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Gio Ponti The Complete Work 1923 - 1978 1st Edition Hard Cover Book
By Gio Ponti
Located in University City, MO
and industrial design, decorative arts and architecture
It describes his powerful influence on
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1990s Italian Design
Chair "Dallas" Design Paolo Favaretto for Kinetics, Talin, 1970s
By Kinetics, Favaretto & Partners
Located in taranto, IT
Industrial design chair by paolo favaretto, designed for the canadian kinetics and distributed in
Category
Vintage 1970s Chairs
Materials
Metal
George Candilis chairs for Sentou France 1968
By Anja Blomstedt, Georges Candilis
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
A rare set of 6 industrial designed chairs by architect Georges Candilis (1913-1995) and
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1920s Industrial Machine Age Adjustable Base Dining Cafe Table
Located in Las Vegas, NV
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Originally designed as an industrial typewriter stand the table top height easily adjusts from 22 inch low to
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Iron
1960's Dutch Industrial Design Stacking Chairs
By Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Industrial Design Stacking Chair set of 10 pieces. Made in the
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Industrial and Work Tables Rectangular Console in Smooth Brass
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Alison Spear designed this elegant and minimal table for Stephanie Odegard during their trip
Category
2010s American Other Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Art Deco Industrial and Work Tables Rectangular Console in Smooth Copper
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Alison Spear designed this elegant and minimal table for Stephanie Odegard during their trip
Category
2010s American Other Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Art deco Industrial and Work Console Tables Antique Bronze Fine Hammered
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Alison Spear designed this elegant and minimal table for Stephanie Odegard during their trip
Category
2010s American Other Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Art Deco Industrial and Work Console Tables in Fine Hammered Brass
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Alison Spear designed this elegant and minimal table for Stephanie Odegard during their trip
Category
2010s American Other Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Art Deco Industrial and Work Console Tables in Fine Hammered Brass
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Alison Spear designed this elegant and minimal table for Stephanie Odegard during their trip
Category
2010s American Other Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Art Deco Industrial and Work Console Tables Mid.Hammered in Copper
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Alison Spear designed this elegant and minimal table for Stephanie Odegard during their trip
Category
2010s American Other Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Pair of "Mitt" Lounge Chair by Bernhardt Design
By Bernhardt Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of "Mitt" Lounge Chairs designed by Harry and Claudia Washington and manufactured by
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2010s American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Dutch Industrial Design Prouve Style School Chairs S21 Compas Galvanitas
By Galvanitas, Wim Rietveld, Friso Kramer, Jean Prouvé
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Nice batch of original S21 stackable and switchable school chairs made by Galvanitas from the 60s
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Industrial Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 20.08 in D 19.69 in
Art Deco Industrial and Work Console Tables in White Bronze Mid. Hammered
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Alison Spear designed this elegant and minimal table for Stephanie Odegard during their trip
Category
2010s American Other Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Art Deco Industrial and Work Console Tables in Antique Bronze Mid. Hammered
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Alison Spear designed this elegant and minimal table for Stephanie Odegard during their trip
Category
2010s American Other Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Art Deco Industrial and Work Tables Rectangular Console in Smooth White Bronze
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Alison Spear designed this elegant and minimal table for Stephanie Odegard during their trip
Category
2010s American Other Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
H 30 in W 16 in D 72 in
Art Nouveau Industrial and Work Console Tables in White Bronze Fine Hammered
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Alison Spear designed this elegant and minimal table for Stephanie Odegard during their trip
Category
2010s American Other Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
H 30 in W 16 in D 72 in
Art Deco Industrial and Work Console Tables in Smooth Antique Bronze by Alison
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Alison Spear designed this elegant and minimal table for Stephanie Odegard during their trip
Category
2010s American Other Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
H 30 in W 16 in D 72 in
Art Deco Industrial and Work Console Tables Mid. Hammered in Brass by Alison S
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Alison Spear designed this elegant and minimal table for Stephanie Odegard during their trip
Category
