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Sono Sculptural Wood Chair Designed by Anacleto Spazzapan
By Anacleto Spazzapan
Located in Madrid, ES
Mod Sono sculptural chair designed by Anacleto Spazzapan. Structure composed of Imbuia wood. Italy
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Imbuia

Inno Intro Stackable Wood Chair Designed by Ari Kanerva
By Ari Kanerva, Inno Interior OY
Located in New York, NY
form, Intro chairs design roots back into the unpretentious heritage of Nordic design tradition. The
Category

2010s Finnish Chairs

Materials

Wood, Birch

Pair of Leather and Wood Chairs Designed by Olivier De Schrijver
By Olivier De Schrijver
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous pair of leather chairs date from the early 1990s. Designed by Olivier De Schrijver
Category

1990s Belgian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Four Principal Dining Wood Chairs Designed by Bodil Kjær
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Bodil Kjær in 1959. One of the last living Midcentury Scandinavian design
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Four Principal Dining Wood Chairs Designed by Bodil Kjær
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Bodil Kjær in 1959. One of the last living mid-century Scandinavian design
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Customizable La Manufacture-Paris April Solid Wood Chair Designed by Neri & Hu
By Neri & Hu
Located in New York, NY
artisans, Neri&Hu’s solid wood chair assumes the spring month’s invigorating energy with a puzzling four
Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Textile

Set of Two Principal Dining Wood Chairs Designed by Bodil Kjær for Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Bodil Kjær in 1959. One of the last living midcentury Scandinavian design
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Two Principal Dining Wood Chairs Designed by Bodil Kjær for Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Bodil Kjær in 1959. One of the last living mid-century Scandinavian design
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Lula Chair, Ivory Bouclé & Natural Wood Chair by Christian Siriano
By Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order bouclé and wood chair designed by Christian Siriano. Base: Natural Maple Fabric
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Maple

Set of 8 pine wood carver chairs by Rainer Daumiller, 1960s
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in amstelveen, NL
Fantastic set of 8 solid pine wood chairs, designed in the 60s by Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

Lula Chair, Ivory Bouclé & Black Lacquer by Christian Siriano
By Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order bouclé and wood chair designed by Christian Siriano. Base: Black Lacquer Fabric
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Maple

Ate van Apeldoorn chairs 1960s Holland
By Houtwerk Hattem
Located in Den Haag, NL
3 Beech wood chairs Designed by Ate van Apeldoorn for Houtwerk Hattum Cognac color Leather seats
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Ate van Apeldoorn   chairs   1960s  Holland
Ate van Apeldoorn   chairs   1960s  Holland
H 31.89 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
6 Scandinavian Upholstered Dining Chair Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabin Chalet
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Chairs by Niels Moller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Denmark. A wonder and heavy solid wood chair design
Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Ash

2021 BA001S Preludia Wood Chair by Brad Ascalon for Carl Hansen in Oak & Fabric
By Brad Ascalon, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a BA001S Preludia Wood Chair, designed by Brad Ascalon and produced by Carl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech, Oak, Fabric

2021 BA001S Preludia Wood Chair by Brad Ascalon for Carl Hansen in Oak & Leather
By Brad Ascalon, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a BA001S Preludia Wood Chair, designed by Brad Ascalon and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech, Oak, Leather

Luigi Scremin Vintage White Wood and Velvet Chairs
By Luigi Scremin
Located in Milano, IT
Lovely vintage white wood chairs designed by Luigi Scremin in the 1950s, fine Italian manufacture
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Original pair of Frida Minet and Adrien Audoux tripod chairs, 1950s France
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Berlin, DE
Absolutely stunning set of rope and wood chairs designed by Frida Minet and Adrien Audoux, hailing
Category

Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Mid-century dining chairs by Oswald Vermaercke for V-form, Belgium 1960s
By V-Form, Oswald Vermaercke
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
This set of six teak wood chairs designed by Oswald Vermaercke for V-Form combines practicality
Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Upholstered Mahogany Side or Dining Lucie Chair by Gregory Beson
By Gregory Beson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Lucie is a solid wood chair designed to be used at a dining table or as a side chair in any
Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Contemporary Chair 'Pipe Wood' Smoked Wood, KARAKORUM 003
By Friends & Founders
Located in Paris, FR
Pipe wood chair Designed by IDA L. HILDEBRAND Dimensions. H. 81 cm / D. 55 cm / W. 59 cm / SH. 46
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Contemporary Chair 'Pipe Wood' Black Ash, Karakorum 003
By Friends & Founders
Located in Paris, FR
Pipe wood chair Designed by IDA L. HILDEBRAND Dimensions. H. 81 cm / D. 55 cm / W. 59 cm / SH
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Wood, Wool

