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Yves Boucard Pair of Manu and Elle High Back Modern Whimsical Chairs, Swiss
By Yves Boucard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Whimsical and fun Yves Boucard high back chairs. Dramatic freeform chairs are constructed of wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
19th Century Heywood Bros. and Wakefield Co. Natural Wicker Swivel Piano Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Savannah, GA
weaves, braiding, swags, beads and balls are the elements that make up this most whimsical chair. The
Category
Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Chairs
Materials
Metal
Shearling Covered Shaped Back Chair with Wood Base and Legs with Metal Cap Feet
By LF Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Willow club chair is a whimsical chair that can be used in any room - shown covered in
Category
2010s American American Classical Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Mahogany
H 33 in W 30 in D 33 in
Olavi Hänninen, Unique Experimental Chairs Gallo & Gallina 'Cock and Hen', 1985
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in Helsinki, FI
style period. These whimsical chairs were on display at the Habitare trade fair in Helsinki in 1983 at
Category
Vintage 1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 36.23 in W 18.9 in D 22.05 in
Whimsical Postmodern Cardboard Sculptural Chair
By Frank Gehry
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Postmodern whimsical cardboard sculptural chair from Germany 1980s in brown cardboard and
Category
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Paper
Whimsical Mid-Century Chairs in Black Leather
Located in Milano, IT
Whimsical set consisting of four fine Italian-made leather chairs belonging to the 1960s.
The frame
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Whimsical Aluminum Chair With Full Bodied Horses
Located in Norwood, NJ
Highly unusual artist signed sculptural chair,. by Ray Lewis. More art than chair. Modern with an
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Whimsical Aluminum Antler Chair Designed by Arthur Court, USA 1970's
By Arthur Court
Located in North Miami, FL
A fanciful American 1970s aluminum antler chair designed by Arthur Court, San Francisco (1928-2015
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Modern Whimsical Iron Geometric Red Dining Chairs 1970s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage whimsical red faux leather iron geometric
five ( 5 ) dining chairs or
Category
Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 37.6 in W 16.54 in D 25.79 in
Italian Bamboo Chairs
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Whimsical pair of Italian bamboo chairs with curved backs and incredible detailing.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Bamboo
Leolux Papageno Chair
By Jan Armgardt, Leolux
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Whimsical wonderful Papageno chair by Leolux of the Netherlands. Great front legs and a wishbone
Category
1990s Dutch Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Coastal Rattan Pineapple Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Discover the charm of this Vintage Coastal Rattan Pineapple Chair, a whimsical masterpiece that
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Early 19th Century Italian Walnut Grotto Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
This whimsical 19th-century Venetian grotto chair is carved from gorgeous dark brown walnut. The
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Boho Cane Bobbin Chairs - Set of 2
Located in west palm beach, FL
hand-woven cane seats, these chairs add whimsical texture and visual interest to any room. The
Category
Late 20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Cane
Vintage Boho Leaf Chairs After Grosfeld House - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Grosfeld House. Featuring sculptural leaf backs and a whimsical yet elegant flair, these chairs bring
Category
Early 20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Set of Four 20th Century Century Faux Bois Dining Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking set of four late 20th-century American faux bois dining chairs, exquisitely carved to
Category
Late 20th Century American Country Chairs
Materials
Wood
Miss Wirt Chair by Philippe Starck for Disform 1982
By Disform, Philippe Starck
Located in Munich, DE
, which are often given clever or whimsical names. This chair is in the permanent collection of MoMA, the
Category
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
English Terracotta Coral-Inspired Grotto Chair with Patina, Circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English terracotta coral inspired Grotto chair from circa 1900. This whimsical English
Category
Early 20th Century English Chairs
Materials
Terracotta
Rare vintage mid century figural chair by John Risley, USA 1960s
By John Risley
Located in Hastings, GB
Rare whimsical mid century figural chair by John Risley, USA 1960s. Great as a sculptural accent
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
1985 Rare Postmodern Side Chair by Denis Balland For Fermob France
By Fermob
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical folding chair rare hard to find, Lacquered steel frame with plastic rollers for folding
Category
20th Century Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Design Institute of America DIA Dining or Occasional Chairs
By Design Institute America
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of whimsical steel chairs with brushed finish and cushioned seat by Design Institute of
