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Chairs For Sale
Baby Gropius Chair – Sculptural Bauhaus-Inspired Chair in Colorful Fabric NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
Baby Gropius chair is designed in the same spirit as the collection's flagman Gropius chair, which makes the brand signature.
We noted that kids love minimalist design and are always happy to interact with our chairs, and this fact encouraged us to create a miniature version of the Gropius chair. A distinctive silhouette that is sculptural yet comfortable, a wide range of colorful upholstery...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Cotton, Linen, Faux Fur, Acrylic, Wood
Contemporary Chair 'FF Swivel' Chrome, Cognac Leather
Located in Paris, IDF
The 'FF Swivel' chair designed by Ida L. Hildebrand for Friends & Founders
Model shown in main picture:
- Chrome frame
- Cognac Leather
Upholstery available in a wide range of fab...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Gerrit Rietveld Mid-Century Modern Wood Crate Chair, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Crate chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, executed circa 1950 by Metz and Co in Holland.
In good original condition, preserving a beautiful patina...
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
$6,876 Sale Price
39% Off
Antique Italian Savonarola Dante Chair Carved Oak Renaissance Lion Shield
Located in Tyler, TX
Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Oak "Savonarola" or "Dante" Chair~~early 20th Century
These chairs, often called scissor or "X" chairs, are typically supported by two crossed or curved supports at the sides or back and front~~these chairs were given the name Savonarola in the 19th century after Girolamo Savonarola, an Italian priest in Florence from 1494-1498~~the design comes from an ancient Roman "X" shaped chair that was popular in medieval Italy...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Chairs
Materials
Oak
Vintage 1970s chair made of rattan and bamboo
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered: this cozy vintage 1970s designer chair by Jonathan Adler, made of rattan and bamboo.
This charming vintage designer chair was created ...
Category
1970s Classical Roman Vintage Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Set of Six Early 20th Century Bentwood Chairs with Cane Seats
Located in Barcelona, ES
Add a touch of vintage elegance to your home with this exquisite set of six early 20th century bentwood chairs. Manufactured in Vale...
Category
1940s Spanish Arts and Crafts Vintage Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Modern Exotic Wood and Wrapped Leather Dining Chair from Costantini, Giovanni
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Giovanni Solid Argentine Rosewood and Leather Dining Chair from Costantini
Measurements are 19" W x 21" D x 32" H x 19" SH
COM/COL: 2 Yds / 34 Sq Ft
The Giovanni Chair is a de...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Walter Leeman Mikado Chair 1970s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Kusch and Co chair Mikado by Walter Leeman 1970s
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$480 / item
Set of 4 'Camargue' Chairs by Design Frères in COM
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Camargue' chairs by DESIGN FRÈRES, in COM (1 yard per chair). Shown here in black leather with matte black frames and ebonized oak rods.
Great as comfortable and functional...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
$11,200 / set
Marshan Rattan Side Chair by Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Marshan Rattan side chair by Creel and Gow, in green: Dimensions: 18.5" x 23" x 36.5" H -Seat Height: 18"
Introducing Creel and Gow's exclusive wicker and rattan collection, designe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive/Dining Chairs Up to 10
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration are these Eero Saarinen for Knoll executive chairs. With black / charcoal black wool fabric upholstery by Knoll. they all vary slightly in shade due to what e...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
“Les Arc” Chair Selected by Charlotte Perriand
By DalVera
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic leather and metal side chair selected by Charlotte Perriand for the Ski resort Les Arcs in 1960, with chrome tubular frame in great condition and high quality thick leather se...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Hans Wegner 'CH22' Chair in Oak & Walnut Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans Wegner 'CH22' Chair in Oak & Walnut Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitment to beaut...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Walnut, Oak
Early 20th Century Set of Four Rattan and Wood Chairs
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th century set of two chairs. Wooden chairs with a traditional rattan seat. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
$3,214 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Vintage Spanish Revival Savonarola Curule Chair Striped Velvety Chenille Fabric
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Spanish Revival Savonarola or Curule chair with velvety chenille fabric and hammered steel nail head details. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1960-1970’s.
