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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
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This set of four dining chairs were designed by Kofod-Larsen as part of the Danish Group series for
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Four Niels O. Møller Model 75 Dining Chairs in Teak
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very nice set of four dining chairs designed by Niels Møller. Niels Møller is famous in Denmark for
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Set of Four Unique Bar Stools, Harri Koskinen, 1990s
By Harri Koskinen
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of four unique bar stools, designed by Harri Koskinen, 1990s. Leather upholstery, painted metal
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1990s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

1950s Style of Gio Ponti Set of Four Italian Leather Chairs Superleggera
By Gio Ponti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Set of four Italian leather dining chairs. Design attributed to Gio Ponti Italy Superleggera
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Set of Four Pine Danish Chairs by Rainer Daumiller
By Rainer Daumiller, Hirtshals Sawmill
Located in London, GB
A set of four Mid-Century Modern dining chairs designed by Rainer Daumiller, manufactured by
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

Mid-Century Set of Four Afra Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs, around 1974
By Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Berlin, DE
This elegant set of four "Monk" chairs where designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in 1974 and produced
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash

Set of Four Roland Rainer Stacking Armchairs with Blue Velvet
By Roland Rainer, Roland Rainer Emil Alfred Pollack
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of four Austrian midcentury stacking chairs designed by Roland Rainer in excellent condition
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood, Velvet

Set of Four Stacking Chairs Franz Schuster, Bicolored Beech Black, Austria, 1959
By Roland Rainer, Wiesner-Hager, Franz Schuster
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
The listing is for Cheryl only. A set of four bicolored stacking chairs designed by Austrian
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of four Midcentury Schandinavian Dining Chairs 71 by Niels O. Moller
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Set of four teak dining chairs '71' designed by Niels O. Moller for J.L. Mobelfabrik, with the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cord, Teak

Set of Four Ole Wanscher Dining Chairs Rungstedlund Mahogany Black Leather 1960s
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of four beautiful dining room chairs model 'Rungstedlund' by Ole Wanscher for PJ Denmark
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Set of Four CAB Armchairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina
By Mario Bellini
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
These very beautiful and luxury original red brown CAB armchairs are designed by Mario Bellini in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of Four Folke Palsson for Fdb Mobler, Denmark Dining Chairs, circa 1975
By Folke Palsson, FDB Møbler
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of four dining chairs designed by Folke Palsson for FDB Mobler, Denmark, circa 1975.
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

Set of Four Seven Chairs, Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen, Classic Leather, 1967
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
A set of four seven chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Four Chairs, Model 42 by Kai Kristiansen and Schou Andersen, 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 manufactured at Schou
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Wool

Four 1940s Industrial Metal Chairs by Réne Malaval in Their Original Red Color
By Rene Malaval
Located in München, DE
Four 1940s industrial design metal chairs by Réne Malaval in their original colors. The welder
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Vintage 1940s French Industrial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

1970s, Set of Four Saddle Leather Dining Chairs by Mart Stam for Fasem
By Mart Stam, Fasem International
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This set of four dining chairs were designed by Mart Stam for Fasem. The chairs have a cantilevered
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of Four Kurt Østervig Oak Dining Chairs for K.P. Møbler, 1960s
By K.P. Møbler 1, Kurt Østervig
Located in Lejre, DK
A set of four Kurt Østervig oak dining chairs for K.P. Møbler. A minimal yet stunning design that
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Set of Four of Armchairs Hunting Dining Chairs by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia
By Børge Mogensen, Hans J. Wegner, Fredericia
Located in Berlin, DE
A beautiful set of four dining chairs designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia in the 1950s. All
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20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Set of Four Dining Chairs in Style of Arne Vodder, Midcentury, 1960s
By Arne Vodder, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Praha, CZ
Very practical. Scandinavian design.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Modern Set of Four Paul McCobb for Calvin Black and White Dining Chairs
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Houston, TX
Modern set of four black and white sculptural dining chairs designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin. In
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Mario Bellini for Cassina Set of Four Cab Dining Chairs Dark Green Leather
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini for Cassina, set of four 'cab' dining chairs model 412, leather, Italy, design 1976
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Modern Set of Four Hans Wegner Teak Dining Chairs, Model CH33
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Toledo, OH
A great set of four dining chairs designed by Hans Wegner. This is the iconic Model CH33 designed
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Black Wood Skai "Superleggera" Chairs, Gio Ponti for Cassina, 1957 Set of Four
By Figli di Amadeo Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Set of four rare "Superleggera" chairs designed by Gio Ponti in the 1955 and produced by Cassina
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

PVC, Wood

Set of Four Mid Century Bentwood Birch Dining Chairs by Czerwinski and Stykolt
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Rare set of four birch bentwood dining chairs designed by Waclaw Czerwinski and Hilary Stykolt for
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Vintage 1940s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch, Bentwood

