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Scandinavian Designer Black Yellow Lounge Chair
Located in Paris, FR
by the New Nordic design in a culmination of comfort and timelessness.
This designers lounge chair is
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch, Wool
Scandinavian Designer Dining or Office Chairs
Located in Paris, FR
Dynamic lines and contrasting colors represent Coast wild cliffs. At the same time this chair
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
Scandinavian Designer Black Yellow Dining Arm Chair
Located in Paris, FR
This dining chair takes exquisite inspiration from Danish design and Portuguese heritage through
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch, Wool
Scandinavian Designer Dining Armchairs
Located in Paris, FR
of the chair embrace the whole piece, The minimalistic creased lines and the functional form are
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
Haga Fors Chairs Scandinavian Style
By Haga Fors
Located in bari, IT
Set of four lacquered chairs, typical Scandinavian production of the 1960s designer Haga Fors
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Original Set of 4 CH24 Chairs by Designer Hans Wegner Oak Danish Scandinavian
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lyon, FR
Set of four Scandinavian chairs by the famous Danish designer Hans Wegner designed in 1949 for Carl
Category
Vintage 1960s Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 76 in W 51 in D 55 in
Scandinavian Modern Chair 'Lavitta' by Poiat, Oak
By Poiat
Located in Paris, FR
Lavitta Chair by Poiat
Designers: Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski
Collection Lavitta 2014
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Midcentury Scandinavian Sunfeather Chair by Sonna Rosen
By Sonna Rosen
Located in Baambrugge, NL
designer Sonna Rosén for Nässjö Stolfabrikis (1948) is one of the most iconic lounge chairs of the
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Scandinavian Modern Chair 'Lavitta' by Poiat, Dark Oak
By Poiat
Located in Paris, FR
Lavitta chair by Poiat
Designers: Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski
Collection Lavitta 2014
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Scandinavian Modern Chair 'Lavitta' by Poiat, Black Oak
By Poiat
Located in Paris, FR
Lavitta chair by Poiat
Designers: Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski
Collection Lavitta 2014
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair 'Lavitta' by Poiat, Oak
By Poiat
Located in Paris, FR
Lavitta chair by Poiat
Designers: Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski
Collection Lavitta 2020
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
A Scandinavian Style Designer Solid Oak Armchair with a Laminated Back and Seat.
Located in London, GB
A Scandinavian style designer armchair. It is a well designed oak and teak armchair with nice wide
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
H 45.5 in W 27.5 in D 23.5 in
4 Scandinavian Mid century Pine and Seagrass Chairs
By Carl Malmsten, Axel Einar Hjorth, Goran Malmvall
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful chairs from the 60s made of solid oak with a twisted seagrass woven seat.
Fit perfectly
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Seagrass, Pine
American Designer, Low Foldable Chairs, Rattan, Usa, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo, rattan and metal folding lounge chairs designed and produced in the USA, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair 'Lavitta' by Poiat, Dark Oak
By Poiat
Located in Paris, FR
Lavitta Lounge Chair by Poiat
Designers: Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski
Collection Lavitta
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair 'Lavitta' by Poiat, Black Oak
By Poiat
Located in Paris, FR
Lavitta Lounge chair by Poiat
Designers: Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski
Collection Lavitta
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Huge scandinavian modern wingback lounge chair
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing our Scandinavian modern wingback lounge chair, the perfect statement piece for your
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Danish Chairs Niels Kofoed Scandinavian Rosewood Dinning Armchairs Design
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Lyon, FR
Rare suites of seven chairs with armrests, model "liz" by Danish designer Niels Kofoed. Rosewood
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 37.8 in W 22.05 in D 18.51 in
Scandinavian Modern Carl-Gustaf Hjort Af Ornäs Trienna Lounge Chair
By Puunveisto OY, Carl Gustaf Hjort
Located in Kramfors, SE
century designers the name Hjort af Ornäs carries weight. And looking at this chair it’s easy to see why
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Scandinavian Teak Lounge Chairs, 1960s
Located in Delft, NL
Scandinavian teak lounge chairs, 1960s
Unknown designer, but see details of the wood in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Scandinavian Mid-Century Pair of Easy Chairs, Scandinavia ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of easy chairs is exemplary of the main ideals of mid-century modernism: the chairs are
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Wool
Scandinavian-Modern Lounge Chairs in Wool, 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
A stunning set of lounge chairs, original from Denmark, circa 1950-1959. Completely restored and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Lillemor Mannerheim, High-Back "Mona" Chairs, 6 Pcs, Nesto, Scandinavian Modern
By Nesto, Lillemor Mannerheim, Nässjö Stolfabrik 1
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lillemor Mannerheim (1927-1994) Finland, artist and designer. She was one of the leading designers
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 46.46 in W 16.54 in D 17.52 in
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
Scandinavian Easy Chair Spine, 1710
By Signe Bindslev Henriksen & Peter Bundgaard Rut, Fredericia
