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American Designer, Lounge Chair With Ottoman, Iron, Fabric, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown beige velvet and black-lacquered iron lounge chair with ottoman, designed and produced in
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
American Designer, Lounge Chair
Ottoman, Metal, Fabric, Wood, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black lacquered wood and metal and beige fabric lounge chair with ottoman, designed and produced
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
American Designer, Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Iron, Wood, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered iron, wood and beige velvet fabric lounge chair with ottoman designed and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair Mid-Century Modern Slipper/Lounge Chairs, American Designer, Tufted, Suede
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair Mid-Century Modern Slipper/Lounge Chairs, American Designer, Tufted, Suede. Each mid century
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Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Suede, Wood
American Designer, Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Iron, Rattan, Wood, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan, black-painted iron and wood lounge chair with ottoman designed and produced in the US, c
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Rare and Perfect Italian Designer Chair
By Gio Ponti
Located in North Miami, FL
The most beautiful Mahogany desk chair influenced in a Gio Ponti design. Finished with sabots and
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk C...
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Leather Club Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
proportions. Designed in the style of Milo Baughman, a unique modern American designer. These club chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
$2,000 / set
Executive Arm Chairs by Eero Saarinen, Knoll International, Germany, Set of 6
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in München, Bavaria
Finnish-American architect and designer. These chairs were produced by Knoll (European production) and are
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, Model 951
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Chino Hills, CA
the most influential American modern designers.
The chair features a sleek brushed nickel frame with
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Nickel
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tufted
Party
Club Chair in Black Leather
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Waalwijk, NL
black leather 'Party Chair' by American designer Edward Wormley. This armchair has an interesting
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
American Designer, Arm Chairs, Pine, USA, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine armchairs or side chairs designed and produced in the US, c. 1960s.
Seat Height
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Pine
$4,500 / set
Pair Mid-Century Modern Organic Form Harvey Probber Style Lounge / Slipper Chair
Located in Manhasset, NY
American designer modernist lounge or slipper chairs. Each on Ebony legs having a raised stunning white cut
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Windsor Armchair Sikes Chair Company by Herman de Vries, Designer
By Sikes Chair Company, Herman de Vries
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Windsor armchair by the Sikes Chair Company of Buffalo. This was created by designer by
Category
Vintage 1940s American American Colonial Armchairs
Materials
Birch
Vintage Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Chairs From the Estate of Geoffrey Beene- Pr
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
their provenance, originating from the personal collection of legendary American fashion designer
Category
Late 20th Century American Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
American Designer, Small Lounge Chairs, Iron, Mohair, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of small black-lacquered iron and green mohair lounge chairs designed and produced in the US
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
DESIGNER KESTERPORT AMERICAN HARDWOOD DiNING TABLE
CHAIR DINING ROOM SUITE
By Kesterport
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
American Mahogany Kesterport Dining table & Chair suite
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Dining Room Sets
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
EA 216 Armchair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in LYON, FR
leather lounge chair by American designers Ray and Charles Eames. After working with fiberglass, the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
David Rowland 40/4 Chair
Located in New York, NY
The first monograph on the work of the designer of the iconic 40/4 chair
The American industrial
Category
2010s Chinese Books
Materials
Paper
$90 / item
BRNO Chair designer Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe 1970s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Torino, Piemonte
This Brno model chair was designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in the 1970s. This comfortable and stylish chair features a curved steel frame with a flat base and orange fabric uphol...
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Bertoia Loom Chair by Clément Brazille, Made in France
By Clément Brazille
Located in Firenze, IT
the iconic works of Italian-born American designer Harry Bertoia. The chair is an original Bertoia
Category
2010s French Other Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Bertoia Yellow Loom Chair by Clément Brazille, Made in France
By Clément Brazille
Located in Firenze, IT
the iconic works of Italian-born American designer Harry Bertoia. The chair is an original Bertoia
Category
2010s French Other Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Bertoia Multi-color Loom Chair by Clément Brazille, Handmade in France
By Clément Brazille
Located in Firenze, IT
the iconic works of Italian-born American designer Harry Bertoia. The chair is an original Bertoia
Category
2010s French Other Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
American Designer, Chair, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A stained oak and grey beige fabric side or lounge chair designed and produced in the US, c. 1930s
Category
Vintage 1930s American Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Vintage Walnut Lounge Chairs by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Widdicomb, circa 1950s. These American designer chairs have been professionally restored and upholstered in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Designer Chocolate Brown Leather Club Chair and Ottoman
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sumptuously soft chocolate brown leather club chair and ottoman by Hickory Chair (for Greenbaum's
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2010s American American Classical Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
American Designer, Slipper Chairs, Rattan, Green Velvet, America, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of rattan and green velvet slipper chairs designed and produced by an American designer
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Rattan
American Designer, Side Chairs, Wood, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of stained wood side chairs designed and produced in the US, c. 1940s.
