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Pair of Vintage Signed Donghia Modern Designer Side Chairs by John Hutton
By John Hutton
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of vintage signed Donghia Modern Designer side chairs by John Hutton. Each features snake
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Sycamore

Swedish Designer, Side Chairs, Pine, Sweden, 1977
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine side chairs designed and produced in Sweden in 1977. Seat height 17.5”
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Side Chairs

Materials

Pine

Danish Designer, Side Chair, Oak, Denmark, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak side chair or dining chair designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1920s. Seat height 18”.
Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Art Nouveau Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Danish Designer, Side Chairs, Oak, Denmark, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak side chairs or dining chairs designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1920s. Seat height
Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Art Nouveau Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Danish Designer, Side Chairs, Oak, Denmark, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak side chairs or dining chairs designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1920s. Seat height
Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Art Nouveau Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Danish Designer, Side Chairs, Oak, Denmark, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak side chairs or dining chairs designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1920s. Seat height
Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Art Nouveau Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Italian Designer, Side Chair, Pine, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine side chair designed and produced in Italy, 1950s. Seat height 17.75”.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Pine

Italian Designer, Side Chair, Pine, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine side chair designed and produced in Italy, 1950s. Seat height 17.75”.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Pine

Swedish Designer, Side Chairs, Pine, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine side chairs designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Seat height: 18”
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Pine

Swedish Designer, Side Chair, Wood, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood side or lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Seat height: 15”
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Folk Art Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Dutch Designer, Side Chair, Oak, Netherlands, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained oak side chair designed and produced in the Netherlands, c. 1940s. 14.75” seat
Category

Vintage 1940s Dutch De Stijl Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

American Designer, Side Chair, Oak, USA, 1980s
Located in High Point, NC
A laminated and carved oak side chair designed and produced in the US, c. 1980s. 16.75” seat height
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

American Designer, Side Chair, Oak, USA, 1980s
Located in High Point, NC
A laminated and carved oak side chair designed and produced in the US, c. 1980s. 16.75” seat
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

American Designer, Side Chair, Oak, USA, 1980s
Located in High Point, NC
A laminated and carved oak side chair designed and produced in the US, c. 1980s. 17” seat height
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

American Designer, Side Chair, Oak, USA, 1980s
Located in High Point, NC
A laminated and carved oak side chair designed and produced in the US, c. 1980s. 17” seat height
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

American Designer, Side Chair, Wood, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood side chair designed and produced in the US, c. 1940s. 15” seat height
Category

Vintage 1940s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

American Designer, Side Chairs, Wood, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of stained wood side chairs designed and produced in the US, c. 1940s. 16” seat height
Category

Vintage 1940s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

American Designer, Side Chairs, Wood, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of stained wood side chairs designed and produced in the US, c. 1940s. 16” seat height
Category

Vintage 1940s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Swedish Designer, Side Chair, Pine, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Seat height: 18”
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Pine

Danish Designer, Side Chair, Velvet, Beech, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green velvet and beech side chair designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1930s. Reupholstered in
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Italian Designer, Side Chair, Metal, Velvet, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal and grey brown velvet side chair designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Danish Designer, Side Chairs, Oak, Cane, Leather, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of 6 oak, cane and red leather side or dining chairs designed and produced in Denmark, 1930s
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Oak

American Designer, Side Chair, Oak, USA, 1980s
Located in High Point, NC
A laminated and carved oak side chair designed and produced in the US, c. 1980s. 16.75” seat height
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Viscount David Linley Sycamore Wood Pimlico Occasional Side Chairs
By David Linley
Located in GB
Linley side chairs A very good looking and well made pair of designer side chairs, they are quite
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20th Century English Country Side Chairs

Materials

Sycamore

Designer Cool Modern Artflex Botolo Upholstered Side Chair
By Cini Boeri
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Chic mid century modern Italian side chair by Cini Boeri for Artflex having three chunky black
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian Designer Postmodern Black Lacquer Wood and Leather Side Chair
By Calligaris
Located in New York, NY
side or desk chair(s), circa late 20th century, late-1970s-1980s, Italy. Beautiful detailing in chair
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Italian Designer Postmodern Black Lacquer Wood and Leather Side Chair
By Calligaris
Located in New York, NY
side or desk chair(s), circa late-20th century, late-1970s-1980s, Italy. Beautiful detailing in chair
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Unusual Copper Adjustable Designer Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Unusual copper adjustable designer chair A very unusual piece, this chair is all made in copper
Category

