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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 Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
American Designer, Lounge Chairs, Tubular Steel, Fabric, USA, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of tubular steel, brown fabric and beige velvet lounge chairs, designed and produced in the
Category
Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
American Designer, Lounge Chairs, Tubular Steel, Green Velvet, USA, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of tubular steel and green velvet lounge chairs designed and produced in the United States
Category
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.5 in W 25.75 in D 32 in
Contemporary 3x4 Stainless Steel chair by Brazilian Designer Rodrigo Ohtake, 1/4
By Rodrigo Ohtake
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
3x4 lounge chair by Rodrigo Ohtake 1/4 limited edition.
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 28.35 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 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
Langue Steel Chair by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Langue Steel Chair by NORR11
Dimensions: D 52 x W 58 x H 79 cm. SH 47.
Materials: Steel
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Other
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
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 Side Chairs
Materials
Copper
Marcel Breuer Tubular Steel Chair, 1927
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Berlin, DE
Tubular steel chair, 1927. Model B5. Designer: Marcel Breuer, Manufactured by Standart-Möbel. Steel
Category
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel
Glass Block and Steel Balls Chair
By Micah Rosenblatt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This compact steel chair is a nod to glass block architecture and playful geometry. Four welded
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Layered Steel Chair by Hyungshin Hwang
Located in Geneve, CH
Layered Steel Stool by Hyungshin Hwang
2020
Dimensions: D 51 x W 54 x H 75 cm
Materials
Category
2010s Korean Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Layered Steel Chair by Hyungshin Hwang
Located in Geneve, CH
Layered steel stool by Hyungshin Hwang
2020
Dimensions: D 33 x W 60 x H 72 cm
Materials
Category
2010s Korean Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30.32 in W 30.71 in D 24.02 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
Pair French Terrace or Cafe Chairs Designers:Xavier Pauchard & Joseph Mathieu
By Societe Industriella des Meubles Multiples
Located in Sharon, CT
Pair of stacking cafe chairs, all original. Designed by Xavier Pauchard and Joseph Mathieu
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32.5 in W 17 in D 18 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 Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.11 in W 19.49 in D 19.3 in
Langue Steel Chair With Armrest by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Langue Steel Chair With Armrest by NORR11
Dimensions: D 52 x W 60,5 x H 79,5 cm. SH 47.
Materials
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Other
Cognac and Steel Ks Chair by OxDenmarq
Located in Geneve, CH
Cognac and steel KS chair by OxDenmarq
Dimensions: D 80 x W 98 x H 108 cm
Materials: leather
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Black and Steel KS Chair by Oxdenmarq
Located in Geneve, CH
Black and steel KS chair by OxDenmarq
Dimensions: D 80 x W 98 x H 108 cm.
Materials: Leather
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Black and Steel November Chair by OxDenmarq
Located in Geneve, CH
Black and Steel November Chair by OxDenmarq
Dimensions: D 71 x W 76 x H 88 cm
Materials: Leather
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mocca and Steel November Chair by OxDenmarq
Located in Geneve, CH
Mocca and Steel November chair by OxDenmarq
Dimensions: D 71 x W 76 x H 88 cm
Materials: Leather
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Nature and Steel KS Chair by OxDenmarq
Located in Geneve, CH
Nature and Steel KS Chair by OxDenmarq
Dimensions: D 80 x W 98 x H 108 cm
Materials: Leather
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cognac and Steel November Chair by OxDenmarq
Located in Geneve, CH
Cognac and Steel November chair by OxDenmarq
Dimensions: D 71 x W 76 x H 88 cm
Materials: Leather
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Chippensteeel 0.5 Chair by Zieta, Polished Stainless Steel
By Zieta
Located in Paris, FR
Chippensteeel 0.5 chair by Zieta, stainless steel (inox)
Measures: 80 x 46 x 58 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Industrial Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cognac and Steel Trifolium Chair by OxDenmarq
Located in Geneve, CH
Cognac and Steel Trifolium Chair by OxDenmarq
Dimensions: D 69 x W 78 x H 86 cm
Materials
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Black and Steel Trifolium Chair by OxDenmarq
Located in Geneve, CH
Black and steel trifolium chair by OxDenmarq
Dimensions: D 69 x W 78 x H 86 cm
Materials: Leather
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mocca and Steel Trifolium Chair by Oxdenmarq
Located in Geneve, CH
Mocca and Steel Trifolium Chair by OxDenmarq
Dimensions: D 69 x W 78 x H 86 cm
Materials: leather
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Nature and Steel Trifolium Chair by OxDenmarq
Located in Geneve, CH
Nature and Steel Trifolium chair by OxDenmarq
Dimensions: D 69 x W 78 x H 86 cm
Materials
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
20th Century Cotton Angel Dining Chair Stainless Steel
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
based on her charming look and talent, Ottiu designers conceived this mid-century modern dining chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Postmodern steel Sensilla chair by Christoph Siebrasse signed
Located in London, GB
produced.
