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Six Rosewood Dining Chairs by Torbjorn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Near Matlock, Derbyshire, GB
Six rosewood 'Darby' chairs designed by Torbjorn Afdal, Norway, 1960s. Made at the Bruksbo
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
$2,735 / set
Hans Olsen Set of 2 Rosewood Lounge Chairs for Vatne Furniture
By Hans Olsen, Vatne Møbler
Located in Klintehamn, SE
2 easy chairs designed by Hans Olsen for Vatne in Norway. Solid rosewood and rattan. Upholstery in
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Silk, Rattan, Rosewood
Rare Pair of Black Leather Lounge Chairs by Fredrik A. Kayser for Vatne Mod. 807
By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Basel, BS
or office. With their unique design, exceptional condition, and high-quality materials, these chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair in Beech and felt by Oddvin Rykken, Norway
By Rykken and Co., Oddvin Rykken
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Transparant, bent and curve Scandinavian design from Norway. A great and very comfortable piece by
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
1970s, Norwegian design, lounge chair with footstool, original condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design. Lounge chair with footstool. Original very good condition: no smells, no
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood
1960s, Norwegian Design, "Siesta" Lounge Chair by Ingmar Relling, Leather
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Tarm, 82
Original 1960s midcentury ‘Siesta’ lounge chair by Norwegian designer Ingmar Relling for Westnofa
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
1960s Black Faux Leather Office Chair by Hag Norway
By Studio Hag
Located in The Hague, NL
A swivel office desk chair on castors from the 1960s
with teak arm rests and black vinyl
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Westnofa Siesta Norway Leather Lounge Chair designed by Ingmar Relling
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Westnofa Siesta lounge chair in brown leather designed by Ingmar Relling and produced in Norway
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
1970s, Norwegian design by Torbjørn Afdal, "Hunter" chair, leather, teak wood.
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design by Torbjørn Afdal, "Hunter" chair in original very good condition: no
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Teak
1970s, Norwegian design by Ingmar Relling, chair with footstool model "Siesta".
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design by Ingmar Relling. Lounge chair with footstool model "Siesta". Original
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Beech
Westnofa Siesta Norway Lounge Chair and Ottoman designed by Ingmar Relling
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Westnofa Siesta lounge chair and ottoman designed by Ingmar Relling and made in Norway. Very
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Peel
Armchair or Swivel Chair Designed by Olav Eldoy, Norway, 2002
By Stokke
Located in Beograd, RS
fabric. It was designed by Olav Eldoy and made in Norway in 2002. It features round wooden base and
Category
Early 2000s Norwegian Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Westnofa Recliner/Lounge Chair and Stool, Designed by Ingmar Relling, Norway
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Westnofa recliner/lounge chair and stool.
This is very comfortable chair, designed by Ingmar
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of Two Norwegian Midcentury Design Lounge Chairs by Fredrik Kayser, 1950
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Wonderful and rare pair of sculpted teak lounge chairs from Norway attributed to Fredrik Kayser
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Lounge Chair Designed by Frederik Kayser, Norway, 1960s
Located in Nashville, TN
Midcentury lounge chair designed by Frederik Kayser, Norway, 1960s. Original cognac leather
Category
Vintage 1960s European Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
1970s, Norwegian design by Ingmar Relling, model "Siesta", pair of two chairs, o
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Tarm, 82
1960-70s, Norwegian design by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa Furniture. Pair of two lounge chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood
Pair of 1970s Hjellegjerde Mobler Recliners – Norwegian Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
design. Upholstered in black leather with sculpted bentwood bases, these chairs offer a striking
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
Vintage Pair of Falcon Chairs Designed by Sigurd Ressel, Norway, 1970s
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage pair of Falcon chairs designed by Sigurd Ressel, Norway 1970s. Original black leather
Category
Vintage 1970s European Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
1970’s, Norwegian design, "Siesta" lounge chair by Ingmar Relling, leather.
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design, relax chair model 'Siesta' by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa. Original good
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood
Easy Chair Torbjørn Afdal 1960 Norway
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Midcentury Nordic ‘Hunter’ lounge chair designed by Torbjorn Afdal. Oak frame with dark brown
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Scandinavian Wenge Plywood Pair of Lounge Chairs, Norway, 1970
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
1970. This beautiful but unknown design is a combination of designs by Ingmar Relling from Norway
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wenge
1970s, Norwegian design by Odd Knutsen for Hjellegjerde Møbler, model "Luna".
