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Charming Set of Four Suede Ward Bennett Brickel Armchairs
By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates
Located in Dallas, TX
Fully restored set of four "Landmark" arm chairs designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Suede, Wood
Salterini Dining Chairs
By Salterini, Mario Papperzini
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Four Sculptural Iron Dining Chairs, design attributed to Mario Papperzini, and made by
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
$3,500
Walter Papst Fiberglass Chairs
By Mauser Werke, Walter Papst
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful set of four outdoor chairs, designed by Walter Papst in 1961 and produced by Mauser in
Category
Vintage 1960s German Space Age Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Italian Chrome Table
4 Chairs Dining Set
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous designed set of four dining chairs with arms. The heavy chromed frames have lovely soft
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Chrome
Enrique Garcel Tessellated Bone Card Table with Chairs
By Enrique Garcel, Jimeco ltda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
back chairs. Designed by Mid-Century master Enrique Garcel of Colombia for Jimeco ltda, this set of
Category
Vintage 1970s Colombian Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Materials
Bone
Luigi Colani for Aida Rattan Dining Table and Chair Set
By Luigi Colani, Aida Rattan
Located in Miami, FL
and four chairs designed by Luigi Colani and manufactured by Aida Rattan of Indonesia. The four chairs
Category
Late 20th Century Indonesian Organic Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Ultrasuede, Rattan, Glass
Restored Dining Chairs by Antonin Suman, 1960s, Set of 4
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Żory, PL
A set of four chairs, designed in the 1960s by Antonin Suman. The chairs are made of beech wood
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Oak, Plywood
Mid-Century Modern Angel Pazmino Dining Table and Dining Chairs
By Angel Pazmino
Located in San Antonio, TX
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern Ecuadorian dining table and set of four chairs designed by Angel
Category
Mid-20th Century Peruvian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Molinari Gray Lacquered Wood Game Table and Chairs for Pozzi Milano, Italy 1970s
By Pozzi, Pierluigi Molinari
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful midcentury complete set including a game table and four chairs designed in Italy during
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Molinari Black Lacquered Wood Game Table and Chairs for Pozzi Milano Italy 1970s
By Pozzi, Pierluigi Molinari
Located in Roma, IT
shelf that can be used to place objects.
The design of the four chairs is absolutely stunning, with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
4 Sculptura Lounge Chairs with Arms by John Woodard Black Woven Wire Restored
By Woodard Furniture Co., John Woodard
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of four Sculptura patio / outdoor chairs designed by John Woodard, 1950s. These are originals
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron, Wire
Hans Olsen for Frem Rojle MCM Teak Danish Dinette Game Nesting Table 4 Chairs
By Hans Olsen, Frem Røjle
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
teak wood construction, a circular table top, and a space saving nesting design. All four chairs push
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impressive vintage modern compact design with four unique folding chairs and a drop-leaf dining
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Paul McCobb Planner Group Ebonized Dinette Set, Newly Restored
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern square dining or game table with four chairs designed by Paul
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Birch
Hans Olsen Teak Roundette Dining Set
By Hans Olsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Røjle Møbelfrabrik in 1952. Crafted in teak, this set is uniquely designed to nest four chairs into the
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Teak
Gold Powder Coated Patio Set by Russell Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A glamorous patio table and four chairs set designed by Russell Woodard in the 1960’s. The set is
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Hans Olsen Teak Roundette Dining Room Set for Frem Rojle, Danish Modern
By Hans Olsen, Frem Røjle
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This teak Roundette model dining set, consisting of one extendable dining table and four chairs was
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Teak
Hans Olsen Teak Roundette Dining Room Set for Frem Rojle, Danish Modern
By Hans Olsen, Frem Røjle
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This teak Roundette model dining set, consisting of one extendable dining table and four chairs was
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Teak
Hans Olsen Teak Roundette Dining Room Set for Frem Rojle, Danish Modern
By Hans Olsen, Frem Røjle
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This teak Roundette model dining set, consisting of one extendable dining table and four chairs was
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Teak
Arne Jacobsen "Pre Pop" Dining Set
Located in Brecht, BE
A rare dining room set consisting of one round table with four matching chairs.
Designed in 1969
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Dining Room Tables
Materials
Plywood
1950s Shaker Style Dining Set in Oak by Börje Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish dining group with a table and four chairs. Designed by Börje Mogensen during the 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Oak
Vintage Woodard Iron Dining Set
Located in Hudson, NY
upholstered and has a new glass top as well. The set consists of a table and four chairs. The design is of a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Set of Four Custom Upholstered Swivel Club Chairs
Located in Larkspur, CA
Set of four beautifully designed custom swivel club chairs with woven braided velvet brown and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Club Chairs
Materials
Chenille
Set of Four Edward Wormley Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of four dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture,
1950's. Mahogany
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
Set of Four Laverne "T" Chairs
By Laverne International, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in New York, NY
Vintage set of four "T" chairs designed by William Katavolos, Ross Littell, and Douglas Kelley for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Paul László Dining Chairs
By Paul Laszlo
Located in New York, NY
Four custom designed dining chairs by Paul László. Finished in black lacquered wood with spindle
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
$15,000 / set
Rare Kaare Klint Table and Chair Set for Rud Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted and detailed gaming or dining table set with four pull-in chairs, designed by
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
Set of Four Pony Skin Dining Chairs, Blackened Steel Frames by Uhuru Design
By Uhuru Design
Located in Stamford, CT
Fantastic set of four custom upholstered pony skin chairs, with hand blackened steel base by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Materials
Steel
Design Within Reach Set of Four Norman Cherner Side Chairs
By Design Within Reach, Norman Cherner
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of four dining chairs. The Cherner side chairs were designed by Norman Cherner in 1958. They
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Four Chairs Designed by Ico Parisi
By Ico
Luisa Parisi
Located in Verona, IT
Four chairs designed by Ico Parisi, 1950.
