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Chairs For Sale
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Period: Early 20th Century
Marcel Kammerer Seating Set Salon Suite, Thonet, Turquoise Green Leather, 1910
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic bentwood set seating group designed by Marcel Kammerer and manufactured by Thonet, Austria, circa 1910.
The set contains of two armchairs and ...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Chairs
Materials
Brass
Clara Porset's Mexican Walnut & Hemp Butaque Chair, licensed reedition by Luteca
Located in New York, NY
Cuban-born Clara Porset was a pioneer for modern design in Mexico. Having studied architecture in New York and then Paris, she finally settled in Mexico devoting her life to champion...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Hemp
'Hippo' Bar Chair 65 by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.24
Located in Paris, IDF
HIPPO Bar Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Light Smoked Oak
Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 024
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Early 20th Century Set of Two French Provincial Rattan and Wood Chairs
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th century set of two provenzal chairs. Wooden chairs with a traditional rattan seat, curved lines and characteristic details of French Provincial style.
In good original co...
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Dining Chair 'Flock CS2' by Noom, Baloo Fabric, Brown Legs
Located in Paris, IDF
Dining Chair 'Flock CS2'
Designer: Kateryna Sokolova
Materials: wood, plywood, metal, molded foam, textile
Available in a wide range of colors and other finishes and fabrics on requ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé
Rombo Outdoor Green Chair
Located in Milan, IT
This retro, vintage-inspired yet simple and contemporary stainless steel chair will blend well both in a traditional and in a more modern patio. The light green color and the soft, s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Contemporary Chair 'FF Cantilever' Dakar Leather, 0197, Chrome Legs
Located in Paris, IDF
Dining chair 'FF' Cantilever designed by Ida L. Hildebrand for Friends & Founders
Dimensions:
H. 75 / W. 55 / D. 55 cm
H. 29.53" / W. 21.65" / D. 21.65"
Model shown on main picture...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Contemporary Dining Armchair Offered in Walnut & Leather
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Contemporary armchair crafted of solid wood frame in walnut finish, with upholstered seat and back in grey beige leather.
Available upholstered in various fabrics, leather or C.O.M.
...
Category
2010s European Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of 2 Pierre Jeanneret 055 Capitol Complex Chair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Materials:
Wood, Backrest and seat in Indian cane.
Dimensions:
D 57 cm x W 45...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Legless Floor Chair Japanese Modern Style Bentwood Chair
By Studio Jig
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Legless floor chair in the Japanese modern style. In tradition Japanese style, floor chair is set on traditional Tatami Igusa floor along with tabl...
Category
2010s Japanese Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Barbara Barry for Baker Lounge Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of sculptural X back lounge chairs, designed by Barbara Barry for Baker, American, circa 2000s.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Revival Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Modern Dining Chair Gropius CS2 in Wool Fabric with Wooden Legs by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
New Noom furniture collection is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus School in Germany. Ideas of functionalism and conciseness, the combination of Craft...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool
French Vintage Style Bistro Folding Iron Chair, Indoor & Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
French vintage style bistro folding iron chair.
Price per item.
Category
2010s Spanish French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Iron
Teak Armchair with Charcoal Upholstery and Sculpted Frame – Abra Collection
Located in Miami, FL
A teak wood armchair upholstered in charcoal fabric, the Abra chair balances visual strength with understated elegance. *Please check availability prior to purchase*.
Its sculptural frame, crafted from solid teak with a soft matte finish, contrasts beautifully with the deep-toned fabric—creating a warm yet contemporary presence in any room.
The armrests flow seamlessly into the angled back and legs, revealing the grain and natural variation of the wood, making each chair unique. Soft Ecosoft foam padding provides support without stiffness, making this chair as comfortable as it is stylish. Whether you're reading, relaxing, or entertaining, the Abra delivers a soft comfort level with structure—no excess, no compromise.
Its compact footprint and curved silhouette make it easy to place in a living room as a standalone accent, or as a pair flanking a coffee table. In a bedroom, it becomes a reading nook essential. In an office or studio, the Abra brings a tactile sense of calm and focus. The signed detail on the frame adds a discreet nod to its design pedigree, ideal for collectors or clients seeking furniture with intention.
Arriving fully assembled, this chair requires no setup—simply place and enjoy. The pairing of durable upholstery with sustainably sourced teak ensures that the Abra armchair...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Arches II Dining Chair, Walnut & Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Arches II dining chair is designed in the likeness of the architectural scale that suggests a crossing through the structures of a utopian c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Velvet Upholstered Stool with Sculptural Brass Legs by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass
Rustic Swedish Pine Chair, Carl Malmsten Style, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A rare rustic dining / office chair in stained pine. Made in the style of Carl Malmsten "Skedblad" in the early 1900s.
It has an incredibly strong character, with its rounded shape...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Original Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann Chair, 1912
Located in Vienna, AT
An excellent example of the more decorative phase of Josef Hoffmann, before the WW1. Carpenter Jakob Soulek for the Wiener Werkstätte. Exhibited first in 1912 at the Museum für Kunst...
