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Chairs For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Hollywood Regency
1950s Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs in Manner of Jacob Kjaer
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of 6 dining chairs in manner of Jacob Kjaer, crafted of rosewood with minimal slatted backs, upholstered in the original saddle leather.
The chairs are in good original conditio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
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
Eight Restored Erik Buch Teak Dining Chairs, Including Custom Reupholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of eight restored Erik Buch dining chairs made by Anderstrup Møbelfabrik.
The chairs are made in teak and feature a solid wooden frame and are as all of Erik Buchs chairs char...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Teak
Scandinavian Dining Chairs by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, Model 316
Located in Karlstad, SE
Set of 6 dining chairs model 316 by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, Denmark.
These chairs feature a teak frame with cognac-colored aniline leather sea...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Six Erik Buch Refinished Dining Chairs in Solid Teak, Custom Upholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Six Erik Buch Refinished dining chairs in solid teak, custom upholstery
The chairs feature a solid teak frame and are as all of Erik Buchs chairs characterized by high-quality mat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Four Hollywood Regency Wrought Iron Dining Chairs by Swirl Craft of Sun Valley
By Swirl Craft
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome set of four wrought iron and upholstered dining chairs in a Hollywood Regency styling by Swirl Craft of Sun Valley, California. This set is in very good vintage condition with their original finish and upholstery. However, there are several rust spots on the fabric we have been unable to remove so we have priced them as frames only, circa 1970s.
Scrolls and swirls and spirals. Oh my!! This set of four Hollywood Regency style wrought iron and green velvet striped dining chairs...
Category
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of 4 Oak Dining Room Chairs Attributed to Bovenkamp, The Netherlands, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A nice set of oak dining chairs with new green upholstery.
We think it is a design by the Dutch midcentury furniture manufacturer Bovenkamp, since the oak frame and the shape of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Helge Sibast, Sibast Furniture Set of Four Danish No.8 Teak Cantilever Armchairs
By Sibast, Helge 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
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
Brass Dining Chair by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi for Chiavari, Italy, 1950's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Brass dining chair by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi for Chiavari, Italy 1950's
Brass frame and new petrol green velvet upholstery.
One frame of the chair is a bit lighter than the othe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Brass
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
System 1-2-3 Lounge Deluxe by Verner Panton with Dark Brown Leather
Located in Tucson, AZ
Beautiful and comfortable Verner Panton System 1-2-3 Lounge Deluxe manufactured by VerPan International in Denmark. Covered in its original, soft dark chocolate brown leather with de...
Category
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Scandinavian Modern Six Vintage Teak Dining Chairs or Chairs Peter Hvidt Denmark
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage organic dining chairs or chairs from teak designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Moolgard Nielsenfor Søborg Mobler DK, circa 1956.
These wonderful dining chairs...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Early Hans J. Wegner, model CH24, Wishbone chair, Carl Hansen & Søn, 1960s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Early example of the iconic Wishbone chair (or the Y-chair as it also is called), designed in 1949 by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn and was put into production from 1950 and f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech
Set of Six Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare matching all original set of 6 dining chairs in beautifully sculpted teak and black leather designed by Kai Kristiansen and produced by Oddensen Maskinsnedkeri in Denmark, circa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Bengt Ruda, Nizza teak chair for IKEA, 1959
By IKEA, Bengt Ruda
Located in Uppsala, SE
A-shaped teak chair with the original faux leather upholstery designed by Bengt Ruda for IKEA a in 1959. The chair made its debut in the Ikea catalogue of 1960 and were only produce...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Rainer Daumiller Set of Four Dining Chairs in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill, set of four dining chairs, pine, Denmark, 1970s
Beautiful, organic and natural dining chairs in solid pine by Danish Rainer Daumiller in the ...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Pine
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
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 cognac pure 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
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 black pure 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
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 vintage tobacco 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
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Dark Smoked Oak, Spectrum Leather, Mineral
Located in Paris, FR
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
Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner cushions for wishbone chair model CH24.
Made in cognac boucle and good quality foam.
Only the cushion, not the chair.
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner cushions for wishbone chair model CH24.
Made in black leather and good quality foam.
Only the cushion, not the chair.
