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Chairs For Sale
Silvio Coppola for Bernini Set of Four Dining Chairs in Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Silvio Coppola for Bernini, set of four dining chairs model 330, leather, walnut, Italy, 1960s. This magnificent set of dining chairs by the renowned Italian designer Silvio Coppola...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Six Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chairs, Navy Cheerful Check Wool, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Wool, Beech
Set of 8 10 12 Giancarlo Piretti DSC 106 Oak Stacking Dining Chairs by Castelli
$374Sale Price / item|25% Off
Set of 8 10 12 Giancarlo Piretti DSC 106 Oak Stacking Dining Chairs by Castelli
By Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Lafayette, IN
The iconic "DSC 106" stacking chair designed by the renowned Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli. Chair features plastic-sheathed legs, contoured Oak plywood seat & back, and stylish ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Ten Shell Dining Chairs, Light Beige FR Fabric, by Vintola Studio, Europe
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile club seats. They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs. Chair was designed by Vint...
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Contemporary Isabella Carver Chair in Mocha cotton velvet with Black Walnut Legs
$2,750Sale Price / item|20% Off
Contemporary Isabella Carver Chair in Mocha cotton velvet with Black Walnut Legs
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Isabella Carver Chair is the latest edition to our signature collection – 12 years in the making. Sister of the original Stuart Scott piece, the Isabella Dining Chair, the Carver...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Early Original MR10 Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Bononia, Italy, pre-1968
Located in Milano, IT
A beautiful early MR10 cantilever dining chair, crafted in thick black saddle leather and supported by elegant tubular chromed-steel frames. The leather has developed a refined, natu...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut Wood Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern set of 6 dining chairs, with greatly shaped wooden structure and upholstered seat. The unique and typical design, with the clean geometric sha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Provincial oak chair, 1960s Mid-Century Modern
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Solid oak chairs. Slight traces of use.
Category
1960s French Brutalist Vintage Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of 6 pcs. Mid-Century Italian Chrome Chairs by Willy Rizzo
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Vilnius, LT
Set of 6 pcs. Mid-Century Italian chrome frame chairs by Willy Rizzo from 1970's. This set consits of 4 pcs. chairs with and 2 pcs. with amrests. The chairs are with new black color ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Danish Safari Chair from Farstrup, 1960s
By Danish Deluxe
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid Century Safari Chair from the Danish manufacturer Farstrup. A minimalist design. The backrest and seat are made of a light canvas material. The solid wood frame can be dismantle...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton
French Counter Chair in Red Velvet Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Counter chair, chrome-plated metal, velvet, France, 1970s. This counter or bar stool convinces the viewer's eye with the well-proportioned tubular frame combined with a vibrant red ...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Jacob Kielland-Brandt Dining Chair in Solid Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jacob Kielland-Brandt, dining chair, solid pine, Denmark, 1960s This remarkable chair is designed by Danish designer Jacob Kielland-Brandt in the 1960s. It has a strong expression, ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Pine
Loop Dining Chair by India Mahdavi
$3,125 / item
Loop Dining Chair by India Mahdavi
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Milan, IT
This continuous thread, which acts as the Loop’s structure, coils itself up to form the chair’s articulation, leaving two loops bent in its wake. The seductive curls that characteriz...
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Alky Chairs in Off-White Fabric by Giancarlo Piretti for Artifort, 1970s
By Artifort, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
A pair of beautiful Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” chairs reupholstered in luxurious off-white wool-cotton blend fabric produced by a highly recognized textile manufacturer Chase Erwin fro...
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
Vintage Pair of Black Leather Le Corbusier Armchairs LC1, 1960's
By Le Corbusier
Located in Vilnius, LT
Pair of vintage LC1 black leather chairs designed by Le Corbusier circa 1928's and manufactured in 1960's. Engraved serial umbers 9853 and 6709, Le Corbusier signature. Very good ori...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Le Corbusier Armchair LC1 by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage LC1 chair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, circa 1928. Base in chromed tubular steel, pony skin upholstery. Marked/engraved on the frame: Cass...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
19Thc Children's Windsor Chairs in Original Paint
$1,356Sale Price / set|20% Off
19Thc Children's Windsor Chairs in Original Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original Black Painted child's Windsor chairs.These chairs are in fine and sturdy condition.Sold as a pair.
Category
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
Sculptural Boucle Dining Chair with Split Pedestal Base - Mondo Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural blend of form and function, this contemporary dining chair exudes elegance with its soft curves and refined silhouette. Upholstered in a range of heavy textured boucle w...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Shell Dining Chair, Light Beige Fire Retardant Fabric, by Vintola Studio, Europe
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile club seats. They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs. Chair was designed by Vint...
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Bar Harbor Style Wicker Chairs-Pair
$1,356Sale Price|20% Off
Bar Harbor Style Wicker Chairs-Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These fine double wrapped wicker arm chairs are in great condition.They have a grey washed paint on them too.Ready to go on your porch or beach house.