Category
1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Chairs
Materials
Pearwood
Contemporary Wooden Counter Stool in Mexican Hardwood – In Stock
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
The Tamay Stool combines character and subtlety through a design based on simple lines and harmonious proportions, highlighting the natural beauty of solid tropical woods endemic to ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
Handwoven Tule Lounge Chair Made in Mexico from LUTECA
Located in New York, NY
From a craft object to relevant design, these special pieces that are made in Mexico, were created to add warmth and texture to your interior. Intended for indoor or covered outdoor use, they are a reminder of the incredible workmanship and know-how passed down through generations and generations, dating back as far as the Mayans. As well as fostering and adapting historical values and crafts, some of which are now almost extinct, the project is a cultural endeavor that combines the highest quality weaving skills of local master craftsmen with the preservation of endangered manufacturing technique that supports an entire village eco-system. In stock. Ships from Mexico...
Category
2010s Mexican Folk Art Chairs
Materials
Seagrass
Collector Core Chair Upholstered in Boucle Brown by Studio Rig
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Core Dining Chair blends sculptural form with inviting comfort. Its solid wood frame, paired with a plush, curved backrest, creates a striking contrast of strength and softness. Desi...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Garden Or Dinning Armchairs in Black Wrought Iron. Indoor & Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
Garden armchairs in black wrought iron
Handmade.
Dining armchairs
PRICE PER ITEM.
Category
2010s Spanish Country Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Six Heart Bar Stools, White Ivory Boucle, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland.
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Introducing the latest creation from Vintola Studio, the stunning chair designed by Ola Szewczul in 2024. This chair is a masterpiece of modern design, combining elegance with except...
Category
2010s Polish Chairs
Materials
Beech
Cassina “Luisa” Chair by Franco Albini
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully constructed chair with floating back design.
Signed by Cassina.
Two available. Priced individually.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
H Dining Chair Upholstered in COM (costumer's own material) by Estudio Persona
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our newest Estudio Persona dining chair. A comfortable seat is partnered with a sculptural back and blocky, padded legs. A comforting softness combined with constructivist sturdiness...
Category
2010s North American Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mohair, Foam, Wood
Chic 'Méandre' Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 'Méandre'™ dark bronze side chair by Design Frères®.
Chic and understated.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
"Incandescenza" Chair, Set of Eight, Bronze, Woven Leather, TailorMade, Istanbul
Located in Istanbul, 34
Designed by Hasan Samet Bizimyer.
Design, Art, Innovation.
Bizimyer Furniture Presents.
Bizimyer Art / Design.
Made to order. Available in custom sizes and a variety of materials ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Chairs
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Stainless Steel
Travertine, Brass, and Mohair Chair by Slash Objects
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Adri Chair is a unique take on a statement chair that brings timeless materials together in a new way. The Chair is made using two stone slabs, connecte...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Original Otto Prutscher & Gebrueder Thonet Vienna Jugendstil Chair, 20th Century
Located in Vienna, AT
Designed for the Café Heinrichshof opposite to the States Opera House in Vienna, ruined in 1945.
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
4x Armchair Thonet Nr.28
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Renovated in the recent past, perfectly cleaned.
We can offer cost-effective shipping.
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Queen Anne Style Walnut Childs Chair
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very attractive and good quality and early 20th century Queen Anne style walnut childs chair having carved decoration to top of well figured splat back over drop in seat raised on ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pierre Paulin Pacha Lounge Chair with Returning Swivel for GUBI
By Gubi, Pierre Paulin
Located in Glendale, CA
Pierre Paulin Pacha Lounge chair with returning Swivel for GUBI.
Pierre Paulin designed the Pacha lounge chair in 1975 with the intention of creati...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.24
Located in Paris, IDF
HIPPO Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Natural Oak
Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 024.
Wood types available: nat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Sculptural Chair Carved from Solid Suar Wood, Modern Organic, Burnt Finish
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural chair with a subtly shaped seat and back rest, providing both comfort and elegance. Its neutral pigment and subtle wood texture makes it perfect for any spac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 Black Gaulino Chair Oscar Tusquets
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Solid ash lacquered in black with seat inn black hide
Set of four.
Gaulino chair designed by Oscar Tusquets manufactured by BD Barcelona Design, circa 2010.
Gaulino chair which, de...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash
Thor Chair in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass Details by Kifu, Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass
Velvet Upholstered Bench with Sculptural Brass Legs by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Rodolfo Dordoni ''Dine Out' Outside Chairs, by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Outdoor chairs designed by Rodolfo Dordoni in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
The Dine Out collection of furniture is designed to add a touch of sophisticated style to the o...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rope, Wood
Pair of French Open Armchairs Louis XVI Medallion Fauteuils, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of Louis XVI style fauteuils Medaillon, French open armchairs, made circa 1900.
The beechwood is finely scupted with plant motifs typical of the Louis 16 style.
