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What is a chair maker called?
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What a chair maker is called varies. However, a chair maker is an acceptable term for a craftsman who specializes in building chairs. People may also refer to this type of artisan as a joiner, a carpenter or a furniture maker. Explore a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
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Pair Eero Aarnio Dining Chairs by Mobel Italia
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of vintage suede-upholstered chairs by Eero Aarnio. Chairs feature original padded seats and backs in suede with chrome-plated steel frames, exemplifying late modern Scandinavia...
Category
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$6,800 / set
Set of Six Butterfly Chairs, Burgundy Velvet Amuleto, Dedar, Walnut Wood, 1960
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful italian fabric produceed by Dedar Milano - one of the most luxur...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Jacquard, Velvet, Beech
Set of Eight Mid Century Heart Chairs in DUNES Pierre Frey Fabric, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart" in amazing chenille fabric by Pierre Frey - one of the best french fabric company.
The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurm...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Jacquard, Velvet, Beech
Eight Zet Dining Chairs in Tiger Mountain Velvet by Dedar, Vintola Studio
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The Zet Dining Chair is a contemporary Vintola design defined by its bold geometry and refined proportions. The distinctive, angular frame creates a strong visual identity while main...
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Beech
Executive Conference Chair Armless
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Forest, BE
Designed by Eero Saarinen in the early 1950s, the Executive Conference Chair reflects the designer’s innovative approach to modern furniture. Its softly curved silhouette and invitin...
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beads
Large set of 12 Oak and Rush Chairs in Style of Charles Dudouyt , France 1960's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Oak and Rush Chairs in Style of Charles Dudouyt , France 1960's
Solid Oak chairs with Rush seats, with lovely Patina to the wood. The listed price is per chair and we have 12 chairs ...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak


