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Set of Four Danish Johannes Andersen Dining Chairs in Teak, Inc. Reupholstery
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
comfortable organic designed chairs features carefully shaped teak frame with lots of organic shapes, creating
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 30.32 in W 18.9 in D 17.33 in
"Mitt" Lounge Chair by Bernhardt Design
By Bernhardt Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
manufactured by Bernhardt Design. The organic minimalistic profile of the chair reminds one a baseball glove
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam
'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
Folia - Chair, brass chair; gold chair; organic design
Located in Porto, PT
Crafted with meticulous care, the Folia Chair is a harmonious blend of form and function. Its
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of "Mitt" Lounge Chair by Bernhardt Design
By Bernhardt Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bernhardt Design (a third one is also available). The organic minimalistic profile of the chair reminds one
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam
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
Walnut, Oak, Ash
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
Adrian Pearsall Organic Modern Lounge Chairs for Comfort Designs in Camel Bouclé
By Comfort Designs, Inc., Adrian Pearsall
Located in Saint Louis, MO
of organic modern Adrian Pearsall lounge chairs of its kind we've ever seen available. Killer side
Category
Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
H 28 in W 27.5 in D 33 in
Set of 8 'Campagne' Dining Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 8 'Campagne' Dining Chairs by Design Frères.
18 1/2 seat height. Discrete non-scratch
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 'Campagne' Dining Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 'Campagne' Dining Chairs by Design Frères.
18 1/2 seat height. Discrete non-scratch
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 6 'Campagne' Dining Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 'Campagne' Dining Chairs by Design Frères.
18 1/2 seat height. Discrete non-scratch
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Marc Fish Ethereal Chair Sycamore and Resin Organic Sculptural Design
By Marc Fish
Located in Newhaven, GB
through water currents or tree canopies. The Ethereal chair could be positioned as a set of dining chairs
Category
2010s British Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Resin, Acrylic, Wood, Sycamore, Bentwood
H 29.14 in W 25.99 in D 23.63 in
Marc Fish Ethereal Lounge Chair Sycamore and Resin Organic Sculptural Design
By Marc Fish
Located in Newhaven, GB
lounge chair in sycamore wood and resin is a practical design that excites and surprises in equal
Category
2010s British Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Resin, Acrylic, Wood, Sycamore, Bentwood
H 27.96 in W 25.99 in D 33.86 in
Teak Dining Chair with White Bouclé Upholstery and Open-Back Design – Olga Line
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
chair, designed by Aciole Félix for Uultis, this stunning chair embodies modern design and sustainable
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Teak, Upholstery
H 29 in W 24 in D 26 in
Danish Organic Arm Chair
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful organic arm chair in solid honey colored birch. A simplistic design with a round seating
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Organic Modern Designed Swivel Lounge Chairs In White With Cast Aluminum Base
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Monrovia, CA
Organic Modern Designed Swivel Lounge Chairs In White With Cast Aluminum Base.
Beautiful White
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31 in W 29 in D 26 in
Organic 1950s Madame Lounge Chair in Boucle Designed by Fritz Neth, 1955
By Fritz Neth
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Organic 1950ies Madame lounge chair in Boucle designed by Fritz Neth 1955
high back Lounge chair
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 37.41 in W 30.71 in D 35.44 in
Organic Wave Form Ceramic Chair in Cream
By Forma Rosa Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This ceramic crafted Chair displays experimental glaze work dripping and following its unique form
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Ceramic
Organic Wave Form Ceramic Chair in Cream
By Forma Rosa Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This ceramic crafted Chair displays experimental glaze work dripping and following its unique form
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Ceramic
DOOQ! NEW! Organic Modernist Cindy chair with arms
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ! NEW! Organic Modernist Cindy chair with arms
Introducing Cindy, our latest addition
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
White Ash Wood Epoxy Resin Chair - Chair Design - Wooden Chair
Located in İnegöl, TR
WALNUT EPOXY CHAIR
Check out our Walnut Wood & Epoxy Chair – a sturdy and good-looking seat for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Wood, Walnut
Set of four Mid century organic DESIGN Beech Dining Chairs - 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia around 1960s
- renovated, the wooden parts have been refurbished
- seat parts in original TOP condition
- also suitable for a new upholstery
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Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
"Nanda" Chair, By Marcelo Magalhães, Brazilian Contemporary Design
By Marcelo Magalhães
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This outstanding chair was designed by Marcelo Magalhães in 2022.
