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Set of Four King Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck
Located in Dronten, NL
Set of four King Costes chairs designed in 1992 by Philippe Starck for Aleph.
The chairs are
Category
1990s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Four Leather Lalanda Chairs by Gianfranco Frattini, 1980
s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of four Lalanda chairs designed in 1980's by the Italian architect Gianfranco Frattini for the
Category
Vintage 1980s Spanish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four "Lovo" Chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of four "Lovo" chairs designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, circa
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Set of Four Herman Miller Eames Plastic Dining Chairs
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A classic set of four plastic dining chairs designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Four Italian Dining Chairs by Melchiorre Bega
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of four Italian modern dining chairs, designed by Melchiorre Bega, Italian, circa 1950s. These
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Italian dining chairs designed by Hank Lowenstein, model “Padova”, 1970s Italy
By Hank Loewenstein
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
A rare set of four brutalist Italian dining chairs designed by Hank Lowenstein, model “Padova
Category
Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Satinwood
Set of Four Curvaceous Dining Chairs by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of four curvaceous dining chairs, designed by Harvey Probber, American, circa 1960s. This set
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Four Anna-Lülja Praun Chairs, Wood Wicker Cane, 1950s
By Anna-Lülja Praun
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of four dining room or side chairs designed by Anna-Luelja Praun (1906-2004), Vienna, Austria
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Wood
Set of Four Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Green Armless Executive Side Chairs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Houston, TX
Modern set of four armless executive lounge chairs designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll upholstered
Category
Vintage 1960s Modern Side Chairs
Set Cantilevered MG5 Dining Chairs Designed by Breuer Made by Matteo Grassi
By Matteo Grassi, Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
Stunning set of four Breuer designed dining chairs in black leather with tubular black metal
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Italian Dining Chairs by Melchiorre Bega, 1950s
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in The Hague, NL
Set of four Italian modern dining chairs, designed by Melchiorre Bega, Italian, circa 1950s. These
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Four Brno Chairs by Mies Van der Rohe for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of four flat bar Brno chairs designed by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll.
Category
Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs
Set of Four Greek Key Dining Chairs by James Mont
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful set of four Greek key dining chairs designed by James Mont.
The chairs are newly
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Four
Lis
Niels Koefoed for Koefoed Hornslet Danish Dining Chairs
By Hornslet Møbelfabrik, Niels Koefoed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four walnut ladder back chairs designed by Niels Koefoed for Koefoed Hornslet, Denmark
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Set of Four Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a set of four dining chairs designed by Michael Taylor for Baker.
Cane
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut, Wood
Set of Four Gio Ponti Superleggera Chairs for Cassina, Italy
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of four Superleggera chairs designed by Gio Ponti for Cassina, Italy with ebonized frames and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Set of Four Mid Century Compass Chairs by Allan Gould
By Allan Gould
Located in New York, NY
Rare set of four compass chairs, designed by Allan Gould, circa 1950's. Exaggerated scoop back
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Set of Four Dining Chairs by Philippe Starck for Baccarat
By Philippe Starck, Baccarat
Located in Stockton, NJ
I rare set of four dining chairs designed by Philippe Starck for Baccarat from their Crystal Dream
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Crystal
Gio Ponti Set of Four Chairs Model "Leggera", Italy, 1951
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in The Hague, NL
This set of four Leggera chairs was designed by Gio Ponti in 1951. They were manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Ash
Four 1940s Early Eames DCW Dining Chairs by Evans Products
By Evans Products Company, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare set of four DCW dining chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames and manufactured by Evans
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
Jens Risom Dining Chairs, Set of Four, Two Arm and Two Side Chairs, Walnut
By Jens Risom
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of four dining chairs designed by and made by Jens Risom. Beautiful solid walnut frames. The
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of Four Cognac Leather Dining Chairs, Willy Rizzo, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This set of four dining chairs were designed by Willy Rizzo in the 1970s. They feature a chrome
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set of Four Rosewood Dining Chairs by Harry Østergaard, 1960s
By Harry Østergaard
Located in Westport, CT
A set of four Scandinavian-Modern dining chairs, designed by Harry Østergaard, circa 1960-1969
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Rosewood
Four "Basket" Wicker Chairs by Gian Franco Legler, Switzerland, 1951
By Gian Franco Legler, Bally
Located in Munich, DE
These stacking chairs were designed by Gian Franco Legler, 1951 and produced by J. Bally
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Danish Modern Dining Table and Four Chairs by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish modern dining table and four dining chairs, designed by Finn Juhl for Baker, circa 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple, Upholstery, Walnut
1970s Set of Four Mies Van Der Rohe for Thonet Cane MR10 Dining Chairs
By Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four MR10 Dining Chairs, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1927. These
Category
Vintage 1970s German Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Charlotte Perriand Set of Four
Dordogne
Dining Chairs with Straw Seats
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Charlotte Perriand, set of four dining chairs, straw, beech, France, designed in 1950s
Set of
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Straw, Beech
Set of Four George Nakashima Model 206 Dining Chairs for Widdicomb
By George Nakashima
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare set of four model 206 dining chairs designed by George Nakashima for Widdicomb. A matching
Category
Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Four Arne Vodder Midcentury Danish Modern Teak and Cane Dining Chairs
By Arne Vodder
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Set of four dining chairs designed by Arne Vodder. These beautiful chairs have floating seats
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak, Cane
Four Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Eva Dining Chairs by Niels Koefoed
By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Set of four graceful Eva dining chairs designed by Niels Koefoed and made in Denmark by Koefoeds
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Set of Four Dining Chairs Dark Brown Metaform, the Netherlands, 1970
By Metaform Holland
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful set of four dining chairs designed and manufactured by Metaform, The Netherlands 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Augusto Bozzi Set of Four Wooden Chairs Ariston for Saporiti, 1950
By Saporiti, Augusto Bozzi
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Set of four dining chairs model Ariston, designed by Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti, 1950.