2010s American Other Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
H 30 in W 16 in D 72 in
Art Deco Industrial and Work Console Tables in Copper Fine Hammered by Alison S
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Alison Spear designed this elegant and minimal table for Stephanie Odegard during their trip
Category
2010s American Other Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
H 30 in W 16 in D 72 in
Diverge Chair in Wood Structure, Dove Gray Cushion, by Skrivo Design
By Skrivo Design, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
companies. In 2011, he founded the Industrial Design consultancy studio “ Skrivo”, Which specializes in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Ash
H 30.32 in W 22.64 in D 18.51 in
10 x Dutch Industrial Design Prouve Style School Chairs S21 Compas Galvanitas
By Galvanitas, Wim Rietveld, Friso Kramer, Jean Prouvé
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Large batch of Original S21 stackable and switchable school chairs made by Galvanitas from the 60s
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Industrial Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 20.08 in D 19.69 in
Industrial Chairs, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Industrial chairs featuring a striking combination of red wooden seat and back, exuding a bold and
Category
Mid-20th Century European Industrial Chairs
Materials
Metal
Dutch Design Industrial Plywood Chairs, 1960s
Located in Voorburg, NL
Very comfortable Industrial plywood chairs, produced in Holland in the 1960s. These Dutch design
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Dutch Design Industrial Plywood Chairs, 1960s
Located in Voorburg, NL
Very comfortable industrial plywood chairs, produced in Holland in the 1960s. These Dutch design
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Modern Industrial Green Leather Metal Club Chair
By Argosy Designs
Located in Treadwell, NY
Collection I: Plate chair
Constructed from bold steel plates and secured by bronze wedges, the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Industrial Dental Chair
Located in Buffalo, NY
Turn of the century adjustable metal dental chair. Sophisticated, sleek modernist design. Complete
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20th Century American Industrial Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron
Modern Industrial Red Leather Metal 'H' Chair
By Argosy Designs
Located in Treadwell, NY
Collection II: H Chair
Constructed from bold steel plates, this limited edition chair provides a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Modern Industrial Green Leather Metal 'H' Chair
By Argosy Designs
Located in Treadwell, NY
Collection II: H Chair
Constructed from bold steel plates, this limited edition chair provides a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
FRAMA Handcrafted Aluminium Minimal Industrial Design Outdoor Indoor Tasca Chair
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Inspired by the local taverns around Portugal, called “tascas”, the Tasca Chair is a lightweight
Category
2010s Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.03 in W 15.24 in D 15.24 in
Modern Industrial Green Leather Metal 'H' Chair 'Wide'
By Argosy Designs
Located in Treadwell, NY
Collection II: H Chair
Constructed from bold steel plates, this limited edition chair provides a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Steel, Brass
Do More Office Chair Mid-Century Modern Industrial USA
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Italian industrial design at the time of Gio Ponti.
Chair is firm and sturdy. Seat swivels with ease
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Chair 'H' Made of Concrete and Aluminum
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, FR
'H' is a made of concrete and aluminium
by Bentu Design
Dimensions: H76cm x 55 x 58 cm
Bentu
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chairs
Materials
Concrete, Aluminum
Contemporary Chair 'K' Made of Aluminum 'Black or White'
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, FR
'K' chair is a made of aluminium (black or white)
by Bentu Design
Dimensions: H 75.2cm x 52 x 48
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chairs
Materials
Concrete, Aluminum
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H 29.61 in W 18.9 in D 20.48 in
Industrial Design Leather and Steel Dining Chairs model "Les Arcs", 1980's
By Dal Vera
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Industrial Design Leather and Steel Dining Chair set of 6. Made in India, 1980's period
Category
Vintage 1980s Indian Industrial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 35.04 in W 20.08 in D 22.45 in
1900s Central European Wooden Work Table
Located in High Point, NC
A rustic design in natural wood gives this vintage table an appealing simplicity. Made in Central
Category
20th Century German Rustic Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Wood
Art Nouveau Tray Console Tables in Smooth Antique Bronze by Alison Spear
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Alison Spear designed this elegant and minimal table for Stephanie Odegard during their trip
Category
2010s American Other Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Antique Victorian Ladies Bobbin Turned Mahogany Sewing Work Table Stand Mirror
Located in Dayton, OH
” Chairs. This type of furniture was popularized in the 19th and early 20th century often depicting the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Baize, Mirror, Mahogany
H 28.5 in W 13.25 in D 19.25 in
Table Art Deco, France, 1930, Material, Bronze and Iron
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
architectural works and in 1938 designs the well-known BFK chair.
