Skip to main content

Antique Design Furniture

683
to
10,076
73,505
48,054
58,836
52,846
52,846
19,835
14,303
11,250
8,636
7,692
7,303
6,179
3,550
3,464
3,116
3,003
2,085
1,740
1,523
1,268
1,065
1,045
836
778
751
635
628
511
432
429
413
339
293
285
237
194
183
150
132
128
118
85
74
64
62
53
44
29
17
16
14
7
693
452
406
369
341
Sort By
Vintage Moebius Coffee Table by Cesare Lacca, Italy, Mid-20th Century
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Moebius Coffee Table is an original design furniture realized in the mid-20th century
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Antique Design Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Ancient Consolle Table-wood-19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Consolle table is an original design furniture item realized by Italian Manufacturer in 19th
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Design Furniture

Materials

Gold

Antique Ancient Consolle Table-wood-19th Century
Ancient Consolle Table-wood-19th Century
H 22.45 in W 42.13 in D 33.47 in
Ancient Drawer, Wood, 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Drawer is an original design furniture item realized by Italian Manufacturer in 18th century
Category

18th Century Italian Antique Design Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Ancient Drawer, Wood, 18th Century
Ancient Drawer, Wood, 18th Century
H 17.33 in W 40.56 in D 36.23 in
Vintage Coffee Table by Cesare Lacca, Italy, Mid-20th Century
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
Coffee table is an original design furniture realized by Cesare Lacca in the mid-20th Century
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Antique Design Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Decorative and Mid Century African Hand Made Wooden and Hide Tribal Drum, 1900s
Located in Stockholm, SE
design furniture and contemporary art. Dimensions: Height: 14.97 in (38 cm) Diameter: 6.7 in (17 cm)
Category

Early 20th Century Kenyan Folk Art Antique Design Furniture

Materials

Hide, Wood

The Secular Furniture of E.W. Godwin (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
related furniture designs. Seeking to design furniture appropriate to the needs of living in the early
Category

19th Century Antique Design Furniture

Materials

Paper

Antique The Secular Furniture of E.W. Godwin (Book)
The Secular Furniture of E.W. Godwin (Book)
Free Shipping
H 11.5 in W 10 in D 1.13 in
19th C. Large Antique Hand Carved Wood Lantern Hanging Ceiling Light Pendant LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Dealer Los Angeles Beverly Hills CA West Hollywood. Garden decor elements and interior design furniture
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Design Furniture

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Art Deco Armchair in Original Floral Upholstery, Praque 1930
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
minor wear and use, so we recommend reupholstering before use. Used midcentury design furniture is a
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Design Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Wooden Dining Table, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
This wooden dining table is a piece of original design furniture realized in the late 19th century
Category

19th Century Unknown Antique Design Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

Antique Wooden Dining Table, 19th Century
Wooden Dining Table, 19th Century
H 44.69 in Dm 30.71 in
Small Bedside Table by Italian Manufacture, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
This small bedside table is an original design furniture realized in the 19th century by Italian
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Design Furniture

Materials

Wood

Small Bedside Table by Italian Manufacture, 19th Century
Small Bedside Table by Italian Manufacture, 19th Century
No Reserve
H 31.89 in W 20.87 in D 16.15 in
Rosewood Round Table, Late 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
This round table is a piece of original design furniture realized in the late 19th century by
Category

19th Century Unknown Antique Design Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Rosewood Round Table, Late 19th Century
Rosewood Round Table, Late 19th Century
H 53.15 in W 90.56 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Coffee Table, Italian Manufacture, Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Coffee table is a piece of original design furniture realized in the 20th century by Italian
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Antique Design Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Wood

Little Table, Made in Italy, Late 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Little table is an original design furniture piece realized in Italy by Anonymous artist in the
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Antique Design Furniture

