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Desk Chair in Teak by Kurt Østervig for International Designers, Denmark, 1960s
By International Designers Group, Kurt Østervig
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare, side/desk chair in teak by Kurt Østervig for International Designers, crafted
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Designer Chair Used
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 30.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
Robert and Trix Haussmann Oak Dining Chairs Midcentury 1963 Set of Six, 6 Piec
By Stein Am Rhein, Robert and Trix Haussmann
Located in Basel, BS
chairs used as accent chairs, side chairs, desk chairs, and dining chairs. Attention designers: You can
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Designer Chair Used
Materials
Oak
H 31 in W 18.3 in D 18.5 in
Vintage Modern Designer Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
A very good pair of vintage designer lounge chairs. Very well crafted. Designer and manufacturer is
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Designer Chair Used
Materials
Cane
Unusual Copper Adjustable Designer Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Unusual copper adjustable designer chair
A very unusual piece, this chair is all made in copper
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Designer Chair Used
Materials
Copper
Pierre Guariche Designer French Chair with Guild Fabric
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Prato, Tuscany
technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
The very particular chair
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Designer Chair Used
Materials
Fabric
These Oxford Chairs Are Used and Are Newly Upholstered with Black Classic Leathe
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Herlev, 84
Designer: Arne Jacobsen
Manufacturer: Fritz Hansen
Model: Mosquito/Munkegaard
Measurements
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Designer Chair Used
Materials
Teak
H 31.11 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in
Unusual Brass Adjustable Designer Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Unusual brass adjustable designer chair.
A very unusual piece, this chair is all made in brass
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Designer Chair Used
Materials
Brass
Contemporary "Ella" Chair in Wood by Brazilian Designer Henrique Canella
By Henrique Canella
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
This sculptural chair designed by Brazilian designer Henrique Canella consists of a structure in
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Designer Chair Used
Materials
Steel
H 30.32 in W 30.71 in D 24.02 in
Designer, French Canvas Webbed Lounge Chairs - 1960s France
Located in Round Rock, TX
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These beautiful examples can be used as deck chairs or an interior space. They look good from jany angle
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Designer Chair Used
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Rare Pair 1950s "Farfalla" Designer Danish Bentwood Billund Chair
By Hans Olsen
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Rare pair 1950s " farfalla " designer Danish bentwood side chair are constructed using the
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Designer Chair Used
Materials
Walnut
H 33.47 in W 16.93 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Italian Modernist Folding Cane Chairs by Designer Giorgio Cattelan
By Giorgio Cattelan
Located in High Wycombe, GB
1970s Italian Modernist Folding Cane Chairs By Designer Giorgio Cattelan For Brand Cidue Made In
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Designer Chair Used
Materials
Steel
H 31.11 in W 19.49 in D 19.3 in
Early 20th Century Pair of Chiavarine Eclectic Chairs , Carlo Molino designer
Located in Vigonza, Padua
chairs attributed to the great Futurist designer Carlo Mollino, who began his career as an interior
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Early 20th Century Italian Aesthetic Movement Designer Chair Used
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
H 50 in W 17.2 in D 20 in
Designer English Swivel Lounge Chair by Brett Carter
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Designer English
Category
1980s Designer Chair Used
Materials
Cotton, Down
French Vintage Set of Oak Designer Chairs, 1970s
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
vintage lounge chairs were produced in the 1970s in France. The frame is made of a light-colored oak and
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Designer Chair Used
Materials
Oak
Unusual Steel Adjustable Designer Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Unusual steel adjustable designer chair
A very unusual piece, this chair is all made in steel
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Designer Chair Used
Materials
Steel
Peter Hvidt & Orla Moregaard Lounge Chairs Used on the Mad Men TV Series
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in San Francisco, CA
Peter Hvidt & Orla Moregaard design lounge chairs for France & Davorecksen, Denmark. These are from
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Designer Chair Used
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Teak
Robert and Trix Haussmann Oak Dining Chairs Midcentury 1963 Set of Six, 8 Pcs
By Robert and Trix Haussmann, Stein Am Rhein
Located in Basel, BS
chairs used as accent chairs, side chairs, desk chairs, and dining chairs. Attention designers: You can
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Designer Chair Used
Materials
Oak
H 31 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Designer Lounge Chairs With Kelly Wearstler Velvet - Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
We gave this charming pair of mid-century modern lounge chairs a stylish refresh using the Sereno
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Designer Chair Used
Materials
Velvet
H 29 in W 32 in D 32 in
Pair of Chairs in the Style of Thonet by Unknown Designer, circa 1930
By Thonet
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pair of chairs in the style of Thonet by Unknown designer, circa 1930
Manufactured in France
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1930s French Mid-Century Modern Designer Chair Used
Materials
Bentwood
No Reserve
H 35.44 in W 16.54 in D 20.08 in
Organic Moder Mid Century Modern Vintage Chair Harold Cohen Davis Pratt 1953 USA
Located in Vienna, AT
Organic Modern Mid Century Modern vintage chair or side chair from black lacquered tubular steel
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1950s Organic Modern Designer Chair Used
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 16.34 in D 22.05 in
Pair Italian Designer Mid Century 1960s Bamboo Woven Lounge Chairs-- Two Pieces
By Franco Albini
Located in Basel, BS
stunning and works of usable art!
