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Chairs For Sale
Knoll Barcelona Chair (1) + Stool (1)
Located in New Canaan, CT
Authentic Knoll Barcelona Chair + Stool
Barcelona chair:
29.5" w x 30"d x 30.25"h (seat height: 17")
Prima Spinneybeck leather, chrome frame
Barcelo...
Category
2010s Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Roly Poly Armchair in Pink by Faye Toogood with Casentino cushions
By Driade, Faye Toogood
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Duplex launches DUPLEX X CASENTINO. The iconic Roly Poly armchair designed by Faye Toogood and manufactured by Driade, with the exclusive cushions in the ancient Casentino cloth from...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Wool, Plastic
Minimal style, solid wood chair, textiles or leather seatings, caning backboard
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Wing chair solid wood collection, flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort and softness are the keywords for this collection. The concept is inspired by the B-52 plane design, this inspiration gave us the freedom to create a collection where the design appropriate subtle elements, harmonic transitions and thin but resistant wood thicknesses, that gave life to a unique and contemporary collection.
Our studio objective was to abstract most of the figurative elements and arrive in the very sweet spot in this design, driving the details in a three dimensional way. All our objects are drawn using the Da Vinci's "golden section", and the wing collection is not an exception, this assures pleasing proportions.
The Wing chair collection is crafted with passion using premium materials and the latest technologies, and a very precise quality control, on its beauty there is the subtle variations between the wood veins in a real living item without ethnic appeal.
All this qualities converge in and merge in a collection made to participate in the life of its users like a breeze, comfortably, pleasant and positive.
*Listing illustrates the caning backboard...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Cane, Wood, Hardwood
Zanotta Lia Chair in Red Fabric with Polished Aluminum Frame by Roberto Barbieri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Lia Chair in Red Fabric with Polished Aluminum Frame by Roberto Barbieri
Aluminum alloy frame, polished or painted black, graphite or white. Sea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Giancarlo Piretti Alky Lounge Chair in White Fabric for Anonima Castelli
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Alky lounge chairs 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
Pair of Velvet Upholstered 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
Marcel Breuer Wassily Lounge Chair by Gavina
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage Wassily lounge chair, designed by Marcel Breuer, circa 1925.
Stamped signature of Marcel Breuer on the leather.
In white leather, chromed steel tube frame.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Paul McCobb Designed Shovel Chair for Wichendon
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of iconic side or desk chairs by Paul McCobb for Winchendon. Reffered to as The Shovel Chair because of the wide sculpted maple seat. The maple back is made of twelve matching c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
A set of two Etcetera lounge chairs with an ottoman by Jan Ekselius Sweden c1970
Located in London, GB
Set of three Etcetera lounge chair / chaise longue with an ottoman by Jan Ekselius. c1970 for JOC Carlsson, Sweden.
Original pink fabric.
Size of chairs: 102 cm in length, 62 cm...
Category
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Saint Germain Armchair in Black Pen Shell & Bronze-Patina Brass 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
Gervasoni Sofa Upholstered Saia 12 by David Lopez Quincoces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With balanced lines, the Saia upholstered collection is created from a classic ideal reinterpreted in a contemporary key. The name, meaning "skirt" in Portuguese, illustrates its dis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Ace Chair White by Merve Kahraman, Oak & White Playing Cards Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Ace Chair White by Merve Kahraman
Oak and White Playing Cards Fabric
18" W x 25" D x 36" H (Seat Height 18")
The Ace Chairs were originally conceived for the designer’s own weddin...
Category
2010s Turkish Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
Earl Hand Crafted Walnut Custom Upholstered Moresby Captain Chair
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood construction with hand-cut joinery and custom upholstered seat and seat back. This chair shown in walnut and camel leather.
In stock leather choice: black, olive, camel...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Walnut
Folia - Sculptural Chair in Off-White Finish with Organic Silhouette
Located in Porto, PT
The Folia Chair, in its refined off-white finish, embodies the seamless union of sculptural beauty and functional design. Crafted with exceptional attention to detail, its flowing si...
Category
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Design "Fanett" Style Armchair Set, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Design "FANETT" Style armchair set of 2, Denmark 1950s. In the style of Ilmari Tapiovaara for Edsby Verken. Birch and black lacquer spindle an...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood, Birch
Sculptural Mango Wood Chair Burnt Finish Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This wonderfully sculptural chair was crafted from a single block of mango wood. The chair sits on 4 slender legs. Its neutral pigment makes it perfect for any space. A uniquely sculptural and versatile piece certain to invoke conversation. This chair features a burnt finish...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fruitwood
Art nouveau totem chair
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Sculpted art nouveau totem chair
Category
Early 20th Century European Chairs
Materials
Wood
Unusual Wrought Iron And Brass Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
Possibly by Jansen , Paris. With Lyre back and brass bird head terminals. Loose cushion seat and curule form legs with brass paw feet.
