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Chairs For Sale
An Audoux & Minet Rope Chair, Vibo, France, 1950s
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb rope and wood cantilever chairs by Frida Minet and Adrien Audoux, 1950s, France. In original condition, with some wear, marks and signs of age and use to the wood rope. Fa...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Hans Wegner Cow Horn Chair, Model JH-505 for Johannes Hansen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans J. Wegner design cow horn chair, model JH-505 for Johannes Hansen. Rare dining or desk chair by the master Hans J. Wegner in solid teak with rosewood inlay. New cane seat, in ve...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Rare Walnut Copper and Parchment Side Chair by Carlo Bugatti.
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare carved walnut side chair by Carlo Bugatti upholstered with parchment and inlaid with pewter details and mounted with hammered copper decoration. Beauty & Mischief: The Design Al...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Aesthetic Movement Antique Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of 4 Italian chairs, Pi Greek style, 1960s
Located in Palermo, PA
Set of 4 Italian chairs, Pi Greek style, 1960s.
Dimensions: H= 66 cm; W=57 cm; D= 46 cm; H seat= 42 cm.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
20th Century Beige Checkered Fabric Armchair, 300-227 Type, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Very comfortable armchair type 300-227, unusual model but captivating with its minimalism. Construction without armrests, turned legs made of beech wood.
These armchairs were man...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Set of Four Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chairs, Orange Melange, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Wool, Beech
Midcentury Scandia Chairs by Hans Brattrud for Hove Mobler
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful example of Scandia high back dining chairs in excellent vintage condition. Rosewood slats on a chrome base. Chairs retain original label.
Norway, 1960s.
2 high back chairs...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Empire Armchairs / Chairs, Maple Wood, Paris, 1825
Located in Berlin, DE
Seat group made of maple wood with rosewood intarsia, France, presumably G. Alphonse Jacob, the last of the famous Eben family, probably second quarter of the 19th century. Semi-circ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Chairs
Materials
Maple
$6,561 Sale Price / item
20% Off
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Cane" Potty" Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
This 18th-century Louis XV chair potty exemplifies the period's intricate craftsmanship and functionality. The chair features an elegantly carved wooden frame with a caned backrest, ...
Category
Mid-18th Century Antique Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
21st Century Swivel Charisse Armchair Cotton Velvet Made in Portugal by Ottiu
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Cyd Charisse inspired Ottiu to create this soft yet imposing Mid-Century Modern armchair. This woman wasn’t only an American actress but also an outstandi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Velvet, Pine
$3,784 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Pair of Vintage Calif-Asia Brighton Pavilion Rattan Chairs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Vintage Calif-Asia Brighton Pavilion Rattan Chairs. Chairs are nice and sturdy and on overall good condition. There are two sets available and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chairs
Materials
Rattan
"Tout Bois" Chairs by Jean Prouvé, France, 1941
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Antwerp, BE
Crafted in 1941 by pioneering French designer Jean Prouvé, these rare chairs “Tout Bois” stand as a testament to wartime ingenuity and refined industrial craftsmanship. The name “Tou...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
Giancarlo Piretti Space Age Vintage Red Plastic Armchair Plona 1969 Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Giancarlo Piretti Space Age red foldable plastic vintage armchair which is executed by Castelli, Italy.
This joyful foldable chair model Plona in a powerful red color comes from an e...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Teak Chairs by Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold, 60s -- Set of 4
Located in Madison, WI
Stunning Vintage Mid Century Teak Chairs by Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold, 1960s--Set of 4
These chairs have been completely refu...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
$2,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Quality Victorian Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Corner Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality Edwardian mahogany inlaid corner chair. This is a very attractive chair in perfect condition having a lovely quality shaped back with satinwood inlay, newly recovered seat, s...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
"Meribel" Chair
Located in Paris, FR
Solid pine
These chairs come from the Méribel ski resort in the French Alps.
Quantity : 2
Category
1960s Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
$5,107 / set
Folke Ohlsson for Fritz Hansen MCM Lounge Chair in Green Upholstery, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
A pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge or easy chairs designed by Folke Ohlsson (Sweden, 1919-2003) for Fritz Hansen ( established - Denmark 1872 by Cabinet Maker Fritz Hansen).
