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Chairs For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: Early 2000s
Art Deco Club Chair
Located in Faversham, GB
A rare and unusual English Art Deco aviator-style club chair in oak.
The supple cognac leather fluted back complements the generous leather hide spri...
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Mario Botta, 4 'Seconda' Black Metal Chairs, Alias Mod. 602, 1980s
By Mario Botta
Located in Argelato, BO
Three 'Seconda' chairs designed by the famous architect Mario Botta for the Italian firm Alias, model 602.
All 4 are painted black both in the structure and in the seat, they bear ...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Ash & Cream Boucle Chairs by Guariche, Mortier, Motte for ARP, France, 1955
By Michel Mortier, Joseph-André Motte, Studio A.R.P. (Joseph-André Motte, Michel Mortier and Pierre Guariche), Pierre Guariche
Located in New York, NY
Freshly re-upholstered "642" pair of lounge chairs by Atelier de Recherche Plastique (ARP) a joint venture by French iconic designers Pierre Guariche, Joseph André Motte and Michel Mortier
Ash base
the chairs will be shipped with base and seat disassembled for safer and cost efficient shipping purposes
These chairs will ship from France, price does not include shipping nor possible customs related charges
The chairs can be returned to either France or NY USA location.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Ash
Vintage rattan armchair, Dutch Design, 1960
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This rattan armchair has a beautiful open design and stands on subtle black metal legs. The seating comfort is very pleasant. The open character of this chair also gives a spatial ef...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Vintage Swivel chair by Holly Hunt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W37 D37 H31 SW23 SD24 SH18 AH22
Large vintage swivel chair by Holly Hunt in nubuck leather. Item is structurally sound and swivels well. Aesthet...
Category
1990s Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
sedia poltronova modello elisa design giovanni battista bassi 1964
By Poltronova
Located in taranto, IT
Sedia poltroncina modello "Elisa", disegnata da Giovanni Battista Bassi per Poltronova nel 1964.
Misura cm 71 di altezza, cm 50 di profondità, cm 60 di larghezza e cm 45 di altezza...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gunlocke Desk, Arm Chair
By Gunlocke
Located in New York, NY
Modernist Walnut armchair with a sinuous frame with a matte oiled finish, upholstered in off white muslin. A great addition to any desk or as a side chair. Arm Height is 26inches fro...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
6 White Folding Chairs Attributed to Aldo Jacober for Alberto Bazzani Italy 1966
By Aldo Jacober
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
6 Folding Chairs attributed to Aldo Jacober for Alberto Bazzani 1960's
Original white stained solid Birch Wood in a nice original and honest vintage condition
The folding design m...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Birch
Set of four Guillerme et Chambron chairs, Edition Votre Maison circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
set of four chairs edition votre maison by Guillerme et chambrons
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of Six Solid Sycamore Andre Arbus Style Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs
By André Arbus
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is part of an entire set including a set of chairs, a sideboard, a china cabinet and a dining table. These are all listed separately and can be purchased for one negotiated pric...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Sycamore
Egon Eiermann for Wilde + Spieth Set of Twelve Dining Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Egon Eiermann for Wilde and Spieth, set of twelve dining chairs, beech, leather, leatherette, Germany, 1960s
Famous postwar German architect Egon Eiermann designed these chairs for ...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Faux Leather, Beech
Swivel Lounge Chair and Ottoman Made in Sweden by IKEA c 1970/1980's
By IKEA
Located in New York, NY
Clean, comfortable and ready to use condition, this chair and ottoman were produced in the 1970's - 1980's in Sweden for Ikea. Constricted of a wood frame with metal base, with blac...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Giuseppe Davanzo 'Serena' Dining Chair in Ash
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Davanzo for Appiani Selezione, dining chair 'Serena', ash, plastic, Italy, 1960s
This dining chair was designed by Giuseppe Davanzo in the 1960s. On an ash frame rest the round seat and backrest. The frame shows a warm tone of the ash wood with black metal connections. The seat and backrest are made out of red plastic, that catches the eye immediately. Due to their roundness, bent edges and their attractive color the chair has a certain playful character.
Giuseppe Davanzo (1921-2007) was born in Ponte di Piave. After serving in the Second World War, Davanzo studied at the Regio Istituto Universitario di Architettura in Venice. His work was mostly influenced by Carlo Scarpa and Franco Albini. The designer died...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Ash
Set of 4 Italian Folding Chairs with Rattan, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice set of 4 Italian folding chairs, fabricated in the 1980s.
