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Set of Four Knoll "Handkerchief" Chairs
By Knoll, Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Dronten, NL
Handsome set of four Knoll Handkerchief chairs designed by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Knoll
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$1,950 / set
Set of Four Holly Hunt Designed by Christophe Pillet
Aileron
Armchairs
By Christophe Pillet, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Set of 4 armchairs by Holly Hunt and designed by Christophe Pillet. Style: Aileron. Black matte
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Afra
Tobia Scarpa Cassina Four Mod. 121 Chairs Fabric Walnut, Italy, 1960s
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Catania, IT
Set of four chairs "Mod. 121" designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina in Italy, 1960s.
Iconic
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
N.O. Møller Scandinavian Yellow Brown Teak Danish Four Chairs. Denmark, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of four chairs designed by N.O. Møller with structure made of teak and seat reupholstered in
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
N.O. Møller Scandinavian Beige Brown Teak Danish Four Chairs, Denmark, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of four chairs designed by N.O. Møller, with structure made of teak and seat upholstered in
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Teak
Set of Four Cidue Postmodern Chairs in Grey, Studio Willy Rizzo, 1970s
By Cidue, Willy Rizzo
Located in Den Haag, NL
Four very nicely designed and interesting Cidue chairs. Designed by studio Willy Rizzo. Chromed
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Rubber
Four Medea Chairs by Vittorio Nobili for F.lli Tagliabue, Italy, 1950s
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Milano, IT
A group of four Medea chairs designed by Vittorio Nobili for F.lli Tagliabue, bentwood, lacquered
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Group Four Chairs by Carlo Ratti for Industria Legni Curvati, Italy, 1950s
By Carlo Ratti
Located in Milano, IT
A group of four chairs designed by Carlo Ratti for Industria Legni Curvati. Bent plywood, lacquered
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Natural Leather Spaghetti Chairs by G. Belotti for Alias
By Giandomenico Belotti
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
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A symbol in the history of design, Spaghetti is the first Alias chair to appear in the MoMA
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Chairs by Gigi Babadin in Wood and Leather, 1950s
By Mario Sabot
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful set composed of four chairs designed by Mario Sabot in the 1950s.
The set of chairs was
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of Four Cos Chairs by Josep Lluscà for Cassina, Italy, 1994
By Josep Llusca, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of four Cos chairs designed in 1994 by Spanish designer Josep Lluscà for Cassina, Italy. Cherry
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cherry
Set of Four Vintage Ant Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
An original set of four vintage Ant chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Model 3100
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Chairs
Set of Four Yellow Chair by Gianfranco Frattini for Bottega Ghianda, 1960s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bottega Ghianda
Located in Milano, IT
Set composed of four elegant Italian chairs designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Bottega Ghianda
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Walnut
"Set of Four Large Vintage Playing Card Suit Red and Black Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
four chairs, each designed to resemble one of the four suits of playing cards: clubs, diamonds, hearts
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Four Chairs in Blackwood, Leather and Metal Combination by J. M. Willmotte
By Jean-Michel Wilmotte
Located in Salzburg, AT
Comfortable and elegant shaped set of four chairs designed by Jean Michel Willmotte,
Paris, 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Pyramide Chairs by Wim Rietveld for De Cirkel, 1965
By Wim Rietveld, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of four Pyramide chairs designed in 1964 by Wim Rietveld for De Cirkel, The Netherlands. Grey
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Faleschini, Set of Four Chairs, Chrome Leather Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1970s
By Faleschini
Located in Roma, IT
The four chairs are also in original leather condition with tubular steel legs, numbered and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Set of Four Midcentury Chair by Giotto Stoppino Series "Cobra" Pink, 1970s
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 Chairs by Marco Zanuso Metal Sheet Vintage, Italy, 1960s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Milano, IT
A set of four chairs designed for Gavina S.p.A., printed metal sheet with plastic ferrules. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four J64 Chairs by Ejvind Johansson for Fdb Mobler, 1960
By Ejvind A. Johansson
Located in Torino, IT
Set of Four J64 Chairs by Ejvind Johansson for Fdb Mobler, 1960
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Country of
Category
20th Century Danish Chairs
Materials
Wood
One of Four Prototype Dining Chairs by Nanna Ditzel in Oregon Pine
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Munich, DE
Made by Poul Christiansen. A set of four chairs plus table have been exhibited at the 'Snedkerlaugs
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Set of Four “Zig-Zag” Chairs by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, Italy, 1980s
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A rare and striking set of four vintage “Zig-Zag” chairs, designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chairs
Materials
Wood
Italian Mid-Century Dining Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani, Set of Four, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Elegant lines and solid structures for this stunning set of four dining Chairs, designed by Osvaldo
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Faux Leather
Denmark Dining Chairs Designed by J.Andersen
By Vamo Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of four dining chairs "model 101"designed by Johannes Andersen. Elegant Danish dining chairs in
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
$2,162 / set
Set of Four Wishbone Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
The Wishbone chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1949 for Carl Hansen, Denmark.
It was one of
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Wicker
Four Jacobean Style Side / Dining Chairs, Needlepoint Fabric, Fruitwood
Located in Manhasset, NY
Four Jacobean style side / dining chairs, needlepoint fabric, fruitwood.