Materials

Wood

Little Table, Made in Italy, Late 19th Century
Little Table, Made in Italy, Late 19th Century
No Reserve
H 24.41 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
Mahogany Side Table, Made in Italy, Late 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
This mahogany side table is a beautiful design furniture piece realized in Italy by Anonymous
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Design Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Mahogany Chairs, Arab Manufacture, Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of mahogany chairs is a piece of original design furniture realized in the early 20th century
Category

Early 20th Century African Antique Design Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany

Eric Bagge Side/End Table
By Eric Bagge
Located in Philadelphia, PA
(1890 – 1978) An architect as well as an interior designer, Eric Bagge designed furniture, wallpaper
Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Design Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Eric Bagge Side/End Table
Eric Bagge Side/End Table
H 27.5 in W 32.5 in D 22.5 in
Pair of Austrian Red Leather Art Deco Armchairs Attributed to Otto Prutscher
By Otto Prutscher
Located in Vienna, AT
residential buildings. He designed furniture, silverware, jewelry, porcelain, ceramics, stoves, glasses
Category

1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Design Furniture

Materials

Beech

1900s, Dining Chairs by Gerrit Willem Dijsselhof for Van Wisselingh, Netherlands
Located in Amsterdam, NL
. Gerrit Willem Dijsselhof was an artist who, for a short period, designed furniture for Van Wisselingh
Category

Early 1900s Dutch Antique Design Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Chinese Carpet by Nichols & Co.
Located in Milan, IT
designed by artists such as Betty Joel, who would then commission the weaving to American companies such as
Category

1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Design Furniture

Materials

Wool

Antique Art Deco Chinese Carpet by Nichols & Co.
By Nichols
Located in Milan, IT
designed by artists such as Betty Joel, who would then commission the weaving to American companies such as
Category

1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Design Furniture

Materials

Wool

Art Deco Armchairs in Walnut and Original Upholstery, Italy, 1930s
Located in Almelo, NL
design, you use what is already there, making it sustainable. You may not give the furniture a second
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Design Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

The Old Man and the Sea. 1901. Color lithograph,
Located in New York, NY
illustrator. From 1899, he designs furniture for La Maison Moderne, an art gallery founded by Julius Meier
Category

Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Design Furniture

Materials

Lithograph

Chimeres et Grimaces/Chansons De Xavier Privas,
By DeFeure, Georges
Located in New York, NY
then designed furniture, carpets and glassware.
Category

1890s Art Nouveau Antique Design Furniture

Materials

Lithograph

Art Deco Black and White Velvet French Armchairs, 1920
Located in Rome, IT
reupholstered by our own atelier. This specializes in re-upholstery of design furniture, make sure that each
Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Design Furniture

Materials

Velvet

Empire Italian console in black marble, bronze and walnut wood, 1820-1830s
Located in MIlano, IT
will be perfect both in a house with antique furniture and in a house with design furniture, as it will
Category

Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Design Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Bauhaus Armchairs by Adolf Gustav Schneck No. A 64 F Austria 1927
By Gustav Adolf Schneck
Located in Almelo, NL
sustainable. You may not give the furniture a second, but even a third or fourth life. Mid-century design
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Bauhaus Antique Design Furniture

Materials

Bentwood, Plywood

Rare Pair Modernist Arm Chairs by Walter von Nessen, Art Deco, circa 1929
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Buffalo, NY
the United States, he rose to prominence as an architect. He designed furniture that was made by
Category

1920s American Art Deco Antique Design Furniture

Materials

Birch

Art Deco Vintage Walnut Circular Coffee Table Hearts Josef Frank c 1925 Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Frank design furniture pieces offer the great possibility to create an eclectic mix of interior and you
Category

1920s Art Deco Antique Design Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Original Lithograph Signed Art Nouveau 1800s Landscape Romantic Figure Floral
By Georges De Feure
Located in Milwaukee, WI
making prints, de Feure also designed furniture and cabaret theater designs for Le Chat Noir. This print
Category

