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Chairs For Sale
(6) Oak Windsor-Style Dining Side Chairs In The Manner of Frits Henningsen
Located in Norwalk, CT
Lend a touch of Danish modern elegance to your dining space with this exquisite set of six Windsor style side chairs. Crafted from warm oak in the manner of Frits Henningsen, these c...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Original Rare Otto Wagner Chair by Thonet Vienna 1901 Jugendstil
Located in Vienna, AT
Stained beachwood, seat and back with leather, seat height 46cm (18,11")
Lit.: "Gebogenes Holz", Asenbaum /Hummel 1979, p:29.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Vintage balloon chair by Lusch & Co , 1970’s , Germany
By Lusch & Co
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 69,5cm Width, 39cm Height Seat , 69cm Height, 70cm Depth
Period: 1970’s
Manufacturer: Lusch & Co
Material: Leather , Metal
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 Chairs Model 3221 by Junzo Sakakura for Tendo Mokko 1953
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Very rare model.
Set of 6 chairs by Junzo Sakakura model 3221 edited by Tendo Mokko
Model from 1953
Structure with four feet, one seat, and one backrest, all in beech
Varnish is new.
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Chairs
Materials
Beech
Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Hand Tufting Blue Green Orange Wool, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with beautiful blue stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful hand tufting wool fabric.
This chair can be customized to you...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Beech
Giovanni Carini for Planula Set of Four "Libellula" Chairs. Italy 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Set of four chairs Mod. Libellula, design by Giovanni Carini made for Planula,1970 stackable with chromed metal rod frame and leather seat and back.
Fair condition, some signs of tim...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Gian Franco Legler Pair of Rattan and Metal "Basket" Chairs, 1950s
Located in Naples, IT
Pair of Basket model stackable chairs designed by Italian-Swiss designer Gian Franco Legler with a honey-colored woven rattan seat and a black metal base. They are in good condition ...
Category
1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Robert Whitton Prototype Chair
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Aluminum Prototype Chair from Miami Architect Robert Whitton.
Acquired directly from the artist's estate.
From The Artist's Website: "THESE ART PIECES DESPITE THEIR MACHINE-LIK...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of American Mid century Modern Walnut Desk/Dining Chairs
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant simple design pair of walnut desk dining chairs with beautiful cane backrest design all original condition , freshly upholstery with knoll fabric elegant solid and sturdy. we...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery, Cane
Gerd Lange Flex 2000 Chair For Thonet
By Gerd Lange
Located in Čelinac, BA
Thonet Chair By Gerd Lange Flex 2000
Category
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic, Wood
Pair of Childrens Black and White Knoll Bertoia Wire Chairs with Red Cushions
By Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of vintage children’s Bertoia wire chairs for Knoll. A super cool collector’s item or functional vintage piece. These chairs feature a scaled down version of the iconic Harry ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Aluminum Outdoor Patio Chairs by Bunting Co.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Vintage Aluminum Outdoor Patio Chairs. One is a rocker and the other is a regular chair. The cushions are off the shelf and could use a cu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury French Pair of Side Oak Low Chairs Swiss Alp Style, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Two side chairs midcentury, made of oak, velvet & studs circa 1960.
The velvet is in good condition and it can be kept if you want to keep its vintage style.
This also can be used as children's furniture.
Mountain chalet style...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Set Of Two Vintage Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair By BENE Austria 1980s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Vintage Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs By BENE Austria 1980s
Category
1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Modern Laurence Dining Chairs, Nubuck Leather, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Laurence Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Laurence leather dining chair ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Modern Laurence Dining Chairs, DEDAR Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Laurence Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Laurence leather dining chair was created with the artistic intent of reimagining the image of women within the contemporary furniture design. With an elegant and daring silhouette, this DEDAR velvet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Post Modern Memphis Set of 4 Chairs Armchairs
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A post modern, super cool, super chic set of four Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin chairs. The set of 4 chairs feature a polyester fabric upholstery from head to toe with an abstract ...