The seating of the chairs are made of wicker.
The structure is made of so...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Vico Magistretti 'Carimate' dining chairs produced by Mario Luigi Comi 1960s
Located in Köln, NRW
A beautiful set of 14 'Carimate' dining chairs by Vico Magistretti for Mario Luigi Comi/Italy in the 60s!
The 'Carimate' chair is one of Vico Magistretti's most famous chair and for ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
4814 Lounge Chair by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell
Located in Chicago, IL
Italy, 1988. Lounge chair made of injection-molded plastic using a blend of recycled polyethylene materials that gave each chair a unique marbleized appearance.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Modern Beech Brown Twelve Vintage Dining Chairs, Franz Schuster
Located in Vienna, AT
A beechwood bicolor brown Mid-Century Modern vintage set of 12 dining chairs / chairs designed by Franz Schuster 1959, which were executed by Wiesner Hager Austria.
The dining chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
Set of Six Paul Evans Cantilevered Dining Chairs for Directional, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, PA
A Mid-Century Modern set of 6 Paul Evans cantilevered dining chairs for Directional. This set includes two armchairs and four side chairs. These ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid Century Green Velvet Chair, Walnut Wood, Rajmund Halas, Poland, 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 green velvet, durable a...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Leather Mid Century Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W26.5 D30 H31 SW24 SD21 SH16 AH21
1960’s Mid Century Modern fully refinished and newly upholstered Lounge Chair. Chair is made of solid wood and finished in a walnut stain. Upholste...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather
Bistro Chair by J&J Kohn with Decorated Seat, circa 1900
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Bistro / bar chair produced by the Viennese workshops Jacob & Josef Kohn, one of the best-known bentwood manufacturers alongside Thonet, Mundus and Fischel.
Structure in bent beech w...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood, Bentwood
Ilmari Tapiovaara, Domus`Armchair , Keravan Puuteollisuus Ltd.
Located in Helsinki, FI
The iconic Domus lounge chair was originally designed for the student housing project Domus Academica in Helsinki in 1947.
This beautiful early version is stamped with the first pro...
Category
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Dining Chairs, Germany, 1980s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Dining Chairs, Germany, 1980s
Category
1980s Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1980s Herculon Breuer Cesca style Chair NOS New in Box
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1987 Herculon Breuer chair, for the Cesca collector, this new-in-box Breuer-style chair is likely the last of its kind. Sealed in box and ready for your asse...
Category
1980s Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Vintage 1930s BARBER'S ARMCHAIR
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Beautiful vintage BARBER armchair dating from 1930.
The armchair, made in Italy, was made of wood and can rotate 360° thanks to the cast iron mechanism under the seat. It is equipp...
Category
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
Black leather dining net chairs by Giancarlo Vegni for Fasem Italy
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Set of 4 Italian Lounge dining chairs also called Net chair with steel steel structure, original laquered in grey and continuous seat/back made of interlaced stripes of full grain hi...
Category
20th Century Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
Niels Otto Moller Rosewood Armchair Mod N° 80 Set of 4
Located in Paris, FR
4 Dining chairs model 80 by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møller-Højbjerg, Denmark. Rosewood chairs with fabric wool upholstery Model 80, 1970s Marked under the seat
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Set of Six Mid Century Kangaroo Chairs, Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The z.stuhl chair, designed by Ernst Moeckl (1931-2013) in the 1970s, is a cantilever chair made of polyurethane, which is available with and without armrests. In the vernacular, the...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Armchairs C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pair of French Louis XVI style arm chairs offer giltwood construction with upholstered seats and backs, covered scroll for...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
SET bamboo and wicker sofa and armchairs
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
This set consisting of a sofa and two armchairs made of bamboo and wicker dates back to 1970.
It's a beautiful piece of garden furniture that can be placed under a porch or poolside...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
Bertoia Diamond Chairs, White, Set of Two, Welded & Painted Steel
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
SALE ONE WEEK ONLY
Bertoia Diamond Chairs, White, Set of Two, Welded & Painted Steel. They are as elegant, strong and functional as when they were manufactured. The chairs will add a touch of class to any setting.
Harry Bertoia's career began in the 1930s as a student at Cranbrook Academy of Art where he re-established the metal-working studio and later became head of the department before the school closed during WWII due to wartime restrictions on materials in 1943. During the war, Bertoia moved to California and is credited with developing new techniques for molding plywood with Charles and Ray Eames also from Cranbrook.
