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Inger Klingenberg Model 193 Dining Chairs France Son Denmark, 1960
By Inger Klingenberg, France Søn
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Fantastic set of four dining chairs model 193 designed by Inger Klingenberg and manufactured by
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Set of Chairs by Niels Otto Moller for J.L. Moller
By Niels Otto Møller, Jorgen Moller
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of four chairs designed by Niels Moller for J.L. Moller with structure made in solid cherrywood
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Vintage 1960s German Chairs

Materials

Cherry, Wood, Wool

PK1 Chairs by Poul Kjærholm for Thorsen Møbler, Set of 4
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Uppsala, SE
Set of four PK1 chairs designed by Poul Kjærholm and recently manufactured under licence by Thorsen
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Scandinavian Pine Chairs "Pirrti" by Eero Aarnio, Finland, 1960s
By Eero Aarnio, Laukaan Puu
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
SE — 062 Set of four ”Pirtti” chairs designed by Eero Aarnio. Produced by Laukaan Puu in
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Pine

George Coslin for Faram Set of 4 of Chairs, Italy 1950s
By George Coslin, Faram Furniture
Located in Naples, IT
Set of four chairs designed by George Coslin and produced by Faram, Italy, 1950s. Black painted
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Oswald Haerdtl, Reupholstered in Kvadrat
By Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of four vintage dining chairs was designed by Oswald Haerdtl in the 1950s, famous Austrian
Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Wool

W Chair by Cesar Janello for Raoul Guys Aa Éditions, 1947
By Raoul Guys, César Janello 1
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
W" is today undoubtedly an icon of modern Argentine and international design.  The four-legged
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Yngve Ekström for Stolab, Midcentury Swedish Pinocchio Dining Chairs Set of 4
By Yngve Ekström, Stolab
Located in Naples, IT
Set of four "Pinnocchio" dining chairs designed by Yngve Ekström. Produced in Sweden by Stolab
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Doro Cundo Black Red Blue Natural Fiber Metal Wood Italian Chairs, 1980
By Doro Cundo
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of four chairs designed by Doro Cundo with black lacquered metal structure, arms with natural
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Oscar Tusquets Mid-Century Modern Wood and Leather "Gaulino" Spanish Set Chairs
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of four signed chairs model "Gaulino" designed by Oscar Tusquets as tribute to Carlo Mollino
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Risto Halme for Isku, Finland, 1960s
By Risto Halme
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of four vintage dining chairs was designed by Risto Halme in the 1960s. Produced by Isku
Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Wim Rietveld Set Of 4 Pyramide Chairs For De Cirkel, 1966 Netherlands
By Wim Rietveld, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid- Century modern period set of four "Pyramide" chairs designed in 1964 by Wim Rietveld and
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mario Botta for Alias Italian Steel Chairs "Quinta", 1980s, Set of 4
By Alias, Mario Botta
Located in Puglia, Puglia
These four chairs were designed by the Italian architect Mario Botta. The Quinta chair is built
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Chrome Cantilever Chairs by Peter Wigglesworth for Plush, 1970
By Peter Wigglesworth
Located in View Park, CA
A set of four cantilever chairs designed by Peter Wigglesworth for Plush, circa 1970. In chrome
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of 4 Midcentury Dining Chairs by A. Šuman, Drevopodnik ONV Pisek
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

Bentwood, Oak

Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Edmund Homa, Midcentury, Reupholstered in Kvadrat
By Edmund Homa
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of four vintage dining chairs was designed by Edmund Homa around 1960s, famous Polish
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Vintage 1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of 4 Midcentury Walnut Dining Chairs by A. Šuman, KVADRAT Reupholstery
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

