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Chairs For Sale
Borge Mogensen J39 Dining Chair, Smoked Oak
Located in Berkeley, CA
J39, designed by Børge Mogensen in 1947. This versatile masterpiece is crafted from solid wood and features a handwoven seat in natural paper cord.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Kai Kristiansen Black Leather and Teak Model 31 Chair
Located in London, GB
This Kai Kristiansen Model 31 chair, designed in the 1960s and manufactured by Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, seamlessly blends elegance, comfort, and craftsmanship. Constructed from ri...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Carlo Bartoli Set of Six 4875 Chairs in Plastic by Kartell 1980s
By Kartell, Carlo Bartoli
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Set of six 4875 chairs (also known as Bartoli) designed by Carlo Bartoli in 1974 and produced by Kartell.
The chairs are made of polypropylene, a very resistant and lightweight plas...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Art Deco Flute Bar Stool, Black Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
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
Chair Thonet 811, Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Walter Lamb Square Lounge Chair
By Walter Lamb
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Walter Lamb Bronze and Rope Lounge Chair
Manufactured by Brown Jordan
Beautiful natural patina
Category
1960s American Vintage Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Teddy Chair
By Pieces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Teddy chair is our first official seating piece. The upholstered, tubular legs contour up and around the seat cushion, transitioning from leg, to arm, ...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Fur
$6,800 / item
Pair of Hans J. Wegner CH30 Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
New leather (natural) seats.
Listed price is for the pair. Produced in Denmark.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Teak
Unopiu' Toscana Chair Outdoor Collection
By Unopiù
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tuscany represents a classic icon of handcrafted production in powder coated galvanised iron. The attention to detail paid by the hands of expert craftsmen translates into a structur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$1,078 / item
Billy Haines Style Classic Vintage Wicker Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Delightfully shaped vintage wicker chair, beautiful from every angle, having a naturally aged patina to it's cranberry red oxide finish, and a fun...
Category
1950s American Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wicker
1970’s Indian Tripod Female and Male Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of Indian hand carved and painted wood male and female chairs.
This were purchased in India in the 1970’s.
In beautiful original condition...
Category
1970s Indian Folk Art Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
$6,500 / set
Batlló Chair With Solid Varnished Oak By Antoni Gaudí, Spanish modernism
By Antoni Gaudí
Located in Barcelona, ES
Solid varnished 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 chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner cushions for wishbone chair model CH24.
Made in black pure aniline leather and good quality foam.
Only the cushion, not the chair.
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Period Gustavian Chairs in Original Paint, Sweden, Late 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A charming pair of Swedish Gustavian side chairs from the late 18th century, each scraped back to reveal traces of their original soft grayish-white paint, now beautifully timeworn a...
Category
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Chairs
Materials
Pine
Minimalist Organic Chair in Solid Wood, Upholstered Seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
THE COLLANA SERIES – WHERE ARTISTRY MEETS COMFORT IN EVERY CURVE."
Introducing the Collana Chairs, Armchairs and ottomans Collection, a testament to the...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Fiberglass, Hardwood
$760 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Aesthetic Movement Gold Giltwood Cane Arm Chair
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century giltwood chair with wonderful hand carved curved arms, turned spindle, finals, cane seat and new feather down seat cushion in ticking.
Also available C.O.M. (additional...
Category
19th Century Napoleon III Antique Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood, Giltwood
Stag Chair by Rick Owens
By Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Stag Chair by Rick Owens
Signed And Numbered
Limited Edition Of 4 Pieces
Dimensions: D 69 x W 87 x H 127 cm. SH: 46 cm.
Materials: Burnt and panted plywood and moose antler.
Rick Ow...
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Antler, Plywood
$41,783 / item
Hans Wegner GE-34 Sofa, Brushed Steel
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1957, the GE 34/3 sofa features clean, modern lines perfect for any home or office. The chair is hand built at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted, Denm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
$9,834 / item
Paolo Deganello 'Aeo' Chair for the Archizoom Group by Cassina, Italy, new
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the chosen material/color. The seat is available in many different fabrics / leathers.
The AEO chair was the last product from the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Garouste & Bonetti style , Wrought Iron Chair
Located in Miami, FL
In the style of Garouste & Bonetti , wrought iron chair.
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Tomb Stag Chair by Rick Owens
By Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Tomb Stag Chair by Rick Owens
Signed And Numbered
Limited Edition Of 8 Pieces
Dimensions: D 50 x W 90 x H 80 cm. SH: 46 cm.
