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Chairs For Sale
Period: 2010s
Period: 1980s
Earl White Oak, Ivory Textured Linen Moresby Rocking Chair
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood construction with hand-cut joinery and custom upholstered seat and seat back. This Rocker shown in white oak and maharam plume ciabatta ivory textured linen.
In stock l...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Leather, Walnut
Set of Four Tripod Memphis Dining Chairs in the Manner of Michele de Lucchi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful set of four steel and wood dining chairs from the Memphis period in the manner of Italian designer Michele De Lucchi. Newly powder coated satin black and the seat and bac...
Category
1980s Italian Memphis Group Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Minimal Style, Solid Wood Stool, 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, the “cream”, 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 and contrast between each design part that composes the object in a deep study in the thicknesses and the relationship between each component sizing.
The Wing chairs and stools are crafted with passion using premium materials and the latest technologies in furniture manufacturing, with 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 yet been warm resulting in well-rounded comfortable pieces, delicate in design and sturdy in construction.
All this qualities converge in and merge in a collection made to participate in the life of our clients as a breeze, comfortably, pleasant, harmonic and positive.
We offer a caning back solution and a solid back option, stools and chairs versions. There are three solid wood tonalities as standard and a solid Ebonized black, we also offer wood harmonisation if needed, so we work the tonality to approximate a particular target. All woods and materials are certified and responsibly sourced and manufactured.
Listing features the black ebonized solid wood stool...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Cane, Wood, Hardwood, Leather
Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner cushions for wishbone chair model CH24.
Made in black leather and good quality foam.
Only the cushion, not the chair.
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Minimal Style, Solid Wood Chair, Leather or Textile Seating, 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...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Cane, Hardwood
Modern Lloyd Accent Chair in White Oak, Brass, Shearling
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Lloyd Chair
by Crump and Kwash
Solid wood construction / hand rubbed oil finished / solid waxed brass rungs / shearling wrapped back support / shearling wrapped seat cushion.
D...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Chips M Terracotta Chair By Studio Pastina
Located in Milan, IT
A chair featuring a terracotta powder-coated steel frame, upholstered with fabric. Sleek and slick, the Chips collection is a true eye-catcher, with its unmistakably upbeat, trendy s...
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
Upholstered Oak Wallace Chair by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Upholstered oak Wallace chair by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 19" x 21" x H 32"
Materials: solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Fabric.
Also available in natural oak, black oak, and wa...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Eames Time Life Chair in Grey Leather for Herman Miller, 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Eames Time Life chair for Herman Miller in light grey leather with a polished aluminum frame and legs made in Los Angeles, CA. Originally designed in 1960 by Charles and Ray Eames for use in the lobby of the Time Life building in New York.
Recently re-upholstered in gray leather, in-keeping with the color and integrity of other Time-life models. Some slight blemishes to the aluminum frame in-keeping with age. Chair's height and recline is fully adjustable and also swivels 360 degrees. Timeless chair.
In 1972, the Time-life chair made the news when notoriously fussy chess genius Bobby Fischer included this chair among his many demands for his legendary 1972 world championship match with Russian master...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand Meribel Wood Stool by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool model Meribel designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953-61.
Oak stained black.
Relaunched by Cassina in 2011.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Reclaiming simple materials ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
T, Chair, Tzalam
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Homage to our favorite chairs.
Brutalist hand made T - Chair, in solid tzalam.
Homage to Olavi Hänninen 1958 for Mikko Nupponen.
Category
2010s Mexican Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Sheepskin ARCH Lounge Chair by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Sheepskin ARCH lounge chair by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 69 x D 79 x H 76 cm
Materials: Oak, Sheepskin.
With the new ARCH collection, mazo forges new paths with their forward-lo...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Pair Chesterfield Leather Chairs - Wingback Victorian Deep Button
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stunning pair of Victorian style leather wingback chairs
Also referred to as Chesterfields
Perfect gentlemans club look - very comfortable with deep button leather
Hand carved ball a...
