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Chairs For Sale
French Midcentury Set of 11 Ladderback Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A very unusual set of eleven (11) mid-20th century French dining chairs that give a little spin on the classic ladderback style by applying some creative proportions and carving tech...
Category
20th Century French Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Fruitwood
Primitive Stump Chair in Pine, Hand Carved, Swedish Modern, Wabi Sabi, 1900s
Located in Odense, DK
A cute primitive stump chair made in solid pine with an iron ring attached. Hand carved by an unknown Swedish cabinetmaker in the early 1900s. A lovely wabi sabi piece for the modern...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Pine
Julie Burgundy Leather Chair By Emilio Nanni
By Trabà
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by the archetypal design of a chair, this contemporary piece exudes exquisite craftsmanship in its skillfully interlaced back and wooden seat. Combining a clean design with ...
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$1,662 / item
Prouve Inspired "Skid" Chairs Designed by Karl Nothhelfer, 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Prouve inspired, Vereinigte Schulbankfabriken produced, beech wood chairs with cantilevered seat and Prouve style legs, designed by Karl Nothhelfer in 1950. Lovely chairs with a smal...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Beech
Contemporary Eto Dining Chair in cotton velvet with Solid Oak or Walnut Legs
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Eto Dining Chair is a simple, elegant and beautifully detailed dining or occasional chair with a show frame made entirely from solid walnut or oak.
Shown here upholstered in so...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Walnut, Velvet
Chakra Black Chair Tall in Cane, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Chakra Black Chair Tall, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Perhaps nothing is more captivating than nature's enduring metamorphosis, persisting in graceful transformation even beyond the boundar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Chairs
Materials
Cane
Contemporary Deep Buttoned Tux Chair in Straw Cotton Velvet with Walnut Legs
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Tux Chair is our contemporary interpretation of the Classic Chesterfield. The deep buttoning and tailored detailing make this piece a personal favourite. Shown here upholstered i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
$4,420 Sale Price
20% Off
Eight Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chairs, Brown Beige Velvet, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Wool, Beech
$6,146 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chair, Brown Beige Velvet, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Wool, Beech
$824 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Set of 5 Thonet #214 Vienna Bentwood Chairs
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Bern, CH
Set of 5 Thonet #214 Vienna Bentwood Coffee House Chairs with cane work seat. 1978 production in walnut. All chairs are completely sturdy with nice patina to the bentwood frames. The...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood, Cane
Set of Six Mid Century Sea Blue Cado Chairs, Steen Østergaard, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Polish production chairs from Plastics Factory 'Krywald' in Knurow have embossed signatures. They come from the 70s. The author of this project is the Danish architect Steen Østergaa...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
$3,889 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Contemporary Fluted Florence Easy Chair in Yellow Leather and Oiled Walnut Frame
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
Created with the ultimate lounging comfort in mind and featuring a subtly detailed oiled walnut frame, the Florence is pure statement. It works well upholstered in fabric but our rec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
$5,895 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Modern Dining Chair Flock CS2 Fluffy Edition in premium Faux Fur 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 s...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Sheepskin, Velvet, Faux Fur, Ash
Børge Mogensen Set of Oak and Leather "Spanish" Dining Arm Chairs Model BM3238
Located in Odense, DK
Stunning set of vintage "BM 3238" dining arm chairs in oak and natural saddle leather. Designed in the 1950s by Borge Mogensen and produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik. Mogensen made t...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Josef Hoffmann attr. Pair of Extraordinary Chairs 1905-10 Jugendstil Art Nouveau
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of extraordinary chairs in the style of the early Josef Hoffmann furniture. The significant skids were used by Hoffmann in the early years of the Wiener Werkstätte from 1903 o...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Blue Velvet, Walnut Wood, Heart Chair, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory and we thoroughly renova...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Contemporary Reposer Arm Chair in House of Hackney Jacquard and walnut legs
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Reposer chair has been thoughtfully created with a relatively low, soft back and a generous seat depth encouraging you to repose.
Construction: solid beech frame with a coil ful...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
$4,989 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Bolha Chair
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
BOLHA CHAIR, designed in 2025
This chair is part of the Bolha series with elegant wood-turned detailing and an upholstered seat. Crafted by skilled artisans in Northern Portugal.
P...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Chestnut
$2,156 / item
Sculptural Bouclé Dining Chair with Pedestal Base-Set Of 8 Chairs White Bouclé
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural blend of form and function, this contemporary dining chair exudes elegance with its soft curves and refined silhouette. Upholstered in a range of bouclé fabric colors.
