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Set of Four Bauhaus Dining Chairs Designed by Anton Lorenz for Slezak Factories
By Anton Lorenz, Slezak Company
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
, especially beds, tables and chairs according to their own designs in a combination of metal and wood. The
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set Of Four Dining Room Chairs Made In Teak
Black Leather, Danish Design 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of four dining chairs from the 1960s is a beautiful example of the elegance and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
$2,396 Sale Price / set
28% Off
Set of Four Oxford Swivel Chairs in Brown Leather by Arne Jacobsen, design 1965
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Hellouw, NL
Set of four 'Oxford Chairs' swivel dining chairs with brown leather upholstery and a metal frame
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Chairs in Wood, 1960
Located in Torino, IT
Set of Four Chairs in Wood, 1960
Additional information:
Country of Manufacture – Czechoslovakia
Category
20th Century Czech Chairs
Materials
Wood
$768 Sale Price / set
36% Off
Set of Four Dining Chairs, Ton, Designed by Oswald Haerdtl, 1950s, Expo 58
By Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia
- Made of beechwood, fabric
- Manufacturer: Ton Bystrice pod Hostýnem
- Good, original condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Philippe Starck Set of Four Café Chairs, 1984
By Philippe Starck
Located in New York, NY
A set of four chairs designed by Philippe Starck for Café Costes in Paris, manufactured by Cerruti
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
$1,800 / set
Jordi Vilanova Rush Chairs, Set of Four
By Jordi Vilanova i Bosch
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of four chairs designed by Jordi Vilanova i Bosch in Barcelona around 1960. Modern lines
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rush, Hardwood
$4,815 / set
Set of Four Pyramid Chairs Designed by Wim Rietveld for Ahrend de Cirkel, 1963
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Wim Rietveld
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Set of four famous ''Pyramid'' chairs Designed by Dutch designer Wim Rietveld for Ahrend de Cirkel
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Series of four klismoi chairs by Luca Scacchetti
By Luca Scacchetti
Located in PARIS, FR
. 22,44 in. ; d. 24,6 in.
This series of four chairs, designed by the Italian architect and designer Luca
Category
1990s Italian Greek Revival Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
$7,805 / set
Set of Four Plia Lucite Italian Folding Chairs
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
Located in New York, NY
Set of four Plia lucite and chrome folding chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli. The Plia chair
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$1,275 / set
Oswald Haerdtl Set of Four Chairs, the 1950s
By Thonet, Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Almelo, NL
Oswald Haerdtl set of four chairs, the 1950s
A rare set of four chairs was designed by the
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash, Beech, Bentwood
$2,450 / set
Set of Four Model Domus Chairs, Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of four model Domus chairs, designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1950s. Birch. The chairs are
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
"Locus" White Metal Chairs Design Gae Aulenti for Poltronova Italy 1960s
By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Set of four Italian midcentury modern design dining chairs or out door chairs model “Locus
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Black Gaulino Chair Oscar Tusquets
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Solid ash lacquered in black with seat inn black hide
Set of four.
Gaulino chair designed by Oscar
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash
$15,840 / set
2000s Set of Four Bla Bla Bla chairs by Marco Maran for Parri Designs in Yellow
By Marco Maran
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Bla Bla Bla chairs, originally designed by Marco Maran in 1998. These
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Four Model 10 Edmund Jørgensen Chairs, 1960
By Edmund Jorgensen
Located in Torino, IT
Set of Four Model 10 Edmund Jørgensen Chairs, 1960
Additional information:
Country of Manufacture
Category
20th Century Danish Chairs
Materials
Teak
$1,248 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Woodard 1950s Pinecrest Set of Four Chairs Dining Table
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
charming designs in the 1950s, named for the pine needle & pinecone motif. This set consists of four of the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Four Zanotta "Navy" Folding Chairs by Sergio Asti 1969.
By Sergio Asti, Zanotta
Located in Sacile, PN
Four Navy folding chairs designed by Sergio Asti for Zanotta, 1969.
