What is Scandinavian design?

Scandinavian design , associated with the countries of Northern Europe, is characterized by simplicity, functionality and beauty,

Why is Scandinavian design so popular?

Because Scandinavian design focuses on craftsmanship and clean lines, it is a style that lasts the test of time. Designed to maximize light and focusing on minimalism and functionality, it is very aesthetically pleasing.

What does Scandinavian design look like?

Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetry help define what Scandinavian modern design looks like. For furniture, designers working in this style often use native woods such as pine, ash and beech, giving pieces a light color palette. The emphasis of Scandinavian modern design is on functionality over ornamentation, so most furnishings have little to no decorative embellishment. Some iconic examples of Scandinavian modern design include Arne Jacobsen's Ant chair, Greta Magnusson-Grossman's Grasshopper table lamp, Alvar Aalto's Stool 60, Poul Henningsen's Artichoke lamp and Hans J. Wegner's Wishbone chair. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of Scandinavian modern furniture.

What is the difference between Nordic and Scandinavian design?

There isn’t much of a difference between Nordic and Scandinavian design in that when it comes to furniture and decor, the descriptors “Nordic” and “Scandinavian” are often used interchangeably. The term Scandinavia is primarily used to refer to Denmark, Norway and Sweden. (It is sometimes inclusive of Iceland and Finland, too.) The Nordic region of the world also includes the likes of Norway, Denmark, and Sweden as well as Iceland, Finland, Greenland, the Faroe Islands and Åland. Scandinavian modernism is a warm and organic iteration of modernist design that chiefly originated in Denmark , Sweden and Finland during the 1930s. It was introduced to the United States during the mid-20th century and had a profound influence on American mid-century modern design . Scandinavian modernists are known for their emphasis on craftsmanship and use of natural materials such as ash, pine and beech. Scandi interiors are minimalist, bright and airy , and feature neutral palettes and classic shapes. Characteristics of the work of such Scandinavian modernists such as Hans Wegner , Finn Juhl and Greta Magnusson Grossman include bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries. Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto , a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair , created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino . Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva .For design enthusiasts all over the world, the promotion of functionality and simplicity associated with Scandinavian modernism and Nordic design continues to prove irresistible .

Who designed the Eames chair?

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.

Who designed the clam chair?

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.

Who designed the Bird chair?

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.

Who designed the folding chair?

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.

Who designed the Z Chair?

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.

Who designed the LCW chair?

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.

Who designed the MR chair?

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.

Who designed the Corbusier chair?

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.

Who designed airport chairs?

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.

Who is the most famous chair designer?

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.

Who designed the coconut chair?

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.

Who designed Paimio Chair?

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.

Who designed the Tulip chair?

Eero Saarinen designed the Tulip chair. It was part of Saarinen's Pedestal collection of armless chairs, stools, dining tables and more — a mid-century modernist exercise in simplifying. The series was designed for Knoll, which continues to produce it today. Interestingly, the Tulip armchair's shape suggests one single plastic form, but despite Saarinen's many experiments to achieve this, it is actually constructed in two pieces: an aluminum frame obscured in a plastic finish and a fiberglass upper-shell seat. In two parts or one, it achieves Saarinen's desired streamlined effect. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Eero Saarinen Tulip chairs.

Who designed the Aeron chair?

Don Chadwick and Bill Stumpf designed the Aeron chair. The pair introduced the mesh-upholstered ergonomic chair in 1994, and it has been one of Herman Miller's best-selling office chairs ever since. Its innovative design has even earned it a place in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, New York. Find a range of Aeron chairs on 1stDibs.

Who designed the Hand chair?

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.

Who designed the Transat chair?

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.

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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1970s, Scandinavian design, chair in safari style, original condition, leather.

H 30.32 in W 36.23 in D 35.04 in

1970s, Scandinavian Design Chair

Located in Marbella, ES

Original 1970s Scandinavian design wooden chair.