...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Pair of painted metal decorative chairs
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Pair of painted metal chairs , the fabric is not perfect must be change probably
Category
1950s European Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
$2,300 / set
19th Century French Louis XV Style Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Dallas, TX
This listing features a French Louis XV style dining chairs, a set of 6. The chairs have been upholstered with an exquisite ivory white and burgundy honeycomb patterned fabric.
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Ample Red Outdoor Chair by Nichetto Studio
Located in Milan, IT
Nichetto Studio proudly presents an elegant extension of the Ample family: the Ample Outdoor Chair. This versatile outdoor piece seamlessly harmonizes indoor and outdoor spaces. The ...
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,438 / item
Institution Sculptural Chair, White Lamb Leather
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Uncannily challenging excessive symbolic power granted to scientific institutions, the “Institutional Chair” reveals a tension with the accepted desubjectivisation of the body into s...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Nickel
$1,900 / item
Ten Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chairs, Lime Velvet Plushy Dedar, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Wool, Beech
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
Classic Wicker Emmanuelle Peacock Chair c. 1960/70’s
Located in New York, NY
Iconic woven wicker Emmanuelle, Peacock style chair, circa 1970's. The chair features a dramatic wide back, intricately woven arms, on a waisted form base. This example is in very ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chair, Lime Velvet Plushy FR Dedar, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Wool, Beech
$825 Sale Price / item
20% Off
6 Bauhaus Cantilever Armchairs Made in Italy Style Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Bauhaus style armchairs in the style of Marcel Bruer Cesca Chair comprised of chrome tube cantilever bases, new beech wood arm rests, & top-stitch milk chocolate br...
Category
20th Century Italian Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Swiss alp escabelle A91
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp escabelle A91
Category
Mid-19th Century Swiss Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
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
Metal, Brass
Set of Six George II Needlework Chairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
A fine and unusual set of six George II mahogany needlepoint covered chairs circa 1760 having upholstered seats and backs, the tapered front legs with applied very fine leaf carving,...
Category
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
$75,000 / set
A Set of Rare Lacquered Red Dutch Rush Seat Dining Chairs x 4
Located in Leicester, GB
A set of four rare spindle back chairs in the most beautiful strawberry red lacquer. The chairs have a fine and elegant farmhouse shape, with a high spindle back and turned finials. ...
Category
1970s Danish Bohemian Vintage Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Twist & Knot Black Natural Chair in Rope with Brass legs, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Twist and Knot Black Natural Chair in Rope and Brass legs, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Immersed in the heritage of India's ancient artistry, the humble rope transports us to the heart of c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Polished Brass Chiavari Chairs with Red Velvet, Italy
By Chiavari
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Set of 4 stunning Italian polished brass Chiavari chairs with bat motif and red velvet original upholstery, circa 1950s. Designed by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi and produced since the ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Chairs
Materials
Brass
Twist & Knot Chair in Rope with Brass Legs, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Twist & Knot Chair in Rope with Brass Legs, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Immersed in the heritage of India's ancient artistry, the humble rope transports us to t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Chairs
Materials
Brass
Postmodern German Kreuzschwinger Kitchen Barstool by Till Behrens, 1980s
By Till Behrens
Located in Hamburg, DE
Original Till Behrens Kreuzschwinger Kitchen stools or bar stools in a rare version with a matt surface.
Elegant design classic by Prof. Till Behrens in the Bar stool version. The f...
Category
20th Century German Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair French Cantilevered Spring Garden Arm Chairs by Francois Carre
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of rare French spring steel cantilevered arm chairs. These are designed by Francois Carre in the 1930s. The springy seats and backs are in excellent condition. They are as sty...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
Mid Century Orange Pink Velvet, Walnut Wood, Heart Chair, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory and we thoroughly renova...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
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 of Six Mid Century Tufting Chairs, Light Wood, Rajmund Halas, Poland, 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 hand tufting multicolor wool. Ab...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Mid century John Duffy tan leather chrome tube chairs
By Brueton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Post modern "Duffy" dining chairs featuring cantilevered tubular chrome bases and tan leather upholstery. Designed by John Duffy for Brueton, c. Late 20th Century. labeled Brueton un...
Category
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Shagreen Inlaid Stools 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
Sculptural Bouclé Dining Chair with Pedestal Base-Set Of Six Chairs Taupe Bouclé
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural blend of form and function, this contemporary dining chair exudes elegance with its soft curves and refined silhouette. Upholstered in a range of bouclé fabric colors.
...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Bouclé, Upholstery
Side Chair Modern Medieval Handmade Horsehair Iron Handwoven Fringe Accent Mane
Located in Bronx, NY
HORSECHAIR NO. 3
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2024
19’’ L 19’’ W 21.5’’ H (overall chair height at 27’’ H / back height at 4’’H)
Horsehair textile and palladium leaf are combined to create an...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Iron
Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Hand Tufting Pink Wool Leopard, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with beautiful pink stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful hand tufting wool fabric.
