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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
Model 5000 Pantonic Chair by Verner Panton for HÅG, 1990s
By Verner Panton, Studio Hag
Located in Uppsala, SE
The Pantonic range for Norwegian manufacturer HÅG is a late design of Danish pop design phenomenon
Category
1990s Norwegian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Vintage Low-Backed X-Framed Sigurd Ressell Designed Falcon Chair, 1970s
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
Vintage 1970s Sigurd Ressell Designed Low Backed X-Framed Falcon Chair
By Sigurd Resell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Hitchin, England
A super comfortable iconic vintage 1970s Sigurd Ressell designed low-backed X-framed Falcon chair
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Vintage lounge chair Siesta designed by Ingmar Relling in the 60s
By Ingmar Relling
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Siesta" high-back armchair, designed by Norwegian designer Ingmar Relling in 1965 and produced ever
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Sigurd Ressell Designed High-Backed X-Framed Falcon Chair
By Sigurd Resell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Hitchin, England
A super comfortable iconic vintage 1970s Sigurd Ressell designed high-backed X-framed Falcon chair
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Westnofa Siesta Leather 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. Ottoman measures 24" across
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Mid-Century design leather ‘Siesta’ lounge chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Delft, NL
Mid-Century design black leather ‘Siesta’ lounge chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, 1970’s
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Chrome Based Cognac Leather Sigurd Ressell Designed 1970s Falcon Chair, 1970s
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Resell
Located in Hitchin, England
Iconic vintage low-backed X framed Sigurd Ressell designed, 1970s Falcon chair on chrome-plated
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Iconic Vintage 1970s Sigurd Ressell Designed Low Backed X-Framed Falcon Chair
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Resell
Located in Hitchin, England
A super comfortable iconic vintage 1970s Sigurd Ressell designed low-backed X-framed Falcon chair
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1970s Sigurd Ressell Designed Low-Backed X-Framed Falcon Chair
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Resell
Located in Hitchin, England
A super comfortable, amazing looking 1970s designed Sigurd Resell iconic Falcon chair. X-framed
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Iconic Vintage 1970s Sigurd Ressell Designed Low-Backed X-Framed Falcon Chair
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Resell
Located in Hitchin, England
Norway.
A super comfortable, amazing looking 1970s designed Sigurd Resell iconic Falcon chair. X-framed
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Iconic Vintage 1970s Sigurd Ressell Designed Low-Backed X-Framed Falcon Chair
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Resell
Located in Hitchin, England
Norway.
A super comfortable, amazing looking 1970s designed Sigurd Resell iconic Falcon chair. X
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Beech
Sigurd Ressell Falcon Black Lounge Chair 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 Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Wood
Chrome Based Low-Backed X-Framed Sigurd Ressell Designed 1970s Falcon Chair
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Resell
Located in Hitchin, England
Iconic vintage low-backed X framed Sigurd Ressell designed 1970s Falcon chair on chrome-plated
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Chrome Based Low-Backed X-Framed Sigurd Ressell Designed 1970s Falcon Chair
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Resell
Located in Hitchin, England
Iconic vintage low-backed X framed Sigurd Ressell designed 1970s Falcon chair on chrome-plated
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Eight Danish Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs designed by Torbjorn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Eight Danish Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs designed by Torbjorn Afdal for Nesjestranda
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Fredrik Kayser Pair of "Model 550" Armchairs for Vatne Lenestolfabrikk, Norway
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Downingtown, PA
,
Origin: Norway.
A superb and exceptionally crafted pair of "Model 550" armchairs designed in the late
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Teak
Sven Ivar Dysthe Large Set of Armchairs Dokka Mobler Norway 1960
By Sven Ivar Dysthe, Dokka Mobler
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
, Norway 1960. These office or dining chairs have a base made of walnut wood and stainless steel pieces and
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Iconic Vintage 1970s Sigurd Ressell Designed Low-Backed ‘X’ Framed Falcon
By Sigurd Resell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Hitchin, England
Norway.