Category
1980s Victorian Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set of 5 Classic Counter Stool w Backrest Navy Blue Leather & Black Rubber Metal
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as t...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Post-Modern Style Aurora Chair in Walnut Finish with Wooden Back and Textile
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
Sculptural Bronze Chair by James Vilona
Located in Chicago, IL
This sculptural bronze chair by American artist James Vilona (b. 1955), exemplifies modern minimalist artistry through its use of patinated bronze and simple yet striking X-form desi...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Bronze
contemporary and Mexican design, produced in Mexico, chair, by ITZ
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
The design of the COCOM chair finds its roots in the rich tradition of wicker rockers and armchairs intricately woven in Yucatan. A testament to the fusion of tradition and modernity...
Category
2010s Mexican Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Nylon, Wood, Katalox, Machiche
Collector Modern Cassette Bar Chair Upholstered in Safire 17 Fabric by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Bar Chair Upholstered in Safire 17 Fabric and Smoked Oak by Alter Ego
W 70 cm 27”
D 62 cm 24”
H 90 cm 35”
A chair that mixes both modern and classical d...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Metal
Collector Modern Cassette Bar Chair Upholstered in Safire 16 Fabric by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Bar Chair Upholstered in Safire 16 Fabric and Smoked Oak by Alter Ego
W 70 cm 27”
D 62 cm 24”
H 90 cm 35”
A chair that mixes both modern and classical d...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Metal
Collector Modern Cassette Bar Chair Upholstered in Safire 15 Fabric by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Bar Chair Upholstered in Safire 15 Fabric and Smoked Oak by Alter Ego
W 70 cm 27”
D 62 cm 24”
H 90 cm 35”
A chair that mixes both modern and classical d...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Metal
Collector Modern Cassette Bar Chair Upholstered in Safire 14 Fabric by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Bar Chair Upholstered in Safire 14 Fabric and Smoked Oak by Alter Ego
W 70 cm 27”
D 62 cm 24”
H 90 cm 35”
A chair that mixes both modern and classical d...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Metal
Collector Modern Cassette Bar Chair Upholstered in Safire 13 Fabric by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Bar Chair Upholstered in Safire 13 Fabric and Smoked Oak by Alter Ego
W 70 cm 27”
D 62 cm 24”
H 90 cm 35”
A chair that mixes both modern and classical d...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Metal
Collector Modern Cassette Bar Chair Upholstered in Safire 12 Fabric by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Bar Chair Upholstered in Safire 12 Fabric and Smoked Oak by Alter Ego
W 70 cm 27”
D 62 cm 24”
H 90 cm 35”
A chair that mixes both modern and classical d...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Metal
Collector Modern Cassette Bar Chair Upholstered in Safire 11 Fabric by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Bar Chair Upholstered in Safire 11 Fabric and Smoked Oak by Alter Ego
W 70 cm 27”
D 62 cm 24”
H 90 cm 35”
A chair that mixes both modern and classical d...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Metal
Collector Modern Cassette Bar Chair Upholstered in Safire 10 Fabric by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Bar Chair Upholstered in Safire 10 Fabric and Smoked Oak by Alter Ego
W 70 cm 27”
D 62 cm 24”
H 90 cm 35”
A chair that mixes both modern and classical d...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Metal
Collector Modern Cassette Bar Chair Upholstered in Safire 09 Fabric by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Bar Chair Upholstered in Safire 09 Fabric and Smoked Oak by Alter Ego
W 70 cm 27”
D 62 cm 24”
H 90 cm 35”
A chair that mixes both modern and classical d...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Metal