These conformable and fine lounge chairs model 0863 were crafted and designed in Denmark in 1957. Made of beach wood, the stylish chairs feature a green upholstery, clean lines and distinctly tapered legs. The wing-shaped armrests add comfort and elegance to the MCM chairs...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
$6,900 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Nick Crosbie for Inflate UK "Chair" Pair of Inflatable Cushion Chairs ca 1996-97
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Nick Crosbie for Inflate UK "Chair" Pair of Inflatable Cushion Chairs ca 1996-97
As much a piece of art as a piece of furniture, this pair of inflatable chairs was produced in Engla...
Category
1990s English Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Ebonized Oak "P60" Chair by Robin Berrewaerts, Belgium 2022
Located in Utrecht, NL
Three legs, a seating and a backrest are the basic principles to form the base for each chair of the “P60” series. During the creation process, each piece gets its own, unique charac...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Throne Chair with Incredible Carving
Located in Round Top, TX
Over the top carved throne chair with storage under seat. Incredible quality and rarity.
Category
1840s Italian Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
Richard Schultz's Knoll 1407 Chairs
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Very rare chairs. These chairs by Richard Shultz designed inspired by the purist function using steel tube framing similar to bicycle manufacturing techniques. We are lucky to be abl...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,999 / item
Set of Six Cassina Swivel Arm Chairs LC7 by Le Corbusier, Perriand & Jeanneret
Located in Munich, DE
Set of six swivel arm chairs. Designed by Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand & Pierre Jeanneret, 1927/1928. Manufactured by Cassina probably in 1970s, Italy.
All chairs are marked. Makers mark / label and production number beneath the seat of each chair.
Executed in dark blue leather and navy blue enameled metal base.
Condition: Wear consistent with use and age. Two of the chairs repaired...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 vintage 70's chairs white fabric Italian design
Located in None, IT
Set of four chairs with wooden frame and white fabric seat, Italian design, 1970s.
CONDITION:
In good, working condition, may show signs of wear given by time.
SIZING:
Height 82 c...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$1,847 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of Four Mid Century Wool Chairs, Rajmund Halas, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood.
Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat is dressed in leopard, durable and ...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Maitland Smith Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany and Upholstered Side Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Maitland Smith Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany and Upholstered Side Chair
Regency Finished Mahogany Chippendale Straight Leg Side Chair.
Off white Upholstery. Carved Aged Regency F...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chippendale Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of Eames for Miller MKX Wire Mesh Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Genuine set of Mid-Century Modern Eames for Herman Miller MKX-l wire mesh dining chairs. The chairs feature the iconic wire mesh seat conjoined ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
$1,920 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Art Deco Flute Bar Stool, Black Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Art Deco Flute bar stool, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Flute bar stool is a symphony of form and reflection, bringing rhythm ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair Of Klismos Chairs
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1990s Klismos chairs. Veneer chipped on both chairs. Needs reupholstering.
Category
1990s Chairs
Materials
Wood
$2,250 / set
Set of Four Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Dining Chairs
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
These chairs exude timeless beauty and showcase a unique blend of craftsmanship and design that has stood the test of time. Crafted approximately 50 years ago, most likely in France.
The ladder back design adds a touch of sophistication, while the rush seats provide a rustic and natural element to their overall aesthetic.
These chairs bear the subtle traces of use, which only enhance their character and authenticity. The patina developed over the years adds a touch of vintage allure and tells a story of countless shared meals, conversations, and cherished memories.
Whether you're seeking to complement a farmhouse-style kitchen, a cozy dining room, or an eclectic interior, these chairs will effortlessly blend in, lending a touch of rustic charm to any space. Their neutral tones and classic design make them versatile pieces that can easily adapt to various decor styles.
Each chair has been lovingly maintained, ensuring that they are in good condition, ready to be enjoyed in their new home. However, it's important to note that due to their age and natural wear, minor imperfections may be present, further adding to their vintage appeal.
If you appreciate the allure of well-made furniture that carries a sense of history and invites nostalgia, then these Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Dining Chairs...
Category
1970s French Country Vintage Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Mid-Century Chromed Black Leather T Chairs, Katavolos, Kelley, Littell, Laverne
Located in MIlano, IT
Mid-century chromed black leather T chairs, Katavolos, Kelley, Littell, Laverne.
