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Set of Four Chairs Kazuhide Takahama Model
Jano
for Simon Gavina, 1968
By Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Köln, NRW
A set of four chairs model 'Jano' designed by Kazuhide Takahama, produced by Simon Gavina in cogac
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
Maison Jansen Style Set of Four Steel Chairs with Sheepskin Cushions, 1960s
By Maison Jansen
Located in London, GB
A set of four chairs designed in the style of Maison Jansen and manufactured in stainless steel and
Category
Vintage 1960s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Orbit Chair by Farner
Grunder for Herman Miller, 1970s, Set of Four
By Markus Farner
Walter Grunder, Herman Miller
Located in Berlin, DE
This model Orbit sitting group of four chairs was designed by Markus Farner and Walter Grunder
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Vittorio Nobili Midcentury Teak Medea Dining Room Chairs, 1956, Set of Four
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Padova, IT
Set of four teak "Medea" dining chairs, designed by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue in 1956
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Vittorio Nobili Midcentury Teak Medea Dining Room Chairs, 1956, Set of Four
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Padova, IT
Set of four teak "Medea" dining chairs, designed by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue in 1956
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Vittorio Nobili Midcentury Ashwood Medea Dining Room Chairs, 1955, Set of Four
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Padova, IT
Set of four ash wood "Medea" dining chairs, designed by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Set of Four Red Lacquer "Bankstuhl" Chairs by Willy Guhl for Stendig
By Willy Guhl
Located in New York, NY
Model 3105, set of four Bankstuhl, chairs by Swiss Designer Willy Guhl, (1915-2004). Bankstuhl
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of Four Omkstak Swhite Metal Chairs by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast, 1970s
By Rodney Kinsman, Bieffeplast
Located in Schagen, NL
Set of four white chairs, Model Omkstak, Designed by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast Italy. The
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Four Midcentury Dining Chairs in Skai and Beech by Gianfranco Frattini, 1960s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Padova, IT
Set of 4 dining chairs designed by Gianfranco Frattini in the 1960s.
Structure in brown beech and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
Set of Four Stildomus Segesto Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Torcello Series
By Stildomus, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milan, IT
Extremely rare set of four "Segesto" chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Stildomus in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
1980s Set of Four Chairs S320, Wulf Schneider and Ulrich Böhme for Thonet
By Ulrich Bohme, Thonet, Wulf Schneider
Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
Set of four stocking chairs designed by Wulf Schneider and Ulrich Böhme in 1984 for Thonet
Category
20th Century German Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Carlo Scarpa Set of Four Italian Bernini Walnut Chairs with Natural Leather Seat
By Carlo Scarpa, Bernini
Located in Mornico al Serio ( BG), Lombardia
Set of four "Kentucky" chairs designed by Carlo Scarpa for Bernini in the 1977.
They vintage chair
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Set of Four Cream Rosewood Finn Juhl Diplomat Chairs, 1959 - Danish, Mid Century
By Cado, Finn Juhl
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful set of four diplomat chairs designed by Finn Juhl for Cado. The cream upholstery
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Set of Four Hans Wegner Heart Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Long Beach, CA
A set of four model FH4103 'heart' chairs designed by Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen 1952. These
Category
Vintage 1960s Dining Room Chairs
$3,500 / set
Vintage Design Chairs
Lyre
by Theo Häberli, 1960
By Theo Häberli
Located in Amstelveen, NL
Four beautiful chairs designed by Theo Häberli in 1960. The name of the model is 'Lyre' and the
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
$2,399 / set
Set of Four Wire Dining Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller Model DKR, 1960s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in The Hague, NL
Complete set of four dining chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. These
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Four Boomerang Chairs by Carlo Ratti
By Carlo Ratti
Located in
s Heer Arendskerke, NL
Set of four Mid-Century dining chairs designed by Carlo Ratti 1950s.
Chair is made wooden
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
$2,639 / set
Dining Table and Four Chairs from Design Institute of America, circa 1970
By Design Institute America
Located in Madison, WI
Dining Set of four chairs and chrome table frame with glass top. From Design Institute of America
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Chrome
Niels Koefoed Set of Four Rosewood Peter Chairs
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning set of four rosewood Peter chairs by Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet. Introduced in
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
$3,800 / set
Hans Wegner, Set of Four Chairs, Model W2
By C.M. Madsen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lund, SE
A set of four dining chairs, model W2.
