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What is a furniture designer?
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A furniture designer is a professional who creates furniture. They begin with a concept and then produce sketches to capture their vision. Then, they create more detailed schematics that can be used to manufacture furniture. Some well-known furniture designers include Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Frankl, Milo Baughman, Gio Ponti, Le Corbsuier, Ettore Sottsass, Paul Evans, Jules Leleu, Poul Kjærholm, George Nakashima, Eero Saarinen, Frank Lloyd Wright and Hans J. Wegner. Explore a large selection of furniture on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
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Philippe Hurel Brown Leather & Fabric Loveseat Sofa
Located in London, GB
This Philippe Hurel design is a contemporary form fit with a versatile look that suits an array of interiors. Philippe Hurel has over 100 years of creation, craftsmanship and inspira...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Sofas
Materials
Leather
Handmade chess-inspired ceramic vase Italy "Blue Turquoise Bishop" Sara Khamisi
By Sara Khamisi
Located in Milano, IT
A minimalist and playful vase in slip-cast ceramic with a blue turquoise glaze, the piece is handmade in Milan.
Part of the "Kish o Mat" collection designed by the artist Sara Khamis...
Category
2010s Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Armoire by Cor Alons for Den Boer Gouda, 1949
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Mid-Century Modern armoire or wardrobe.
Design by Cor Alons for Den Boer Gouda.
Striking Dutch design from 1949.
Original birch plywood base with the curve...
Category
Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Large Five Arm Solid Pine Chandelier with Fabric Shades by Luxus Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish lighting manufacturer, Luxus gave form to some of the now iconic models that define the “Swedish mid-century style”. This solid pine wood, five-light chandelier was created...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fabric, Plastic, Pine
Extra Large Jane and Gordon Martz Coffee Table / Bench for Marshall Studios
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Extra long rectangle coffee table by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios. The table top is inlaid with olive and taupe square ceramic tiles and the frame and legs are solid wa...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Paavo Tynell - Taito Oy - Impressive Commissioned Chandelier - 1950`s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
Paavo Tynell - Taito Oy - Impressive Commissioned Chandelier - 1950`s
Huge 9 light Chandelier in perfect original condition.
Photos don´t do justice to this magnificent light , wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
