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Wicker chair Design Teun Velthuizen for Urotan 1950s Holland
By Urotan, Teun Velthuizen
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice and rare Wicker chair .Design by Teun Velthuizen for Urotan 1950s Holland Grey Metal wire
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Mathieu Matégot "Wicker" Chair Iron Natural Fiber, France, 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Madrid, ES
"Wicker" chairs designed by Mathieu Matégot, with lacquered iron structure in black with seat in
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Gio Ponti and Carminati Bamboo Italian Peacock Chair 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Lio Carminati
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Wicker chair designed by Lio Carminati for Vittorio Bonacina, 1950. Carminati was a student of Gio
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Pair of Charles Dudouyt chairs, 1940's
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Transporting us to 1940s France, the exquisite set of vintage oak and wicker chairs designed by
Category
Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Pair of Italian Wicker Works Rattan Lounge Chairs & Ottoman
By Wicker Works
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing pair of labeled Italian rattan wicker lounge chairs and matching ottoman from the Wicker
Category
20th Century Italian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Hardwood
Stainless Steel and Wicker Contemporary Adult Swing Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This contemporary adult swing is a specialty chair by Egg Designs, it has a stainless steel frame
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 43.31 in W 31.5 in D 39.38 in
Wicker Works Braided Rattan Club Chairs, New Upholstery, 1 Pair Available
By Wicker Works
Located in Miami, FL
chairs have the typically braided rattan detailing seen in Wicker Works designs. These are priced as a
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Foam, Wood
H 36.5 in W 23.75 in D 25.5 in
1960s Italian Design Style Handcrafted Rattan And Wicker Seat Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1960s Italian Design Style sculptural and gorgeous chair all in rattan and aerial structure with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
French 1970s Design Style Handcrafted Rattan and Wicker Cane Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Sculptural and gorgeous rattan and wicker French 1970s design style high back chair with a beige
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Space Age Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
Mid-Century design wicker chair by Dirk Sliedrecht , 1950’s
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 70cm H, 59cm W, 38cm H seat, 60 cm D
Condtion: Good
Material: Metal , wicker
Color
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
French Design and Parisian Bistro Style Oak Wooden and Wicker Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
wicker seat, combining quality, robustness and class. Comfortable and ergonomic, aerial and design.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Metal
French 1900s Design Bistro Rattan and Wicker Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
French Bistro Design rattan and wicker chair composed of a rattan structure, braided wicker back
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
1950's Boho Design Wicker Egg Basket Lounge Chair Set
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Boho Design Style Egg Basket Barrel Lounge Chair set of 2. Made in France, 1950's period
Category
Vintage 1950s French Bohemian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Cane
Midcentury Modern Design EGG Basket Wicker Chair set, Italy 1950's
By Roberto Mango
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Italian Design 'EGG Basket' Wicker Chair set of 3. Made in Italy, 1950's
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Peabody Wicker Chairs, Modern Wicker Chairs, Teak and Thick Weave
By Craft Associates, Lawrence Peabody
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Lawrence Peabody wicker lounge chair for Craft Associates Furniture, 1806P
This Lawrence Peabody
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Teak
Teak and Wicker Chair
Located in London, GB
this chair are wicker, woven around a steel frame which is fixed to the teak body of the chair. The
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Teak
Lola Wicker Chair
Located in Hollywood, FL
craftsmanship. Skilled artisans in the Philippines meticulously weave the chair from wicker, which has been
Category
2010s Philippine International Style Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Lola Wicker Chair
Located in Hollywood, FL
craftsmanship. Skilled artisans in the Philippines meticulously weave the chair from wicker, which has been
Category
2010s Philippine International Style Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Vintage Wicker Emmanuelle Peacock Chair
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Vintage wicker peacock chair features a fine cross-weave pattern and intricate black rattan
Category
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Chairs
Materials
Wicker
All Weather Wired Wicker Large Egg Shaped Chair
By Freeline Designs
Located in San Jose, CA
One of a kind rattan (wired, like electric wire) Egg Shaped chair for outdoor or indoor Use
it is
Category
2010s Indonesian American Classical Club Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Ditzel Hanging Egg Chair by Sika Design
By Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel, Nanna Ditzel, Jørgen Ditzel, Sika Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Design in a rattan wicker, this lightweight yet sturdy ceiling-suspension chair is sure to delight every
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Jose Wicker Lounge Chair
Located in Hollywood, FL
Vito Selma has done it again with the introduction of the Jose Lounge Chair, another exceptional
Category
2010s Philippine International Style Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Remarkable Pair of Scalloped Rattan Emperor's Chairs by Peter Rocchia
By Wicker Works
Located in Atlanta, GA
service is available.
