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Chair Sculpture Mirror Steel White Leather Collectible Design Handmade Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The chair 'Berserker' is made of mirror polished stainless steel with upholstering in genuine white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Chair Sculpture Mirror Steel Brown Leather Collectible Design Handmade Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The chair 'Berserker' is made of mirror polished stainless steel with upholstering in genuine brown
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Chair Sculpture Mirror Steel Orange Leather Collectible Design Handmade Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The chair 'Berserker' is made of mirror polished stainless steel with upholstering in genuine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Spinzi SIlös Chair, Collectible Italian Design, Bright Yellow Sculptural Seating
By Spinzi
Located in Milano, IT
Sculptural dining chair - contemporary collectible chair - metal chair with holes Designed in 2024
Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Design Collectible Chair in the Style of Gastone Rinaldi, 1960s
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in taranto, IT
Original collection chair from the 1960s, made in the style of Gastone Rinaldi, with black
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Chair Dining Room Armchair Gold Cast Bronze Mirror Polished Collectible Design
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
, creating a beautiful fluid and reflective effect. The Alpemare chair has participated in the most
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Collectible Design Art Chair by Jordan Artisan Contemporary Signed Unique Piece
By Jordan Artisan
Located in Nijmegen, NL
collectible design and art pieces. He uses basic construction materials; rebar, EPS and tile adhesive. After
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Concrete, Metal

Danish Collectible Chair "197" Design Finn Juhl for France & Søn, 1960s
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in taranto, IT
Danish collectible chair, model "197", France & Søn production based on a design by Finn Juhl, mid
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Brutalist Meccano Lounge Chair by Spinzi, Italian Collectible Design
By Spinzi
Located in Milano, IT
Iconic Metal Chair - One Off Designer Chair - Masculine Chair Sharp, masculine and playful are the
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cut Steel

Collectible Armchair Design Umberto Mascagni, 1960s
By Umberto Mascagni
Located in taranto, IT
Splendid original collector's chair from the 1960s, designed by umberto mascagni and made, as per
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Jonathan Trayte, "Moloko", 2018, Whitechapel, Collectible Design
By Jonathan Trayte
Located in Antwerp, BE
Functional Art; Contemporary Art; Jonathan Trayte; Moloko; 2018; Collectible design; Functional
Category

2010s English Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Steel

Collectible Design: Hans Wegner JH 516 Lounge Chairs for Johannes Hansen, 1950s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Renens, CH
An original pair of very rare JH516 lounge chairs by Hans Wegner, produced by Johannes Hansen
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Black Rabbit Chair, Designed by Stefano Giovannoni
By Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
that of a seat, where the rabbit's ears become the backrest of the chair. Designed for adults and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Unusual Modernist Plywood Childs High Chair / Sculpture ...Amazing Design
By Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Modernist Plywood Childs High Chair / Sculpture ...Amazing Design..Not certain where this
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Set Italian Mid Century Collectible Medea 102 Wood Dining Chairs by Tagliabue
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Milano, IT
Set of 2 very rare and highly collectible "Medea" wood dining chairs, designed by Vittorio Nobili
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Baby Teak High Chair, Designed and Handcrafted by Rafael Calvo
By Rafael Calvo Studio
Located in Miami, FL
Rafael designed and handcrafted the Enzo Baby High Chair using teak wood. Rafael loves to work
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood, Teak

Set of six Italian Mid Century Collectible Medea Wood Dining Chairs by Tagliabue
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Milano, IT
Set of six very rare and highly collectible "Medea" wood dining chairs, designed by Vittorio Nobili
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Children’s Chair, Lilla M. Designed by Caroline Schlyter, Sweden, 1990s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Children’s chair, Lilla M. Designed by Caroline Schlyter, Sweden. 1990's. Lacquered plywood
Category

1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Plywood, Lacquer

Children’s Chair, Lilla M. Designed by Caroline Schlyter, Sweden, 1990s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Children’s chair, Lilla M. Designed by Caroline Schlyter, Sweden. 1990's. Lacquered plywood
Category

1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Plywood, Lacquer

Children’s Chair, Lilla M. Designed by Caroline Schlyter, Sweden, 1990s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Children’s chair, Lilla M. Designed by Caroline Schlyter, Sweden. 1990's. Lacquered plywood
Category

1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Plywood, Lacquer

Set of White Rabbit Chairs & Table, Designed by Stefano Giovannoni
By Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
table: 27.5" x 35.5" x 30.7" - (2 x) white baby rabbit chair: 17.8" x 10.3" x 20.7" Designed by Stefano
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Mid-Century Parisi Designed Valet Chair
By Fratelli Reguitti, Ico Parisi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern butler chair by Ico Parisi and Luisa Parisi for Fratelli Regguitti. Walnut
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Rope, Walnut

Mackintosh to Mollino: Fifty Years of Chair Design by Derek E. Ostergard (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
that reason we have chosen to highlight chair design in our exhibition. The exhibit and catalogue
Category

