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Yves Dining Chair Fabric Wooden Feet Designer Sergio Prieto Dovain Studio
By Sergio Prieto
Located in Lisbon, PT
The Yves chair is a piece created by the prestigious Spanish designer Sergio Prieto for Dovain
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Contemporary Dining Chair Fabric Wooden Feet Designer Sergio Prieto Dovain Studi
By Sergio Prieto
Located in Lisbon, PT
The Yves chair is a piece created by the prestigious Spanish designer Sergio Prieto for Dovain
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Contemporary Wooden Chair 'Stilt', Cuoio
By Amura
Located in Paris, FR
Wooden Chair 'Stilt', Cuoio & Wood Designer Stefano Grassi Height: 75 cm Width: 61,5 cm Depth: 60
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Contemporary Wooden Chair 'Stilt', Cuoio
Contemporary Wooden Chair 'Stilt', Cuoio
H 29.53 in W 24.22 in D 23.63 in
Contemporary Wooden Chair 'Stilt', Cuoio Leather
By Amura
Located in Paris, FR
Wooden Chair 'Stilt', Cuoio & Wood Designer Stefano Grassi Height: 75 cm Width: 49 cm Depth: 49
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Brutalist Wooden Chair 'Doro' by Carmworks
By Camilo Andres Rodriguez Marquez
Located in Paris, FR
Dining chair Doro by Camilo Andres Rodriguez Marquez (aka CarmWorks) Solid oak or cedar / Burnt
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21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Cedar

Brutalist Wooden Chair 'Doro' by Carmworks
Brutalist Wooden Chair 'Doro' by Carmworks
H 30.71 in W 24.41 in D 22.84 in
Aesthetic Wooden Chair
By Loyzaga
Located in Mexico, Ciudad de México
The Han Chair was designed by Fernanda Loyzaga. At Loyzaga Design we have always been fascinated
Category

2010s Mexican Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Aesthetic Wooden Chair
Aesthetic Wooden Chair
H 40.36 in W 18.9 in D 20.08 in
Danish Modern Wooden Leather Seat Chair, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
, patinated cognac leather mounted on and draped over square shaped, solid wooden body. Unknown designer. In
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Danish Modern Wooden Leather Seat Chair, 1960s
Danish Modern Wooden Leather Seat Chair, 1960s
H 32.09 in W 20.48 in D 17.52 in
"Julia" Chair with Wooden Arms in Ebony
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
When she created Julia chair with wooden arms, Alessandra Delgado wanted a piece with delicate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

"Julia" Chair with Wooden Arms in Ebony
"Julia" Chair with Wooden Arms in Ebony
H 31.5 in W 21.26 in D 23.23 in
Contemporary Wooden Black Chair 'Stilt', Cuoio Leather
By Amura
Located in Paris, FR
Wooden Chair 'Stilt', Cuoio & Wood Designer Stefano Grassi Height: 75 cm Width: 49 cm Depth: 49
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Brulla Chair in Solid Wooden by Skrivo
By Skrivo Design, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by 20th-century Austrian chairs, Brulla is a stackable wooden seat. Its defining aesthetic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Brulla Chair in Solid Wooden by Skrivo
Brulla Chair in Solid Wooden by Skrivo
H 17.96 in W 17.01 in D 18.55 in
Wooden Legs Showtime Chair by Jaime Hayon
Located in Geneve, CH
Wooden legs showtime chair by Jaime Hayon Dimensions: D 55 x W 55 x H 86 cm Materials: powder
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Wooden Legs Showtime Chair by Jaime Hayon
Wooden Legs Showtime Chair by Jaime Hayon
H 33.86 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Pierre Guariche Designer French Chair with Guild Fabric
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Prato, Tuscany
technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. The very particular chair
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

