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Brazilian Mid Century Plywood and Leather Shelter Chair
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Lutz, FL
. Dimensions: 26.5”W x 29”D x 35.5”H, SH/SD 13” x 22”.
Designer is unfortunately unknown, chair is not signed
Category
Late 20th Century South American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plywood
Joe Colombo Elda swivel chair in original condition.
By Joe Colombo
Located in Greensboro, NC
Iconic swiveling "Elda Chair" by Italian designer Joe Colombo. This chair was designed in 1963, and
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Gösta Jonsson Lounge Chair from Jönköping, Sweden 1940s
By Gösta Jonsson
Located in Utrecht, NL
This lounge chair by Swedish designer, Gösta Jonsson, exudes quality and personality from all
Category
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair in Blue Upholstery
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
designer Illum Wikkelsø. The shape of the chair is characterized by the high backrest that floats over into
Category
1950s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Vintage Architectural Design Iron Frame Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Architectural Iron Frame Chair. Designer unknown. Attributed to Milo Baughman for Pacific
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Iron
Set of 2 chrome side chairs, 1970s Italy.
Located in Landgraaf, NL
. Unfortunately the designer is unknown. The chairs are in the style of Gae Aulenti. These chairs are not only
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$2,960 / set
Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chair with Canvas Seat
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, Denmark, 1963
Easy chair by Danish designer Illum Wikkelsø in teak and canvas. The solid teak legs are
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Teak
Lounge Chair with pouf, Charles e Ray Eames, Knoll
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Milano, Lombardia
development by designers. It was the first chair that the Eameses designed for a high-end market. Examples of
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather
Albert Jacob Lounge Chairs for Grosfillex, 1970
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful and rare pair of lounge chairs edited by Grosfillex Designer Albert Jacob: Lounge chair
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
$2,131 / item
FAB_M Lounge Chair by Fabiaan Van Severen for Indera
By Fabiaan Van Severen
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
the 20th century. This characteristic round shell-shape inspires designers to make chairs. Thonet and
Category
1990s Belgian Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Metal
Italian Lounge Chair Attributed to Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lounge chair attributed to Italian designer Paolo Buffa. The chair features a textured linen
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Linen, Birch
Vintage Brazilian Jangada Chair by Jean Gillon
By Jean Gillon
Located in Saint Paul, MN
This exquisite vintage Jangada chair by renowned designer Jean Gillon is the perfect addition to
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid Century Folding Chair by Ebert Wels, 60s
By Ebert Wels
Located in Lucija, SI
This folding chair by English designer Ebert Wels from the 1960s is an affordable alternative to
Category
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood, Plywood
Vintage Boho Rose Tarlow Deco Lounge Chairs - A Pair
By Rose Tarlow
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
chairs in the manner of renowned designer Rose Tarlow. These chairs exude a classic, Art Deco-inspired
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Mid Century Wassily Chair By Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Chino Hills, CA
For sale is a genuine mid-century Wassily Chair, a remarkable piece from the iconic designer Marcel
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$3,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Rare Verner Panton Chair
By Verner Panton
Located in Copenhagen, DK
. Designed by the renowned Danish designer Verner Panton, this chair is a prime example of his innovative
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Steel
French Alpine Low Mid-Century Lounge Chair
Located in London, GB
.
The chair designer is unknown but has echoes of the designers prominent in the design of the French
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Wood
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Peacock Chair by Wegner, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
designer Finn Juhl, giving the chair its enduring nickname.
Hans J. Wegner (1914–2007) was one of the
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
Kozelka
Kropáček Bentwood Lounge Chairs in Icelandic Sheepskin, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala, Karel Kozelka
Antonin Kropacek
Located in Almelo, NL
This pair of bentwood lounge chairs by Czech designers Karel Kozelka and Antonín Kropáček reflects the
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech, Bentwood
Mid Century Elegant Rocking Chair in the Thonet Style
By Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
In the style of the French designer Thonet .
Elegant design Rocking Chair Mid Century Modern .
