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Herman Miller Eames Armchair on Low Lounge Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Amazing color on this Eames fiberglass armshell for Herman Miller. Beautiful orange tone contrasts nicely against black lounge height base. No cracks or major wear. Even color throug...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Clarence Chairs
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two Napoleon III armchairs with gold velvet upholstery. Turned wooden legs with dark walnut finish.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Handwoven Mexican Midcentury Inspired Cali Lounge Chair, Steel and Leather
By Leon Leon Design
Located in Mexico City, Delegación Cuauhtémoc
This handwoven midcentury inspired Cali lounge chair is a unique creation by León León Design from Mexico City, a modern version of the famous Acapulco chair.
The Cali Natural Leath...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 27.17 in W 22.05 in D 31.11 in
Set of 8 Max Stacker Conference / Office Chairs by Steelcase Strafor, Usa 1980's
By Steelcase
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Original MAX STACKER Conference / Office Chair set of 8 by Steelcase Strafor Edition, made in the USA 1970's / 80's. Yellow plastic seat and back on chrome metal frame. All c...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 19.3 in D 21.26 in
Pair of Leather Eames DKX-1 Side Chairs for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of orange leather Eames DKX-1 side chairs for Herman Miller with original labels. Two pairs available. Sold as-is. Please note wear in leather upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Milo Baughman Bronze Thin Frame Chairs in Jack Lenor Larsen Upholstery
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful set of Milo Baughman thin frame dining chairs in a hard to find bronze finish. We have reupholstered in a Jack Lenor Larsen fabric which complements the bronze frame.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Aluminum Upholstered Chairs in the Style of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Aluminum chairs with orange upholstery, in the style of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Reupholstered in the last couple of years. Stylist and Comfortable! Aluminum is very clean! P...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Six All Upholstered Parsons Style Dining Chairs After Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Chic set of six dining chairs, in allover textured pink fabric upholstery. The set includes two arm, and four side chairs. All are in very good, clean, original and ready to use cond...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Tubular Lounge Chair 'Frank' by Bradley L. Bowers
By Bradley L. Bowers
Located in New York, NY
Bradley Bowers’ 'Frank' hardly resembles a chair at all—there’s no obvious seat, and the tubular form gives it a psychedelic pool noodle vibe. Yet the New Orleans-based designer obse...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
Vintage Postmodern Dakota Jackson Vik, Ter 1 Orange Dining Chairs Set of 8
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Postmodern Dakota Jackson Vik–Ter 1 dining chairs comprised of black iron frames, orange molded plywood seat and backs, and maple veneer. Beautiful condition, keeping...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Art Deco Metal Folding Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Esperance, NY
Art Deco metal folding chairs - Set of 4.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Metal
Eames For Herman Miller Mid Century Fiberglass Shell Red Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames For Herman Miller Mid Century Fiberglass Shell Red Chair
The chair measures: 24.75 wide x 22 deep x 31.25 high, with a seat height of 18 inches and arm height of 26 inches
...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
111 Navy Mini Chair by Coca-Cola
By Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
The 111 Navy Mini is a story of innovation, turning waste plastic into something that lasts. Each stool is made of 111 recycled PET bottles. Like the original 111 Navy stool, these o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Pr. High Style Chairs Manufactured by Marble Imperial Design Att to Risom
By Marble Imperial, Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Chic and sophisticated pair of office, dining, occasional chairs made by Marble Imperial Furniture, design attributed to Jens Risom. The chairs have brushed steel frames, and orange ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Traditional Upholstered Hale Dining Chair with Brass by Martin and Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett’s Hale Chair features a fully upholstered, curved back with saber legs and an unlacquered brass handle detail. Brass nail head trim option available for order.
H 3...
