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Set of Four Dining Chairs in Black Leather by Kurt Østervig for Sibast, 1960s
By Sibast, Kurt Østervig
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Set of four dining chairs designed by Kurt Østervig for Sibast, 1960s. Introducing the epitome
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Set of Four Tubular Chairs by t Spectrum
By Claire Bataille and Paul Ibens, t Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in Waalwijk, NL
leather, the Netherlands, 1971-1974. Modern set of four dining chairs designed by Claire Bataille & Paul
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Four Landmark Chairs by Ward Bennett for Brickel
By Ward Bennett
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of four full cane 'landmark' chairs designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel with loose seat
Category

Vintage 1960s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash

Set of Four Teak Chairs, Poul Hundevad, 1960s
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of four dining room chairs, designed by Poul Hundevad, 1960s. Solid teak frame with cognac
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Set of Four Teak Chairs, Poul Hundevad, 1960s
Set of Four Teak Chairs, Poul Hundevad, 1960s
$4,611 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Four Brown Leather Cab Chairs by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of four brown leather cab chairs designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina.
Category

Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of Four Miroslav Navrátil Chairs, Publicated
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960s, Czechoslovakia - Designed by M. Navrátil - Publicated in books (see the pictures).    
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of four Vintage Knoll Eero Saarinen Tulip chairs
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
A beautiful set of four dining chairs designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. These chairs have been
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Vintage 1960s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Chairs designed by Ejner Larsen Aksel Bender Madsen, Denmark, 1960s.
By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Chorzów, PL
A set of four teak chairs designed by the iconic pair of Danish designers Ejner Larsen and Aksel
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Set of Four Refurbished Beech Dining Chairs, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Set of four dining chairs made in Czechoslovakia during the 1970s, expertly crafted from solid
Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Set of Four Barbara Barry Rattan Script Dining Chairs
By McGuire, Barbara Barry
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical set of four script dining chairs designed by Barbara Barry for Baker/McGuire. The set
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Rattan

Gio Ponti Italian Midcentury Design Dining Chairs "Leggera" for Cassina 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Set of four dining chairs model Leggera designed by Gio Ponti for Cassina, ash wood frame and waxed
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash, Rope

1960s Four Fully Restored Ole Wanscher Mahogny Lounge Chairs Custom Upholstery
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Knebel, DK
skilled craftmanship that were key elements in his designs. The four chairs have been fully restored
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Four Vienna Secession Side Chairs by Jacob and Josef Kohn, 1900s
By Jacob Josef Kohn
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare set of four Vienna Secession side chairs. Design by Jacob and Josef Kohn
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Set of Four Boris Tabakoff dining Chairs, France, 1970s
Located in Staffanstorp, SE
A striking and rare set of four sculptural lounge chairs designed by Boris Tabakoff in the 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s French Space Age Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1960 Set of Four Original Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Arne Vodder
Located in Praha, CZ
Nice midcentury design dining chairs in very good condition. Those chairs were produced in
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Set Of Four Mid Century Ernest Race Antelope Chairs
By Ernest Race
Located in Norwich, GB
Set of four mid century Antelope chairs designed by Ernest Race. Each labelled: Race Made in
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Carl Auböck Chairs A7, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare set of four dining room or side chairs model 'A7' by Carl Auböck, Vienna, Austria
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather, Faux Leather

Set of Four Armchairs design Antonio Citterio Glen Oliver Löw, Vitra, 1990s
By Vitra, Antonio Citterio, Glen Oliver Löw
Located in Praha, CZ
- Model Visasoft - Marked - Very practical and comfortable chair - In style of Barcelona chair
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1990s Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Sergio Rodrigues, Cavoina, Cowhide, Four Cuiabá Dining Chairs, Brazil, 1985
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Manhasset, NY
Side Chairs, Brazil, 1985 Set of four rare "Cuiabá" dining chairs designed by Sergio Rodrigues (1927
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Vintage 1980s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cowhide

