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Set of Four Danish Teak Dining Chairs by Harry Ostergaard for Moreddi
By Morredi, Harry Østergaard
Located in Crockett, CA
Stylish set of four Danish teak dining chairs designed by Harry Ostergaard for Moreddi. These
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of Four Reupholstered Dutch Dining Chairs by Axel Enthoven for Rohé
By Axel Enthoven, Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Berlin, Germany
Very elegant set of four reupholstered dining chairs designed by the famous Belgian designer Axel
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Scandinavian modern set of four dining chairs in rosewood Niels Møller, 1950s
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Set of four organically shaped dining chairs in rosewood and black faux leather, model 78, designed
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather
Beautiful Set of Four Teak Dining Chairs by Erik Buck, 302-3
By Erik Buch, O.D. Møbler A-S
Located in Vancouver, BC
A beautiful set of four teak chairs designed by Erik Buck for O.D. Mobler, dating to the 50's
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of Four Dining Chairs by Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill, Denmark
By Rainer Daumiller, Hirtshals Sawmill
Located in Wilnis, UT
Amazing set of four dining chairs designed by Rainer Daumiller, manufactured by Hirtshals Sawmill
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
Set of Four Mid Century, Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs by Vestervig Erikson
By Vestervig Erikson
Located in Bristol, GB
A set of four beautiful rosewood dining chairs, designed by Vestervig Erikson for Brdr. Tromborg
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Set of Four Model 78 Dining Chairs by Møller, Denmark, circa 1960
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Wilnis, UT
Beautiful set of four "model 78" dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Møller, manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Set of Four Model 79 Dining Chairs by Møller, Denmark, circa 1960
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Wilnis, UT
Beautiful set of four Model 79 dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Møller, manufactured by Møller
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Rosewood
Set of four walnut dining chairs in brown mohair by Ray Leach
Located in Hollywood, CA
A set of four custom designed solid walnut dining chairs reupholstered in a rich brown mohair by
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Rare Set of Four Side Chairs by Stanley Young for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful set of four side chairs designed by Stanley Young for Glenn of California with new
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Set of Four Dining Chairs, Russel Wright "Young American Modern" for Conant Ball
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in Crockett, CA
Solid maple set of four dining chairs designed by Russel Wright for his early Young American Modern
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
Set of Four Chrome Dining Chairs by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti, Italy, 1960
By Vittorio Introini, Saporiti
Located in Berlin, DE
This set of four chairs was designed during the late 1960s by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti. They
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Four Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA Velvet and Brass Swivel Dining Chairs, Italy 1970
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Set of four padded swivel chairs designed by Gastone Rinaldi and produced by Rima in Italy in the
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Set of Four Niels Otto Moller Teak Dining Chairs for J.L. Moller
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Victoria, British Columbia
Gorgeous set of four solid teak dining chairs, designed by Niels Moller for J.L. Moller - Design
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, Wool
Set of Four Patinated Saddle Leather Chairs, SE06, Martin Visser for
t Spectrum
By
t Spectrum Bergeijk, Martin Visser
Located in Enschede, NL
Set of four SE06 chairs designed in 1960 by Dutch designer Martin Visser for ’t Spectrum (The
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Four Dining Chairs by Arne Vodder for Sibast, Denmark, circa 1950
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Wilnis, UT
Very rare set of four dining chairs designed by Arne Vodder, manufactured by Sibast in Denmark
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Osvaldo Borsani Chairs
By Arredamenti Borsani, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Roma, IT
Four beautiful chairs designed by Osvaldo Borsani.
Made by Arredamenti Borsani.
