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Aldo Jacober Folding Chair Italy, 1960's
By Aldo Jacober
Located in Tarleton, GB
Folding chair by Aldo Jacober
A design icon from the 1960's!
Italian design folding chair
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Postmodern Hestra Tord Björklund, Jeans Folding Chair, 1991
By IKEA, Tord Bjorklund
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Design folding chair designed by Tord Björklund for Ikea in 1991.
The model is called Hestra. Made
Category
1990s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Folding Dining Chair by Calligaris, Italy 1980s, Postmodern Design
By Calligaris
Located in Zagreb, HR
Vintage Italian designer folding dining chair produced in the 1980s by Calligaris
Very elegant
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
2x Team Form AG for interlübke folding chairs, Swiss Design
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
Vintage 1970s German Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Jean Prouvé Folding Chair Designed 1930, Manufactured by Tecta, 1983
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
, 1983
This very rare folding chair was designed by Jean Prouve´ in 1930. Originally only 8 of these
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 40.56 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in
Hiroyuki Yamakado, 2 Cinderella Folding Chairs, Design, 1987
By Porada Arredi, Hiroyuki Yamakado
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of Hiroyuki Yamakado Cinderella folding stools for Arredi with new Faux leather seats. They
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
African Solid Wood Folding Chair Design Ethnic Carved, circa 1970
Located in Lyon, FR
African chair made of solid wood, known as a "palaver" chair.
The two-part structure can be
Category
Vintage 1970s African Tribal Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Folding Chairs Eden Designed by Gio Ponti, Italy 60s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Lucija, SI
Rare folding chairs design by one of the most famous italian designer Gio Ponti.
This are model
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
Italian Folding Chair
By Gae Aulenti
Located in London, GB
. The design is very similar to Gae Aulenti’s folding chair for Zanotta.
Condition is good with minor
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Six Folding Chairs in Leather Model Navy by Sergio Asti, Italian Design, 1969
By Sergio Asti, Zanotta
Located in Milan, IT
These Six Folding Chairs model Navy by Sergio Asti represents a Italian Design finesse. Crafted
Category
Vintage 1960s Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.86 in W 23.63 in D 22.45 in
Foldable Easy Chairs Designed by Teun Van Zanten for Molinari, 1970s
By Molinari, Teun van Zanten
Located in Schagen, NL
Foldable easy chairs designed by Teun van Zanten for Molinari in the Netherlands in the 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Folding chair model JH 512 designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1949
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
iconic chairs of the past 100 years. The son of a cobbler, Wegner brought Danish design to the
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
H 77 in W 60 in D 72 in
Leather Plona Folding Chair
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Napa, CA
Leather folding chair in yellow buttercream leather. Design by Mid-Century designer Giancarlo
Category
Vintage 1960s Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Egon Eiermann, Folding Chair Model SE 18, for Wilde + Spieth, Designed 1952
By Wilde + Spieth
Located in London, GB
Egon Eiermann (designer), Germany
Wilde+Spieth (manufacturer), Germany
SE18 folding chair
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Plywood
H 30.32 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Pair of Midcentury Bamboo Folding Chairs with Slatted Design and Light Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of bamboo folding chairs from the mid 20th century, with light brown patina. Created during
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
H 33 in W 16.5 in D 21 in
Teak Folding Chair
Located in London, England
Super sculptural solid teak folding chair.
Lived outside for most of its natural life, no brought
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Vintage Wooden Folding Garden Chair
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
This folding wooden garden chair, found in the "lagu selection" collection, is a rare vintage item
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Chairs
Materials
Wood
Green Ted Net folding chair
By Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Vojens, 83
Green metal folding chair.
This chair was designed by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea in the 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Exquisite Set of Molinari Foldable Easy Chairs Designed by Teun van Zanten 1970s
By Molinari, Teun van Zanten
Located in Voorburg, NL
Fantastic set of midcentury easy chairs produced by Molinari and designed by Teun van Zanten in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.08 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Dino Folding Chair by Tonuccidesign
By Manifestodesign
Located in Milan, IT
A revisitation of the traditional folding chair and an homage to Dino Gavina who brought this
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Plona Folding Chairs
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Napa, CA
Pair of amber plexiglass plona folding chairs. Design by Mid-Century designer Giancarlo Piretti.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Trieste folding chairs, Aldo Jacober Bazzani
By Aldo Jacober
Located in Montecchio Precalcino, VI
Pair of Trieste chairs designed by Aldo Jacober for Bazzani.
