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Chairs For Sale
Color: Blue
Returnable Items Only
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.
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Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Robert Mallet-Stevens Dining Chairs in Colourful Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Mallet-Stevens for Stevens designs, dining chairs model 222, lacquered metal, leatherette, France, design 1928, production later
Large set of newly lacquered tubular chairs designed by the one of the masters of the Modern architecture; French architect Robert Mallet-Stevens. This model of a chair is one of Mallet-Stevens's best-known pieces of furniture that he created for the Salon des Art...
Category
1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
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
Pace Collection Lucite Waterfall Chairs with Blue Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
Ten Pace collection waterfall dining chairs with a blue microfiber upholstered seats and rounded Lucite arms and legs with brass fittings.
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Lucite
Set of Six Danish Modern 1-2-3 Chairs by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, 1950s
Located in Belmont, MA
These striking chairs were designed in the 1950s by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen in Denmark. The 1-2-3 chairs are upholstered in a bright blue fabric, and sold as a set of six.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Jean-Michel Wilmotte (1948-), chaise Palais Royal, 1986
Located in Paris, FR
WILMOTTE Jean-Michel (1948-)
Palais Royal chair, 1986
Dark green lacquered metal
Good original condition, scratches from use, traces of oxidation and a f...
Category
1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 8 Light Blue Cobra Chairs by Giotto Stoppino, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 8 Light Blue Cobra Chairs is a set of chairs realized in the 1970s by Giotto Stoppino (Milan, 1926).
Chromed tubular steel structure and light blue fabric.
This 'Cobra' chai...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Two Classic Blue Kangaroo Chairs Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This set is called Z-chair. Designed in 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl and Siegfried Mehl, German Version of the Panton chair. Also called kangaroo chair or various chair. Produced ...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Mid Century 70s Iconic "Acton Stacker" Turquoise Textile, Chrome Chairs-Set of 5
By Hugh Acton
Located in Madison, WI
1970s Set of 5 Hugh Acton Early Acton Stacker chairs.
In good vintage condition, upholstered in original 1970s textured textile.
In a superb vinta...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchairs in Blue Classic Boucle
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Culver City, CA
Priced Per Chair*
One of Knoll's most popular designs for the past 70 years, Eero Saarinen's executive armchair is about as timeless and chic as it gets. This current set of 4 we ha...
Category
Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set Of 7 Vintage Coquillage Chairs By Pierre Guariche For Meurop, 1960s
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Set of 6 Coquillage chairs by Pierre Guariche for Meurop, Belgium, 1960s. These chairs are also known as “Shell” chairs.
These black, red, yellow, blue, and green shells made of propylene have a base of black enamel steel.
A fun, bright colored set which will add a fun and colorful addition to your interior or exterior!
The chairs are overall in good vintage condition, one blue chair...
Category
1950s Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Blue Castiglietta Dining Chairs by Castiglioni for Zanotta, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely pair of stackable Castiglietta Chairs in blue fabric. These iconic chairs were designed by Achille Castglioni and produced by Zanotta in Ita...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Blue Hans Olsen Model 134 Oak Chairs
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of chairs designed by Hans Olsen in 1955 with oak frame, seat and back made of bentwood, upholstered in blue wool. Manufactured by N. A. Jørgensens Møbelfabrik, model 134/55.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Bentwood
Tree New Spanish Chairs in Blue " Pavo Real "
Located in Madrid, ES
Tree New Spanish Chairs in Blue " Pavo Real "
beautiful new Spanish chairs
73cm x 57cm x 41cm
Brand new
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Six Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chairs, Royal Blue Wool, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech, Wool
Modern Black Green Gray White Orange Pink Red Purple or Blue Rabbit Accent Chair
Located in Origgio (VA), IT
Rabbit is a family of products with a strong media impact, one of Stefano Giovannoni's hat tricks, and immediately became a pop icon, a symbol of love and fertility, which brings goo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Danish Midcentury Accent or Vanity Chair
By Frode Holm
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This is a great small vanity chair in the style of Frode Holm. For the person that already has everything, this may be the one thing to get. The cha...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Suede
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blue Twelve Dining Chairs Roland Rainer 1952 Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern twelve ( 12 ) dining chairs or chairs from beechwood and plywood in ocean blue teal color tone by Roland Rainer 1952 Vienna for Emil and Alfred Pollack.