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Wood
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Ole Wanscher FD-160 Rosewood
Fabric Rocking Chair, 1960s
By France
Daverkosen, Ole Wanscher
Located in London, England
Ole Wanscher - Model FD-160 Rocking Chair
This rarely seen high-back rocking chair by master
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Angel Pazmino rocking chair, vintage wood and leather
By Angel Pazmino
Located in San Francisco, US
.
Angel Pazmino, an Ecuadorian designer, created his iconic chairs during the mid-20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Ole Wanscher FD-160 Rosewood
Leather Rocking Chair, 1960s
By France
Daverkosen, Ole Wanscher
Located in London, England
Ole Wanscher - Model FD-160 Rocking Chair
This rarely seen high-back rocking chair by master
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Pair Of Sculptural Lounge Chairs In Mohair And Rosewood, Italy 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
designer is unknown, these chairs embody the design movement and quality that defined Italian 1950s design
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Percival Lafer MP-81 lounge chairs in yellow leather, Brazil 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
together set in stock! This set consists of a three seater sofa and three lounge chairs.
Designer
Category
1960s Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Lounge chair by Nils Enström for Bodafors, Sweden, 1940s
By Bodafors
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great Swedish Modern lounge chair attributed to designer Nils Enström for Bodafors in the late
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Set of two pine lounge chairs "Stugan" by Carl Malmsten, Sweden
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Klintehamn, SE
Early set of pine lounge chairs by Swedish designer Carl Malmsten. "Stugan" (The cottage) was his
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Pine
Pernilla Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in New York, NY
late 1940’s/early 1950s with the signature of the maker and designer on the chair and the Ottoman
Category
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Beech
Hand-Crafted Minimalist Plywood Puzzle Chair, USA, Circa 1980s
By Gerrit Rietveld, (after) Frank Lloyd Wright, David Kawecki, Frank Lloyd Wright, Ilonka Karasz
Located in Round Top, TX
may be the most currently well-known designer of a “puzzle chair”, but many architects preceded that
Category
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Plywood
$2,080 Sale Price
35% Off
Rare Frances Elkins Lounge Chairs, Coleman Estate, Pebble Beach, 1946
By Frances Elkins
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A rare and documented pair of lounge chairs by legendary designer Frances Elkins, created circa
Category
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Rare Frances Elkins Lounge Chairs, Coleman Estate, Pebble Beach, 1946
By Frances Elkins
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A rare and documented pair of lounge chairs by legendary designer Frances Elkins, created circa
Category
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Rare Frances Elkins Lounge Chairs, Coleman Estate, Pebble Beach, 1946
By Frances Elkins
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A rare and documented pair of lounge chairs by legendary designer Frances Elkins, created circa
Category
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Vintage MCM Wood and Cane Lounge Chair with Zebra Chenille Upholstery
Located in San Diego, CA
interiors. A perfect addition for collectors of mid-century seating and designer lounge chairs. A rare find
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Alain Gaubert Sculptural Low Chair, circa 1950s, France
By Alain Gaubert
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Rare and unique sculptural low chair in black designed by French designer Alain Gaubert.
The chair
Category
1950s French Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
Sculptural Zebrano Plywood Lounge Chair, The Netherlands 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
, hence the name. In this chair, the zebrano plywood structure takes centre stage, recalling designers
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Plywood
Butterfly chair in pine and leather Sweden 1960
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
may not know the designer, the chair's top-notch quality speaks for itself. It's a blend of sturdy
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Pine
1960s Customizable Danish Johannes Andersen Teak Chairs in Excellent Condition
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
Organic shaped side chairs in teak designed by the Danish designer Johannes Andersen.
The
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Teak
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Lounge Chairs in Red Upholstery
Located in Hellouw, NL
palette of the 1960s.
