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2010s Ross Lovegrove Orbit Chair by Bernhardt Design in Red Plastic Chrome Legs
By Ross Lovegrove, Bernhardt Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
) Orbit chairs in red plastic with chrome legs designed by Ross Lovegrove and produced by Bernhardt design
Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

'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

'Campagne' Chair by Design Frères
'Campagne' Chair by Design Frères
H 33 in W 17 in D 20 in
Children's Chairs Italian Design Iron Plastic Multi-Color RIMA
By RIMA
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Original and particular children's chairs Mid-Century Modern Italian design iron plastic multi
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Donghoon Shon Contemporary Plastic Chair Blue Yellow Korean Design, 2021
By Donghoon Sohn
Located in Barcelona, ES
By product, solvent, plastic Contemporary design Measurements: 40 cm x 43 cm x 69 H cm 15.75 in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Korean Chairs

Materials

Plastic

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

Vintage design white Gilac dining chair No. 1183, France, 1960s
By Gilac Design
Located in Meulebeke, BE
with a sleek white plastic seat and a sturdy chrome frame, this chair has a contemporary design look
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

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 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 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

Ostergaard Steen Plastic White Chairs, 1970
By Steen Ostergaard
Located in Rome, IT
Chair "Cantilever 290": solid cast plastic structure. May sometimes have a yellow or orange color
Category

Antique 1870s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Plastic

Ostergaard Steen Plastic White Chairs, 1970
Ostergaard Steen Plastic White Chairs, 1970
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Large Pink Decorative Sculptural Modern Plastic Rabbit Chair
By Stefano Giovannoni, Qeeboo
Located in Origgio (VA), IT
silhouette with that of a seat, where the rabbit's ears become the backrest of the chair. Designed in a Dual
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Contemporary Recycled Plastic Chair by James Shaw
By James Shaw
Located in London, GB
. Of an intriguing design, the ‘Plastic Baroque’ chair can be displayed as a work of art or used as a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Riviera Chair in Plastic Laminate Memphis Milano Collection
By Michele de Lucchi, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Riviera chair in plastic laminate with cushions covered for Memphis Milano collection Additional
Category

2010s Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Contemporary Eames Orange Red Molded Plastic Side Chair
By Herman Miller
Located in San Gabriel, CA
31¼" high x 18" wide x 21½" deep x 17¼" seat height Manufacturers details: Charles and Ray Eames adapted molding techniques developed during World War II to produce their classic s...
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Contemporary Black Chair, Additive Manufacturing in Biopolymers, Italy
By Elli Design
Located in Biassono, IT
SoHo Chair High-tech Manufacturing With A Human Touch The Soho chair symbolically represents
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Pair of ‘Selene’ Chairs in Plastic by Vico Magistretti, 1968
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Berlin, BE
Pair of ‘Selene’ chairs in plastic by Vico Magistretti, 1968 The selene chair was designed by
Category

20th Century Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Recycled-Plastic 'RCP2 Chair' in Confetti by Jane Atfield
By Jane Atfield
Located in New York, NY
plastic had yet to be understood. “In the ’90s, eco-design was somewhat marginalized and often seen as an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Four Modus Work Chairs by Centro Progetti Tecno, 1972.
By Tecno Design Centre
Located in Roma, IT
Four Modus work chairs made by Centro Progetti Tecno, 1972. H. 75-88.5 x 48-56.5 x 52-53.5 cm
Category

Vintage 1970s Chairs

Materials

Iron

Italian Brown Plastic Joe Chair by Heller
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Heller
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Cool Cast brown plastic Joe Glove chair designed by Gionathan de Pas, Donato D’Urbino and Paolo
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Customizable Gubi Bat Chair Designed by GamFratesi
By GamFratesi Design Studio, Gubi
Located in New York, NY
seat cushion that can be upholstered with a fabric designed for outdoor use, the Bat Chair for outdoor
Category

2010s Danish Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Italian modern white plastic 860 Universale Chairs, Joe Colombo, Kartell, 1970s
By Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern white plastic 860 Universale Chairs, Joe Colombo, Kartell, 1970s. Set consisting of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