Design Hans J Wegner, 1953. Made by CM Madsen, Denmark
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Oak
$5,519 / set
McGuire Cracked Ice Dining Chairs, Seat of Four
By McGuire
Located in San Francisco, CA
Presents a set of four cracked ice rattan dining chairs by McGuire. Designed in 1968 by Elinor
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Cane, Wood
$1,899 / set
Set of Four Baumann Dining Room Chairs, 1970s
By Baumann France
Located in The Hague, NL
This set of four vintage dining chairs were designed in the 1960s and probably manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
$3,119 / set
Set of Four Dining Chairs Manufactured by Topform, 1950s
By Topform
Located in Schagen, NL
This set of four dining chairs was designed during the 1950s, and manufactured by Topform in the
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Kurt Østervig Solid Teak Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Kurt Østervig, Brande Møbelfabrik
Located in Panningen, NL
Set of four vintage Danish design dining chairs designed by Kurt Østervig for Danish manufacturer
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Laukaan Puu set of four ‘Pirkka’ dining chairs – Ilmari Tapiovaara
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Laukaan Puu
Located in Heerhugowaard, NL
Set of four early Pirkka chairs designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara and manufactured by Laukaan Puu of
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Pine
Set of Four Florence Knoll Style Lounge Chairs, Two Ottomans with Wood Bases
By Florence Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of four Classic Florence Knoll style lounge chairs and two ottomans is afforded a warmer feel
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Four Dining Room Chairs B063 by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Paris, FR
Four chairs, B063 designed by Finn Juhl in 1960 and edited by Bovirke. Lacquered wood and brown
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
$5,759 / set
Four Art Deco Gilbert Rohde For Heywood Wakefield Dining Chairs
By Heywood-Wakefield Co., Gilbert Rohde
Located in New London, CT
A set of four walnut modernist chairs designed by furniture and industrial designer Gilbert Rohde
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Børge Mogensen Chairs, Produced by Fredericia Furniture, Set of Four
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Sint Oedenrode, NL
Børge Mogensen chairs, a set of four Danish design chairs model J39. Fredericia Furniture produced
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Red Rosewood Dining Chairs by Awa, 1960s, Set of Four
Located in Berkel en Rodenrijs, NL
Red rosewood dining chairs designed by the Dutch furniture factory AWA, circa 1960. The rosewood
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Midcentury 1950s Australian Atomic Age Set of Four Dining Chairs
Located in Melbourne, AU
Midcentury Australian 1950s atomic age three-legged dining chairs, fully restored and newly
Category
Vintage 1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Set of Four Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
A classic design by Milo Baughman. These pieces were created exclusively for Thayer Coggin. The
Category
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Sibast Møbler Set of Four ‘No. 7’ Dining Chairs, Helge Sibast
By Helge Sibast
Located in Heerhugowaard, NL
Set of four dining chairs designed by Helge Sibast, produced by Sibast Møbler, Denmark.
The
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech, Walnut
Set of Four Designer Chairs Karl-Erik Ekselius, JO Carlsson, 1960s
By Karl-Erik Ekselius
Located in Mazowieckie, PL
A set of four chairs designed by Karl-Erik Ekselius, Jo Carlsson from the 1960s Fully original
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Tatra Chairs by Antonin Suman, Czechoslovakia, circa 1960, Set of Four
By Antonín Šuman, Tatra
Located in Zohor, SK
Set of four beautiful Tatra chairs, designed by Antonin Suman for Tatra furniture company in
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Olavi Hanninen for Mikko Nupponen Set of Four Teak Dining Chairs
By Olavi Hanninen, Mikko Nupponen
Located in Stockholm, Sweden
This set of four chairs was designed by Olavi Hanninen for Mikko Nupponen in Finland in the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of Four Dining Chairs by Svend A. Madsen for Moreddi
By Moreddi 1, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Long Beach, CA
A set of four Danish dining chairs designed by Svend A. Madsen for Moreddi. The angular form for
Category
Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs
Set of Four Vienna Secession Side Chairs by Gustav Siegel, J.
