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Set of Four 1960s Šuman Mid-Century Beech Dining Chairs, Restored Upholstery
Located in Praha, CZ
Set of four Šuman Mid-Century dining chairs designed and produced in 1960s Czechoslovakia. Each
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Beech
Set of 4 S44 Leather and Chrome Design Chairs by Gualtierotti and Vegni
By Fasem International, Giancarlo Vegni
G. Gualtierotti
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NL
his stunning set of four "S44" chairs, designed by Italian duo Gualtierotti and Vegni for Fasem in
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, Collectible Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Willy Rizzo, Mario Sabot
Located in Milano, IT
Willy Rizzo Design - Mario Sabot Dining Chairs - Collectible Space Age Furniture
Four Space Age
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$2,267 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of Four Café Chairs by Otto Schultz for AB Boet, 1930s
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Set of four café chairs designed by Otto Schultz and produced by AB Boet in the 1930s. Each chair
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
Minimalist Dutch Mid-Century Modern Set of Four Dining Chairs, c. 1960
Located in Dronten, NL
A striking and highly functional Mid-Century Modern set of four matching dining chairs, designed
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Rare Set of Four Catalog Chairs H-224 by Jindřich Halabala 1930s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Rare model.
- Good original condition.
- Catalog model.
- Designed by Jindrich Halabala
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Drexel Parallel by Barney Flagg Dining Chairs - Set of Four
By Drexel, Barney Flagg
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century set of four dining chairs designed by Barney Flagg for Drexel’s Parallel line, circa
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Set of Four Oak Dining Chairs by Guillerme et Chambron, France 1960s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Utrecht, NL
This stunning set of four ‘Charlotte’ chairs, designed by the renowned French duo Guillerme et
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
C. 1954 Set of Four Herman Miller Eames DCM Dining Chairs in Calico Ash
Steel
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four DCM Chairs, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1946. These
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vittorio Nobili Midcentury Teak “Medea” Dining Room Chairs, 1956, Set of Four
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set composed of four Medea dining chairs, designed by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
1970s Set of Four Dining Chairs by Drevotvar Jablone, Czechoslovakia
By Kirkby Waterhouse
co., Dřevotvar Jablonné
Located in Praha, CZ
Kirkby design.
- Height of seat 48 cm.
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
C. 1954 Set of Four Charles
Ray Eames for Herman Miller DKX Wire Dining Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four DKX chairs, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1951. These
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of four Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs Armchairs, S. Andersen New Upholstery
By Kai Kristiansen, Hans J. Wegner, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Berlin, DE
Very beautiful set of four dining chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen and produced by V. Schou
Category
20th Century Danish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Modernist Milo Baughman Style Game or Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
under a dining or game table. These are in mint restored condition. The timeless design of these chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Four 19th Century French Empire Swan Neck Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A charming set of four 19th century decorative dining chairs with French Empire influence. The
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Four Oak Dining Chairs by Henning Kjaernulf, Denmark, 1960
s
By Henning Kjærnulf, Nyrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of four highback dining chairs designed by Henning Kjaernulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Set of Four Afra
Tobia Scarpa “Monk” Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather , 1973
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Molteni
C
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of four Monk dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973, representing
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Set of Four Dining Chairs in Beige Leather
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
States, design 1948, later production
Set of four organic shaped chairs designed by Eero Saarinen. A
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Set of Four Dining Chairs in Blue Upholstery
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
States, design 1948, production 1994
Set of four organic shaped chairs designed by Eero Saarinen. A
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
C. 1961 Set of Four La Fonda Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four DSL chairs, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1961. These
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Four vintage 1960 Retro Danish Moller Chairs Newly Upholstered in White Leather
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Markington, GB
Set of 4 Danish Moller Chairs, Newly Upholstered in White Italian Leather
A stunning set of four
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$2,065 Sale Price / set
45% Off
Set of Four Carl Auböck Chairs A7, Walnut Wood Velvet, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of four dining room or side chairs model A7 by Carl Auböck, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet, Walnut
Set of Four Dining Room Chairs in Rosewood by Arne Vodder, 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Lejre, DK
A set of four dining room chairs designed by Arne Vodder and manufactured in rosewood with light
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