Collector Modern Cassette Bar Chair Upholstered in Safire 08 Fabric by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Bar Chair Upholstered in Safire 08 Fabric and Smoked Oak by Alter Ego
W 70 cm 27”
D 62 cm 24”
H 90 cm 35”
A chair that mixes both modern and classical d...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Metal
Collector Modern Cassette Bar Chair Upholstered in Safire 07 Fabric by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Bar Chair Upholstered in Safire 07 Fabric and Smoked Oak by Alter Ego
W 70 cm 27”
D 62 cm 24”
H 90 cm 35”
A chair that mixes both modern and classical d...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Metal
Collector Modern Cassette Bar Chair Upholstered in Safire 06 Fabric by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Bar Chair Upholstered in Safire 06 Fabric and Smoked Oak by Alter Ego
W 70 cm 27”
D 62 cm 24”
H 90 cm 35”
A chair that mixes both modern and classical d...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Metal
Collector Modern Cassette Bar Chair Upholstered in Safire 05 Fabric by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Bar Chair Upholstered in Safire 05 Fabric and Smoked Oak by Alter Ego
W 70 cm 27”
D 62 cm 24”
H 90 cm 35”
A chair that mixes both modern and classical d...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Metal
Collector Modern Cassette Bar Chair Upholstered in Safire 04 Fabric by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Bar Chair Upholstered in Safire 04 Fabric and Smoked Oak by Alter Ego
W 70 cm 27”
D 62 cm 24”
H 90 cm 35”
A chair that mixes both modern and classical d...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Metal
Collector Modern Cassette Bar Chair Upholstered in Safire 03 Fabric by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Bar Chair Upholstered in Safire 03 Fabric and Smoked Oak by Alter Ego
W 70 cm 27”
D 62 cm 24”
H 90 cm 35”
A chair that mixes both modern and classical d...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Collector Modern Cassette Bar Chair Upholstered in Safire 02 Fabric by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Bar Chair Upholstered in Safire 02 Fabric and Smoked Oak by Alter Ego
W 70 cm 27”
D 62 cm 24”
H 90 cm 35”
A chair that mixes both modern and classical d...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Collector Modern Cassette Bar Chair Upholstered in Safire 01 Fabric by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Bar Chair Upholstered in Safire 01 Fabric and Smoked Oak by Alter Ego
W 70 cm 27”
D 62 cm 24”
H 90 cm 35”
A chair that mixes both modern and classical d...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Collector Cassette Bar Chair Upholstered in Graphite Ivory Fabric by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Bar Chair Upholstered in Brink - Graphite Ivory Fabric and Smoked Oak by Alter Ego
W 70 cm 27”
D 62 cm 24”
H 90 cm 35”
A chair that mixes both modern an...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Collector Cassette Bar Chair Upholstered in Brown Fabric by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Bar Chair Upholstered in Tricot Brown Fabric and Smoked Oak by Alter Ego
W 70 cm 27”
D 62 cm 24”
H 90 cm 35”
A chair that mixes both modern and classica...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Collector Cassette Bar Chair Upholstered in Dark Brown Fabric by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Bar Chair Upholstered in Tricot Dark Brown and Smoked Oak Fabric by Alter Ego
W 70 cm 27”
D 62 cm 24”
H 90 cm 35”
A chair that mixes both modern and cla...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Collector Cassette Bar Chair Upholstered in Light Seafoam Fabric by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Bar Chair Upholstered in Tricot Light Seafoam Fabric and Smoked Oak by Alter Ego
W 70 cm 27”
D 62 cm 24”
H 90 cm 35”
A chair that mixes both modern and ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Arne Jacobsen Bar Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen bar chair with shell of cognac aniline leather
Base of dark brown powder coated steel.