A super comfortable, amazing looking 1970s designed Sigurd Resell iconic Falcon chair. X-framed
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Beech
Falcon Chair by Sigurd Ressel
Located in San Diego, CA
Leather lounge chair and ottoman designed by Sigurd Ressel for Vatne Mobler. This is a a great
Category
20th Century Norwegian Lounge Chairs
Jens Nielsen laminex plywood lounge chairs Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture, Jens Nielsen
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful pair of lounge chairs designed by Jens Nielsen for Westnofa, Norway 1966. This amazing
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Lounge Chairs
Pair TOTEM Chairs for Westnofa Design by Torstein Nilsen, Norway
By Torstein Nilsen, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Buffalo, NY
These sculptural Norwegian high back dining chairs were designed by Torstein Nilsen for Westnofa
Category
Vintage 1980s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Westnofa Rocking Chair
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, Norway - 1970s
Beautifully designed Bentwood rocking chair, this
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech
$1,950
Ingmar Relling, Westnofa "Siesta" Chair
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Astoria, NY
Ingmar Relling (Norwegian, 1920-2002) for Westnofa, a ‘Siesta’ Lounge Chair (designed 1965), 1960's
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Fredrick Kayser Leather Lounge Chair
By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
A. Kayser for Vatne Mobler in Norway. Designed in the 1960s, this chair is a comfortable, luxurious
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Hans Battrud Dining Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of four rosewood and chrome stacking Hans Battrud design dining chairs, Norway.
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Torbjorn Afdal Rosewood and Leather Lounge Chairs
By Bruskbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Norwegian lounge chairs designed by Torbjørn Afdal and produced by Bruksbo in the 1970s
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Leather, Rosewood
Arne F. Tidemand Ruud Holmenkollen Lounge Chair Norcraft, 1959
By Norcraft, Arne Tidemand Ruud
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Amazing lounge chair designed by Arne F. Tidemand Ruud for Norcraft, Norway 1959. This super
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Pair of Gimson
Slater Rock n Rest Chairs
By Gimson and Slater Ltd
Located in Manhasset, NY
to a nice sheen with a fine hand rubbed French polish. Sculptural high back lounge chairs designed in
Category
Vintage 1940s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Pair of Lounge Chairs in Patinated Leather by Berg, 1960s
By Berg Furniture
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of Norwegian lounge chairs in leather. Designed and made by Berg furniture.
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Striking Lounge Club Chair by Fredrik Kayser New in Walnut Model 711
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in San Diego, CA
Kayser, and made in Norway the chair is in like new condition, sculpted armrests solid and sturdy very
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Lounge Club Chair by Fredrik Kayser in Teak and Leather Model 711
By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in San Diego, CA
in Norway. The chair is in great original condition, we have refinished the chair and its in great
Category
20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Pair of Striking Lounge Club Chairs by Fredrik Kayser New in Walnut Model 711
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in San Diego, CA
, and made in Norway the chairs are in new condition, sculpted armrests, and are solid and sturdy never
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Leather Siesta Lounge Chairs by Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Norwegian modern low Siesta chairs designed by Ingmar Relling. Blonde beech Wooden frames, beautiful red
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Birch
Vintage Lounge Chair by Elsa Solheim, 1970
s
By Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful vintage lounge chair designed by Elsa Solheim in Norway in the 1970's.
The upholstery
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Pair Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Tan Leather Siesta Lounge Chairs by Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Norwegian modern High Siesta chairs designed by Ingmar Relling. Dark Rosewood Wooden frames, beautiful worn
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Birch
Pair Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Tan Leather Siesta Lounge Chairs by Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Norwegian modern High Siesta chairs designed by Ingmar Relling. Dark Rosewood Wooden frames, beautiful worn
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Birch
Pair of Striking Lounge Club Chairs by Fredrik Kayser in Rosewood Model 711
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in San Diego, CA
in Norway the chairs are in great original condition, sculpted armrest, solid and sturdy, loveseat
Category
20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Striking Lounge Club Chairs by Fredrik Kayser in Rosewood Model 711
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in San Diego, CA
in Norway the chairs are in great original condition, sculpted armrest, solid and sturdy, loveseat
Category
20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Striking Lounge Club Chairs by Fredrik Kayser in Rosewood Model 711
