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Rare Set of Four Brueton Willow Chairs Designed by Mitchell Pickard
By Brueton
Located in Palm Springs, CA
result is simply stunning. This rare set of four chairs were designed in now discontinued back metal and
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Set of Four Dining Chairs Scandinavian Danish Teak, 1960 Design Midcentury
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Set of four chairs made of teak and black faux leather.
Category
Antique 1660s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Set of Four Giacometti-Style Iron Chairs — Sculptural Modernist Italian Design
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A striking set of four Giacometti-style iron chairs, echoing the sculptural, modernist
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Four Rare Red Chairs Designed by Charlotte Perriand, France Circa 1955
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Jersey City, NJ
*SUMMER SALE*
Set of four stackable dining chairs in original red leather. The seat and back are
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Four Chairs in Leather by Nicos Zographos Designed in 1966, USA
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Six armless tubular steel side or dining chairs in excellent, original condition with light brown
Category
Vintage 1960s Dining Room Chairs
Four Art Deco chairs, designed by J Halabala, Czechoslovakia, 1930s. Renovated.
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Chorzów, PL
A set of four walnut dining chairs in the Art Deco style.
Model no. H-214 of the iconic designer
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of Four Dining Chairs Designed by Antonín Šuman, 1960
s
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia
- Made of wood, fabric
- Good original upholstery
- Original condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Four Restored Dining Chairs Designed by Jindřich Halabala, 1960s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia
- Made of beech, fabric
- Original upholstery
- Very good, original condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Four Dining Chairs Designed by Michael Thonet No.18, Bentwood
By Michael Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
Set of Four Dining Chairs Designed by Michael Thonet No.18, in total ten chairs available.
Category
1990s Polish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Piretti Giancarlo Design for Anonima Castelli in Years 1970 Four Plia Chairs
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Biella, IT
Piretti Giancarlo design for Anonima Castelli in years 1970 four Plia chairs.
Four chairs in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Scandinavian Modern Four Dining Room Chairs in Rosewood of Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Four dining room chairs in rosewood and upholstered with black leather of Danish design from the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Set of Four Cesca Chairs Designed by Marcel Breuer Made in Italy
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
Chic set of vintage Cesca chairs designed by Marcel Breuer, circa 1970's Made in Italy after the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Four Sculptural Dining Chairs Designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of four sculptural dining chairs designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft, American, circa 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of Four Industrial Design Dining Chairs by Marko Friso Kramer Style
By Marko
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Set of eight Dutch Industrial Design dining chairs by Marko. The steel frame has the elegant
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Dining Chairs Model H-214 Designed by Jindrich Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia
- Made of wood, fabric
- upholstery has some signs use
- good condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Four Vintage Danish Teak Dining Chairs Designed by Poul Volther for Frem Rojle
By Frem Røjle, Poul Volther
Located in Markington, GB
Set of four vintage Danish teak dining chairs designed by Poul Volther for Frem Rojle.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Mies Van Der Rohe Design Style Black Naugahyde Brno Chairs, Set of Four
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Miami, FL
Set of four BRNO design style chairs in black Naugahyde with tubular chrome frame. Manufacturer
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Four Cesca Chairs Made in Italy Designed by Breuer c. 1970s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional set of four Cesca chairs, originally designed by Marcel Breuer circa 1920’s, these are
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Set of Four Dunbar Dinning Chairs Design by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and elegant lines on these set of four chairs, designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Art Deco Bauhaus Dining Chairs, Set of Four, Bruno Paul Design, Germany, 1930s
By Professor Bruno Paul
Located in Bochum, NRW
Set of four Art Deco dining room chairs. Bruno Paul design, Germany, circa 1930
Extraordinary and
Category
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Italian Folk / Chalet Design Set of Four Carved Oak Dining Chairs, circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful and charming set of four dining or side chairs, displaying traditional artistic
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of four chairs designed by Eugen Schmidt. Germany, ES-Eugen Schmidt Darmstad
By Eugen Schmidt
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Set of four chairs designed by Eugen Schmidt. Germany, ES-Eugen Schmidt Darmstadt, 1965.
Chromed
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Four Chairs Thonet 811, Josef Hoffmann
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Praha, CZ
strong, they can be used normally. The chair was designed by Josef Hoffmann for the "Werkbund-Ausstellung
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Textile
Set of Four Dining Chairs by James Mont with Decorative Greek Key Design
By James Mont
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning James Mont dining chairs in a vibrant and exciting color combination. Frames are finished
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
LAST Italian Design Four Real Leather Brown Office Desk Chairs, Italy, 1960s
Located in Sofia, BG
Amazing design leather Italian chairs in good condition.
Available four.
Discount for all four
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set of Four Dining Room Chairs, Model W2, Designed by Hans J. Wegner, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of four dining room chairs, model W2, designed by Hans J. Wegner from the 1960s. The chairs are
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
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
Set of Four Dining Chairs Designed Ludvík Volák for Dřevopodnik Holešov, 1960
s
By Ludvik Volak
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia
- made of wood, fabric
- wooden parts has some signs use
- good, original condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Four Restored Dining Chairs Model H-214 Designed by Jindrich Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia
- Made of wood, fabric
- Wooden parts are restored
- Completely reupholstered
- Very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Matching Set of Four Rare Nikke Chairs, Designed in 1958 by Tapio Wirkkala
By Asko, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Dronten, NL
Made by Asko of Finland from 1958 into the 1960s. They carry their original Asko labels and impressed "Tapio Wirkkala ASKO Made in Finland" marks on underside. Beautiful walnut venee...
