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Chairs For Sale
Period: 1960s
Period: 1950s
Vintage Barcelona Chair by Mies van der Rohe Knoll 1960s
Located in Aachen, NW
This rare Barcelona chair was designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929 and produced by Knoll in the 1960s.
The piece features an amazing hand dyed black leather upholstery with on a c...
Category
1960s German Bauhaus Vintage Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood No 42 Dining Chairs with Paul Smith Fabric, Set of 2
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Kai Kristiansen in 1956 and manufactured by Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, the No 42 chair is one of the most well known designs in mid century Danish furniture...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Fabric
Fibreglass La Fonda Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra, 1960s
Located in Bruxelles, BE
La Fonda chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Alexander Girard’s La Fonda del Sol restaurant in New York, 1960s.
The chair has a gra...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Gio Ponti Superleggera chairs Cassina Italy 1957
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare set of 6 original Superleggera (super light) chairs designed by Gio Ponti and manufactured by Cassina in Italy in 1957. The 699 Superleggera, which has been a star in Cassina's ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Cane, Ash
1960s Italian “Plia” Clear Lucite Folding Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1960s clear lucite and chrome "Plia" folding chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli. Made in Italy. Labeled on underside of each chair. One set of two available.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1952, Set of 14
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" dining chairs for Cassina, black ash-wood and rope seat, Italy, 1952, set of fourteen.
The model 646 "Leggera" is an icon of chair design and of Cassina’s...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Rope, Ash
Mid-Century Modern Black Bast Chiavari Dining Chairs, Italy 1960s
By Chiavari
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern black bast chiavari dining chairs, Italy 1960s.
This set of 8 wooden dining chairs was designed and produced by Italian fu...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Guillerme & Chambron Set of Four Dining Chairs in Oak and Striped Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, set of four dining chairs, oak, fabric, France, 1960s
Beautifully shaped chairs in patinated oak by French designer duo Jacques Chambron and ...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Dining Room Chairs Model 31 Made In Rosewood By Kai Kristiansen From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
A set of four dining room chairs, model 31, designed by the renowned Danish designer Kai Kristiansen around the 1960s. These exquisite chairs are crafted with rosewood frames by Scho...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
1960s Danish Teak Dining Chairs in Black Velvet
Located in Praha, CZ
- In the style of Kai Kristiansen
- Newly upholstered in Black Velvet
- Carefully refurbished
- Height of seat 45 cm
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Teak
Pair of Cantilever Chairs in Cognac Leather and Chrome-plated Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of cantilever dining chairs, leather, chrome-plated steel, The Netherlands, 1960s
Streamlined pair of cantilever chairs, a design that ...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set of Six Ico Parisi Mid-Century Modern Italian Mahogany Dining Chairs, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Six chairs mod. 110 by Ico Parisi. Italy, 1961. Produced by Sons of Amedeo Cassina, Meda. Mahogany wood.
The chairs have been polished with shellac and have a new leather upholstery.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Leather
Emanuele Rambaldi, 6 Dining Chairs Leggerissima Model, Figli Di Sanguineti, 1951
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A very rare set of six dining chairs ''Leggerissima'' (ultralight) model designed by Emanuele Rambaldi and manufactured by Figli di Sanguineti G.B.
Made of beech painted in a ros...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
Vintage Danish Teak Dining Chairs by Kjærnulf for Vejle Møbelfabrik, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage danish teak dining chairs by Kjærnulf for Vejle Møbelfabrik 1960s
Set of four dining chairs in teak designed by Danish architect Henning/Hen...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Beech Six Gio Ponti Style Dining Chairs, 1960s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage six dining chairs or chairs from beech in the style of Gio Ponti 1960s Italy.
A wonderful set of six dining chairs in stained dark brown color with newly ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Set of 6 Chairs 1950 Charlotte Perriand Style
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Set of 6 chairs with straw and oak seat in the style of Charlotte Perriand 1950. Good condition. High backrest. Gouge-worked spacer bars.
