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Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin 951 Flat Bar Chrome Lounge Chairs in Grey Tweed
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Classic Chair:
Originally designed in 1966, the 951 lounge chair is Milo Baughman’s most recognizable
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 28.5 in W 28.5 in D 30.5 in
Modern Classic Dining Chairs with Nail Trim Detailing By Munna Design
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This Chair is the epitome of serenity inducing design. With an embracing silhouette and luxurious
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pair of Chic 'Méandre' Side Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic undulating dark bronze 'Méandre' side chairs by Design Frères.
These Méandre™ chairs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
21st Century Garden Chair, the Classic Garden Chair
By Benedikt Bolza Design
Located in Lisciano Niccone, Perugia
A classic steel frame chair with generoulsly crafted cushion for outside use.
This iconic 18th
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Chic 'Méandre' Side Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic undulating 'Méandre' side chairs by Design Frères.
Bronzed steel frames. Natural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Milo Baughman Designed Design Classic 989 Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The 989 is affectionately known as the “T-back” chair, as its exposed metal frame forms a "T" when
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Design Classic Verner Panton Cone Chairs, Vitra, 2000s
By Verner Panton, Vitra
Located in Renens, CH
Originally designed by Verner Panton in the late 1950s for use in a restaurant, the Cone Chair soon
Category
Early 2000s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Italian Design Classic Gio Ponti, Superleggera Chair, Cassina, 2000s
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Renens, CH
The "699 Superleggera" chair is an iconic design created by the renowned Italian architect and
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Ash
H 32.68 in W 15.75 in D 17.72 in
Design Classic Eames DSX Fiberglass Chair, 1970s
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Renens, CH
Dark blue side chair with metal base (DSX). Designed by Charles & Ray Eames, and produced by Vitra
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Wood
Pair of Wedge Shaped Slipper Chairs in Hand-Painted Fabric
By Classic Gallery
Located in Hanover, MA
with hand-painted graphic designs in silver, white, gold and bronze.
Each wedge chair consists of
Category
1990s American Modern Slipper Chairs
Classic Scandinavian Design Mid Century Danish Teak Chairs Wool Upholstery - Set
By Neils O. Möller, D-Scan
Located in Madison, WI
grained classic Danish chairs, which are also completely sturdy and comfortable.
The beautiful tapered
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
H 31 in W 17 in D 16.5 in
Cavea Chair
By Meccani Design
Located in Milan, IT
This elegant and Minimalist chair will make a striking addition to any room, both in a Classic or
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Design Classic: Eames Alu Group EA124 Lounge Chair, Vitra, 1980s
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Renens, CH
The Aluminum Group chairs by Charles & Ray Eames are one of the most important designs of the 20th
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Design Classic: Egg Chair and Ottoman by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 2000s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Renens, CH
and sought after pieces of classic mid 20th century design.
Our set is a recent production, and has
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 40.95 in W 33.86 in D 31.11 in
Set of Two Classic Blue Kangaroo Chairs Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This set is called Z-chair. Designed in 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl and Siegfried Mehl, German
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 30.32 in W 17.72 in D 20.48 in
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Co. Slipper Chairs, Classic Modern Design
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
grid designed back and square legs, with fabric upholstered seat and back cushions. Classic modernist
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 26.5 in W 28 in D 28 in
Italian Design Classic Elda Lounge Chair by Joe Colombo, 1970s Italy
By Comfort, Italy, Joe Colombo
Located in Renens, CH
The Elda Chair by Joe Colombo (1963) is a post-war design masterpiece:
The design is still today
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
H 36.62 in W 38.98 in D 36.62 in
2010s Ross Lovegrove Orbit Chair by Bernhardt Design in Red Plastic Chrome Legs
By Bernhardt Design, Ross Lovegrove
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. The chairs were produced circa mid 2010s. This is a classic design by Ross Lovegrove. The condition
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31 in W 21.5 in D 21.5 in
Early Production Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair / Classic Modern Design
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early Production Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair / Classic Mid Century Modern Design,, Chair in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 36.5 in W 39.25 in D 33 in
Italian Design Classic Cab 412 Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Set of Six
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Renens, CH
in place with zippers on the inside legs.
