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Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, Gianfranco Frattini, Italy, 1960s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sold as a set of four, these Dining Chairs, designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Lema S.P.A., Italy
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Plastic, Wood, Maple

Dan Johnson Four Dining Chairs in Walnut and Aluminum for Shelby Williams
By Shelby Williams, Dan Johnson
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Modern and elegant set of four dining chairs designed in the 1960s by Dan Johnson for Shelby
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Four Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs Mid-Century Danish Modern
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An incredible set of four dining chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen. These feature solid teak
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Ole Wanscher Four Rungstedlund Chairs of Mahogany Made by PJ Møbler, Denmark
By P.J. Møbler, Ole Wanscher
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Set of four dining room chairs Rungstedlund designed by Ole Wanscher (1903-1985). The chairs are
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of Four GM11 Chairs by Svend Åge Eriksen for Glostrup, Denmark
By Svend Åge Eriksen, Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of four GM11 chairs designed by Svend Åge Eriksen for Glostrup, Denmark, 1960's. Solid teak
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Set of four String dining chairs by Niels Jørgen Haugesen for Tranekaer
By Niels Jørgen Haugesen, Tranekaer Furniture
Located in Ranst, VAN
Set of four 'String' dining chairs designed by Niels Jørgen Haugesen for Tranekaer Furniture
Category

1990s Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cord, Wood

Set of Four Danish Designer Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen in Teak
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Beautiful set of four teak dining room chairs designed by the Danish designer Kai Kristiansen
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak, Plywood

Four Dining Room Chairs, Wicker Seat, Børge Mogensen, C.M Madsen Furniture
By Børge Mogensen, C.M. Madsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of four dining chairs in oak and seat in wicker, designed by Børge Mogensen and produced by C.M
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Set of Four Mid Century Kipp Stewart Drexel Sun Coast Dining Chairs
By Kipp Stewart Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural set of four dining chairs, designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart Mac Dougall as
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Hans Wegner Set of Four Model W2 Chairs by C. M. Madsen
By Hans J. Wegner, C.M. Madsen
Located in London, GB
Set of four original W2 chairs designed by Hans Wegner. As well as the eye-catching sculptural
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Hans Wegner Style, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Four Dining Arm Chairs, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Manhasset, NY
Danish Mid-Century Modern, Four Dining Arm Chairs, Stained Wood, Aztec Fabric, 1950s A stylish set
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Four Joaquim Tenreiro Dining Chairs in Jacaranda with Leather Seats
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Astoria, NY
A set of four circa 1950s dining chairs designed by Joaquim Tenreiro, each in Brazilian jacaranda
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Jacaranda, Leather

Set of Four Danish Midcentury Walnut Dining Chairs by Henry Rosengren Hansen
By Henry Rosengren Hansen, Brande Møbelindustri
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of four Danish Modern dining chairs in walnut designed by Henry Rosengren Hansen for Brande
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Walnut

Set of Four Carl Malmsten Dining Chairs in Natural Pine Scandinavian Midcentury
By Carl Malmsten, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very nice set of four dining chairs designed by Carl Malmsten and manufactured in Sweden sometime
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

Scandinavian Modern Teak Troja Dining Chairs Set of Four by Kai Kristiansen
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
A set of four teak chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured by Magnus Olesen in Denmark
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of Four Modular Dining Chairs by Victor Bernt for Soren Willadsen
By Victor Bernt
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
These modular dining chairs were designed by Victor Bernt in 1972 for Soren Willadsen in Denmark
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Niels Moller Model 78 Brazilian Rosewood Chairs, Original Leather
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A superb set of four Brazilian rosewood chairs designed in 1962 by Niels Moller and produced by J.L
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Set of four Midcentury Scandinavian Dining Chairs 71 by Niels O. Moller
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Set of four teak dining chairs '71' designed by Niels O. Moller for J.L. Mobelfabrik, with the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cord, Teak

Jean-Charles Moreux French Moderne Gold Gilt Iron Chairs Set of Four
By Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in Palm Springs, CA
The most beautiful set of four French Moderne chairs designed by Jean-Charles Moreux. They were
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Early 20th Century French Baroque Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of four Danish dining chairs Kvetny and Sonners Stolefabrik Denmark 1960
By Kvetny and Sonners 1
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful shaped set of four dining chairs manufactured by Kvetny and Sønners Stolefabrik, Denmark
Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Teak

