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Dice chair #1 by lagranja design
By Lagranja Design
Located in Barcelona, ES
made up of two unique chairs constructed from a tubular metal structure with a covering of 3,527 die
Category
2010s Spanish Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Phase Design, "Capper Lounge Chair", Lounge Chair
By Phase Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection of sofas, lounge chairs, side chairs, and stools with common design language of capped
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
Set of Four Metal Dining Chairs by Design Institute of America
By Design Institute America
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A set of four contemporary klismos style dining chairs by Design Institute America. Each chair has
Category
1990s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Phase Design, "Kickstand Side Chair", (Armless)
By Phase Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Important to note that this listing is for the Kickstand Side Chair (Armless) in a Flat White
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Dice Chair #2 by Lagranja Design
By Lagranja Design
Located in Barcelona, ES
made up of two unique chairs constructed from a tubular metal structure with a covering of 3,527 die
Category
2010s Spanish Corner Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of Three Vintage Modern Design Institute of America Bucket Chairs
By Design Institute America
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A super chic set of three bronze finish bucket chairs on casters made by Design Institute of
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Capper Side Chair with Metal Base by Phase Design, 'Black or White', Fabric
By Reza Feiz, Phase Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Listed price is for the Capper side chair with metal base- in Powder Coat (Flat Black or Flat White
Category
2010s American Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Capper Side Chair with Metal Base by Phase Design, 'Black or White', Leather
By Reza Feiz, Phase Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Listed price is for the Capper side chair with metal base- in powder coat (Flat Black or Flat White
Category
2010s American Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Capper Lounge Chair with Metal Base by Phase Design, 'Black or White', Leather
By Reza Feiz, Phase Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Listed price is for the Capper Lounge chair with metal base- in Powder Coat (Flat Black or Flat
Category
2010s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 28 in W 30 in D 32 in
Capper Lounge Chair with Metal Base by Phase Design, 'Black or White', Fabric
By Reza Feiz, Phase Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Listed price is for the Capper lounge chair with metal base- in powder coat (flat black or flat
Category
2010s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 28 in W 30 in D 32 in
Phase Design, "Kickstand Side Chair", (With Arms)
By Phase Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Important to note that this listing is for the Kickstand Side Chair (With Arms) in a Flat White
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Chair Paulette, Velvet and Metal, Italy
By VG design and laboratory department
Located in Treviso, Treviso
result of sophisticated and Exclusive Design with a strong identity and are the outcome of meticulous
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage design white Gilac dining chair No. 1183, France, 1960s
By Gilac Design
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1960s / Gilac No. 1183 / white dining chair / metal and plastic
Vintage sixties white
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Metal Chairs with Great Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of four metal chairs with great design. Comfy, and they swivel as well.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Chairs
Materials
Metal
70s Chair Workshop Chair Wooden Chair Metal Frame Space Age Design Vintage
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
70s chair workshop chair wooden chair metal frame space age design vintage
Object: workshop
Category
Vintage 1970s German Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.91 in W 18.31 in D 21.66 in
70s Chair Workshop Chair Wooden Chair Metal Frame Space Age Design Vintage
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
70s chair workshop chair wooden chair metal frame space age design vintage
Object: workshop
Category
Vintage 1970s European Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.12 in W 17.92 in D 20.08 in
Balloon Chair by Hans Olsen for Lea Design, 1960s
By LEA Design, Hans Olsen
Located in Chesham, GB
Designer - Hans Olsen
Manufacturer - Lea Design
Design Period - 1960 to 1969
Production Period
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
POP Contemporary Chair in Fabric and Metal
By Artefatto Design Studio, Secolo
Located in London, GB
as allowing it to slip seamlessly into elegant interiors. The whole chair has a metal base that
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
POP Contemporary Chair in Fabric and Metal
By Artefatto Design Studio, Secolo
Located in London, GB
as allowing it to slip seamlessly into elegant interiors. The whole chair has a metal base that
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
POP Contemporary Chair in Fabric and Metal
By Artefatto Design Studio, Secolo
Located in London, GB
as allowing it to slip seamlessly into elegant interiors. The whole chair has a metal base that
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pop Contemporary Chair in Fabric and Metal
By Secolo, Artefatto Design Studio
Located in London, GB
as allowing it to slip seamlessly into elegant interiors. The whole chair has a metal base that
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pop Contemporary Chair in Fabric and Metal
By Secolo, Artefatto Design Studio
Located in London, GB
as allowing it to slip seamlessly into elegant interiors. The whole chair has a metal base that
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pop Contemporary Chair in Fabric and Metal
By Secolo, Artefatto Design Studio
Located in London, GB
