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Set of Four Danish Johannes Andersen Dining Chairs in Teak, Inc. Reupholstery
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
comfortable organic designed chairs features carefully shaped teak frame with lots of organic shapes, creating
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 30.32 in W 18.9 in D 17.33 in
"Mitt" Lounge Chair by Bernhardt Design
By Bernhardt Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
manufactured by Bernhardt Design. The organic minimalistic profile of the chair reminds one a baseball glove
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam
'Campagne' Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Campagne' chair by Design Frères.
18 1/2 seat height. Discrete non-scratch gliders on the tips of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Folia - Chair, brass chair; gold chair; organic design
Located in Porto, PT
Crafted with meticulous care, the Folia Chair is a harmonious blend of form and function. Its
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of "Mitt" Lounge Chair by Bernhardt Design
By Bernhardt Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bernhardt Design (a third one is also available). The organic minimalistic profile of the chair reminds one
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Chair, EILEEN, by Reda Amalou Design, 2019, American Walnut
By REDA AMALOU DESIGN
Located in Paris, FR
Confortable dining chair. In Walnut but can be ordered in Oak or Blackened Oak wood. Oil finish
If
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Oak, Ash
Pair of 'Campagne' Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Campagne' chairs by Design Frères.
18 1/2 seat height. Discrete non-scratch gliders on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 'Campagne' Dining Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 'Campagne' Dining Chairs by Design Frères.
18 1/2 seat height. Discrete non-scratch
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 8 'Campagne' Dining Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 8 'Campagne' Dining Chairs by Design Frères.
18 1/2 seat height. Discrete non-scratch
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 6 'Campagne' Dining Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 'Campagne' Dining Chairs by Design Frères.
18 1/2 seat height. Discrete non-scratch
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Adrian Pearsall Organic Modern Lounge Chairs for Comfort Designs in Camel Bouclé
By Comfort Designs, Inc., Adrian Pearsall
Located in Saint Louis, MO
of organic modern Adrian Pearsall lounge chairs of its kind we've ever seen available. Killer side
Category
Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
H 28 in W 27.5 in D 33 in
Marc Fish Ethereal Chair Sycamore and Resin Organic Sculptural Design
By Marc Fish
Located in Newhaven, GB
through water currents or tree canopies. The Ethereal chair could be positioned as a set of dining chairs
Category
2010s British Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Resin, Acrylic, Wood, Sycamore, Bentwood
H 29.14 in W 25.99 in D 23.63 in
Marc Fish Ethereal Lounge Chair Sycamore and Resin Organic Sculptural Design
By Marc Fish
Located in Newhaven, GB
lounge chair in sycamore wood and resin is a practical design that excites and surprises in equal
Category
2010s British Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Resin, Acrylic, Wood, Sycamore, Bentwood
H 27.96 in W 25.99 in D 33.86 in
Dining Chair, Chair For Living Room, Design Chair
Located in İnegöl, TR
CUSTOMIZABLE ARMCHAIR
Customizable: Available!
Production Time: 2-3 Weeks
We customize all of our furnitures (armchairs, dining tables, coffee tables, tv units, consoles etc..) in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Wood, Walnut
Organic Modern Designed Swivel Lounge Chairs In White With Cast Aluminum Base
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Monrovia, CA
Organic Modern Designed Swivel Lounge Chairs In White With Cast Aluminum Base.
Beautiful White
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31 in W 29 in D 26 in
Organic 1950s Madame Lounge Chair in Boucle Designed by Fritz Neth, 1955
By Fritz Neth
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Organic 1950ies Madame lounge chair in Boucle designed by Fritz Neth 1955
high back Lounge chair
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 37.41 in W 30.71 in D 35.44 in
White Ash Wood Epoxy Resin Chair - Chair Design - Wooden Chair
Located in İnegöl, TR
WALNUT EPOXY CHAIR
Check out our Walnut Wood & Epoxy Chair – a sturdy and good-looking seat for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Wood, Walnut
Set of four Mid century organic DESIGN Beech Dining Chairs - 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia around 1960s
- renovated, the wooden parts have been refurbished
- seat parts in original TOP condition
- also suitable for a new upholstery
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Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
"Nanda" Chair, By Marcelo Magalhães, Brazilian Contemporary Design
By Marcelo Magalhães
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This outstanding chair was designed by Marcelo Magalhães in 2022.
The unique organic shape of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Hand-Sculpted "Rainbow Chair" Low-Slung Chair, Nicholas Hamilton Holmes
By Hamilton Holmes Woodworking & Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Hand-sculpted "Rainbow Chair" low-slung chair, Nicholas Hamilton Holmes
Dimensions: 37” D x 26” H
Category
2010s Canadian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Ash
"Maria Alice" Chair, by Marcelo Magalhães, Brazilian Contemporary Design
By Marcelo Magalhães
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This outstanding chair was designed by Marcelo Magalhães in 2022.
