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José Zanine Caldas "Linha Z" Lounge Chair for Mòveis Artísticos Z, Brazil 1950s
By Mòveis Artisticos Z, José Zanine Caldas
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beloved José Zanine Caldas lounge chair from the “Linha Z” or “Z Line” is an exceptional
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plywood
H 32.49 in W 24.22 in D 40.95 in
José Zanine Caldas - MÓVEIS ARTÍSTICOS Z Chair, Brazil, 1960s
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Immenstaad am Bodensee, DE
This beautiful and very rare chair is attributed to José Zanine Caldas and his company Móveis
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Set of four Gastone Rinaldi 'Z' Chairs, Rima, Italy 1970s
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in London, GB
SOLD AS A SET OF FOUR
Gastone Rinaldi (1920-2006) was a brilliant designer who also played
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
'Tesoura' Chair by José Zanine Caldas in Cream Bouclé
By José Zanine Caldas, Mòveis Artisticos Z
Located in Los Angeles, CA
José Zanine Caldas (1919-2001) was a self-taught artist, designer and architect from Brazil. For
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Plywood
Vintage Stainless Steel "Z" Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman, 2 Pairs Available
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning vintage stainless steel lounge chairs designed by the iconic designer Milo Baughman for
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
H 31 in W 25 in D 28 in
Scandinavian Modern Erik Magnussen Z Down Folding Chairs by Torben Orskov, Pair
By Erik Magnussen, Torben Orskov
Located in Topeka, KS
Impressive vintage Scandinavian Modern Erik Magnussen Z Down folding chairs by Torben Orzkov in
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 29 in W 26.5 in D 19.5 in
20th Century Danish Pair of Vintage Walnut Z Lounge Chairs by Poul Jensen
By Poul Jensen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, vintage Mid-Century modern Danish pair of " Z " lounge, club chairs made of hand
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Walnut
H 30.5 in W 30 in D 32.5 in
A set of four Z chairs by Haziza in a 1” thick lucite orange color
By Haziza
Located in Houston, TX
A set of four Z chairs by Haziza in an orange color. The Z Chair is recognized for its
Category
2010s North American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Lucite
Chair#3
By Frank Buschmann
Located in Carnota, A Coruña, Galicia
sequence of chairs -Conoid, Kufenstuhl, Zigzag y Z Rasch-, all being named contemporary classics in the
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
José Zanine Caldas Pilao chair Brazil 1978
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very rare and early version of the famous Pilao chair designed by Jose Zanine Caldas, made in his
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Zig Zag Chair by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina, 1970s
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Antwerp, BE
'Zig Zag Chair,' originally designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934 and relaunched by Cassina in
Category
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011.
Manufactured by Cassina
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011.
Manufactured by
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011.
Manufactured by
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011.
Manufactured by
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011.
Manufactured by Cassina
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy, relaunched in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011.
Manufactured by
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011.
Manufactured by
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011.
Manufactured by
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
José Zanine Caldas Hand-Sculpted Chair in Brazilian Hardwood
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Waalwijk, NL
designers and architects including Oscar Niemeyer. In 1948 he founded the company Moveis Artisticos Z, and
Category
Vintage 1980s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Gerrit Rietveld "Zig-Zag" Chair by Cassina n° 859, Italy 1973
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Sacile, PN
. “It is not a chair but a designer’s joke,” Gerrit famously said of his Zig-Zag.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian De Stijl Chairs
Materials
Wood, Elm
Pair of Wrought Iron chairs by José Zanine Caldas, Brazil, 1950s
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Whitstable, GB
Awesome unique chairs by Zanine!
In true 1950s style, these rare and unique pieces are
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of Two Zig Zag Chair by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chairs designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011.
Manufactured by
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Tomaso Buzzi Set of eight chairs - 1954 Italian Design from a private commission
By Tomaso Buzzi
Located in Milan, IT
Tomaso Buzzi was the real designer for the Italian and Milanese upper middle class in the post
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 44.89 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in
Pair of Gerrit Rietveld "Zig-Zag" Chairs by Cassina n° 859-860, Italy 1973
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Sacile, PN
Pair of Gerrit Rietveld "ZIG-ZAG" chairs by Cassina, Italy 1970s. N°859 -860
Provenance: Private
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian De Stijl Chairs
Materials
Wood, Elm
H 29.25 in W 14.75 in D 17 in
Set of Two Zig Zag Chair by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chairs designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011.
Manufactured by
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Two Zig Zag Chair by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chairs designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011.
