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Chairs For Sale
Original and Documented Jugendstil Adolf Loos Chair, 20th Century, 1907
Located in Vienna, AT
Chair from the antechamber of the Rudolf Kraus apartment, brother of Karl Kraus, the famous wordsmith. This Apartment in Vienna 1, Nibelungengasse 13, was presented by Adolf Loos on ...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Chairs
Materials
Beech
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive/Dining Chairs Up to 30
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration are these Eero Saarinen for Knoll executive chairs. With black fabric and wool upholstery by Knoll.
These are from the 60's and 70's and have been reupholster...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Olli Mannermaa Kilta Chairs Elephant Hide Grey Scandinavian Mid Century Modern
Located in Dronten, NL
This elegant Kilta chair was designed by Finland designer Olli Mannermaa for Martela.
The Kilta chair is a Finnish design Classic. Kilta’s timeless design and very comfortable seati...
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mandarin Chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll (up to 30)
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Iconic Postmodern Mandarin chairs designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll in amazing period Uphostery original and in good condition. Black enamel steel legs and sculptural undulating ...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
A SCULPTURAL NEOCLASSICAL SHABBY-CHIC WROUGHT IRON ARTIST CHAIR, France 1980
Located in PARIS, FR
An astonishing, sculptural and very decorative chair, Post-Modernist, Neo-Classical, wrought iron structure with a square section with classically inspired decorations, seat and back...
Category
1980s French Neoclassical Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Charlotte Perriand LC7 Outdoors Textured Mud Chair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Textured Mud Outdoors LC7 chair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1927. Relaunched in 1978.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Designed by Charlotte Perriand and part of the LC co...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Rattan Rattan Lounge Chair by Isamu Kenmochi , Circa 1980s
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Rattan sofa designed by Isamu Kenmochi and manufactured by Yamakawa Rattan. Circa 1980s.
No restorations or modifications have been made. The cushion is also original vintage condition.
Category
1980s Japanese Showa Vintage Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Set of 4 Antique Regency Quality Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Set of 4 antique regency quality mahogany dining chairs having a quality carved mahogany top rail, carved mahogany splat to the centre with a figured mahogany panel, newly reupholste...
Category
19th Century English Regency Antique Chairs
Materials
Other
Teak Armchair with Charcoal Upholstery and Sculpted Frame – Abra Collection
Located in Miami, FL
A teak wood armchair upholstered in charcoal fabric, the Abra chair balances visual strength with understated elegance. *Please check availability prior to purchase*.
Its sculptural frame, crafted from solid teak with a soft matte finish, contrasts beautifully with the deep-toned fabric—creating a warm yet contemporary presence in any room.
The armrests flow seamlessly into the angled back and legs, revealing the grain and natural variation of the wood, making each chair unique. Soft Ecosoft foam padding provides support without stiffness, making this chair as comfortable as it is stylish. Whether you're reading, relaxing, or entertaining, the Abra delivers a soft comfort level with structure—no excess, no compromise.
Its compact footprint and curved silhouette make it easy to place in a living room as a standalone accent, or as a pair flanking a coffee table. In a bedroom, it becomes a reading nook essential. In an office or studio, the Abra brings a tactile sense of calm and focus. The signed detail on the frame adds a discreet nod to its design pedigree, ideal for collectors or clients seeking furniture with intention.
Arriving fully assembled, this chair requires no setup—simply place and enjoy. The pairing of durable upholstery with sustainably sourced teak ensures that the Abra armchair...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Four Colored Leather Chairs from the 1950s by Anonima Castelli Italy
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible set of four chairs by Anonima Castelli Bologna Italy.
Padded and covered in the original leather of four different colors that mak...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Faux Leather, Wood, Beech
1970s David Rowland 40/4 Bentwood Stackable Chair 109 Available
Located in Esperance, NY
The 1970s David Rowland 40/4 Bentwood stackable chair is a classic design that showcases the elegance and functionality of bentwood furniture. ...
