Chairs

Chairs For Sale

Period: 2010s

Period: Early 20th Century

Segmento Pine Logs Chair by Cara Davide

Located in Geneve, CH

Segmento pine logs chair by Cara Davide Dimensions: W70 x D60 x H 86 cm. Materials: pine logs. Color: dark brown. Also available in light brown. Segmento perceives ordinary o...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Pine

Segmento Pine Logs Chair by Cara Davide

Nature and Black Trifolium Chair by Oxdenmarq

Located in Geneve, CH

Nature and Black Trifolium Chair by OxDenmarq Dimensions: D 69 x W 78 x H 86 cm Materials: Leather, Textile, Stainless Steel Also Available: Different leather colors and other fra...

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Nature and Black Trifolium Chair by Oxdenmarq

Pebble Bar Stool Large Oiled ash Black Noir by Warm Nordic

Located in Geneve, CH

Pebble bar stool large oiled ash black noir by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D 38 x H 76 cm Material: Oiled solid ash, smoked solid oak, black noir powder coated steel, Pure white powder...

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pebble Bar Stool Large Oiled ash Black Noir by Warm Nordic

Pebble Bar Stool Small Smoked Oak Black Noir by Warm Nordic

Located in Geneve, CH

Pebble bar stool small smoked oak black noir by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D 38 x H 65 cm Material: Oiled solid ash, Smoked solid oak, Black noir powder...

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pebble Bar Stool Small Smoked Oak Black Noir by Warm Nordic

Ula Sculpture Green Bench by Veronica Mar

Located in Geneve, CH

Ula Sculpture Green Bench by Veronica Mar Dimensions: D300 x W56 x H45 cm Materials: Macael green marble. Weight: 2200kg. Veronica is from Granada, Andalusia, Spain, with cliffs plu...

Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Marble

Ula Sculpture Green Bench by Veronica Mar

Primal Lounge Chair by Egg Designs

Located in Geneve, CH

Primal Lounge Chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 80 L X 80 W X 80 H cm Materials: Solid Cast Brass, Black Leather Upholstery Founded by South Africans and life partners, Greg and ...

Category

2010s South African Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Primal Lounge Chair by Egg Designs

Solid Wood Sculptural Accent Side Chair, Bluff Side Chair Left, White Oak

By Luft Tanaka

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Bluff side chair is an homage to the foothills surrounding Luft Tanaka's hometown of Kasugai, Japan. Poetic and architectural; planar yet curvy, t...

Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Solid Wood Sculptural Accent Side Chair, Bluff Side Chair Left, White Oak

Ciottolo 02 by Imperfettolab

Located in Geneve, CH

Ciottolo 02 by Imperfettolab 1999 Dimensions: W 72 x D 68 x H 46 cm Materials: Fiberglass Avalaible in black, white / gold, chrome, Imperfetto Lab Who we are ? We are a family. Vert...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Ciottolo 02 by Imperfettolab

Fully Orange Chair

By Livoni

Located in Milan, IT

A superb combination of comfort and functionality, this splendid chair boasts a clean and elegant design that will effortlessly complement any style decor. Entirely fashioned of poli...

Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Fully Orange Chair

Ciottolo 02 by Imperfettolab

Located in Geneve, CH

Ciottolo 02 by Imperfettolab 1999 Dimensions: W 72 x D 68 x H 46 cm Materials: fiberglass Available in black, white / gold, chrome. Imperfetto Lab Who we are? We are a family. ...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Ciottolo 02 by Imperfettolab

Lina Bo Bardi, One Chair "Frei Egidio" /Edition Marcenaria Barauna

By Lina Bo Bardi

Located in PARIS, FR

La chaise Frei Egídio a été développée par Lina Bo Bardi, Marcelo Ferraz et Marcelo Suzuki, pour équiper le théâtre Gregório de Mattos à Salvador. Elle dev...

