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Chairs For Sale
Style: Art Deco
Style: Scandinavian Modern
6 Gatsby Chairs - Modern Art Deco Chair in Brass and Velvet
Located in London, GB
Taking a glimpse into the past, the Gatsby collection takes us back into an era of opulent splendour and wondrous beauty by simply laying our eyes on its magnificent curves. The piec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Easy Chairs with Side Table in Beech and Leather by Arne Norell, 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of easy chairs with side table in beech, leather and brass by Arne Norell, 1960s.
Additional Information:
Material: beech, leather, brass.
Style: Midcentury, Scandinavia.
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Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Dutch Oak Art Deco Chairs with Rush Seats, The Netherlands 1920s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The Art Deco style manifested across the spectrum of Dutch visual arts: from architecture, fine art, to the graphic and decorative arts. While Art Deco practitioners were often payin...
Category
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Pair Swedish Teak Dining Chairs with papercord seats
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Teak Papercord Swedish Chairs. Perfect to use as occassional chairs or with a dining table. Bought from a Furniture Rep who worked in the 60's and 70's. This pair ended up...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Rare Fritz Hansen Lounge Chair, Beech and Woven Seagrass, Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Fritz Hansen & Attributed. Frits Schlegel
Scandinavian Modern
A stunning and lounge chair in beech and seagrass made by Danish cabinetmaker Fritz Hansen in the 1940s, design attr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Seagrass, Beech
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and new upholstered with lambskin.
Refreshing design with bold Baroque co...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Oak
Jacob Kjaer Armchair in Mahogany
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jacob Kjaer armchair in mahogany and niger leather.
Executed by Jacob Kjaer, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Set of Four Kaare Klint ‘The Red Chair’ Model 3949 Chairs by Rud Rasmussen
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare early matching set of four Kaare Klint "Red Chair" chairs in oak, red naugahyde and brass nails.
Executed by Rud Rasmussen, circa 1936, in amazing all original condition.
Underside with partial manufacturer's paper label RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER.
Kaare Klint (1888-1954), a Danish architect and designer, was a pioneering figure in the realm of modern Danish furniture design. Renowned as the father of Danish modernism, Klint played a pivotal role in shaping the functional and aesthetic principles that defined Scandinavian design in the early 20th century. His approach focused on craftsmanship, functionality, and a deep appreciation for traditional forms.
As a professor at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, he influenced generations of designers.
Klint's carefully researched furniture designs are based on functionality, proportions adapted to the human body, craftsmanship, and the use of high-quality materials. Notable examples of his work include the Propeller Stool (1927), the Safari Chair and the Deck Chair (both 1933), the Church Chair (1936), and the Circle Bed...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Oak
Pair Swedish Modern Easy Chairs, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Excellent condition. Newly reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin.
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Set of two Mosquito chairs 3105 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen circa 1969
Located in MONTREUIL, FR
2 chaises Mosquito 3105 par Arne Jacobsen pour Fritz Hansen.
Fabriquées au Danemark en 1969 (cf photos).
Ces chaises étaient à l'origine recouvertes de simili cuir rembourré en mouss...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
"De Coene" 3 elegant art deco chairs circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"De Coene" 3 elegant art deco chairs circa 1930
Category
1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Chairs
Materials
Brass
Ekornes Stressless Magic Lounge Chair & Ottoman
Located in Norwalk, CT
Appropriately named the "Magic" chair and ottoman for its 360 degree swiveling ability and reclining features, this Ekornes Stressless lounge epitomizes cozy comfort. A slightly curv...
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Pair of Easy Chairs by AB Erik Ek's Snickerifabrik, Malmö, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
"Fåtölj nr 186". Excellent condition. Newly reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin.
Sold in Sweden through the retailer Gösta Jonsson.
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Hans Wegner CH24 Wishbone chair in oak and papercord circa 1959 Illums Bolighus
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
The Iconic wishbone chair, model number CH24, designed by Hans Wegner and imported by Illums Bolighus. This example is a time capsule piece, with original oak and paper cord seat al...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, Dudouyt Insp, France, 1940
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
This set of six French Art Deco dining chairs in solid oak was created in the 1940s with a Charles Dudouyt inspiration.