Dimensions: High. 100 cm width. 40 cm deep...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Straw, Oak
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1960, Set of 6
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" dining chairs for Cassina, red lacquered wood and straw seat, Italy, 1960, set of six.
The "Carimate" chair is one of Vico Magistretti’s most famous ch...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
Set of 8 Unilabor Chairs MT 552, Geraldo de Barros, 1960s, Brazilian Design
Located in New York, NY
This incredible set of eight MT 552 chairs designed by Geraldo de Barros (1923-1998) and manufactured by Unilabor has a frame in solid rosewood with cane backrests and seats. Because...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rosewood
Set of 6 "Model 101" Dining Chairs, Designed by Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of four chairs was designed by Guiseppe Gibelli for Fratelli Maspero and manufactured by Sormani in Italy, Mariano Comense in the 1960s. The "Elisabetta" model is made of oa...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Palisander
Set of 6 Meribel Dining Chairs by Charlotte Perriand, France, circa 1950s
Located in Geneva, CH
Set of 6 dining chairs, model Meribel, designed by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1960. Manufactured by Steph Simon (France) Ashwood base and legs, and original straw seat, curved back, l...
Category
1950s French Vintage Chairs
Materials
Straw, Ash
Charlotte Perriand Dining Chairs for Robert Sentou, 1964, Set of 6
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charlotte Perriand dining chairs for Robert Sentou, straw and wood, France, 1964, set of six.
The chairs have a simple and timeless design. The fancy backrest and seat in straw comb...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
Set of 8 French Louis XV Style Chairs by Maison Romeo, 1950s
By Maison Romeo
Located in Paris, IDF
New colorful upholstery is a great contrast to the beautiful old oak in these chairs. The lovely patina evident on the oak feet and structure is enough to convey the half-century of ...
Category
1950s French Louis XV Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Mid Century Modern Set of Outdoor Wicker Chairs and Side Tables, 60s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern Set of Patio and Garden Wicker Chairs and Side Tables, 60s.
A lovely patio and garden set of 1 wicker chairs and 2 small side tables in different sizes from the...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Set of 6 Revolt Chairs by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, Netherlands, 1956
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The 'Revolt' chair was designed by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel. An award winning design that has become an icon of Dutch industrial design from the 1950's. This solid chair has...
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Ton Set of Six Armchairs in Bentwood with Red Upholstery
By TON a.s.
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ton, set of six armchairs, fabric, bentwood beech, Czech Republic, 1960s
This elegant set of dining chairs, manufactured by Ton, features a wonderful bentwood frame. The round shape...
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
12 'Chelsea' Dining Chairs by Introini, Saporiti 1966, Upholstery Fully Restored
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Very rare large set of 12 walnut wood 'Chelsea' dining chairs by Italian designer Vittorio Introini . The upholstery has been fully restored including new Pantera foam throughout and...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Helge Sibast, Sibast Furniture Set of Four Danish No.8 Teak Cantilever Armchairs
By Helge Sibast, Sibast
Located in London, GB
Helge Sibast. Sibast Furniture. A set of four No.8 Danish teak cantilever armchairs.
Original label underneath - "Sibast Furniture. Made in Denmark".
Originally designed in 1953.
Wit...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of 6 French Mid Century Naturalist Woven Highback Chairs in Solid Elm, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Set of 6 stunning French mid century naturalist woven highback chairs in solid elm, 1960s. Clearly inspired by Charlotte Perriand's wood and straw creations. The combination of the e...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Cane, Elm
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen Set of Four Chairs in Cognac Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen, set of four dining chairs, model ‘C23’, oak, teak, cognac leather, Denmark, designed in 1950
The chair model ‘C23’ features sophisticated details that characterize Wegner’s well-known designs. Per example, note the wood joints in shape of a crucifix that highlight the backrest. As one of the first exclusively for Carl Hansen designed chairs, the ‘C23’ surprises the user until today with a combination of Danish elegance and comfort.