1890s Art Nouveau Antique Design Furniture

Materials

Lithograph

Burl Walnut Art Deco Cabinet
Located in Dronten, NL
. The Dutch embrace of Art Deco was not limited to architecture. It permeated interior design, furniture
Category

1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Design Furniture

Materials

Cut Glass, Ebony, Burl

Burl Walnut Art Deco Cabinet
Burl Walnut Art Deco Cabinet
H 48.04 in W 47.25 in D 17.72 in
English Oak Gothic Style Curule Armchairs Attributed to A.W.N. Pugin, circa 1830
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in Kinderhook, NY
he designed furniture for various patrons including Lord Shrewsbury and Charles Scarisbrick and
Category

Early 19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Design Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Werner Langefeld For ESA Møbelværk Patinated Leather Lounge Chair Denmark 1960s
By Werner Langenfeld
Located in Almelo, NL
. Midcentury design furniture is often high-quality and durable, lasting for many years. Some pieces have a
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Design Furniture

Materials

Steel

Louis XVI 18th Century Ormulo-Mounted Cherrywood Console Desserte, circa 1760
Located in Lincoln, GB
stamped numerous times J.Manser, who designed furniture in the mid-late 18th century, (1727-1780). The
Category

1760s French Louis XVI Antique Design Furniture

Materials

Cherry

HUGO GORGE, ARMCHAIR “CANADIAN” FOR LORENZ AND REICHE, AUSTRIA 1920s
By Hugo Gorge
Located in Almelo, NL
upholstered pieces. By choosing used mid-century design furniture, you make a sustainable choice that
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique Design Furniture

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Walnut

French Neoclassical Design Engraving for Braziers
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
110 plates of his designs for furniture, decorative arts and architectural ornaments in the Louis XVI
Category

Late 18th Century French School Antique Design Furniture

Materials

Engraving

French Neoclassical Design engraving for Braziers
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
110 plates of his designs for furniture, decorative arts and architectural ornaments in the Louis XVI
Category

Late 18th Century French School Antique Design Furniture

Materials

Engraving

French Neoclassical Design for Candlesticks, engraving after Delafosse
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
110 plates of his designs for furniture, decorative arts and architectural ornaments in the Louis XVI
Category

Late 18th Century French School Antique Design Furniture

Materials

Engraving

Plumet et Selmersheim Art Nouveau Seating Suite
By Charles Plumet , Tony Selmersheim
Located in Philadelphia, PA
furniture design during the Art Nouveau period. They both, as well, had illustrious design careers
Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Design Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

French Neoclassical design for a Pulpit, engraving after Delafosse
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
110 plates of his designs for furniture, decorative arts and architectural ornaments in the Louis XVI
Category

Late 18th Century French School Antique Design Furniture

Materials

Engraving

French Neoclassical design for a Pulpit, engraving after Delafosse
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
110 plates of his designs for furniture, decorative arts and architectural ornaments in the Louis XVI
Category

Late 18th Century French School Antique Design Furniture

Materials

Engraving

Regency Period Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase, Designs by Thomas Hope
By Thomas Hope
Located in London, GB
Greece or Italy. He included some of these masks in different designs in “Household Furniture” including
Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Design Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Bauhaus Cocktail Cabinet by Marcel Louis Baugniet with Makers Emblem, 1920s
By Marcel Louis Baugniet
Located in High Wycombe, GB
exponents of abstract art in Belgium before he embarked on a career in furniture design. Largely influenced
Category

Early 20th Century Bauhaus Antique Design Furniture

Materials

Wood

Georges De Feure French Painter and Illustrator Watercolor, 1899 The Swordsman
By Georges De Feure
Located in Phoenix, AZ
in 1900. He designed furniture, worked for newspapers, created theater designs for Le Chat Noir
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Design Furniture

