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French Design and Braided Resin Rattan Effect Outdoor Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
French design chair composed of a tubular metal structure dressed with a braided resin rattan
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Set desk & chair in fiberglass by Patrick Gingembre, 1970s
By Patrick Gingembre
Located in Brussels, BE
Desk and Chair Set: Space Age French Design, 1970s
This brown lacquered fiberglass desk, paired
Category
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Desks
Materials
Fiberglass
Undulating Méandre Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating dark bronze 'Méandre' chair by Design Frères.
Chic and understated.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage design white Gilac dining chair No. 1183, France, 1960s
By Gilac Design
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1960s / Gilac No. 1183 / white dining chair / metal and plastic
Vintage sixties white
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
'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
Pair of Chic 'Méandre' Side Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic undulating dark bronze 'Méandre' side chairs by Design Frères.
These Méandre™ chairs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Chic 'Méandre' Bronze Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Méandre™ dark bronze side chairs by DESIGN FRÈRES®.
Chic and understated.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Chic 'Méandre' Side Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of undulating 'Méandre' side chairs by DESIGN FRÈRES®.
Bronze patina over steel frames
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Chic 'Méandre' Side Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic undulating 'Méandre' side chairs by Design Frères.
Bronzed steel frames. Natural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
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
Danish Collectible Chair "197" Design Finn Juhl for France & Søn, 1960s
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in taranto, IT
Danish collectible chair, model "197", France & Søn production based on a design by Finn Juhl, mid
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Pair of 'Arcade' Side Chairs by Design Frères, in COM
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Arcade side chairs by Design Frères, in COM (not included: please send 4 yards for the pair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
'Décade' Side or Dining Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the 'Décade' chair by Design Frères, the perfect blend of French 60's style and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 6 'Décade' Dining Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the 'Décade' chair by Design Frères, the perfect blend of French 60's style and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 'Décade' Dining Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the 'Décade' chair by Design Frères, the perfect blend of French 60's style and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
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
Tripod Chair French Fifties Design
Located in LELYSTAD, FL
Very rare tripod chair made of beechwood with a rush seat. French design from the fifties. This
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Rush, Beech
A Set of 6 French Bistro Chairs, c.1970
By Baumann France
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of (6) 1960s French Baumann bentwood "dove" dining chairs. The dove chairs are one of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Materials
Oak
"Moduline" Chairs, Design by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen for France & Søn, 1960s
By France & Søn, Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in Wolfurt, AT
"Moduline" chairs designed by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen for France & Søn. The chairs have their original
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 27.56 in W 22.84 in D 29.53 in
Set of 4 Baumann "Argos" Lounge Chairs, France, circa 1980
By Baumann France
Located in San Antonio, TX
French modern design, set of 4 Baumann "Argos" lounge chairs in stained beech with a rounded frame
Category
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
1960's French Baumann Bentwood Dove Dining Chair, Set of Eight
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s French Baumann bentwood dove dining chair – set of eight
1960’s French Baumann bentwood
Category
Vintage 1960s French Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Vintage French Design Leather Dining Chair Set, France, 1970's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage French design leather dining chair set of 5, made in France 1970's. Thick saddle leather
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Chic 'Arcade' Wrought Iron and Shearling Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic 'Arcade' wrought iron and shearling chairs by Design Frères.
Extraordinary pair of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Regency Hall Chairs, attributed to Banting and France
By France & Banting 1
Located in London, GB
design of these chairs is identical to a set of hall chairs, supplied by Banting, France & Co. of London
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Set of 4 "Argos" Lounge Chairs & Matching Side Table by Baumann, France c. 1980
By Baumann France
Located in Malibu, US
Wonderful set of 4 "Argos" chairs and matching side table by Baumann, France circa 1980.
The Argos
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 28.75 in W 23.65 in D 25.2 in
French Design Philippe Starck, Dr Sonderbar Chair, XO - 1980s
By Philippe Starck
Located in Renens, CH
Philippe Starck - Doctor Sonderbar Chair in chromed metal, produced by XO in France, 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
French Design, Louis XVI, Small Chairs, Ivory Painted Wood, Fabric, France 1740s
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of 18th century French Musician's chairs, Diminutive chair or stools each in a Swedish paint
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 24 in W 14.5 in D 17.5 in
Mw04 "Gold" design chair handmade in France by French designer Olivier Santini
By Olivier Santini
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
This MW04 "Gold" chair, a signed special edition, is a handmade collector's piece made in France
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Streamlined Moderne Chairs
Materials
Gold, Other
H 28.15 in W 21.19 in D 24.02 in
Danish Design Finn Juhl Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Japan Series
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Renens, CH
Finn Juhl’s Japan series is one of his most sought after furniture, its design (1953) was based on
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
France & Søn Mid Century Danish Modern Sigvard Bernadotte "Model 132" ARM CHAIR
By France & Søn
Located in Las Vegas, NV
France & Søn Mid Century Danish Modern Sigvard Bernadotte "Model 132" ARM CHAIR
Sigvard Bernadotte
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 33 in W 24 in D 21.5 in
Set of 5 Vintage Midcentury French Modern Slickslick Chairs by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, XO Design
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of five Slick Slick chairs was designed by Philippe Starck in 1999 for the French
Category
1990s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 31.5 in W 16.93 in D 19.69 in
Philippe Starck, Set of 2 French Green Chairs, Design Slick Slick XO - France
By Philippe Starck
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Set of 2 design chairs by the French Philippe Starck, named Slick Slick XO.
