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Architectural Designer Desk Chair By Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Architectural Designer Desk Chair By Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Wood shows some wear. I think
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
American Designer, Desk Chair, Chrome Metal, Mohair, USA, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable chome metal and beige mohair desk chair designed and produced in the US, 1930s.
21.5
Category
Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Designer Lucite T-Back Side / Desk Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A Vintage designer lucite t-back side chair or desk chair. Very high quality well made forms
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Lucite
Unusual Steel Adjustable Designer Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Unusual steel adjustable designer chair
A very unusual piece, this chair is all made in steel
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Kevi Desk Chairs
By Fritz Hansen, Jørgen Rasmussen
Located in Dronten, NL
seat height. Surprisingly comfortable, the Kevi chair is a favorite among architects and designers for
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Rare and Perfect Italian Designer Chair
By Gio Ponti
Located in East Hampton, NY
The most beautiful Mahogany desk chair influenced in a Gio Ponti design. Finished with sabots and
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk C...
Materials
Mahogany
Designer Modern Walnut and Greek Key Upholstered Side or Desk Chair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stylish contemporary designer side or desk chair with a nod to the klismos design having superb
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Leather and Steel Mid-Century Modern Designer Office Chair
By Alex de Rouvray
Located in PARIS, FR
The minimal and elegant design of the Mayet Office Chair gives it a unique style in the world of
Category
2010s Romanian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Leather Swivel Desk Chair, Italy, c.1980
Located in Surbiton, GB
Late 20th Century leather desk chair manufactured by Marcatré.
Founded in 1975 Marcatré is
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rubber
Twain Desk & Chair Set by Gio Bagnara
By Stephane Parmentier
Located in New York, NY
key
partner for a large number of interior designers
as well as a select group of yacht and private
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Desk Chair Style: Art Deco, France, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco desk chair
Wood
Year: 1930
Country: France
If you are looking for a desk chair to match
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood
Desk Chair Style: Art Deco, France, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco desk chair
Country: France
If you are looking for a desk chair to match your desk, we
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Rabami Danish Teak Kevi Desk Chairs
Located in Denton, TX
Danish Modern office chair design by architect and designer Jorgen Rasmussen for Engelbrechts, the
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
AP Originals Swiffle Desk Chair by Hein Salomonson 1960
By Hein Salomonson, AP Originals
Located in DE MEERN, NL
.
About Designer Hein Salomonson:
Hein Salomonson, the visionary behind the Mid-Century Swiffle Desk Chair
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Desk Chair Made In Rosewood By Kurt Olsen From 1960s
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Lejre, DK
This desk chair/armchair in luxurious rosewood, complemented by light natural leather upholstery
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Jacob Jensen for Labofa adjustable desk chair, Denmark 1960's
By Labofa A/S, Jacob Jensen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Swivel office chair with new grey and black upholstery.
The height is adjustable from 88 - 97 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
1980s Nicos Zographos Grey Leather Bucket Desk Chairs w/ Alpha Bases
By Zographos Designs Ltd., Nicos Zographos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Zographos rolling bucket desk chairs in gray leather with polished stainless steel alpha bases. The chairs
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
1970s Solid Walnut Desk Chair by John Nyquist made in California
By John Nyquist
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a rare circa 1970s swiveling desk chair that was hand crafted by John Nyquist in Long Beach
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Desk Chair by Roux-Spitz Adjustable Swivel Rosewood Beige French Modernist
By Michel Roux-Spitz
Located in Ettlingen, DE
Rare office chair, desk chair, armchair by the important French designer Michel Roux-Spitz
Glossy
Category
20th Century French Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Iron
H 36.62 in W 23.63 in D 22.45 in
Nicos Zographos Alpha Bucket Desk Chairs w/ Bronze Base Cordovan Leather
By Zographos Designs Ltd., Nicos Zographos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous set of six Nicos Zographos Alpha Bucket rolling desk chairs chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Mid Century Danish Modern Adjustable Restored Desk Office Chair in White Leather
By Jørgen Rasmussen, Labofa A/S
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple yet very elegant rolling desk office chair in restored condition with all new upholstery and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 38 in W 17.5 in D 21 in
Richard Sapper for Knoll Desk Task Executive or Conference Chair - Brown Leather
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in St. Louis, MO
Designer Richard Sapper for Knoll the desk chairs in rich dark brown Spinneybeck leather, fully
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 36.63 in W 24.75 in D 26.5 in
Antique Regency 1820 Brown Leather Pollard Oak Chesterfield Office Desk Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
leather office desk chair with Pollard oak frame and original horse hair padding.