While the designer remains unidentified, the chairs echo the work of designers such
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Brazilian Modern Fiberglass Lounge Chairs, circa 1960s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and then restored here in Los Angeles. We are unsure the designer of these chairs, they were acquired
Category
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
$4,850 Sale Price / set
28% Off
YRJÖ KUKKAPURO FOR HAIMI „KARUSELLI“ SWIVEL CHAIR, FINLAND 1960s
By Yrjö Kukkapuro, Haimi
Located in Reutlingen, DE
and secure, and you won't want to get up.
Definitely one of our favorite chairs.
Designer
Category
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
French 1950s Jacques Adnet Hand Stitched Leather Iron Armchairs - Set of 4
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
products prior to purchase.
A set of four designer chairs by Jacques Adnet, heavy iron frame and leather
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Iron
Space Age Lounge Chair by Raphaël Raffel, France 1960s
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare 1960s Space Age lounge chair by French designer Raphaël Raffel. This Modernist chair
Category
1960s French Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Acrylic
Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair in Bouclé, Denmark 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
the form, this chair’s designer and manufacturer both maintained the beauty and warmth inherent to
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Bouclé
Pair of French Lounge Chairs by Olivier Mourgue
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Atlanta, GA
lounge chairs by French designer Olivier Mourgue was dubbed as "joker" chair for its slightly whimsical
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
$5,000 / set
Vintage Boho Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Salterini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
-design vintage furniture.
This designer lounge chair and ottoman are in great vintage condition
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Swedish leather bentwood lounge chair model Brazilia by Jan Bengstsson, 1970s
By Bengtsson
Located in Zaandam, NL
Rare lounge or easy chair by Swedish designer Jan Bengtsson for Scapa Industry Ab, 1975 ( armchairs
Category
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
"Pallas" Lounge Chair by Svante Skogh for Asko, Finland 1950s
By Asko, Svante Skogh
Located in Utrecht, NL
This spectacular “Pallas” chair by Swedish designer, Svante Skogh dates to 1954 and is a rather
Category
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Futuristic Rocking Chair Danish Large White Space Age Minimalist Architectural
By Niels Gammelgaard, IKEA
Located in London, GB
A staggeringly cool, eye-catchingly original and extremely comfortable designer rocking chair in
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Futurist Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Metal
Fabricius
Kastholm Swivel Chair in Dark Brown Leather and Steel
By Kill International, Jørgen Kastholm
Preben Fabricius
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, metal, Germany, designed in 1966
Wonderful 'Bird Chair' by designer duo Fabricius & Kastholm. Due to
Category
1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Metal
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Chrome Tub Lounge Chairs by Flair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Tub Lounge Chairs by Flair
Designer: Flair
Manufacture: Flair
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Scandinavian Design Pine Side Chair set, Sweden 1960
s
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
manner of Rainer Daumiller designer. Solid pine wood constructed chairs. They both come in good, all
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Pine
$1,487 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Carlo Bartoli Bicia Lounge Chair Arflex, Italy, 1969
By Arflex, Carlo Bartoli
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice Bicia lounge chair by Designer Carlo Bartoli for Arflex, Italy 1969. The chair itself is
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Polyester
1990s Weiman Immaculate Customized Swivel Chairs, Set of 2
By Weiman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
white cream, chenille designer fabric. The chairs are in excellent vintage condition. Very gently
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1940s Swedish Rocking Chair by Gustaf Axel Berg
By Gustaf Axel Berg, Alvar Aalto
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A particularly fine 1940s birch bentwood rocking chair by Swedish designer Gustaf Axel Berg.
An
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Birch
20th Century Pair of White Lounge Chairs by Adriano Piazzesi, Italy
Located in New York, NY
This pair of lounge chairs by Italian designer Adriano Piazzesi dates back to the 1970s. The chairs
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Danish 1940
s Easy Lounge or Club Chair with Cuban Mahogany Frame
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elegant easy chair from the 1940s very unique design. We are unaware of the Designer and Maker of
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Pair of English Chesterfield Saddle/Tan Leather Wing Chairs, Circa 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
.
A perfect pair for collectors and designers alike, these chairs bring warmth, craftsmanship, and
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
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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
- 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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