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Pair of Midcentury Leather Chairs, Designer Sedus
Located in Asheville, NC
1960s style side office chairs with tubular chrome legs, molded plastic shell with sectioned and
Category
Vintage 1960s German Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
American Designer, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Leather, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak and leather lounge or slipper chairs designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Italian Designer, Rocking Chair, Metal, Leather, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A metal and leather rocking chair, produced by an Italian designer, Italy, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vladimir Kagan 'Rock Star' Pair of Leather Rocking Chairs, c. 1997, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
American Leather (previously LeatherTech). Designed in circa 1997 and called the 'Rock Star' lounge chair
Category
1990s American Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather
Danish Designer, Side Chairs, Oak, Cane, Leather, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of 6 oak, cane and red leather side or dining chairs designed and produced in Denmark, 1930s
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cane, Oak
Italian Designer Postmodern Black Lacquer Wood and Leather Side Chair
By Calligaris
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful and chic Italian modern style or Postmodern period black lacquer wood and leather
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Italian Designer Postmodern Black Lacquer Wood and Leather Side Chair
By Calligaris
Located in New York, NY
Very beautiful and chic Italian Modern style or Postmodern period black lacquer wood and leather
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Midcentury Leather Swivel Chairs by Danish Designer H.W. Klein
By Henry Walter Klein, Bramin Mobler
Located in Hamburg, Hamburg
This pair of midcentury leather swivel chairs by the designer H.W. Klein are in exceptionally good
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 37.01 in W 29.93 in D 34.65 in
Designer Gregorius Pineo French Style Burnt Orange Leather and Caned Tub Chair
By Gregorius Pineo
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome designer carved walnut curved tub chair having tobacco caned back and stunning burnt
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XV Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cane, Walnut
H 33 in W 23.5 in D 24.5 in
Topos Chair by Gruppo Dam for Gruppo Industriale Busnelli, 1969
By Gruppo DAM (Designer Associati Milano)
Located in Misinto, IT
for Designer Associati Milano. Together, they created significant products for Gruppo Industriale
Category
Antique 1690s Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Set of 10 'Topos' Chairs by Gruppo DAM for Busnelli, 1970s
By Gruppo DAM (Designer Associati Milano)
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Set of 10 'Topos' Chairs by Gruppo DAM for Busnelli, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 33.86 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in
Leather and Steel Mid-Century Modern Designer Office Chair
By Alex de Rouvray
Located in PARIS, FR
The minimal and elegant design of the Mayet Office Chair gives it a unique style in the world of
Category
2010s Romanian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Leather Plona Folding Chair
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Napa, CA
Leather folding chair in yellow buttercream leather. Design by Mid-Century designer Giancarlo
Category
Vintage 1960s Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Chair Liv by Swedish designer Jonas Bohlin, made in Sweden
By Jonas Bohlin
Located in Stockholm, ST
In 1994 the Swedish interior architect and designer Jonas Bohlin was rowing from Stockholm to Paris
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Jacques Adnet Leather Chair
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning chair by French designer Jacques Adnet. Black iron frame with black leather seat and seat
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Iron
Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs designer Melchiorre Bega attributed
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-Century Modern side chairs designer Melchiorre Bega attributed in beech wood and leatherette
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 30.32 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Custom Made Leather Bikini Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and the leather chair pad and backing were recreated by a local picket book designer who created this
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chairs
Materials
Chrome
CraftAssociates Chair, Peabody Walnut Occasional Chair, Leather
By Craft Associates, Lawrence Peabody
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Chair, Peabody Walnut Occasional Chair, Leather
This Lawrence Peabody walnut
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Italian Designer, Lounge Chair, Teak, Vinyl, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak and green vinyl lounge chair designed and produced in Italy, 1960s.
