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Six Paul Frankl Dining Chairs for Johnson, Mahogany Criss Cross Lattice Backs
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of 6 dining chairs, two armchairs and four side chairs, designed by Paul Frankl and made by
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Danish Dyrlund Rosewood and Grey Upholstered Dining Chairs, Set of 6, 1960s
By Dyrlund
Located in Basildon, London
mid-century modern design.
Comprising four classic dining chairs and two carver-style chairs, the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
Brazilian Modern Set of 4 Chairs in Hardwood
Fabric, Carlo Hauner, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Available now, this set of four chairs designed by Carlo Hauner is nothing less than spectacular
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Fabric
Hans J. Wegner “Wishbone” CH-24 Dining Chairs for Carl Hansen
Søn
By Carl Hansen
Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four CH-24 dining chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn in Denmark in 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood, Oak
Niels Moller Model 71 Teak and Paper Cord Dining Chairs Denmark 1960
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful set of four dining chairs model 71 designed by Niels Otto Moller and manufactured by J.L
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Set of 4 Rare Dan Johnson Dining Chairs for Hayden Hall Furniture
By Hayden Hall 1, Dan Johnson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stylish set of four modern dining chairs designed by Dan Johnson for Hayden Hall Furniture in the
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Foam, Wood, Walnut
4 Italian Mid-Century Modern Light Wood Yellow Velvet Dining Chairs 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
This set consists of four chairs that was designed and produced in Italy in the 1950s. They are
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood
Scandinavian Modern Oak Dining Chairs by Jørgen Baekmark for FDB, Denmark, 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
”Garmi” Teak Dining Chairs by Nils Jonsson for Troeds, Set of 4
By Nils Jonsson, Hugo Troeds
Located in Karis, Nyland
Set of four midcentury teak dining chairs designed by Nils Jonsson for Troeds, Sweden. This model
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Niels Moller Model 78 Teak Dining Chairs for J L Mollers Mobelfabrik
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A particularly nice set of four solid teak chairs designed in 1962 by Niels Moller for J.L Mollers
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Razor Back Dining Chairs by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron c. 1960s
Located in Bristol, GB
A set of four razor back dining chairs designed by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron. Good
Category
Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Danish Modern Rosewood Dining Room Chairs GS61 by Arne Wahl Iversen, 1950s
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Glyngøre Stolefabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
Glyngøre Stolefabrik, 1950s.
Beautiful Scandinavian Modern set of four GS 61 dining chairs designed in
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Arte Sano Biermann Cia Inc. Colombian Leather Hunting Chairs Set of 4
By Sergio Rodrigues, Arte Sano
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Outstanding group of four rare hunting lodge chairs designed by Biermann Werner for Arte Sano. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Colombian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Set of 4 Rare Vintage Dan Johnson Gazelle Cast Metal Dining Chairs
By Dan Johnson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
These amazing chairs (they are works of art) are a set of four gazelle dining chairs, designed by
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Set of 4 Midcentury Pine Dining Chairs "Asserbo" by Børge Mogensen, 1970s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Göteborg, SE
A set of four “Asserbo” dining chairs designed by Børge Mogensen in the 1970s, crafted from solid
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
Set of 4 Oak Brutalist Decorative Back Dining Chairs by Henning Kjaernulf
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This extraordinary Set of Four Brutalist oak dining chairs, designed by the celebrated Danish
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Aksel Bender Madsen and Ejnar Larsen dining chairs in teak Denmark 1960
By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Very nice set of four dining chairs designed by duo Aksel Bender Madsen and Ejnar Larsen for Norden
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Björka
Teak
Birch Spindle Dining Chairs by Yngve Ekström, Stolab, Set of 4
By Yngve Ekström, Stolab
Located in Karis, Nyland
Set of four dining chairs model "Björka" designed by Yngve Ekström. Produced in Sweden by Stolab
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch, Teak
Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Henning Kjaernulf for Ks Mobler, Denmark, 1960s
By Korup Stolefabrik, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Ranst, VAN
Set of four dining chairs in teak, designed by Henning Kjærnulf for Korup Stølefabrik in Denmark in
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Arne Wahl Iversen Model GS61 Rosewood and Leather Dining Chairs c.1950
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Glyngøre Stolefabrik
Located in San Francisco, CA
set of four dining chairs designed in 1957 by Danish architect Arne Wahl Iversen for Glyngøre
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Set of 4 dining chairs by Erik Buch for Odense Maskinnedkeri, Denmark 1960s