c.1950s Guillerme et Chambron Set of Four Dining Chairs upholstered in Tibor
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in London, GB
This set of four dining chairs, designed by Guillerme et Chambron in the 1950s, is crafted in oak
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Set of four Series Seven Chairs, Model 3107, cognac leather, Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Exquisite Set of Four Series Seven Chairs, Model 3107, Wrapped in Luxurious Cognac Leather, a
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Four Admiral Dining Chairs by John Yellin for the IV Chair Corp c. 1960
s
By John Yellen
Located in New York, NY
Chic set of four Admiral dining chairs designed by John Yellen, for the I. V. Chair Company, circa
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$2,720 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of four 1960
s Scandinavian Edvin Helseth Trybo series pine dining chairs
By Edvin Helseth
Located in Liberty, NY
Fantastic and rare set of four Scandinavian brutalist pine chairs designed by Edvin Helseth
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
$3,156 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Cesca Chairs
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE
This set of four Cesca chairs, designed by the iconic Marcel Breuer, is a timeless representation
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,597 / item
Set of Four Post-Modern "Anziano" Dining Chairs by John Hutton for Donghia
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice set of four post-modern "Anziano" dining chairs by John Hutton for Donghia, circa 1990s
Category
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
1960s Black Lacquered Bankstuhl Chairs by Willy Guhl for Stendig, Set of Four
By Stendig Co., Willy Guhl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Bankstuhl caned dining chairs, designed by Willy Guhl. This simple solid
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood, Lacquer
Set of 4 Chairs, Designed and Manufactured by Figli Di Amedeo Cassina in Italy
By Cassina, Figli di Amadeo Cassina
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of four "Model 696" chairs was designed and manufactured by Ufficio Tecnico Cassina in the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Niels Otto Moller Danish Dining Room Chairs with Hand Woven Seats - Four Total
By Neils O. Möller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of four fantastic Danish Modern Dining or occasional Chairs by Niels Otto Moller
The design
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Wood, Teak
1960s Erik Buch Set of Four Teak Dining Chairs Inc. Custom Reupholstery
By Erik Buch
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of four teak dining chairs designed by Erik Buch.
The chairs are as all of Erik Buchs chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of Four Martin Nyrop Oak Chairs for Copenhagen City Hall, circa 1905
By Rud Rasmussen, Martin Nyrop
Located in Valby, 84
A rare set of four solid oak chairs, designed by Martin Nyrop for Copenhagen City Hall around 1905
Category
Antique Early 1900s Danish Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Set of four chaur J77, Poul M. Volther for FDB Møbler
By Poul Volther, FDB Møbler
Located in Torino, IT
Quattro capolavori di design danese pronti a trasformare il tuo spazio. Le sedie J77 di Poul M
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of Four Original Mid-Century Chairs, by Antonín Šuman, Walnut, Czech, 1950s
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This set of four Mid-Century Modern chairs, designed by renowned architect Antonín Šuman, dates
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Walnut
Set Of Four Dining Chairs Made In Mahogany By Fritz Hansen From 1930s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
The set of four dining chairs by Fritz Hansen from the 1930s is a classic and elegant example of
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Set of Four Post-Modern "Apple Honey" Dining Chairs by Shiro Kuramata for Pastoe
By Pastoe, Shiro Kuramata
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice and hard to find set of four post-modern "Apple Honey" dining chairs by Shiro Kuramata
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Metal
Italian Vintage Four Curved High Back Chrome Chairs in Blue Gray Stitch Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern set of four chrome chairs of sensual design, the front legs coming up on
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Martin Visser for
t Spectrum Set of Four Dining Chairs in Wenge and Straw
By Martin Visser,
t Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, design 1960, production 1960-1974
These four ‘SE82’ dining chairs, designed by Martin Visser for ‘t
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wenge
Set Of Four Dining Room Chairs Model 31 By Kai Kristiansen From 1960s
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of four dining room chairs, model 31, is a beautiful example of mid-20th century Danish
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Vittorio Nobili Midcentury Ash Wood Medea Dining Room Chairs, 1956, Set of Four
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set composed of four Medea dining chairs, designed by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Set Of Four Series Seven Chairs Model 3107 In Teak By Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Exquisite Set of Four Model 3107 Seven Chairs, a testament to Arne Jacobsen's iconic design
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$3,261 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of Four Dining Room Chairs Made In Mahogany By Farstrup From 1960s
By Farstrup
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of four dining room chairs epitomizes the timeless elegance of Danish design from the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Set of Four Dining Chairs in the Manner of Tobia
Afra Scarpa, Italy, 1970
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Almelo, NL
set of four dining chairs, designed in the refined and sculptural style associated with Tobia & Afra
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Set of Four Luigi Gorgoni Dining Chairs in Elm and Leather for Roche Bobois.