By Odd Knutsen
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design by Odd Knutsen for Hjellegjerde Møbler. Lounge chair model "Luna" in
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Oak, Plywood
Jens Nielsen Laminex Chair Westnofa Norway, 1966
By Jens Nielsen, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful shaped "Laminex" lounge chair designed by Jens Nielsen and produced by Westnofa, Norway
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Rare Set (4) Ecco chrome red woven wool Stackable chairs by Møre Design team
By Møre Design team, Stendig Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Set of (4) Ecco chrome tube red woven wool Stackable chairs by Møre Design team. Dining chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Arne Tidemand Ruud Holmenkollen Lounge Chair, Norway, 1959
By Arne Tidemand Ruud
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning adjustable low lounge chair designed by Arne F. Tidemand Ruud for Norcraft, Norway, 1959
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Frederik Kayser Krysset Chairs, Gustav Bahus, Norway, 1955
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare pair of lounge chairs designed by Frederik Kayser and manufactured by Gustav Bahus, Norway
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Rope, Teak
Hans Brattrud Scandia Lounge Chair Hove Mobler Norway, 1957
By Hans Brattrud, Hove Möbler
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic low lounge chair model Scandia designed by Hans Brattrud and manufactured by Hove Mobler
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of six dining chairs ‘Darby’ designed by Torbjörn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of six dining chairs ‘Darby’ designed by Torbjörn Afdal for Bruksbo,
Norway, 1960s.
Rosewood
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Stokke Lounge chair and Ottoman Peter Opsvik Norway 1970s
By Peter Opsvik, Stokke Møbler
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very well designed ergonomic 1970s Stokke Lounge chair Iand Ottoman in original and good condition
Category
Vintage 1980s Norwegian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Pair of Norwegian Leather Lounge Chairs by Rastad
Relling
By Peter Wessel, Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Imported by Peter Wessel beginning in 1962, these Norwegian-designed lounge chairs by Rolf Rastad
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Torbjorn Afdal easy chair Svein Bjorneng Bruksbo Norway 1957
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Rare easy chair designed by Torbjørn Afdal for vein Bjørneng / Bruksbo, Denmark 1957 - 1958. This
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Hans Brattrud Rosewood "Scandia" Lounge Chair for Hove Mobler Norway
By Hans Brattrud, Hove Möbler
Located in Antwerp, BE
In 1957 the Norwegian designer, Hans Brattrud, designed the chair collection “Scandia” slatted
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Rastad and Relling Bambi Lounge Chair Gustav Bahus, Norway, 1950
By Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning sculptural lounge chair designed by Rastad and Relling and manufactured by Gustav Bahus
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Norwegian Teak Lounge Chairs by Rolf Rastad for Bokka Møbler
By Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of stunning Norwegian teak lounge chairs designed by Rolf Rastad and Adolf Relling for Bokka
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Pair of Siesta Chairs by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, Norway
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Norwalk, CT
A pair of iconic Norwegian modern "Siesta" lounge chairs designed by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa in
Category
1990s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Ingmar Relling Siesta Low Back Lounge Chairs Westnofa, Norway, 1960
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful pair of Siesta lounge chairs designed by Ingmar Relling and manufactured by Westnofa
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plywood
Hans Brattrud Scandia Swivel Lounge Chair Hove Mobler Norway 1957
By Hans Brattrud, Hove Möbler
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Fantastic sculptural high back swivel lounge chair designed by Hans Brattrud for Hove Mobler
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Ingmar Relling Siesta High Back Lounge Chairs Westnofa, Norway, 1960
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful pair of Siesta lounge chairs designed by Ingmar Relling and manufactured by Westnofa
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech, Plywood
Sigurd Ressel Falcon lounge chairs in cognac leather Vatne Norway 1970
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Resell
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful pair of Falcon lounge chairs was designed by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler in Norway
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Sigurd Ressell Falcon Low Back Lounge Chair Vatne Mobler, Norway, 1970
By Sigurd Ressell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Iconic X-framed low back Falcon lounge chair designed by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Mobler, Norway
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Sigurd Ressell Falcon lounge chair in black leather Vatne Norway 1970
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Ressell
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Iconic X-framed low back Falcon lounge chair designed by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Mobler, Norway
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Sigurd Ressell Falcon Lounge Chair Camel Brown Vatne Mobler Norway, 1970
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Ressell