Seat height 15.5”.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Walnut, Leatherette, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut and brown leatherette lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
Seat
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Walnut, Leatherette, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut and brown leatherette lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
Seat
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
Lucien Rollin Art Deco Leather Chair
By Lucien Rollin
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Lucien Rollin Art Deco leather chair. It features an unusual channel tufted back and a dramatic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set of Four Chairs Black Leather and Metal by Designer Willy Rizzo for Cidue
By Cidue, Willy Rizzo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of four Willy Rizzo chairs for Cidue. Black plated flat steel frame. Seat and backrest in thick
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 20.87 in
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Blue Vinyl, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of blue vinyl and wood lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Chair Mod. Du 24 White leather
Located in Milan, IT
Rinaldi. Designer alla Rima, Italia, edizione Capitolium Art, 2015, regesto; Domus n. 324, nov 1956
Category
Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Steel
Lago Chair Leather Black by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
colors that deliberately smooth the entire surface or made it preciously materic by the use of a leather
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
LAGO Chair Leather Brown By Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
colors that deliberately smooth the entire surface or made it preciously materic by the use of a leather
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
LAGO Chair Leather White By Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
colors that deliberately smooth the entire surface or made it preciously materic by the use of a leather
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary Wooden Chair 'Stilt', Cuoio Leather
By Amura
Located in Paris, FR
Wooden Chair 'Stilt', Cuoio & Wood
Designer Stefano Grassi
Height: 75 cm
Width: 49 cm
Depth: 49
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Car Designer Pininfarina for Reflex Angelo Occasional Chairs
By pinin farina, Reflex
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of RRP £1980 occasional chairs designed by
Category
20th Century German Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Natural Leather Saxe Chair by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Natural leather saxe chair by Lassen
Dimensions: D 67 x W 60 x H 84 cm
Materials: Leather, wood
Category
2010s Danish Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak
Brown Leather Saxe Chair by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Brown leather saxe chair by Lassen
Dimensions: D 67 x W 60 x H 84 cm
Materials: leather, wood
Category
2010s Danish Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak
Black Leather Saxe Chair by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Black leather Saxe chair by Lassen.
Dimensions: D 67 x W 60 x H 84 cm.
Materials: Leather, Wood
Category
2010s Danish Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak
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
Pair of (2) Designer Armchairs / Lounge Chairs Vintage Norway, 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of (2) designer armchairs / lounge chairs vintage Norway, 1970s
Pair of exclusive vintage
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Bergere Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Leather and Bentwood Armchair by Brazilian Designer, Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid Century armchair by prolific Brazilian architect and furniture designer, Sergio Rodrigues (1924
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 30.5 in W 23.5 in D 22 in
Craft Associates Highback Chairs, Peabody Leather High Back Chairs, Modern
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craft Associates Highback Chairs, Peabody Leather High Back Chairs, Modern
This Lawrence Peabody
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Stich Leather Chair Model Beverly Cattelan, Italy
By Cattelan Italia
Located in Den Haag, NL
refined personality with the comfort that distinguishes a designer chair of excellent quality. This
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Jordi Villanova Leather and Wood Chair
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A honest laether and softwood chair by Spanish mid-century designer Jordi Villanova. Nice patina
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Softwood
Contemporary Wooden Black Chair 'Stilt', Cuoio Leather
By Amura
Located in Paris, FR
Wooden Chair 'Stilt', Cuoio & Wood
Designer Stefano Grassi
Height: 75 cm
Width: 49 cm
Depth: 49
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
2 Lounge Chairs, Year: 1967, Design: Horacio Baliero, Argentine Designer
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Argentine Designer
Material: Leather and Chrome
It was exhibited at the Museum of Architecture and Design in
Category
Vintage 1970s Argentine Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 26.38 in W 33.47 in D 26.78 in
LAGO Chair Leather Dark Beige By Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
colors that deliberately smooth the entire surface or made it preciously materic by the use of a leather
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Swedish furniture designer John Kandell's Swivel Chair "Bon-Bon" for Källemo
By Källemo
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish furniture designer John Kandell, (1925-1991) Swivel Chair "Bon-Bon" for Källemo 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
Charlotte Perriand LC7 Leather Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Leather upholstered LC7 chair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1927. Relaunched in 1978
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Jacques Adnet Black Leather Chair, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning black leather chair by French designer Jacques Adnet. Black metal frame with its legs
Category
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Joe Colombo 'Chair 300' Wood and Sørensen Leather Chair by Karakter
By Joe Colombo
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Joe Colombo in 1965.
