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Gio Ponti The Complete Work 1923 - 1978 1st Edition Hard Cover Book
By Gio Ponti
Located in University City, MO
architect of Milan's Pirelli Tower and
His "Super-leggera chair from the 1950's
Above all, Ponti was
Category
1990s Italian Design
L.Ercolani Reprise Chair with Hide Seat by Norm Architects
By Norm Architects
Located in New York, NY
craftsmen and purveyors of fine design — the REPRISE CHAIR WITH HIDE SEAT features Lucian Ercolani’s
Category
2010s British Lounge Chairs
Materials
Ash
L.Ercolani Reprise Chair with Hide Seat by Norm Architects
By Norm Architects
Located in New York, NY
craftsmen and purveyors of fine design — the reprise chair with hide seat features Lucian Ercolani’s
Category
2010s British Lounge Chairs
Materials
Ash
90s Postmodern Constantin Boym Architect & Designer Designed Arbat Dining Chairs
By Constantin Boym
Located in St. Louis, MO
Set of eight Arbat cubist arm dining chairs designed by architect Constantin Boym for Brickell. The
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
H 32.63 in W 22 in D 19 in
Brazilian Rosewood Chairs by FAI 'Fatima Arquitetura Interiores', Midcentury
By Fatima Architects
Located in New York, NY
Designed by FAI, modern Brazilian chairs made of Rosewood, with nubby fabric.
Made in Brazil, in
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rosewood
H 35.83 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Cavea Chair
By Meccani Design
Located in Milan, IT
This elegant and Minimalist chair will make a striking addition to any room, both in a Classic or
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Brazilian Rosewood Dining Chairs by Fatima Arquitetura Interiores 'FAI', 1960s
By Fatima Architects
Located in New York, NY
This set of six Rosewood chairs was manufactured by Fatima Arquitetura Interiores (FAI) in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rosewood
H 32.29 in W 17.33 in D 19.3 in
Brazilian Rosewood Dining Chairs by Fatima Arquitetura Interiores 'FAI', 1960s
By Fatima Architects
Located in New York, NY
This set of eight Freijo wood chairs was manufactured by Fatima Arquitetura Interiores (FAI) in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
H 37.52 in W 18.82 in D 21.42 in
Brazilian Rosewood Dining Chairs by FAI 'Fatima Arquitetura Interiores', 1960s
By Fatima Architects
Located in New York, NY
These charming Rosewood were designed and produced by the Brazilian company Fatima Arquitetura
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 32.01 in W 19.1 in D 18.51 in
Architect's work Lace-Up Lounge Chair
Located in Brussels , BE
This very unique design chair is a statement piece in any interior. Designed by an architect, the
Category
20th Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Nylon, Plywood
MZO Chair by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
MZO chair by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 46 x D 50 x H 75 cm
Materials: Beech, Textile
This
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
MZO Chairs by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
MZO chairs by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 46 x D 50 x H 75 cm
Materials: Beech.
This iconic
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Blue MZO Chair by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue MZO chair by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 46 x D 50 x H 75 cm
Materials: Beech.
This iconic
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
1930s Tübinger chair by the architect Prof. Adolf Gustav Schneck for Schäfer
By Gustav Adolf Schneck
Located in München, DE
develop a chair design for Schäfer.
It became a prototype of the new objectivity. Beautiful minimalist
Category
Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 33.47 in W 16.54 in D 19.69 in
Antoni Gaudi Calvet Chair
By Antoni Gaudí, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Calvet chair designed by Antonio Gaudi manufactured in Barcelona by BD.
Solid varnished oak
Category
2010s Spanish Jugendstil Chairs
Materials
Oak
Antoni Gaudi Calvet Chair
By Antoni Gaudí, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Calvet chair designed by Antonio Gaudi manufactured in Barcelona by BD.
Solid varnished oak
Category
2010s Spanish Jugendstil Chairs
Materials
Oak
Milky White Doublix Chair by Stirum Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Milky White Doublix Chair by Stirum Design
Dimensions: D 57 x W 61 x H 88 cm. Seat Height: 43 cm
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Lime Green Doublix Chair by Stirum Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Lime Green Doublix Chair by Stirum Design
Dimensions: D 57 x W 61 x H 88 cm. Seat Height: 43 cm
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
MZO Chair with Upholstery by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
MZO chair with upholstery by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 46 x D 50 x H 75 cm
Materials: Beech.
