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Mid-Century Modern Chair Designed by Wim Rietveld for Auping
By Wim Rietveld, Auping
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Mid-Century Modern chair designed by Wim Rietveld for Auping.
It was conceived especially for the
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Antonín Šuman Tatra Czechoslovakian Mid-Century Chairs, 1960s, '4 Pieces'
By Antonín Šuman, Tatra
Located in Budapest, HU
Set of Czechoslovakian Mid-Century Modern chairs.
Designed by Antonín Šuman, manufactured by Tatra
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 29.93 in W 15.75 in D 19.69 in
Paul Laslo Double Arm Chair for Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, Paul Laszlo
Located in Hanover, MA
California modern chair designed by Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman. Oak frame with distinctive
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Gorgeous Pair of Green Milo Baughman Tilt and Swivel Lounge Brass Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of modern chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin from the 1980s. These chairs
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Frederic Weinberg Wicker, Wrought Iron and Brass Chairs, USA 1950s
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a set of Mid-Century Modern chairs designed by Frederic Weinberg, the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
H 33.47 in W 20.48 in D 20.87 in
Adrian Pearsall Channeled Post Modern Slipper Chair in Ivory White Bouclé
By Comfort Designs, Inc., Adrian Pearsall
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Channeled and plush post modern chair designed by Adrian Pearsall for Comfort Designs, Inc. If
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bouclé
1960s Hans J. Wegner Set of Four Airport Lounge Chairs in Black by A.P. Stolen
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Knebel, DK
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Exceptional modern chairs. designed in 1958, on tubular-steel frames with sharp triangle boomerang shape
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 26.78 in
Hans J. Wegner Set of 10 Airport Chairs by A.P. Stolen Inc. Re-Upholstery
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Knebel, DK
Hans Wegner set of 10 AP38 'Airport' chairs by A.P. Stolen.
The exceptional modern chairs designed
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 26.78 in
Scandinavian Modern chair from Axel Einar Hjort
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Skå, SE
Discover the timeless elegance of Scandinavian Modern chairs designed by Axel Einar Hjort, crafted
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Pair of Jens Risom for Ralph Pucci Metallic Space Age A-Chairs
By Jens Risom, Ralph Pucci
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sublime pair of mid-century modern chairs designed by Jens Risom (1916-2016 Danish-American) in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1970s McGuire San Francisco Rattan Cane Back Dining Arm Chairs, a Pair
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Casual luxury from McGuire San Francisco. A pair of vintage 1970s organic modern chairs designed in
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan, Cane
1960s Reupholstered Orange Danish Hans J. Wegner Airport Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Knebel, DK
Hans Wegner AP38 'Airport' chair by A.P. Stolen.
Exceptional modern chair. Designed in 1958, on
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Post Modern Upholstered Sculptural Lounge Chair, One Chair, 1980s
By Louis Durot, Pierre Paulin
Located in Basel, BS
very sought after. Excellent vintage condition. This post modern chair design makes the room happen
Category
20th Century Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
1960s Hans J. Wegner Set of Two Airport Lounge Chairs in Black by A.P. Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Knebel, DK
large and overstuffed in order to be comfortable in use.
The exceptional modern chairs were designed
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 26.78 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs by Judit Burian and Erika Szek, 1950s
By Judit Burian & Erika Szek
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a Pair of Rare and extremely attractive Mid Century Modern Chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
H 30.71 in W 18.51 in D 21.66 in
Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Shell Chair
Located in New York, NY
with this iconic mid-century modern chair, designed by legendary duo Ray and Charles Eames for renowned
Category
20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Metal
Eames for Herman Miller Tan Padded Shell Chair
Located in New York, NY
with this iconic mid-century modern chair, designed by legendary duo Ray and Charles Eames for renowned
Category
20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Metal
Elinor McGuire Rattan Caned Barrel Back Arm Chairs, a Pair
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
McGuire. Casual luxury from McGuire San Francisco. Vintage organic modern chairs designed in the classic
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
1980s Post Modern Sculptural Lounge Chair MCM
By Vladimir Kagan, Louis Durot
Located in Basel, BS
Measures: 33” Depth
21” Width
30” Height
17” Seat Height
This post modern chair design makes the room
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Milo Baughman Flat Bar Chrome Armchairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
, the 951 model lounge chair is one of the most iconic mid-century modern chair designs. Each chair
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Sculptural Danish Mid-Century Modern Chair, Denmark ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish Modern designers are the undisputed masters of mid-century modern chair design. As this
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Modern Bernhardt Design Mitt Lounge Chair in Green
By Bernhardt Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Modern Bernhardt Design Mitt Lounge Chair in Aloe Green with White Master Stitching with Matching
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Phase Design, "Bikini Chair", Chair
By Phase Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fashioned with the geometry of a cube in mind, the square proportions of this chair are a self
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak, Walnut
Set of 2 Sculptural Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs, Denmark ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish Modern designers are the undisputed masters of mid-century modern chair design. As this pair
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 29.34 in W 29.73 in D 24.41 in
Joseph Cicchelli for Reilly-Wolff 1950's Iron Circle Hoop Upholstered Chair
By Joseph Cicchelli
Located in Thiensville, WI
. This same design can be found in modern chair designs.