These 1950s folding chairs are an icon
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Plywood Folding Chairs
Located in Dronten, NL
Set of 4 foldable chairs in plywood, made in The Netherlands circa 1980. Ingeniously designed
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash, Plywood
A set of two folding chairs made of beech wood designed by arch. Otto Rothmayer
Located in Praha, CZ
Set of two foldable chairs made of beech wood. The chairs were designed by an architect Ott
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 31.89 in W 15.75 in D 25.6 in
4x Niels Gammelgaard Ted Folding Chairs
By IKEA, Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Neuss, NW
Timeless Ted folding chairs by Niels Gammelgaard for IKEA from the 1970s in white. High-quality
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Marcello Cuneo "Luisa" Folding Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
chair offers style in a compact design. Please confirm item location with seller (NY/NJ).
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
19th Century French Folding Hunt Chair
Located in Evergreen, CO
This rarely seen style of hunt chair has a unique folding design. It has a feel much like the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Pair of Scandinavian Teak Folding Chairs
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Scandinavian folding chairs made in the 60s in the spirit of Hans Wegner. Its structure
Category
Antique 1860s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Unopiu' Conrad Foldable Chairs Outdoor Collection
By Unopiù
Located in Brooklyn, NY
is accompanied by square, thin forms, which means the collection has a minimal, contemporary design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Iron
Folding Chair by Aldo Jacober, 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Designer Aldo Jacober
Manufacturer Stol Kamnik
Design period 1960 to 1969
Year of Production
Category
Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Folding scissor chair 1950 France
By Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A stunning folding scissor chair, both decorative and functional. It boasts a highly architectural
Category
Vintage 1950s French Side Chairs
Materials
Pine
Ikea, Sebastian, Folding Chair, Niels Gammelgaard, 1987
By Niels Gammelgaard
Located in NIEUWKUIJK, NB
These cool folding chairs are designed by Niels Gammelgaard for IKEA and were launched for a short
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
The Folding Chair in 6061 Aluminum 'Blue'
Located in Fort Wayne, IN
The Folding Chair by black helmut; the utility of a folding chair reimagined in luxury materiality
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Leather Campaign Folding Chair by Valenti, 1960s
By Valenti
Located in L'Escala, ES
Beautiful and rare leather campaign folding chair manufactured by Valenti in 1960s.
This chair is
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Chairs
Materials
Brass
1950's Vintage Conjoined Folding Chapel Chairs
Located in Tarleton, GB
use.?
Great design, practical and comfortable seating.
Circa 1950's folding church chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Dal Vera Bamboo Folding Chairs, Italy, 1960s
By Dal Vera
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful original Dal Vera bamboo folding chairs, produced in Italy in the 1960s.
The lines of
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of 1960s Valmazan Folding Campaign Chairs
By Mogens Koch, Valmazan
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of Almazan folding campaign chairs dating from the 1960s after the Mogens Koch Mk-16
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Gio ponti Nifea folding chair
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
Gio Ponti Folding chair
designed 1958 for Fratelli Reguitti
stil with the Original canvas
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Canvas
Fabricius and Kastholm Folding Chairs
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Ultra rare and exceptional PB10 folding lounge chairs in oak and leather with original pillows
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Mid-Century Folding Chair SE18 by Egon Eiermann
By Wilde + Spieth, Egon Eiermann
Located in Vienna, AT
Folding chair model SE18 was designed in 1952 by Egon Eiermann for Wilde & Spieth. Chair is now
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
1960's Pair of Folding Chairs by Salterini
By John Salterini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern outdoor patio pair of folding chairs designed by Salterini.