Andres Kálnay, of Hungarian origin, made
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Industrial Stackable Office Chair by Krijn Hamelink for CAR Katwijk, 1960s
By CAR Katwijk, Krijn Hamelink
Located in Schagen, NL
This Industrial Congress chair was designed by Krijn Hamelink for CAR Katwijk during the 1960s. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 20.48 in D 20.87 in
Gebr. De Wit, Industrial, Tubular Dining room chairs, Model 2011, 1950s
By Gebroeders De Wit
Located in Schagen, NL
These (dining) chairs were designed by De Wit, Schiedam in the 1950s. The chairs consist of a
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Industrial Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.47 in W 17.92 in D 19.69 in
Unique Industrial Brass and Walnut Lounge Chair w/ Gray Tweed Upholstery, USA
Located in Deland, FL
design aesthetics from Industrial to Modern to MCM to even Steampunk. This lounger is ideal for
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Industrial Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 33.5 in W 28 in D 30 in
Milky White Doublix Chair by Stirum Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Milky White Doublix Chair by Stirum Design
Dimensions: D 57 x W 61 x H 88 cm. Seat Height: 43 cm
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Lime Green Doublix Chair by Stirum Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Lime Green Doublix Chair by Stirum Design
Dimensions: D 57 x W 61 x H 88 cm. Seat Height: 43 cm
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
20th Century, Chaise Beinaise, French Industrial Workshop Chair by Henri Lieber
By Henri Lieber, Flambo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, vintage French industrial iron workshop chair with metal framing and a wooden seat
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron
No Reserve
H 38 in W 14.25 in D 19 in
Set of 5 Mid Century Italian Industrial Desing Metal and Red Chairs
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of five chairs of Italian industrial design from the 1960s, chromed metal frame and upholstered
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Industrial Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Industrial Bench Made "Westport" Style Factory Task Chairs, 1930s
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual handmade factory task chairs, late 1920s, early 1930s. Retain original gray painted surface
Category
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Chairs
Materials
Wood
Re-Purposed Industrial Ship Hatch Captain's Lounge Chair
Located in Lafayette, IN
leather seat and back (24.5" & 13.5" Dia.)
removable rope accent
fantastic industrial-nautical design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
21 Century Red Gaulinetta Chair With Open Pore Lacquered Ash in Red Finish
By BD Barcelona Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, I’ve called this chair Gaulinetta, after the Gaulino». OTB The Gaulino chair was designed in 1987. BD
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Hide, Ash
H 32.68 in W 16.54 in D 20.48 in
Pair of Industrial Iron Sling Transat Chairs with Brown Leather
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Industrial iron and leather sling transat chairs from the 20th century. This pair of 20th
Category
20th Century Industrial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
21 Century Black Gaulinetta Chair With Open Pore Lacquered Ash in Black Finish
By BD Barcelona Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, I’ve called this chair Gaulinetta, after the Gaulino». OTB The Gaulino chair was designed in 1987. BD
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Hide, Ash
H 32.68 in W 16.54 in D 20.48 in
Set of 8 Black Gaulino Chairs Chair by Oscar Tusquets
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
2010.
Gaulino chair which, designed in 1987, was selected for the Industrial Design prize and Adi
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash
Work From Home Chair by Six Dots Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Work From Home Chair by Six Dots Design
Unique Piece.
Dimensions: D 45 x W 45 x H 75 cm.
Materials
Category
2010s British Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Original Late 1930'S Vintage Industrial "Health" Chair
Located in Brussels , BE
it launched the Health Chair, which facilitated "a scientifically correct ironing posture," to
Category
Vintage 1930s Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
"Frevo" Chair by Ronald Sasson, Brazilian Contemporary Design
By Ronald Sasson
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
artistic base with industrial and replication possibilities, creating designs that were both functional and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Wood
Antique Industrial Light Wood and Metal Adjustable Swivel High Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940s French industrial swivel chair or stool in light blonde wood with adjustable metal base
Category
Early 20th Century French Industrial Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Chrome and Leather Industrial Lounge Chair
By Spazio Bressan
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Bauhaus design.