Category
1990s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Modernist White Wire Garden Chairs in the Manner of Mathieu Matégot, Pair
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Chicago, IL
design, attached cup holders and an overall whimsical style! These chairs feature their original white
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Hand Painted Feline Motif Upholstered Leopard Print Wood Chair in Green & Orange
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A whimsical hand painted wooden chair with upholstered leopard print cushion. The back of this
Category
20th Century Portuguese Folk Art Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
H 34.25 in W 17.5 in D 15 in
(2) Leather and Beech Lounge Chairs by George Thams, Denmark Circa 1970's
By Vejen Polstermøbelfabrik, Georg Thams
Located in Norwalk, CT
eye for flair and whimsical forms, these chairs are no exception. The sculptural frames are
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
H 30.5 in W 25.5 in D 26 in
Gattona Brown Solid Walnut Dining Chair with Pony Leather by Nigel Coates
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
The Gattona Chair by Nigel Coates—an exquisite blend of elegance and whimsy meticulously
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Walnut
H 39.38 in W 29.93 in D 27.56 in
Set of 4 Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Black Cushioned Dining Armchairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A set of 4 Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin armchairs. A wonderful set of whimsically patterned
Category
20th Century American Modern Chairs
Materials
Polyester, Wood
Vintage Painted David Barrett Barrel Back Armchairs, Pair
By Dorothy Draper, David Barrett
Located in Miami, FL
Decorators. The chairs have a whimsical design and retain their vintage fabric. Reupholstering with a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Tony Paul Chairs
By Tony Paul
Located in Oakland, CA
These whimsical chairs were designed by Tony Paul and were distributed by Raymor in the 1950's
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Set of Four Sunflower Chairs
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Whimsical set of four sunflower chairs constructed from fibre glass with faux stone and painted
Category
20th Century Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Custom Chiang Mai Dragon Chairs, Pair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Traditional French chairs whimsically upholstered in Schumacher’s bold-hued Chaing Mai Dragon.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chairs
Materials
Brass
Glow Chair 'Aqua' in Recycled Plastic
By Kim Markel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Translucent and whimsical, these chairs from NY designer Kim Markel are handcrafted from a variety
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Glow Chair 'Grey' in Recycled Plastic
By Kim Markel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Translucent and whimsical, these chairs from NY designer Kim Markel are handcrafted from a variety
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Glow Chair 'Yellow' in Recycled Plastic
By Kim Markel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Translucent and whimsical, these chairs from NY designer Kim Markel are handcrafted from a variety
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Glow Chair 'Pink' in Recycled Plastic
By Kim Markel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Translucent and whimsical, these chairs from NY designer Kim Markel are handcrafted from a variety
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Luxurious Fur Wingback Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This whimsical wingback chair is upholstered in rabbit fur mosaic supported by four gracefully
Category
20th Century American Wingback Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Glow Chair in Aqua, Handmade from Cast Recycled Resin, Acrylic and Plastic
By Kim Markel
Located in Beacon, NY
Translucent and whimsical, these chairs are handcrafted from a variety of recycled plastics both
Category
2010s American Chairs
Materials
Acrylic, Resin, Plastic
H 31.75 in W 19 in D 18 in
Floral Lounge Chair Modern Midcentury
Located in Pasadena, CA
the look of the lounge chair, allowing the chair to be whimsical and simultaneously modern and elegant
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Velvet, Wood
Glow Chair by Kim Markel in Grey, Handmade from Cast Recycled Resin / Acrylic
By Kim Markel
Located in Beacon, NY
Translucent and whimsical, these chairs are handcrafted from a variety of recycled plastics, both
Category
2010s American Chairs
Materials
Resin, Plastic, Acrylic
H 31.75 in W 19 in D 18 in
Glow Chair by Kim Markel in Pink, Handmade from Cast Recycled Resin / Acrylic
By Kim Markel
Located in Beacon, NY
Translucent and whimsical, these chairs are handcrafted from a variety of recycled plastics both
Category
2010s American Chairs
Materials
Resin, Plastic, Acrylic
H 31.75 in W 19 in D 18 in
Glow Chair by Kim Markel in Yellow, Handmade from Cast Recycled Resin / Acrylic
By Kim Markel
Located in Beacon, NY
Translucent and whimsical, these chairs are handcrafted from a variety of recycled plastics, both
Category
2010s American Chairs
Materials
Resin, Plastic, Acrylic
H 31.75 in W 19 in D 18 in
Postmodern Wendell Castle Red Fiberglass Castle Lounge Chair
By Wendell Castle
Located in Detroit, MI
Castle’s Molar chair, the whimsical, organic sculptural form is a signature of his playful design. It is
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Plastic
