Who is the most famous chair designer?

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.

Who designed the coconut chair?

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.

Who designed Paimio Chair?

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.

Who designed the Tulip chair?

Eero Saarinen designed the Tulip chair. It was part of Saarinen's Pedestal collection of armless chairs, stools, dining tables and more — a mid-century modernist exercise in simplifying. The series was designed for Knoll, which continues to produce it today. Interestingly, the Tulip armchair's shape suggests one single plastic form, but despite Saarinen's many experiments to achieve this, it is actually constructed in two pieces: an aluminum frame obscured in a plastic finish and a fiberglass upper-shell seat. In two parts or one, it achieves Saarinen's desired streamlined effect. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Eero Saarinen Tulip chairs.

Who designed the Aeron chair?

Don 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 Hand chair?

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.

Who designed the Transat chair?

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.

Who designed the Butterfly chair?

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.

What is a chair designer called?

What a chair designer is called varies. There isn't a term for someone who designs chairs specifically. Instead, you would typically refer to this type of professional as a furniture designer or industrial designer. Some furniture designers who are particularly well-known for their chairs include Charles and Ray Eames, Hans Wegner, Arne Jacobsen, Eero Saarinen, Verner Panton, Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs.

Who designed the Eames chair?

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.

Who designed the clam chair?

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.

Who designed the Bird chair?

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.

Who designed the folding chair?

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.

Who designed the Z Chair?

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.

Who designed the LCW chair?

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.

Who designed the MR chair?

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.

Who designed the Corbusier chair?

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.

Who designed airport chairs?

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.

What chairs did Marcel Breuer design?

Marcel 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.

Who designed the shield back chair?

Vladimir 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.

Four Design Chairs

Suman Chair

Rajmund Halas Chair

1970s Dining Chairs Metal

Brazilian Rosewood Dining Chair

1960s Dining Room Set

Kangaroo Z Chairs

Sets Of Dining Chairs American

Ernst Moeckl Kangaroo

Set of Four PS142 Chairs Designed By Eugenio Gerli, Italy 1960's

Sold|~~$4,603 / set~~

Set of Four PS142 Chairs Designed By Eugenio Gerli, Italy 1960's

By Tecno, Eugenio Gerli

Located in Madrid, ES

Set of four PS 142 chairs designed by Eugenio Gerli and produced by Tecno.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Stacking Set of Four Chairs designed by Gerd Lange for Thonet 1970s

Sold|~~$4,131 / set~~

Stacking Set of Four Chairs designed by Gerd Lange for Thonet 1970s

By Thonet, Gerd Lange

Located in Antwerp, BE

Project chairs for building in Antwerp Belgium, designed by Gerd Lange in 1974 for Manufacture Thonet. Set of six grey lacquered stacking chairs features in ash bent plywood frame a...

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Midcentury Chairs Designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1960s

Sold|~~$1,769 / set~~

Set of Four Midcentury Chairs Designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1960s

By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti

Located in Praha, CZ

- iconic model of chair - marked - very confortable - stackable - practical - rare in wood.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Chrome

Milo Baughman for DIA Cantilever "Z" Dining Chairs, Set of Four, 1970s

Sold|~~$3,000~~

Milo Baughman for DIA Cantilever "Z" Dining Chairs, Set of Four, 1970s

By Design Institute America

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous set of four cantilevered "Z" dining chairs designed by Milo Baughman for the Design Institute of America.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Maurice Burke designed Tulip Style Side Chair, Set of Four

Sold|~~$3,400~~

Maurice Burke designed Tulip Style Side Chair, Set of Four

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Modeled after Eero Saarinen's Tulip series, The Arkana shell X chair was designed by Maurice Burke in 1965 for the Arkana company in England. It features the classic hourglass shape ...

Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Four Chairs, Designed by Verner Panton for Herman Miller, Usa, 1960s

Sold|~~$3,541 / set~~

Set of Four Chairs, Designed by Verner Panton for Herman Miller, Usa, 1960s

By Verner Panton

Located in Stockholm, SE

Set of four chairs. Sold as a set.

