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Set of 4 Mario Sabot Cream Lacquered Beech Wood Chairs with Upholstered Seats
Located in Manzano, IT
set of four chairs by Italian designer Mario Sabot embodies a sophisticated mid-century style, ideal
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Set of 2 Sculptural Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs, Denmark ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish Modern designers are the undisputed masters of mid-century modern chair design. As this pair
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Tom Bruinsma Glazed Chair and Table for Mobach Ceramics, the Netherlands
By Tom Bruinsma 1, Mobach
Located in Utrecht, NL
This elemental chair and table are a beautiful example of the collaboration between Dutch designer
Category
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Ceramic
Lounge Chair, by Ib Kofod-Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Berlin, DE
A rare Danish lounge chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for G. Laauser in 1955. This elegant piece
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Helmut Magg Mid- Century Leather Armchair Chair for Deutsche Werkstätten, 1958
By Helmut Magg
Located in Munich, Bavaria
-century chair.
As many designers in this era Helmut also was strongly inspired by the danish craftsmen and
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
MR10 chair by Mies van der Rohe, first edition by Thonet, in leather and chromed
By Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
"MR10" model chair by German designer Mies van der Rohe, first edition dating from the 1940s by
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Steel
Afra
Tobia Scarpa English Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 10
By Molteni
C, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
where the designer has chosen to place the legs cross-angled.
This decision gives the chair the
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Hans Wegner Sawbuck Lounge Chairs Model CH28
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Uxbridge, GB
An iconic pair of lounge chairs from Danish designer Hans J Wegner, the Sawbuck Lounge Chair, is a
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Hide, Beech, Teak
Afra
Tobia Scarpa Off White Canvas Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 6
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Molteni
C
Located in Vicenza, IT
the designer has chosen to place the legs cross-angled.
This decision gives the chair the appearance
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Walnut
4 B33 MART STAM CANTILEVER CHAIRS AND 1 S34 ARMCHAIR - 80s - 1980
By Mart Stam
Located in Paris, FR
designers
.
The chairs are in vintage condition and have many signs of wear but are fully functional and
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 6 Postmodern Black and Wood Chairs by Kurt Thut for Dietiker, 1980s
By Kurt Thut
Located in Basel, BS
designer, the chair showcases his innovative and avant-garde design approach. The Memphis style, popular in
Category
1980s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Metal
Afra
Tobia Scarpa English Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 6
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Molteni
C
Located in Vicenza, IT
where the designer has chosen to place the legs cross-angled.
This decision gives the chair the
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Afra
Tobia Scarpa English Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 4
By Molteni
C, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
where the designer has chosen to place the legs cross-angled.
This decision gives the chair the
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Afra
Tobia Scarpa Black Leather and Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 8
By Molteni
C, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
where the designer has chosen to place the legs cross-angled.
This decision gives the chair the
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Black Canvas Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 6
By Molteni
C, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
backrest.
Fully restored in Italy.
Interesting is the ‘flat’ shape of this chair where the designer has
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Walnut
Pair of Birch "Lundi-sit" Chairs by Gijs Boelaars for Lundia, Netherlands 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
. Boelaars, a notable Dutch designer, created these chairs in collaboration with Lundia, a Dutch furniture
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Easy Chair Produced in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare wingback easy chair by unknown designer. Produced in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Suede, Rosewood
Afra
Tobia Scarpa Off White Canvas Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 12
By Molteni
C, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
where the designer has chosen to place the legs cross-angled.
This decision gives the chair the
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Walnut
Set of Six P08 Folding Chairs by Justus Kolberg for Tecno, Italy
By Kolberg Justus, Tecno
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Tecno P08 by Justus Kolberg in brushed stainless steel and black nylon
Name: P08 folding chair
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Black Canvas Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 4
By Molteni
C, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
backrest.
Fully restored in Italy.
Interesting is the ‘flat’ shape of this chair where the designer has
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Walnut
Illum Wikkelsø
Ox
Lounge Chair in Sheepskin
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
chair upholstered in sheepskin by esteemed Danish designer Illum Wikkelsø, this 'Ox Chair' embodies a
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Afra
Tobia Scarpa Black
Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 8
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Molteni
C
Located in Vicenza, IT
this chair where the designer has chosen to place the legs cross-angled.
This decision gives the chair
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Easy Chairs Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs by unknown designer. Produced in Sweden.
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak
$14,834 / set
Afra
Tobia Scarpa Off White Canvas Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 10
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Molteni
C
Located in Vicenza, IT
the designer has chosen to place the legs cross-angled.
