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Chairs For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Sheraton
Outstanding Grete Jalk Teak Lounge Chair, Midcentury Danish Modern
By Grete Jalk
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Outstanding Grete Jalk teak lounge chair. This chair retain its original orange striped woven fabric in nice vintage condition-some light spots-cleaning recommended. Very usable as i...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Emil Cederlund Stump Chair Produced in Mora, Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Unique stump chair by Emil Cederlund. Produced in Mora, Sweden.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Pine
Aluminium Easy Chair
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mats Theselius designed the Aluminum armchair in 1990. Today it belongs to the real Swedish classics and is used extensively both in homes and in the public environment. Manufactured...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Foam
Erik Karlström Side Chair in Leather and Chromed Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Erik Karlström, side chair, chromed steel, leather, Sweden, 1960s.
Elegant and modern dining chair with unusual shaped backrest designed by Erik Karlst...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Easy Chairs in Teak by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Teak, Brass and Newly Reupholstered in Gabriel Savak Plain by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Teak, brass and ne...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak, Fabric
Armchair in Rosewood and Upholstered in Niger Leather by Ole Wanscher, 1960's
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Armchair in Rosewood and Upholstered in Patinated Niger Leather by Ole Wanscher, 1960's
Additional Information:
Material: Rosewood and upholstered in patinated Niger leather
Style: ...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Arne Vodder Set of Six Dining Chairs in Teak and Olive Green Upholstery
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler, set of six dining chairs, model 430, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1960s.
Wonderful set of dining chairs designed by Arne Vodder in the 1960s. The basic and...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Teak, Fabric
Scandinavian Modern Sculptural Walnut Scoop Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern armchair features a sculptural walnut frame with scoop seat newly upholstered in raspberry tweed.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Steen Ostergaard Model 290 Pair of Red Chair for Cado, 1970
By Steen Ostergaard, Cado
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Steen Ostergaard model 290 red plastic stacking chairs manufactured by Cado, 1970.
Set of 2.
With some scratches and marks.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Jacob Kjaer Rare Set of Six Dining Chairs in Mahogany and Niger Leather
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jabob Kjær for Jacob Kjær Møbelhaandværk, dining chairs, niger leather, cuban mahogany, brass rivets, Denmark, 1937.
Stunning set of dining chairs by Jacob Kjær manufactured in 1937...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Helge Sibast Dining Chairs Model 59 by Sibast Møbelfabrik in Denmark
By Helge Sibast
Located in Björnlunda, SE
Not often seen on the vintage market this set of 8 dining chairs model 59 designed by Helge Sibast. Produced by Sibast møbelfabrik in Denmark in ca 1957. All seats have had brand new...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Pia Chair by Poul Cadovius, New Edition
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Pia chair by Poul Cadovius. New edition.
Category
2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Easy Chairs in Teak and Newly Reupholstered by Finn Juhl, 1956
By Finn Juhl
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Teak and Newly Reupholstered in Gabriel Savak Plain by Finn Juhl, 1956
Additional Information:
Material: Teak, and newly reupholstered in Gabriel Savak plain ...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak, Fabric
Seminar KVT2 Stackable Solid Oak Chair by Kari Virtanen
Located in Fiskars, FI
Seminar KVT2 followed Seminar KVT1 chair when the customers wanted to have a stackable version of this simple and well-proportioned chair. This chair can be equipped with a linking d...
Category
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Danish Pair of Danish Sculptural Chairs in Blonde Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of dining chairs, beech, leatherette, Denmark, 1960s
Highly elegant chairs that would appear gracefully around one's dining or conference table. The sharp sculpted backrest is...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
1960s Refinished Danish Erik Buch Armchair in Oak, Inc. Reupholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Elegant yet solid Erik Buch armchairs model 50 with excellent woodwork that are evidence of good design and craftsmanship.
A solid oak construction with Erik Buch's characteristic e...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Plan Chairs, Oak/Black Steel, Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby, Fredericia
Located in Dubai, AE
With its surprisingly minimal footprint and generous comfort, the Plan Chair is ideal for modern spaces that invite a variety of uses, from extensive hospitality and office applicati...
