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set of 4 Ant Chairs model 3100 in teak by Arne Jacobsen or Fritz Hansen - 1950s
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Uccle, Bruxelles
Magnificent series of four Ant chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in 1952.
The
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Fabulous Set of Lucite chairs by Antonio Pavia
By Antonio Pavia
Located in New York, NY
Stunning set of four chairs designed by Antonio Pavia. These elegant chairs have lucite and brass
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
Kai Chairs Rosewood Dining Chairs in Cobalt Royal Blue Mohair
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of four rosewood dining chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen for Schou Andersens Mobelfabrik
Category
Mid-20th Century European Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Knoll Tubular Frame Brno Chrome and Leather Side Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
four mies van der rohe designed chairs produced by knoll. high grade spinneybeck leather, espana
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Set of four teak dining chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen for Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Model
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Philippe Starck Costes chairs
By Aleph Ubik, Philippe Starck
Located in Den Haag, NL
A set of four three-legged black chairs. Designed by Philippe Starck in 1982 for the Cafe Costes in
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plywood
$3,290 / set
Pair of Gijs van der Sluis Model 30 Lounge Chairs
By Gijs Van Der Sluis
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Pair of lounge armchairs by Gijs van der Sluis. Minimalistic and timeless in design. We have four
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
"Eva" Mid-Century Dining Chairs
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four teak dining chairs designed by Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet. Please confirm item
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, PVC
Sexy Italian Chrome
Cane Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
SOLD 8/11 Four wonderfully designed tubular chrome chairs with shaped floating caned seats on
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Cane
Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of four Danish dinging chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark. Crafted of solid teak
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Saarinen Tulip Chairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Set Of Four Eero Saarinen Chairs. Classic Design Screams Space Age Modern. All Chairs Are Labeled
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Robert Josten Aluminum Dining Chairs
By Robert Josten
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Splendid set of four dining chairs designed by Robert Josten and manufactured by Robert Josten and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$2,695 / set
Pine and Leather Dining Chairs by Knud Færch for Sorø Stolefabrik, 1970
By Sorø Stolefabrik, Knud Faerch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful set of four dining chairs designed by Knud Færch for Sorø Stolefabrik, 1970, with frames
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Pine
Set of 4 Eames Herman Millers DSS Fiberglass Chairs Rare Olive Color
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chula Vista, CA
We are pleased to offer you a set of four vintage fiberglass chairs designed by Charles & Ray Eames
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Knoll Saarinen Chairs Set of 4
Located in Pomona, CA
Set of four iconic design chairs by Knoll Saarinen upholstered in original velvet fabric.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$2,500 / set
Pellicano Chairs by Luigi Saccardo for Arrmet, 1975
By Luigi Saccardo, Arrmet
Located in Conversano, IT
An extraordinary set of four red lacquered Pellicano chairs, designed by Luigi Saccardo for Arrmet
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Erik Christiansen Danish Teak Dining Chairs
By Erik Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Oakland, CA
Four teak boomerang dining chairs designed Erik Christiansen for Slagelse. Solid teak frames with
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Kurt Ostervig Mid-Century Dining Chairs
By Kurt Østervig, Brande Møbelfabrik
Located in Oakland, CA
Four Danish dining chairs designed by Kurt Ostervig. Beautiful white oak frames with dramatic
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Vintage Set of 4 Mario Bellini Amanta Lounge Chairs for C&B Italia
By Milo Baughman, C&B Italia, Karl Springer, Jan Ekselius, Mario Bellini
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Set of 4 Mario Bellini Amanta Lounge Chairs for C&B Italia (Now B&B Italia)
This set includes four
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
line design, high backs, four side chairs, original upholstery, and a beautiful teak finish. This is an
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Teak
Skaala Armchairs by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Avarte, Finland, 1980s, Set of Four
By Yrjö Kukkapuro, Avarte, Finland 1
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Set of four “Skaala” chairs designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro in 1980. Produced in Finland
by Avarte
Category
Vintage 1980s Finnish Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Arne Hovmand-Olsen Danish Teak Dining Chairs
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
A fantastic set of four Danish teak dining chairs designed by Arne-Hovmand Olsen.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
4 Dunbar Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of four dining side chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, model No. 294W.
Price of 4.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
$4,500 / set
Renewed Sina Swivel Chairs by Uwe Fischer for B&B Italia - Set of 4
By Uwe Fischer, B&B Italia
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions chair: H 29,13" / W 24,40" / D 36,22" SH 17.33"
Impressive Set of four reupholstered
Category
1990s Italian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 4 Verner Panton for VS Black School Chairs, 2005
By Verner Panton
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
Set of four original school chairs designed by Verner Panton for Vereinigte Spezialmöbelfabriken
Category
Early 2000s European Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Teak Dining Chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Elegant set of four dining chairs designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen in the 1960s. Beautifully crafted in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
John Keal Dining Chairs for Brown Saltman
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of four dining chairs designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman in the United States circa
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$2,100 / set
Vintage Ercol Hoop-Back Windsor Dining Chairs
By Lucian Ercolani, Ercol
Located in Seaford, GB
design and four versatile armless chairs.
