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Chairs For Sale
Antique Dutch Oak and Rush Turner's Chair
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Beautiful antique Dutch Turner's chair, full of Wabi-Sabi style. Timeless Dutch craftsmanship, antique 1800's with rush seating and an imperfect wooden structure.
Chairs is in excel...
Category
19th Century Primitive Antique Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Safari Chair in Black Leather Wood Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
M. Hayat & Brothers Pakistani, 'Safari' lounge chair, leather, stained wood, brass, Pakistan, 1970s
This Safari-inspired armchair exemplifies refined elegance through its meticulou...
Category
1970s Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of Ten Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chairs, Light Creme Leather, Poland, 1960
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
Pair of Vintage Baker Rolling Armchairs with Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric Upholstery
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of vintage Baker Furniture armchairs with Jack Lenor Larsen upholstery. This gorgeous set of mid century modern armchairs feature stunning Jack Lenor Larsen upholstery with a ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 6 Gio Ponti Leggera Model 646 Dining Chairs for Cassina, Italy, 1950s
Located in Argelato, BO
A wonderful set of 6 original, early Gio Ponti Leggera Model 646 dining chairs, Cassina, Italy, 1950s. In restored condition with new upholstery, dark red wood and bouclé fabric.
Al...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
René Gabriel Oak "Reconstruction" Chairs, France 1946
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Almelo, NL
René Gabriel Oak "Reconstruction" chairs, France 1946.
"Reconstruction" chairs were designed by René Gabriel and manufactured in France circa 1946. Solid Oak wood base and structu...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of Four Italian Dining Chairs Designed by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A set of four very chic dining chairs from the 1970s.
Designed by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima.
Newly reupholster in a gray Ultra-suede fabric.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Suede
$3,120 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Libertà chair designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Meritalia, Italy 1989
Located in Milano, IT
Libertà chair designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Meritalia, Italy 1989
Manufactured by Meritalia in 1989, the "Libertà" chair showcases a minimalist and functional design. It's com...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
French Provincial Dining Chairs Vintage Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
set of 6 vintage Louis XV French Provincial dining chairs...
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
$1,721 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Mid-Century Oak Frame High Back Throne Chair with Rattan Seat and Backrest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century oak frame high back throne chair with rattan seat and backrest. This unique chair has a zig-zag pattern woven with rattan and a low seat with short legs and a very high b...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Pierre Jeanneret Set of 10 Floating Back Chairs Ca. 1960 from Chandigarh
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A set of 10 Pierre Jeanneret floating back office chairs in a beautiful natural teak color. All chairs are in good vintage condition.
The braided canework has been replaced.
These ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak, Upholstery
Mexican Folding Chair by Muebles Toluca
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this rare Mexican folding chair by Muebles Toluca, circa 1960. Made in solid pine wood and natural palm cords.
Category
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Seagrass, Pine
French Pair of Armchairs Louis XIV style - 1800 19th - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Nice pair of Louis 14 style armchairs dating from the 19th century.
Very beautiful pair of Louis XIII style armchairs, with high backs.
Each armchair rests on four legs connected tog...
Category
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Traditionalist Rush, Wood Armchair
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in Nashville, TN
traditional armchair comprised of wood, rush, two available. In excellent vintage condition with age-consistent wear and patina. One chair does have slightly more patina. Lightweight...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Berlin Iron
$2,800 / item
Regency Style Italian Neo-Classical Klismos Game Table / Dining Chairs -S/4
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Love these! This is a set of four Italian Klismos style painted side chairs. The upholstery is vintage with no holes and lite wear. They are unmarked. Fabulous for a game table or sm...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$2,921 Sale Price / set
25% Off
André DOMIN & Marcel GENEVIEVRE Armchair
Located in Forest, BE
In the early 1920s, as the emerging Art Deco movement was gaining momentum, two young French furniture designers, André Domin and Marcel Genevrière, founded Maison Dominique. Their c...
Category
1920s Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Faux Bamboo Pink Desk or Vanity Chair
Located in Redding, CT
Faux Bamboo Pink Desk or Vanity Chair. Pretty in pink painted wood . Upholstered seat in tones of gray and white. Use at a desk or vanity in a child's room.