This chair can be customized to you...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Beech
Vintage brutalist wooden T chair
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Brutalist T chair in solid wood, in the style of the chairs designed by designer Olavi Hanninen, dating from the 60s.
Aesthetic and trendy, the chair will be...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Wood
$826 / item
Modern Dining Chair Hello in Dedar Tiger Beat brown jacquard velvet by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
HELLO chair, crafted with meticulous attention to detail, boasts a visually striking and emotionally appealing design. Its round organic shapes exude playfulness yet sophistication, ...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Cotton, Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Faux Fur
Hello There Desk Chair by Jeremy Harvey for Artifort, 1970s
By Artifort
Located in Barcelona, ES
Explore the fusion of industrial style and Italian modernism with this "Hello There" desk chair designed by Jeremy Harvey for Artifort, an iconic piece that captures the essence of 20th century design.
Made entirely of steel, this chair features a distinctive design with the words "Hello" and "There" artistically integrated into the backrest and seat. This feature not only adds a touch of bold style but also reflects the creativity and innovative approach of the era.
Artifort, known for its commitment to avant-garde design and quality craftsmanship, leaves its attribution mark discreetly under the seat, ensuring its authenticity and historical value. From Italy, this icon of modernist design has earned a place in furniture history for its unique combination of functionality and aesthetics.
Over the years, the chair has developed a natural patina that complements its age and significant use. In some areas, the glossy paint has begun to peel at the edges, revealing its history and adding authentic vintage charm.
Ideal for collectors and design aficionados, this Artifort desk chair...
Category
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage desk chair with arms Italian Design by Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in London, GB
Vintage desk chair with arms, off white patterned cotton fabric upholstery, polished ebony walnut wood structure. Italian Design by Guglielmo Ulrich ca.1940.
The lines of this chair ...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Mid Century Mushroom Chair, Hand Tufting Blue Green Orange Wool, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chairs type 200/128, designed by Juliusz Kedziorek and manufactured by Goscieninska Furniture Factory in Poland.
We called them "mushroom" chairs cause of light and nice s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech, Wool
Early American Three-slat Ladder-back Chair with Splint Weave Seat
Located in Louisville, KY
For those with a keen interest in historic pieces that have essentially evolved into artful pieces, this early American three-slat ladder back with stunning splint weave seat, most l...
Category
Early 19th Century American Rustic Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
Wendy Wright Vintage Chair by Philippe Starck for Disform, 1986
Located in Barcelona, ES
Acquire the exclusive vintage Wendy Wright chair designed by Philippe Starck in the 1980s for Disform.
This coveted design, influenced by Philip K. Dick's science fiction novel 'Ub...
Category
1980s Post-Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Six Louis X1V Style Fruitwood Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice set of six late 19th / early 20th century French fruitwood dining chairs with the desirable double-lyre X stretcher base and nicely contoured legs ending in scrolled carv...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Bertu Arm Chair, Modern Mondo Arm Chair, Maple
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Mondo Arm Chair in Maple is beautifully constructed from solid wood and veneer in Ohio, USA. The chair's silhouette is low, simple, and modern with comfortable reversible back a...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Maple
$2,500 / item
Six Mid Century Butterfly Chairs, Hand Tufting Pink Wool Leopard, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with beautiful pink stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful hand tufting wool fabric.
This chair can be customized to you...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Beech
Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair, Denmark, 1980s
Located in LEWES, GB
An orginal Spanish chair, with a lovely gentle patina, by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark, 1980s. Solid oak frame with natural patinated saddle leather. Makers l...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Postmodern Mickey Chair by Pierre Colleu for Starform and Disney, France 1980s.
Located in Lille, FR
Seat height: 30 cm.
Total height : 64 cm
Good condition.
Category
1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gae Aulenti Space Age Locus Solus Armchairs and Ottoman for Poltronova, 1964
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of 2 Locus Solus Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova – Restored
This rare set includes two lounge chairs and one ottoman from the Locus Solus series, designe...
Category
1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Chairs
Materials
Iron
Eight Mid Century Heart Chairs, Hand Tufting Yellow Wool, Europe, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart" in amazing hand tufting wool. The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Fac...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Customizable Walnut Armchair with Cane Backrest and Beige Cushion – Vanno Line
Located in Miami, FL
The Vanno armchair combines timeless elegance with modern functionality, making it a versatile addition to any space. Crafted with a warm walnut finish frame, this armchair reflects ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Fabric, 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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