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Chairs For Sale
Early 20th Century Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Armchair with Lambswool Seat
Located in Odense, DK
A stunning rustic Folk Art hand carved antique armchair in oak painted wood with a newer upholstered lambswool seat. Made in Norway in th...
Category
Early 20th Century Norwegian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Sheepskin, 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
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
Single Milo Baughman, Thayer Coogin Swivel Club Chair
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Iconic swiveling club chair newly upholstered in boucle/chenille ivory/tan upholstery. Chair features tufted back and sit on brushed aluminum disc base. 2 shown, but only...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 6 Saarinen Style Dining or Cocktail Chairs with Pedestal Bases by Pastoe
By Eero Saarinen, Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 Saarinen style dining chairs by Pastoe. Chairs have acrylic frames with newer yellow upholstered cushions and white enameled pedestal base. Previous repairs to the shells. I...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Acrylic
Mawu Chair in Imprimé by Laura Gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Made in France with hand-turned, flared oak legs in golden satin finish. Upholstered backrest and seat in textured jacquard velvet fabric (LG.FB-31).
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Satin, Oak
Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Oscar Armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1956
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Oscar Armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1956
Named after Oscar Niemeyer, this armchair features the iconic curves and sinuous lines characteristic...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
'Tulip' chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll 1970s-80s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Milano, IT
Chair with cast aluminum base, plastic shell, foam cushion covered in original leather of the period. Good Condition
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
"Spina" chair designed by David Dolcini for Volumnia
Located in Piacenza, Italy
“Spina” is a sculptural chair designed by David Dolcini for Volumnia, presented in a limited edition of 9 pieces on the occasion of the exhibition Le Forme del Tempo. Crafted in wood...
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Wood
Eindhoven Project, EP01 Bench by Lauren Goodman
Located in Geneve, CH
Eindhoven Project, EP01 Bench by Lauren Goodman
One of a Kind
Dimensions: D 36.8 x W 68.5 x H 73.6 cm.
Materials: Salvaged steel, urethane paint.
Created for Dutch Design Week, 202...
Category
2010s Canadian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Quistgaard for Dansk Safari Lounge Chairs
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important pair of Safari chairs designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Danmark. Both chairs are structurally sound and sturdy, both show significant wear to the black leather...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Petite Mexican Butaque in the Style of Clara Porset
By Clara Porset
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Petite Mexican Butaquein the style of Clara Porset, circa 1950.
Category
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
Rare Pierre Jeanneret Lounge Chair from Chandigarh Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-62-A Lounge Chair – Authentic Mid-Century Modern
A true collector’s piece, this rare Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-62-A Lounge Chair hails from Chandigarh and exempl...
Category
1960s Indian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Teak
Lina Bo Bardi; Marcelo Ferraz; Marcelo Suzuki. Girafa" Chair. Edition 2022
By Baraúna, Lina Bo Bardi
Located in PARIS, FR
In 1986, Marcelo Ferraz and Marcelo Suzuki teamed up with Lina Bo Bardi to work on a series of projects in Salvador, such as the Casa do Benin restaurant and the Teatro Gregório de M...
Category
2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chair for Cassina, Italy, new
Located in Berlin, DE
The price is dependent on the chosen material. Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Prices vary dependent on the mater...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
1940s US Army American Seating Company Wooden Folding Chair
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
circa 1940. We offer this beautiful folding chair made by American Seating Company, Grand Rapids Michigan.
Fantastic utilitarian chair that cleverly fold down so you can store them ...
Category
1940s American Industrial Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Counter Chair 'Gropius CS2' by Noom, Wooden Legs, Woolland-64
Located in Paris, IDF
Counter Chair Gropius CS2
Designer: Kateryna Sokolova
Model in the main picture wool, Woolland-64.
Dimensions:
Height: 88 cm / 29,13 in
Width: 57 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Foam, Wood
Jasper Morrison 2-Seat Two-Tone Blue "Vega" Bench for Artifort with Chrome Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jasper Morrison 2-seater "Vega" bench for Artifort 1990's. In original two toned upholstered seats on a chrome wire frame. Seat width 22" each. Visible wear, consistent with age and ...
Category
1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Large Group of Cafe Chairs from Old Time Saratoga NY Adelphi Hotel
Located in New York, NY
46 ice cream style cafe chairs, originally from the landmark Adelphi Hotel in Saratoga NY. Hand-wrought iron frame with upholstered pad seat, seats show some wear, normal and consist...
Category
Early 20th Century American Romantic Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
One Of Two Hans Bellmann GA Chair For Horgenglarus
Located in Čelinac, BA
Hans Bellmann GA Chairs for Horgenglarus 1950s
Category
1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Modern Laurence Dining Chair, DEDAR Beige Chenille, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Laurence Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Laurence dining chair is an arti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Wool, Mohair, Bouclé, Chenille, Linen
Sculpted Chair N2 in Solid Oak Wood
By Sóha
Located in Paris, IDF
Chair made of solid oak (+ linseed oil)
(Outdoor use OK)
Dimensions: H. 82 x 48 x 48 cm (SH 45 cm)
SÓHA design studio conceives and produces furniture design and decorative objects...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Oak
Ewa Dining Chair, White Oak with Natural Fiber Rush
Located in HAMILTON, ON
This updated nod to a classic adds bucolic spirit and rich texture to any dining setting. Exploring time-honored craft traditions, the Ewa dining chair...