Category
1970s Chinoiserie Vintage Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
18th Century Big Swedish Rococo Reeded Dining Chairs in New Upholstery
Located in San Angelo, TX
Absolutely stunning set of 4 large 18th century Gustavian dining chairs reupholstered in a beautiful Crypton fabric. These have been carefully dry scrapped uncovering the most fantas...
Category
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
2001 One of a Kind Custom Made Set of Walnut and Leather Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made of solid european Walnut and leather.
- Made by William Pagden furniture maker in Netherland.
- Quality craftsmanship.
Category
Early 2000s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
$4,575 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Wooden Carved African Elephant Stool, Mid Century in Wabi Sabi Style, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Sculptural solid wooden vintage stool. Made in Africa, mid 20th century.
A charming decorative object for the modern interior with a fine patina. Perfectly suited as either a foot...
Category
Mid-20th Century African Primitive Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Set of 2 Kartell One More Please Counter Stools in Crystal by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
If you want to sip a drink at the bar in peace and quiet, you need a comfortable tall stool with a back to lean against. Sometimes one drink is not ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Gubi Nagasaki Soft Black Semi Matt Chair Un-Upholstered by Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in New York, NY
The Nagasaki dining chair is designed in 1954 and is still Mathieu Matégot’s best-known piece. It was exhibited for the first time at the 1954 Salon des Artistes Décorateurs and, alo...
Category
2010s Danish Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Six Chrome Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs with Arm Milo Baughman Style
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of six Mid-Century Modern chrome dining chairs with ultra suede upholstery.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Dakota Jackson Library Arm Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Dakota Jackson "Library" Chairs in maple.
First commissioned for the San Francisco Public Library in 1996, it is represented today in libraries, museums, universities, and ...
Category
1990s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Maple
Mid-century Adjustable Industrial Workshop Chair by Kovona, 1980s
By Kovona
Located in Praha, CZ
- Mid-century Adjustable Industrial Workshop Chair by Kovona, 1980s,, Czechoslovakia,
- made of faux leather, metal and chrome
- seat height of armchairs is 48cm, seat height is adj...
Category
1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of "Catherine" Chairs by Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely pair of carved oak "Catherine" chairs by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron from France, 1960's. Curved spindle wood back with floating arm and tapered legs. Original vinta...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Oak, Chenille
$15,000 / set
Pair of Italian 19th Century Baroque Style Carved Walnut Sgabello Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of Italian 19th century Baroque Revival style carved walnut Sgabello figural side-chairs, each backrest with carvings of winged male figures, the base with female figures...
Category
19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$3,950 Sale Price / set
38% Off
Set of 3 German Postmodern White Kreuzschwinger Chairs by Till Behrens, 1980s
By Till Behrens
Located in Hamburg, DE
Three original Till Behrens Kreuzschwinger Bistro -chair in a particularly rare version in the color white.
Elegant design classic, the further development of the Freibschinger. The...
Category
20th Century German Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Plia chair, Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli, 1967
Located in Milano, Lombardia
"Plia" chair, Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli, Italy, 1967, chromed steel frame, clear plastic seat and back, mark present on frame, wear and tear compatible with age and use, fr...
Category
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
"Superleggera" Chairs by Gio Ponti for Cassina, 1950s, Set of 6
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 6 black wood and wicker chairs designed by Gio Ponti for Cassina. Stamped Cassina. Seat height 46cm. Wear due to time and age.
FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PR...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Brass Sculpted Brass Chair, Misaya
By Misaya
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass sculpted brass chair, Misaya.
Dimensions: W 54 x L 58 x H 79 cm (seating: 63).
Hand-sculpted chair in brass.
Category
2010s Thai Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
$2,025 / item
Six New England Hitchcock Chairs Rosewood Painted & Stenciled Flowering Plants
Located in Downingtown, PA
New England Hitchcock chairs,
Set of Six,
Most likely Connecticut,
Circa 1840
The set of six side chairs have stenciled gilt decorations of flow...
