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1970s, Scandinavian Design Chair
Located in Marbella, ES
Original 1970s Scandinavian design wooden chair.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Scandinavian Design Chair 01 Warm Brown Wood
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Defined by a geometric silhouette and a series of stark linear planes, Chair 01 is a picture of
Category
2010s Chairs
Materials
Birch
Mid century Scandinavian modern black leather lounge chair ottoman Hans Olsen
By Hans Olsen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Scandinavian Modern black leather lounge chair with ottoman designed by Hans Olsen. All
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 30 in W 30 in D 29 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Peter Hvidt & Olga Molgaard Neilson
By Peter Hvidt, John Stuart Inc.
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful pair of Mid-Century Modern sculptural Scandinavian designed chairs by Peter Hvidt and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 32.5 in W 25.25 in D 27 in
Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian design.
Chair: 36" wide 35" deep x 39/16" high. Ottoman: 28" long x 16.5" deep by 16" high.
Category
20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Scandinavian Swivel Chairs from Johanson Design Set of 5
By Börje Johanson, Johanson Design
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Set of 5 swivel chairs model Largo.
Made by Johanson Design in Sweden.
Good condition.
Price
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set De 4 Chairs, Scandinavian Design, 1970
Located in Saint ouen, FR
4 chairs - Scandinavian design
solid elm
Circa 1970
Measures: W49 x D47 x H96 cm
Seat height
Category
Vintage 1970s European Other Chairs
Materials
Elm
Danish Chairs Niels Kofoed Scandinavian Rosewood Dinning Armchairs Design
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Lyon, FR
Rare suites of seven chairs with armrests, model "liz" by Danish designer Niels Kofoed. Rosewood
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 37.8 in W 22.05 in D 18.51 in
Pair of Midcentury Cocktail Chairs, Scandinavian Design, 60s
Located in Lucija, SI
Mid-Century Modern Cocktail Chairs were made in '60s, Scandinavian design.
These beautiful chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
FRAMA Contemporary Scandinavian Minimal Design 9.5° Chair in Black Stained Ash
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Exploring the boundaries between art and design, the 9.5° Chair is a result of studying Plato’s
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash
H 33.47 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
1950s Scandinavian Design Style Wood and Beige Fabric Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s Scandinavian design style wood and beige fabric chair.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Design Teak Dining Chair Set
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Design Teak dining chair set of 4. Made in Denmark in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak, Plywood
1970s, Scandinavian design by Arne Norell, lounge chair, original condition.
By Arne Norell
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Scandinavian design by Arne Norell. Lounge chair in original very good condition: no smells
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 28.35 in W 35.04 in D 31.11 in
FRAMA Minimal Scandinavian Design Triangolo Sculptural Chair in Steel
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Designed by Per Holland Bastrup in 1989, the Frama Triangolo Chair embodies a breathtakingly
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 27.25 in W 18.9 in D 15.75 in
Scandinavian Style Calligaris Claire Dining Chair Made in Italy, 3 Available
By Calligaris, Orlandini Design
Located in Secaucus, NJ
design, great for home or office.
Please note I have three chairs available, selling them individually
Category
2010s Italian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Ash
H 31.5 in W 20.5 in D 21.75 in
Scandinavian Modern Set Of 4 Dinning Chairs By Börje Johanson Vinga, Sweden 1970
By Börje Johanson, Johanson Design
Located in The Hague, NL
Scandinavian modern period set of 4 swivel dinning room chairs designed by Börje Johanson for
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
Set of 6 Danish Dining Chairs Scandinavian Design
Located in Lyon, FR
Nice set of 6 chairs. Composed of teak and original faux leather, really good manufacture. Re
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Sieni, a 21st Century Round Wooden Mushroom Dining Chair in Scandinavian Design
By Michael Yarinsky
Located in Halikko, Finland
Sieni with Michael Yarinsky
Sieni, meaning mushroom in Finnish, is a collection of furnishings for flexible use in the home, office, or hospitality setting. The forms in the serie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 23.63 in Dm 15.75 in
Scandinavian midcentury design office chair atr. Ilmari Tapiovaara
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Scandinavian midcentury design office chair atr. Ilmari Tapiovaara professionally stained and
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood
1950s Scandinavian Design Style Wood and Cane with Beige Fabric Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s Scandinavian design style patina wooden structure with wicker cane back and beige fabric seat
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Fabric, Wood
H 33.86 in W 22.45 in D 23.63 in
1960s Danish Design and Scandinavian Style Wooden and Velvet Fabric Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1960s Danish Design and Scandinavian style wooden and velvet fabric chair, around the dining table
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 30.71 in W 22.45 in D 22.05 in
1960s Danish Design and Scandinavian Style Wooden and Bouclé Fabric Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1960s Danish Design and Scandinavian style wooden and grey Bouclé fabric chair, around the dining
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
1960s Danish Design and Scandinavian Style Wooden and Bouclé Fabric Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1960s Danish Design and Scandinavian style wooden and white bouclé fabric chair, around the dining
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 27.56 in W 23.23 in D 21.66 in
Classic Scandinavian Design Mid Century Danish Teak Chairs Wool Upholstery - Set
By D-Scan, Neils O. Möller
Located in Madison, WI
four solid wood teak Danish chairs. They are highly collectible, iconic, and very stylish Mid Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
H 31 in W 17 in D 16.5 in
Set of Six Scandinavian Design Dining Chairs, 1960s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Scandinavian design lovely set of six dining room chairs, 1960s. The chairs are comfortable with a