Category

Vintage 1960s Central American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Set Four 80's Chairs Set Design Andries & Hiroko Van Onck for Magis

Sold|~~$996 / set~~

Set Four 80's Chairs Set Design Andries & Hiroko Van Onck for Magis

By Magis

Located in None, IT

Set of four chairs with chromed steel structure and seat and back in black plastic.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four "S24" Solid Elm & Cognac Leather Chairs Designed by Pierre Chapo

Sold|~~$2,832~~

Set of Four "S24" Solid Elm & Cognac Leather Chairs Designed by Pierre Chapo

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Brussels, BE

Set of four cognac leather and solid elm dining chairs by Pierre Chapo, France, circa 1970. Model "S24".

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Elm

Set of four Rosewood chairs by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Brazilian Design

Sold|~~$12,750 / set~~

Set of four Rosewood chairs by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Brazilian Design

By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler

Located in New York, NY

Designed in 1955 by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler for "Forma," this modern set of dining chairs is made of rosewood, leather, and straw.

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Straw, Rosewood

Set of Six Milo Baughman Dining Chairs, Two-Arm Chairs and Four Z Side Chairs

Sold|~~$4,500~~

Set of Six Milo Baughman Dining Chairs, Two-Arm Chairs and Four Z Side Chairs

By Milo Baughman, Design Institute America

Located in Kansas City, MO

Set of six dining chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Design Institute of America.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Four Dining Chairs designed by Eero Saarinen

Sold|~~$2,800~~

Set of Four Dining Chairs designed by Eero Saarinen

Located in Atlanta, GA

Set of Four Dining Chairs designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, circa 1960's.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs

Four Ultra Modern Steel chairs designed by Mario Botta

Sold|~~$2,700~~

Four Ultra Modern Steel chairs designed by Mario Botta

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Set of four geometric design "Quinta" chairs designed by Mario Botta for Alias, rendered in bent and perforated powder coated steel.

Category

20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of four stacking chairs, Italian design Circa 1980.

Sold|~~$1,888 / set~~

Set of four stacking chairs, Italian design Circa 1980.

By Riccardo Blumer

Located in Renens, CH

Set of four stacking chairs, Italian design, 1980. Structure in black stained ash and injected polyurethane.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash

Set of Four Design Dining Chairs Designed by Antonín Šuman, 1960s

Sold|~~$1,522 / set~~

Set of Four Design Dining Chairs Designed by Antonín Šuman, 1960s

By Antonín Šuman

Located in Praha, CZ

- Czechoslovakia, 1960s - Maker: Ton, Bystrice pod Hostýnem - Original and good condition - Wooden parts refreshed.

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Four Design Dining Chairs Designed by Antonín Šuman, 1960s

Sold|~~$1,947 / set~~

Set of Four Design Dining Chairs Designed by Antonín Šuman, 1960s

By Antonín Šuman

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, fabric - Maker: Ton Bystrice pod Hostýnem - Original condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Four Design Dining Chairs Designed by Antonín Šuman, 1960s

Sold|~~$1,593 / set~~

Set of Four Design Dining Chairs Designed by Antonín Šuman, 1960s

By Antonín Šuman

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, fabric - Maker: Ton Bystrice pod Hostýnem - Original condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Four Chairs Designed by Helge Vestergaard Jensen for Sören Horn, Denmark

Sold|~~$3,423~~

Set of Four Chairs Designed by Helge Vestergaard Jensen for Sören Horn, Denmark

By Helge Vestergaard-Jensen

Located in Stockholm, SE

Made from teak and brown leather. Measures: H 96 cm/ 32 1/4" W 50 cm/ 19 3/4" D 48 cm/ 19" SH 47 cm/ 18 1/2".