**We also have the matching Margherita Chair in a separate listing
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Designer Chair Used
Materials
Bamboo
H 39.5 in W 29.5 in D 21.65 in
Iconic Super Rare Original Edition 'Libro' Chair by Gruppo Dam, Busnelli, 1970
By G14, Gruppo DAM (Designer Associati Milano), Busnelli
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
original edition chairs in that the type of vinyl used proved to be particularly sensitive to UV light so
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Designer Chair Used
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 28.75 in W 32.29 in D 51.19 in
Set of 5 Midcentury Dining Chairs from Austrian Designer Roland Rainer
By Roland Rainer
Located in Halle, DE
A rare set of 5 chairs from Austrian architect Roland Rainer designed for the Vienna City Hall
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Designer Chair Used
Materials
Beech, Faux Leather
H 31.89 in W 17.72 in D 22.45 in
Wingback Armchair & Ottoman Elephants & Leopards Custom Designer
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Chair:
41" high at back
36" wide
37 deep (back to front)
18" high at seat
22" deep x 21" wide
Category
1980s Designer Chair Used
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Paolo Pallucco "Lizie" Iron Designer Armchair 1984, Original Piece of Modern Art
By Paolo Pallucco, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Material used us black lacquered iron.
Category
1980s Italian Modern Designer Chair Used
Materials
Iron
H 27.96 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Jean Prouvé Standard Chair
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Dronten, NL
industrial designer and architect who lived from 1901 to 1984. He was known for his innovative use of
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1930s French Industrial Designer Chair Used
Materials
Steel
Maria Pergay Ring chair
By Maria Pergay
Located in Padova, IT
"Ring" chair, ca. 1970
Polished stainless steel. Dimensions: cm 80 high, 77 deep, 72 wide
Category
1960s French Post-Modern Designer Chair Used
Materials
Steel
Chris Kabel “Seam” Chair
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer: Chris Kabel (Dutch, b. 1975); Droog Design
Additional Information: Provenance
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Early 2000s Dutch Designer Chair Used
Materials
Plastic
Cream Panton Cone Chair
By Verner Panton
Located in Dronten, NL
Verner Panton has designed a chair especially for the Kom Igen restaurant in Denmark: the Cone
Category
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Designer Chair Used
Materials
Stainless Steel
Bauhaus Chair, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bauhaus chair by unknown designer, probably Gispen.
Manufactured in Holland, circa 1930.
In
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1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Designer Chair Used
Materials
Metal
Chairs Set 4 Philippe
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
they can be moved around and stored easily.
- The material used makes the chair suitable for indoor
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Designer Chair Used
Materials
Plastic
Hans Wegner Peacock Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
War II prevented Wegner from using jute. Fellow designer Finn Juhl gave the nickname of ‘Peacock
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Designer Chair Used
Materials
Papercord, Ash, Teak
Basket Chair, New Edition
By Gian Franco Legler, Feelgood design
Located in Courbevoie, FR
The basket chair by Swiss designer Gian Franco Legler was designed in 1951 for the basket
Category
1950s Swiss Designer Chair Used
Materials
Steel
Basket Chair, New Edition
By Gian Franco Legler, Feelgood design
Located in Courbevoie, FR
The basket chair by Swiss designer Gian Franco Legler was designed in 1951 for the basket
Category
1950s Swiss Designer Chair Used
Materials
Steel
Hans Wegner Peacock Chair
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
from using jute. Fellow designer Finn Juhl gave the nickname of ‘Peacock,’ seeing the chair’s flattened
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Designer Chair Used
Materials
Papercord, Ash, Teak
Niels van Eijk “Cow” Chair
By Niels van Eijk
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer: Niels van Eijk (Dutch, b. 1970); Droog
Additional Information: Each “Cow” chair
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Designer Chair Used
Materials
Cowhide
Tejo Remy “Rag” Chair, Denim
By Tejo Remy
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer: Tejo Remy (Dutch, b. 1960)
Additional Information: Each “rag” chair is unique
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Designer Chair Used
Materials
Metal
Kilta Chair by Olli Mannermaa
By Martela Oy, Olli Mannermaa
Located in Dronten, NL
This elegant Kilta chair was designed by Finland designer Olli Mannermaa for Martela.
