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Pair of Joseph-Andre Motte Model 764 Chairs, Steiner Edition, 1960s
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in Paris, FR
A restored pair of Model 764 chairs by French designer Joseph-André Motte, crafted in the 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet Side Chair in Oak and Braided Straw
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet, side chair, oak, straw, France, 1950s
Ths sculptural side chair
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Oak
Pierre Chapo Set of Ten
S24
Chairs in Elm and Cognac Leather
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
dining chairs by French designer and carpenter Pierre Chapo. This chair was designed by Chapo for his
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Elm
Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet Side Chairs in Oak and Braided Straw
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
chair was created by the French designer couple Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. The three flat legs are
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of Armchairs in the Style of Jean Royere
Located in Chicago, IL
arm chairs French designer Jean Royere made for his mother's apartment in 1947. Despite their visual
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Pine
Pair of Djinn Chairs in Off-White Mohair
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in London, GB
Fully restored Djinn chairs designed by French designer Olivier Mourgue for Airborne, France, circa
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pierre Paulin for Artifort
Tulip
Chair with Ottoman
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, circa 1965.
Characteristic lounge chair by French designer Pierre Paulin. This chair shows strong
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pierre Cardin Dining Chair in Walnut and Leather
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
designed by French designer Pierre Cardin (1922-2020). The curved back highlights the qualities of the wood
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Leather Club Chairs by Pierre Chapo
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fantastic pair of leather club chairs designed by French designer Pierre Chapo, model "S15". Cubic
Category
Vintage 1960s French Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pierre Cardin 6 Dining Chairs Chaises in Walnut and Leather France
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
is designed by the French designer Pierre Cardin (1922-2020).
The curved back highlights the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pierre Cardin 2 Dining Chairs in Walnut and Leather
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
designed by French designer Pierre Cardin (1922-2020). The curved back highlights the qualities of the wood
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Easy Chair by Guillerme and Chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron, lounge chair, grey fabric, oak, France, circa 1950
This chair is designed
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme
Chambron Pair of
Denis
Lounge Chairs
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, 1960s
This ‘Denis’ lounge chair is designed by the French designer duo Jacques Chambron and Robert
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Leather Club Chairs by Pierre Chapo
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fantastic pair of leather club chairs designed by French designer Pierre Chapo for Atelier Chapo
Category
Vintage 1960s French Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of Four
Polaris
Swivel Chairs by Pierre Guariche for Meurop, 1960s
By Meurop, Pierre Guariche
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of four Polaris swivel dining chairs designed in 1965 by french designer Pierre Guariche for
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Guillerme
Chambron Pair of
Jose
Lounge Chairs in Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, France, 1960s
Characteristic pair of lounge chairs by French designer duo Guillerme et Chambron. While
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme
Chambron Pair of ‘Jose’ Lounge Chairs in Oak
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Characteristic pair of lounge chairs by French designer duo Guillerme & Chambron. While the front convinces with
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Fabric
René Coquery B251 Lounge Chair for Thonet Frères, 1930
By R. C. Coquery, Thonet
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare, well-documented lounge chair was designed by the French designer René Coquery and
Category
Vintage 1930s French Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Steel
Set of Eight Chairs in the Style of Francis Jourdain
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
French designer Francis Jourdain, who was an influential furniture designer in the 1920s and 1930s.
Category
20th Century French Side Chairs
1960s Culbuto Chairs by Marc Held for Knoll leather and fiberglass
By Marc Held, Knoll
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A pair of "Culbuto" chairs designed by French designer, Marc Held for Knoll in the 1960s. These
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Guillerme
Chambron Pair of Lounge Chairs in Oak and Orange Upholstery
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Characteristic pair of lounge chairs by French designer duo Guillerme & Chambron. While the front convinces with
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Audoux Minet Side Chairs
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in East Hampton, NY
A pair of rope woven seats and backs dining or side chairs by the French designers Audoux and Minet.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rope
Groovy Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
Iconic pair of 1970s groovy chairs by French designer Pierre Paulin for Artifort in the Netherlands
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool
Guillerme
Chambron Pair of Lounge Chairs ‘Jose’ in Oak and Beige Wool
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Characteristic pair of lounge chairs by French designer duo Guillerme et Chambron. The seating as well as the
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Wool
Rare Victor Courtray Pair of Lounge Chairs in in Dusty Pink Velvet
Walnut
By Victor Courtray
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Victor Courtray, pair of club chairs, velvet, walnut, France, 1932
These lounge chairs, conceived
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Groovy Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
By Pierre Poulin, Artifort
Located in Hilversum, NL
The groovy chair was designed by France’s top designer Pierre Paulin for Holland’s most avant-garde
Category
Vintage 1970s European Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool
Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet Side Chair in Oak and Braided Straw
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
chair was created by the French designer couple Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. The three flat legs are
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Iron
Andre Dubreuil Inspired Post Modern Chair in Wrought Iron
Located in Toronto, ON
white cord. It is after the famous "Spine" chair by French designer Andre Dubreuil.