Harry Bertoia is one of the many well-known artists and designers who attended The Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, The school & buildings were designed by architect and faculty member, Eliel Saarinen who collaborated with Charles and Ray Eames on chair and furniture design. It is the country’s top ranked, graduate-only program in architecture, design and fine art. Each year, just 75 students are invited to study and live on the landmark Saarinen-designed campus which features: private studios, state-of-the art workshops, the renowned Cranbrook Art Museum and 300 acres of forests, lakes and streams, all a short drive from the city of Detroit. The focus at Cranbrook is on studio practice in one of ten disciplines including Architecture, 2D and 3D Design, Ceramics, Fiber, Metalsmithing, Painting, Photography, Print Media, and Sculpture. The program is anchored by celebrated Artists- and Designers-in-Residence, one for each discipline, all of whom live and practice on campus alongside the graduate students.
Numerous creative artists who are alumni of Cranbrook include: Florence Knoll, Jack Lenor Larsen, Donald Lipski, Duane Hanson, Nick Cave, Hani Rashid, George Nelson, Urban Jupena (Nationally recognized fiber artist), Artis Lane (the first African-American artist to have her sculpture, "Sojourner Truth," commissioned for the Emancipation Hall in the Capital Visitor Center in Washington DC), Cory Puhlman (televised Pastry Chef extraordinaire), Thom O’Connor (Lithographs), Paul Evans (Brutalist-inspired sculpted metal furnishings), Eugene Caples (small bronze images/abstract), Morris Brose (Bronze Sculptures), Herb Babcock (blown glass), Larry Butcher (mixed media), Lauren Anais Hussey (Abstract), Andrea Eis (film, photography), Lilian Swann Saarinen (Sculpture), Douglas Semivan...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Single Mid-Century Danish Teak Model 83 Chair by Niels Moller, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s Danish teak Model 83 side chair designed by Niels Moller. Teak frame with near new condition paper cord seat. The frame is in good original condition with some wear and patina ...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Alsatian chair with interlacing pattern on the back, France 1930s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
We have a total of three of these great chairs. They are offered individually here on the platform.
Condition according to age with signs of wear. See pictures.
Category
1930s French French Provincial Vintage Chairs
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Dining Chairs CH23 by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn.
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
The frame of the chair is made of teak wood, after comprehensive carpentry renovation, cleaned of old coating, stained with oak stain, finished with strong semi-matt varnish. They ha...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Tobia & Afra Scarpa Set of Eight 121 Chairs in Wood and Leather by Cassina 1965
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Set of eight 121 chairs with structure in black lacquered wood, seat and back in leather designed by Tobia and Afra Scarpa and manufactured by Cassina in 1965.
A few chairs present ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Rainer Daumiller Set of Four Dining Chairs in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill, set of four dining chairs, pine, Denmark, 1970s.
Beautiful, organic and natural dining chairs in solid pine designed by Rainer Daumiller. A s...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Pine
Set of Four Gold Plia Folding Lucite Chairs in the Style of Giancarlo Piretti
Located in East Hampton, NY
Set of brass Plia folding Lucite chairs in the style of Giancarlo Piretti.
Category
20th Century Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 French Pink Bridge Chairs, 1940s
Located in Lisbon, PT
A pair of elegant bridge clear wood armchairs with cherry colored velvet lining.
Both the wood and the lining are in excellent condition.
Height: 79 cm
Depth: 44 cm
arm to arm: 58 ...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Italian Brass Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These Art Deco Italian Modernist dining chairs hold a delicate but impactful silhouette. Constructed by Chivari out of solid brass circa 1930, the six chairs show only light ware. Cu...
Category
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Chairs
Materials
Brass
"Rea" Minimal Leather Chair by Paolo Tilche for Arform, Italy, 1950s
By Paolo Tilche, Arform
Located in Milan, IT
Rare "Rea" chair by Paolo Tilche for Arform.
Squared metal frame and hair-on leather cover.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair Empire Style Leather-Upholstered Gilt Bronze Mid. Mahogany Bergere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair Empire Style Leather-Upholstered Gilt Bronze Mid. Mahogany Bergere
French, Circa 1900. Each curved back with tufted brown leather upholstery, continuing around to the sides, th...