Category
2010s Canadian Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Rush, Oak, Rope, Wood
Vintage Cinema Theatre Chair from Ton, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This cinema ( theatre ) seat was produced by Ton (former Thonet) in Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. The chair is stabile and can be placed anywhere. It is made of beech wood, bentw...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chairs
Materials
Wood, Beech, Bentwood, Plywood
Ace Chair with White Playing Cards Fabric
Located in Istanbul, TR
Drawing inspiration from the Queen of Spades, these chairs embody a spirited elegance, making them perfect as standout dining or accent pieces. Available with two distinct leg styles...
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak, Cherry
Mid Century Italian Cane Chairs 1970s Set of 4
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Rare and original curved shape Italian chairs from 1970s with black lacquered wood and cane seat and backrest and chrome structure. Minimalist and solid. Very good vintage condition.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair. Mid Century Tub Chairs After Robsjohn Gibbings, circa 1950 - 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of midcentury, Hollywood Regency style tub, lounge chairs, in the style of Robsjohn Gibbings. Both chairs are in very good, original, clean and ready to use condition, show...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Contemporary Chair 'Pipe' Black Frame, A Joy Fabric
Located in Paris, IDF
The 'Pipe' Chair designed by Ida L. Hildebrand for Friends & Founders
Dimensions:
H. 81 x W. 59 x D. 55 cm
H. 31,89 x W. 23,23 x D. 21,65"
Model shown in main picture:
Seat Fabric:...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Dining Chair with Upholstered Seat & Back
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Contemporary and sophisticated line of dining armchair, lounge chair and dining bench. The design is structured around the legs, which support ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Six French Dining Chairs Oak Chairs Rush Seats Provincial Style, circa 1970
Located in Labrit, Landes
Straw and walnut chairs made in Dordogne.
Artisanal work with local walnut, the production of walnuts being one of the local specialties of the region.
A charming set of six French provincial chairs made in the 1970s.
The rush seats and backs are in excellent condition.
A set of dining chairs that would make a fabulous addition to a breakfast or dining room or conservatory.
Shipping:
L 140 P 60...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Rush, Walnut
Rustic West African Tribal Lobi Chair, Burkina Faso, Wabi Sabi, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
A highly decorative African Lobi chair, crafted in Burkina Faso during the 1940s. This type of stool / chair was for individual use and marked the social ra...
Category
Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mies van der Rohe MR10 Black Leather Easy Chair, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Embrace the refined simplicity of modern architecture with this stunning MR10 cantilever chair, designed by the renowned Ludwig Mies van der Rohe circa 1930 and crafted by an unknown...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Signed Pierre Sala Desk or Table
By Pierre Sala
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A rare Post Modern Memphis Milano style table or desk designed by artist Pierre Sala circa 1980's. Large and functional notebook on solid wo...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
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
Natural Woven Rattan/Wicker Mid Century Barrel Chairs a Pair
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a wonderful boho chic pair of rattan chairs with natural wicker woven in a conventional cross hatch pattern. The chair bottoms are round like barrels and the tops are a flare...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Ten Saber Leg Dining Chairs by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Ten Saber leg dining room chairs by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings (1905-1976) for Widdicomb. Chairs are structurally sound and wood stain is all original. We believe these chairs were reuph...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
Mid Century Modern Set of Four Steel and Brass Chairs by Alberto Orlandi
Located in Madrid, ES
A set of four chairs from the 1970s, made by Alberto Orlandi in Italy.
They are made of polished steel and solid gilded brass, the chairs in a neoclassical style have elegant curved ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Art Deco Flute Bar Stool, Black Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Art Deco Flute bar stool, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Flute bar stool embodies simplicity and comfort for relaxing moments, with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Fabric, Bouclé
Customizable Artifort Zuma Low Back Chair by Patrick Norguet
Located in New York, NY
Zuma is a luxurious and inviting, light and ergonomic chair for Artifort, designed by French designer Patrick Norguet. The cushion is the basis for the design archetype of the Zuma l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile
Pair of Gold Leaf Grotto Shell Back Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of gold leaf grotto shell back side chairs.
These have been professionally restored, gold leafed and reupholstered. Please ask for upholstery fabric swatch if needed.
We also ha...
Category
1940s Spanish Hollywood Regency Vintage Chairs
Materials
Beech
Garden Chair in Wrought Iron with cushion
Located in Miami, FL
Garden chairs in wrought iron for indoor or outdoor
You must indicate if you want the product with the special treatment for outdoor.
...
Category
2010s Spanish Country Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Marcel Kammerer Seating Set Salon Suite, Thonet, Turquoise Green Leather, 1910
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic bentwood set seating group designed by Marcel Kammerer and manufactured by Thonet, Austria, circa 1910.