Category

2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Pine

Lina Bo Bardi, One Chair "Frei Egidio" /Edition Marcenaria Barauna

Arche Chair by Imperfettolab

Located in Geneve, CH

Arche chair by Imperfettolab Dimensions: 118 x 118 x H 110 cm Materials: Fibreglass Armchair in varnished or upholstered fibreglass. Also avalaible in white. Imperfetto Lab ...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Arche Chair by Imperfettolab

Set of 2 Hedonê Chairs by Mameluca

Located in Geneve, CH

Set of Hedonê chairs by Mameluca Material: corian, stainless steel Dimensions: D 65 x W 85 x H 95 cm The anatomical and physiological studies allowed the discovery that the clit...

Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of 2 Hedonê Chairs by Mameluca

Pair of Midi by Imperfettolab

Located in Geneve, CH

Pair of midi by Imperfettolab 2012 Designer: Verter Turroni Dimensions: W 89 x D 70 x H 74 cm Materials: Fibreglass Armchair in varnished or upholstered fibreglass. Also available i...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Pair of Midi by Imperfettolab

Pillola Seat 04 by Imperfettolab

Located in Geneve, CH

Pillola seat 04 by Imperfettolab Dimensions: Ø 32 x H 12 cm Materials: Fiberglass Imperfetto lab Who we are ? We are a family. Verter Turroni, Emanuela Ravelli and our childre...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Pillola Seat 04 by Imperfettolab

Pillola Seat 03 by Imperfettolab

Located in Geneve, CH

Pillola seat 03 by Imperfettolab Dimensions: Ø 50 x H 15 cm Materials: Fiberglass Imperfetto lab Who we are ? We are a family. Verter Turroni, Emanuela Ravelli and our childre...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Pillola Seat 03 by Imperfettolab

Shaker Sofa by Egg Designs

Located in Geneve, CH

Shaker sofa by Egg Designs Dimensions: 110 L X 240 D X 92.3 H cm Materials: walnut timbe, nylon rope, leather upholstry Founded by South Africans and...

Category

2010s South African Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Nylon, Walnut

Shaker Sofa by Egg Designs

Canoa 250 by Imperfettolab

Located in Geneve, CH

Canoa 250 by Imperfettolab Dimensions: 250 x 43 x H 50 cm Materials: Fibreglass Other colors available. Imperfetto Lab Who we are ? We are a family. Verter Turroni, Emanuela...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Canoa 250 by Imperfettolab

Study of Space Chair by Dechem Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Study of space chair by Dechem Studio. Dimensions: D 45 x W 45 x H 75 cm. Materials: wood. Based on the Study of Space paintings the simple wooden chair allows a further investi...

Category

2010s Czech Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Study of Space Chair by Dechem Studio

Green Mexico Chair by MarCo Rountree

By Marco Rountree

Located in Geneve, CH

Green Mexico chair by Marco Rountree Dimensions: D 53 x W 57 x H 92 cm Materials: walnut wood, leather. Chair made of walnut and leather. Marco Rountree He defines his pract...

Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Green Mexico Chair by MarCo Rountree

Large Ostrich Fluff Daybed by Egg Designs

Located in Geneve, CH

Large Ostrich Fluff Daybed by Egg Designs Dimensions: 165 L X 79 D X 85 H cm Materials: Bronze Coated Steel, Brass, Ostrich Feather Trim, Velvet...

Category

2010s South African Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Large Ostrich Fluff Daybed by Egg Designs

Louis XV Chairs Pair Designed by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard

By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)

Located in New York, NY

Louis XV chairs pair designed by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard. He chose the name “Louise” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV furniture and this elegant pair of Louis XV Chairs. The characteristic cabriole leg, curving outward at the knee and inward towards the foot in an "S" shape was born during Louis XV period. It is during the same era that English furniture makers produced the Queen Anne and Chippendale styles. The style of 18th-century French furniture was guided by the court. When Louis XV, who reigned from 1715–74, focused royal life on the smaller salons of Versailles rather than its grand chambers, it transformed the aesthetics away from the imposing and angular furniture that characterized the style of Louis XIV. A broader focus on comfort and more delicate forms define antique Louis XV furniture...

Category

2010s Indian Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Sheet Metal

Louis XV Chairs Pair Designed by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Chair by Cassina

By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Chair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Relaunched in 1965. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. A light, compact chair designed and presented ...