New canvas seats available in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Set of Four Art Deco Dining Chairs from Portugal
Located in Wainscott, NY
Four Art Deco solid oak dining chairs in elegant design with curved back providing comfortable
Category
Early 20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Oak
$2,200 / set
Mid Century Danish Hans Wegner W2 Teak Chairs Four
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Baltimore, MD
An exceptional set of four original 'W2' model chairs, designed by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, circa
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Set of Four Yellow Chairs, by Zielinski, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Set of four beech chairs designed by M. Zielinski, type 200 / 100B. Manufactured by the Opole
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Italian Midcentury Rattan Dining Chairs Design Campo
Graffi for Home, 1950s
By Franco Campo
Carlo Graffi, Home Bologna
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Set of four Italian midcentury modern design dining chairs with black laquered metal frame and
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Luxury Post Modern Leather Chairs Poltrona Frau Set of Four
By Poltrona Frau, Roberto Lazzeroni
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Stunning set of four Post-Modern “Ginger” chairs, designed by Roberto Lazzeroni for Poltrona Frau
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Four legged Broadway Chair by Gaetano Pesce - Limited Edition Extreme Yellow
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in New York, NY
Limited edition four-legged Broadway chair designed by Gaetano Pesce and manufactured by Bernini
Category
1990s Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Four Model 101 Chairs, Runar Engblom, Sopenkorpi Oy, 1940s
By Runar Engblom
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of four model 101 chairs, designed by Runar Engblom, manufactured by Sopenkorpi Oy, 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Set of Four Gray Boucle Chairs, by Zielinski, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Set of four beech chairs designed by M. Zielinski, type 200 / 100B. Manufactured by the Opole
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Set of 4 Lupina Chairs Design Niko Kralj Per Stol Kamnik, 1960
By Niko Kralj
Located in taranto, IT
Lot of four Shall "Lupina" chair, designed in the late 60s by Niko Stalinj for Stol Kamnik
Made of
Category
Vintage 1960s Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Iconic set of 4 Techno Chairs designed by Philippe Starck for L
Oréal
By Philippe Starck
Located in NICE, FR
This set consists of four "Techno" chairs designed by Philippe Starck for L'Oréal in 1989
Category
1990s French Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Four "Dordogne " chairs by Charlotte Perriand/Robert Sentou, France, 1950
s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Paris, FR
Set of four chairs designed by Charlotte Perriand, edited by Robert Sentou, France, 1950's
Category
Vintage 1950s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Cord, Wood
Set of Four Chairs, Antti Nurmesniemi for Helsinki Central Railway Station, 1970
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of four chairs, designed by Antti Nurmesniemi for Helsinki Central Railway Station, 1970s. Teak
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Set of four chairs by Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi, Italy, 1970s
By Tobia Scarpa, Mario Marenco, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of four chairs by Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi, Italy, 1970s
Four 70s design solid wood chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
$2,305 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of four chairs by Ico Parisi for Mim, Italy, 1960s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of four chairs by Ico Parisi for Mim, Italy, 1960s.
