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Chairs For Sale
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Period: Late 19th Century
Sculptural Black Iron Handcrafted Functional Art Chair
Located in València, ES
Escenario Mediterráneo is a collection that evokes the land of the designer, using handcrafted wrought iron as the only material, the creator shows the love for iron craftsmanship in...
Category
2010s Spanish Chairs
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
N-Gene Armchair with Cherry Checker Fabric and Olive Leather
Located in New York, NY
The N-gene armchair is a reinterpretation of an armchair designed by Merve’s uncle, interior designer, Engine, in the 1970s. The N-Gene is re-envisioned with caning, and is upholster...
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Set Sculptural Modern Chaise Lounge & Pouf Aged Brass Metal Natural Tan Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary chaise longue and ottoman is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 16 / 12 mm is complemented by the flexibil...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Chubby Chair in Dijon 3d Printed Recycled Plastic
Located in London, GB
Dirk van der Kooij first fell in love with low resolution 3D printing as a student, fulfilling his search for honest and functional ornamentation. T...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Black Chubby Chair in 3d Printed Recycled Plastic
Located in London, GB
Dirk van der Kooij first fell in love with low resolution 3D printing as a student, fulfilling his search for honest and functional ornamentation. T...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Chair Art, 0023-CU Julie Beechwood Painted and Thick-Leather Different Colors
By EMILIO NANNI
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
Julie Collection expands to include a new model featuring a backrest and seat with a interwoven thick leather. The frame in beechwood will be painted or ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Minimal Style, Solid Wood Stool, Bar or Counter Hight, Caning and Leather
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Wing chair solid wood collection, flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort and softness are the keywords for this collection. The concept is inspired...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Cane, Wood, Hardwood
Seletti Pink "Lipsticks" Upholstered Occasional Chair by Toiletpaper
By Toiletpaper, Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
Mix and match the wildest graphics designed by Toiletpaper and get the most iconic dining room of all. Also available in blue.
- Material: Fabrics in polyester, frame in wood with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chairs
Materials
Polyester, Wood
Sculptured wood Tut Chair - Egyptian inspired
Located in Cairo, EG
Introducing our all new Tut Chair in walnut wood. Named after King Tutankhamun, this chair is a tribute to 100 years of the discovery of his tomb. Inspired b...
Category
2010s Egyptian Egyptian Revival Chairs
Materials
Wood, Beech, Walnut
Minimal Style, Solid Wood Stool, Textiles or Leather Seatings, Caning Backboard
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Wing chair solid wood collection, flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort and softness are the keywords for this collection. The concept is inspired by the B-52 plane design, this inspiration gave us the freedom to create a collection where the design appropriate subtle elements, harmonic transitions and thin but resistant wood thicknesses, that gave life to a unique and contemporary collection.
Our studio objective was to abstract most of the figurative elements and arrive in the very sweet spot in this design, driving the details in a three dimensional way. All our objects are drawn using the Da Vinci's "golden section", and the wing collection is not an exception, this assures pleasing proportions.
The Wing chair collection is crafted with passion using premium materials and the latest technologies, and a very precise quality control, on its beauty there is the subtle variations between the wood veins in a real living item without ethnic appeal.
All this qualities converge in and merge in a collection made to participate in the life of its users like a breeze, comfortably, pleasant and positive.
Listing features the black ebonized solid wood stool...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Cane, Wood, Hardwood
Minimal Style, Solid Wood Stool, Textiles or Leather Seatings, Caning Backboard
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Wing chair solid wood collection, flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort and softness are the keywords for this collection. The concept is inspired by the B-52 plane design, this inspiration gave us the freedom to create a collection where the design appropriate subtle elements, harmonic transitions and thin but resistant wood thicknesses, that gave life to a unique and contemporary collection.
Our studio objective was to abstract most of the figurative elements and arrive in the very sweet spot in this design, the “cream”, driving the details in a three dimensional way. All our objects are drawn using the Da Vinci's "golden section", and the wing collection is not an exception, this assures pleasing proportions and contrast between each design part that composes the object in a deep study in the thicknesses and the relationship between each component sizing.
The Wing chairs and stools are crafted with passion using premium materials and the latest technologies in furniture manufacturing, with a very precise quality control, on its beauty there is the subtle variations between the wood veins in a real living item without ethnic appeal yet been warm resulting in well-rounded comfortable pieces, delicate in design and sturdy in construction.
All this qualities converge in and merge in a collection made to participate in the life of our clients as a breeze, comfortably, pleasant, harmonic and positive.
