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Chairs For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Industrial
Set of 4 Swedish Pine Chairs by Gilbert Marklund for Furusnickarn AB, 1970s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Extremely rare set of 4 from the Swedish wood manufacturer Furusnickarn AB.
Pine wood and upholstered seat in upholstery fabric.
Good to very good condition with normal signs of ...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Pine
1960s Arne Jacobsen Butterfly Auditorium Chairs by Fritz Hansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Rare auditorium version of the Iconic chair model 3107 / butterfly from the 7 series designed by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz Hansen, Denmark in the 1960s.
The seats of ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Teak Wood & Fabric Dining Chair, 1960s, Set of 4
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of four elegant chairs was produced in Denmark during the 1960s. They are made of solid teak wood in a dark shade of brown. The seat and the backrest are upholstered with hi...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Kai Kristiansen Set of 8 Model 42 Rosewood and Velvet Dining Chairs
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Model 42 Dining Chairs, 1956.
Set of 8x dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen. The frames are made fro...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Rosewood
Vintage Danish Modern Rocking Chair in Wood and Monstera Leaf Pattern Fabric
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This high rocking chair was made in Denmark during the 1960s. The frame is made of wood in a dark shade of brown. The seat and backrest are upholstered with high-quality gabardine with a fashionable pattern of Monstera deliciosa leaves. It is a densely woven, durable and waterproof fabric made of Egyptian cotton, which was invented and patented by Thomas Burberry at the end of the 19th century. The armchair is very comfortable. It will be perfect match for many arrangements, and the Swiss cheese...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 2 Scandinavian Modern Poro S Dining Chairs in Beech, Made in Switzerland
By Dietiker
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
This Poro set offers the highest comfort along with elegant simplicity.
The Poro chair is one of the most ergonomic and comfortable chairs on the market.
Manufactured with care fro...
Category
2010s Swiss Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Erik Buch Teak Desk Chair with Arms for Christiansen Møbelfabrik
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century desk chair designed by Erick Buch for Christiansen Møbelfabrik Denmark (only one pictured). Features a solid teak frame and beautifully curved backrest that provide suppo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Set of 6 Øresund Model 537 Chairs by Børge Mogensen
Located in Balen, BE
Early set of 6 Øresund model 537 dining chairs in oak and rush seats, designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced in Sweden by Karl Andersson & Söner.
The Danish designer Børge Mogensen designed a whole series of furniture aptly named after the Øresund bridge which connects Denmark and Sweden; referring to the collaboration between the Danish designer and Swedish furniture maker.
The quality of the chairs is truly stunning. Designed and crafted in the spirit of Shaker furniture, working to create heaven on earth. Key elements are functionalism, simplicity, quality craftsmanship, use of natural and local materials, proportion and balance, modesty and humility.
In essence a celebration of honest design, where form follows function, and beauty arises from simplicity, quality, and purposeful craftsmanship.
The chairs are in very good and original condition.
HxWxDxSH: 75cm x 52cm x 47cm x 44cm
The matching Øresund table...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Frits Henningsen Double Layer Caned Back Transitional Modern Armchair
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This armchair was designed and built by master Danish cabinet maker Frits Henningsen. The chair features a double layered cane back, new wool-linen blend upholstery in a flax/pale sa...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
Pair of Jens Risom Style Cotton Canvas Webbed and Maple Chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Jens Risom Style Cotton Canvas Webbed and Maple Chairs in great vintage condition. Measures 19.5" in width, 19.5" in depth and stands 31" tall. Seat height is 18".
Category
Late 20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Cotton, Maple
Contemporary Totem Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Leather Back and Seat
Located in Paris, IDF
Totem Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the main picture:
Wood: Natural Oak
Back: Leather, Sorrenson (Terra Lime...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
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
Dining Chairs in Rosewood and Black Leather by Finn Juhl, 1951
By Finn Juhl
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Dining Chairs in Rosewood and Black Leather by Finn Juhl, 1951
Additional Information:
Material: Rosewood and black leather
Very rare dining chairs model FJ-51
Produced by cabinetma...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
AA Lamella Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of handsome and lightweight slatted Bamboo chairs that flex when seated. Designed by Gunnar Aagaard Andersen and manufactured by Matz Form.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Pair of teak and leather "Lacko" armchairs by Ingemar Thillmark for OPE.
Located in Malibu, CA
Pair of teak and leather "Lacko" armchairs by Ingemar Thillmark for OPE. Jönköping Sweden circa 1960's
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
The JH 250 Valet Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1953
Located in Sagaponack, NY
The iconic Valet chair designed by Hans Wegner. Crafted in teak and oakwood with seat that swings upward to hang trousers and hidden storage for pocket contents.
Conceived in 1953...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Totem Chair by Norr11, Black Oak, Leather Back (Terra Lime)
Located in Paris, IDF
Totem Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the main picture:
Wood: Black oak
Back: Leather, Sorrenson (Terra Lime)
Chair
W 46 cm /...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Leather
Two-Piece Suite by Gunnar Sorlie for Karl Sorlie & Son, Norway
By Karl Sorlie
Located in London, GB
Two-piece suit by Gunnar Sorlie for Karl Sorlie & Son, Norway.
