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Pair of Chic 'Arcade' Wrought Iron and Shearling Chairs by Design Frères
By Gilbert Poillerat, Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic 'Arcade' wrought iron and shearling chairs by Design Frères. Extraordinary pair of
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Sculptural Black Iron Chair Contemporary Design in Wrought Iron
Located in València, ES
The Fierro chair is a functional brutal style piece, made 100% of wrought iron using a traditional
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Chairs

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Dan Johnson, Lounge Chair, Iron, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Dan Johnson, Pacific Iron
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted iron and off white fabric lounge chair, designed by Dan Johnson and produced by
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Dan Johnson, Slipper Chair, Iron, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Dan Johnson, Pacific Iron
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted iron and off white fabric slipper or lounge chair, designed by Dan Johnson and
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Dan Johnson, Slipper Chair, Iron, Bouclé, USA, 1950s
By Dan Johnson, Pacific Iron
Located in High Point, NC
A bouclé and iron slipper chair designed by Dan Johnson and produced by Pacific Iron, USA, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Iron

1980s German Abstract Design Upholstered Iron Tall Back Chair
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s German abstract design upholstered iron tall back chair.
Category

Late 20th Century German Chairs

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Design Bamboo High Backrest Chairs Italian Design Iron Feet
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-Century Modern design bamboo high backrest chairs Italian design iron feet.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Italian Design Iron Base Upholstered Modernist Chairs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Stylish Italian design highlight this pair of iron base linen upholstered modernist chairs.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Children's Chairs Italian Design Iron Plastic Multi-Color RIMA
By RIMA
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Original and particular children's chairs Mid-Century Modern Italian design iron plastic multi
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Wrought Iron Garden Chair Metallic Tyffany's Green finish Contemporary Design
By Cristina Omarrementeria
Located in València, ES
. Romantic but strong, this chair is made of iron. Made up of three components: the twisted Solomonic plate
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron Garden Chair Metallic Sky Blue finish Contemporary Design
By Cristina Omarrementeria
Located in València, ES
. Romantic but strong, this chair is made of iron. Made up of three components: the twisted Solomonic plate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Cast Iron Chairs attributed to Robert Wood Foundry (Pair)
By Robert Wood (American), Wood & Perot Ornamental Iron Works
Located in Carmel, NY
catalog featuring original designs for iron chairs, settees, tables and ornamental iron.
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Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Iron

Beautiful Italian 70's Regency Design Gold Plated Wrought Iron Chair
Located in München, DE
Beautiful 1970s Regency Design gold plated wrought and turned iron decorative florentine chair
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Regency Chairs

Materials

Gold Plate, Iron

Postmodern Design Handcrafted Iron High Back Chair Set, 1980's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Postmodern Design One of a Kind Handcrafted Iron High Back Chair set of 4, made in the 1980
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Vintage 1980s European Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rare Set Chairs Bamboo Italia Mid-Century Design Campo & Graffi 1950s Iron Black
By Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Set chairs bamboo Italia mid-century design campo & Graffi 1950s iron black. original and elegante
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Iron Chairs by the Artist Ugo Trevisan 1960s, Mid-Century Italian design
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Pair of iron chairs by the artist Ugo Trevisan (1904-?), with perforated iron decoration and carved
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

1950s Italian Design Low Lounge Chairs Black Iron Frame and Ice White Upholster
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Firenze, IT
This fantastic set of six Italian Mid-Century Modern design iron open back club or lounge chairs
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Casbah Chair in Black Iron - Leather Mexican Contemporary Design Nomade Atelier
By Nomade Atelier
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
balance, gravity and angular movement. Another version of this chair is in complex tubular all black iron
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Metal

CASBAH Chair Iron Fabric, Leather Mexican Contemporary Design by Nomade Atelier
By Nomade Atelier
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
the Casbah chair by Nomade Atelier, inspired by Lazlo Moholy-Nagy´s photograms, is all about linear
Category

2010s Mexican Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of 1950s California Design Iron and Tropical Hardwood Side Chairs
By Luther Conover
Located in Oakland, CA
Pair of iron and tropical hardwood side chairs, hairpin wrought iron frames with wooden seats and
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Wrought Iron Garden Set Metallic Sky Blue finish Contemporary Design
By Cristina Omarrementeria
Located in València, ES
. Romantic but strong, this chair is made of iron. Made up of three components: the twisted Solomonic plate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Four Modus Work Chairs by Centro Progetti Tecno, 1972.
By Tecno Design Centre
Located in Roma, IT
Four Modus work chairs made by Centro Progetti Tecno, 1972. H. 75-88.5 x 48-56.5 x 52-53.5 cm
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Vintage 1970s Chairs

