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Chairs For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 1910s
Very Rare Tubular Steel Bauhaus Chrome Chair, 1930s
By Rudolf Vichr
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930, Czechoslovakia
- Maker: Rudolf Vichr, Prague
- Original condition
- Original red iron yarn, fabric /eisengarn
- All screws original
- Suitable for collectors
- Publicated in books and...
Category
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Four Teak Danish Midcentury Chairs, New Upholstery
Located in Chorzów, PL
Chairs from Denmark, around 1960.
Made of teak wood. New upholstery - black Italian natural leather.
After wood renovation.
Excellent condition.
Dimensions: height 98 cm / height...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Gold Metal Hollywood Regency Vanity Chair/Stool
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This a gold painted metal vanity round seat chair/stool with back support. The chair has four pairs of serpentine legs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Metal
Giancarlo Piretti Alky Lounge Chair in White Bouclé Fabric for Anonima Castelli
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Alky lounge chair designed by Giancarlo Piretti in the sixties for Anonima Castelli, Italy. The shape of the chair is construct with foam printed direct on a metal frame with ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Early Herman Miller LCM Lounge Chair, Labeled
Located in Antwerp, BE
Iconic LCM lounge chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Beautifully bent seat and backrest. Chrome base with shock-mounts in exce...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Franco Albini Mid Century Bamboo Organic Sunburst Chair, 1950's
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Franco Albini Mid Century Bamboo Organic Sunburst Chair, 1950's By Janine Abraham & Dirk Jan Rol 1950's,
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Rare Midcentury Chair Ladislav Rado for Knoll Drake
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Very rare and beautiful side chair designed by Ladislav Rado for the short lived one year collaboration between Knoll + Drake, c. 1955. Featuring white enameled cantilevered frame wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Wicker and Iron Highback Chair, France, 1950's
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastically sculptural mid-century chair indicative of the South of France's woven arts movement. Sturdy wrought iron high back frame supports woven rattan sling. Sling detache...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Luigi Vaghi for Former Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Ash & White Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Vaghi for Former, set of eight dining chairs, stained ash, fabric, Italy, 1960s.
A characteristic 'T-chair' design; simplistic yet very strong in lines and proportions. Wonder...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Ash
Luigi Vaghi for Former Set of Twelve Dining Chairs in Ash
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Vaghi for Former, set of twelve dining chairs, stained ash, fabric, Italy, 1960s.
A characteristic 'T-chair' design; simplistic yet very strong in lines and proportions. Wond...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Ash
Set of 4 Vintage Scandinavian Midcentury Modern Teak Wood & Fabric Dining Chairs
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of four modernist chairs was manufactured by the Danish manufacturer Glostrup Møbelfabrik during the 1960s. They are made of solid teak in a warm shade of brown. The seat is...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Josef Frank, chair model 695, Svenskt Tenn, 1970s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Semi early production of Josef Frank chair, model 695 produced by Svenskt Tenn. Frank came to Sweden from Austria in the early 1930s and was employed by Svenskt Tenn in 1934 so this ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Jacques Adnet Armchairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare Pair of Jacques Adnet Armchairs with fantstic original green leather and signature contrast stitching.
Leather bamboo legs with brass accents.
France 1940's.
Category
1940s French Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of "T Chairs" by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne International
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Pair of "T Chairs" in stainless steel with brown leather sling seats and backs by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne International, American 1950's.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Rare Giuseppe De Vivo Set of Four Dining Chairs in Black Perforated Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe De Vivo, set of four dining chairs, model ‘55136’, coated steel, iron, reupholstered in Pierre Frey Georges Vieux Rose fabric, Italy, design circa 1933, production 1950s.
T...
Category
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel, Iron
John Risley Sculpture Chair
By John Risley
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Part of John Risley's People Chair collection from the early 1960's. Hand welded from thin steel rods and painted black, this chair makes a great addition to any room.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Erik Buch Restored and Refinished Danish Teak Dining Chairs with Black Leather
Located in Knebel, DK
Six Erik Buch dining chairs made by Oddense Maskinsnedkeri.