Comprising a twin-seat loveseat and a single lounge chair. The original fabric was found ...
Category
1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Ash, Plywood
Hans Wegner Wishbone CH-24 for Carl Hansen, 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
Hans Wegner Wishbone CH-24 for Carl Hansen, 1950, sold as a set of 4 and we have 6 in total. This iconic model also known as the "Wishbone chair" is in oak and Danish rope, designed ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Folke Ohlsson Lounge Chair in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Folke Ohlsson for Fritz Hansen, easy chair, leather, teak, Denmark, designed in 1957
This mid-century lounge chair, designed by Folke Ohlsson for Fritz Hansen in 1957, blends comfor...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
1960s Refinished Danish Erik Buch Armchair in Oak, Inc. Reupholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Elegant yet solid Erik Buch armchairs model 50 with excellent woodwork that are evidence of good design and craftsmanship.
A solid oak construction with Erik Buch's characteristic e...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Matching Pair of Mid Century Industrial Modern Steel & Bent Wood Side Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A funky matching pair of industrial side chairs circa 1950's. These feature painted steel frames with bent plywood seats. Overall good condition having some light scuffs. Nice warm v...
Category
1950s American Industrial Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Svante Skogh Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair by Säffle Möbelfabrik, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A dramatic Scandinavian Modern Mid-Century armchair with a polished solid beech wood frame by Svante Skogh for Säffle Möbelfabrik. This chair has be...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Palle Suenson Chair
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
Industrial Quilted Leather Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern industrial quilted leather armchair with top-grain Cuba brown vintage leather with quilted and boxed backrest and seat cushion with oak...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Industrial Chairs
Materials
Metal
Colonial Easy Chairs in Mahogany, Woven Cane and Fabric by Ole Wanscher, 1960's
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Mahogany, Woven Cane and Original Fabric by Ole Wanscher, 1960's
Additional Information:
Material: Mahogany, woven cane and original fabric
Style: Mid century...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Fabric, Cane
Decorative White Painted Armchair, Wabi Sabi, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A decorative antique tripod armchair with interesting shapes. A rare decorative object made in wood and painted white. Crafted by a cabinetmaker in Sweden ca 1900-1920. A true wabi s...
Category
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Swedish Mid 20th Pine Chairs Set by Göran Malmvall for Karl Andersson & Söner
Located in Örebro, SE
This is a Swedish Mid 20th Pine Chairs set of 4 by Göran Malmvall for AB Karl Andersson & Söner.
They come in a beautifully patinated color and with signs of age and use.
With a sta...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Pine
Rare Teak Danish Modern Children’s Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique and rare midcentury modern child’s chairs. Executed in teak with steel frames with handsome patina. In good even condition with l...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Lounge Chair by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare lounge chair from the Triva Collection, designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniet. Beautifully restored in an eggplant colored ...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with walnut elegance aniline leather.
Base of chrome steel tube.
Model 3107 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Easy Chairs in Teak by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Teak, Brass and Newly Reupholstered in Gabriel Savak Plain by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Teak, brass and ne...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak, Fabric
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
Fabric, Birch
Pair of Easy Chairs in Teak and Newly Reupholstered by Finn Juhl, 1956
By Finn Juhl
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Teak and Newly Reupholstered in Gabriel Savak Plain by Finn Juhl, 1956
Additional Information:
Material: Teak, and newly reupholstered in Gabriel Savak plain ...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak, Fabric
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with nature leather.
Base of chrome steel tube.
Model 3107 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Chromed Steel and Woven Cane by Poul Kjærholm, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Chromed Steel and Woven Cane by Poul Kjærholm, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Chromed steel and woven cane
Style: Mid century, Scandinavia
Very r...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Alvar Aalto / Otto Korhonen, Birch and Plywood Armchair Model 50101, 1929-30
Located in Helsinki, FI
This extremely rare solid birch and bent birch plywood armchair was designed by Finnish architect Alvar Aalto and Otto Korhonen, who was one of the best known Finnish cabinetmakers a...
Category
1920s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Hans Wegner Peacock Chair, C1960s
Located in London, GB
“Peacock Chair”. Easy chair with ash frame and teak armrests. Seat with woven paper cord. Model JH 550. Designed 1947. This example made approx. 1960s by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen...
Category
1960s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Ash
Rainer Daumiller Dining Chairs in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller, dining chairs, pine, Denmark, 1970s
Beautiful set of organic and natural armchairs in solid pine. A lovely design focusing on the natural expression and grain of t...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Pine
Axel Larsson Armchair by Bodafors, 1940s
By Axel Larsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Original blue leather. Produced by Bodafors, 1940s. Signed.
This example is represented at the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm, Sweden.