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Armchairs

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Wood

1970s, Scandinavian Design Chair

H 30.71 in W 23.43 in D 19.69 in

Scandinavian Design Chair 01 Warm Brown Wood

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Defined by a geometric silhouette and a series of stark linear planes, Chair 01 is a picture of

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2010s Chairs

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Birch

Scandinavian Design Chair 01 Warm Brown Wood

H 33.86 in W 17.72 in D 17.33 in

Scandinavian Lamino Leather Lounge Chairs by Yngve Ekstrom, 1956

By Illums Bolighus, Yngve Ekström

Located in Chicago, IL

Scandinavian Design. Chairs have curved wooden frames with new black leather. Measures 39" tall, 26" wide at

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Scandinavian Lamino Leather Lounge Chairs by Yngve Ekstrom, 1956

H 39 in W 26 in D 27.5 in

Mid century Scandinavian modern black leather lounge chair ottoman Hans Olsen

By Hans Olsen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful Scandinavian Modern black leather lounge chair with ottoman designed by Hans Olsen. All

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Mid century Scandinavian modern black leather lounge chair ottoman Hans Olsen

H 30 in W 30 in D 29 in

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Peter Hvidt & Olga Molgaard Neilson

By Peter Hvidt, John Stuart Inc.

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Beautiful pair of Mid-Century Modern sculptural Scandinavian designed chairs by Peter Hvidt and

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Peter Hvidt & Olga Molgaard Neilson

H 32.5 in W 25.25 in D 27 in

Set of 4 "Nesto" Chairs by Nassjo Stolefabrik, Sweden 1960's

By Nässjö Stolfabrik 1

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

. Timeless, elegant and comfortable, these iconic Scandinavian design chairs, close to the Ilmari Tapiovaara

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Beech, Teak

Set of 4 "Nesto" Chairs by Nassjo Stolefabrik, Sweden 1960's

H 33.08 in W 17.33 in D 19.3 in

Danish modern Madsen & Schubell tan Leather Swivel Lounge chair with ottoman

By Madsen & Schubell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Danish modern Madsen & Schubell tan Leather Swivel Lounge chair with ottoman. Great Scandinavian

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Suede, Oak

Danish modern Madsen & Schubell tan Leather Swivel Lounge chair with ottoman

H 37 in W 30 in D 30 in

Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman

By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Scandinavian design. Chair: 36" wide 35" deep x 39/16" high. Ottoman: 28" long x 16.5" deep by 16" high.

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20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman

H 39 in W 36 in D 36 in

Set De 4 Chairs, Scandinavian Design, 1970

Located in Saint ouen, FR

4 chairs - Scandinavian design solid elm Circa 1970 Measures: W49 x D47 x H96 cm Seat height

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Vintage 1970s European Other Chairs

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Elm

Set De 4 Chairs, Scandinavian Design, 1970

H 37.8 in W 19.3 in D 18.51 in

Danish Chairs Niels Kofoed Scandinavian Rosewood Dinning Armchairs Design

By Niels Koefoed

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Rare suites of seven chairs with armrests, model "liz" by Danish designer Niels Kofoed. Rosewood

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Danish Chairs Niels Kofoed Scandinavian Rosewood Dinning Armchairs Design

H 37.8 in W 22.05 in D 18.51 in

FRAMA Contemporary Scandinavian Minimal Design 9.5° Chair in Black Stained Ash

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Exploring the boundaries between art and design, the 9.5° Chair is a result of studying Plato’s

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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Ash

FRAMA Contemporary Scandinavian Minimal Design 9.5° Chair in Black Stained Ash

H 33.47 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

1960s, scandinavian design, swivel chair, original condition, artificial leather

Located in Tarm, 82

1960s, scandinavian design. Swivel chair in original good condition: no smells, no stains, signs of

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

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Aluminum

1960s, scandinavian design, swivel chair, original condition, artificial leather

H 32.29 in W 31.11 in D 26.78 in

1970s, Scandinavian design, lounge chair, original condition, brown leather.

