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Circle Chair Designed by Yngve Ekstrom
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Stamford, CT
A chair designed by Yngve Ekstrom circa 1960. Rising from ebonized legs the blond Birch wood chair
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Designs
Materials
Birch
Dunbar Lounge Chair designed by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Fraser, MI
Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair.
Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category
1950s Retro Chair Designs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Early Womb Chair Designed for Eero Saarinen
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Stamford, CT
A early production womb chair designed by Eero Saarinen. Produced by Knoll starting in 1946 this
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Designs
Materials
Steel
Modern Lounge Chair Designed by Mel Smilow
By Mel Smilow
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish modern style walnut lounge chair designed by Mel Smilow for his company Smilow-Thielle
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Designs
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
John Hutton "Thebes" Chair Designed for Randolph & Hein
By John Hutton
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare John Hutton "Thebes" chair Designed for Randolph & Hein.
Category
1970s Retro Chair Designs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Lounge Chair design by Carlo di Carli
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage chair design by Carlo Di Carli. Unmarked. A stamped model number on frame as shown
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Designs
Materials
Wood
Chair Designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Techno, Italy, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Stockholm, SE
Chair, designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Techno,
Italy, 1950s.
Plywood and lacquered steel.
Category
1950s Italian Scandinavian Modern Retro Chair Designs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Club Chairs Designed by Arthur Elrod
By Arthur Elrod
Located in Pasadena, CA
Incredibly chic pair of club chairs designed by Arthur Elrod for the Cody House in Palm Springs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Designs
Materials
Fabric
Galaxy Chair Designed by Alf Svensson for DUX
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Bronx, NY
A 1970s Galaxy chair designed by Alf Svensson for DUX. This chairs features an upholstered and
Category
1980s Danish Retro Chair Designs
ST 664 Shell Chairs, Designed by Eddie Harlis
By Eddie Harlis, Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The ST 664 chair designed by Eddie Harlis in 1954. Thonet manufactured the chairs in Germany. These
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Designs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Wicker chair Design Teun Velthuizen for Urotan 1950s Holland
By Urotan, Teun Velthuizen
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice and rare Wicker chair .Design by Teun Velthuizen for Urotan 1950s Holland Grey Metal wire
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Designs
Materials
Wicker
"Boomerang" Model Chair Design Carlo de Carli, 1950s
By Carlo De Carli
Located in taranto, IT
"Boomerang" model chair, design Carlo de Carli, 1950s production
made of wood on a black
Category
1950s Italian Retro Chair Designs
Materials
Metal
Sgarsul Rocking Chair Designed by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova
By Gae Aulenti, Poltronova
Located in Parma, IT
Sgarsul rocking chair designed by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova 1960s.
Structure in bent and
Category
1960s Italian Retro Chair Designs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Chairs Designed by Larry Laslo for Directional
By Larry Laslo, Directional
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Chairs Designed by Larry Laslo for Directional, wooden legs have a faux burl wood finish
Category
1990s American Modern Retro Chair Designs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Model 31 Chairs, Designed by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Chorzów, PL
A set of four teak chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen. Classic cult model 31. Light, stable
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Designs
Materials
Teak
Soriana Lounge Chair Designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, 1970’s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Soriana lounge chair designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1970’s. Reupholstered in cognac
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Designs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Verner Panton, System 1-2-3 Chair, Design Black
By Verner Panton
Located in Greven, DE
Vintage 1-2-3 chair designed by Verner Panton.
Made probably in the 1970s. The chair is in original
Category
1970s Danish Retro Chair Designs
Materials
Metal
ST 664 Shell Chairs, Designed by Eddie Harlis, Orange
By Eddie Harlis, Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The ST 664 chair designed by Eddie Harlis in 1954. Thonet manufactured the chairs in Germany. These
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Designs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Vintage Chair Design Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti, 1950s
By Saporiti, Augusto Bozzi
Located in taranto, IT
Very rare 1950s collectible chair designed by Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti.
Measure cm. 87 in
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1950s Italian Retro Chair Designs
Materials
Metal
Sono Sculptural Wood Chair Designed by Anacleto Spazzapan
By Anacleto Spazzapan
Located in Madrid, ES
Mod Sono sculptural chair designed by Anacleto Spazzapan. Structure composed of Imbuia wood. Italy
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Retro Chair Designs
Materials
Wood, Imbuia
Organic low side chairs, designed and handmade in the 1950s.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Organic low side chairs, designed and handmade in the 1950s. The craftsman was inspired by the wabi
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1950s French Arts and Crafts Retro Chair Designs
Materials
Elm
Spade Chair Designed by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Stamford, CT
A France and Sons chair designed by Finn Juhl. Known as the "Spade Chair". Model FD 133. this is
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Designs
Materials
Wood
Pair Of Two Chairs Designed By Warren Platner, 1960's
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of chairs designed by Warren Platner and published by Knoll. Structure with a sculptural shape
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Designs
Materials
Steel
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
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Designs
Materials
Steel
Easy chair designed by Alvar Andersson for Ferdinand Lundquist & Co
By Alvar Andersson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Easy chair designed by Alvar Andersson for Ferdinand Lundquist & Co,
Sweden, 1940s.
