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Set of Four Niels Moller Teak Dining Chairs
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Miami, FL
this Danish Modern set of four Niels Moller designed dining chairs for noted Danish firm, J.L. Moller
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Set of Four Dining Chairs by Pierre Cardin
Located in New York, NY
A set of four (4) dining chairs designed by Pierre Cardin. Circa 1970. Upholstered body with
Category
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Modern White Leather Cantilever Chairs
Located in North York, ON
A modern set of four white leather dining chairs. Designed with a cube body supported by a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of Four Wooden Chairs by Mario Sabot
By Mario Sabot
Located in Long Island City, NY
This set of four wooden chair designed by Mario Sabot, unique in construction shape and materials
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
$4,700 / set
Set of Four Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen
Søn, Mod. CH-35
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Søn
Located in Milano, IT
set is the famous Model CH-35. Featuring an understated and elegant design, the four chairs are a
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of Four Charlotte Perriand Nº 19 Chairs
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Set of four dining chairs designed by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1950.
Solid wood base and legs
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
$4,800 / set
George Nakashima Conoid Chairs, Set of Four, 1970s
By George Nakashima
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A set of four Conoid chairs designed by George Nakashima.
1970s.
Manufactured by Sakura
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$60,000 / set
Set of Four Renzo Rutili Leather Dining Chairs
By Renzo Rutili
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish set of four neoclassical style dining chairs designed by Renzo Rutili for Johnson Furniture
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
$4,500 / set
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Side Dining Chairs New Upholstery
By Arne Vodder, Gio Ponti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of four Mid-Century Modern design side chairs with new upholstery.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Birch
Set of Four Classic Woodard Sculptura Wire Mesh Patio Lounge Chairs
By Russell Woodard
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nice set of four matching lounge chairs,designed by Russel Woodard,,, Wire mesh,, appear to have
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of Four Herta-Maria Witzemann Rattan and Wire Dining Chairs
By Herta-maria Witzemann, Wilde + Spieth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare set of four 'SW 88' chair, designed in 1954. Enameled black metal and cane work. Original
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Gio Ponti Italian Midcentury Design Dining Chairs "Leggera" for Cassina 1960s
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Set of four Italian midcentury modern design dining chairs model Leggera designed by Gio Ponti for
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ash, Leather
Four Italian Brass Patinated Sheath of Wheat chairs by S. Salvadori
By S. Salvadori
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Four stunning brass Chiavari style side chairs - titled "Sheath of Wheat" chairs, the pieces are
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Oak Midcentury Dining Chairs, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
. Nice design.
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Set of Four DSW Charles and Ray Eames Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This vintage DSW dining chair set, consisting of four chairs, was designed by Charles & Ray Eames
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Wood
Set of Four Niels Moller Model 80 Rosewood Chairs
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A very nice set of four Model 80 chairs designed by Niels Moller in 1968.
These chairs from the
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
A set of four dining chairs by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of four dining chairs designed by Paul McCobb as part of the Directional line. Solid bleached
Category
Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
$1,600 / set
Eero Saarinen Set of Four Tulip Chairs by Knoll
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Geneva, CH
Set of four tulip dining chairs by Knoll designed by Eero Saarinen.
Perfect condition, swivelling
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Set of Four King Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck
Located in Dronten, NL
Set of four King Costes chairs designed in 1992 by Philippe Starck for Aleph.
The chairs are
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Four Model Domus Chairs, Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of four model Domus chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara from the 1950s. Birch and birch plywood. The
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Four Arne Hovmand Olsen Danish Teak Dining Room Chairs
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
A set of four dining chairs designed by Arne Hovmand Olsen and manufactured in Denmark. Re
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Four Kai Kristiansen Model 31 Teak Dining Room Chairs
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 Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, Leather
Set of Four Directoire Style Antique Side Chairs, New Scalamandre Fabric, 1930s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Four Directoire style Italian chairs in Louis XVI fashion having new Scalamandre fabric. Each in a
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Four Eames For Herman Miller Bikini Pad Wire Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
A set of four mid century modern chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames and made by Herman Miller
Category
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Italian Dining Chairs by Melchiorre Bega
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Four Italian Modern Dining Chairs, designed by Melchiorre Bega, Italian, circa 1950's. These
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Four Poul Volther Danish Teak Dining Chairs Frem Rojle
By Frem Røjle
Located in Miami, FL
A set of four smart teak dining chairs designed by Poul Volther and produced by Frem Rojle in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Set of Four Teak Dining Chairs by Johannes Andersen
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Folkestone, GB
Fine set of four dining chairs designed by Johannes Andersen, made by Bernhard Pendersen & Sons
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of Four Spoon-Back Chairs by Harvey Probber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning set of four spoon-back chairs designed by Harvey Probber in the 1950's.