French Solid Wooden Tripod Chair, France, 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
piece. Like Noll, this chair’s designer paid little attention to trends, preferring to let the material
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 wooden chairs by Hans Brattrud
By Hans Brattrud
Located in PARIS, FR
Set of 6 chairs, "Scandia" model, by Norwegian designer Hans Brattrud for Hove Mobler in the 1960s
Category

Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Metal

 Set of 6 wooden chairs by Hans Brattrud
 Set of 6 wooden chairs by Hans Brattrud
H 37.41 in W 19.3 in D 21.66 in
Set of 'Jansky' wooden chairs by Borek Sipek
By B. Sipek
Located in PARIS, FR
Set of 4 chairs model 'Jansky' by designer Borek Sipek, published by Driade in the 1980s. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 'Jansky' wooden chairs by Borek Sipek
Set of 'Jansky' wooden chairs by Borek Sipek
H 31.5 in W 23.23 in D 15.75 in
Contemporary Wooden Chair 'Gropius CS2' by Noom, White
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Gropius CS2 Designer: Kateryna Sokolova Model in the main picture Savoy FR, Arco Rohi Aqua
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Foam, Wood

Bice Chair in Solid Wooden by E-ggs
By Miniforms, E-GGS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Biceis a slim and sometimes unusual chair. Its essential design is juxtaposed by its flap-ears
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Bice Chair in Solid Wooden by  E-ggs
Bice Chair in Solid Wooden by  E-ggs
H 17.96 in W 17.01 in D 18.55 in
Tomaso Buzzi 1929 Pair of Wooden Structure Chairs
By Tomaso Buzzi
Located in Paris, FR
Tomaso Buzzi (Sondrio, 1900 - Rapallo, 1981) Italian architect and Designer ( Well Known for the
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Wooden Chair 'Gropius Cs2' by Noom, Woolland-64
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Gropius CS2 Designer: Kateryna Sokolova Model in the main picture wool, Woolland-64
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Foam, Wood

Wooden Legs Showtime Nude Beige Chair by Jaime Hayon
Located in Geneve, CH
. The chair comes with five optional types of legs: wooden, metal, sled, swivel, and wheels. The
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2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Ash, Walnut, Plywood

Scalloped Edge Lounge Chair in Designer Boucle'
Located in Dallas, TX
Unique scalloped edge lounge chair with wooden legs and brass caps. We have reupholstered in a very
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Hand-Crafted Wooden Chair, 'BRUTALISTA 02' by Marc Meeuwissen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
In the series of functional objects entitled 'BRUTALISTA', the designer takes over the tool from
Category

2010s Belgian Chairs

Materials

Wood

20th Century Czech Pair of Wooden Chairs by J. Halabala
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
The 20th Century Czech chairs by J. Halabala offer a masterclass in the fusion of functional design
Category

20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Bbpr Set of 12 Wooden Mid-Century Chairs in Bouclé
By Studio BBPR
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful set composed of 12 chairs, designed by the group of designers and architects B.B.P.R. in
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Contemporary Wooden Chair 'Gropius Cs2' by Noom, Green Ranger 68
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Gropius CS2 Designer: Kateryna Sokolova Model in the main picture Wool, Ranger 68
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Foam, Wood

Contemporary Wooden Chair 'Gropius Cs2' by Noom, Arco Rohi Aqua
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Gropius CS2 Designer: Kateryna Sokolova Model in the main picture Savoy FR, Arco Rohi
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Foam, Wood

Contemporary Counter Chair 'Gropius CS2' by Noom, Wooden Legs, Black
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
Counter Chair Gropius CS2 Designer: Kateryna Sokolova Model in the main picture wool, Synergy
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Foam, Wood

Contemporary Counter Chair 'Gropius CS2' by Noom, Wooden Legs, White
By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
Counter Chair Gropius CS2 Designer: Kateryna Sokolova Model in the main picture wool, Woolland-64
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Foam, Wood