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Set of Four Rudolf Wolf for Elsrijk Design Chairs

Sold|~~$2,596 / set~~

Set of Four Rudolf Wolf for Elsrijk Design Chairs

By Elsrijk, Rudolf Wolf

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Great set of four dining room chairs by Rudolf Wolf for Elsrijk. The frame is made of black lacquered metal and the chairs are covered with a warm yellow mixed upholstery fabric from...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Minimalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Design Classic: Knoll Saarinen Tulip Side Chairs, Set of Four, 1970s

Sold|~~$5,901 / set~~

Design Classic: Knoll Saarinen Tulip Side Chairs, Set of Four, 1970s

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Renens, CH

Set of four “Pedestal” side chairs designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll; they have been produced in Switzerland during the 1970 and come with re-upholstered dark mint-green velour cus...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Kush and Co designed by Bruno Rey Set of Four Green Stacking Chairs, 1970s

Sold|~~$3,423 / set~~

Kush and Co designed by Bruno Rey Set of Four Green Stacking Chairs, 1970s

By Kusch+Co, Bruno Rey

Located in Antwerp, BE

Bruno Rey Green Set of Four Chairs, 1979, Kusch and Co, Model 3300. A set beautiful vintage chairs model considered an iconic design with its exceptional stability and quality.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Set of Four "Flex 2000" Chairs Designed by Gerd Lange for Thonet, Germany, 1970

Sold|~~$3,423 / set~~

Set of Four "Flex 2000" Chairs Designed by Gerd Lange for Thonet, Germany, 1970

By Gerd Lange

Located in Madrid, ES

Set of four stackable chairs model "Flex 2000" designed by Gerd Lange (1931) for Thonet in 1973.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic, Beech

Set of Four Model Chairs "Heart FH-4103" designed by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark

Sold|~~$4,544 / set~~

Set of Four Model Chairs "Heart FH-4103" designed by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Madrid, ES

Set of four model chairs "Heart FH-4103" designed by Hans J.

Category

Antique 1850s Danish Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Set of four chairs model 'SOF SOF ', design by Enzo Mari, for Daride 70

Sold|~~$3,777~~

Set of four chairs model 'SOF SOF ', design by Enzo Mari, for Daride 70

By Driade, Enzo Mari

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Set of four chairs model SOF SOF design by Enzo Mari, for Daride 70s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Dining Chairs Designed by James Mont

Sold|~~$8,500~~

Set of Four Dining Chairs Designed by James Mont

Located in New York, NY

Dining chairs have a Greek Key design,with an
amazing silver leaf finish, and are upholstered
in a striped silk fabric.

Category

20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Set of four Cassina Cab Chairs Designed by Mario Bellini 1978 in Natural Leather

Sold|~~$10,151 / set~~

Set of four Cassina Cab Chairs Designed by Mario Bellini 1978 in Natural Leather

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg

Beautiful set of four Cab Chairs in natural leather hide designed by Mario Bellini in 1976 Manufactured by Cassina in circa 1990.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Dining Chairs Designed by Gilbert Rohde

Sold|~~$6,475~~

Set of Four Dining Chairs Designed by Gilbert Rohde

Located in New York, NY

Very rare to have the arm chairs. Newly upholstered with antique brass stud detailing.Please note the arm chairs measure 33 height,22.5 Length and 19 depth. Set includes two arm

Category

20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Set of Four Chairs in Wood and White Vintage Fabric 50's Italian Design

Sold|~~$1,784 / set~~

Set of Four Chairs in Wood and White Vintage Fabric 50's Italian Design

Located in None, IT

Set of four chairs with veneered wood structure and black metal bar; seat and back in white fabric, 1950s, modern antiques. Condition: In good condition, the wood shows signs of w...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Set of Four Dutch Design "Meander" Chairs Designed by Rudolf Wolf, 1963

Sold|~~$5,016 / set~~

Set of Four Dutch Design "Meander" Chairs Designed by Rudolf Wolf, 1963

By Gaasbeek en van Tiel, Rudolf Wolf

Located in Antwerp, BE

Midcentury "Meander" series chairs Model Gamma by Rudolf Wolf, Netherlands. Horseshoe back in black leather with stylish woven plaid seats. Sleek silver aluminum frame. Excellent con...