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Erik Buch Restored and Refinished Danish Teak Dining Chairs with Black Leather
Located in Knebel, DK
Six Erik Buch dining chairs made by Oddense Maskinsnedkeri.
The chairs feature a solid teak frame and are as all of Erik Buchs chairs characterized by high-quality materials, solid ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner cushions for wishbone chair model CH24.
Made in black leather and good quality foam.
Only the cushion, not the chair.
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Rare Blue Chair by Nanna Ditzel for Domus Danica, Denmark, 1969
Located in Haderslev, DK
Playful, Space Age and super rare collectors piece by Nanna Ditzel for OD Møbler / Domus Danica 1969.
Light high glossy blue fibre glass designed chair for use indoor or outdoor.
...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors Set of Four Dining Chairs in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors, dining chairs, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1960s.
Lovely set of four dining chairs designed by Bertil Fridhagen for the Danish manufacturer Bodafors in the...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Sigfrid Ljungqvist Wing Shaped Chair, Petrol Blue Fabric and Beech, Sweden, 1958
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare chair was manufactured by Sigfrid Ljungqvists Möbelfabrik in Habo, Sweden. The chair was named the model Ving/300 and it was produced in 1...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Beech, Fabric, Wool, Upholstery
80's Belgo Chrom Chairs Memphis Style, Set of 4
By belgochrom
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
4 Memphis design chairs by Belgo Chrom in the 1980s.
Heavy and high quality comfortable chairs.
The upholstery is Alcantara, it is in original...
Category
1980s Belgian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Danish Kurul Armchair in Oak and Bouclé by Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Kurul Armchair in Oak and Bouclé by Henning Kjaernulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark, 1960s.
This Scandinavian Modern Curule chair in so...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Midcentury Contempora Dining Chairs by William Clingman for J. L. Metz Set of 6
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome set of six midcentury dining chairs from J. L. Metz Furniture’s Contempora line designed by William J. Clingman. They are not marked but well documented and in fabulous vint...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Brass
4 Scandinavian Modern Style Sun Furniture Teak & Oatmeal Fabric Dining Chairs
By Sun Cabinet
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage Scandinavian Modern Sun Furniture teak & two-toned oatmeal tweed fabric dining chairs, set of 4. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. All chairs were taken apart, cleaned, and Danish oiled and reassembled. The fabric and frames are in lovely condition, and they have no outstanding flaws that we have detected. Appropriate wear considering age. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. circa, Late 20th century.
WOW!!! What a wonderful quartet of quintessential Scandinavian Modern magnificence!! This is a set of four fabulous teak dining chairs by Sun Furniture comprised of marvelous straight & sturdy teak frames with stretchers on both sides and backs & two-toned oatmeal tweed upholstered back rests and seats. They are gorgeous and whether at a dining table, game table, or at the breakfast nook, this set of four dining chairs will be magnificent around any table you choose; however, you may want to consider our listings for matching dining tables just in case!! We have several listed here that would be beautiful hosting this set! These chairs have clean lines, superb quality, and bear a timeless Scandinavian Modern design that you are sure to love for years to come.
Sun Cabinet...
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Marta Blomstedt Pair of Easy Chairs in Sheepskin, Model Aulanko, Finland
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of Märta Blomstedt easy chairs. Legs in stained ash and upholstered in sheepskin. Model designed for Hotel Aulanko, Finland, 1939.
The chairs are newly refinished an upholstere...
Category
1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Ash
Vintage Hans Wegner for C.M. Madsens 'W2' Chair in Oak; Denmark, 1950s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lovely example of the early work of the 20th century's master of seating design, Hans J. Wegner. The sculpted oak backrest or top-rail employed here was developed as part of a fami...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of Six Chairs Solid Beechwood by Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals, 1970s
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful set of six very sculptural dining room chairs in beeche wood by Swedish architect and designer Rainer Daumiller, manufactured by Hirtshalls Sawmills.
The beech variant is...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Beech
Verner Panton, Set of Four "A" Chairs "System 1-2-3" for Fritz Hansen, 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
Panton's "System 1-2-3" utilises a cantilevered form. This seating was developed as a multi-functional set. Indeed, the chairs could be linked to form a bench and a variety of option...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Vintage Sleek Tufted Leather Klismos Chairs Designed by William Haines
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Vintage Sleek Tufted Leather Klismos Chairs Designed by William Haines, circa: 1950s. Solid Brass and Brass Patina Frames that aged well, these Sleek Comfortable Chairs Styli...
