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Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Six Dining Chairs, Teak, Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Manhasset, NY
chair.
Other French designers of the period include Jean Prouvé, Maison Jansen, Charlotte Perriand
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Jacques Hitier Sculptural Armchair, 1950s France
By Jacques Hitier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning chair by French designer Jacques Hitier. Black metal tube frame with maple seat, seat back
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Jaques Guillon Cord Chair
Located in Carmel, NY
A single accent chair by French Canadian designer Jacques Guillon. In 1952, he introduced his most
Category
Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Nylon, Maple, Walnut, Plywood
Pair of Chairs Attributed to Andre Arbus (1903 - 1969)
By André Arbus
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of chairs attributed to French furniture designer, sculptor and architect, Andre Arbus (1903
Category
Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Guillerme
Chambron Set of Twelve Dining Chairs in Oak and Straw
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
These elegant dining chairs by French designers Guillerme et Chambron showcase their commitment to
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Oak
Pierre Cardin, 6 Dining Chairs in Walnut and Leather, 1970s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Argelato, BO
chairs made by the famous French designer Pierre Cardin in the 70s for an Italian company. It is a
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
1950
s French Rush Seated Dining Chairs Pierre Crueges, Set of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French rush seated dining chairs pierre crueges – set of four
1950’s French rush seated
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Tonneau chair by pierre guariche from the 60s in solid wood
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Tonneau’ chair from the 60s by French designer Pierre Guariche. All-wood model in moulded plywood
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Rare Mid-Century Modern Copacabana Chair by Mathieu Matégot, 1954
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Paris, FR
A rare collectible vintage lounge Copacabana chair by iconic French designer Mathieu Matégot
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Solid Oak Slats Chairs by Guillerme
Chambron, France, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
Elegant modernist dining room chairs by northern France designers and manufacturers Guillerme
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Black Enamel Steel
Lelievre Off White Boucle Chair by Dangles
Defrance
By Christian Defrance and Geneviève Dangles, Burov
Located in New York, NY
Chic side or office chair by iconic French designers duo Geneviève Dangles and Christian Defrance
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 1930s oak wooden chairs leather upholstery seats by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in London, GB
interior, living room , in front of fire place or bedroom
These seats chairs are by French designer
Category
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$1,984 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pierre Paulin
Boston
Garden Chairs for Henry Massonnet in Black and Red
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Boston garden chairs by French furniture designer Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Henry Massonnet
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
French Design Classic Pratfall Lounge Chairs by P. Starck for Driade, Set of Two
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Renens, CH
A set of lounge chairs by French designer Philippe Starck, designed during the mid-1980s for Driade
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pierre Guariche Dining Chair for Meurop, 1960s
By Meurop, Pierre Guariche
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Mid-century dining chairs designed by French designer Pierre Guariche for Belgian furniture maker
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 12 Painted Oak and Rush Turned Chairs by Charles Dudouyt, France 1940
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Almelo, NL
pieces for various interiors and purposes.
