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American Post-War Design Leather Chairs
Located in New York, NY
3 American post-war design chrome framed armchairs with various shades of grey upholstered seats
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Kare Design stich leather chairs Germany
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice set of Three bucket seat chairs covert with Goatskin Leather . good seating comfort
Category

Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Kare Design stich leather chairs Germany
Kare Design stich leather chairs Germany
H 31.11 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
1970s Black Leather and Chrome Safari Chair by Johanson Design, Markaryd
By Johanson Design
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor sign of use - Height of seat 41 cm.
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

set of Black Leather, Chrome Safari Chairs by Johanson Designs
By Johanson Design
Located in Nashville, TN
Pair of black leather and chrome safari chairs. Signs of wear visible on leather with scuffs on
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Phase Design, "Capper Lounge Chair", Lounge Chair
By Phase Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection of sofas, lounge chairs, side chairs, and stools with common design language of capped
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

Phase Design, "Bride's Veil High Back Chair", Chair
By Phase Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking chair is the high back version of Phase Design's Bride's Veil Lounge chair, and
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2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Copper, Steel, Chrome

2010s Pair of Bernhardt Design Brellin Lounge Chairs in Leather w/ Chrome Frames
By Bernhardt Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of Bernhardt Design club chairs in black leather with chromed tubular
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Lounge Chair in Solid Black Walnut and Tanned Leather by Hinterland Design
By Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
Hinterland's first lounge chair offering, the Shepherd's Chair is the culmination of years of
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Hardwood, Leather

Antigona White Leather Chair
By Morica Design
Located in Milan, IT
Defined by clean lines and sophisticated neutral shades, this chair seduces with its timeless
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2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather

Antigona White Leather Chair
Antigona White Leather Chair
H 32.68 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Jumpsuite Beige Leather Chair
By Morica Design
Located in Milan, IT
Rigor and luxury effortlessly coexist in this chair, a refined piece superb for residential and
Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather

Jumpsuite Beige Leather Chair
Jumpsuite Beige Leather Chair
H 31.5 in W 20.48 in D 18.51 in
2010s Fabien Baron for Bernhardt Design B.3 White Leather Lounge Chair with Arms
By Bernhardt Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single Fabien Baron for Bernhardt Design B.3 lounge chair with arms in white
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Jumpsuite Cognac-Toned Leather Chair
By Morica Design
Located in Milan, IT
-toned leather, meticulously shaped and sewn to celebrate the design's essential lines. Please contact
Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather

Jumpsuite Cognac-Toned Leather Chair
Jumpsuite Cognac-Toned Leather Chair
H 31.5 in W 20.48 in D 18.51 in
Coco Cognac-Toned Leather Chair
By Morica Design
Located in Milan, IT
A sleek thermo-formed MDF shell sustained by tapered walnut-stained ash legs lends this chair its
Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather

Coco Cognac-Toned Leather Chair
Coco Cognac-Toned Leather Chair
H 24.02 in W 18.51 in D 35.83 in
Bernhardt Design Four Sleek Mid Century Lounge Chairs Stainless Steel Leather
By Bernhardt Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Four (4) low slung, wide, angular-framed and trim leather-upholstered, super comfy lounge chairs
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

2018 Bernhardt Design Chiara Swivel Chairs in Blue Leather 2x Avail
By Bernhardt Design, Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Chiara swivel lounge chair from Bernhardt Design, upholstered in blue leather. The price
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Stainless Steel and Leather Contemporary Adult Swing Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This contemporary adult swing is a specialty chair by Egg Designs, it has a stainless steel frame
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2010s South African Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Post Modern Chrome and Leather Counter Stool 'Design Institute'
By Design Institute America
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Design Institute of America piece features a unique geometric onyx colored metal frame. Has a
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Capper Lounge Chair with Metal Base by Phase Design, 'Black or White', Leather
By Reza Feiz, Phase Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
of sofas, lounge chairs, side chairs, and stools with common design language of capped tops and
Category

2010s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Lou Hodges Oak & Leather Lounge Chairs for California Design Group, 1970's
By Lou Hodges
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Lou Hodges Oak & Green Leather Lounge Chairs for California Design Group, 1970's. This pair has
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Capper Side Chair with Metal Base by Phase Design, 'Black or White', Leather
By Reza Feiz, Phase Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
chairs, side chairs, and stools with common design language of capped tops and formed back rest system
Category

