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Chairs For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Federal
Danish Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Leather and Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of eight dining chairs, elm, leather, metal, Denmark, 1950s
Imbued with timeless elegance and craftsmanship, this set of Danish dining chairs shows strong similarities to the di...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Swedish Pine Chairs by Gilbert Marklund for Furusnickarn AB, 1970s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Extremely rare set of 4 from the Swedish wood manufacturer Furusnickarn AB.
Pine wood and upholstered seat in upholstery fabric.
Good to very good condition with normal signs of ...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Bentwood Model 234 Chair by Magnus Stephensen for Fritz Hansen, 1920s
Located in Kiel, SH
Bentwood Model 234 Chair by Magnus Stephensen for Fritz Hansen, 1920s in used condition with signs of use and age.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Arne Jacobsen Oxford Office Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen Oxford office chair five star base in aluminum. Turnable and with wheels. With height adjustment
New upholstered with black pure full grain aniline leather.
Made by F...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather
Arne Jacobsen, Seagull armchair, model 3208
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining armschair original upholstered with black leather.
Base of chromed steel tube.
Model 3208 Seagull, made by Fritz Hansen 2016. Brown label
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Kurt Østervig for Sibast Pair of Dining Chairs in Cognac Leather and Oak
By Sibast, Kurt Østervig
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kurt Østervig for Sibast, pair of dining chairs, cognac leather, oak, Denmark, 1960s.
These characteristic chairs are made in solid oak, with seating and back from thick cognac lea...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
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 Razoblade, 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
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 black 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
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 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
4 Scandinavian Modern Style Sun Furniture Teak & Oatmeal Fabric Dining Chairs
By Sun Cabinet
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage Scandinavian Modern Sun Furniture teak & two-toned oatmeal tweed fabric dining chairs, set of 4. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. All chairs were taken apart, cleaned, and Danish oiled and reassembled. The fabric and frames are in lovely condition, and they have no outstanding flaws that we have detected. Appropriate wear considering age. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. circa, Late 20th century.
WOW!!! What a wonderful quartet of quintessential Scandinavian Modern magnificence!! This is a set of four fabulous teak dining chairs by Sun Furniture comprised of marvelous straight & sturdy teak frames with stretchers on both sides and backs & two-toned oatmeal tweed upholstered back rests and seats. They are gorgeous and whether at a dining table, game table, or at the breakfast nook, this set of four dining chairs will be magnificent around any table you choose; however, you may want to consider our listings for matching dining tables just in case!! We have several listed here that would be beautiful hosting this set! These chairs have clean lines, superb quality, and bear a timeless Scandinavian Modern design that you are sure to love for years to come.
Sun Cabinet...
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Gösta Jonsson Attributed Lounge Chair, 1950s, Sweden, Pure Alpaca Fabric
Located in London, GB
Gösta Jonsson attributed lounge chair, 1950s, Sweden, newly upholstered in a premium, pure Alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech
Set of 4 Chairs by Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brescia, IT
4 iconic chairs by designer Arne Jacobsen.
Known as the Series 7 chair, the 3107 chair is part of design legend, a timeless and historic chair. Jacobsen, inspired by the work of C...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 Johannes Andersen Teak Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs Denmark, 1960's
Located in Wayne, NJ
Set of 6 Johannes Andersen made by Christian Linnebergs Møbelfabrik Teak Danish Modern Diningroom Chairs, Denmark.
If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please co...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 10 Armchairs in Rosewood and Black Leather by Niels Otto Møller, 1960's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 10 Armchairs in Rosewood and Original Black Leather by Niels Otto Møller, 1960's
Additional Information:
Material: Rosewood and original black leather
Style: Mid century, Sca...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
1960s Arne Hovmand-Olsen Captain’s Chair
Located in High Point, NC
This captain’s chair designed by Arne Hovmand-Olsen was made in Denmark, circa 1960. The curved back and tapered legs of this elegant chair show off the beautiful patina of the teak....
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Jute, Teak
Set of Six Chairs Solid Beechwood by Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals, 1970s
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful set of six very sculptural dining room chairs in beeche wood by Swedish architect and designer Rainer Daumiller, manufactured by Hirtshalls Sawmills.