Set of 3 Wooden Legs Showtime Chair by Jaime Hayon
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 wooden legs showtime chair by Jaime Hayon Dimensions: D 55 x W 55 x H 86 cm Materials
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

"Julia" Chair with Wooden Arms, cane back and natural leather seat
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
When she created Julia chair with wooden arms, Alessandra Delgado wanted a piece with delicate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Cotton, Leather

Contemporary Counter Chair 'Gropius CS2' by Noom, Wooden Legs, Woolland-64
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
Counter Chair Gropius CS2 Designer: Kateryna Sokolova Model in the main picture wool, Woolland
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Foam, Wood

Contemporary Bar Chair 'Gropius CS2' by Noom, Wooden Legs, Woolland-64
By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
Counter chair Gropius CS2 Designer: Kateryna Sokolova Model in the main picture Wool, Woolland
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Foam, Wood

six Guglielmo Ulrich chairs with wooden structure and skai coverings Italy 1950s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid set of 6 Guglielmo Ulrich chairs with wooden structure and skai coverings made in Italy
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Low Chair 'Gropius CS2' by NOOM, Wooden Legs
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
Low chair GROPIUS CS1 by Noom Model : Category Wool - Calico 29 Designer: Kateryna Sokolova
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Foam, Wood, Plywood

Mosquito Dining Chair in Cobalt Blue, Wooden Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Named after its wing-like seat, the Mosquito Chair is a genuine eyecatcher, an elegant piece with a
Category

2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Mosquito Dining Chair in Natural Oak, Wooden Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Named after its wing-like seat, the Mosquito chair is a genuine eyecatcher, an elegant piece with a
Category

2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mosquito Chair in Vermillion Red Oak, Wooden Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Named after its wing-like seat, the Mosquito chair is a genuine eyecatcher, an elegant piece with a
Category

2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mosquito Dining Chair in Walnut, Wooden Frame and Plywood, Mid-Century Modern
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Named after its wing-like seat, the mosquito chair is a genuine eyecatcher, an elegant piece with a
Category

2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Post-Modern Style Aurora Chair in Walnut Finish with Wooden Back and Textile
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
seating, maybe COM, or there are cases when you feel a fully wooden chair would be the case? Perhaps it
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

Two original 1930s wooden chairs by the well-known Bauhaus student Peter Keler
By Peter Keler
Located in München, DE
Two original wooden chairs from the 1930s by the well-known Bauhaus student Peter Keler. He worked
Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Ash, Maple, Plywood

Post-Modern Style Aurora Chair in Walnut Finish with Wooden Back and Textile
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
wooden chair, luxuriate in the option of adorning the backrest with sumptuous leather upholstery. The
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut, Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane

Office chair model "Showtime" by Jaime Hayon, all black stained wood wooden legs
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, ES
A new version of the Showtime chair by Jaime Hayon which does not make the original design obsolete
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

Mosquito Dining Chair in Black Oak, Wooden Frame and Plywood, Mid-Century Modern
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Named after its wing-like seat, the Mosquito Chair is a genuine eyecatcher, an elegant piece with a
Category

2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Danish Teak Dining Chairs with Wooden Seats
Located in Oakland, CA
Six midcentury teak dining chairs attributed to Danish designer Kurt Ostervig. Solid teak frames
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Dining Chairs with Wooden Seats
Danish Teak Dining Chairs with Wooden Seats
H 29.291 in W 19.5 in D 19.25 in
Mullca 511 Chair Designer Gaston Cavaillon, France, 1950
Located in Milan, IT
Group of metal and wooden Mullca 511 school chairs Designer by Gaston Cavaillon - manufacturer Lafa
Category

Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of 2 Aldo Jacober for Alberto Bazzani wooden folding chairs, 1960’s
By Aldo Jacober
Located in Delft, NL
Condition: Good Material: Wood Designer: Aldo Jacober Producer: Alberto Bazzani Period: 1960’s
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Danish Modern Lounge Chairs with Wooden Accents, Denmark ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
wooden accents on these lounge chairs showcase the skilful artistry of Danish cabinetmakers. The tapered
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Post-Modern Style Aurora Chair in Solid Wood with Wooden Back and Wood Seat
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
seating, maybe COM, or there are cases when you feel a fully wooden chair would be the case? Perhaps it
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood, Walnut, Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather

BBPR, rare set of 3 Italian Mid-century Modern Wooden and Velour Chairs, 1948
By Studio BBPR
Located in Milan, IT
Set of 3 Italian Mid-century Modern Wooden and Green Velour Chairs, 1948 Coveted set of 3 chairs in
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Easy Chair of a Danish Designer in Sheepskin from the 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
reupholstered including woodwork (legs). The chair is made with wide mahogany wooden legs. H: 80 W: 88 D: 61/86
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Easy Chair of a Danish Designer in Sheepskin from the 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Danish cabinetmaker white coloured shearling - sheepskin 1940's lounge chair. A modern classic
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Set of Twelve Wooden Chairs Model Grand Prix by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Rovereta, SM
The chairs is made entirely of wood and was designed by Danish designer Arne Jacobsen for the Fritz
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Swedish Designer, Primitive Freeform Lounge Chair, Painted Wood, Sweden, c 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A sculpted painted wooden, primitive freeform lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, circa
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Primitive Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair Italian Designer Mid Century 1960s Bamboo Woven Lounge Chairs-- Two Pieces
By Franco Albini
Located in Basel, BS
. Designer Franco Albini is well known for his "Margherita chair" as this is one of the most notable pieces
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Set of 2 Mid-century rare Rudolf Wolf for Elsrijk wooden chairs , 1950’s vintage
By Rudolf Wolf
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 45,5cm W, 42cmD, 44cmH, 83cm H Condition: Good Designer: Rudolf Wolf Manufacturer
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Gio Ponti and Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, Set of 2 Wooden Model DU10 Chairs, 1951
By Gio Ponti, RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Milan, IT
Gio Ponti and Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, Set of 2 Model DU10 chairs, 1951 A Black lacquered tubular
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

1930, Paul Schuitema Easy Chair, Fabric with Black Lacquered Wooden Armrests
By Fana Metaal, Paul Schuitema
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
. :-) Beautiful Tubular easy chair with black wooden armrests. The seat and backrest have a soft filling and
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of Wooden Lounge Chairs with Molded Plywood Backrest and Blue Upholstery
Located in Madrid, ES
design to a Danish furniture designer Grete Jalk. However, the chairs have been produced in the U.S. The
Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Mid Century Brutalist Sculptural Wooden Chairs Produced in Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of brutalist mid century hand made sculptural chairs in solid wood. In good vintage and
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Brutalist Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Swedish Wooden Black Rocking Chair Grandessa by Lena Larsson for Nesto
By Lena Larsson, Nesto
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This Grandessa rocking chair was designed by Lena Larsson for the Swedish Nesto manufacture during
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

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Wooden Designer Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of wooden designer chairs available for sale. Frequently made of wood, fabric and hardwood, all wooden designer chairs available were constructed with great care. We have 1751 antique and vintage wooden designer chairs in-stock, while there are 745 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of wooden designer chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Wooden designer chairs made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Wooden designer chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Cassina, Marie Burgos Design and Joe Colombo are consistently popular.

How Much are Wooden Designer Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,204, while they’re typically $35 on the low end and $210,000 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 Wooden Designer 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 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 ExpertAugust 16, 2019

    A wooden rocking chair can be cleaned using a sponge, soap, and water. After, you should proceed to pat the rocking chair down with a cloth.

  • 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 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 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    While antique wooden high chairs look nice and are a fun idea, they are not often the safest choice of seating for babies. Old fashioned wooden high chairs that feature removable wooden trays or arms don't typically meet modern safety standards. Parents must be cautious if they wish to use these chairs.