20th Century Books

Materials

Paper

Miniatures of the "Swan" and "Egg" chairs, designed by Arne Jacobsen.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Miniatures of the "Swan" and "Egg" chairs. Designed by Arne Jacobsen, Approximately from the 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Fabric

Miniatures of the "Swan" chair and Circular table designed by Arne Jacobsen.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Miniatures of the "Swan" chair in turquoise fabric along with a Circular table. Designed by Arne
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Investiture Chair Designed by Lord Snowden for Prince Charles 1969
By Remploy
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This chair was designed by Lord Snowden in 1969 and produced by Remploy for the Investiture
Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wool, Bentwood

Miniatures of the "Swan" chair and sofa in red fabric, designed by Arne Jacobsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Miniatures of the "Swan" chair and sofa in red fabric. Designed by Arne Jacobsen, Approximately
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Vintage Chair Design Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti, 1950s
By Augusto Bozzi, Saporiti
Located in taranto, IT
Very rare 1950s collectible chair designed by Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti. Measure cm. 87 in
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Arne Jacobsen children’s chair 3103 T-chair, teak, Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Forserum, SE
A children’s chair model 3103 ’T-chair’ designed in 1955 by renowned Danish architect Arne Jacobsen
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Steel

Children's Chair, Cor Alons, Gouda Den Boer, 1930s
By Cor Alons, Gouda Den Boer
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Children's Chair, designed by Cor Alons, manufactured by Gouda Den Boer, 1930s. Birch. Good vintage
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Birch

Kids Rocker and Chairs Set, Italy, 1960
By ADO, Ko Verzuu
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Highly unusual and beautiful kids rocking toy which can be used as 2 chairs as well. Made by
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Wood

Kids Rocker and Chairs Set, Italy, 1960
Kids Rocker and Chairs Set, Italy, 1960
H 25.2 in W 38.19 in D 11.82 in
Gunnar Daan High Kids Chair Prototype, 1966
By Gunnar Daan
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Super elegant high children's chair designed by Dutch architect Gunnar Daan, Holland, 1966. This
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Metal

Gunnar Daan Children’s Chair for Metz & Co, 1966
By Gunnar Daan
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Nice and rare high kids chair designed by Gunnar Daan for his own children in 1966 when Metz & Co
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto kids set of 6 chairs and table, Artek 1970s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Padova, IT
, tables and chairs, made in the 1930s, are still in use today, and the minimalist design makes them
Category

Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Birch

Danish Modern Children's Chair by Nanna Ditzel in Teakwood, Kolds Savværk, 1950s
By Kolds Savvaerk, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Odense, DK
A gorgeous solid teak child's high chair designed by Nanna Ditzel (known as “the First Lady of
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Teak

Kristian Solmer Vedel Kids Chair Orskow & Co Denmark, 1957
By Kristian Solmer Vedel
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Iconic kids chair designed by Kristian Solmer Vedel and manufactured by Orskow & Co, Denmark, 1957
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Plywood

Midcentury Beech Plywood Wood Children Rocking Toy Chair, Italy 1970s
By Peppe de Giuli
Located in Roma, IT
probably designed this fantastic piece during the 1970s in Italy. This minimalist rocking chair is made
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood, Plywood

Di Giuli Peppe "Astolfo" Curved Plywood Italian Children Rocking Chair, 1979
By Peppe de Giuli
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing 1979 Compasso D'Oro award winner "Astolfo" children rocking chair. Peppe Di Giuli designed
Category

Mid-20th Century Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood, Plywood

Stig Lönngren, mid-century children’s chair or stool by Hagafors, Sweden, 1960s
By Stig Lönngren 1, Hagafors Stolfabrik 1
Located in Forserum, SE
Sculptural children’s chair designed by Stig Lönngren in collaboration with Lars Larsson, both
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Space Age Children's Furniture

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Collectible Limited Design Paper Chair Dolly Blue by Vadim Kibardin
By Vadim Kibardin
Located in Amsterdam, NL
from cardboard waste. Vadim's Dolly cardboard chair is the embodiment of contemporary collectible
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Paper

Collectible Limited Design Black Paper Dolly Chair by Vadim Kibardin
By Vadim Kibardin
Located in Amsterdam, NL
from cardboard waste. Vadim's Dolly cardboard chair is the embodiment of contemporary collectible
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Armchairs

Materials

Paper

Collectible Design Seating Black Mirror Chair III by Vadim Kibardin
By Vadim Kibardin
Located in Amsterdam, NL
which is the embodiment of contemporary collectible artistic design being a sculptural piece of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Armchairs

Materials

Paper

Collectible Design Unique Black Mirror Metamorphosis Chair by Vadim Kibardin
By Vadim Kibardin
Located in Amsterdam, NL
its inherent qualities, no fingerprints are left on the chair when touched. Designed for indoor use
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Paper

Collectible Design Unique Black Paper Chair Black Lotus by Vadim Kibardin
By Vadim Kibardin
Located in Amsterdam, NL
collectible artistic design being a sculptural piece of appreciation and a fully functional piece of furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Armchairs