This is a very
Category
Antique 1820s English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 34.06 in W 20.48 in D 22.45 in
Desk Chair Style: Art Deco, France, Material Wood and Leather, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco desk chair
Material: leather and wood
Year: 1930
Country: France
If you are looking for a
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Desk Chair in Leather and Wood, Style: Art Deco, France, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco Armchair
Wood and leather
Year: 1930
Country: France
If you are looking for a desk chair
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Art Deco Desk Chair Mid Hammered in White Bronze by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
sample set of 12 finishes so that they can experience the finish first hand.
Art Deco Desk Chair
Category
2010s Indian Other Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Sheet Metal
Fritz Hansen Swivel Desk Chair Bauhaus Style Tube Steel and Beechwood, 1930s
By Magnus Stephensen, Fritz Hansen, Frits Schlegel
Located in Odense, DK
Early Fritz Hansen swivel chair in tube steel and solid beechwood with an amazing patina to the
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 35.44 in W 15.75 in D 20.48 in
Herman Miller Setu Ergonomic Office Desk Chair in Lyris Graphite Mesh Fabric
By Studio 7.5 1, Herman Miller
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The Setu chair delivers instant comfort for anyone from the moment you sit down. Best of NeoCon
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2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 34 in W 25 in D 17.5 in
2012 Vitra ID Trim Desk Chair Polished Aluminum & Leather by Antonio Citterio
By Vitra, Antonio Citterio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (multiple chairs are available but the price listed is for one chair
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 39 in W 23.25 in D 26 in
Arne Jacobsen Model 3117 Adjustable Desk Work Chairs, 1955, Early Matching Pair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
Arne Jacobsen (designer)
Fritz Hansen (manufacturer), Denmark
Pair of Model 3117 desk chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Plywood
H 31.5 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in
1990s Richard Sapper for Knoll Office / Desk Chair with Black Fabric and Frame
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sapper for Knoll office / desk chair in black fabric with black enameled frame. This is an iconic design
Category
1990s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 36.75 in W 26 in D 24.75 in
2008 Interstuhl Silver 262S Office Desk Chair in Black Leather by Hadi Teherani
By Interstuhl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
) 2008 production Silver 262S desk chair, designed by Hadi Teherani, produced by Interstuhl in Germany
Category
Early 2000s German Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 42.5 in W 23 in D 28 in
20th Century Industrial Desk Chair from Gebroeders De Wit, Toon de Wit, 1960s
By Gebroeders De Wit, Toon de Wit
Located in Bunnik, NL
Gebroeders De Wit Schiedam industrial desk chair 3314. 1950s-1960s, the Netherlands. Chrome tube
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 34.65 in W 23.63 in D 18.12 in
Mario Bellini Post-Modern Executive Desk Chair for Vitra, Signed and Dated 1992
By Mario Bellini, Vitra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A spectacular set of Mario Bellini signed desk chairs for the Vitra, dated 1992 production. This
Category
1990s Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plastic
H 35.5 in W 24 in D 28 in
Herman Miller Brand New Setu Ergonomic Office Desk Chair in Lyris Alpine Mesh
By Herman Miller, Studio 7.5 1
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The Setu chair delivers instant comfort for anyone from the moment you sit down. Best of NeoCon
Category
2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 34 in W 25 in D 17.5 in
Post Modern desk chair by Roberto Lucci and Paolo Orlandini for Lamm Italy
By Roberto Lucci & Paolo Orlandini
Located in Delft, NL
’s
Origin: Italy
Manufacturer: Lamm
Designer: Roberto Lucci and Paolo Orlandini
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 36.62 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Vintage Mid-century Fabric Desk Chairs by Charles Pollock for Comforto
By Comforto, Charles Pollock
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
died in 2013. He was an American industrial designer who created elegant furniture, most notably an
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
H 31.89 in W 25.99 in D 23.63 in
20th Century Italian Walnut Writing Table, Desk Set with a Chair by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Italian freestanding writing table, desk set with two drawers and a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 32 in W 55 in D 28.5 in
Vintage Fabric Aluminum EA 108 Desk Chair by Charles&Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This EA 108 chair was designed by Charles & Ray Eames in 1958 and produced by US maker Herman
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 32.68 in W 22.45 in D 21.26 in
Model 80 Desk / Dining Chair in Rosewood by Niels Møller for J.L. Møller, 1960s
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Deland, FL
elegant design, this chair is perfect behind a desk or as a hallway accent chair. Make it yours today
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Rosewood
H 31 in W 19.5 in D 20 in
American Desk Armchair, 1950
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco desk chair
Wood
Year: 1950
If you are looking for a desk chair to match your desk, we
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood
American Desk Armchair, 1970
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
1937, where he carried out several architectural works and in 1938 designs the well-known BFK chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Desk Chair in Teak by Kurt Østervig for International Designers, Denmark, 1960s
