculptural wood chairs feature 3 legs and extraordinary details to back rest and seat - SEE detail images and video provided. Architecturally wonderful! TH...
Category
1960s Bulgarian Folk Art Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
Contemporary 'Mammoth' Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé 5
By Norr11, Rune Krøjgaard
Located in Paris, FR
Mammoth chair
Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Light smoked oak
Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 5
Wood types available: n...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Contemporary Set 'Mammoth', Chair + Ottoman, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé 24
By Norr11, Rune Krøjgaard
Located in Paris, FR
Mammoth chair + ottoman
Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11.
Dimensions:
- Chair: W 89 cm / D 87 cm / H 104 cm / SH 35,5 cm
- Ottoman: W 61,5 cm / D 53 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Set of 4 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Dining Chairs in Beech &Teak
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of four chairs was made in Denmark during the 1960s. The frame is made of beech wood in a warm shade of brown. The backrest is made of teak and profiled to ensure comfort du...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech, Teak
Arne Jacobsen Model 3103 "T-Chairs" by Fritz Hansen Leather & Steel, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Set of rare Arne Jacobsens Model 3103 "T-chair" in the original grey leather upholstery. Made and marked by Fritz Hansen in the late 1970s. Th...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Danish Dining Chairs in Solid Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, pine, Denmark 1970s.
Beautiful, organic and natural dining chairs in solid pine. A simplistic design with a round seating and attention for the natural expression an...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Pine
Contemporary 'Mammoth' Chair by Norr11, Dark Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé 24
By Norr11, Rune Krøjgaard
Located in Paris, FR
Mammoth chair
Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Dark Smoked Oak
Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 24
Wood types available: n...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Bentwood 'Koivutaru' Chair & Ottoman Esko Pajamies for ASKO, Finland, c. 1970's
Located in Deland, FL
This absolutely exquisite 'Koivutaru' armchair with matching ottoman from the 70's in the rare combination of afromosia and oxblood red leather was ahead of it's time. Designed by the visionary Finnish designer Esko Pajamies for Asko in 1977, this chair model would later inspire the ubiquitous POÄNG chair...
Category
1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Kaare Klint Set of Eight Red Chairs for Rud, Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint set of eight red chairs in mahogany, upholstered with black leather. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Contemporary Leather Chair 'Mammoth' by Norr11, Natural Oak
By Rune Krøjgaard, Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Mammoth chair
Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Natural oak
Fabric: Dunes Dark Brown 21001
Wood types available:...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
A Set of 6 BRUTALIST Handcrafted RUSTIC MID-CENTURY-MODERN Chairs, France 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
A set of 6 surprising tripod chairs, Modernist, Brutalist, Folk Art, Tribal Art, sculpted in massive wood, with beautiful floral organic motifs, to be attributed, France 1950.
This ...
Category
1950s French Folk Art Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
Sigfrid Ljungqvist Wing Chair for Mobelfabrik, Sweden, 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Sigfrid Ljungqvist wing chair for Mobelfabrik, Sweden, 1950
This rare chair was manufactured by Möbelfabrik in Habo, Sweden. The chair was named th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Contemporary 'Mammoth' Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé 7
By Norr11, Rune Krøjgaard
Located in Paris, FR
Mammoth chair
Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Light smoked oak
Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 7
Wood types available: n...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Set of 4 Vintage Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Dining Chairs in Beech&Rosewood
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of four vintage chairs was made in Denmark during the 1960s. The elegant frame is made of Beechwood in a chocolate brown shade. The backrest is made of rosewood. The slightl...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech, Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Set of Six Teak Dining Chairs, Sweden, 1960
Located in Madrid, ES
Scandinavian set of six chairs. Each chair consists of a solid teak wood structure and a curved backrest with reupholstered grey seat.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Teak, Fabric
Børge Mogensen #233 Fredericia Oak Easy Chair, Denmark, 1955
Located in Winnipeg, CA
This design was manufactured by Fredericia for only a brief period making it relatively rare. The construction exhibits classic Mogensen characteristics. Notably, the sled style legs...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen Chairs for Willy Beck, 1951
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Pair of teak and leather occasional chairs by Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck.
Replaced cream colored leather. Chairs bei...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
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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