Located in Tarm, 82

1970s, Scandinavian design. Lounge chair in original very good condition: no smells, no stains

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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Canvas, Bentwood, Plywood

1970s, Scandinavian design, lounge chair, original condition, brown leather.

H 38.59 in W 32.29 in D 35.44 in

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Design Teak Dining Chair Set

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Design Teak dining chair set of 4. Made in Denmark in the

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Faux Leather, Teak, Plywood

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Design Teak Dining Chair Set

H 32.49 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in

1970s, Scandinavian design, lounge chair, original condition, leather, bent wood

Located in Tarm, 82

in about 1975-80s. Original Scandinavian design directly from Denmark. The chair was checked by

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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Beech, Bentwood

1970s, Scandinavian design, lounge chair, original condition, leather, bent wood

H 36.23 in W 35.44 in D 33.86 in

FRAMA Minimal Scandinavian Design Triangolo Sculptural Chair in Steel

Located in Copenhagen, DK

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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

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Stainless Steel

FRAMA Minimal Scandinavian Design Triangolo Sculptural Chair in Steel

H 27.25 in W 18.9 in D 15.75 in

Set of 2 Vintage Chairs, Scandinavian Design, Norway, 1960s, Reupholstered

Located in Wrocław, Poland

exceptional and minimalistic Scandinavian Design in its best.

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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Chairs

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Ash

Set of 2 Vintage Chairs, Scandinavian Design, Norway, 1960s, Reupholstered

H 28.35 in W 19.69 in D 22.84 in

Scandinavian Style Calligaris Claire Dining Chair Made in Italy, 3 Available

By Orlandini Design, Calligaris

Located in Secaucus, NJ

design, great for home or office. Please note I have three chairs available, selling them individually

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2010s Italian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Ash

Scandinavian Style Calligaris Claire Dining Chair Made in Italy, 3 Available

H 31.5 in W 20.5 in D 21.75 in

Midcentury Modern 1950s Blue Fabric, Lounge Arm Chair, Scandinavian Design

Located in Antwerp, BE

comfortable to sit. Beautiful elegant lines and curves by a great Scandinavian idea of design. Lounge chair in

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Midcentury Modern 1950s Blue Fabric, Lounge Arm Chair, Scandinavian Design

H 35.44 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in

Olle Pira, modernist folding chair Oscar, String Design, Sweden, 1950s

By Olof Pira, String Design AB

Located in Forserum, SE

A folding chair model Oscar, designed by Swedish architect Olle Pira in 1955 for the manufacturer

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Olle Pira, modernist folding chair Oscar, String Design, Sweden, 1950s

H 32.68 in W 18.9 in D 27.56 in

Sieni, a 21st Century Round Wooden Mushroom Dining Chair in Scandinavian Design

By Michael Yarinsky

Located in Halikko, Finland

Sieni with Michael Yarinsky Sieni, meaning mushroom in Finnish, is a collection of furnishings for flexible use in the home, office, or hospitality setting. The forms in the serie...

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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Oak

Sieni, a 21st Century Round Wooden Mushroom Dining Chair in Scandinavian Design

H 23.63 in Dm 15.75 in

Scandinavian Modern Set Of 4 Dinning Chairs By Börje Johanson Vinga, Sweden 1970

By Johanson Design, Börje Johanson

Located in The Hague, NL

Scandinavian modern period set of 4 swivel dinning room chairs designed by Börje Johanson for

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

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Metal

Scandinavian Modern Set Of 4 Dinning Chairs By Börje Johanson Vinga, Sweden 1970

H 30.32 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in

Set of 6 Danish Dining Chairs Scandinavian Design

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Nice set of 6 chairs. Composed of teak and original faux leather, really good manufacture. Re

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Faux Leather, Teak

Set of 6 Danish Dining Chairs Scandinavian Design

H 37.41 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in

Scandinavian midcentury design office chair atr. Ilmari Tapiovaara

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Scandinavian midcentury design office chair atr. Ilmari Tapiovaara professionally stained and