Category
1840s American American Classical Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
Cataract Chair II by Raka Studio
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
Cataract II a side/filler chair made in solid ashwood by bending wood. Three of the legs have been made using the wood-bending technique to adopt an abstract natural wave-like design...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Ash, Bentwood
$2,400 / item
Antique English Monk's Chair Bench Oak Converts to Folding Table Round 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
Rare Mid-19th Century Antique carved Oak "Monk's Chair"~~Converts to folding round table~~Renaissance Revival
~~circa 1890
Versatile size
When used as table~~29.5" tall x 27...
Category
Late 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Antique Chairs
Materials
Oak
Victor Wilkins for G Plan 'Fresco' Dining Chair in Teak and Black Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Victor Bramwell Wilkins for G Plan, dining chair, model 'Fresco', faux leather, teak, United Kingdom, 1967
Dining chair designed by Victor Bramwell Wilkins for the British manufactu...
Category
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Danish Chair Model 77 by Niels O. Møller. New model
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Danish chair model 75 by Niels O. Møller. New production, still handmade in the historical Møllers workshop in Denmark.
Finishes: Walnut Seat: black Leather or Bla...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Calligraphic Sculpted Brass Chair with White Fabric Upholstery Seat by Misaya
By Misaya
Located in Geneve, CH
Calligraphic Sculpted Brass Chair with White Fabric Upholstery Seat by Misaya
Dimensions: W 58 x L 54 x H 79 cm
Materials: Brass
Hand-sculpted brass chair.
Misaya emulates Chinese ...
Category
2010s Thai Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair Kofod Larsen Selig Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs New Upholstery
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Kofod Larsen Selig Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs NEW Basket Weave Upholstery MINT!
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Dietiker Rey Jr, Children Solid Wood Chair in Blue by Bruno Rey
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
Referred to as "the most successful piece of Swiss Furniture of all time" by the Swiss Museum of Design in Zurich, the Rey chair is a Swiss design icon since 1971.
This is the children's version of the famous Rey chair that was designed in 1971.
Designed by Bruno Rey, the Rey chair is famed internationally for its elegance and style. Like the original, the Junior edition is constructed with Dietiker’s patented screwless wood-to-metal connection.
The solid execution and rounded edges are perfectly suited for children.
The chair is made with care from solid beech wood, with die-cast aluminum consoles and glides.
- rounded edges for children safety
- timeless design
- unique screwless patented wood-metal connection
- Rey Junior chair...
Category
2010s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
$201 Sale Price / item
25% Off
One Off Two Folding Bistro Chair 1960s
Located in Čelinac, BA
French Folding Bistro Chair 1960s
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Iron
Exclusive Set of 6 Vintage Biosca Chairs
Located in Nijlen, BE
Exclusive set of 6 Spanish chairs from Biosca. Completely original and the saddle leather has a beautiful used look. Wooden frame is ebonized.
...
Category
1950s Spanish Minimalist Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Pine
$4,372 / set
Magis Proust LowChair in Multicolour by Alessandro Mendini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“I think many people will already know my “Proust armchair”. It is a romantic, baroque chair, on which an endless number of multi-coloured dots are hand-paint- ed using the pointillism technique. These dots cover the whole armchair, both the fabric and the wooden decorations.
It’ s a re-design work. It is, in fact, a combination of a mock-antique armchair with a detail from a painting of a garden by French artist Signac. From 1978 onwards, the “Proust armchair” was produced in many versions, using different colours, ma- terials and dimensions, and was even made of ceramics and bronze. It travelled all around the world and was hosted in many museums.
But now some truly revolutionary news, as a paradox comes true: the “Proust armchair” has now been transformed into an industrial rotational-moulded piece. Ladies and gentlemen, we bring you “ Magis Proust...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Polystyrene
Bentwood Cane Salonfauteuil Easy Chair Thonet No. 1, circa 1890
Located in Lucenec, SK
Very rare antique Thonet easy chair no 1 produced by Gebruder Thonet from the late 19th century in a very good condition with new cane on seat, cane ...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Pair of Easy Chairs in Teak and Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1950s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Teak and Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1950s
Additional Information:
Material: Teak and original cognac brown leather
Style: midcentury, Scandinavian
Rare ...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Oxbend Stool, Bar, or Counter Seat in Walnut
Located in Bend, OR
This bar stool, designed by Justin Nelson for Fernweh Woodworking, evolved out of the Oxbend dining chair. The Oxbend collection was born from a desire to create seating that is comfortable, organic, and elegant in its simplicity. This Oxbend stool...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Chromed Steel and Woven Cane by Poul Kjærholm, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Chromed Steel and Woven Cane by Poul Kjærholm, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Chromed steel and woven cane
Style: Mid century, Scandinavia
Very r...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Modern Thick Leather Hanging Sling Chair
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the seat made of leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, ...