Category
1990s Unknown Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Brazilian Rosewood "Safari" Lounge Chairs by Michel Arnoult
By Michel Arnoult
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful vintage Brazilian rosewood “Safari” lounge chairs designed by the French designer Michel
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Pierre Paulin Butterfly Chair, F675, in Original Early Edition
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Armchair, type F675, that is known as the butterfly chair, designed by French top designer Pierre
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Nickel
Vintage Ribbon Chair by Pierre Paulin, Model F582 for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Pasadena, TX
French designer Pierre Paulin in the 60's.
It is produced by Artifort, The Netherlands. Original dark
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool
A Rare Mid-Century Scandinavian Egg Chair, Model "Florida" by Vatne
By Vatne Møbler
Located in Hønefoss, 30
considered the Scandinavian equivalent of the famous ‘Oeuf’ chair by French designer Jean Royère. It has
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak, Wool
Guillerme
Chambron Set of Four Dining Chairs in Oak
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
Dining Chairs in Solid Oak and Bouclé Fabric, Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Introducing an exquisite set of six dining chairs attributed to the celebrated French designer
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Guillerme
Chambron Set of Six Dining Chairs in Solid Oak
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
seating maximize the comfort of these beautiful chairs.
The French designer duo Jacques Chambron (1914
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme
Chambron Set of Ten
Elmyre
Dining Chairs in Oak
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
chairs in oak by French designer duo Jacques Chambron and Robert Guillerme. These dining chairs show
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Early Edition Pair of Tongue Chairs F577 by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1967
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Nice pair of Pop Art "Tongue" Model F577 Lounge chairs by French designer Pierre Paulin for
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Coral Orange Slice Lounge Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Set of 2
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
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
Pair of 1960s Space Age Modern Molded Plastic Lounge Chairs by Raphaël Raffel
By Eero Aarnio, Raphael Raffel, Herman Miller
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of 1960s Space Age Modern molded plastic lounge chairs by mid-century modern french designer
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Plastic, Faux Leather
Guillerme
Chambron Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Oak and Rush
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
Rush, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Set of Six Dining Chairs in Solid Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
on the seating maximize the comfort of these beautiful chairs.
The French designer duo Jacques
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Eight Carved Palm Faux Bois Chairs in the Manner of Serge Roche
By Serge Roche
Located in Norwalk, CT
A set of eight dining chairs by highly respected French designer Serge Roche. Featuring a whimsical
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Chambron Set of Ten (2+8)
Fumay
Dining Chairs
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, 1960s.
Beautifully shaped dining chairs in blond oak by French designer duo Jacques Chambron and Robert
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Philippe Starck
Miss Dorn
Chair for Disform, Spain, 1982
By Philippe Starck, Disform
Located in Hitchin, England
A 'Miss Dorn' chair designed by French designer Philippe Starck, the chair is named after a
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
French Designer, Stool / Side Chair, Solid Stained Wood, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden stool or side chair designed and produced in France, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
French Designer Club Chair By Dessin Fournir Companies
By Dessin Fournir
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Well made, comfortable and solid feeling Club Chair by Dessin Fournir. The sloping back with wings
Category
20th Century Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of French Sleek
Modern Metal Arm Chairs by Designer Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French metal chairs from designer Philippe Starck. These Philippe Starck metal lounge
Category
20th Century French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four French Neoclassical Curule Iron Garden Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
with many French designers such as Gilbert Poillerat, Jean Michel-Frank and Andre Arbus. Beautifully
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Pierre Chapo Model "S10" Sahara Chair, 1960s, France
2x available
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Hitchin, England
A 1960s model "S10", also known as a "Sahara" chair, by the leading French modernist designer of
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Elm
Pair of Rope Lounge Chairs by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet, France, 1950
By Vibo, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Vienna, AT
.
Gorgeous set of 2 identical arm-chairs, mid-century, by renowned French Designers Adrien Audoux and Frida
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Hemp, Rope, Beech
Guillerme and Chambron Lounge Chairs
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, France, 1960s.
Characteristic lounge chairs by French designer duo Guillerme and Chambron. With the
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Guillerme and Chambron
Rubercrin
Small Oak Chair
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
is designed by the French designer duo Jacques Chambron and Robert Guillerme. This simplified chair
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Armchairs Bouclé Fabric by Charles Ramos, France, 1950s
By Charles Ramos
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare pair of armchairs or lounge chairs by the French designer Charles Ramos, early 1950s, great
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Ribbon Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Ribbon Chair, designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin in the 60's.
This original
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Charles Dudouyt style "Chaise low oak straw chairs, 1960s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Charles Dudouyt "Chaise Basse" solid oak and rush low chair, France 1950's.
Charlotte Perriand
Category
Vintage 1950s European Rustic Stools
Materials
Straw, Oak
Set of Tongue Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s`
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Set amazing and very comfortable Tongue chairs, designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin in
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Alpaca
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 Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
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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.
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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.
- 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 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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