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American Designer, Lounge Chair, Oak, Brown Velvet, United States, 1940s
By Paul Laszlo
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and brown velvet lounge chair designed and produced by an American designer, United States
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
American Designer, Side Chair, White Lacquered Tubular Metal, Fabric, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A side chair, designed and produced in the United States, circa 1960s-1970s. In white-lacquered
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
American Designer, Large Freeform Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of large fabric and wood freeform lounge chairs designed and produced in the United States
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair Oversized Modern American Designer Art Deco Leather Lounge / Slipper Chairs
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair oversized Modern American Designer Art Deco leather lounge / slipper chairs
A pair of
Category
Vintage 1980s Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
American Designer, Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded bamboo, rattan and fabric lounge chair with ottoman designed and produced by an American
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
American Designer, Freeform Armchair, Walnut, USA, 1980
Located in High Point, NC
A freeform walnut lounge or armchair designed and produced in the US. Signed Fisher and dated 1980.
Seat Height (inches): 14.75”
Arm Height (inches): 30.25" and 23.38"
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Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Superbly Styled Dramatic Pair of Designer Club Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A wonderfully shaped pair of upholstered club or host chairs having dramatic scrolled arms and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Post-Modern Suede Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Renown Designer Robert Tiffany
By Robert Tiffany
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This one of a kind lounge chair upholstered in it's original red, white, and blue suede is an
Category
Late 20th Century North American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Suede
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Baughman Style Tub / Swivel / Lounge Chairs, American
By Milo Baughman
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern American Designer Swivel / Lounge Chairs
Pair of modern swivel chairs perfect
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Set of Four Chairs by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in NYC, NY
A set of four midcentury chairs by American designer, Arthur Umanoff. The chairs have a satin black
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Lucite
Champagne
Chair by Estelle
Erwin Laverne
By Erwine
Estelle Laverne
Located in Utrecht, NL
Lucite 'Champagne' chair by American designer couple Estelle and Erwin Laverne.
Organic shaped
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Ward Bennett Deco 1960s Club Chairs
By Ward Bennett
Located in New York, NY
A great original pair of 1960s channeled comfortable Art Deco Style club chairs by American
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton
An Art Deco lounge chair by Kem Weber
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful example of a streamline Art Deco tubular metal lounge chair by American designer Kem
Category
Vintage 1930s American Chairs
Materials
Metal
Original Bertoia Side Chair Revisited by Clément Brazille
By Clément Brazille, Harry Bertoia
Located in Geneve, CH
the iconic works of Italian born American designer Harry Bertoia. The chair is an original Bertoia
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Rare Green Edition
Champagne
Chair by Estelle
Erwin Laverne
By Erwine
Estelle Laverne, Laverne Originals
Located in Utrecht, NL
Magnificent very rare green colour edition 'Champagne' chair by American designer couple Estelle
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Lounge Chair by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Stamford, CT
A rocking lounge chair by American designer Adrian Pearsall.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs
Danish Teak Reclining Lounge Chair
Located in Highland, IN
rakish arms, very stylish. The design shares characteristics with an Arne Vodder chair and American
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
Pair of Don S. Shoemaker Sling Folding Chairs in Cueramo Wood and Black Leather
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, MX
American designer Don S. Shoemaker. Both chairs have adjustable seat and have their original leather
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Ward Bennett Club Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Great high style channel barrel club chairs by American designer, Ward Bennett.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Pair of Ward Bennett Club Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A great Art Deco influenced channel back ox blood wool upholstered chairs by American designer
Category
Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs
Materials
Wool
Phillip Lloyd Powell
New Hope
Lounge Chair
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lounge chair by American designer Phillip Lloyd Powell c.1960s, USA. The 'New Hope' lounge chair
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Russel Wright for Thonet Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair
By Russel Wright
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Handsome 1950s armchair chair designed by noted American Modern designer, Russel Wright. This chair
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
Pair of Soriana Lounge Chairs, by Afra
Tobia Scarpa
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
designers.
These lounge chairs are upholstered in the original brown velvet fabric, with some signs of wear
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
$17,900 / set
Pair of Swivel Tub Form Lounge Chairs by John Mascheroni
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of swiveling barrel chairs by American designer John Mascheroni.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs
Vintage Harvey Probber Suspension Chair in California Sheepskin and Leather
By Harvey Probber
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
timeless piece from one of the key designers of American modernism. The chair has been fully restored in
Category
Vintage 1940s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Pair of Mid-Century Milo Baughman Style Swivel / Lounge Chairs, Bent Plywood
By Milo Baughman
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Milo Baughman Style Swivel / Lounge Chairs, Ceruse Oak, Velvet
Mid-century American
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
William Spratling 1940s Taxco Sabino Wood And Leather Miguelito Butaque Chair
By William Spratling
Located in Mexico City, MX
A 1940's sabino wood and leather "Miguelito" butaque chair by American designer, jeweller and
Category
Vintage 1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana Lounge Chairs for Cassina, Italy 1970s
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in London, GB
designers.
