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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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Swiss alp escabelle A 102
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp escabelle A102
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swiss Chairs
Materials
Wood
Shagreen Stool with Bronze Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Stools
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Navy Blue Gray Fabric, Walnut Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with oak stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful velvet fabric. Wood in this model is prepared in walnut color.
This chai...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Jacquard, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Farmer Series Chair by Gerd Lange for Bofinger, 1960s
By Gerd Lange, Bofinger
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Farmer Series Chair by Gerd Lange for Bofinger.
- Special design classics from the Bofinger Farmer Program
- Designed by Gerd Lange from the 1960s
- Dismantleable furnit...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, Havana Leather, 1978, Set of 8
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Mario Bellini "CAB 412" dining chairs for Cassina, Havana brown leather, Italy, 1978, set of eight.
The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by th...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Antique Early 19th C Biedermeier Arm Chairs
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Antique Early 19th C Biedermeier Arm Chairs
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Silk, Wood
