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Set of Four Bracket Back Dining Chairs by Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of four bracket back dining chairs, designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American, circa
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$3,800 / set
Set of Four No.811 Chairs, Josef Hoffmann, 1960s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in London, GB
A vintage set of four beech Model 811 chairs designed by Austrian architect Josef Hoffmann in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Linen, Beech
$4,823 / set
Set of Four Teak Wood Farstrup Chairs, Denmark, 1960
By Farstrup
Located in Torino, IT
Set of Four Teak Wood Farstrup Chairs, Denmark, 1960
Additional information:
Country of
Category
20th Century Danish Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of Four Wrought Iron Chairs by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in San Francisco, CA
This set of four armless dining chairs were designed by Arthur Umanoff, a prominent American
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Louis XV Paint Decorated Sofa with Four Matching Chairs
Located in Manhasset, NY
Louis XV paint decorated and gilt "hilighted" sofa with four matching chairs (can be sold
Category
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Chairs
Set of Four Bentwood Side Chairs by Philippe Starck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful set of 4 bentwood mahogany three legged side chairs with one single metal leg in the
Category
Late 20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Metal
Four Unique Viennese Secession Chairs J&J Kohn - 1915
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob
Josef Kohn
Located in Praha, CZ
It is unique chairs, that company Jacob & Josef Kohn produced probably at the special request of
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Set of 4 Kai Kristiansen Compass Chairs, Danish Design, after Renovation
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Chorzów, PL
This set of four rosewood "Compass" chairs was designed by well-known Danish designer Kai
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Chairs for Meribel Designed by Charlotte Perriand, French, 1950s Jean Prouvé
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Rare set of four chair designed by the designer and architect Charlotte Perriand
This set was made
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
Set of Four Gerd Lange Chairs by Drabert, 1980s
By Drabert, Gerd Lange
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1980s, Germany
- Design: Gerd Lange
- Maker: Drabert
- Perfect original condition
- Signed by
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Rare Set of Four French Bistro Chairs
Located in Nashville, TN
Rare set of four French bistro chairs. Modern design, stackable, with rubber stoppers on feet
Category
Vintage 1940s Side Chairs
Set of Four Arne Vodder for Sibast Rattan Dining Chairs
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Madrid, ES
Four dining chairs designed by Arne Vodder and Anton Borg for Sibast in Denmark. The chairs have a
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Teak
Set of Two Chairs Model B64 and Four Chairs Model B62 Edited by Cidue
By Cidue, Marcel Breuer
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of two chairs model B64 and four chairs model B62 designed by Marcel Breuer (1902-1981) and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Willy Rizzo Set of Four Dining Chairs for Mario Sabot
By Willy Rizzo, Mario Sabot
Located in Naples, IT
Group of four chairs designed by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot. Mahogany frame and velvet seat, Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Four Eames For Herman Miller Lounge Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
A set of four lounge chairs designed Charles and Ray Eames and made by Herman Miller. Cherrywood
Category
Late 20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Four Model 83 Niels Otto Møller Teak Chairs
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Madrid, ES
Four dining chairs, model 83, designed by Niels O. Møller in 1974. Organic design of solid wood
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Set of Four J.L. Møllers Hardwood Chairs, Model 79
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of four dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Møller, model 79. Manufactured by J.L. Møbler in
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Model 31 dining four chairs by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Chorzów, PL
A set of four teak chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen. The classic, iconic model 31. Light, stable
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of Four Chairs by Philippe Starck Black Wood, 1970s
By Philippe Starck
Located in Milano, IT
Set of four eccentric chairs designed by Philippe Starck from 1970. The set of chairs is made of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Four Mid Century Pompidou Chairs by Michel Cadestin
By Michel Cadestin, Georges Laurent
Located in Astoria, NY
A set of four vintage library chairs in metal with distressed leather seats and backs. They were
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Chair by Giotto Stoppino Series "Cobra" Pink
By Giotto Stoppino
Located in Milano, IT