Manufactured by
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Two '2' Rare Lounge Chairs by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig, Denmark, C. 1950
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Deland, FL
predates his iconic (and similarly shaped) "Z" chair. However far fewer of these armless models were ever
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 26.5 in W 25 in D 31 in
Tacchini Pastille Chair by Studiopepe in Stock
By Tacchini, Studiopepe
Located in New York, NY
Upholstered in CAT Z: ZENZERO 03
GLOSS ALUMINIUM FINISH AL
WITH CAL117 INTERLINER
The new project
Category
2010s Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century, Kangaroo Chairs, Teak, Cane, India, 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century, Kangaroo Chairs, Teak, Cane, India, 1960s
Pierre Jeanneret
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 23.25 in W 20.5 in D 25.5 in
José Zanine Caldas Attributed Pair of "Zeca" Lounge Chairs, Brazil, circa 1960
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in New York, NY
visible in this lounge chair. Designed in the early 1960's for Móveis Artísticas Z, a factory he founded
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
H 33.5 in W 33 in D 34 in
Set of Two Ebonized Lounge Chairs in Bouclé by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig, 1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Deland, FL
predates his iconic (and similarly shaped) "Z" chair. However far fewer of these armless models were ever
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
H 26.5 in W 25 in D 31 in
Set of Ten Early 'Zig Zag' Chairs by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina, 1973, Signed
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
design a chair for mass production. Rietveld, an accomplished architect, proposed a Z-shaped chair made
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian De Stijl Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 29.25 in W 14.75 in D 17 in
José Zanine Caldas. Moveis Z armchair, c. 1950. Plywood Naval and curvin wedge.
By José Zanine Caldas, Mòveis Artisticos Z
Located in PARIS, FR
This plywood and imitation leather chair is a testimony to the creativity of José Zanine Caldas in
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Plywood
H 85 in W 58 in D 79 in
Paul Tuttle Zeta leather armchair for Strässle International
By Paul Tuttle, Strässle International, WK Wohnen
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
shows minimal signs of wear. The heavy stainless steel frame is shaped like a Z and gives the chair its
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Brazilian Modern Chaise Lounge by Jose Zanine Caldas, 1950s, Brazil
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in New York, NY
, designed by Jose Zanine Caldas for Moveis Z in the 50s, is nothing less than spectacular! The iconic piece
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cord, Plywood
Z Lounge Armchair by Bengt Ruda for Nordiska, Sweden, circa 1950
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Bengt Ruda
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Z shaped lounge chair by Bengt Ruda for Nordiska Kompaniet, Stockholm, Sweden – circa 1950.
The
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
José Zanine Caldas for Móveis Artísticos Z factory High Back Armchair
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Waalwijk, NL
José Zanine Caldas for Móveis Artísticos Z factory, high back lounge chair, reupholstered in green
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Mohair, Wood
H 38.19 in W 30.32 in D 39.38 in
Pair of Zeca Armchairs by José Zanine Caldas
By Mòveis Artisticos Z, José Zanine Caldas
Located in Madrid, ES
The "Zeca" chair was created in the early 1960s by a Brazilian designer José Zanine Caldas (1918
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Hardwood, Plywood
20th Century Executive Desk by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Brugge, BE
masterpiece, the #42 chair, also known as the Z-chair, for furniture manufacturer Schou Andersen. This design
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
H 28.35 in W 67.72 in D 33.47 in
Brazilian Modern Armchairs in hardwood & floral upholstery by Jose Zanine Caldas
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in New York, NY
Caldas during his time as the lead designer of “Moveis Artisticos Z''. The frame is in a noble wood frame
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
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H 26.5 in W 14 in D 16 in
Tomaso Buzzi Marble dining table - 1954 Italian Design from a private commission
By Tomaso Buzzi
Located in Milan, IT
Tomaso Buzzi was the real designer for the Italian and Milanese upper middle class in the post
Category
Vintage 1950s Dining Room Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
H 31.5 in W 78.75 in D 35.44 in
One-Off American Studio Surreal Console Table in Maple by Andrew J Willner, 1976
By Andrew Willner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-preserved, in all original condition.
Literature: Meilach, D. Z. (1975). Creating modern furniture (pp. 288
Category
Vintage 1970s American American Craftsman Console Tables
Materials
Maple
H 28 in W 70 in D 15 in
Mid Century Yellow and White Camouflage Armchair, Zenon Baczyk, Poland, 1960s
By Zenon Bączyk
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
in another fabric and wood color.