as allowing it to slip seamlessly into elegant interiors. The whole chair has a metal base that
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
POP Contemporary Chair in Fabric and Metal
By Secolo, Artefatto Design Studio
Located in London, GB
as allowing it to slip seamlessly into elegant interiors. The whole chair has a metal base that
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
POP Contemporary Chair in Fabric and Metal
By Secolo, Artefatto Design Studio
Located in London, GB
as allowing it to slip seamlessly into elegant interiors. The whole chair has a metal base that
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
POP Contemporary Chair in Fabric and Metal
By Secolo, Artefatto Design Studio
Located in London, GB
as allowing it to slip seamlessly into elegant interiors. The whole chair has a metal base that
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Chair Paulette with Arms, Velvet and Metal, Italy
By VG design and laboratory department
Located in Treviso, Treviso
result of sophisticated and Exclusive Design with a strong identity and are the outcome of meticulous
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
20th Century Gold Metal Italian Design Six Chairs, 1970
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Group of six Italian design chairs from the 1970s-1980s. Furniture in golden metal chiseled faux
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
Italian 1970s Design White Metal and Webbing Chair Set
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Italian Design white metal and webbing chair set of 4. Made in Italy, 1970's. No maker
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Lena S Black Chair By Designerd
By Chairs & more
Located in Milan, IT
Black powder-coated metal frame with a black polished ash veneered backrest and an upholstered seat
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
1970s Design Institute of America Chrome Parsons Chairs - Set of 4
By Design Institute America
Located in Esperance, NY
Introducing a fantastic set of four vintage Parsons dining chairs that exude both style and quality
Category
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Lena S Blue And Natural Ash Chair By Designerd
By Chairs & more
Located in Milan, IT
Blue powder-coated metal frame with natural polished ash veneered backrest and an upholstered seat
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
Lena S Black And Walnut Ash Chair By Designerd
By Chairs & more
Located in Milan, IT
Black powder-coated metal frame with natural polished ash veneered backrest and an upholstered seat
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
Lena S Red And Natural Ash Chair By Designerd
By Chairs & more
Located in Milan, IT
Red powder-coated metal frame with natural polished ash veneered backrest and an upholstered seat
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
Lena S Yellow And Natural Ash Chair By Designerd
By Chairs & more
Located in Milan, IT
Yellow powder-coated metal frame with a natural polished ash veneered backrest and upholstered seat
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Royal Metal Company
By Royal Metal Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant pair of vintage modern lounge chairs feature a two-tone frame with heavy chrome and wood
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mit Upholstered & Metal Chair, Designed by Massimo Castagna, Made in Italy
By Massimo Castagna
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
the distinctive traits of the product.
Chair with structure in curved and welded metal, available in
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
Capper Lounge Chair with Upholstered Base by Phase Design
By Reza Feiz, Phase Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
exclude packing.
Collection of sofas, lounge chairs, side chairs, and stools with common design
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
Capper Side Chair with Upholstered Base by Phase Design
By Reza Feiz, Phase Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
sofas, lounge chairs, side chairs, and stools with common design language of capped tops and formed back
Category
2010s American Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
Post Modern Chrome and Leather Counter Stool 'Design Institute'
By Design Institute America
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Design Institute of America piece features a unique geometric onyx colored metal frame. Has a
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Set of three varying UHL patinated metal cafe bistro dining chairs
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Kleinburg, ON
were designed to be durable and functional while also being aesthetically pleasing. The chairs are
Category
Vintage 1920s American Victorian Chairs
Materials
Steel
Metis 190 Line Chair, Metal, Colors, Outdoor, Contract, Bar, Restaur, Design
By Gabbertas Studio
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
A collection Metis line made entirely of metal, with minimalist design and maximum functionality
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 20.48 in
Metis 170 Dot Chair, Metal, Colors, Outdoor, Contract, Bar, Restaur, Design
By Gabbertas Studio
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
The collection Metis Dot includes the chair with or without armrest, the lounge version with or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 20.48 in
Metis Pad 180 Chair, Metal, Colors, Contract, Bar, Restaurant, Design, Fabric
By Gabbertas Studio
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
leather, and the elegance and softness of velvet combine with metal frames in different tones to give
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 20.48 in
1950s MCM Design Style Velvet And Black Lacquered Metal Swivel Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s MCM Design Style Ocre Velvet Fabric With Black Lacquered Swivel Base Armchair composed of a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 34.26 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
A set of 4 post modern dining chairs by Design Institute America, circa 1986
By Design Institute America
Located in Houston, TX
A set of 4 post modern dining chairs by Design Institute America, circa 1986. All with the DIA tag
