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Contemporary One-of-a-Kind Nathalie Guez “Scorpio” Designer Upholstered Chair
By Natalie Guez
Located in Montreal, QC
lace that goes through the chrome, the ropes that ties the headrest with the body of the chair, the
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Designer Modern Walnut and Greek Key Upholstered Side or Desk Chair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stylish contemporary designer side or desk chair with a nod to the klismos design having superb
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Fortuny Upholstered Antique Chinese Chippendale Designer Chair
By Fortuny
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Priced each! Fortuny upholstered antique Chinese chippendale designer chair Additional
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Chinese Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Designer Cool Modern Artflex Botolo Upholstered Side Chair
By Cini Boeri
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Chic mid century modern Italian side chair by Cini Boeri for Artflex having three chunky black
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Elegant Designer Shaped Upholstered Wing Chair By Tomlinson/ Erwin-Lambeth
By Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth Furniture Company
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A shaped wing chair, the crest rail with pointed ends and incurved sides into the sloping arms
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1940s Lounge Chairs, Gio Ponti Designer Attributed, Just Richly New Upholstered
By Gio Ponti
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Midcentury lounge chairs, Gio Ponti designer attributed, just richly new upholstered. Golden brass
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Steel

CraftAssociates Chair, Peabody Oak Occasional Chair, Upholstered
By Lawrence Peabody, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Chair, Peabody Oak Occasional Chair, Upholstered This Lawrence Peabody occasional
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Oak

Upholstered Dao Chair by Shin Azumi
Located in Geneve, CH
Upholstered DAO chair by Shin Azumi Materials: Stackable chair, black or white lacquered metal
Category

2010s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Upholstered Dao Chair by Shin Azumi
Upholstered Dao Chair by Shin Azumi
H 31.5 in W 22.05 in D 19.73 in
Dumbo Beige Upholstered Chair by Zaven
By Zaven, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dumbo is the universal padded chair, generous yet lightweight. Its backrest appears to have two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Dumbo Beige Upholstered Chair by Zaven
Dumbo Beige Upholstered Chair by Zaven
H 34.26 in W 20.48 in D 20.67 in
Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Lounge Chair
Located in North York, ON
and dominate. This vintage chair has been newly upholstered in a lux cool grey designer velvet and are
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Dos Gallos Custom Upholstered Dining or Desk Chair
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3 yards are needed to upholster one side chair. Designer's own material. As shown in dark walnut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Chairs

Materials

Walnut

18th Century George II Leather Upholstered Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of antique 18th century George II leather upholstered carved mahogany side chair
Category

Antique 18th Century English Regency Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Upholstered Dao Chairs by Shin Azumi
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 upholstered DAO chairs by Shin Azumi Materials: stackable chair, black or white lacquered
Category

2010s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Upholstered Dao Chairs by Shin Azumi
Set of 2 Upholstered Dao Chairs by Shin Azumi
H 31.5 in W 22.05 in D 19.73 in
20th Century Set of 4 Italian Designer Chairs, Wood
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century det of 4 Italian designer chairs, wood. Solid wood frame, marbled, partly decorated
Category

20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

Tube Chair in Canaletto Walnut, Upholster Seat, by Giopato & Coombes
By Miniforms, Giopato & Coombes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This tube chair is available with a Canaletto wood structure, and an upholstered seat in the listed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Modern Lightweight Mustard Upholstered Dining Side Chair Set of 2
By Nika Zupanc, Qeeboo
Located in Origgio (VA), IT
back of the chair with which no other line interferes. The goal of the Slovenian designer is to make
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Pelleossa Chair in Black Wood, Upholstered Seat, by Francesco Faccin
By Miniforms, Francesco Faccin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Pellerossa chair is shown here without an armrest, in black aniline wood with nine upholstery
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Midcentury Grey Wool Upholstered Eero Saarinen Knoll Armchair, One Chair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Basel, BS
Executive Armchair with a wooden base, upholstered in a splendid grey wool blend textile. This chair is
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Wood

Pair of Milo Baughman Upholstered Lounge Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish pair of matching Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs feature timeless Milo Baughman
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Empire Upholstered Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Annville, PA
This set of 10 Empire Upholstered Chairs features 2 arm chairs as well as 8 side chairs. All of the
Category

2010s Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

A Pair of Upholstered Club Chairs, England 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
very well. Club chairs continue to be highly sought after by collectors and interior designers today
Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Alpaca