By Erik Buch, O.D. Møbler A-S
Located in Ranst, VAN
Set of four 'Model 49' dining chairs designed by Erik Buch for Odense Maskinnedkeri, Denmark 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Mid-Century Danish Modern Rosewood “Eva” Chairs by Neils Koefoed - Set of 6
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
arm chairs, four straight chairs, high back design, original black leather upholstery, and a beautiful
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
20th Century Vintage Design Child Desk and His Four Chairs
Located in Brecht, BE
This is a rare and very charming beechwood child desk with his four chairs,
great design, probably
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Beech
Erik Buch Model-49 Set Of 4 Dining Chairs for Odense Maskinsnedkeri, 1960s
By Oddense Maskinsnedkeri, Erik Buch
Located in The Hague, NL
Set of four dining chairs designed by Erik Buch for Oddense Maskinsnedkeri in Denmark, 1960s
The
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Set of Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Project Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This set of four Milo Baughman designed dining chairs feature wide/sturdy frames, unique chrome
Category
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
"CH29" oak dining chairs by Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Søn, Denmark 1950s
By Carl Hansen
Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Hägersten, SE
Set of four "CH29" dining chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner. Produced in Denmark during the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Set Of 4 High-Back Dining Chairs 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This set of four high-back dining chairs, designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, boasts a
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Niels Otto Møller Model 77 Teak Dining Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
A refined and elegant set of four Model 77 dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Møller and produced
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Aldo Jacober, Set of 4 Folding Chairs with Cane Seats, Italian Modern, 1960s
By Aldo Jacober
Located in Odense, DK
This set of four vintage folding chairs, designed by Aldo Jacober for Alberto Bazzini in the 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
Vintage Boho Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous set of four vintage Boho dining chairs. Designed by the iconic Milo Baughman for Thayer
Category
Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Set of 4 ‘Sabrina’ Dining Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, Italy, 1970s
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Set of four “Sabrina” dining chairs designed by the Italian designer Gastone Rinaldi for Rima, 1970
Category
Vintage 1960s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Danish Modern Teak Ladder Back Niels Koefoeds Dining Chairs Hornslet
By Koefoeds Hornslet
Located in Chula Vista, CA
We are pleased to offer you a set of four Danish modern dining chairs designed by Niels Koefoeds
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
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 Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of Six Mid-Century Dining Chairs in Platinum Upholstery and Ebonized Walnut
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
four are designed as occasional/dining chairs without arms. These chairs represent a stylistic bridge
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
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 Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Erik Buch for O.D. Mobler, Denmark, 1960s
By Erik Buch, O.D. Møbler A-S
Located in Ranst, VAN
Set of four 'Model 49' dining chairs designed by Erik Buch for Odense Maskinnedkeri, Denmark 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Niels O. Møller Dining Chairs Model 78 by J.L Møllers Møbelfabrik in Denmark
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four teak dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Møller for J. L. Møllers Møbelfabrik. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Model 31 Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schou Andersen, Set of 4, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Ranst, VAN
Very nice set of four vintage chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen for Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik in
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Mario Bellini for Cassina Set of Six Cab Dining Chairs Brown Saddle Leather
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
over the steel skeleton fastened with four zippers. The chair's design boasts simplicity, yet the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Martin Visser "SE07" Set of 4 Dinning Room Chairs for
t Spectrum Bergeijk, 1960
By Martin Visser,
t Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid-Century modern period set of four dinning room chairs designed by Martin Visser for 't Spectrum
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Maurice Pré Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs - COM, France, 1950s
By Maurice Pré
Located in Beirut, LB
A striking set of four dining chairs designed by Maurice Pré in France, circa 1940s. These chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Niels O. Møller Dining Chair Teak Model 75 by J.L Møllers Møbelfabrik, Denmark
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Nice set of four dining chairs model 75 designed by Niels O. Møller for J.L Møllers Møbelfabrik in
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, Leather
