Four Willy Rizzo dining chairs
Sold|$4,485 / set
Four Willy Rizzo dining chairs
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Paris, FR
Four dining chairs designed by Willy Rizzo, circa 1970 Italy.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
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Chrome
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Set of four sculptural dining chairs by Axel Enthoven for Rohé Design, 1980s
By Rohe Noordwolde, Axel Enthoven
Located in Antwerp, BE
A striking set of four dining chairs designed by Axel Enthoven for Rohé Design, produced in the 1980s.
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Linen, Bamboo
Set of Four Dining Chairs Ton, Designed by Antonín Šuman, 1960
Sold|$1,180 / set
Set of Four Dining Chairs Ton, Designed by Antonín Šuman, 1960
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of bentwood - Maker: Ton - Designer: Antoní Šuman - Original condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Set of Four Dining Chairs Designed by Antonín Šuman, 1960's
Sold|$1,156 / set
Set of Four Dining Chairs Designed by Antonín Šuman, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, fabric - Good original upholstery - Original condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Four Dining Room Chairs in Teak of Danish Design, 1960s
Sold|$1,416 / set
Set of Four Dining Room Chairs in Teak of Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of four dining room chairs in teak and upholstered with light fabric, of Danish design from the 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Set of Four Dining Room Chairs in Teak, of Danish Design, 1960s
Sold|$1,427 / set
Set of Four Dining Room Chairs in Teak, of Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
A set of four dining room chairs in teak and upholstered with red fabric, of Danish design from the 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Set of Four Milo Baughman for DIA Chrome Dining Chairs, 1970s
By Design Institute America, Milo Baughman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a magnificent set of four, chrome, side, dining chairs by Milo Baughman for the Design Institute of America, circa the 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Arne Jacobsen, Set of Four-X Series Seven, 3107 Chairs Designed 1955
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Hitchin, England
Arne Jacobsen, set of four-X series seven - 3107 chairs. Designed in 1955 by Arne Jacobsen, the Series seven butterfly chair, a best-seller of Fritz Hansen & icon of Danish design.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Morris & Co. Four Arts & Crafts Oak Dining Chairs, Designed in Shaw’s Offices
By Morris & Co.
Located in London, GB
Morris & Co. Dining Chairs Possibly designed by W. Lethaby and designed in the offices of Richard Norman Shaw.
Category
Antique 19th Century Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Four Teak Chairs, Model 71, Designed by N.O. Møller in 1960s
Sold|$4,131 / set
Four Teak Chairs, Model 71, Designed by N.O. Møller in 1960s
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Chorzów, PL
Four teak chairs, the cult model 71, designed by Niels Otto Møller Made in Denmark in the 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Set of Four MG5 Dining or Office Chairs Designed by Mart Stam
Sold|$3,423 / set
Set of Four MG5 Dining or Office Chairs Designed by Mart Stam
By Mart Stam
Located in Kastrup, DK
Set of four MG5 dining or office chairs designed by Mart Stam.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Four Black Leather Rolf Benz 7800 Dining Chairs Iconic Design
By Rolf Benz
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
A perfect example of this is the Rolf Benz 7800 chair. It concentrates on the essentials: with its strong minimalist lines, outstanding seating comfort and a striking design, this ch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Cassina Italy Set of Four Revers Chairs Designed by Andrea Branzi, 1990s
By Cassina, Andrea Branzi
Located in West Hartford, CT
Andrea Branzi designed these chairs for Cassina in the early 1990s and they instantly became a classic. Known as the Revers chairs, they look like sculptural works of art. The wood ...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Four "Medea" Chairs by Vittorio Nobili
Sold|$4,721
Four "Medea" Chairs by Vittorio Nobili
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Greding, DE
The four "Medea" chairs were designed in 1955 by Vittorio Nobili.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Pussy Cat Chairs
Sold|$4,800 / set
Set of Four Pussy Cat Chairs
By Steiner, Kwok Hoi Chan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These four chairs designed by Kwok Hoi Chan were manufactured by Steiner.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Four vintage LC7 chairs Le Corbusier
Sold|$4,250
Four vintage LC7 chairs Le Corbusier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of four LC7 chairs designed by Le Corbusier. Manufactured by Cassina Italia.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Four Design Chrome Dining Chairs by Viliam Chlebo, Czechoslovakia, 1980s
By Viliam Chlebo
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1980s - Made of chrome, fabric - Chrome parts re-polished - Good original condition - maker: Kodreta Myjava jt.