This
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
21 Century Red Gaulinetta Chair With Open Pore Lacquered Ash in Red Finish
By BD Barcelona Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, I’ve called this chair Gaulinetta, after the Gaulino». OTB The Gaulino chair was designed in 1987. BD
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Hide, Ash
H 32.68 in W 16.54 in D 20.48 in
Sheepskin ARCH Lounge Chair by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Sheepskin ARCH lounge chair by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 69 x D 79 x H 76 cm
Materials: Oak
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Moonlight Sheepskin WNG Chairs by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Moonlight Sheepskin WNG Chairs by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 60 x D 50 x H 76 cm
Materials: Oak
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
BUTE/Storr WNG Chair by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
BUTE/Storr WNG chair by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 60 x D 50 x H 76 cm
Materials: Oak, Textile
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
21 Century Black Gaulinetta Chair With Open Pore Lacquered Ash in Black Finish
By BD Barcelona Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, I’ve called this chair Gaulinetta, after the Gaulino». OTB The Gaulino chair was designed in 1987. BD
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Hide, Ash
H 32.68 in W 16.54 in D 20.48 in
Jabuti Chair — Handmade Solid Wood Contemporary Brazilian Design
Located in Curitiba, PR
and grounded, lengthen and thin, seeking a light and floating backrest.
The chair was designed so that
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Bute/Storr Tmbo Lounge Chair by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
BUTE/Storr TMBO Lounge Chair by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 90 x D 68.5 x H 87 cm
Materials: Oak
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
BUTE/Storr TMBO Lounge Chair by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
BUTE/Storr TMBO lounge chair by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 90 x D 68.5 x H 87 cm
Materials: Oak
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Set of 4 MZO Chairs by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 MZO chairs by Mazo Design.
Dimensions: W 46 x D 50 x H 75 cm.
Materials: beech.
This
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Set of 4 MZO Chairs by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 4 MZO Chairs by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 46 x D 50 x H 75 cm
Materials: Beech.
This
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Set of 2 MZO Chairs by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 MZO chairs by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 46 x D 50 x H 75 cm
Materials: Beech.
This
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
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Other
Set of 2 MZO Chairs by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 MZO Chairs by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 46 x D 50 x H 75 cm
Materials: Beech.
This
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
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Other
Set of 4 Mzo Chairs by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 MZO Chairs by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 46 x D 50 x H 75 cm
Materials: Beech.
This
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
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Other
Set of 2 MZO Chairs by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 MZO chairs by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 46 x D 50 x H 75 cm
Materials: Beech.
This
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
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Other
Moonlight Sheepskin Tmbo Lounge Chair by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Moonlight Sheepskin TMBO lounge chair by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 90 x D 68.5 x H 87 cm
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Dedar/Linear Tmbo Lounge Chair by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
DEDAR/Linear TMBO Lounge Chair by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 90 x D 68.5 x H 87 cm
Materials: Oak
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Sahara Sheepskin Tmbo Lounge Chair by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Sahara sheepskin TMBO lounge chair by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 90 x D 68.5 x H 87 cm
Materials
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Dedar/Artemidor Arch Lounge Chair by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Dedar/Artemidor Arch lounge chair by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 69 x D 79 x H 76 cm
Materials: Oak
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
KVADRAT/Hallingdal & Fiord WNG Chair by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
KVADRAT/Hallingdal & Fiord WNG chair by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 60 x D 50 x H 76 cm
Materials
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Italian Design Classic Gio Ponti, Superleggera Chair, Cassina, 2000s
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Renens, CH
The "699 Superleggera" chair is an iconic design created by the renowned Italian architect and
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Ash
H 32.68 in W 15.75 in D 17.72 in
Six Reno Chairs by Spanish Architects Correa & Milá, 1961
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of six Reno chairs designed in 1961 by Spanish architects Federico Correa and Alfonso Milá for
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 5 Vintage Midcentury French Modern Slickslick Chairs by Philippe Starck
By XO Design, Philippe Starck
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of five Slick Slick chairs was designed by Philippe Starck in 1999 for the French
Category
1990s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 31.5 in W 16.93 in D 19.69 in
Set of 6 Galta Oak Chairs by Kann Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 6 Galta Oak Chairs by Kann Design
Dimensions: D 43 x W 51 x H 80 cm.
Materials: Natural oak
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of 8 Galta Walnut Chairs by Kann Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 8 Galta Walnut Chairs by Kann Design
Dimensions: D 43 x W 51 x H 80 cm.
Materials: Beech
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Walnut
Set of 8 Galta Ash Chairs by Kann Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 8 Galta Ash Chairs by Kann Design
Dimensions: D 43 x W 51 x H 80 cm.