We offer a caning back solution and a solid back option, stools and chairs versions. There are three solid wood tonalities as standard and a solid Ebonized black, we also offer wood harmonisation if needed, so we work the tonality to approximate a particular target. All woods and materials are certified and responsibly sourced and manufactured.
Listing features the black ebonized solid wood stool...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Cane, Wood, Hardwood, Leather
Armchair in Velvet Molteni&C by Gio Ponti D.154.2 - made in Italy
By Molteni & C, Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
D.154.2 Lovechair in Velvet by Gio Ponti.
Expert-crafted in Italy exclusively by Molteni&C.
The mid-century D.154.2 lovechair features a shell-like structure inspired by renowned It...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Shaker Backless Counter Stool by Ambrozia, Walnut, Black Steel, Sandle Vinyl
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The shaker backless modern counter stool chair is made to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame and a premium vinyl upholstered seat. Leather is available ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Lloyd Modern Barrel Back Round Bar Stool
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Lloyd bar stool
Solid wood frame / hand rubbed oil finish / brushed brass, bronze or black rungs / leather wrapped back support / recessed leather ...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner cushions for wishbone chair model CH24.
Made in black leather and good quality foam.
Only the cushion, not the chair.
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Italian postmodern folding chairs in straw and brown metal, 2000s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian postmodern folding chairs in straw and brown metal, 2000s
Set of four chairs in straw and brown painted metal with a glossy finish. The backrest bends to form a semicircle li...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
Sculpted Chair N3 in Solid Oak Wood
By Sóha
Located in Paris, FR
Chair made of solid oak (+ linseed oil)
(Outdoor use OK)
Dimensions: H. 82 x 48 x 48 cm (SH 45 cm)
Warm furniture’s made by Russian designer Denis Milovanov from "Soha" studio. Sim...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Oak
Minimal Style, Solid Wood Chair, Special Textile Seating, Caning Backboard
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Wing chair solid wood collection, flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort and softness are the keywords for this collection. The concept is inspired...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Hardwood, Cane
Miura-bisque Outdoor Dining Chair by SNOC
Located in Yukarıdudullu, 34
It is handmade.
Produced from acrylic rope and aluminum special for outdoor.
Powder coated aluminum frame is used.
The aluminum frame is rustproof and resistant to outdoor cond...
Category
2010s Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Modern Organic Chair in Solid Wood, Upholstered Flexible Seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
THE COLLANA SERIES – WHERE ARTISTRY MEETS COMFORT IN EVERY CURVE."
Introducing the Collana Chairs, Armchairs and ottomans Collection, a testament to the...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Hardwood, Fiberglass
Pair of Alvar Aalto for Artek N65 Bentwood Children's Chairs
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Round Rock, TX
Offered is a set of newer production N65 children's chairs designed by famed architect and designer Alvar Aalto and produced by Artek.
Easily one of Aalto's most recognized and c...
Category
Early 2000s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique prayer chair in a bedroom for your daily devotions. Created in Normandy, France circa 1880, the Prie-Dieu ( Pray God ), stands on curved legs joined by a d...
Category
Late 19th Century French Country Antique Chairs
Materials
Rush, Beech
Sylvie Chair in Coal Black Shagreen by R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Sylvie chair is an iconic design by R & Y Augousti. One of their very first designs, this majestic and ethereal piece is a statement in any space. Thi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Shagreen Stingray
Seletti "Revolver" Upholstered Occasional Chair by Toiletpaper
By Toiletpaper, Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
Mix and match the wildest graphics designed by Toiletpaper and get the most iconic dining room of all.
- Material: Fabrics in polyester, frame in wood with polyurethane padding an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chairs
Materials
Polyester, Wood
Seletti "Lipsticks" Upholstered Occasional Chair by Toiletpaper
By Toiletpaper, Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
Mix and match the wildest graphics designed by Toiletpaper and get the most iconic dining room of all.
- Material: Fabrics in polyester, frame in wood with polyurethane padding an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chairs
Materials
Polyester, Wood
Jean Prouvé Standard Chair in Natural Oak and Japanese Red for Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Glendale, CA
Jean Prouvé Standard chair in natural oak and Japanese red for Vitra. The Standard chair is an early masterpiece by the French designer and engineer Jean Prouvé. Originally designed ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Roly Poly Polyethylene Armchair in Concrete with Cushions by Faye Toogood
By Driade, Faye Toogood
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The distinctive, reassuringly chunky lines of Faye Toogood’s Roly-Poly furniture collection become even more inviting in her new collaboration with Driade. The latest line for the It...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Chippensteeel 1.0 Chair by Zieta Prozessdesign, Stainless Steel Inox Version
By Zieta
Located in Paris, FR
Chippensteeel 1.0 chair by Zieta, stainless steel (inox)
Limited Edition (50 pcs.)