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Iconic X-framed high back Falcon lounge chair designed by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Mobler, Norway
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Sigurd Ressell Falcon Lounge Chair Cognac Brown Vatne Mobler Norway, 1970
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Ressell
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Iconic X-framed low back Falcon lounge chair designed by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Mobler, Norway
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Sigurd Ressell Falcon Pair of Lounge Chairs Vatne Mobler Norway 1970
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Ressell
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Iconic pair of X-framed low back Falcon lounge chairs designed by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Mobler
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Beech
Sigurd Ressell Falcon Lounge Chair Black Leather Vatne Mobler Norway 1970
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Ressell
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Iconic X-framed high back Falcon lounge chair designed by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Mobler, Norway
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage Westnofa Lounge Chair – Ingmar Relling 1970s Design
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Enhance your interior with this iconic Westnofa Norway lounge chair called "Flex", designed by the
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech
"Siesta" Chair
Ottoman by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, Norway, c. 1970
s
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Deland, FL
the Norwegian Design Council. Today, the chair is produced by the Norwegian furniture manufacturer L.K
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Rolf Rastad and Adolf Relling lounge chairs Gimson and Slater Norway 1960
By Gimson and Slater Ltd, Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Fantastically shaped pair of lounge chairs model Rock ‘n Rest designed in Norway by Rolf Rastad and
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Teak
Set of 2 "Siesta" Chairs by Igmar Relling for Westnofa, Norway, c. 1970
s
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Deland, FL
the Norwegian Design Council. Today, the chair is produced by the Norwegian furniture manufacturer L.K
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Pair of Black Leather Lounge Chairs Designed by Igmar Rellings
Located in London, GB
Gorgeous pair of chrome and leather chairs, designed by Igmar Rellings in the 1970s and made in
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Lounge chair Siesta designed by Ingmar Relling with leather cushion
By Ingmar Relling
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Siesta lounge chair, designed by Ingmar Relling (1920-2002) in 1965. Curved multi-ply beech frame
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech, Bentwood
Falcon chair, design Sigurd Ressell, wood and brown leather version
By Sigurd Ressell
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Falcon chair designed by the Norwegian designer Sigurd Ressell (1920-2010) and produced by the
Category
Antique 1870s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood, Beech
"Falcon Chair, " Maple Wood with Leather Cushion Designed by Sigurd Ressel
By Sigurd Resell
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A sleek maple wood with newly reconditioned gray leather cushion lounge chair.
Designed by Sigurd
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Maple, Leather
Falcon chair, design Sigurd Ressell, wood and brown leather version
By Sigurd Ressell
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Falcon chair designed by the Norwegian designer Sigurd Ressell (1920-2010) and produced by the
Category
Antique 1870s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood, Beech
Vintage Low-Backed X-Framed Sigurd Ressell Designed Falcon Chair, 1970s
By Sigurd Resell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Hitchin, England
Vintage low-backed X-framed Sigurd Ressell designed Falcon chair, 1970s.
A super comfortable
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Vintage Low-Backed X-Framed Sigurd Ressell Designed Falcon Chair, 1970s
By Sigurd Resell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Hitchin, England
Vintage low-backed X-framed Sigurd Ressell designed Falcon chair, 1970s.
A super comfortable
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Vintage Low-Backed X-Framed Sigurd Ressell Designed Falcon Chair, 1970s
By Sigurd Resell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Hitchin, England
Vintage low-backed X-framed Sigurd Ressell designed Falcon chair, 1970s.
A super comfortable
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
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Norwegian Design Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of Norwegian design chairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique Norwegian design chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and leather. Norwegian design chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Norwegian design chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Sigurd Resell, Vatne Møbler and Ingmar Relling each produced beautiful Norwegian design chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are Norwegian Design Chairs?
Prices for Norwegian design chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, Norwegian design chairs begin at $400 and can go as high as $26,425, while the average can fetch as much as $1,379.
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 Norwegian Design 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 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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