The set contains of two armchairs and ...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Chairs
Materials
Brass
1950s Easy or Lounge Chair Set by Selman Selmanagic in mustard yellow
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 2 easy chairs designed by architect Selman Selmanagic in 1957 for the East German manufacturer VEB Deutsche Werkstätten Hellerau.
Good original condition.
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Pair of Black Pascal Mourgue for Artelano Rio Side or Dining Chairs France 1990s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of stackable chairs designed by Pascal Mourgue and manufactured by Artelano in Paris in the early 1990s. Simple and understated yet curvy and sexy, the Rio chairs...
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Enamel
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
Pierre Paulin Pacha Lounge Chair with Returning Swivel for GUBI
By Gubi, Pierre Paulin
Located in Glendale, CA
Pierre Paulin Pacha Lounge chair with returning Swivel for GUBI.
Pierre Paulin designed the Pacha lounge chair in 1975 with the intention of creati...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Scandinavian Modern Teak Model 120 Rocker Ole Wanscher France & Son John Stuart
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Scandinavian Modern teak rocker model 120 designed by Ole Wanscher for France & Son and sold by John Stuart Co. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use & wear. The sprung cushions will need new padding & the original brown nubby fabric has no rips or holes but has faded and will need reupholstered, it has been priced accordingly. Has a couple of repairs where the screws were put all the way through leg assembly at some point in their lives. We have repaired & replaced hardware to match. One hole was plugged, and the plug is still slightly visible. It has been sanded, stained & a teak oil finish. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1950s-1960’s.
Let’s Rock… Everybody, Let’s Rock! Everybody in the whole cell block… Oh ya, you’re singing it!! Nothing like a song from the late King of Rock to introduce this Awesome vintage Rocker!!! We have a wonderful Scandinavian Modern rocker Model 120 made by France & Son, for John Stuart Co & designed by Ole Wanscher!! It wears its original brown nubby fabric and as you would expect with age and wear, it has faded, there are no holes or rips, it just looks its fabulous age. Also, its wonderful sprung cushions will need some new padding. The springs are great, just the padding. With just a bit of TLC this vintage beauty will be your new favorite Scandinavian Modern piece!! It has a gorgeous teak frame and will look marvelous rocking in your living room, bedroom, or sitting room. Maybe you have a young child or a new baby? There’s no better place to cuddle your precious child and there are tons of location possibilities with this beauty! Get ready to sit back, relax, and rock!!
British businessmen Charles France and his Danish partner...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Eros Armchairs by Philippe Starck for Kartell, Set of 6
Located in Nashville, TN
This listing is for a set of 6 Eros Armchairs by Philippe Starck for Kartell. Each chair is in excellent condition with minor age-consistent wear. These chairs like a hug and comfort...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Style Dining Chairs In Custom Velvet & Lacquer Finishes
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A refined expression of minimal architectural elegance, this chair features a sleek three-leg structure with subtle metal accents. Its sculptural form balances simplicity and sophist...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Mid Century Kaare Klint Design Beech Frame Safari Chair With Black Leather Sling
By Kaare Klint
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Mid Century Kaare Klint Design Beech Frame Safari Chair With Black Leather Sling Arms & Canvas Upholstery
No labels or makers marks
Height to seat: 33cm I Height to arms: 53cm
Category
Mid-20th Century British Campaign Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Beech
Pair. Neoclassic Dining, Side, Accent Chairs Made in Italy, circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of Italian neoclassical side, or dining chairs, constructed of metal with faux gilt decoration, and chic leopard print seat cushion...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Metal
Modern Style Aurora Chair Sculpted in Walnut Finish No Arms, leather seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Aurora collection aka Dawn marks a new exiting moment in our design history, in where we dove deep in to the creativity unknown, to create a collection that would be able to hold...
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
Mid Century Folke Ohlsson for DUX Scissor Chair Made in Sweden c 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Mid Century Scandinavian Modern design by Folke Ohlsson, for Dux, circa 1960's. The chair, known as the Scissor Chair, features a sleek architectural frame of solid beech wood...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Wassily Style Leather Chair in the Manner of Marcel Breuer
Located in Austin, TX
A fine, comfortable Wassily style lounge chair from France featuring bands of stitched leather attached to a seamless tubular chrome frame, inspired by Marcel Breuer’s original desig...
Category
20th Century French Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Marcel Breuer Pair of "Cesca" Chairs, Italy 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Pair of chairs Mod." Cesca" designed by Marcel Breuer.
Marcel Breuer conceived the first tubular steel chair, in 1925, based on the tubed frame of a bicycle. His revolutionary Cesca ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
19th century Artist chair by Jørgen Roed, Denmark 1860’s
Located in Valby, 84
A rare and exquisite Danish artist’s chair from the 1860s, attributed to Jørgen Roed (1808–1888), a renowned painter of Denmark’s Golden Age. This finely crafted chair embodies the r...
Category
1860s Danish Neoclassical Antique Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Hans Wegner GE-258 Daybed, Lacquered Oak, Gabriel Savak Savak 00001
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1954, the GE 258 daybed is a versatile piece of furniture. The upholstered backrest lifts to provide a roomy bed. Crafted in solid wo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
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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