We can clearly see the work of the French school...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Chairs
Materials
Oak
Primitive Swedish Child Stool early-18th century
Located in Farsta, SE
Primitive Swedish Child Stool early-18th century
Made of Pine wood and the backrest is made of birch wood.
Beautiful patina and smooth surface, wear consi...
Category
Early 18th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Chairs
Materials
Birch, Pine
Pair of 'Laila' Armchair in sheepskin by Ilmari Lappalainen, Finland, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Excellent condition. Newly reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin.
Listed price is for the pair.
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
PAIR OF FENDI ALLIGATOR CROCODILE PATINA BROWN LEATHER OCCASIONAL CHAIRs
By Fendi Casa
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of handmade, Fendi Casa, hand dyed Alligator / Crocodile patina, brown leather high back occasional chairs
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price
I have in total two large bedroom occasional high back chairs, a massive Emperor size bed...
Category
20th Century European Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Leather
Safari Chair by Kaare Klint for Rud, Rasmussen
Located in Portland, OR
Iconic original safari chair by professor Kaare Klint. Designed 1927. This version dates to the 1960s and is executed in solid ash. Nice patina to the wood, and left unrestored. The ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Ash
Kaare Klint Red Chair, Rud Rasmussen, Original Niger Leather and Mahogany frame
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint & Rud Rasmussen - Scandinavian Modern
A beautiful Kaare Klint 'Red Chair' or 'Barcelona Chair' by Kaare Klint with deep patina in original Niger leather, profiled legs o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Edvard and Tove Kindt-Larsen Dining Chairs, Thorald Madsens, Denmark, 1950s
Located in London, GB
A rare set of four Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen Dining Chairs, produced by Thorald Madsens Snedkeri, Denmark, 1950s/60s. In good structural condition with minor signs of age and use...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
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
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and mokka latina aniline leather.
Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism.
Model: Razorblade
Made by Another Classic...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Bentwood Woven Accent Chairs by Kvist Møbler
By Kvist
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Price is for the set. Contact us if you'd like to purchase a single item. Woven polyester on bentwood frame.
Category
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Polyester
(7) Henning Kjaernulf Danish Mid-Century Dining Chairs
Located in Norwalk, CT
A set of seven Danish midcentury dining side chairs by designer Henning Kjaernulf, well-renowned for his iconic farmhouse-inspired carved oak...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Oak
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
Pair of Art Déco Chairs
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
A pair of fine French Art Déco side chairs: sober, elegant, robust. I like in a modern house, with a desk, in an entrance.
New padding.
M/705.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Folke Ohlsson for DUX Scissor Chair Made in Sweden c 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Mid Century Scandinavian Modern design by Folke Ohlsson, for Dux, circa 1960's. The chair, known as the Scissor Chair, features a sleek architectural frame of solid beech wood...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Mid-Century Chair in Ebonized Walnut Base with Holly Hunt Fabric
Located in New York, NY
This elegant midcentury chair was realized in the United States circa 1950. It features cylindrical legs with rectilinear cross stretchers in ebonized walnut. The top of the back has a subtle incised streamlined cut out, testifying to the fact that no detail was overlooked in its construction. With its refined color palate and clean modernist lines, this chair is as versatile as it is beautiful, blending perfectly with any style of interior from Classic midcentury to contemporary. It has been newly reupholstered in sumptuous patterned and metallic Holly Hunt fabric...
Category
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Palle Suenson Chairs
Located in Dronten, NL
Dark stained beech chair with a webbed leather seating. The chair is attributed to Palle Suenson, as they come from the office building of the Aarhus Oliefabrik (1938-1942), which wa...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
‘Lovö’ Chair by Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Long Island City, NY
‘Lovö’ Chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth, produced by Nordiska Kompaniet , Sweden , Circa 1930th.
