Antique Design Chair
Early 20th Century English Antique Design Chair
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Design Chair
Walnut, Fabric
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Design Chair
Mahogany, Oak
1920s European Bauhaus Antique Design Chair
Cane, Beech
1660s German Mid-Century Modern Antique Design Chair
Chrome
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Design Chair
Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Giltwood
1920s British Arts and Crafts Antique Design Chair
Oak
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Design Chair
Steel
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Design Chair
Bentwood
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Design Chair
Wood
Mid-18th Century Antique Design Chair
Wood
Late 18th Century European Louis XVI Antique Design Chair
Marble
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Design Chair
PVC, Walnut
1920s French Art Deco Antique Design Chair
Chenille, Walnut
1880s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Antique Design Chair
Steel
Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Design Chair
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century English Chippendale Antique Design Chair
Mahogany
1870s English High Victorian Antique Design Chair
Upholstery, Oak
19th Century English Antique Design Chair
Pine
Late 19th Century French Japonisme Antique Design Chair
Palisander
1910s Danish Antique Design Chair
Leather, Cane, Mahogany
1910s Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Design Chair
Leather, Cane, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Antique Design Chair
Bentwood
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Design Chair
Wood
1920s French Art Deco Antique Design Chair
Wood, Mahogany, Lacquer, Fabric, Upholstery
1880s English George II Antique Design Chair
Walnut
Early 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Antique Design Chair
Silk, Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century French Antique Design Chair
Metal
1920s French Art Deco Antique Design Chair
Fabric, Wood, Rosewood
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Design Chair
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Fabric, Beech, Walnut
19th Century English Georgian Antique Design Chair
Cherry, Walnut
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Design Chair
Bentwood
1870s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Antique Design Chair
Leather, Fabric, Wood, Beech
1920s Italian Rustic Antique Design Chair
Wood
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Antique Design Chair
Upholstery, Elm, Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Design Chair
Hardwood
1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Design Chair
Fabric, Wood, Ash
1920s Dutch De Stijl Antique Design Chair
Beech, Oak, Plywood
1920s French Modern Antique Design Chair
Steel
1650s Antique Design Chair
Rosewood
1910s Dutch Other Antique Design Chair
Fabric, Oak
1870s English Gothic Revival Antique Design Chair
Oak
Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Design Chair
Leather, Wood
Early 1800s German Black Forest Antique Design Chair
Oak, Lacquer
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Design Chair
Oak
1880s Antique Design Chair
Steel
1920s German Bauhaus Antique Design Chair
Bentwood
Mid-17th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Design Chair
Aluminum, Steel
Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Design Chair
Chrome
19th Century English Georgian Antique Design Chair
Cherry, Walnut
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Antique Design Chair
Chrome
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Design Chair
Upholstery, Oak
1790s Swedish Antique Design Chair
Wood
Early 20th Century Taisho Antique Design Chair
Wood
Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Design Chair
Wood
16th Century British Neoclassical Antique Design Chair
Mahogany
19th Century French Empire Antique Design Chair
Bronze
17th Century British Rococo Antique Design Chair
Mahogany
1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Design Chair
Oak
19th Century Regency Antique Design Chair
Mahogany
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- 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 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 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 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 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.
- Who designed LC2 chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret designed the LC2 chair, also known as the Cassina armchair. Their design debuted at the 1927 Autumn Salon in Paris, France. On 1st 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Le Corbusier chairs.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
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