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
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Recycled-Plastic 'RCP2 Chair' in Black & White by Jane Atfield
By Jane Atfield
Located in New York, NY
plastic had yet to be understood. “In the ’90s, eco-design was somewhat marginalized and often seen as an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Recycled-Plastic 'RCP2 Chair' in Blue & White by Jane Atfield
By Jane Atfield
Located in New York, NY
designed between 1990-1992. This series of re-editioned chairs honors the legacy of the first RCP2 Chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Set of 4 Sculptural Plastic Chairs by John Gale, 1963
By John Gale
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare white space age chairs. Designed by Mid-Century Modern designer John Gale. Patented in 1963
Category

Vintage 1960s American Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Customizable Bat Dining Chair Outdoor Designed by GamFratesi
By GamFratesi Design Studio, Gubi
Located in New York, NY
seat cushion that can be upholstered with a fabric designed for outdoor use, the Bat Chair for outdoor
Category

2010s Danish Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Donghoon Shon Contemporary Chair from "BSP" Series by Product Solvent Plastic
By Donghoon Sohn
Located in Barcelona, ES
(Korea), 2021 By product, solvent, plastic Contemporary design Cream black and white Measurements 43 cm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Korean Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Italian modern Green plastic Chairs Gaudi by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1970
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Green plastic Chairs Gaudi by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1970s Set of 6 iconic
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Italian modern brown plastic chair 4875 by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell, 1970s
By Carlo Bartoli, Kartell
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern brown plastic chair 4875 by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell, 1970s Chair mod. 4875 with
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Space Age Red Plastic Vintage Dining Chairs Steen Ostergaard, 1966, Denmark
By Steen Ostergaard
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age four ( 4 ) red plastic vintage dining chairs by Steen Ostergaard 1966 for Cado Norway
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Space Age Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Space Age Red Plastic Vintage Chair Selene by Vico Magistretti, Italy
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age red vintage plastic chair model Selene designed by Vico Magistretti 1968 for Artemide
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Emeco On & On Stacking Chair in Green Plastic by Barber & Osgerby
By Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
thinking, combining longevity of design, durability, and the use of recycled materials that can be recycled
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Emeco On & On Stacking Chair in Black Plastic by Barber & Osgerby
By Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
thinking, combining longevity of design, durability, and the use of recycled materials that can be recycled
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Emeco On & On Stacking Chair in Orange Plastic by Barber & Osgerby
By Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
thinking, combining longevity of design, durability, and the use of recycled materials that can be recycled
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Emeco On & On Stacking Chair in White Plastic by Barber & Osgerby
By Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
thinking, combining longevity of design, durability, and the use of recycled materials that can be recycled
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Vittorio Varo, Slipper Chairs, Fabric, Metal, Plastic, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of sizeable white fabric, metal and plastic lounge chairs designed by Vittorio Varo and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Slipper Chairs

Materials

Metal

Gothic chair by Moooi, designed by Studio Job
By Studio Job (Job Smeets & Nynke Tynagel)
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Gothic chair by Moooi in orange. Designer: Studio Job. Circa 2012
Category

2010s Dutch Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Gothic chair by Moooi, designed by Studio Job
Gothic chair by Moooi, designed by Studio Job
H 34.26 in W 16.93 in D 19.69 in
Italian Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli Plia Plastic Dining Chairs, Set of 2
By Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Catelli in 1967, the Plia chair was introduced at the
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Futurist Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 5 Vintage Midcentury French Modern Slickslick Chairs by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, XO Design
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of five Slick Slick chairs was designed by Philippe Starck in 1999 for the French
Category

1990s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Set of 4 Stackable Plastic Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Henry Massonnet
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of 4 stackable plastic chairs was designed by Pierre Paulin for Henry Massonet and
Category

Antique 1680s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic 'RCP2 Chair' in Solid Red by Jane Atfield
By Jane Atfield
Located in New York, NY
plastic had yet to be understood. “In the ’90s, eco-design was somewhat marginalized and often seen as an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

On & On Stacking Chair in Plastic with Green Leather by Barber & Osgerby
By Emeco, Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby
Located in Hanover, PA
thinking, combining longevity of design, durability, and the use of recycled materials that can be recycled
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Plastic

On & On Stacking Chair in Plastic with Black Leather by Barber & Osgerby
By Emeco, Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby
Located in Hanover, PA
thinking, combining longevity of design, durability, and the use of recycled materials that can be recycled
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Plastic