Model 3187 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Coating
Collector Cassette Bar Chair Upholstered in Dark Seafoam Fabric by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Bar Chair Upholstered in Tricot Dark Seafoam Fabric and Smoked Oak by Alter Ego
W 70 cm 27”
D 62 cm 24”
H 90 cm 35”
A chair that mixes both modern and c...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Collector Modern Cassette Bar Chair Upholstered in Seafoam Fabric by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Bar Chair Upholstered in Tricot Seafoam Fabric and Smoked Oak by Alter Ego
W 70 cm 27”
D 62 cm 24”
H 90 cm 35”
A chair that mixes both modern and classi...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Collector Cassette Bar Chair Upholstered in Hymne Beige Fabric by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Bar Chair Upholstered in Hymne Beige- Casamance Fabric and Smoked Oak by Alter Ego
W 70 cm 27”
D 62 cm 24”
H 90 cm 35”
A chair that mixes both modern an...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Collector Modern Cassette Bar Chair Upholstered in Alabaster Fabric by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Bar Chair Upholstered in District - Alabaster Fabric and Smoked Oak by Alter Ego
W 70 cm 27”
D 62 cm 24”
H 90 cm 35”
A chair that mixes both modern and ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Collector Modern Cassette Bar Chair Upholstered in Silt Fabric by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Bar Chair Upholstered in District - Silt Fabric and Smoked Oak by Alter Ego
W 70 cm 27”
D 62 cm 24”
H 90 cm 35”
A chair that mixes both modern and class...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Minimalist Modern Lounge Chair in Natural Leather and Polished Stainless Steel
Located in Lisbon, PT
Embracing the purpose to take a break, LISBOA chair invites you to just sit and relax. Combining many observations from different cultures of how people use chairs...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Collector Cassette Bar Chair Fully Upholstered in Silt Fabric by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Bar Chair Fully Upholstered in District - Silt Fabric by Alter Ego
W 70 cm 27”
D 62 cm 24”
H 90 cm 35”
A chair that mixes both modern and classical desi...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Collector Cassette Bar Chair Fully Upholstered in Alabaster Fabric by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Bar Chair Fully Upholstered in District - Alabaster Fabric by Alter Ego
W 70 cm 27”
D 62 cm 24”
H 90 cm 35”
A chair that mixes both modern and classical...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Collector Cassette Bar Chair Fully Upholstered Hymne Beige Fabric by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Bar Chair Fully Upholstered in Hymne Beige- Casamance Fabric by Alter Ego
W 70 cm 27”
D 62 cm 24”
H 90 cm 35”
A chair that mixes both modern and classic...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Collector Cassette Bar Chair Fully Upholstered in Ivory Fabric by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Bar Chair Fully Upholstered in Brink - Graphite Ivory Fabric by Alter Ego
W 70 cm 27”
D 62 cm 24”
H 90 cm 35”
A chair that mixes both modern and classic...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Collector Cassette Bar Chair Fully Upholstered Light Seafoam Fabric by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Bar Chair Fully Upholstered in Tricot Light Seafoam Fabric by Alter Ego
W 70 cm 27”
D 62 cm 24”
H 90 cm 35”
A chair that mixes both modern and classical...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Octagonal Modular Side Chairs in Grey Fabric Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Side chairs, fabric, wood, Europe, 1980s.
Incredible side chairs in unusual shape. Their octagonal shape contributes to the strikingly rare appearance. The backrest follows the geom...
Category
1980s European Post-Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Ember Chair by Sun at Six, Sienna and Forest, Midcentury Style Chair in Oak
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
Sun at six is a contemporary furniture design studio working with traditional Chinese joinery masters to handcraft our pieces using traditional joinery. The Ember chair...
Category
2010s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Chubby Chair in Eraser 3D Printed Recycled Plastic
Located in London, GB
Dirk van der Kooij first fell in love with low resolution 3D printing as a student, fulfilling his search for honest and functional ornamentation. The chubby chair...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Walnut, Brown Velvet Modern Essex Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
A sleek chair with an artistic appeal, that was inspired by the architecture of New York City buildings in this case The Essex Building in Central Park sou...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Suede, Wood, Walnut
Gerard Dining Chair
By Thai Hua
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
Linard and Gerard is a furniture collection designed by Thai Hua, a designer of Vietnamese origin who was trained in Switzerland. This collection, comprised of chairs, benches, and t...
Category
2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak
Onceava-XI Dinning Chair
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
The Eleventh Chair is part of Noviembre collection, which offers a compelling range of furniture, inviting exploration of form, function, and the serene lines that define each piece....
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Leather, Wood
Bold Dining Chair - Barnum 10
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A testament to a new level of modern design, The Bold Dining Chair seamlessly blends form and function, elevating any dining experience with its refined elegance.
Decades of design ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
SPC Chairs by Thomas Serruys in galvanized steel
Located in MONTREUIL, FR
Galvanized steel outdoor chairs by Atelier Thomas Serruys
Made in Belgium in 2022.
Steel chair made of one shaped tube with sheet steel seat and backrest. Galvanized. Ertalon footre...
Category
2010s Belgian 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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