The Kilta
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Designer Chair Used
Materials
Steel
Early Eero Saarinen “Womb” Chair
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer: Eero Saarinen (Finnish-American, 1910-1961); Knoll
Additional Information: Chair
Category
Mid-20th Century American Designer Chair Used
Materials
Steel
Modern St Timothy Chair Cantilever Chairs Chrome Rectangle Tube & Black Leather
Located in Topeka, KS
of use and wear. We have touched up the leather on the arm of one of the chairs and it is barely
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1990s American Modern Designer Chair Used
Materials
Chrome
H 34 in W 22.75 in D 28 in
Writing Chair by Pierre Jeanneret
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, England
Writing chair by Pierre Jeanneret
Pierre Jeanneret (1896-1967) was a Swiss architect and designer
Category
1960s Indian Designer Chair Used
Materials
Wood
Tejo Remy “Rag” Chair, Maroon & Blue
By Tejo Remy
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer: Tejo Remy (Dutch, b. 1960)
Additional Information: Each “rag” chair is unique
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Designer Chair Used
Materials
Metal
Cesca Chair, 1980s, 1 of 5
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Cesca chair, 1980s
Designer Marcel Breuer
Country of producer: Italy
Design Period: 1920 to 1949
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1980s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Designer Chair Used
Materials
Chrome
Bauhaus influenced Children’s Chair, Finland, 1920s
Located in Espoo, FI
Unique children's chair influenced by the Bauhaus movement and designed by an unidentified yet
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1920s Finnish Bauhaus Designer Chair Used
Materials
Steel
Audoux Minet Cantilevered Bentwood Lounge Chairs
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet Cantilevered Bentwood Lounge Chairs
France, circa 1950’s
Manufactured
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Designer Chair Used
Materials
Rope, Wood
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
1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Designer Chair Used
Materials
Leather, Softwood
Pair of Spanish Chairs from 1950s
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chairs designed unknown designer.
Made by unknown manufacturer, circa 1950
In good original
Category
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Designer Chair Used
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Vintage Wrought Iron Patio Outdoor Chairs
By Mario Papperzini, Salterini, Brown Jordan
Located in Cumberland, RI
Available now for your enjoyment and ready to ship is a Vintage Wrought Iron Patio Lounge Chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Designer Chair Used
Materials
Wrought 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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1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Designer Chair Used
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vittorio Dassi dining chairs Italy 1950
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Unique Vittorio Dassi dining chairs manufactured in Italy 1950. These chairs feature beautifully
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Designer Chair Used
Materials
Velvet, Teak
Wood and straw chair by Vico Magistretti
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in PARIS, FR
Carimate chair model by the great Italian designer Vico Magistretti in the late 1950s (1959). The
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Mid-20th Century Designer Chair Used
Materials
Wood
Oswald Haerdtl Beech Dining Chairs, 1950s
By Oswald Haerdtl, Thonet
Located in Almelo, NL
Oswald Haerdtl set of four chairs, the 1950s
A rare set of four chairs was designed by the
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Designer Chair Used
Materials
Ash, Beech, Bentwood
Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair, circa 1980
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair, model Cesca, designed by Marcel Breuer around 1970, manufactured in Italy.
Metal pipe frame
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Designer Chair Used
Materials
Chrome
Marcel Breuer Cantilever Chair, circa 1960
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair model cantilever, designed by Marcel Breuer circa 1960, by unknown manufacturer.