Category
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Glass chair in the Manner of Louis Dierra
By Louis Dierra
Located in London, GB
This striking curved glass chair, inspired by the iconic designs of Louis Dierra for the Glass Centre Pavilion at the 1939 World’s Fair in New York, represents a masterful blend of a...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Glass, PVC
Christian Werner Lounge Chair Supported by Chromed Feet in Orange Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Christian Werner For Ligne Roset Easy Lounge Chair Supported By Chromed Feet With Original Labels In Orange Upholstery Made In France
French modern furniture...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
French Brutalist Carved Wood Tripod Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great carved wood Brutalist tripod chair from France, 1950's. Three thick chiseled wood legs with wide seat and slender wood back. Lovely decorative hole carved on back. Perfect as a...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Wood
Audoux Minet French Oak & Rope Side Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Audoux-Minet French Oak & Rope Side Chair
Designed by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
France, circa 1950s
This handsome side chair will add wonderful texture and rich history to any room...
Category
1950s French Vintage Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.24
Located in Paris, IDF
HIPPO Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Natural Oak
Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 024.
Wood types available: nat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Chainmail Sculptural Chair, Nickel Plated Steel Finish, Hand Linked Mesh
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Chainmail chair is a new take on William Katavolos 1952’s T-chair. Its seat is made up of hand-linked metal rings coming together to form a strong and flexible mesh that drapes down ...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set 6 Chairs Attributed Afra & Tobia Scarpa 1960's Italian Design
Located in Taranto, IT
Wonderful set consisting of six chairs made in the 1960s in the style of Afra & Tobia Scarpa. Italian manufacture.
All-wood frame, cognac-colored leather seat and back. Brass mounts...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of 4 vintage 70's chairs white fabric Italian design
Located in None, IT
Set of four chairs with wooden frame and white fabric seat, Italian design, 1970s.
CONDITION:
In good, working condition, may show signs of wear given by time.
SIZING:
Height 82 c...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Bentwood Rocking Chair Att. to Thonet
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Unusual bentwood and cane rocking chair, in the Vienna Secessionist style, probably mid 20th C vintage, Thonet - made in USA, unsigned. The chair is slightly smaller in scale, a vari...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Vienna Secession Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs by Hans Brattrud, set of Six.
Located in London, GB
A set of six Hans Brattrud high back Scandia senior chairs for Hove Mobler. A classic example of excellent Scandinavian Modern design dating from 1958, this is one of the finest chairs to emerge from post war Norway and indeed Scandinavia. Timeless and simplistic organic forms echo the shape of the body, resulting in a comfortable chair. These chairs have been restored, repolished and reupholstered by our team of skilled craftsmen and women.
Architectural Digest (AD) have featured a similar set also in the September 2022 edition of rosewood chairs at Sienna Miller...
Category
1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Charlotte Perriand LC7 Chair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1927. Relaunched in 1978.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Designed by Charlotte Perriand and part of the LC collection by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand.
An icon with a versatile and functional soul, the LC7...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Six Heart Bar Stools, White Ivory Boucle, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland.
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Introducing the latest creation from Vintola Studio, the stunning chair designed by Ola Szewczul in 2024. This chair is a masterpiece of modern design, combining elegance with except...
Category
2010s Polish Chairs
Materials
Beech
Printed Nature Econit Wood Chair by Harry Thaler
Located in Geneve, CH
Printed Nature Econit Wood Chair by Harry Thaler
Dimensions: D 90 x W 115 x H 77 cm.
Materials: Econit wood.
"In addition to proposing ecological and sustainable design, which has a...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Arches II Dining Chair, Walnut & Tan, 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
Fabric, Walnut, Oak, Wood
Set of 12 Cantilever S33 Chairs for Gavina by Mart Stam, Italy 1960s
By Mart Stam
Located in Roma, IT
Set 12 of Cantilever S33 Chairs realized by Mart Stam for Gavina in 1960s.
Original lebel of the producer. Original leather in good condition.