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set Four Midcentury German Chairs Designed by Adam Stegner for Pagholz

Sold|~~$1,600~~

Set Four Midcentury German Chairs Designed by Adam Stegner for Pagholz

By Pagholz Flötotto, Adam Stegner

Located in Houston, TX

These interesting chairs are bentwood with wood legs. They were used in a schoolhouse and are comfortable.

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Four Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Velvet Dining Chairs

Sold|~~$1,760 / set~~

Four Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Velvet Dining Chairs

By Adrian Pearsall, Comfort Designs, Inc.

Located in Chesterfield, NJ

Handsome set of four dining chairs designed by Adrian Pearsall for Comfort Designs.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Four Dining Room Chairs Designed by Erik Buck, 1967, Denmark and Produced

Sold|~~$1,416~~

Set of Four Dining Room Chairs Designed by Erik Buck, 1967, Denmark and Produced

By Erik Buch

Located in The Hague, NL

The seat frame is made of solid teak wood, the seat shell is made of plywood and newly covered with light green or yellow woolen fabric. The dining room chairs are labeled underneath.

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of Four Dining Chairs Designed by Antonín Šuman

Sold|~~$696 / set~~

Set of Four Dining Chairs Designed by Antonín Šuman

By Antonín Šuman

Located in Praha, CZ

- 1968 - Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, fabric - Maker: Interier Praha - Wooden parts has been refurbished - Good original upholstery - Labeled - Original condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

MAGOLINI DESIGN FOUR CHARS

Sold|~~$2,250~~

MAGOLINI DESIGN FOUR CHARS

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian design set of four chairs , leather upholstery , intarsiato(inlaid) design on the back rest of the chairs

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Four Leather Club Chairs Designed by Karl Springer, circa 1980s

Sold|~~$12,750~~

Set of Four Leather Club Chairs Designed by Karl Springer, circa 1980s

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Set of four gorgeous leather swivel club chairs with chrome bases designed by Karl Springer in the 1980s.

Category

Late 20th Century American Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Italian Design Set of Four Chairs in Beech Wood, 1970s

Sold|~~$4,721 / set~~

Italian Design Set of Four Chairs in Beech Wood, 1970s

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Italian design lovely set of four dining room chairs, 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Four Chairs by Kai Kristiansen, Model 42, Danish Design, 1960s

Sold|~~$3,777 / set~~

Four Chairs by Kai Kristiansen, Model 42, Danish Design, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Chorzów, PL

Four dining chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen, the iconic model 42.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

1960s, Four Cognac Leather Easy Chairs Made by Göte Design Nässjö, Sweden

Sold|~~$3,895 / set~~

1960s, Four Cognac Leather Easy Chairs Made by Göte Design Nässjö, Sweden

By Göte Möbler Nässjö

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Set of four comfortable easy or lounge chairs, model "Carmen", in smooth and thick cognac colored and quilted leather made by Göte Nässjö, Sweden. Frames are made of beech. The ove...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Four chairs, Niels O. Møller, model 71, Danish design, 1960s

Sold|~~$4,131 / set~~

Four chairs, Niels O. Møller, model 71, Danish design, 1960s

By Neils O. Möller

Located in Chorzów, PL

A set of chairs, Danish design, 1960s. Very good condition. Niels O. Møller, model 71 Dimensions: height 78 cm / height of the seat. 46 cm / width 50 cm / Dep. 45 cm.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set Four Midcentury German Plywood Chairs Designed by Adam Stegner for Pagholz

Sold|~~$1,040 / set~~

Set Four Midcentury German Plywood Chairs Designed by Adam Stegner for Pagholz

By Pagholz Flötotto, Adam Stegner

Located in Houston, TX

These interesting chairs are bentwood with wood legs. They were used in a schoolhouse and are comfortable.

