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Black classic designer chair Zueco PERILLO
Located in Munich, DE
Sleek and sophisticated, this black designer chair combines modern style with comfort. Its
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20th Century Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Wood
1970s Spanish Iron & Wood Designer Chair
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Spanish wood and iron designer chair with a disproportionate small size back rest and rough
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Late 20th Century Spanish Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Iron
Unusual Copper Adjustable Designer Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Unusual copper adjustable designer chair
A very unusual piece, this chair is all made in copper
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Copper
Unusual Brass Adjustable Designer Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Unusual brass adjustable designer chair.
A very unusual piece, this chair is all made in brass
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Mid-20th Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Brass
Fortuny Upholstered Antique Chinese Chippendale Designer Chair
By Fortuny
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Priced each! Fortuny upholstered antique Chinese chippendale designer chair
Additional
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinese Chippendale Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
$1,800 / item
H 40.5 in W 22.5 in D 25.75 in
20th Century Set of 4 Italian Designer Chairs, Wood
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century det of 4 Italian designer chairs, wood.
Solid wood frame, marbled, partly decorated
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20th Century Italian Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Wood
Curious Designer Chair, Unique
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid beechwood, carved and gilt gilded. Strak crocheted frame on four curly, also heavily ornate legs. An absolute eye-catcher. Seat and backrest are finished with a historical, cla...
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20th Century French Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Beech
Curious Designer Chair, Unique
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid beechwood, carved and gilt gilded. Strak crocheted frame on four curly, also heavily ornate legs. An absolute eye-catcher. Seat and backrest are finished with a historical, cla...
Category
20th Century Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Beech
Curious Designer Chair, Unique
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid beechwood, carved and gilt gilded. Strak crocheted frame on four curly, also heavily ornate legs. An absolute eye-catcher. Seat and backrest are finished with a historical, cla...
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20th Century French Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Beech
Italian Designer, Chair, Wicker, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wicker and metal chair designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rare and Perfect Italian Designer Chair
By Gio Ponti
Located in North Miami, FL
The most beautiful Mahogany desk chair influenced in a Gio Ponti design. Finished with sabots and
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Designer Chairs, Bone, Black Leather, Brass
By James Mont
Located in Miami, FL
Fabulous pair of designer chairs with black leather seat cushions. Chairs are partly covered in
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1980s American Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Brass
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
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Mid-20th Century Danish Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Plastic
$1,372 / set
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 15.75 in
Oswald Haerdtl – Designer Chair by TON, 1960s, Last Piece Available
By Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Prague 8, CZ
An original chair designed by Austrian architect and designer Oswald Haerdtl, produced in the 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$1,337 Sale Price
20% Off
H 32.29 in W 19.69 in D 24.81 in
exclusive original Designer Chair light blue leather Poltrona Frau Don'Do
Located in Berlin, DE
The Don’do rocking chair and the first rocking chair by Poltrona Frau is the contemporary
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20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather
$3,103
H 35.44 in W 31.5 in D 37.41 in
Ribbon Chairs Cl9 by Cesare Leonardi & Franca Seasons for Bernini, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
creates a different impression of the shape of the loop-shaped designer chairs depending on the viewing
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Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Steel
$32,000
H 25.5 in W 39.5 in D 27 in
Set of Four Designer Mid-Century Upholstered Barrel Back DiningChairs on Castors
By Ward Bennett
Located in Chicago, IL
interior designer at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago in the early 80's. They were designer chairs sold to
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$6,000 / set
H 30 in W 27 in D 27.5 in
Mid-century Original Vintage Chair Lupina by Niko Kralj For Stol Kamnik 1960s
By Niko Kralj, Stol Kamnik
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Presenting an original designer chair crafted by the renowned Yugoslav designer, Niko Kralj, this
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Metal
$429 Sale Price
20% Off
H 32.29 in W 20.48 in D 17.33 in
Pair of 1980s "East Side" Club Lounge Chair by Ettore Sottsass and Knoll
By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Paris, France
additional comfort to these superb designer chairs.