1950s American Modern Set of Four Atomic Age Wrought Iron Dining Chairs
By Dan Johnson
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice set of four solid wrought iron, with freshly upholstered seat pads in brown simple elegant
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of 4 Mid Century teak Danish Design Chairs by Skovby Mobler, Denmark 1960 s
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice set of four vintage Danish design chairs, produced by Skovby Mobler. This set has been
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of Four Monk Chairs by Afra Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, 1973
By Molteni C, Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Conversano, IT
Stunning set of four “Monk” chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. In the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of Four Dining Room Chairs in Polished Mahogany and Cognac Leather, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
A set of four dining room chairs in polished mahogany and cognac colored leather. The chairs are of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Set of four Model 89 dining chairs by Erik Buch for Anderstrup Møbelfabrik
By Erik Buch, Anderstrup Mobelfabrik
Located in Ranst, VAN
Set of four 'Model 89' dining chairs designed by Erik Buch for Anderstrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Teak

Set of Four Dining Chairs, Model 31, Kai Kristiansen and Schou Andersen, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
A set of four dining room chairs, model 31, designed by Kai Kristiansen in 1956 and manufactured by
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Set of Four Chairs, Model 31, by Kai Kristiansen and Schou Andersen, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
A set of four dining room chairs, model 31, designed by Kai Kristiansen in 1956 and manufactured by
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Set of Four Arne Hovmand Olsen Teak Dining Chairs for Mogens Kold, 1950s
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in Voorburg, NL
Set of four dining chairs designed by Arne Hovmand Olsen and manufactured in Denmark by Mogens Kold
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of Four Dining Room Chairs, Model 323, in Teak, Slagelse Furniture, 1960s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Lejre, DK
A set of four dining room chairs, model 323, in teak and seats in black leather, of Danish design
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Set of Four Chairs in Walnut by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in San Diego, CA
Fantastic set of four freshly upholstered and refinished dining chairs by Jens Risom for Risom
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Tom Dixon Fan Circular Black Wood English Set of Four Dining Chairs, 2010
By Tom Dixon
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of four dining chairs. Model "Fan" designed by Tom Dixon. Structure made of oak with black
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2010s British Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Four Stackable Model Nikke Chairs by Tapio Wirkkala for Asko, 1950s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Asko
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of four stackable model Nikke chairs by Tapio Wirkkala for Asko from the 1950s. Teak with metal
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Danish Oak Dining Chairs by H.W Klein for Bramin
By Bramin Mobler, H.W. Klein
Located in London, London
Set of four dining chairs by H.W Klein for Bramin This is a set of four vintage Danish dining
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

1970s, Set of Four Saddle Leather Dining Chairs by Mart Stam for Fasem
By Fasem International, Mart Stam
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A beautiful set of four dining chairs designed by Mart Stam for Fasem. These chairs have a
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Space Age Swivel Dining Chairs by Luigi Tiengo, circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of four stylish swivel dining chairs designed in the mid-1960s by Luigi Tiengo for Samton
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Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Four Very Fine Maison Jansen Dining Side Chairs With Scalamandre Fabric
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Set of Four Maison Jansen dining chairs. I almost fell over when I first saw this fantastic set of
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Vintage 1960s French Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Set of Four White Swivel Chair by Robin Day for Hille, France, 1960
By Robin Day, Hille
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful and rare set of four swivel dining / office chairs designed by Robin Day for Hille
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four String Dining Chairs by Niels Jørgen Haugesen for Tranekaer, Denmark
By Niels Jørgen Haugesen, Tranekaer Furniture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of four stunning sculptural string chairs designed by Niels Jørgen Haugesen for Tranekær
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Set of Four Grete Jalk Chairs Rosewood P Jeppesen PJ4-2, Denmark, 1960s
By Grete Jalk, Poul Jeppesen
Located in Basel, BS
Set of four dining chairs, designed by Grete Jalk for P. Jeppesen, model No. PJ4-2, made in Denmark
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Set of Four Austrian Art Deco Beech Windsor Dining Chairs by Josef Frank
By Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
This charming and comfortable set of four Windsor chairs were designed by Josef Frank circa 1930
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Set of Four Charles Hollis Jones Dining Chairs with Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage set of four dining chairs, designed by artist Charles Hollis Jones, produced Midcentury
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Afra Tobia Scarpa Set of Four Africa Dining Chairs Maxalto Artona, 1970-80s
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Cascina, Pisa
A beautiful set of four chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in 1970, model Africa produced by
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Henning Kjaernulf Danish Mid Century Set of Four Teak Dining Chairs Model 23
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Norwich, GB
A stylish set of four Danish dining chairs designed by Henning Kjaernulf for Korup Stolefabrik
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of Four John Tabraham for Kallenbach Dining Chairs, South Africa Ca. 1960s
By John Tabraham, Kallenbach
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of four Africal Modernist chairs designed by John Tabraham for Kallenbach’s, a firm founded in
Category

