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Bernhardt Design Four Sleek Mid Century Lounge Chairs Stainless Steel Leather
By Bernhardt Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Four (4) low slung, wide, angular-framed and trim leather-upholstered, super comfy lounge chairs
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 26.5 in W 29 in D 27 in
Contemporary Lobby Chair Sleek Design Muted by Joel Escalona No03
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Contemporary Lobby Chair Sleek Design Muted by Joel Escalona No03———
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Category
2010s Mexican Brutalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Contemporary Lobby Chair Sleek Design Muted by Joel Escalona No03
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Contemporary Lobby Chair Sleek Design Muted by Joel Escalona No03———
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage design white Gilac dining chair No. 1183, France, 1960s
By Gilac Design
Located in Meulebeke, BE
with a sleek white plastic seat and a sturdy chrome frame, this chair has a contemporary design look
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Dark sheep leather club armchair, sleek design
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this dark charming sheep leather club armchair with a sleek design.
This beautiful dark
Category
Early 2000s Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
1980s Post Modern Design Institute of America Chrome Lounge Chairs & Ottoman
By Design Institute America
Located in Boston, MA
DIA lounge chairs and ottoman, circa 1980s. Steel gray channel cushions to evoking futuristic vibe
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30 in W 30 in D 29 in
2010s Fabien Baron for Bernhardt Design B.3 White Leather Lounge Chair with Arms
By Bernhardt Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single Fabien Baron for Bernhardt Design B.3 lounge chair with arms in white
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 27 in W 29 in D 29 in
Gubi 3D Dining Chair in American Walnut by Komplot Design
By Komplot Design, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Gubi 3D dining chair in American Walnut by Komplot. Designed in 2003 by Boris Berlin and Poul
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Lena S Black Chair By Designerd
By Chairs & more
Located in Milan, IT
in black eco-leather. The Lena beautifully merges playful minimalism with graphic design influence
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 8 Design Institute of America Chrome Dining Chairs in Camel Bouclé
By Design Institute America
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Super sultry and sleek set of eight 1970s dining chairs produced by Design Institute of America
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Lena S Blue And Natural Ash Chair By Designerd
By Chairs & more
Located in Milan, IT
in blue eco-leather. The Lena beautifully merges playful minimalism with graphic design influence
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
Lena S Black And Walnut Ash Chair By Designerd
By Chairs & more
Located in Milan, IT
in black eco-leather. The Lena beautifully merges playful minimalism with graphic design influence
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
Lena S Yellow And Natural Ash Chair By Designerd
By Chairs & more
Located in Milan, IT
in yellow eco-leather.The Lena beautifully merges playful minimalism with graphic design influence
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
Lena S Red And Natural Ash Chair By Designerd
By Chairs & more
Located in Milan, IT
in red eco-leather. The Lena beautifully merges playful minimalism with graphic design influence
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
Antigona White Leather Chair
By Morica Design
Located in Milan, IT
trace the curved shell's silhouette, its fluid design harmonizing with the sleek walnut-stained ash legs
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Leather
Coco Cognac-Toned Leather Chair
By Morica Design
Located in Milan, IT
A sleek thermo-formed MDF shell sustained by tapered walnut-stained ash legs lends this chair its
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of French Sleek Lounge Chairs
Located in East Hampton, NY
linearly designed chairs are very comfortable.
Category
Late 20th Century French Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Andrea Chair With Armrests
By Altek Italia Design
Located in Milan, IT
This elegant chair with armrests is made from a rectangular, tubular structure with a polished
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
Modern Sleek Easy Chairs in Chrome-Plated Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chairs, chrome-plated steel, fabric, Europe, 1950s
A streamlined design with a minimalist
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Modern Sleek Easy Chairs in Chrome-Plated Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chairs, chrome-plated steel, fabric, Europe, 1950s.