Eight model T chairs, with chromed and enamelled steel frame with sup...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 4 Chairs in Stitched Leather by Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Set of 4 chairs in stitched Leather by Jacques Adnet
Leather and metal
1950s
France.
Category
1950s French Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather
19th Century Continental Renaissance Style Savonarola Chair
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century Continental Renaissance Style Savonarola chair.
Handsome antique Continental Renaissance style walnut Savroarola chair, side chair, armchair or throne chair. This beautifully carved Gothic style chair...
Category
Mid-19th Century European Renaissance Antique Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Suede
Pair of Maison Jansen Giltwood French Louis XVI Style Chairs
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of very well proportioned, elegant and chic Louis XVI style wood and gold leaf gilded chairs created very probably by Maison Jansen.
Each chair with curved oval-shaped padded b...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Chairs in Chrome Plated Steel 1970s Set of 6
Located in Taranto, IT
Vintage Chairs in Chrome Steel 1970s set of 6.
Wonderful set consisting of 6 chairs, tubular chrome steel frame, seats and back covered in beige leather.
The item is in good cond...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Twelve 20th Century Light Cream Boucle Butterfly Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chairs are after a complete upholstery renovation; the woodwork has been refreshed and painted in cherry lacquer. Seat and ...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Pair of African Chairs, King's Seat
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Chairs in wood
year: 1940
The quality of the chairs and the exotic wood used they make them unique. It is an icon of distinction.
Hehe
Carving elegant legged stool, are considered e...
Category
1940s Tanzanian Tribal Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
$230,000 / set
Tramawood 22 Bench by Humberto da Mata
Located in Geneve, CH
Tramawood 22 bench by Humberto da Mata
Dimensions: L 170 x W 45 x H 45 cm
Materials: Solid Freijó structure, foam, plywood and w...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Foam, Wood, Plywood
$5,369 / item
Pair of 19th century Louis XVI Walnut Armchairs with Original Petit-Point
Located in New Orleans, LA
This pair of French Louis XVI open arm chairs (fauteuils) features beautifully carved walnut and dates back to the 19th century. The hand carving is truly fantastic, with delicate de...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
Sculptural African Studio Chair France - 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Sculptural African Studio Chair, France 1960s.
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina Set of eight dining chairs "Gaja", Italy
Located in Argelato, BO
Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina Set of four eight chairs "Gaja"
an elegant but essential project, which combines the Japanese conceptual universe with Italian style. Upon request...
Category
1970s Italian Minimalist Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Gorgeous 19th Century Armchair
Located in Dublin, IE
A gorgeous 19th Century mahogany button back armchair, fully restored and of fabulous quality. The curved back framed with beautifully hand carved mahogany scroll detail raised over ...
Category
19th Century English Antique Chairs
Materials
Brass
Magnificent Carved Hardwood Elephant Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Magnificent carved hardwood elephant chair
A comfortable, substantial realistically carved, chair, modelled as a standing elephant. The raised back a...
Category
Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian Chairs
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
$2,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Original of Time Otto Wagner Armchair 1901 Jugendstil, Secession Style, 1901
Located in Vienna, AT
As pioneer and master of the Modern, Otto Wagner seized the then rather new technique of bending Wood for his furniture designs.
The design of this armchair dated back in 1901. This ...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Marshan Rattan Arm Chair in Green By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Marshan rattan armchair by Creel and Gow, in Green: Measures: 22" x 21" x 37" H- Seat Height: 18"
Introducing Creel and Gow's exclusive wicker and rattan collection, designed by Mar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
$1,850 / item
Customizable Zanotta Nena Chair by Lanzavecchia + Wai
Located in New York, NY
Armchair. Steel frame varnished orange, amaranth, espresso, graphite or black. Seat and backrest upholstered with polyurethane. Removable fabric or leather cover.
A daily glimpse, a ...
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
Plum Boucle', Bronzed Steel, Brass & Ostrich Feather, Ostrich Fluff Lounge Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
A new addition to the the Ostrich Fluff collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa.
