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Set of Four '4' Teak Dining Chair by D-SCAN Newly Upholstered, c. 1970s
By D-Scan
Located in Deland, FL
Equal parts comfort and style this visually stunning set of dining chairs, produced by D-SCAN and
Category
Vintage 1970s Singaporean Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of 4 Danish Teak Dining Chairs by D-SCAN, Original Fabric, c. 1970s
By D-Scan
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a set of vintage D-SCAN dining chairs that have been left in 100% original condition
Category
Vintage 1970s Singaporean Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 32.5 in W 19.5 in D 21.5 in
Classic Scandinavian Design Mid Century Danish Teak Chairs Wool Upholstery - Set
By Neils O. Möller, D-Scan
Located in Madison, WI
four solid wood teak Danish chairs. They are highly collectible, iconic, and very stylish Mid Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
H 31 in W 17 in D 16.5 in
Danish Mid-Century Arm Chair in Solid Teak & Original Fabric by D-Scan, c. 1970s
By D-Scan
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an elegant arm chair by D-SCAN made in the mid-1970's. In 100% original vintage
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 32.5 in W 23 in D 21.5 in
Polymorph Chair by Philipp Aduatz
By Philipp Aduatz
Located in Geneve, CH
single shape of a chair.
The concept for the design is based on research in design history, when
Category
2010s Austrian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Cherry
Melting Chair by Philipp Aduatz
By Philipp Aduatz
Located in Geneve, CH
chrome edition of 12 + 3 A/P
Philipp Aduatz´ intention in the design of the Melting Chair is to
Category
2010s Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Thanatos Chair by Philipp Aduatz
By Philipp Aduatz
Located in Geneve, CH
Thanatos chair by Philipp Aduatz
Unique
Dimensions: 51 × 64 × 77 cm
Materials: Resin-marble
Category
2010s Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Resin
Gradient Tiles Chair by Philipp Aduatz
By Philipp Aduatz
Located in Geneve, CH
tiles chair is an experimental chair designed and produced by Philipp Aduatz by using solely
Category
2010s Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Black Chrome Melting Chair by Philipp Aduatz
By Philipp Aduatz
Located in Geneve, CH
design of the Melting Chair is to capture a transient transformation within a sculptural object. The
Category
2010s Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Sculptural 1970s Dunbar Chairs in Ivory Bouclé
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Saint Louis, MO
. Created by Lydia dePolo and Jack Dunbar, these are the perfect chairs for the buyer who loves high design
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
12 Brass & Mohair Campanula Chairs by Pagani (Partner of Gio Ponti) Arflex 1952
By Carlo Pagani, Arflex
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Amazing set of eight restored 'Campanula' dining chairs designed by Italian architect Carlo Pagani
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 32.68 in W 21.66 in D 20.48 in
Arne Jacobsen Model 3101 Ant Deco Silhouette
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Arne Jacobsen’s chair design is named for the outline of an ant with its head raised. Despite its
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Midcentury KEVI Office Chair by Jorgen Rasmussen for KEVI
By Jørgen Rasmussen, Kevi
Located in Baltimore, MD
office chair, the KEVI was originally designed in 1958 by iconic architect, Jørgen Rasmussen. Designed
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Fauteuil I by Philipp Aduatz
By Philipp Aduatz
Located in Geneve, CH
3D scan data is used as basis for modeling the Fauteuil II. The pieces of the edition Fauteuil I are
Category
2010s Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Foam, Polystyrene
Small Gradient Bench by Philipp Aduatz
By Philipp Aduatz
Located in Geneve, CH
the developed research in product design. Together they developed a new collection of benches, a chair
Category
2010s Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Concrete, Steel
Large Gradient Bench by Philipp Aduatz
By Philipp Aduatz
Located in Geneve, CH
product design. Together they developed a new collection of benches, a chair and a large vase. By the
Category
2010s Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Concrete, Steel
Gradient Stool by Philipp Aduatz
By Philipp Aduatz
Located in Geneve, CH
design in a very short time period. The advantages are not only from ecological and economic reasons, no
Category
2010s Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Concrete, Steel
Gradient Armchair by Philipp Aduatz
By Philipp Aduatz
Located in Geneve, CH
design in a very short time period. The advantages are not only from ecological and economic reasons, no
Category
2010s Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Concrete, Steel
Digital Chaiselongue by Philipp Aduatz
By Philipp Aduatz
Located in Geneve, CH
Innsbruck.
