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French Leather Chairs attributed to Pascal Mourgue, Set of 2, 1970
s
By Pascal Mourgue
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
A set of two fantasticly shaped french chairs made in the 1970's. Attributed to french designer
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1960s Cotacachi Lounge Chair by Angel Pazmino for Muebles de Estilo
By Angel Pazmino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brutalist, sculptural, and fully hand-built. This 1960s Cotacachi lounge chair by Ecuadorian
Category
1960s Ecuadorean Brutalist Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Vintage, Collectible, black Italian Monk Dining Chairs by Afra
Tobia Scarpa
By Molteni
C, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
.
Offered for sale is a rare set of 4 "Monk" dining chairs, designer by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Italian
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Leather
Guillerme
Chambron Set of Twelve Dining Chairs in Oak and Straw
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
These elegant dining chairs by French designers Guillerme et Chambron showcase their commitment to
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Straw, Oak
Set of Side Chairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Kotobuki
By Kotobuki, Isamu Kenmochi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Japan's leading interior designers, to create these vintage chairs.
In Japan, with the Olympic Games as
Category
1960s Japanese Showa Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Acrylic
Sculptural Danish Mid-Century Modern Chair, Denmark ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish Modern designers are the undisputed masters of mid-century modern chair design. As this
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Arm Chairs with Swivel Backrest from 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of arm chairs with swivel backrest from 1960s, unknown designer or manufacture. Very stylish
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Set of four "First Chairs" by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1942.
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in São Paulo, BR
Joaquim Tenreiro, a renowned Brazilian furniture designer, created The First Chair in 1942. This
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Wood
Side Chair with cushion by Isamu Kenmochi for Kotobuki
By Isamu Kenmochi, Kotobuki
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Japan's leading interior designers, to create this vintage chair.
In Japan, with the Olympic Games as an
Category
1960s Japanese Showa Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Acrylic
Kitchen chair Tom Dixon 80s early work creative salvage
By Tom Dixon
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Kitchen chair. One of representing chair of designers early works. Also one of historical design piece in
Category
1980s British Post-Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Steel
Joaquim Tenreiro Curva chairs set of 8 Brazil 1961
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
in his lines. In these chairs’ seats, the designer explored the weaving of cane, which evokes
Category
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rosewood
$71,203 / set
Afra
Tobia Scarpa for Molteni Pair of
Monk
Dining Chairs in Leather
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, 1974.
Pair of 'Monk' chairs by Italian designers Afra & Tobia Scarpa. The cognac leather forms a
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Set of 4 Costes Philippe Starck chairs, Driade, Aleph, 1980s, France, 80s
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Paris, FR
Set of 4 iconic Costes chairs by French designer Philippe Starck.
Created by Driade Aleph in the
Category
1980s French Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Steel
"SD 57" chair by Marco Zanuso for Poggi, Italy, 1973
By Marco Zanuso, Poggi
Located in Barcelona, ES
renowned Italian designer Marco Zanuso. This chair is a perfect combination of elegance and functionality
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
Italian Set of Six Mid-century Dining Chairs in Ash and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
chairs exemplify the understated beauty of Italian modernist design. While the designer is unknown, the
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
"Eva" Dining Chair in Teak, Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet, Denmark, c. 1970s
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Deland, FL
ideal for collectors or designers searching to add to a current collection of Eva chairs.
Danish
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Teak
Postmodern Jason Kohairik Bolete II Style Swivel Pouf Chair Reupholstered
By Jason Koharik
Located in Miami, FL
created by Roche Bobois and Ligne Roset. The chair is in the style of the L.A. designer Jason Kohairik's
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Metal
Koefoeds Hornslet Eva Dining Chairs by Niels Koefoed, Set of Six
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the stunning Eva Dining Chairs by renowned designer Niels Koefoed. Crafted with the
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet
$2,563 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Classic Italian Tall Ladderback Chair with Woven Jute Seat, 1950
s
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Exceptional tall ladderback chair with woven jute seating.