A Pair of Upholstered Club Chairs, England 1930s
A Pair of Upholstered Club Chairs, England 1930s
H 27.56 in W 31.89 in D 36.42 in
Una Chair Upholstered by Estudio Persona
By Estudio Persona
Located in Geneve, CH
Una chair upholstered by Estudio Persona Dimensions: W 45.7 x D 48.3 x H 78.8 cm Materials: Solid
Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Una Chair Upholstered by Estudio Persona
Una Chair Upholstered by Estudio Persona
H 31.03 in W 18 in D 19.02 in
Una Chair Upholstered by Estudio Persona
By Estudio Persona
Located in Geneve, CH
Una chair upholstered by Estudio Persona Dimensions: W 45.7 x D 48.3 x H 78.8 cm Materials: Solid
Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Una Chair Upholstered by Estudio Persona
Una Chair Upholstered by Estudio Persona
H 31.03 in W 18 in D 19.02 in
A New Milo Baughman-Style Parsons Chair in Designer Cheetah Velvet
By Milo Baughman
Located in Banner Elk, NC
A New Milo Baughman-style Parsons Chair Upholstered in High-End Designer Cheetah Velvet. Our chairs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Poplar

Sleek Sophisticated Upholstered Club Chairs with Walnut Legs
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Striking sleek pair of designer club chairs having neutral white upholstery and upside down V
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Contemporary Bar Chair 'Gropius CS1' by Noom, Fully upholstered, Calico 29
By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
Counter chair Gropius CS1 Designer: Kateryna Sokolova Model in the main picture Wool, Calico 29
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Foam, Wood

French Upholstered Lounge Chair with Footstool, France 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
history of design. What made this particular period so prolific and influential is that French designers
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Low Chair 'GROPIUS CS1' by NOOM, Fully upholstered in Bouclé, White
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
Low Chair GROPIUS CS1 by Noom Model : Category 1 - BALOO Designer: Kateryna Sokolova Dimensions
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Foam, Wood, Plywood

European Upholstered Art Deco Lounge Chairs, Europe 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
. The chairs feature fully upholstered bodies, embracing the era’s ruling principle of luxurious comfort
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

CraftAssociates Dinning Chairs, Barricas Modern Oak Dining Chairs, Upholstered
By Laura Trenchard, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Dinning Chairs, Barricas Modern Oak Dining Chairs, Upholstered These Modern
Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Upholstered Finnish Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Finland, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
addition, upholstered in the same fabric as the chair. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

French Upholstered Lounge Chairs with Footstools, France, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
designers of the mid-century are known as masters of elegantly organic forms. As such, these chairs are
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass, Metal

Italian Mid-Century Upholstered Lounge Chairs, Italy 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
chairs’ outstanding architectural frames speak of the mastery of the designer and of the producer. The
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair in Designer Linen
Located in North York, ON
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair in Designer linen. Timeless mid-century modern design with
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

CraftAssociates Dining Chairs, Modern Upholstered Dining Chairs, Barricas, Oak
By Laura Trenchard, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Modern Upholstered Dining Chairs, Barricas, Oak These Modern Upholstered Dining Chairs are part
Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Walnut Lounge Chairs, Italian, ca. 1967
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Pair of Mid-Century Modern upholstered lounge chairs, the frame constructed of solid walnut
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Baker George II Style Custom Finely Upholstered Wingback Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
upholstered with custom designer upholstery. The carved paw feet, nailhead trim, rolled arms and matching
Category

20th Century Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

"Cuore" Chair in Matte Golden Carbon Steel, Upholstered in Bouclé Wood Detail
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
From Italian: Heart The designer Marta Manente, through the Cuore Collection, make a tribute to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Modern Style Aurora Chair Sculpted in Walnut Finish No Arms, Upholstered Seat
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
dining / side chair / stools. The project focus was to create a collection that joins great unique
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut, Leather, Textile, Upholstery

Carved Empire Upholstered Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Annville, PA
The set of 10 Carved Empire Upholstered Chairs comprise of a group with 2 arm chairs and 8 side
Category

2010s Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

American Upholstered Dining Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Annville, PA
A set of 10 American Upholstered Dining Chairs, the set consisting of two arm chairs and 8 side
Category

2010s American Classical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Regency Upholstered Dining Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Annville, PA
This set of 10 Regency Upholstered Dining Chairs, comprising of 2 arm chairs and 8 side chairs. It
Category

2010s Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Tall Back Upholstered Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Annville, PA
The set of Tall Back Upholstered Chairs consists of 2 arm chairs and 8 matching side chairs. The
Category