Metal pipe
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Designer Chair Used
Materials
Metal
Dining Chair by Helge Vestergaard Jensen
By Peder Pedersen, Helge Vestergaard-Jensen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Scandinavian Modern ladder back dining chair by renowned Danish designer Helge Vestergaard-Jensen
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Designer Chair Used
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Christian Durupt, Dining Chairs, Pine, France, 1960s
By Christian Durupt
Located in Santa Monica, CA
appeal. Each chair is a testament to the designer's commitment to creating furniture that is not only
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Designer Chair Used
Materials
Pine
Charles Dudouyt French Oak & Rush Rope Chair
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charles Dudouyt French oak & rush rope chair
France, circa 1940s
This handsome side chair will add
Category
1940s French Designer Chair Used
Materials
Rush, Oak
Georgian Regency Painted Chairs, 3 Pairs Available
Located in London, GB
A charming pair of painted side chairs (THREE PAIRS and a PAIR OF MATCHING ARMCHAIRS are currently
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Designer Chair Used
Materials
Wood
XX Century - Spine Chair by André Dubrueil
By André Dubreuil
Located in Lisboa, PT
André Dubreuil is a French designer and artist known for his unique and often avant-garde furniture
Category
Late 20th Century French Designer Chair Used
Materials
Iron
"Set of 12 Chairs ", 1960, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Country: French
Elegant and sophisticated 12 chairs.
The quality of the chairs and the exotic wood
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Designer Chair Used
Materials
Wood
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Designer Chair Used For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal designer chair used for your home. Each designer chair used for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and wood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect designer chair used — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each designer chair used bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one designer chair used that is appealing in its simplicity, but Koinor, Ekornes Stressless and Kein Designer produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Designer Chair Used?
A designer chair used can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,788, while the lowest priced sells for $193 and the highest can go for as much as $34,000.
Questions About Designer Chair Used
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A lambing chair is a refined piece of antique furniture. It is a boxy type of wood armchair that is rarely upholstered. It can be utilized as a seating arrangement in offices, homes and other types of environments should space allow for it. Its wooden box armchair-like appearance is quite eye-catching. Find a wide collection of unique lambing chairs on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Accent chairs are single-seat chairs that are used not only as an additional seating space, but also to add visual interest to a room. They are designed to be a focal point in a room — perhaps the color of the upholstery is offbeat or unconventional, perhaps the frame is especially ornate. These chairs are seating pieces that have a role beyond just their basic function. Find a collection of antique and vintage accent chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A corner chair is designed to fit into the corner of a room and be pulled out when additional seating is needed. Some corner chairs were also used at desks because they allowed more freedom of movement for the sitter. Corner chairs were also called roundabout chairs, smoking chairs, barber’s chairs, writing chairs and desk chairs. Shop a collection of corner chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A director’s chair is stereotypically associated with movie directors. The lightweight chair has scissored legs, can often be folded for ease of transport or storage and is a popular silhouette for camping chairs. Shop an assortment of director chair styles on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Slipper chairs were used by women from royal families as well as by members of society’s upper class. They would sit on these chairs placed in their bedrooms while domestic servants helped them put on the shoes. Now the slipper chair is a medium to large upholstered occasional chair that lacks arms and sits low to the ground. It is a very common piece of furniture to have. 1stDibs offers a collection of slipper chairs to choose from.
- What plastic is used for chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A common plastic used in chairs is thermoplastic polypropylene injected into a mold. Because of its strength and durability, thermoplastic polypropylene is a great material and it doesn't present the risk of breaking or a furnishing losing its shape. This type of plastic is good for chairs that might undergo heavy wear.
- What is a wing chair used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A wing chair is another name for a wingback chair, which features long armchair protrusions that were initially designed to shield the chair’s occupant from the drafts and intense heat radiating from a fireplace. It has a long backrest with sides at the top that point out like wings. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique and vintage wingback chairs.
- What is a sedan chair used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A sedan chair was used in the past for transporting a passenger through the streets of the city. It is a covered cabin that was carried on poles by two people.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023Yes, many designer bags use real leather. Leather is one of the most commonly used materials in luxury handbag design due to its durability, attractive appearance and supple texture. Many fashion houses also produce bags out of other materials like cotton canvas, silk and satin. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of leather bags from some of the world's top boutiques.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Panton chairs can be used outdoors. Crafted with molded plastic, the Panton chair can be stacked and can withstand the snow, rain and other weather elements. Designed by Verner Panton, this classic chair is widely loved by home decor enthusiasts and can be found through a variety of authorized retailers, including 1stDibs.
- Who designed the Aeron chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Don 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, 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.
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