The unique organic shape of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
H 34.65 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Brazilian Midcentury Design, Round Armchairs, Organic Silk Upholstery, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
unidentified by our team. Pieces were reupholstered with a gorgeous indigo fabric 100% Organic Silk, from our
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Silk
H 27.56 in W 32.29 in D 32.29 in
Old Chair from Ivory Coast or Benin Ethnic Design Carved Wood
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Rare period Senoufo chair from ivory coast or Benin.
Remarkable woodwork carved in an ethnic way
Category
Vintage 1950s Ivorian Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Transparent Design Chair for Indoor and Outdoor Use, Manufactured by MW DESIGNER
By Olivier Santini
Located in Beaumont-Louestault, FR
MW04 Chair: Elegant and Versatile Design
The MW04 chair, with its transparent PMMA panels and seat
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 28.15 in W 20.67 in D 23.04 in
Pair of "Blob" Chairs Designed by Karim Rashid
By Karim Rashid
Located in Palm Springs, CA
residential.
The seat and back are a one-piece injection polyurethane.
The chair is upholstered in two
Category
Vintage 1980s Canadian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Smoked Gray Design Chair for Indoor and Outdoor Use, Manufactured by MW DESIGNER
By Olivier Santini
Located in Beaumont-Louestault, FR
MW04 Chair: Elegant and Versatile Design
The MW04 chair, with its smoked gray-blue PMMA panels and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 28.15 in W 20.67 in D 23.04 in
Vitra Organic Chairs by Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen, Set of Two
By Eero Saarinen, Charles Eames, Vitra
Located in Basildon, London
it a perfect addition to your home or office. Elevate your interior design with the Organic Chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Dijnn Chair and Footstool, Designed by Olivier Mourgue, France, Airborne, 1965
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Berlin, Berlin
fabric and metal sliders.
The Djinn chair is one element of a series of Djinn furniture designed by
Category
Late 20th Century French Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool
H 26.78 in W 27.56 in D 27.96 in
Sculptural and Luxurious "Star" Futuristic Organic Gilt Dining and Living Chair
Located in Coimbra, PT
Sculptural and Luxurious Chair in Organic Design Style
Body: Resin reinforced with fiberglass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Futurist Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 35.44 in W 20.87 in D 22.84 in
Outdoor Folia Rocking Chair with Ottoman Designed by Kris Van Puyvelde
By Kris Van Puyvelde
Located in Boston, MA
Outdoor Folia rocking chair with ottoman.
Beautiful designed inspired by veins on a leaf designed
Category
2010s Belgian Organic Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Ralph Lauren Henredon Organic Seagrass Wood Denim Lounge Chair
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful chair is statement
Category
Early 2000s American Bohemian Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Seagrass, Wood, Down
1930s Rustic Organic Double Weave Rattan Sculptural Oak Rocking Chair
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
beauty! The distinctive craftsmanship frame that give this piece a delightful organic rustic design
Category
Vintage 1930s American Rustic Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Marc Fish, Contemporary, Organic Modern, Sculptural Lounge Chair, Edition 5/7
By Marc Fish
Located in Manhasset, NY
Marc Fish, Contemporary, Organic Modern, Sculptural 'Ethereal' Arm or Lounge Chair, Resin, Sycamore
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Resin, Sycamore
H 28 in W 36 in D 34 in
Walnut Orbit Dining Chairs by Ross Lovegrove for Bernhardt Design, Set of 8
By Ross Lovegrove
Located in Asaa, DK
Walnut Orbit Dining Chairs by Ross Lovegrove for Bernhardt Design, Set of 8.
Set of eight Orbit
Category
Early 2000s Danish Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 31 in W 21.5 in D 21.5 in
1950s Organic Wood Sculptural Carved Cerused Oak Barrel Swivel Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
! Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. Hand carved cerused oak from a single wood block. The chairs was
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 26 in W 22 in D 26 in
1950s Organic Wood Sculptural Cerused Oak Barrel Curved Swivel Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
! Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. Hand carved cerused oak from a single wood block. The chairs was
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 26 in W 22 in D 26 in
Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen for Vitra Organic Conference Chairs, Set of 4
By Vitra, Charles Eames, Eero Saarinen
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The iconic classic organic chair was designed by Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen in 1940 as a joint
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Materials
Fabric, Ash, Oak
H 36.75 in W 28.5 in D 24 in
Mid-Century Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen for Vitra Organic Dining Chairs Pair
By Vitra, Charles Eames, Eero Saarinen
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The iconic classic organic chair was designed by Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen in 1940 as a joint
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Materials
Fabric, Ash, Oak
H 32.5 in W 28.5 in D 26.5 in
2010s Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen Organic Chairs by Vitra in Dark Gray Fabric
By Eero Saarinen, Charles Eames, Vitra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of five Organic chairs designed by Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen as part
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.75 in W 28.75 in D 26.75 in
Lasso Lounge Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Boston, MA
Designed By Kenneth Cobonpue
The Floor Sample Lasso Lounge Chair is a versatile, serene seating
Category
2010s Philippine Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Vintage Ralph Lauren Coastal Woven Seagrass Club Chairs, Pair
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Miami, FL
of large woven seagrass lounge chairs designed by Ralph Lauren. The chairs feature oversized frames
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Seagrass, Wood
1980s McGuire Rocking Rattan Stacked Swivel Tulip Chairs, Set of 5
By McGuire
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
design is exhibited throughout. The Iconic stacked rocking rattan swivel chairs are a statement piece
Category
Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
"Wave" bentwood rocking lounge chair by Michal Riabic for TON
By TON a.s.