Very good vintage condition with signs of usage an...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Leather
Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen 'PK20' Lounge Chair in Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen, lounge chair model 'PK20', leather, chrome-plated steel, Denmark, 1968
A sleek, modern design that embraces clean lines and curvaceous shapes,...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Poul Kjaerholm Pk9 Chairs Cognac Ekc Denmark 1960
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful set of 4 original PK9 tulip chairs designed by Poul Kjaerholm and manufactured by Ejvind Kold Christensen, Denmark 1961. This is for a rare and early set of 4 from EKC production, this was the first production before Fritz Hansen took the production over. The chairs have matt, chrome-plated spring steel feet in 3 pieces, connected with screws. The seats are made of moulded fiberglass, felt padding and cognac leather covering of the highest quality. This is for example one of the most difficult chairs to reupholster according to leather specialists, only a few people are capable of doing that in the right way. These examples of the famous PK 9...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Johannes Andersen Set of Ten Dining Chairs in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik, set of ten dining chairs, pine, fabric, Denmark, 1960s
These dining chairs belong to the Scandinavian Modern style and were designed by Joha...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Pine
1950s Industrial Aluminum Crane or Airplane Hoist Canopy Chair
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Great conversation piece this custom made circa 1950s hoist chair.
Via crane, hoist or helicopter... this chair was meant
to get one individual, and their gear, up or down or in a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Tall Tripod Stool in Solid Pine, by a Danish Cabinetmaker, Mid Century, Ca 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Highly decorative tall stool in solid pine. Made by a Danish cabinetmaker in 1960s.
This modern stool will fit in many types of home decors. Perfectly suited for a Classic, Wabi ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Set of Six Sven Markelius 'Orchestra' Chairs
Located in Dronten, NL
Set of six stacking chairs in birch designed by the Swedish architect Sven Markelius.
Manufactured by Bodafors for the Helsingborg Concert Hall in 1932.
A landmark of Swedish archite...
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Børge Mogensen, set of 6 BM-1 chairs for C.M Madsens Møbelfabrik
Located in Munster, NRW
Børge Mogensen, set of 6 BM-1 chairs for C.M Madsens Møbelfabrik
This set of 6 BM-1 chairs, by master Danish designer Børge Mogensen for C.M. Madsens Møbelfabrik, is a great example...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Danish Rosewood Set of 6 Dining Chairs Style of Niels Moller
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic set of very elegant and simple dining chairs with ladder backs and generous seats created from Rosewood. Late sixties and in excellent v...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
MCM Scandinavian Modern Style High Back Lounge Chair & Ottoman Attr Home Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous MCM (a.k.a. Mid-Century Modern) Scandinavian Style high back lounge chair and ottoman attributed to Home Chair Company. This set has been ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Henning Kjærnulf Six Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Henning Kjærnulf six dining chairs, upholstered with tan vintage aniline leather.
Made of partially solid rosewood.
Made by Bruno Knudsen.
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Set of Two '2' Rare Lounge Chairs by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig, Denmark, C. 1950
Located in Deland, FL
Designed by the visionary Danish craftsman Ib Kofod Larsen in the early 1950's this model chair predates his iconic (and similarly shaped) "Z" chair. However far fewer of these armle...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Kaare Klint Kirkestol, Fritz Hansen, 1940s Denmark
By Kaare Klint
Located in Balen, BE
Historically important chair, the kirkestol or church chair, designed in 1936 by the godfather of Danish modern design Kaare Klint for the Bethlehem Church and became iconic for its ...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech
Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Hunting Chair Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, hunting chair, model '204', leather, oak, Sweden, 1954
Swedish hunting chair designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson in the fifties. This unique des...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Oak and Cane Lounge Chair by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare Scandinavian Modern armchair designed by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen. The design features oak and caned in a modern linear form. Produced by Willy Beck in Denmark, circ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
'Shanghai' Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Papercord Natural
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Scandinavian chair 'Shanghai' by Norr11
Designed by Rune Krojgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik, 2011
Model in the picture:
Frame: Dark Smoked Oak
Seat: Natural Papercord
Available as well with black paper cord, french rattan or various upholsteries
Dimensions:
W. 58,5 cm
D. 57,7 cm
H. 79,5 cm
S.H. 45 cm
Arm rest 65 cm
A modern interpretation of the ancient Chinese Horseshoe Chair. The Shanghai Chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Papercord
Bakelite Amphitheater Folding Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bakelite 1930s jump seat on steel base.
Gun metal patina base.
Category
1930s French Industrial Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set Of 2 Chairs Made In Beech With Wicker Seat For Findahl Furniture
Located in Lejre, DK
A pair of chairs in Nordic design with natural wicker seat made in black lacquered beech wood by Findahl Møbelfabrik. Both chairs are in very nice condit...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Swedish modern chair model '121' by Carl Gustaf Boulogner, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Sculptural chair model '121' designed by Carl Gustaf Boulogner and produced by AB Bröderna Wigells Stolfabrik in Sweden during the 1960s.
Made in solid oak.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
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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