Measures: 78 x 41 x 60 cm.
“Chippensteeel 1.0” stainless steel version is a chair designed by Zie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Industrial Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine Black Leather 21st Century Modern
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of soft leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experie...
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Coastal Bent Rattan Wingback Chairs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Experience coastal comfort with our Vintage Coastal Bent Rattan Wingback Chairs - A Pair. These elegant wingback chairs feature bent rattan frames, blending classic wingback design w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Earl White Oak, 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 white oak and maharam plume ciabatta ivory textured linen.
In stock l...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Leather, Walnut
Black Leather Director's Chair
Located in Milan, IT
Natural hues of vegetable-tanned black leather and a beechwood frame finished with an ashwood varnish. Hand-sewn and assembled in Rome by Dario Alfonsi, this high version of the iconic collapsible...
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Beech, Leather
Whale-noche Outdoor Dining Chair by SNOC
Located in Yukarıdudullu, 34
It is handmade.
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified Teak wood is used.
It is suitable for outdoor use with long-term and professional baking and drying systems.
Category
2010s Chairs
Materials
Teak
Whale-ash Outdoor Dining Chair by SNOC
Located in Yukarıdudullu, 34
It is handmade.
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified Teak wood is used.
It is suitable for outdoor use with long-term and professional baking and drying systems.
Category
2010s Chairs
Materials
Teak
Miura-nightfall Outdoor Dining Chair by SNOC
Located in Yukarıdudullu, 34
It is handmade.
Produced from acrylic rope and aluminum special for outdoor.
Powder coated aluminum frame is used.
The aluminum frame is rustproof and resistant to outdoor cond...
Category
2010s Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Iconic Eero Aarnio Black Leather Swivel Ball Lounge Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
The ball chair was designed in 1963 and debuted at the Cologne Furniture Fair in 1966. The chair is one of the most famous and beloved classics of Finni...
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Leather
Ralph Rye Variations Armchair Signed Postmodern Hand Painted Wood 22k Gold Trim
By Ralph Rye
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A one-of-a-kind postmodern hand painted wooden chair from the studio of furniture designer Ralph Rye – referred to as the “Variations” design. Circa 2002. Signed on underside as well...
Category
Early 2000s American Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Milky White Kami Ichi Low Chair With Cushion by Marc Sadler
Located in Geneve, CH
Milky White Kami Ichi Low Chair With Cushion by Marc Sadler
Dimensions: Low Chair: D 75 x W 80 x H 70 cm. Seat Height: 35 cm.
Cushion: D 95 x W 73 x H 3 cm.
Materials: Polyethylene,...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Famiglia 05 Fabric by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Famiglia 05 Fabric and Smoked Oak by Alter Ego
W 70 cm 27”
D 62 cm 24”
H 77 cm 30.3”
A chair that mixes both modern and classical de...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Martin Ballendat Set of Four Up Chairs for Tonon, Italy.
By Martin Ballendat
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Martin Ballendat Set of Four Up Chairs for Tonon, Italy.
The Up-Chair is an extremely emotional product. Designed to give the feeling of a light seat, the “Up” owes its name to the w...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Monolog Low Table XL by Glass Variations
Located in Geneve, CH
Monolog Low Table XL by Glass Variations
Dimensions: D 130 x H 35 cm
Materials: Glass.
By designing 100% glass models, the designers of the MONOLOG collection have made a demanding...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Glass
Sweet Fuchsia Kami Ichi Low Chair by Marc Sadler
Located in Geneve, CH
Sweet Fuchsia Kami Ichi Low Chair by Marc Sadler
Dimensions: D 75 x W 80 x H 70 cm. Seat Height: 35 cm.
Materials: Polyethylene.
Weight: 15 kg.
Available in different color options....
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Chocolate Brown Kami Ichi Low Chair by Marc Sadler
Located in Geneve, CH
Chocolate Brown Kami Ichi Low Chair by Marc Sadler
Dimensions: D 75 x W 80 x H 70 cm. Seat Height: 35 cm.
Materials: Polyethylene.
Weight: 15 kg.