Contemporary Chair 'Pipe Wood', Legs in Smoked Wood, Loop Bouclé, Cream
By Friends & Founders
Located in Paris, FR
Pipe wood chair. Design: Friends & Founders. Upholstery available in a wide range of fabrics
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Contemporary Chair 'Pipe Wood', Legs in Black Wood, Loop Bouclé, Cream
By Friends & Founders
Located in Paris, FR
Pipe Wood Chair Design: Friends & Founders Upholstery available in a wide range of fabrics and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Augusto Savini Pamplona Chairs Set of 6 Pozzi Italy, 1965
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Carlo Scarpa, Augusto Savini
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of six solid wood chairs designed by the famous Italian architect and designer Augusto Savini
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Diverge Chair in Wood Structure, Dove Gray Cushion, by Skrivo Design
By Miniforms, Skrivo Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Diverge chair is offered in wooden ash, stained black, anthracite or walnut leg structure
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Ash

Mid Century Modern J.L. Møllers, Model 67, Arm Chairs by Niels Otto Moller
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Chino Hills, CA
crafted teak wood chairs. Designed by the legendary Niels Otto Møller, these chairs represent the pinnacle
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Walnut Portuguese Roots Chair by Alexandre Caldas
By Alexandre Caldas
Located in Geneve, CH
Rodrigues dos Santos and designed today by Alexandre Caldas. An exclusive wood chair design in solid wood
Category

2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Phase Design, "Bikini Chair", Chair
By Phase Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fashioned with the geometry of a cube in mind, the square proportions of this chair are a self
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak, Walnut

Walnut and Fabric Portuguese Roots Chair by Alexandre Caldas
By Alexandre Caldas
Located in Geneve, CH
today by Alexandre Caldas. An exclusive wood chair design in solid wood and natural oil. The history of
Category

2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Portuguese Roots Chair in Black Pastel Ashwood by Alexandre Caldas
By Alexandre Caldas
Located in Geneve, CH
exclusive wood chair design in solid wood and natural oil. The history of this wooden chair with arms goes
Category

2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Ash

Painted Ash and Fabric Portuguese Roots Chair by Alexandre Caldas
By Alexandre Caldas
Located in Geneve, CH
and designed today by Alexandre Caldas. An exclusive wood chair design in solid wood and natural oil
Category

2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Ash

Portuguese Roots Chair in Black Pastel Ashwood and Fabric by Alexandre Caldas
By Alexandre Caldas
Located in Geneve, CH
and designed today by Alexandre Caldas. An exclusive wood chair design in solid wood and natural oil
Category

2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Ash

'Campagne' Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Campagne' chair by Design Frères. 18 1/2 seat height. Discrete non-scratch gliders on the tips of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

'Campagne' Chair by Design Frères
'Campagne' Chair by Design Frères
H 33 in W 17 in D 20 in
Phase Design, "Capper Lounge Chair", Lounge Chair
By Phase Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection of sofas, lounge chairs, side chairs, and stools with common design language of capped
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

Pair of 'Campagne' Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Campagne' chairs by Design Frères. 18 1/2 seat height. Discrete non-scratch gliders on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Ash Portuguese Roots Chair by Alexandre Caldas
By Alexandre Caldas
Located in Geneve, CH
and designed today by Alexandre Caldas. An exclusive wood chair design in solid wood and natural oil
Category

2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Ash

Ash Portuguese Roots Chair by Alexandre Caldas
Ash Portuguese Roots Chair by Alexandre Caldas
H 28.75 in W 19.3 in D 15.75 in
Solid Wood Footstool / Side Table / Footstool-01 Flat Top by Dalisay Collection
Located in Makati City, PH
variations or display as a set with Dalisay Collection's complementary solid wood chair designs. With
Category

2010s Philippine Footstools

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Solid Wood Slab Chair
By Union Wood Co.
Located in Vancouver, B.C.
This minimalist wood dining chair celebrates the natural beauty of its material. The design was
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Solid Wood Slab Chair
Solid Wood Slab Chair
H 17.5 in W 17 in D 14.5 in
set of Black Leather, Chrome Safari Chairs by Johanson Designs
By Johanson Design
Located in Nashville, TN
wood frame. No rust. One leather armstrap has loose lining. Both chairs are sturdy, stable, and
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Contemporary Modern Brian COX for Bernhardt Design Entrada Lounge Chair, New
By Bernhardt Design
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous contemporary modern brand-new Entrada lounge chair / club chair. Beautifully designed by
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Polyester, Wood, Maple

Chair, EILEEN, by Reda Amalou Design, 2019, American Walnut
By REDA AMALOU DESIGN
Located in Paris, FR
Confortable dining chair. In Walnut but can be ordered in Oak or Blackened Oak wood. Oil finish If
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Ash, Oak, Walnut