This decision gives the chair the appearance
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Egg Chairs with Unusual Wood + Nickel Legs
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York City, NY
style of architect and designer Arne Jacobsen's egg chair, originally created in 1958 for the lobby and
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Nickel
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Black Canvas Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 8
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Molteni
C
Located in Vicenza, IT
backrest.
Fully restored in Italy.
Interesting is the ‘flat’ shape of this chair where the designer has
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Walnut
Klaus Uredat Sculptural
Targa
Lounge Chair
By Klaus Uredat
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, Germany, circa 1971.
Sculptural easy chair by German designer Klaus Uredat. The organic shaped frame is
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plastic, Polyester
Afra
Tobia Scarpa Off White Canvas Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 4
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Molteni
C
Located in Vicenza, IT
the designer has chosen to place the legs cross-angled.
This decision gives the chair the appearance
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Walnut
Afra
Tobia Scarpa Off White Canvas Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 8
By Molteni
C, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
where the designer has chosen to place the legs cross-angled.
This decision gives the chair the
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Canvas
Vintage Verner Panton 1-2-3 System Fritz Hansen Mid Century Black Dining Chair
By Verner Panton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Verner Panton 1-2-3 System Fritz Hansen Mid Century Modern Black Dining Chair. Item
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Verner Panton 1-2-3 System Fritz Hansen Mid Century Gold Dining Chair
By Verner Panton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Verner Panton 1-2-3 System Fritz Hansen Mid Century Gold Dining Chair. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Postmodern Kurt Thut Dietiker White + Black Chairs, 80s--2 pcs (6 avail)
By Kurt Thut
Located in Basel, BS
luxurious and comfortable feel to the seating.
Designed by Kurt Thut, a renowned Swiss designer, the chair
Category
1980s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Metal
$2,136 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Illum Wikkelsø Pair of Lounge Chairs
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
comfortable pair of lounge chairs by Danish designer Illum Wikkelsø. The shape of the chair is characterized
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$6,450 / set
Rocking Chair by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The Arthur Umanoff rocking chair is a timeless piece of furniture that combines elegant design with
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Steel
A Pair of 1950s Mid-Century Rattan Basket Chairs in the manner of Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
chairs, beautifully crafted in the manner of renowned designer Arthur Umanoff. These chairs are a
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Afra
Tobia Scarpa Black
Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 10
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Molteni
C
Located in Vicenza, IT
this chair where the designer has chosen to place the legs cross-angled.
This decision gives the chair
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Afra
Tobia Scarpa Black
Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 12
By Molteni
C, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
this chair where the designer has chosen to place the legs cross-angled.
This decision gives the chair
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Set of 2 Mahogany
Leather Arm Chairs, Danish Overseas Imports, c. 1960
s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare, limited set of Danish-designed arm chairs constructed from solid mahogany and
Category
1960s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Afra
Tobia Scarpa Black
Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 4
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Molteni
C
Located in Vicenza, IT
this chair where the designer has chosen to place the legs cross-angled.
This decision gives the chair
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Set of 6 1970s Niels Koefoed Dining Chairs in Pine for Koefoed
s Hornslet Denmar
By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet
Located in Basel, BS
Fantastic set of 6 very high quality, beautiful solid pine wood Danish designer Koefoed Hornslet
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Pine
$4,233 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pamplona Dining Chair by Augusto Savini for Pozzi, Italy, 1965, Set of 6
By Pozzi, Augusto Savini
Located in Melbourne, VIC
designer, Augusto Savini, this chair is a true masterpiece of mid-century modern design.
Crafted from
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair
Located in North York, ON
Mid-Century Modern lounge chair. Featuring textured designer linen fabric.
Price includes
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Afra
Tobia Scarpa Black Leather and Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 14
By Molteni
C, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
where the designer has chosen to place the legs cross-angled.
This decision gives the chair the
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
Afra
Tobia Scarpa English Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 8
By Molteni
C, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
where the designer has chosen to place the legs cross-angled.
This decision gives the chair the
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Scandinavian Teak Lounge Chairs, 1960s
Located in Delft, NL
Scandinavian teak lounge chairs, 1960s
Unknown designer, but see details of the wood in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
$4,331 / set
Sculptural Banana Leaf "S" Chair by Marzio Checchi
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in amstelveen, NL
The S Chair by Italian designer Marzio Checchi is a sculptural seating object defined by movement
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Restored
Penguin
Chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig, Denmark, c. 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare set of authentic 'Penguin' chairs designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig. First
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Metal
Afra
Tobia Scarpa Black Leather and Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 6
By Molteni
C, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
where the designer has chosen to place the legs cross-angled.
