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Dakota Jackson Chairs

American, b. 1949

Today, Dakota Jackson’s luxury chairs, sofas, tables and other pieces are known for their stylish and expressive forms, so it’s perhaps not a surprise that the American contemporary furniture designer has spent a lifetime immersed in the arts.

Born to a family of professional magicians, Jackson was raised in a household that had a flair for the dramatic. A young Dakota moved to Manhattan and mingled with the bustling creative scene. There, he studied minimalist dance at multiple companies, performed with an experimental theater group and worked in special effects. His fascination with illusion and drama seeped into his creative inclinations, especially when he decided to shift his artistic energy toward furniture.

Jackson’s foray into design began in the 1970s when he got his hands dirty during the build-out of his loft apartment in New York City’s Chelsea neighborhood back when lofts weren’t quite the heavenly residences of today. He constructed his own walls and bathroom fixtures and worked with a variety of materials that included lacquered wood, leather and chrome-plated steel, crafting intriguing seating and case pieces that would later end up in museums. (His famed Library chair is part of the collection at Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.)

Jackson’s work became so well known throughout the buzzing art scene that he garnered the attention of reputable antique dealers who enlisted him to restore their own pieces of furniture. In 1974, Yoko Ono became a client. She commissioned Jackson to design a desk for John Lennon’s birthday. After he finished the former Beatle’s custom piece — an unconventional Art Deco–style writing desk that mirrored a Chinese puzzle box with secret compartments and hidden drawers — celebrities flocked to Jackson like bees to honey, and his name became synonymous with immaculate craftsmanship as well as the era’s radical American Art Furniture movement, which drew on Surrealism, Pop art and other traditions.

Even Belgian fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg asked Jackson to create the now-famous Eclipse bed, a sensual, striking structure framed in glossy cherrywood and upholstered in satin. In 1978, the lifelong arts lover paired a piano factory with his furniture manufacturing company and collaborated with Steinway & Sons on the design of several limited-edition pianos over the years. Today, Dakota Jackson, Inc., counts massive corporations among his clients and continues to design new collections.

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Creator: Dakota Jackson
Dakota Jackson Pull Up "Iko" Leather Side Chair
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored rattan blending style vintage charm with modern comfort. The Iko Side chair by Dakota Jackson features highly sculpted chairs, molded to the body. There are...
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Early 2000s American Dakota Jackson Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Set of Six Cadette Dining Chairs by Dakota Jackson
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Absolutely gorgeous set of six "Cadette" dining chairs by renowned designer and furniture maker Dakota Jackson, circa 2000s. The dining chairs have a kiln-dried hardwood frame that h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dakota Jackson Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Dakota Jackson "Ke-Zu" Camel Leather Armchair
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The "Ke-Zu" armchair was designed by Dakota Jackson from his classic Ke-Zu Collection. It is characterized by a form-fitted design that is luxuriously sculpted to the body. Kiln-drie...
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1990s American Dakota Jackson Chairs

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Leather

Dakota Jackson "Oh!" Velvet Side Chair
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Dakota Jackson designed "Oh!" velvet side chair. The chair features a Pillow back with quilted stitching to the back and seat with cherry arms and legs in a black satin finish. Kiln-...
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1990s American Dakota Jackson Chairs

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Wood

Dakota Jackson Maple Wood "Library" armchairs, Set of Six
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of 6 Dakota Jackson designed natural Cordovan maple "Library" Chairs. The Library Chair is the quintessential, well-designed, highly-styled chair for both institutional and resid...
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1990s American Dakota Jackson Chairs

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Maple

Dakota Jackson Transitional Velvet "Jio" Side Chair
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Transitional "Jio" side chair upholstered in beige velvet by Dakota Jackson. The chair features a plush back with quilted stitching to the back and a seat with cherry legs in a dark ...
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1990s American Dakota Jackson Chairs

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Leather

Dakota Jackson "Cadette II" Leather Armchair
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Dakota Jackson "Cadette II" sculpted wood Armchair finished black lacquer. The chair is Fully upholstered seat and back in leather with cut-out details. The Cadette Seating Collectio...
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Early 2000s American Dakota Jackson Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Dakota Jackson "Marina Martini" Lounge Chair
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Dakota Jackson "Marina Martini" cherry wood Lounge Chair with sculpted legs and a curved backrest connected to the base with a chromed steel steam with a leather seat. The Marina Collection is inspired by a series of luxury suites that Dakota Jackson designed...
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2010s American Dakota Jackson Chairs

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Leather

Dakota Jackson "Oh!" Leather Armchair & Side Chair Set
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Dakota Jackson designed "Oh!" leather set including 1 side chair and 1 armchair. The chairs feature a Pillow back with quilted stitching to the back an...
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1990s American Dakota Jackson Chairs

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Leather

Dakota Jackson "Aldabhra" Sculptural Leather Side Chair
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Dakota Jackson's "Aldabhra" Side Chair with sculptural beauty is found at the intersection of the back and the leg, as the wood contours in two directions simultaneously. The solid w...
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1990s American Dakota Jackson Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

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Dakota Jackson chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Dakota Jackson chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Dakota Jackson chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original chairs by Dakota Jackson were created in the modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider chairs by Ralph Lauren, Donghia, and Pace Collection. Prices for Dakota Jackson chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $5,595 and can go as high as $8,900, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $8,800.

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