Mid-20th Century Industrial Side Chairs

Materials

Copper

Pair of Amlash Side Chairs by Mirak
By The Mirak Collection
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of Amlash chairs by Mirak A. Soudavar Designer Side chair in dark expresso mahogany
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Suelo Modern Side Chair
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo modern side chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The lounge
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2010s North American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Suelo Modern Side Chair
Suelo Modern Side Chair
H 31.5 in W 28.5 in D 31 in
Mart Stam Oak Side Chair
By Mart Stam
Located in Dronten, NL
chair by Dutch modernist designer and architect Mart Stam (1899-1986) boasts a rustic character. This is
Category

Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Rush, Rope, Oak

Mart Stam Oak Side Chair
Mart Stam Oak Side Chair
H 33.47 in W 16.54 in D 15.75 in
Suelo Slatted Outdoor Side Chair
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo slatted outdoor side chair is beautifully constructed in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is
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2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Suelo Slatted Outdoor Side Chair
Suelo Slatted Outdoor Side Chair
H 31.5 in W 28 in D 31 in
Suelo Slatted Outdoor Side Chair
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo Slatted Outdoor Side Chair is beautifully constructed in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is
Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Suelo Slatted Outdoor Side Chair
Suelo Slatted Outdoor Side Chair
H 31.5 in W 28 in D 31 in
Suelo Modern Outdoor Side Chair
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo outdoor modern side chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This
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2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Suelo Modern Outdoor Side Chair
Suelo Modern Outdoor Side Chair
H 31.5 in W 28.5 in D 31 in
Toby Heller Sculptural Aluminum Side Chair
Located in Norwalk, CT
Toby Heller, American (1927-2017). Spiral design side chair. Cut, welded and polished aluminum, c
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Toby Heller Sculptural Aluminum Side Chair
Toby Heller Sculptural Aluminum Side Chair
H 34.75 in W 17.5 in D 16.25 in
Single Medea Chair by Italian Designer V.Nobili, 1955, Plywood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful and famous Medea chair designed by Vittorio Nobili, in 1955. The plywood shell is
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Dominique Pair of Ebonized Side Chairs
By Dominique
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Art Deco pair of side chairs by Dominique, designed in 1937, in ebonized wood. Open lattice
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Jacques Adnet Neoclassic High Back Side Chair
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Hudson, NY
This tall back, neoclassic side chair is attributed to French designer Jacques Adnet circa 1945
Category

Mid-20th Century European Neoclassical Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Trolley Armless Side Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Trolley Armless Side Chair by Phase Design Dimensions: D 59.7 x W 55.2 x H 81.3 cm. Materials
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2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Trolley Armless Side Chair by Phase Design
Trolley Armless Side Chair by Phase Design
H 32.01 in W 21.74 in D 23.51 in
Kickstand Armless Side Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Kickstand Armless Side Chair by Phase Design Dimensions: D 63.5 x W 55.9 x H 79.4 cm. Materials
Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Kickstand Armless Side Chair by Phase Design
Kickstand Armless Side Chair by Phase Design
H 31.26 in W 22.01 in D 25.01 in
Kickstand Armless Side Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Kickstand Armless Side Chair by Phase Design Dimensions: D 63.5 x W 55.9 x H 79.4 cm. Materials
Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Kickstand Armless Side Chair by Phase Design
Kickstand Armless Side Chair by Phase Design
H 31.26 in W 22.01 in D 25.01 in
Prometheus Unbound Side Chair by Edvin Klasson
Located in Geneve, CH
Prometheus unbound side chair by Edvin Klasson Dimensions: D96 x W65 x H45 cm Materials: Painted
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2010s Norwegian Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Amsterdamse School Side Chairs, The Netherlands, 1920s
Located in Utrecht, NL
, so designers paid great attention to both the visual and the material elements of each chair. While
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Trolley Side Chair With Arms by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Trolley Side Chair With Arms by Phase Design Dimensions: D 59.7 x W 55.2 x H 81.3 cm. Materials
Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Trolley Side Chair With Arms by Phase Design
Trolley Side Chair With Arms by Phase Design
H 32.01 in W 21.74 in D 23.51 in
Trolley Side Chair With Arms by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Trolley Side Chair With Arms by Phase Design Dimensions: D 59.7 x W 55.2 x H 81.3 cm. Materials
Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Trolley Side Chair With Arms by Phase Design
Trolley Side Chair With Arms by Phase Design
H 32.01 in W 21.74 in D 23.51 in
Trolley Side Chair With Arms by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Trolley Side Chair With Arms by Phase Design Dimensions: D 59.7 x W 55.2 x H 81.3 cm. Materials
Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Trolley Side Chair With Arms by Phase Design
Trolley Side Chair With Arms by Phase Design
H 32.01 in W 21.74 in D 23.51 in
Kickstand Side Chair With Arms by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Kickstand Side Chair With Arms by Phase Design Dimensions: D 63.5 x W 59.1 x H 79.4 cm. Materials
Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Kickstand Side Chair With Arms by Phase Design
Kickstand Side Chair With Arms by Phase Design
H 31.26 in W 23.27 in D 25.01 in
Carlo Bugatti set of side chairs, early 1900s
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A stunning pair of early 20th century Carlo Bugatti (1856 - 1940) side or desk chairs, which are
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Side Chairs

