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American Designer, Desk Chair, Chrome Metal, Mohair, USA, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable chome metal and beige mohair desk chair designed and produced in the US, 1930s.
21.5
Category
Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Postmodern Dia Chrome Cantilever Chair, 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Basel, BS
A sleek and sexy pair chrome cantilevered chrome chairs designed by iconic designer Milo Baughman
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Designer Modern Mongolian Fur Dining Chairs, 4 Available
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Modern Mongolian Fur and chrome dining or lounge chairs. We have a total of 10 available and we're
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Faux Bamboo Chrome Designer Dining Chairs MINT!
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Faux Bamboo Chrome Designer Dining Chairs MINT!
New Upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 36 in W 17 in D 13 in
Black Chrome Melting Chair by Philipp Aduatz
By Philipp Aduatz
Located in Geneve, CH
Black chrome melting chair by Philipp Aduatz,
2011
Edition of 12 + 3 A/P
Dimensions: 95 x 93 x
Category
2010s Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Modern St Timothy Chair Cantilever Chairs Chrome Rectangle Tube & Black Leather
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful pair of modern St. Timothy Chair Company chrome rectangular tube and black leather
Category
1990s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 34 in W 22.75 in D 28 in
Chrome Bauhaus Mart Stam Chair and Stool, 1930s
By Mart Stam, Robert Slezák
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s, Czechoslovakia
- Designer: Mart Stam
- Maker: Robert Slezák
- Both signed
- Original
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Chrome Caged Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates chrome caged chair. Signed. Matching sofa available in
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Midcentury Leather Chairs, Designer Sedus
Located in Asheville, NC
1960s style side office chairs with tubular chrome legs, molded plastic shell with sectioned and
Category
Vintage 1960s German Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Iconic Marcel Breuer "B35" Chrome and Cane Lounge Chairs
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Austin, TX
designer. Fun fact: one of these "B 35" chairs is part of the modern and contemporary art collection at the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Cowhide & Chrome Lounge Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
A simply designed relaxed lounge chair is taken to a new level - this piece creates a thought
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Tubular Steel Chrome Bauhaus Chair by Hynek Gottwald - 1930 (Eisengarn)
By Hynek Gottwald, Hana Kucerova-Zaveska
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s
- Designer: propably Hana Kucerova Zaveska
- maker: Hynek Gottwald ( publicated in
Category
Vintage 1920s Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31.89 in W 16.93 in D 19.69 in
Tubular Steel Chrome Bauhaus Chair by Hynek Gottwald - 1930 (Eisengarn)
By Hynek Gottwald, Hana Kucerova-Zaveska
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s
- Designer: propably Hana Kucerova Zaveska
- maker: Hynek Gottwald ( publicated in
Category
Vintage 1920s Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31.89 in W 16.93 in D 19.69 in
Tubular Steel Chrome Bauhaus Chair / THONET, Mart Stam, 1930 (Eisengarn)
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930
- Designer: Mart Stam
- Good, absolutely original condition, original isengarn/ iron fabric
Category
Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 32.29 in W 19.69 in D 20.08 in
S33 Marcel Breuer Brown Leather & Chrome Set of Six Chairs
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
The "B34" chair, designed by Marcel Breuer, is a significant piece of modernist furniture. Marcel
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Chrome and Canvas Lounge Chairs Italy 1970
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning shaped and super quality pair of lounge chairs made by unknown designer and manufacturer
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Chrome and Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Milo Baughman, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Low Sleek Flat-Band Chrome Lounge Chair and Ottoman. Newly re-done in a dark gray leather. Chrome
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Conference Chairs in Chrome and Leatherette, circa 1960
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Elegant pair of office / desk / conference chairs.
Chrome structure, seat and backrest in brown
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Gio Ponti Handwooven Superleggera italy chrome chairs set of five
By Cesare Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Portland, OR
Gio Ponti, an influential Italian architect and designer, created the Superleggera chair in 1957
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Rene Herbst Bakelite and Chrome Chairs '12 Available', France, 1950s
By René Herbst
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Handsome set of Mid-Century chairs by French designer, René Herbst, known for his functional and
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Post Modern Brass Gold Bent Chrome Cantilever Chair Attributed to Thonet
By Anton Lorenz, Thonet
Located in Madison, WI
Mid Century Modern Arm Chair attributed to Iconic Italian Designer Anton Lorenz for Thonet c 1960
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Restored Bauhaus Pair of Chairs, by Mart Stam, Chrome, Germany, 1930s
By Mart Stam
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Designed by Mart Stam, a renowned Dutch designer, and architect pivotal to mid-century design. Stam
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 33.08 in W 20.48 in D 17.33 in
Plixy Chromed Folding Chair by Franco Poli
By BBB Italia
Located in Milan, IT
Discreet when folded yet outstanding when unfolded. This was the idea designer Franco Poli
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Wood
Restored Bauhaus H79 Chair, by J. Halabala, UP Zavody, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Up Závody, Jindrich Halabala
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Bauhaus Chair Deisgned By Jindrich Halabala.