2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Tall Back Upholstered Chairs, Set of 10
Tall Back Upholstered Chairs, Set of 10
H 42.5 in W 20.5 in D 19 in
Silvio Cavatorta Pair of Chairs with Brass Legs Re-upholstered in Velvet, 1950s
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italy. The chair bases are made of full shiny brass, which have been polished. Completely re-upholstered
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Lounge Chairs, Italy 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
These individualistic chairs possess a playful and stylish look that Italian Modern furniture is
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian Bamboo Lounge Chairs with Upholstered Cushions, Italy, 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
chairs. Condition: In good vintage condition. The chair cushions were upholstered later, and the
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo

Pair of Vintage Italian Chrome Upholstered Club Arm Chairs
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of vintage Italian upholstered club side chairs purchased with a Paul Evans game table
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Italian Upholstered Chairs with Tubular Metal, Italy, ca 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
, and Franco Teodoro in 1968, and Joe Colombo’s “Tube Chair”. These upholstered chairs are much in the
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Suede Sculptural Curved Back Dining Chairs Newly Upholstered - Set of 6
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Italian Art Deco Sculptural Curved Back Dining Chairs Newly Upholstered in a Holly Hunt
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Geometric Cream Linen Upholstered Midcentury Lounge Chairs
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Very architectural shape. Highly evocative of the 1960s. They have been re-upholstered in a very
Category

Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Newly Upholstered Atomic Highback Lounge Chair With Teak Paws
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1950s Materials: Teak, Wool
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Wool

Modern High Back Upholstered Wing Chair from Costantini, Matteo
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Matteo Modern High Back Upholstered Wing Chair from Costantini Measurements are 23" W x 20" D x 48
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Austrian Art Nouveau Upholstered Bentwood Side Chairs
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in New York City, NY
A lovely pair of Art Nouveau/ Secessionist cushioned side chairs; the backs featuring butterfly
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Side Chairs

Materials

Beech

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Solid Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of lounge chairs. Designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s. Cushion upholstered in fabric and
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Alias 825 Slim Conference High 5 Chair with Upholstered Seat and Chromed Frame
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 825 Slim Conference High 5 Chair with Upholstered Seat and Chromed Frame by PearsonLloyd
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary dining chair velvet upholstered chair designed by Sergio Prieto
By Sergio Prieto
Located in Lisbon, PT
This is one of the most admired pieces by the young designer Sergio Prieto, widely recognized for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Contemporary Dining Chair Velvet Upholstered Chair Designed by Sergio Prieto
By Sergio Prieto
Located in Lisbon, PT
This is one of the most admired pieces by the young designer Sergio Prieto, widely recognized for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

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

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pair of newly upholstered Fritz Neth Lounge Chairs in Gray
By Fritz Neth, Correcta
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of newly upholstered Fritz Neth Lounge Chairs in Gray, Germany - 1960s. These Fritz Neth
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

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Designer Upholstered Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of designer upholstered chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique designer upholstered chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. Find 2451 antique and vintage designer upholstered chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 1731 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Designer upholstered chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Designer upholstered chairs bearing mid-century modern or modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Finn Juhl, Cassina and Artifort each produced beautiful designer upholstered chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Designer Upholstered Chairs?

Prices for designer upholstered chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, designer upholstered chairs begin at $169 and can go as high as $227,468, while the average can fetch as much as $4,497.