Category
2010s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 33.5 in W 21.5 in D 19.5 in
On & On Stacking Chair in Plastic with Orange Fabric 2 by Barber & Osgerby
By Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
The On & On Collection by Barber & Osgerby for Emeco breaks new ground with a circular way of thinking, combining longevity of design, durability, and the use of recycled materials t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 30.9 in W 15.9 in D 17.75 in
Harvey Probber Pair of Chairs, Artisan Collection, 1970s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Miami, FL
These chairs are spectacular in their apparent simplicity. Both retain the original removable leather cushions. Seat height is 20" with the cushion.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Materials
Cane
Charles & Ray Eames, Herman Miller Set of 4 Dowel Leg DAW Armchairs Orange
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Eames, of recent manufacture by Herman Miller, these signed chairs are in like new condition. Each still retaining hang tags, shells are made of white plastic with an off...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 25.5 in W 31.5 in D 25.5 in
Portola Chair by Gary Snyder, USA
Located in Berlin, DE
This chair is created by hand in Santa Cruz, CA, USA and signed by the artist. The frames are made of 304L stainless steel, the 1/2" solid round bar frame is hand bent, shaped, and w...
Category
2010s American Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Woodard Chair with Orange Seat and Back Pad
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Unusual metal frame chair with orange vinyl pad seats. Please view the matching large sofa we have listed from this stylish set. Attributed to Woodard Furniture.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Emeco On & On Stacking Chair in Orange Plastic by Barber & Osgerby
By Emeco, Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby
Located in Hanover, PA
The On & On Collection by Barber & Osgerby for Emeco breaks new ground with a circular way of thinking, combining longevity of design, durability, and the use of recycled materials t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Early Oak DCW Dining Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Dorchester, MA
The DCW dining chair is a classic mid-century plywood design by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, both functional and comfortable. This model, made in the 1950s, is constructe...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Rubber
Shaker Swivel Armchair, by Ambrozia, Ebonized Oak & Steel, Burnt Orange Leather
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The Shaker Swivel Counterstool armchair is made to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame. This contemporary / modern swivel armchair is available in a larg...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 40 in W 20 in D 18 in
On & On Stacking Chair in Plastic with Orange Fabric 1 by Barber & Osgerby
By Emeco, Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby
Located in Hanover, PA
The On & On Collection by Barber & Osgerby for Emeco breaks new ground with a circular way of thinking, combining longevity of design, durability, and the use of recycled materials t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 30.9 in W 15.9 in D 17.75 in
On & On Stacking Chair in Plastic with Orange Leather by Barber & Osgerby
By Emeco, Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby
Located in Hanover, PA
The On & On Collection by Barber & Osgerby for Emeco breaks new ground with a circular way of thinking, combining longevity of design, durability, and the use of recycled materials t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 30.9 in W 15.9 in D 17.75 in
Emeco On & On Stacking Chair in Orange with Ash Plywood seat by Barber & Osgerby
By Emeco, Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby
Located in Hanover, PA
The On & On Collection by Barber & Osgerby for Emeco breaks new ground with a circular way of thinking, combining longevity of design, durability, and the use of recycled materials t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 30.9 in W 15.9 in D 17.75 in
Emeco On & On Stacking Chair in Orange with Walnut seat by Barber & Osgerby
By Emeco, Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby
Located in Hanover, PA
The On & On Collection by Barber & Osgerby for Emeco breaks new ground with a circular way of thinking, combining longevity of design, durability, and the use of recycled materials t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 30.9 in W 15.9 in D 17.75 in
Emeco On & On Stacking Chair in Orange with Oak Plywood seat by Barber & Osgerby
By Emeco, Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby
Located in Hanover, PA
The On & On Collection by Barber & Osgerby for Emeco breaks new ground with a circular way of thinking, combining longevity of design, durability, and the use of recycled materials t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 30.9 in W 15.9 in D 17.75 in
Dolce Chair by On Madison
Located in Pasadena, CA
Our custom "Dolce" chair has a curvaceous shape with polished brass legs and is inspired by 1960s Italian style. Production time 6-8 weeks. Stock upholstery is a 100% cotton velvet a...
Category
2010s American Chairs
Materials
Brass
Lounge Chair and Footstool by Warren Platner, 1966
By Warren Platner
Located in Berlin, Berlin
VINTAGE Easy chair and footstool designed by Warren Platner. U.S.A, Knoll International, 1966.
The lounge chair, model number 1725. Welded curved steel and wool upholstery. Beautifu...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
William Katavolos Leather Swivel Sling Chair
By William Katavolos
Located in Providence, RI
William Katavolos for Leathercrafter Leather Swivel Sling Chair circa 1966. Full hide leather and steel. The chair measures 31" deep x 28" wide x 38" tall, and has a seat height of 18".
