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Set of Four Red Cado Chairs, Steen Østergaard, 1974
By Ostergaard Steen
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Polish production chairs from Plastics Factory 'Krywald' in Knurow have embossed signatures. They come from the 1970s. The author of this project is the Danish architect Steen Østerg...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Set of Twelve 20th Century Burgundy Red Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in burgundy red,...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Pair of Highback Chairs by Walter Antonis for Hennie de Jong, 1980
By Hennie de Jong, Walter Antonis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of red upholstered high back dining chairs with black enameled wire frames by Walter Antonis for Hennie de Jong International Collections, 1980. Initially designed and released ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Wire
Pair of 'Alky' chairs
By Giancarlo Piretti, Artifort
Located in London, GB
A pair of Alky chairs by Giancarlo Piretti in excellent original condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Upholstery
Set of Four Red Chairs by Verner Panton for Herman Miller/ Fehlbaum, 1970s
By Herman Miller, Verner Panton
Located in Praha, CZ
- iconic model
- marked
- S chair or Panton chair
- very confortable
- stackable
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 32.68 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in
Anonima Castelli DSC 106 Red vintage italian stacking chairs Giancarlo Piretti
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
Located in Alsdorf, NW
A true icon of Mid-Century Italian design, the DSC 106 chair, designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli in 1965, is celebrated for its elegant simplicity, ergonomic comfort,...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 30.71 in W 22.05 in D 17.72 in
Red "Pluff" Italian Folding Stool Chair by G. Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1960
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning red "Pluff" folding stool chair in chrome with red colored polyurethane seat. The super rare and iconic "Pluff" was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli and p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
H 17.72 in W 21.66 in D 17.33 in
Vico Magistretti for Artemide Pair of Red Vicario Chairs, Italy 1970s
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Naples, IT
The Vicario armchair was designed by Vico Magistretti at the end of the 1960s for Artemide. Made of ABS plastic, this chair features flowing shapes and a perfect balance of design, f...
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 29.14 in W 23.23 in D 23.23 in
Orange Floris Chair, ca. 1967
By Gunter Beltzig
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
The Floris Chair (ca. 1967) by Günter Beltzig is a landmark of 1960s radical design, showcasing the era’s experimental approach to form and function. Made from orange lacquered polye...
Category
20th Century Chairs
Materials
Polyester
Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Throne Captains Red Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Throne Captains Red Arm Chair. Item features red spiral sunset print upholstery, solid wood frame, beautiful wood grain, nicely carv...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 48 in W 25 in D 18.5 in
Knoll Design (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A hardback book and dust jacket, the book is in very good condition, the dust jacket is slightly sunned but is complete with no tears or chips. This is the 1981 1st edition. 305 page...
Category
20th Century Books
Materials
Paper
1970s Flair Pair of Red 'Pizzicato' Folding Chairs
By Flair
Located in London, GB
Flair: Pair of Red 'Pizzicato' Folding Chairs, c. 1970s
A pair of 'Pizzicato' folding chairs by Flair, made in Switzerland in the 1970s. Constructed from durable plastic with a bold...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Jens Risom Red Woven Chairs, a Pair
By Jens Risom
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of Jens Risom woven chairs. Beautiful, bold red color of weave. Circa 1940s for Knoll.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Mid century Danish Modern Wingback Red Leather Chair style of Børge Mogensen
By Skipper Mobler, Børge Mogensen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Danish modern wingback red leather fireside chair in the style of Børge Mogensen with beautiful patina. Chair shows very little wear and use. All original vintage. Beauti...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Red Jørgen Rasmussen Kevi Desk Chair
By Jørgen Rasmussen
Located in Dronten, NL
A design icon, the Kevi task chair offers adjustable height, adjustable angle back and adjustable seat height. Surprisingly comfortable, the Kevi chair is a favorite among architects...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Mid century modern Swivel Chairs by Börje Johanson for Johanson Design, Set of 2
By Börje Johanson
Located in Copenhagen, DK
No description provided
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 27.56 in Dm 20.87 in
Modular and Stackable Modus Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1982
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Budapest, HU
Designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno in 1982, the Modus chairs are crafted from ABS plastic, a material known for its durability, and feature a glossy red finish that pairs well wit...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 28.75 in W 22.05 in D 19.69 in
Set of 4 Orange Selene Chairs by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, Italy 1969
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful set of 4 orange Selene chairs. These iconic chairs were designed by Vico Magistretti and produced by Artemide in Italy in 1969.