Category
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Bauhaus Cesca B64 Armchair by Marcel Breuer, Italy 1928
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Italy / 1930 / chair / Marcel Breuer / Cesca B64 / Tubular Steel, wood and Rattan / Bauhaus An iconic Cesca armchair, based on the groundbreaking design by Marcel Breuer in 1928, on...
Category
1920s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Ball Foot Sculptural Chair, Vegan Cactus Leather, Burgundy
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
The “Ball-Foot Chair” is upholstered with a burgundy cactus leather, a vegan textile infused with natural cactus fibers, which is produced in Mexico. The chair’s comfortable and roun...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Mid Century Sabre Leg Lounge Chairs by Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rare and Iconic pair of Mid Century Sabre Leg Lounge Chairs by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb. These chairs are authentic, classic mid century beauties. I'm not sure that the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Eclectica, set of 8 White Biedermeier dining Chairs each in different style
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Eclectica collection showcases a selection of Biedermeier-style chairs presented in a distinctive format. Here, the set includes 8 individually styled chairs, each with its own u...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Art Nouveau Chair, Walnut Wood, Restored Upholstery, Germany, 1900
$920Sale Price / item|26% Off
Art Nouveau Chair, Walnut Wood, Restored Upholstery, Germany, 1900
Located in Hannover, DE
An Art Nouveau chair whose shape and design perfectly reflect this art period. Finely crafted walnut wood covered with a dark, fine glaze. This chair has been artfully restored and r...
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood, Nutwood
30s Old Hickory Chairs
$2,280Sale Price|20% Off
30s Old Hickory Chairs
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1930s old hickory Barrel Back Chairs with Cane Seating. Strong and wonderful chairs that are very comfortable. These seating and backing to these chairs contours to the body ...
Category
1930s American Adirondack Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 pcs. Giorgetti Progetti Armchairs by Umberto Asnago
By Umberto Asnago, Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Vilnius, LT
Set of 6 pcs. vintage Progetti armchairs, designed by Umberto Asnago. Manufacture date circa 1990's by Giorgetti, Italy. Labeled on the bottom and upholstery. In original white color...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Rare Shaker #4 Rocker
$2,500
Rare Shaker #4 Rocker
By Mt. Lebanon Shaker Community
Located in Sharon, CT
An extremely rare Shaker (most likely Mount Lebanon) #4 Armless Rocker. Maple with original 'mahogany' finish. Original Splint Seat. Unusual lack of Pommels. Though stamped #4 on th...
Category
Early 19th Century American Shaker Antique Chairs
Materials
Maple
Ball Foot Sculptural Chair, Vegan Cactus Leather, Baby Blue
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
The “Ball-Foot Chair” is upholstered with a baby blue leather. The chair’s comfortable and rounded seat is playfully in dialogue with its distinctive spherical extremities. Appearin...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Danish Set of Six Dining Chairs in Blonde Wood and Dark Grey Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six dining chairs, beech, faux leather, Denmark, 1960s. Modest and elegant set of six dining chairs. Its design shows clear lines and an open backrest. The dark grey leather...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
Side Chair Modern Medieval Handmade Horsehair Iron Handwoven Fringe Accent Mane
Located in Bronx, NY
HORSECHAIR NO. 3 J.M. Szymanski d. 2024 19’’ L 19’’ W 21.5’’ H (overall chair height at 27’’ H / back height at 4’’H) Horsehair textile and palladium leaf are combined to create an...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Iron
Brutalist Sculptural Chair, Carved, Solid Wood, Oak, Black, Rustic, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
This striking chair is a one-of-a-kind functional sculpture, carved from a single piece of wood to ensure absolute structural integrity and a monolithic presence. Its design features...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Wood, Oak
Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel Set of Four 'Badminton' Chair in Black Leather
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Nanna Ditzel, 'Badminton' chairs, steel, leather, wood, Denmark, design 1958, production 1960s. This set of five chairs by Nanna Ditzel and Jørgen Ditzel were designed in 1958, orig...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti 'Ariston' Dining Chairs in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti, 'Ariston' dining chairs, teak, iron and brass, Italy, 1957. Elegant Ariston chairs designed by Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti. The chairs are made of a solid bend plywood...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Jean Prouvé “Antony” Chair — Limited Edition, Red Frame / Plywood Seat
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Dronten, NL
A rare limited-edition example of the iconic Antony Chair, originally designed in 1954 by Jean Prouvé and produced by Vitra. This sculptural piece is celebrated for its striking bala...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Hollywood Regency Wrought Iron and Velvet Boudoir Chair by Teena Originals
Located in New York, NY
Chic Hollywood regency style wrought iron and tufted velvet boudoir, or slipper, chair made in the USA by Teena Originals c. 1950/60's. The chair is structurally sound and sturdy, th...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-century Cesca chair designed by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy, 1960s
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Milano, IT
Mid-century Cesca chair designed by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy, 1960s This elegant Cesca chair, created by Marcel Breuer and produced by Gavina in the 1960s, is a fine example ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Italian Extra High Ladderback Chair, circa 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Italian wooden chair from the 1960s featuring a tall, sculptural ladderback with a series of gently arched slats. The frame is crafted from solid wood with turned uprights and legs, ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Set of 4 Antique French Louis XV Style Giltwood & Aubusson Tapestry Fauteuil Arm
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Set of 4 Antique French Louis XV Style Giltwood & Aubusson Tapestry Fauteuil Arm Chairs.