The Milano Lounge Chair is not just a piece of furniture; it's a work of art that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Secreto Armchair, Contemporary Design Inspired by Traditional Winsor Chairs
By Lorenz+Kaz
Located in Milan, Lombardy
compact lounge chair for the living room if necessary. Moulded on a clear brief: “creating an industrial
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Paint
H 29.53 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Chair B by Konstantin Grcic for BD Barcelona
By Konstantin Grcic, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chair B designed by Konstantin Grcic for BD Barcelona. Konstantin Grcic is a German Industrial
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash, Beech
Couple of Chairs Designed by Pierre Guariche for Meurop
By Pierre Guariche
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Pair of chairs, design by Pierre Guariche, published by Meurop in the 60s, from the series called
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
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Industrial Design Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of industrial design chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and steel, all industrial design chairs available were constructed with great care. There are 58 antique and vintage industrial design chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 8 modern editions to choose from as well. Industrial design chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Industrial design chairs bearing Industrial or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Industrial design chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Galvanitas, Argosy Designs and Willem H. Gispen are consistently popular.
How Much are Industrial Design Chairs?
Prices for industrial design chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, industrial design chairs begin at $139 and can go as high as $34,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,106.
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 Industrial Design Chairs
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024An industrial designer plays an important role in the production of manufactured products. They come up with concepts and create drawings and schematics that manufacturers use as guides when making everything from cars to furniture to housewares. Typically, they earn college degrees in fine arts, architecture, industrial design or engineering prior to working in the field. Some well-known industrial designers include Philippe Starck, Dieter Rams, Marcel Breuer and Charles and Ray Eames. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of furniture and decorative objects.
- Who designed the Z Chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023There are two designers known for producing a Z-Chair. Poul Jensen unveiled his design in 1957. It features a zigzagging teak wood frame and boxy seat and back cushions. In 2011, Sawaya & Moroni introduced a sharply angled, polished stainless steel Z-Chair designed by architect Zaha Hadid. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
- Who designed the Bird chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Italian-American designer and artist Harry Bertoia designed the Bird chair in 1952. It features a tubular base and a wire basket seat. Today, Knoll Furniture continues to manufacture the mid-century modern furnishing. Find a selection of Bird chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the LC1 chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, the venerated Swiss-born architect-designer known as Le Corbusier, and collaborators Pierre Jeanneret (Le Corbusier’s cousin) and Charlotte Perriand designed the LC1 chair in the late 1920s. Its unique design allows the backrest to move as you shift positions, allowing the chair to deliver optimal support. The LC1 was part of a series that saw the trio of designers carrying out bold experiments with tubular chromed steel, just as architect and Bauhaus faculty member Marcel Breuer had executed with his cantilever Cesca chair around the same time. Find a range of Le Corbusier chairs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Who designed LC2 chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret designed the LC2 chair, also known as the Cassina armchair. Their design debuted at the 1927 Autumn Salon in Paris, France. On 1st 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Le Corbusier chairs.
- Who designed the LCW chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Charles and Ray Eames designed the LCW lounge chair in 1945. Its design includes five pieces of molded plywood. Herman Miller continues to produce the iconic furnishing to this day. You can find a range of LCW chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed airport chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Although many people have designed airport chairs, Charles and Ray Eames are best known for creating seating for airports. The ones they produced for Chicago O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, in 1962 are especially famous. On 1st 1stDibs, shop a variety of airport chairs.