Fully original and in great vintage conditi...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in
Set of 4 Tulu Chairs by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon, 1968
By Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Set of 4 Tulu chairs designed by Kazuhide Takahama with original upholstery in velvet.
Structure in chrome-plated steel rod, rubber and synthetic wool padding.
One of the very firs...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Marcel Breuer Red Canvas Wassily Lounge Chair by Knoll Studio
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Vilnius, LT
Wassily lounge chair, designed by Marcel Breuer, circa 1925.
In red canvas upholstery, chromed steel tube frame.
Marked/stamped on the metal frame: KnollStudio with Marcel Breuer sig...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Silla plegable Cricket
Located in VALÈNCIA, ES
Silla plegable Cricket diseñada por Andries Van Onck, producida por Magis Italia Circa 1.980, en colaboración con Kazuma Yamaguchi.
La silla plegable Cricket nació de la idea de reun...
Category
Vintage 1980s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Desk Chair by Charles Pollock for Knoll, 1963
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A vintage Pollack Executive Chair on five leg pedestal base featuring his ‘rim technology' of metal edge banding around the chair's periphery separating hard shell frame from origi...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vico Magistretti Set of Two Red Selene Chairs by Artemide 1970s
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
A set of two Selene stackable chairs in red resin reinforced with fiberglass, designed by Vico Magistretti in 1967 and produced by Artemide Milano in the 1970s.
The Selene chair was...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Rubber
Tito Agnoli Korium Leather Chair (1970s) by Matteo Grassi – Italian Post Modern
By Matteo Grassi, Tito Agnoli
Located in London, GB
The Korium chair, designed by Tito Agnoli, is a standout piece from the mid-20th century, blending Italian craftsmanship with modernist design principles. Agnoli, renowned for his mi...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 33.67 in W 24.81 in D 21.66 in
Kaare Klint ‘The Red Chair’ Model 3949 Chairs by Rud Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare early matching set of four Kaare Klint "Red Chair" chairs in oak, red naugahyde and brass nails.
Executed by Rud Rasmussen, circa 1936, in amazing all original condition.
Four c...
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Oak
Set of 2 Mid-Century Italian Neoclassical Brass Chairs, 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Mid-Century Italian Neoclassical Brass Chairs, 1950s
Red velvet upholstery. Good condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Materials
Brass
Luigi Colani Big Space Age Plastic Sculptural Chair 70s Der Colani
By Luigi Colani, Lübke
Located in Halle, DE
A rare big organic formed Polyethylene Chair from the 70s :
"Der Colani" named chair by Burkhard Lübke/Top System ,Gütersloh,Germany was designed 1970/71 by Luigi Colani .
This chair...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Chairs
Materials
Plastic
French Counter Chair in Red Velvet Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Counter chair, chrome-plated metal, velvet, France, 1970s.
This counter or bar stool convinces the viewer's eye with the well-proportioned tubular frame combined with a vibrant red ...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Sillón estilo Michel Boyer Circa 1.970 (Bauhaus Boudins Warmers)
Located in VALÈNCIA, ES
Sillón estilo Michel Boyer Circa 1.970 (Bauhaus Boudins Warmers) de origen francés, con estructura de tubo de metal cromado
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel
Original 1960s Set of Six Harry Bertoia Side Chairs with Full Seat Covers
By Harry Bertoia
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous set was acquired from an original owner who bought the set of six chairs in 1968 from Knoll and I have a copy of the receipts. The chairs are covered in the original re...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Omkstak stacking chairs designed by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast, Italy 1970s.
By Bieffeplast, Rodney Kinsman
Located in Athens, Attiki
Omkstak stacking chairs designed by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast, Italy 1970s.