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian midcentury design office chair atr. Ilmari Tapiovaara

H 37.41 in W 25.2 in D 20.67 in

Midcentury Scandinavian Design Rope Side Chair, Sweden 1960's

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Midcentury Modern Scandinavian Design Teak and Rope Side Chair. Made in Sweden, 1960's

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Rope, Teak

Midcentury Scandinavian Design Rope Side Chair, Sweden 1960's

H 28.35 in W 17.72 in D 18.12 in

Scandinavian Design Pine Side Chair set, Sweden 1960's

By Rainer Daumiller

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Midcentury Scandinavian Design Pine Side Chair set. Made in Sweden, 1960's period. In the

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Pine

Scandinavian Design Pine Side Chair set, Sweden 1960's

H 30.52 in W 19.89 in D 20.48 in

Teak with Wool Cushions Lounge / Easy / Club Chair by DHS Design Denmark 1980

By Dhs Designs

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Typical and beautiful craftsman lounge / easy chair from the 1980's and designed and made by DHS

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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Teak with Wool Cushions Lounge / Easy / Club Chair by DHS Design Denmark 1980

H 28.75 in W 28.75 in D 28.75 in

Teak with Wool Cushions Lounge / Easy / Club Chair by DHS Design Denmark 1980

By Dhs Designs

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Typical and beautiful craftsman lounge / easy chair from the 1980's and designed and made by DHS

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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Teak with Wool Cushions Lounge / Easy / Club Chair by DHS Design Denmark 1980

H 28.75 in W 28.75 in D 28.75 in

Solid pine chairs by Edvin Helseth – Scandinavian design with rustic charm, Norw

By Trybo, Edvin Helseth

Located in Lejre, DK

aesthetics, which is typical of Scandinavian furniture design. The chairs feature a distinctive structure

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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Pine

Solid pine chairs by Edvin Helseth – Scandinavian design with rustic charm, Norw

H 24.41 in W 22.84 in D 21.66 in

Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs Scandinavian design mid century modern sculptural

By Kai Kristiansen, Kaare Klint

Located in Dronten, NL

consists of 2 armchairs and 4 side chairs. Reference: The Danish Design Museum Furniture Index Kai

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs Scandinavian design mid century modern sculptural

H 31.5 in W 24.02 in D 19.69 in

Set of Six Scandinavian Design Dining Chairs, 1960s

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Scandinavian design lovely set of six dining room chairs, 1960s. The chairs are comfortable with a

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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of Six Scandinavian Design Dining Chairs, 1960s

H 31.11 in W 16.93 in D 18.12 in

Goma with Thomas Sandell, Unique Scandinavian Design Armchair

By Thomas Sandell

Located in Halikko, Finland

with assignments around the world. In his role as chief architect, Thomas has designed various scale

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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Goma with Thomas Sandell, Unique Scandinavian Design Armchair

H 33.47 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in

Scandinavian Lounge Chair Designed by Ingmar RELLING for WESTNOFA Vestlandske

By Ingmar Relling

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Scandinavian lounge chair designed by Ingmar RELLING for WESTNOFA Vestlandske, 1960-1970 This is

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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Scandinavian Lounge Chair Designed by Ingmar RELLING for WESTNOFA Vestlandske

H 28 in W 28 in D 30 in

NON Rubber Chair

By Källemo, Komplot Design

Located in Courbevoie, FR

sure that the fact you can turn over this chair and show the credits to your friends will make the

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2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rubber

NON Rubber Chair

H 30.32 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in

Scandinavian Country Style Design Red Side Chairs, Sweden 1960's

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Scandinavian Country Style Design Red Lacquer and Rope Side Chair set of 2. Made in Sweden

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Folk Art Side Chairs

Materials

Rope, Beech

Scandinavian Country Style Design Red Side Chairs, Sweden 1960's

H 36.03 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

Scandinavian Design Spindle Back Lounge Chair Set, Denmark 1960's

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Midcentury Modern Scandinavian Design Spindle Back Lounge Chair set. Made in Denmark, 1960

