Design Chair
462
to
8,194
66,991
64,701
105,861
68,790
27,380
25,138
23,902
21,685
14,668
14,159
4,903
4,698
4,575
4,371
3,651
1,929
1,500
1,472
1,365
1,028
818
770
707
632
289
285
247
209
191
170
158
147
143
140
87
71
70
68
58
52
45
41
37
35
33
24
23
20
11
10
9
9
8
7
5
4
4
4
2
2
2
1
1
2,865
2,540
2,042
1,997
1,785
Sort By
Mid-Century Design Chair of Miroslav Navratil, 1959
Located in Praha, CZ
Very popular Czech design chair, 1950s. Designer Miroslav Navratil. Original condition. One place
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Laminate, Wood
Elegant Mid-Century Italian Design Chair, Minimal and Chic Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Elegant Mid-Century Italian design chair, minimal and chic design, grey cotton fabric.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Mahogany
Goatskin Design Chair
By Extroverso
Located in Milan, IT
Dynamic and precious, this chair boasts a sturdy shaped shell with an ergonomic design promising
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Leather
Carla Lounge Design Chair in Red Velvet and Brown Lacquered Mahogany
Located in Paris, FR
Lounge design chair Carla in red velvet and
brown lacquered solid mahogany wood.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
H 32.29 in W 73.63 in D 35.04 in
Mid-Century Design Chair No.515 by Oswald Haerdtl for Thonet
By Thonet, Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Mid-century design chair no.515 by Oswald Haerdtl for Thonet.
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Set of Four Original Italian Design Chairs, 1970s
Located in taranto, IT
Set of four original design chairs from the 70s, made on a black lacquered metal structure, seat
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Living Room Sets
Materials
Metal
John Yellin Designed Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern swivel chair by John Yellin for IV Chair Corp. Fun 1960s atomic age style form
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather
1990´s Design Chair
Located in Copenhagen, DK
75 cm bred
38 cm siddehøjde
Højde 70
Dybde 51.
Category
1990s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Early Model 045 Mobiles Design Chair for Artifort by Marcel Wanders, 1963
By MARCEL WANDERS, Artifort
Located in Delft, NL
An early model 045 mobiles design chair for Artifort by Marcel Wanders (1963)
Model 045 mobiles
Category
20th Century Dutch Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 36.23 in W 25.2 in D 45.28 in
20th Century Red Faux Leather and Fruitwood Italian Design Chairs, 1970
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Group of 4 Italian design chairs from the 1970s. Particularly pleasant decor furniture carved in
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Fruitwood
H 35.44 in W 16.54 in D 20.48 in
Ethno Eames - Bronze - Design Chair Paolo Giordano Edition Cast Plated
By Paolo Giordano
Located in MILANO, ML
Ethno Eames - Bronze - Design Chair Paolo Giordano Edition Cast Contemporary
Ethno Eames - Bronze
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Bronze
H 26.78 in W 24.02 in D 22.05 in
Ethno Eames - Aluminium - Design Chair Paolo Giordano Edition Cast Contemporary
By Paolo Giordano
Located in MILANO, ML
Ethno Eames - Aluminium - Design Chair Paolo Giordano Edition Cast Contemporary
Ethno Eames
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 26.78 in W 24.02 in D 22.05 in
Ethno Eames - Gold - Design Chair Paolo Giordano Edition Cast Plated
By Paolo Giordano
Located in MILANO, ML
Ethno Eames - Gold - Design Chair Paolo Giordano Edition Cast Contemporary
Ethno Eames - Gold
The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate
Set of two vintage rattan design chairs, Dirk van Sliedrecht, 1960s
By Dirk Van Sliedregt
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered ByThijs, this set of two vintage rattan design chairs, Dirk van Sliedrecht, 1960s. This
Category
Early 2000s Dutch Chairs
Materials
Metal
1980's Postmodern Design Chair Set Eridiana by Antonio Citterio for Xilitalia
By Antonio Citterio
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Postmodern design chair set of 2, model Eridiana, designed by Antonio Citterio for
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.29 in W 22.45 in D 16.93 in
Hand-woven tufted design chair (2021) by Belgian textile artist Martha Samyn
Located in Oostende, BE
design chair, with an aluminum frame. She called this piece of art 'Mores'. The rug was made of a
Category
2010s Belgian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Eight Italian Neoclassical Design Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 1940's stylized white painted Italian carved dining chairs with newly upholstered seats
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
20th Century Exotic Wood and Red Faux Leather 6 Italian Design Chairs, 1960
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Group of Italian design chairs from the 1960s and 1970s. Exotic wood furniture with seats covered
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
H 33.86 in W 16.93 in D 18.12 in
1970s, Scandinavian Design Chair
Located in Marbella, ES
Original 1970s Scandinavian design wooden chair.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Armchairs
Materials
Wood
A set of four design chairs by Gijs Boelaars for Lundia - 1970s
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A set of four architectural design chairs by Gijs Boelaars for Lundia, 1970s
Nice as a side- or
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Chairs
Materials
Wood
Tall Ladderback Architectural Design Chairs, Pair
Located in East Hampton, NY
Extremely stylish and architectural designed ladder back chairs in a rich ebonized wood.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Danish 60s Design Chairs
Located in Naples, IT
Set of 2 chairs made of teak wood and upholstered seat with yellow fabric cover, Danish Design 1960
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Design Chair by Borge Mogensen, Also Called Spanisch Chair, 1960, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Design chair by Borge Mogensen, also called Spanisch chair, 1960 Denmark.