Production Colombo Cantù, in good condition original
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Materials
Wood
Four Chairs designed by Van Keppel
Green
Located in TUJUNGA, CA
Four wood and upholstered chairs designed by Hendrick Van Keppel and Taylor Green. California
Category
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Four Sculpture Chairs, Torinese School Design, 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Four sculpture chairs, Torinese school design, 1950
Wooden frame, seat and back covered with fake
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Materials
Chestnut
$4,509 / item
Set of Four Chairs Teak, Danish Design, 1970s
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Set of four chairs made in the 1970s, made in Denmark.
The construction is made of teak wood
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
$1,494 / set
set of four chairs designed by Frank Gehry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
laminated ebonized maple strips
Category
Late 20th Century American Chairs
Set of Four California Design "T" Chairs
Located in Palos Verdes Estates, CA
Set of four California design "T" style chairs. Leather sling seats, with brass supports, on solid
Category
Vintage 1970s American Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Four Chairs Designed by Carlo Ratti, 1950
By Carlo Ratti
Located in Verona, IT
Four beautiful chairs, designed by Carlo Ratti 1950 structure in bent plywood, to be restored
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four French Design Wooden Chairs Charlotte Perriand
By Robert Sentou, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Editions Sentou. Very beautiful patina. Perfect original condition for this set of four French design
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
Set of Four "66" Chairs Designed by Nicos Zographos
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four "66" chairs in black leather and polished steel designed by Nicos Zographos and made by
Category
Vintage 1970s American Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of four chairs designed by H. V. Thaden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
plywood chairs designed in two parts
Category
20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Set of four "Cone Chairs" designed by Verner Panton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Upholstered cone shaped chairs covered in fabric/ metal legs
Category
20th Century Danish Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Harry Bertoia Designed Child Chairs for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here are four Harry Bertoia designed child chair for Knoll.
First designed in 1950. All
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Four Dining Chair, Designed by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen
By Verner Panton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Four dining chair, designed by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen. Chromed metal, in very good
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Four Chairs in Ligth Walnut. Designed by J. Tresserra, 1987
By Jaime Tresserra
Located in Madrid, ES
Four chairs in light walnut, upholstered in peccary skin. Metal fittings in silver steel. Designed
Category
Vintage 1980s Spanish Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Danish Design Finn Haugaard Teak Armrest Chairs, Set of Four
By Finn Haugaard, Brondo Gravesen Snedkerier
Located in VENLO, LI
Stylish set of four vintage dining chairs designed by Finn Haugaard for Brondo Gravesen Sendkerier
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Set of Four Folding Plia Chairs Designed by Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Set of four folding Plia chairs, blue plastic and aluminum, designed by Giancarlo Piretti. Very
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Four Danish Design Stackable Chairs, Fritz Hansen Edition
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
Set of four stackable chairs in metal and caoutchouc. Possible outdoor use.
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Chairs
Set of Four "Cesca B32" Gold Chairs Design Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Tourcoing, FR
A must have of the Bauhaus, you are accustomed to see these chairs vintage, iconic, timeless and
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Gold
Set of Four "Tugendhat Chairs" Designed by Mies van der Rohe
Located in TUJUNGA, CA
Rare set of four leather and steel "Tugendhat chairs" made by Knoll. These chairs were originally
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
SET OF FOUR STACKING CHAIRS DESIGNED BY ALVAR AALTO FOR ARTEK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
SET OF FOUR DINING CHAIRS THAT STACK
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Chairs
Materials
Birch
A Set of Four Verner Panton Designed Chairs 1970s
Located in London, GB
A Set of Four Verner Panton Designed Cantilevered Chairs in Original Fabric 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Set of Four Chairs Designed by Caccia Dominioni, 1958
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Verona, IT
Set of four chairs, design by Caccia Dominioni, 1958.
Catiline model, production Azucena, in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Set of four BA3 chairs designed by Ernest Race
By Ernest Race
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of four BA3 chairs designed by Ernest Race for JG design. The aluminum has a fantastic patina
Category
Vintage 1950s Side Chairs
Four Salterini Clamshell Lounge Chairs Designed by Maurizio Tempestini
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Maurizio Tempestini
Clamshell Lounge Chairs (4)
1950s
Manufactured by John Salterini
Welded
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Set of Four Wooden Teak and Fabric Scandinavian Style Dutch Design Chairs
By WéBé, Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Set of four wooden teak and fabric Scandinavian style Dutch design chairs.
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Les Arcs Style Chairs Attributed to Charlotte Perriand Design; Set of Four
Located in Madison, WI
Set of four vintage Les Arcs style chairs attributed to the design of Charlotte Perriand. Steel
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Set of Four Chairs Design of the 1950 by Jos De Mey
By Jos De Mey, Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Rare set of four chairs of the 1950s design by Jos De Mey for the furniture of the house Van Den
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Set of Four Dining Chair
814
Designed by Ico Parisi for Cassina
By Ico Parisi, Cassina
Located in Firenze, IT
Set of four walnut dining chairs designed by Ico e Luisa Parisi for Cassina in 1961, model n.814
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, 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, 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 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.
- 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 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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Wegner Bullhorn
Wheatsheaf Dining Chairs
White Ash Eames
White Vinyl Dining Chair
Yngve Ekstrom Pinocchio
12 Eames Chairs
1800s Oak Dining Chair
2 Gothic Antique Chairs