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Scandinavian Design Spindle Back Lounge Chair Set, Denmark 1960's

H 37.6 in W 23.23 in D 23.63 in

Alvar Aalto Paimio Chair 41.. Classic Bauhaus Design. Modernist/ Scandinavian

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Buffalo, NY

from a continuous piece of spring birch plywood on a closed frame, the Paimio Chair was Aalto's design

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Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Alvar Aalto Paimio Chair 41.. Classic Bauhaus Design. Modernist/ Scandinavian

H 25.6 in W 24 in D 32.2 in

Møller No. 77 Teak Chair with Danish Cord Seat, Mid-Century Scandinavian Design

By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller

Located in Alsdorf, NW

This stunning Møller No. 77 chair, designed by Niels Otto Møller, showcases the elegance of mid

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Cord, Papercord, Teak

Møller No. 77 Teak Chair with Danish Cord Seat, Mid-Century Scandinavian Design

H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Danish Design Rocking Chair Ilmari Tapiovaara Model Fanett Scandinavian, 1960s

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Mid-Century rocking chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for the 60's. Made in Finland, very comfortable!.

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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Danish Design Rocking Chair Ilmari Tapiovaara Model Fanett Scandinavian, 1960s

H 32.29 in W 22.05 in D 43.31 in

Design Scandinavian Leather Armchair or Lounge Chair by PEEM, 1970s

By PEEM Finland

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Finland - Made of metal, leather - Maker: PEEM - Good, original condition - Cleaned.

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Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Design Scandinavian Leather Armchair or Lounge Chair by PEEM, 1970s

H 36.62 in W 28.35 in D 29.93 in

Scandinavian Modern Plywood Dining Chairs, 1970s

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Antwerp, BE

design, these dining chairs present a postmodern reinterpretation of the iconic Alvar Aalto aesthetic

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Late 20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Scandinavian Modern Plywood Dining Chairs, 1970s

H 37.8 in W 19.3 in D 18.51 in

Set of Four Midcentury Dining Chairs, Scandinavian Design, 1970s

Located in Praha, CZ

Very practical and confortable dining chairs.

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Set of Four Midcentury Dining Chairs, Scandinavian Design, 1970s

H 30.71 in W 17.33 in D 17.72 in

Set of 2 1960s vintage Scandinavian design dining chairs with spindle backrests

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Sustainable, of course, immediately usable and original. These charming chairs are actually best

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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Set of 2 1960s vintage Scandinavian design dining chairs with spindle backrests

H 32.88 in W 18.51 in D 18.9 in

Scandinavian Modern Design 'Taurus' Dining Chair Set by Dan Form

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Scandinavian Modern Design "TAURUS" Dining Chair set of 4 by Dan Form. Made in Denmark

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1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian Modern Design 'Taurus' Dining Chair Set by Dan Form

H 33.08 in W 24.41 in D 20.48 in

Two Teak Chairs, Danish Design, 1960s

Located in Chorzów, PL

Two teak chairs made in Denmark in the 1960s After renovation of the wood and upholstered with a

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Two Teak Chairs, Danish Design, 1960s

H 29.93 in W 21.26 in D 19.69 in

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Design Teak Dining Chair Set, 1960's

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Design Teak Dining Chair set of 6, made in Denmark, in the

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Design Teak Dining Chair Set, 1960's

H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in

Scandinavian Design Børge Mogensen Modern Dining Chairs in Oak, 1960's

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Antwerp, BE

chairs in soap-treated oak with seats in leather. This model 3236 chair was designed by Børge Mogensen in

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Scandinavian Design Børge Mogensen Modern Dining Chairs in Oak, 1960's

H 30.71 in W 19.3 in D 16.15 in

Pair Teak with Wool Cushions Armchairs by DHS Design Denmark 1980

By Dhs Designs

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Typical and beautiful craftsman lounge / easy chairs from the 1980's and designed and made by DHS

Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Pair Teak with Wool Cushions Armchairs by DHS Design Denmark 1980

H 28.75 in W 28.75 in D 28.75 in

Teak Chair, Danish Design, Denmark, circa 1960

Located in Chorzów, PL

A chair from Denmark from the 1960s. Made of teak wood. Very good condition. Dimensions: height

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Teak Chair, Danish Design, Denmark, circa 1960

H 38.19 in W 17.33 in D 22.84 in

Midcentury Rare Chair TON designed by Antonin Suman, Scandinavian Style, 1960s

By Antonín Šuman, Finn Juhl, Erik Kirkegaard

Located in Praha, CZ

- very rare type - confortable - the wood will be restored before shipping

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Midcentury Rare Chair TON designed by Antonin Suman, Scandinavian Style, 1960s

H 25.6 in W 20.48 in D 19.69 in

Scandinavian Designer Black Yellow Lounge Chair

Located in Paris, FR

by the New Nordic design in a culmination of comfort and timelessness. This designers lounge chair is

Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch, Wool

Scandinavian Designer Black Yellow Lounge Chair

H 27.56 in W 29.14 in D 38.98 in

Scandinavian Oak Dining Chairs with Black Leather Seats, 1950s

Located in Uppsala, SE

Scandinavian oak dining chairs in the style of Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, most likely Swedish

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Scandinavian Oak Dining Chairs with Black Leather Seats, 1950s

H 31.89 in W 18.51 in D 18.9 in

Pair of Vintage IKEA Lena Chairs by Erik Wörtz – 1990s Scandinavian Design, Mini

Located in Hannover, DE

Pair of IKEA “Lena” Chairs by Erik Wörtz – 1990s Design Price is for the pair Designed by Erik

Category

1990s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Pair of Vintage IKEA Lena Chairs by Erik Wörtz – 1990s Scandinavian Design, Mini

H 33.08 in W 18.51 in D 18.9 in

Design , Scandinavian , Leather Armchairs by Peem, 1970s, Finland

By PEEM Finland

Located in Praha, CZ

- 1970, Finland - Maker: PEEM - Good original condition - Cleaned - Seat height 45cm

Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Design , Scandinavian , Leather Armchairs by Peem, 1970s, Finland

H 34.26 in W 33.08 in D 34.65 in

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

Vintage 1950s Italian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Chair Designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Techno, Italy, 1950s

H 28.75 in W 22.45 in D 23.63 in

Mikado Dining Chairs Design Foersom & Hiort-Lorenzen by Fredericia

By Johannes Foersom, Fredericia, Peter Hiort-Lorenzen

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Dining chairs in beech designed Foersom & Hiort-Lorenzen and produced Fredericia Stolefabrik. This

Category

1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Leather

Mikado Dining Chairs Design Foersom & Hiort-Lorenzen by Fredericia

H 33.86 in W 17.33 in D 19.69 in

Göte Möbler Designed Leather Lounge Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This beautiful pair Scandinavian Modern lounge chairs features tufted vintage leather, sleek and

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Göte Möbler Designed Leather Lounge Chairs

H 36 in W 33 in D 31 in

FRAMA Contemporary Sculptural Minimal Design Triangolo Chair in Black Steel

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

FRAMA Contemporary Sculptural Minimal Design Triangolo Chair in Black Steel

H 27.25 in W 18.9 in D 15.75 in

Mid-Century Lounge Chair Designed by Ib Madsen & Acton Schubell

By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell

Located in Lejre, DK

Lounge chair in leather, designed by Danish architects Ib Madsen & Acton Schubell.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Mid-Century Lounge Chair Designed by Ib Madsen & Acton Schubell

H 32.68 in W 26.38 in D 27.56 in

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Scandinavian Design Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Scandinavian design chair available at 1stDibs. Each Scandinavian design chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and hardwood. There are 459 variations of the antique or vintage Scandinavian design chair you’re looking for, while we also have 13 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Scandinavian design chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A Scandinavian design chair, designed in the Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one Scandinavian design chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen and Arne Jacobsen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Scandinavian Design Chair?