Sky details
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$2,960
Set of Four Natural Leather
Caprile
Chairs by G.F. Frattini for Cassina, 1985
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of four 'Caprile' chairs designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina in 1985 display an
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Set of Four T-Chairs by Katavolos, Littel
Kelly for Laverne Int. New York
By Laverne International, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Woudrichem, NL
Set of four sculptural T-chairs 3LC design by William Katavolos, Ross Littel & Douglas Kelley for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Set of Four First Edition Oscar Tusquets Gaulino Oak and Leather Chairs by Jané
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Set of four sculptural Gaulino chairs designed in 1987 by Oscar Tusquets in tribute to the works of
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Handcrafted Set of Four Pinewood Chairs in Enzo Mari Manner Sedia 1-1974 Project
By Enzo Mari
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
In spirit of Enzo Mari's 1974 project Autoprogettazione, this handcrafted pinewood chair was
Category
2010s Dutch Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine, Wood
Vittorio Nobili "Medea" Chairs
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Hudson, NY
Four " Medea" chairs designed by Vittorio Nobili and produced
by Fratelli Tagliabue in 1955
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel, Brass
Set of Four Mid Century Dining Chairs No.515 by Oswald Haerdtl for TON Company
By Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Brno, CZ
An original set of four Mid Century dining chairs designed by Oswald Haerdtl and produced by the
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Hans J. Wegner Set of Four Ch30 Danish Dining Chairs for Carl Hansen and Son
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Søn
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Very beautiful set of four CH-30 dining chairs designed by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen and Son in
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Teak, Wood
Hans Wegner Heart Chairs 1952
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Stunning set of four heart chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen. Solid oak with teak
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
Model No.77 Rosewood Dining Chairs, Niels O. Møller for J.L. Møller, Set of Four
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This set of four chairs was designed by Niels Møller in Denmark during the 1960s. The chairs are
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wool, Wood, Rosewood
Arne Jacobsen Grand Prix Chairs
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Amazing and rare set of four Grand Prix chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1957 for Fritz Hansen
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Phillippe Starck Cassina Caprice Chairs
By Philippe Starck, Cassina
Located in San Francisco, CA
Design Plus Gallery has a set of four Caprice chairs. Designed in 2008 by Philippe Starck for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Kai Kristiansen Chairs Original Vintage
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
A set of four pieces of chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen, a minimalist form from the 1960s and
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
$3,741 / set
Osvaldo Borsani Per Tecno Red Chairs
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Roma, IT
Four red chairs designed by Osvaldo Borsani per Tecno,
circa 1950.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic, Wood
Eero Saarinen Conference chair 72 (4)
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Unique set of four conference chair 72 designed by Eero Saarinen, manufactured by Knoll
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rainer Daumiller Chair Set for Hirtshals Savvaerk
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Budapest, HU
Introducing a captivating set of four chairs designed for Hirtshals Savvaerk by Rainer Daumiller
Category
Vintage 1970s Chairs
Materials
Pine
Les Arcs Chairs by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1960
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Les Arcs chairs by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1960
A set of four 1960s Les Arcs chairs designed by
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
1970s Pair Of Tucroma Chairs with Original Leather
By Guido Faleschini
Located in London, GB
A set of four Tucroma dining chairs designed by Guido Faleschini in 1972.
Simple tubular chrome
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Totem dining chairs by Torstein Nilsen for Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture, Torstein Nilsen
Located in BAARLO, LI
This rare set of four chairs was designed in Norway in 1984 by Torstein Nilsen for Westnofa. The
Category
Vintage 1980s Norwegian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Suede, Oak
Thonet Flex Chairs 2000 by Gerd Lange, 1983
By Thonet, Gerd Lange
Located in Schagen, NL
Set of four stacking chairs designed by Gerd Lange in 1983. They were manufactured in The
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Chromed Metal Chairs by Giotto Stoppino, 1970s, Set of 4
By Giotto Stoppino
Located in Savona, IT
Four Italian 1970s manufacturing chairs designed by Giotto Stoppino.
