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Chairs For Sale
Pair of Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vico Magistretti “Carimate” chairs
Produced by Cassina in the 1960’s
Black frames with natural woven seats
Timeless classic, modern...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood, Rush
$5,200 / set
Collector Core Bar Chair in OAK
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
The Core Bar Chair blends architectural rigor with sculptural softness. With its strong, geometric oak frame and gently curved upholstered backrest, it offers both structure and comf...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Rustic African Tribal Hand Carved Folding Palaver Chair, Wabi Sabi, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Gorgeous unique African hand carved folding chair in solid wood. Also named the palaver chair as a traditional African furniture type. Beautifully handcr...
Category
Mid-20th Century African Tribal Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Pair Chinese Chippendale Rattan Rolling Accent Chairs Wicker Henry Link
By Henry Link
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome pair of rattan rolling Chinese Chippendale accent chairs from Wicker by Henry Link. They are in fabulous vintage condition. They wear a p...
Category
20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Morten Gottler 'MG501 Cuba' Chair in Oak, Oil & Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Morten Gottler 'MG501 Cuba' Chair in Oak, Oil & Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Wood, Oak
Mid-Century Danish Balloon Chair by Hans Olsen for Lea Design, 1960s
By Hans Olsen
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The stylish Balloon Lounge Chair is the work of the highly acclaimed Danish architect, Hans Olsen. The design is raw, playful and embracing, appealing to the senses with exquisite su...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Hans Wegner Natural Flag Halyard Chair by PP Mobler
By PP Møbler
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This Hans Wegner Natural Flag Halyard Chair by PP Mobler is a timeless classic. Expertly crafted from sustainable & high-quality materials, this chair features artistic design & icon...
Category
2010s Danish Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of 4 director’s chairs in bamboo and black leather, Lyda Levi for McGuire
By McGuire
Located in Roma, RM
Set of 4 director’s chairs in bamboo and black leather, McGuire San Francisco 1970
Product Details
Made with leather bindings and details in burnished brass.
Dimensions: 60 W × 80 H ...
Category
1970s Vintage Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XIII Style Throne Armchairs
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French 19th century Revival Louis XIII style throne armchairs with hand carved figures on the raised arm rests and top of the chair backs...
Category
19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
$5,175 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Mid Century Heart Chair and Stool, Blue Velvet, Dark Wood, Europe 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Heart" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful velvet italian fabric.
This chair can be customized to your sp...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
John Risley Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By John Risley
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
John Risley Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Hand wrought in his studio C.1965
The People collection was discovered and distributed by Raymor
Original Black Surface
Some oxidation
enameled ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mario Bellini Cab 413 Chair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mario Bellini Cab 413 Chair For Cassina
“A new kind of chair, made entirely of saddle-hide, often cloned today.” This is how Mario Bellini desc...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
$4,772 Sale Price / item
25% 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
$1,943 Sale Price / set
44% Off
Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Kai Kristiansen Manner, 1960s, Korup, Fully Restored
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This model of dining chair could have been designed by famous Danish designer Kai Kristiansen, and reminds his style very much however it is not confirmed officially. It is known as ...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Teak
$4,679 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Børge Mogensen Style Lounge Chair Model 2207 in Natural Patinated Leather
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Stunning Børge Mogensen Style designed lounge chairs made in a supple natural vegetable tanned beige leather. Almost identical to Borge Mogensen's model 2321. One of the most elegant...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Original Finn Juhl NV45 Chair by Niels Vodder Denmark
By Finn Juhl
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic original Finn Juhl NV45 chair in teak by Niels Vodder, Denmark, circa 1950s. This fine example retaining its original two tone wool upholstery. O...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Teak
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
$1,750 Sale Price
44% Off
Jenny Lind Spool Chair and Matching Ottoman in White
Located in Essex, MA
White painted spool chair in by Ethan Allan, fabric by Swavelle Mill Creek ‘Barossa/Madden’ in the style of Jenny Lind spool furniture. Wonderful addi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
20th Century, Carlo Bugatti Wooden and Copper Chair, 1900
Located in Turin, Turin
Many of Carlo Bugatti's superior pieces have been commissioned by some of the Royal Houses of Europe, by some of the great estates of America and Europe, and by some of the most succ...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Chairs
Materials
Copper
Midcentury Knoll Brno Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe in Black
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration these upholstered black Brno chairs for Knoll, designed by modernist master architect in 1930. These icons of Bauhaus design e...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Beautiful Chiavari Wooden Chair Wicker Seat, Made in Liguria, Italy, 1930s
By Chiavari
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is a beautiful chiavari chair made in Liguria, Italy, in the 1930s, probably older. It shows some scratches, also patina and paint lost, but this is old-age. It has a woven w...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Set of Six Brushed Aluminum #111 "Navy" Chairs by Emeco with Cushion
By Emeco
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of six brushed aluminum #111 "Navy" chairs by Emeco, circa 1990s. the set is very sturdy and functional and in very good vintage condition. The chairs come with black Naugahyde seat pads and measure 15.5"W x 19.5"D x 34"H with a seat height of 18". #3528
Originally designed for use on WWII...