The chairs feature a solid teak frame and are as all of Erik Buchs chairs characterized by high-quality materials, solid ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Compass Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for SVA Møbler, 1960s, Set of 4
By Kai Kristiansen, SVA Møbler
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Chairs set 4''Compass'', designed in 1958 by Kai Kristiansen for SVA Møbler and manufactured in Denmark. Ergonomic form, characterized by high comfort. Completely restored. Teak wood...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
19th C Style Regency Mahogany & Cane Giltwood Bergere Armchair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
19th C Style Regency Mahogany Cane Back Giltwood Bergere Armchair. It is an exquisite example with Ebony lion hear arms and Giltwood paw details.
Category
1940s British Regency Vintage Chairs
Materials
Ebony, Mahogany, Giltwood
Set of four Series Seven Chairs, Model 3107, cognac leather, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Exquisite Set of Four Series Seven Chairs, Model 3107, Wrapped in Luxurious Cognac Leather, a testament to Arne Jacobsen's visionary design.
These chairs,...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Solid Pine Chair by Christian Durupt, Meribel 1960
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Chair designed by Christian Durupt, a celebrated French cabinetmaker known for his partnership with Charlotte Perriand.
Crafted from solid pine, prized for its sturdy nature, it st...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Rare Blue Chair by Nanna Ditzel for Domus Danica, Denmark, 1969
Located in Haderslev, DK
Playful, Space Age and super rare collectors piece by Nanna Ditzel for OD Møbler / Domus Danica 1969.
Light high glossy blue fibre glass designed chair for use indoor or outdoor.
...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Marco Zanuso Attributed Chairs
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous pair of Italian armchairs attributed to Marco Zanuso. - "Senior" chair
Beautifully upholstered in a camel hair fabric
Sculptural curved shape and brass tapered legs.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Chairs
Materials
Brass
1960’s MCM Chelsea Arkana Safari Chair Maurice Burke Cognac Faux Leather & Teak
Located in Topeka, KS
Fantastic vintage Chelsea Safari Chair designed by Maurice Burke for Arkana Furniture wearing its original cognac faux leather or vinyl with a teak frame, tubular black metal runners, and steel screw details. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There are a couple small nicks in the vinyl and one small tear in the arm sling that have been reglued & repaired. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1960’s.
This safari chair is EXACTLY what the designer ordered!! This is a SPECTACULAR vintage safari lounge chair model “Chelsea” designed...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Chair by Christian Durupt, Meribel 1960
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Chair designed by Christian Durupt, a celebrated French cabinetmaker known for his partnership with Charlotte Perriand.
Crafted from solid pine, prized for its sturdy nature, it st...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Mid-Century Set of High Back Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish set of four matching dining chairs offer a shapely vinyl covered seat, with comfortable high backs. Hardwood walnut frames with tapered legs and clean modern lines add t...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
Lubekka Chair by Andrea Branzi, circa 1991
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
The LUBEKKA chair, a product of the collaboration of Andrea Branzi and the renowned design house Cassina in 1991, epitomizes the contemporary Italian aesthetic. Its sleek design is c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Rare French Dining Chair in Pine with Metal Feet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chair, pine, metal, France, 1940s
This French dining chair features a rather stunning design. Very strong and clean lines structure the chair in an admirable way. Characteris...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Six Guglielmo Ulrich Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut Dining Chairs, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Six dining chairs designed by the famous Italian architect Guglielmo Ulrich, chairs in solid walnut and upholstered in fabric, the chairs have been polished with shellac. I recommend...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage Fabric Aluminum EA 108 Desk Chair by Charles&Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This EA 108 chair was designed by Charles & Ray Eames in 1958 and produced by US maker Herman Miller. This chair can rotate and is marked with Herman Miller sign, number 938-138. Fully original piece. The upholstery is made of ribbed blue hopsack fabric. The armrests are removable.
Ray and Charles Eames are a pair of American designers whose name is known to anyone interested in modern design. Charles Eames was born in 1907 in St. Louis, Missouri. He studied architecture at the University of Washington and at the invitation of the Finnish architect Eliel Saarinen, he continued his studies at the Cranbrook Academy of Arts in Michigan in 1940. Ray Eames was an artist and photographer born in 1912 in Sacramento, California. She made a significant career as a furniture designer since 1941, when she and Charles began molding plywood furniture. In 1946, the Eameses exhibited their work at MoMA, and in 1948, Herman Miller began producing their designs. In 1949, the famous Eames House was established in California - Eames House was also the place of exhibitions of many famous designers of that time. Charles and Ray Eames have been awarded many prestigious design awards throughout their careers, such as the UK's Royal Gold Medal and the Art Awards from American Institute of Architects. In 1985 the Association of Industrial Designers of America awarded the Eames the title of Most Influential Designer of 20th century. Charles Eames continued his career until his death in 1978, and Ray died ten years after.