Structure in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Metal
Set of Four "The Chairs" by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of four "The Chairs," designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark, circa 1960s. Hard
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of Four Modernist Chrome and Fabric Milo Baughman Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nice set of four Dining Chairs designed by Milo Baugnman,for Thayer Coggin.. All original condition
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Kaare Klint, Four Large Barcelona or Leather Dining Chairs, Mahogany, 1950s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in High Point, NC
A set of four niger leather dining chairs designed by Kaare Klint in 1927 for the lecture hall of
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade Aleph
By Philippe Starck
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This famous chair was designed by Philippe Starck for the Café Costes in Paris in 1984. It is a
Category
1990s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Four Niels Otto Møller Teak Dining Chairs for Jl Møller, 1954
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Miami, FL
REDUCED FROM $2,650.
Warm dark figured teak highlights these four dining chairs designed by Niels
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Set of Four Andrea Chairs by Josep Llusca for Andreu World
By Josep Llusca, Andreu World
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of four sculptural chairs, model Andrea, designed in 1986 by Josep Lluscà (Barcelona, 1948) for
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set of Four Thonet 209 Chairs by Auguste Thonet for Thonet
By August Thonet
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of Four Chairs, model 209 designed by Auguste Thonet, circa 1890.
Manufactured by Thonet
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wool
Set of Four Dining Chairs 66 by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
The chair 66 was designed by Alvar Aalto for his firm Artek in 1935. The bent birch wood is black
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
Classic Set of Four Charles and Ray Eames Arm Shell Chairs, Rare Black on Black
By Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic set of four matching arm shell chairs,,designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Four Archline Armchairs by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in San Diego, CA
Great set of four Archline Lucite armchairs. Designed by Charles Hollis Jones, circa 1980s
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Lucite
Set of Four Cool
Omstak
Perforated Metal Chairs by Rodney Kinsman
By Rodney Kinsman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four 'Omstak' perforated metal chairs designed by Rodney Kinsman in 1971 and produced by
Category
Vintage 1970s English Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Set of Four Dining Room Chairs, Model 42, by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Lejre, DK
A set of four dining room chairs, model 42, designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactureed by Schou
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Set of Four Chairs, model 211 by Gio Ponti for Singer
Sons
By Gio Ponti, M. Singer
Sons
Located in Dallas, TX
Sert of four dining chairs model 211 designed by Gio Ponti, 1955 for Singer & Sons. The model 211
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Danish Modern Solid Teak Set of Four Dining Chairs by Kai Christensen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in San Diego, CA
Classic design on these set of four chairs by Kai Christensen, in solid teak frames curved back in
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Teak
Set of Four Dining Room Chairs in Teak by Erik Buch, 1960
By Erik Buch
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of four dining room chairs in teak and upholstered with striped fabric, designed by Erik Buch
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Set of Four Gastone Rinaldi Italian Modern Chrome and Leather Dining Chairs
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Sleek and sexy set of four chrome cantilevered chairs designed by Gastone Rinaldi. These chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Four Seven Chairs by Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen, 1967
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
A set of four seven chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Danish Modern Set of Four Solid Teak Sculptural Chairs by Johannes Andersen
By Johannes Andersen
Located in San Diego, CA
Great set of four solid teak model number 16 chairs designed by Johannes Andersen. In beautiful
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Teak
Private Sale - Set of Four French Art Nouveau Carved Wood Dining Chairs
Located in Astoria, NY
A French vintage set of four early 20th century chairs, including two armchairs and two side chairs
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Set of Four Solid Teak Dinning Chairs by Kai Kristiansen Model 31
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in San Diego, CA
Great set of four solid teak dining chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen, model 31 solid and sturdy
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Naugahyde, Teak
Set of Four Dining Chairs by Greta Grossman, New Knoll Upholstery, Excellent
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of four dining chairs designed by Greta Grossman. Expertly refinished and reupholstered in a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Four T-Chairs by Katavolos, Littel
Kelly for Laverne in Black Leather
By William Katavolos, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Laverne International
Located in Oakland, CA
Four T chairs designed by William Katavolos, Ross Littel
Douglas Kelley for Laverne
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set of Four Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs Mid-Century Danish Modern
By Johannes Andersen, Kai Kristiansen, Arne Vodder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An incredible set of four dining chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen. These feature solid teak
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Set of 4 Vintage Thonet Bentwood No.811 Chairs, Designed by Josef Hoffman, 1970s
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet-Mundus
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of four vintage Prague dining chairs designed by Joseph Hoffman for Thonet.
Most probably 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Croatian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Set of Four Plywood Dining Chairs by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950s
By Cees Braakman
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
These rare bent plywood dining chairs were designed by Cees Braakman in the mid-1950s for Pastoe
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
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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.
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Questions About Four Design Chairs
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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.
- 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.
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