This gorgeous plum Boucle' lounge chair is a harmonious play on materials that results in sophisticated statement of a piece.
The Boucle base is trimmed with genuine ostrich feather trim in a delicate pink, this creates a wispy floating effect. The base and backrest are connected with a sensual bronzed steel spine, fixed with a bespoke solid brass button.
This lounge chair is matched with an ottoman that can be purchased separately. Color option in upholstery and feathers are available.
Besides the Sofa, Lounge chair & Ottoman, the Ostrich Fluff range is highly customizable, speak to us about the possibilities. We have created large curved sofas for hotels, cinema daybeds for private home cinemas...
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Luc Counter Chair Brown Wood Polished Brass Rina
Located in Lisbon, PT
Finishes for this listing:
- Black wood frame
- Natural Rattan Back
- Polished Nickel foot rest
- Smooth easy clean K5228 Smooth Powder 71
Made to Order.
For sales with delivery...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
$1,521 / item
Zanotta Maggiolina Lounge Chair in Tocco Upholstery with Nickel Satin Frame
By Zanotta, Marco Zanuso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Maggiolina Lounge Chair in Tocco Upholstery with Nickel Satin Frame by Marco Zanuso
Ø 11/16” 18/8 polished or black painted steel tubular...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Nickel
New and Made to Order Customizable Tacchini Africa Chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
Price listed for starting fabric and Walnut Stained ash wood
Africa is a chair that encapsulates a perfect synthesis of structure, form, and functionality in a sculpture that highli...
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Wood, Ash
Set of Six Tucroma Leather Chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Iconic set of 6 vintage chairs by Guido Faleschini for I4 Mariani, Italy 1970s.
Chromed tubular steel and orange leather.
Very rare and in excellent condition.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Arrben Jocauro chair Italy 1990
By Arrben
Located in Čelinac, BA
Jocauro Arrben postmodern armchair Italy 1990
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Green Leather Louis XV Armchair, France
Located in Antwerp, BE
A Louis XV style cabriolet armchair, in white lacquered wood standing on four cabriole legs ending by scrolls with carved sculpted leaves and flowers. Arm supports slightly behind th...
Category
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
$971 Sale Price
60% Off
Ciacci Kreaty Delfy Dining Chairs by Gino Carollo, Set of Six
By Gino Carollo
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Ciacci Kreaty Delfy Dining Chairs, a stunning set of six designed by the renowned Gino Carollo. These chairs exude elegance and sophistication, making them the perfec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Neoclassic French Pair of 19th C. Bergères Armchairs 'Nicely Sized Seats!'
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical pair of carved-wood and upholstered tub-style armchairs from the 19th century. This antique pair of bergères occasional c...
Category
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
"Monk" Black Leather & Walnut Timber Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
The Monk chair, designed in 1974, is a classic piece that reflects the Scarpa's attention to craftsmanship and detail. The chair features a wooden frame with a distinctive, angular d...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Eternis Accent Chair
Located in Gurugram, IN
The sculptural definition of timeless luxury, the Eternis Accent Chair fuses natural and contemporary elegance. With its circular design and compact sizing, the chair redefines relax...
Category
2010s Chairs
Materials
Fabric
$3,399
Indoor / Garden Folding Wegner Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern folding lounge chair in the iconic style of Hans Wegner. Strong walnut frame with woven rope seating.
Please confirm location NY or NJ.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Walnut
19th Century Swedish Chair in transition Rococo / Gustavian Hälsingland
Located in Boden, SE
A fantastic mid 19th Century very genuine & rustic Rococo / Gustavian Chair from Hälsingland ,Northern Sweden.
The chair is provincial and transition between Rococo & Gustavian.
Th...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Chairs
Materials
Pine
Rare Pair of Rastad and Relling Bambi Chairs, Norway, 1950s
Located in LEWES, GB
A rare pair of Bambi chairs with original leather designed by Rolf Rastad and Adolf Relling for Gustav Bahus & Eft, Norway, 1950s. One example marked. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Danish Set of Six Danish Sculptural Chairs in Blonde Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six dining chairs, beech, leatherette, Denmark, 1960s
Highly elegant chairs that would appear gracefully around one's dining or conference table. The sharp sculpted backrest...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
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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