16” seat height
Category
Vintage 1940s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
$3,900 / set
American Designer, Modernist Slipper Chairs, Oak, White Fabric, America, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of modernist / Minimalist lounge chairs / slipper chairs. In solid oak. With seat cushions
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
American Designer, Side Chair, Wood, Pennsylvania, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden side chair designed and produced in Pennsylvania, United States, 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
American Designer, Lounge Chair, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and light grey fabric lounge chair designed and produced in the US, 1950s.
13” seat height
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
American Designer, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo, rattan and white fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
American Designer, Lounge Chair, Bamboo, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded bamboo and green velvet lounge chair designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Seat
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Bamboo
American Designer, Slipper Chairs, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of rattan and green velvet fabric slipper lounge chairs designed and produced in the US, c
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Rattan
American Designer, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of moulded bamboo and green fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo
American Designer, Slipper Chair, Wood, Rattan, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood and rattan lounge chair in the manner of Paul Laszlo, designed and produced in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
American Designer, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Fabric, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of moulded bamboo and green fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo
American Designer, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo and green velvet lounge chairs designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Minor
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Bamboo
American Designer, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo and green fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo
American Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and beige silk fabric lounge chair or armchair designed and produced in the USA, c. 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
American Designer, Lounge Chair, Velvet, Moulded Bamboo, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A velvet and moulded bamboo lounge chair designed and produced by an American Designer, USA, 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Bamboo
American Designer, Lounge Chair, Bamboo, Velvet, United States, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo and velvet lounge chair designed and produced by an American designer, United States
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Bamboo
American Designer, Slipper Chair, Bamboo, Green Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A green velvet and bamboo slipper chair designed and produced by an American designer, USA, c
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Bamboo
American Designer, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Bamboo, United States, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of white fabric and bamboo lounge chairs designed and produced by an American designer
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo
American Designer, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Yellow Fabric, USA, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo and mustard yellow fabric lounge chairs designed and produced by an American
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo
American Designer, Slipper Chair, Walnut, Cotton, Velvet, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut, cotton strap and green brown velvet slipper lounge chair designed and produced in the US
Category
Vintage 1940s American Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Velvet, Walnut
1970s American Designer Chrome Cantilevered Chairs After Milo Baughman
By Harvey Probber, Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Wonderful pair of American Modernist designer lounge chairs. Features dramatic cantilevered frames
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Chrome
American Designer, Lounge Chair, Oak, Velvet, Aluminum, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A stained oak, brown velvet and aluminum lounge chair designed and produced in the US, 1950s.
Seat
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
American Designer, Lounge Chair, Bamboo, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded bamboo, rattan and green velvet lounge chair designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Bamboo, Rattan
American Designer, Rocking Lounge Chair, Bamboo, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded bamboo and floral printed fabric rocking lounge chair designed and produced in the US, c
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo
American Designer, Slipper Chairs, Walnut, Velvet, Rattan, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair walnut, beige yellow velvet and rattan slipper lounge chairs designed and produced in the US
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Walnut
American Designer, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Rattan, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak, rattan and white fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Oak
American Designer, Lounge Chair, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo, rattan and white fabric lounge chair designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Seat
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
American Designer, Slipper Chairs, Tubular Steel, Velvet, USA, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of tubular steel and brown velvet slipper chairs designed and produced in the US, 1930s
Category
Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Slipper Chairs
Materials
Steel
American Designer, Lounge Chair, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded bamboo, rattan and beige fabric lounge chair designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
American Designer, Slipper Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo, rattan and green velvet slipper lounge chairs designed and produced in the US, c
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Bamboo, Rattan
American Designer, Lounge Chairs, Iron, Bamboo, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black-painted iron, bamboo and green velvet lounge chairs designed and produced in the US
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
American Designer, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of moulded bamboo, rattan and green fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in the US, c
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
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American Designers Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of American designers chairs available for sale. Frequently made of fabric, wood and animal skin, all American designers chairs available were constructed with great care. American designers chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. American designers chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Neoclassical styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Hickory Chair Furniture Company and Robert Tiffany each produced beautiful American designers chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are American Designers Chairs?
Prices for American designers chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, American designers chairs begin at $780 and can go as high as $11,750, while the average can fetch as much as $4,950.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About American Designers Chairs
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024The designer most often credited with inventing American sportswear is Claire McCardell. During the early 20th century, she created ready-to-wear apparel for women that was visually appealing but casual enough for everyday wear. Her brand was called Claire McCardell Clothes by Townley. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of women's vintage apparel.
- What is a chair designer called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024What a chair designer is called varies. There isn't a term for someone who designs chairs specifically. Instead, you would typically refer to this type of professional as a furniture designer or industrial designer. Some furniture designers who are particularly well-known for their chairs include Charles and Ray Eames, Hans Wegner, Arne Jacobsen, Eero Saarinen, Verner Panton, Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs.
- Who designed Paimio Chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto designed the Paimio chair for a tuberculosis sanatorium in the town of Paimio, Finland. The bent plywood chair debuted in the early 1930s. On 1st 1stDibs, shop a range of Alvar Aalto chairs.