A wonderful piece of classic design from the 1970s, now
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.89 in W 18.51 in D 16.54 in
Stunning Pair of Stow Davis Walnut Lounge Chairs, Classic Modernist Design
By Jens Risom, Stow Davis
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning pair of Stow Davis sculpted walnut lounge chairs, Classic modernist design, extremely
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Walnut
Classic 1960s Egg Chair designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritzhansen / Denmark
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nice early egg chair designed by Arne Jacobsen manufactured by Fritzhansen. made in Denmark
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 43 in W 34.26 in D 37.8 in
Finnish Design Classic Lounge Chair No 401 by Alvar Aalto, 1930s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Renens, CH
Early edition of the 401 cantilever lounge chair designed by Alvar Aalto and produced by Huonekalu
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Warren Platner for Knoll classic armchair designed 1966
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in London, GB
, including the Georg Jensen Design Center and the Windows on the World restaurant in the World Trade Center
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Rietveld Zigzag Chair - Classic Design Furniture in American Pine 1950
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Discover the iconic Rietveld Zigzag Chair, a masterpiece of Dutch design that has been enriching
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
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H 34.26 in W 14.97 in D 18.9 in
Finnish Design Classic: Pulkka Lounge Chair by Ilmari Laippainen for Asko, 1960s
By Asko, Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Renens, CH
Bentwood Pulkka Lounge Chair by Ilmari Laippainen for Asko, Finland from the 1960s.
Ilmari
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Plywood
H 35.44 in W 30.32 in D 39.38 in
Kore Chair by Vittorio Baggi
By Altek Italia Design
Located in Milan, IT
Designer Vittorio Baggio takes the classic 1900s ladderback chair and completely modernizes it for
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
Chairs Designed by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Set of 12 chairs designed by Jules Leleu (1883-1961). Walnut wood with inlay and chenille
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Chenille, Walnut
Classic Nanna Ditzel Lounge Chair
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic barrel chair known as the ND83, designed by Nanna Ditzel, made by Søren Willadsen, in
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
4 Classic Bauhaus Armchairs 6010 Designed by Josef Hoffmann/ Oswald Haerdtl
By Oswald Haerdtl, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
armchairs, Set of four designed for Classic Bauhaus Side Chairs 6010 Designed by Josef Hoffmann/ Oswald
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Plywood, Beech
H 31.89 in W 22.45 in D 21.26 in
French Design Classic Pratfall Lounge Chairs by P. Starck for Driade, Set of Two
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Renens, CH
A set of lounge chairs by French designer Philippe Starck, designed during the mid-1980s for Driade
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.86 in W 24.41 in D 29.53 in
Object 102 Chair by NG Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Object 102 Chair by NG Design
Dimensions: W 53 x D 69 x H 71 cm
Materials: Powder Coated Steel
Category
2010s Polish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Object 102 Chair by NG Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Object 102 Chair by NG Design
Dimensions: W 53 x D 69 x H 71 cm
Materials: Powder Coated Steel
Category
2010s Polish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Ruby Red High Back Barrel Chair Fairfield Chair Co., c. 1960s
By Fairfield Chair Company
Located in Deland, FL
A classic design with a contoured high back, upholstered in the original raspberry knit upholstery
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 38 in W 33 in D 32 in
Natural Blossom Chair by Storängen Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Natural Blossom chair by Storängen Design
Dimensions: D 46 x W 41 x H 72 x SH 45cm
Materials
Category
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Green Blossom Chair by Storängen Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Green blossom chair by Storängen Design
Dimensions: D 46 x W 41 x H 72 x SH 45cm
Materials: birch
Category
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Green Blossom Bar Chair by Storängen Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Green blossom bar chair by Storängen Design
Dimensions: D 48 x W 43 x H 92 x SH 65 cm
Materials
Category
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Natural Blossom Bar Chair by Storängen Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Natural Blossom bar chair by Storängen Design
Dimensions: D 48 x W 43 x H 92 x SH 65 cm
Materials
Category
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Black Storängen Birch Chair by Storängen Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Storängen birch chair by Storängen Design
Dimensions: D 56 x W 78 x H 133 x SH 42 cm
Category
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
White Storängen Birch Chair by Storängen Design
Located in Geneve, CH
White Storängen birch chair by Storängen Design
Dimensions: D 56 x W 78 x H 133 x SH 42 cm
Category
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Natural Storängen Birch Chair by Storängen Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Natural Storängen birch chair by Storängen Design
Dimensions: D 56 x W 78 x H 133 x SH 42 cm
Category
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Natural Lillängen Birch Chair by Storängen Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Scandinavian design.