Materials: Basalt and moose antler.
Rick Owens is a Calif...
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
$83,566 / item
Mid-Century French Rush-Seated Chair with Rustic Modernity, 1950's
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
"Perfection is achieved not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away." — Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.
France, 1950s.
A pure expression of Frenc...
Category
1950s French Brutalist Vintage Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Pair of Italian 50s Dining Chairs Attributed to Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of dining wood chairs attributed to Paolo Buffa.
Typical example of Italian 50s furniture design shapes and proportions.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
Philippe Starck Mickville chair for Driade - Italy, 1985
Located in London, GB
A design of deceptive simplicity, Starck’s Mickville chair plays a deft trick. A rotating segment in the tubular back enables movement in one leg, thus allowing the circular seat to ...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Lacquer
Set of four original chairs #511 from 1904, Gebrüder Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Four legged construction, square bentwood, beechwood stained mahogany, renovated cover and decorative nails, height 105cm, width 43cm, depth 60cm. Renovated condition with signs of a...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Art Deco Antique Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Minimalist Organic Chair in Solid Wood, camel leather Seating tone
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
THE COLLANA SERIES – WHERE ARTISTRY MEETS COMFORT IN EVERY CURVE."
Introducing the Collana Chairs, Armchairs and ottomans Collection, a testament to the seamless integration of aest...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Fiberglass, Hardwood
$920 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Set of 4 MR 10 Style Cantilever Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A striking set of four MR 10 style cantilever chairs, inspired by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s iconic 1927 design. Featuring tubular chrome frames and handwoven cane seats and backs, t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
$2,000 / set
Organic Modern Adjustable Office / Home Sling Chair by William Katavolos
Located in Oakland, CA
A metal framed swiveling, height-adjustable chair with reclining tension control in brown leather by American architect and designer William Katavolos for Leathercrafter. With its ca...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Iron
Finn Juhl 45 Chair, Wood and Fabric
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Finn Juhl in 1945, relaunched in 2003.
Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in Denmark.
In the Autumn of 1945, Finn Juhl presented the 45 Chair at the annual Cabinetmakers’ Guild Exhibition. Today, the chair is widely regarded as one of the most revolutionizing and iconic pieces within Danish furniture design. Finn Juhl dreamt of studying art history and his deep understanding of international contemporary art is abundantly clear in the bold 45 Chair. With its curved backrest and organic shape this chair cemented Finn Juhl as one of the leading designers of the 20th century.
In a review on Finn Juhl's Stand at the exhibition in 1945, the architect Erik Herløw wrote; “Most interesting about the exhibition is probably Finn Juhl's work. After many years of experiments, we now see a clarified result. Finn Juhl does not design on a refinement of traditions but has instead logically solved functions and therefrom shaped furniture on his terms. In the early years, Finn Juhl’s attempts seemed exaggerated, but now it is so much more interesting to observe the result he has achieved by going his own ways. Most beautiful is an armchair, where the frame is organically shaped as a bone, able to support the muscles of an arm and the weight of a body. The expression of the chair is reminiscent of a weapon, sharpened by human hands.”
The 45 Chair is a true masterpiece and has become an icon of Finn Juhl’s universe of furniture. With this chair, Finn Juhl managed to create an, at the time, unseen design by separating the carried and the carrying elements. In reality, Finn Juhl had previously experimented with separating the upholstered parts from the wooden parts within his furniture, but with the sleek, strong and elegant 45 Chair this unique design characteristic manifested.
On the 45 Chair the space between the frame and the seat creates a lightness, which combined with its organic shape and sublime detailing, ensures unique beauty and floating elegance. The chair appeals to all senses and pleases the eye and body alike. Furthermore, the 45 Chair has been called “the mother of all modern chairs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$14,528 / item
Antique Wooden Windsor Chair Beech Elm Wheel Back Chair 19th Century
Located in Poperinge, BE
Antique and characterful Wheel Back Windsor chair made of elm and beech, at the back the initials JG, United Kingdom, late 19th century.
Simplistic and pure design, steam-bent wood,...
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Chairs
Materials
Beech, Elm
Ana Verde Notte Marble Chair by Serafini
Located in London, GB
The Ana marble chair is a unique take on a statement chair that brings timeless materials together in a new way. Ana marble chair is a play on the art of simplicity and the beauty of...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Marble
$3,774 / item
Ines White Chair in Tobacco-Stained Ash Wood by Pacini & Cappellini
Located in Milan, IT
Designed by Studio Pacini & Cappellini, this chair combines elegance and comfort. The solid ash wood frame features a tobacco-stained finish, while the seat and backrest are upholste...