Materials: Natural ash
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash
Set of 8 Tal Oak Chairs by Kann Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 8 Tal Oak Chairs by Kann Design
Dimensions: D 40 x W 44 x H 80 cm.
Materials: Natural oak
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of 8 Tal Ash Chairs by Kann Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 8 Tal Ash Chairs by Kann Design
Dimensions: D 40 x W 44 x H 80 cm.
Materials: Natural ash
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash
Set of 6 Black Residence Chairs by Kann Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 6 Black Residence Chairs by Kann Design
Dimensions: D 43 x W 50 x H 77 cm.
Materials: Steel
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 6 Green Residence Chairs by Kann Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 6 Green Residence Chairs by Kann Design
Dimensions: D 43 x W 50 x H 77 cm.
Materials: Steel
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 6 Grey Residence Chairs by Kann Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 6 Grey Residence Chairs by Kann Design
Dimensions: D 43 x W 50 x H 77 cm.
Materials: Steel
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Blue MZO Chairs by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 4 blue MZO chairs by Mazo design.
Dimensions: W 46 x D 50 x H 75 cm.
Materials: beech
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Set of 2 Blue MZO Chairs by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Blue MZO Chairs by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 46 x D 50 x H 75 cm
Materials: Beech
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Daw/Mohair & McNutt Arch Lounge Chair by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Daw/Mohair & McNutt Arch Lounge Chair by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 69 x D 79 x H 76 cm
Materials
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
KVADRAT/Hallingdal & Fiord ARCH Lounge Chair by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
KVADRAT/Hallingdal & Fiord ARCH lounge chair by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 69 x D 79 x H 76 cm
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Set of 2 Sheepskin WNG Chairs by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 sheepskin WNG chairs by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 60 x D 50 x H 76 cm
Materials: oak
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Set of 4 Sheepskin Wng Chairs by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 sheepskin WNG chairs by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 60 x D 50 x H 76 cm
Materials: oak
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Mid 20th Century Domus Chair Designed By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Finland
By Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Turku, FI
Domus chair was designed by Finnish interior architect and designer Ilmari Tapiovaara in 1946. The
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Set of three chairs ‘The Red Chairs’ model 3949 designed by Kaare Klint, Denmark
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of three chairs ‘The Red Chairs’ model 3949 designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen Fabrik
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 33.27 in W 18.9 in D 20.48 in
Mid-Century Lounge Chair Designed by Ib Madsen & Acton Schubell
By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in Lejre, DK
Lounge chair in leather, designed by Danish architects Ib Madsen & Acton Schubell.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Geometric Cubi Dining Chair with Walnut Wood Finish Base and Ivory Fabric
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
thought by architects and designers by our Uultis team just blends perfectly creating harmony in the chair
Category
2010s Brazilian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 33.08 in W 24.02 in D 22.83 in
Geometric Cubi Dining Chair with Teak Wood Finish Base and Ivory Fabric
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
thought by architects and designers by our Uultis team just blends perfectly creating harmony in the chair
Category
2010s Brazilian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 33.08 in W 24.02 in D 22 in
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- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Who the most famous chair designer is may refer to many different people. Arne Jacobsen, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Lilly Reich, Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Philippe Starck, Hans Wegner, Verner Panton and Le Corbusier have all designed iconic chairs over time. Shop a selection of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the coconut chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022George Nelson designed the coconut chair in 1956. Herman Miller continues to produce the curvy accent chair based on his original design. On 1stDibs, you can shop a collection of coconut chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Who designed Paimio Chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto designed the Paimio chair for a tuberculosis sanatorium in the town of Paimio, Finland. The bent plywood chair debuted in the early 1930s. On 1st 1stDibs, shop a range of Alvar Aalto chairs.