Hans Wegner (1914-2007) is one of the most prolific furniture designers of the world. Wegner was born in 1914 in Denmark and began his apprenticeship with Danish master cabinetmaker H.F. Stahlberg when he was fourteen years old. Afterwards, he moved to Copenhagen and attended the School of Arts and Crafts between 1936 and 1938. In 1938, he was approached by the architects and designers Arne Jacobsen and Erik Møller...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Teak
4 Dining Chairs by Pizzetti Rome Italy 1950s, New Wool Boucle Upholstery
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Nice set of 4 Italian dining chairs produced by Pizzetti, Rome in the 1950s
During restoration the original manufacturers labels showed up under the old upholstery and were saved to be added on again when finished
The chairs have been restored with respect with new Pirelli rubber strapping and latex interior foam as they were done original
Zumirez moonbeam wool bouclé fabric by Zinc from their Malibu collection
The black enameled solid steel frames have been polished and have paint loss consistent with age and use but proving the age of these chairs and adding character
Upon request the frames can be repainted or powder coated
A nice set of Italian chairs...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Knoll Style Brno Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This set of four vintage dining chairs features unique flat chrome frame cantilever design, with rounded armrests, and comfortably padded seats. Unique scrolled top seat back and stunning chrome finish add to Mid-Century charm of the set, with details added to the original Mies van der Rohe...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Erik Buch Dining Chairs Model OD-49 by Oddense Maskinsnedkeri in Denmark
By Erik Buch
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of six dining chairs model OD-49 designed by Erik Buck. Produced by Oddense maskinsnedkeri A/S in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
N.O. Møller Teak and Rush Seat Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gorgeous set of four dining chairs designed by N.O. Møller features woven rush seats and unique sculpted backs. These beautiful chairs make an impressive statement in any settin...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of Six Teak Ladder Dining Chair by Niels Koefoed, Denmark, circa 1960
Located in Geneva, CH
Set of 6 teak and black skaï ladder back dining chairs by Niels Koefoed produced by Koefoed Hornslet, Denmark, circa 1960
Reupholstered, signed.
Very good condition.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Set Of Four Mahogany, Cane & Leather Regency Folding Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Unusual and rare set of Regency style folding dining chairs in mahogany and cane, with dark ivory leather seats and scalloped backs. Extremely well constructed. Just the right thin...
Category
1950s American Vintage Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Set of Six Blue Velvet Dining Chairs in the style of Ulrich, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
These Italian midcentury dining chairs feature an ebonized beech frame and a midnight blue velvet upholstery.
Their springs in the padding are original and in ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Italian Set of Six Dining Chairs in Oak and Wicker Braided Straw
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six dining chairs, oak, wicker braided straw, Italy, 1950s
Delicate Italian dining chairs with comfortable seats in wicker straw braided in a geometric pattern. Four tapered,...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Oak, Straw
Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Italian Foldable Table and Four Chairs, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful midcentury set, made of bamboo and rattan foldable table and four chairs. It is an Italian production of 1960s and the state of conserva...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beech Orange Dining Chairs Anna Lülja Praun, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century modern vintage beech orange ten ( 10 ) dining chairs or chairs designed by Anna Lülja Praun, Vienna 1953 and executed by Wiesner - Hager....
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
Set of Four Teak Danish Midcentury Chairs, New Upholstery
Located in Chorzów, PL
Chairs from Denmark, around 1960.
Made of teak wood. New upholstery - black Italian natural leather.
After wood renovation.
Excellent condition.
Dimensions: height 98 cm / height...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Midcentury High Back Brass Chairs Style Rizzo Hollywood Regency, France 1960s
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Midcentury high back dining room brass chairs Brutalist Hollywood Regency, France, 1960s.
in the style of Maison Charles, Maison Bagues or...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage Authentic Original Paint Tolix Chairs c1950's Large Quantity Available
Located in Chicago, IL
Authentic hand-made Tolix chairs, complete with the gold TOLIX label. The Tolix chairs are considered iconic, and have been displayed in the New York Museum of Modern Art, Germany’s ...
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1952, Set of 4
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" dining chairs for Cassina, black ash-wood and rope seat, Italy, 1952, set of four.