2010s American Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Cast Brass and Leather Primal Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Primal lounge chair is part of the Primal collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured
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2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Rockstar Chair by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1997. Original black leather rocking chair designed by Vladimir Kagan. Tagged.
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Leather Five Leg Chair by Rejo Studio
By REJO design studio
Located in Riyadh, SA
A bold leather pattern make this chair the perfect sidekick. With geometric shape seat, atop five
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2010s Turkish Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Leather Five Leg Chair by Rejo Studio
Leather Five Leg Chair by Rejo Studio
H 40.56 in W 28.35 in D 27.56 in
New Design "Ball" Chair Leather Upholstery
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
High gloss black lacquering, leather upholstery, stainless steel base. Dimensions 92 x 90 x 85 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

New Design "Ball" Chair Leather Upholstery
New Design "Ball" Chair Leather Upholstery
H 36.23 in W 35.44 in D 33.47 in
Capper Lounge Chair with Upholstered Base by Phase Design
By Reza Feiz, Phase Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
exclude packing. Collection of sofas, lounge chairs, side chairs, and stools with common design
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Velvet

Gallagher Lounge Chair Oak Brown Leather
By Tronk Design
Located in Cincinnati, US
Simple, minimal and clean lounge chair. Constructed of solid Oak wood and genuine north american
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cord, Wood, Oak

Capper Side Chair with Upholstered Base by Phase Design
By Reza Feiz, Phase Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
sofas, lounge chairs, side chairs, and stools with common design language of capped tops and formed back
Category

2010s American Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Velvet

Leather and Brass Contemporary Falcon Tub Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
Designs, is clad in a series of distressed leather circles, each one hand pinned to create an overlapping
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2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Lounge Chair in Carbon Dyed Ash and Black Sheepskin by Hinterland Design
By Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
leather in place and create an elegant chair to recline in. Wood is hand oiled and waxed with natural
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2010s Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Upholstery, Hardwood, Ash

a+ Solid Hardwood Upholstered Dining Chair by Izm Design
By Izm Design
Located in Edmonton, Alberta
The A+ dining chair is constructed of solid wood and features a curved upholstered and padded seat
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2010s Canadian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

A+ Solid Hardwood Upholstered Dining Chair by Izm Design
By Izm Design
Located in Edmonton, Alberta
The A+ dining chair is constructed of solid wood and features a curved upholstered and padded seat
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2010s Canadian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Bronzed Steel and Leather Contemporary Agate Dining Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This classically inspired contemporary dining chair by Egg Designs, has a burnished bronze steel
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2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Capper Lounge Chair with Metal Base by Phase Design, 'Black or White', Fabric
By Reza Feiz, Phase Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Capper lounge chair with Metal Base is also available in leather, with a List price of $ 5,432.00 in
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2010s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Original Art Nouveau, bold, One of a Kind, Lounge Chair, Walnut, Leather, Unique
By Sara Hayat Design
Located in Greenwood Village, CO
world of Art Nouveau with the Fleur Chair—a true masterpiece where nature’s grace meets timeless design
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2010s Pakistani Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Brass

Capper Side Chair with Metal Base by Phase Design, 'Black or White', Fabric
By Reza Feiz, Phase Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Side Chair with Metal Base is also available in leather, with a List price of $ 3,287.00 in Cottswald
Category

2010s American Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Six Chrome Dining Chairs by Milo Baughman for Design Institute of America (DIA)
By Design Institute America
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Six chrome dining chairs by Milo Baughman for Design Institute of America (DIA). Chairs are chrome
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Cantilever Scoop Chair and Ottoman by Design Institute America
By Poul Kjærholm, Design Institute America, Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
lounge and ottoman by Design Institute America, or DIA, circa 1986. Newly reupholstered in a luxurious
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

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

Goatskin Design Chair
Goatskin Design Chair
H 33.08 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
Knoll Designed Comfortable Cognac Leather Dining-Room/Office Chairs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Antwerp, BE
with the Saarinen Executive Chair with Tubular Legs from Knoll. Eero Saarinen designed this piece so
Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Konstantin Grcic B Chair, Leather Upholstery for BD Barcelona
By Konstantin Grcic, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This chair won the ADI-FAD Delta Silver Award in 2011. In its singularity, complex engineering is
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Konstantin Grcic B Chair Black Leather for Bd Barcelona
By Konstantin Grcic, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This chair won the ADI-FAD Delta Silver Award in 2011. In its singularity, complex engineering is
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Six Design Institute America Ostrich Dining Chairs, DIA
By Design Institute America, Milo Baughman
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Set of six heavy metal framed dining chairs by DIA, Design Institute of America. Smoked chrome flat
Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass, Chrome, Metal

