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Pair of Italian Modernist Folding Cane Chairs by Designer Giorgio Cattelan
By Giorgio Cattelan
Located in High Wycombe, GB
1970s Italian Modernist Folding Cane Chairs By Designer Giorgio Cattelan For Brand Cidue Made In
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.11 in W 19.49 in D 19.3 in
Pine Rocking Chair by Designer Craftsman Jeremy Broun
Located in Munich, DE
Signed high back rocking chair by woodworker Jeremy Broun.
Category
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Pine
Original Set of 4 CH24 Chairs by Designer Hans Wegner Oak Danish Scandinavian
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lyon, FR
Set of four Scandinavian chairs by the famous Danish designer Hans Wegner designed in 1949 for Carl
Category
Vintage 1960s Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 76 in W 51 in D 55 in
Scissor Chair by Ward Bennett in Original Brown Leather
By Geiger International, Ward Bennett
Located in Chicago, IL
Chrome frame scissor chair by designer Ward Bennett, in brown leather, piece is marked.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Sphère Chair by Boris Tabacoff
By Boris Tabacoff
Located in PARIS, FR
Sphère Chair by designer Boris Tabacoff (1927-1985), 1970s edition by Mobilier Modulaire
Category
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Materials
Plexiglass
Chair by François Arnal
By François Arnal
Located in PARIS, FR
White chair by designer François Arnal (1924-2012), for Atelier A, contemporary era. The tubular
Category
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Metal
Guillerme & Chambron chair
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in PARIS, FR
Chair by designers Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron, 1960s. The structure is in oak, the seat
Category
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Wood
Guillerme & Chambron chair
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in PARIS, FR
Chair by designers Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron, 1960s. The structure is in oak, the seat
Category
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Wood
Dining Chairs by Niels Otto Moller
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of 6 dining chairs by designer Niels O. Moller (#71) in teak with black leather seats.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Pair of Lounge Chairs "MR10" by Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in PARIS, FR
MR10 chair by designer Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe, from the 1930s. Cantilevered flexible frame
Category
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rocking Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in PARIS, FR
Armchair or rocking chair by designers Charles Eames (1907–1978) and Ray Eames (1912–1988) for
Category
Mid-20th Century Rocking Chairs
Materials
Plastic
3 Vintage Designer Chairs Steen Ostergaard Manufacturer Cado 60s
By Steen Ostergaard
Located in Paris, FR
3 vintage chairs by designer Steen Ostergaard (Denmark).
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Manufacturer Cado - 60s
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Dimensions
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Set of 4 Chairs by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brescia, IT
4 iconic chairs by designer Arne Jacobsen.
Known as the Series 7 chair, the 3107 chair is part
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage rattan wicker IKEA, “Karlskrona” lounge chair
By IKEA
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vintage IKEA lounge rattan chair by designer Karl Malmvell.
In great condition with original
Category
1990s Swedish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Rainer Daumiller Pine Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Hudson, NY
A superb set of four pine side chairs by designer Rainer Daumiller. The chairs embody his design
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
Set of Four Dining Chairs by Pierre Cruege in Oak and Cane, France, 1940s
By Pierre Cruège
Located in Almelo, NL
Modernist set of four chairs by designer Pierre Cruege made in France, 1940s. These models feature
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
H 33.47 in W 15.75 in D 16.93 in
Rudi Muth armchair
Located in PARIS, FR
Black-stained solid wood throne chair by designer Rudi Muth, 1987. Signed and dated by hand under
Category
Mid-20th Century Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Wood
6 Chairs by Willy Van Der Meeren, 1950s
By Willy Van Der Meeren, Tubax
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Six chairs by designer Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax, circa 1950.
Have a black lacquered metal
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Danish Modern BO 360 Suede Sling Chair by Erik Ole Jorgensen
By Erik Ole Jørgensen, Bovirke
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Early 1960s metal and suede hoop sling chair by designer Erik Ole Jorgensen made by Bovirke in
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
(7) Henning Kjaernulf Danish Mid-Century Dining Chairs
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Norwalk, CT
A set of seven Danish midcentury dining side chairs by designer Henning Kjaernulf, well-renowned
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Willy Rizzo Steel and Leather Chair for Cidue, 1960s
By Willy Rizzo, Cidue
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century steel and leather chair by designer Willy Rizzo for Italian design house Cidue. In
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Jens Risom Original Pair of Side Chairs for Walter Knoll, Circa 1940's
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of early Knoll side chairs by designer Jens Risom. Circa 1940's.