These
Category
20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Set of Four Tufted Brown Leather Mies Van Der Rohe Tugendhat Chairs
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning set of four, original brown leather Mies Van Der Rohe Tugendhat chairs. The material is a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of four Elisabetta chairs by Giuseppe Gibelli for Sormani, Italy 1963
Located in New York, NY
Set of four Elisabetta side chairs designed by Giuseppe Gibelli for Sormani in 1963. The chairs are
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Four Teak Dining Chairs by Johannes Andersen
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A fine set of four dining chairs designed by Johannes Andersen, and made by Bernhard Pedersen
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Classic Set of Four Asian Modern Brass Regency Lounge Chairs by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Buffalo, NY
cushion. Seat 18" H. A great set of four chairs designed by Charles Pengally for Weiman and Co. The chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Erich Dieckmann Bauhaus Lounge Chairs for Gelanka , Germany 1930s
By Erich Dieckmann
Located in Almelo, NL
A set of four rare Bauhaus lounge chairs designed by Erich Dieckmann, manufactured by Gelanka
Category
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech
1950s Gio Ponti Italian Midcentury Design Dining Chairs "Leggera" for Cassina
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
1950s four dining chairs model Leggera designed by Gio Ponti for Cassina,
ash structure and raffia
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Raffia, Ash
Four Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Chairs for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
For the modernist, four classic mid-century designs.
They have been reupholstered, new foam with a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Set of 4 Kiki Chairs Designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Stendig
By Stendig Co., Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated and chic set of four dining chairs designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Standing. Know
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Harry Bertoia Set of Four Knoll Chairs, 1960
s
By Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic early modernist design
Limited production design for only one year
Wonderful periwinkle
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
$1,500 / set
Set of Four J Robert Scott Essex Opera Side Chairs from Sinatra Estate
By J. Robert Scott 1, Sally Sirkin Lewis
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This set of four Essex Opera chairs designed by Sally Sirkin Lewis for J Robert Scott came from the
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Set of Four Danish Hardwood Dining Chairs by Johannes Andersen
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Vienna, AT
A set of four dining chairs designed by Johannes Andersen and produced by SVA Møbler, Denmark
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Set of Four Jacques Garcia for Baker Marat Dining Chairs
By Jacques Garcia, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic set of four mahogany dining chairs designed by Jacques Garcia for Baker. The Marat dining
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Dining Chairs by Hans Olsen, 1960s, Scandinavian
By Hans Olsen, Frem Røjle
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Very rare Danish set of four chairs designed by Hans Olsen, Denmark.
Manufactured by Frem Rojle
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Martin Visser for
t Spectrum Four Chairs with Leather Upholstery
By Martin Visser
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Set of four chairs designed by Martin Visser for 't Spectrum.
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of Four Midcentury Italian Leather Dining Chairs by Calligaris
By Calligaris
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Four vintage-modern dining chairs, designed in Italy by Calligaris, each chair features sturdy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Set of Four Jacques Garcia for Baker Malmaison Dining Chairs
By Jacques Garcia, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Graceful set of four hardwood dining chairs designed by Jacques Garcia for Baker. The Malmaison
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Napoleon III Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Set of Four Greek Key Dining Chairs by James Mont
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful set of four Greek key dining chairs designed by James Mont.
The chairs are newly
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Set of Four Klismos Style Mahogany and Leather Dining Chairs
By Henredon
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Four beautifully designed elegant side chairs/dining chairs with distressed leather button tufted
Category
1990s American Dining Room Chairs
Set of Four Chairs, Peter Hvidt
Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Peter Hvidt, Fritz Hansen, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of four dining room chairs, design Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, manufactured by Fritz
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Beech
Set of Four Dining Room Chairs by Henning Sørensen, 1968
By Henning Sorensen
Located in Lejre, DK
A set of four dining room chairs in rosewood and seat of Classic black leather designed by Henning
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Four Svend Madsen Afromosia Wood and Leather Danish Dining Chairs
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Set of four Afromosia wood dining chairs designed by Svend Aage Madsen. Seats re-upholstered in
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of Four Mandarin Chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Set of four dining chairs designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll in red leather upholstery with
Category
Late 20th Century American Memphis Group Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Saarinen Tulip Chairs by Knoll - Set of Four
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Raleigh, NC
Authentic set of four vintage tulip dining chairs designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll circa 1960’s
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Four Sculpted Bronze Side Chairs by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of four sculpted bronze dining chairs designed by Paul Evans. A matching pair of armchairs
Category
Vintage 1960s Dining Room Chairs
Four Side or Dining Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Four chairs designed by Harry Bertoia in 1952 and manufactured by Knoll in 2013 all in steel and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dining Room Chairs
Set of Four Tucroma Black Leather and Chrome Dining Chairs
By Guido Faleschini
Located in New York, NY
This set of four Italian dining chairs is designed by Guido Faleschini for the Pace collection. The
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Four Pine Chairs by Børge Mogensen, circa 1955
By Børge Mogensen
Located in London, GB
A set of four solid pine chairs designed by Børge Mogensen circa 1955 and made by Karl Andersson
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Erik Kirkegaard, Set of Four Chairs in Palisander and Leather
By Erik Kirkegaard
Located in London, GB
Set of four Hong Stole chairs designed by Erik Kirkgaard. Wonderful solid Brazilian Rosewood. Newly
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Palisander
Set of Four Iconic Warren Platner for Knoll Dining Chairs
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Houston, TX
Set of four dining armchairs designed by Warren Platner for Knoll. Sculptural wire bases are in a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Nickel, Steel
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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.
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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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