Category
Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Antique Chairs
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Ghidini 1961 Love Chair Ottanio in Polished Brass by Nika Zupanc
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Love is all around. Clench yours tight, hold it close, and bestow on it the shiny perch it so wishes it deserved. Love chair for Ghidini 1961 provides a sumptuously soft landing for the love you¹ve decided to start domesticating. Seated on a pale soft cushion and subtly yet firmly supported by the airy twists of the brass heart backrest your love has just enough room to stay right where it is. Thus installed it stays beautiful and liberating, and offers you the love-keeper a golden grip on it to bind it, chain it, or lock it up and silently hope it never breaks...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Modern Laurence Dining Chairs, Pink Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Laurence Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Laurence dining chair is an artistic tribute to the essence of femininity in contemporar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Linen, Bouclé, Mohair, Leather, Velvet, Wood
Antique Japanese Meiji Pearl Shell Inlaid Carved Hongmu Dragon Chair
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning authentic antique Meiji Era (1867-1912) Japanese pearl and shell inlaid profusely hand carved hardwood chair with beautifully aged patina, warm rich coloring, dark grain d...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Easy Chair, 1930-1940
Located in Kastrup, DK
Danish easy chair, 1930-1940.
Professionally reupholstered in beautiful petroleum blue velvet from Churchill. Legs in dark polished beech wood.
The...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Mario Botta La Quinta chair for Alias, Switzerland 1985, One Chair
By Mario Botta, Alias
Located in Basel, BS
Fast Shipping, insured in 8-15 days.
Mint condition original 1980s La Quinta chair by Mario Botta Chairs for Alias. One chair is left.
During the 198...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Mid Century Yellow 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
Sarr, Mid-Century Modern Style Wooden Chair, Dining Chair, Office Chair
By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Sarr is a cozy state of the chair; with a solid walnut/oak body and cashmere/leather upholstery this chair provides maximum comfort.
Dining chair, office chair. Comfortable dining chair
Category
Early 2000s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Oak, Walnut
Aldo Jacober folding chair 1970s
By Aldo Jacober
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Aldo Jacober chair 1970s.
Beautiful folding chairs with vintage patina.
Category
1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Dorothea Soft Chair by Balutto Associati
By Livoni
Located in Milan, IT
The new Dorothea chair combines an essential design with the iconic cane wave. The whole family consists of a chair, armchair and stool, made of ash wood with a cane backrest inside ...
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 Chairs in Elm with T-Back by Olavi Hänninen, 1950s
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Set of 6 chairs from the fifties
4 feet, set, T-back all in dark patinated elm
Nice patina of the time
Category
Mid-20th Century European Chairs
Materials
Elm
Set of 2 chairs "Cab" 413, Mario Bellini, Cassina, 1970
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Set of 2 chairs model "Cab 413," design by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Italy, 1970. An iconic example of Italian design, "Cab" chairs feature a steel frame covered in thick leather, s...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Antique Pair of French Louis XVI Style Walnut Fauteuil Armchairs, 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pair of French Louis XVI style fauteuil armchairs offer caved walnut frame with foliate crest surmounting medallion...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Pair 19th C French Louis V Style Bergere Lounge Chairs with Hand Carved Frames
Located in New York, NY
Voguish pair of French Beregeres, having hand carved wood frames, and upholstered seats and backs. The chairs are structurally sound and sturdy, the upholstery is as is, and will nee...
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Sam Son Armchair in Curry by Konstantin Grcic for MAGIS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sam Son is an easy armchair with a hint of a cartoon character. Supported on four stilt legs, the armchair features a softly suspended seat shell between a giant, horseshoe-shaped el...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Postmodern 1980s Flex 2000 Stacking Chairs by Gerd Lange for Thonet, Beech Wood
By Thonet, Gerd Lange
Located in Basel, BS
Excellent Flex 2000 Stacking Chair by Gerd Lange for Thonet, with wooden oak frames and black seats. No longer produced, Rare items.
NOTE: We have up to 32 chairs available!! Let us know if you need more-- we can arrange.
This listing is for one chair, and you can purchase up to 32!
Please let us know how many chairs you would like to purchase, and we can combine shipping for you.
Designed by Gerd Lange in 1983, manufactured in Western-Germany. The legs are made of solid ashwood, the frame is made of ashwood bentwood and veneered beech struts. The seat and back consists of original black painted PVC material. Incredible space savers-- stackable!
Dimensions
18.3ʺW × 16ʺD × 31.1ʺH
International Shipping details...
Category
1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
PVC, Ash, Beech
Rudi Bonzanini sculptural Molded Italian Chair for L' Ambienie Italia MN
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A black molded fiberglass finished sculptural chair designed by Rudi Bonzanini , the chair sits on a very slim stem from seat to the oval base . A piece of art that's a chair looking...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Set of 4 Chairs Designed For The National Autonomous University of Mexico
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extraordinary set of four chairs, with original cognac leather & chrome polished base. Designed for UNAM, these sling seats are comfortable, versatile and would suite any room.
Category
20th Century Mexican Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Erik Buch Armchair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Erik Buch armchair frame of rosewood.