Textile and
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Designs
Materials
Textile, Birch
Rocking chair designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast, Denmark 1960s.
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rocking chair designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast, Denmark 1960s. This chair is made out of teak and
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Chair Designs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Set of Six Dining Chairs Designed by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of six dining chairs, designed by Paul McCobb for Directional, circa 1950s. This set has been
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Designs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Arabesque Organic Shape Chair Designed by Folke Jansson, Sweden
By SM Wincrantz 1, Folke Jansson
Located in Antwerp, BE
Arabesque lounge chair designed by Folke Jansson for S M Wincrantz, Skövde, Sweden. 1955. This
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Designs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Stunning easy chair designed and manufactured dating from the 1960s.
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning easy chair designed and manufactured dating from the 1960s. This sculptural chair features
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Designs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1980s Task Chair Designed by Niels Diffrient for Knoll
By Knoll, Niels Diffrient
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1980s
Very fun and bright cherry red eighties task chairs designed by Niels Diffrient for
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1990s American Post-Modern Retro Chair Designs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Vintage Spanish Chair Designed by Børge Mogensen, Denmark 1970s
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Spanish chair designed by Børge Mogensen in oak and thick cognac color leather. Produced by
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1970s European Retro Chair Designs
Materials
Oak
Set of Six T Dining Chairs Designed by Katavolos & Littell & Kelley
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Stamford, CT
A set of 6 black leather and polished chrome T dining chairs designed by Douglas Kelly, Ross
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Designs
Materials
Leather
Italian Single Toscana Chair Designed by Piero Sartogo for Saporiti
Located in Sofia, BG
Here we present a single Toscana chair designed by Piero Sartogo for Saporiti in 1986. It feature a
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Chair Designs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Midcentury Brazilian Modern “Sheriff” Lounge Chair Designed by Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Union City, NJ
Mid Century Brazilian Modern “Sheriff” Lounge Chair Designed By Sergio Rodrigues. Originally
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Designs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 32 in W 37 in D 37 in
Ten Dining Chairs Designed by Richard McCarthy for Selrite
By Selrite, Richard McCarthy
Located in Dallas, TX
A unique set of ten dining chairs designed by Richard McCarthy and manufactured by Selrite. The
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Designs
Materials
Metal
"Moduline" Chairs, Design by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen for France & Søn, 1960s
By France & Søn, Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in Wolfurt, AT
"Moduline" chairs designed by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen for France & Søn. The chairs have their original
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Designs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 27.56 in W 22.84 in D 29.53 in
Dinner Chairs Design by Illum Wrapsø 1960 Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Dinner chairs design by Illum Wrapsø 1960 Denmark.
Beautiful set of four rare dark wood dining
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Designs
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Barrel Lounge Chairs Designed by Jules Heumann for Metropolitan
By Jules Heumann, Metropolitan
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Midcentury Barrel lounge chairs designed by Jules Heumann for Metropolitan in the United States
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Designs
Materials
Chrome
H 26 in W 36.25 in D 37 in
"Tric" Chair Design Achille & Piergiacomo Castiglioni for BBB Emmebonacina, 1965
By BBB Bonacchina, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in taranto, IT
"Tric" model folding chair, design achille and piergiacomo castiglioni for BBB emmebonacina, 1965
Category
1960s Italian Retro Chair Designs
Materials
Wood
H 32.29 in W 16.93 in D 17.33 in
“Fabio” Lounge Chair Designed by Pascal Mourgue for Steiner, France
By Pascal Mourgue, Steiner
Located in Union City, NJ
Space Age French Modern “Fabio” Lounge Chair Designed by Pascal Mourgue for Steiner, France. This
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1970s French Space Age Retro Chair Designs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Cube Lounge Chairs Designed by Cy Mann
By Cy Mann
Located in Union City, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Cube Lounge Chair Designed by Cy Mann. These chair features a mirrored
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1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Designs
Materials
Chrome
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
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Designs
Materials
Metal
Classic 1960s Egg Chair designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritzhansen / Denmark
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nice early egg chair designed by Arne Jacobsen manufactured by Fritzhansen. made in Denmark
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Designs
Materials
Aluminum
H 43 in W 34.26 in D 37.8 in
Palace Chair, Designed by George J. Sowden in 1983 for Memphis Milano
By George Sowden
Located in Beirut, LB
PALACE Chair, Designed by George J. Sowden in 1983 for the Collection Memphis Milano, in colored
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Designs
Materials
Wood
H 37.41 in W 19.3 in D 17.72 in
3 chairs designed by Jacques Hitier in the 1950s in France
By Jacques Hitier
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
3 chairs designed by Jacques Hitier in the 1950s, published by Tubauto. Structure in painted steel
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Designs
Materials
Steel
Bauhaus Cantilever MG5 Visitor Leather Chairs, Design Mart Stam, Italy 70s
By Matteo Grassi, Mart Stam
Located in Lucija, SI
Set of 4 Bauhaus cantilever dining chairs designed by Mart Stam and produce by Matteo Grassi in the
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1970s Italian Bauhaus Retro Chair Designs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 22.45 in