- Who designed the Tulip chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024Eero Saarinen designed the Tulip chair. It was part of Saarinen's Pedestal collection of armless chairs, stools, dining tables and more — a mid-century modernist exercise in simplifying. The series was designed for Knoll, which continues to produce it today. Interestingly, the Tulip armchair's shape suggests one single plastic form, but despite Saarinen's many experiments to achieve this, it is actually constructed in two pieces: an aluminum frame obscured in a plastic finish and a fiberglass upper-shell seat. In two parts or one, it achieves Saarinen's desired streamlined effect. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Eero Saarinen Tulip chairs.
- Who designed the Aeron chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Don Chadwick and Bill Stumpf designed the Aeron chair. The pair introduced the mesh-upholstered ergonomic chair in 1994, and it has been one of Herman Miller's best-selling office chairs ever since. Its innovative design has even earned it a place in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, New York. Find a range of Aeron chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the Hand chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Surrealist designer and artist Pedro Friedeberg designed the Hand chair. He unveiled the piece in 1962 when he was only 24 years old. Many designers and furniture companies have created similar pieces since. Find a collection of Hand chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the Transat chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Eileen Gray designed the Transat chair in 1922. Its name comes from the luxury ocean liners that took passengers on transatlantic voyages during the early 20th century. Gray became inspired to create the chair after sitting in deck chairs on one such ship. Shop a range of Transat chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Antonio Bonet, Juan Kurchan and Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy designed the Butterfly chair. The trio met while working in Le Corbusier's studio and then moved to Argentina, where they founded the Grupo Austral. In 1938, they unveiled their now iconic chair, which was inspired by a previous work called Tripolona, which they designed using inspiration from folding, collapsible chairs used by the British military. Shop a collection of Butterfly chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the coconut chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022George Nelson designed the coconut chair in 1956. Herman Miller continues to produce the curvy accent chair based on his original design. On 1stDibs, you can shop a collection of coconut chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Who the most famous chair designer is may refer to many different people. Arne Jacobsen, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Lilly Reich, Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Philippe Starck, Hans Wegner, Verner Panton and Le Corbusier have all designed iconic chairs over time. Shop a selection of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the Eames chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Charles and Ray Eames designed the Eames chair. A married couple, they were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design and have been recognized as among the most influential designers of the 20th century. They produced a line of DCW chairs together in the 1940s and went on to unveil their now iconic lounge chair in 1956. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Eames lounge chairs.
- Who designed the clam chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Arnold Madsen designed the Clam chair. In the past, it was ascribed to the Norwegian retailer Martin Olsen and then the Danish architect Philip Arctander. It was only through some dogged research by a team of international design historians and collectors that it was finally correctly associated with Madsen, an upholsterer by profession who created it in Copenhagen in 1944. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Clam chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Who designed the Bird chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Italian-American designer and artist Harry Bertoia designed the Bird chair in 1952. It features a tubular base and a wire basket seat. Today, Knoll Furniture continues to manufacture the mid-century modern furnishing. Find a selection of Bird chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the folding chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Opinions vary on who designed the folding chair. Chairs designed to fold have existed since the ancient world, with examples found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Some people argue that the original designer of the modern-day folding chair was John Cram, who patented an idea for a folding chair in 1855. However, others believe that Philip E.G. Harrison should get the credit because his 1931 design more closely resembles the modern-day folding chair. Nathaniel Alexander also contributed to the development of the folding chair with his 1911 chair that included a book rest, as did Frederic Arnold, who created the first folding aluminum chair in 1947. Shop a selection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the Z Chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023There are two designers known for producing a Z-Chair. Poul Jensen unveiled his design in 1957. It features a zigzagging teak wood frame and boxy seat and back cushions. In 2011, Sawaya Moroni introduced a sharply angled, polished stainless steel Z-Chair designed by architect Zaha Hadid. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
- Who designed the LCW chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Charles and Ray Eames designed the LCW lounge chair in 1945. Its design includes five pieces of molded plywood. Herman Miller continues to produce the iconic furnishing to this day. You can find a range of LCW chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the MR chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Ludwig Mies van der Rohe designed the MR chair in 1927. The tubular steel frame and woven seat reflect the International Style that the German architect helped establish. Today, Knoll furniture manufactures the armchair. Shop a variety of MR chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Le Corbusier designed a number of armchairs that people refer to as the Corbusier chair. His designs are spare, minimal and efficient but at the same time offer supreme comfort. Collaborating with his cousin, Pierre Jeanneret, and trailblazing designer Charlotte Perriand, he devised such iconic pieces as the LC2 Petit Confort armchair and the LC4 chaise longue. Each couples a tubular chrome frame with soft, supple leather upholstery, lending an organic warmth to an industrially made piece of furniture. Find a variety of Le Corbusier chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed airport chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Although many people have designed airport chairs, Charles and Ray Eames are best known for creating seating for airports. The ones they produced for Chicago O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, in 1962 are especially famous. On 1st 1stDibs, shop a variety of airport chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Vladimir Kagan designed the Shield Back chair, which debuted in 1955. It features an upholstered back and seat. Cabinetmaker George Hepplewhite is also known for creating an all-wood shield back chair sometime during the mid-18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of shield back chairs.
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