The upholstery i...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Thonet Bentwood Cane Bistro or Side Chair, 1920's
By Thonet
Located in Doylestown, PA
Thonet bentwood cane cafe or side chair, 1920's
This iconic design chair has a sturdy yet lightweight beechwood frame. An original classic great for a varie...
Category
1920s European Bauhaus Vintage Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
Pierre Jeanneret Commitee Chair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Committee Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950 , relaunched in 2022.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
The Committee Chair is introduced in the original version and in a fr...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Charlotte Perriand Ombra Tokyo Oak Chair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1954. Relaunched by Cassina in 2009.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
With the Ombra Tokyo chair, Charlotte Pe...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Customizable Artifort Ribbon Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
A completely upholstered design by Pierre Paulin from 1966 and a professional, innovative vision on the well-known ribbon form. Metal frame with horizontal springs, covered with foam...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile
Earl Walnut, Ivory Textured Linen Moresby Rocking Chair
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood construction with hand-cut joinery and custom upholstered seat and seat back. This Rocker shown in walnut and maharam plume ciabatta ivory textured linen.
In stock leat...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Walnut, Leather
Ace Chair Red by Merve Kahraman, Oak & Red Velvet Crown Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Ace Chair Red by Merve Kahraman
Oak and Red Velvet Crown Fabric
18" W x 25" D x 36" H (Seat Height 18")
The Ace Chairs were originally conceived for the designer’s own wedding, cr...
Category
2010s Turkish Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
Contemporary Dining Chair 'Fluffy' by Noom, Gropius CS2, White
Located in Paris, IDF
Chair Gropius CS2 Fluffy Edition
Designer: Kateryna Sokolova, 2024
Materials: wood, plywood, foam rubber, injection-molded soft foam, fabric
Fabric: Misia Azur Faux Fur
Dimensions:...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Fur
Contemporary Chair 'FF Swivel' Chrome, Dakar Leather
Located in Paris, IDF
The 'FF Swivel' chair designed by Ida L. Hildebrand for Friends & Founders
Model shown in main picture:
- Chrome frame
- Leather Dakar Nevotex 0197
Upholstery available in a wide range of fabrics and leathers
Price may vary depending on the fabric and type of metal for the legs.
Contemporary design studio Friends & Founders was founded in 2003 by Ida Linea and Rasmus Hilderbrand in Copenhagen, Denmark.
For this couple, designing and creating is a “geometrical performance act”. The lines and shapes are sleek and pure; often organic. And sometimes, it contrasts with the masculinity of the materials used, as marble or metal. The creations signed by Friends & Founders may look simple. In reality, the pieces are a perfect balance between functional comfort and elegance of lines and design.
The FF COLLECTION was developed with a focus on sustainability. At first glance the FF chairs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Hans J. Wegner 'CH20' Chair in Oak, Black Leather & Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH20' Chair in Oak, Black Leather & Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first worksh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Wood
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' Chair in Oak & Soap for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' chair in oak & soap for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitment to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Wood, Oak
Rodolfo Dordoni ''Dine Out' Outside Chair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Outdoor chair designed by Rodolfo Dordoni in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
The Dine Out collection of furniture is designed to add a touch of sophisticated style to the ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rope, Wood
Customizable Artifort Little Tulip Swivel Barstool by Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
Elegance through and through. Delicate, flowing, cheerful, light. Like a blossoming flower or a friendly smile. Available with a disk-shaped or cross-foot base. Both styles are equal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile
Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC2 Poltrona Armchair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Timeless, unique, and profoundly authentic, the LC2 armchair ha...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Erla Solveig Oskarsdóttir Bessi Chair For One Collection
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Erla Solveig Oskarsdóttir Bessi Chair Frame: Chrome, Wood Types: Oak Clear Oil , Upholstery: Sand For One Collection
Designed in 2000 by Erla Sólveig Óskarsdóttir, the Bessie Chair...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Early 20th Set of Six Spanish Carved Chairs with Black & Brown Embossed Leather
Located in Miami, FL
A set of 6 Spanish chairs with leather sling seatsand backs on oak and sycamore frames with hand carved decoration. These chairs are true to th...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Neoclassical Antique French-Style Gilded Chair
Located in Rümmingen, BW
"shipping note: If your region or country is not listed under the shipping options please contact us directly"
This antique chair features a gilded wooden frame with a spindle backr...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Giltwood
Customizable Designer Chair with Curved Backrest and Ergonomic Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This beautifully crafted, elegant piece of furniture combines classic design elements with modern comfort and versatility. Its high-quality materials, customizable options, and metic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
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
Pierre Paulin 'Pacha' Lounge Chair with Returning Swivel for GUBI
By Pierre Paulin, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Pierre Paulin 'Pacha' Lounge Chair with Returning Swivel for GUBI
Pierre Paulin 'Pacha' lounge chair upholstered in Harp ivory fabric (24- Fabric group A). Paulin designed the 'Pacha' lounge chair in 1975 with the intention of creating a sensation of sitting on clouds. With ivory cotton upholstery and a returning swivel wood base with a pearl gold finish, the curvaceous and low-slung Pacha lounge chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
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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