Designer: Christoph Siebrasse
Model: Sensilla
Year: 1988
Material: Steel, board, felt
Category
Late 20th Century German Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Chair Revolving Easy-Chair, Chromed Steel, White Leather by Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian revolving easy-chair, chromed steel, white real leather by Gastone Rinaldi per RIMA, in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.47 in W 18.51 in D 22.84 in
Italian Stainless Steel Desk Chair by Forma Nova
By Forma Nova
Located in Chicago, IL
Stainless steel desk chair by forma Nova and newly reupholstered in black hair on hide cowhide. The
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Steel and Stone Chair by Batten and Kamp
Located in Geneve, CH
Steel and stone chair by Batten and Kamp
Shelter to Ground Collection
Dimensions: W 48 x D 61 x H
Category
2010s Hong Kong Modern Chairs
Materials
Stone, Steel
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 Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern John Risley Steel Sculpture Chair
By John Risley
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Mid Century Modern John Risley Steel Sculpture Bench. Above average vintage condition and structurally
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Stainless Steel Chippensteel 0.5 Sculptural Chair by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Geneve, CH
Stainless Steel Chippensteel 0.5 Sculptural Chair by Zieta
Dimensions: D 58 x W 46 x H 80 cm
Category
2010s Polish Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Hazelnut and Steel KS Chair by Ox Denmarq
Located in Geneve, CH
Hazelnut and Steel KS Chair by OxDenmarq
Dimensions: D 80 x W 98 x H 108 cm
Materials: Leather
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mocca and Steel KS Chair by Ox Denmarq
Located in Geneve, CH
Mocca and Steel KS Chair by Ox Denmarq
Dimensions: D 80 x W 98 x H 108 cm
Materials: Leather
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Chair, Aluminum, Midcentury by the Designer R Josten Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique type of chair. Cast aluminum and steel rods make up the puzzle. Only needs a simple wood
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Graphite Carbon Steel Chippensteel 0.5 Sculptural Chair by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Geneve, CH
Graphite Carbon Steel Chippensteel 0.5 Sculptural Chair by Zieta
Dimensions: D 58 x W 46 x H 80 cm
Category
2010s Polish Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Hazelnut and Steel Trifolium Chair by Ox Denmarq
Located in Geneve, CH
Hazelnut and Steel Trifolium Chair by Ox Denmarq
Dimensions: D 69 x W 78 x H 86 cm
Materials
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Step Chair in Blackened Steel with Powdered-Coated Steel and Brass Patina Detail
By Kin & Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
x New York. The bold folded steel plates of the step chair combine with the minimal rolled bronze
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Bronze, Steel
H 46 in W 33 in D 24 in
Paul Legeard 8 chairs stainless steel wool bouclé 1970
By Paul Legeard
Located in Paris, IDF
This set of eight chairs, crafted from stainless steel, was designed by the French designer Paul
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Black Carbon Steel Chippensteel 0.5 Sculptural Chair by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Carbon Steel Chippensteel 0.5 Sculptural Chair by Zieta
Dimensions: D 58 x W 46 x H 80 cm
Category
2010s Polish Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Raw Carbon Steel Chippensteel 0.5 Sculptural Chair by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Geneve, CH
Raw carbon steel Chippensteel 0.5 sculptural chair by Zieta
Dimensions: D 58 x W 46 x H 80 cm
Category
2010s Polish Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Chippensteeel 1.0 Chair by Zieta Prozessdesign, Stainless Steel Inox Version
By Zieta
Located in Paris, FR
Chippensteeel 1.0 chair by Zieta, stainless steel (inox)
Limited Edition (50 pcs.)
