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1940
s Palle Suenson armchair, Danish designer
By Palle Suenson, Jacob Kjaer
Located in Sherborne, GB
Suenson for Jacob Kjaer, it dates from 1948. It was made in Denmark.
The chair really showcases the
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Wingback Armchair
Ottoman Elephants
Leopards Custom Designer
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
on a blue background.
Approximate measurements in inches
Chair:
41" high at back
36" wide
37 deep
Category
1980s Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
$1,288 Sale Price
24% Off
Pair of Italian Modernist Folding Cane Chairs by Designer Giorgio Cattelan
By Giorgio Cattelan
Located in Reading, Berkshire
1970s Italian Modernist Folding Cane Chairs By Designer Giorgio Cattelan For Brand Cidue Made In
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Steel
$2,001 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Set of Two (2) Designer Lucite Decorative Pretzel Armchairs After Norman Cherner
By Norman Cherner
Located in Deland, FL
As elegant as they are rare this exquisite set of custom-made pretzel chairs is unlike anything
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Lucite
A Scandinavian Style Designer Solid Oak Armchair with a Laminated Back and Seat.
Located in London, GB
A Scandinavian style designer armchair. It is a well designed oak and teak armchair with nice wide
Category
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
Brazilian Designer, Rocking Chaise Longue, Iron, Leather, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted iron and leather rocking chaise longue designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s.
Heavy oxidation present throughout metal frame.
Leather likely replaced at some po...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Iron
Heinz Landes ‘Solid Chair’
By Heinz Landes
Located in Faversham, GB
A rare and striking example of postmodern design, this ‘Solid Chair’ by German designer Heinz
Category
20th Century German Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Concrete
Italian Chair 1960
s
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
the designers. This chair, too, showcases a distinctly Italian design with a touch of spice. The
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Metal
$4,400 / set
Chairs Produced in Scandinavia
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of chairs by unknown designer. Produced in Scandinavia.
Category
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Elm
$5,933 / set
Postmodern Prototype Chair 1
Located in Surbiton, GB
.
This is one of two available prototypes from the same designer. Each chair is a different take on the
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Steel
Jacques Adnet Leather Chair
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning chair by French designer Jacques Adnet. Black iron frame with black leather seat and seat
Category
1950s French Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Iron
Solid Rosewood Armchair by Unknown Designer, Brazilian Midcentury Design, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
This armchair, produced in the 1960s, presents a solid Brazilian Rosewood structure and leather upholstery. The piece mixes straight lines and turned elements with gorgeous angles, a...
Category
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage brutalist wooden T chair
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Brutalist T chair in solid wood, in the style of the chairs designed by designer Olavi Hanninen
Category
Mid-20th Century French Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Wood
$655 Sale Price
20% Off
Basket Chair, New Edition
By Gian Franco Legler, Feelgood design
Located in Courbevoie, FR
The basket chair by Swiss designer Gian Franco Legler was designed in 1951 for the basket
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Steel
$712 / item
Basket Chair, New Edition
By Feelgood design, Gian Franco Legler
Located in Courbevoie, FR
The basket chair by Swiss designer Gian Franco Legler was designed in 1951 for the basket
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Steel
$712 / item
Mid-Century Modern Leather Club Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
proportions. Designed in the style of Milo Baughman, a unique modern American designer. These club chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather
$2,000 / set
Pair of Barcelona Chairs with Otttomans
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in New York, NY
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's Barcelona Chair, designed in 1929 for the German Pavilion at the
Category
20th Century Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Steel
$9,500 / set
Mathieu Matégot Metal Heart Chair
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare metal chairs by French designer Mathieu Matégot. White metal chairs with hairpin legs
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Metal
$3,000 / item
Vintage Regency Cast Aluminum Lounge Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
designers, and homeowners seeking vintage or designer furniture, this chair brings a blend of historical
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Beech chairs by André Sornay
By Andre Sornay
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Vintage dining chair by French designer André Sornay. It is manufactured with a design that is
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Beech
$4,000 / set
Chairs in the style of Hank Lowenstein, 1970s
Located in Debrecen, HU
This well-proportioned chair, crafted from solid beech wood, reflects the principles of German
Category
1970s German Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Beech, Textile
team form ag folding chairs, interlübke
By Team Form AG, Interlübke
Located in Neuss, NW
Timeless folding chairs by Swiss designer duo team form ag (Franz Hero & Karl Odermatt) for
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
$3,833 / set
Pair Of Italian Wrought Iron Garden Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
designer wrought iron chairs have a curvaceous design with exaggerated legs and are equally at home inside
Category
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
$1,895 / set
Rare pair of Gio Ponti chairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in Albany, NY
Item: pair of chairs
Designer: Gio Ponti
Manufacturer: I.S.A. Bergamo
Demensions: 35.25” h x
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
$7,600 / set
Tobia Scarpa "Pigreco" Chairs for Gavina, 1950
s
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Gavina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Pigreco" chairs by designer Tobia Scarpa in walnut with genuine leather seats. These chairs were
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
$2,800 / item
Cesca Chair, 1980s, 1 of 3
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Cesca chair, 1980s
Designer Marcel Breuer
Country of producer: Italy
Design Period: 1920 to 1949
Category
1980s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$469 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Modern Eero Aarnio Blue Pony Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare, playful and iconic Pony Chair by designer Eero Aarnio in original blue fabric. The Pony Chair
Category
1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Steel
CAB Chair 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 Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Steel
Red and blue chair by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in LYON, FR
Red and blue chair Gerrit Rietveld Cassina edition
Vintage Red and blue chair by Dutch designer
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch De Stijl Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Beech, Birch
Pair If Italian Modern Lounge Chairs By Paolo Buffa
By Guglielmo Ulrich, Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Houston, TX
Italian lounge chairs or side chairs by renowned designer Paolo Buffa. This pair of Italian chairs is
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Jacques Adnet Sculptural Leather Swivel Chair, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kick back on this stunning chair by French designer Jacques Adnet. An iron frame is wrapped
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Boho Ralph Lauren Woven Leather Safari Chair
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Leather Chair, Safari Chair, Boho Chic Furniture, Designer Accent Chair, Equestrian Style, American
Category
Late 20th Century American Campaign Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Rare Easy Chairs with Solid Beech Wood, 1950s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
character.