A Scandinavian design chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,349, while the lowest priced sells for $266 and the highest can go for as much as $59,101.

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 Scandinavian Design Chair

What is Scandinavian design?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 11, 2019
Scandinavian design, associated with the countries of Northern Europe, is characterized by simplicity, functionality and beauty,
Why is Scandinavian design so popular?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Because Scandinavian design focuses on craftsmanship and clean lines, it is a style that lasts the test of time. Designed to maximize light and focusing on minimalism and functionality, it is very aesthetically pleasing.
What does Scandinavian design look like?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetry help define what Scandinavian modern design looks like. For furniture, designers working in this style often use native woods such as pine, ash and beech, giving pieces a light color palette. The emphasis of Scandinavian modern design is on functionality over ornamentation, so most furnishings have little to no decorative embellishment. Some iconic examples of Scandinavian modern design include Arne Jacobsen's Ant chair, Greta Magnusson-Grossman's Grasshopper table lamp, Alvar Aalto's Stool 60, Poul Henningsen's Artichoke lamp and Hans J. Wegner's Wishbone chair. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of Scandinavian modern furniture.
What is the difference between Nordic and Scandinavian design?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 2, 2023
There isn’t much of a difference between Nordic and Scandinavian design in that when it comes to furniture and decor, the descriptors “Nordic” and “Scandinavian” are often used interchangeably. The term Scandinavia is primarily used to refer to Denmark, Norway and Sweden. (It is sometimes inclusive of Iceland and Finland, too.) The Nordic region of the world also includes the likes of Norway, Denmark, and Sweden as well as Iceland, Finland, Greenland, the Faroe Islands and Åland.

Scandinavian modernism is a warm and organic iteration of modernist design that chiefly originated in Denmark, Sweden and Finland during the 1930s. It was introduced to the United States during the mid-20th century and had a profound influence on American mid-century modern design.

Scandinavian modernists are known for their emphasis on craftsmanship and use of natural materials such as ash, pine and beech. Scandi interiors are minimalist, bright and airy, and feature neutral palettes and classic shapes.

Characteristics of the work of such Scandinavian modernists such as Hans Wegner, Finn Juhl and Greta Magnusson Grossman include bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries. Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.

For design enthusiasts all over the world, the promotion of functionality and simplicity associated with Scandinavian modernism and Nordic design continues to prove irresistible.
Who designed the Eames chair?
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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.
Who designed the clam chair?
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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.
Who designed the Bird chair?
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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.
Who designed the folding chair?
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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.
Who designed the Z Chair?
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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.
Who designed the LCW chair?
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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.
Who designed the MR chair?
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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.
Who designed the Corbusier chair?
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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.
Who designed airport chairs?
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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.
Who is the most famous chair designer?
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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.
Who designed the coconut chair?
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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.
Who designed Paimio Chair?
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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.
Who designed the Tulip chair?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
Eero Saarinen designed the Tulip chair. It was part of Saarinen's Pedestal collection of armless chairs, stools, dining tables and more — a mid-century modernist exercise in simplifying. The series was designed for Knoll, which continues to produce it today. Interestingly, the Tulip armchair's shape suggests one single plastic form, but despite Saarinen's many experiments to achieve this, it is actually constructed in two pieces: an aluminum frame obscured in a plastic finish and a fiberglass upper-shell seat. In two parts or one, it achieves Saarinen's desired streamlined effect. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Eero Saarinen Tulip chairs.
Who designed the Aeron chair?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
Don Chadwick and Bill Stumpf designed the Aeron chair. The pair introduced the mesh-upholstered ergonomic chair in 1994, and it has been one of Herman Miller's best-selling office chairs ever since. Its innovative design has even earned it a place in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, New York. Find a range of Aeron chairs on 1stDibs.
Who designed the Hand chair?
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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.
Who designed the Transat chair?
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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.

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