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
Twist & Knot Chair in Rope with Brass Legs, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Twist & Knot Chair in Rope with Brass Legs, Viya by Vikram Goyal Immersed in the heritage of India's ancient artistry, the humble rope transports us ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Chakra Natural Chair Small in Cane, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Chakra Natural Chair Small in Cane, Viya by Vikram Goyal Perhaps nothing is more captivating than nature's enduring metamorphosis, persisting in graceful transformation even beyond ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Monk Chair for Molteni, 1970s – Walnut & Canvas
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Milano, IT
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Monk Chair for Molteni, 1970s – Walnut & Canvas A true icon of Italian modern design, the Monk chair was conceived in the 1970s by the renowned duo Afra ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Le Nid Hanging Chair
$9,975 / item
Le Nid Hanging Chair
Located in Greenport, NY
Le Nid is a beautiful steam bent hickory chair that is light to eye and touch. Included is bronze hardware to hang from a 10’ ceiling and a shearling cushion. D...
Category
2010s American Chairs
Materials
Hickory
Set of Two Mid Century Kangaroo Chairs and Table, Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The z.stuhl chair, designed by Ernst Moeckl (1931-2013) in the 1970s, is a cantilever chair made of polyurethane, which is available with and without armrests. In the vernacular, the...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Italian Dining Chair in Metal and Yellow Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chair, yellow leatherette, metal, Italy, 1970s Comfortable Italian dining chair in yellow leatherette. The eye-catching colored upholstery emphasizes the round shaped seat a...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Six Multi-Colored Wicker Armchairs, Vintage Ficks Reed Design, Rattan
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 6 Vintage American Wicker & Rattan Barrel-Back Armchairs, MCM Coastal A beautifully crafted set of six vintage wicker and rattan armchairs, showcasing classic American mi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Paint
6 Mid Century Black Lacquered Oriental Chinoiserie Dining Chairs
$1,050Sale Price|30% Off
6 Mid Century Black Lacquered Oriental Chinoiserie Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century black lacquered dining chairs featuring Ming styling with reticulated floral bird design and gold accents. Made in Taiwan, ROC Republic of China. Dimensions: 19" x 22" ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Taiwanese Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Lacquer
4 Mid-Century Paul McCobb Planner Group Dining Chairs Maple Spindle Back Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 4 All original midcentury maple Paul McCobb Planner Group spindle back side chairs. Solid maple seat and curved back on tapered legs. Original vintage condition. Original blon...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Maple
Japanese Wooden block chair /wabi-sabi chair / private chair /
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This chair is made from a traditional mortar, a tool once used in ancient Japan to prepare rice cakes. Its form has been transformed beyond the original shape of a mortar, resulting...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Chairs
Materials
Wood
Eight Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chairs, Brown Beige Velvet, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Wool, Beech
1980s Charles Eames for Herman Miller Timelife Chair Aluminum Black Leather
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A vintage 1980s example of the Eames "Time Life Executive" chair, quite simply the ultimate desk chair. Supreme comfort with amazing tilt back mechanism. Built to last forever. This ...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Shagreen Inlaid Stools with Sculptural Brass Legs by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass
Swiss alp escabelle B 102
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp escabelle B 102
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
Göran Malmvall pine chair 510 by Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Forserum, SE
Swedish side chair, Model 510, designed by Göran Malmvall for the manufacturer Karl Andersson & Söner, Huskvarna. Originating from the late 1940s, it is a late example of the "sports...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Pine
Vintage Italian Throne Chair, Hardwood, Savonarola Style, 1960s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1755 Italian sold ash throne chair with detailed carving.
Category
1960s Vintage Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Bentwood Chair in the Style of Thonet – Austria, Circa 1930
$1,003Sale Price|30% Off
Bentwood Chair in the Style of Thonet – Austria, Circa 1930
By Thonet
Located in Barcelona, ES
Bentwood Chair in the Style of Thonet – Austria, Circa 1930 This timeless bentwood chair, crafted in Austria circa 1930, showcases the classic design that has become synonymous with...
Category
1930s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Contemporary Chair 'Petit Rond' Troels Grum-Schwensen X FRAMA, Stainless Steel
By Frama, Troels Grum-Schwensen
Located in Paris, IDF
Chair Petit Rond by FRAMA Studio Designer / Maker : Troels Grum-Schwensen and FRAMA Studio Material : Brushed Stainless Steel Dimensions : Height 85 cm / Width 45 cm / Depth 48.5 cm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
Pair Pedro Friedeberg Hand Chairs. Rare Right and Left. Mahogany. 1970s.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare pair of Pedro Friedeberg Hand Chairs. Left and right. These are a married pair. Originally purchased together in the 1970s. Beautiful condition with very few sign of use.
Category
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
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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