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Chairs For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Industrial
Set of Four Unique Bar Stools, Harri Koskinen, 1990s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of four unique bar stools, designed by Harri Koskinen, 1990s. Leather upholstery, painted metal frame. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. The bar s...
Category
1990s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
2 pine chairs, probably from Axel Einar Hjorth, for aby mobel fabrik
Located in Paris, FR
Solid pine chairs. Probably designed by Axel Einar Hjorth in the 1930s. They have beautiful proportions, and their simple design combined with careful craftsmanship — for example, th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Model FH4103 Chair by Hans J. Wegner, for Fritz Hansen, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Model FH4103 Chair by Hans J. Wegner, for Fritz Hansen, 1950s. Manufactured by Fritz Hansen, Denmark in the early 1950s. Makers mark underneath. Model No. FH 4103 is also known as th...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Oak
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Stora Eva" Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Stora Eva" chair designed in the 1958 and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Birch, Fabric
Set of 4 Chairs in Mahogany and Leather by Kaare Klint Dining, 1930s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 4 Chairs in Mahogany and Leather by Kaare Klint Dining, 1930s
Additional Information:
Material: Cuban mahogany and niger leather with brass rivets
Style: midcentury, Scan...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren Pair of 'Our Lady' Lounge Chairs in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren, 'Our Lady' pair of lounge chairs, teak, fabric, Sweden, 1950s.
Very interesting pair of Swedish lounge chairs by Carl Malmsten in off-white and past...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Teak, Fabric
Oxbend Stool, Bar or Counter Seat in White Ashwood
Located in Bend, OR
This bar stool, designed by Justin Nelson for Fernweh Woodworking, evolved out of the Oxbend dining chair. The Oxbend collection was born from a desire to create seating that is comfortable, organic, and elegant in its simplicity. This Oxbend stool...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash
Easy Chair and Stool in Rosewood with Brown Leather by Illum Wikkelsø, 1960's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy Chair and Stool in Rosewood with Brown Leather by Illum Wikkelsø, 1960's
Additional Information:
Material: Rosewood and original brown leather
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Frode Holm attr. Vanity Chair in New Ivory Boucle
By Frode Holm
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful and elegant diminutive vanity chair designed by Frode Holm. Executed in new cream bouclé textile, and comfortable supportive foam seat and back, with blonde solid wooden le...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Set of Four Swedish Chairs in Pine by Torsten Claeson, 1930s
Located in Karlstad, SE
A set of four very rare chairs in pine by Torsten Claeson, Sweden.
The chair was presented in 1939 at the Röhsska Museum as "sports cottage furniture" a type of furniture that became...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Alvar Aalto Chair Artek A65 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek A65 chair by Alvar Aalto. The chair has finger jointed legs from wartime 1940s (war-leg). Beautiful patina of age. Reupholstered seat.
Category
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Vintage Danish Modern Lounge Chairs by Kurt Østervig for Ryesberg Møbler, 1960
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish modern lounge chairs by Kurt Østervig for Ryesberg Møbler, 1960.
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern pair of green upholstered...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Oak and Woven Cane by Arne Vodder, 1951
By Arne Vodder
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Oak and Woven Cane by Arne Vodder, 1951
Additional Information:
Material: Oak and woven cane
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Rare set of 8 dining chairs m...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Cane
Seminar KVT1 Solid Oak Chair by Kari Virtanen
Located in Fiskars, FI
Seminar KVT1 is an archetype of a solid wooden Ostrobothnian chair, with light and well-proportioned structures. It was originally developed as a model ...
Category
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Finn Juhl Armchair BO-46 - 1st. Original Savak Fabric Upholstery
Located in Utrecht, NL
A rare and early example of armchair model BO-46 by Finn Juhl for Bovirke Denmark. Arm chair model BO-46 was designed by Finn Juhl in 1953 based upon his earlier designed chair model...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
In Between Sk2 Chair, Black Lacquered Oak & Noble 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
Set of Four Rosewood Dining Chairs by Johannes Andersen for Mogens Kold
Located in New York, NY
Unusual high back rosewood frame dining chairs designed by Johannes Andersen for Mogens Kold, Denmark.. All 4 chairs are structurally sound, and sturdy and the wood is in great, orig...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Authentic Round Wabi Sabi Stool in Burl Wood & Hessian, Danish Modern, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Such an intriguing and inspiring small art deco / wabi sabi stool made in burl wood and the original hessian underclothing. Made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1930s.
This authentic vintage stool will fit in many interior styles. A modern, Scandinavian, Art Deco interior or a Classic home...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Burl
20th Century, Chaise Beinaise, French Industrial Workshop Chair by Henri Lieber
By Flambo, Henri Lieber
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A single, vintage French industrial iron workshop chair with metal framing and a wooden seat made of hand crafted Plywood, designed by Henri Lieber for Fl...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron
PK 9 Tulip Chair by Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Kjærholm PK 9 - 'Tulip' chair in patinated natural leather with steel frame. E. Kold Christensen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
A pair of important and early Axel Einar Hjorth "Lovo" Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of important and early Axel Einar Hjorth "Lovo" sandblasted and stained pine chairs by Nordisca Kompaniet, Sweden, 1932.