Styled after Italian designer Gio Ponti
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Wood, Jute
Set of 4 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 Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Steel
$5,874 / set
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Dining Chairs with Carvings in Oak
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
exceptional set of chairs by the Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi. The chairs are
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Oak
Floris
Chair, Günter Beltzig for Brüder Beltzig, 1st generation, ca. 1967
By Gunter Beltzig
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This striking Floris Chair by German designer Günter Beltzig is a rare and early example of 1960s
Category
20th Century Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Polyester
$8,971 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 4 Chairs by Antoni De Moragas 1950s
By Antoni de Moragas i Spà
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Fabulous set of chairs by renowned designer Antoni de Moragas, made of tubular iron and molded wood
Category
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Metal
$3,322 Sale Price
20% Off
Ray Komai for J.G. Furniture 1950s MCM Bentwood Plywood Chair - Pair Available -
By Don Knorr, J.G. Furniture Company, Ray Komai
Located in St. Louis, MO
American art museums. Perfect for a side or desk chair.
Although European designers such as Marcel Breuer
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Set of Six Dining Chairs in Oak
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
exceptional set of chairs by the Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi. The chairs are
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Oak
Round Modernist Wood and Leather Chair, Brazilian Mid-Century Design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
20th century in Brazil. Even though the designer is unknown, the chair carries the hallmarks of the
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Timeless Elegance: Gian Franco Legler
s Boho Basket Chair in Rattan
By Gian Franco Legler
Located in Hamburg, DE
Introducing the Basket Chair by designer Gian Franco Legler – a masterpiece crafted from exquisite
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Metal
Timeless Elegance: Gian Franco Legler
s Boho Basket Chair in Rattan
By Gian Franco Legler
Located in Hamburg, DE
Introducing the Basket Chair by designer Gian Franco Legler – a masterpiece crafted from exquisite
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Metal
Timeless Elegance: Gian Franco Legler
s Boho Basket Chair in Rattan
By Gian Franco Legler
Located in Hamburg, DE
Introducing the Basket Chair by designer Gian Franco Legler – a masterpiece crafted from exquisite
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Metal
1980ies Palace chair designed by George Sowden for Memphis Milano
By Memphis Milano, George Sowden
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
his ideas, albeit he till this day is seen as one of the Memphis designers.
For the palace chair he
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Pair of Pierre Chapo S11 Chairs in Elm and Leather, France, 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in PARIS, FR
Iconic S11 chair by French designer Pierre Chapo, crafted in the 1960s. This piece features a solid
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Elm
Exceptional Set of Three Bo Fjaestad Three-Legged Birch Chairs, Sweden, 1955
Located in The Hague, NL
1955. Each chair is hand-carved and bears the designer's signature "BF-55." The chairs were crafted at
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Birch
Executive Arm Chairs by Eero Saarinen, Knoll International, Germany, Set of 6
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in München, Bavaria
Finnish-American architect and designer. These chairs were produced by Knoll (European production) and are
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Steel
Seconda Chairs by Mario Botta for Alias, Set of 4 circa 1980
By Mario Botta
Located in Greensboro, NC
Set of 4 “Seconda” chairs designed by Italian architect and designer Mario Botta.