Set of Four Antique Biedermeier Figured Birch Side Dining Chairs C1900
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This refined set of four antique Biedermeier side dining chairs, crafted circa 1900, captures the
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20th Century American Biedermeier Side Chairs

Materials

Birch

Roland Rainer, Set of Four Stacking Chairs P7, Bicolored Beech, Austria, 1952
By Roland Rainer Emil Alfred Pollack, Roland Rainer
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of four stacking chairs designed by Professor Roland Rainer (1910-2004) in 1952 and
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Plywood, Wood, Beech, Bentwood

Teak chairs designed by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960.
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Chorzów, PL
Four teak chairs designed by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik. A classic of Danish design
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Fabric

Set of Four Rare Ercol Candlestick Dining Chairs, Mid Century
By Ercol, Lucian Ercolani
Located in Seaford, GB
and authentic Set of Four Ercol Candlestick Dining Chairs, designed by Lucian Ercolani for Ercol in
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Elm

Four mid-century dining chairs by Helge Sibast, Denmark, 1960s
By Helge Sibast
Located in Weesp, NL
Set of Four Model 422 Dining Chairs by Helge Sibast, Denmark, 1960s — Jatoba Wood & Black Leather
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

1960s Børge Mogensen Set of Four Fully Restored Danish Oak Lounge Chairs
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of four fully restored lounge chairs designed by Børge Mogensen for Frederica Stolefabrik in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Charles Eames Orange DKR Bikini Chair for Herman Miller, Set of Four
By Herman Miller
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of four original Charles Eames designed DKR chair with 2 orange and 2 white bikini pads on a
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Giuseppe Davanzo Set of Four Serena Dining Chairs in Ash
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, 1960s This set of four Italian dining chairs was designed by Giuseppe Davanzo in the 1960s. On an ash
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plastic, Ash

2024 Set of Four Verner Panton for Verpan Flex Chair in Grey Frame Seat
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Flex Chairs, originally designed by Verner Panton for Verpan in 1960. These
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2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Edward Wormley for Dunbar Horned Dining Chairs
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic and rare set of four horned antler chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Known as
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Four Chairs by Carlo de Carli for Singer and Sons
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully restored set of four model 634 dining chairs designed by Carlo de Carli for Singer
Category

Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Rose Tarlow Feather Chairs with Fortuny Seats
By Rose Tarlow
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive set of four dining chairs designed by Rose Tarlow having Fortuny fabric seats. Known as
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

BLACK JACK 1970 Set of Four Large Vintage Playing Card Suit Red Black Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
touch of whimsy to your home decor. The set includes four chairs, each designed to resemble one of the
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set Four “Easy” Chairs by Ernesto Radaelli for Saporiti Italia 1980s
By Saporiti, Ernesto Radaelli
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
A striking set of four “Easy” chairs designed by Ernesto Radaelli for Saporiti Italia in the 1980s
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Suede, Wood

Set of 4 IKEA “Tobias” Chairs – Design by Carl Öjerstam, 1990s–2000s, Vintage
By IKEA
Located in Hannover, DE
Set of 4 IKEA “Tobias” Chairs – Design by Carl Öjerstam, 1990s–2000s Set of four original IKEA
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1990s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Henning Kjærnulf Brutalist Oak Dining Chairs, Late 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Set of four Brutalist oak dining chairs designed by Henning Kjærnulf in the late 1960s. The chairs
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Four Dining Chairs Made In Rosewood From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of four dining chairs is a beautiful example of Danish design from the 1960s. The chairs
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Set of 4 Henning Kjærnulf Teak Chairs – 1960s Danish Design for KS Møbler
Located in Hannover, DE
Set of 4 Teak Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf for KS Møbler, 1960s Beautiful set of four teak
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Set Of Four Chairs Model Lis By Niels Koefoed, 1960s
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of four chairs, known as model "Lis" and designed by Niels Koefoed, showcases the timeless
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Early Set of Four Harry Bertoia Molded Shell Side Chairs for Knoll, Labeled
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Set of four molded shell side chairs designed by Harry Bertoia and manufactured by Knoll
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