The present chairs were exhibited and acquired at the Nordiska Kompaniet spring exhibition of 1932, when the "Lovo" series was first introduced.
This rare available set of chairs are the earliest known of the "Lovo" series , as well as only known with metal tags. Later stained in black.
Literature: Christian Bjork, Thomas Ekstrom...
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Pine
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
Swedish Modern Armchair in the Style of Axel Einar Hjorth, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Sculptural armchair made in beech. Strong references to Swedish architect Axel Einar Hjorth.
It is Axel Einar Hjorths dedication of Art Deco and Modernist aesthetics that make his...
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Beech
Set of 4 Artisanal Contemporary Chair Navy Blue Leather & Black Rubber Metal
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary armchair belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such a...
Category
2010s Spanish Industrial Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Teak Set of 6 Dining Chairs #8 by Helge Sibast
By Helge Sibast
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous simple yet elegant set of 6 severely angled spindle back dining chairs in Teak by Helge Sibast. Very tight and comfy in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Priced...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
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
Mogens Koch Pair of Folding Chairs for Interna
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch pair of folding chairs in beech and canvas. Executed by Interna, Denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Carl Malmsten Armchair
Located in Kramfors, SE
Scandinavian modern armchair by Carl Malmsten from Sweden made during the mid 20th century, around 1960 to 1970. The armchair has the sleek lines and minimal design typical to the Sc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Rare Scandinavian Modern Sofa by Wilhelm Schauman Oy, 1940s/1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare Scandinavian Modern sofa by Wilhelm Schauman Oy from the 1940s/1950s. Elm frame, re-upholstered with high quality Lauritzon's Lamm Ecru -fabric. ...
Category
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Elm
Chippensteeel 0.5 Chair by Zieta, Polished Stainless Steel
By Zieta
Located in Paris, IDF
Chippensteeel 0.5 chair by Zieta, stainless steel (inox)
Measures: 80 x 46 x 58 cm.
“Chippensteeel 0.5” stainless steel version is a chair designed by Zieta Prozessdesign which...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Industrial Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of 4 Green Carved Wooden Chairs, Scandinavia, 1960s
Located in Rīga, LV
A set of four green-stained wooden chairs with grayish-blue reupholstered seats and backs. These chairs are heavy and sturdy, providing comfort due to their wide seats and curved bac...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of 1970s Danish Oak Tub Chairs in Shearling
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in the 1970s, these two Danish tub chairs are comprised of beautifully refinished oak frame and white shearling from Skandilock. The front legs are tapered, while the back ar...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Oak
Niels Otto Møller Rosewood Model 79 Chair For J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An exceptional Danish modern design classic, the Møller no. 79 dining chair in rosewood was created in the 1960s by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møller Møbelfabrik in Denmark, a compa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Aluminium Easy Chair
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mats Theselius designed the Aluminum armchair in 1990. Today it belongs to the real Swedish classics and is used extensively both in homes and in the public environment. Manufactured...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Foam
Four Danish Solid Brazilian Rosewood Dining Chairs
By Bruno Hansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of 4 Mid-Century rosewood dining chairs, 1958, Denmark. Handcrafted from solid Brazilian rosewood, the frames feature comfortable angled backrests and are upholstered in patinate...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Swedish Folk Art Chair ca 1821
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Folk Art Chair dated 1821
This exceptional folk art chair, crafted from pine wood in 1821, is 202 years old.
The beautiful patina and various repairs over the years have ma...
Category
1820s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Chairs
Materials
Pine
Set of Four Danish Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four Danish dining chairs. The wood is Afromosia. WE HAVE 10 OF THESE CHAIRS. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Viggo Boesen Easy Chair for E.V.A. Nissen & Co.
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare Viggo Boesen rattan easy chair designed 1938 and made at E.V.A. Nissen & Co., Denmark.
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Kaare Klint Pair of Armchairs for Rud. Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint pair of armchairs in teak and Niger leather. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
Reverse with paper label ‘RUD. RASMUSSEN/SNEDKERI...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak, Leather
Chair by C. A. Beijbom, 1970s
By CA Beijbom
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely and rare naturalistic shaped chair in elm.
Produced by C. A. Beijbom, 1970s, Sweden.