Condition: Good condition with normal signs
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron
H 29.5 in W 29 in D 25.5 in
Set of Three Vintage Modern Design Institute of America Bucket Chairs
By Design Institute America
Located in Palm Springs, CA
end European jacquard in modern grafitti pattern. The amazing design of these chairs make the seats
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Phase Design, "Bride's Veil High Back Chair", Chair
By Phase Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking chair is the high back version of Phase Design's Bride's Veil Lounge chair, and
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Copper, Steel, Chrome
Contemporary Modern Brian COX for Bernhardt Design Entrada Lounge Chair, New
By Bernhardt Design
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous contemporary modern brand-new Entrada lounge chair / club chair. Beautifully designed by
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Polyester, Wood, Maple
H 29.5 in W 29.5 in D 30.5 in
Bernhardt Design "Mitt Chairs"
By Bernhardt Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Uniquely designed lounge chairs by Bernhardt Design. Called the Mitt chair, and made in the form of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Undulating Méandre Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating dark bronze 'Méandre' chair by Design Frères.
Chic and understated.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Kare Design stich leather chairs Germany
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice set of Three bucket seat chairs covert with Goatskin Leather .
good seating comfort
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Phase Design, "Capper Lounge Chair", Lounge Chair
By Phase Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection of sofas, lounge chairs, side chairs, and stools with common design language of capped
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
Chic 'Méandre' Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 'Méandre'™ dark bronze side chair by Design Frères®.
Chic and understated.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Undulating Méandre Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Méandre' dark bronze chairs by Design Frères. Chic and understated.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
'Campagne' Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Campagne' chair by Design Frères.
18 1/2 seat height. Discrete non-scratch gliders on the tips of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
1980s Post Modern Design Institute of America Chrome Lounge Chairs & Ottoman
By Design Institute America
Located in Boston, MA
DIA lounge chairs and ottoman, circa 1980s. Steel gray channel cushions to evoking futuristic vibe
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30 in W 30 in D 29 in
Pair of Chic 'Méandre' Side Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic undulating dark bronze 'Méandre' side chairs by Design Frères.
These Méandre™ chairs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Chic 'Méandre' Bronze Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Méandre™ dark bronze side chairs by DESIGN FRÈRES®.
Chic and understated.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Chic 'Méandre' Side Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic undulating 'Méandre' side chairs by Design Frères.
Bronzed steel frames. Natural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Chic 'Méandre' Side Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of undulating 'Méandre' side chairs by DESIGN FRÈRES®.
Bronze patina over steel frames
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
"Mitt" Lounge Chair by Bernhardt Design
By Bernhardt Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
A "Mitt" Lounge Chair Designed by El Salvadoran Designers Harry and Claudia Washington and
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Phase Design, "Kickstand Side Chair", (Armless)
By Phase Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Important to note that this listing is for the Kickstand Side Chair (Armless) in a Flat White
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of Chic 'Méandre' Bronze Side Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Méandre™ dark bronze side chairs by DESIGN FRÈRES®
Chic and understated.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Design Institute America Chair
By Design Institute America
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful Design Institute America chrome frame side chair with its original bouclé upholstered
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of 'Campagne' Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Campagne' chairs by Design Frères.