The beech variant is...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Beech
Unique Modern Finnish Design Armchair
Located in Helsinki, FI
This is most definitely an unusual design for a Finnish armchair. It is the only piece we have seen, and even though we did extensive research to identify the designer, we couldn´t. ...
Category
1990s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Poul Kjærholm 'PK0 A' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Black Colored Ash
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK0 A' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Black Colored Ash.
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Ash
Poul Kjærholm 'PK15' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Clear Lacquered Ash
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK15' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Clear Lacquered Ash.
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood, Ash
Pair of 1940s Chairs in Lambskind with Mahogany Legs, Denmark
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Pair of chairs from the 1940s new upholstered with lambskin.
Curvy legs made of solid mahogany.
Category
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Mahogany
Poul Kjærholm 'PK0 A' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Oregon Pine
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK0 A' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Oregon Pine.
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining ti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Pine
Easy Chair by AB Erik Ek's Snickerifabrik, Malmö, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
"Fåtölj nr 186". Excellent condition. Newly reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin.
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Poul Kjærholm 'PK11' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK11' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather.
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsmanship w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Poul Kjærholm 'PK15' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Black Colored Ash
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK15' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Black Colored Ash.
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsmans...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood, Ash
Poul Kjærholm 'PK11' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 5)
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK11' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 5).
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Dining Chair in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, dining chair, model '316', teak, papercord, Denmark, 1950s.
This organic looking chair is made with an outstanding attent...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Vestervig Eriksen, Set of Four Dining Chairs
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Vestervig Eriksen set of four dining chairs in partly solid rosewood.
Seats new upholstered with tan vintage aniline leather.
Made by Brdr. Tromborg’s Eftf., Møbelfabrik Vestervig ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Set of 8 Scandinavian chairs by Vestervig Eriksen for BRBR Tromborg 1960
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Set of 8 Vestervig Eriksen Scandinavian chairs for BRBR Tromborg 1960 in brown stained solid teak and beige skai seats. All in good condition
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, 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
Illum Wikkelsø Pair of Easy Chairs in Black Upholstery and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, pair of lounge chairs, leatherette, teak, Denmark 1960s.
Well-designed pair of easy chairs in black leatherette upholstery by Danish designer Illum Wikkelsø. This 'O...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Dining Chairs ‘BM 61’ in Oak and Cane
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, dining chairs model ‘BM 61’, oak, cane wicker, Denmark, 1950s
This naturalistic looking chair is characterized by a splendid desi...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
'Ekstrem' by Terje Ekstrøm, 1980s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Good vintage condition, with small signs of usage.
Produced in Norway during the 1990s.
Category
1980s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood & Leather Samso Chair, 1958
Located in London, GB
Ib Kofod-Larsen - Samso Lounge Chair, 1958
Rare lounge chair produced for Olof Perssons Fatoljindustri (OPE) in Jonkoping, Sweden and designed by Danish ...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Poul Kjærholm 'PK9' Dining Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5)
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK9' Dining Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5).
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craft...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Poul Kjærholm 'PK9' Dining Chair for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK9' Dining Chair for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather.
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsman...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Modern Folding Rope & Walnut Folding Side Chair
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful single desk side chair in solid walnut frame with rope seat and back, the chair is in great condition and very light use.
Category
20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Walnut
Skandinavian Teak Dining Chairs by Erik Buch, Denmark 1950s
Located in St-Brais, JU
A set of four of mid-century dining chairs by Danish Designer Erik Buch. Made in Denmark during the 1950s by O.D. Mobler. This is a true design classic which features a sturdy wooden...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Lovö chair by Axel Einar Hjort for Nordiska Kompaniet 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stained pine 'Lovö' chair by Axel Einar Hjort for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930s.
Iron mounts, high back. Height 95 cm, seat height 41 cm.
Wear and scratches.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Danish Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Oak and Red Upholstery
By Duba
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Duba Møbelindustri, set of eight dining chairs, bent plywood oak, chrome-plated metal, fabric Denmark, 1970s.