Walnut

Rare Wooden Chairs, Set of 4, by Carlo Scarpa for Gavina, 1970s
By Gavina, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Roma, IT
This is a beautiful rare set of four chairs designed by Carlo Scarpa and realized by the Italian
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Willy Rizzo Midcentury Wooden and Fabric Italian Chairs for Mario Sabot, 1970
By Mario Sabot, Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful set of four midcentury wooden chairs designed by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot. This
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 4 Mid Century Kreuzschwinger Steel Chairs by Till Behrens for Schlubach
By Till Behrens
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1980s set of four German Kreuzschwinger chairs designed by Till Behrens for Schlubach. These
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of 4 Dinning Room Chairs by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1960s Netherlands
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in The Hague, NL
Set of four modernist chairs designed by Cees Braakman in the 1960s. Manufactured in the
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

No. 515 Wooden Chairs by Oswald Haerdtl for TON, 1950s, Set of 4
By Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Żory, PL
Set of four wooden chairs designed by Oswald Haerdtl for Thonet, produced in the 1950s by TON in
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Plywood

Set of 4 Green Resin Kartell Model 4854 Chairs by Gae Aulenti, 1960s
By Kartell, Gae Aulenti
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Elevate your space with a rare and exceptional set of four Kartell Model 4854 Chairs, designed by
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Resin

Set of 4 Dining Chairs by O. Haerdtl, Reupholstered in Sahco Fabric, Midcentury
By Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of four vintage dining chairs was designed by Oswald Haerdtl in the 1950s, famous Austrian
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Oswald Haerdtl, Beech Veneer, Oil Finish, Midcentury
By Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of four vintage dining chairs was designed by Oswald Haerdtl in the 1950s, famous Austrian
Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of 4 Dining Chairs by O. Haerdtl, Reupholstered in Sahco Fabric, Midcentury
By Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of four vintage dining chairs was designed by Oswald Haerdtl in the 1950s, famous Austrian
Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of 4 Midcentury Dining Chairs by L. Hofmann, Reupholstered in Kvadrat Fabric
By Lubomír Hofmann
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of four vintage dining chairs was designed by Lubomir Hofmann around 1950s, famous Czech
Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Beech

Set of 4 Midcentury Dining Chairs by A. Šuman, Reupholstered in Kvadrat Fabric
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

Bentwood, Walnut

Italian Teakwood and Green Dining Chairs by Vittorio Dassi, Set of 4, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi, Dassi Mobili Moderni
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Elegant lines and solid teak wood structures for this set of four dining chairs, designed by
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Set of 4 Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold Dining Room Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in The Hague, NL
This sculptural set of four dining chairs is designed by the Dane Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak, Faux Leather

Set of 4 Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold Dining Room Chairs, 1960s Denmark
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in The Hague, NL
This sculptural set of four dining chairs is designed by the Dane Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Set of 4 Oscar Tusquets First Edition for Carlos Jané "Gaulino" Easy Chairs, 80s
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Set of four Gaulino chairs designed in 1987 by Oscar Tusquets in homage to the works of Gaudí and
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Ash, Leather

Set of 4 Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold Teak Dining Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in The Hague, NL
, Denmark, 1959. This sculptural set of four dining chairs is designed by the Dane Arne Hovmand-Olsen for
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Oswald Haerdtl in Green Velvet by Kvadrat, Midcentury
By Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of four vintage dining chairs was designed by Oswald Haerdtl in the 1950s, famous Austrian
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Bentwood

Gio Ponti Walnut Dining Chairs for Singer Sons with Blue Upholstery, Set of 4
By Gio Ponti
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Set of four walnut dining chairs designed by Gio Ponti and manufactured by Cassina for Singer
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of 4 Midcentury Dining Chairs by Antonin Šuman in Black Boucle from Sahco
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

Bentwood

Set of 4 Mid-Century Dining Chairs by A. Šuman, Reupholstered in Black Boucle
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

Bentwood, Oak

Set of 4 Dining Chairs by R. Hofman for Ton, Model 514, 1960s, Reupholstered
By Radomír Hofman
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of four vintage dining chairs was designed by Czech designer Radomir Hofman in the 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Antonin Šuman in Green Velvet by Kvadrat, Midcentury
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 4 Dining Chairs by Oswald Haerdtl in Green Velvet by Kvadrat, Midcentury
By Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of four vintage dining chairs was designed by Oswald Haerdtl in the 1950s, famous Austrian
Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Bentwood