This decision gives the chair the
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
Afra
Tobia Scarpa Brick Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, 1973, Set of 8
By Molteni
C, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
this chair where the designer has chosen to place the legs cross-angled.
This decision gives the chair
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Set of 6 Mahogany
Leather Arm Chairs, by Danish Overseas Imports, c. 1960
s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare, limited set of Danish-designed arm chairs constructed from solid mahogany and
Category
1960s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Guido Rosati Nana lounge chairs Uvet Italy 1970s
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
A cool and rare pair of bulky lounge chairs designed by Guido Rosati and manufactured by Uvet in
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather
$10,027 / set
Martin Eisler Lounge Chair in Black Leather
By Martin Eisler
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Martin Eisler, lounge chair, iron, leather, Brazil, 1950s
Elegant and modern lounge chair by
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Iron
Vintage Regency Cane Side Chairs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
evokes the grandeur of classic European estates. More than just seating, these designer accent chairs are
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Cane
$1,250 / set
1960s Four Restored Johannes Andersen Chairs Customized Reupholstery Included
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
Organic shaped dining chairs in teak designed by the Danish designer Johannes Andersen.
The
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Teak
Hickory Chair Designer Walnut Bench with Plaid Silk Upholstery
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Great looking bench with splayed slatted carved walnut sides and eye catching silk plaid upholstery.
Category
1990s American Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Silk, Walnut
Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair in Green Upholstery
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Danish designer Illum Wikkelsø. The shape of the chair is characterized by the high backrest that floats
Category
1950s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Pair of Postmodern Black and Wood Chairs by Kurt Thut for Dietiker, 1980s--2 pcs
By Kurt Thut
Located in Basel, BS
Gorgeous pair of Postmodern Memphis 80s chairs by Kurt Thut for Dietiker. NOTE: We have two sets
Category
1980s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,419 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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Vintage Designer Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of vintage designer chairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage designer chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and fabric. Vintage designer chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage designer chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Vintage designer chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell and Mario Bellini are consistently popular.
How Much are Vintage Designer Chairs?
Prices for vintage designer chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, vintage designer chairs begin at $206 and can go as high as $34,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,815.
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 Vintage Designer Chairs
- Who designed the Eames chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Charles and Ray Eames designed the Eames chair. A married couple, they were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design and have been recognized as among the most influential designers of the 20th century. They produced a line of DCW chairs together in the 1940s and went on to unveil their now iconic lounge chair in 1956. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Eames lounge chairs.
- Who designed the clam chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Arnold Madsen designed the Clam chair. In the past, it was ascribed to the Norwegian retailer Martin Olsen and then the Danish architect Philip Arctander. It was only through some dogged research by a team of international design historians and collectors that it was finally correctly associated with Madsen, an upholsterer by profession who created it in Copenhagen in 1944. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Clam chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Who designed the Bird chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Italian-American designer and artist Harry Bertoia designed the Bird chair in 1952. It features a tubular base and a wire basket seat. Today, Knoll Furniture continues to manufacture the mid-century modern furnishing. Find a selection of Bird chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the folding chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Opinions vary on who designed the folding chair. Chairs designed to fold have existed since the ancient world, with examples found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Some people argue that the original designer of the modern-day folding chair was John Cram, who patented an idea for a folding chair in 1855. However, others believe that Philip E.G. Harrison should get the credit because his 1931 design more closely resembles the modern-day folding chair. Nathaniel Alexander also contributed to the development of the folding chair with his 1911 chair that included a book rest, as did Frederic Arnold, who created the first folding aluminum chair in 1947. Shop a selection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the Z Chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023There are two designers known for producing a Z-Chair. Poul Jensen unveiled his design in 1957. It features a zigzagging teak wood frame and boxy seat and back cushions. In 2011, Sawaya Moroni introduced a sharply angled, polished stainless steel Z-Chair designed by architect Zaha Hadid. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