On & On Stacking Chair in Plastic with Orange Leather by Barber & Osgerby
By Emeco, Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby
Located in Hanover, PA
thinking, combining longevity of design, durability, and the use of recycled materials that can be recycled
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Plastic

On & On Stacking Chair in Plastic with White Leather by Barber & Osgerby
By Emeco, Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby
Located in Hanover, PA
thinking, combining longevity of design, durability, and the use of recycled materials that can be recycled
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Emeco On & On Stacking Chair in Dark Blue Plastic by Barber & Osgerby
By Emeco, Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby
Located in Hanover, PA
thinking, combining longevity of design, durability, and the use of recycled materials that can be recycled
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Emeco On & On Stacking Chair in Light Blue Plastic by Barber & Osgerby
By Emeco, Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby
Located in Hanover, PA
thinking, combining longevity of design, durability, and the use of recycled materials that can be recycled
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Modern Black Green Beige or White Nordic Loop Dining or Accent Chair Set of 2
By Front Design, Qeeboo
Located in Origgio (VA), IT
Loop chair designed from the original and recognizable Front's stroke. The experimentations on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Italian modern black plastic chairs Modus SM 203 by Borsani for Tecno, 1980s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black plastic chairs Modus SM 203 by Borsani for Tecno, 1980s Chairs mod. Modus SM
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Modern Black Green Beige or White Nordic Loop Dining or Accent Chair Set of 2
By Front Design, Qeeboo
Located in Origgio (VA), IT
Loop chair, born from the original and recognizable magical and Nordic trait typical of the Front
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Rare Plastic Organic Chair in Yellow, circa 1970
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
. :-) Yellow plastic stacking chair. Very nice and elegant design. Some traces of wear like scratches (see
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Rare Plastic Organic Chair in Yellow, circa 1970
Rare Plastic Organic Chair in Yellow, circa 1970
H 29.14 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in
Set of 5 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Plastic & Fabric Chairs, 1970s
By Overman
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of chairs was designed by Svante Schöblom for the Swedish Overman manufacture during the
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Italian modern Gray plastic aluminum Chair Modus SM 203 by Borsani Tecno, 1980s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Gray plastic aluminum Chair Modus SM 203 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1980s Chair
Category

Vintage 1980s European Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Thonet Chair in Birch and Plastic by Gerd Lange, West-Germany, 1973
By Gerd Lange, Thonet
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Designer: Gerd Lange Manufacturer: THONET Model: Flex chair Material: Birch / Plastic
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic, Birch

Art Design Chair - Stand Alone chair - Artistic Chair by Milanese Studio
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani, Spinzi
Located in Milano, IT
century: he created pieces the likes of the P40 lounge chair and D70 sofa, as well as designing his own
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

1980s Post Modern Segis Italia Black Plastic & Chrome Charlie Side Chairs Set 4
By Carlo Bimbi and Nilo Gioacchini, Loewenstein, Segis
Located in Topeka, KS
introduce this set of four INCREDIBLE vintage “Charlie Collection” chairs designed by famed Carlo Bimbi
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Chubby Chair in Eraser 3D Printed Recycled Plastic
Located in London, GB
search for honest and functional ornamentation. The chubby chair remains his most playful child of this
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Chubby Chair in Buttermilk 3D Printed Recycled Plastic
Located in London, GB
search for honest and functional ornamentation. The chubby chair remains his most playful child of this
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Black Chubby Chair in 3d Printed Recycled Plastic
Located in London, GB
search for honest and functional ornamentation. The chubby chair remains his most playful child of this
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Chubby Chair in Dijon 3d Printed Recycled Plastic
Located in London, GB
search for honest and functional ornamentation. The chubby chair remains his most playful child of this
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plastic

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Plastic Design Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of plastic design chairs available for sale. The range of distinct plastic design chairs — often made from plastic, metal and fabric — can elevate any home. We have 50 antique and vintage plastic design chairs in-stock, while there are 35 modern editions to choose from as well. Plastic design chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of plastic design chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Industrial plastic design chairs are of considerable interest. Plastic design chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Sika Design, Verner Panton and Herman Miller are consistently popular.