Category
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Turned Legs & Stretchers Large Leather Upholstery Side Chairs MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Turned Legs & Stretchers Large Leather Upholstery Side Chairs MINT!
Category
20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Leather, Suede
Set of Twelve Classic Side Chairs by Ole Wanscher, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of 12 mahogany chairs with curvy, horizontal bar in back. Seat upholstered with patterned fabric. Designed 1962. These examples made 1962...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Fabric
Mid 20th Century Mid-Century Milo Baughman Style Barrel Back Chair
Located in Cookeville, TN
Nice example of a mid-century modern Milo Baughman style barrel back tub chair in original upholstery. We love the classic modernist form.
Seat is soft and comfortable. Original up...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Vamdrup Stolefabrik Solid Teak Danish Dining Chairs Set of 6
Located in Chattanooga, TN
The FMV restoration team chose this tasty plum fabric and the results were even more delicious than we expected. Or if you prefer wine analogies, it resembles a Petite Sirah. The s...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
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
Vintage Wrought Iron Black Metal Indoor Outdoor Patio Chairs Furniture Gold Leav
Located in Draper, UT
1950s Wrought iron sculptural chair set with original gold painted leaf detailing. These chairs work for indoor or outdoor spaces adding...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Metal
Chrome Dining Chairs- Set of 4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W22 D22 H40 SW19 SD17 SH18 AH25
Set of 4 Chrome Dining Chairs, in great vintage condition. Chairs are structurally sound and have no rips or tears. Upholstery features an art deco l...
Category
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 16 Hans Wegner CH31 Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 16 Hans Wegner CH31 dining chairs designed in 1956 and produced by Carl Hansen & Son. NOTE: PRICE IS FOR EACH CHAIR.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Danish Modern teak Model 16 Chair by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Mobler
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Danish Model 16 dining chair designed by Johannes Andersen For Uldum Møbelfabrik, 1950s, set of 4. These chair has been refinished and recover in beautiful Knoll wool fab...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Poul Kjærholm PK 33 Stool for E. Kold Christensen, Original Condition, 1959
Located in Houston, TX
Poul Kjærholm, original condition.
PK 33 stool.
E. Kold Christensen,
Denmark, 1959.
Matte, chrome-plate spring steel with patinated, laminated wood...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Danish Modern teak Model 16 Chairs by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Mobler
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Danish pair of Model 16 dining chairs designed by Johannes Andersen For Uldum Møbelfabrik, 1950s, set of 4. These chair has been refinished and recover in beautiful Knoll...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Arne Jacobsen Bar Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen bar chair with shell of cognac aniline leather
Base of dark brown powder coated steel.
Model 3187 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Coating
Rainer Daumiller Set of Five Dining Chairs in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill, set of five dining chairs, pine, Denmark, 1970s
Beautiful, organic and natural dining chairs in solid pine by Danish Rainer Daumiller in the ...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Pine
Linard Dining Chair
By Thai Hua
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
Linard and Gerard is a furniture collection designed by Thai Hua, a designer of Vietnamese origin who was trained in Switzerland. This collection, comprised of chairs, benches, and ...
Category
2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Gerard Dining Chair
By Thai Hua
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
Linard and Gerard is a furniture collection designed by Thai Hua, a designer of Vietnamese origin who was trained in Switzerland. This collection, comprised of chairs, benches, and t...
Category
2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak
Hans Wegner Sawbuck Chair
Located in New York, NY
A Danish oak and leather armchair.
Designed by Hans Wegner
Name - Sawbuck chair
Model Number - CH-28 armchair was designed by Hans Wegner in 195...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Oak, Leather
Set of Two "Pirkka" Dining Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu, Finland
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of two wooden "Pirkka" chairs, masterfully designed by the revered Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu. Hailing from the heart of Finnish design excellence, these chairs embody the...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
Limited Edition Fritz Hansen Delta Chair
Located in Dronten, NL
The exceptional Delta chair was designed in 1983 and the result of the first collaboration between Burkhard Vogtherr en Fritz Hansen. This remarkable black lacquered wooden chair is ...
Category
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
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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