Whimsical Aluminum Antler Chair Designed by Arthur Court, USA 1970's
By Arthur Court
Located in East Hampton, NY
A fanciful American 1970s aluminum antler chair designed by Arthur Court, San Francisco (1928-2015
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Designs
Materials
Aluminum
Chair Design by Giovanni "Nino" Zoncada, Italy, 1960s
By Cassina, Nino Zoncada
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Chair design by Giovanni "Nino" Zoncada, Italy, 1960s. The design dates from the year 1965 and was
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Designs
Materials
Fabric, Nutwood
Foldable Easy Chairs Designed by Teun Van Zanten for Molinari, 1970s
By Teun van Zanten, Molinari
Located in Schagen, NL
Foldable easy chairs designed by Teun van Zanten for Molinari in the Netherlands in the 1970s
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Designs
Materials
Metal
A Single Toscana Chair Designed by Piero Sartogo for Saporiti
By Saporiti
Located in Southampton, NY
A single Toscana chairs designed by Piero Sartogo for Saporiti. These chairs were designed in 1986
Category
1980s Italian Retro Chair Designs
Materials
Leather, Burl
Pair of Chrome Lounge Chairs Designed by John Mascheroni for Swaim Originals
By John Mascheroni
Located in Dallas, TX
Geometric form lounge chairs designed by John Mascheroni for Swaim originals. Cantilevered chairs
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Designs
Materials
Chrome
H 27.5 in W 28 in D 31.75 in
Haimi Oy Karuselli Lounge Chair Designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro
By Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Very comfortable and futuristic Karuselli Lounge chair, designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro in 1965
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Retro Chair Designs
Materials
Steel
Six Thayer Coggin Chrome Dining Room Chairs Designed by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Toledo, OH
Six Thayer Coggin chrome dining room chairs designed by Milo Baughman. circa 1982. Square chrome
Category
Late 20th Century Retro Chair Designs
Materials
Chrome
Chairs Design James Leonard 1950s for Esavian Esa
By Esavian, James Leonard, Jean Prouvé
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
School chairs design James Leonard for Esavian Esa
A great example of post-war utilitarian design
Category
1950s English Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Designs
Materials
Aluminum
Large Wing Back Lounge Chair Designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Denmark
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Comfortable walnut wing back chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1954, produced by Carlo Ghan
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Chair Designs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Reupholstered Danish Mid-Century reclining chair designed by Henry Walter Klein
By Bramin Mobler, H.W. Klein
Located in Berlin, DE
Reupholstered Danish Mid-Century Modern reclining chair designed by Henry W. Klein
The chair has a
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Designs
Materials
Teak
H 39.38 in W 30.32 in D 31.5 in
Danish Ebonized Dining Chairs Designed by Bob & Dries Van Den Berghe
By Tranekær Furniture, Bob & Dries Van Den Berghe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A set of six Danish ebonized dining chairs. Designed 1970 by Bob og Dries van den Bergh for
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Designs
Materials
Leather
Mid Century B 236 Chairs Designed by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima Italy, 50s
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Lucija, SI
Rare pair of model B 236 chairs designed by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima Italy
They are made in 1951
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Designs
Materials
Aluminum
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H 29.93 in W 22.05 in D 22.84 in
Pulkka Lounge Chair designed by Ilmari Lappalainen by ASKO, Finland, 1968
By Asko, Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Comfortable lounge chair designed by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko 1960s. The lounge chair has an
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Retro Chair Designs
Materials
Aluminum
H 33.86 in W 39.38 in D 29.93 in
“Senzafine” Lounge Chair Designed by Eleonore Peduzzi Riva for Zanotta, 1969
By Zanotta, Eleonore Peduzzi Riva
Located in Union City, NJ
Italian Modern “Senzafine” Lounge chair designed by Eleonore Peduzzi Riva for Zanotta, 1969. This
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Chair Designs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Fiberglass
H 23.62 in W 31.5 in D 28.35 in
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Retro Chair Designs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of retro chair designs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique retro chair designs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. Retro chair designs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern retro chair designs are consistently popular styles. Retro chair designs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Hans J. Wegner, Knoll and Fritz Hansen are consistently popular.
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Prices for retro chair designs start at $0 and top out at $100,000,000 with the average selling for $3,564.
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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.
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Questions About Retro Chair Designs
- 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 Eames chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Charles and Ray Eames designed the Eames chair. A married couple, they were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design and have been recognized as among the most influential designers of the 20th century. They produced a line of DCW chairs together in the 1940s and went on to unveil their now iconic lounge chair in 1956. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Eames lounge chairs.
- Who designed the clam chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Arnold Madsen designed the Clam chair. In the past, it was ascribed to the Norwegian retailer Martin Olsen and then the Danish architect Philip Arctander. It was only through some dogged research by a team of international design historians and collectors that it was finally correctly associated with Madsen, an upholsterer by profession who created it in Copenhagen in 1944. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Clam chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Who designed the 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.
- 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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