This original safari
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 26.78 in W 32.68 in D 23.63 in
Fibra Chair, Design Chair in Carbon Fiber and Canaletto Walnut, Made in Italy
By Antonio Belloni
Located in Barlassina, IT
"Fibra chair" is a modern chair, displaying essential lines and design. It combines the lightness
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Carbon Fiber
H 37.41 in W 19.3 in D 17.72 in
Charles Rennie Mackintosh Designed Chair by Cassina
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall back chair designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh for Cassina. Chair designed in 1902, and
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Design Chair 01 Warm Brown Wood
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Defined by a geometric silhouette and a series of stark linear planes, Chair 01 is a picture of
Category
2010s Chairs
Materials
Birch
Pair of Upholstered Mid-Century Designed Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Newly made pair of upholstered chairs. With great fabric and frame design.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
New Design Chair in Aged Gold Color
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
General information
Dimensions (cm): 58 x 57 x 90
Dimensions (in): 22.8 x 22.4 x 35.4
Weight (kg): 9
Weight (lbs): 19.8
Materials and colors
Structure: Resin reinforced with fibergl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Resin
Pair of German Small Design Chairs, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Germany
- Made of beechwood
- Maker is GHG Mobel Pirna
- Wood has some signs of use
- New upholstery
- Comfortable
- Good condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
"STELTMAN" Deconstructivist Design Chair after Gerrit Rietveld
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Deconstructivist Design "STELTMAN" Chair after Gerrit Rietveld. Made in the 2000's
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
Lot of Four Italian Design Chairs in the Style of Willy Rizzo, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in taranto, IT
lot of four design chairs, original from the 70s, made of wood in the style of Willy Rizzo
they
Category
Vintage 1970s Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 28.75 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Midcentury Rare Design Chairs, Italy, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very confortable
- extremely rare.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Larry Laslo Designed Chairs for Directional
By Directional, Larry Laslo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modern style arm chair by Larry Laslo for Directional. Great design with crescent shaped body and
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Modern Design Chair with Armrests, Made in Canaletto Walnut and Carbon Fiber
By Antonio Belloni
Located in Barlassina, IT
"Fibra" chair is a modern armchair made in canaletto walnut and carbon fiber. It belongs to Belloni
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, Carbon Fiber
H 37.41 in W 23.63 in D 18.51 in
Postmodern Design Chair by Pierantonio Bonacina, Italy, 1990's
By Pierantonio Bonacina
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Postmodern Modern Italian Design dining chair by Pierantonio Bonacina, made in Italy 1990's. Steer
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Set of Six Mid-Century Italian Design Chairs, 1950s
Located in London, GB
Set of six Italian mid-century modern dining chairs, designed circa 1950.
The chairs are
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Italian Design Chairs from the 1980s
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Tendency and very beautiful, these four chairs, robust and Italian design of the 1980s, have an
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
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
1930s Russel Wright American Modern Furniture Design Chairs Georges Candilis
By Russel Wright, Conant Ball
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Important Russel Wright chair design, illustrating the confluence of styles; Art Deco, Streamlined
Category
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Maple
H 29.13 in W 17 in D 17.5 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Designed Chairs by France & Son
Located in Brooklyn, NY
armchair and a lounge chair. Designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen with a boomerang shape teak
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Early 20th century Gillows Design Chair in Mahogany
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
‘Venus’ shells, carved ears above ball and claw feet. This antique chair retains its original finish and
Category
Early 20th Century English Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Four Danish Design Chairs, Farstrup Mobler, Denmark, 1960
By Farstrup
Located in Chorzów, PL
A set of four dining chairs. Manufactured by Farstrup Mobler in the 1950s/60s in Denmark, they have
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Teak
Four Pierre Cardin Design Chairs for Roche Bobois, 70's
By Pierre Cardin
Located in taranto, IT
lot of four original 70s chairs, design pierre cardin for Roche Bobois
made of wood with the
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Zhou Yilun Contemporary Chinese Design Chair from the Series "Animal chairs"
By Zhou Yilun
Located in Barcelona, ES
Zhou Yilun
Chair from the series "Animal Chairs"
Contemporary Chinese chair
Manufactured by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs
Materials
Acrylic, Foam
H 39.38 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Design chair Mw04 "Plume", handmade in France by designer Olivier Santini
By Olivier Santini
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
inlays give this chair a unique lightness, visual elegance, and unparalleled softness. A design that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Streamlined Moderne Chairs
Materials
Other
H 28.15 in W 21.19 in D 24.02 in
Original Massimo Iosa Ghini 1987 Italian Design Chair "Velox", 20th Century
By Woka Lamps, Massimo Iosa Ghini
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare furniture-sculpture, Design: Massimo Iosa Ghini, Moroso, Milano, 1987. Literature: N
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 31.89 in W 19.3 in D 27.56 in
Set of Four Pierre Cardin Style Designed Chairs, 1970s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in taranto, IT
Set of four original chairs from the 70s, made in the style of Pierre Cardin, entirely in wood with
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Studio BBPR Design Chairs for Arflex with Iron Frame
By Arflex, Studio BBPR
Located in Rome, IT
Presenting iconic vintage chair designed by the renowned studio BBPR for Arflex, originating from
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
Mw04 "Gold" design chair handmade in France by French designer Olivier Santini
By Olivier Santini
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
Paris Design Awards 2023 with the MW05 model.
