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Set of 6 Brutalist Chairs, Solid Oak, Spain, 1970s
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Very typical and exclusive Brutalist design chairs.
Bought from the 1st owner who bought it in an
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Oak
Brutalist Design Pub Cafe Dinning Chair Set, Belgium 1960’s
Located in Hilversum, NL
A set of mid-century brutalist dining chairs. Belgium, c1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Wood
Brutalist Modern Brass, Black Oak & Boucle' Cant Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Cant lounge chair has strong Brutalist proportions, this piece is designed by Egg Designs and
Category
2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 27.56 in W 34.65 in D 33.08 in
Brutalist Design Oak Dining Chair Set, France 1960's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Brutalist Design Style Oak Dining Chair set of 6. Made in France, 1960's period. Solid oak
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Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Brutalist Chainsawed Chair
Located in Richmond, VA
Original design Brutalist chainsawed chair, made from oak. Very sturdy and heavy, and surprisingly
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2010s American Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Wood, Oak, Hardwood
Rare Brutalist Midcentury Design Rib Chair, 1980s
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Very special and rare "Rib" armchair from the 1980s.
The base is made of thick, black coated, sheet steel and the ribs are covered with a beige skai upholstery.
Dimensions: 46 cm w...
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Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Brutalist Concrete Chairs, France, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Concrete chairs from 1970s France, designed with a remarkable twist. These chairs offer a unique
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Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Concrete
Mid-Century Design Brutalist Style Tiroler Chair Set, 1960's Poland
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Rustic Midcentury Brutalist Style Design Tiroler Model chair set of 5, made in Poland in
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Vintage 1960s Polish Rustic Chairs
Materials
Pine
Brutalist Meccano Lounge Chair by Spinzi, Italian Collectible Design
By Spinzi
Located in Milano, IT
Iconic Metal Chair - One Off Designer Chair - Masculine Chair
Sharp, masculine and playful are the
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cut Steel
No Reserve
H 32.29 in W 24.02 in D 38.19 in
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
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Vintage 1960s French Folk Art Chairs
Materials
Steel
Brutalist Art Populaire Mountain Chairs, France, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of four brutalist mountain chairs, made of solid wood and steeped in the rich history of
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Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 Brutalist Chairs - 1970's
Located in Brussels , BE
Set of 6 brustalist chairs, very nice for a warm and cozy feel with a design touch.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Oak
Belgian Brutalist Chairs in Heavy Oak, Belgium 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
expected.
These chairs, born in the crucible of brutalist design, are experiencing a renaissance in
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Oak
Brutalist and Primitive Chair
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Elegant brutalist and antique wooden Chair from England,
19 th Century, very powerful but simple
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Chairs
Materials
Beech
Brutalist Pierre Chapo Style T-Back Dutch Design Beechwood
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful Brutalist Beech chairs made in the Netherlands around the 1970s.
Probably inspired by
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Brutalist Wingback Fireplace Chair, Netherlands 1960S
Located in Rīga, LV
Brutalist lounge chair with wingback design, spring seat, and dark oak frame.
Additional
Category
20th Century Dutch Brutalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Fabric
Set of 4 Solid Oak Brutalist Chairs, 1970s
Located in Echt, NL
chairs a geometrical brutalist appearance.
References: Mangiarotti, Space Age, Midcentury Design
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20th Century Spanish Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Wood, Oak
Mobichalet Brutalist set of 4 Solid Wood Chairs 1960
By Mobichalet
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
headrest is thick, a simple rectangular cuboid, and, as expected in a brutalist design, the construction is
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Pine
Set of 6 Brutalist Iron Dining Chairs France 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful set of 6 unique welded iron brutalist chairs, with negative space geometric abstract
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Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Iron
Cast Brass and Leather Primal Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Primal lounge chair, a quintessential masterpiece from Egg Designs that stands as an icon of
Category
2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Brutalist Design Dining Chair Set by Lux-Wood, Belgium, 1960's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage mid-century Brutalist Rustic design dining chair set of 6 by Lux-Wood, made in Belgium 1960
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Vintage brutalist dining chairs, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage solid wood brutalist dining chairs.
Nice design with sturdy wooden frames.