Herman Miller, Inc. is an American company that produces office furniture, equipment and home furnishings. Established in 1905 as the Star Furniture Co. Known since 1960 as Herman Miller, Inc. The products include Equa Chair, Aeron Chair...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Gio Ponti, Style Superleggera Armchair by Cassina, Italy 1960
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern chrome armchair.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set of Four Rosewood Mid Century Danish Model 418 Dining Chairs by Arne Vodder
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Now available is a set of four Danish dining chairs designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast. These beauties are made out of solid rosewood and feature amazing grain with original fabric. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Rattan Green Stripe Folding Deck Chair Patio Lounger, Chaise Longue
Located in Labrit, Landes
French rattan folding deck chair or lounger chair, circa 1930
Handwoven with a green stripe
Very comfortable for patio or garden
Folded dimensions H 24.21 x W 29.7 x D 31.3 in. (H...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Set of Four Mid Century Dining Chairs Attributed to Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Stylish set of Mid-Century Modern dining chairs, attributed to Harvey Probber. These chairs are solid walnut, with metallic vinyl upholstered seats, wood finish, and upholstered seat...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Nichols & Stone Old Pine Finish Solid Maple Windsor Brace Back Arm Chairs, Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Nichols & Stone old pine maple brace back windsor chairs, Circa 1960s. Includes seat cushions. Chairs and Cushions in great vintage condition....
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Maple
Art Nouveau Side Chair Designed by Thonet, Austria, 1910
By Thonet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Classic collectible chair by famous German-Austrian cabinetmaker Michael Thonet. Bentwood frame with hooped legs. The seat is embossed with a decorative floral motif.
Category
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Streamline Art Deco Cantilever Chair Chrome & Red Vinyl Attr Kem Webber-Lloyds
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous streamline modern cantilever chair comprised of chrome frame and tomato red vinyl faux leather upholstery attributed to KEM Weber for Lloyd’s Manufacturing. Beautiful condition with wear as you would expect with a vintage piece. This one looks like it was seldom used! Please see photos, Circa Mid Century.
WOW!!!! What a gorgeous tomato red streamline modern cantilever chair!!!! Attributed to KEM Weber for Lloyd’s Manufacturing and categorized in many design styles; Art Deco, Machine Age, Streamline Modern, Art Moderne, and Bauhaus. Too many awesome styles to choose just one… So, you pick!! This chair is comprised of a tubular chrome cantilever frame and is upholstered in a bright and beautiful red vinyl faux leather that demands attention. This piece has no tag or markings but is done in the style of the era’s greats: Gilbert Rohde, Wolfgang Hoffman, Warren McArthur, Donald Desky, Alfons Bach, Gilbert Rhode, Marcel Breuer, and from online searches attributed to KEM Weber for Lloyd’s Manufacturing. It doesn’t get much better than that!! You could use this fabulous chair in your living room, bedroom, sitting room, or kitchen. It would be a wonderful chair at a vanity or a stylish place to sit to take off your shoes in the entry way. The possibilities are truly endless.
KEM Weber (1889-1963) was a German-born architect and furniture designer. His birth name was Karl Emanuel Martin Weber but in 1914, he changed his first name to a less German sounding, 'Kem' when he became stranded in the USA after the outbreak of the First World War. Kem Architecture was part of the West Coast Modernist movement in America. His designs included many projects and products in Streamline Modern, a form of Art Deco design and architecture that was extremely popular in the USA and Europe in the 1930s. This style emphasized curved forms and long horizontal lines; it was the epitome of sophistication and modernity in that era. Streamline Modern was used for everything from stainless steel cocktail shakers...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Streamlined Moderne Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Swedish Monk Chair 1930s
By Monk Designs
Located in Čelinac, BA
This is a handmade chair made in Sweden 1930s.Made of solid oak.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Brown Saddle Leather Bar Stool by DalVera 1960s
By DalVera
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern brown saddle leather bar stool by DalVera, 60s.
French Mid-Century Modern bar stool designed and produced by DalVe...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Custom Powder Coated Green Harry Bertoia Diamond Chairs for Knoll
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of Harry Bertioa for Knoll diamond chairs recently restored and powder coated in a lively apple g green .