By Luigi Gorgoni
Located in Almelo, NL
striking set of four dining chairs designed by Luigi Gorgoni and produced by Roche Bobois in France during
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Elm
Adrien Audoux
Frida Minet for Vido Set of Four Dining Chairs in Braided Hemp
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of four naturalistic dining chairs designed by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. The seats are made
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rope, Beech
One off Hand Painted Set of Four ‘Luisa’ Dining Chairs by Marcello Cuneo
By Mobel Italia, Marcello Cuneo
Located in Voorburg, NL
Exquisite set of four ‘Luisa’ dining chairs designed by the Italian architect Marcello Cuneo in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Lovely Set of Four Teak Eva Dining Room Chairs by Niels Koefoed, 1960s
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A lovely set of four "Eva" dining room chairs designed by Niels Koefoed in 1964 and manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Set Of Four Series Seven Chairs Model 3107 In Black Leather By Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of four seven-seater chairs of rare vintage with an old factory stitching, which you only see
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set of Four Series 7 Chairs, Model 3107 By Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
The set of four Seven chairs, model 3107, designed by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Set of Four Red Chairs by Günter Talos Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern set of four chairs designed and made in Vienna circa 1950 by Günter Talos. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Trieste Set of Four Black Lacquered Folding Chairs by Jacob
D
aniello for Bazz
By Pierangela d
Aniello, Bazzani
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
This set of four vintage folding chairs, designed by Aldo Jacober for Alberto Bazzini in the 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Set of Four Model "689" High-Back Beech Chairs for Ligne Roset, France 1960s
By Ligne Roset
Located in Utrecht, NL
backs, and the slightly angled tapered legs.
This stunning set of four chairs, designed and
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Four Polychromed Cane Seat and Back French Louis XV Dining Salong Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This set of four French Louis XV style dining salon chairs is a charming and elegant representation
Category
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
$1,596 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set Of Four Dining Room Chairs Made In Dark Wood By Faarstrup From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of four dining room chairs, crafted from dark wood and upholstered with dark fabric
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Four, Model 3103,
T-Chair
, by Arne Jacobsen Oak, Fritz Hansen 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
A set of four 'T-chair' dining chairs, model 3103, designed by the iconic Arne Jacobsen (1902-1971
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rubber, Oak
$2,113 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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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.
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
- 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 LC2 chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The LC2 chair was designed by Le Corbusier in collaboration with Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret. The chair was released to the public in 1928 and remains popular to this day. Shop a collection of Le Corbusier’s designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the LC1 chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, the venerated Swiss-born architect-designer known as Le Corbusier, and collaborators Pierre Jeanneret (Le Corbusier’s cousin) and Charlotte Perriand designed the LC1 chair in the late 1920s. Its unique design allows the backrest to move as you shift positions, allowing the chair to deliver optimal support. The LC1 was part of a series that saw the trio of designers carrying out bold experiments with tubular chromed steel, just as architect and Bauhaus faculty member Marcel Breuer had executed with his cantilever Cesca chair around the same time. Find a range of Le Corbusier chairs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
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