The Omkstak chair is included in the @vamuseum @designmuseum @philamuseum permanent collections of 20...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 28.75 in W 17.72 in D 16.54 in
Mid-Century Pair of Italian Tripod Stools in Red Velvet and Brass, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous pair of Italian stools in golden brass and red velvet produced in Italy during the 1950s, clearly in the style of Gio Ponti.
In amazing condition, these stools are an elega...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Set of 5 Red Swedish Postmodern 80s Vintage Nils Gammelgaard Ikea "Ted" Chairs
By Anonima Castelli, IKEA, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Basel, BS
Great opportunity to have a complete set of 5 of these wonderful 1980s Nils Gaamelgaard for Ikea chairs as a perfect set of 5 in red! Sold here as a set.
Note: Red cushions will be...
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.5 in W 17 in D 18 in
Forty Red and Brown Stackable 40/4 Chairs by David Rowland - OF USA
By Office Furniture Systems, David Rowland
Located in Dronten, NL
The 40/4 Chair, a timeless masterpiece designed by David Rowland and crafted by the original manufacturer Office Furniture Systems. These are the original 1970's examples with enamel...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
French Armchair with Red Wooden Frame and Straw Seat
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchair, beech, straw, France, 1960s.
Stunning French armchair with red beech frame and classic organic straw seat. This chair features a solid wooden frame, consisting of cylindri...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Straw, Beech
Vintage Lounge Chair by Carson's of High Point
By Carsons
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impressive vintage modern lounge chair with a heavy sculpted chrome frame and a tufted backrest. Unique design features plush velvet upholstery, a very thick removable cushion, and l...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Vintage Herman Miller Chiclet Chairs by Ray Wilkes
By Herman Miller, Ray Wilkes
Located in Dallas, TX
Designed by Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller and first introduced in 1976, this pair of eye-catching chairs makes a lasting impression with bold, rounded-edge cushions and steel brackets...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Space Age Vintage Eight Red Plastic Dining Chairs Marcello Siard 1969 Italy
By Marcello Siard
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age eight ( 8 ) vintage dining chairs or chairs from plastic in poppy red color by Marcello Siard, Italy 1969. Stamped underneath with company´s name Marcello Siard Collezioni ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 29.53 in W 16.93 in D 19.69 in
Vintage George Nelson Coconut Chair
By George Nelson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
George Nelson Coconut Chair
1st series manufactured ,c. 1956
Original Orange Naugahyde Upholstery
Original White Enameled Shell
Foam is subtle
very small pinprick in seat and rubbing...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde
Set of six chairs in red leather, Cidue, Italy, circa 1970
By Cidue
Located in Paris, FR
Series of six chairs with slightly curved backs, entirely upholstered in thick burgundy-red saddle-stitched leather on a steel frame.
CIDUE label on the back of the chairs. Italian w...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
4867 chair set, Joe Colombo for Kartell
By Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in Neuss, NW
4867 chair set by Joe Colombo for Kartell from 1979. High quality red polycarbonate injection moulding frame. The offer includes 5 stackable chairs.
Quality Features:
very good...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
1st edition Verner Panton K2 Wire Cone Chair for Plus-Linje Denmark
By Plus-Linje, Verner Panton
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A circa 1960 Verner Panton K2 wire cone chair. The chair is in estate found condition. We were surprised to find an original chair and we have opted to leave it in its original state...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Folding Chairs by Flip Magis, 1980s
By Magis
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Pair of Folding Chairs by Flip Magis, 1980s.
Very Rare Pair of Folding Chairs Design Amalfitano Negrello and Scagnellato Filip Magis Manufactured by Poliplast.
The price of shippi...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Panton chairs by Verner Panton for Herman Miller / Felhbaum, 1970s
By Herman Miller, Verner Panton
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 3 orange fiberglass chairs designed by Verner Panton. stamped under seat. Wear due to time and age.