C. 2000s Set of Four Alvar Aino Aalto for Artek 611 Stacking Dining Chairs
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four 611 Stacking Chairs, originally designed by Aino and Alvar Aalto in 1929
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Early 2000s Finnish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Birch, Fabric

Set of Four Diva Chairs by William Sawaya, Sawaya Moroni
Located in Austin, TX
Set of four chairs from Italy designed by William Sawaya for Sawaya and Maroni made of solid walnut
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Set of Four Pipsan Saarinen Swanson for Ficks Reed Sitting Patio Outdoor Chairs
By Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful set of four restored Pipsan Saarinen-Swanson outdoor patio sitting chairs for Ficks Reed
Category

Vintage 1950s Side Chairs

Set of Four Art Deco Chairs Gilbert Rohde Heywood Wakefield
By Gilbert Rohde, Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of four chairs designed in 1930s by Gilbert Rohde for Heywood Wakefield Gardener MA. Mahogany
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

2014 Set of Four Herman Miller Eames Plastic Shell Chairs White w/ Eiffel Base
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Eames DSR Chairs, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in the 1950s
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2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau Set of Four Lounge Chairs in Light Blue Leather
By Gio Ponti, Poltrona Frau
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, Italy, 1965. Set of four stylish lounge chairs designed by Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau. These chairs
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Tanned Cognac Marcel Breuer Cesca Dining Chairs
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Dallas, TX
one of the first tubular designs. The chairs feature cantilevered form; exuding luxury through the
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Four Art Deco Dining Chairs, De Coene Freres, Belgium
Located in New York, NY
A striking set of four Art Deco dining chairs designed by De Coene Frères. Black lacquer frames
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors Set of Four Dining Chairs in Teak
By Bodafors, Bertil Fridhagen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
1962, this lovely set of four dining chairs is designed by Bertil Fridhagen for the Danish manufacturer
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Hans J. Wegner Set of Four Sawbuck Dining Chairs in Oak
By Carl Hansen Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
set of four chairs is designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen. The chairs are defined by the V
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Rare set of Four Antler Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare set of four model 5580 Antler chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Matching pair of
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Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 4 S44 Leather and Chrome Design Chairs by Gualtierotti and Vegni
By Fasem International, Giancarlo Vegni G. Gualtierotti
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NL
his stunning set of four "S44" chairs, designed by Italian duo Gualtierotti and Vegni for Fasem in
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Four Art Deco Gilbert Rohde For Heywood Wakefield Dining Chairs
By Heywood-Wakefield Co., Gilbert Rohde
Located in Pasadena, TX
A set of four Art Deco dining chairs designed by Gilbert Rohde and made by Heywood Wakefield
Category

Vintage 1930s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

2000s Set of Four Air Chairs by Jasper Morrison for Magis Italy in Green
By Magis, Jasper Morrison
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Air Chairs in green, designed by Jasper Morrison for Magis in 2000. The
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Four Café Staking Chairs by Philippe Starck for Cerruti Baleri
By Philippe Starck
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A set of four café chairs designed by Philippe Starck in 1983 for Costa café. This were made by
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

2021 Set of Four Proper Canteen Utility Chairs by Ed Carpenter and Andre Klauser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four 'Canteen' Utility Chairs, designed by Ed Carpenter and André Klauser for
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2010s European Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Four PE Jorgensen Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs in Sky Blue Leather
By P.E. Jørgensen, Farso Stolefabrik
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of four dining chairs designed by P.E. Jorgensen for Farso Stolefarik crafted of Brazilian
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Four Hitchcock Chairs with Woven Rush Seats and Hand Painted Detailing
By Lambert Hitchcock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Four beautifully Hand Crafted designed and built wooden Hitchcock chairs with Hand Painted gold
Category

Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

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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 Papa Bear chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1951 for Danish company AP Stolen. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of authentic vintage and contemporary Hans Wegner Papa Bear chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 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.