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Six Dining Chairs By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Doylestown, PA
A good set of 6 dining chairs by French designer Charles Dudouyt, circa 1940, in cerused oak
Category
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of 6 Art Deco chairs
By Gaston Poisson
Located in Miami, FL
Very refined and elegant set of 6 chairs ( circa 1940 ) by the French designer Gaston Poisson .
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
$3,800
Pair of Pierre Guariche "Courchevel" Lounge Chairs for Sièges Témoins, 1959
By Pierre Guariche, Sièges Témoins
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful pair of lounge chairs designed by French designer Pierre Guariche.
Model "Courchevel
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mario Sabot Sculptural
Pod
Fiberglass Lounge Chairs
By Mario Sabot
Located in Antwerp, BE
.
Some wonderful history, these exact four chairs have “lived” in French designer Pierre Cardin's house
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Fiberglass
$22,500 / set
Lounge chairs by Adrien Audoux
Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Nijlen, VAN
These lounge chairs are from the famous French designers Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet. They were
Category
Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
$1,974 / set
Set of Eight Gaston Poisson Dining Chairs
By Gaston Poisson
Located in Nijlen, VAN
Very nice set of French dining chairs. The chairs are designed by famous French designer Poisson
Category
Vintage 1970s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Lounge Chairs Model
Denis
in Solid Oak and Leather
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, lounge chairs 'Denis', leather, oak, France, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pierre Paulin Ribbon Chair for Artifort, 1960
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in The Hague, NL
This stunning Ribbon Chair, designed by the renowned French designer Pierre Paulin, is an iconic
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Coquillage Chairs by Pierre Guariche for Meurop, 1960s, Set of 6
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 6 vintage coquillage chairs by French designer Pierre Guariche for Meurop.
This set of
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Groovy Chairs F598 by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Doornspijk, NL
The Groovy Chair is one of the most enigmatic chairs by French star designer Pierre Paulin. It
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Ward Bennett Inspired Mahogany
Silk "Emile" Lounge Chair
By Timothy Defiebre
Located in Chicago, IL
Associates Inc. The Emile lounge chair, named after renowned French designer Jacques-Emile Ruhlmann features
Category
Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Early Edition Danielle Quarante
Albatros
Airborne France 1969 Space Age Design
By Danielle Quarante
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A beautiful original early edition "Albatros' Lounge Chair by French Female Designer Danielle
Category
Vintage 1960s French Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Pierre Cardin for Dillingham Chrome Occasional Chairs, Pair
By Pierre Cardin, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Charleston, SC
stood out over the upholstery.
Set of 2 arm chairs designed by the French designer Pierre Cardin for
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pierre Paulin Concorde F780 Lounge Chair for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in San Diego, CA
The Concorde or F780 is an iconic easy lounge chair designed by French designer Pierre Paulin for
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Postmodern Mario Sabot Sculptural
Pod
Fiberglass Lounge Chair
By Mario Sabot
Located in Antwerp, BE
exact four chairs have “lived” in French designer Pierre Cardin's house and have been used to feature in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Fiberglass
Set of 4 Brown Jacques Adnet Chairs
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant side chair by French designer Jacques Adnet. Iron frame with chocolate brown skai seat and
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
$36,000 / set
Ribbon Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort Netherlands
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning "Ribbon" Chair, designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin in the 60's, produced by
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Set of 4 Black Jacques Adnet Chairs
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant chairs by French designer Jacques Adnet. Iron frame with black skai seat and seat back
Category
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
$36,000 / set
Set of Eight "S11" Chairs by Pierre Chapo
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Set of eight dining chairs designed by French designer Pierre Chapo for Atelier Chapo, Paris. Cubic
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
$18,500 / set
Orange Slice Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Izegem, VWV
The F437 lounge chair, commonly known as the Orange Slice chair was created by French designer
Category
Mid-20th Century Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pierre Paulin Pair of F444 Lounge Chairs Artifort, 1963
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This is for a spectactular pair of F444 chairs designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin (1927
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Jori Symphony relax chair in brick terra leather
By JORI
Located in Meulebeke, BE
/ Vintage
Vintage Jori Symphony design relax chair by the French designer Jean-Pierre Audebert in terra
Category
1990s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
F780 Concorde Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin
Located in The Hague, NL
The Concorde or F780 is an iconic easy lounge chair designed by French designer Pierre Paulin for
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
F780 Concorde Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin
Located in The Hague, NL
The Concorde or F780 is an iconic easy lounge chair designed by French designer Pierre Paulin for
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Postmodern Pratfall lounge chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade Aleph
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in London, GB
Set of iconic Pratfall chairs by French designer Philippe Starck. Manufactured by Driade Aleph in
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Postmodern Pair of Mario Sabot Sculptural
Pod
Fiberglass Lounge Chair
By Mario Sabot
Located in Antwerp, BE
, these exact four chairs have “lived” in French designer Pierre Cardin's house and have been used to
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Fiberglass
Scandinavian Modern
Skoga
Recliner Chair, 1929 Belonged to Francois Catroux
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Uccle, BE
belonged to the French interior designer François Catroux. He had it in his bedroom in his Provence home
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Pine
Pierre Paulin Model 442 Lounge Chairs Artifort the Netherlands, 1962
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful and very comfortable pair of lounge chairs model 442, designed by French designer Pierre
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mathieu Mategot "Tube" Chairs, 1951
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in London, GB
A rare set of six "Tube living room" dining chairs by French Hungarian designer Mathieu Mategot
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Pierre Paulin F444 Leather and Steel Chairs for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin
Located in NYC, NY
Pair of black leather & stainless steel lounge chairs by French designer Pierre Paulin.