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Late 20th Century Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
$8,105 / set
H 33.47 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Chrome Shoemaker’s Chair with Mongolian Wool Seat
Located in Worcester, GB
and sculptural designer chair, created in the late 20th century from repurposed Victorian shoemaking
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Late 20th Century British Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1 of 22 Mid Century Chair by Frederic Weinberg in Wicker, Iron and Brass
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Beograd, RS
US designer. Chairs are made of wrought iron and wicker, with brass details on the backrests, which
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
$1,300 / item
H 33.47 in W 20.48 in D 20.87 in
Robert and Trix Haussmann Oak Dining Chairs Midcentury 1963 Set of Six, 6 Piec
By Robert and Trix Haussmann, Stein Am Rhein
Located in Basel, BS
comfortable designer chairs made of stylish Oak wood, showing beautiful wood grain. These chairs feature rare
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Oak
$6,160 Sale Price
20% Off
H 31 in W 18.3 in D 18.5 in
Pierre Chapo S45 Pair of Chairs in Elm Wood France - 1970s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Berlin, DE
remarkable designer chairs of the 20th century: the S45, also known as “Chlacc,” named after the patented
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Wood, Elm
$20,175 / set
H 40.95 in W 17.33 in D 21.66 in
Postmodern 1970s Pair of 2 Chairs by Bruno Rey for Dietiker, 1970s
By Dietiker, Bruno Rey
Located in Basel, BS
Iconic and comfortable 1970s Swiss Designer chairs. Suitable for side chairs, accent chairs, dining
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
$950 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 30.71 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Vintage Boho Maitland-Smith Tessellated Horn Klismos Chairs - Set of 4
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
office, these designer chairs offer both function and artful flair.
Each chair remains in wonderful
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1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Horn, Upholstery, Wood
$4,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 35 in W 21.5 in D 16 in
Set of 6 "S45A" French Solid Elmwood Chairs by Pierre Chapo, France ca. 1970s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Geneva, CH
most accomplished designer chairs of the 20th century: the S45, aka "Chlacc", the name of the patented
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1970s French Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Elm
$13,728 / set
H 41.34 in W 16.54 in D 20.87 in
1970s Marcel Breuer B35 Modern Rattan Wicker Arm Chair for Icf
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Stunning Designer Chair!
This 1970s Marcel Breuer B35 Modern Rattan Arm Chair is a true
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Set of 6 Robert + Trix Haussmann Tiger Oak + Woven Rope Modwl 6200 Chairs- 6 pcs
By Trix and Robert Haussmann, Dietiker
Located in Basel, BS
and comfortable, with gorgeous rope work!
Ergonomic and very comfortable designer chairs made of
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Oak, Rope
$4,708 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 31 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
Pair of Stainless Steel Club Chairs by Jonathan Singleton, 20th Century
By Jonathan Singleton
Located in Hamburg, PA
-quality designer chairs that are both stylish and functional. These would look great in Traditional, Mid
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1990s Spanish Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
$18,500
H 29 in W 39.5 in D 38.5 in
MCM Tito Agnoli Grey Leather "Sistina" Chairs for Matteo Grassi, Set of 6
By Matteo Grassi, Tito Agnoli
Located in Madison, WI
ergonomic comfort. These are very beautifully made Italian classic elegant designer chairs. The designer
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Metal
$5,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 32 in W 18.5 in D 19 in
Pair of Early Milo Baughman Lounges for James Company
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
A nice early pair of designer chairs by Milo Baughman. Were reupholstered sometime in the 1980s
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
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
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Mid Century Set Of 6 Black Lacquered French Dining Chairs in Oriental Style
Located in London, Park Royal
A unique set of six dining chairs, hand made, in France during the 1930's. The one off, designer
Category
Mid-20th Century French Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
$11,625 / set
H 35.83 in W 24.02 in D 17.72 in
Swedish designer elegant lounge chairs, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Pair of lounge chairs by unknown Swedish designer and cabinetmaker.