Each Chair is ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
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 lacquere...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Modern Dining Archipen Chair in Kvadrat Divina MD Wool by NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
The concept behind our latest creation, the "Archipen" chair, celebrates movement and dynamism through its distinctive design. With its minimalist aesthetic, characterised by clean l...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash, Wood, Acrylic, Faux Leather, Alpaca, Fabric, Bouclé, Wool
1970s Guido Faleschini Brass Rocking Chair in Dedar Fabric
Located in Florence, Tuscany
An Italian brass rocking chair by mid-century Italian designer, Guido Faleschini reupholstered in reclaimed vintage cream silk Dedar fabric with red swirl motif. Beautifully comforta...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Chairs
Materials
Brass
French Vintage Style Bistro Folding Iron Chair, Indoor & Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
French vintage style bistro folding iron chair.
Price per item.
Category
2010s Spanish French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Iron
Chinese Export Oriental Hand Carved Rosewood Corner Chair
Located in Plainview, NY
A beautiful Chinese export oriental corner chair. The chair is finely hand-carved of quality rosewood with shiny lacquer finish and is made using...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Set of Six Rodolfo Dordoni ''Dine Out' Outside Chairs, Teak, Rope and Fabric
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Outdoor chairs designed by Rodolfo Dordoni in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
The Dine Out collection of furniture is designed to add a touch of sophisticated style to the o...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rope, Wood
Mario Bellini Cab 412 cowhide chair for Cassina, Italy - new
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices are dependent on the chosen sizes and color. Available sizes:
1. 33cm width x 37cm depth x 57cm height x 30cm seat height
2. 52cm width x 49cm depth x 82cm height x 45cm sea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cowhide
Handwoven Tule Lounge Chair Made in Mexico from LUTECA
Located in New York, NY
From a craft object to relevant design, these special pieces that are made in Mexico, were created to add warmth and texture to your interior. Intended for indoor or covered outdoor use, they are a reminder of the incredible workmanship and know-how passed down through generations and generations, dating back as far as the Mayans. As well as fostering and adapting historical values and crafts, some of which are now almost extinct, the project is a cultural endeavor that combines the highest quality weaving skills of local master craftsmen with the preservation of endangered manufacturing technique that supports an entire village eco-system. In stock. Ships from Mexico...
Category
2010s Mexican Folk Art Chairs
Materials
Seagrass
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
'Hippo' Bar Chair 65 by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.24
Located in Paris, IDF
HIPPO Bar Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Light Smoked Oak
Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 024
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Finn Juhl Egypetian Chair in Wood and Leather
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Finn Juhl in 1949, relaunched in 2014.
Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in Denmark.
Design critics have described Finn Juhl’s Egyptian chair as a miraculou...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Hans Wegner Black Flag Halyard Chair PP225 by PP Mobler
By PP Møbler
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The Hans Wegner Black Flag Halyard Chair PP225 by PP Mobler is an iconic expression of mid-century design, crafted with quality materials for everyday use. Its back seat provides a c...
Category
2010s Danish Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 6 Eero Saarinen Tulip Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A set of 6 matched tulip chairs.
Knoll label
Custom upholstery seats.
Category
1970s American Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Art Deco Machine Age Skyscraper Style Black Lacquer & Holly Hunt Fabric Chair
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and graphic Art Deco Machine Age side/ desk chair was realized in the United States circa 1935. It features streamlined side; subtly bowed hind legs and tapered front l...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Lacquer
Pair Of 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of 19th Century French Empire Chairs.
Offered is a lovely pair of early 19th century French period Empire chairs, fauteuils or side chairs. This pair of chairs are adorned with ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Chairs
Materials
Bronze
'Hippo' Bar Chair 65 by Norr11, Natural Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.24
Located in Paris, IDF
HIPPO Bar Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Natural Oak
Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 24
Wood ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Hollywood Regency Style Dining Chair with Slimmed Down Armrests
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This dining chair is a tribute to the golden age of filmmaking, featuring the Classic Hollywood Regency look. Its deep seat, open back and slimmed down upholstered armrests brings back the retro glam...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Garden Or Dinning Armchairs in Black Wrought Iron. Indoor & Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
Garden armchairs in black wrought iron
Handmade.
Dining armchairs
PRICE PER ITEM.