These chairs were designed by French designer Charles Dudouyt
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Pair of beechwood chairs with straw seat in the style of Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in PARIS, FR
, French architect and designer is known for her iconic modern furniture. A colleague of Le Corbusier
Category
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Straw, Beech
Set of Four Mathieu Mategot "Tube" Chairs, 1951
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in London, GB
A rare set of four "Tube living room" dining chairs by French Hungarian designer Mathieu Mategot
Category
Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Metal
$6,545 / set
SET OF 8 French Mid-Century / Art Deco Dining Chairs Signed by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
An Important SET of 8 French Art Deco / Midcentury Modern Dining Room Chairs signed by the French
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Elegant Set of 2 Chairs by Pierre Guariche - 1950s Vintage Design
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
this exclusive set of two chairs designed by renowned French designer Pierre Guariche, manufactured in
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
$2,402 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Elegant Set of Five Chairs by Pierre Guariche - 1950s Vintage Design
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
of this exclusive set of two chairs designed by renowned French designer Pierre Guariche
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
$5,573 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Setof 4 Guillerme et Chambron chairs in solid oak from the 60s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Suite of 4 chairs from the 60s by French designers Guillerme and Chambron. Solid oak frame, seats
Category
Vintage 1960s Chairs
Materials
Oak
Adjustable Lounge Chair / Ottoman Attributed to Robert Lempereur
By Robert Lempereur
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Adjustable lounge chair and ottoman attributed to French designer Robert Lempereur. The back
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Dudouyt Fireside Oak Chairs w/ Thatch Seats
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in North Miami, FL
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These chairs were designed by French designer, Charles Dudouyt, who created these carved oak chairs as
Category
Vintage 1960s French Rustic Side Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
4 B33 MART STAM CANTILEVER CHAIRS AND 1 S34 ARMCHAIR - 80s - 1980
By Mart Stam
Located in Paris, FR
designers
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The chairs are in vintage condition and have many signs of wear but are fully functional and
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Chairs
Materials
Steel
Wicker and Iron Zest Chair by Francois Liguori, 1988
Located in Surbiton, GB
Postmodern sculptural 'Zest' chairs designed by French designer and artist Francois Liguori.
The
Category
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Iron
$1,171 / item
Raphael Raffel for Herman Miller Space Age Tub Chair
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Space age tub chair designed by French designer Raphael Raffel. This particular version created
Category
20th Century French Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Concorde Lounge Chairs by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Toronto, ON
The Concorde, an iconic lounge chair, was designed by French designer Pierre Paulin for the
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Bouclé
$3,105 / item
Grand Repos Reclining Lounge Chair by Jean Prouvé with original Ottoman
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Weesp, NL
by legendary French designer Jean Prouvé. Known for its sleek industrial aesthetic and functional
Category
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vienna Chair, set of 6, in Beech and Straw, Beige Padded Seat, Made in Italy
By Emmanuel Gallina
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Set of 6 new chairs. Vienna is an extraordinarily comfortable and elegant chair designed by french
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Beech
Titan
Oversized Club Chairs by Olivier Gagnère in Mohair, Leather, and Bronze
By Olivier Gagnère
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French designer Olivier Gagnère featuring luxurious mohair, supple very-high-quality-leather, chip-carved
Category
1990s French Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Bronze
$6,650 Sale Price / set
32% Off
Jacques Adnet Neoclassic High Back Side Chair
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Hudson, NY
This tall back, neoclassic side chair is attributed to French designer Jacques Adnet circa 1945
Category
Mid-20th Century European Neoclassical Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pierre Gautier Delaye Dining Chairs, 1960s
By Pierre Gautier-Delaye
Located in Antwerp, BE
; Chair; Coffee Bean; France; French Design;
"Coffee Bean" chairs by French designer Pierre Gautier
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
$680 / item
Tongue Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Amazing and very comfortable Tongue Chair, designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin in the 60
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Marcel Gascoin
C-Chair
Dining Chair in American Walnut for GUBI
By Marcel Gascoin, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
creating simple, functional furniture.
Executed in French cane and solid wood, the 'C-Chair' is one of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Marcel Gascoin
C-Chair
Dining Chair in Oiled Oak for GUBI
By Marcel Gascoin, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
, functional furniture.
Executed in French cane and solid wood, the 'C-Chair' is one of French designer Marcel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Mid Century Tongue Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Amazing and very comfortable Tongue Chair, designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin in the 60
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Marcel Gascoin
C-Chair
Dining Chair in Black-Stained Oak for GUBI
By Gubi, Marcel Gascoin
Located in Glendale, CA
creating simple, functional furniture.
