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Chairs For Sale
Brutalist Stained Beech Dining Chairs, France 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Almelo, NL
Brutalist stained beech dining chairs, France 1960s
Brutalist, stained beech dining chairs with octagonal tapered legs, curved in the back, France 1960s. These chairs are made entirely of wood. They are in excellent original condition. No defects, but it may show slight traces of use. The color of the wood is very warm and is suitable for many settings. It works perfectly in hospitality or corporate locations like hotels, restaurants, members' clubs, or coffee bars. When you choose for used modern design, you use what is already there, making it sustainable. You may not give the furniture a second, but even a third or fourth life. Mid-century design furniture is often a high-quality product that lasts several lives for a reason. Some furniture has a rich history, and the story is still visible or tangible with some. The signs of wear give a glimpse into the previous owner's life.
Price per chair, 100...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Beech
An English Cockfighting, Reading or Desk Chair.. Green Leather
Located in Buffalo, NY
An English Cockfighting, Reading or Desk Chair.. Green Leather,,
Category
Early 20th Century English Georgian Chairs
Materials
Brass
1900s Marcel Kammerer Chair No.6517 for Thonet, Austria
Located in Praha, CZ
- newly upholstered in Backhausen fabric
- carefully refurbished and finished with ebony shellac
- Height of seat 47 cm.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Early 1900s Hand-Carved Walnut French Regency Music Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of French Regency hand-carved walnut cabriole leg "music" chairs. Carved front and side aprons, silk upholstered seats. Heavily carved backs feature a pan flute on one and a Hor...
Category
19th Century Antique Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner cushions for wishbone chair model CH24.
Magrethe wool from Nevotex and good quality foam.
Only the cushion, not the chair.
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Kartell Piuma Chair in Rusty Orange by Piero Lissoni
By Kartell, Piero Lissoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
2016 saw the completion of the “Piuma” project by Piero Lissoni. The chair is one of the most revolutionary and enterprising products in Kartell’s repertoire of technology and materi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Contemporary Madda Lounge Chair in Blue Wool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Madda is a contemporary interpretation of the classic club chair. The metal base fully wraps around the chair, as if to squeeze it into it's plump and comfortable upper seating a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$4,400 / item
Bruno Rey Dining Chairs Vintage Brown Beech Green 1970s Up to Twenty Five
By Bruno Rey
Located in Vienna, AT
Bruno Rey vintage dining chairs from honey brown beech and upholstery covered with green textile fabric.
The wonderful 25 pieces of vintage dining chairs were designed by Bruno Rey 1...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
Art Deco Bentwood Cafe Chair, 1930s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Old Bugholz chair. Unfortunately, the manufacturer is not visible. Probably Thonet/Kohn, Fischel or similar
A classic from the early 20th century are striking the complex connection...
Category
20th Century Chairs
Materials
Wood
"Box Chair" by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
Authentic Chandigarh 'Box' chair in teak, circa 1960. PJ-SI-54-A.
Made in richly colored teak, lightly restored and re-caned to retain as much of the chair’s original patina as possible. Old knocks, marks and splits have been secured and maintained to keep the authentic character of these chairs, used for...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Set of 4 Cherry Haussmann Armchairs by Robert & Trix Haussmann, Design, 1964
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
The Haussmann chair is a vibrant timeless piece of comfort and elegance.
This unique three-leg chair premiered at the "Haussmann Expo 64" and was designed by Robert & Trix Haussma...
Category
2010s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Rustic English Counter Stool
Located in Westwood, NJ
A rustic English country counter stool, the shaped saddle seat above turned legs and stretchers.
Dimensions: 18.5" W x 15.5" D x 24" H.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Chairs
Materials
Wood
$1,110 / item
Set of Ten Chinese Chippendale Dining Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of ten black painted wood Chinese Chippendale dining chairs.
Good quality, fine condition.
Two armchairs: 25 wide, 21.5 deep, 37 high, ...
Category
1970s Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
$8,500 / set
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
$822 Sale Price
61% Off
Armonia Walnut Dining Chair, Silvio Piattelli design made in Italy
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Introducing the Armonia Chair.
This listing and pricing is for single chair. Use drop down menu to create your set.
The chairs are made from Italian solid walnut wood, which is kno...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Circa 1900 English Double Bow Windsor Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Circa 1900 Windsor armchair made from oak. It having a double bow with a hooped spindle back and a central wheel splat flanked by spindles, over a saddled elm seat standing on front...
Category
Early 1900s English George III Antique Chairs
Materials
Elm, Oak
Marzio Cecchi Midcentury Banana Leaf "S chair" Italian Armchair for Most, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Famous "S chair" midcentury with a structure in metal banana leaf armchair. This amazing piece was designed by Marzio Cecchi for Studio Most in Italy duri...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
'Hippo' Bar Chair 75 by Norr11, Natural Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.3
Located in Paris, IDF
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
Chiavarina High Back Chair, Italy, 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Chiavarina high back chair, Italy, 1950s.