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in San Diego, CA
in Norway the chairs are in great original condition, sculpted armrest, solid and sturdy, loveseat
Category
20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern
Rock Siesta
Reclining Lounge Chairs
By Torbjörn Brekken, Adolf Relling
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of cream checkered and wood reclining lounge chairs designed by Arnestad Bruk. The 'Rock
Category
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Bentwood
Buffalo Leather Lounge Chairs by Giske Carlsen for Kleppe
By Kleppe Møbelfabrik
Located in Norwalk, CT
Live out your 1970's bungalow dreams with this rare pair of Norwegian Modern lounge chairs designed
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Beech, Bentwood
Pair of Tall Siesta Easy Chairs of Black Leather by Ingmar Relling, 1960s
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Lejre, DK
A pair of tall Siesta easy chairs of black leather and dark wood, designed by Ingmar Relling and
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of brown leather and chrome Sigurd Ressell Falcon chairs for Vatne Møbler
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Ressell
Located in Highclere, Newbury
of vintage Scandinavian design. Originally designed by Ressell in 1970 the first chairs were produced
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 10 Westnofa "Totem" Chairs by Torstein Nilsen
By Torstein Nilsen, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Richmond, VA
Incredible set of 10 teak dining chairs designed by Torstein Nilsen for Westnofa Furniture, Norway
Category
Vintage 1980s Norwegian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Elsa and Nordahl Solheim "Pirate" Chrome Lounge Chair
By Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
Located in Culver City, CA
A gorgeous norwegian chrome lounge chair designed by Elsa & Nordahl Solheim. Produced in 1976
Category
Vintage 1970s Modern Lounge Chairs
Pair of Armed Falcon Chairs by Sigurd Ressell
By Sigurd Resell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Berkeley, CA
This gorgeous pair of Norwegian modern Falcon chairs was designed by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Chic Pair of Lounge Armchairs by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Houston, TX
Chic pair of Scandinavian Modern lounge chairs designed by Norwegian designer Ingmar Relling for
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Armchair in Wool Fabric by Ib Madsen
Anton Schubell from the 1950
s
By Vik
Blindheim, Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in Lejre, DK
Armchair designed by Ib Madsen and Anton Schubell, manufactured by Vik & Blindheim in the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Wood
Rolf Rastad
Adolf Relling “Bambi” Cane Armchair
By Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad
Located in San Diego, CA
Icons: Important Norwegian Design from the Era 1940-1975 An Exhibition, Redaksjon.
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Mid Century Armchair in Button Tufted Sheepskin by Martin Olsen
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage lounge chair by Norwegian designer Martin Olsen. Designed in 1946 and manufactured by Vik
Category
Vintage 1940s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Vintage Ekornes Stressless Recliner
Ottoman
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Brooklyn, NY
offers a perfect blend of form and function. Designed in Norway, the chair features a smooth gliding
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$1,500 / set
2 Scandinavian armchairs in Teak and Fabric model Tyrol by Gerhard Berg/Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
in powder pink tones with discreet patterns.
Exceptional design, high-end manufacturing. Great
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Frederik Kayser Lounge Chair Vatne Mobler, Norway, 1960
By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Fantastically shaped and very rare lounge chair designed by Frederik Kayser for Vatne Mobler
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
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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
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Who the most famous chair designer is may refer to many different people. Arne Jacobsen, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Lilly Reich, Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Philippe Starck, Hans Wegner, Verner Panton and Le Corbusier have all designed iconic chairs over time. Shop a selection of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed Paimio Chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto designed the Paimio chair for a tuberculosis sanatorium in the town of Paimio, Finland. The bent plywood chair debuted in the early 1930s. On 1st 1stDibs, shop a range of Alvar Aalto chairs.
- Who designed the Tulip chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024Eero Saarinen designed the Tulip chair. It was part of Saarinen's Pedestal collection of armless chairs, stools, dining tables and more — a mid-century modernist exercise in simplifying. The series was designed for Knoll, which continues to produce it today. Interestingly, the Tulip armchair's shape suggests one single plastic form, but despite Saarinen's many experiments to achieve this, it is actually constructed in two pieces: an aluminum frame obscured in a plastic finish and a fiberglass upper-shell seat. In two parts or one, it achieves Saarinen's desired streamlined effect. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Eero Saarinen Tulip chairs.