- Who designed the Hand chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Surrealist designer and artist Pedro Friedeberg designed the Hand chair. He unveiled the piece in 1962 when he was only 24 years old. Many designers and furniture companies have created similar pieces since. Find a collection of Hand chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the Transat chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Eileen Gray designed the Transat chair in 1922. Its name comes from the luxury ocean liners that took passengers on transatlantic voyages during the early 20th century. Gray became inspired to create the chair after sitting in deck chairs on one such ship. Shop a range of Transat chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Antonio Bonet, Juan Kurchan and Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy designed the Butterfly chair. The trio met while working in Le Corbusier's studio and then moved to Argentina, where they founded the Grupo Austral. In 1938, they unveiled their now iconic chair, which was inspired by a previous work called Tripolona, which they designed using inspiration from folding, collapsible chairs used by the British military. Shop a collection of Butterfly chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the Z Chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023There are two designers known for producing a Z-Chair. Poul Jensen unveiled his design in 1957. It features a zigzagging teak wood frame and boxy seat and back cushions. In 2011, Sawaya & Moroni introduced a sharply angled, polished stainless steel Z-Chair designed by architect Zaha Hadid. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
- Who designed the Bird chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Italian-American designer and artist Harry Bertoia designed the Bird chair in 1952. It features a tubular base and a wire basket seat. Today, Knoll Furniture continues to manufacture the mid-century modern furnishing. Find a selection of Bird chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the LC1 chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, the venerated Swiss-born architect-designer known as Le Corbusier, and collaborators Pierre Jeanneret (Le Corbusier’s cousin) and Charlotte Perriand designed the LC1 chair in the late 1920s. Its unique design allows the backrest to move as you shift positions, allowing the chair to deliver optimal support. The LC1 was part of a series that saw the trio of designers carrying out bold experiments with tubular chromed steel, just as architect and Bauhaus faculty member Marcel Breuer had executed with his cantilever Cesca chair around the same time. Find a range of Le Corbusier chairs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Who designed LC2 chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret designed the LC2 chair, also known as the Cassina armchair. Their design debuted at the 1927 Autumn Salon in Paris, France. On 1st 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Le Corbusier chairs.
- Who designed the LCW chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Charles and Ray Eames designed the LCW lounge chair in 1945. Its design includes five pieces of molded plywood. Herman Miller continues to produce the iconic furnishing to this day. You can find a range of LCW chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed airport chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Although many people have designed airport chairs, Charles and Ray Eames are best known for creating seating for airports. The ones they produced for Chicago O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, in 1962 are especially famous. On 1st 1stDibs, shop a variety of airport chairs.
- Who designed the MR chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Ludwig Mies van der Rohe designed the MR chair in 1927. The tubular steel frame and woven seat reflect the International Style that the German architect helped establish. Today, Knoll furniture manufactures the armchair. Shop a variety of MR chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the LC2 chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The LC2 chair was designed by Le Corbusier in collaboration with Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret. The chair was released to the public in 1928 and remains popular to this day. Shop a collection of Le Corbusier’s designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Le Corbusier designed a number of armchairs that people refer to as the Corbusier chair. His designs are spare, minimal and efficient but at the same time offer supreme comfort. Collaborating with his cousin, Pierre Jeanneret, and trailblazing designer Charlotte Perriand, he devised such iconic pieces as the LC2 Petit Confort armchair and the LC4 chaise longue. Each couples a tubular chrome frame with soft, supple leather upholstery, lending an organic warmth to an industrially made piece of furniture. Find a variety of Le Corbusier chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the clam chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Arnold Madsen designed the Clam chair. In the past, it was ascribed to the Norwegian retailer Martin Olsen and then the Danish architect Philip Arctander. It was only through some dogged research by a team of international design historians and collectors that it was finally correctly associated with Madsen, an upholsterer by profession who created it in Copenhagen in 1944. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Clam chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Who designed the Eames chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Charles and Ray Eames designed the Eames chair. A married couple, they were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design and have been recognized as among the most influential designers of the 20th century. They produced a line of DCW chairs together in the 1940s and went on to unveil their now iconic lounge chair in 1956. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Eames lounge chairs.
- Who designed the folding chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Opinions vary on who designed the folding chair. Chairs designed to fold have existed since the ancient world, with examples found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Some people argue that the original designer of the modern-day folding chair was John Cram, who patented an idea for a folding chair in 1855. However, others believe that Philip E.G. Harrison should get the credit because his 1931 design more closely resembles the modern-day folding chair. Nathaniel Alexander also contributed to the development of the folding chair with his 1911 chair that included a book rest, as did Frederic Arnold, who created the first folding aluminum chair in 1947. Shop a selection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Vladimir Kagan designed the Shield Back chair, which debuted in 1955. It features an upholstered back and seat. Cabinetmaker George Hepplewhite is also known for creating an all-wood shield back chair sometime during the mid-18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of shield back chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Marcel Breuer designed several chairs. One of his best-known pieces is the Wassily lounge chair made of tubular steel and leather straps. Breuer named the chair after the artist Wassily Kandinsky. Among the designer's other notable chairs are the Cesca chair, the B35 lounge chair and the S 35. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Marcel Breuer chairs.
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