The sculptural design language is realized by the use of an innovative digital fabrication
Category
2010s Austrian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Concrete
Sculptural Danish Design Thygesen & Olesen - 5331 Armchair, Set of Six, 1980s
By Magnus Olesen, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Renens, CH
Armchair model 5331 designed by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, produced by Magnus Olesen in
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 20.48 in
Thanatos Table by Philipp Aduatz
By Philipp Aduatz
Located in Geneve, CH
Thanatos chair by Philipp Aduatz
Unique
Dimensions: 70 × 72 × 44.5 cm
Materials: Resin-marble
Category
2010s Austrian Modern Tables
Materials
Resin
Large Concrete Gradient Vase by Philipp Aduatz
By Philipp Aduatz
Located in Geneve, CH
construction and design in a very short time period. The advantages are not only from ecological and economic
Category
2010s Austrian Modern Vases
Materials
Concrete, Steel
Large Concrete Gradient Vase by Philipp Aduatz
By Philipp Aduatz
Located in Geneve, CH
construction and design in a very short time period. The advantages are not only from ecological and economic
Category
2010s Austrian Modern Vases
Materials
Concrete, Steel
Large Concrete Gradient Vase by Philipp Aduatz
By Philipp Aduatz
Located in Geneve, CH
construction and design in a very short time period. The advantages are not only from ecological and economic
Category
2010s Austrian Modern Vases
Materials
Concrete, Steel
Set of 3 Large Concrete Gradient Vase by Philipp Aduatz
By Philipp Aduatz
Located in Geneve, CH
fabrication technology that allows to print very large and complex structures in construction and design in a
Category
2010s Austrian Modern Vases
Materials
Concrete
Burnt Wood Eclipse Light Sculpted by Tilen Sepič
Located in Geneve, CH
concept “LED light glove”, Designboom
2006
Komisar chair, design proposal, Exhibition, Winning Award
Category
2010s German Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wood
Alex Roskin, Tusk High Chair in Polished Aluminum, USA
By Alex Roskin
Located in New York, NY
Tusk chair II reflects Alex Roskin penchant for an animality in form. The versatile chair can be
Category
2010s American Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Alex Roskin, Tusk Low Chair in Stainless Steel, USA
By Alex Roskin
Located in New York, NY
The tusk chair demonstrates Roskin’s propensity for an animality in form. Created in mirror
Category
2010s American Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Tusk Lounge Chair II in Polished Aluminum, USA, 2022
By Alex Roskin
Located in New York, NY
blend functional design with modernist sculptural references. A natural successor of innovative artists
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Alex Roskin, Tusk Lounge Chair in Polished Aluminum, USA
By Alex Roskin
Located in New York, NY
The Tusk lounge chair reflects Alex Roskin penchant for an animality in form. Finished in mirror
Category
2010s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Alex Roskin, Tusk Chair in Aluminum with Bronze Plating, USA
By Alex Roskin
Located in New York, NY
Tusk chair reflects Alex Roskin penchant for an animality in form. The versatile chair can be used
Category
2010s American Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Bronze
Alex Roskin, High Chair / Bar Stool in Aluminum, USA
By Alex Roskin
Located in New York, NY
Alex Roskins Tusk Series reflects his penchant for an animality in form. The versatile chairs and
Category
2010s American Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Tusk Counter Stool, Aluminum with Faux Bronze Finish, USA, 2023
By Alex Roskin
Located in New York, NY
Alex Roskins Tusk Series reflects his penchant for an animality in form. The versatile chairs and
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum, Bronze
Alex Roskin, Monumental Dining Table, USA
By Alex Roskin
Located in New York, NY
the artist.
Roskin’s works blend functional design with modernist sculptural references. A natural
Category
2010s American Dining Room Tables
Materials
Bronze
Midcentury Black Leather Lounge Chair by Arne Jacobsen Oksen, Ox Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
? They borrowed an original 1960s Oksen chair from the Design Museum in Denmark, measured and 3D scanned
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Free Shipping
H 45.28 in W 35.44 in D 39.77 in
Stacking Chairs by Sebel, Pressed Metal Seat on Tubular Frame, Set of 4
By Harry Sebel
Located in Madison, WI
Sebel Stak-a-Bye chairs, a design that has been knocked off numerous times.
Category
Vintage 1940s English Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Classical Lyre-Back Mahogany Side Chairs with Paw Feet, Phyfe school
Located in Providence, RI
: 1970), page 57, fig. 42 (illustrating same chair). Kane notes that a design for lyre chairs is in The
Category
Antique 1810s American American Classical Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Important Rare Set of Six Neoclassical Side Chairs, Boston, circa 1815
Located in Providence, RI
This set of chairs is the only one known with the bulbous reeded front leg and commodious original
Category
Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Nani Baba Bench by Serban Ionescu
By Serban Ionescu
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This chair was designed by Romanian artist Serban Ionescu for In Good Company.