Available in different color option...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Saffron Yellow Kami Ichi Low Chair by Marc Sadler
Located in Geneve, CH
Saffron Yellow Kami Ichi Low Chair by Marc Sadler
Dimensions: D 75 x W 80 x H 70 cm. Seat Height: 35 cm.
Materials: Polyethylene.
Weight: 15 kg.
Available in different color options...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Repose Bar Stool w. Backrest, Tan Leather & Aged Brass Powdered Coating Frame
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as t...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Alabaster Fabric by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in District - Alabaster Fabric and Smoked Oak by Alter Ego
W 70 cm 27”
D 62 cm 24”
H 77 cm 30.3”
A chair that mixes both modern and cla...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Lime Green Kami Ichi Low Chair by Marc Sadler
Located in Geneve, CH
Lime Green Kami Ichi Low Chair by Marc Sadler
Dimensions: D 75 x W 80 x H 70 cm. Seat Height: 35 cm.
Materials: Polyethylene.
Weight: 15 kg.
Available in different color options. Th...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Flame Red Kami Ichi Low Chair by Marc Sadler
Located in Geneve, CH
Flame Red Kami Ichi Low Chair by Marc Sadler
Dimensions: D 75 x W 80 x H 70 cm. Seat Height: 35 cm.
Materials: Polyethylene.
Weight: 15 kg.
Available in different color options. Thi...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Trasiego Tall Chair
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
Sebastian Angeles, Mexican industrial designer. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with renowned brands and companies, gaining recognition for his unique approach to collecti...
Category
2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Milky White Kami Ichi Low Chair With Cushion by Marc Sadler
Located in Geneve, CH
Milky White Kami Ichi Low Chair With Cushion by Marc Sadler
Dimensions: Low Chair: D 75 x W 80 x H 70 cm. Seat Height: 35 cm.
Cushion: D 95 x W 73 x H 3 cm.
Materials: Polyethylene,...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Monolog Invisible Armchair by Glass Variations
Located in Geneve, CH
Monolog Invisible Armchair by Glass Variations
Dimensions: W 65 x D 55 x H 65 cm
Materials: Glass.
Surprising because it is almost invisible, the MONOLOG armchair is a unique desig...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Glass
Pumpkin Orange Kami Ichi Low Chair by Marc Sadler
Located in Geneve, CH
Pumpkin Orange Kami Ichi Low Chair by Marc Sadler
Dimensions: D 75 x W 80 x H 70 cm. Seat Height: 35 cm.
Materials: Polyethylene.
Weight: 15 kg.
Available in different color options...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Powder Blue Kami Ichi Low Chair by Marc Sadler
Located in Geneve, CH
Powder Blue Kami Ichi Low Chair by Marc Sadler
Dimensions: D 75 x W 80 x H 70 cm. Seat Height: 35 cm.
Materials: Polyethylene.
Weight: 15 kg.
Available in different color options. T...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Milky White Kami Ichi Low Chair by Marc Sadler
Located in Geneve, CH
Milky White Kami Ichi Low Chair by Marc Sadler
Dimensions: D 75 x W 80 x H 70 cm. Seat Height: 35 cm.
Materials: Polyethylene.
Weight: 15 kg.
Available in different color options. T...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Malva Green Kami Ichi Low Chair by Marc Sadler
Located in Geneve, CH
Malva Green Kami Ichi Low Chair by Marc Sadler
Dimensions: D 75 x W 80 x H 70 cm. Seat Height: 35 cm.
Materials: Polyethylene.
Weight: 15 kg.
Available in different color options. T...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Jet Black Kami Ichi Low Chair by Marc Sadler
Located in Geneve, CH
Jet Black Kami Ichi Low Chair by Marc Sadler
Dimensions: D 75 x W 80 x H 70 cm. Seat Height: 35 cm.
Materials: Polyethylene.
Weight: 15 kg.
Available in different color options. Thi...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Elephant Grey Kami Ichi Low Chair by Marc Sadler
Located in Geneve, CH
Elephant Grey Kami Ichi Low Chair by Marc Sadler
Dimensions: D 75 x W 80 x H 70 cm. Seat Height: 35 cm.
Materials: Polyethylene.
Weight: 15 kg.
Available in different color options....
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Dove Grey Kami Ichi Low Chair by Marc Sadler
Located in Geneve, CH
Dove Grey Kami Ichi Low Chair by Marc Sadler
Dimensions: D 75 x W 80 x H 70 cm. Seat Height: 35 cm.
Materials: Polyethylene.
Weight: 15 kg.
Available in different color options. Thi...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
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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