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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
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
Joe Colombo for Comfort Lounge Chair
Elda
in Black Leather and Fiberglass
By Joe Colombo, Comfort, Italy
Located in Waalwijk, NL
one of the most well-known designs of Italian designer Joe Colombo. This lounge chair is one of the
Category
1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Scandinavian Lounge Chair Esko Pajamies “Pele” for Lepokalusto, Finland, 1970s
By Esko Pajamies
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
1970s.
The “Pele” lounge chair by Finnish designer Esko Pajamies isa very rare piece, and without a
Category
1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Suede, Oak
Scandinavian Modern Cognac Leather Lounge Chair by Hans Olsen for CS Møbler
By CS Møbler, Hans Olsen
Located in Almelo, NL
-century designers, this Hans Olsen lounge chair is ideal for collectors and design enthusiasts looking for
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist Lounge Chair in Elmwood, France, 1960s
By Pierre Chapo, Wim Rietveld
Located in Almelo, NL
, it is a rare model that reflects the influences of designer Pierre Chapo.
The chair is in excellent
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Elm
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Guido Faleschini in Patinated Cognac Leather
By Guido Faleschini
Located in Almelo, NL
Offered individually, these striking lounge chairs by Italian designer Guido Faleschini embody the refined
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas
Pair of 1980s Postmodern Chrome Club Chairs by Bernhardt in Milo Baughman Style
By Bernhardt
Located in Las Vegas, NV
spirit of Milo Baughman and other forward-thinking designers of the period, these chairs balance sleek
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Tall Slim Frits Henningsen Style Highback Lounge Chair, Denmark 1950
s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
being overly large. Solid and sturdy frame raised on teak legs. Maker and Designer unknown. The chair
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Danish 1960
s Highback Lounge Chair with Teak Accents and Legs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Ryesberg Mobler but we aren't sure of the Designer and Maker of this chair. Original wool corduroy showing
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
European Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Lounge Chairs, Europe, circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
.
The designer of these chairs has evidently had a clear design idiom and guiding principles: function
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
60s Michel Arnoult Brazilian Roxinho Leather + Wood Sling Lounge Chair, EX Cond!
By Michel Arnoult
Located in Basel, BS
Extremely comfortable, rare and beautiful Brazilian beautiful "Roxinho" 1960s designer by chair by
Category
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Faux Leather, Hardwood
$1,960 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Mid Century
Roxinho
Lounge Chairs by Michel Arnoult, Brazil, c1960s
By Michel Arnoult
Located in Chino Hills, CA
designer Michel Arnoult, originating from Brazil and crafted in the 1960s. These exquisite chairs showcase
Category
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
$3,040 Sale Price / set
20% Off
“No. 55” Lounge Chair by Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Denmark, 1955
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
The shape of this “No. 55” shell chair indicates the design of an architect. Indeed, Arne Hovmand
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
Mario Sabot
POD
Lounge Chairs Exhibited Nikolas Xasteros
Pierre Cardin House
By Mario Sabot
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Pair of 'POD' Lounge Chairs by Italian designer Mario Sabot 1968
Iconic Space Age design that was
Category
1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Wool, Fiberglass, Foam
$14,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Large Scale Directional Post Modern Swivel Chairs
Ottoman in Mocha Fabric
By Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
. Major Modern Throne Chair. Attention buyers and designers – these are large scale chairs with a large
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
Illum Wikkelsø Pair of Lounge Chairs in Teak and Grey Orange 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 Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Stunning Restored Pair of Custom Teak and Cane Captains Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
storied Atlanta interior designer. Serious chairs designed to anchor an important room. The arm height is
Category
1990s American Organic Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Pierre Paulin "M" Lounge Chairs Model F580 for Artifort 1st Edition
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Dallas, TX
Motion
A rare, all-original pair of first edition F580 lounge chairs by visionary designer Pierre Paulin
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Wool
1950s Festival Of Britain Reclining Lounge Chair By Robin Day For Hille
By Robin Day, Hille
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
An original 1950s "Reclining Chair" by British designer Robin Day for Hille.