About the Designer:
Zenon Baczyk - Graphic designer
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Set of Two Mid Century Camouflage Armchairs, Zenon Baczyk, Poland, 1960s
By Zenon Bączyk
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
.
About the Designer:
Zenon Baczyk - Graphic designer, designer of furniture and industrial forms
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
No Reserve
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Midcentury Brown Fabric and Chrome Steel Chaise Longue, Paul Tuttle Style, 1980s
By Paul Tuttle
Located in Roma, IT
first ever Carson Pirie Scott Young Designer Award for the popular "Z" Chair in 1966. The design for the
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 36.62 in W 26.38 in D 68.9 in
“Zeca” Armchair by José Zanine Caldas, Brazil, 1960s
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Utrecht, NL
This characteristic “Zeca” armchair was designed by the pioneering Brazilian designer, Jose Zanine
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret Kangaroo Low Armchair, Wood and Woven Viennese Cane
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
spirit. This low chair, made for the city’s General Hospital Hall but also present in many private houses
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
H 24.02 in W 22.84 in D 29.93 in
American Studio Movement Sculptural Dragonfly Table by Andrew J Willner, 1973
By Andrew Willner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
underside, ‘AJW Sept. 73’. Well-preserved, likely refinished at some point.
Literature: Meilach, D. Z
Category
Vintage 1970s American American Craftsman Side Tables
Materials
Oak
H 25.5 in W 34 in D 17.5 in
Pierre Jeanneret Kangaroo Low Armchair, Wood and Woven Viennese Cane by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
spirit. This low chair, made for the city’s General Hospital Hall but also present in many private houses
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
H 24.02 in W 22.84 in D 29.93 in
Set of Two Pierre Jeanneret Kangaroo Low Armchair by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
spirit. This low chair, made for the city’s General Hospital Hall but also present in many private houses
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret Kangaroo Low Armchair, Wood and Cane with Cushions by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
spirit. This low chair, made for the city’s General Hospital Hall but also present in many private houses
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
H 24.02 in W 22.84 in D 29.93 in
Monument II Plywood Minimalist Chair by Lukas Machnik
By Lukas Machnik
Located in Chicago, IL
Lukas Machnik is an interior designer by trade. Having worked in the field for over a decade, he
Category
2010s American Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Plywood
José Zanine Caldas ‘Banco Pilão' Carved Chair, Brazil, circa 1979
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
José Zanine Caldas ‘Banco Pilão' carved chair, Brazil circa 1979
Magnificent mid century José
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Rustic Chairs
Materials
Cherry
'Monument II' Plywood Minimalist ART Chair by Lukas Machnik in Natural Finish
By Lukas Machnik
Located in Chicago, IL
Monument II Plywood Minimalist Chair by Artist/Designer Lukas Machnik in Natural Finish available
Category
2010s American Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Plywood
H 23 in W 33.25 in D 24 in
'Monument I' Minimalist Plywood Chair by Lukas Machnik in Natural or Ivory
By Lukas Machnik
Located in Chicago, IL
'Monument I' Minimalist Plywood Chair by Lukas Machnik in Natural or Ivory available from LMD
Category
2010s American Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Pair of Mid-Century Danish Model 42 Teak Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A pair of sought-after model 42 teak dining chairs designed in 1956 by renowned Danish designer Kai
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
H 29.14 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in
Model Z Daybed by Poul Jensen for Selig OPE
By Poul Jensen
Located in Sint Oedenrode, NL
Danish furniture designers, Finn Juhl, Poul Jensen and Ib Kofod Larsen. The Selig Z chairs were typified
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Velvet, Teak
Paul Tuttle "Zeta" Lounge Chairs for Strassle of Switzerland, 1968
By Strässle International, Paul Tuttle
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you an iconic pair of 'Zeta' armchairs by designer Paul Tuttle for
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
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Designer Z Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of designer z chairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and wood, all designer z chairs available were constructed with great care. We have 200 antique and vintage designer z chairs in-stock, while there are 14 modern editions to choose from as well. Designer z chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Designer z chairs made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made designer z chairs over the years, but those made by Koinor, Ekornes Stressless and Kein Designer are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Designer Z Chairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,654, while they’re typically $223 on the low end and $34,000 highest priced.
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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.
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Questions About Designer Z 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Papa Bear chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1951 for Danish company AP Stolen. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of authentic vintage and contemporary Hans Wegner Papa Bear chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Philippe Starck designed the Ghost chair for the furniture maker Kartell to produce and sell in 2002. It draws inspiration from the Louis XVI upholstered armchair. You'll find a collection of Philippe Starck Ghost chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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