The unique organic shape of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
DOOQ! NEW! Organic Modernist Cindy chair without arms in Cream
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ! NEW! Organic Modernist Cindy chair without arms
Introducing Cindy, our latest addition
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
DOOQ! NEW! Organic Modernist Vertigo chair in Beige and Blue Fabric
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ! NEW! Organic Modernist Vertigo chair in Beige and Grey Fabric
Introducing Vertigo, our
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
DOOQ! NEW! Organic Modernist Vertigo chair in Green and Grey Fabric
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ! NEW! Organic Modernist Vertigo chair in Beige and Grey Fabric
Introducing Vertigo, our
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
DOOQ! NEW! Organic Modernist Vertigo chair in Beige and Grey Fabric
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ! NEW! Organic Modernist Vertigo chair in Beige and Grey Fabric
Introducing Vertigo, our
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
DOOQ! Organic Modern Marlon Chair, Teal Kvadrat by P.Franceschini
By DOOQ, Pietro Franceschini
Located in Lisbon, PT
Franceschini is an architect and designer based in New York and Florence. He applies a contemporary design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Mohair
DOOQ! Organic Modern Marlon Chair, Pink Kvadrat by P.Franceschini
By DOOQ, Pietro Franceschini
Located in Lisbon, PT
Franceschini is an architect and designer based in New York and Florence. He applies a contemporary design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Mohair
DOOQ! Organic Modern Marlon Chair, Red Kvadrat by P.Franceschini
By DOOQ, Pietro Franceschini
Located in Lisbon, PT
Franceschini is an architect and designer based in New York and Florence. He applies a contemporary design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Mohair
DOOQ! Organic Modern Marlon Chair, Brown Kvadrat by P.Franceschini
By Pietro Franceschini, DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Franceschini is an architect and designer based in New York and Florence. He applies a contemporary design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Mohair
Organic Wave Form Ceramic Chair in Gray Blue with Cushion
By Forma Rosa Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This ceramic crafted Chair displays experimental glaze work dripping and following its unique form
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Ceramic
Hand-Sculpted "Rainbow Chair" Low-Slung Chair, Nicholas Hamilton Holmes
By Hamilton Holmes Woodworking & Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Hand-sculpted "Rainbow Chair" low-slung chair, Nicholas Hamilton Holmes
Dimensions: 37” D x 26” H
Category
2010s Canadian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Ash
DOOQ! NEW! Organic Modernist Vertigo chair in Red and Grey Fabric
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ! NEW! Organic Modernist Vertigo chair in Beige and Grey Fabric
Introducing Vertigo, our
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
DOOQ! NEW! Organic Modernist Cindy Red and White chair with arms
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ! NEW! Organic Modernist Cindy chair with arms
Introducing Cindy, our latest addition
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
"Maria Alice" Chair, by Marcelo Magalhães, Brazilian Contemporary Design
By Marcelo Magalhães
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This outstanding chair was designed by Marcelo Magalhães in 2022.
The unique organic shape of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
H 34.65 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Teak Wood Occasional Chair with Cane Back and Beige Fabric - Donna Line
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Donna teak wood occasional chair designed by Larissa Batista for Uultis, in beige fabric with
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak, Cane, Fabric, Upholstery
Brazilian Midcentury Design, Round Armchairs, Organic Silk Upholstery, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
unidentified by our team. Pieces were reupholstered with a gorgeous indigo fabric 100% Organic Silk, from our
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Silk
H 27.56 in W 32.29 in D 32.29 in
Organic Brutalist Chair in Maple
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Brutalist chair, maple, Europe 1960s
Beautiful and naturalistic chair made in Europe in the 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s European Brutalist Side Chairs
Materials
Maple
Organic Brutalist Chairs in Maple
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Brutalist chairs, maple, Europe, 1960s
Beautiful and naturalistic chairs made in Europe in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Side Chairs
Materials
Maple
Two Organic Modern Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
A beautifully crafted piece that harmonizes natural materials with modern design. The chair's light
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
DOOQ! Organic Modern Marlon Chair, Dark Yellow Kvadrat by P.Franceschini
By Pietro Franceschini, DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
contemporary design vocabulary to a classical Italian sensibility. Irreverent and Emotionally impactful
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Mohair
H 33.08 in W 20.87 in D 20.48 in
Sculptural Mango Wood Chair with Carved Detailing, Modern Organic, Burnt Finish
By Asian Modern
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
that enhances its natural grain and texture. The chair’s design showcases elegant, subtle curves that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
H 38.19 in W 15.75 in D 17.72 in
DOOQ! Organic Modern Marlon Chair, Dark Green Kvadrat by P.Franceschini
By DOOQ, Pietro Franceschini
Located in Lisbon, PT
contemporary design vocabulary to a classical Italian sensibility. Irreverent and Emotionally impactful
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Mohair
H 33.08 in W 20.87 in D 20.48 in
Julian Mayor, "Metal Organic Loop", Chair, 2014
By Julian Mayor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Julian Mayor’s process encompasses both digital design and traditional fabrication. Each piece
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
DOOQ! Organic Modern Marlon Bar Chair in Blue Kvadrat by P. Franceschini
By Pietro Franceschini, DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Franceschini is an architect and designer based in New York and Florence. He applies a contemporary design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Mohair
H 39.38 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
DOOQ! Organic Modern Marlon Bar Chair in Light Kvadrat by P. Franceschini
By DOOQ, Pietro Franceschini
Located in Lisbon, PT
Franceschini is an architect and designer based in New York and Florence. He applies a contemporary design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Mohair
H 39.38 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
DOOQ! Organic Modern Marlon Counter Chair in Blue Kvadrat by P. Franceschini
By DOOQ, Pietro Franceschini
Located in Lisbon, PT
Franceschini is an architect and designer based in New York and Florence. He applies a contemporary design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Mohair
H 37.01 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Minimal Organic Chair in Solid Wood, Upholstered Seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
design.