Category
Late 20th Century American Industrial Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Single Quaker Style Ladder Back Dining Chair with Rush Seat and Bible Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single Quaker style ladder back dining chair with rush seat and Bible shelf. One left from group of many. In original condition, with visible patina and heavy wear, including some br...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Mexican Sabino Wood Live Edge Wood Chair
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Great, primitive live edge chair. Perfect corner piece to compliment any wabisabi, minimalist or rustic decor.
Chair has natural inclusions and light wear that add to it's charact...
Category
Mid-20th Century Rustic Chairs
Materials
Wood
A Pair of Mid-Century 1960s Mogens Koch by Cado Mk-16 Folding Safari Chairs
By Mogens Koch, Cado
Located in Centennial, CO
A classic pair of Mid-Century 1960s Mogens Koch by Cado MK-16 safari folding chairs crafted of beautifully patinated beechwood. with original brass fittings and leather rawhide sling...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Giandomenico Belotti chair 1970s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Giandomenico Belotti chairs for Alias 1970s
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$784 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Tom Dixon 'Groove' Aluminum Outdoor Stool in Moss Green
By Tom Dixon
Located in Glendale, CA
Tom Dixon 'Groove' Aluminum Outdoor Stool in Moss Green
New in 2025, the Groove series is Tom Dixon's first outdoor furniture line. Executed in high-performance durable aluminum, th...
Category
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$192 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Harry Bertoria Chairs metal Knoll 1970 production Model 420
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Harry Bertoria Chairs metal Knoll 1970 production Model 420
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Achille Castiglioni Mezzadro Stools
Located in Dronten, NL
Very early bright red Mezzadro stool designed by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta.
In the hands of the Castiglioni Brothers, the Mezzadro stool for Zanotta transforms a simple tractor...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$1,050 / item
Brutus Dining Chair- Sand by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Inspired by the Brutalism Architecture movement of the mid-20th century, fiber concrete has become the signature material of the 101 Copenhagen furniture...
Category
2010s Danish Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Composition
$1,895 / item
Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli 'Plia' Chair, Italy
Located in Naples, IT
Design Classic Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli 'Plia' chair.
"The Symbol of a New Era focused on plastic". That's how the Plia chair wa...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
$232 Sale Price / item
35% Off
Set Six Marcel Breuer Mid Century Modern Cesca Chairs Knoll International 1973
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Portland, OR
This is a set of six original Cesca chairs designed by Marcel Breuer & made by Knoll International, each chair with the original Knoll label, New York 1973.
This iconic chair was des...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Near Pair of Italian Gio Ponti Inspired Lounge Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Near Pair of Italian Gio Ponti inspired lounge chairs.
This stunning complementary pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs, club chairs, or side chairs have beautifully tape...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Customizable Artifort Little Tulip Swivel Barstool by Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
Elegance through and through. Delicate, flowing, cheerful, light. Like a blossoming flower or a friendly smile. Available with a disk-shaped or cross-foot base. Both styles are equal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile
Ghidini 1961 Katana Lounge Chair in Leather and Burnished Brass, Paolo Rizzatto
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
In the Katana sofa, Paolo Rizzatto, being the refined and expert designer he is, puts great care in the proportions of the structural elements of the produ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
'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
Set of Seven Chairs with Lacquered Wood Frame, Upholstered in Dedar Fabric
Located in Roma, RM
Set of Seven Chairs with Lacquered Wood Frame, Upholstered in Dedar Fabric
Product Details
Upholstered in Dedar fabric, model Mélange Moderne, color Celadon 005
Dimensions: 43 W x 90...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Loop White Chair by India Mahdavi
Located in Milan, IT
In response to the invitation of the historical maker Gebrüder Thonet Vienna, India Mahdavi has conceived the Loop chair that has the charm of a hand drawing and benefits from their ...
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Wood
$4,778 / item
Knoll Brno Chrome Tubular Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe Armchair
Located in Wilton, CT
Knoll Chrome Tubular Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. These Brno armchairs celebrate the classic tubular design of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, crafted by Knoll. They are upholstered ...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Four Mid Century Wool Chairs, Rajmund Halas, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood.
Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat is dressed in leopard, durable and ...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Danish Midcentury Armchair in Teak by Erik Kirkegaard for Høng, Model 52, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Armchair in teak with reupholstered seat in great quality shearling lambswool. Made by Erik Kirkegaard for Høng stolefabrik, model 52 "Compass Chair", made in the 1960s.
The chair is in a good vintage condition.
This classic desk chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak, Lambskin
"Office Armchair" by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1955
Located in London, GB
Authentic 'Office Chair' from the administrative buildings of Chandigarh (Ref. PJ-SI-28-B).
In excellent condition - joints have been restored and cane work replaced.