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Chair by Cassina

Set of 2 Balance High Chair by Sebastián Angeles

Located in Geneve, CH

Set of 2 balance high chair by Sebastián Angeles Material: Walnut Dimensions: W 45 x D 40 x 100 cm Also Available: Other colors available. The love of processes, the properties...

Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of 2 Balance High Chair by Sebastián Angeles

Ring 2-Tone Gray Dining Chair

By Livoni

Located in Milan, IT

Design meets durability in this mid-century-inspired dining armchair that will be a dramatic and luxurious addition to both a dining room and office decor. The tailored styling is ve...

Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Textile, Ash

Ring 2-Tone Gray Dining Chair

Gesture Chair Canvas White Oiled Oak Sage Green by Warm Nordic

Located in Geneve, CH

Gesture Chair Canvas White Oiled Oak Sage Green by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D56 x W53 x H 80 cm Material: Teak or white oiled solid oak, Black lacquered solid beech, Veneer seat and...

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Upholstery, Beech, Oak, Teak

Gesture Chair Canvas White Oiled Oak Sage Green by Warm Nordic

Ciottolo 08 by Imperfettolab

Located in Geneve, CH

Ciottolo 08 by Imperfettolab 1999 Dimensions: W 58 x D 40 x H 38 cm Materials: Fiberglass Avalaible in Black, white / gold, chrome, Imperfetto Lab Who we are ? We are a family. Vert...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Ciottolo 08 by Imperfettolab

Pair of Copper Nido by Imperfettolab

Located in Geneve, CH

Pair of Copper Nido by Imperfettolab 2008 Dimensions: W 130 x D 97 x H 66 cm Materials: Varnished fibreglass, metal base Copper finish Imperfetto lab Who we are? We are a family. Ve...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Copper

Pair of Copper Nido by Imperfettolab

Onna Armchair by Thomas Dariel

Located in Geneve, CH

Onna armchair by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada Dimensions: W 96 x D 80 x H 78 cm Materials: Timber wood, plywood, memory foam, metal and fabric. ONNA Sumo, is a form of sumo played...

Category

2010s French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Onna Armchair by Thomas Dariel

Located in Geneve, CH

Onna armchair by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada. Dimensions: W 96 x D 80 x H 78 cm. Materials: timber wood, plywood, memory foam, metal and fabric. ONNA Sumo, is a form of sumo play...

Category

2010s French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Onna Armchair by Thomas Dariel

Stellar Sofa by Egg Designs

Located in Geneve, CH

Stellar sofa by Egg Designs Dimensions: 190 L X 95 D X 80 H Materials: walnut timber, ceramic, fabric upholstery. Founded by South Africans and life partners, Greg and Roche Dry...

Category

2010s South African Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut, Ceramic

Stellar Sofa by Egg Designs

Una Black Chair by Estudio Persona

By Estudio Persona

Located in Geneve, CH

Una black chair by Estudio Persona Dimensions: W 45.7 x D 48.3 x H 78.8 cm Materials: Solid ash, stained black finish, black vegetable leather Dining chair in solid ash, stained...

Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Una Black Chair by Estudio Persona

Void 02 by DMNTS Design

Located in Geneve, CH

Void 02 by DMNTS design Dimensions: 160 x 43 x 45 Materials: MDF-FSC Unique Pieces Also available one piece in anthracite color. VOID 02 is a functional sculpture designed ...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Carbon Fiber

Void 02 by DMNTS Design

Beetle Seat by Imperfettolab

Located in Geneve, CH

Beetle seat by Imperfettolab Designer: Verter Turroni Dimensions: W 110 x D 91 x H 54 cm Materials: Fiberglass Seat in iridescent finish fibreglass. Imperfetto lab Who we a...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Beetle Seat by Imperfettolab

Upholstered "Planet" Chair, Jean-Baptiste Souletie

Located in Geneve, CH

Upholstered "Planet" chair - Jean-Baptiste Souletie Dimensions: 46.7 W x 46 D x 80.7 H cm Materials: black stained wood chair back - charbon velvet fabric Different finishes are a...

