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Pair of Chairs Designed by Larry Laslo for Directional
By Directional, Larry Laslo
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Chairs Designed by Larry Laslo for Directional, wooden legs have a faux burl wood finish
Category
1990s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Directional
By Directional
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage pair of lounge chairs by Directional feature a shimmering upholstery with embroidered
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Corkscrew or Nautilus Swivel Chairs by Directional
By Directional
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Chairs are currently upholstered in the original blush/ tan microsuede upholstery. Chairs feature
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Ultrasuede
Four Sculptural Dining Chairs by Directional
By Directional
Located in New York, NY
Set of four dining chairs by Directional. The chairs have the original upholstery and a nice
Category
Vintage 1980s Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Large Swiveling Lounge Chairs by Directional
By Directional
Located in Dallas, TX
Thoughtfully curated pair of vintage swivel chairs by Directional, circa 1980's. Acquire leisure
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair Nautilus Swivel Club Chairs attributed to Directional
By Directional
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of "Nautalis" armchairs in complementary mirrored composition attributed to Directional
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Foam, Wood
Stunning Pair of Directional Croissant Swivel Lounge Chair Mid-Century
By Directional
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of Directional crescent roll tufted swivel lounge chairs. These wonderful chairs are
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
1980s Directional Cream Polka Dots Swivel Chairs, Set of 2
By Directional
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, swivel chairs set you could hope to find
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1980s Light Beige Directional Nautilus Swivel Chairs, Set of 2
By Directional
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
These Iconic swivel chairs are packed with personality! Outstanding design is exhibited throughout
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Sculptural Swivel Upholster Lounge, Side Chairs by Michael Wolk for Directional
By Directional
Located in North Miami, FL
stunning. These were designs by Michael Work for Directional in 1997. They have been newly re-upholstered
Category
1990s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 29.5 in W 23 in D 34 in
Kipp Stewart for Directional Chairs
By Kipp Stewart, Directional
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of spectacular mid-century modern lounge chairs designed by Kipp Stewart. Scoop frame with
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vladimir Kagan for Directional Hurricane Chair
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Houston, TX
designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional in the 1980s. This iconic chair retains the original red leather
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Directional Post Modern Swivel Chairs and Ottoman in Ivory Bouclé
By Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Directional. Our shop has carried several Directional and Vladimir Kagan style lounge chairs in our inventory
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
1980s Directional Kagan Black Microsuede and Leather Swivel Chairs, Set of 2
By Directional
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
spectacular and beautifully-presented chairs. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful chairs
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Midcentury Brass Swivel Lounge Chairs by Directional
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning vintage brass swivel lounge chairs designed and manufactured by Directional in the United
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage Walnut Swivel Lounge Chairs by Directional
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful vintage walnut swivel lounge chairs by Directional from the United States, circa 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Nautilus Chairs by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
in nubby chenille from Fishman's Fabrics. Tagged Directional. Original example designed by Vladimir
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chenille
Set of 6 Modern Parson Dining Chairs for Directional, puffy off-white
By Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 6 Modern Parson Dining Chairs made by Directional.