Category
2010s Polish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with nature leather.
Base of chrome steel tube.
Model 3107 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather
Frederik Sieck for Fritz Hansen Pair of Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Frederik Sieck for Fritz Hansen, pair of chairs model 3200, skai, black lacquered wood, metal, Denmark, design 1962
This industrial pair of chairs was designed by the Swedish design...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
FRAMA Contemporary Sculptural Minimal Design Triangolo Chair in Black Steel
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Designed by Per Holland Bastrup in 1989, the Frama Triangolo Chair embodies a breathtakingly progressive, sculptural design.
Defined by sleek lines an...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Tradition Smoked Oiled Oak in Between Chair SK1 by Sami Kallio
Located in Basildon, London
The &Tradition In Between Chair SK1 by Sami Kallio is a harmonious blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern design. Crafted from smoked, oiled oak, this chair’s sleek silhouette...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Gunnar Asplund Chairs Produced by Iwan B. Giertz
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of 4 chairs designed by Gunnar Asplund. Produced by Iwan B. Giertz in Flen, Sweden.
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Børge Mogensen Model 3233 Oak Armchair by Fredericia Stolefabric, Denmark
Located in Voorburg, NL
Solid and stylish oak armchair from the 1960s designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik of Denmark. Clean open profile with a solid oak frame. Overall excellent condition...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Swedish modern chair model '121' by Carl Gustaf Boulogner, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Sculptural chair model '121' designed by Carl Gustaf Boulogner and produced by AB Bröderna Wigells Stolfabrik in Sweden during the 1960s.
Made in solid oak.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of Four Chairs Italian Production
Located in bari, IT
Set of four wooden chairs with red fabric seat of the period Italian production 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
J Series Chair J110, Black by Poul M. Volther for Hay
By Poul Volther
Located in Dubai, AE
With the comfort of a lounge chair and the functionality of a dining chair by Poul M. Volther’s J110 chair offers equal measures of strong aesthetics and practicality. Long rods at t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs Scandinavian design mid century modern sculptural
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare matching all original set of 6 dining chairs in beautifully sculpted teak and black leather designed by Kai Kristiansen and produced by Oddensen Maskinsnedkeri in Denmark, circa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Set of 6 In Between SK2 Chairs-Oiled Oak/Kvadrat Fiord 251 Fabric 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 Latvian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Fabric
Rare Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Erik Wørts in Teak and Leather
By Erik Worts
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of 6 teak dining chairs by Erik Worts with leather seats and teak frames. Includes 2 captains chairs. Allow 2-3 weeks if upholstery service is desired.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
16 Hans Wegner Style Teak Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These are great solid teak chairs in the style of Hans Wegner. Made in the USA.
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak, Faux Leather
Armchair in Steel and Original Leather by Hans Wegner, 1970s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Armchair in Steel and Original Leather by Hans Wegner, 1970s
Additional Information:
Material: Steel and original leather
Style: midcentury, Scandinavian
Rare Armchair Model JH...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen Pair of 'PK20' Lounge Chairs in Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen, pair of lounge chairs model 'PK20', leather, chrome-plated steel, Denmark, 1968
A highly modern design that embraces clear lines and curvaceous shapes. A cantilever chair is all about ease and comfort as it provides the characteristic bending function, and together with the high backrest and head cushion, a pleasant seating experience is guaranteed. Kjærholm used chrome-plated steel for the base and black leather for the seating, materials that fit within the modernistic aesthetics of this chair.