This is a chair fit for a KING… or a QUEEN!!! This is an absolutely fabulous chair… some call it a Savonarola or Curule chair, it may also be known as a Renaissance or Dante style chair. All correct, and all very similar in style with slightly different features. It is palatial in structure with a wide U-shaped seat and frame with curved legs which create an X style base. It is comprised of gorgeous dark stained wood with horizontal turned spindles under the arms and turned stretchers on the base. The seat and back is upholstered in a fantastic gold striped velvety chenille fabric with hammered steel nail head details, and it has a carved flower motif in the center under the seat. It is sturdy, richly carved, and has a spacious, splendid design! It is Spanish Revival in style with a bit of Medieval or Renaissance Revival flair and it is sure to be an eye-catching piece in any room of your home. It would be wonderful in a corner of your bedroom, in the study across from the fireplace, or as an accent chair in the living room. It would be awesome in a game room surrounded with medieval or Renaissance décor...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Spanish Colonial Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique Set Eight Georgian Regency Flame Mahogany Dining Chairs Armchairs 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A fine set of eight antique Georgian, Regency period flame mahogany dining chairs, including two armchairs, circa 1820.
This very elegan...
Category
1820s English Georgian Antique Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Contemporary Dining Chair with Upholstered Seat & Back
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Contemporary and sophisticated line of dining armchair, lounge chair and dining bench. The design is structured around the legs, which support ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Patrick Gingembre Ginger Orange Fiberglass Chair Ginger, Paulus, France, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
An orange midcentury stool or chair from the 1970s, crafted from lacquered fiberglass. This beuatiful piece, known as the "Ginger" model, was designed by Patrick Gingembre for Paulus...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Pair 80s John Risley Inspired Man and Woman Pop Art Bar Stools
By John Risley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
1980s pair of John Risley inspired Pop Art Man and Woman heavy wrought iron chairs or bar stools
Offered in a separate listing is the complementary Man and Woman wrought iron two-se...
Category
1980s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Jean Prouvé Antony Chairs, 2002 Vitra edition. with original tags, Set of 2
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Denver, CO
These chairs are a very sought after set of Antony Chairs originally designed in 1950 by French Architect Jean Prouvé, released via license by Vitra USA on behalf of the Prouvé famil...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Arches II Dining Chair, Bouclé & Oak, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Arches II dining chair is designed in the likeness of the architectural scale that suggests a crossing through the structures of a utopian city, organized by the principles of sy...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Metal
Gordon International Marcel Breuer B64 Cantilever Upholstered Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Germantown, MD
Iconic set of four Marcel Breuer Cesca S64 cantilever armchairs featuring an ebonized lacquered beech frame finish. Beautifully crafted from tubular chrome-plated steel frames and or...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Two Pairs of Italian Brass 'Skyscraper' Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Four skyscraper style brass chairs with new hair-on-hide upholstery. Circa 1970's, with an Art Deco, Hollywood Regency feel.
Category
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Brass
$3,000 / set
French Upholstered Fauteuil Armchair or Salon Chair of Walnut
Located in Austin, TX
A fine French fauteuil desk or salon chair with carved detail to the frame, scroll arms, on raised legs, circa 1900.
Featuring a comfortable seat re-upholstered in plain linen...
Category
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950's Italian Dining Chairs by Ico and Luisa Parisi for Ariberto Colombo
By Ico Parisi
Located in Paris, FR
20th century collectible chairs designed by the iconic duo Ico and Luisa Parisi for Ariberto Colombo in the mid-1950s. This classic design is highlighted by the curved backrest, spla...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
19th Century American Hitchcock Chairs Set of 6
Located in Pomona, CA
Set of 6 American original handpainted Hitchcock chairs. The price is for the set.
Category
1850s American Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
Faux Bamboo, Brass & Brown Leather Folding Campaign Safari Chair
Located in Reading, Berkshire
20th century Faux Bamboo & Brown Leather Folding Campaign Safari Chair With Sling Arms & Brass Mounts
Havana Teak and Faux Bamboo & Brass Folding Chai...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Campaign Chairs
Materials
Brass
$1,754 Sale Price
35% Off
Scandinavian Swedish pine log stump chair "kubbstol" 1970s
Located in Zaandam, NL
Lovely pine log chair often named Kubbstol or Kubbestol. This wonderful handmade solid pine chair came to us as Swedish although several Scandinavian countries like Norway made these...