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 Upholstered Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An upholstered chair is a type of chair where the sitting area and backrest are cushioned with foam covered in fabric or leather. This cushioning makes it very comfortable to sit on. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage upholstered chairs and other upholstered seating.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To upholster a channel back chair, you will need to remove the seat and back of the chair, measure for new padding and upholstery and make specialized cuts and patterns for the channels. Upholstering channel back chairs is challenging, so if you’re not experienced in upholstering furniture, it’s best to take it to someone who is. Shop a selection of upholstered channel chairs from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    There are two designers known for producing a Z-Chair. Poul Jensen unveiled his design in 1957. It features a zigzagging teak wood frame and boxy seat and back cushions. In 2011, Sawaya & Moroni introduced a sharply angled, polished stainless steel Z-Chair designed by architect Zaha Hadid. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Italian-American designer and artist Harry Bertoia designed the Bird chair in 1952. It features a tubular base and a wire basket seat. Today, Knoll Furniture continues to manufacture the mid-century modern furnishing. Find a selection of Bird chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, the venerated Swiss-born architect-designer known as Le Corbusier, and collaborators Pierre Jeanneret (Le Corbusier’s cousin) and Charlotte Perriand designed the LC1 chair in the late 1920s. Its unique design allows the backrest to move as you shift positions, allowing the chair to deliver optimal support. The LC1 was part of a series that saw the trio of designers carrying out bold experiments with tubular chromed steel, just as architect and Bauhaus faculty member Marcel Breuer had executed with his cantilever Cesca chair around the same time. Find a range of Le Corbusier chairs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret designed the LC2 chair, also known as the Cassina armchair. Their design debuted at the 1927 Autumn Salon in Paris, France. On 1st 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Le Corbusier chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Charles and Ray Eames designed the LCW lounge chair in 1945. Its design includes five pieces of molded plywood. Herman Miller continues to produce the iconic furnishing to this day. You can find a range of LCW chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Although many people have designed airport chairs, Charles and Ray Eames are best known for creating seating for airports. The ones they produced for Chicago O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, in 1962 are especially famous. On 1st 1stDibs, shop a variety of airport chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Ludwig Mies van der Rohe designed the MR chair in 1927. The tubular steel frame and woven seat reflect the International Style that the German architect helped establish. Today, Knoll furniture manufactures the armchair. Shop a variety of MR chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The LC2 chair was designed by Le Corbusier in collaboration with Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret. The chair was released to the public in 1928 and remains popular to this day. Shop a collection of Le Corbusier’s designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Le Corbusier designed a number of armchairs that people refer to as the Corbusier chair. His designs are spare, minimal and efficient but at the same time offer supreme comfort. Collaborating with his cousin, Pierre Jeanneret, and trailblazing designer Charlotte Perriand, he devised such iconic pieces as the LC2 Petit Confort armchair and the LC4 chaise longue. Each couples a tubular chrome frame with soft, supple leather upholstery, lending an organic warmth to an industrially made piece of furniture. Find a variety of Le Corbusier chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Opinions vary on who designed the folding chair. Chairs designed to fold have existed since the ancient world, with examples found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Some people argue that the original designer of the modern-day folding chair was John Cram, who patented an idea for a folding chair in 1855. However, others believe that Philip E.G. Harrison should get the credit because his 1931 design more closely resembles the modern-day folding chair. Nathaniel Alexander also contributed to the development of the folding chair with his 1911 chair that included a book rest, as did Frederic Arnold, who created the first folding aluminum chair in 1947. Shop a selection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Charles and Ray Eames designed the Eames chair. A married couple, they were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design and have been recognized as among the most influential designers of the 20th century. They produced a line of DCW chairs together in the 1940s and went on to unveil their now iconic lounge chair in 1956. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Eames lounge chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Arnold Madsen designed the Clam chair. In the past, it was ascribed to the Norwegian retailer Martin Olsen and then the Danish architect Philip Arctander. It was only through some dogged research by a team of international design historians and collectors that it was finally correctly associated with Madsen, an upholsterer by profession who created it in Copenhagen in 1944. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Clam chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Who the most famous chair designer is may refer to many different people. Arne Jacobsen, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Lilly Reich, Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Philippe Starck, Hans Wegner, Verner Panton and Le Corbusier have all designed iconic chairs over time. Shop a selection of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    George Nelson designed the coconut chair in 1956. Herman Miller continues to produce the curvy accent chair based on his original design. On 1stDibs, you can shop a collection of coconut chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto designed the Paimio chair for a tuberculosis sanatorium in the town of Paimio, Finland. The bent plywood chair debuted in the early 1930s. On 1st 1stDibs, shop a range of Alvar Aalto chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Surrealist designer and artist Pedro Friedeberg designed the Hand chair. He unveiled the piece in 1962 when he was only 24 years old. Many designers and furniture companies have created similar pieces since. Find a collection of Hand chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Eileen Gray designed the Transat chair in 1922. Its name comes from the luxury ocean liners that took passengers on transatlantic voyages during the early 20th century. Gray became inspired to create the chair after sitting in deck chairs on one such ship. Shop a range of Transat chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Antonio Bonet, Juan Kurchan and Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy designed the Butterfly chair. The trio met while working in Le Corbusier's studio and then moved to Argentina, where they founded the Grupo Austral. In 1938, they unveiled their now iconic chair, which was inspired by a previous work called Tripolona, which they designed using inspiration from folding, collapsible chairs used by the British military. Shop a collection of Butterfly chairs on 1stDibs.