- Who designed the Aeron chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Don Chadwick and Bill Stumpf designed the Aeron chair. The pair introduced the mesh-upholstered ergonomic chair in 1994, and it has been one of Herman Miller's best-selling office chairs ever since. Its innovative design has even earned it a place in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, New York. Find a range of Aeron chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the Hand chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Surrealist designer and artist Pedro Friedeberg designed the Hand chair. He unveiled the piece in 1962 when he was only 24 years old. Many designers and furniture companies have created similar pieces since. Find a collection of Hand chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the Transat chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Eileen Gray designed the Transat chair in 1922. Its name comes from the luxury ocean liners that took passengers on transatlantic voyages during the early 20th century. Gray became inspired to create the chair after sitting in deck chairs on one such ship. Shop a range of Transat chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Antonio Bonet, Juan Kurchan and Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy designed the Butterfly chair. The trio met while working in Le Corbusier's studio and then moved to Argentina, where they founded the Grupo Austral. In 1938, they unveiled their now iconic chair, which was inspired by a previous work called Tripolona, which they designed using inspiration from folding, collapsible chairs used by the British military. Shop a collection of Butterfly chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the coconut chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022George Nelson designed the coconut chair in 1956. Herman Miller continues to produce the curvy accent chair based on his original design. On 1stDibs, you can shop a collection of coconut chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is a chair designer called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024What a chair designer is called varies. There isn't a term for someone who designs chairs specifically. Instead, you would typically refer to this type of professional as a furniture designer or industrial designer. Some furniture designers who are particularly well-known for their chairs include Charles and Ray Eames, Hans Wegner, Arne Jacobsen, Eero Saarinen, Verner Panton, Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs.
- Who designed the Eames chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Charles and Ray Eames designed the Eames chair. A married couple, they were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design and have been recognized as among the most influential designers of the 20th century. They produced a line of DCW chairs together in the 1940s and went on to unveil their now iconic lounge chair in 1956. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Eames lounge chairs.
- Who designed the clam chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Arnold Madsen designed the Clam chair. In the past, it was ascribed to the Norwegian retailer Martin Olsen and then the Danish architect Philip Arctander. It was only through some dogged research by a team of international design historians and collectors that it was finally correctly associated with Madsen, an upholsterer by profession who created it in Copenhagen in 1944. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Clam chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Who designed the Bird chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Italian-American designer and artist Harry Bertoia designed the Bird chair in 1952. It features a tubular base and a wire basket seat. Today, Knoll Furniture continues to manufacture the mid-century modern furnishing. Find a selection of Bird chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the folding chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Opinions vary on who designed the folding chair. Chairs designed to fold have existed since the ancient world, with examples found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Some people argue that the original designer of the modern-day folding chair was John Cram, who patented an idea for a folding chair in 1855. However, others believe that Philip E.G. Harrison should get the credit because his 1931 design more closely resembles the modern-day folding chair. Nathaniel Alexander also contributed to the development of the folding chair with his 1911 chair that included a book rest, as did Frederic Arnold, who created the first folding aluminum chair in 1947. Shop a selection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the Z Chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023There are two designers known for producing a Z-Chair. Poul Jensen unveiled his design in 1957. It features a zigzagging teak wood frame and boxy seat and back cushions. In 2011, Sawaya Moroni introduced a sharply angled, polished stainless steel Z-Chair designed by architect Zaha Hadid. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
- Who designed the LCW chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Charles and Ray Eames designed the LCW lounge chair in 1945. Its design includes five pieces of molded plywood. Herman Miller continues to produce the iconic furnishing to this day. You can find a range of LCW chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the MR chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Ludwig Mies van der Rohe designed the MR chair in 1927. The tubular steel frame and woven seat reflect the International Style that the German architect helped establish. Today, Knoll furniture manufactures the armchair. Shop a variety of MR chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Le Corbusier designed a number of armchairs that people refer to as the Corbusier chair. His designs are spare, minimal and efficient but at the same time offer supreme comfort. Collaborating with his cousin, Pierre Jeanneret, and trailblazing designer Charlotte Perriand, he devised such iconic pieces as the LC2 Petit Confort armchair and the LC4 chaise longue. Each couples a tubular chrome frame with soft, supple leather upholstery, lending an organic warmth to an industrially made piece of furniture. Find a variety of Le Corbusier chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed airport chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Although many people have designed airport chairs, Charles and Ray Eames are best known for creating seating for airports. The ones they produced for Chicago O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, in 1962 are especially famous. On 1st 1stDibs, shop a variety of airport chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Vladimir Kagan designed the Shield Back chair, which debuted in 1955. It features an upholstered back and seat. Cabinetmaker George Hepplewhite is also known for creating an all-wood shield back chair sometime during the mid-18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of shield back chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Marcel Breuer designed several chairs. One of his best-known pieces is the Wassily lounge chair made of tubular steel and leather straps. Breuer named the chair after the artist Wassily Kandinsky. Among the designer's other notable chairs are the Cesca chair, the B35 lounge chair and the S 35. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Marcel Breuer chairs.
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