Off-white in color
Fully upholstered
4
Category
Vintage 1970s Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Kipp Stewart Modern Lounge Chairs by Directional
By Kipp Stewart, Directional
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kipp Stewart design. Quality vintage craftsmanship by Directional furniture, this pair of club chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Orange Vladimir Kagan Design Channel Back Swivel Chairs
By Directional
Located in Dallas, TX
Matching pair of stylish and very comfortable lounge chairs by Vladimir Kagan design for
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Midcentury Walnut "Barrel" Swivel Lounge Chairs by Directional
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful midcentury walnut “Barrel” swivel lounge chairs designed by Directional and manufactured
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
1990s Vladimir Kagan for Directional 'Wave' Lounge Chair
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Houston, TX
Rare "Wave" lounge chair designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, c.1990s. Known to draw
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
Pair Larry Laslo for Directional Channeled Back Chairs
By Larry Laslo, Directional
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of sculpted art form chairs are perfect for those who love to stand out. Designed by the
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Pair of Kipp Stewart for Directional Lounge Chairs
By Kipp Stewart, Directional
Located in Norwalk, CT
Great modern lines on this pair of lounge chairs designed by the notable designer, Kipp Stewart
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Set of 4 Norman Cherner Directional Side Chairs Plycraft
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner, Directional
Located in Fraser, MI
with a name-de-plume: Designed by Bernardo. Directional Showrooms/B.G. Mesberg liked the chairs, and
Category
Vintage 1960s Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vladimir Kagan for Directional High-Back Swivel Lounge Chair
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vladimir Kagan for Directional High-Back Swivel Lounge Chair in a Charcoal Dark Blue Mohair. One
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Upholstery
Mid Century Paul McCobb for Directional Lounge Chair 1950s
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Troy, MI
Exceptional lounge chair designed by Paul McCobb for Directional circa 1950s
Sculpted alnut frame
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Mid Century Kipp Stewart “Arc Lounge Chairs” for Directional
By Kipp Stewart, Directional
Located in Baltimore, MD
A stunning pair of mid-century modern 1960s “Arc” lounge chairs designed by Kipp Stewart for
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1980s Directional Furniture Designer Swivel Chairs, Set of 2
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in Miami, FL
1980s Postmodern designer swivel chairs, by Directional Furniture. The chairs have been
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chenille
1950s Paul McCobb Directional Walnut Slipper Chairs, Pair Newly Upholstered
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Miami, FL
pair of Mid-century Modern walnut slipper chairs designed by Paul McCobb for Directional in the 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 32.75 in W 24.75 in D 31.75 in
Pair Vladimir Kagan Directional Nautilus Corkscrew Matching Grey Swivel Chairs
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Vladimir Kagan for prestigious manufacturer Directional, this identical, not
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Suede
H 29 in W 36 in D 34 in
Directional Swivel Beige Leather Club Lounge Pair Armchairs, style of Baughman
By Directional
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Directional swivel beige leather modern club lounge arm chairs - a pair, in the style of Milo
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 30 in W 34 in D 36 in
Paul McCobb for Directional Model 1322 Black Rim Lounge Chair
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Paul McCobb for Directional Furniture 1322 lounge chair, loose seat cushion. Circa 1950s. Featuring
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Handsome Milo Baughman Directional Cube Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome Milo Baughman for Directional even arm cube lounge chair. This chair was re-upholstered
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Kipp Stewart Directional Original Leather Stainless Steel Lounge Chair Ottoman
By Kipp Stewart, Directional
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. This super cool "Arc" lounge chair and ottoman, a complete and original matching set, was designed by
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 32 in W 28 in D 35 in
Pair of leather Vladimir Kagan for Directional 'Nautilus' lounge chairs 1970s
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Hastings, GB
A rare pair of Vladimir Kagan 'Nautilus' lounge chairs, in original black leather. Designed for
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 29.14 in W 35.83 in D 30.71 in
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Rare Swivel Lounge Chairs for Directional
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
Offered is a beautiful pair of rare Nautilus style swivel chairs born from the ingenuity of the
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Chair by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning dramatic form lounge chair designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Directional in the
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Directional Nautilus Corkscrew Swivel Chairs Black & Blue
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Vladimir Kagan for prestigious manufacturer Directional, this symmetrical (left and
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 29 in W 36 in D 34 in
MCM Model 7001 Chair in Walnut by Paul McCobb for Directional, USA, c. 1950s
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Deland, FL
7009 armchair designed by Paul McCobb for Directional Furniture. This chair is truly a work of art and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 36 in W 23.5 in D 25 in
Paul Evans for Directional Set of Eight Dining Chairs
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of eight dining chairs designed by Paul Evans and produced by Directional. Two armchairs and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vladimir Kagan Pair of Corkscrew Swivel Chairs for Directional in Bouclé, Signed
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
designs, along with the Nautilus chair which is a similar design that is often misattributed to the
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
H 29 in W 36 in D 34 in
Paul Evans Collection 77 Chrome Cantilevered Arm Chair for Directional
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Miami, FL
Directional. Designed for the Collection 77 series.
Arm height: 23-1/2".