Category
20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Antique highly-carved Victorian side chair, late 19th century
Located in View Park, CA
An antique - probably French - highly-carved Victorian oak side chair, 19th century. Featuring burnt orange velvet upholstery with polkadot motif, and a very high heel on each leg. W...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Walnut Victorian Side Chair
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique Victorian style side chair, unbranded. Solid walnut with decoratively carved open crest rail, curved back rest, floral fabric upholstered seat, decorative beading to apron...
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
A Sibau Set of 6 Post Modern Vintage Italian Dining Chairs Made in Italy
By A. Sibau
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Elegant and unique, this set of six A. Sibau post-modern Italian dining chairs combines sleek design with comfort. Crafted in Italy, these chairs feature a striking geometric-pattern...
Category
20th Century Italian Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
One Of Three Marcel Breuer Vintage Cesca Chair By BENE Austria 1980s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Marcel Breuer Chairs Cesca By BENE Austria 1980s
Category
1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Sedie pieghevoli Tric di Achille e Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, BBB, Italia anni ‘6
Located in Firenze, IT
Set di 4 sedie pieghevoli Tric di Achille e Pier Giacomo Castiglioni prodotte da BBB Emmebonacina negli anni ‘60. Le sedie hanno una solida struttura in faggio, seduta e schienale in...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood, Beech
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.
Flute bar stool embodies simplicity and comfort for relaxing moments, with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass
Robert Whitton Prototype Chair
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Aluminum Prototype Chair from Miami Architect Robert Whitton.
Acquired directly from the artist's estate.
From The Artist's Website: "THESE ART PIECES DESPITE THEIR MACHINE-LIK...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
One Of Two Hans Bellmann GA Chair For Horgenglarus
Located in Čelinac, BA
Hans Bellmann GA Chairs for Horgenglarus 1950s
Category
1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Renè Herbst chair with armrests, steel and elastic cord, 1970s
By René Herbst
Located in Firenze, IT
Chair with armrests designed by Renè Herbst in the 1930s and produced in the late 1970s.
The chair has a chrome-plated steel frame, to which elastic bands are attached for the seat, ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vienna Chair, circa 1875, Jacob & Josef Kohn. Bent, Turned and Stained Wood
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Vienna Chair, circa 1875, Jacob & Josef Kohn. Bent, turned and stained wood. Back and seat decorated with mascaroni and mythological creatures. Old label, Jacob & Josef Kohn. Wax pol...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
Orbit Outdoor Chair by Bohinc Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Orbit Outdoor Chair by Bohinc Studio
Dimensions: D 55 x W 80 x H 88 cm.
Materials: Powder-coated steel, foam, and fabric.
Available in different metal and fabric options. Available...
Category
2010s English Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Robert Whitton Prototype Chair
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Aluminum Prototype Chair from Miami Architect Robert Whitton.
Acquired directly from the artist's estate.
From The Artist's Website:
"THESE ART PIECES DESPITE THEIR MACHINE-LI...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Six MidCentury Butterfly & Heart Chairs, Hand Tufting Wool, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Set of Mixed chairs, 3 butterflies and 3 heart chairs.
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with beautiful blue stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful hand t...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Beech
Set of 4 Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Flat Bar Chrome Lounge Chairs Mid Century
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A set of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin flat bar chrome lounge chairs. A beautiful set of accent lounge chairs, with a classic contemporary modern design, and a lovely upholstery de...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Robert Whitton Prototype Foldable Drafting Chair
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Aluminum Prototype Foldable Drafting Chair from Miami Architect Robert Whitton.
Acquired directly from the artist's estate.
From The Artist's Web...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
"Bianca" Chair, Set of Eight, with Bronze, Tailor Made Leather, Istanbul
Located in Istanbul, 34
"Bianca" Chair, Set of Eight, with Bronze, Tailor Made Leather, Istanbul.
Designed by Hasan Samet Bizimyer.
