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Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Caviúna, Fabric, Brazil, 1961
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of caviúna wood and blue fabric lounge chairs designed and produced for the Hotel Nacional
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chair, Iron, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An iron and beige floral-printed fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Iron
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of yellow beige velvet and wood lounge chairs designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of dark-stained wood and grey fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1960s
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and green velvet lounge chairs designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
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Velvet, Wood
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Iron, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of red fabric and black-painted iron lounge chairs designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Iron
Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs designer Melchiorre Bega attributed
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-Century Modern side chairs designer Melchiorre Bega attributed in beech wood and leatherette
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of light grey fabric and dark stained wood lounge chairs designed and produced in Brazil, c
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
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Fabric, Wood
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chair, Plywood, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A marine plywood, metal and off-white fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
Lounge chair by unknown designer, Sweden, c. 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
A striking Swedish armchair from the mid-20th century, designer unknown. The piece stands out with
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Beech
Danish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo and rattan settee or sofa likely designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s.
Heavy wear to arm rests.
Moderate wear to rattan.
Fasteners under backrest and seat frame to ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Swedish pine rocking chair by anonymous designer, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great rocking chair by anonymous designer and unknown cabinetmaker in Sweden during the first half
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Pine
American Designer, Slipper Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo and rattan slipper or lounge chairs likely designed and produced in the US, c
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Teak, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak and brown wool fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s.
Wooden legs
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Swedish designer rocking chairs, elm and alpaca, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Swedish Modern rocking chairs from the 1940s. Made by unknown designer and cabinetmaker.
Made in
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Elm
$19,657 / item
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and green fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Iron, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black-painted wood and iron lounge chairs designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Iron
American Designer, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Oak, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white fabric and stained oak lounge chair designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Wear
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Oak
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and off-white fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Wear to wood
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian Designer, Side Chairs, Beech, Skai, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of green skai and beech side chairs designed in Italy, c. 1950s.
Vintage skai in distressed
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Beech
Finnish Designer, Side Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and red velvet side chairs designed and produced in Finland, c. 1940s.
Vintage
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Vinyl, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and red vinyl lounge chair designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s.
Vintage fabric in
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and floral fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Stains
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of dark-stained wood and orange fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, c
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Designer, Side Chair, Oak, Fabric, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and light pink fabric side chair designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1960s.
Overall
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
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Fabric, Wood, Oak
Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Beech, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A stained beech and fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s.
Wear to wood
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Swedish Designer, Rocking Chair, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded wood and brown fabric rocking lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian Designer, Slipper Chairs, Iron, Velvet, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beige velvet and black-lacquered iron slipper lounge chairs designed and produced in
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Iron
Swedish Designer, Rocking Chair, Birch, Leatherette, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch and floral-painted leatherette rocking chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Birch
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of dark-stained wood and yellow beige velvet lounge chairs designed and produced in Brazil
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
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Velvet, Wood
Brazilian Designer, Slipper Chairs, Wood, Vinyl, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black-painted wood and brown vinyl slipper lounge chairs designed and produced in Brazil
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Oak, Velvet, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green velvet and oak lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Italian Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and floral-printed fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s.
Overall
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1940s Italian Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of birch and brown fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
American Designer, Slipper Chairs, Iron, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black-painted iron and purple velvet slipper lounge chairs designed and produced in the
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Iron
French Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and green velvet fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in France, c. 1950s
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
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Fabric, Wood
French Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and green velvet fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in France, c. 1950s
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Wood, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige fabric and dark-stained wood lounge chair designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and off-white fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1960s
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
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Fabric, Wood
Danish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of red fabric and dark-stained wood lounge chairs designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s
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1940s Danish Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian Designer, Side Chair, Wood, Rush, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and rush side chair designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Velvet, Wood, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beige velvet and dark-stained wood lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Fabric, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak and off-white fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, c. 1970s.
Overall
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
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Fabric, Oak
Italian Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A purple fabric and wood lounge chair designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
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Fabric, Wood
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chair, Iron, Cowhide, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An iron and brown cowhide lounge chair designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s.
Overall
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
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Iron
Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Pine, Papercord, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and papercord lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1960s.
Dimensions: 28” H x
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
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Papercord, Pine
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Velvet, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and green velvet lounge chair designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions
Category
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
American Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and green velvet lounge chair designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and grey beige fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s.
Overall
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and beige fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
American Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of moulded wood and white fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
American Designer, Lounge Chair, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained and carved oak and yellow fabric lounge chair designed and produced in the US, c
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chair, Iron, Rattan, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan and black-painted iron lounge chair designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s.
Moderate
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Iron
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chair, Caviúna, Fabric, Brazil, 1961
Located in High Point, NC
A caviúna wood and beige fabric lounge chair designed and produced for the Hotel Nacional de
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Brazilian Designer, Rocking Chair, Iron, Rattan, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted iron and cane rocking lounge chair designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Iron
Danish Designer, Slipper Chairs, Wood, Leather, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black leather and black-painted wood slipper chairs designed and produced in Denmark, c
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1940s Danish Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and green velvet fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1960s.
Overall
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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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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