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
-design of the Dondolo classic.
It is not only a comfortable rocking chair or lounge chair, but also an
Category
2010s Czech Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech
Midcentury Bamboo Lounge Chairs with Ottoman, Rattan Accents, and Linen Fabric
Located in Atlanta, GA
matching ottoman captures the essence of organic modern design. Each chair features a sturdy bamboo frame
Category
Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
H 40 in W 34 in D 39 in
Designer Clayton Tugonon Coconut Lounge Chair and Table Set By Snug
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
An amazing set designed by the famous Filipino designer Clayton Tugonon for Snug, the ‘Coconut
Category
Early 2000s Philippine Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Coconut, Rattan
Set of Four Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Dining Chairs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, United States, 1948.
Set of four organic shaped chairs designed by Eero Saarinen. A fluid, sculptural
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
English Terracotta Coral-Inspired Grotto Chair with Patina, Circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
chair's organic design, reminiscent of the whimsical styles of the Victorian and Edwardian eras, brings a
Category
Early 20th Century English Chairs
Materials
Terracotta
Pair Restored Black Leather Yrjo Kukkapuro Swivelling Chairs for Haimi Finland
By Yrjö Kukkapuro, Haimi
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
he focused on designing functional furniture. In 1964, he designed his famous Karuselli lounge chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Space Age Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.89 in W 25.2 in D 26.38 in
High Back Bamboo Chair, 1960s
Located in Budapest, HU
an organic flair to its design.
This chair is in very good vintage condition, showing only minimal
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
High Back Rattan and Wicker Chair in the Style of Bonacina, Italy, 1960s
By Bonacina
Located in Roma, IT
example of Mid-Century Italian organic design.
An iconic chair, perfect to mix with modern furniture in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
H 43.31 in W 16.54 in D 19.1 in
Chair in Wood, Iron and Leather, by Michel Arnoult, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Michel Arnoult
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The chair designed by Michel Arnoult, a pivotal figure in the mid-20th-century Brazilian furniture
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 25.6 in W 22.45 in D 19.69 in
Angel Pazmino Small Sling Rocking Chair
By Angel Pazmino, Muebles De Estilo
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Unique organic modern form rocking chair designed by Angel Pazmino and made by Muebles de Estilo in
Category
Mid-20th Century Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Swedish Midcentury Wingback Lounge Chair in Sheepskin
Located in Karlstad, SE
Beautiful wingback lounge chair, produced in Sweden, circa 1950.
With a simple, organic design and
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Elm
Scandinavian Brutalist Oak rocking Chair, Scandinavia 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
design can be observed in this rocking chair: organic design, an earthy palette, and the lack of
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
Delicious Set of 10 Caramel Cane Chairs by Billy Baldwin for Bielecky Brothers
By Bielecky Brothers, Billy Baldwin
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent Organic dining chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in
Category
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
H 34.5 in W 19 in D 21.75 in
Sublime Set of 8 Caramel Cane Dining Chairs by Baldwin for Bielecky Brothers
By Bielecky Brothers, Billy Baldwin
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent Organic dining chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in
Category
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
H 34.5 in W 19 in D 21.75 in
Sublime Set of 12 Caramel Cane Dining Chairs by Baldwin for Bielecky Brothers
By Bielecky Brothers, Billy Baldwin
Located in Atlanta, GA
.
A magnificent large set of beyond elegant Organic dining chairs designed by the esteemed Billy
Category
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
H 34.5 in W 19 in D 21.75 in
Vintage Coastal Stick Rattan Lounge Chairs After Albini - A Pair
By Franco Albini
Located in west palm beach, FL
arms, and hand-crafted vertical rattan slats, these chairs celebrate organic design and mid-century
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan
Liceu de Artes e Oficios lounge chairs Brazil 1960
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
designs but have a unique style of their own.
These chairs are not just comfortable; they're also quite
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
ISA Bergamo, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Lounge Chair, Brass, Shearling, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Manhasset, NY
ISA Bergamo, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Lounge Chair, Brass, Shearling, 1950s
Organic modern
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 35.5 in W 33 in D 33 in
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- 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 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 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.
- 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.
- What is a chair designer called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024What a chair designer is called varies. There isn't a term for someone who designs chairs specifically. Instead, you would typically refer to this type of professional as a furniture designer or industrial designer. Some furniture designers who are particularly well-known for their chairs include Charles and Ray Eames, Hans Wegner, Arne Jacobsen, Eero Saarinen, Verner Panton, Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs.
- 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.
- 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.
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