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Set Of Four Series Seven Chairs By Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen From 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
This set consists of four iconic "Seven" chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$2,685 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Four Ant Chairs, Model 3101, in Light Wood, by Arne Jacobsen, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of four Ant chairs, model 3101, embodies the iconic design ethos of Danish architect and
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set Of Four Series Seven Chairs Model 3107 In Black Fabric By Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of 4 dining chairs, model 3107, also known as the "Seven Chair", designed by Arne Jacobsen and
Category
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Set Of Four Series Seven Chairs In Walnut By Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
This set consists of four "Seven" chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen in
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Ib Kofod Larsen Set of Four Teak Dining Chairs for G-Plan, Danish Modern c.1963
By G-Plan, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in TORQUAY, AU
Stunning set of four Danish Modner/Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs designed by Ib Kofod Larsen for
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, Faux Leather, Foam, Wood
Set Of Four Dining Chairs The Drop Model 3110 Made In Black By Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of 4 dining chairs also called "The Drop", model 3110, designed by Arne Jacobsen and
Category
2010s Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Set of Four
4
Adrian Pearsall Model 1613-C Dining Chairs for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Deland, FL
A stately and iconic set of four 1613-C dining chairs designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde
Set of Four Dining Chairs by Jack Van der Molen Americana Casual for Jamestown
By Jack Van der Molen, Jamestown Lounge Company
Located in New York, NY
Stylish midcentury set of four dining chairs, designed by Jack Van der Molen for the Jamestown
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
$1,440 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set Of Four Ant Chairs Model 3101 In Black By Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
The four black Ant chairs, model 3101, are a tribute to Arne Jacobsen's timeless design from 1952
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set Of Four Model 78 Chairs By N.O Møller In Rosewood
Black Leather From 1950s
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of four dining chairs in solid rosewood, designed by Niels O. Møller and manufactured by J.L
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Set Of Four Dining Chairs Model OD 49 Made In Rosewood By Erik Buch From 1950s
By Erik Buch, Odense Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of four dining chairs, model OD49, designed by Erik Buch and manufactured by O.D. Møbler in the
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Set of Four
4
Dining Chairs by Jørgen Baekmark for FDB Møbler, Denmark, 1950
s
Located in Deland, FL
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
Oak
Set Of Four Dining Chairs Model 79 In Rosewood By N.O Møller For JL Møllers
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of 4 dining chairs, model 79, designed by Niels Otto Møller and manufactured by JL Møllers
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rosewood
Pair Side Chairs with Lyre Back
Located in New York, NY
.” So wrote noted scholar of Boston furniture Page Talbott when a set of four chairs of this design
Category
Antique 1820s American Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
$30,000 / set
Oswald Haerdtl Beech Dining Chairs, 1950s
By Oswald Haerdtl, Thonet
Located in Almelo, NL
Oswald Haerdtl set of four chairs, the 1950s
A rare set of four chairs was designed by the
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash, Beech, Bentwood
$2,450 / set
Set of 4 Davis Allen
Exeter
Chairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Davis Allen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Refined and minimalist, this set of four “Exeter” chairs — designed by Davis Allen for Knoll
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Beech
$4,900 / set
Tulip pivoting chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1960s
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Uccle, Bruxelles
Magnificent set of four swivel Tulip chairs designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in the 1960s.
This
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 6 Danish Side Chairs
Armchairs, 1960s
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Set of 6 Danish Side Chairs & Armchairs, 1960s
Vintage Design
Set of four chairs and two Danish
Category
20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
$2,981 / set
Set of 4 Vintage Brutalist Wooden Chairs, 1960
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Set of 4 Vintage Brutalist Wooden Chairs, 1960s
Vintage Design
These four chairs capture the
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
$1,239 / set
Carlo Santi Vintage Chairs for Arform, published
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful set of four chairs designed by Carlo Santi for the Arform manufacture in the 1950s. These
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
$5,404 / set
Melchiorre Bega Vintage Wood and Fabric Chairs
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Milano, IT
Fabulous set of four wooden chairs designed by Melchiorre Bega in the 1950s, fine Italian
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$4,323 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of Six Reconstruction Chairs, René Gabriel, France, 1950s
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Set of Four Chairs by René Gabriel, Solid Oak, France, 1950s
Original Designs from the French
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of 4 Vintage Girsberger Martin Stoll Chairs 1970s Switzerland
By Martin Stoll
Located in Debrecen, HU
For sale is a set of four Swiss chairs designed by Martin Stoll from the 1970s. These chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Four Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Armchairs
By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates
Located in Dallas, TX
Captivating set of four pull-up chairs model 1072, designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$15,000 / set
Frank Lloyd Wright "Robie" Chairs for Cassina, 1986, Set of 4
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
of four.