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Wood
KITA LIVING Frame Chair Elliptical - Oak Mist
Located in Bomonti, TR
Characterized by elliptical forms, Frame Chair is an expression of comfort and well-balanced geometry. The confident relationship between skeleton, seat and backrest figures its pres...
Category
2010s Turkish Japonisme Chairs
Materials
Wood, Oak, Plywood
Rustic Handmade & Handpainted Spanish Chair – Circa 1940.
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rustic Handmade & Handpainted Spanish Chair – Circa 1940 – Unique Vintage Piece with Beautiful Patin.
Discover the charm of Spanish craftsmanship ...
Category
1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
$826 Sale Price
61% Off
Wicker Swivel Chair in Wool Boucle, 1970s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful egg-shaped rattan and wicker chair from the 1970s. Original cushions newly reupholstered in white wool boucle. Chair swivels 360 degrees and tilts backwards. Incredibly uni...
Category
1970s American Vintage Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wool
DS3 Dining Chairs by Charles Rennie Mackintosh for Atelier International
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Italy / 1970 / 4 dinner chairs Mackintosh / Atelier international / wood, vinyl / Mid-century / Vintage Elegant set of four dinner chairs in ebonized ash wood with inlays and red vi...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
Locus Solus Orange Chair by Gae Aulenti
By Gae Aulenti, Exteta
Located in Milan, IT
The perfect piece to add color and personality to a patio, garden or pool area, this chair of the Locus Solus collection merges functional design with a unique aesthetic. Originally ...
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
$1,731 / item
Mid Century Black Adirondack Beach Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Mid Century wooden Adirondack outdoor chairs.
Wonderful size and comfortable to sit on.
Great for a cabin or beach house.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wood
$1,160 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Thonet, Set of 6 Rare Design Black Wood Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This set of 6 design black wood chairs is stamped Thonet-Vienna-1993 and has the gold Thonet incrusted label.
They have a nice design, are large and...
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
$4,297 / set
Iconic Italian Spaghetti Bar Chairs, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Iconic Italian Spaghetti Bar Chairs, 1970s, Italy
Wear consistent with age and use.
Measurements:
Height: 90 cm
Width: 42 cm
Depth: 45 cm
Seating heig...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Futuristic Patio Set, 1960s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of a kind futuristic patio set. Perfect for lounging poolside, on the deck, or as a playful addition to any indoor space. This piece looks like it came straight from the year 300...
Category
1960s American Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Paint
$12,500 / set
Alias 602 Seconda armchair in Black
By Alias, Mario Botta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 602 Seconda Chair with Arms in White Steel Sheet Seat and Lacquered Frame by Mario Botta
Chair with arms, with structure in lacquered ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
$2,915 / item
Cloé Green Chair
Located in Milan, IT
The elegant silhouette of this chair exudes comfort and relaxation. Resting on a beechwood structure, the seat and back are fashioned of fire-resistant polyurethane. The whole chair,...
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Other
$2,289 / item
Donald Judd Inspired Bench Seating Trio in Walnut by Boyd & Allister
Located in Santa Fe, NM
This Donald Judd inspired bench trio in walnut was originally made for my own one bedroom home. It elegantly solved the problem of occasionally ne...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Tito Agnoli Korium Leather Chair (1970s) by Matteo Grassi – Italian Post Modern
Located in London, GB
The Korium chair, designed by Tito Agnoli, is a standout piece from the mid-20th century, blending Italian craftsmanship with modernist design principles. Agnoli, renowned for his mi...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Postmodern 1970s Pair of 2 Chairs by Bruno Rey for Dietiker, 1970s
Located in Basel, BS
Iconic and comfortable 1970s Swiss Designer chairs. Suitable for side chairs, accent chairs, dining chairs, etc. Original 1970s labels present. Solid wood-- Original! *Not remakes / ...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
$950 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Schaukelstuhl in Beech with Upholsterd Cane
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rocking chair with structure in bent beech-wood, seat and backrest are made of woven cane. Available in classic or lacquered wood.
Additional Info:
Materials: Walnut , Woven cane...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
21st Century Ida Armchair, in Sand Brushed Black Oak, by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Ida Armchair, in Sand Brushed Black Oak, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
The Ida collection is a luxurious set of two upholstery pieces and a side table, that features a classic d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Oak
Natural Canvas and Marbled Rust Chair
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleek and refined, the chair from Stephen Kenn's Inheritance Collection is a great addition to nearly any space.