- Who designed the LCW chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Charles and Ray Eames designed the LCW lounge chair in 1945. Its design includes five pieces of molded plywood. Herman Miller continues to produce the iconic furnishing to this day. You can find a range of LCW chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the MR chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Ludwig Mies van der Rohe designed the MR chair in 1927. The tubular steel frame and woven seat reflect the International Style that the German architect helped establish. Today, Knoll furniture manufactures the armchair. Shop a variety of MR chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Le Corbusier designed a number of armchairs that people refer to as the Corbusier chair. His designs are spare, minimal and efficient but at the same time offer supreme comfort. Collaborating with his cousin, Pierre Jeanneret, and trailblazing designer Charlotte Perriand, he devised such iconic pieces as the LC2 Petit Confort armchair and the LC4 chaise longue. Each couples a tubular chrome frame with soft, supple leather upholstery, lending an organic warmth to an industrially made piece of furniture. Find a variety of Le Corbusier chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed airport chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Although many people have designed airport chairs, Charles and Ray Eames are best known for creating seating for airports. The ones they produced for Chicago O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, in 1962 are especially famous. On 1st 1stDibs, shop a variety of airport chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Who the most famous chair designer is may refer to many different people. Arne Jacobsen, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Lilly Reich, Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Philippe Starck, Hans Wegner, Verner Panton and Le Corbusier have all designed iconic chairs over time. Shop a selection of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the coconut chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022George Nelson designed the coconut chair in 1956. Herman Miller continues to produce the curvy accent chair based on his original design. On 1stDibs, you can shop a collection of coconut chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Who designed Paimio Chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto designed the Paimio chair for a tuberculosis sanatorium in the town of Paimio, Finland. The bent plywood chair debuted in the early 1930s. On 1st 1stDibs, shop a range of Alvar Aalto chairs.
- Who designed the Tulip chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024Eero Saarinen designed the Tulip chair. It was part of Saarinen's Pedestal collection of armless chairs, stools, dining tables and more — a mid-century modernist exercise in simplifying. The series was designed for Knoll, which continues to produce it today. Interestingly, the Tulip armchair's shape suggests one single plastic form, but despite Saarinen's many experiments to achieve this, it is actually constructed in two pieces: an aluminum frame obscured in a plastic finish and a fiberglass upper-shell seat. In two parts or one, it achieves Saarinen's desired streamlined effect. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Eero Saarinen Tulip chairs.
- Who designed the Aeron chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Don Chadwick and Bill Stumpf designed the Aeron chair. The pair introduced the mesh-upholstered ergonomic chair in 1994, and it has been one of Herman Miller's best-selling office chairs ever since. Its innovative design has even earned it a place in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, New York. Find a range of Aeron chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the Hand chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Surrealist designer and artist Pedro Friedeberg designed the Hand chair. He unveiled the piece in 1962 when he was only 24 years old. Many designers and furniture companies have created similar pieces since. Find a collection of Hand chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the Transat chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Eileen Gray designed the Transat chair in 1922. Its name comes from the luxury ocean liners that took passengers on transatlantic voyages during the early 20th century. Gray became inspired to create the chair after sitting in deck chairs on one such ship. Shop a range of Transat chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Antonio Bonet, Juan Kurchan and Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy designed the Butterfly chair. The trio met while working in Le Corbusier's studio and then moved to Argentina, where they founded the Grupo Austral. In 1938, they unveiled their now iconic chair, which was inspired by a previous work called Tripolona, which they designed using inspiration from folding, collapsible chairs used by the British military. Shop a collection of Butterfly chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a chair designer called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024What a chair designer is called varies. There isn't a term for someone who designs chairs specifically. Instead, you would typically refer to this type of professional as a furniture designer or industrial designer. Some furniture designers who are particularly well-known for their chairs include Charles and Ray Eames, Hans Wegner, Arne Jacobsen, Eero Saarinen, Verner Panton, Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs.
- Who designed the LC2 chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The LC2 chair was designed by Le Corbusier in collaboration with Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret. The chair was released to the public in 1928 and remains popular to this day. Shop a collection of Le Corbusier’s designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the LC1 chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, the venerated Swiss-born architect-designer known as Le Corbusier, and collaborators Pierre Jeanneret (Le Corbusier’s cousin) and Charlotte Perriand designed the LC1 chair in the late 1920s. Its unique design allows the backrest to move as you shift positions, allowing the chair to deliver optimal support. The LC1 was part of a series that saw the trio of designers carrying out bold experiments with tubular chromed steel, just as architect and Bauhaus faculty member Marcel Breuer had executed with his cantilever Cesca chair around the same time. Find a range of Le Corbusier chairs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
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