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Elegant Restored Pair of Walnut Cane Chairs by Kipp Stewart for Directional
By Kipp Stewart, Directional
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Club Chair attributed to B.G. Mesberg for Directional Design
By Edward Wormley
Located in Wilton, CT
Gorgeous, newly reupholstered club chair attributed to B.G. Mesberg for Directional Design. This
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
Paul McCobb for Directional 314 Model High Back Lounge Chair in Grey Velvet
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Culver City, CA
Baughman, Paul Evans and even Vladimir Kagan have designed for Directional furniture, as it's truly a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
H 41.5 in W 30 in D 32 in
Kipp Stewart Black Leather and Chrome Arc Lounge Chairs for Directional - a Pair
By Kipp Stewart, Directional
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of black leather and chrome Arc lounge chairs designed by Kipp Stewart and manufactured by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 34 in W 27.5 in D 34.5 in
Set of Four Irwin Collection Dining Chairs by Paul McCobb for Directional
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Belmont, MA
Four caned back chairs designed by Paul McCobb for Directional with new red wool high-quality
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Larry Laslo Designed Chairs for Directional
By Directional, Larry Laslo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modern style arm chair by Larry Laslo for Directional. Great design with crescent shaped body and
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Rare New Upholstered Beige Paul McCobb Set for Directional, USA - 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Berlin, DE
. In 1953, Directional Furniture hired Paul McCobb to design a line of furniture for them. This
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 31.5 in W 78.75 in D 35.44 in
Kipp Stewart for Directional Lounge Chairs in Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley, Kipp Stewart, Harvey Probber, Directional
Located in Decatur, GA
Exceptional and rare pair of barrel back lounge chairs by Kipp Stewart for Directional with all
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Paul McCobb Directional Lounge Chair
By Paul McCobb
Located in Dallas, TX
A 1950s Directional lounge chair designed by Paul McCobb and manufactured by Custom Craft Inc. The
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wool, Linen, Ash
1970s Kagan Directional Nautilus Swivel Chairs Vintage - a Pair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of Nautilus chairs exemplify the stunning organic Futurist forms and clean lines for
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Large Scale Leather Swivel Lounge Chairs for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of stunning, large scale leather Directional swivel chairs in soft dark grey leather. The
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Suede Lounge Chairs by Kipp Stewart Chairs for Directional
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Stamford, CT
A comfortable and sophisticated pair of lounge chairs designed by Kipp Stewart in the 1970s for
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Vladimir Kagan Ellipse Swivel Lounge Chair Directional, USA 1970s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Vladimir Kagan Ellipse Swivel Lounge Chair Directional, USA 1970s
Vladimir Kagan Designs
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Nickel
Tilt & Swivel Lounge Chair by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
This sculptural chair by Vladimir Kagan for Directional has a slightly curved back and seat which
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Vintage Paul McCobb "Samuel Marx" Lounge Chairs for Directional
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Paul McCobb Lounge Chairs for Directional. Italian in influence.
This design was
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Paul McCobb Directional 314 Model High Back Lounge Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in Dallas, TX
, which contrasts nicely with the ebonized frames. The unique design of these chairs make them true
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Classic Pair Modernist Lounge Chairs attributed to Paul McCobb / Directional
By Paul McCobb
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Pair Modernist Lounge Chairs attributed to Paul McCobb / Directional.. I believe these were
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 34 in W 28 in D 27.5 in
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Directional Design Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic directional design chair available at 1stDibs. A directional design chair — often made from fabric, wood and metal — can elevate any home. Find 90 options for an antique or vintage directional design chair now, or shop our selection of 12 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a directional design chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right directional design chair, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one directional design chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Directional, Paul McCobb and Vladimir Kagan produced versions that are worth a look.
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Prices for a directional design chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $713 and can go as high as $175,000, while the average can fetch as much as $7,600.
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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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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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- 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 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Vladimir Kagan designed the Shield Back chair, which debuted in 1955. It features an upholstered back and seat. Cabinetmaker George Hepplewhite is also known for creating an all-wood shield back chair sometime during the mid-18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of shield back chairs.
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