How Much are Plastic Design Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,250, while they’re typically $123 on the low end and $28,339 highest priced.
Questions About Plastic Design Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A common plastic used in chairs is thermoplastic polypropylene injected into a mold. Because of its strength and durability, thermoplastic polypropylene is a great material and it doesn't present the risk of breaking or a furnishing losing its shape. This type of plastic is good for chairs that might undergo heavy wear.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The world first saw plastic lawn chairs in 1965. Designed by Joe Colombo, the chair was called the Universale, and was defined by its blocky appearance. Find a variety of styles of plastic lawn chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One of the first places to check when determining the authenticity of your Eames chair, is the underside. Nearly all chairs were marked or labeled. Shop a collection of Eames chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    There are two designers known for producing a Z-Chair. Poul Jensen unveiled his design in 1957. It features a zigzagging teak wood frame and boxy seat and back cushions. In 2011, Sawaya & Moroni introduced a sharply angled, polished stainless steel Z-Chair designed by architect Zaha Hadid. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Italian-American designer and artist Harry Bertoia designed the Bird chair in 1952. It features a tubular base and a wire basket seat. Today, Knoll Furniture continues to manufacture the mid-century modern furnishing. Find a selection of Bird chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Charles-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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Le 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Charles and Ray Eames designed the LCW lounge chair in 1945. Its design includes five pieces of molded plywood. Herman Miller continues to produce the iconic furnishing to this day. You can find a range of LCW chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Although many people have designed airport chairs, Charles and Ray Eames are best known for creating seating for airports. The ones they produced for Chicago O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, in 1962 are especially famous. On 1st 1stDibs, shop a variety of airport chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Ludwig Mies van der Rohe designed the MR chair in 1927. The tubular steel frame and woven seat reflect the International Style that the German architect helped establish. Today, Knoll furniture manufactures the armchair. Shop a variety of MR chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 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, 2023
    Le Corbusier designed a number of armchairs that people refer to as the Corbusier chair. His designs are spare, minimal and efficient but at the same time offer supreme comfort. Collaborating with his cousin, Pierre Jeanneret, and trailblazing designer Charlotte Perriand, he devised such iconic pieces as the LC2 Petit Confort armchair and the LC4 chaise longue. Each couples a tubular chrome frame with soft, supple leather upholstery, lending an organic warmth to an industrially made piece of furniture. Find a variety of Le Corbusier chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Arnold Madsen designed the Clam chair. In the past, it was ascribed to the Norwegian retailer Martin Olsen and then the Danish architect Philip Arctander. It was only through some dogged research by a team of international design historians and collectors that it was finally correctly associated with Madsen, an upholsterer by profession who created it in Copenhagen in 1944. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Clam chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Charles and Ray Eames designed the Eames chair. A married couple, they were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design and have been recognized as among the most influential designers of the 20th century. They produced a line of DCW chairs together in the 1940s and went on to unveil their now iconic lounge chair in 1956. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Eames lounge chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Opinions vary on who designed the folding chair. Chairs designed to fold have existed since the ancient world, with examples found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Some people argue that the original designer of the modern-day folding chair was John Cram, who patented an idea for a folding chair in 1855. However, others believe that Philip E.G. Harrison should get the credit because his 1931 design more closely resembles the modern-day folding chair. Nathaniel Alexander also contributed to the development of the folding chair with his 1911 chair that included a book rest, as did Frederic Arnold, who created the first folding aluminum chair in 1947. Shop a selection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Who the most famous chair designer is may refer to many different people. Arne Jacobsen, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Lilly Reich, Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Philippe Starck, Hans Wegner, Verner Panton and Le Corbusier have all designed iconic chairs over time. Shop a selection of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    George Nelson designed the coconut chair in 1956. Herman Miller continues to produce the curvy accent chair based on his original design. On 1stDibs, you can shop a collection of coconut chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto designed the Paimio chair for a tuberculosis sanatorium in the town of Paimio, Finland. The bent plywood chair debuted in the early 1930s. On 1st 1stDibs, shop a range of Alvar Aalto chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Surrealist designer and artist Pedro Friedeberg designed the Hand chair. He unveiled the piece in 1962 when he was only 24 years old. Many designers and furniture companies have created similar pieces since. Find a collection of Hand chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Eileen Gray designed the Transat chair in 1922. Its name comes from the luxury ocean liners that took passengers on transatlantic voyages during the early 20th century. Gray became inspired to create the chair after sitting in deck chairs on one such ship. Shop a range of Transat chairs on 1stDibs.