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N.O. Møller Teak and Rush Seat Dining Chairs
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gorgeous set of four dining chairs designed by N.O. Møller features woven rush seats and
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
$3,200 / set
Set of 4 Model 102 Chairs by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy, 1960s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of four Model 102 dining chairs designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Walnut
Set of 4 Rosewood Chairs By Henning Sørensen From 1968s
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of four dining chairs, designed by Henning Sørensen in 1968 and crafted from rosewood
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
$3,699 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Niels Koefoed model Lis dining chairs in rosewood Denmark 1961
By Koefoeds Møbelfabrik 1, Niels Koefoed
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful shaped set of four dining chairs model Lis designed by Niels Koefoed and manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen for Korup Stolefabrik Teak High Back Dining Chairs (Set of 4)
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of four teak dining chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen. Handcrafted in solid teak with refined
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Vittorio Nobili Italian Wood Chairs Model Medea for Fratelli Tagliabue, 1950s
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury set of four dining chairs model Medea designed by Vittorio Nobili and produced
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
$6,629 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of 4 Oak Dining Chairs by Kurt Østervig, Denmark, Mid-Century Modern
By Kurt Østervig
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
This beautiful set of four dining chairs was designed by Kurt Østervig and made in Denmark. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Textile, Oak
1950s Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Planner for Group Dining Chairs
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Charleston, SC
A set of four dining chairs Designed by Paul McCobb's iconic for Winchendon Furniture Planner Group
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
Eames Herman Miller DCM Chairs in Calico Ash and Black Frames
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a set of four DCM Chairs, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1946. These
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Four Pierre Cardin Style Designed Chairs, 1970s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in taranto, IT
Set of four original chairs from the 70s, made in the style of Pierre Cardin, entirely in wood with
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 4 Niels Otto Møller Model 77 Teak Dining Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
Set of four Model 77 dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, Textile
Set of 4 pivoting tulip chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International - 1960s
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Uccle, Bruxelles
Magnificent set of four swivel tulip chairs designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Cobra Chairs in White Bouclé Fabric by Giotto Stoppino, Set of 4
By Giotto Stoppino
Located in Hilversum, NL
This striking set of four 1970s Cobra chairs, designed by Giotto Stoppino, has been beautifully
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Vintage Knoll Stacking Chairs, Model 1601 by Don Albinson, 1960s
By Knoll
Located in Hannover, DE
four original Knoll stacking chairs, designed by Don Albinson in 1964.
The chairs feature a
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Eames Wire Chairs for Herman Miller with Original Girard Bikini Seats
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Dronten, NL
A complete and highly collectible set of four Eames Wire Chairs, designed by Charles and Ray Eames
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Scandinavian Modern Teak Dining Chairs By Arne Vodder For SIbast Mobler
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four, Scandinavian Modern, dining chairs designed by Danish designer Arne Vodder for Sibast
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, Fabric
Afra
Tobia Scarpa per Cassina Model 121 Fabric and Beech Dinning Chairs, 1967
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roma, Lazio
Exciting Italian style for this group of four chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Set of 4 Cobra Chairs by Giotto Stoppino, Italy 1970’s
By Giotto Stoppino
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
This collection comprises four Italian Cobra chairs, meticulously designed by Giotto Stoppino
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
$5,284 Sale Price / set
32% Off
Red Leather ‘Alice’ High Back Dining Chairs by Giorgio Cattelan, Italy, 1980
By Giorgio Cattelan
Located in Almelo, NL
set of four ‘Alice’ dining chairs designed by Giorgio Cattelan, produced in Italy during the 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
No. 715 Chairs By Gustav Siegel, executed by J&J Kohn Vienna in 1901
By Jacob
Josef Kohn, Gustav Siegel
Located in Budapest, HU
Suite of Four Chairs, Model 715
Designed by Gustav Siegel in Vienna in 1899 and executed by Jacob
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Set of 4 dining chairs 420 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International, 1960s
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Set of four dining chairs model 420, design Harry Bertoia for Knoll International.