Materials

Paper

George III Chippendale Style Carved Giltwood Mirror, 19th Century
Located in Cypress, CA
, designing furniture in the mid-Georgian, English Rococo, and Neoclassical styles. In 1754 he published a
Category

19th Century English George III Antique Design Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Charles Bevan, Marsh Jones & Cribb, Aesthetic Movement Exhibition Quality Mirror
By Charles Bevan, Marsh, Jones & Cribb
Located in London, GB
Marsh Jones and Cribb. Bruce James Talbert was also designing furniture for MJC in the 1870s and 1880s.  
Category

1870s English Gothic Revival Antique Design Furniture

Materials

Oak

Executive desk in Macassar ebony by Pander & zn, Netherlands 1930s
By H.Pander & Zonen, Paul Bromberg
Located in ECHT, NL
department in 1918. Not only did Bromberg design furniture for the department store’s own collection, he was
Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Antique Design Furniture

Materials

Wood, Ebony, Macassar

Art Deco Fruitwood Female Nude Sculpture Attributed to Barend Jordens
By Barend Jordens
Located in Lisse, NL
painter and sculptor, designed furniture and was ceramist. He lived and worked most of his life in
Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Antique Design Furniture

Materials

Wood

Art Deco pitcher or jug by Maison Desny (1927-1933)
By La Maison Desny
Located in London, GB
Desny created complete interiors for a select clientele, designing furniture, murals, rugs, lighting and
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Design Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

British Campaign Writing Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
furniture makers began to design furniture that was sophisticated, sturdy and able to be used in a range of
Category

Early 19th Century English Campaign Antique Design Furniture

Materials

Bronze

British Campaign Writing Table
British Campaign Writing Table
H 46.75 in W 38.88 in D 19.63 in
Fine Pair of 19th Century Pollard Oak Open Bookcases
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Architectural Form. These lovely cabinets bear the hallmarks of architect designed furniture in that they
Category

19th Century Antique Design Furniture

Materials

Marble

Early 1900s Antique French Renaissance Style Carved Walnut Sideboard
Located in Austin, TX
the architectonic design. Furniture was also seen as a symbol of social status. Items like beds were
Category

Early 20th Century French Renaissance Antique Design Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Giacomo Cometti, a Sophisticated Anglo-Japanese Style Armchair of Angular Design
By Giacomo Cometti
Located in London, GB
Rigotti, for the villa falcioni in Domodossola. He also designed furniture for the Agosti house in Turin
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Anglo-Japanese Antique Design Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

The Letter, Female Portrait, 20th Century German Artist, Signed and dated 1928
Located in London, GB
involved in the Dresden craft workshops, designing furniture and wallpaper. He was also recognized widely
Category

1920s Modern Antique Design Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Austrian Jugendstil Bronze Table Lamp w/ Art Glass Medallions, c. 1900
Located in New York, NY
design, furniture and all kinds of other things. Art was to be liberated from the canvas. Later one
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Design Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Arts & Crafts Cupboard in Wood by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, 20th Century
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Antwerp, BE
School of Art, Hill House and House for an Art Lover, he also designed furniture. Perhaps he might have
Category

Early 20th Century Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Design Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Bureau Plat in the Manner of Edward Holmes Baldock
By Edward Holmes Baldock
Located in Dublin, IE
and adapted furniture, often 18th century pieces, but he also designed furniture in an impressive
Category

19th Century English Louis XV Antique Design Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

20th Century French Pair of Mahogany Dining Chairs in the Style of Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. After the Word War I, he focused in creating, designing furniture. In 1924, Leleu opened his own gallery
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Design Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Mahogany

Gerrit Rietveld, Red and Blue Chair / Authentic Chair
By Gerrit Rietveld Jr.
Located in Zürich, CH
designs done by the De Stijl art movement. Chair was originally designed in 1917 but variant painted in
Category

Early 20th Century Dutch De Stijl Antique Design Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Maurice Dufrene Single Club/Arm Chair
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Philadelphia, PA
in his refined furniture designs and complete interiors. His inspiration was taken from 18th and
Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Design Furniture