Such as Storängen. A bold and charismatic offspring of the classic Windsor chair with
Category
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Danish Design Classic Hans Wegner CH30 Chairs in Teak, 1960s, Set of 8
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Martin-Hansen
Located in Renens, CH
Hans Wegner CH30 chairs in a set of 8, produced by Carl Hansen during the 1960s.
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Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 29.14 in W 20.87 in D 18.51 in
Plia chair designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
Located in Athens, Attiki
Castelli in 1967.
It's an award-winning design classic.
With the Plia folding chair Giancarlo Piretti made
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
heron Chair by Arbore x Lukas Heintschel Design
Located in Vetiş, RO
As the centerpiece of the collection, the heron-chair combines a classic, timeless aesthetic with a
Category
2010s Romanian Chairs
Materials
Oak
Modern Black Green Beige or White Nordic Loop Dining or Accent Chair Set of 2
By Front Design, Qeeboo
Located in Origgio (VA), IT
Loop chair designed from the original and recognizable Front's stroke. The experimentations on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 33.08 in W 22.05 in D 20.48 in
Customizable Gubi Gent Dining Chair Designed by Gamfratesi
By Gubi, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
Designed by the design duo GamFratesi, the Gent dining chair is characterised by the contradiction
Category
2010s Danish Chairs
Materials
Textile
The Walky Chair by Design VA . Maple & Walnut
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The story of Walky began with the words “Café Bistro,” specifically to the classic image of a
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Large Natural Blossom Bar Chair by Storängen Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Natural Blossom bar chair by Storängen Design
Dimensions: D 45 x W 44 x H 99 x SH 82 cm
Category
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Large Green Blossom Bar Chair by Storängen Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Green Blossom bar chair by Storängen Design
Dimensions: D 45 x W 44 x H 99 x SH 82 cm
Category
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
S 40 Cantilever Chair Designed by Mart Stam
By Mart Stam
Located in New York, NY
Range S 40
Garden chairs that match the classic S 43 by Mart Stam in their construction and design
Category
2010s German Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Customizable Gubi Beetle Dining Chair Designed by GamFratesi
By Gubi, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
decade for Danish Italian duo GamFratesi’s Beetle Dining Chair to become a genuine design classic. The
Category
2010s Danish Chairs
Materials
Textile
Pair of Classic Side Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. mid-late 20th century
Beautiful & colorful pair of classic side chairs w/ white washed paint
Category
Mid-20th Century Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
The Walky Chair by Design VA . Walnut & Maple
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The story of Walky began with the words “Café Bistro,” specifically to the classic image of a
Category
2010s Mexican Other Chairs
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Stylish Classic Leather Wingback Chair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
ideal choice for you. This chair combines style and comfort in a unique design that is sure to make an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
Todd Hase Designed Ava Club Chair
By Todd Hase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Modern Details with fabulous tailoring designed by Todd Hase. Add some Modern Elements to
Category
2010s American Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Textile
Todd Hase Designed Chloe Club Chair
By Todd Hase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic modern details with fabulous curved shapes designed by Todd Hase. Add some modern elements
Category
2010s American Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Textile
Model 31 Chairs, Designed by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Chorzów, PL
A set of four teak chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen. Classic cult model 31. Light, stable
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of 6 Galta Oak Chairs by Kann Design
Located in Geneve, CH
.
Available in other finishes.
With the Galta, SCMP Design Office rethinks the classic bistro chair. The
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of 8 Galta Ash Chairs by Kann Design
Located in Geneve, CH
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Available in other finishes.
With the Galta, SCMP Design Office rethinks the classic bistro chair. The
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal design classic chair for your home. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, every design classic chair was constructed with great care. Find 29 options for an antique or vintage design classic chair now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect design classic chair — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A design classic chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made design classic chair over the years, but those crafted by Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen and Josef Hoffmann are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Design Classic Chair?
Prices for a design classic chair start at $425 and top out at $15,000 with the average selling for $3,434.
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 Classic 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 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 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, 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.
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