Early chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Gerd Lange for Thonet Set of 4 ‘Flex’ Dining Chairs c.1980
By Thonet, Gerd Lange
Located in London, GB
A set of four ‘Flex’ dining chairs designed by Gerd Lange for Thonet, circa 1980. Constructed from
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Birch
Set of Sculptural European Dining Chairs, Europe late 20th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
The artistic flair is apparent with this set of four dining chairs. The design uses elements of
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 “T” Chairs by Erik Andersen
Palle Pedersen, Danish Mid Century, 1950s
By Randers Møbelfabrik, Erik Andersen 1
Located in Odense, DK
An exceptional and rare set of four “T” dining chairs designed by Erik Andersen and Palle Pedersen
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Rosewood and Leather Chairs by Renato Venturi for MiM
By Renato Venturi
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
An elegant and architecturally refined set of four rosewood side chairs designed by Renato Venturi
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Helge Sibast Dining Chairs in Teak by Sibast in Denmark
By Helge Sibast
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare set of four dining chairs designed by Helge Sibast. Produced by Sibast in Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Set of 4 Rainer Daumiller Dining Chairs in Pine for Hirtshals Sawmill, Denmark
By Rainer Daumiller, Hirtshals Savvaerk
Located in Almelo, NL
stunning set of four dining chairs designed by Rainer Daumiller and crafted by Hirtshals Sawmill in Denmark
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1952, Set of 4
By Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These four chairs are designed by the iconic Italian architect and designer Gio Ponti. They exhibit
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Six Vintage Eames Herman Miller Swivel Shell Chairs on Casters 1970s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Baltimore, MD
on "contract bases" (PSC chairs) with casters, two armchairs and four side chairs, circa 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 4 CH30 Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen
Søn, 1952
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Set of four iconic CH30 dining chairs, designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen &
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
Mid-Century Hamar Dining Chairs by Louis van Teeffelen for WéBé The Netherlands
Located in Almelo, NL
, Teak and Skai
Description:
A beautifully preserved set of four “Hamar” dining chairs, designed by
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Oswald Haerdtl for Thonet / TON, 1950s Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Almelo, NL
of four dining chairs was designed by Austrian architect Oswald Haerdtl and produced by Thonet (later
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Guillerme et Chambron "Raphaël" Dining Chairs for Votre Maison, France 1960s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Utrecht, NL
This stunning set of four chairs, designed by the renowned French duo Guillerme et Chambron
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Afra
Tobia Scarpa per Cassina Model 121 Fabric and Beech Dinning Chairs, 1967
Located in Roma, Lazio
Exciting Italian style for this group of four chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Set of 6 Mid Century Dining Chairs, Wood, Walnut Finish, USA, c. 1960s
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
armchairs and four side chairs, blending timeless design with quality craftsmanship—ideal for dining rooms
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 Grete Jalk Teak Dining Chairs for Glostrup, 1960s Danish Mid-Century
By Grete Jalk
Located in Hannover, DE
mid-century Danish elegance to your home with this beautiful set of four dining chairs, designed by
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Vittorio Nobili Midcentury Beech Wood Medea Dining Room Chairs, 1956, Set of 4
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of Four Medea Chairs Designed by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue, 1956
This set of four
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Vintage Danish Teak Dining Chairs by Kjærnulf for Vejle Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Vejle Stole
Møbelfabrik, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage danish teak dining chairs by Kjærnulf for Vejle Møbelfabrik 1960s
Set of four dining
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of 4 Chairs
Thema
in Pine by Yngve Ekström, Swedese, Swedish Modern, 1954.
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Odense, DK
This set of four "Thema" dining chairs, designed by Yngve Ekström for Swedese in 1954, showcases
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Leather Dining Chairs by Giancarlo Vegni for Fasem
By Giancarlo Vegni, Fasem International
Located in Almelo, NL
four dining chairs was designed by Italian designer Giancarlo Vegni for Fasem during the late 20th
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set Of 4 Seven Chairs Model 3107 Made In White By Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
This 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
Metal
$1,820 Sale Price / set
43% Off
Set of 4 Chrome "Thin Line" Dining Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of four dining chairs designed and manufactured in the 1970's in the United States by
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 4 Model 42 Dining Chairs in Teak by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark, c. 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Deland, FL
This elegant set of four Model 42 dining chairs, designed by Kai Kristiansen, showcases the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
1974, Gijs Bakker for Castelijn, Set of Stackable Bended Wood Strip Chairs
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
details on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-)
Set of four Dutch designed, chairs of
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Set of 4 Japanese Series Dining Chairs by Cees Braakman w/ Dark Blue Upholstery
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of four stylish chairs was designed by Dutch designer Cees Braakman for Dutch Post-war
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Fannet Spindle Chairs by Tapiovaara w/ Curved Teak Seats 60s - 4pcs
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Basel, BS
Set of four Fannet dining chairs designed in the 1960s by the Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch, Teak
$1,271 Sale Price
20% Off
2021 CH24 Wishbone Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Green
By Carl Hansen
Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are four (sold individually) Wishbone chairs, designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech
Dining chairs by John Vedel Rieper for Erhard Rasmussen, Denmark, circa 1957
By Erhard Rasmussen, John Vedel-Rieper
Located in Hägersten, SE
Set of four dining chairs designed by John Vedel Rieper. Produced in Denmark by Erhard Rasmussen
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Niels O. Møller Dining Chairs Model 78 by J.L Møllers Møbelfabrik in Denmark
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four teak dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Møller for J. L. Møllers Møbelfabrik. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Niels O. Møller Dining Chairs Model 71 by J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Highland, IN
A handsome set of four model 71 dining chairs designed by Niels O. Møller and made by J.L. Møllers
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Mid Century Modern Black Vintage Dining Chairs by Pietro Costantini 1970 Italy
By Pietro Costantini
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage set of four black dining chairs designed by Pietro Costantini from solid
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
4 Rustic Oak Arne Hovmand Olsen Dining Chairs for Mogens Kold Mobelfabrik 1950
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Welcome to the epitome of mid-century rustic charm – a set of four dining-room chairs designed by
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
B5 for Marcel Breuer Set of 4 Chrome Leather Bauhaus Dining Chairs for Tecta
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of four gorgeous B5 dining chairs, designed by Marcel Breuer. These
Category
Vintage 1980s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage patinated Dining Chairs by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, 1980, Set of 4
By Matteo Grassi, Tito Agnoli
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A set of four Postmodern sculptural dining chairs designed by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi in
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set Of 4 Dining Room Chairs Made In Teak By Edmund Jørgensen From 1960s
By Edmund Jørgensen Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of four dining chairs, designed by Edmund Jørgensen, exemplifies mid-century Danish design
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
$2,973 Sale Price / set
22% Off
1930s Set of 4 Gilbert Rohde Dining Chairs for Heywood Wakefield in Knoll Fabric
By Heywood-Wakefield Co., Gilbert Rohde
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of four dining chairs, designed by Gilbert Rohde and produced by Heywood
Category
Vintage 1930s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Wood
Set 4 George Nelson, 1st Year Production Daf Swag Leg Dining Chair / Fiberglass
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Extremely rare set of four swag legged dining chairs designed in 1958 by George Nelson for Herman
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
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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.
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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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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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