A streamlined design with a minimalist
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Muted by NONO No16 Comfort Lounge Chair Sleek Modernism
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Muted by NONO No16 Comfort Lounge Chair Sleek Modernism
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Category
2010s Mexican Brutalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Muted by NONO No16 Comfort Lounge Chair Sleek Modernism
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Muted by NONO No16 Comfort Lounge Chair Sleek Modernism
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Category
2010s Mexican Brutalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Set of two sleek mid-century lounge chairs, 1960s
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
This set of mid-century Scandinavian lounge chairs is a paragon of the design principles that have
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Sleek Sculptural Midcentury Danish Style Walnut Lounge Chair Frame
By Milo Baughman
Located in Madison, WI
We have two chairs available, each is slightly different. This is for the chair pictured here
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Customizable Gubi Beetle Dining Chair Designed by GamFratesi
By Gubi, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
decade for Danish Italian duo GamFratesi’s Beetle Dining Chair to become a genuine design classic. The
Category
2010s Danish Chairs
Materials
Textile
Belgo Chrom Chairs Steel Design Memphis Style, 1980s
By belgochrom
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
statement piece in a living room, bedroom, or even a stylish office setting. The chair's sleek design makes
Category
Antique 1880s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Kafka Dining Chair, Design by Toad Gallery London
By Toad Gallery
Located in London, GB
England, circa 2019
A sleek contemporary dining chair with a striking graphic silhouette. Kafka
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Oak
SURGE LOUNGE CHAIR - Modern Design in Faux Lambskin Black
By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
sleek and comfortable feel, perfect for this bold design.
The chair features a minimalist design with
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Sleek Modern Harvey Probber Six Flat Bar Dining Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
Absolutely stunning, sleek design by Harvey Probber model no. 1427A, circa 1960's. These chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
SWERVE LOUNGE CHAIR - Modern Design in Faux Lambskin Black
By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
chair features a sleek and sophisticated design that is perfect for modern interiors.
The seat and back
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
original, art deco, bold, modern, dining chairs, occasional chairs - Vorago
By Sara Hayat Design
Located in Greenwood Village, CO
the Vorago Chair—a true embodiment of luxury and avant-garde design. This stunning chair boasts an
Category
2010s Pakistani Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Paint
Hendrick Dining Chair, Customizable
By Wüd Furniture Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The sleek and modern Hendrick dining chair features clean lines and a luxurious leather upholstered
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set Six Sleek French Modern Cantilever Woven Cane Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Six Sleek French Modern Cantilever Woven Cane Dining Chairs
France, circa 1950s
A set of six
Category
20th Century French Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
IDRA Lounge Chair - Brazilian Contemporary Design
Located in Belo Horizonte, MT
The IDRA Lounge chair is a stunning example of minimalistic design, created by the highly talented
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
FRAMA Contemporary Sculptural Minimal Design Triangolo Chair in Black Steel
Located in Copenhagen, DK
progressive, sculptural design.
Defined by sleek lines and simple geometric shapes, the striking chair offers
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 27.25 in W 18.9 in D 15.75 in
Twelve Sleek Chrome Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet
By Thonet, Anton Lorenz
Located in Dallas, TX
steel furniture to the masses. The classic bauhaus design features a sleek, sculptural profile with
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Revers Chair by Andrea Branzi for Cassina Italian Design 1993
By Andrea Branzi, Cassina
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Timeless piece of design history – the Pre-loved Revers Chair by Andrea Branzi for Cassina. This
Category
1990s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mond 12 Reading Chair - Modern Design hand-crafted in Germany
By RITTERGUT & RUNNYMEDE
Located in Seehausen (Altmark), DE
Rittergut & Runnymede design furniture, Mond Zwölf is a chair that demands presence, presence in the room it
Category
2010s German Modern Chairs
Materials
Suede, Ash
Mond 12 Reading Chair - Modern Design hand-crafted in Germany
By RITTERGUT & RUNNYMEDE
Located in Seehausen (Altmark), DE
Rittergut & Runnymede design furniture, Mond Zwölf is a chair that demands presence, presence in the room it
Category
2010s German Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
Low Side Chair in sleek Argentine Rosewood from Costantini, Umberto
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
At only 25 inches high, the Umberto chair offers a sleek and understated style. Since its
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Sleek Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs Kravet Boucle Fabric, C. 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Baughman, USA, 1970s
A stunning pair of sleek Mid-Century modern swivel chairs, the design is of iconic
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 25 in W 28 in D 27 in
Customizable Tacchini Set of two Eddy Swivel Chair Designed by PearsonLloyd
By Tacchini, PearsonLloyd
Located in New York, NY
From the British PearsonLloyd design studio, Eddy is a boldly charming chair. This sleek, compact
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric
H 30.71 in W 24.02 in D 24.41 in
Pair of Art Deco Aluminum and Black Barcelona Style X Framed Sleek Lounge Chairs
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This pair of Art Deco aluminum Barcelona-style lounge chairs exudes a sleek, modernist appeal with
Category
20th Century Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 29.5 in W 22.5 in D 24.5 in
Midcentury Pair of Italian Modern-Design Wingback Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
bottom. The chairs are presented upon four sleek iron legs which splay outward towards each corner and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
NORDST AYA without Arms Chair, Full Aniline Leather Solid Steel, Danish Design
By Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Rungsted Kyst, DK
design and functionality. Crafted with precision from full aniline leather and solid steel, this chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
H 31.11 in W 22.84 in D 23.63 in
Canada Chair Model 2252 Made In Stained Beech Wood Designed by Søren Hansen
By Søren Hansen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
design. Designed by Søren Hansen and meticulously manufactured by Fritz Hansen, this chair embodies the
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 31.5 in W 24.41 in D 17.72 in
4 Dining Room Chairs Model 31 Made In Teak, Designed By Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of four dining room chairs, model 31, designed by the renowned Kai Kristiansen around the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 16.54 in
Contemporary Dining Chair Featuring Minimalist Design
Located in New York, NY
Solid wood frame featuring sleek and angular silhouette.