Materials

Iron

Rare Set of Four Wrought Iron Chairs with Star Design, France, circa 1920s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Charming and uncommon set of four riveted wrought-iron chairs of unusual design, with cutout star
Category

Early 20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Metal

1980s German Abstract Design Upholstered Iron Armchair
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s German abstract design upholstered iron armchair.
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Late 20th Century German Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Iron Julius Chair by Duistt
Located in Geneve, CH
Iron Julius Chair by Duistt Dimensions: W 62 x D 62 x H 71 cm Materials: Duistt Fabric and HG
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Iron Julius Chair by Duistt
Iron Julius Chair by Duistt
H 27.96 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
Set 8 Modernist Iron and Ply Dining Chairs Designed by Steve Sauer
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set 8 Modernist Iron and Ply Dining chairs designed by Steve Sauer BRUCE GUESWEL ZINC AND PLY
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron, Zinc

Daybed in Tropical Hardwood and Iron, Jorge Zalszupin, Brazilian Modern Design
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
contemporary furniture design. Zalszupin, known for his mid-century modern aesthetics and unparalleled
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Brugola Metal Chair Designed by Martinelli Venezia for Mingardo
By Mingardo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stackable modular iron chair characterized by clean and fundamental lines, and a genuine aesthetic
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Decorative Cast Iron Chairs
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4133, very decorative pair of cast iron chairs, having tall backs with pierced foliage design
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Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Decorative Cast Iron Chairs
Pair of Decorative Cast Iron Chairs
H 38.98 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
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
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron

Sculptural Cast Iron & Bronze Accent Chair
By Chen Chen & Kai Williams
Located in New York, NY
Earthy and grounded cast iron chair with striking Kintsugi-inspired bronze "vein" detail by Chen
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Iron

19th Century Antique Cast Iron Garden Chair
Located in BARCELONA, ES
craftsmanship and enduring charm. Crafted from cast iron, these garden chairs boast intricate detailing and
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Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Iron

19th Century Antique Cast Iron Garden Chair
19th Century Antique Cast Iron Garden Chair
H 32.68 in W 15.36 in D 15.36 in
Italian Design Icon: Rare 1950s Desk Chair with Armrests
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing a rare find from the 1950s, this desk chair embodies iconic Italian design. Crafted
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Tony Duquette Gilt Iron Palmer Chair
By Tony Duquette
Located in St. Louis, MO
Perforated gilt iron chair designed by Tony Duquette in the 1960s, produced for Baker circa 2011.
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Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Iron

MCM Leather and Iron Butterfly Chair
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and comfortable MCM leather and iron butterfly chair, circa 1960s. The piece is in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Wrought Iron Patio Outdoor Chairs
By Salterini, Brown Jordan, Mario Papperzini
Located in Cumberland, RI
come being made out of heavy wrought iron. The Rocker Arm Chair features beautifully designed and
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Re-Bis Iron Chair by Antonio Saporito
By Travertini e Pietre
Located in Milan, IT
A one-of-a-kind sculptural design piece of vintage inspiration, this gorgeous chair by Antonio
Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Iron

Re-Bis Iron Chair by Antonio Saporito
Re-Bis Iron Chair by Antonio Saporito
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Synthesis Chairs by Ettore Sottsass's Design for Olivetti
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Rare set of seven Synthesis Chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti, marked under the seat, produced
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair Of Italian Wrought Iron Garden Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
designer wrought iron chairs have a curvaceous design and are equally at home in or outside your home
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Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair Of Italian Wrought Iron Garden Chairs
Pair Of Italian Wrought Iron Garden Chairs
H 42.25 in W 21.25 in D 19.25 in
Niccolini Pair of Gilt Iron Side Chair
By Niccolini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of gilt iron side chairs, Italian, circa 1950. Hand-forged gilt iron in a heavy, twisted rope
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Iron

American Mid-Century Modern Sulptura Chair Design by Russell Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in San Diego, CA
Designed in 1956 the solid iron chair part of the sculptura collection, by Russell Woodard we have
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