Set of eight Danish dining chairs made in the 1970s. The whole constru...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
'Hippo' Bar Chair 65 by Norr11, Natural Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.24
Located in Paris, FR
HIPPO Bar Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Natural Oak
Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 24
Wood ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Four Danish Solid Brazilian Rosewood Dining Chairs
By Bruno Hansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of 4 Mid-Century rosewood dining chairs, 1958, Denmark. Handcrafted from solid Brazilian rosewood, the frames feature comfortable angled backrests and are upholstered in patinate...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
'Hippo' Bar Chair 65 by Norr11, Black Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.3
Located in Paris, FR
HIPPO Bar Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Black Oak
Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 03
Wood ty...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Johannes Andersen Set of Ten Dining Chairs in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik, set of ten dining chairs, pine, fabric, Denmark, 1960s
These dining chairs belong to the Scandinavian Modern style and were designed by Joha...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Pine
'Hippo' Bar Chair 75 by Norr11, Natural Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.3
Located in Paris, FR
HIPPO Bar Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Natural Oak
Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 3
Bar Ch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
'Hippo' Bar Chair 75 by Norr11, Natural Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.3
Located in Paris, FR
HIPPO Bar Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Natural Oak
Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 24
Bar C...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak & Vinyl Armchair Model 89 by Erik Buch
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modernist chair was designed by Erik Buch for the Danish manufacturer Anderstrup Møbelfabrik during the 1950s. It is model 89. Made of high-quality teak wood in a dark shade of ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
'Hippo' Bar Chair 65 by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.3
Located in Paris, FR
HIPPO Bar Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Light Smoked Oak
Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 3
W...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Safari Chair by Kaare Klint for Rud, Rasmussen
Located in Portland, OR
Iconic original safari chair by professor Kaare Klint. Designed 1927. This version dates to the 1960s and is executed in solid ash. Nice patina to the wood, and left unrestored. The ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Ash
Conferece armchair by Dyrlum
By Dyrlund
Located in Buxton, GB
This stunning set of four armchairs is an actual work of art. Designed in the early ’70s by the renowned Danish cabinet maker Dyrlum, these chairs epitomise sophistication and style....
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Rare Fritz Hansen Lounge Chair, Beech and Woven Seagrass, Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Fritz Hansen & Attributed. Frits Schlegel
Scandinavian Modern
A stunning and lounge chair in beech and seagrass made by Danish cabinetmaker Fritz Hansen in the 1940s, design attr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Seagrass, Beech
'Hippo' Bar Chair 65 by Norr11, Black Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.24
Located in Paris, FR
HIPPO Bar Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Black Oak
Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 24
Wood ty...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Fritz Hansen Pair of Easy Chairs in Sheepskin, Model 1669
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of Fritz Hansen easy chairs in sheepskin, model 1669, 1930s
Sculptural chairs re-upholstered in sheepskin, legs of stained beech. All reupholstery work carried out with filling...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Danish Modern Frits Henningsen Windsor Armchair
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A design from the 1930s by Frits Henningsen for Carl Hansen & sons.Atake traditional British design but with Danish modern sensibility. Lacquered beech frame.
Professional, skilled ...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
1950s Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs in Manner of Jacob Kjaer
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of 6 dining chairs in manner of Jacob Kjaer, crafted of rosewood with minimal slatted backs, upholstered in the original saddle leather.
The chairs are in good original conditio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Pair cLASSIC Danish Spindle Barrel Back Arm Chairs by George Tanier / Denmark
By Sibast, George Tanier
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair cLASSIC Danish Spindle Barrel Back Arm Chairs by George Tanier
for Sibast , Made in Denmark...Retains original finish to wood frame, reupholstered in a white wool boucle.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
4x Skandinavian Dining Chairs by Erik Buch, Denmark 1950s
Located in St-Brais, JU
A set of four of mid-century dining chairs by Danish Designer Erik Buch. Made in Denmark during the 1950s by O.D. Mobler. This is a true design classic which features a sturdy wooden...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Wool, Teak
Mid Century Children chair by TON
Located in Brno, CZ
A Mid-Century children’s chair made entirely of beech wood in a lovely light honeycomb colour . This piece was produced in the 1970’s by the renowned TON Furniture Company. Despite b...
Category
1970s Czech Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Beech
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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.
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