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Four Danish Design Dining Room Chairs in Oak and Teak

Sold|~~$1,888 / set~~

Four Danish Design Dining Room Chairs in Oak and Teak

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Beautiful set of 4 dining room chairs from Denmark. These chairs are made of solid oak frame and teak plywood backs. The seats are upholstered with beautiful plow beach 57 upholstery...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak, Teak

Set of Four Brass Dining Chairs by Alberto Gambetta for Luberto Design

Sold|~~$4,350 / set~~

Set of Four Brass Dining Chairs by Alberto Gambetta for Luberto Design

By Alberto Gambetta

Located in Montreal, QC

label to underside of each example ‘Made in Italy’. Paper distributor's label to underside of each example ‘Luberto Design Incorporated 809 Third Ave New York City’.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs

Materials

Brass

Group of Four Midcentury PK22 Lounge Chairs in Canvas by Kjærholm, Danish Design

Sold|~~$17,705 / set~~

Group of Four Midcentury PK22 Lounge Chairs in Canvas by Kjærholm, Danish Design

By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen

Located in Lejre, DK

Group of four midcentury PK22 lounge chairs in canvas designed by Poul Kjærholm for E.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Canvas

Set of Four Dining Chairs Designed by Antonín Šuman, 1966s

Sold|~~$661 / set~~

Set of Four Dining Chairs Designed by Antonín Šuman, 1966s

By Antonín Šuman

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of beechwood - Made: Tatra Pravenec - Labeled - Good, original condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Four Dining Chairs Designed by Oswald Haerdtl, 1960s

Sold|~~$1,074 / set~~

Set of Four Dining Chairs Designed by Oswald Haerdtl, 1960s

By Oswald Haerdtl

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, fabric - Original upholstery - Good, original condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Four Dining Chairs Designed by Oswald Haerdtl, 1960s

Sold|~~$1,595 / set~~

Set of Four Dining Chairs Designed by Oswald Haerdtl, 1960s

By Oswald Haerdtl

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, fabric - Carefully refurbished - New upholstery - Good, original condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Four Dining Chairs Designed by Oswald Haerdtl, 1960s

Sold|~~$1,298 / set~~

Set of Four Dining Chairs Designed by Oswald Haerdtl, 1960s

By Oswald Haerdtl

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, fabric - Original upholstery - Good, original condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Four Dining Chairs Designed by Oswald Haerdtl, 1960s

Sold|~~$1,085 / set~~

Set of Four Dining Chairs Designed by Oswald Haerdtl, 1960s

By Oswald Haerdtl

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, fabric - Original upholstery - Good, original condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Four Dining Chairs Designed by Antonín Šuman, 1960s

Sold|~~$1,888 / set~~

Set of Four Dining Chairs Designed by Antonín Šuman, 1960s

By Antonín Šuman

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, fabric - Maker, Thoner, Bystrice pod Hostýnem - Good, original condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Four Dining Chairs Designed by Oswald Haerdtl, 1960s

Sold|~~$1,640 / set~~

Set of Four Dining Chairs Designed by Oswald Haerdtl, 1960s

By Oswald Haerdtl

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, fabric - Original upholstery - Good, original condition.

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Four Dining Chairs Designed by Oswald Haerdtl, 1960s

Sold|~~$967 / set~~

Set of Four Dining Chairs Designed by Oswald Haerdtl, 1960s

By Oswald Haerdtl

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, fabric - Original upholstery - Good, original condition.

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Four Teak Dining Chairs Designed by Erik Buch for Christensens Mobelfabrik

Sold|~~$1,180~~

Four Teak Dining Chairs Designed by Erik Buch for Christensens Mobelfabrik

By Erik Buch

Located in Madrid, ES

Four teak dining chairs designed by Erik Buch for Christensens Møbelfabrik, Vamdrup.

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Set of Four Zographos Chrome Dining Chairs

Sold|~~$2,200~~

Set of Four Zographos Chrome Dining Chairs

By Zographos Designs Ltd., Nicos Zographos

Located in Houston, TX

Wonderful set of four tubular chrome dining chairs by Nicos Zographos. Chairs are covered in sturdy black fabric. Springs along the back provide visual interest along with comfort. G...