The "MW04" chair comes with a 5-year warranty.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Streamlined Moderne Chairs
Materials
Gold, Other
H 28.15 in W 21.19 in D 24.02 in
1970s Marcel Breuer B33 for Knoll Bauhaus Design Chairs, Set of 4
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Brescia, IT
Marcel Breuer
B33 chairs, pair
Knoll International
Italy / USA, c. 1970
Chrome-plated steel
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Metal
Irma Design Chairs by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, 1970s, Set of four
By Achille Castiglioni, Zanotta
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Vintage design dining chairs designed by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta model Irma. Black
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 35.44 in W 15.75 in D 18.51 in
Irma Design Chairs by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, 1970s, Set of 10
By Achille Castiglioni, Zanotta
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage design dining chairs designed by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta model Irma.
Red lacquered
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 35.83 in W 15.75 in D 18.9 in
20th century children wood and cord design chair style of AUdoux Minnet design
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
In the style of Audoux Minnet
Children chair in wood and cord
20th century design
Circa 1970
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cord, Wood
H 24.41 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Sought after Vintage Retro 1950's Dutch Z Design Chair
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Markington, GB
This solid Dutch Z shaped framed chair comes with green fabric cushions, in the style of Gerrit
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1950s by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA Midcentury Italian Design Chair Set of 2
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Brescia, IT
Red sky and black metal frame.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in
Unique Danish Design chair. Madsen & Schubell style chair. Extreme rare chair
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
What a chair!! This is the kind of chair you will never see again. Made in the 60's but in absolute
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 36.62 in W 29.53 in D 36.62 in
Fish Stool by Anadora Lupo, handmade stainless steel design chair / artwork
By Anadora Lupo
Located in Timisoara, RO
between traditional disciplines and modern interpretations of sculpture, design and architecture.
Category
2010s Balkan Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
H 16.54 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Vintage Red Danish Design Chair, Mid Century Wooden Chair, Original Fabric, 60's
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
. The wooden construction as well as the fabric. Eyecatching is an understatement. This is the chair you
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 29.53 in
Mw04 "J'adore" design chair by Olivier Santini and Leah Kirsch, made in France
By MW Exclusive
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
The MW04 "J'adore" chair (identification number MW042305) is limited to 20 pieces worldwide. It is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Other
H 28.15 in W 21.19 in D 24.02 in
Gio Ponti The Complete Work 1923 - 1978 1st Edition Hard Cover Book
By Gio Ponti
Located in University City, MO
1970s
Gio Ponti has been a major force in the shaping of twentieth-century Italian design
The
Category
1990s Italian Design
- 1
- ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Design Chair", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
Design Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the design chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each design chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. Find 92244 options for an antique or vintage design chair now, or shop our selection of 17585 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a design chair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right design chair, those designed in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made design chair over the years, but those crafted by Hans J. Wegner, Knoll and Cassina are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Design Chair?
Prices for a design chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $2,324,264, while the average can fetch as much as $3,499.
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 Design Chair
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Read More
The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways
The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Riotous Shapes and Colors Have Made Uchronia’s Designs the Toast of Paris
Julien Sebban’s energetic design collective is radically reshaping the look of 21st-century European furniture and interiors.
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.
More Ways To Browse
Karin Mobring Canvas
Purple Dutch Chairs
Rinat Design On Sale
Segis Chair
Bartolozzi Chair
Corolla Lounge Chair
Red Mahogany Lounge Chairs
Eric Buch Rosewood Dining Chairs
Nobe Italia
Metal Black Mesh And Chrome Chairs
Eric Buck Rosewood Dining Chairs
Gehry Beaver
Ipe Corolla
Peanut Chair
Swivel Chairs 1980 Pastel
Saporiti Dania
Talin Chairs
Swiss Upholstery Office Chairs and Desk Chairs