Industrial Design Chairs
1990s Italian Design
Vintage 1970s Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Aluminum
Early 20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Iron
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
2010s American Other Industrial and Work Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Industrial and Work Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Industrial and Work Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Industrial and Work Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Industrial and Work Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Industrial and Work Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
Vintage 1970s Dutch Industrial Chairs
Metal
2010s American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam
2010s American Other Industrial and Work Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Industrial and Work Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Industrial and Work Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Industrial and Work Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Industrial and Work Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Industrial and Work Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Industrial and Work Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Cotton, Ash
Vintage 1970s Dutch Industrial Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century European Industrial Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
20th Century American Industrial Chairs
Metal, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Club Chairs
Bronze, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Club Chairs
Brass, Steel
2010s Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Club Chairs
Brass, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Corner Chairs
Steel, Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chairs
Concrete, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chairs
Concrete, Aluminum
Vintage 1980s Indian Industrial Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s German Industrial Swivel Chairs
Metal
20th Century German Rustic Industrial and Work Tables
Wood
2010s American Other Industrial and Work Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Industrial and Work Tables
Baize, Mirror, Mahogany
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Industrial and Work Tables
Bronze, Iron
Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Dutch Industrial Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Unknown Industrial Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chairs
Metal, Iron
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Other
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Other
Mid-20th Century Italian Industrial Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Lounge Chairs
Brass, Steel
20th Century Industrial Lounge Chairs
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chairs
Hide, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chairs
Hide, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1930s Chairs
Metal, Steel
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Ash
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024An industrial designer plays an important role in the production of manufactured products. They come up with concepts and create drawings and schematics that manufacturers use as guides when making everything from cars to furniture to housewares. Typically, they earn college degrees in fine arts, architecture, industrial design or engineering prior to working in the field. Some well-known industrial designers include Philippe Starck, Dieter Rams, Marcel Breuer and Charles and Ray Eames. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of furniture and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024Opinions vary as to who the first industrial designer was. Some experts bestow the title upon Christopher Dresser, a 19th-century British designer who created furniture capable of being mass-produced by machines. Others believe that Peter Behrens deserves the title. Active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, he designed everything from lighting fixtures to furniture to kitchenware. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of furniture and decorative objects.
- 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 Aeron chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Don 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.
- Who designed the Tulip chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024Eero Saarinen designed the Tulip chair. It was part of Saarinen's Pedestal collection of armless chairs, stools, dining tables and more — a mid-century modernist exercise in simplifying. The series was designed for Knoll, which continues to produce it today. Interestingly, the Tulip armchair's shape suggests one single plastic form, but despite Saarinen's many experiments to achieve this, it is actually constructed in two pieces: an aluminum frame obscured in a plastic finish and a fiberglass upper-shell seat. In two parts or one, it achieves Saarinen's desired streamlined effect. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Eero Saarinen Tulip 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 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.
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