Attributed to Gaetano Descalzi.
Good condition. One broken spring.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
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
$4,289 / set
Antique Japanese Meiji Pearl Shell Inlaid Carved Hongmu Dragon Chair
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning authentic antique Meiji Era (1867-1912) Japanese pearl and shell inlaid profusely hand carved hardwood chair with beautifully aged patina, warm rich coloring, dark grain d...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Arne Jacobsen Model 3130 Grand Prix Coloured Ash
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Grand Prix chair was introduced by Fritz Hansen at the Designers’ Spring Exhibition at the Danish Museum of Art & Design in Copenhagen, in 1957. Later that year, the chair was di...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Alky Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Artifort in Pierre Frey, 1970s, Set of 2
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
A pair of beautiful Giancarlo Piretti "Alky" chairs reupholstered in a fluffy blend of wool, mohair and alpaca, produced by one of the world's most luxurious fabric manufacturers, Pi...
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wool, Alpaca, Mohair
Set of Twelve Steel Brass Velvet Curule Chairs by Maison Jansen, 1960s
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful set of 1960’s Curule Savonarola chairs made of heavy stainless steel metal with brass accents. This incredible set of twelve chairs was created by French interior design firm Maison Jansen. The sparse original structure feels like a piece of modern art, and the newly reupholstered velvet...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Brass
Rudi Bonzanini Design, Tecnosalotto Italy, Italia, Set of 4 armchairs, year '70
Located in Biella, IT
Rudi Bonzanini Design for Tecnosalotto Mantova, Italia, Set of 4 sinous arm chairs, year '70 in good condition with the original leather "alcantara" in very studied rust color in us...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
French, 18th Century Dining Room Six Chairs and Two Armchairs, 1760
Located in Rome, IT
Fine French dining set with six chairs and two armchairs. We can sale to six chairs also separated. The white leather upholstery to change.
Category
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
$17,158 Sale Price
20% Off
Gorgeous Pair of French Blue and White Painted Louis XV Parlor Boudoir Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
These are gorgeous chairs with fantastic painted frames in blue and white. The chairs date to the 1950s era and are in good vintage condition. The upholstery is early so expect signs...
Category
1950s Unknown Louis XV Vintage Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$796 Sale Price / set
20% Off
4 Brutalist Oak Dining Wabi Sabi Room Chairs
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Introducing the "Wabi Sabi Oak Chairs" - a set of four robust and heavy oak chairs, inspired by the design ethos of the 70s and perfectly suited to complement the styles of renowned ...
Category
1970s Dutch Brutalist Vintage Chairs
Materials
Oak
$357 / item
Kartell Masters Counter Stool in Chrome by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kartell also offers a stool version of the Masters chair, winner of the Good Design Award 2010 and the Red Dot Award 2013, and a worldwide best seller. The legs are lengthened and th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Maralunga Vico Magistretti easy chair with ottoman for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
Located in Zevenaar, NL
675 MARALUNGA armchair with footstool designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in the 1970s.
Orignial cover in grey soft striped fabric, little signs of wear, fully cleaned.
The back...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric
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
MARILYN Modern dining chair
Located in Frazão, Porto
The welcoming shape of the revolutionary MARILYN chair was thought to envelop you in a deep sense of comfort. The bold design finds balance in the relax...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Faux Leather, Wood
$2,830 / item
Brazilian Modernist Chair by Acácio Gil Borsoi, Brazil 1950s
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Brazilian mid-century design is considered the pinnacle of 20th-century furniture, celebrated for its bold forms, masterful craftsmanship, and use of luxurious materials. This rare G...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Collector Modern Moca Bar Chair Upholstered in Graphite Fabric by Studio Rig
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Contemporary Modern Moca Bar Chair in Graffito Graphite Fabric and Smoked Oak by Studio Rig for Collector Studio
A chair that mixes both modern and classical design approaches.
Desi...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Metal
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
Mid-Century German Safari Folding Chair from Casala, 1960s
By Casala
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Safari folding chair by Casala.A functional design with a clearly readable construction. The formal language and materiality is … Read more Rare Safari folding chair by Casala.A...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Kartell Cara Outdoor Chair by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito in Ivory Beige
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In Cara armchair, classically rigorous lines surround a comfortable seat. The perfect combination of formalism and technological innovation, for an or...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair, model Grand Prix model 3130
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with black aniline leather.
Base of chrome steel tube.