The chair is very stable and suitable for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
FRAMA Minimal Scandinavian Design Triangolo Sculptural Chair in Steel
Located in Copenhagen, DK
progressive, sculptural design.
Defined by sleek lines and simple geometric shapes, the striking chair offers
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 27.25 in W 18.9 in D 15.75 in
Sleek Ward Bennett for Lehigh Naugahyde Barrell Back Desk Chairs
By Lehigh Furniture Company, Ward Bennett
Located in Hudson, NY
Ward Bennett amazingly sleek designed office chair on aluminium star base. 3 available. All good
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Spectacular Set of 20 Sleek Double Cane Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
and eighteen (18) side chairs. Beyond elegant. This fabulous, low production design is from Taylor's
Category
Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
1960s Mid Century Scoop Lounge Chair Designed by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This exquisite mid-century scoop lounge chair is a true masterpiece of furniture design, designed
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Maple
Italian Wooden Carved Caned Back Slatted Savonarola Design Arm Chairs
Located in Carimate, Como
A beautiful and sleek Italian wooden and cane side chairs of great quality with excellent profile
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 29.53 in W 22.05 in D 18.9 in
Pair of Lounge Chair and Ottomans Designed for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Chicago, IL
Introducing a striking pair of contemporary black leather lounge chairs and ottomans, designed
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Maple
"Model 2" - Contemporary Sculptural Cerused Lounge Chair - Unique Modern Design
By Vladimir Krasnogorov, Thomas Newman
Located in Hoboken, NJ
, Majorelle, Guimard, etc.
In fact, it is a sleek reinvention of these timeless styles in a thoroughly modern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Sapele Wood
H 23.5 in W 32 in D 35.75 in
Customizable Gubi GT Lounge Chair Designed by Greta M. Grossman
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi
Located in New York, NY
The GT lounge chair was designed by Greta M. Grossman in 1949. The sleek and feminine lines
Category
2010s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Textile
Spectacular Restored Set of 14 Sleek Double Cane Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
and twelve (12) side chairs. Beyond elegant. This fabulous, low production design is from Taylor's
Category
Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
H 32 in W 20.75 in D 20 in
Jorge Zalszupin's Presidential Lounge Chair, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Design
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
received new upholsteries in suede. Its sleek and modern design makes it a perfect addition to any space
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31 in W 49 in D 31 in
Armadillo 6 Dark Brown Office Chair by Rainer Bachschmid
By Altek Italia Design
Located in Milan, IT
Intrinsically modern, this sleek and elegant office chair is the epitome of comfort. This exclusive
Category
2010s Italian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Kafka Dining Chair, Design by Toad Gallery London
By Toad Gallery
Located in London, GB
England, circa 2019
A sleek contemporary dining chair with a striking graphic silhouette. Kafka
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
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Sleek Chair Designs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of sleek chair designs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, all sleek chair designs available were constructed with great care. We have 3135 antique and vintage sleek chair designs in-stock, while there are 704 modern editions to choose from as well. Sleek chair designs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern sleek chair designs are consistently popular styles. Many sleek chair designs are appealing in their simplicity, but Knoll, Milo Baughman and Joanina and David Pastoll produced popular sleek chair designs that are worth a look.
How Much are Sleek Chair Designs?
Prices for sleek chair designs start at $50 and top out at $170,000 with the average selling for $3,443.
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 Sleek Chair Designs
- 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 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.
- Who designed the Aeron chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Don 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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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The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways
The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Riotous Shapes and Colors Have Made Uchronia’s Designs the Toast of Paris
Julien Sebban’s energetic design collective is radically reshaping the look of 21st-century European furniture and interiors.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire
What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.
Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory
After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.