Model F
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Coquillage Chairs by Pierre Guariche for Meurop, 1960s
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 8 vintage coquillage chairs by French designer Pierre Guariche for Meurop.
This set of
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Dining Chairs by Pierre Jeanneret
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible dining chairs by French designer Pierre Jeanneret. Refinished solid teak frame with
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Fabric, Teak
Pierre Paulin Model F560 Mushroom Chair for Artifort, Set of Six
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six model F560, or "Mushroom" chairs by French designer Pierre Paulin for Artifort. Designed
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Set of 5 Sphere Chairs Designed by Boris Tabacoff, 1971
By Boris Tabacoff
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Set of five Sphere dining chairs by French designer Boris Tabacoff for Mobilier Modulaire Moderne
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
20th century lounge chair Groovy, model F598, by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Amstelveen, NL
Iconic chair 'Groovy' by french designer Pierre Paulin for the dutch Artifort, 1970's. An imposing
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of two F780 Concorde Lounge Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin
Located in The Hague, NL
The Concorde or F780 is an iconic easy lounge chair designed by French designer Pierre Paulin for
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Two Lounge Chairs, Model
Ben
, by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands 1990s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Hellouw, NL
These are two Artifort classic lounge chairs designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin. This
Category
1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
A Rare Pair of Mid-Century Scandinavian Egg Chairs, Model "Florida" by Vatne
By Vatne Møbler
Located in Hønefoss, 30
chairs are the Scandinavian equivalent to the famous eouf chair by french designer Jean Royere. It's
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Teak
Philippe Starck Costes Dining Chairs Italy
By Philippe Starck
Located in Cincinnati, OH
finish off these comfortable and stylish chairs by French designer Philippe Starck . Manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$6,800 / set
Pair of arm chairs F598 (Groovy) by Pierre Paulin for Artifort. ONE LEFT!
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Amstelveen, NL
Iconic pair of chairs 'Groovy' by French designer Pierre Paulin for the Dutch Artifort, 1980
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pierre Paulin Set Of 2 Tongue Lounge Chairs In New Upholstery For Artifort , 1967
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in The Hague, NL
Nice pair of Pop Art "Tongue" Model F577 Lounge chairs by French designer Pierre Paulin for
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Six Mid-Century Oak Guillerme et Chambron Dining Chairs
6
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in London, GB
A set of six mid-century dining chairs.
France, c1960s.
By French designers Guillerme et
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Modern to Post Modern Henry Massonnet Red Plastic Stacking Chairs Set of 4
Located in Topeka, KS
is a modern to post-modern set of 4 red plastic stacking chairs by French designer Henry Massonnet
Category
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Guillerme
Chambron Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Oak and Forrest Green Fabric
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Almelo, NL
, 1960s. Beautifully shaped chairs in patinated oak by French designers Jacques Chambron and Robert
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Set of Jacques Adnet Leather Armchairs
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare set of black leather and iron chairs by French designer Jacques Adnet. Set includes two
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Iron
$8,500 / item
Tulipe by Pierre Guariche for Steiner
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Wien, AT
This Tulipe chair was created by french designer Pierre Guariche in the 1950s and produced by
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
4 1950
s dining chairs by Guillerme et Chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Malton, GB
These are a very well made set of dining chairs by renowned French designers Guillerme et Chambron
Category
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of Six Elegant Pierre Cardin Blue Velvet Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
An attractive set of dining chairs by French designer Pierre Cardin for Dillingham. Are of mid
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1973, Pierre Paulin for Boro Belgium, Very Rare Organic 8810 Flower Chair
By Pierre Paulin, BORO Belgium
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
in ABS plastic by French designer Pierre Paulin and produced by Boro Belgium A major exhibition on
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic
1973, Pierre Paulin for Boro Belgium, Very Rare Organic 8810 Flower Chair
By Pierre Paulin, BORO Belgium
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
in ABS plastic by French designer Pierre Paulin and produced by Boro Belgium A major exhibition on
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic
1973, Pierre Paulin for Boro Belgium, Very Rare Organic 8810 Flower Chair
By BORO Belgium, Pierre Paulin
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
in ABS plastic by French designer Pierre Paulin and produced by Boro Belgium A major exhibition on
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic
1973, Pierre Paulin for Boro Belgium, Very Rare Organic 8810 Flower Chair
By BORO Belgium, Pierre Paulin
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
8810 in Belgium
One of the most beautiful organic chairs in ABS plastic by French designer Pierre
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Pierre Cardin Chrome
Velvet Dining Chairs, 1970s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Set of six dining chairs designed by the French designer Pierre Cardin for Dillingham. The set
Category
Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Gorgeous Set of Six Chrome and Beige Velvet Dining Chairs by Pierre Cardin
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of six dining chairs designed by the French designer Pierre Cardin for Dillingham. The set
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pierre Paulin F7852 desk chair by Artifort 1968
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
The F7852 office or desk chair, designed by the renowned French designer Pierre Paulin and
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
20th Century Pair of Armchairs by Raphaël Raffel, 1974
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Paris, FR
A set of two highly collectible vintage lounge or office chairs by iconic French designer Raphael
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
"Bouloum” Chaise Longue By Olivier Mourgue
Located in PARIS, FR
"Bouloum” Lounge Chair In Red Fabric By French Designer Olivier Mourgue In The 1970S. Olivier
Category
Mid-20th Century Lounge Chairs
Materials
Textile
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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.
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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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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With its plush cushions, cane details and dazzlingly colorful back, it’s inviting from every angle.
The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways
The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
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