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32 in W 20.5 in D 18 in
Cantilever Scoop Chair and Ottoman by Design Institute America
By Poul Kjærholm, Design Institute America, Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
lounge and ottoman by Design Institute America, or DIA, circa 1986. Newly reupholstered in a luxurious
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Brugola Metal Chair Designed by Martinelli Venezia for Mingardo
By Mingardo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stackable modular iron chair characterized by clean and fundamental lines, and a genuine aesthetic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Set of Six Design Institute America Ostrich Dining Chairs, DIA
By Design Institute America, Milo Baughman
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Set of six heavy metal framed dining chairs by DIA, Design Institute of America. Smoked chrome flat
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Chrome, Metal
1950s Design and Mid Century Design Style Plywood, Black Metal and Fabric Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s Design and Mid-Century Modern style black metal feet, plywood, and fabric chair.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 30.32 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
1950s, Design and Mid-Century Design Style Plywood, Black Metal and Fabric Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s design and Mid-Century Modern style black metal feet, plywood, and fabric chair.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 30.32 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Metis 175 Wood Chair, Metal, Colors, Contract, Bar, Restaurant, Design, Oak, Ash
By Gabbertas Studio
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
metal frame with curved lines, customisable in different colours, is combined with the seat and backrest
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 20.48 in
8 S Vintage Chairs, Pop Design, Metal Structure, Stretched Fabric, 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
8 S vintage chairs, Pop design, metal structure, stretched fabric, Italy, circa 1960-1970
fabric to
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.93 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Set of Six Art Deco Revival Brass Dining Chairs by Design Institute of America
By Design Institute America
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of six Design Institute of America brass and chenille upholstered dining chairs with Art Deco
Category
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Metal
H 41 in W 21 in D 28 in
Ditzel Hanging Egg Chair by Sika Design
By Nanna Ditzel, Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel, Sika Design, Jørgen Ditzel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Hanging Egg" chair designed by legendary Danish duo Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel. Expertly handcrafted by Sika
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Modern Industrial Green Leather Metal Club Chair
By Argosy Designs
Located in Treadwell, NY
Collection I: Plate chair
Constructed from bold steel plates and secured by bronze wedges, the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Modern Industrial Red Leather Metal 'H' Chair
By Argosy Designs
Located in Treadwell, NY
Collection II: H Chair
Constructed from bold steel plates, this limited edition chair provides a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Modern Industrial Green Leather Metal 'H' Chair
By Argosy Designs
Located in Treadwell, NY
Collection II: H Chair
Constructed from bold steel plates, this limited edition chair provides a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Andrea Chair With Armrests
By Altek Italia Design
Located in Milan, IT
This elegant chair with armrests is made from a rectangular, tubular structure with a polished
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
Chair Armchair Mirror Metal Steel Blue Leather Upholster Curvy Shaped Design
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
the chair completely overgrown by this parasite organism, taking over the hard metal.
The artworks by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 32.29 in W 22.05 in D 19.69 in
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Metal Design Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of metal design chairs available for sale. Each of these unique metal design chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and fabric. There are 13725 antique and vintage metal design chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 3953 modern editions to choose from as well. Metal design chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Metal design chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Metal design chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Stephanie Odegard Collection, Knoll and Artifort are consistently popular.
How Much are Metal Design Chairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,055, while they’re typically $0 on the low end and $100,000,000 highest priced.
Finding the Right seating for You
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 Metal Design 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.
- 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 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Marcel Breuer designed several chairs. One of his best-known pieces is the Wassily lounge chair made of tubular steel and leather straps. Breuer named the chair after the artist Wassily Kandinsky. Among the designer's other notable chairs are the Cesca chair, the B35 lounge chair and the S 35. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Marcel Breuer chairs.
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This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Riotous Shapes and Colors Have Made Uchronia’s Designs the Toast of Paris
Julien Sebban’s energetic design collective is radically reshaping the look of 21st-century European furniture and interiors.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire
What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.
Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory
After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.