Designer: Jindrich Halabala
Maker: UP Zavody
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 32.29 in W 22.84 in D 27.56 in
Hans Wegner Black Leather and Chrome Airport Chairs, Set of 6
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Westport, CT
Hans Wegner black leather and chrome airport chairs (CH401 Kastrup Chair), set of 6
Made for
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Chrome Lounge Chairs Attributed to Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exceptional pair of vintage chrome “Scoop” lounge chairs attributed to Milo Baughman in the United
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Chrome chair by Arch, Ladislav Vrátník for restaurant in Prag, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
1970s
designer: Arch. L. Vrátník
very good original condition!!
limited edition (about 120
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in
Lounge Chair, Midcentury Scandinavian Cantilever Chrome and Webbing
Located in Highclere, Newbury
Midcentury Scandinavian cantilever chrome and webbing lounge chair.
I’ve never seen another one
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Rare Black Leather "Cobra" Space Age Dining Chairs by Giotto Stoppino, Chrome
By Giotto Stoppino
Located in Milano, IT
preeminent creations certainly are tables, chairs and lounge chairs in chromed metal, often sinuously shaped
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
H 29.53 in W 25.6 in D 19.69 in
Set of Two Bauhaus Cantilever Chrome Woven Rattan Side Chairs 1960s Italy
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Antwerp, BE
This pair of chairs was made in the 60s. It consist of a tubular chrome structure with cantilever
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.5 in W 21.26 in D 19.69 in
Set of Four Chrome & Leather "Polar" Chairs by Esko Pajamies for Lepo Finn
By Esko Pajamies
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of four chrome and leather "Polar" chairs by Esko Pajamies for Lepo Finn, circa 1960s. This
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Marcel Breuer Knoll “Wassily” Brown Leather and Chrome Chair
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Indianapolis, IN
A vintage brown leather and chrome Wassily chair designed by Hungarian architect and furniture
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
2 Lounge Chairs, Year: 1967, Design: Horacio Baliero, Argentine Designer
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Argentine Designer
Material: Leather and Chrome
It was exhibited at the Museum of Architecture and Design in
Category
Vintage 1970s Argentine Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 26.38 in W 33.47 in D 26.78 in
Modern Accent Chairs by Carsons Inc Chrome Frames & Oatmeal Herringbone a Pair
By Carson's Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
portray any imperfections. Circa, 1970’s.
This pair of chairs is EXACTLY what the designer ordered!!! WOW
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 32 in W 23 in D 30 in
Marcel Breuer Knoll “Wassily” Brown Leather and Chrome Chair
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Indianapolis, IN
A vintage brown leather and chrome Wassily chair designed by Hungarian architect and furniture
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Chair Revolving Easy-Chair, Chromed Steel, White Leather by Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian revolving easy-chair, chromed steel, white real leather by Gastone Rinaldi per RIMA, in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.47 in W 18.51 in D 22.84 in
1980s Post Modern Segis Italia Black Plastic & Chrome Charlie Side Chairs Set 4
By Carlo Bimbi and Nilo Gioacchini, Loewenstein, Segis
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome Post Modern Memphis Style Segis Italia black plastic & chrome Charlie Collection cantilever
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32.25 in W 21.75 in D 20.5 in
Pierre Cardin for Dillingham Chrome Occasional Chairs, Pair
By Pierre Cardin, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Charleston, SC
Pierre Cardin for Dillingham Chrome Occasional chairs - pair
Newly upholstered in a bright mustard
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Straw and Chrome "Plia" Italian Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous original and signed Cane "Plia" folding chairs in Vienna straw wicker and chrome. These
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Streamline Art Deco Cantilever Chair Chrome & Red Vinyl Attr Kem Webber-Lloyds
By lloyd manufacturing co., Kem Weber
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous streamline modern cantilever chair comprised of chrome frame and tomato red vinyl faux
Category
Mid-20th Century American Streamlined Moderne Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31 in W 20.75 in D 22 in
Vintage Chrome "Barrel" Lounge Chairs Attributed to Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful vintage chrome “Barrel” lounge chairs attributed to Milo Baughman, circa 1970s. These
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Brazilian Modern Chairs in Chrome & Red Velvet by Jorge Zalszupin, 1965 Brazil
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern Chairs in Chrome & Red Velvet by Jorge Zalszupin, 1965
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.5 in W 18.5 in D 19.7 in
Vintage German Bauhaus Icon Black Leather & Chrome S33 Chair by Mart Stam, 1960s
By Thonet, Mart Stam
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This S33 chair by Mart Stam is a design icon from 1926. It was produced by the German Thonet
Category
Vintage 1960s German Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 33.47 in W 19.3 in D 23.63 in