A room-defining pair of large-scale vintage club Emperor's chairs designed by Peter
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rattan
Tom Dixon Wicker S-Chair, 'Pair'
By Cappellini, Marzio Cecchi, Tom Dixon, Verner Panton
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Vintage pair of Tom Dixon S-Chair with wicker for Cappellini. Beautiful s- shape curved back. Very
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Wicker and Painted Iron Childs Chair
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Possibly designed by pipsan swanson saarinen.
See the photo with the soda can to give you a sense
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Rare Pair of Valentino Wicker Chairs, 1970s
Located in Southampton, NY
Rare pair of Valentino wicker chairs, 1970s
Very rare pair of rattan and wicker chairs made in the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker
The Dana Wicker Scoop Chair
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
The Dana Wicker Scoop Chair:
Introducing Creel and Gow's exclusive wicker and rattan collection
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Italian Designer, Chair, Wicker, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wicker and metal chair designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Victorian Wicker Rocking Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very good example of a late Victorian wicker rocking chair that that is detailed in
Category
Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Set Of Four Vintage Woven Wicker Chairs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of Four Vintage Woven Wicker Chairs. A nice compact design making them an ideal complement for
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
French 1900s Design Bistro Rattan and Wicker Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
French Bistro Design rattan and wicker armchair composed of a rattan structure, braided wicker back
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Resin
Vintage Woven Wicker Club Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, organic design and fluid egg shape, this piece brings a sense of dynamic style to any room. The chair
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Organic Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Rare 1930s French Wicker Rattan Emmanuelle Peacock Chair
Located in Birmingham, AL
A large, classic 1930s Peacock chair handcrafted in France of woven two-toned rattan and wicker
Category
Vintage 1930s French Bohemian Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Italian Designer, Small Chair, Wicker, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wicker and metal chair designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Vintage Wicker Basket Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
rounded wicker design, these chairs are perfect for indoor or outdoor seating. Please confirm item
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage wicker high back lounge chairs, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Unique high-back wicker lounge chairs.
Beautifully designed.
Good condition.
1960s - Belgium
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Bohemian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Antique Victorian Heywood Wakefield (attr) Ball & Stick Wicker Chair, Circa 1890
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Cookeville, TN
. This fanciful hand made chair features ball and stick designs, skilled scrollwork, splayed capped feet
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Paint
H 33 in W 25.5 in D 20 in
Tom Dixon S-Chair with Marsh Wicker Upholstery for Cappellini
By Tom Dixon, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
contemporary design, the chair can be found in the permanent collections of the world’s greatest museums
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Heywood Wakefield Natural Wicker Divan or Photographer's Chair circa 1900
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Savannah, GA
This charming Natural honey colored wicker divan was made by the Heywood-Wakefield Company around
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Mid-Century Umanoff for Shaver & Howard Wicker & Iron Chair
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Southampton, NJ
Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Iron & woven rattan side or occasional chair newly upholstered in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Poul Kjaerhjolm PK 22 Wicker Lounge Chair
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Hudson, NY
lounge chair—one of two available. Made with wicker and brushed steel, the chair by Poul Kjaerholm for E
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Tom Dixon S-Chair with Marsh Straw or Wicker Upholstery for Cappellini
By Tom Dixon, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
contemporary design, the chair can be found in the permanent collections of the world’s greatest museums, from
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32.29 in W 20.87 in D 20.08 in
Set of Three Iron And Wicker Settee And Chair By Giacometti
Located in Pasadena, CA
Set of Three Iron And Wicker Settee And Chair By Giacometti. There are rams heads on the arm rests
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Vintage Chrome and Wicker Rocking Chair, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage bauhaus inspired rocking chair made from wicker and chrome.
