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What is a chair designer called?
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What a chair designer is called varies. There isn't a term for someone who designs chairs specifically. Instead, you would typically refer to this type of professional as a furniture designer or industrial designer. Some furniture designers who are particularly well-known for their chairs include Charles and Ray Eames, Hans Wegner, Arne Jacobsen, Eero Saarinen, Verner Panton, Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
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Clorophilla Dining Chair by Fratelli Boffi
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by plants' pigment chlorophyll, this magnificent dining chair will imbue an eclectic or rustic-chic interior with exclusive sophistication. Deftly handcrafted of solid walnu...
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2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Wood
$4,267 / item
Pair of decorative chairs
Located in grand Lancy, CH
set of 2 decorative chairs
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Vintage 1980s French Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$1,950 / set
Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf, Chenille, Oak, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Grand Pouf, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Grand pouf is a versatile piece that combines elegance with functionality. Its curved, sculptural d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and...
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
$2,099 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Rustic Handmade & Handpainted Spanish Chair – Circa 1940.
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rustic Handmade & Handpainted Spanish Chair – Circa 1940 – Unique Vintage Piece with Beautiful Patin.
Discover the charm of Spanish craftsmanship ...
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Vintage 1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
$1,114 Sale Price
46% Off
Seven Eero Saarinen Tulip Chairs for Knoll International 1970s All original
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Basel, BS
Beautiful set of seven Tulip Chairs by Eero Saarinen, produced by Knoll in Germany around 1975/76.
All original and great condition with white seat shells, no discoloration!
Comes ...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Customizable Classicon Aristo Chair by SEBASTIAN HERKNER
Located in New York, NY
The Aristo range of chairs by designer Sebastian Herkner combines premium comfort with precise design. The name áristos’ (ἄριστος), ancient Greek for ‘the most excellent’ or ‘the nob...
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2010s German Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