Vintage 1960s South African Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

1960s Rondo Chairs by Jan Lunde Knudsen for Sorlie Mobler, Set of Four
By Jan Lunde Knutsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning set of four dining chairs designed by Jan Lunde Knudsen (1922-1990) in 1961 for Sorlie
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Sam Larsson set of four dining chairs in black leather Dux Sweden 1960
By Dux of Sweden, Sam Larsson
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautifully shaped set of four dining chairs designed by Sam Larsson for Dux, Sweden 1960. These
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

A 20th Century Set Of Four Italian "Cobra" Dining Chairs By Giotto Stoppino
By Giotto Stoppino
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A striking set of four dining chairs designed by Giotto Stoppino, made in Italy in the 1970s. The
Category

20th Century Italian Other Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Ant Chairs, Model 3100, Arne Jacobsen 1902-1971 , Teak Wood
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Arne Jacobsen designed the Myren chair (also known as "The Ant") in 1952 for the SAS Royal Hotel in
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Four Dining Chairs in Rosewood and Grey Fabric by Hans Olsen, 1960s
By Hans Olsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of four dining chairs in rosewood and grey fabric designed by Hans Olsen from the 1960s. The
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Set of Four Danish Dining Chairs by Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold, 1959
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Finn Juhl
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of four dining chairs designed by Arne Hovmand-Olsen and produced by Mogens Kold, Denmark 1959
Category

20th Century Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Four China Chairs, Model 4283, by Hans J. Wegner and Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
A set of four China chairs, model 4283, designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1944 and manufactured by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Four Y-Chairs Wishbone, Model CH24 by Hans J. Wegner and Carl Hansen Son
By Carl Hansen Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
A set of four Y-chairs (Wishbone), model CH24, designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1950 and manufactured
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Ash

Set of Four Helge Sibast for Sibast Mobler "No. 6" Dining Chairs, Ca. 1950s
By Helge Sibast, Sibast
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of four dining chairs designed by Helge Sibast for Sibast Mobler, Model No. 6, designed in 1953
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Set of Four Dutch Dining Chairs in Rosewood and Papercord by Pastoe Brown Beige
By Pastoe
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Set of four Dutch design dining chairs produced by Pastoe in 1960s. Heavily inspired by the Danish
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Rosewood

Set of Four Modern Hans Wegner Teak and Woven Cord Dining Chairs Model CH23
By Carl Hansen Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Houston, TX
Set of four teak and woven cord dining chairs designed by Hans Wegner in 1951 and produced by Carl
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cord, Teak

Set of Four Dining Chairs, Model 80 in Rosewood by N.O. Møller, 1960s
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of four dining chairs, model 80 in rosewood and cognac colored leather designed by N.O. Møller
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Set Of Four Wishbone Chairs Model Ch24 Made In Beech By Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen Søn
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of four wishbone chairs, model CH24, designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen
Category

2010s Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

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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 ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    What 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    Eero 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    Don 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Surrealist 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Eileen 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, 2024
    Antonio 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    George 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Who 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Charles 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Arnold 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Italian-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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Opinions 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    There 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Charles 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Ludwig 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, 2023
    Le 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Although 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 ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Vladimir 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Marcel 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.