Materials

Paper

Collectible Design Black Paper Bureau Chair Black Pearl by Vadim Kibardin
By Vadim Kibardin
Located in Amsterdam, NL
collectible artistic design being a sculptural piece of appreciation and a fully functional piece of furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Armchairs

Materials

Paper

Collectible Vintage Chair "Polo" Design Paolo Parigi for Heron Parigi, 1975
By Heron Parigi
Located in taranto, IT
Rare "polo" model collection chair, design paolo parigi for Heron Parigi, 1975 Metal structure
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Collectible Limited Design Original Black Paper Chair #1 Dolly by Vadim Kibardin
By Vadim Kibardin
Located in Amsterdam, NL
from cardboard waste. Vadim's Dolly cardboard chair is the embodiment of contemporary collectible
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Armchairs

Materials

Paper

Early Jens Risom Model 108 Arm Chair for Risom Designs in Walnut, USA, c. 1950s
By Jens Risom
Located in Deland, FL
A rare and elegant 1950's walnut armchair, Model 108, designed by Jens Risom for Risom Designs Inc
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Mario Botta La Quinta chair for Alias, Switzerland 1985, One Chair
By Mario Botta, Alias
Located in Basel, BS
examples of the original production of this collectible and iconic design. Condition: The chair for sale
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

1960s Sven Ellekaer Customizable Brazilian Rosewood Chair in Excellent Condition
By Christian Linnebergs Møbelfabrik, Sven Ellekaer
Located in Knebel, DK
The rare highly collectible well designed chair with it´s excellent crafted three-legged frame in
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Miss Wirt Chair by Philippe Starck for Disform 1982
By Philippe Starck, Disform
Located in Munich, DE
A rare and collectible chair designed by Philippe Starck in 1982 for Disform. Black cotton canvas
Category

Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Chair Sculptural Bronze Handmade with 5 Cent Coins by Cristian Herrera
By Cristian Herrera Dalmau
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cristian Herrera Dalmau. Functional art piece. Collectible design. Calderilla Chair fulfills the function
Category

2010s Spanish Chairs

Materials

Copper, Steel

1950's Italian Dining Chairs by Ico and Luisa Parisi for Ariberto Colombo
By Ico Parisi
Located in Paris, FR
20th century collectible chairs designed by the iconic duo Ico and Luisa Parisi for Ariberto
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

1960's Danish Lounge Chair by Ole Gjerlov Knudssen for France & Søn
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in Paris, FR
A Mid-Century Modern Danish collectible cool low lounge chair designed Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen for
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Set of Four Luigi Gorgoni Dining Chairs in Elm and Leather for Roche Bobois.
By Luigi Gorgoni
Located in Almelo, NL
functional dining chairs and collectible design pieces. Designer: Luigi Gorgoni Manufacturer: Roche Bobois
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Elm

Set of 8 1960s Italian 107 Dining Chairs by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Paris, FR
for their elegant and understated design. These collectable dining chairs are characterized by their
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rare Olivier Mourgue Montreal armchairs dark blue velvet
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Paris, FR
This is a very rare collectible pair of historic french design chairs Olivier Mourgue (1939
Category

Vintage 1960s French Space Age Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Arthur Umanoff Matching Sculptural Desk and Chair
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arthur Umanoff desk and chair. Extremely elegant and timeless design made with an iron frame
Category

Vintage 1950s American Desks

Materials

Iron

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the collectible design chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, plywood and lacquer, every collectible design chair was constructed with great care. Find 13 options for an antique or vintage collectible design chair now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a collectible design chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A collectible design chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one collectible design chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Alvar Aalto, Harry Bertoia and Estro Salotti produced versions that are worth a look.

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The average selling price for a collectible design chair at 1stDibs is $964, while they’re typically $25 on the low end and $34,000 for the highest priced.
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    The 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.
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    Eero Saarinen designed the Tulip chair. It was part of Saarinen's Pedestal collection of armless chairs, stools, dining tables and more — a mid-century modernist exercise in simplifying. The series was designed for Knoll, which continues to produce it today. Interestingly, the Tulip armchair's shape suggests one single plastic form, but despite Saarinen's many experiments to achieve this, it is actually constructed in two pieces: an aluminum frame obscured in a plastic finish and a fiberglass upper-shell seat. In two parts or one, it achieves Saarinen's desired streamlined effect. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Eero Saarinen Tulip chairs.
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    Don 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.
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    Surrealist 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.
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    Eileen 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.
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    Antonio 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.
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    George 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.
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    Who 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.
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    What a chair designer is called varies. There isn't a term for someone who designs chairs specifically. Instead, you would typically refer to this type of professional as a furniture designer or industrial designer. Some furniture designers who are particularly well-known for their chairs include Charles and Ray Eames, Hans Wegner, Arne Jacobsen, Eero Saarinen, Verner Panton, Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs.
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    Charles 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.
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    Arnold 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.
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    Italian-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.
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    There 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.
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    Charles 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.
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    Vladimir 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.
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    Marcel 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.