Executed in French cane and solid wood, the 'C-Chair' is one of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Modern Artifort Lounge Chair in Sea foam Green (Two Available)
By Pierre Paulin, Patrick Norguet, Artifort
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Wingback high backrest lounge chair by the French designer Patrick Norguet manufactured by the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Orange Orange Slice Chair by Pierre Paulin
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Dronten, NL
Artifort Model F437, or more famously nicknamed the Orange Slice Chair, was designed by French
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid Century Modern Red Orange Slice Chair by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Dronten, NL
Artifort Model F437, or more famously nicknamed the Orange Slice Chair, was designed by French
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Michel Charron Set of Four Dining Chairs in Plexiglass and Aluminum
Located in Waalwijk, NL
dining chairs were designed by the French designer Michel Charron. Each chair consists of a smoked glass
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Customizable Artifort Zuma Low Back Chair by Patrick Norguet
By Artifort, Patrick Norguet
Located in New York, NY
Zuma is a luxurious and inviting, light and ergonomic chair for Artifort, designed by French
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Textile
Guillerme
Chambron
Fumay
Dining Chair in Black Lacquered Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
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Beautifully shaped chair in darkened oak by French designer duo Jacques Chambron and Robert Guillerme. This
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Mid-Century Tongue Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Amazing and very comfortable Tongue chair, designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin in the 60s
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam
1970s Pierre Paulin for Artifort F303 Lounge Chair, a Pair
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a pair of Model F 303 chairs by legendary French furniture designer
Category
Vintage 1970s European Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Pair of Midcentury Lacquer Lounge Chairs, Lennart Bender, Space Age Modern
By Lennart Bender
Located in Manhasset, NY
French designer, Pierre Paulin. Designed by Lennart Bender in 1968 and manufactured by Ulferts AB, Tibro
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
set of 3 sidechairs / dining chairs by by Adrien Audoux
Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Nijlen, VAN
famous French designers Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet. They were designed and manufactured in the 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Side Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Vintage Space Age-Style Smoked Opaque Acrylic Lounge Chair by Raphael Raffel
By Raphael Raffel
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Beautiful lounge chair designed by French designer Raphel Raffel circa 1970s. Chair is fabricated
Category
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Acrylic
Guillerme
Chambron Set of Six Dining Chairs in Oak and Straw
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
These elegant dining chairs by French designers Guillerme et Chambron showcase their commitment to
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Straw
Exceptional Set of 6 Design Audoux
Minnet Chairs 1950s Original Wood and Hemp
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in leucate, FR
celebrated French designers Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet in the 1950s. These iconic pieces embody the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hemp, Wood
Vintage Boho “Sunburst” Iron Dining Chairs After Francois Carre - Set of 4
By Francois Carre
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
chairs. Inspired by the celebrated "L'Avion" chair by French designer François Carré, each chair features
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Iron
Pair of F551
Big Tulip" Lounge Chairs by Pierre Paulin Artifort New Upholstery
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A stunning pair of F551 'Big Tulip" lounge chairs by French designer Pierre Paulin for Dutch
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$4,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Guillerme
Chambron Set of Four Dining Chairs in Oak and Striped Fabric
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Beautifully shaped chairs in patinated oak by French designer duo Jacques Chambron and Robert Guillerme. These
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Fabric
Pierre Paulin "Pod" Chairs Artifort 1960s Rare Model with New Ploeg Wool Fabric
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Pair of fully restored 'POD' chairs by French designer Pierre Paulin for Artifort The Netherlands
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Nickel
$3,196 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of 6 Cognac Leather Les Arcs Chairs Attributed to Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of 6 Mid Century Les Arcs chairs attributed to French architect and designer Charlotte
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 4 dining room chairs by Michel Charron, plexiglass and aluminium
By Charron
Located in BELFORT, FR
Set of four dining chairs by french designer Michel Charron, typical design from the seventies
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024The French designer Worth is Charles Frederick Worth. Although he established his maison, the House of Worth, in Paris, France, Worth was actually British. During the 19th century, Worth designed dresses for members of the French monarchy and aristocracy. Many people consider him to be the father or grandfather of modern couture. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of apparel and accessories.
- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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 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.
- What is a French berère chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A French berère chair is a style of chair with an upholstered back and armrests. These French-style chairs are crafted to be wider than standard chairs with comfort in mind. You’ll find a variety of French berère chairs on 1stDibs.
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