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Pair of 1980s Italian Postmodern Pine and Red Metal Accent Chairs -- 2 Pcs
Located in Basel, BS
Incredible pair of 1980s Pinewood and red accent chairs.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mario Bellini for Cassina Cab Dining Chair Mod.412, Italy, 1978
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Naples, IT
This iconic design by Mario Bellini for Cassina, circa 1970s, features the original caramel-colored leather. The bottom of the chairs bears the inscription - Cassina.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Mid 20th Century Mid-Century Milo Baughman Style Barrel Back Chair
By Milo Baughman
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
Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chair
By Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural and graceful iconic lounge chair model 1705 by Warren Platner designed in 1962 for Knoll International. Upholstered in luxurious rust velvet with anodized black wire frame...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of six “SA-3” chairs, designed by Carlos Picardo for "Darro". Spain, 1959.
By Darro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of six chairs designed by Carlos Picardo for “Darro” (1958-1979), made of iron frame, seat and backrest in red fabric. Manufactured in Spain.
The rationalist lines of the frame ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 29.34 in W 17.72 in D 18.51 in
Italian, Mobiltecnica Torino Leather Chairs
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian Mid-Century Modern red leather and black metal frame dining chairs by Mobiltecnica Torino 1950s. Like new conditions, reupholstered.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Two Yrjo Kukkapurö, red leather 'Junior' chairs by Hami Finland c1960.
Located in London, GB
Rare Yrjo Kukkapurö 'Junior' chair in red leather with red fiberglass.
Great condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32.68 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
Italian mid-century modern Chair in red plastic and black metal, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Chair in red plastic and black metal, 1960s
Chair with curved and shaped seat and backrest in bright red plastic. In the center of the seat there is a deco...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.93 in W 15.95 in D 20.28 in
Eero Saarinen Mid-Century Womb Chair & Ottoman by Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Southampton, NY
This Iconic original Womb Chair and accompanying ottoman is by famed Finnish/ American designer Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. The chair and ottoman were recovered, some 25 plu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Red Vintage Design Armchairs by Artifort, Model BEN
By Artifort
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This fantastic set of vintage design armchairs is from designer Pierre Paulin and produced by Artifort. These are the BEN chairs, upholstered in luxurious red fabric. With their slee...
Category
20th Century Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Rodney Kinsman Space Age Red Omstak Chair for Bieffeplast, 1971, Set 0f 4
By Rodney Kinsman, Bieffeplast
Located in Vicenza, IT
This set of four red "Omstak" stackable dining chairs was designed by Rodney Kinsman's eponymous company in London in 1971 and produced in Italy by Bieffeplast.
They feature a chrome...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.14 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Vintage design chair by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel from the late 1960s
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this vintage design chair by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel from the late 1960s.
This chair from the late 1960s is by designer Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel. It fi...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 20.87 in D 21.26 in
Set of 2 vintage design chairs by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel late 1960s
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered this nice set of 2 vintage design chairs by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel late 1960s.
This set from the late 1960s is by designer Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel. Due ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 20.87 in D 21.26 in
Set of 3 vintage design chairs by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, late 1960s
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered this authentic set of 3 vintage design chairs by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel from the late 1960s.
This set from the late 1960s is by designer Friso Kramer for Ahrend d...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 21.26 in
Vintage Artifort Design Armchair Model Ben in High-Quality Red Fabric
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This is the BEN chair designed by Pierre Paulin and produced by Artifort. It features a sleek design and is upholstered in luxurious red fabric. The armchair is very comfortable and ...
Category
20th Century Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 30.32 in
Vintage Artifort Design Armchair Model Ben in Sturdy Red Fabric
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This is the BEN chair designed by Pierre Paulin and produced by Artifort. It features a sleek design and is upholstered in luxurious red fabric. The armchair is very comfortable and ...
Category
20th Century Chairs
Materials
Fabric
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Red Antique and Vintage Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of red antique and vintage chairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, metal and plastic, all red antique and vintage chairs available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of red antique and vintage chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of red antique and vintage chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern red antique and vintage chairs are of considerable interest. Red antique and vintage chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Knoll, Verner Panton and Pierre Paulin are consistently popular.
How Much are Red Antique and Vintage Chairs?
Prices for red antique and vintage chairs start at $258 and top out at $37,500 with the average selling for $2,435.
Finding the Right Chairs for You
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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