Generous proportions and
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
American Designer, Low Foldable Chairs, Rattan, Usa, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo, rattan and metal folding lounge chairs designed and produced in the USA, 1950s.
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1960s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Italian Designer, Small Chair, Wicker, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wicker and metal chair designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Metal
Designer Mid-Century "Nautilus" Style Swivel Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern corkscrew lounge chairs with swivel action.
(Please confirm item location
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric
$2,100 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 29 in Dm 36 in
Lounge chair by unknown designer, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Lounge chair made by anonymous Swedish designer during the middle of the 20th century.
Lovely
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Lounge chair by anonymous designer, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful lounge chair made by unknown Swedish designer during the middle of the 20th century
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Swedish Designer, Rocking Chair, Pine, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine rocking chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 32.0
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Pine
Gastone Rinaldi Designer Italian Steel Tubular Chair for Rima Padova
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Prato, Tuscany
information to ensure the authenticity of our items.
This elegant and iconic Italian chair is crafted from
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Steel
$934
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Chair, Aluminum, Midcentury by the Designer R Josten Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique type of chair. Made for a designer showroom in Los Angeles . This is the showroom sample
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Swedish Designer, Side Chair, Pine, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine side chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Seat height: 18.25”
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1950s Swedish Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Pine
Swedish Designer, Side Chair, Pine, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine side chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
With stable dry cracks.
Seat height
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Pine
Set of 6 1960’s Scandinavian modern oak and leather armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
designer chairs made in oak. Leather saddle seat joined to the frame. Modular design chairs, straight backs
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Swedish Designer, Side Chairs, Pine, Sweden, 1977
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine side chairs designed and produced in Sweden in 1977.
Seat height 17.5”
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1970s Swedish Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Pine
Italian Designer, Side Chair, Pine, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine side chair designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
Seat height 17.75”.
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Pine
Italian Designer, Side Chair, Pine, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine side chair designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
Seat height 17.75”.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Pine
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of stained wood and off-white bouclé fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy
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1940s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
American Designer, Lounge Chairs, Iron, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of iron lounge or garden chairs designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
seat height 16”
Category
1950s American Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Iron
Swedish Designer, Side Chairs, Pine, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine side chairs designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Seat height: 18”
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Pine
Swedish Designer, Side Chair, Wood, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood side or lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Seat height: 15”
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1930s Swedish Folk Art Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Wood
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of plywood and solid wood lounge chairs or slipper chairs, designed and produced in Italy, c
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Wood, Plywood
Dutch Designer, Side Chair, Oak, Netherlands, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained oak side chair designed and produced in the Netherlands, c. 1940s.
14.75” seat
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1940s Dutch De Stijl Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Car Designer Pininfarina for Reflex Angelo Occasional Chairs
By Reflex, pinin farina
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of RRP £1980 occasional chairs designed by
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20th Century German Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$1,453
H 33.27 in W 18.51 in D 25.6 in
American Designer, Side Chair, Oak, USA, 1980s
Located in High Point, NC
A laminated and carved oak side chair designed and produced in the US, c. 1980s.
16.75” seat height
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Oak
American Designer, Side Chair, Oak, USA, 1980s
Located in High Point, NC
A laminated and carved oak side chair designed and produced in the US, c. 1980s.
16.75” seat
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Oak
American Designer, Side Chair, Oak, USA, 1980s
Located in High Point, NC
A laminated and carved oak side chair designed and produced in the US, c. 1980s.
17” seat height
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Designer Chairs
Materials
Oak
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Vintage Designer Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of vintage designer chairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage designer chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and fabric. Vintage designer chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage designer chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Vintage designer chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell and Mario Bellini are consistently popular.
How Much are Vintage Designer Chairs?
Prices for vintage designer chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, vintage designer chairs begin at $206 and can go as high as $34,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,815.
Finding the Right Seating for You
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.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Vintage Designer 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 Tulip chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024Eero 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- What is a chair designer called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024What 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.
- 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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