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Four Chairs by Umberto Mascagni, Harrods Series
By Umberto Mascagni
Located in Sacile, PN
Set of four chairs designed by Umberto Mascagni, Harrods series.
Another set of four chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Italian Design Set of Four Armchairs Chrome-Plated with Green Fabric
Located in Encinitas, CA
Mid-Century Italian design in chrome-plated tubular steel with green fabric seats and backs; set of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Four Custom Lounge Chairs by Jordan Mozer
By Jordan Mozer
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Four custom lounge chairs designed by Jordan Mozer, circa late 1980s. These examples were designed
Category
Late 20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Tucroma Chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani by Pace in Cognac
By Mariani Interior Design, Pace Collection, Guido Faleschini
Located in New York, NY
Set of four Mid-Century Modernist dining chairs by Guido Faleschini by Mariani for Pace Collection
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Four Silver Indian Wedding Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning set of four Indian silver Indian wedding chairs, intricate and detailed design give the
Category
20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Side Chairs
Bieffeplast, Italy Memphis, Tokyo Chairs Design by Rodney Kinsman
By Rodney Kinsman, Bieffeplast
Located in Markington, GB
Four Tokyo chairs, designed by Rodney Kinsman and produced by Bieffeplast Padova Italia, extremely
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rare Set of Four Rene Malaval
Radar
Chairs
By Rene Malaval
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
A rare set of four 'Radar' chairs designed by Rene Malaval for Bloc Metal. These perfect post-war
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Chairs
Set of Four Charlotte Perriand Chairs, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of four chairs designed by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1950.
Manufactured in France.
In good
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Very Rare Set of Four Montreal Dining Chairs
By Otto Frei
Located in Munich, DE
Designed by Otto Frei for the German pavilion of the world expo in 1967 in Montreal. this is a
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of Four Cesca Chairs by M. Breuer, 1970
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Sacile, PN
Four Cesca chairs designed by Marcel Breuer dated 1970 (project dated 1928).
The set is in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Ventura Feliu Bentwood Chairs, circa 1900
By Thonet, Ventura Feliu
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of four bentwood chairs designed by Ventura Feliu, circa 1900.
Manufactured in Valencia (Spain
Category
Antique Early 1900s Spanish Other Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
"Locus" White Metal Chairs Design Gae Aulenti for Poltronova Italy 1960s
By Gae Aulenti, Poltronova
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 Four Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs, circa 1970
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of four chairs, model Cesca, designed by Marcel Breuer.
Manufactured in Italy circa 1970 by
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Art Deco Dining Chairs H-214 Designed by Jindrich Halabala for Up Zá
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia
- Made of wood, fabric
- Upholstery has some signs use
- Good, original condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Four Hans Wegner Heart Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in San Mateo, CA
Four stacking chairs designed by Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen. These have a beech frame and teak
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
Four McCobb Bowtie Dining Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Set of four Paul McCobb designed "Bowtie" dining chairs, from the Perimeter group, for directional
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple, Upholstery
Chairs Designed for Gavina Model Cesca Vienna Straw Vintage, Italy, 1960s-1970s
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Milano, IT
A group of four chairs designed by Marcel Breuer (1902-1981) for Gavina, chromed tubular. Model
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Vono/Elios Folding Chairs-Dining Chairs by Lübke Leather and Chrome
By Lübke
Located in Halle, DE
Set of four chromed steel and black leather dining chairs/folding chairs. Probably the most stylish
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Four Chairs Model 121 by Afra
Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Naples, IT
Set of four chairs model 121 designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in 1965. wood structure and black
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Vintage Paul McCobb set of Four Fiberglass Origami Gray Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Rare and wonderful 1950s set of four stackable fiberglass gray chairs know as Origami Chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Cesca Gavina Chairs by M. Breuer, 1964
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Sacile, PN
Four Cesca Gavina chairs designed by Marcel Breuer dated 1964 circa (project dated 1928).
The cane
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Black Austrian Midcentury Roland Rainer Stacking Chairs
By Roland Rainer Emil
Alfred Pollack, Roland Rainer
Located in Vienna, AT
A set of four stackable chairs designed by Prof. Roland Rainer in 1951 and manufactured by Emil
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
Set of Four Cesca Gavina Chairs by M. Breuer, 1970
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Sacile, PN
Four Cesca Gavina chairs designed by Marcel Breuer dated 1970 (project dated 1928).
The set is in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Metal
Jacob Kielland Brandt Dining Chairs Set of Four, Denmark, 1960
By Jacob Kielland-Brandt
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic set of four dining chairs designed by Jacob Kielland-Brandt, manufactured by I
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Four Knoll Mies van der Rohe Brno Chrome Tube Chairs
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Ferndale, MI
Immaculate set of four Brno chairs. Designed by Mies van der Rohe licensed to Knoll. Signature
Category
Mid-20th Century American International Style Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Curvaceous Bentwood Dining Chairs by Thonet Set of Four Armchairs
By Thonet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Four Curvaceous Bentwood Dining Chairs, designed for Thonet, probably manufactured in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Chairs by T.H. Robbsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Made of walnut, the four side chairs designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb display a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
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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.
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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