Stained pine. Metal braces on sides later added.
Pencil marked ...
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Pine
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
Art Deco Style His Il Chair Made With Oak And Textile, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
His & Her are complementary collections whose aim is to affirm the brand's aesthetic. These two collections are inspired by artistic movements from the beginning of the 20th century,...
Category
2010s Portuguese Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Textile, Oak
Niels Koefoed Dining Chairs, Model "Eva", Teak, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Niels Koefoed dining chairs made in solid teak.
New upholstered in dark brown Savanne leather from Arne Sørensen.
Model Eva, made by Niels Koefoeds Møbelfabrik Hornslet, 1960s.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Teak, Leather
Børge Mogensen Set of Six Dinning Chairs for Fredericia Furniture
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Børge Mogensen set of six chairs of oak and natural tanned leather. Executed by Fredericia Furniture.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Armchair Art Decó
By Art Decor
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco armchair made of mahogany wood and leather upholstery.
France, circa 1940.
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather
Cream Panton Cone Chair
Located in Dronten, NL
Verner Panton has designed a chair especially for the Kom Igen restaurant in Denmark: the Cone Chair.
As its name suggests, the body of the chair takes the form of a cone. Standing ...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Hans Wegner Heart Dining Chairs FH 4103
Located in Oakland, CA
Three Heart chairs designed by Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen, Model FH 4103, circa 1953 Denmark. The chairs are crafted of solid beech frames, with heart shape seats of teak and raise...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
Kaare Klint Red Chair, Rud. Rasmussen, 1930s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint 'Red Chair' in Cuban mahogany, Niger leather and brass nails. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen 1936-1940.
Underside with manufacturer's paper label RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Brass
"Eva" Chair by Arne Dahlén for Dahléns Dalums Fåtöljindustri AB, Sweden 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Swedish furniture design is a modernist story of enduring style. With its elegant shell shape, this lounge chair embodies the timeless appeal of Swedish furniture that was set in the...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Niels O. Moller Model 57 Rosewood Carver Chair
Located in London, GB
Niels O. Moller
Model 57 chair, 1959
Brazilian rosewood armchair produced by J.L. Moller Møbelfabrik, Denmark in 1959. Stunning Brazilian rosewood...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
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
Kaare Klint Deck Chair for Rud. Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint deck chair in teak with brass fittings. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Mosso Solid Wood Chair in Walnut by Charlie Pommier
Located in Београд, RS
Mosso chair is a handmade chair made of solid, high-quality walnut wood.
For its production, we use only carefully selected wood pieces.
The chair was designed by a French architect Charlie Pommier in Paris (France).
Important note: As our chair is highly customizable, while ordering please put as a note the covering material number. You can choose from a wide collection of fabrics and leather.
Every wooden part is hand-sanded and carefully inspected during production with one aim – to achieve perfection in terms of quality and design.
The chair doesn’t only stand out for its high-end look but also for its ergonomic shape which provides ideal support for the back.
Both comfortable and eye-pleasing, it is a good choice both for dining tables or smaller tables and it fits perfectly with different decorating styles.
The wood is treated with a natural water-based matt varnish.
Mosso chair dimensions: width 54cm, depth 45cm, and height 70cm.
Embracing the Natural Beauty of Oak and Walnut Wood
Indulge in the captivating natural beauty of oak and walnut wood with the exquisite Mosso dining chair. This stunning piece showcases a modern design inspired by nature, highlighting the inherent charm of the wood’s natural grain. Each dining chair is meticulously crafted to bring out the warm tones and unique patterns of oak and walnut, creating a truly mesmerizing display.
Luxurious Comfort and Style with the Padded Seat
The Mosso Natural Oak and Walnut Dining Chair...
Category
2010s Serbian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Danish Mid-Century Chair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Beech wood chair, circa 1960's. Perfectly petite, darling striking profile with original cream upholstery with minor wear. Would work great with a vanity!