This chair's rigorous design exemplifies Frank Lloyd Wright's design ethos. It's
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Mid-Century 1948 Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Set of 4 Chairs
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in London, GB
This set of four chairs, designed by Joaquim Tenreiro in 1948, is a refined example of Brazilian
Category
Vintage 1940s Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
Set of 4 Chairs, N°19 Bauche by Charlotte Perriand, France, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Set of four N°19 Bauche Chairs designed by Charlotte Perriand and produced by Sentou. Characterized
Category
Vintage 1960s French Chairs
Materials
Wood, Rush
Chairs by Axel Larsson for Bodafors, 1950s, Set of 4
By Bodafors, Axel Larsson
Located in Karis, Nyland
A set of four dining chairs designed by Axel Larsson and manufactured by Bodafors in Sweden. The
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Birch
Model no. CH-23 Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four dining chairs designed by Hans Wegner. Iconic mid-century modern design with webbed
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
$2,500 / set
Jules Leleu Vintage Chairs in Wood and Green Leather
By Jules Leleu
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful set consisting of four wooden chairs designed in the 1930s by Jules Leleu, French
Category
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$3,842 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of 4 Giancarlo Piretti "Plia" Folding Chairs for Anonima Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
striking set of four original "Plia" folding chairs designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 4 Black Leather "S" Chairs for Cappellini by Tom Dixon - 1990s
By Cappellini, Tom Dixon
Located in Roma, IT
A striking set of four “S” Chairs, designed by Tom Dixon and produced by Cappellini in the 1990s
Category
1990s Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
"Quinta" Dining Chairs by Mario Botta for Alias, 1980s, set of 4
By Alias, Mario Botta
Located in Argelato, BO
The set of four Quinta chairs, designed by renowned Swiss architect Mario Botta for the Italian
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Italian Black Leather Dining Chairs by Silvio Coppola for Bernini 1960
By Bernini, Silvio Coppola
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
This set of four chairs was designed by Silvio Coppola for Bernini, and produced in the 1960 in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Marco Zanuso, set of 4 Celestina foldable chairs for Zanotta, 1978
By Zanotta, Marco Zanuso
Located in Uppsala, SE
Set of four foldable Celestina chairs designed by renowned designer Marco Zanuso for Zanotta in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$3,746 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Niels Otto Møller Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Model 71 Paper Cord Dining Chairs
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful set of four cleanly designed dining chairs by famed 20th century Danish designer Niels
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Calathea Swivel White Metal Base Chair
By Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Milan, IT
Calathea swivel chair features a pewter painted metal base with a four-legged design. The chair
Category
2010s Italian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Textile
$5,590 / item
Midcentury Set of Zanotta "Navy" Folding Chairs by Sergio Asti, 1969
By Zanotta, Sergio Asti
Located in Sacile, PN
Four Navy folding chairs designed by Sergio Asti for Zanotta, 1969.
New canvas seats available
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Afra
Tobia Scarpa Black Leather 121 Dining Chair for Cassina, 1967, Set of 4
By Cassina, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of four Model 121 dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Mario Marenco Walnut Sapporo Dining Chairs for Mobilgirgi, 1970s, Set of 4
By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of four “Sapporo” dining chairs, designed by Mario Marenco and produced by the Italian
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Set of 4 Midcentury Dining Chairs by František Jirak, Czechoslovakia 1960s
By Frantisek Jirak
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of four vintage dining chairs was designed by Czech designer František Jirak in the 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
$1,296 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Four Bill Stephens For Knoll Black Lacquered Armchairs
By Bill Stephens, Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
This vintage set of 1300 Series armchairs designed by William 'Bill' Stephens for Knoll. The unique
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Joe Colombo Midcentury Walnut Model 300 Dining Chair for Pozzi, 1966, Set of 4
By Joe Colombo, Pozzi
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of four dining chairs model “300,” designed by Joe Colombo for the Italian manufacturer Pozzi
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Africa Dining Chair for Maxalto, 1976, Set of 4
By Maxalto, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of four Africa dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Afra
Tobia Scarpa Black Lacquered Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 4
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.
Made of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Set of 4 Mid Century Dining Chairs by A.Šuman, Reupholstered in KVADRAT
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of four vintage dining chairs was designed by Czech designer Antonin Šuman in the 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Walnut
Joe Colombo Midcentury Walnut Model 300 Dining Chair for Pozzi, 1966, Set of 4
By Joe Colombo, Pozzi
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of four dining chairs model “300,” designed by Joe Colombo for the Italian manufacturer Pozzi
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Mario Marenco Walnut Sapporo Dining Chairs for Mobilgirgi, 1970s, Set of 4
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of four “Sapporo” dining chairs, designed by Mario Marenco and produced by the Italian
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Walnut Africa Dining Chair for Maxalto, 1976, Set of 4
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of four Africa dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Afra
Tobia Scarpa English Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 4
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.
Made of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Set of 4 Mid Century Dining Chairs by A.Šuman, Customizable Upholstery Available
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of four vintage dining chairs was designed by Czech designer Antonin Šuman in the 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Set of 4 Mid Century Dining Chairs by A.Šuman, Customizable Upholstery Available
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of four vintage dining chairs was designed by Czech designer Antonin Šuman in the 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Black Canvas Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 4
By Molteni
C, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of four “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973.
Made of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Walnut
Afra
Tobia Scarpa Black Lacquered Dialogo Chair for B&B Italia, 1973, Set of 4
By B&B Italia, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of four Dialogo Chairs Designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1973
This set of four
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Beech
Afra
Tobia Scarpa Off White Canvas Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 4
By Molteni
C, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of four “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973.
Made of off
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Chromed Foldable Vintage Chairs by Marcello Cuneo 1970 Italy
By Marcello Cuneo
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage four ( 4 ) chairs designed by Marcello Cuneo 1970s Italy and produced by
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Paul McCobb for the Winchendon Furniture Co.
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Set of four dining chairs designed by Paul McCobb for the Winchendon Furniture (Planner Group) Co
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern 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
- 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 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 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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