A gorgeou...
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
Set of 6 Ray & Charles Eames Side Chairs in Alexander Girard for Herman Miller
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 6 Original condition Ray & Charles Eames Side Chairs in Fiberglass, USA - 1970s. Upholstered in a Alexander Girard mill mosaic diamond fabric. Fair Condition.
Ray and Char...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Fabricius & Kastholm FK Bucket Chair for Walter Knoll
Located in Solihull, GB
Originally designed in 1967 by Fabricius and Kastholm the FK bucket chair (also known as the bird chair) is one of the iconic, instantly recognisable, ...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
1970s Blue Club Chair with Rollers
Located in Antwerp, BE
1970s Blue Club Chair.
An eyecatching chair made of a chromed frame with 10 blue faux leather rollers which can turn around. These rollers make you also think at the gym.
This eas...
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Post Modern 90s Matteo Grassi Set of Herbert Ohl Ballerina Leather Chairs 6pcs
Located in Basel, BS
Beautiful and very stylish complete set of 6 original post modern 1990s "Ballerina" cantilever chairs by Herbert Ohl for Matteo Grassi. Very rare to find a complete set like this.
Included in the set: 4 armchairs, 2 side chairs...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
American Federal Wingback Chair with Blue Upholstery
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Federal period mahogany American wingback armchair in blue upholstery. In very good condition and nicely re-upholstered. Structurally sound and comfort...
Category
Early 1800s American Federal Antique Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
1950's Original Tolix Model A Dining Outdoor Chairs, Set of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s original Tolix Model A dining outdoor chairs – set of four. Tolix is one of our all time favourite companies. In 1907 Frenchman Xavier Pauchard di...
Category
1950s French Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage African Beaded Yoruba Chair, Multicolor, 2 Chairs Available
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Description
Originally handcrafted for the Nigerian Yoruba Tribe kings and queens, each chair takes approximately 3 months to make. Thousands of tiny glass beads are intricately app...
Category
20th Century Nigerian Chairs
Materials
Beads
Flat Chair
Located in Pazzallo, CH
The project of the marble chair Flat is born from the need of not wasting such a precious and natural material such as marble. The chair acquires volume, thanks to the intersection o...
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Marble
Scandinavian Modern Set of 6 Oxford Chairs, Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
A set of 6 Oxford chairs, designed by the renowned Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen. This exclusive version features a high back and a 5-legged metal foot, adding a touch o...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Set of Four Blue Restored Beech Armchairs by Mart Stam, Germany, 1930s
By Mart Stam
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Set of four blue restored beech armchairs by Mart Stam.
Style: Bauhaus
Designer: Mart Stam
Period: 1930-1939
Source: Germany
Material: Chrome-Plated Steel, Beech Plywood
Ou...
Category
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Two Restored Blue Armchairs by Mucke-Melder, Czechia, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Set of two restored blue armchairs by Mucke-Melder.
Maker: Mucke-Melder
Period: 1930-1939
Source: Czechia
Material: Chrome-plated Steel, High-quality Retro Upholstery Fabric...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Pair of Ultramarine Blue Kangaroo Chairs Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The z.stuhl chair, designed by Ernst Moeckl (1931-2013) in the 1970s, is a cantilever chair made of polyurethane, which is available with and without armre...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Ultramarine Blue Kangaroo Chair Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The z.stuhl chair, designed by Ernst Moeckl (1931-2013) in the 1970s, is a cantilever chair made of polyurethane, which is available with and without armre...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
B&B Italia Model Arcadia Dining Leather Chair Paolo Piva Set of 4
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Paolo Piva designed this dining chairs for B&B Italia.
Model Arcadia in heavenblue leather colour and the insides from the feet are in black plastic.
