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Pair 1980
s Modern Royal Lounge Co. Lounge Chairs
By Royal Lounge Company
Located in West Chester, PA
Pair of designer lounge chairs manufactured by Royal Lounge Co. of West Haven, Connecticut
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Yrjö Kukkapuro
Karuselli
Lounge Chair in Brown Leather and Fiberglass
By Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Waalwijk, NL
shaped lounge chair by Finnish designer Yrjö Kukkapuro. This chair consist of a moulded plastic shell
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Pair Mid Century Arne Norell Swedish Black Leather Sling Safari Kontiki chairs
By Arne Norell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Vintage Arne Norell Kontiki sling Safari low lounge chairs Swedish Design.
Designer and
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage Chrome "Barrel" Lounge Chairs Attributed to Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
chairs are inspired by the iconic designs of the famous designer Milo Baughman. The chairs are
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Seagull Chair by Gosta Berg
Stenerik Eriksson for Fritz Hansen, 1968
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Zwevegem, VWV
.
This is one of the most sought after and rarest designer lounge chairs in the world.
The striking
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Directoire Style Carved Walnut Cane Back Desk Vanity Side Chair
By Grosfeld House
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
designers, or anyone seeking a chair that embodies both history and elegance.
Dimensions: 42.25 inches high
Category
1950s American Directoire Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Mid-Century Chrome Lounge Chairs Attributed to Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
States, circa 1970s. These chairs are inspired by the iconic designs of the famous designer Milo Baughman
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Timeless Pair of Jindřich Halabala Mid-Century Modern Sheepskin Lounge Chairs
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
expression of Czech modernism, this pair of lounge chairs by celebrated designer Jindřich Halabala captures
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Leather and Ebonized Wood Slipper Chairs for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings leather and ebonized wood slipper lounge chairs for Widdicomb.
Introducing
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Foam, Wood
Patinated Bentwood Lounge Chairs by Kozelka
Kropáček in Long-Haired Icelandic.
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
Six Pierre Guariche Coquillage Chairs
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Dronten, NL
of the designer.
Priced individually, 6 chairs available.
Pierre Guariche was a French designer
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Steel
$795 / item
Fabricius
Kastholm FK87 Lounge Chair in Patinated Cognac Leather 1960s
By Alfred Kill International, Jørgen Kastholm
Preben Fabricius
Located in Meer, VAN
of this worldwide renowned designer duo.
The chair features a thin yet sturdy chromed metal frame
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mario Papperzini Amalfi Pair of Lounge Chairs for Salterini, 1950
s
By John Salterini, Mario Papperzini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of wrought iron lounge chairs by designer Mario Papperzini for John Salterini. Manufactured
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large Italian Lounge Chair in Stained Pine and Rope Seating
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, stained pine, rope, Italy, 1970s
The designer of this Italian lounge chair truly
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Rope, Pine
Large Italian Lounge Chair in Stained Pine and Rope Seating
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chairs, stained pine, rope, Italy, 1970s
The designer of this Italian lounge chair truly
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Rope, Pine
Fritz Neth "Madame" Lounge Chair for Correcta, Germany 1950s
By Correcta, Fritz Neth
Located in Utrecht, NL
remains one of the most sought after designers of Germany.
This lounge chair was produced by the Correcta
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Svante Skogh "Pallas" Lounge Chairs for Asko, Finland, 1950s
By Asko, Svante Skogh
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of spectacular “Pallas” chairs by Swedish designer, Svante Skogh dates to 1954 and is a
Category
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1990s Weiman Asymmetrical Channeled Barrel Chairs, Set of 2
By Weiman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, chairs you could hope to find. This is an
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage MCM t.h. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Model 1750 Strap Lounge Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
highly sought after by collectors and designers alike.
Each chair measures 26 inches wide with a back
Category
Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Hand Made Prototype Chair, One of a Kind
Located in Lutz, FL
prototype lounge chair is made of solid oak and cleverly designed and assembled with oak dowels and clips
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Midcentury modern curvy wavy lounge chair by Jan Bocan, Czech 1970s
By Jan Bočan
Located in Zaandam, NL
Incredibly rare and elegant lounge chair by renowned Czech architect and designer Jan Bocan. This
Category
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Afra
Tobia Scarpa Pair of
Artona
Lounge Chairs in Elm and Checkered Fabric
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, 1975/1979
Pair of cubic ‘Artona’ lounge chairs by Italian designer couple Afra and Tobia Scarpa. These
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Ash
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Tufted Leather lounge chair by Tormod Alnas
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Brooklyn, NY
.