Zampa by Jonathan Bocca
By Jonathan Bocca
Located in Lucca, IT
the paw of a playful animal, imbues it with a fun and whimsical character. The chair’s bright color
Category
2010s Italian Other Chairs
Materials
Polystyrene, Wood, Paper
Pair Krogenäs Møbler of Norway Pine Armchairs with 4 Legs, ca. 1960
Located in Memphis, TN
Norwegian firm, Krogenäs Møbler. Designer authenticity is fire-branded on piece in runic script. Chairs are
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Pair Krogenäs Møbler of Norway Pine Armchairs with 3 Legs, ca. 1960
Located in Memphis, TN
Norwegian firm, Krogenäs Møbler. Designer authenticity is fire-branded on piece in runic script. Chairs are
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
Pair Whimsical Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
A most unusual pair of chairs. Chairs have a sculptural look with the way the arms extend out into
Category
Vintage 1960s Chairs
Materials
Wood
John Risley Mustachioed Anthropomorphic Wire Chair
Located in Astoria, NY
A whimsical chair in the form of a seated man wearing a suit and hat sporting a mustache by John
Category
20th Century Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Lady Chair in White by John Risley
By John Risley
Located in Dorchester, MA
One of a series of whimsical chairs that John Risely fabricated at his Connecticut studio from
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Antique Romanian Folk Art Painted Country Chair
Located in Round Top, TX
This highly painted, whimsical chair still maintains the original red and blue Folk Art paint of
Category
Early 20th Century Romanian Chairs
Pair of Midcentury Figural His and Hers Steel Wire Patio Chairs by John Risley
By John Risley
Located in Las Vegas, NV
functional art and these whimsical chairs are no exception.
The chairs have been painted a couple times
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
H 54.5 in W 24.5 in L 54.5 in
Wonderful Whimsical Corner Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An odd and wonderfully shaped chair with corner shaped back and seat that's rotated to be a diamond
Category
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Pair Whimsical "Fish" Side Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
A most unusual pair of iron sidechairs in the form of a fish.
The chairs are like sculptures
Category
Vintage 1960s Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Whimsical Bedroom Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
Not comfortable at all. They should be used as valet or to seat for taking off one's shoes.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
PAIR OF WHIMSICAL SIDE DINING CHAIRS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
PAIR OF WHIMSICAL SIDE CHAIRS COVER IN BERRY FAUX LEATHER CROCODILE AND CRYSTAL BOTTOM TUFTED SILK
Category
Late 20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Leather, Velvet
Set of Four Whimsical Twig Chairs.
Located in Miami, FL
Fantastic group of 4 carved wood chairs with caned seats. Beautiful crafstmanship, fantastic
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Arthur Umanoff Whimsical Slatted Garden Chairs
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in North Miami, FL
In original distressed orange and yellow painted wood, these chairs are perfect for interior or
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Wonderful Whimsical Rare Tree Stump Art Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Great looking chair carved into a massive tree stump. This functions as not only a great
Category
Mid-20th Century American Outsider Art Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Whimsical Pair Of Wrought Iron Porter's Chairs
Located in Doylestown, PA
A fun pair of porter's chairs from the estate of Shari Lewis (of "Lambchop" fame), in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Whimsical Studio Wood Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of three legged studio wood chairs by an unknown wood worker. Incredible detail throughout
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of whimsical deco slipper chairs
Located in New York, NY
New Italian ebossed fabric with discs of different colors on a mild green background. Harmonic shape.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Slipper Chairs
Set 6 whimsical and unusual "fan-back" painted side chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of six whimsical and unusual fan-back, painted chairs
Category
Antique 19th Century Chairs
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Whimsical Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of whimsical chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and fabric, all whimsical chairs available were constructed with great care. There are 145 antique and vintage whimsical chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 12 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of whimsical chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of whimsical chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Folk Art whimsical chairs are of considerable interest. If space is limited, there are small whimsical chairs measuring 12.21 inches across. Many whimsical chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Philippe Starck, John Risley and Vitra produced popular whimsical chairs that are worth a look.
How Much are Whimsical Chairs?
Prices for whimsical chairs start at $550 and top out at $23,158 with the average selling for $3,400.
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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