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
18th Century American Saddle Seat Bow Back Windsor Side Chair
Located in Carmel, CA
18th century pine saddle seat and bow back windsor side chair in excellent condition. The saddle seat shape is very apparent from the view. The back spindles are gently tapered and i...
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century American American Colonial Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 Rosewood Frame Dining Chairs by Founders Furniture Co.
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and rare set of 6 dining chairs, by Founders Furniture Co. as part of their Patterns 15 collection. Six armchairs each with upholstered backs and seats (upholstery as is) ....
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Knoll Studio Volo Tan Leather Barcelona Chair and Ottoman
By Knoll
Located in San Francisco, CA
Presents a Knoll Studio Barcelona chair and ottoman in leather. Original makers mark is embossed on the back of the solid polished steel frame. Complete with the signature of the ico...
Category
2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Elbert Chair: Leather + Steel, (New York Version) Jordan Mozer, USA, 1988/2006
By Jordan Mozer
Located in Chicago, IL
Jordan Mozer (b.1958) Elbert Chair: Times Square Variation 2006: Custom Dyed Leather and Powder Coated Steel. Made in the US. 31" high x 25" deep x 18" wide. (79 cm high x 63.5 cm d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31 in W 18 in D 25 in
Heated Indoor/Outdoor Cast Stone Evia Chair, Custom Frame, Orange
By Galanter and Jones
Located in San Francisco, CA
Inspired by a leather sling chair, the Evia Chair is an elegant piece of heated furniture made of cast stone and stainless steel by Galanter & Jones. Smooth like a river rock, the He...
Category
2010s American Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Cast Stone, Stainless Steel
Sensational Pair of Bar Stools with Beige Vinyl Seat and Brass Coated Base
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A sensational pair of bar stools with beige vinyl seat and brass coated base, circa 1980. Good vintage condition with age appropriate wear.
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Pair of Early Charles Eames LCM Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Birch and Blackened iron lounge chairs designed by Charles Eames for Herman Miller in the 1950s. Some small veneer chips on each chair as shown in the photos. In original Mid-Century...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Gorgeous Pair of Faux Sheepskin Stools with Wooden Legs
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A gorgeous pair of faux sheepskin stools with thick wooden legs, circa 1980. Good condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Stools
Materials
Sheepskin
Amazing Pair of Aluminum Benches in the Manner of Tommi Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Mount Penn, PA
An amazing pair of aluminum X-base benches with with tapered legs and original orange upholstery in the manner of Tommi Parzinger, circa 1970. Good condition with age appropriate wea...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Style Orange Velvet & White Linen Arm Lounge Chairs, Pair
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Houston, TX
Offered is a pair of Mid-Century Modern beyond gorgeous, whimsical yet very elegant, white lacquered pair of armchairs in the manner of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings. Stunning in a button t...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Linen, Velvet
H 39.5 in W 25 in D 31.5 in
Fabulous Erwine and Estelle Laverne Bright Orange Bench for Laverne Originals
By Erwine & Estelle Laverne
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A fabulous Erwine and Estelle Laverne bright orange and three-seat bench for Laverne Originals, circa 1960.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum
H 30 in W 66 in D 19 in
3-Leg Art Deco Style Dining Chair in Pink Faux Leather w/ Brass Finished Legs
Located in Compton, CA
The Art Deco dining chair in faux pink leather and brass finished legs.
24" total width / 30" back height / 19.5" seat height / 19" seat depth.
This is a made to order piece if ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 30 in W 24 in D 19 in
Pair of Rocking Bentwood Chairs
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of rocking bentwood and wire frame chairs.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Side Chair, Mid-Century Modern Style Striped Yellow Side Chair by Steelcase.
By Steelcase
Located in Glendale, CA
Side chair by Steelcase with chrome frame. Upholstered in striped fabric.
Sturdy and well done. In original condition, the fabric shown light stains.