J. Kohn in 1914
By Gustav Siegel, Jacob
Josef Kohn
Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
Four rare side chairs designed by Gustav Siegel, circa 1905, manufactured in 1914 by J. & J. Kohn
Category
20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech, Bentwood
Four teak framed Niels Moller Model 80 Chairs, in tan vinyl upholstery
By Neils O. Möller
Located in London, GB
A stylish and beautiful vintage set of four dining chairs model 80 designed by Niels Moller for
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of Four High Quality Carl Malmsten "Gustavus" Dining Chairs, Branded
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Malmo, SE
A set of four high quality Carl Malmsten "Gustavus" dining chairs. The structure and the
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Architetti Associati Set of Four Bentwood Black
Cavour
Dining Chairs, 1960s
By Lodovico Meneghetti, Giotto Stoppino and Vittorio Gregotti
Located in Cassina de
Pecchi, IT
An iconic set of 4 'Cavour' dining chairs by V. Gregotti, L. Meneghetti and G. Stoppino
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Bentwood
Four Henning Larsen 9230 Leather and Chrome Chairs for Fritz Hansen
By Henning Larsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Newbury, Berkshire
A set of four rare dining or armchairs, model 9230, by Danish architect and designer Henning Larsen
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Four Clear and Gold Marco Maran X3 Dining Side Chairs by Knoll, USA
By Marco Maran, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Reminiscent of Bertoia's Classic bird chair, the X3 is a fun, colorful chair that glows with energy
Category
Early 2000s American Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Four Abraham A. Patijn Dining Chairs for Zijlstra Furniture, 1960s
By Abraham A. Patijn
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Set of four dining chairs designed by Abraham A. Patijn for Zijlstra Furniture in the Netherlands
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of Four Dining Chairs by Cor Alons for Den Boer, 1950s
By Gouda Den Boer, Cor Alons
Located in The Hague, NL
A legendary Dutch design Classic, this set of four dining chairs designed by Cor Alons and J.C
Category
Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Set of Four Irwin Collection Dining Chairs by Paul McCobb for Directional
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Belmont, MA
Four caned back chairs designed by Paul McCobb for Directional with new red wool high-quality
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Niels O. Møller Model 75 Dining Chairs in Teak
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Very nice set of four dining chairs designed by Niels Møller. Niels Møller is famous in Denmark for
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Set of Four Oak Moller Chairs Niels Otto Moller Model No. 84
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in
s Heer Arendskerke, NL
J.L. Møller dining chairs model no. 84, this model is designed in 1976 By Niels Otto Moller for
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of Four Niels Jørgen Haugesen Danish String Chairs for Tranekaer Furniture
By Tranekær Furniture, Niels Jørgen Haugesen
Located in Newbury, Berkshire
design is the String chair produced for Tranekaer Furniture. Tranekaer began production in the 1974 and
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wool, Ash
Tatra Chairs by Antonin Suman in Walnut, Czechoslovakia, circa 1960, Set of Four
By Antonín Šuman, Tatra
Located in Zohor, SK
Set of four beautiful Tatra chairs, designed by Antonin Suman for Tatra furniture company in
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Set of Four S-44 Chairs by Giancarlo Vegni
Gianfranco Gualtierotti for Fasem
By Fasem International, Giancarlo Vegni
G. Gualtierotti
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Name: S-44
Designer: Giancarlo Vegni & Gianfranco Gualtierotti
Manufacturer: Fasem, Italy
Design
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian International Style Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Four Martin Visser Dining Chairs in Black Leather for
T Spectrum, 1960s
By Martin Visser,
t Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in Udenhout, Noord Brabant
This set of four SE06 dining chairs designed by Martin Visser for 'T Spectrum in 1960. The chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Set of Four Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful set of four vintage MCM chairs designed by Harry Bertoia and manufactured in
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Beech Chairs by Oswald Haerdtl for Thonet, 1950s
By Oswald Haerdtl, TON a.s.
Located in Zohor, SK
Set of four beautiful and rare chairs designed by Oswald Haerdtl for TON (Thonet) in 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Scandinavian Dining Chairs by Jørgen Bækmark in Oak and Paper Cord, Set of Four
By FDB Møbler
Located in
s Heer Arendskerke, NL
A set of four Danish oak dining chairs designed by Jørgen Bækmark for FDB Møbler 1950s with a paper
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Set of Four T-Chairs by W. Katavolos, Douglas Kelly
Ross Littel, Made by ICF
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, ICF De Padova
Located in Berne, CH
Set of four T-chairs designed in 1952 by William Katavolos, Douglas Kelly & Ross Littel. These
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pierre Guariche Tonneau Chairs
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Barcelona, ES
A set of four Tonneau chairs designed by Pierre Guariche in 1954 for Steiner, France. Rare version
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
$4,000 / set
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At 1stDibs, there are several options of four design chairs available for sale. Frequently made of wood, metal and fabric, all four design chairs available were constructed with great care. There are 12170 antique and vintage four design chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 912 modern editions to choose from as well. Four design chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of four design chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern four design chairs are of considerable interest. Four design chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Knoll, Cassina and Arne Jacobsen are consistently popular.
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Prices for four design chairs start at $1 and top out at $100,000,000 with the average selling for $3,493.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Four Design 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.
- 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.
- Who designed the LC1 chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, the venerated Swiss-born architect-designer known as Le Corbusier, and collaborators Pierre Jeanneret (Le Corbusier’s cousin) and Charlotte Perriand designed the LC1 chair in the late 1920s. Its unique design allows the backrest to move as you shift positions, allowing the chair to deliver optimal support. The LC1 was part of a series that saw the trio of designers carrying out bold experiments with tubular chromed steel, just as architect and Bauhaus faculty member Marcel Breuer had executed with his cantilever Cesca chair around the same time. Find a range of Le Corbusier chairs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
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