Four chairs with wooden structure and red
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mobili Sanguineti Chiavari - Set of Four (4) Wood and Wicker Chairs
By Colombo Sanguineti
Located in North Miami, FL
Beautiful and unusual set of four (4) dining chairs designed by Colombo Sanguineti, produced by
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Fruitwood
Set of Four Senso Outdoor Armchairs by Studio Expormim, Modern Spanish Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four Senso outdoor armchairs designed by Studio Expormim, combining refined modern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
G. Soressi for Pietro Constantini of Italy "Four Seasons 3" Chair
By Pietro Costantini
Located in Miami, FL
G. Soressi for Pietro Constantini of Italy "Four Seasons 3" Chair
Offered for sale is a "Four
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$150 Sale Price
75% Off
Set of Four Italian Hand-Carved Gilded Chairs with Vintage Floral Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning set of four Italian hand-carved wooden chairs, elegantly finished in 22-karat gold
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Set of Four Pierre Jeanneret 055 Capitol Complex Chairs by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of Four Chairs, model 055, designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Oswald Haerdtl Set of Four Easy Chairs, 1950s
By Thonet, Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Almelo, NL
Oswald Haerdtl set of four easy chairs, the 1950s
A rare set of four easy chairs was designed by
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Ash, Beech, Bentwood
$3,950 / set
19th Century Italian Louis philippe Carved Walnut Set of Four Antique Chairs
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We are pleased to present a stunning set of four antique Italian chairs from the Louis Philippe
Category
Antique 1840s Italian Louis Philippe Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$3,842 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of four Swedish pine chairs by Bo Fjaestad for Arvika Konsthantverk, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Set of four rare sculptural chairs designed by Bo Fjaestad for Arvika Konsthantverk, Sweden, 1930s
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Set of four Champagne chairs by Estelle
Erwine Laverne for Formes Nouvelles
By Erwine
Estelle Laverne, mes nouvelles
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Set of four lucite Champagner chairs
designed by Erwine & Estelle Laverne, ca. 1960
Manufactured
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Four Chairs Made In Rosewood By Kurt Østervig From 1960s
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of four dining chairs, crafted from exquisite rosewood and designed by Kurt Østervig for
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
$2,877 Sale Price / set
21% Off
Set of four Champagne chair by Estelle
Erwine Laverne for Formes Nouvelles
By Erwine
Estelle Laverne, mes nouvelles
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Set of four Lucite Champagner chairs designed by Erwine & Estelle Laverne, ca. 1960
manufactured
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Set of Four DKR Bikini Chairs by Charles Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Catania, CT
Good vintage condition with trace of age and use for this set of four Bikini chairs designed by
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
$3,228 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Four 20th Century Petrol Blue Velvet Chairs by Rajmund Halas, Europe, 1960s
By Rajmund Hałas
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Four chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. It has been made of beechwood. Chairs are after
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Tobia Scarpa, Set of four Pigreco wooden Chairs for Gavina, Italy (1959)
By Gavina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
The Pigreco chair was designed by the famous Italian architect Tobia Scarpa in 1959 for the Gavina
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
FOUR CIRENE 03 DINING ARMCHAIRS DESiGNED BY VICO MAGISTRETTI FOR DE PADOVA
By Vico Magistretti
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this suite of four Vico
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ash
Set of Four Dining Chairs by Knud Friis
Elmar Moltke Nielsen, Denmark, 1970
s
By Knud Friis
Elmar Moltke Nielsen
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of four dining chairs designed by Danish architects Knud Friis and Elmar Moltke Nielsen for
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mies van der Rohe MR10 Chairs Set of Four 1970s Rattan Chrome Gavina Italy
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Gavina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four iconic MR10 armless chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and manufactured by
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of four chairs X-Line, Niels Jørgen Haugesen for Magis, Italy, 1977
By Niels Jørgen Haugesen, Magis
Located in Torino, IT
The iconic X-Line chair was originally designed in 1977 by architect Niels Jørgen Haugesen.
Made
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Four SE-68 Chairs by Egon Eiermann
By Egon Eiermann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Four classic designed chairs covered in black and white cow hide. Good condition. Chairs are in
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
$3,600 / set
Set of Four Chrome
Leather "Polar" Chairs by Esko Pajamies for Lepo Finn
By Esko Pajamies
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of four chrome and leather "Polar" chairs by Esko Pajamies for Lepo Finn, circa 1960s. This
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Four SD51 "Golem" Chairs by Vico Magistretti for Poggi, Italy, 1960s
By Vico Magistretti, Poggi
Located in Argelato, BO
with the seat designed for the Japanese brand Aidec in the three chair collection with the Koube model
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
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
Mid-century modern italian Chairs by Nanda Vigo for Driade 1972, set of four
By Nanda Vigo, Driade
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Mid-century modern italian Chairs by Nanda Vigo for Driade 1972, set of four
The WrightWright
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Set of Four Chairs in Rosewood and Leather, H W Klein for Bramin, 1960
By H.W. Klein
Located in Torino, IT
Set of Four Chairs in Rosewood and Leather, H W Klein for Bramin, 1960
Additional information
Category
20th Century Danish Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
1950s Set of Four Walnut Dining Chairs, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
(scratches, abrasions, etc.)
- stable and solid
A set of four walnut dining chairs produced in Czechoslovakia
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
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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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
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