Pierre Jeanneret (22 March 1896 - 4 December 1967) was a Swiss architect who collaborated with his cousin, Le Corbusier, designing furniture for Le Corbusier's vast modernist complex at Chandigarh. Jeanneret remained for over 15 years as the project’s chief architect and the city remains a masterpiece of the modern vision. The pair pioneered a new aesthetic that placed function and order over embellishment—Jeanneret’s work imbuing the strict geometry of modernism with lighter materials like cane and wood.
Jeanneret also collaborated with other modern masters, Charlotte Perriand on experiments in aluminium and wood, and Jean Prouve developing prefabricated housing.
Literature:
Catalogue Raisonné du Mobilier: Jeanneret Chandigarh, 2019.
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, The Indian Adventure...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Contemporary Dining Chair 'Flock CS2' by Noom, Kvadrat Zero Fabric
Located in Paris, IDF
Dining Chair Flock CS2 by Noom
Designer: Kateryna Sokolova
Dimensions: H 78 cm, W 55 cm, D 61 cm seat H 47 cm
Color in the main picture - Kvadrat Zero 0012.
Materials: wood, plywo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé
Napoleon III Style Gold Rope Twist Framed Tub Chairs 3 available
Located in New York, NY
Chic, voguish rope twist framed upholstered tub chairs, executed in gold paint finished carved wood rope twist frames, with upholstered seats.
These chairs were made in Italy, circ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Swivel Lounge Chair and Ottoman Made in Sweden by IKEA c 1970/1980's
By IKEA
Located in New York, NY
Clean, comfortable and ready to use condition, this chair and ottoman were produced in the 1970's - 1980's in Sweden for Ikea. Constricted of a wood frame with metal base, with blac...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of 19th Century Antique Italian Savonarola Campaign Armchairs in Mahogany
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An incredible pair of Savonarola chairs from Italy circa 1890's. They feature heavy solid wood construction with great hand painted detailing. Upholstery was redone some years back, ...
Category
1890s Italian Renaissance Antique Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
1980s Zanotta "Genni" Adjustable Lounge Chair, Italy
By Zanotta
Located in Praha, CZ
- Originaly designed in 1935
- Chromium Plated Steel Frame
- Newly upholstered
- Frame in good original condition with minor signs of use
- Adjustable
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
$2,626 / item
Mid Century Modern Red Orange Slice Chair by Pierre Paulin
Located in Dronten, NL
Artifort Model F437, or more famously nicknamed the Orange Slice Chair, was designed by French designer Pierre Paulin for the Dutch manufacturer Artifort in Maastricht in the mid 20t...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Vintage LC3 Grand Modele Armchairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina c. 1980s
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Portland, OR
Iconic, sleek and timeless is the LC3 Grand Confort designed by Le Corbusier Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand in 1928. This set features a mix of 2 decades of production, 198...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Chair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Relaunched in 1965.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
A light, compact chair designed and presented at ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
$3,447 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Incredible Set Of Four Mid Century Playing Card Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An amazing set of Mid Century Side Chairs with playing card motifs of Clubs, Diamonds, Hearts and Spades. The Hearts, and Diamonds of course, in thick Red Vinyl and the Clubs and Sp...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Eames Time Life Chair in Olive Leather for Herman Miller, 1980s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add a subtle touch of color to your office with this stunning Eames Time Life Chair in a bright olive leather for Herman Miller. Leather is supple and vibrant, with some wear as show...
Category
1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Modern Dining Chair Flock CS2 in Wool Fabric by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
The "Flock" collection embodies the idea that home should be a haven of comfort, a sanctuary, and a gathering place adorned with personalized, character-rich, and visually striking statement objects. The name "Flock" reflects its role as a tranquil oasis and central meeting space within the home, where soft, voluptuous forms, natural materials, and pleasing tactile surfaces create an ambiance of warmth and cocooning.
Designer Kateryna Sokolova explains, "Home is the most intimate place for rest, comfort, and gathering, and it should be filled with personalized, character-rich, and eye-catching statement objects like Flock design pieces. In addition to the distinct shape, I wanted to create furniture that would become part of the family, a friend, intimate, and beloved."
Ergonomics plays a pivotal role in NOOM's design philosophy, ensuring that its products are aesthetically pleasing and incredibly comfortable. The Flock Chair...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé
$1,570 / item
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
Maralunga Chair by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in Raf Simons Kvadrat Corduroy
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Italy. Reupholstered in Raf Simons/Kvadrat Phlox corduroy. Opposable backrest.
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric
4 Post Modern Black Lacquer curved dining chairs Robert Mallet Stevens Style
Located in Brooklyn, NY
4 Post Modern Black Lacquer curved dining chairs Robert Mallet Stevens / Memphis Milano Style. Very unique set of (4) Dining chairs in good vintage condition. Black Lacquer painted w...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Velvet Upholstered Bench with Sculptural Brass Legs by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass
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 Wooden Wheelchair, Prop Design
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage wooden wheelchair from Montgomery Wards in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Imbued with the spirit of an era bygone, this vintage wooden wheelchair from Montgomery Wards in Grand Ra...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Metal
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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