Set of four midcentury model 'Cobra' chairs designed by Giotto Stoppino, 1970s, Italy. The chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Steel and Cotton Chairs by Kazuhide Takahama
By Kazuhide Takahama, Gavina
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful set consisting of four chairs designed by the great designer Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Four Chairs, Thomas Harslev for Farstrup, Denmark, 1960
By Thomas Harlev
Located in Torino, IT
Set of Four Chairs, Thomas Harslev for Farstrup, Denmark, 1960
Additional information:
Country of
Category
20th Century Danish Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of Four Chairs in Teak Wood and Fabric, 1960
Located in Torino, IT
Set of Four Chairs in Teak Wood and Fabric, 1960
Additional information:
Country of Manufacture
Category
20th Century Czech Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of Four Chairs in Teak Wood and Leather, 1960
Located in Torino, IT
Set of Four Chairs in Teak Wood and Leather, 1960
Additional information:
Country of Manufacture
Category
20th Century British Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of Four Dining Chairs
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960s
- Scandinavian design
- All four in original condition (see the pictures)
- Measures
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
$1,200 / set
Set of 4 "Eames Plastic Chairs" Designed byCharles
Ray Eames for Vitra
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Conversano, IT
Iconic Set composed of four midcentury style chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Wire
4 vintage danish stacking chairs designed by Hans Wegner in the 70s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Series of four stacking chairs, designed by Hans Wegner (1914-2007). The "Kodlinghus" model was
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
A Set of Four Arm Chairs by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A set of four Arm Chairs designed by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for the Widdicomb Furniture Company
Category
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Set of Four Chairs by Gio Ponti Ashwood Velvet Upholstery, 1960s
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Set of four chairs designed by Gio Ponti, ashwood, foam padding, velvet upholstery. Very good
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Ash
Rare set of four Fratina chairs by Mario Ceroli for Poltronova
By Mario Ceroli
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Set composed by four iconic Fratina chairs designed by Mario Ceroli for Poltronova.
Marked.
Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Pine
Set of Four Johannes Andersen Model 101 Teak Dining Chairs, 1950s
By Vamo Sonderborg, Johannes Andersen
Located in Den Haag, NL
Four sophisticated model 101 dining chairs designed by Johannes Andersen for Vamo Sonderborg
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Mathieu Matégot Mid-Century Modern Set of Four Chairs, France, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of four chairs designed by Mathieu Matégot. White lacquered forge structure and restored seat
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Set of Four Scandinavian Chairs in Rosewood by H. Vestervig Eriksen
By Vestervig Erikson
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Set of four Scandinavian chairs in rosewood designed by H. Vestervig Eriksen, circa 1960. Solid
Category
Vintage 1960s European Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Set of Four Model Aalto 69 Chairs by Alvar Aalto, 1930s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of four model Aalto 69 -chairs by Alvar Aalto for Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy from the
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Group of Four Chairs Osvaldo Borsani Tecno Plywood Italy 1950s 1960s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Milano, IT
Group of four chairs, model designed by Osvaldo Borsani for the Eni offices. Curved plywood
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Enamel
Set of Four Dining Chairs Niels Otto Moller Model 71 Teak
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Set of four Danish chairs designed by Niels O. Moller.
Frame in teak with original paper cord
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Kai Kristiansen Scandinavian Multicolour Danish Set Four Chairs "Model 31", 1960
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of four chairs model 31 designed by Kai Kristiansen. Structure made of teak with upholstered
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Teak
Vittorio Nobili Set of Four Chairs Medea for Fratelli Tagliabue, 1955
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Set of four chairs Medea designed by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue, 1955, Italy.
In
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Chairs by Gianfranco Frattini Rosewood Vintage, Italy, 1960s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Milano, IT
A set of four chairs designed by Gianfranco Frattini (1926-2004) for Cassina. Rosewood, foam
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Rosewood
1960s, Set of Four Pine Dining Chairs by Edvin Helseth, Norway
By Edvin Helseth
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Very nice set of four chairs designed by Edvin Helseth.