Materials

Copper, Zinc

Carlo Bugatti set of side chairs, early 1900s
Carlo Bugatti set of side chairs, early 1900s
H 35.44 in W 11.82 in D 15.75 in
Mayfly Studio - American Craft White Oak Side Chairs
By Michael Oates
Located in Alpha, NJ
chairs are produced by Mayfly Studio under designer Michael Oates. Drawing influence from the New Hope
Category

2010s American American Craftsman Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Purpleheart, Padouk

Restored Mid-Century Swoop Rattan Accent Side Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored Mid-century era rattan side accent chair featuring 5 strand seat back with a horseshoe
Category

Vintage 1950s Side Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Giorgio Armani Chestnut Constructivist Side Chairs, Italy, 1990s
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Utrecht, NL
Designed by Giorgio Armani, these side chairs have the same elegant aesthetic the designer is known
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1990s Italian Minimalist Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Woven Rush Dining Side Chair by Mel Smilow
By Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
in 2013, the woven rush dining side chair is classically midcentury. This collection’s handwoven
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Rush

Scandinavian Design Pine Side Chair set, Sweden 1960's
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Scandinavian Design Pine Side Chair set. Made in Sweden, 1960's period. In the
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Pine

Vintage Jacques Adnet Leather Side Chairs, Set of 4
By Jacques Adnet
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Jacques Adnet was an art deco designer known for his creations in leather. These side chairs were
Category

Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Saarinen Executive Side Chair with Metal Legs for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Glendale, CA
Saarinen Executive side chair with metal legs for Knoll. Originally designed in 1946, this late
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Charles Bevan A pair of Gothic Revival side chairs
By Marsh, Jones & Cribb, Charles Bevan
Located in London, GB
Charles Bevan under licence to Marsh Jones & Cribb. A pair of Gothic Revival side chairs, with
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Antique 1870s English Gothic Revival Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Connoisseur Collection Side Chair by Paul McCobb, C. 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Westport, CT
The highly sought-after Connoisseur Collection side or desk chair, designed by Paul McCobb, circa
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Woven Rush-Backed Dining Side Chair by Mel Smilow
By Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
in 2018, the woven rush dining side chair is classically midcentury. This collection’s handwoven
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Rush

Pair of Midcentury White Knoll Bertoia Side Chairs, 1950s
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Almelo, NL
This pair of Bertoia side chair is composed of delicate steel rods that have been precisely
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Restored Vintage Rattan Side Chair with 6 Strand Back
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage rattan side chair, chair features a 6-strand seat back and white cotton fabric foam padded
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Rattan

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Designer Side Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of designer side chairs for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct designer side chairs — often made from wood, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. Designer side chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Designer side chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Calligaris, Paolo Buffa and Chiavari each produced beautiful designer side chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Designer Side Chairs?

Designer side chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,850, while the lowest priced sells for $850 and the highest can go for as much as $4,800.
Questions About Designer Side Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Antonio 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 ExpertMay 3, 2024
    Don 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, 2023
    Who 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    George 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Surrealist 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Eileen 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 ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    There 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Italian-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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Charles-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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Le 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Charles 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Although 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Ludwig 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 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, 2023
    Le 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Opinions 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Arnold 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Charles 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The difference between a side chair and a Parsons chair is style. A side chair is a very commonly used dining chair. The form of a side chair may vary, but the constant is the lack of armrests to keep hands free for eating and to save space at the table. A Parsons chair is a type of side chair that features upholstery on the seat and back. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.