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Arthur Simpson Tall Arts and Craft Oak and Leather stool
By Arthur Simpson
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
designing furniture, and as an active member of the Arts and Crafts movement, his work is well-made, and his
Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Design Furniture

Materials

Leather, Oak

  • 1
  • ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Antique Design Furniture", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Antique Design Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of antique design furniture on 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wool and wood, every piece of antique design furniture was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an item from our selection of antique design furniture — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each choice in our collection of antique design furniture bearing Art Deco, Art Nouveau or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one object in our assortment of antique design furniture that is appealing in its simplicity, but Josef Hoffmann, B. Viz Design and Rebecca Vizard produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Design Furniture?

The average selling price for a piece of antique design furniture at 1stDibs is $3,699, while they’re typically $41 on the low end and $886,770 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Design Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Eileen Gray was one of the leading pioneers of the modern movement in furniture and design. She was known for her tubular steel Bibendum Chair, a take on the Michelin Man. Shop a collection of Eileen Gray’s pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A piece of furniture is considered an antique if it is at least 100 years old.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, antique furniture is in style. Many people appreciate the beauty and handcrafted character of antique furniture and love the idea of owning pieces with a rich history. Remember that style preferences are nothing if not fluid, meaning what's in one year may not be the next. So, in choosing the furniture you're planning to live with, you should pay less attention to interior design fads than to what speaks to you. That way, you can select pieces that will add long-term character to your home. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    To know if your furniture is antique, look for labels and markings that indicate the maker. From there, you can use trusted online resources to determine when they were active and examine images to try to estimate the age of your piece. Furniture produced 100 years ago or more is antique. You can also have your furniture assessed by an appraiser or antiques dealer to learn about its age. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The design of Cebu furniture by Kenneth Cobonpue frequently features bold, dramatic lines that give the pieces a sculptural quality. Cobonpue favors natural materials and fabrics like rattan, abaca and hardwoods. You'll find a variety of Kenneth Cobonpue furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Antique furniture can be worth quite a lot, particularly if it is in good quality. The rarer the piece, the higher the value.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    There are a number of factors that can indicate if your antique furniture is valuable. When determining the value of antique furniture, consider its rarity. Additionally, it is important to determine the quality and condition of vintage furniture. If unsure of the value of your vintage furniture, have it appraised.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    To date antique furniture from the UK, first look for identifying markings on the piece. You can then use trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active. From there, you may be able to estimate the year of production by looking at images of other furniture the maker produced. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also aid you in the dating process. Find a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Whether antique furniture is making a comeback is a matter of opinion. Many people would argue that antique furniture never faded from fashion, as there have always been individuals who love the idea of owning pieces that have history. Some of the most popular styles for antique furniture include Art Deco, Arts and Crafts, Renaissance Revival, Elizabethan, Gothic Revival, Victorian and Chippendale. Find a large collection of antique furniture from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best finish for antique furniture is a matter of liking. But film finish is recommended by experts as it leaves a thick coat of film on the wood surface which protects wood from water and scratches. Shellac or varnish and water base are commonly used film finishes. Find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage furniture on 1stDibs
  • PAGODA RED
    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.

  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 25, 2019

    The difference between vintage and antique furniture is that vintage furniture is at least 20 years old, while antiques must be at least 100 years old to be considered antique.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Marcel Breuer introduced the material of tubular steel to modern furniture design. He employed it in many of his chairs, tables and sofas, prizing the material because it minimized the weight of pieces without sacrificing their strength. Shop a range of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Marcel Breuer designed tubular steel furniture with Mies van der Rohe. It was Breuer who came up with the idea for using the material as a base for chairs, tables and other furnishings after he became fascinated by the frame of his bicycle. You'll find a variety of vintage tubular steel furniture on 1stDibs.