Design, Art, Innovation.
Bizimyer Furniture Presents.
Bizimyer Art / Des...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Chairs
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Steel, Stainless Steel
Paco Muñoz Riaza Armchair in Leather
By Paco Muñoz
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paco Muñoz, armchair, leather, beech, Spain, 1950s
Midcentury Safari or ‘Riaza’ armchair by Spanish designer Paco Muñoz. This chair is made of high qua...
Category
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Set of Eight MidCentury Butterfly Chairs, Linen Schwarzwald Dedar, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful italian fabric.
This chair can be customized to your specifications or COM. Wood, stain, finish, fabric and custom dimensions options are available. Check the last pictures with color samples.
This is vintage chair after professional renovation.
Designed in 1960s in Poland.
About the fabric used in this option:
A linen fabric, whose pictorial personality is defined by the printed reproduction of a 17th century design, which transforms into a contemporary tapestry to revive one of the noblest forms of the textile tradition, thanks to a modern-day sensitivity. An ideal solution for curtains or seating of medium-intensive use.
Dedar Schwarzwald...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
set of 4 signed eugenio gerli S82 chairs by tecno
By Eugenio Gerli, Tecno
Located in Munich, DE
well made dining or meeting chairs by tecno. interesting connection and composition of wood and metal. foam and fabric professionl redone.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Robert Whitton Prototype Chair
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Aluminum Prototype Chair from Miami Architect Robert Whitton.
Acquired directly from the artist's estate.
From The Artist's Website: "THESE ART PIECES DESPITE THEIR MACHINE-LIK...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Restored Bauhaus Armchair, by Mart Stam, Chrome, Beech, Plywood, Germany, 1930s
By Mart Stam
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Style: Bauhaus.
Period: 1930-1939.
Material: Beech plywood and chrome-plated steel
Source: Germany
Maker: Mart Stam.
Designed by Mart Stam, a renowned Dutch designer, and architec...
Category
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Linen Schwarzwald Dedar, Dark Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful italian fabric.
This chair can be customized to your specifications or COM. Wood, stain, finish, fabric and custom dimensions options are available. Check the last pictures with color samples.
This is vintage chair after professional renovation.
Designed in 1960s in Poland.
About the fabric used in this option:
A linen fabric, whose pictorial personality is defined by the printed reproduction of a 17th century design, which transforms into a contemporary tapestry to revive one of the noblest forms of the textile tradition, thanks to a modern-day sensitivity. An ideal solution for curtains or seating of medium-intensive use.
Dedar Schwarzwald...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
Modern Anjos Dining Chairs Set/6, Leather Oak, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Anjos Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Anjos dining chair draws inspirat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak
Pierre Jeanneret, Authentic Rare Lounge Chair, Chandigarh, 1956
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This authentic Pierre Jeanneret rare easy chair, known as the PJ-Rare-Chair, epitomizes the beauty of his Chandigarh creations, with only a handful in e...
Category
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Twelve Stackable Chairs with Iron Frame and papercord Seat/Backrest, Italy 1980s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
With a minimalist design that nods to industrial style, these French chairs from the 1980s stand out for their simplicity. A red metal rod seems to race around, shaping the volume of...
Category
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Iron
Wavy Alpine Stick Chair in Ash - by James Torble, Loose Fit Furniture UK
By Loose Fit
Located in Bexhill-on-Sea East Sussex, GB
Inspired by the Alpine style stick chairs in antiques shops in Hastings where James, the designer and maker, lives. The freehand organic, wavy shape of the back rest updates this traditional style of chair in a playful way.
Careful attention is paid to the joinery, with tapered tenons used for the legs, which get tighter over time. Control of moisture content and grain orientation of the English ash ensures joints that can last generations. The stock for the legs was rived to follow the arrow straight grain, providing extra strength compared to sawing the stock. The back is held in place with wedges that can be knocked out to easily disassemble.