Design plastic chairs
Category
1990s French Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 31.5 in W 17.33 in D 20.48 in
French Design, Pierre Chapo, French Elm S28 Chairs, 1980s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Renens, CH
Vintage S28 chairs in elm: According to Pierre Chapo, the S28 is a modern interpretation of the
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Elm
Art Nouveau Chairs Pair Designed by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
"Introducing the Art Nouveau Chairs Pair, a stunning set of Art Nouveau chairs designed by the
Category
2010s Indian Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Sheet Metal
Design chair Mw04, handmade in France by designer Olivier Santini
By Olivier Santini
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
"Elevate furniture aesthetics to an artistic level"
This chair, a key element of a sophisticated
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Streamlined Moderne Chairs
Materials
Other
Louis XV Chairs Pair Designed by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Louis XV chairs pair designed by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard. He chose the name “Louise
Category
2010s Indian Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Sheet Metal
French Design Pierre Paulin, Ribbon Chairs by Artifort, 1990s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Renens, CH
The Ribbon Chair, with its distinctive silhouette is an iconic piece of furniture designed in 1966
Category
1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Art Nouveau Dining Chairs Pair Designed by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
designed by the renowned Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard. These elegant Art Nouveau dining chairs boast
Category
2010s Indian Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Sheet Metal
H 33 in W 27 in D 26 in
Design chair Mw04 "Plume", handmade in France by designer Olivier Santini
By Olivier Santini
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
France. The sides of the chair are adorned with white feathers. A rare and unique piece, it caters to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Streamlined Moderne Chairs
Materials
Other
H 28.15 in W 21.19 in D 24.02 in
French 1900s Design Bistro Outdoor Chair In Rattan and Braided Resin
Located in Tourcoing, FR
French 1900s Bistro Design rattan and braided resin outdoor chair composed of a rattan structure
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Resin
H 35.44 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in
3 chairs designed by Jacques Hitier in the 1950s in France
By Jacques Hitier
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
3 chairs designed by Jacques Hitier in the 1950s, published by Tubauto. Structure in painted steel
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern 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
H 28 in W 30 in D 26 in
French Design and Parisian Bistro Style Oak Wooden and Wicker Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Elegant chair, at the manner of the old French bistrots, with patina oak wooden structure, comfy
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Minimal Designed Side Chairs, France, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of Minimal designed side chairs, France, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Design Teak Armchair, Ole Wanscher for France & Søn, Denmark, 1950s
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 73 x 75 x 77 cm (width x height x depth)
This mid-century lounge chair was designed
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
H 29.53 in W 28.75 in D 29.53 in
Mid-Century Design Teak Armchair, Ole Wanscher for France & Søn, Denmark, 1950s
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 73 x 75 x 77 cm (Width x Height x Depth)
This Mid Century lounge chair was designed
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
H 29.53 in W 28.75 in D 29.53 in
Mid-Century Design Teak Armchair, Ole Wanscher for France & Søn, Denmark, 1950s
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 73 x 75 x 77 cm (Width x Height x Depth)
This Mid Century lounge chair was designed
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
H 29.53 in W 28.75 in D 29.53 in
Mid-Century Design Teak Armchair, Ole Wanscher for France & Søn, Denmark, 1950s
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 73 x 75 x 77 cm (Width x Height x Depth)
This Mid Century lounge chair was designed
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
H 29.53 in W 28.75 in D 29.53 in
Mid-Century Design Teak Armchair, Ole Wanscher for France & Søn, Denmark, 1950s
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 73 x 75 x 77 cm (Width x Height x Depth)
This Mid Century lounge chair was designed
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
H 29.53 in W 28.75 in D 29.53 in
Mid-Century Design Teak Armchair, Ole Wanscher for France & Søn, Denmark, 1950s
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 73 x 75 x 77 cm (Width x Height x Depth)
This Mid Century lounge chair was designed
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak, Fabric
H 29.53 in W 28.75 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Royere Inspired Bronze Side Chairs
By Design Frères
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chic Bronze Side Chairs purchased from Blend Interiors as part of their Design Frères line
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Tacoma Vintage Chair by Baumann Editions
By Baumann France
Located in AIGNAN, FR
timeless design give this chair a lot of elegance and character. The Baumann chair is a must in vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Wood
1960s French Baumann Bentwood Dove Dining Chair, Set of Four
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s French Baumann bentwood dove dining chair, set of four
1960s French Baumann bentwood dove
Category
Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Folk Art Brutalist Design SAW Back Side Chair set, France 1960's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage French Folk Art Brutalist Design SAW Back Side Chair set of 2. Made in France, 1960's
Category
Vintage 1960s French Folk Art Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Design Teak Armchair by Grete Jalk for France & Søn, Denmark, 1950s
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in München, Bavaria
essence of Scandinavian design, created by Grete Jalk and crafted by France and Son in 1950s Denmark. The
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
H 29.53 in W 28.75 in D 29.53 in
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French Design Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of French design chairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and fabric, all French design chairs available were constructed with great care. There are 157 antique and vintage French design chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 67 modern editions to choose from as well. French design chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. French design chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made French design chairs over the years, but those made by France & Søn, Design Frères and Finn Juhl are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are French Design Chairs?
Prices for French design chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, French design chairs begin at $123 and can go as high as $32,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,900.
Questions About French Design Chairs
- 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 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.
- 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.
- What are French chairs called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022French chairs are called bergère. Bergères have an upholstered back and armrests with wooden exposed framing. Bergère continues to be a popular style that adds an elegant touch to any room. You’ll find a selection of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a French-style chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The term French-style chair usually refers to one of two styles of chairs. The first is an upholstered armchair with an exposed wood frame, and the other is a cane chair with loose seat cushions. Both types of French-style chairs are also called bergères. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of bergères from some of the world’s top boutiques.
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