The chairs are in good vintage condition, showcasing minor
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Elm
$3,525 / set
Eichholtz Cardinale Dining Chairs (Set of 4)
By EICHHOLTZ
Located in Basildon, London
four chairs features elegant design details, including tufted backs and tapered legs, that exude
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$3,566 / set
Vico Magistretti Golem Dining Chairs Poggi, 1969
By Poggi, Vico Magistretti
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Elegant set of four dining chairs designed by Vico Magistretti for Poggi, Italy 1969. The chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Ladder Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
high back ladder design, four armless side chairs, wide seats with new upholstery, and a beautiful
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Maurice Burke Set of 4 Lounge Chairs Model No. 116 for Arkana, Space Age 1960
s
By Arkana Furniture, Maurice Burke
Located in The Hague, NL
Space Age period set of four lounge chairs designed by Maurice Burke for Arkana manufacture in 1960
Category
Vintage 1960s British Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
19th Century French set of 8 Needlepoint Chairs
Located in Southampton, NY
the same needlepoint pattern to seats and backs while the four side chairs have different design
Category
Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
Danish Paper Cord Dining Chairs Arne Hovmand Olsen
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Otley, GB
A stunning set of four midcentury dining chairs designed by Danish Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord
Six Turquoise Lucite and Chrome Dining Chairs, 1970s
By Maurice Villency
Located in Miami, FL
A set of two armchairs and four side chairs. Spectacular design with bent Lucite and custom chrome
Category
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Set of Dunbar Edward Wormley Chairs, c. 1948
By Edward Wormley
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Chic set of four Klismos-inspired chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1948. Set
Category
Vintage 1940s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Upholstery
Chrome and Cane Dining Chairs by Milo Baughman
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A matching set of four dining chairs designed by Milo Baughman and manufactured by Thayer Coggin
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Danish Chairs by Jørgen Baekmark for FDB, 1950s
By FDB Møbler
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Set of four dining chairs model 78 designed by Jørgen Baekmark during the late 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
$2,393 / set
1950s Arne Vodder Rosewood Dining Chairs, Inc. Reupholstery
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of four model 430 dining chairs designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbelfabrik.
The chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Set of 4 Bentwood Chairs by Carlo Ratti
By Carlo Ratti
Located in London, GB
Set of four beautifully designed lacquered bentwood chairs supported by a black metallic structure
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
$3,566 / set
Erik Buch Dining Chairs for Funder-Schmidt
Madsen
By Funder-Schmidt and Madsen, Erik Buch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four dining chairs designed by Erik Buch for Funder-Schmidt & Madsen in Denmark, circa 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Willy Rizzo Inspired Zig Zag Chairs by Thereca
By Willy Rizzo, Thereca
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A bold and sculptural set of four cantilever dining chairs designed by Dutch manufacturer Thereca
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
$2,450 / set
Danish Modern Teak Dining Chairs by Scan Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four dining chairs designed and manufactured by Scan Style in Denmark, circa 1950s. These
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
$3,400 / set
Severin Hansen Rosewood Dining Chairs Bovenkamp Denmark 1960
By Severin Hansen, Bovenkamp
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful set of four dining chairs designed by Danish designer Severin Hansen for Dutch
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Frederik Sieck Dining Chairs for Fritz Hansen, 1960
By Fritz Hansen, Frederik Sieck
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic set of four dining chairs model 3200 designed by Frederik Sieck for Fritz Hansen, Denmark
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Coastal Pencil Reed Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic set of four vintage Coastal dining chairs. Beautiful arched pencil reed design. Four
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Reed
Mid-Century Danish Modern Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
design, four armless side chairs, round seats, modern legs with cross stretcher, original green
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Børge Mogensen Dining Chairs by Søborg Møbler in Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of four dining chairs designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Søborg Møbler in Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
1940s Børge Morgensen J39 Chairs from FDB Mobler Denmark
By FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Miami, FL
SOLD Four J39 Chairs designed by Børge Møgensen in 1947 for FDB Mobler of Denmark. An iconic
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
"Renette" Dining Chairs by Bertil Fridhagen, Bodafors, Sweden, 1958
By Bodafors, Bertil Fridhagen
Located in Hägersten, SE
Set of four dining chairs model "Renette" designed by Bertil Fridhagen. Produced in Sweden in 1958
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wool, Cane, Oak
Lot of Four Midcentury Chairs Design Paolo Buffa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in taranto, IT
Lot of four chairs in walnut production from the 1950s based on a design by paolo buffa
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Living Room Sets
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
Niels Koefoed Model Lis Rosewood Dining Chairs Denmark 1961
By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful shaped set of four dining chairs designed by Niels Koefoed and manufactured by Koefoeds
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Danish Dining Chairs by Jørgen Baekmark for FDB, 1950s
By FDB Møbler
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Set of four dining chairs model 78 designed by Jørgen Baekmark in the late 1950s. Manufactured in
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Eames Shell Chairs with Chrome Eiffel Tower Bases Midcentury
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a vintage set of four dining chairs designed by Eames for Herman Miller
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Chairs by Leonardo Fiori for ISA Bergamo Italy
By Leonardo Fiori, ISA Bergamo
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
dining chairs designed by renowned designer Leonardi Fiori for ISA Bergamo. These chairs are made from
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Set of Vintage Czech Dining Chairs by a. Suman
By Antonín Šuman
Located in High Point, NC
This set of four wooden dining chairs was designed by A. Suman in the former Czechoslovakia in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$2,195 / set
Swedish Design Dining Walnut Room Table with Four Chairs
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Swedish design dining room set. This set includes:
1 dining room table
4 chairs
Used conditions.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Sets
Materials
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 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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