Vintage Bauhaus Skaala Fabric & Chrome Chair by Yrjö Kukkapuro, 1980s, Set of 4
By Avarte, Finland 1, Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of four Skaala chairs was designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro for the Finnish Avarte manufacture
Category
Vintage 1980s Finnish Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 33.86 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Modernist Space Age 1970s Polished Chrome Sling Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist Space Age 1970s polished chrome sling lounge chair, amazing design, Classic 1960s.. 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s American Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 4 Cane and Chrome "Plia" Italian Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous set of 4 original and signed Cane "Plia" folding chairs in Vienna straw wicker and chrome
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Pair of Robin Day Hille Chair Bent Oak Plywood & Chrome with White Leather Seats
By Robin Day
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Pair Of Hille By British Designer Robin Day Model 675 Bent Oak Plywood & Chrome Easy Chair With
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.3 in W 24.41 in D 21.26 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome Lounge Chairs - a Pair
By Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin chrome lounge chairs. Oversized frames seat very
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 4 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
rare pink plexiglas with a chrome structure and are in perfect condition. The "Plia" folding chair is a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Andree Putman Pair Chrome Lounge Side Chairs in Silk Upholstery
By Andree Putman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Andree Putman chrome side / lounge chairs.
The pair rest on high polished chrome legs and
Category
20th Century French Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 6 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Original and signed set of 6 "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. This fantastic set was designed by
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome Lounge Chairs - a Pair
By Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin chrome lounge chairs. Oversized frames seat very
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Harald Relling Highback Lounge Chairs in Leather + Chrome
By Westnofa Furniture, Harald Relling
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Norway
Designer: Harald Relling
Manufacturer: Westnofa
Era: 1970s
Materials: Leather
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 12 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
rare pink plexiglas with a chrome structure and are in perfect condition. The "Plia" folding chair is a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Mid-Century Modern Polished Chrome Rail Back Lounge/ Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and sculptural lounge/arm chair designed in the manner of the esteemed American
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Orange Leather + Chrome 'Jetson' Swivel Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson for DUX
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Chicago, IL
An iconic Space Age ‘Jetson’ chrome and leather swivel lounge chair by Bruno Mathsson for DUX in
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Space Age Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 39.5 in W 25.5 in D 22 in
MCM Arthur Umanoff for Directional Chrome Sled Lounge Chair Newly Upholstered
By Directional, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Chicago, IL
in designer “ice-gold” metallic leather
Vintage modern chrome tubular base sled lounge chair by
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 27 in W 29 in D 29 in
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chrome Barcelona Style Lounge Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Danish Modern Vintage Chrome Barcelona Style Lounge Chairs
Offered is a
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Gardner Leaver for Steelcase Sculptural Chrome Series 455 Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Gardner Leaver, Steelcase
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Gardner Leaver for Steelcase Sculptural Chrome Series 455 Swivel Lounge Chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 30 in W 30 in D 34 in
Handsome Pair Cy Mann Chrome Cube Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman, Cy Mann
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome pair of Cy Mann chrome lounge cube chairs. These chairs are often misattributed to Milo
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
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No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Chrome Designer Chairs
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 Aeron chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Don Chadwick and Bill Stumpf designed the Aeron chair. The pair introduced the mesh-upholstered ergonomic chair in 1994, and it has been one of Herman Miller's best-selling office chairs ever since. Its innovative design has even earned it a place in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, New York. Find a range of Aeron chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Papa Bear chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1951 for Danish company AP Stolen. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of authentic vintage and contemporary Hans Wegner Papa Bear chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
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