New upholstered with vintage tan aniline leather.
Model 50 made by Odense Maskinsnedkeri, Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Customizable ClassiCon Aixia Chair by Eileen Gray
By Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
Aixia was one of Eileen Gray‘s personal favourites. She used this chair in all of her apartments, sometimes in the dining room, sometimes at a desk. Even in 1929, when she converted ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Matching set of Six Sculpted Walnut Dining Chairs, Italy, 1955
Located in Dronten, NL
Wonderfully organic carved walnut dining chairs made in Italy circa 1955.
The chairs are unmarked, but are definitely inspired by the designs of Carlo Mollino.
Matching set of 2 armc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of 70s Italian Cesca Cantilever Chairs in Chrome Black Beech Woven Wicker
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Roma, IT
I am offering for sale a pair of vintage cantilever chairs, most likely made in Italy between the 60s and 70s.
The model of this chair is iconic and its name can change between an al...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of French Louis XV Style Painted Fauteuil Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Country French provincial or Louis XV style pair of painted fauteuil armchairs. The set features a generous seating area with a vintage butte...
Category
20th Century American Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin.
Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism.
Model: Razorblade
Made by Another Classic...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle.
Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism.
Model: Razorblade
Made by Another...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and vintage tobacco aniline leather.
Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism.
Model: Razorblade
Made by Another Classic...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and cognac pure aniline leather.
Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism.
Model: Razorblade
Made by Another Classic...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of 4 Elton Chairs by Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway, 1960s
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This gorgeous and absolutely rare set of 4 chairs was designed by famous Norwegian designer Torbjørn Afdal, and made most probably by Bruksbo manufacture. It is known as model "Elton...
Category
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and mokka latina aniline leather.
Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism.
Model: Razorblade
Made by Another Classic...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Philippe Starck Dr. Sonderbar Chair for XO- France, 1980
Located in London, GB
Exaggerated curves of tubular steel and perforated sheet metal define The Dr Sonderbar Chair by French architect and designer Philippe Starck (b. 1949). Influenced by his childhood s...
Category
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and ready for you to upholster
Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism.
Model: Razorblade
Made by Another Classic...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Six Elm and Leather Chairs, Pierre Chapo, France c. 1970
By Pierre Chapo
Located in St Ouen, FR
A set of six S24 dining room chairs by Pierre Chapo designed in France in the 1970s.
The seat is made of thick cognac saddle leather, with eyelets and cording ensuring optimal tensi...
Category
1970s French Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Elm
'Le Bambole' Lounge Chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Le Bambole chaise lounge chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia. Made in Italy and presented here with its original 1970s wool felt upholstery in Camel in fantastic condition...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Rue Interieure Swing Chair by Jean Pujol
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Swing chair designed by Jean Pujol for Rue Interieure. This little masterpiece is the result of the expert experiments with pipes. The brilliant combination...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Chairs
Materials
Metal
Modern Laurence Dining Chairs, Dedar Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Laurence Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Laurence dining chair is an artistic tribute to the essence of femininity in contemporar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood, Leather, Mohair, Linen, Velvet
Exclusive Set of 6 Vintage Biosca Chairs
Located in Nijlen, BE
Exclusive set of 6 Spanish chairs from Biosca. Completely original and the saddle leather has a beautiful used look. Wooden frame is ebonized.
...
Category
1950s Spanish Minimalist Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Pine
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
Batlló Bench In Solid Oak by Antoni Gaudí Spanish modernist design, Barcelona
By Antoni Gaudí
Located in Barcelona, ES
Solid oak.
A company that has always attributed such great importance to the author of the designs could never forget the great figures in history. That is why the BD catalogue of contemporary creations has always included those by admired classical masters. Antoni Gaudí (1852/1926) is, without doubt, the most internationally well-known Spanish architect. But is not only his buildings and brilliant architectural solutions that have travelled the globe. His integrated conception of architecture led him to pay attention, not only to structural calculations, but also to all the decorative elements, including furniture, that would form part of the building. The admiration felt by modern designers for the furniture designed by Gaudí has not gone unnoticed by BD which was the first company to rescue them from history by embarking on their serial production using traditional art and craft techniques and the same materials –varnished solid oak– in order to reproduce all the rich detail displayed by the originals when they were first produced.
The Batlló bench...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Oak
An English Cockfighting, Reading or Desk Chair.. Green Leather
Located in Buffalo, NY
An English Cockfighting, Reading or Desk Chair.. Green Leather,,
Category
Early 20th Century English Georgian Chairs
Materials
Brass
Ludwig mies Van Der Rohe Barcelona Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine original Pair of Mies Van Der Rohe Barcelona Chairs
Original Full Grain Leather Seats and Straps
Clean Polished Steel Frame
Or...
Category
1960s American Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather
Marcel Breuer Corset back B33 chairs by Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in 1927 by Marcel Breuer, these iconic B33 chairs produced by Knoll feature a cantilevered tubular steel frame and leather "corset" style seats and backs. These were manufac...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
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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