- Who designed the MR chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Ludwig Mies van der Rohe designed the MR chair in 1927. The tubular steel frame and woven seat reflect the International Style that the German architect helped establish. Today, Knoll furniture manufactures the armchair. Shop a variety of MR chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the LC2 chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The LC2 chair was designed by Le Corbusier in collaboration with Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret. The chair was released to the public in 1928 and remains popular to this day. Shop a collection of Le Corbusier’s designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Le Corbusier designed a number of armchairs that people refer to as the Corbusier chair. His designs are spare, minimal and efficient but at the same time offer supreme comfort. Collaborating with his cousin, Pierre Jeanneret, and trailblazing designer Charlotte Perriand, he devised such iconic pieces as the LC2 Petit Confort armchair and the LC4 chaise longue. Each couples a tubular chrome frame with soft, supple leather upholstery, lending an organic warmth to an industrially made piece of furniture. Find a variety of Le Corbusier chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the clam chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Arnold Madsen designed the Clam chair. In the past, it was ascribed to the Norwegian retailer Martin Olsen and then the Danish architect Philip Arctander. It was only through some dogged research by a team of international design historians and collectors that it was finally correctly associated with Madsen, an upholsterer by profession who created it in Copenhagen in 1944. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Clam chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Who designed the Eames chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Charles and Ray Eames designed the Eames chair. A married couple, they were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design and have been recognized as among the most influential designers of the 20th century. They produced a line of DCW chairs together in the 1940s and went on to unveil their now iconic lounge chair in 1956. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Eames lounge chairs.
- Who designed the folding chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Opinions vary on who designed the folding chair. Chairs designed to fold have existed since the ancient world, with examples found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Some people argue that the original designer of the modern-day folding chair was John Cram, who patented an idea for a folding chair in 1855. However, others believe that Philip E.G. Harrison should get the credit because his 1931 design more closely resembles the modern-day folding chair. Nathaniel Alexander also contributed to the development of the folding chair with his 1911 chair that included a book rest, as did Frederic Arnold, who created the first folding aluminum chair in 1947. Shop a selection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Who the most famous chair designer is may refer to many different people. Arne Jacobsen, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Lilly Reich, Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Philippe Starck, Hans Wegner, Verner Panton and Le Corbusier have all designed iconic chairs over time. Shop a selection of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the coconut chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022George Nelson designed the coconut chair in 1956. Herman Miller continues to produce the curvy accent chair based on his original design. On 1stDibs, you can shop a collection of coconut chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Who designed Paimio Chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto designed the Paimio chair for a tuberculosis sanatorium in the town of Paimio, Finland. The bent plywood chair debuted in the early 1930s. On 1st 1stDibs, shop a range of Alvar Aalto chairs.
- Who designed the Hand chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Surrealist designer and artist Pedro Friedeberg designed the Hand chair. He unveiled the piece in 1962 when he was only 24 years old. Many designers and furniture companies have created similar pieces since. Find a collection of Hand chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the Transat chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Eileen Gray designed the Transat chair in 1922. Its name comes from the luxury ocean liners that took passengers on transatlantic voyages during the early 20th century. Gray became inspired to create the chair after sitting in deck chairs on one such ship. Shop a range of Transat chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Antonio Bonet, Juan Kurchan and Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy designed the Butterfly chair. The trio met while working in Le Corbusier's studio and then moved to Argentina, where they founded the Grupo Austral. In 1938, they unveiled their now iconic chair, which was inspired by a previous work called Tripolona, which they designed using inspiration from folding, collapsible chairs used by the British military. Shop a collection of Butterfly chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Papa Bear chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1951 for Danish company AP Stolen. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of authentic vintage and contemporary Hans Wegner Papa Bear chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
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The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways
The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Riotous Shapes and Colors Have Made Uchronia’s Designs the Toast of Paris
Julien Sebban’s energetic design collective is radically reshaping the look of 21st-century European furniture and interiors.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire
What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.
Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory
After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.
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Prouve Compas
Green Prouve Chair
Jean Prouve Compas
1970s Brass Loveseats
North American Bronze Club Chairs
Vintage Ama
Spanish 2226
2 Cesca Chairs
2 Vintage Wassily Chairs
Pair Young Nightstands
Industrial Signage
Mexican Walnut Lounge Chairs
Madame Lounge Chair
Hermes Outdoor
Galvanitas Kramer
Turquoise Desk Chair
Domore Chair
Mexican Rattan Chairs