These chairs are made of pine and they
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Chairs
Materials
Pine
Set of Four Augusto Bozzi "Ariston Chairs" by Saporiti, 1950s, Italian
By Augusto Bozzi, Saporiti
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Rare set of four "Ariston" chairs designed by Augusto Bozzi in 1957 and manufactured by Saporiti
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Dining Chairs by Oswald Haerdtl for Tatra, 1960s, Set of Four
By Oswald Haerdtl, Tatra
Located in Żory, PL
Set of four chairs from Tatra. Designed by Oswald Haerdtl and produced in 1960s in former
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Plywood
Dining Chairs by Oswald Haerdtl for Tatra, 1960s, Set of Four
By Oswald Haerdtl, Tatra
Located in Żory, PL
Set of four chairs from Tatra. Designed by Oswald Haerdtl and produced in the 1960s in former
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Plywood
Set of Four Vintage Italian Chairs in Gilt Metal and Velvet
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Milano, IT
Set of four Italian chairs from the 1970s. The set is typically of 1970s design. The four chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Giovanni Carini for Planula Set of Four "Libellula" Chairs. Italy 1970s
By Planula, Giovanni Carini
Located in Naples, IT
Set of four chairs Mod. Libellula, design by Giovanni Carini made for Planula,1970 stackable with
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Italian Chairs Mod. S81, Design by Enrico Gerli for Tecno
By Tecno, Eugenio Gerli
Located in Milan, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian chairs mod. S81, design by Enrico Gerli for Tecno.
Set of four S81 model
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Palisander
Set of Four Midcentury Green Upholstered Dining Chairs by Russel Wright
By Russel Wright, Conant Ball
Located in Astoria, NY
A set of four modern style dining chairs, designed by Russel Wright for Conant Ball, produced circa
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Midcentury Set of Four Chairs by Byron Botker for Landes, 1970s
By Byron Botker, Landes Manufacturing Co.
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Truly rare and stunning set of four chairs well designed by Byron Botker for Landes Manufacturing
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Gae Aulenti Chairs by Elam Model Lira Set of Four, Published
By Elam, Gae Aulenti
Located in Milano, IT
Modern set of four chairs designed by Gae Aulenti for the ELAM manufacture in the 1970s. The chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Lot of Four Wood Chairs in the Style of Zanotta, 1970s
By Gavina, Zanotta
Located in taranto, IT
lot of four original design chairs in solid wood from the 70s, with a canvas seat in shades of
Category
Vintage 1970s Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 4 Solid Wood "Milano" Chairs Designed by Aldo Rossi for Molteni
By Aldo Rossi
Located in Roma, IT
Four Milano model chairs designed in 1987 by Aldo Rossi for the Molteni company.
Exhibited in the
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Four Gilbert Rohde for Heywood-Wakefield Deco Chairs
By Heywood-Wakefield Co., Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
Set of four side chairs designed by Gilbert Rohde for Heywood-Wakefield circa 1930. Updated and re
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Maple
Progetti Tecno Modern Set of Four Pattern Cotton Fabric Italian Chairs
Located in Madrid, ES
Modern set of four chairs series 148_S designed by Progetti Tecno, inspired by the S142 by Eugenio
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Natural Fiber
Set of Four Rare Early Nanna Ditzel Chairs
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in London, GB
Rare set of four fibreglass chairs designed by Nanna Ditzel and made by Odense Maskinfabrik around
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Set of Four Scandinavian Stools in Pine by Daumiller, Danish Design
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of four stools in solid pine and papercord. Designed by Rainer Daumiller and made by Hirtshals
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Pine
Set of four Dunbar dining chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful set of four Mahogany dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category
Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs
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Four Design Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
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.
How Much are Four Design Chairs?
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
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Marcel Breuer designed several chairs. One of his best-known pieces is the Wassily lounge chair made of tubular steel and leather straps. Breuer named the chair after the artist Wassily Kandinsky. Among the designer's other notable chairs are the Cesca chair, the B35 lounge chair and the S 35. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Marcel Breuer chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Vladimir Kagan designed the Shield Back chair, which debuted in 1955. It features an upholstered back and seat. Cabinetmaker George Hepplewhite is also known for creating an all-wood shield back chair sometime during the mid-18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of shield back chairs.
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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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