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Scandinavian fireside model 1710. Spine structure solid oak and oak plywood. Leather cushions
Category
2010s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Four Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Fanett Dining Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Beautiful set of Fanett dining chairs.
Designed by the renowned Finnish architect and designer
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 33.08 in W 16.54 in D 18.9 in
Vintage Scandinavian chair by I.Tapiovaara model Fanett
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in AIGNAN, FR
“Fanett” model chair designed by Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara in the 1950s.
An icon of
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Chairs
Materials
Wood
Swedish Designer, Side Chairs, Pine, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine side chairs designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Seat height: 18”
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Pine
Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Oak, Fabric, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and white fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark, 1960s.
Seat height: 17.25”
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Oak, Rush, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained oak and rush lounge chairs designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.
seat height
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Italian Designer, Lounge Chair, Velvet, Walnut, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue velvet and walnut lounge chair designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
Repair to one armrest
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Finnish Designer, Slipper Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of light beige fabric and wood slipper lounge chairs designed and produced in Finland, 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Oak, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beige bouclé fabric and oak lounge chairs designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s.
Seat
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Velvet, Wood, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green velvet and dark-stained wood lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s.
Seat
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Finnish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Birch, Fabric, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of green bouclé fabric and birch lounge chairs designed and produced in Finland, 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Beech, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green bouclé fabric and stained beech lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1930s
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Finnish Designer, Slipper Chairs, Birch, Fabric, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of white bouclé fabric and birch slipper lounge chairs designed and produced in Finland
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood and beige bouclé fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark, 1930s
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak and off-white fabric lounge chairs or armchairs designed and produced in Denmark, c
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Swedish Designer, Slipper Chairs, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of stained oak and white bouclé fabric slipper lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Finnish Designer, Lounge Chair, Bamboo, Rattan, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded bamboo and rattan lounge chair designed and produced in Finland, 1940s.
Seat height
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A floral fabric and wood lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Seat height 16”
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Finnish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Birch, Fabric, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brown beige bouclé fabric and dark-stained birch lounge chairs designed and produced in
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Denmark 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and off-white bouclé fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s.
Seat
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of dark-stained wood and beige brown bouclé fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Designer, Side Chair, Pine, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Seat height: 18”
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Pine
Finnish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Birch, Fabric, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beige velvet fabric and birch lounge chairs designed and produced in Finland, 1940s.
Seat
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Metal, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A tubular metal and fabric lounge chair, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Finnish Designer, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Wood, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A floral printed fabric and stained wood lounge chair designed and produced in Finland, 1940s.
14.5
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Finnish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Shearling, Birch, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of shearling and birch lounge chairs, designed and produced in Finland, 1940s.
15" Seat
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Birch
Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Oak, Shearling, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and shearling lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Pair of Jacob Kjær Lounge Chairs Mahogany and Niger Leather, Scandinavian Modern
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jacob kjær - scandinavian modern.