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Elm
Børge Mogensen Model 3233 Oak Armchair by Fredericia Stolefabric, Denmark
Located in Voorburg, NL
Solid and stylish oak armchair from the 1960s designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik of Denmark. Clean open profile with a solid oak frame. Overall excellent condition...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Upholstery
Hans Wegner Pair of Armchairs, Model PP-201
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans J. Wegner pair of oak armchairs, model PP-201. Oak with papercord seats, top rails with wengé inlays. Designed in 1969. Produced by PP Møbler, model PP 201. Literature: 'Wegner's 100 chairs...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Pair of Easy Chairs in Rosewood & Steel Frame by Jens Harald Quistgaard, 1960's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Rosewood and Chromium Plated Steel Frame, Seat Cushion and Back Upholstered with Brown Suede by Jens Harald Quistgaard, 1960's
Additional Information:
Materia...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Suede
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.03
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 03
Wood types available: natu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Bouclé, Oak
Easy Chair in Rosewood, Woven Cane and Original Leather by Ole Wanscher, 1960's
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy Chair in Rosewood, Woven Cane and Original Leather by Ole Wanscher, 1960's
Additional Information:
Material: Rosewood, woven cane and original leather
Style: Mid century, Scand...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather, Cane
Campaign Safari Counter Stool with Brown or Black Leather Upholstery
Located in Ballard, CA
The Safari stool is a testament to Danish midcentury furniture with its simple and gracefully curved frame. Upholstered with a sling seat affixed with sturdy leather straps, the stoo...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Upholstery
Niels Otto Moller Rosewood Armchair Mod N° 80 Set of 5 available
Located in Paris, FR
5 Dining chairs model 80 by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møller-Højbjerg, Denmark. Rosewood chairs with Original Cognac leather upholstery Model 80, 1970...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
NON Rubber Chair
Located in Courbevoie, FR
If the comfort and credential of being in the permanent collection of the MoMA isn’t enough, I’m sure that the fact you can turn over this chair and show the credits to your friends ...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rubber
Pair of Carl Malmsten of Armchairs, circa 1950s
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten Armchairs, circa 1950s
A pair of upholstered armchairs from Swedish master: Carl Malmsten. This model is a lighter variation on the Samsas chair with taller legs. This...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
Mid-Century Sculptural Brutalist Norwegian Stump Chair in Solid Wood
Located in Odense, DK
Sculptural brutalist stump chair in solid wood, probably birch root. Handcrafted in Norway.
Unusual shape and a decorative figure for the modern interior.
Honorable mentions in...
Category
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Birch
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Dark Smoked Oak, Spectrum Leather, Mineral
Located in Paris, IDF
Hippo chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: dark smoked oak
Fabric: Spectrum / Noir Leather Mineral 30160
Wood type...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Contemporary 'Elephant' Bar Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak
Located in Paris, IDF
Elephant Bar Chair
Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11.
Dimensions: H. 101 cm x W. 46 cm x 52 cm SH. 65 cm
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Natural oak
Wood types available: natural oak / light smoked oak / dark smoked oak / black oak
The Elephant series, designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl, is a modern interpretation of Scandinavian minimalism combined with Japanese aesthetics.
With a gently curved back with the same soft curve as the Elephant series and a sculptural wood base, the Elephant Bar Chair takes comfort to a higher level. Solely water-based laquers are used for all wooden products...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Bentwood 'Koivutaru' Chair & Ottoman Esko Pajamies for ASKO, Finland, c. 1970's
Located in Deland, FL
This absolutely exquisite 'Koivutaru' armchair with matching ottoman from the 70's in the rare combination of afromosia and oxblood red leather was ahead of it's time. Designed by the visionary Finnish designer Esko Pajamies for Asko in 1977, this chair model would later inspire the ubiquitous POÄNG chair...
Category
1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Mogens Koch MK16 Folding Safari Chair for Cado, Denmark
By Cado, Mogens Koch
Located in Barcelona, ES
MK16 folding Safari chair designed in 1932 by Mogens Koch and produced in 1960's by Cado, Denmark. Stained beech wood, leather, brass and new canvas upholstery.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set 6 Danish Dining Chairs by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard for Soborg Mobelfabrik
Located in New York, NY
Rare set of Danish Modern dining chairs designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard, for Soborg Mobelfabrik, distributed by John Stuart....
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Teak
Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen Rosewood China Chair, c1960s
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner
Model FH-4283 China Chair, 1944.
Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark this version in exquisite Brazilian rosewood is an incredibly rare version of this iconic design made in very limited quantities in the 1960s. The chair retains its original, patinated black leather seat cushion.
The China chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1944 and marked a significant departure for producer Fritz Hansen as the only solid wood chair in their collection. Wegner found inspiration for this timeless Classic in antique Chinese armchairs...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Carl-Johan Bowman Exceptional "Fexible Chair", circa 1930 Made for N. Bomanin
Located in New York, NY
Carl-Johan Boman exceptionally rare "Fexible Chair" circa 1930 made for N. Bomanin at Höyrypuusepäntehdas, Turku, Finland. The chair features a cantilever seat and is constructed fro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Suede, Birch, Bentwood
Exceptional 'Heart' Chair in Purple Mohair, Brøndbyøster Møbel, Denmark, 1953
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare chair was produced by the Danish company Brøndbyøster Møbel & Trævarefabrik A/S in 1953. The model was aptly named 'Hjertestolen' which is Danish for 'Heart C...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
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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