Category
Vintage 1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Four Dining Room Chairs Designed by Nils and Eva Koppel, 1960s
By Eva & Niles Koppell
Located in Lejre, DK
A set of four dining room chairs designed by Nils and Eva Koppel in the 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Italian Design Set of Four Chairs in Chromed Metal and Orange Velvet, 1970s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Italian design lovely set of four dining room chairs, 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
20th Century Italian Design Set of Four Chairs in Teak, Ico Parisi 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Set of four teak chairs 1950s. These beautiful Italian design chairs are in the style of Ico Parisi.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of Four Dining Room Chairs of Danish Design by Nova Furniture, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of four dining room chairs in rosewood and upholstered with black leather of Danish design and manufactured by Nova Furniture Factory in the 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Set of Four Chairs, Designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for NK, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of four chairs, designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for NK, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Birch
Set of Four Danish Modern Solid Teak Dining Chairs Designed by Nils Koefoed
By Niels Koefoed
Located in San Diego, CA
Great set of four Danish dining chairs designed by Nils Koefoed, circa 1950s solid teak frames with upholstered seat pads in beige color, the chairs have been refinished and have a n...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
Four Fanett Chairs or T55, Ilmari Tapiovaara for Edsby Verken Sweden Design 1949
By Edsby-verken, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Set of four iconic Fanett chairs or 55T designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara in 1949, manufactured by Edsby Verken in Sweden.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Chairs Model 23, Designed by Henning Kjærnulf, Korup Stolefabrik, De
By Henning Kjærnulf, Korup Stolefabrik
Located in Chorzów, PL
A set of four chairs made of teak wood. Iconic model number 23 designed by Henning Kjaernulf for Korup Stolefabrik Manufactured in the 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set Four Danish Design Chairs ''Model 71'' in Rosewood & Wool, Niels Otto Moller
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Magnificent and rare set of four ''Model 71'' dining chairs designed by: Niels Otto Moller in 1951.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wool, Wood
Set of Four Dining Chairs Designed by Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage rare set of four dining-room chairs, designed by Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold Mobelfabrik, Denmark.The chairs are organic in their shape the rounded, almost branch like...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, Plywood
Set Of Four Antique George III Mahogany Dining Chairs, Hepplewhite Design C.1800
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE ENGLISH DINING CHAIRS A handsome and decorative matching set of mahogany dining chairs of Hepplewhite design with simple square legs and stretchers, reeded uprights and carv...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Kai Kristiansen "Fire" Set of Four Grey Teak Dining Chairs Danish Design, 1960
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Chorzów, PL
Set of dining room chairs, come from circa 1956 and were manufactured in Denmark. This set being made from teak and upholstered in grey cotton, soft material. Beautiful frames with v...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of Four "Ant" Dining Chairs Designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Arne Jacobsen Black Ant Chairs.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Set of Four Chairs by Harvey Probber
Sold|$3,200
Set of Four Chairs by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hamburg, PA
A great set of four slat back chairs designed by Harvey Probber.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
Set of Four Karl Springer Onassis Chairs
Sold|$8,800
Set of Four Karl Springer Onassis Chairs
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of four Onassis dining chairs designed by Karl Springer.
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Set Four Brass GIO Ponti style chairs
Sold|$4,500
Set Four Brass GIO Ponti style chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
A set of four brass chairs classically designed in the manner of Gio Ponti.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Materials
Brass
Enzo Mari Mid-Century Four Aluminium Chairs
Sold|$4,485 / set
Enzo Mari Mid-Century Four Aluminium Chairs
By Enzo Mari
Located in Milano, IT
Particular set consisting of four chairs designed by the great Enzo Mari in the 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Four Dining Room Chairs in Rosewood and Black Leather of Danish Design
Located in Lejre, DK
A set of four dining room chairs in rosewood and black leather of Danish design from the 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Set of Four Dining Room Chairs, Model 31, Designed by Kai Kristiansen in 1956
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
A set of four dining room chairs, model 31, designed by Kai Kristiansen in 1956 and manufactured by Schou Andersen in the 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Set of Four Leather and Chrome Dining Chairs Designed by Willy Rizzo, circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Set of four leather and chrome dining chairs designed by Willy Rizzo, circa 1970.
Category
Vintage 1970s European Dining Room Chairs
Set of four dining chairs, Model 79, Designed By Niels O. Møller From 1960s
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of four dining chairs, Model 79, designed by Niels O.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Set of Four Harry Ostergaard Danish Design Dining Room Chairs in Teak Model 58
By Harry Østergaard, Randers Møbelfabrik
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nice set of four Harry Ostergaard dining chairs produced by Randers Mobelfabrik, Denmark in the early 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Set of Beechwood Chairs, Design Antonín Šuman, 1960s
Sold|$2,098 / set
Set of Beechwood Chairs, Design Antonín Šuman, 1960s
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Praha, CZ
Set of four beechwood chairs. Design Antonín Šuman, circa 1960s, Czechoslovakia.