Model 3130 Grand Prix, made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Original Tongue Lounge Chair in Blue by Jaymar
By Jaymar
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page.
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of An
Original Postmodern Tongue Lounge...
Category
1970s Canadian Post-Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Velvet
$1,121 Sale Price
25% Off
Midcentury Black Leather 1960s Eero Saarinen Knoll Executive Armchair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Basel, BS
A Saarinen Executive Armchair in Black leather with a metal base. This chair is completely original from the 1960's, and beautifully patinated. The leather is conditioned and rock ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,139 Sale Price
20% Off
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
$3,770 / item
Mid-Century Modern Grand Chairs, Swivel, DEDAR Jacquard Velvet, Oak, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Chair Grand, Swivel, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Grand chair is a versatile piece with it's swivel base, that combines elegance with functi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Contemporary Chair in Solid Wood, Upholstered in Leather or Textiles
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Dry chair collection.
The Dry chair concept is to work in a mixture of distinct references resulting in a modern classic in a dance between the retro and the modern. A heavy and i...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Laminate, Hardwood
$720 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Set of 6 American Hitchcock Style Chairs with Woven Rush Seats
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of six New England Hitchcock Style chairs. Hand painted / stenciled and gilt with a deep and rich patination from years of good wear. The seats are woven rush seats and are in ...
Category
Early 19th Century American American Classical Antique Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood, Paint
Dining Chairs Style B32 by Marcel Breuer, set of 4
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 4 chairs with arms in metal, wood and rattan. Seat height: 45 cm. Wear due to time and age of the chairs.
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Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Casamania REMEMBERME Chair in Jeans by Tobias Juretzek
By Casamania
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The race towards the future and the desire to keep the past alive coexist in Rememberme. A collection (chair, bistrot table, and coffee table) that gives new life to clothes which ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chairs
Materials
Cotton
Set of 8 Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs by Radomir Hofman for TON, Model 514
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of eight vintage dining chairs was designed by Radomir Hofman for TON, Model 514, in the 1950s. The chairs are very light in form and comfortable in use. The chairs are afte...
Category
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Beech
Four Legs Burnt and Waxed Iroko Wood Stool by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Four legs stool by Arno Declercq
Dimensions: D 32 x W 32 x H 50 cm
Materials: Burned and waxed Iroko wood
Signed by Arno Declercq
Arno Declercq
Belgi...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Locus Solus Green Chair by Gae Aulenti
By Exteta, Gae Aulenti
Located in Milan, IT
Marked by a streamlined silhouette, this chair makes an indispensable addition to any outdoor area, bringing a functional element with a colorful soul. The bright green tubular steel...
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
$1,731 / item
Pair of Carved Louis XV Style Armchairs Bergeres With Mother of Pearl Decoration
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 39 1/4in W: 27 3/4in D: 28in SH: 18 1/2in
This Pair of Carved Louis XV Style Armchairs Bergeres With Mother of Pearl Decoration are truly unique and a pretty pair of...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Blue "Jupmer" chair, Silesian Furniture Factory, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The chair popularly called "jumper" was produced by the Silesian Furniture Factory in the 1960s in Poland. The chair has been completely refurbished. The seat and backrest are covere...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Pair of Midcentury Armchairs by Adrian Pearsall Model Capitan in Skin, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant pair of armchairs designed by Adrian Pearsall from the 1950s. The armchairs are the famous "Capitan" model. Their structure is in Mahogany wood. While its upholstery is in Bo...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
$3,336 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage Cinema Theatre Chair from Ton, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This cinema ( theatre ) seat was produced by Ton (former Thonet) in Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. The chair is stabile and can be placed anywhere. It is made of beech wood, bentw...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chairs
Materials
Wood, Beech, Bentwood, Plywood
$451 / item
Original Important & Rare Jugendstil Wood Chair from 1901, Josef Hoffmann School
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare chair from the early 20th century, school Josef Hoffmann, highly influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement, beechwood stained and varnished - Original.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Chairs
Materials
Beech
Set of Norman Cherner Pretzel Dining Chairs, Made by Plycraft, USA, 1960s
Located in LEWES, GB
A set of four original Norman Cherner pretzel dining chairs, made by Plycraft, USA, in the 1960s. Bentwood frames. Priced for the s...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Six Chairs Attributed to Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Elegant shaped chairs, attributed to Ico Parisi. They have been recently reupholstered in gray, light blue and white cotton fabric in 1950s vintage style.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
$6,481 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
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
Earl Walnut, Beige 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 walnut and maharam plume ciabatta ivory textured linen.
In stock leat...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Walnut
Oak chair By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, US
Beautiful oak chair by Guillerme et Chambron, France 1980s
Oak and partially sheathed in rope
Category
19th Century French Antique Chairs
Materials
Oak
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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