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Art-Deco Thonet Bentwood Leather Dining Chairs with Walnut Finish - Set of Six
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your dining experience with this exquisite set of six Thonet bentwood dining chairs, featuring two armchairs and four ...
Category
1960s American Art Nouveau Vintage Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Lacquer, Wood, Polyester, Foam, Leather, Bentwood
Vintage Mid-Century Modern His & Her Lounge/Pod Chairs, Pair
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern his & her lounge/pod chairs
Offered is a pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern his & her lounge/pod chairs. Absolutely incredible lines on these ch...
Category
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Four Eames for Herman Miller Black DKR Wire Chairs on Eiffel Bases
Located in Ferndale, MI
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DKR wire chairs on Eiffel tower bases. All four chairs have been refinished in a correct tone matte black powder...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Leather Campaign Folding Chair by Valenti, 1960s
By Valenti
Located in L'Escala, ES
Beautiful and rare leather campaign folding chair manufactured by Valenti in 1960s.
This chair is particularly comfortable and very practical because it folds. Ideal for a small office, its turned bamboo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Chairs
Materials
Brass
1950 Eames PAW Herman Miller Zenith Dowel Leg Chair Rope Edge Lemon Yellow
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Charles and Ray Eames paw walnut dowel leg fiberglass swivel armchair for Zenith Plastics / Herman Miller Inc. A 1st generation/production rope edge fiberglass armchair example.
Fr...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
1960s Italian “Plia” Clear Lucite Folding Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1960s clear lucite and chrome "Plia" folding chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli. Made in Italy. Labeled on underside of each chair. One set of two available.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Teak Wood & Fabric Dining Chair by Juul Kristensen
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modernist dining chair was designed by Juul Kristensen for the Danish manufacture JK Denmark during the 1960s. The chair is made of solid teak wood in ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Pair of Midcentury Mies Van Der Rohe Brno "Flat Bar 255" Leather Chairs, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of amazing Ludwig Mies van der Rohe "brno" chairs in beige leather. Gavina produced this pair of items for Knoll in Italy during the 1970s.
These stunning dining room chairs ha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Vintage Red Oak Bankers Chair on Casters
Located in Germantown, MD
Well kept red oak bankers chair on casters. Good vintage condition.
Measures 24"W x 24"D x 33"H x 19.5"seat height. Arm height is 29"
W1.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Design Teak Dining Chair Set
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Design Teak dining chair set of 4. Made in Denmark in the 1960's. Teak wooden frame with bend plywood...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak, Plywood
Norman Cherner for Plycraft Bentwood chair with Yellow Vinyl cushion 1960s
Located in Ocean Grove, NJ
Really cool Mid-Century Modern designer Norman Cherner for Plycraft Bent plywood chair with Yellow Vinyl (Naugahyde) cushion from the 1960s. This would have originally been used as ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Bentwood, Plywood
Rattan Wicker Pair of Oversized Lounge Chairs Manner of Michael Taylor
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous pair of rattan wicker oversized lounge chairs wearing their original off-white upholstery in the style of Michael Taylor. Beautiful condition...
Category
Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
Charles and Ray Eames DCW for Herman Miller
Located in Belmont, MA
DCW by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in original condition. Legs attached with 5/2/4 screw configuration. Original patina.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mahogony Chairs by Brown Saltman
Located in Chino Hills, CA
A classic American design; John Keal for Brown Saltman dining chairs x4. They feature a beautiful glossed solid mahogany finish with...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Mexican Folding Chair by Muebles Toluca
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this rare Mexican folding chair by Muebles Toluca, circa 1960. Made in primavera wood and natural palm cords.
Category
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Seagrass
Mathieu Matégot Wicker Chair 1950s
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
French Mathieu Matégot armchairs from the 1950s. The wicker tubs are still in very good condition and can last for years to come.
The chair...
Category
1950s French Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Deco Reclining Oak Lounge Chair with Dark Brown Leather Back and Fabric Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Deco Reclining Lounge chair with oak frame and leather back and upholstered fabric seat. Back of the chair reclines by moving wooden dowel down the notch...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ib Kofod Larsen Penguin Chair
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Just in, an iconic Ib Kofod-Larsen Penguin chair. Backing received a glossy finish with a supple green seat cushion. Wrought iron in original condition with light patina throughout t...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Beech
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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