Category

2010s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Ash

Upholstered "Planet" Chair, Jean-Baptiste Souletie

Grey and Brass Memento Chair, Jesse Sanderson

By Jesse Sanderson

Located in Geneve, CH

Grey and brass Memento chair, Jesse Sanderson Original signed chair by Jesse Sanderson Materials: Leather, Steel Dimensions: W 43 x D 50 x H 80 cm Seating height: 47 cm Five...

Category

2010s Dutch Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Grey and Brass Memento Chair, Jesse Sanderson

Noble Chair Teak Oiled Oak by Warm Nordic

Located in Geneve, CH

Noble Chair Teak Oiled Oak by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D55 x W47 x H 85 cm Material: Teak oiled solid oak Weight: 7.5 kg Also available in different colours and finishes. Please c...

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Noble Chair Teak Oiled Oak by Warm Nordic

Prometheus Unbound Side Chair by Edvin Klasson

Located in Geneve, CH

Prometheus unbound side chair by Edvin Klasson Dimensions: D96 x W65 x H45 cm Materials: Painted steel and vinyl wrapped steel. This is a hand-made piece and may have small impe...

Category

2010s Norwegian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Prometheus Unbound Side Chair by Edvin Klasson

Sensato Armchair by Sebastián Angeles

Located in Geneve, CH

Sensato armchair by Sebastián Angeles Material: Walnut Dimensions: W 45 x D 40 x 100 cm Also Available: Other colors available. The love of processes, the properties of materia...

Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Sensato Armchair by Sebastián Angeles

Set of 4 Sensato Armchair by Sebastián Angeles

Located in Geneve, CH

Set Of 4 Sensato Armchair by Sebastián Angeles Material: Walnut Dimensions: W 45 x D 40 x 100 cm Also Available: Other colors available, The love of processes, the properties o...

Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of 4 Sensato Armchair by Sebastián Angeles

Ciottolo 09 by Imperfettolab

Located in Geneve, CH

Ciottolo 09 by Imperfettolab 1999 Dimensions: W 97 x D 49 x H 42 cm Materials: fiberglass Avalaible in black, white / gold, chrome. Imperfetto Lab Who we are ? We are a famil...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Ciottolo 09 by Imperfettolab

Orange Chair Challenger White Oiled Oak Cognac by Warm Nordic

Located in Geneve, CH

The Orange Chair Challenger White Oiled Oak Cognac by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D64 x W71 x H 78 cm Material: Smoked solid oak base, Veneer seat and back, Textile or leather upholste...

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Oak

Orange Chair Challenger White Oiled Oak Cognac by Warm Nordic

Bioma Armchair by Imperfettolab

Located in Geneve, CH

Bioma armchair by Imperfetto 2016/2019 Designer : Verter Turroni Limited Edition Dimensions: W 187 x D 70 x H 59 cm Materials: Fiberglass, Metal base Armchair in fibreglass,...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Bioma Armchair by Imperfettolab

Ciottolo 07 by Imperfettolab

Located in Geneve, CH

Ciottolo 07 by Imperfettolab 1999 Dimensions: W 157 x D 88 x H 54 cm Materials: fiberglass Avalaible in black, white / gold, chrome. Imperfetto Lab Who we are ? We are a fami...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Ciottolo 07 by Imperfettolab

Ciottolo 03 by Imperfettolab

Located in Geneve, CH

Ciottolo 03 by Imperfettolab 1999 Dimensions: W 92 x D 80 x H 52 cm Materials: Fiberglass Avalaible in black, white / gold, chrome. Imperfetto Lab Who we are ? We are a family. Vert...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Ciottolo 03 by Imperfettolab

French Louis XVI Pair of Bergere Chairs

Located in Stockbridge, GA

Those charming pair of bergere chairs are covered of leather in the Louis XVI style. Simple and elegant they can be place anywhere at home.

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

French Louis XVI Pair of Bergere Chairs

Unique Sculptural Chair, Zara by Gustavo Dias

By Gustavo Dias

Located in Geneve, CH

Unique sculptural chair - Zara by Gustavo Dias Zara chair wood: santos palisander / caviuna designer: Gustavo Dias Unique Edition Dimensio...