Category
2010s Spanish Country Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Josef Hoffmann Style Armchairs in Luigi Bevilacqua Tigre Velvet, Pair
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
In the style of Josef Hoffmann.
One of a kind.
These beautiful chairs have been reupholstered in Luigi Bevilacqua's world renowned Tigre Velvet. This exceptionally luxurious velvet is handmade on 18th century looms.
About Luigi Bevilacqua Tessitura Luigi Bevilacqua produces fine fabrics for furnishings and high fashion. Beautiful fabrics like velvets, damasks, lampases, brocatelles, and the most precious "soprarizzo" velvet, which is handmade on 18th century looms.
The roots of the Bevilacqua family in the textile world date...
Category
20th Century Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Four Italian Dining Chairs Empire Style Red Gold Upholstery 20th Century
Located in Milano, MI
A set of four solid walnut chairs in the fabulous Empire style with ormolu decorations, made in Italy in the 20th century, in good condition.
The walnut frame is beautiful in color ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Empire Chairs
Materials
Ormolu
Rambling Chair in Honey French Oak Wood by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Rambling Chair by Yaniv Chen nods to the silhouette of the traditional milk stool found in farms and Victorian homesteads throughout South Africa. For Chen, the stool is synonymo...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Oak
Faux Bamboo Directors Chair by Telescope Chair Company
Located in New York, NY
Stylish folding directors chair, by Telescope Furniture. This example has a turned wood faux bamboo frame, and stenciled bamboo motif canvass backrest sling...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Finn Juhl Reading Chair, Wood and Leather
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Finn Juhl in 1953, relaunched in 2015.
Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in Denmark.
Materials:
Wood, leather
Dimensions:
D 58 cm x W 52 cm x H 74 cm. (SH 45 ...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Dining Chair, Austria (3 available)
Located in Hilversum, NL
Available individually, these mid-century brutalist dining chairs from Austria are perfect for adding a touch of character to various interior styles. Their distinctive design makes ...
Category
1960s Austrian Brutalist Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
Salvador Dali Leda Armchair, Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Leda armchair designed by Dali manufactured by BD.
Structure in polished cast brass varnish.
Measures: 47 x 60 x 92 H. cm
Year: 1935-1937
Taken from ...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage Hale of Vermont Windsor Spindle Back Dining Chair
By D.R. Dimes
Located in Pasadena, TX
1950s Hale of Vermont Prospers continuous bow Windsor spindle back dining chair of fine hand constructed dovetailing with Mortis & Tenon joinery. This ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Outdoor Teak Dining Chairs Set of 6
Located in Winter Park, FL
A set of six outdoor patio dining chairs made of teak hard wood. Sturdy well-constructed chairs with slat back and curved top rail.
Dimen...
Category
20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Teak
Original Walter Pichler, Silver Anodized Aluminum, Leather Galaxy Chair, 1966
Located in Vienna, AT
This extremely rare chair from the "Atomic" or "Space Age Design Period" has the Serial number of 148 and was manufactured by SVOBODA around 1980. Initiated by Peter Noever in the mi...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Scandinavian Oak Dining Chairs with Black Leather Seats, 1950s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Scandinavian oak dining chairs in the style of Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, most likely Swedish, from the midcentury with new black leat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Charming Antique Primitive Folk Art Chairs, from Northern Sweden Made in Pine
Located in Kramfors, SE
Charming antique primitive chairs in folk art made in northern Sweden. Made by hand in solid pine around the year 1800 which makes them around 220 years old. Original paint which has...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Chairs
Materials
Pine
Kazuhide Takahama Gaja Bar Chair or stool for Cassina, new
Located in Berlin, DE
Price is dependent on the chosen material/ color. Base is available in chrome, matt white painted, matt black painted, chrome gun barrel or gold chrome. Sea...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Inlaid Teak Armless Chair from India, with Removable Cushion
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful armless chair, handcrafted in India out of aged and naturally seasoned teak wood, inlaid with responsibly sourced bone, and complemented by a removable cushion.
Inlay is...
Category
2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs
Materials
Bone, 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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