Set of 4 'Campagne' Dining Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 'Campagne' Dining Chairs by Design Frères. 18 1/2 seat height. Discrete non-scratch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 8 'Campagne' Dining Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 8 'Campagne' Dining Chairs by Design Frères. 18 1/2 seat height. Discrete non-scratch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 6 'Campagne' Dining Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 'Campagne' Dining Chairs by Design Frères. 18 1/2 seat height. Discrete non-scratch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of 'Déclive' Velvet and Blackened Steel Slipper Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The back and seat inclination of the 'Déclive' slipper chair are designed to promote the most
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of 'Déclive' Velvet and Blackened Steel Slipper Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The back and seat inclination of the 'Déclive' slipper chair are designed to promote the most
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of 'Déclive' Velvet and Blackened Steel Slipper Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The back and seat inclination of the 'Déclive' slipper chair are designed to promote the most
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Steel

Original lounge chair, Barrel chair, round back chair, bold, modern, walnut wood
By Sara Hayat Design
Located in Greenwood Village, CO
Design Indulge in the captivating allure of Erete, a bold and exquisitely crafted barrel back chair that
Category

2010s Pakistani Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Lounge Chair in Solid Black Walnut and Tanned Leather by Hinterland Design
By Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
create an elegant chair to recline in. Wood is hand oiled and waxed with natural low-VOC satin oil and
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Hardwood, Leather

a+ Solid Hardwood Upholstered Dining Chair by Izm Design
By Izm Design
Located in Edmonton, Alberta
The A+ dining chair is constructed of solid wood and features a curved upholstered and padded seat
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Lounge Chair in Carbon Dyed Ash and Black Sheepskin by Hinterland Design
By Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
leather in place and create an elegant chair to recline in. Wood is hand oiled and waxed with natural
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Upholstery, Hardwood, Ash

Luc Post Modern Design Wood and Fabric Chair
Located in Lisbon, PT
Dovain Studio presents you the Luc chair that is entirely manufactured in wood and has a soft seat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Luc Post Modern Design Wood and Fabric Chair
Luc Post Modern Design Wood and Fabric Chair
H 30.71 in W 16.93 in D 19.69 in
A+ Solid Hardwood Upholstered Dining Chair by Izm Design
By Izm Design
Located in Edmonton, Alberta
The A+ dining chair is constructed of solid wood and features a curved upholstered and padded seat
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Metal and Solid Wood Modern "Vista" Chair
By Union Wood Co.
Located in Vancouver, B.C.
This metal and wood dining chair is intentionally simple, with purposeful angles, straight lines
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Maia Chair in Teak Wood Finish and Charcoal Fabric
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
The Contemporary Maia chair is a new way to relax in its teak wood finish and the upholstered
Category

2010s Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Jabuti Chair — Handmade Solid Wood Contemporary Brazilian Design
Located in Curitiba, PR
and grounded, lengthen and thin, seeking a light and floating backrest. The chair was designed so that
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Maia Chair in Teak Wood Finish and White Fabric
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
The Contemporary Maia chair is a new way to relax in its teak wood finish and the upholstered white
Category

2010s Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Lot of Four Design Wood Chairs Original, 1970s
Located in taranto, IT
lot of four original design chairs from the 70s, made of wood with seat and back in dark blue eco
Category

Vintage 1970s Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Lot of Four Design Wood Chairs Original, 1970s
Lot of Four Design Wood Chairs Original, 1970s
H 29.53 in W 17.72 in D 23.63 in
Pair Cyan Designs Heritage Oak Mr. Bogart Chairs
By Cyan Design
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair Cyan Designs Heritage Oak Mr. Bogart Chairs Featuring light, gray-washed oak wood and velvet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Scandinavian Design Chair 01 Warm Brown Wood
Located in Copenhagen, DK
. Features – Stackable up to 5 chairs – Will develop a unique wood patina as it ages Care & Maintenance
Category

2010s Chairs

Materials

Birch

Scandinavian Design Chair 01 Warm Brown Wood
Scandinavian Design Chair 01 Warm Brown Wood
H 33.86 in W 17.72 in D 17.33 in
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Wood Chair Design For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the wood chair design you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A wood chair design — often made from wood, fabric and metal — can elevate any home. There are 822 variations of the antique or vintage wood chair design you’re looking for, while we also have 231 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect wood chair design — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A wood chair design, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made wood chair design over the years, but those crafted by Cassina, BassamFellows and Gubi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Wood Chair Design?

Prices for a wood chair design can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $110 and can go as high as $107,890, while the average can fetch as much as $2,404.

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 Wood Chair Design
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Antonio 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 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Charles-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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Le 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 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, 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Vladimir 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.