18 1/2 seat height. Discrete non-scratch gliders on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Modern Classic Dining Chairs with Nail Trim Detailing By Munna Design
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This Chair is the epitome of serenity inducing design. With an embracing silhouette and luxurious
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Phase Design, "Kickstand Side Chair", (With Arms)
By Phase Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Important to note that this listing is for the Kickstand Side Chair (With Arms) in a Flat White
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
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
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Design Institute of America Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Parsons Dining Chairs
By Design Institute America
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Mid-Century Modern upholstered Parsons dining chairs
By Design Institute
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 39 in W 20.25 in D 28 in
Post Modern Chrome and Leather Counter Stool 'Design Institute'
By Design Institute America
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Design Institute of America piece features a unique geometric onyx colored metal frame. Has a
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Modern Brad Ascalon for Bernhardt Design Pillar Green Lounge Chairs, a Pair
By Bernhardt Design, Brad Ascalon
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The modern geometric form defines the pillar lounge chair that is soft yet monolithic, merging both
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Wood
H 28 in W 38.5 in D 34.5 in
1970s Black Leather and Chrome Safari Chair by Johanson Design, Markaryd
By Johanson Design
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor sign of use
- Height of seat 41 cm.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 29.93 in W 24.02 in D 24.02 in
Chair, EILEEN, by Reda Amalou Design, 2019, American Walnut
By REDA AMALOU DESIGN
Located in Paris, FR
Confortable dining chair. In Walnut but can be ordered in Oak or Blackened Oak wood. Oil finish
If
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash, Oak, Walnut
Modern Brad Ascalon for Bernhardt Design Navy Blue Pillar Lounge Chairs, a Pair
By Bernhardt Design, Brad Ascalon
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The modern geometric form defines the pillar lounge chair that is soft yet monolithic, merging both
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Wood
H 28 in W 38.5 in D 34.5 in
Modern Hardwood Rift Dining or Office Chair
By Semigood Design
Located in Issaquah, WA
Place this hardwood modern Rift chair around your table or in your office. Hand-cut lap joints on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Diverge Chair in Wood Structure, Dove Gray Cushion, by Skrivo Design
By Skrivo Design, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Diverge chair is offered in wooden ash, stained black, anthracite or walnut leg structure
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Ash
H 30.32 in W 22.64 in D 18.51 in
Pair of Design Institute of America DIA Dining or Occasional Chairs
By Design Institute America
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of whimsical steel chairs with brushed finish and cushioned seat by Design Institute of
Category
1990s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
A set of 4 post modern dining chairs by Design Institute America, circa 1986
By Design Institute America
Located in Houston, TX
A set of 4 post modern dining chairs by Design Institute America, circa 1986. All with the DIA tag
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32 in W 20.5 in D 18 in
'Décade' Side or Dining Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the 'Décade' chair by Design Frères, the perfect blend of French 60's style and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Chrome Chairs by Milo Baughman for Design Institute of America 'DIA'
By Design Institute America
Located in Hastings, GB
Vintage chrome cantilevered chairs on casters by Milo Baughman for Design Institute of America
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 30.32 in W 22.05 in D 24.02 in
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Modern Chairs Design For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal modern chairs design for your home. A modern chairs design — often made from wood, fabric and metal — can elevate any home. There are 67517 variations of the antique or vintage modern chairs design you’re looking for, while we also have 14891 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer modern chairs design, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A modern chairs design made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one modern chairs design that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hans J. Wegner, Knoll and Fritz Hansen produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Modern Chairs Design?
A modern chairs design can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,548, while the lowest priced sells for $0 and the highest can go for as much as $100,000,000.
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 Modern Chairs Design
- 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024Antonio Bonet, Juan Kurchan and Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy designed the Butterfly chair. The trio met while working in Le Corbusier's studio and then moved to Argentina, where they founded the Grupo Austral. In 1938, they unveiled their now iconic chair, which was inspired by a previous work called Tripolona, which they designed using inspiration from folding, collapsible chairs used by the British military. Shop a collection of Butterfly chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Who the most famous chair designer is may refer to many different people. Arne Jacobsen, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Lilly Reich, Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Philippe Starck, Hans Wegner, Verner Panton and Le Corbusier have all designed iconic chairs over time. Shop a selection of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the coconut chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022George Nelson designed the coconut chair in 1956. Herman Miller continues to produce the curvy accent chair based on his original design. On 1stDibs, you can shop a collection of coconut chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Who designed Paimio Chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto designed the Paimio chair for a tuberculosis sanatorium in the town of Paimio, Finland. The bent plywood chair debuted in the early 1930s. On 1st 1stDibs, shop a range of Alvar Aalto chairs.
- Who designed the Hand chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Surrealist designer and artist Pedro Friedeberg designed the Hand chair. He unveiled the piece in 1962 when he was only 24 years old. Many designers and furniture companies have created similar pieces since. Find a collection of Hand chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the Transat chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Eileen Gray designed the Transat chair in 1922. Its name comes from the luxury ocean liners that took passengers on transatlantic voyages during the early 20th century. Gray became inspired to create the chair after sitting in deck chairs on one such ship. Shop a range of Transat chairs on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 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.
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