It fits well with memphis design...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Genuine Brand New Tolix Stacking Steel Stools '19' Available Dining
Located in Chicago, IL
The Tolix steel stacking stools and steel stacking chairs were originally designed by Xavier Pauchard, better known as Mr. X. In the early 1900’s Xavier perfected a way of protecting sheet metal from rusting and by 1927 had set up a factory selling steel products. The now famous Tolix steel stacking stools and steel stacking chairs were not designed until the 30’s. 1956 was the year that Xavier finally perfected the fully stackable Tolix steel chairs, followed by the Tolix stacking steel stools. They had the ability to be able to stack (12) or more steel chairs and stools safely and that made the Tolix stacking stools and chairs an instant success. We stock the steel Tolix stacking stools (and chairs) in a myriad of colors and in (3) different heights, kitchen island and counter, dining tables and bars. All of the Tolix steel stacking stools and chairs have been stored in a warehouse, or used as showroom samples for many years. Virtually all will have some cosmetic flaws and are priced accordingly. Currently, we have over (1500) pieces of Tolix in stock, both vintage and showroom samples. This particular set of (4) turquoise stools...
Category
2010s French Industrial Chairs
Materials
Steel
Aro Chair, Oceano by Ries
Located in Geneve, CH
Aro chair, oceano by Ries
Dimensions: W60 x D60 x H67,5 cm
Materials:Round steel tube, high-density foam, and velvet upholstery.
Also available: Merlot, black, yellow, mika, pi...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Outdoor Lounge Chair Melitea by Luca Nichetto
Located in Geneve, CH
Outdoor lounge chair Melitea by Luca Nichetto
Dimensions: W79 x D65 x H69
Materials: Galvanized metal structure, seat in dark yellow/dark green/duck blue/...
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Aro Chair, Dark Blue by Ries
Located in Geneve, CH
Aro chair, dark blue by Ries
Dimensions: W 60 x D 60 x H 67,5 cm
Materials: Round steel tube, high-density foam, and velvet upholstery
Also available: Merlot, black, mika, ocea...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Tensa Chair, Oceano by Ries
Located in Geneve, CH
Tensa chair, oceano by Ries
Dimensions: W40 x D49,5 x H82 cm
Materials: Round steel tube, laser cut metal sheet, high density foam, velvet upholstery, aluminum/bronze caps
Matte ...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Grace Armchair by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Grace armchair by Royal Stranger
Dimensions: W 70 x D 70 x H 96 cm
Materials: Bouclé effect, polished brass
Color: Light blue.
A round and soft shaped sofa with an elegant touc...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Foster-McDavid Cobalt Blue Faux Leather Dining Chairs Set 4
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage Mid-Century Modern Foster-McDavid dining chairs set of 4 comprised of walnut frames and the original cobalt blue faux leather upholstery. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. All chairs have been reconditioned and re-stained. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1960’s.
A FABULOUS quartet of quintessential Mid-Century Modern magnificence!!! WOW!! This is a set of four vintage dining chairs by Foster-McDavid comprised of gorgeous walnut frames and the original cobalt blue faux Naugahyde leather upholstery on the seats and backs. They have high tapered backs with a wonderfully unusual design as the fabric wraps over the top and extends about a quarter of the way down the walnut back… it’s really a stunning feature! Also, the straight, square tapered back legs extend about a quarter of the way up the lower back of the chairs as one piece… also a stunning feature!! We found a quote online from Robert Foster...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Faux Leather
Agora Petit Chair by Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Agora petit chair by Pepe Albargues
Dimensions: 75 x 70 x 65 cm
Available in different colors
Inspired by the volumes of the upholstered furniture from the 1970s, Agora Petit i...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Hawa Beirut Naked Chair by Richard Yasmine
Located in Geneve, CH
Hawa Beirut naked chair by Richard Yasmine
Materials: structure in powder coated metal, fabric upholstery
Dimensions: H 92 cm x W 46cm x D 47cm
HAWA ...
Category
2010s Lebanese Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Hawa Beirut Naked Chair by Richard Yasmine
Located in Geneve, CH
Hawa Beirut naked chair by Richard Yasmine
Materials: Structure in powder coated metal, fabric upholstery
Dimensions: H 92 cm x W 46cm x D 47cm.
HAWA...
Category
2010s Lebanese Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Hawa Beirut Naked Chair by Richard Yasmine
Located in Geneve, CH
Hawa Beirut naked chair by Richard Yasmine
Materials: structure in powder coated metal, fabric upholstery
Dimensions: H 92 cm x W 46cm x D 47cm
HAWA ...