Sold as a set Chair and Ottoman.
Designer - Tormod Alnas
The chair measures 33" W x 31" D x 35" High
Category
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$2,275 Sale Price
30% Off
Boho Chic Woven Bamboo Rattan Lounge Chairs by Ralph Lauren - A Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Vintage Ralph Lauren Woven Rattan Lounge Chairs blend designer coastal charm and artisanal
Category
1990s American Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Mid-Century Danish Modern Rosewood
Brown Leather Lounge Chair
Ottoman Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Norwegian made designer lounge chair & ottoman set circa 1972. It features rosewood stained solid
Category
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Yngve Ekström Lounge Chair in Solid Birch and Black Leather for Swedese 1970s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Tilburg, NL
and elegant lounge chair by famous designer Yngve Ekström for Swedese. Great combination of solid wood
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Original 1950s Japanese Rocking chair by Takeshi Nii in brown leather, aluminium
By Takeshi Nii
Located in København K, 84
An original 1950s Japanese rocking chair by designer Takeshi Nii, this exceptional piece is as much
Category
1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
“Pele” Lounge Chair by Esko Pajamies for Lepokalusto, Finland 1970s
By Esko Pajamies
Located in Utrecht, NL
This rare “Pele” lounge chair by Finnish designer Esko Pajamies is, without a doubt, his most
Category
1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Unique French Mid-Century Lucite Chair attributed to Maria Pergay, 1969
By Maria Pergay
Located in New York, NY
/ plexi-glass attributed to the French artist and designer, Maria Pergay.
Documentation: The chair was
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Lucite, Plexiglass
1960
s Italian Sculpted Wood Lounge Chair with Rush Seating
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Unique Italian designer lounge chair with woven Rush seating.
Sculpted bulbous wood frame covered
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Paul McCobb for Directional Model 1321 Lounge Chair in Walnut
Light Upholstery
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
that McCobb worked with. A prolific designer, this chair is one of the best models out there, and has
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of uncommon 1965 Plycraft bent wood walnut side chairs
By Plycraft
Located in Phoenix, AZ
pretzel chair. Both designers made pieces produced by Plycraft. Both are labeled with Plycraft stickers
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Bentwood
Vintage Gerard van den Berg Leather Lounge Chair, The Netherlands, 1970s
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Almelo, NL
1970s Dutch design, this vintage lounge chair by renowned designer Gerard van den Berg epitomizes
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Pair of Shearling Chairs by Alfred Christensen, Denmark circa 1950
By Alfred Christensen
Located in San Angelo, TX
A pair of Danish Modern high-backed lounge chairs by Danish designer, Alfred Christensen, newly
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
1990s Post Modern Colorful Upholstered Three Legged Barrel Chairs, Set of 2
By Carter Furniture 1
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
burnt orange microsuede, woven brown faux leather designer fabric. The chairs are in excellent vintage
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Vico Magistretti Lounge Chair for Cassina "Veranda", Italy 1980
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Mid-Century Vico Magistretti Lounge Chair for Cassina "Veranda", Italy 1980
Experience the perfect
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set Of Six Church Chairs Model Church Chair In Oak By Kaare Klint From 1960s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Lejre, DK
Copenhagen.