Category
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Pine
Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” Lounge Chair in Teddy Upholstery, Italy, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” Lounge Chair in Teddy Upholstery, Italy, 1970s (Up to 6 Available)
A timeless icon of Italian modernism, the “Alky” lounge chair by Giancarlo Piretti—origi...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Customizable Artifort Big Mushroom Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
A design that is so clearly Artifort as the mushroom is something that’s dear to our hearts. Designer Pierre Paulin distinguished himself with this armchair in the original shape, bright colours and revolutionary manufacturing technique for the time. The idea for the mushroom came to Pierre Paulin while he was watching women, shaped and sheathed in their swimming suits. He wanted the same thing for a seat. The inspiration can be found in the beautiful curves as well as in the seamless one-piece elastic fabric. The mushroom is the first piece of furniture that is manufactured with an seamless one-piece elastic cover method. Its original shape will mark the furniture of the 60s by inspiring many other creations with sculptural forms. Today, the seat is part of the permanent collection of MoMa (The Museum of Modern Art in New York). The round shapes and comfortable padding are a perfect match with bright colours for an original and trendy effect. This iconic armchair was once launched as the F562, and has been re-launched as big mushroom...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile
Pair of Clement Meadmore Leather Sling Lounge Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Meadmore chairs model #280 C. 1970
Category
1970s American Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pierre Jeanneret Set of 8 Office Cane Chairs Ca. 1955-1960 from Chandigarh
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A beautiful set of 8 Pierre Jeanneret floating back office chairs in solid teak. All chairs are in good vintage condition.
The braided canework has been replaced.
These iconic piec...
Category
1950s Indian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Teak, Cane
19th Century Biedermeier Set of Six Chairs & Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello,
We would like to offer you this fine Biedermeier set of six chairs and the large round table.
The set was made in Vienna circa 1825.
Vie...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry, Walnut
Customizable MDF Italia Archie Chair by Yabu Pushelberg
By MDF Italia
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the geometric shape of an arch, Archie is a chair featuring slender, elegant legs that extend upwards to embrace the curved backrest in a single, seamless line. The visib...
Category
2010s European Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Chic 'Méandre' Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 'Méandre'™ dark bronze side chair by Design Frères®.
Chic and understated.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
$2,900 / item
Pair of Gaetano Descalzi Midcentury Italian Chiavari High Back Chairs, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of Chiavari typical chairs was designed by Gaetano Descalzi in the city of Chiavari in Italy, where they have since been produced in various models.
Made of brown lacquered...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Vintage Barrel Back Arm Chair
Located in Trenton, NJ
Step into a world of vintage elegance with this beautiful 20th century channel back armchair. With its graceful curves, vibrant upholstery, and inviting proportions, this chair is re...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Hans J Wegner 'CH25' Easy Chair in Walnut, Oil & Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J Wegner 'CH25' Easy Chair in Walnut, Oil & Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Papercord, Wood
Rustic Handmade & Handpainted Spanish Chair – Circa 1940.
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rustic Handmade & Handpainted Spanish Chair – Circa 1940 – Unique Vintage Piece with Beautiful Patin.
Discover the charm of Spanish craftsmanship ...
Category
1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood Denmark - 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood, Denmark - 1960s.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
Rock Stool with Leather Seat by Marc Sadler
By Da A
Located in Milan, IT
A striking piece of design of contemporary inspiration, this stool boasts a superb combination of colors, geometric lines, and materials. Ergonomic and versatile, the structure is ma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$3,444 / item
Set of Two Bauhaus Cantilever Chrome Woven Rattan Side Chairs 1960s Italy
Located in Antwerp, BE
This pair of chairs was made in the 60s. It consist of a tubular chrome structure with cantilever base.The seat and the back are in woven rattan.
A pretty classic reminiscent of the Cesca B32 model by Hungarian designer...
Category
1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$1,523 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of two chairs, model Cesca, designed by Marcel Breuer circa 1960, by unknown manufacturer.
Metal pipe frame, wood seat and back structure and rattan.