De Pas, D urbino, Lomazzi for Sormani, Set of 4 "Sari" Chairs, Italy, 1980s
By Gionathan de Pas Donato D’Urbino Paolo Lomazzi, Sormani
Located in Palermo, IT
Original and elegant set of four chairs designed by De Pas, D'Urbino, Lomazzi, belonging to the
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Faux Fur

Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Antonin Šuman in Green Velvet by Kvadrat, Midcentury
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 4 Midcentury Dining Chairs by A. Šuman in Black Wool by Kvadrat
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

Wool, Bentwood, Walnut

Miguel Mila Set of 4 Leather Folding Chairs by Gres Edition, circa 1960
By Miguel Milà
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of four leather folding chairs designed by Miguel Mila. Manufactured by Gres Edition, Spain
Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of 4 Midcentury Dining Chairs by Hans Olsen for Bramin, Model 107, Reupholst
By Hans Olsen
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of four vintage dining chairs was designed by Danish designer Hans Olsen in the 1960s and
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak, Teak

Set of 4 Midcentury Dining Chairs by A. Šuman in Green Boucle by Kvadrat
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

Wool, Bentwood

Group 4 Elegant Maple Foam and Leatherette Chairs by H.J. Van Oss for Culemborg
By Van Oss Culemborg
Located in Milano, IT
A group of four chairs designed by H.J. Van Oss for Culemborg manufactured in Netherlands. Maple
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Foam, Maple

Marcel Breuer Cesca B-32 Gavina Brass Black Wood Set of 4 Chairs, Spain, 1960
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of four Cesca chairs designed by Marcel Breuer in 1962. Brassed tubular structure, lacquered
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Antique 1660s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Natural Fiber, Wood

Mid-Century set of 4 "Plia" Chair by G. Piretti for Anonima Castelli 1970s Italy
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of four emblematic "Plia" folding chairs, designed by Giancarlo Piretti in 1967 and produced by
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Midcentury Dining Chairs by A. Šuman in Melange-Black Wool by Kvadrat
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

Wool, Bentwood

Set of 4 Dining Chairs by A. Šuman in Steel-Blue Velvet by Kvadrat, Midcentury
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 4 Dining Chairs by A. Šuman in Steel-Blue Velvet by Kvadrat, Midcentury
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 4 Midcentury Dining Chairs by A. Šuman in Melange-Black Wool by Kvadrat
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

Bentwood, Wool, Ash

Set of 4 Midcentury Dining Chairs by A. Šuman in Honey-Olive Boucle by Kvadrat
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

Wool, Bentwood

Set of Four Hans J. Wegner CH-30 Carl Hansen, 1952
By Carl Hansen Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Munich, DE
Hans J. Wegner (Denmark) Set of four oak frame side - dining- chairs from Hans J. Wegner with
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mies Van Der Rohe Set of 4 B42 Rattan Easy Chairs by Tecta, circa 1960
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This set of four MR10 chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927 is a true masterpiece of
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Vintage Cobra Chairs by Giotto Stoppino in Black Faux Leather, 1970s
By Giotto Stoppino
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of four famous 'Cobra' chairs designed by Giotto Stoppino, featuring a base made from a single
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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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 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 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, 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 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 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 LC2 chair was designed by Le Corbusier in collaboration with Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret. The chair was released to the public in 1928 and remains popular to this day. Shop a collection of Le Corbusier’s designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, the venerated Swiss-born architect-designer known as Le Corbusier, and collaborators Pierre Jeanneret (Le Corbusier’s cousin) and Charlotte Perriand designed the LC1 chair in the late 1920s. Its unique design allows the backrest to move as you shift positions, allowing the chair to deliver optimal support. The LC1 was part of a series that saw the trio of designers carrying out bold experiments with tubular chromed steel, just as architect and Bauhaus faculty member Marcel Breuer had executed with his cantilever Cesca chair around the same time. Find a range of Le Corbusier chairs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.