Chromed metal frame
Black
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Minotti Set of Four York Lounge Leather Armchairs
By Minotti, Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of York lounge armchairs by Minotti. Designed by Rodolfo Dordoni. These lovely chairs are to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Friso Kramer Revolt Folding Chairs for Ahrend de Cirkel, 1953
By Friso Kramer
Located in Roosendaal, NL
Rare set of four Revolt folding chairs designed by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, Holland 1953
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
"Africa" Chairs "Artona" Collection by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto
By Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Madrid, ES
A beautiful set of four "Africa" chairs "Artona"Collection designed by Africa and Tobia Scarpa and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Nutwood
Set of 4 Antoni Moragas i Gallisa Chairs, Spain, 1960s
Located in L
Escala, ES
Beautiful and very rare set of four chairs designed by the famous Antoni Moragas i Gallisa, spanish
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Chairs
Materials
Iron
Set of 4 Saarinen Tulip Side Chairs (Swivel) for Knoll International, 1955
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four original Tulip Side Chairs designed by Eero Saarinen and manufactured by Knoll (1960s
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Danish Design Teak Dining Set by Kurt Ostervig and Peter Hvidt
Orla Molgaard
By Hvidt
Mølgaard, Kurt Østervig, Brande Møbelindustri
Located in Panningen, NL
Set of four vintage Danish design dining chairs designed by Kurt Østervig for Danish manufacturer
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Hans Olsen Bikini Lounge Chairs
By Hans Olsen
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Very rare bikini lounge chair set of four chairs designed by Hans Olsen from Frem Rojle. Excellent
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$6,395 / set
Arne Jacobsen Ant Chair (4)
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Set of four Ant Chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen, manufactured by Fritz Hansen since 1962. This
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Robin Day Dining Chairs Set
By Robin Day
Located in Barcelona, ES
A rare set of four dining chairs designed by Robin Day in 1950's for Hille, UK. This model seems to
Category
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Mid-Century Black Leather Dining Chairs by Rajmund Hałas, 1960s, Set of 4
By Rajmund Hałas
Located in WARSZAWA, 14
Set of four chairs model 5908, designed by Rajmund Teofil Halas, one of the most recognizable
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Set of 4 Johannes Andersen Juliane Dining Chairs in Oak and Leather, Denmark
By Uldum Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Set of four Danish design dining chairs made of oak and designed by Johannes Andersen. The chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
1970s Mariani Lugano for Pace Collection Leather and Chrome Flat Bar Chair S/4
By i4 Mariani, Pace Collection
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of four "Lugano" chairs designed by, Mariani Lugano for Pace Collection. Each chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Four Armchairs in Nickel by Warren Platner for Knoll
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Hudson, NY
a matched set of four vintage chairs designed by Warren Platner for Knoll. Platners wire rod
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Biedermeier Side Chairs Attributed to Josef Danhauser
By Josef Danhauser
Located in New York, NY
An iconic suite of four Danhauser designed chairs in solid maple with ebonized detailing.
Category
Antique 1830s Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs
Materials
Maple
Paolo Buffa Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
A set of four dining chairs designed by Paolo Buffa. Italian walnut, newly reupholstered in olive
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
$7,800
Four Armchairs by Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Aksel Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen
Located in Klintehamn, SE
Four model 4205 dining room armchairs designed by Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen for Fritz
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Marcel Breuer
Cesca
Chairs Chrome and Cane Dining Chairs
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four cantilever Cesca chairs designed by Marcel Breuer. Made in Italy. Bent tubular chrome
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Very Rare, French Guillerme
Chambron Chairs in Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Brussels, BE
Four extraordinary rare Side chairs, design by French Guillerme & Chambron with their original very
Category
Vintage 1950s French Modern Side Chairs
Set 4 Arne Jacobsen 3107 Series 7 Chairs
Located in Vancouver, BC
Set of four Series 7 stacking chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Model #3107
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Italian Wicker Chairs by George Coslin, 1956
By Franco Albini
Located in Basel, CH
A wonderful set of four Italian wicker chairs, designed by George Coslin, produced by Gervasoni
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Cane
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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.
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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