This variation is upholstered in natural canvas. The foam seat cushi...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
$2,800 / item
Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A set of 4 Saporiti Sled Chairs
Original Upholstery
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
$1,650 / set
Pair Antique English Bobbin Turned Cane Hall chairs side chairs C.1880
Located in London, GB
Pair Antique English Bobbin Turned Cane Side chairs C.1880
Good solid construction. Nicely aged patina to oak frames.
Caning is good to both, having been re-caned recently.
In very g...
Category
19th Century English Antique Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
McGuire Organic Modern Cerused Rattan Ladder Back Chair
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish rattan ladder back style chair made in the California coastal manner by McGuire San Francisco, CA. The chair features thick rattan poles lashed together with leather rawhide ...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
Traditional Victorian Balloon Back Side Chair, English, Circa 1850
Located in Incline Village, NV
Fine quality traditional form solid mahogany Victorian balloon back chair with "slip in" seat, upholstered in gold silk damask. Nicely carved do...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Chairs
Materials
Damask, Mahogany
Rattan Lounge Chair by Isamu Kenmochi for Yamakawa Rattan, 1960s
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A sculptural rattan lounge chair designed by Isamu Kenmochi and manufactured by Yamakawa Rattan in Japan.
This iconic design is distinguished by its smooth, organic form and tightly...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Contemporary Japanese Style Dining Chairs-Set of 8
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Japanese aesthetic canons mark the starting point in this exercise of formal synthesis. The lines that make up the volumes of the product are simplified to give rise to a very di...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Faux Leather
$10,912 / set
Silver Metal Chairs Studio Tetrark Medusa Calfskin 1960s Bazzani Made In Italy
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Silver metal chairs Studio Tetrark Medusa Calfskin 1960s Bazzani Made In Italy.
The calf leather has some spots of originality, but no tearing.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
$2,674 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Solid Maple Side Chair by Ansager, Denmark
Located in Dronten, NL
Sculptural organic chair made in solid maple by Ansager Møbler, Denmark.
Danish craftsmanship, marked with Ansager stamp.
Ansager, Denmark, is synonymous with exceptional craftsmans...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Maple
Broyhill Brasilia Dining Chairs Original Set of 10 Mid-Century Modern, 1962-1970
Located in Topeka, KS
Iconic Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia original set of 10 dining chairs, 2 arm and 8 sides. Dark walnut and new dark blue/black upholstery. In fabulous vintage condition apart from one side chair that had a broken back rail that has been repaired by our experienced staff. Please see photos, circa 1962-1970.
Their iconic sculpted design inspired by Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer is extremely desirable and sought after. Finding an original set of ten is rare! They have been re-upholstered in a fabric that is an ongoing debate here as to whether it is blue or black. Depending on the light some of us say blue and some say black, but either way, they are absolutely stunning. They are comprised of deep sultry walnut and the backs of the chairs bear the elegant triple Brasilia arches. Their high backs, tapered legs and sturdy frame unify their comfort. These will be wonderful encompassing any dining room table. The Brasilia Collection is Mid-Century Modern in style but borders on Brutalist although it would be beautiful in an Industrial or modern country setting as well.
It is no coincidence that The Brasilia collection design is very architectural in style. It was introduced to the public at the Seattle World’s Fair in 1962 and drew its inspiration from the architecture of the newly created and majestic Capital of Brazil, Brasilia. The brochure for Brasilia by Broyhill Premier says…….”Brasilia…the city…by its daring and beauty has revolutionized architecture and opened vast new horizons of design. From this inspired dream, Broyhill Premier drew inspiration for the furniture grouping which bears the Fine young name: BRASILIA.” This line was extremely popular with the furniture buying public and is still sought out today. Broyhill ended production of this successful line sometime in the 1970s...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Black Sculptural Three-Legged Armchair in Resin-Covered Foam by Michal Cihlar
By Michal Cihlar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The three legged armchair is an experiment in construction and finish, its form inspired by a 13th-century Mycenaean terracotta sculpture — “Fema...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Resin, Foam
Eames Early Label Armshell Chair by Herman Miller
Located in Cincinnati, OH
An elephant gray green toned fiberglass armshell chair with satin black iron X-base, rubber and metal boot feet , large early shock mounts and the red second generation decal label w...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
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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Halo Leather Chair
Hans Wegner Ge525
Harry Bertoia 420
Ibisco Leather Chair
Jang Hea Kyoung