Category
2010s South African Rustic Chairs
Materials
Steel
$2,150 / item
Pere Cosp Iron And Leather Chair Mid Century Modern, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the timeless allure of mid-century modern design with the Pere Cosp Iron and Leather Chair, a sculptural masterpiece crafted in Spain around 1960. Designed by Per...
Category
1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,184 Sale Price
44% Off
Locus Solus Blue Chair by Gae Aulenti
By Exteta, Gae Aulenti
Located in Milan, IT
This chair will be the heart of a patio, garden, or veranda imparting a colorful, contemporary aesthetic to any outdoor setting. Showcasing a sinuous silhouette, the tubular steel fr...
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
$1,731 / item
Studio Made Sedia Chair by Enzo Mari
By Enzo Mari
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. This is a studio made self-assembly chair originally published in Enzo Mari’s 1974 project called Autoprogettazione.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
Giancarlo Piretti Plia Folding Chair in Lucite and Chrome for Castelli, Italy
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Plia folding chair is an inventive and beautiful design by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967, Italy. This icon is included in every standard publication on 20th century (fur...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$320 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Mario Botta, 4 'Seconda' Metal Chairs, Alias Mod. 602, 1980s
By Mario Botta
Located in Argelato, BO
Mario Botta, set of 4 "Seconda" Armchairs produced by Alias, Italy 1982. Structure with armrests in gray powder-coated steel, black seat in perforated steel sheet.
Backrest made up...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 3 Dordogne Chairs by Charlotte Perriand for Sentou, France 60s
Located in Lucija, SI
Aet of three Dordogne dining chairs designed by Charlotte Perriand
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood, Ash
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair, Model ''Syveren'' 3107, Mokka Aniline Leather
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with Mokka aniline leather.
Base of chrome steel tube.
Model 3107 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather
Akeru Chair by WANAS
Located in Geneve, CH
Akeru Chair by WANAS
Limited Edition Of 10 Pieces
Dimensions: D 59 x W 69 x H 80 cm.
Materials: Brass, teak wood, and wood.
It’s an invitation to explore, from us to you. WANAS (We...
Category
2010s Indian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
$5,409 / item
Suite de 6 chaises Charlotte Perriand Les Arcs vintage en pin des années 60 70
Located in BESANÇON, FR
6 chaises vintage des années 60 70, en pin, de Charlotte Perriand pour Les Arcs, bon état général avec des signes et marques du temps qui passe.
Ref 230 537
Hauteur : 78 cm
Largeur :...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Pine
1970s Pop Casalino Chair by Alexander Begge
Located in Wichita, KS
A molded sculptural soft white colored Casalino chair made of automobile strength plastic. A great 1970s design from the POP art period by Alexander Begge and sometimes referred to a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
$736 Sale Price
36% Off
Rare "Kleinhans" Chair, circa 1939 Charles Eames/Eero Saarinen / MODERNIST
Located in Buffalo, NY
Iconic Kleinhans side chair , designed by Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen . Early chair ,designed by two modern masters,, I believe this to be they're only collaboration... designed ...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch, Plywood
Set of 6 Danish Teak Dining Chairs by Korup Stolefabrik – 1960s Mid-Century
Located in Hannover, DE
Set of 6 Danish Teak Dining Chairs by Korup Stolefabrik – 1960s Mid-Century Modern
Elevate your dining space with this stunning set of 6 vintage Danish dining chairs by Korup Stolefa...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Teak
Contemporary Isabella Dining Chair Scalloping in Wool with Solid Walnut Legs
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Isabella dining chair is one of our signature chairs, as highly sought after today as when it was first introduced. This design has been re-i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Bouclé, Wool
$2,775 Sale Price / item
20% Off
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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