Red Space Age Vintage Set of Four Plastic Chairs by Eero Aarnio, 1970s
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Vienna, AT
A set of four cherry red plastic chairs designed by the Finnish designer Eero Aarnio 1971-1972 and
Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Space Age Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Set of Four Plia Folding Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, circa 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
Located in New York, NY
Chic set of four post modern folding chairs, designed by Giancarlo Piretti made in Italy by
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Set of Four Marcel Breuer Cesca Cane Armchair Dining Chairs
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A super clean vintage set of four Cesca dining chairs designed by Marcel Breuer and produced in
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of four 1980s "Costes" dining-chairs designed by Philippe Starck and made in Italy by Driade
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Set of Four Walnut Dining Chairs by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid Century Modern set of four dining chairs designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Set of Four Marcel Breuer Cesca Cane Armchair Dining Chairs
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A super clean vintage set of four Cesca dining chairs designed by Marcel Breuer and produced by
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Four Midcentury Modern Teak and Leatherette Dining Chairs c.1960 s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
A set of four midcentury modern dining chairs, crafted from high-quality teak wood and luxurious
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Set Of Four "Rungstedlund" Dining Room Chairs By Ole Wanscher For P. Jeppesen
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
The set of four "Rungstedlund" dining room chairs, designed by Ole Wanscher and manufactured by P
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Willy Rizzo Set of Four Dining Chairs for Mario Sabot, Italian Mid-Century
By Willy Rizzo, Mario Sabot
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb set of four Willy Rizzo designed cantilevered dining chairs in black lacquered bentwood with
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Four Chairs Mod "Stradivarius" by Lorenzo Forges Davanzati for Elam, 1961
By Lorenzo Forges Davanzati, Elam
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
This is a set of four chairs mod. Stradivarius designed by Lorenzo Forges Davanzati for Elam, 1961
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

1950s Arne Vodder Set of Four Model 430 Dining Chairs in Rosewood, Sibast
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of four model 430 dining chairs designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbelfabrik. The chairs
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Afra Tobia Scarpa for Molteni Set of Four Monk Chairs in Black Leather
By Molteni C, Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, Italy, 1974. Simplified and solid design set of four dining chairs by Italian award-winning designers
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

1990s Set of Four Frank Gehry for Knoll High Sticking Dining Side Chairs Maple
By Frank Gehry, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of four High Sticking chairs designed by Frank Gehry and produced by Knoll
Category

1990s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple

Four Seven Chairs Model 3107, in Black Leather by Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
A set of four Seven chairs, model 3107, designed by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz Hansen
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Four Modern Cane Back Swivel Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Houston, TX
Set of four Mid-Century Modern cane back swivel dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.  
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane

Set of Four CH24 Wishbone Chairs by Hans J. Wegner Oak Papercord Carl Hansen
By Carl Hansen Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Magnificent set of four iconic CH24 "Wishbone" chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad Set of Four Dining Chairs in Teak and Cane
By Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad by Relling Tegnekontor for Gustav Bahus , set of four dining chairs
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Set of Four Teak Pelican Dining Chairs, Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe 1960 Brown
By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Set of four beautiful ''Pelican chairs" designed by: Louis van Teeffelen for Webe in the 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of Four Niels Moller Model 78 Teak Chairs with Original Wool Cord Upholstery
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A very hard to find set of four solid teak chairs designed by Niels Moller in 1962 for J.L Mollers
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Set of Four Danish Modern Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold Dining Chairs as is
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in New York, NY
Set of four dining chairs designed by Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold, circa 1960's. The chairs
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Set of Four Robert Venturi Chairs for Knoll, Two Chippendale and Two Queen Anne
By Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown, Knoll
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare set of four chairs designed by Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown, manufactured by Knoll
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Hans J. Wegner, set of four Sawbuck CH29 chairs, teak and oak, Denmark 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen Søn
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Lovely set of four sawbuck dining chairs, model CH-29, designed by Hans J. Wegner, manufactured for
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Set of Four Art Deco Aluminum and Mohair Dining Chairs by Warren McArthur - Rare
By Warren McArthur
Located in San Diego, CA
Super rare set of four art deco aluminum and mohair dining chairs with hockey puck feet by Warren
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Four Dining Chairs, Model 75, in Teak and Papercord by N.O. Møller
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Lejre, DK
A set of four dining chairs, model 75, in teak and papercord designed by N.O. Møller from the 1960s
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Set of Four J80 Dining Chairs by Jorgen Baekmark for FDM Møbler in Oak Papercord
By FDM Mobler, Jorgen Baermark
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Rare set of four dining chairs model: J80 designed by Jorgen Baekmark for FDM Møbler in the 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Set of Four Series 7 Chairs, Model 3107 by Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen, 1967
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
A set of four Seven chairs, model 3107, designed by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz Hansen
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set Of Four Dining Chairs Model CH23 In Teak By Hans J. Wegner From 1960s
By Carl Hansen Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of four Hans J. Wegner dining chairs, model CH23. Teak, produced by Carl Hansen Son in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of Four Teak/Oak Dining Chairs with Rope Seats, Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous set of four Danish Modern teak and oak dining chairs with rope seats by Hans Wegner for
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Oak, Teak

French Metal Heart Chairs by Mathieu Matégot, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Paris, FR
A set of four iconic chairs designed by the renowned Mathieu Matégot. These chairs are
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

TRE 3‘ Chairs by Angelo Mangiarotti, Italy, 1970s-1980s
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Greding, DE
Set of four black TRE 3 chairs designed by Angelo Mangiarotti in 1978. The seat is covered with
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

4 Robert Sentou Dordogne Chairs for Charlotte Perriand - 1950
By Charlotte Perriand, Robert Sentou
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Set of four dining chairs designed by Robert Sentou for Sentou editions in the 1950s, and curated
Category

Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Wood

4 Robert Sentou Dordogne Chairs for Charlotte Perriand - 1950
By Robert Sentou, Charlotte Perriand
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Set of four dining chairs designed by Robert Sentou for Sentou editions in the 1950s, and curated
Category

Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Wood

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Four Design Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of four design chairs available for sale. Frequently made of wood, metal and fabric, all four design chairs available were constructed with great care. There are 12170 antique and vintage four design chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 912 modern editions to choose from as well. Four design chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of four design chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern four design chairs are of considerable interest. Four design chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Knoll, Cassina and Arne Jacobsen are consistently popular.

How Much are Four Design Chairs?

Prices for four design chairs start at $1 and top out at $100,000,000 with the average selling for $3,493.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Four Design Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 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
    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 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 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, 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 ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Vladimir 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, 2024
    Marcel 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.