From impulse to
Category
2010s American Benches
Materials
Cut Steel
Mahogany Hepplewhite Armchair, Rhode Island or Connecticut, circa 1800
Located in Providence, RI
This shield-back chair of Hepplewhite design was a popular form in its time and evidences the
Category
Antique Early 1800s American Hepplewhite Armchairs
H 36.75 in W 21.5 in D 20.75 in
Danish Style D-Scan Sculptural Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By D-Scan
Located in Esperance, NY
Great set of 6 vintage d scan Danish style chairs. The chairs have a great sculptural design and
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Substantial Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk by D-Scan in Teak, c. 1970's
By D-Scan
Located in Deland, FL
Impressive in stature this exquisite executive desk by D-Scan is absolutely breathtaking in both
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 28.5 in W 72.5 in D 39.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Design Dining Chairs by D, Scan Set of 4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 teak attractive mid-century Danish modern reupholstered dining chairs in vibrant yellow
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Four '4' Scandinavian Styled Teak Dining Chairs w/ Oatmeal Fabric
By D-Scan
Located in Deland, FL
As comfortable as they are visually stunning this splendid set of vintage D-SCAN dining chairs are
Category
Vintage 1970s Singaporean Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 32.75 in W 19.5 in D 21.5 in
Danish Modern Teak Dining Chairs by Scan Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four dining chairs designed and manufactured by Scan Style in Denmark, circa 1950s. These
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
D-Scan Teak Expanding Dining Table
By D-Scan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience the charm of mid-century design with this vintage D-Scan teak dining table. Crafted from
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
D-Scan Vintage Solid Teak Danish Modern Lounge Chair
By D-Scan, Sun Cabinet, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
front spanner both cradles the seat and creates a lovely design element. The lounge chair features its
Category
Vintage 1980s Thai Scandinavian Modern Settees
Materials
Fabric, Teak
2008 Him & Her Glossy White Glossy Chair by by Fabio Novembre for Casamania
By Fabio Novembre, Casamania
Located in London, GB
"Him & Her" white gloss finish polyethylene moulded freestanding chairs designed by Fabio Novembre
Category
Early 2000s Italian Space Age Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 34.26 in W 19.49 in D 24.22 in
Set of 4 2008 Him & Her Glossy White Glossy Chair - Fabio Novembre for Casamania
By Fabio Novembre, Casamania
Located in London, GB
Set of 4 "Him & Her" white gloss finish polyethylene moulded freestanding chairs designed by Fabio
Category
Early 2000s Italian Space Age Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 34.26 in W 19.49 in D 24.22 in
Rare "Sculpture" Dining Set (10 chairs & table) By Max Sauze, 1970
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Group S.A,France. Please note that the photos illustrate only 6 chairs due to space but this dining set
Category
Vintage 1970s French Dining Room Chairs
12 dining chairs by Louis Sognot for ARFLEX, 1959. Brass legs, Upholstery restored
By Louis Sognot
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Mouille. In 1960 his designs again edited by Maurice Rinck including this design of dining chair appear in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 31.7 in W 18.31 in D 22.64 in
Superb published lounge set, Christian Adam for Espace Pierre Cardin, Paris 1970
By Christian Adam
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
design
LITERATURE :-
CASA VOGUE , July-August 1971, pg 86,fig 10 , illustrates the lounge chair
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 24.41 in W 76.78 in D 45.28 in
Impressive D-Scan Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk, 1970s
By D-Scan
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large, well-crafted, and impressive 1970s teak executive desk by D-Scan.
Clean Danish modern
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Fabio Novembre Red "Her" Chairs for Casamania, Set of Four
By Fabio Novembre, Casamania
Located in Miami, FL
silhouette of these chairs was created using a three-dimensional scan of a plaster sculpture of a female body
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Set of Four Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik Danish Modern Dining Chairs
By Uldum Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the 1970s by Scan Furniture stores, which specialized in importing Scandinavian Modern designs and
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 31 in W 18.5 in D 16.5 in
Mid Century Modern D Scan Armchairs Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Amazing pair of D scan arm chairs. Gorgeous mid century modern design made in Singapore. Beige pile
Category
20th Century Singaporean Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Ten brass leg Dining Chairs by Louis Sognot for Arflex, Italy 1959. Published.
By Louis Sognot
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Fabulous set of ten dining chairs designed by famed French artist, decorator and designer Louis
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 31.7 in W 18.31 in D 22.64 in
12 Brass Leg Dining Chairs by Louis Sognot for Arflex, Italy 1959, Published
By Arflex, Louis Sognot
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Fabulous set of twelve dining chairs designed by famed French artist, decorator and designer Louis
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 31.7 in W 18.31 in D 22.64 in
Set of 10 Brass Leg Dining Chairs by Louis Sognot for Arflex, Italy, 1959
By Louis Sognot, Arflex
Located in Berlin, DE
Fabulous set of ten dining chairs designed by famed French artist, decorator and designer Louis
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 32.29 in W 18.9 in D 23.63 in
8 Brass Leg Chairs by Pagani, Partner of Gio Ponti & Lina Bo Bardi, 1952, Arflex
By Arflex, Carlo Pagani
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Amazing set of eight restored 'Campanula' dining chairs designed by Italian architect Carlo Pagani
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 32.88 in W 21.66 in D 22.84 in
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There is a range of scan design chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique scan design chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and stone. There are 7 antique and vintage scan design chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 28 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of scan design chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Scan design chairs bearing modern or mid-century modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Philipp Aduatz, Alex Roskin and D-Scan each produced beautiful scan design chairs that are worth considering.
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Prices for scan design chairs start at $665 and top out at $34,000 with the average selling for $7,779.
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 Scan Design Chairs
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
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