These chairs are
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Metal
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Set of Ten
Butterfly
Chairs in Plywood
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of iconic multifunctional chairs by master designer Arne Jacobsen. These chairs were designed in
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Model MG5 leather chair by Marcel Breuer, 1970’s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Delft, NL
Chair MG5 by Marcel Breuer in black saddle leather
name: chair MG5
designer: Marcel Breuer
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-century Sculpted Teak Occasional Chair by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Widdicomb
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Early Mid-century sculpted teak occasional chair by designer T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for the
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Teak
Bauhaus Style Tubular Metal and Eco-Leather Collectible Chair, 1970s
Located in taranto, IT
Designer collection chair, clearly inspired by Bauhaus, made of chromed metal tubing, single sheet
Category
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Metal
Kazuhide Takahama
Tulu
Chair in Red Corduroy for Simon International 1966
By Kazuhide Takahama, Simon International
Located in Tilburg, NL
slender and sleek (side) chair by renowned designer Kazuhide Takahama (1930-2010). He designed this chair
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Metal
1980s Milo Baughman Orange Brown Faux Leather Woven Barrel Chairs, Set of 2
By Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
burnt orange microsuede, woven brown faux leather designer fabric. The chairs are in excellent vintage
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Sculptural Black Leather Swivel Lounge Chair by Terence Conran Glove Chair Space
By Sir Terence Conran
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous, luxurious, rare, and extremely impressive designer leather swivel chair in lovely
Category
Mid-20th Century British Space Age Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Steel
Arthur Umanoff Rocking Chair
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The Arthur Umanoff rocking chair is a timeless piece of furniture that combines elegant design with
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Steel
Afra
Tobia Scarpa Black Lacquered Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 8
By Molteni
C, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
of this chair where the designer has chosen to place the legs cross-angled.
This decision gives the
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Rene Herbst Bakelite and Chrome Chairs
12 Available
, France, 1950s
By René Herbst
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Handsome set of Mid-Century chairs by French designer, René Herbst, known for his functional and
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Colombo Sanguineti set of two
Sei Stecche
chairs, Chiavari, Italy, 1950s
By Colombo Sanguineti
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare set of ''Chiavarine'' chairs model Sei Stecche (six rods) presents itself as a remarkable
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Beech
Postmodern Kurt Thut Dietiker White + Black Chair, 80s--1 Piece (5 avail)
By Kurt Thut
Located in Basel, BS
luxurious and comfortable feel to the seating.
Designed by Kurt Thut, a renowned Swiss designer, the chair
Category
1980s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Metal
$944 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Solid Caviuna Wood, Giuseppe Scapinelli
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Meticulously crafted by renowned designer Giuseppe Scapinelli, each chair in this captivating set
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Suede, Hardwood
Afra
Tobia Scarpa Black Lacquered Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 10
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Molteni
C
Located in Vicenza, IT
of this chair where the designer has chosen to place the legs cross-angled.
This decision gives the
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
air of William Katavolos chairs for ICF Milano in black leather and chrome
By ICF Milano 1, William Katavolos
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of 60's chairs by designer William Katavolos for ICF Milano. Chrome-plated steel frame, black
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set of 6 Stackable Pine Chairs, German Work by Karl Klipper, Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
sticker with information concerning the designer, under some of the chairs. These chairs are from circa
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Pine
Afra
Tobia Scarpa Black Lacquered Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 4
By Molteni
C, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
of this chair where the designer has chosen to place the legs cross-angled.
This decision gives the
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Jean Gillon Jangada Lounge Chair
Ottoman in Jacaranda
Leather, Brazil, 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in Deland, FL
'functional art'. Highly sought after by collectors and designers alike this Jangada chair and ottoman set
Category
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Jacaranda
Set of 4 modernist mid-century radar chairs made in Belgium during the 1950s
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
This set of four radar chairs was made in Belgium during the 1950s. The design is often attributed
Category
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Metal
Arne Jacobsen Grand Prix Chair in Teak, 1st Edition, with Rare Provenance.
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Architect and furniture designer Arne Jacobsen Grand Prix Chair in Teak, 1st Edition, with Rare
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Birch, Teak
Bbpr Attr. to Set of 12 Wooden Mid-Century Chairs in Bouclé
By Studio BBPR
Located in Milano, IT
In an elegant fusion of past and present, this extraordinary set of 12 chairs embodies the
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Afra
Tobia Scarpa Black Canvas Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 10
By Molteni
C, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
backrest.
Fully restored in Italy.
Interesting is the ‘flat’ shape of this chair where the designer has
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Walnut
Afra
Tobia Scarpa Black Lacquered Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 12
By Molteni
C, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
of this chair where the designer has chosen to place the legs cross-angled.
This decision gives the
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Papa Bear chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1951 for Danish company AP Stolen. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of authentic vintage and contemporary Hans Wegner Papa Bear chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 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.
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