In original condition, with
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Nylon, Birch
Desk Chair in Teak by Kurt Østervig for International Designers, Denmark, 1960s
By International Designers Group, Kurt Østervig
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare, side/desk chair in teak by Kurt Østervig for International Designers, crafted
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 30.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
Arcadia Leather Chairs by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia, 1980s, Set of 4
By B&B Italia, Paolo Piva
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Set of four dining chairs by designer Paolo Piva, manufactured by B&B Italia in Italy in the 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
(6) Henning Kjaernulf Danish Oak Dining Chairs
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Norwalk, CT
A set of six Danish midcentury dining side chairs by designer Henning Kjaernulf, well-renowned for
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Timeless Elegance: Gian Franco Legler's Boho Basket Chair in Rattan
By Gian Franco Legler
Located in Hamburg, DE
Introducing the Basket Chair by designer Gian Franco Legler – a masterpiece crafted from exquisite
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Timeless Elegance: Gian Franco Legler's Boho Basket Chair in Rattan
By Gian Franco Legler
Located in Hamburg, DE
Introducing the Basket Chair by designer Gian Franco Legler – a masterpiece crafted from exquisite
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Timeless Elegance: Gian Franco Legler's Boho Basket Chair in Rattan
By Gian Franco Legler
Located in Hamburg, DE
Introducing the Basket Chair by designer Gian Franco Legler – a masterpiece crafted from exquisite
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Eero Aarnio Vintage Blue Pony Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare, playful and iconic Pony Chair by designer Eero Aarnio in original blue fabric. The Pony Chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Carlo Bartoli Bicia Lounge Chair Arflex, Italy, 1969
By Carlo Bartoli, Arflex
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice Bicia lounge chair by Designer Carlo Bartoli for Arflex, Italy 1969. The chair itself is
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Polyester
Contemporary Chair "Ferramenta" 'Tool' by Brazilian Designer Leo Capote
By Léo Capote
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Contemporary chair "Ferramenta" (tool) by Brazilian designer Leo Capote. This one of a kind piece
Category
2010s Brazilian Industrial Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron
H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 33.47 in
Chair, Aluminum, Midcentury by the Designer R Josten Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique type of chair. Cast aluminum and steel rods make up the puzzle. Only needs a simple wood
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Coral Pink Resin Rick Chair by French Designer Joris Poggioli
By Joris Poggioli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The coral-pink cast-resin Rick chair, by Paris-based interior and furniture designer Joris Poggioli
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Resin
Topos Chair by Gruppo Dam for Gruppo Industriale Busnelli, 1969
By Gruppo DAM (Designer Associati Milano)
Located in Misinto, IT
for Designer Associati Milano. Together, they created significant products for Gruppo Industriale
Category
Antique 1690s Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
Chair Liv by Swedish designer Jonas Bohlin, made in Sweden
By Jonas Bohlin
Located in Stockholm, ST
In 1994 the Swedish interior architect and designer Jonas Bohlin was rowing from Stockholm to Paris
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Design chair Mw04, handmade in France by designer Olivier Santini
By Olivier Santini
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
"Elevate furniture aesthetics to an artistic level"
This chair, a key element of a sophisticated
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Streamlined Moderne Chairs
Materials
Other
Contemporary "Ella" Chair in Wood by Brazilian Designer Henrique Canella
By Henrique Canella
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
This sculptural chair designed by Brazilian designer Henrique Canella consists of a structure in
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30.32 in W 30.71 in D 24.02 in
Designer English Swivel Lounge Chair by Brett Carter
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Designer English
Category
Vintage 1980s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Down
Fabricius & Kastholm Swivel Chair in Leather and Steel
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Kill International
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, steel, fiberglass, Denmark, designed in 1966
Wonderful 'Bird Chair' by designer duo Fabricius
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vico Magistretti Golem Chair, A LOT OF Brasil Collection, Brazil, 2013
By Vico Magistretti
Located in São Paulo, BR
The Golem chair by designer Vico Magistretti is a high quality piece of art design by A LOT OF
Category
20th Century Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 51.19 in W 20.08 in D 17.33 in
Design chair Mw04 "Plume", handmade in France by designer Olivier Santini
By Olivier Santini
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
This MW04 "Plume" chair in a signed special edition is a handmade collector's piece crafted in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Streamlined Moderne Chairs
Materials
Other
H 28.15 in W 21.19 in D 24.02 in
Mid-Century Modern Set of 10 'Topos' Chairs by Gruppo DAM for Busnelli, 1970s
By Gruppo DAM (Designer Associati Milano)