1960s
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Brutalist Oak Smoking Chairs, 1960s
Located in L'Escala, ES
This oak brutalist smoking chair dates from the 1960s. Very stable. The design is based on the
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Chairs
Materials
Oak
gloria brutalist sculptural plaster chair by öken house studios
Located in Palm Desert, CA
-style back and four chunky legs create a sculptural Minimalist design.
each chair is custom made
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2010s American Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Plaster
Brutalist Spanish Midcentury Sculptural Tripod Chair 1950
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Introducing the Exquisite Brutalist Spanish Sculptural midcentury Tripod Chair from 1950
Looking
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Brutalist Corner Chairs
Materials
Wood
Brutalist Handmade Wood Lounge Chair, Spain, 1950s
Located in L'Escala, ES
Beautiful handmade midcentury Brutalist wooden lounge chairs. Primitive design but very decorative
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Brutalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Brutalist Oak Dining Chairs, France, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Brutalist Oak dining chairs, France, 1960s
An extensive set of twelve Oak dining chairs curved
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Drum Chairs
By Craft Associates, Paul Evans, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of Adrian Pearsall designed round chairs for Craft Associates in 'brutalist' style sculpted
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Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Resin, Wood
Set of 4 Brutalist 1970s Solid Oak Dining Chairs, Postmodern Switzerland
Located in Basel, BS
Solid Oak Brutalist, Postmodern Dining chairs from the 1970s.
Very sturdy and comfortable, high
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
H 29.93 in W 17.33 in D 19.69 in
vintage chairs | palaver chairs | brutalist | Swedish
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage chairs | palaver chairs | brutalist | Swedish
period | 70s
design | "African" style
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
Makha, Solid Wood Sculptural Bar Chair, Original Contemporary Design, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Unique chainsaw carved wooden functional sculpture usable as a bar chair. Carved from a single
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 39.38 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Four Oak Rustic Brutalist Chairs, 1940s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Rustic Brutalist set of four dining room chairs.
Striking Dutch design from the
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Vintage 1940s Dutch Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Plush Velvet Primal Statement Lounge Chair, Solid Cast Brass Legs by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
Behold the Primal lounge chair—an embodiment of Egg's design legacy and a true icon in the realm of
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 33.47 in D 33.47 in
Brazilian Brutalist Patched Leather Lounge Chair, Vintage Chair from 1960s
Located in Budapest, HU
. It was designed by young Brazilian designers in the 1960s using traditional techniques, and has a
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Brutalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 43.31 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in
Tiger Velvet Primal Statement Lounge Chair, Solid Cast Brass Legs by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
Enter the realm of timeless sophistication with the Primal lounge chair, a pinnacle of Egg's design
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2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
8 BRUTALIST RUSTIC MODERN Modernist CHAIRS by CHARLES DUDOUYDT, France 1950
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in PARIS, FR
A set of 8 powerfull chairs in massive dark wood and bright straw seatings, by Charles Dudouyt
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Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Straw, Bentwood
H 42.33 in W 15.75 in D 18.71 in
1970’s Vintage Dutch design stained oak chairs by Dittmann & Co for AWA
By AWA Holland
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Set of 4 Brutalist chairs with side table in stained oak by Dittmann & Co for AWA. It features
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Oak
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H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 25.6 in
Brutalist Wooden Chair 'Doro' by Carmworks
By Camilo Andres Rodriguez Marquez
Located in Paris, FR
Dining chair Doro by Camilo Andres Rodriguez Marquez (aka CarmWorks)
Solid oak or cedar / Burnt
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21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Cedar
Sculptural Brutalist Wabi Sabi Chairs, Netherlands, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Brutalist sculptural dining chairs crafted from rustic wood with an arresting grain pattern. The
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
So Disco Modern 70's Inspired Ceramic Leg & Boucle' Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The So Disco lounge chair is part of the So Disco collection designed by Egg Designs and
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2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut, Upholstery, Ceramic
H 32.68 in W 51.19 in D 49.22 in
French Brutalist massive pine Tree chair, unique, 1950s Handmade, folk art
By Pierre Chapo, José Zanine Caldas
Located in Forest, BE
shades of brown/brownish colors. Elegant and brutalist describe that chair properly. Very strong eye
Category
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 33.08 in W 14.57 in D 17.72 in
Set of 6 Solid French Oak and Alcantara Brutalist Chairs Charles Dudouyt
By Societé anonyme francaise
Located in TARBES, FR
Set of 6 Brutalist chairs in solid oak, very nice design, very good condition, seat redone a few
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Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 38.98 in W 18.9 in D 20.87 in
Set of 10 brutalist dining chairs, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Mid century brutalist dining chairs with black wooden frames and light grey fabric seats.