Designer: Kaare Klint
Model: Church Chair
Material: Oak, wicker seat
Period: 1960s
Condition
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Oak
Early Leather and Iron "Scoop" Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
that distinguish Milo Baughman's design from any other designer's. Each chair features elegant curved
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of “Pele” Lounge Chairs by Esko Pajamies for Lepokalusto, Finland 1970s
By Esko Pajamies
Located in Utrecht, NL
This rare pair of “Pele” lounge chairs by Finnish designer Esko Pajamies is, without a doubt, his
Category
1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Lounge Chairs by André Sornay, France, 1950
By Andre Sornay
Located in Almelo, NL
pair of vintage lounge chairs designed by the esteemed French furniture designer André Sornay. These
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Mid Century Barrel Swivel Lounge Chairs Baughman Chinoiserie, a Pair
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A gorgeous pair of mid century swivel lounge chairs in the original chinoiserie silk blend fabric
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Silk, Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tufted
Party
Club Chair in Black Leather
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Waalwijk, NL
black leather 'Party Chair' by American designer Edward Wormley. This armchair has an interesting
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Karpen of California "Horn" Lounge Chair Green Velvet, Walnut, Aluminum, 1950s
By Karpen of California
Located in Chino Hills, CA
spirit. Though the designer remains a mystery, the chair's iconic status places it comfortably among the
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$6,000 Sale Price
20% Off
1960s Dark Grey / Black Rohe Noorwolde Leather Egg Chair
By Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Markington, GB
1960s, designed by the renowned Dutch designer Rohe Noorwolde. This iconic chair features a sculptural
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,365 Sale Price
33% Off
Brazilian Brutalist Rosewood and Leather Lounge Chair by Jean Gillon
By Jean Gillon
Located in BUSSUM, NH
Large Brutalist Lounge chair by Brazilian designer Jean Gillon from the 1960s
Elegant organic
Category
1960s Brazilian Brutalist Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Billy Haines Hollywood Regency Mahogany Swivel Lounge Chairs in Cream Bouclé
By William Billy Haines
Located in Saint Louis, MO
down like a designer stiletto. Lounge chair is gentle in form. Wide seat with sloping arms that softly
Category
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of Lounge Chairs in Black Leather and Brushed Aluminium by DUX, Sweden
By Karl-Erik Ekselius, Eric Sigfrid Persson
Located in Karis, Nyland
expression.
While the designer remains unknown, the chairs relate closely to the modernist seating produced
Category
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of six cidue rattan dining chairs
By Willy Rizzo, Cidue
Located in Nijlen, VAN
collaborations with designer Willy Rizzo. Each chair features a beautiful chrome frame combined with a fully
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$1,776 / set
Model 122 chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s The Netherlands.
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Landgraaf, NL
the pioneer designers of Artifort. The chair has black cast iron legs and is reupholstered with taupe
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Iron
Brazilian Brutalist Rosewood and Leather Lounge Chair by Jean Gillon
By Jean Gillon
Located in BUSSUM, NH
Large Brutalist Lounge chair by Brazilian designer Jean Gillon from the 1960s
In a very beautifull
Category
1960s Brazilian Brutalist Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Set of Transitional Tripod Lounge Chairs in Wool, circa 1950s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Westport, CT
exquisite chairs.
Other designers from this period include T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Hans Wegner, Gio Ponti
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Georges Charles van Rijk Pair of Swivel Lounge Chairs for Beaufort Belgium 1960s
By Georges van Rijck
Located in Meer, VAN
1960s lounge chairs by designer, artist and photographer Georges van Rijk (1933-2015) for Beaufort
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Steel
Kurt Østervig Model 55 Black Leather Lounge Chair Danish Mid-Century Design
By Kurt Østervig, Centrum Møbler
Located in London, GB
of Denmark’s most respected mid-century designers, this chair is highly collectible. Østervig’s works
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Joe Colombo for Comfort
Elda
Lounge Chairs in Red Leather and Fiberglass
By Joe Colombo, Comfort, Italy
Located in Waalwijk, NL
’ chair is one of the most well-known designs of Italian designer Joe Colombo. This lounge chair is one of
Category
1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Mid-century
Karuselli
Lounge Chair by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Avarte Finland, 1960s
By Avarte, Finland 1, Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
upholstery. The Lounge Chair exemplifies the designers interest in achieving ultimate comfort through a union
Category
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Lounge Chairs by Illums Bolighus Danish Art Weaving, Copenhagen, Denmark, 1950s
By Illums Bolighus, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Odense, DK
Amazing pair of lounge chairs made for "Illums Bolighus", Copenhagen in the 1950s. Unknown designer
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Joe Colombo for Comfort
Elda
Lounge Chair in Red Leather and Fiberglass
By Comfort, Italy, Joe Colombo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
’ chair is one of the most well-known designs of Italian designer Joe Colombo. This lounge chair is one of
Category
1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
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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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