Customization is key, and the Collana Collection offers the flexibility to configure chairs with
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Fiberglass, Hardwood
Minimalist Organic Chair in Solid Wood, Upholstered Seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
design.
Customization is key, and the Collana Collection offers the flexibility to configure chairs with
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Fiberglass, Hardwood
Minimalist Organic Chair in Solid Wood, Upholstered Seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
design.
Customization is key, and the Collana Collection offers the flexibility to configure chairs with
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Fiberglass, Hardwood
DOOQ! Milan New! Organic Modern Marlon Chair, Mint Kvadrat by P.Franceschini
By DOOQ, Pietro Franceschini
Located in Lisbon, PT
Franceschini is an architect and designer based in New York and Florence. He applies a contemporary design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Mohair
H 33.08 in W 20.87 in D 20.48 in
DOOQ! Organic Modern Marlon Counter Chair in Brown Kvadrat by P. Franceschini
By DOOQ, Pietro Franceschini
Located in Lisbon, PT
Franceschini is an architect and designer based in New York and Florence. He applies a contemporary design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Mohair
H 37.01 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
DOOQ! Organic Modern Marlon Bar Chair in Brown Kvadrat by P. Franceschini
By Pietro Franceschini, DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Franceschini is an architect and designer based in New York and Florence. He applies a contemporary design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Mohair
H 39.38 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Minimal Organic Chair in Solid Wood, Upholstered Seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
design.
Customization is key, and the Collana Collection offers the flexibility to configure chairs with
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Fiberglass, Hardwood
DOOQ! Milan New! Organic Modern Marlon Chair, Light Kvadrat by P. Franceschini
By DOOQ, Pietro Franceschini
Located in Lisbon, PT
Franceschini is an architect and designer based in New York and Florence. He applies a contemporary design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Mohair
H 33.08 in W 20.87 in D 20.48 in
DOOQ! Milan New! Organic Modern Marlon Chair, Blue Kvadrat by P.Franceschini
By Pietro Franceschini, DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Franceschini is an architect and designer based in New York and Florence. He applies a contemporary design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Mohair
H 33.08 in W 20.87 in D 20.48 in
DOOQ! Organic Modern Marlon Counter Chair in Mint Kvadrat by P. Franceschini
By Pietro Franceschini, DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Franceschini is an architect and designer based in New York and Florence. He applies a contemporary design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Mohair
H 37.01 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
DOOQ! Organic Modern Marlon Counter Chair in Light Kvadrat by P. Franceschini
By DOOQ, Pietro Franceschini
Located in Lisbon, PT
Franceschini is an architect and designer based in New York and Florence. He applies a contemporary design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Mohair
H 37.01 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
DOOQ! Organic Modern Marlon Bar Chair in Teal Kvadrat by P. Franceschini
By Pietro Franceschini, DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Franceschini is an architect and designer based in New York and Florence. He applies a contemporary design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 39.38 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
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Organic Design Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic organic design chair available at 1stDibs. Each organic design chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. Find 3694 options for an antique or vintage organic design chair now, or shop our selection of 2380 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer organic design chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An organic design chair, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made organic design chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Finn Juhl, Norm Architects and Jover + Valls are consistently popular.
How Much is a Organic Design Chair?
Prices for an organic design chair start at $1 and top out at $170,000 with the average selling for $4,280.
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Questions About Organic Design Chair
- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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 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.
- 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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