Category
2010s Lebanese Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Black Leather Dax Armchair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Mid-Century Modern design black leather DAX rope edge fiberglass Zenith shell armchair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, made in the USA 1960's. Dark grey / black lea...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Chairs Campanula manufactured by Arflex
By Carlo Pagani
Located in Milan, IT
Manufactured by Arflex
Brass, fabric upholstery
Bibliografia Literature: G. Gramigna, Repertorio del design italiano per l'arredamento ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Brass
Ultramarine Blue Kangaroo Chair Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The z.stuhl chair, designed by Ernst Moeckl (1931-2013) in the 1970s, is a cantilever chair made of polyurethane, which is available with and without armrests. In the vernacular, the chair is known by its geometry-related names such as "squatting man...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Blue Kangaroo Chair Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The z.stuhl chair, designed by Ernst Moeckl (1931-2013) in the 1970s, is a cantilever chair made of polyurethane, which is available with and without armrests. In the vernacular, the...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Set of Eight Ultramarine Blue Kangaroo Chairs, by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This model is called Z-chair. Designed in 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl and Siegfried Mehl, German Version of the Panton chair. Also called kangaroo chair or variopur chair. Produced in eastern Germany.
The z.stuhl, designed by Ernst Moeckl (1931-2013) in the 1970s, is a cantilever chair made of polyurethane, which is available with and without armrests. In the vernacular, the chair is known by its geometry-related names such as "squatting man", "kangaroo" and "Z-chair".
Chair is after full renovation, glossy ultramarine blue color lacquer (RAL 5002).
The chair is extremely comfortable!
Beautiful organic shape make them timeless and fits to every interior.
We can prepare also set of 2 or 4 or more, also in another RAL/Pantone color.
Here set...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Set of Two Blue Kangaroo Chairs Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The z.stuhl chair, designed by Ernst Moeckl (1931-2013) in the 1970s, is a cantilever chair made of polyurethane, which is available with and without armrests. In the vernacular, the chair is known by its geometry-related names such as "squatting man", "kangaroo" and "Z-chair". German Version of the Panton chair. Also called kangaroo chair or variopur chair. Produced in eastern Germany.
Chair is after full renovation, new glossy blue lacquer.
For this chair we used RAL 5015 classic blue color.
This model is extremely comfortable!
Beautiful organic shape make them timeless and fits to every interior.
We can prepare also set of 4 or 6 or more, also in another RAL/Pantone color.
Please check the color samples and ask for more informations.
Here set...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Mid-Century Modern Acapulco Style Rolling Office Chair, 1960s
Located in Madison, WI
Gorgeous and incredibly unique rolling chair in the style of the Acapulco chair.
We have never seen these before, and we doubt we will again. A major c...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Swivel Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern office chairs with swivel action. Polished chrome base with covered seat and back.
Please confirm location.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Modern Blue Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With a comfortable and stylish Mid-Century Modern design, this blue lounge chair adds a pop of color to any interior. Please confirm item location wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Style Light Blue Velvet Upholstery Chair Dining Room Chair
Located in Porto, PT
Pina Chair is an art deco-style dining chair whose shape provides the best comfort for guests—upholstered in velvet with a modern wood structure. Perfect for modern dining room proje...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Ten Blue Leather Dining Chairs by Eric Jourdain for Domeau & Pérès, France, 2002
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of ten blue leather high back dining chairs designed by Eric Jourdain for Domeau & Pérès
France, c. 2002. Originally from the Bridge in Bridgehampton, NY. All ten are in very go...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
G.F. Frattini 5 Blue Velvet Chairs Mid-Century Modern From Cantieri Carugati
Located in Lucca, IT
Gianfranco Frattini 5 blue velvet chairs Mid-Century Modern. Gianfranco Frattini is Italian architect and designer who studied at the school of...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Satinwood
Mid-Century Dining Chairs by Verner Panton for Reupholstering Set of 4
By Verner Panton, Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Very rare set of (4) four Mid-Century high-back chairs designed by Verner Panton. Tubular metal frame with original upholstery (also deigned by Verner Panton). Produced for a short p...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Vintage Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron Chairs
Located in Medina, OH
Pair of 1970s restored and reupholstered Arthur Umanoff high back dining chairs. Chairs have been professionally reupholstered with a Sunbrella-type fabric, perfect for your outdoor bistro table...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
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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