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What is a furniture designer?
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A furniture designer is a professional who creates furniture. They begin with a concept and then produce sketches to capture their vision. Then, they create more detailed schematics that can be used to manufacture furniture. Some well-known furniture designers include Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Frankl, Milo Baughman, Gio Ponti, Le Corbsuier, Ettore Sottsass, Paul Evans, Jules Leleu, Poul Kjærholm, George Nakashima, Eero Saarinen, Frank Lloyd Wright and Hans J. Wegner. Explore a large selection of furniture on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
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Scandinavian Modern Vase "Diamond" by Asta Strömberg for Strömbergshyttan, 1960s
Located in Örebro, SE
Scandinavian Modern vase "Diamond" by Asta Strömberg for Strömbergshyttan, 1960s. Labeled and engraved on the bottom.
Good vintage condition, tiny dent most probably from the product...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Large Silver Metal Vase Signed Lino Sabattini - Italy - 1980s
Located in Milano, IT
Rare silvered metal vase with a distinctive shape, model "Inquietante," designed by Lino Sabattini for the Collezione Sattini Italia line in the 1980s.
In fact, the shape resembles a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Bedside table/Nightstand, pair 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Pair of nightstands/bedside tables
This pair of italian bedside tables reflects modest but conteporary aesthetic. Practicality and perfect form in one pair of beautiful nightstands. ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Metal
Glazed Ceramic Diamond Weave Lamp with Whiplash glaze by James Hicks
By James Hicks
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our stunning architectural lamp, inspired by the iconic Hearst building in NYC. Crafted with precision and sophistication, this one-of-a-kind piece features a rectangular...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Green Marble Console
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning Italian Green Marble console with green, black and cream veining.
Category
20th Century Italian Console Tables
Materials
Marble
Exceptional Geo II Style Carved Pine Mirror With Plume Crest. Very Billy Hanes
Located in Buchanan, MI
A Geo II Style Carved Pine Mirror With Plume Crest With Hollywood Regency Cerused Finish. Great Scale And Patina.
Category
Mid-20th Century English Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors
Materials
Pine