Poul Kjærholm (1929-1980) was a Danish designer and cabinetmaker. He had a particular interest in different construction materials; especially steel which he considered a natural material with the same artistic fineness as other natural materials. Poul Kjaerholm was employed at Fritz Hansen for about a year, where he designed a number of noteworthy chair prototypes. In 1955 Poul Kjærholm initiated his collaboration with manufacturer Ejvind Kold Christensen, which lasted until Poul Kjærholm's death in 1980. In 1982, Fritz Hansen took over the production and sales of "The Kjærholm Collection", developed from 1951 to 1967, designs, which are logical to the minute detail with an aura of exclusivity. In 2007 Fritz Hansen added two new pieces to the Kjærholm Collection. Pieces that were never in production before, the PK8...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Hans J. Wegner Jh-515 Armchair for Johannes Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner model JH 515 oak armchair. Seat and back upholstered with green fabric. Executed by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen, Denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Beech Slatback Chairs by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler, Denmark 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The designs of Borge Mogensen aimed at functionality, minimalist appearance and easy accessibility. This pair of slatback chairs is perhaps one of the best examples of these principles of the Danish master with a rustic yet modern design.
The most attention-grabbing visual element of this rare model is the backrest with eight wooden spindles that create an airy look that recalls the traditional slatback chair style. The curved top rails have a sculptural look mimicked by the armrests that are also supported by individual slats. This creates a unified appearance that highlights the diverse shapes and the natural beauty of the beech wood and its versatile grain. Interesting details are to be found everywhere in the design, including the perfectly fitted seat cushions and the uniquely arranged stretchers connecting the legs. As the lower structure with the legs and stretchers combine straight lines with round shapes, the design gains a sculptural look that is appealing from all angles. The structure displays a beautiful contrast between the smooth beech frame and the elegant and textured bouclé fabric of the cushions. The chair’s manufacturer, FDB Møbler is a Danish furniture company established in 1942, and Børge Mogensen served as the design studio’s manager. Mogensen and the designers he employed came from the Copenhagen Cabinetmaker's Guild tradition and were unwilling to prioritize anything over craftsmanship and quality.
Extremely modest and confident at the same time is how these chairs can be best described. Mogensen preferred to work with traditional and natural materials, but also liked to experiment with new techniques; the resulting models are Danish Modern classics.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. The chairs’ cushions have been reupholstered recently in a premium bouclé fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.
Dimensions:
23.42 in W x 24.4 in D x 32.48 in H; Seat height 18.11 in; Arm height 25.39 in
59.5 cm W x 62 cm D x 82.5 cm H; Seat height 46 cm; Arm height 64.5 cm
About the designer:
Borge Mogensen is without a doubt one of the most famous Danish designers. Born in 1914 in Aalborg, Mogensen was trained as a cabinetmaker and studied at the Danish School of Arts and Crafts in Copenhagen from 1936 to 1938, and architecture at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts’ School of Architecture between 1938 and 1942.
At the beginning of his career, he became head of F.D.B. Mobler’s furniture design studio. In 1950, he started his own design studio, collaborating with manufacturers Soborg, the Swedish company Karl Andersson and the famous manufacturer Fredericia from 1955. The collaboration with the latter resulted in many of Mogensen’s most famous furniture pieces, including the “Spanish Chair” and the “Ambassador Sofa...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood, Fabric
Kolho a Unique and Colorful Scandinavian Serpent like Chair
Located in Halikko, Finland
With Matthew Day Jackson
"Kolho is a series of tables and chairs formed of right angles and serpentine forms. It is inspired by Apollo landing a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Jacob Kjaer, Adjustable Teak Lounge Chair, Denmark, 1945
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adjustable teak lounge chair, by Jacob Kjaer, Denmark, circa 1945.
A lounge chair by Danish cabinet maker and modernist pioneer, Jacob Kjaer, designed i...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Bridland Easy Chair, Limited Edition
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Frame in birch, milled and chromed steel details, armrests in Corian, Tärnsjö leather.
Frame in stainless steel, chromed frame and milled fittings, corian armrest, leather Indian re...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Two '2' Rare Lounge Chairs by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig, Denmark, C. 1950
Located in Deland, FL
Designed by the visionary Danish craftsman Ib Kofod Larsen in the early 1950's this model chair predates his iconic (and similarly shaped) "Z" chair. However far fewer of these armle...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of 6 Plan Chairs, Oak/Black Steel, Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby, Fredericia
Located in Dubai, AE
With its surprisingly minimal footprint and generous comfort, the Plan Chair is ideal for modern spaces that invite a variety of uses, from extensive hospitality and office applicati...
Category
2010s Polish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Sculptural Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs, Denmark ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish Modern designers are the undisputed masters of mid-century modern chair design. As this pair shows, their furniture generally united form and function; in every design, they p...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
"Eva" Chair by Arne Dahlén for Dahléns Dalums Fåtöljindustri AB, Sweden 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Swedish furniture design is a modernist story of enduring style. With its elegant shell shape, this lounge chair embodies the timeless appeal of Swedish furniture that was set in the...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Armchair in Teak and Leather by Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen, 1957
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Armchair in Teak and Leather by Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen, 1957
Additional Information:
Material: Teak and leather
Style: Mid century, Scandi...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak, Leather
Ole Wanscher Set of Four Chairs for A. J. Iversen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ole Wanscher set of for chairs in mahogany and black leather. Executed by A. J. Iversen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
Pair of Klint Chairs-Black Lacquered Oak/Natural Paper Cord-for Fredericia
Located in Dubai, AE
The Klint Chair, designed in 1936, epitomises the philosophy of its creator, Kaare Klint, who laid the foundations for Danish design and inspired great designers such as Børge Mogens...
Category
2010s Latvian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Kaare Klint Kirkestol, Fritz Hansen, 1940s Denmark
By Kaare Klint
Located in Balen, BE
Historically important chair, the kirkestol or church chair, designed in 1936 by the godfather of Danish modern design Kaare Klint for the Bethlehem Church and became iconic for its ...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech
Pair of Plan Chairs, Black Ash /Black Steel, Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby
Located in Dubai, AE
With its surprisingly minimal footprint and generous comfort, the Plan Chair is ideal for modern spaces that invite a variety of uses, from extensive hospitality and office applicati...
Category
2010s Polish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Stora Eva" Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Stora Eva" chair designed in the 1958 and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Gallagher Lounge Chair Maple Natural Leather
Located in Cincinnati, US
Simple, minimal and clean lounge chair.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cord, Wood
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
Scandinavian chairs Yngve Ekström
Located in Brescia, IT
This pair of wooden chairs painted red is an iconic work by renowned Swedish designer Yngve Ekström. Featuring clean lines and a minimalist style, these chairs perfectly embody the S...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
Viggo Boesen Easy Chair for E.V.A. Nissen & Co.
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare Viggo Boesen rattan easy chair designed 1938 and made at E.V.A. Nissen & Co., Denmark.
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Set of Four Dining Chairs Attributed to Illum Wikkelsø Rosewood
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Danish chairs attributed to Illum Wikkelsø
Made of rosewood with new cushions, freshly reupholstered.
Perfect condition.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Harry Ostergaard pair of dining chairs rosewood Randers Denmark 1960
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Refined pair of dining chairs designed by Harry Østergaard and produced by Randers Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1960. This set embodies the graceful elegance of Danish modern design. Crafted...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Set of 6 Betty Chairs Tk3, in Noble Aniline leather Cognac & Oak for &Tradition
By &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Named after the Betty Nansen theater in Copenhagen, this chair boasts an exceptionally durable construction.
Crafted from solid oak, with an upholstered seat, its simple design prom...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Leather
Teak Cow Horn Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1952
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare teak Danish modern dining chair with a splined backrest and a natural cane seat. Model JH-505 was designed in 1952 by Hans J. Wegner and produced i...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Curved Easy Chair in the manner of Erik Bertil Karlén , Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The dark wood, the beautiful upholstery, and timeless design in the manner of Erik Bertil Karlén make this rare easy chair a beautiful representatio...
Category
1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Ole Wanscher 'T' Chair for A.J. Iversen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ole Wanscher 'T' chair in mahogany. Executed by cabinetmaker A.J. Iversen, Denmark.
Underside with manufacturer's paper label Snedkermester A.J. Iversen Kóbenhavn.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
George 3rd Mahogany Hall Chair
Located in Sherborne, GB
Sheraton period mahogany shield back hall chair circa 1780 with circular dished seat resting on elegant turned legs with lower stretcher, wonderful untouched condition, no breaks wit...
Category
18th Century English Sheraton Antique Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
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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