Measures: 78 x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Industrial Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 30.71 in W 16.15 in D 23.63 in
Upholstered Grey Fabric And Steel Deep Highback Chair, Kite
By Stellar Works
Located in New York, NY
seat in this Stellar Works' highback version. Even at that, Nendo designer-architect Oki Sato delivers
Category
2010s Chinese Chairs
Materials
Steel
Beige Carbon Steel Chippensteel 0.5 Sculptural Chair by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Geneve, CH
Beige Carbon Steel Chippensteel 0.5 Sculptural Chair by Zieta
Dimensions: D 58 x W 46 x H 80 cm
Category
2010s Polish Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
White Carbon Steel Chippensteel 0.5 Sculptural Chair by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Geneve, CH
White Carbon Steel Chippensteel 0.5 Sculptural Chair by Zieta
Dimensions: D 58 x W 46 x H 80 cm
Category
2010s Polish Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Brigid I Dining Chair Stainless Steel Boucle
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
steel legs and details, the Brigid I armrest dining chair is suitable for glamorous commercial projects.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Brigid III Dining Chair Boucle Stainless Steel
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
stars of the 50s. Inspired by the Hollywood Golden Era and her talent, Ottiu’s designers conceived the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Modern Leather & Steel Chair, Kodak by Jesse Sanderson for WDSTCK
By Jesse Sanderson
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Leather & Steel Swivel Chair, Kodak by Jesse Sanderson for WDSTCK
Design: Jesse
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Brigid II Dining Chair Boucle Stainless Steel
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
steel legs and details, the Brigid II dining chair is suitable for glamorous commercial projects.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Modern Chair Mount S1 Stainless Steel by Dali Home
By Michael Samoriz
Located in Berlin, BE
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Designer: Michael Samoriz
Materials: stainless steel, textile
Dimensions:
H 80 cm x W55 cm, D46 cm.
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Contemporary "Feijão" Rocking Chair by Rodrigo Simão in Corten Steel
By Rodrigo Simão
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Designed in 2015 by Rodrigo Simão, the “Feijão” chair pays homage to the award-winning designer
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 47.25 in W 17.72 in D 32.29 in
Italian Stainless Steel Desk Chair by Forma Nova, circa 1970
By Forma Nova
Located in Chicago, IL
Stainless steel desk chair by Forma Nova and newly reupholstered in black hair on hide cowhide. The
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 16.34 in D 22.05 in
Tubular Steel Chrome Bauhaus Chair / THONET, Mart Stam, 1930 (Eisengarn)
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930
- Designer: Mart Stam
- Good, absolutely original condition, original isengarn/ iron fabric
Category
Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 32.29 in W 19.69 in D 20.08 in
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
Avoa Chair • Handmade Edition • in Steel by Pedro Paulo-Venzon
By Pedro Paulo Venzon
Located in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina
The motivation for the development of the Avoa Chair (MMXIII) is autotelia, the autonomous design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the designer steel chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each designer steel chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, steel and wood. There are 14 variations of the antique or vintage designer steel chair you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the designer steel chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A designer steel chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one designer steel chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Marcel Breuer, Busnelli and G14 produced versions that are worth a look.
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A designer steel chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,065, while the lowest priced sells for $533 and the highest can go for as much as $14,000.
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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.
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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 ExpertJune 30, 2023Vladimir Kagan designed the Shield Back chair, which debuted in 1955. It features an upholstered back and seat. Cabinetmaker George Hepplewhite is also known for creating an all-wood shield back chair sometime during the mid-18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of shield back chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Marcel Breuer designed several chairs. One of his best-known pieces is the Wassily lounge chair made of tubular steel and leather straps. Breuer named the chair after the artist Wassily Kandinsky. Among the designer's other notable chairs are the Cesca chair, the B35 lounge chair and the S 35. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Marcel Breuer chairs.
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