The chairs are made
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Niels Gammelgaard Åland Folding Chairs for 1970s Ikea
By IKEA, Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Neuss, NW
Åland metal folding chairs by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea from the 1970s in white. The offer
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Chairs
Materials
Metal
IKEA – Isak – Folding Chair – Black – Niels Gammelgaard – 1989
By Niels Gammelgaard
Located in NIEUWKUIJK, NB
This folding chair is called Isak and is designed by Niels Gammelgaard for IKEA. It was first
Category
Vintage 1980s European Chairs
Materials
Polyester
American Designer, Low Foldable Chairs, Rattan, Usa, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo, rattan and metal folding lounge chairs designed and produced in the USA, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan
The Folding Chair in 6061 Aluminum 'Clear Finish'
Located in Fort Wayne, IN
The folding chair by black helmut; the utility of a folding chair reimagined in luxury materiality
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Scandinavian Folding Teak Chairs
Located in Faversham, GB
A striking pair of low profile folding chairs in teak perfect for both inside and outside use
Category
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Teak
Franco Albini for Poggi circa 1950, Folding Chair
By Franco Albini
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy, circa 1950. A folding chair of wooden construction in completely
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Foldable Plia Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Cape Town, WC
The essential folding chair, the Plia showcases function while marking the move towards transparent
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Orign 00005 Folding Chairs from the 60 Ies
By POLCHA
Located in PARIS, FR
use what exists, a second life in the service of art.
Like a colorful decline.
Folding chair in
Category
Vintage 1960s European Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Beech
Origni 00004 Folding Chairs from the 60 Ies
By POLCHA
Located in PARIS, FR
folding chairs were part of our everyday life.
We wanted to make this memory our own and rethink it as a
Category
Vintage 1960s European Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Beech
Italian Folding Chair in the Style of Gae Aulenti's 'April' Chair
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Den Haag, NL
Folding chair upholstered in brown corduroy inspired by Gae Aulenti's 'April' design. Made in Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Late 19th Century Double Folding Chair from France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th-century French double-seated oak folding chair. With small metal structural supports and
Category
Antique 1880s French Chairs
Materials
Wood
Plia chair designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli
By Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Athens, Attiki
Castelli in 1967.
It's an award-winning design classic.
With the Plia folding chair Giancarlo Piretti made
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Moorish 19th Century Folding Chair Inlaid
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Middle Eastern Egyptian Moorish walnut wood folding chair with intricate foliate carving
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Egyptian Moorish Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
4 Syrian Mother of Pearl Folding Scribe Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Group of four Syrian mother of pearl inlaid wooden folding scribe chairs including one matching
Category
20th Century Chairs
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Mid Century Dyrlund Folding Chair
By Dyrlund
Located in BAARLO, LI
A folding chair from the Danish design manufacturer Dyrlund from Denmark. It is rare to find a
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Mogens Koch Folding Chairs MK-16, Rud Rasmussen, Copenhagen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in TOURS, FR
the 1970s
Mogens Koch designed the MK16 Folding Chair in 1932
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Antique 19th Century Civil War Period Folding Officers Camp Chair Campaign Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th century civil war period folding officers camp chair campaign chair. Item features a
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 35 in W 17 in D 23 in
Folding chairs, Luisa Model by Marcello Cuneo, Italy 1970
By Marcello Cuneo
Located in Brasília, BR
Amazing pair of "Luisa" chairs in chromed metal designed by Marcello Cuneo for Mobel, Italy 1970
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Savonarola Folding Chair circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Renaissance style walnut Savonarola folding chair from circa 1900 with lion paw feet
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Chairs
Materials
Walnut
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Design Folding Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of design folding chairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and animal skin, all design folding chairs available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of design folding chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of design folding chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, modern and industrial design folding chairs are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made design folding chairs over the years, but those made by Poul Hundevad, Molinari and Niko Kralj are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Design Folding Chairs?
Design folding chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $782, while the lowest priced sells for $78 and the highest can go for as much as $9,288.
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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 Design Folding Chairs
- 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.
- Do butterfly chairs fold up?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether or not a butterfly chair will fold will depend on the make and model. The butterfly chair was originally designed with metal hairpin legs without hinges or joints. Collector versions of the butterfly chair will not be foldable, however, foldable designs are a popular silhouette for recreational seating.
- Who invented the folding chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Nathaniel Alexander invented the folding chair in 1911. During the 1950s, demand for the chairs skyrocketed with furniture makers like the Fredric Arnold Company in Brooklyn, New York, producing thousands every day. Find a variety of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021The most comfortable folding chair is really a matter of preference. When shopping for folding chairs, you’ll want to think about how you’ll use them, how often you’ll be using them and if you have a preference with respect to materials. Shop antique, vintage and new folding chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Chairs that fold up are usually called folding chairs. However, people may refer to them as collapsible chairs as well. Other names for folding chairs designed for outdoor use include deck chairs, beach chairs, lawn chairs, camping chairs and patio chairs. Shop a collection of folding 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 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.
- 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 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.
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