The seat has a shallow saddle that adds to the surprising comfort of this chair. The soft natural soap finish and rounded edges make this chair so satisfyingly tactile as well as gorgeous to look at.
Shipping calculated on an individual basis.
Width 425mm x Height 880mm x Depth 540mm. Seat Height 435mm
About James Torble and Loose Fit Furniture...
Category
2010s British Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash
Restored Bauhaus Armchair, by Mart Stam, Chrome, Beech, Plywood, Germany, 1930s
By Mart Stam
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Style: Bauhaus.
Period: 1930-1939.
Material: Beech plywood and chrome-plated steel
Source: Germany
Maker: Mart Stam.
Designed by Mart Stam, a renowned Dutch designer, and architec...
Category
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair Of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Chairs.
This stunning pair of classic French Louis XVI style chairs, side chairs, armchairs or fauteuils have been professionally upholstered in a plush designer leopard print velvet.
These animal print upholstered chairs...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pair of 1950s Danish Modern Channeled Club Chairs by Møbler
Located in New York, NY
Lovely pair of mid-century Danish modern club channel back club chairs, with signed plaques by Thomsen & Duus for prolific furniture manufacturer Møbler. The chairs were built with b...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Beech
Modern Laurence Dining Chairs, XL Size, Nubuck, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Laurence Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Laurence leather dining chair ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Modern Laurence Dining Chairs, XL Size, Nubuck, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Laurence Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Laurence leather dining chair ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Vintage 'Plia' Folding Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli
Located in Zagreb, HR
''The Symbol of a new era focused on plastic.'' That is how the Plia chair was presented in 1967 at the Fiera del Mobile in Milan. Designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli,...
Category
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
1950s H-410 Armchairs by J. Halabala, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of armchairs by Czech furniture designer J. Halabala. Made in the 1950s, the design was produced in Central European furniture factories throughout the mid-20th Century. The e...
Category
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Bentwood
1960s Central European Modern Armchairs, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
These upholstered armchairs were produced in Czechia, circa 1960. Upholstered with a fluffy white boucle, the slight recline and cushioned seat make for a comfortable posture. Contra...
Category
20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Hardwood
Arne Vodder Set of Six Dining Chairs in Teak and Green Upholstery
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler, set of six dining chairs model 430, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1960s.
Wonderful set of dining chairs designed by Arne Vodder in the 1960s. The basic and ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Louis Philippe Walnut and Leather Side Chair
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This handsome Louis Philippe side chair is crafted from walnut and leather, and features the rounded top rail and nipped in waist of the classic 'balloon back' style. Prized for its ...
Category
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Utopia Outdoor Armchair by Lara Bohinc, Lavender, Cork, Garden
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
This armchair has a ballooning cellular form, as if constantly growing outwards, multiplying itself to overtake the surrounding space and embodies a Utopian dream of abundant, ever growing nature. There are four lilac armchairs...
Category
2010s English Modern Chairs
Materials
Cork
Nº11 Bar Chair - Hand-Crafted Solid Brass & Varnish Coat - Boca do Lobo
Located in Rio Tinto, PT
The Nº11 chair takes the cue from key figures of the surrealist movement such as Salvador Dali and René Magritte and turns their work into a subtle art furniture piece. Made from gol...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Robert Whitton Prototype Chair
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Aluminum Prototype Chair from Miami Architect Robert Whitton.
Acquired directly from the artist's estate.
From The Artist's Website: "THESE ART PIECES DESPITE THEIR MACHINE-LIKE...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary Nelligan Chair
By Difane
Located in Mexico City, MX
The Nelligan chair emerges as an unfinished structure, rooted within the internal confines of the solidity of a cube. This latter, envisioned as the epitome of stability, stands in s...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
A. Dolleman for Metz & Co Modernist Easy Chair in Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
A. Dolleman for Metz & Co, easy chair, saddle leather, tubular metal, The Netherlands, 1950s
Modernist easy chair designed by the Dutch designer A. Dolleman for Metz & Co. The chair...
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
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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