Original lounge chair, Barrel chair, round back chair, bold, modern, walnut wood
By Sara Hayat Design
Located in Greenwood Village, CO
Design Indulge in the captivating allure of Erete, a bold and exquisitely crafted barrel back chair that
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2010s Pakistani Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Fly chair in leather by Tiago Curioni, Brazilian contemporary design
By Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
that refer to the musculature of the human body. Fully covered in leather, the chair is formed by 3
Category

2010s Brazilian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Steel

"Glam Chair" Contemporary Dining Chair, Fully Upholstered
By Belloni Design Studio
Located in Barlassina, IT
studs. Glam chair is designed and made in Italy.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Lounge Chairs, Lacquer & Leather, Italian Design, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Design; Lacquer; Leather; Leather Straps; Cushions; Lounge Chair; Two-Seater; 1970s; Mid
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

ILVA Design Lounge Chair Model Cuba, Black Leather, Denmark, 2000s
By Antonio Citterio, Flexform
Located in Antwerp, BE
ILVA Design Lounge Chair Model Cuba, with a chromed metal frame and black leather upholstery. Model
Category

Early 2000s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Chair Sculpture Mirror Steel Brown Leather Collectible Design Handmade Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
cognac leather. Tipping over the chair it turns into a side-table which also contains a magazine rack
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Chair Sculpture Mirror Steel Orange Leather Collectible Design Handmade Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
orange leather. Tipping over the chair it turns into a side-table which also contains a magazine rack
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Chair Sculpture Mirror Steel White Leather Collectible Design Handmade Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
leather. Tipping over the chair it turns into a side-table which also contains a magazine rack. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Dining chair in Leather and solid wood, Contemporary Brazilian Design
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
and the figurative arrow element abstraction, present thru the design. Using the halfway between
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2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Hardwood

Lena S Black Chair By Designerd
By Chairs & more
Located in Milan, IT
in black eco-leather. The Lena beautifully merges playful minimalism with graphic design influence
Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Lena S Black Chair By Designerd
Lena S Black Chair By Designerd
H 33.08 in W 20.48 in D 22.84 in
1960s Pair of Leather Chairs Designed by Angel Pazmino, Ecuador
By Angel Pazmino
Located in London, GB
Mid-century comfortable pair of hardwood and tooled leather boasting Inca motifs designed by Angel
Category

Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Vintage French Design Leather Dining Chair Set, France, 1970's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage French design leather dining chair set of 5, made in France 1970's. Thick saddle leather
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mantis Chair in Solid Walnut with Leather Cushion Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
Inspired by the noble praying mantis, the signature stance and powerful limbs of this chair offers
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2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Handwoven Mexican Midcentury Inspired Cali Lounge Chair, Steel and Leather
By Leon Leon Design
Located in Mexico City, Delegación Cuauhtémoc
This handwoven midcentury inspired Cali lounge chair is a unique creation by León León Design from
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Casablanca Chair, Black Frame with Cognac Leather
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Casablanca Chair is designed for long dinners, as you sit amazingly well in the chair with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Casablanca Chair, Black Frame with Moss Leather
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Casablanca chair is designed for long dinners, as you sit amazingly well in the chair with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Casbah Chair Contemporary Functionalist Tubular design in Brass and Leather
By Nomade Atelier
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
angular movement. The complex tubular brass structure of this chair frames a natural vachetta leather seat
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2010s Mexican Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Casablanca Chair, Red Frame with Moss Leather
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Casablanca chair is designed for long dinners, as you sit amazingly well in the chair with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

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Design Leather Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal design leather chair for your home. Each design leather chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and wood. There are 716 variations of the antique or vintage design leather chair you’re looking for, while we also have 194 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a design leather chair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each design leather chair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made design leather chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Richard Wrightman, Sigurd Resell and Vatne Møbler are consistently popular.

How Much is a Design Leather Chair?

Prices for a design leather chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $2 and can go as high as $90,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,500.

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 Leather Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    No, not all designer handbags are real leather. Some brands offer entry-level or vegan lines fashioned out of synthetic materials. In addition, high-end handbags may be crafted with other materials such as suede, coated canvas or even sustainable materials such as cactus leather. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of handbags from some of the world's top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Le 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Charles and Ray Eames designed the LCW lounge chair in 1945. Its design includes five pieces of molded plywood. Herman Miller continues to produce the iconic furnishing to this day. You can find a range of LCW chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Although 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 5, 2022
    Ludwig 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 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, 2023
    Le 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Opinions 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, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    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.