Made in USA.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of DCM chairs by Ray & Charles Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Pair of rare aniline dyed red ash DCM chairs with satin chrome frame. Designed by Ray & Charles Eames for Herman Miller.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Aluminum chair and ottoman after Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Canaan, CT
Often found listed as a Harvey Probber aluminum lounge chair and ottoman. The chair is identical to the Probber chair, other than a couple of screws.
Its shown in its original ora...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Aluminum
6 mid century Milo Baughman chrome dining chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Canaan, CT
Always in style. You can pair these with any table, almost. orange is the new black. They look great as is, but this is original fabric, so an update is suggested. .
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Set of Four 1970s Orange Verner Panton Stacking Chairs
By Verner Panton
Located in Southampton, NY
Great for outdoor dining -molded injection plastic. Made by Herman Miller in 1974, he designed the single form chair stacking chair in 1960 and it was issued by Herman Miller in 1967...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Vintage All Steel Inc. Modern Armchair Original Orange Hopsacking & Chrome Frame
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage All Steel Inc. modern armchair comprised of a chrome frame & original orange hopsacking fabric. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 33 in W 27 in D 31.5 in
Eames / Herman Miller Upholstered Fiberglass Armchairs in Tangerine
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
This is a fabulous pair of Herman Miller upholstered fiberglass armchairs in a Tangerine Hopsack fabric. Designed by Ray and Charles Eames, these chairs were produced in 1976, and th...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Set of 4 T dining chairs by Katavolos Litell & Kelley for Laverne International
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Set of four Laverne International T-chairs designed by William Katavolos, Ross Litell & David Kelley in the early 1950ies
Hardly any other chair konjugates one particular shape co...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 32.29 in W 23.23 in D 22.05 in
Vintage Mid Century Heywood Wakefield Dog Bone Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic set of six vintage MCM dining chairs. Made by the iconic Heywood Wakefield. The coveted Dog Bone design. Two arm chairs and four sides. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bone
Vintage Contemporary Lucite and Ultra Suede Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in west palm beach, FL
Stunning set of 6 vintage Contemporary dining chairs. A chic design with thick rods of lucite bent into an arched design. Stunning ultra suede upholstery in a soft yellow color. Matc...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Lucite
Pair of Orange Rattan Bamboo and Rawhide Lounge Chairs by McGuire
By McGuire
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Fabulous pair of bamboo and woven rawhide Lounge chairs by McGuire.
The frames are in beautiful original condition, cushions have been newly recovered in a orange fabric with gold t...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Hide, Fabric, Bamboo
Milo Baughman Pair of Swivel Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful chrome base pair of Milo Baughman Swivel chairs in excellent reupholstered condition. No damages on base. No stains on beautiful vintage yellow style fabric. Super cute and...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 8 Vintage Brass Tone with Velvet Upholstery Folding Chairs c1955
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful set of eight mid century Plia style folding chairs in velvet upholstery. Made in NYC c 1955 by the A. Fritz co. Fold flat, 1 inch in depth. In excellent vintage condition w...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Early Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller MCM Orange Fiberglass Shell Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Countryside, IL
Early Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Orange Fiberglass Shell Arm Chair
This chair measures: 24.75 wide x 20 deep x 27.5 inches high, with a seat height of 15....
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 27.5 in W 24.75 in D 20 in
Mid Century Style Lounge Chair, Salmon & Gray Diamond Back Upholstery Like New
Located in Kansas City, MO
Like new mid century style lounge chair, maker unknown. High quality sturdy construction with diamond patterned seat back upholstery. Great color combination in salmon / red and grey...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Ash
H 33 in W 32.5 in D 31 in
Vintage Preview Leather Swivel Barstools, Set of 5
By Preview
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fabulous set of 5 preview swivel barstools. Beautiful butterscotch leather in a chic contemporary design. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Late 20th Century North American Stools
Materials
Leather
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Orange North American Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of orange north american chairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, fabric and plastic, all orange north american chairs available were constructed with great care. There are 112 antique and vintage orange north american chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 25 modern editions to choose from as well. Orange north american chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of orange north american chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco orange north american chairs are of considerable interest. Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Emeco each produced beautiful orange north american chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are Orange North American Chairs?
Prices for orange north american chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, orange north american chairs begin at $290 and can go as high as $26,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,100.
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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