Robin Day rose to
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Steel
Coquetier chair by A.R.P. Guariche Motte Mortier France 1955
By Studio A.R.P. (Joseph-André Motte, Michel Mortier and Pierre Guariche)
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
designers. This chair is an outcome of that group of designers who sticked their heads together. This chair
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Steel
Cognac Leather Delantra Swivel Lounge Chair by Gerard van den Berg for Montis
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Cognac Leather Delantra Swivel Lounge Chair by Gerard van den Berg for Montis, 1960s
Natural
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather
Zeta Leather Lounge Chair Paul Tuttle Cream Chrome Cantilever Strassle MCM 1970s
By Strässle International, Paul Tuttle
Located in London, GB
Launcher’ chair when young American supremo designer Paul Tuttle won the first ever Carson Pirie Scott
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Set of 4 dining chairs
By Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in
S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Set of 4 dining chairs by Danish designer Aksel Bender Madsen for
Bovenkamp (Netherlands), 60ties
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,309 / set
Danish Modern Leather and Walnut Lounge Chairs by Hans C. Andersen
By Hans C. Andersen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
inspiration of the designer, which will make these chairs also become an invaluable collector's item, adapting
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Rosewood lounge chair
Samsö
by Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler, Sweden, 1950s
By OPE Möbler, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rare 'Samsö' chair by danish designer Ib Kofod-Larsen for OPE Möbler, Sweden, during the 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Set of Three Cane
Bentwood Side Chairs by Loewenstein/Oggo , USA 1960
s
By Loewenstein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
similar design elements and was popular among architects and designers.
The chairs retain the
Category
1960s Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Vintage Mid-Century Postmodern Minimalist Leather Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
transport. It is a brother of famous NY Chair. Designer Takeshi Nii named the “NY Chair” after his family
Category
1950s Unknown Minimalist Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$1,795 Sale Price
20% Off
Grey Leather Lounge Chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, Norway 1960s
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Norwegian furniture designer, this lounge chair is a testament to the timeless appeal of Scandinavian
Category
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Plywood, Lacquer
Two 1960s "Poltrona Del Rey" Lounge Chairs In Jacaranda By Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
An extremely rare pair of original "Poltrona Del Rey" lounge chairs by Brazilian designer Jorge
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Original Hans Wegner Flag Halyard Lounge Chairs for Getama
Located in London, GB
A early pair of Flag Halyard lounge chairs by legendary designer Hans J Wegner,
Denmark, c1950s
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Metal
Jan Vanek Wingback Chair in Oak Bentwood and Original Upholstery – Prague, 1940s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Almelo, NL
contemporary designer Jindrich Halabala. The chair features original upholstery and a gracefully crafted oak
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Yrjo Kukkapuro Saturn Lounge Chairs Model B-175-18, 1960s, Finland
By Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Culver City, CA
These chairs are iconic Mid-Century Modern design at its finest! These lounge chairs were designed
Category
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Grey Cab Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
Italian designer and architect.
The chair has a skeleton in tubular steel and the stretched, stitched
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Metal
$805 / item
Three Swedish 1950s Cocktail "Circle" Chairs by Yngve Ekstrom for Swedese
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
Three beautiful 1950s Laminett Circle chairs by Swedish designer Yngve Ekstrom.
With striking
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Beech
Xl set of ten T-shape dining chairs
Located in Nijlen, VAN
quality but from an unknown designer.