Very
Category
Vintage 1970s German Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian Brutalist Pine Dining Chairs, Italy, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
dining chairs from the 1970s. Their timeless beauty attests to exceptional design, as the gracefully
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
Brutalist Stained Beech Dining Chairs, France 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Almelo, NL
Brutalist stained beech dining chairs, France 1960s
Brutalist, stained beech dining chairs with
Category
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Pair of Vintage Brutalist Danish Pine Lounge Arm Chairs
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pair of vintage brutalist Danish lounge chairs style of Yngve Ekstrom, circa 1970s made of solid
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Brutalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Charles Dudouyt Brutalist Shield Back Dining Side Chairs
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Brutalist set of six walnut half moon shield back dining side chairs with incised carving and woven
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Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Side Chairs
Materials
Hemp, Wood, Walnut
Brutalist Rustic French Turned Wood Low Chair in the Style of Charles Dudouyt
Located in Regensburg, DE
Lovely French Brutalist Low or Side Chair in the Style of Charles Dudouyt from the 1940s. This
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Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 27.56 in W 22.45 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Brutalist Pine and Straw Chairs by Fratelli Montina, Italy, 1960s
By Silvio Coppola
Located in Roma, IT
These 4 chairs made the solid pine and straw wood are inspired by the popular sessions of the
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Late 20th Century Italian Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Rope, Pine
H 29.53 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Handwoven Jambi Deck Chair, Powder-Coated Steel and Natural Rattan, Mexico City
By Leon Leon Design
Located in Mexico City, Delegación Cuauhtémoc
The Jambi deck chair by León León design from Mexico City is a one-of-a-kind creation. It showcases
Category
2010s Mexican Brutalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 21.66 in W 22.05 in D 31.11 in
French Wabi Sabi brutalist side chair 1950’s
Located in Valby, 84
other regions around the world. Brutalist designs became most commonly used in the design of
Category
Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Iron & Leather Brutalist Dining Chair, Attributed to Ilana Goor
By Ilana Goor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very reminiscent of Brutalist designed furniture expression.
High quality Mid 20th century iron
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20th Century North American Brutalist Club Chairs
Materials
Iron
Vintage brutalist dining chairs, set of 12 - 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Mid century solid wooden brutalist dining chairs, big set of 12 chairs
Nice rustic design.
Very
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Vintage 1960s German Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage brutalist dining chairs, set of 6 - 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Mid century solid wooden brutalist dining chairs.
Nice rustic design.
Very sturdy chairs
Good
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Rocking Chair Modern Design Muted by Joel Escalona No19
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Rocking Chair Modern Design Muted by Joel Escalona No19
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Dive into the world of understated
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Brutalist Lounge Chair in Beige Camel Upholstery and Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, pine, faux leather, fabric, Europe, 1970s
This distinctive chair reflects the
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Vintage 1970s European Brutalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Faux Leather, Pine
Rocking Chair Modern Design Muted by Joel Escalona No19
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Rocking Chair Modern Design Muted by Joel Escalona No19
—
Dive into the world of understated
Category
2010s Mexican Brutalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage brutalist dining chairs, set of 6 - 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Mid century brutalist dining chairs with their original comfy beige fabric upholstery.
Very
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Vintage 1970s German Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage brutalist dining chairs, set of 6 - 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Mid century brutalist dining chairs with new grey fabric upholstery.
Very sturdy chairs with a
Category
Vintage 1970s German Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Minimalist Brutalist Lounge Chair, Burn Oak Wood Muted F Easy Chair by Nono
By NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Minimalist Brutalist Lounge chair, Burn Oak Wood Muted Easy Chair by NONO
Brutalist chairs boast
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 27.56 in
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Find a variety of brutalist design chairs available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique brutalist design chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and wood. We have 13 antique and vintage brutalist design chairs in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of brutalist design chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Brutalist design chairs bearing Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Sonja Wasseur, Gerard Van Den Berg and Montis each produced beautiful brutalist design chairs that are worth considering.
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Prices for brutalist design chairs start at $740 and top out at $29,000 with the average selling for $2,700.
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.
Questions About Brutalist Design Chairs
- 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 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 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.
- 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.
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