Set of 4 Mart Stam / Thonet Cantilever Chairs, Model ‘S 33’, Mid Century, 1970s
By Mart Stam, Thonet
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful set of four cantilever dining chairs designed by Mart Stam for Thonet in the 1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Niels Otto Møller Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Model 71 Leather Dining Chairs
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Buffalo, NY
A beautiful set of four cleanly designed dining chairs by famed 20th century Danish designer Niels
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Hans J. Wegner CH23 Dining Chairs oak, teak and papercord for Carl Hansen
Søn
By Carl Hansen
Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Early set of four CH23 dining chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, Denmark
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak, Teak
Model 78 Chairs by Niels O. Møller for J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik, Denmark, 1962
By Neils O. Möller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of four dining chairs designed by Niels O. Møller for J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik, Denmark, 1962
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Set of 4 Pine Dining Chairs by Göran Malmvall for Karl Andersson
Söner, Sweden
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Staffanstorp, SE
A beautifully crafted set of four Scandinavian dining chairs designed by Göran Malmvall, son of
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
Jean Prouvé Set of 4 Rare Office Chairs
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A set of four rare chairs designed by Jean Prouvé,
1930s-1940s.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
$27,800 / set
Wooden
Leather Africa Chairs from Artona Serie by A. e T. Scarpa for Maxalto
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This set of four Africa chairs was designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for the Maxalto "Artona" serie
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Kai Kristiansen Model 31 Set of 4 Teak
a
Frame Chairs for Schou Andersen, 1960
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in The Hague, NL
Set of four dinning room chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured for Schou Andersen
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Model 75 Dining Chairs by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik A/S
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Voorburg, NL
Set of four dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Møller and manufactured in Denmark by J.L. Møllers
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Danish Design Dining Set of Rosewood Table and Four Chairs
Located in Chorzów, PL
Table set, 1960s. Very good condition, chair seat upholstered with new upholstery.
Measures
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Rosewood
Leather and Plywood Dining Chairs in the Style of Mobil Girgi, Set of 4
By Mobil Girgi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four dining chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in the late 60s. The legs are made of ash
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of 4 Carl-Gustav Hiort af Ornäs Teak, Leather and Woven Cane Dining Chairs
By Mikko Nupponen
Located in London, GB
A set of four dining chairs designed by Carl-Gustav Hiort af Ornäs and made by Huonekalu Mikko
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cane, Teak
Preben Fabricius Jorgen Kastholm Bird Chairs Kill, 1964
By Kill International, Jørgen Kastholm
Preben Fabricius
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic set of four executive chairs model FK6725 designed by Preben Fabricius and Jorgen
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Modern Danish Series 7 Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1950s, Set of 4
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of four Series 7 chairs was designed in 1955 by Arne Jacobsen for the Danish manufacture
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Set of Four Folding Chairs, Model MK99200, Designed by Mogens Koch
By Mogens Koch
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of four folding chairs, model MK99200, designed by Mogens Koch. The chairs are of beech and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Canvas, Beech
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At 1stDibs, there are several options of four design chairs available for sale. Frequently made of wood, metal and fabric, all four design chairs available were constructed with great care. There are 12170 antique and vintage four design chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 912 modern editions to choose from as well. Four design chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of four design chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern four design chairs are of considerable interest. Four design chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Knoll, Cassina and Arne Jacobsen are consistently popular.
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Prices for four design chairs start at $1 and top out at $100,000,000 with the average selling for $3,493.
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With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Four Design Chairs
- 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 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 LC2 chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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.
- Who designed the LC1 chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Charles-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.
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