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Chairs
Materials
Beech
Set of Four Mathieu Matégot Garden Chairs
Sold|$5,901
Set of Four Mathieu Matégot Garden Chairs
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of a four chairs designed by Mathieu Matégot in France, circa 1950.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Retro Chairs Scandinavian Design 1960s by Alphons Loebenstein
Sold|$1,504 / set
Retro Chairs Scandinavian Design 1960s by Alphons Loebenstein
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Set of four 1960s dining chairs designed by Alphonse Loebenstein for Meredew (Stamped by maker).
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Set Of Four Grey Wishbone Chairs of Model CH24 designed by Hans J. Wegner
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of 4 Wishbone chairs, model CH24, designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Søn. The chairs are painted in a grey colour, which adds a modern expression to the cla...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of Four T-Chairs
Sold|$3,600
Set of Four T-Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of four T-Chairs designed by Katavalos, Littel and Kelly.
Category
20th Century American Slipper Chairs
Set of Four Farstrup Danish Design Dining Chairs in the Style of Borge Mogensen
By Farstrup
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Beautiful set of 4 Farstrup dining room chairs from Denmark, 1970's. These chairs are made of solid beech wooden frame and teak plywood backrests. The seats are upholstered with beau...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
Set of Four Dining Chairs Model 2027 Designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn
By Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of four dining chairs model 2027 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Set of Four Dining Chairs, Model 82, Designed by N.O. Møller from the 1960s
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of four dining chairs, model 82, designed by N.O. Møller from the 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Set of Four Massive Dining Chairs Designed by Luciano Ercolani for Ercol, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Italy - made of pinewood - wooden parts has some signs use - good original condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Restored Dining Chairs Model H-214 Designed by Jindřich Halabala, 19
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, fabric - Wooden parts are restored - Completely reupholstered - Very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Four High Spindle Back Chairs by Pastoe in Solid Wood Dutch Design 1960s
By Pastoe
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Wonderful set of four Dutch design ''high back'' spindle back chairs by Pastoe 1960s in solid sculpted wood.
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Carlo Ratti Chairs, Italy, 1950s
Sold|$3,541
Set of Four Carlo Ratti Chairs, Italy, 1950s
By Carlo Ratti
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
Set of four chairs, designed by Carlo Ratti in 1950s. Birch and metal.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Gustave Serrurier-Bovy Garden Chairs
Sold|$5,311 / set
Set of Four Gustave Serrurier-Bovy Garden Chairs
By Gustave Serrurier-Bovy
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Set of four garden chairs designed by Belgian Art Deco designer Gustave Serrurier-Bovy in 1903.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Belgian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Iron
Set of Four Midcentury Chairs Designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1960s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
Located in Praha, CZ
- very confortable - stackable - very practical.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Set of Four "Campaluna" Chairs by Carlo Paganini
Located in New York, NY
A set of four modernist "Campaluna" chairs designed by Carlo Paganini.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Rainer Daumiller Set of Four Pine Carver Chairs
Sold|$3,687 / set
Rainer Daumiller Set of Four Pine Carver Chairs
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in London, GB
A set of four solid pine 'carver' chairs designed by architect Rainer Daumiller in 1977 and made by Hirtshals Savværk around the same date.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Galvanitas Industrial Chairs Set of Four, Holland, 1970
Sold|$1,003 / set
Galvanitas Industrial Chairs Set of Four, Holland, 1970
By Galvanitas
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice set of four industrial chairs made and designed by Galvanitas Oosterhout, Holland 1970.
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Charlotte Perriand Set of Four Chairs, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Dining set of four chairs designed by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1950.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
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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.
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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
- 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 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 Tulip chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024Eero 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Don Chadwick and Bill Stumpf designed the Aeron chair. The pair introduced the mesh-upholstered ergonomic chair in 1994, and it has been one of Herman Miller's best-selling office chairs ever since. Its innovative design has even earned it a place in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, New York. Find a range of Aeron chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the Hand chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Surrealist designer and artist Pedro Friedeberg designed the Hand chair. He unveiled the piece in 1962 when he was only 24 years old. Many designers and furniture companies have created similar pieces since. Find a collection of Hand chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the Transat chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Eileen Gray designed the Transat chair in 1922. Its name comes from the luxury ocean liners that took passengers on transatlantic voyages during the early 20th century. Gray became inspired to create the chair after sitting in deck chairs on one such ship. Shop a range of Transat chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Antonio Bonet, Juan Kurchan and Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy designed the Butterfly chair. The trio met while working in Le Corbusier's studio and then moved to Argentina, where they founded the Grupo Austral. In 1938, they unveiled their now iconic chair, which was inspired by a previous work called Tripolona, which they designed using inspiration from folding, collapsible chairs used by the British military. Shop a collection of Butterfly chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the 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.
- What is a chair designer called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024What 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?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 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 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 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.
- 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 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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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