Please inquire for a remo...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Extremely rare Bo Fjaestad pine chairs, Arvika Konsthantverk, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
These sculptural dining chairs was produced by Bo Fjaestad in the 1930s and produced by Arvika Konsthantverk for a short period of time.
This design goes perfectly with other Swedi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Otto Solid Wood Chair in Walnut by Charlie Pommier
Located in Београд, RS
Otto chair is a handmade chair made of solid, high-quality walnut wood.
For its production, we use only carefully selected wood pieces.
The chair was designed by a French architect ...
Category
2010s Serbian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Six Original Art Deco Chairs, by Jules Leleu, Revived Polish, France, 1940s
By Jules Leleu
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Set of six Art Deco chairs
Origin: France
Period: 1940-1949
Very well preserved original condition.
Designed by Jules Leleu, a French designer at the top of French 20th Century dec...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Beech
2021 Borge Mogensen Carl Hansen BM4570 Chair by Borge Mogensen in Teak & Canvas
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a BM4570 Outdoor Dining Chair made with a solid teak wood frame and a canvas fabric seat. The chair, designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in D...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak, Fabric
In Between Sk2 Chair, Black Lacquered Oak & Nobel Black Leather for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Inspired by the Scandinavian heritage of design and furniture craftmanship, In Between is a result of Sami Kallio’s solid grounding in traditional wood- working techniques and his ey...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Garibaldi Solid Wood Chair in Walnut by Charlie Pommier
Located in Београд, RS
Garibaldi chair is a handmade chair made of solid, high-quality walnut wood.
For its production, we use only carefully selected wood pieces.
The chair was designed by a French archi...
Category
2010s Serbian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Art Deco Portuguese 10 Dining Chairs, Old Coffee Salon, 1940s
Located in Lisbon, PT
A very particular set of 10 chairs restored and revised by a carpenter.
Painted art deco central cared wood inlaid and classic lining reupholstered recently.
A set for a very cozy c...
Category
20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Betty Chair Tk2, Oak, by Thau & Kallio for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Named after the Betty Nansen theatre in Copenhagen, this stackable chair comes in two versions: one with a solid wooden seat, and another with a seat made from exposed webbing crafte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Soren Lund Danish Rattan Easy Chairs
Located in Norwalk, CT
A rare and unusual pair of Danish modern easy chairs in sculpturally formed rattan with elegantly sloping arms in black paint finish. Designed by Soren Lund for Soren Lund Mobler, se...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen "PK24" Wicker and Chrome Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen "PK24" Wicker and Chrome Lounge Chair. Sloped wicker lounge seat, chrome frame and base, tobacco brown leather headrest with chrome attachment. Denmar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
France & Søn Mid Century Danish Modern Sigvard Bernadotte "Model 132" ARM CHAIR
By France & Søn
Located in Las Vegas, NV
France & Søn Mid Century Danish Modern Sigvard Bernadotte "Model 132" ARM CHAIR
Sigvard Bernadotte armchair Model 132 for France & Søn. The chair is made from the finest teakwood. ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Modern chair from Axel Einar Hjort
Located in Skå, SE
Discover the timeless elegance of Scandinavian Modern chairs designed by Axel Einar Hjort, crafted meticulously in Birch. These iconic pieces epitomize the essence of mid-century Scandinavian design, seamlessly blending form and function.
Axel Einar Hjort's Birch chairs showcase a captivating design characterized by clean lines and the use of premium Birch wood. Their minimalist aesthetics allow them to seamlessly complement a variety of interior styles, from mid-century modern to contemporary.
Birch wood adds a touch of natural beauty to any space, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. With meticulous craftsmanship and impeccable attention to detail, these chairs ensure both enduring beauty and durability.
Elevate your decor with Axel Einar Hjort's Scandinavian Modern Birch chairs...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Pair of Swedish Art Deco Easy Chairs In Birch & fabric
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Swedish Art Deco easy chairs. Armrest and legs in birch wood, seat with springs.
Newly upholstered in petroleum grey linen-blend fabric from Pierre Frey.
Sweden, circa 1930.
...
Category
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood, Birch
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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