By Kurt Østervig, International Designers Group
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare, side/desk chair in teak by Kurt Østervig for International Designers, crafted
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 30.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
4 Chair, Italian, 1950
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
4 Chairs
Country: Italian
If you are looking for a desk chair to match your desk, we have what you
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Space Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood
ORIGINAL ANTIQUE THONET SWiVEL BERGERE DESK CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR MODEL NUMBER 3
By Thonet
Located in GB
, antique, Thonet Model No 3 swivel bergère chair circa 1900
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a
Category
Antique Early 1900s European Late Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
H 31.11 in W 24.81 in D 23.23 in
Office Chair Vitra, Swivel Chair, Model AC1, Designed by the Antonio Citterio
By Vitra
Located in Delft, NL
Vitra, swivel chair, model AC1, designed by the Antonio Citterio
The swivel chair by the
Category
Late 20th Century German Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 39.38 in W 22.05 in D 16.15 in
Wim Den Boon Executive Chair
By Wim Den Boon
Located in Waalwijk, NL
designers made both chromed tube furniture and curved plywood. Group & also designed a dining room chair for
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Balance Chair by Sebastián Angeles
Located in Geneve, CH
Balance chair by Sebastián Angeles
Material: Walnut
Dimensions: W 40 x D 40 x 100 cm
Also
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Balance Chair by Sebastián Angeles
Located in Geneve, CH
Balance chair by Sebastián Angeles
Material: Walnut
Dimensions: W 40 x D 40 x 100 cm
Also
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Balance Chair by Sebastián Angeles
Located in Geneve, CH
Balance Chair by Sebastián Angeles
Material: Walnut
Dimensions: W 40 x D 40 x 100 cm
Also
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Danny Venlet Bulo Easy Rider Belgium Desk Seat Lounge Space Age Red Chrome
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The iconic Lounge and Office chair called the Bulo Easy Rider is a unique piece that offers various
Category
1990s Belgian Space Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Fabricius Kastholm Leather 'Bird' Chairs
By Kill International, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful modern leather and aluminum office chairs in original black leather. Higher back version
Category
Vintage 1960s German Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Executive Chair by Charles Pollock for Knoll
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Charles Pollock for Knoll office desk chair featuring brown leather upholstery. When you think of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Chairs
By Herman Miller
Located in Pasadena, TX
Herman miller soft pad chairs
Charles and Ray Eames designer
Their Soft Pad Collection of
Category
Vintage 1950s American Craftsman Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Brown Remix Lassen Chair by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Brown Remix Lassen chair by Lassen
Dimensions: W 58 x D 60 x H 88 cm
Materials: Textile
The
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2010s Danish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Textile
Brown Leather Lassen Chair by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Brownleather lassen chair by Lassen
Dimensions: W 58 x D 60 x H 88 cm
Materials: Leather
The
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2010s Danish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Brown Fiord Lassen Chair by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Brown Fiord Lassen chair by Lassen.
Dimensions : W 58 x D 60 x H 88 cm.
Materials : Textile
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2010s Danish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Textile
Grey Fiord Lassen Chair by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Grey Fiord Lassen chair by Lassen
Dimensions: W 58 x D 60 x H 88 cm
Materials: Textile
The
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2010s Danish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Textile
Beige Fiord Lassen Chair by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Beige Fiord lassen chair by Lassen
Dimensions: W 58 x D 60 x H 88 cm
Materials: textile
The
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2010s Danish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Textile
Black Leather Lassen Chair by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Black leather lassen chair by Lassen
Dimensions: W 58 x D 60 x H 88 cm
Materials: Leather
The
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2010s Danish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022British designer George Carwardine designed the Anglepoise desk lamp. Before creating the light fixture, he worked as an engineer designing automobile suspension systems. The first Anglepoise lamps debuted in 1931. You can find a variety of Anglepoise desk lamps 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.
- 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 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 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.
- 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.
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- 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.
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Retro Writers Desk
North American Mahogany Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Kastholm Tulip
Edward Wormley For Dunbar Desk Chair
Swiss Leather Dining Room Chairs
George Nelson Office Chair For Herman Miller
Panton Globe
Globe Verner
Dutch Secretary
Sebastian Angeles
Artifort Desk Chair
Pierre Paulin Desk Chair
Scandinavian Aluminum Office Chairs and Desk Chairs