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Set of 10 'Topos' Chairs by Gruppo DAM for Busnelli, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 33.86 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in
"Logan" Contemporary Lounge Chair by Brazilian Designer Flavio Franco
By Flavio Franco
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This lounge chair was made by Flavio Franco, one the best known Brazilian contemporary designers
Category
2010s Brazilian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 31.5 in W 29.53 in D 26.38 in
Pierre Guariche Designer French Chair with Guild Fabric
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Prato, Tuscany
technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
The very particular chair
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Bone Air Chair by Memphis Milano Designer Peter Shire
By Peter Shire
Located in Kansas City, MO
Peter Shire bone chair designed and made in the Studio of Peter Shire, 1983. Only two of these
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Laminate, Wood
Mw04 "Gold" design chair handmade in France by French designer Olivier Santini
By Olivier Santini
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
This MW04 "Gold" chair, a signed special edition, is a handmade collector's piece made in France
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Streamlined Moderne Chairs
Materials
Gold, Other
H 28.15 in W 21.19 in D 24.02 in
Mica Chair by Micah Heimlich
By Micah Heimlich, Furbishure by unHeim
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
FOUND MINERALS SERIES (“MICA CHAIR”)
SCULPTURE
“Mica’s Chair” is a STEEL frame clad with sheets of
Category
2010s North American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stone, Crystal, Steel
Pair of Chairs in the Style of Thonet by Unknown Designer, circa 1930
By Thonet
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pair of chairs in the style of Thonet by Unknown designer, circa 1930
Manufactured in France
Category
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
No Reserve
H 35.44 in W 16.54 in D 20.08 in
Elegant Designer Shaped Upholstered Wing Chair By Tomlinson/ Erwin-Lambeth
By Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth Furniture Company
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A shaped wing chair, the crest rail with pointed ends and incurved sides into the sloping arms
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
"Lean back" lounge chair by Danish designer Arne Hovmand-Olsen
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The "Lean back" lounge chair by Danish designer Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Warm Nordic in 1957.
Ever
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Designer Black Yellow Lounge Chair
Located in Paris, FR
by the New Nordic design in a culmination of comfort and timelessness.
This designers lounge chair is
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch, Wool
"AX" Lounge chair by Danish designers Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vintage. Rare and classic "AX" lounge chair by Danish designers Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
Single Medea Chair by Italian Designer V.Nobili, 1955, Plywood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful and famous Medea chair designed by Vittorio Nobili, in 1955. The plywood shell is
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Designer Clayton Tugonon Coconut Lounge Chair and Table Set By Snug
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
An amazing set designed by the famous Filipino designer Clayton Tugonon for Snug, the ‘Coconut
Category
Early 2000s Philippine Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Coconut, Rattan
1950sPrototype Lounge Chair by Danish Designer and Furniture Maker Svend Skipper
By Svend Skipper
Located in Handewitt, DE
Unique easychair by the Danish designer and furniture maker Svend Skipper. This prototype has never
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brocade, Teak
H 33.86 in W 25.01 in D 24.41 in
Pair of Swank Designer Low Vintage Lounge Chairs by Erwin Lambeth
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Swank Designer Low Vintage Lounge Chairs by Erwin Lambeth. Just a beautiful design with
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Set of 2 Felt Designer Chairs on Wheels by Merkx+Girod, the Netherlands, 2003
Located in Steenwijk, NL
These very good looking chairs were designed by Merx+Girod in the Netherlands. Merkx+Girod became
Category
Early 2000s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.47 in W 19.3 in D 28.35 in
Pair of Car Designer Pininfarina for Reflex Angelo Occasional Chairs
By pinin farina, Reflex
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of RRP £1980 occasional chairs designed by
Category
20th Century German Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Large Brutalist Rosewood Lounge Chair by Brazilian Designer Jean Gillon
By Jean Gillon
Located in BUSSUM, NH
Pair of Large Brutalist Lounge chair by Brazilian designer Jean Gillon from the 1960s
In a very
Category
Vintage 1960s Brutalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 37.41 in W 38.59 in D 33.47 in
Pair of Vintage Signed Donghia Modern Designer Side Chairs by John Hutton
By John Hutton
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of vintage signed Donghia Modern Designer side chairs by John Hutton. Each features snake
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Sycamore
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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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Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire
What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.
Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory
After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.
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