"Bermuda" Chairs Designed by Carlos Miret for Amat, Spain, 1986
Located in Madrid, ES
The "Bermuda" chairs were designed by Carlos Miret and edited by Amat in 1986 in Spain, This
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Chair by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Midcentury Brazilian Design
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
A rare piece designed by Carlo Hauner for "Moveis Artesanal," circa 1948. This chair it’s an icon
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Post modern chair by K.F. Forster for KFF Design , Italy , 1980s
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Post modern chair by K.F. Forster for KFF Design , Italy , 1980s As there are individual
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Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Iron

Max Gottschalk Leather and Iron Sling Chair, 1960s
By Max Gottschalk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the 1960s, the iron sling chair is his most coveted design. Small tear to leather on one corner
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Vintage 1960s American Chairs

Materials

Iron

Restored Wrought Iron Chair and Ottoman by Dan Johnson for Pacific Iron, USA
By Dan Johnson
Located in Deland, FL
Classic design meets modern materials. This ultra-rare chair and ottoman set, designed by Dan
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Stainless Steel Iron Puffy Chair by Anadora Lupo
By Anadora Lupo
Located in Timisoara, RO
cm / H 90 cm Materials Stainless steel, iron. Limited edition “Puffy Chair” is limited to 18
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21st Century and Contemporary Balkan Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel, Iron

Geometric Design Lounge Chair in Fibreglass and Leather
Located in London, GB
fibreglass upholstered in fine black nappa leather . The chair is inserted on a cast iron plate to allow it
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Vintage 1960s Italian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of 6 Brutalist Iron Dining Chairs France 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful set of 6 unique welded iron brutalist chairs, with negative space geometric abstract
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Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of Ten "Bermuda" Chairs Designed by Carlos Miret for Amat, Spain, 1986
Located in Madrid, ES
A Set of 10 units of The "Bermuda" chairs. The "Bermuda" chairs were designed by Carlos Miret and
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Rare Rud Thygesen, Johnny Sorensen Iron & Brass Chairs, Pair
Located in East Hampton, NY
1989. These exceptional chairs are iron and brass, showing distress, age and patina throughout
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Vintage 1980s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Outdoor Painted Iron Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 20th century outdoor continental painted iron side chairs with faux bamboo design and
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Outdoor Painted Iron Side Chairs
Outdoor Painted Iron Side Chairs
H 37.5 in W 17 in D 20 in
Set of 6 Chairs Clack Model Design Lucci & Orlandini for Lamm, 70's
By Roberto Lucci & Paolo Orlandini
Located in taranto, IT
Set of 6 fonding chairs "clack" model, designed by Lucci& orlandini for italian Lamm. Sold with
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of five Sculptural Wrought Iron Garden Chairs 1950s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Spectacular wrought iron garden chairs, authentic sculptural works of art from the 1950s. Their
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Umanoff for Shaver & Howard Wicker & Iron Chair
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Southampton, NJ
Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Iron & woven rattan side or occasional chair newly upholstered in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Italian green & gold mid century wrought iron peacock chair
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Rare and pleasant wrought iron chair presumably from the mid-20th century. made in the style of
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Boho Swirl Wrought Iron Accent Chairs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Boho side chairs. A chic metal construction in a charming swirl design
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mathieu Matégot "Wicker" Chair Iron Natural Fiber, France, 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Madrid, ES
"Wicker" chairs designed by Mathieu Matégot, with lacquered iron structure in black with seat in
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of 4 Lupina Chairs Design Niko Kralj Per Stol Kamnik, 1960
By Niko Kralj
Located in taranto, IT
Lot of four Shall "Lupina" chair, designed in the late 60s by Niko Stalinj for Stol Kamnik Made of
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Vintage 1960s Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Woodard Wrought Iron Outdoor Chair Pincrest Pattern
By Russell Woodard
Located in Cumberland, RI
This beautifully designed and well thought out Vintage Wrought Iron Patio Chair by Russell Woodard
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

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Design Iron Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of design iron chairs available for sale. Each of these unique design iron chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and fabric. We have 59 antique and vintage design iron chairs in-stock, while there are 10 modern editions to choose from as well. Design iron chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Design iron chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made design iron chairs over the years, but those made by Design Frères, Jorge Ferrari Hardoy and Gilbert Poillerat are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Design Iron Chairs?

Prices for design iron chairs start at $260 and top out at $31,698 with the average selling for $2,298.
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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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    Charles-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.
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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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    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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    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.