These lounge chairs are upholstered in the original off-black corduroy fabric, with some signs
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
1970s Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Swivel Plinth Brass Chairs, a Pair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a pair of Mid-Century Modern swivel chairs by American designer Milo
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of Eight "Willow" Chairs by Frank Kyle
By Kyle de Mexico, Frank Kyle
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
For your consideration, 8 chairs by American designer and sculptor Frank Kyle, the name of the line
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
$7,900 / set
Set of Six Midcentury Dining Room Chairs by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
scale consistent with the lines of American master designers.
The two armed chairs have a width of
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Set of 8 Art Deco Machine Age Dining Chairs by Donald Deskey
By Donald Deskey
Located in New York, NY
Designers. The arm chairs measure height of 34.75x width 23 seat height 19.5 and a depth of 21. The side
Category
Vintage 1930s Dining Room Chairs
Knoll Pollock Executive Chair in Black Leather
Located in Astoria, NY
Charles Pollack "Pollock" executive chair for Knoll. Here are the details:
Designer: Charles
Category
20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Norman Cherner Armchair by Plycraft
By Norman Cherner
Located in London, GB
A beautifully curvaceous walnut armchair by American designer, Norman Cherner. The Cherner Chair
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Modern American Designer Arm / Accent Chairs, Branch Design
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Modern American Designer hand carved wooden arm / accent chairs.
The pair having Branch
Category
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Tub Chairs, Boucle, American Designer, 2000s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Tub Chairs, Boucle, American Designer, 2000s
Mid-Century lounge
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Tub Chairs, Boucle, American Designer, 2000s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Tub Chairs, Boucle, American Designer, 2000s
Mid-Century lounge chairs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Sculptura Chairs By Russel Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Great indoor or outdoor wire chairs by American designer Russel Woodard for his Sculptura line
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Pair of Milo Baughman Chrome Cube Lounge Chairs
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of polished chrome lounge arm chairs by American designer Milo Baughman, circa 1970's. These
Category
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Pair of Lounge Chairs in White Bouclè
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful pair of lounge chairs by American designer T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings from the 1950s. The
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Champagne chair by Erwine and Estelle Laverne for Formes Nouvelles, USA, 1960s
By Erwine
Estelle Laverne
Located in Hamburg, DE
Single Lucite 'Champagne' chair by American designer Estelle and Erwin Laverne on polished
Category
Antique 1660s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury Clifford Pascoe Dining Set 5 Chairs and Round Table White Vinyl Iron
By Clifford Pascoe
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
. American Designer - Clifford Pascoe - Documented - Located in Brooklyn NY USA.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Iron
Paul Tuttle “Zeta” Armchairs For Strässle International, Circa 1970
By Knoll
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of lounge chairs by American designer Paul Tuttle for Swiss brand Strässle Interntational in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Katavolos Kelley and Littell T Armchairs ICF 1952
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
famous T-chair designed by this American trio of designers. The chairs have chrome plated solid tubular
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$13,814 / set
American Designer, Side Chair, Oak, USA, 1980s
Located in High Point, NC
A laminated and carved oak side chair designed and produced in the US, c. 1980s.
16.75” seat height
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Materials
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, 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, Slipper Chair, Fabric, Wood, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood and beige fabric slipper lounge chair designed and produced in the US, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
American Designer, Slipper Chairs, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of dark-stained oak and beige fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
American Designer, Slipper Chair, Oak, Leather, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A leather, oak and white fabric slipper chair designed and produced by an American designer, USA, c
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Oak
American Designer, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, USA, 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 Chairs, Tubular Steel, Fabric, USA, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of tubular steel, brown fabric and beige velvet lounge chairs, designed and produced in the
Category
Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
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
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Cinnamon Swivel/Tub Chairs, American Designer
By Milo Baughman
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Cinnamon Swivel/Tub Chairs, American Designer. Recently recovered
Category
1990s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Pair Mid-Century Modern Blue Barrel / Swivel Chairs, American Designer, Boucle
By Milo Baughman
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair Mid-Century Modern Blue Barrel / Swivel Chairs, American Designer, Boucle
26.75" H x 32.25
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Pair of Fuchsia High Back Swivel Chairs, American Designer, New Upholstery
By Milo Baughman
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Fuchsia High Back Swivel Chairs, American Designer, New Upholstery
Pair of mid-century
Category
2010s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Textile
American Designer, Lounge Chair w Ottoman, Iron, Bamboo, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted iron, bamboo and off-white fabric lounge chair with ottoman designed and produced
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
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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.
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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.
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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.
- 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 the LC2 chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The LC2 chair was designed by Le Corbusier in collaboration with Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret. The chair was released to the public in 1928 and remains popular to this day. Shop a collection of Le Corbusier’s designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
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