Despite the anonymity of the designer, the chairs align stylistically and technically with the
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Vintage Boho Moorish Inlay Folding Chairs- A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
designer furniture.
These captivating chairs are presented in great vintage condition, exhibiting minor
Category
Mid-20th Century American Moorish Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, Plia Folding Chair
Located in toronto, CA
was published at the Milan Furniture Fair. .
With the Plia folding chair, the designer Giancarlo
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Jacques Adnet Black Leather Chair, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning black leather chair by French designer Jacques Adnet. Black metal frame with its legs
Category
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
A Pair of Oak Cocktail Chairs, Europe 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
design by the demands of the human body. With these cocktail chairs, the designer arrived at a clearly
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
$9,900 / set
Alain Gaubert Oak "Africanist" Chair, France, 1980s
By Alain Gaubert
Located in Utrecht, NL
This sculptural chair by French designer, Alain Gaubert is an eye-catching nod to minimalist design
Category
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Wood
French Solid Wooden Tripod Chair, France, 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
piece. Like Noll, this chair’s designer paid little attention to trends, preferring to let the material
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Wood
Hyaline Chair Lounge Glass and Leather, 1974
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Hyaline chair lounge designer: Fabio Lenci, manufacturer: Comfort Line Design, period: 1960-1969
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Glass
Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli
Plia
Chair, Italy
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Naples, IT
chair the designer, Giancarlo Piretti, has revolutionized the concept of the folding chair, and his
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Steel
$231 Sale Price / item
35% Off
Mid-Century Italian Chrome Dining Chairs Set Of 6
Located in Prato, Tuscany
collaboration with leading designers. Five of the six chairs retain their original natural hemp upholstery
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Steel
1st Edition Pierre Paulin Groovy Chairs by Artifort
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Toronto, ON
innovative design and iconic style. Paulin, the renowned French designer, created the Groovy chair in 1966
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Wool, Bouclé
$6,925 / item
C603 Chair by Yuzuru Yamakawa, New Edition
By Feelgood design, Yuzuru Yamakawa 1
Located in Courbevoie, FR
The C603 chair by Japanese designer Yuzuru Yamakawa, designed in the 1960s but still in tune with
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Steel
$712 / item
Early 20th Century Office Wood Chair, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th century office wood chair, by unknown designer. Manufactured in Spain, circa 1940
Category
1940s Spanish Art Deco Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Wood
Carlo Ratti Italian Midcentury Chairs Form the Fifties
By Carlo Ratti
Located in bari, IT
Pair of 50's bentwood chairs Designer Carlo Ratti.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Wood, Bentwood
$949 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of Four Solid Pine Chairs by Roland Wilhelmsson, Sweden, 1960s
By Roland Wilhelmsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
A set of four pine chairs by Swedish designer Roland Wilhelmsson, crafted in solid, beautifully
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Pine
Suede Folding Ballon Chair by Hans Olsen for Lea
By Hans Olsen
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
Beautiful foldable balloon seat in leather attributed to the Danish designer Hans Olsen.
The chair
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Vintage Chairs by Pierre Guariche for Steiner, 1965
By Steiner
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
1965 Steiner edition, signed by the famous French designer Pierre Guariche. These emblematic chairs
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Foldable Chairs - Aldo Jacober for Bazzani, Wood
Rattan - Italy 1960s
By Aldo Jacober
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Pair of Foldable Chairs - Aldo Jacober for Bazzani, Wood and Cane - Italy 1960s
Set of 2 chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Wood, Beech, Plywood
Four Vintage Danish Fritz Hansen Chairs Model 3107
Located in Toledo, OH
Four Mid-Century Modern chrome and fabric side chairs by Danish designer Fritz Hanson. Some light
Category
Mid-20th Century European Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Chrome
GA chair by Hans Bellmann, Suisse Design, 1960s
By Hans Bellmann, Horgen-Glarus
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
"GA" chair from the designer Hans Bellmann from Switzerland edited by Horgen Glarus.
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Steel
Original Vintage Butterfly Chair Black Metal Frame w New Purple Fabric Cover
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
salute to the original designers. This specific chair has vintage black steel frame which is in great
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Metal
Hans Wegner Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Classic CH23 Dining Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Studio City, CA
Iconic in design and aesthetic. First introduced in 1950 by famed Danish designer Hans Wegner
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak, Papercord
Mid-Century Design Chair of Miroslav Navratil, 1959
Located in Praha, CZ
Very popular Czech design chair, 1950s. Designer Miroslav Navratil. Original condition. One place
Category
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Laminate, Wood
Black "Wendy Wright" Chair by Philippe Starck for Disform
By Disform, Philippe Starck
Located in San Diego, CA
designer Phillipe Starck, this chair embodies a timeless blend of form and function. Manufactured by
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Post-Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Metal
Fabiaan Van Severen Pair of Dining Chairs in Black Leather
By Fabiaan Van Severen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
.
Distinct pair of dining chairs by Belgium designer Fabiaan Van Severen. Created in 1997, this design
Category
1990s Belgian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Steel
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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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Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
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