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Goma with Thomas Sandell, Unique Scandinavian Design Armchair
By Thomas Sandell
Located in Halikko, Finland
with assignments around the world. In his role as chief architect, Thomas has designed various scale
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Scandinavian Design Spindle Back Lounge Chair Set, Denmark 1960's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Scandinavian Design Spindle Back Lounge Chair set. Made in Denmark, 1960
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech
Scandinavian Country Style Design Red Side Chairs, Sweden 1960's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Scandinavian Country Style Design Red Lacquer and Rope Side Chair set of 2. Made in Sweden
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Folk Art Side Chairs
Materials
Rope, Beech
Vintage Flatweave Kilim Geometric Design
Located in Los Angeles, US
difficult to produce continuous vertical linear separations of color in the design, so Kilims often have a
Category
Antique Early 1900s Asian Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
NON Rubber Chair
By Källemo, Komplot Design
Located in Courbevoie, FR
sure that the fact you can turn over this chair and show the credits to your friends will make the
Category
2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rubber
1950s Vintage Floral Design Needlepoint Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
durable. Pieces from the Renaissance were used to cover footstools, chairs, pillows, bed headboards, and
Category
Vintage 1950s Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Needlework Animal Print Design Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
Renaissance, the craft reached a high level of skill, and the designs became incredibly detailed and realistic
Category
Antique Early 1900s Asian Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Danish Design Rocking Chair Ilmari Tapiovaara Model Fanett Scandinavian, 1960s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Mid-Century rocking chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for the 60's.
Made in Finland, very comfortable!.
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 32.29 in W 22.05 in D 43.31 in
Design Scandinavian Leather Armchair or Lounge Chair by PEEM, 1970s
By PEEM Finland
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Finland
- Made of metal, leather
- Maker: PEEM
- Good, original condition
- Cleaned.
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Scandinavian Kilim Rug. 6 ft 4 in x 9 ft 7 in
Located in New York, NY
double sided vintage Scandinavian Kilim rug wraps up the whole design with a plain design that you will
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavi...
Materials
Wool
Scandinavian Modern Plywood Dining Chairs, 1970s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Antwerp, BE
design, these dining chairs present a postmodern reinterpretation of the iconic Alvar Aalto aesthetic
Category
Late 20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Scandinavian Modern Teak Dining Chairs, Design By Niels Otto Möller, Denmark 60s
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Lucija, SI
Pair of teak dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Möller, made in Denmark in the 60s.
In very good
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 29.53 in W 18.9 in D 17.33 in
1920s Antique Floral Design Part Silk Needlework Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
from the Renaissance were used to cover footstools, chairs, pillows, bed headboards, and other
Category
Vintage 1920s Renaissance Revival Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Set of Four Midcentury Dining Chairs, Scandinavian Design, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Very practical and confortable dining chairs.
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Scandinavian Teak Chairs with Upholstered Seat
Located in Brescia, IT
Set of 4 original vintage 1960s chairs.
Consisting of a teak wood frame and a lightly
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Pair of Scandinavian Teak Folding Chairs
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Scandinavian folding chairs made in the 60s in the spirit of Hans Wegner. Its structure
Category
Antique 1860s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Scandinavian Modern Design 'Taurus' Dining Chair Set by Dan Form
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Design "TAURUS" Dining Chair set of 4 by Dan Form. Made in Denmark
Category
1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Modern chair from Axel Einar Hjort
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Skå, SE
Discover the timeless elegance of Scandinavian Modern chairs designed by Axel Einar Hjort, crafted
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Scandinavian Modern Chair 'Lavitta' by Poiat, Oak
By Poiat
Located in Paris, FR
Furniture, the chairs are made of two pieces of moulded plywood and designed to slot into each other for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Midcentury Scandinavian Sunfeather Chair by Sonna Rosen
By Sonna Rosen
Located in Baambrugge, NL
"Sunfeather" or "Sulfjadern" chair in its original vintage state. The chair designed by Swedish
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
1960s Mcm Design and Scandinavian Style Wooden and Grey Velvet Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s - 1960s MCM Design Scandinavian Style Dark Green Bouclé Fabric With Wooden Base Chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 33.47 in W 18.51 in D 22.45 in
Two Teak Chairs, Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Two teak chairs made in Denmark in the 1960s
After renovation of the wood and upholstered with a
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Modern Leather Lounge Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Scandinavian Modern teak and leather lounge chair. Dramatic angular design just newly refinished
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Design Teak Dining Chair Set, 1960's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Design Teak Dining Chair set of 6, made in Denmark, in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Scandinavian Design Børge Mogensen Modern Dining Chairs in Oak, 1960's
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Antwerp, BE
chairs in soap-treated oak with seats in leather. This model 3236 chair was designed by Børge Mogensen in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 30.71 in W 19.3 in D 16.15 in
Scandinavian Round Wicker Chair with Metal Base
Located in Waalwijk, NL
dimensions and the airy design of the seat this chair is rather light in its appearance.