In good condition, with ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
$2,282 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Matching Pair of Black Leather Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chairs
Located in Dronten, NL
Pair of Barcelona chairs by Mies Van der Rohe for Knoll International in black leather.
Engraved with signature in the frame and marked with Knoll logo at the bottom of the cushions....
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set of Four Mid Century Yellow Chairs, Europe, 1960s.
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Set of four beautiful chairs called "stick insect" produced in the 1960s after a complete upholstery and refreshing of the woodwork, comfortable and stabl...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Early 20th Set of Six Spanish Carved Chairs with Black & Brown Embossed Leather
Located in Miami, FL
A set of 6 Spanish chairs with leather sling seatsand backs on oak and sycamore frames with hand carved decoration. These chairs are true to th...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Sling Chair with Leather, Arms Connected, Lounge Armchair Walnut + Black Leather
Located in Bend, OR
This chair is exactly the same as our Classic sling chair with one exception: the arms connect to the back supports. This listing includes one chair.
This award-winning leather and wood sling chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
Mario Botta La Quinta chair for Alias, Switzerland 1985, One Chair
By Mario Botta, Alias
Located in Basel, BS
Fast Shipping, insured in 8-15 days.
Mint condition original 1980s La Quinta chair by Mario Botta Chairs for Alias. One chair is left.
During the 198...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
$1,042 Sale Price
20% Off
Only Ju Relax Pod Seating With Oak Shelf & USB Socket by Quinti Sedute
Located in Geneve, CH
Only Ju Relax Pod Seating With Oak Shelf & USB Socket by Quinti Sedute
Dimensions: D 96 x W 130 x H 142 cm.
Materials: Oak wood and upholstery.
Available in different finishes and m...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Inbloom Cushioned Wrought Iron White Outdoor Chair by Dante Negro
By Dante Negro
Located in Milan, IT
Feminine profiles traced by harmonious curves lend this chair its distinctive romantic allure. Sure to find its ideal positioning in sophisticated patios or gardens, it flaunts a lum...
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Iron
Eames Aluminium Group Management Chairs for Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration up to 6 Aluminum Group chairs in black leather designed by Eames for Herman Miller. All in very good original condition showing minimal wear. Much better than ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Set of 6 vintage 1970s chairs mod. Inaly design G. Offredi for Saporiti
Located in None, IT
Set of six chairs with chromed metal frame and gray fabric upholstery, model Inaly, design Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, 1970s.
CONDITION:
In good condition, may show signs of wear...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
$2,142 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Thomas Moser Cherry Edo Chairs/ sold as a pair
By Thomas Moser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Thomas Moser Edo Cherry Side Chairs. Beautiful Design and very solid! Timeless design based on the Edo period of Japan. Matching table available in a separate listing.
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Cherry
$2,100 / set
Gio Ponti "Ninfea" Hand-Woven Folding Chair for Fratelli Reguitti, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Fabulous "Ninfea" folding chair designed by Gio Ponti for Fratelli Reguitti in Italy during the 1950s.
In the super rare hand-woven wicker version, completely original and in fabul...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mexican Armchair in the style of Clara Porset
By Clara Porset
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this rare Mexican Armchair in the style of Clara Porset, circa 1960. Made in solid pine wood and natural palm cords.
Category
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Seagrass
Wassily Style Leather Chair in the Manner of Marcel Breuer
Located in Austin, TX
A fine, comfortable Wassily style lounge chair from France featuring bands of stitched leather attached to a seamless tubular chrome frame, inspired by Marcel Breuer’s original desig...
Category
20th Century French Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Kurt Ostervig Mid Century Teak and Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kurt Ostervig Mid Century Teak and Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Each armless chair measures: 19.5 wide x 15.5 deep x 31.5 high, with a seat height of 18.5 inches
Each captains chai...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
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
$2,100 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Modern Counter Chair Gropius CS1/65 Fully Upholstered in Wool Fabric by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
New Noom furniture collection is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus School in Germany. Ideas of functionalism and conciseness, the combination of Craft...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Ash, Wood, Acrylic, Faux Fur, Linen, Fabric, Velvet, Bouclé, Wool
Hans J Wegner Pair of Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A matched pair of classic chairs.
Original Cane seats
Original surface
Branded signature.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Chairs
Materials
Teak
$13,500 / set
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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