The chairs have a beautiful oak T frame and a fabric seat. which
Category
1960s French Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$7,239 / set
Mario Bellini “Bull” Side Chairs for Cassina, Set of Four, 1990s
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Renens, CH
place with zippers on the inside legs, very much like the CAB chairs by the same designer:
However, the
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Metal
Swedish Lounge Chair by Axel Larsson for Hjalmar Jackson 1940
s
By Carl Malmsten, Axel Larsson, Hjalmar Jackson
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elegant and very rare lounge chair attributed to Designer, Axel Larsson and executed by master
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
1980s Milo Baughman Barrel Swivel Cream Beige Chenille Castors Chairs, Set of 2
By Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
chenille designer fabric. The chairs are in mint vintage condition from a formal living room. Clean and
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Chenille, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Space Age-Style Smoked Opaque Acrylic Lounge Chair by Raphael Raffel
By Raphael Raffel
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Beautiful lounge chair designed by French designer Raphel Raffel circa 1970s. Chair is fabricated
Category
1970s German Space Age Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Acrylic
Danish Modern BO 360 Suede Sling Chair by Erik Ole Jorgensen
By Bovirke, Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Early 1960s metal and suede hoop sling chair by designer Erik Ole Jorgensen made by Bovirke in
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rare
Jangada
Lounge Chair by Jean Gillon for Wood Art, Brazil, c. 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in Deland, FL
'functional art'. Highly sought after by collectors and designers alike this Jangada chair features new
Category
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Jacaranda
Rare Pair of
Jangada
Lounge Chairs
Ottoman by Jean Gillon, Brazil, c. 1960s
By Jean Gillon, Italma Wood Art, wood art
Located in Deland, FL
About: Attention collectors: Introducing an incredibly rare set of two restored "Jangada" chairs
Category
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rope, Jacaranda
Pair Mid-Century Modern Organic Form Harvey Probber Style Lounge / Slipper Chair
Located in Manhasset, NY
American designer modernist lounge or slipper chairs. Each on Ebony legs having a raised stunning white cut
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Steltman chair by Gerrit Rietveld, double stamp G.A. van de Groenekan
Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld, Gerard van de Groenekan
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
as architect and furniture designer, the Steltman chair embodies Rietveld's intelligence and the rule
Category
1970s Dutch De Stijl Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Art Deco Club Chairs by De Coene Frères, Belgium 20th Century
By De Coene Frères
Located in Utrecht, NL
has collaborated with many of Belgium’s renowned designers. These club chairs are exemplary of the
Category
20th Century Belgian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of 1960s Poul Kjaerholm Christensen PK31 Easy Lounge Chairs in Leather
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are original 1960s examples of the famous PK31 lounge chairs by danish designer Poul
Category
1960s Danish Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
3 Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Slipper / Lounge Chairs, Pierre Lottier, 1940
By Pierre Lottier
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Slipper, Fireplace or Lounge Chairs in dark green leather by French / Spanish designer
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$3,599 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Two Ludvik Volak Bentwood Lounge Chairs in Soft Teddy Upholstery, CZ 1960
By Ludvik Volak
Located in Almelo, NL
This elegant set of two lounge chairs by Czech designer Ludvik Volak captures the essence of 1960s mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Six Dining Chairs, Teak, Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Manhasset, NY
chair.
Other French designers of the period include Jean Prouvé, Maison Jansen, Charlotte Perriand
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Pair of Restored, Leather Lounge Chairs by
Raphael
, 1973, France Published
By Raphael Furniture
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Lovely pair of leather lounge chairs by French designer Raphael. These chairs have been freshly
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
$4,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Mid Century Modern 1950’s Lounge Chairs by Sherman Bertram
By Sherman Bertram
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spectacular pair of MCM lounge chairs designed by Sherman Bertram in the 1950’s. The chairs have no
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Early, Metal Shell ! Coconut Chair by George Nelson in Brown Upholstery, 1955
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
humorous undertone. The designer himself compared the chair to a coconut sliced in pieces. He reversed the
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of four dining chairs by Dittmann
co
Located in Nijlen, VAN
interior. We have 4 dining chairs by the designer Dittmann & co. These chairs perfectly reflects the
Category
1970s German Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Viscount David Linley Sycamore Wood Pimlico Occasional Side Chairs
By David Linley
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Linley side chairs
A very good looking and well made pair of designer side chairs, they are quite
Category
20th Century English Country Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Sycamore
Peter Hvidt
Orla Molgaard Nielsen for Fritz Hansen "Ax" Cowhide Lounge Chair
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by two of the most iconic and critically acclaimed Danish designers, the Ax chair was
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Beech, Teak
Early 90
s Production Getsuen
Rose Lounge Chairs Masanori Umeda for Edra Italy
By Edra, Masanori Umeda
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Pair of early 1990's production Getsuen & Rose Flower lounge chairs by Japanese designer Masanori
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$14,950 Sale Price
35% 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
- 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 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 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.
- 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.
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