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Chair designed by LENA LARSSON model "GRANDESSA"
By Lena Larsson
Located in Brescia, IT
Wooden chair with original vintage arms model 'Grandessa' designed by designer Lena Larsson in the
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Scandinavian Modern Chair 'Lavitta' by Poiat, Dark Oak
By Poiat
Located in Paris, FR
Furniture, the chairs are made of two pieces of moulded plywood and designed to slot into each other for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Scandinavian Modern Chair 'Lavitta' by Poiat, Black Oak
By Poiat
Located in Paris, FR
Poiat Furniture, the chairs are made of two pieces of moulded plywood and designed to slot into each
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of Two Dutch or Scandinavian Design Lounge Chairs with Wenge Feet, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Amsterdam, NL
of ahigh "gentlemans "model and a lower "ladies" model. We are sure these chairs are designed by a
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wenge
H 37.01 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Scandinavian 'Elephant' Dining Chair by Norr11, All black
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
Elephant Dining Chair with Armrest
Signed by KRISTIAN SOFUS HANSEN & TOMMY HYLDAHL
Dimensions: H
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair 'Lavitta' by Poiat, Oak
By Poiat
Located in Paris, FR
Furniture, the chairs are made of two pieces of moulded plywood and designed to slot into each other for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Teak Chair, Danish Design, Denmark, circa 1960
Located in Chorzów, PL
A chair from Denmark from the 1960s.
Made of teak wood.
Very good condition.
Dimensions: height
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Set of 4 Chairs
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian set of 4 chairs by Borge Mogensen model 3237 for Fredericia
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Flemming Lassen Style Armchair in Bouclé Wool, Scandinavian Design, 1960's
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Danish; Scandinavian design; Mid-Century Modern: Flemming Lassen; armchair; lounge chair; wingback
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wool, Mahogany
H 38.59 in W 38.59 in D 37.8 in
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Scandinavian Design Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic Scandinavian design chair available at 1stDibs. Each Scandinavian design chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and hardwood. There are 459 variations of the antique or vintage Scandinavian design chair you’re looking for, while we also have 13 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Scandinavian design chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A Scandinavian design chair, designed in the Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one Scandinavian design chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen and Arne Jacobsen produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Scandinavian Design Chair?
A Scandinavian design chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,349, while the lowest priced sells for $266 and the highest can go for as much as $59,101.
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.
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Questions About Scandinavian Design Chair
- What is Scandinavian design?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 11, 2019
Scandinavian design, associated with the countries of Northern Europe, is characterized by simplicity, functionality and beauty,
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Because Scandinavian design focuses on craftsmanship and clean lines, it is a style that lasts the test of time. Designed to maximize light and focusing on minimalism and functionality, it is very aesthetically pleasing.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 2, 2023
There isn’t much of a difference between Nordic and Scandinavian design in that when it comes to furniture and decor, the descriptors “Nordic” and “Scandinavian” are often used interchangeably. The term Scandinavia is primarily used to refer to Denmark, Norway and Sweden. (It is sometimes inclusive of Iceland and Finland, too.) The Nordic region of the world also includes the likes of Norway, Denmark, and Sweden as well as Iceland, Finland, Greenland, the Faroe Islands and Åland.
Scandinavian modernism is a warm and organic iteration of modernist design that chiefly originated in Denmark, Sweden and Finland during the 1930s. It was introduced to the United States during the mid-20th century and had a profound influence on American mid-century modern design.
Scandinavian modernists are known for their emphasis on craftsmanship and use of natural materials such as ash, pine and beech. Scandi interiors are minimalist, bright and airy, and feature neutral palettes and classic shapes.
Characteristics of the work of such Scandinavian modernists such as Hans Wegner, Finn Juhl and Greta Magnusson Grossman include bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries. Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.
For design enthusiasts all over the world, the promotion of functionality and simplicity associated with Scandinavian modernism and Nordic design continues to prove irresistible.
- 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 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 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.
- 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.
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