A beautiful pair of lounge chairs, designed and manufactured
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 33.08 in W 25.6 in D 29.53 in
Finnish Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and off white bouclé lounge chair designed and produced in Finland, 1940s.
17" seat height
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
Scandinavian Wingback Lounge Chair in Grey Upholstery and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Comfortable Scandinavian lounge chair with a wingback and sculptural armrests. With this piece, the designer
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 5 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Plastic & Fabric Chairs, 1970s
By Overman
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of chairs was designed by Svante Schöblom for the Swedish Overman manufacture during the
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 29.14 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Finnish Designer, Organic Lounge Chairs, Shearling, Wood, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of organic beige shearling and wood lounge chairs designed and produced in Finland, 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
H 31.25 in W 31.25 in D 36 in
Finnish Designer, Organic Lounge Chairs, Shearling, Wood, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of organic beige shearling and stained wood lounge chairs, designed and produced in Finland
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable high-back oak, brass and off-white fabric lounge chairs designed and produced
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Finnish Designer, Organic Lounge Chairs, Birch, Bouclé, Finland, 1940s.
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of dark-stained birch and beige bouclé fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Finland
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Birch
Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Bouclé Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A white bouclé fabric and dark-stained wood lounge chair, designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
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Find many varieties of an authentic designer chairs Scandinavian available at 1stDibs. Each designer chairs Scandinavian for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and hardwood. If you’re shopping for a designer chairs Scandinavian, we have 3237 options in-stock, while there are 962 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect designer chairs Scandinavian — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A designer chairs Scandinavian, designed in the Scandinavian Modern, mid-century modern or modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made designer chairs Scandinavian has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hans J. Wegner, Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen are consistently popular.
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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 Chairs Scandinavian
- What is Scandinavian design?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 11, 2019
Scandinavian design, associated with the countries of Northern Europe, is characterized by simplicity, functionality and beauty,
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Because Scandinavian design focuses on craftsmanship and clean lines, it is a style that lasts the test of time. Designed to maximize light and focusing on minimalism and functionality, it is very aesthetically pleasing.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 2, 2023
There isn’t much of a difference between Nordic and Scandinavian design in that when it comes to furniture and decor, the descriptors “Nordic” and “Scandinavian” are often used interchangeably. The term Scandinavia is primarily used to refer to Denmark, Norway and Sweden. (It is sometimes inclusive of Iceland and Finland, too.) The Nordic region of the world also includes the likes of Norway, Denmark, and Sweden as well as Iceland, Finland, Greenland, the Faroe Islands and Åland.
Scandinavian modernism is a warm and organic iteration of modernist design that chiefly originated in Denmark, Sweden and Finland during the 1930s. It was introduced to the United States during the mid-20th century and had a profound influence on American mid-century modern design.
Scandinavian modernists are known for their emphasis on craftsmanship and use of natural materials such as ash, pine and beech. Scandi interiors are minimalist, bright and airy, and feature neutral palettes and classic shapes.
Characteristics of the work of such Scandinavian modernists such as Hans Wegner, Finn Juhl and Greta Magnusson Grossman include bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries. Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.
For design enthusiasts all over the world, the promotion of functionality and simplicity associated with Scandinavian modernism and Nordic design continues to prove irresistible.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetry help define what Scandinavian modern design looks like. For furniture, designers working in this style often use native woods such as pine, ash and beech, giving pieces a light color palette. The emphasis of Scandinavian modern design is on functionality over ornamentation, so most furnishings have little to no decorative embellishment. Some iconic examples of Scandinavian modern design include Arne Jacobsen's Ant chair, Greta Magnusson-Grossman's Grasshopper table lamp, Alvar Aalto's Stool 60, Poul Henningsen's Artichoke lamp and Hans J. Wegner's Wishbone chair. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of Scandinavian modern furniture.
- 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 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.
- 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.
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