Category
20th Century Chairs
Materials
Leather
Signed Pierre Sala Desk or Table
By Pierre Sala
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A rare Post Modern Memphis Milano style table or desk designed by artist Pierre Sala circa 1980's. Large and functional notebook on solid wo...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Six Danish Rosewood Desk or Dining Chairs in Original Fabric
Located in Oakland, CA
Rosewood and aluminum office or dining chairs with floating solid rosewood arm rests, and recessed cushions upholstered in the original wool. The seats and backrests are crafted of s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Cinque Sedie Anni '50 '60 in legno e tessuto bianco.
Located in Milano, IT
Set di sedie di manifattura italiana con struttura in legno, seduta in espanso rivestita in tessuto nuovo nei toni del bianco-grigio. Condizioni molto buone. Restaurate.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian Art Deco Style Set of 16 Cream Velvet and Black Lacquered Chairs
Located in Meda, MB
This set of 16 Art Deco style chairs is actually composed by 14 chairs and 2 thrones (chairs with arms for the heads of the table) . They were produced in the north of Italy in the 1...
Category
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Chairs
Materials
Lacquer
Cleo Baldon style dining chairs -set of four
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W18 D21 H34 SW15 SD15 SH18
Fully restored iron, wood and fabric dining chair by unknown manufacture. Very reminiscent of Cleo Baldón dining chairs. Price is for the set of four.
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
French Louis XVI Style Carved & Painted Bergere Chairs In Velvet - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a nicely carved French Louis XVI style bergere chairs in original velvet. I believe they date to the 1940s or 50s. The frame is painted in an antique ivory and is in very goo...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pair of Danish adjustable orchestra musician chairs with backrests
Located in DK
This pair of very rare chairs was designed in 1942 by Vilhelm Lauritzen for the iconic Radiohuset building in Copenhagen. They are designed for the musicians / the orchestra. They ha...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 wooden dining chairs , 1950’s
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 44,5cm W, 50cm D, 45cm Hseat, 89cm H total
Period: 1950’s
Material : Wood , fabric
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Teak
A George VI 1937 Coronation Chair and Stool
Located in Faversham, GB
A George VI 1937 Coronation Chair and Stool designed by Edward Barnsley for the ceremony at Westminster Abbey, London on 12th May 1937.
The chairs for the coronation of King George ...
Category
Early 20th Century British British Colonial Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-B Office Cane Armchair/Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
Chair has patinated teak, which gives that chair a strong character, showing all that traces of age and its uniqueness. This piece has authentic letters on the backside that makes it...
Category
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
George Thams for A. S. Vejen Leather and Chrome Danish Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
George Thams for A. S. Vejen Leather and Chrome Lounge Chair and Ottoman. Ottoman measures 21.5 square and 17" tall. This is one of the most comfortable...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Brutalist Spanish Biosca Chairs in Leather
By BIOSCA
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Biosca, pair of chairs, leather, pine, Spain, 1950s
Sturdy chairs manufactured by the Spanish Biosca. These chairs are made out of pine and have stunning, leather seating. The chai...
Category
1950s Spanish Brutalist Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Pine
Dining Chair by Christian Durupt and Charlotte Perriand, France, 1969
Located in Antwerp, BE
Dining chair in pine wood, a timeless masterpiece born from the collaboration between Christian Durupt and Charlotte Perriand in 1969. Crafted from exquisite pine wood, this striking...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Pine
Alsatian chair with interlacing pattern on the back, France 1930s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
We have a total of three of these great chairs. They are offered individually here on the platform.
Condition according to age with signs of wear. See pictures.
Category
1930s French French Provincial Vintage Chairs
Materials
Oak
Rob Eckhardt Pair of “Van Speyk” Chairs for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1984
By Rob Eckhardt
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A lovely set of two lounge chairs, model “Van Speyk”, designed by Rob Eckhardt and manufactured in very small amount by Pastoe in the Netherlands in 1984.
The chairs have black lacu...
Category
1980s Dutch Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Plywood Folding Chairs
Located in Dronten, NL
Set of 4 foldable chairs in plywood, made in The Netherlands circa 1980. Ingeniously designed practical and sturdy chairs in very good condition. These folding chairs offer a versat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash, Plywood
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Pair of 'Tulip' Dining Chairs in Black Fiberglass
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 'Tulip' pair of fixed dining chairs, model 151C, fiberglass, aluminum, fabric, United States, design 1955-57, production 1950s/1960s
This pair of dining cha...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?
With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.
“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.
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“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames.
Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.
The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office.
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