Category

2010s Brazilian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Unique Sculptural Chair, Zara by Gustavo Dias

Minimalist Modern Chair, Ash Wood / Walnut Stained Finnishing Fabric Upholstery

By Pedro Sottomayor

Located in Lisbon, PT

The conceptural idea around the Cast chair was to come up with a simple chair that could fit any nice table, desk and place. And so it was. The Cast ch...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Walnut

Minimalist Modern Chair, Ash Wood / Walnut Stained Finnishing Fabric Upholstery

Canoa 350 by Imperfettolab

Located in Geneve, CH

Canoa 350 by Imperfettolab Dimensions: 350 x 43 x H 50 cm Materials: Fibreglass Other colors available. Imperfetto Lab Who we are ? We are a family. Verter Turroni, Emanuela ...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Canoa 350 by Imperfettolab

Mocca Stretch Chair by OxDenmarq

Located in Geneve, CH

Mocca Stretch chair by OxDenmarq Dimensions: D 55 x W 47 x H 85 cm Materials: Leather, Black Powder Coated Steel Also Available: Different colors available. OX DENMARQ is a Dan...

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mocca Stretch Chair by OxDenmarq

Ciottolo#1 by Imperfettolab

Located in Geneve, CH

Ciottolo#1 by Imperfettolab 2017 Dimensions: W 225 x D 98 x H 50 cm Materials: Fiberglass Varnished seat in fibreglass. Imperfetto Lab Who we are ? We are a family. Verter...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Ciottolo#1 by Imperfettolab

Waterfall Dining Chair by Egg Designs

Located in Geneve, CH

Waterfall Dining Chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 57 L X 52 D X 68.5 H cm Materials: Bronze Coated Steel, Leather Upholstery Founded by South Afr...

Category

2010s South African Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Waterfall Dining Chair by Egg Designs

Cant Lounge Chair by Egg Designs

Located in Geneve, CH

Cant lounge chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 88 L X 84 D X 70 H cm Materials: solid oak cants, cast brass, fabric upholstery Founded by South Africans and life partners, Greg an...

Category

2010s South African Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Cant Lounge Chair by Egg Designs

Set of 4 Classe White Chairs by Mowee

Located in Geneve, CH

Set of 4 Classe white chairs by MOWEE Dimensions: D52 x W52 x H77 cm (Seat Height 45 cm) Material: Polypropylene resin with fiberglass. Weight: 4.6 kg Also available in different...

Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

Set of 4 Classe White Chairs by Mowee

Swivel Base Showtime Beige Chair by Jaime Hayon

Located in Geneve, CH

Swivel Base Showtime Beige Chair by Jaime Hayon Dimensions: D 55 x W 55 x H 79 cm Materials: Powder-coated steel or aluminum structure. Legs, seat, and backrest in plywood with ex...

Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Swivel Base Showtime Beige Chair by Jaime Hayon

Signature Armchair by Acoocooro

Located in Geneve, CH

Signature armchair by Acoocooro Dimensions: W 131 x D 114 x H 103 cm, seat height 40 cm. Materials: Solid pine wood structure and velvet upholstery. Color customization available....

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Pine

Signature Armchair by Acoocooro

Pillola Seat 02 by Imperfettolab

Located in Geneve, CH

Pillola seat 02 by Imperfettolab Dimensions: Ø 83 x H 30 cm Materials: Fiberglass Imperfetto lab Who we are ? We are a family. Verter Turroni, Emanuela Ravelli and our childre...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Pillola Seat 02 by Imperfettolab

Pillola Seat 01 by Imperfettolab

Located in Geneve, CH

Pillola Seat 01 by Imperfettolab Dimensions: Ø 100 x H 41 cm Materials: Fiberglass Imperfetto lab Who we are ? We are a family. Verter Turroni, Emanuela Ravelli and our childr...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Pillola Seat 01 by Imperfettolab

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.

The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?

From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.

Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire

What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.

Kaleidoscopic Upholstery Makes This Edward Wormley Chair a Showstopper

What at first glance seems an unusual choice jibes perfectly with the designer's aesthetic.

Design Icon Ilse Crawford on Her Colorful New Hans Wegner Chairs

If anyone is brave, humble and adept enough to recolor these mid-century masterpieces, it’s Ilse Crawford. Here, she gives us the details on her five earthy paint choices and tells us how she feels about design collaborations.