Beautiful elegant design with
Category
Vintage 1970s Bauhaus Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
French 1900s Design Bistro Rattan Wicker and Braided Resin Outdoor Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
French Bistro design rattan wicker armchair composed of a rattan structure, braided resin back and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
H 30.71 in W 21.66 in D 21.26 in
Set of Two Wicker "Chiavari" Chairs by Colombo Sanguineti, Italy, 1950
By Colombo Sanguineti, Gio Ponti
Located in Antwerp, BE
walnut and wicker, in great preowned condition in style of the Leggera chair one of the icons of post-war
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Wicker
H 35.83 in W 16.54 in D 16.15 in
Mobili Sanguineti Chiavari - Set of Four (4) Wood and Wicker Chairs
By Colombo Sanguineti
Located in East Hampton, NY
Beautiful and unusual set of four (4) dining chairs designed by Colombo Sanguineti, produced by
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Fruitwood
Rush Seat and Back Wicker Lounge / Swivel Chair, Throne Chair, Montis
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Stamford, CT
A rush seat and back wicker lounge / swivel chair, Throne Chair
A rush seat and back throne
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
1940's Lloyd Loom Flanders Wicker Springer Patio Chair, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
as outdoor use.
Circa 1940s, Lloyd Loom Flanders wicker spring or bounce chair. This chair has been
Category
Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Boho Chic Woven Wicker Bulbous Lounge Chairs - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Stylish Boho Chic Woven Wicker Lounge Chairs with bulbous design and vibrant upholstery. A pair
Category
Vintage 1980s Philippine Bohemian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Fabric
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Italian Modern White Wood & French Wicker Chairs
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of two chairs was manufactured in Italy in the second half of the 20th century. The chairs
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.89 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Poul Kjærholm 'PK22' Wicker Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK22' Wicker Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen.
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Lawrence Peabody Wicker Lounge Chair for Craft Associates Furniture
By Lawrence Peabody, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Lawrence Peabody wicker lounge chair for Craft Associates Furniture, 1806P
This Lawrence Peabody
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Walnut
Six Super Light Chiavarina Dining Chairs, Painted Wood, Wicker Seat, Italy, 1940
By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Berlin, DE
original braided wicker seat. This chair, model 'Campanino' was created by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi 'il
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
H 35.04 in W 16.74 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Ralph Lauren Wicker Rattan Garden Lounge Chairs
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic pair of ebonized wicker garden lounge armchairs designed by Ralph Lauren. These rare
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
1950s Scandinavian Design Style Wood and Cane with Beige Fabric Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s Scandinavian design style patina wooden structure with wicker cane back and beige fabric seat
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Fabric, Wood
H 33.86 in W 22.45 in D 23.63 in
Vintage Teak and Wicker Dining Chairs, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Elegant mid century italian dining chairs made from teak and wicker.
Beautifully designed teak
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Teak
Italian Cane Wicker Chairs, Set of 4
Located in New York, NY
cane seat folding chairs, attributed to Italian design house Arrben, circa 1960s - 1970s, Italy. Marked
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Restored Rattan Wicker Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This restored rattan wicker lounge chair is a stunning piece of furniture with intricate lattice
Category
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Hanging Wicker Rattan Jai Alai Style Basket Scoop Chair
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Chattanooga, TN
friends jealous? Well then this sexy wicker scoop chair hanging from your ceiling should do the trick
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
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- What is a wicker peacock chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A wicker peacock chair is a chair made of wicker featuring a very large back that extends up and around, much like a peacock’s feathers when ruffled. This type of chair first appeared in the early 1900s and became very popular for photographs. Shop a collection of wicker furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Round wicker chairs with matching round cushions are Papasan chairs. You may also see them referred to as saucer chairs or bowl chairs. You can find a variety of Papasan chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Some round wicker chairs are called papasan chairs, saucer chairs, bowl chairs or moon chairs. If the chair is more oval and can seat two people instead of one, it is referred to as a mamasan chair. Shop a collection of wicker furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Round wicker chairs are called papasan chairs. The round frame of the chair is usually made of rattan or wicker and is covered in a soft cushion. There is a wide range of wicker furniture 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 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.
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- 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.
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