The model 646 "Leggera" is an icon of chai...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Rope, Ash
20th Century Czech Wooden Armchairs, Set of Four
Located in High Point, NC
This beautiful set of four wooden armchairs epitomizes the Czech Modern style. Made in the 1950s, the form is both graphic and ergonomic: geometric A fram...
Category
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Hardwood
1950s Set of 6 Robin Day Hillestak Dining Chairs for Hille
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and iconic set of vintage bent ply and walnut dining chairs, these were designed by Robin Day in the 1950s, they are called the Hillestak chairs...
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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Plywood
Mid-Century Modern Brown Dining Room Chairs Franz Schuster 1959 Set of Twelve
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern set of 12 stackable bicolored dining room chairs designed by Franz Schuster (1892-1972) for the Forum Stadtpark Graz 1959, model Austro Chairs, and executed by Wie...
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
1965, Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Set Early Original Base and Red Blue Fabric
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach, check last pictures on this listing and/or find more details on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-)
Set of four Tulip chairs in red with red bleu upholstery. All chairs are rotatable. This unique set off four consist of 2 chairs in a fairly good condition (pictures 1st chair...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
12 Oak and Rush Chairs in Style of Charles Dudouyt , France 1960's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Oak and Rush Chairs in Style of Charles Dudouyt , France 1960's
Solid Oak chairs with rush seats, with lovely Patina to the wood. We have 12 chairs in total available.
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchair/Ottoman by Percival Lafer in Suede Leather
Located in Belmont, MA
Percival Lafer (Brazilian, b. 1936) Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Brazil, c. 1965, rosewood frames with leather upholstery, chair, foil Design Lafer label and remains to a paper label, h...
Category
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Suede, Rosewood
Set of Four No.811 Chairs, Josef Hoffmann, 1960s
Located in London, GB
A vintage set of four beech Model 811 chairs designed by Austrian architect Josef Hoffmann in the mid to late 1920s. The chair was featured on the front cover of Thonet-Mundus' catal...
Category
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Linen, Beech
Pair of French Campaign-Style Leather Folding Chairs with Faux-Bamboo Frames
Located in East Hampton, NY
These wonderfully authentic pair of French Campaign-Style Leather Folding Chairs with Faux-Bamboo Frames in red and black. Featuring brass caps to feet and finials. Leather is ALL ...
Category
1950s French Campaign Vintage Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Jacob Kielland Brandt Chairs for I.Christiansen, Denmark 60s
By I. Christiansen, Jacob Kielland-Brandt
Located in Lucija, SI
Pair of dinning chairs designed by Jacob Kielland Brandt for I.Christiansen in the 60s
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
Teak Hans Wegner Lounge Chair GE290 by GETAMA - Fully Restored
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Utrecht, NL
Lounge chair GE290 is a beloved early design by Hans Wegner, Wegner already designed the chair in 1953. The chair offers exceptional good seating comfort and much convenience is offe...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wool, Upholstery, Teak
10 Niels Otto Møller 'Model 75' Chairs in Teak and Danish Paper Cord, 1960s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Model 75 is one of Niels Otto Møller's first dining room chairs in the "new modern" series. Since its design in 1954 at J.L. Møller’s Møbelfabrik, this dining chair has been a timele...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Pair French Jansen Louis XVI Blue Arm Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
An exquisite pair of cerused Louis XVI bergeres attributed to Maison Jansen
in pristine blue upholstery. Classic beauties.
Category
1960s French Louis XVI Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
French Modern Karate Chair By Michel Cadestin
Located in Houston, TX
French Modern Karate Chairs By Michel Cadestin
Stunning French Modern Michel Cadestin for Airborne Karate lounge chair. This shapely and extremely comfortable iconic Italian lounge ...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
Set of Four Rustic Wood French Chairs, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of four rustic wood French chairs.
Manufactured in French, circa 1950.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Material...
Category
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Mid-Century G. Descalzi High Espalier Dining Chairs Brass Set of 6, Italy 50s
Located in Palermo, IT
Very stylish set of 6 dining chairs with high back in gilded brass with seat in white fabric. Straight lines, curves and decorative elements embellish the design of the entirely bras...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Brass
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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