Designed by the forward-thinking Italian designer Joe
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Hyaline Chair Lounge Glass and Leather, 1974
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Hyaline chair lounge designer: Fabio Lenci, manufacturer: Comfort Line Design, period: 1960-1969
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Glass
Danish Modern Wooden Leather Seat Chair, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
, patinated cognac leather mounted on and draped over square shaped, solid wooden body.
Unknown designer. In
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Wild Leather Souvenir Chair by Gio Pagani
Located in Geneve, CH
Wild Leather Souvenir Chair by Gio Pagani
Dimensions: D 55 x W 50 x H 88 cm. SH: 48 cm.
Materials
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Elm
Joe Colombo 'Chair 300' Wood and Sørensen Leather Chair by Karakter
By Joe Colombo
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Joe Colombo in 1965.
Designed by the forward-thinking Italian designer Joe
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Finn Juhl Reading Chair, Wood and Leather
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
visually pleasing chair.
About the designer:
Finn Juhl was born on January 30, 1912 in Copenhagen. He
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Joe Colombo 'Chair 300' Wood and Sørensen Leather Chair by Karakter
By Joe Colombo
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Joe Colombo in 1965.
Designed by the forward-thinking Italian designer Joe
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Joe Colombo 'Chair 300' Wood and Sørensen Leather Chair by Karakter
By Joe Colombo
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Joe Colombo in 1965.
Designed by the forward-thinking Italian designer Joe
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Joe Colombo 'Chair 300' Wood and Sørensen Leather Chair by Karakter
By Joe Colombo
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Joe Colombo in 1965.
Designed by the forward-thinking Italian designer Joe
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Modern St Timothy Chair Cantilever Chairs Chrome Rectangle Tube & Black Leather
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful pair of modern St. Timothy Chair Company chrome rectangular tube and black leather
Category
1990s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 34 in W 22.75 in D 28 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood & Leather Samso Chair, 1958
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, GB
Ib Kofod-Larsen - Samso Lounge Chair, 1958
Rare lounge chair produced for Olof Perssons
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
M. Gold Leather Club Chair
By Mitchell Gold
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage leather club chair by San Francisco Designer M. Gold. The back has a nice piping detail.
Category
20th Century American Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
Leather You Chaise Chair by Luca Nichetto
Located in Geneve, CH
Leather You chaise chair by Luca Nichetto
Materials: Structure in black lacquered metal, seat
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Craft Lounge Chair, Leather Lounge Chair, Black Leather and Walnut, Modern
By Craft Associates, Percival Lafer
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craft lounge chair, percival lounge chair, black leather and walnut, Modern
Designer: Percival
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Green Leather Arm Chair
Located in Annville, PA
upholstered in genuine full grain leather these sophisticated, high end designer style chairs will make any
Category
2010s Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
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Designer Chair Leather For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of designer chair leather for your home. An item from our selection of designer chair leather — often made from animal skin, leather and wood — can elevate any home. Find 5755 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of designer chair leather now, or shop our selection of 2330 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect object in our assortment of designer chair leather — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right option in this array of designer chair leather, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one piece of designer chair leather that is appealing in its simplicity, but Cassina, Knoll and Finn Juhl produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Designer Chair Leather?
Prices for a piece of designer chair leather start at $122 and top out at $320,000 with the average selling for $3,814.
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 Designer Chair Leather
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023No, 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 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.
- 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 ExpertSeptember 28, 2021The best leather for chairs is going to depend on your personal preference. While choosing the leather for a chair, try to think of what you want out of your chair. While pigmented leather is the most durable, aniline leather looks more natural and preserves the hide of the animal. Semi-aniline on the other hand is more durable than aniline leather and it maintains the natural look. On 1stDibs, you can find a wide variety of leather chairs.
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The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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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.