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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Four Danish Design Dining Chairs in Teak by Erik Buch, 1960s

Sold|~~$2,124 / set~~

Four Danish Design Dining Chairs in Teak by Erik Buch, 1960s

By Odense Maskinsnedkeri, Erik Buch

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Nice set of Danish dining room chairs designed by Erik Buch. The chairs are made of solid teak wood and are covered in a dark blue furniture fabric by Kvadrat. The beautiful organic ...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Set of Four Herman Miller Designed Eames Plastic Office Dining Chairs

Sold|~~$1,775~~

Set of Four Herman Miller Designed Eames Plastic Office Dining Chairs

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in West Hartford, CT

Iconic set of plastic Eames Office chairs which make great dining chairs as well. Designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. All hallmarks at bottom. Great scale and better...

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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Set of Four Yngve Ekström Designed Spindle Back Chairs by Pastoe

Sold|~~$950~~

Set of Four Yngve Ekström Designed Spindle Back Chairs by Pastoe

By Yngve Ekström, Pastoe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful marriage of Scandinavian and Dutch design. Black painted wood dining chairs with elegant spindle back. Good original condition.

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Four Art Deco chairs, designed by J Halabala, Czechoslovakia, 1930s. Renovated.

Sold|~~$2,124 / set~~

Four Art Deco chairs, designed by J Halabala, Czechoslovakia, 1930s. Renovated.

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Chorzów, PL

A set of four walnut dining chairs in the Art Deco style. Model no. H-269 of the iconic designer Jindrich Halabala in the 1930s Very good condition, after renovation and replacemen...

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Four Ion Chairs Designed by Gideon Kramer for American Desk Manufacturing

Sold|~~$4,400 / set~~

Set of Four Ion Chairs Designed by Gideon Kramer for American Desk Manufacturing

By Gideon Kramer

Located in Pasadena, TX

A fiberglass shell is held onto a chromed steel base with rubber shock mounts for maximum comfort. This revolutionary design in ergonomic seating was created for the 1962 Worlds Fair...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

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Four Design Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of four design chairs available for sale. Frequently made of wood, metal and fabric, all four design chairs available were constructed with great care. There are 12170 antique and vintage four design chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 912 modern editions to choose from as well. Four design chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of four design chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern four design chairs are of considerable interest. Four design chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Knoll, Cassina and Arne Jacobsen are consistently popular.

How Much are Four Design Chairs?

Prices for four design chairs start at $1 and top out at $100,000,000 with the average selling for $3,493.

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 Four Design Chairs

Who is the most famous chair designer?
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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.
Who designed the coconut chair?
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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.
Who designed Paimio Chair?
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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.
Who designed the Tulip chair?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
Eero Saarinen designed the Tulip chair. It was part of Saarinen's Pedestal collection of armless chairs, stools, dining tables and more — a mid-century modernist exercise in simplifying. The series was designed for Knoll, which continues to produce it today. Interestingly, the Tulip armchair's shape suggests one single plastic form, but despite Saarinen's many experiments to achieve this, it is actually constructed in two pieces: an aluminum frame obscured in a plastic finish and a fiberglass upper-shell seat. In two parts or one, it achieves Saarinen's desired streamlined effect. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Eero Saarinen Tulip chairs.
Who designed the Aeron chair?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
Don 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 Hand chair?
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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.
Who designed the Transat chair?
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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.
Who designed the Butterfly chair?
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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.
What is a chair designer called?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
What a chair designer is called varies. There isn't a term for someone who designs chairs specifically. Instead, you would typically refer to this type of professional as a furniture designer or industrial designer. Some furniture designers who are particularly well-known for their chairs include Charles and Ray Eames, Hans Wegner, Arne Jacobsen, Eero Saarinen, Verner Panton, Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs.
Who designed the Eames chair?
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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.
Who designed the clam chair?
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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.
Who designed the Bird chair?
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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.
Who designed the folding chair?
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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.
Who designed the Z Chair?
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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.
Who designed the LCW chair?
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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.
Who designed the MR chair?
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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.
Who designed the Corbusier chair?
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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.
Who designed airport chairs?
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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.
What chairs did Marcel Breuer design?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
Marcel 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.
Who designed the shield back chair?
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1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
Vladimir 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.

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