A set of four side chairs
Category
Late 20th Century American Jacobean Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Four Mid Century "Plia" Folding Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Astoria, NY
A set of four vintage "Plia" folding chairs designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli. The backs
Category
20th Century Italian Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Group Four Chairs by Gio Ponti Stained Ash Wood Leatherette Seat, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
A group of four chairs designed by Gio Ponti, stained ash wood, leatherette seat. Manufactured in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash, Faux Leather
Four
Cesca
Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina Chromed Metal Beech Vienna Straw
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Milano, IT
A group of four 'Cesca' chairs designed by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, chromed tubular, lacquered
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Niels Otto Møller Midcentury Velvet Teak Wood Danish Set of Four Chairs, 1950
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of four chairs designed by N.O. Møller, with structure made of teak and seat upholstered in
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Teak
Dirk Van Sliedrecht Set of Four Rattan Chairs for Gebr Jonkers Noordwolde, 1950s
By Gebroeders Jonker Noordwolde, Dirk Van Sliedregt
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Set of four rattan chairs designed by Dirk Van Sliedrecht for Jonkers Noordwolde in the 1950s in
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Pigreco Chairs by Afra
Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy 1960s
By Gavina, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roma, IT
Fabulous set of four "Pigreco" chairs. These iconic chairs were designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Midcentury Dining Chairs Set of Four by G. Rinaldi Chromed, Italy, circa 1970
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Timeless chromed dining chairs by G. Rinaldi for RIMA from Italy, circa 1970. The set of four
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Four Niels Moller Teak Armed Dining Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
SOLD JULY 2101 Four stately solid teak chairs designed by Danish master Neils Ole Moller, founder
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Four Rosewood 71 Chairs by Niels Moller
By Neils O. Möller
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of four rosewood series 71 chairs designed by Neils Moller.
Category
Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
$4,800 / set
Set of Four Cobra Chairs in Curved Chrome
White Leather by Giotto Stoppino
By Giotto Stoppino
Located in New York, NY
This set of four Cobra chairs designed by Giotto Stoppino originates from Italy, circa 1970. A
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Four Adrian Pearsall Dining Chairs
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful set of four dining chairs designed by Adrian Pearsall. High backed chairs are freshly
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Finn Juhl Set of Four NV108 Chairs
By Niels Vodder, Finn Juhl
Located in London, GB
A beautiful set of four NV108 chairs designed by Finn Juhl and made by Neils Vodder the master
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Set of Four Milo Baughman Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A set of four chrome base dining chairs designed by Milo Baughman. Newly upholstered in a light
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Four Gio Ponti Superleggera Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
Set of four Superleggera chairs designed by Gio Ponti for Cassina in 1957. The Model 699 chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ash
Set of Four Gio Ponti Black Laquered "Leggere" Chairs 646 by Cassina, 1952
By Figli di Amadeo Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Rome, IT
Four dining chairs designed by Gio Ponti and produced by F.gli Amedeo Cassina, 1952
provenience
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Ash
Fantasy Rococo Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in Astoria, NY
Four Fantasy Rococo dining chairs, the body carved with a swirling acanthus design punctuated by
Category
Late 20th Century Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$2,350 / set
Frederic Weinberg Wicker, Wrought Iron and Brass Chairs, Set of Four, USA 1950s
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a set of Mid-Century Modern chairs designed by Frederic Weinberg, the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
1970s Milo Baughman for DIA Chrome Z-Chairs
By Design Institute America, Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of four Z chairs by Design Institute of America (DIA). By Milo Baughman.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Gio Ponti Leggera Chairs Set of Four in White Wood and Black Synthetic Fur
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Set consisting of four chairs designed by Gio Ponti model La Leggera from the 1950s. The set is
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Fur, Wood
Two sets of four Willy Rizzo Wooden and Fabric Chairs for Mario Sabot, 1970
By Mario Sabot, Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful set of four + four mid century wooden chairs with fabric seats. These chairs were
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Set of Four Dark Brown Scandinavian Mod 75 Oak Dining Chairs by Niels Møller
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent set of four Danish 1960s dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Møller. The chair model No
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Set of Four Chairs by Antonin Šuman in Green Velvet by Kvadrat, Fully Restored
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of four vintage dining chairs was designed by Czech designer Antonin Šuman in the 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Bentwood
Set of Four Rosewood Mid Century Danish Model 418 Dining Chairs by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Now available is a set of four Danish dining chairs designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast. These
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Set of Four Chair in Green Velvet by Takahama for Gavina Model Tulu, 1969
By Gavina, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Milano, IT
Set of four chairs designed by Kazuhide Takahama for the Gavina factory. The chairs are the 1969
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Four Dining Chairs Made In Rosewood By Aksel Bender Madsen From 1960s
By Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of four rosewood chairs, upholstered in sleek black leather, epitomizes the sophistication
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Set of Four Chairs in Teak Wood and Fabric, Thomas Harslev for Farstrup, 1960
By Thomas Harlev
Located in Torino, IT
Set of Four Chairs in Teak Wood and Fabric, Thomas Harslev for Farstrup, 1960
Additional
Category
20th Century Danish Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of Four "Tre Archi" Chiavari Chairs by Levaggi, Italy
By Fratelli Levaggi
Located in New York, NY
Set of Four "Tre Archi" Chiavari Chairs made in the Mid-20th Century by Fratelli Levaggi. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Set of Four Stamped Jansen Neoclassical Dining or Side Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Set of four stamped Jansen neoclassical dining or side chairs. This set of four side or dining
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Side Chairs
Set of Four Cab Chairs by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of four patinated leather cab chairs designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina.
Category
Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
$6,800 / set
Four Danish Dining Chairs, attributed to Niels Moller
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Four danish dining chairs possibly designed by Danish designer Niels Moller. Label says
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Rope
Set of Four J.L. Møller Model 80 Dining Chairs by Niels Møller in Leather
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four teak dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Møller for J. L. Møllers Møbelfabrik. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
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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.
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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
- 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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