The 10 Classic Chair Designs You Should Know

Sure, you know your Mark Rothko from your Jackson Pollock. But when it comes to modern furniture, do you know the classics? Chair design has long been an arena for designers to compete — it’s pretty much the ultimate challenge of form-meets-function. Though most of us think of these designs as “mid-century” pieces, you might be surprised to learn that some of them were created as early as the 1920′s. These ten chairs aren’t just cool looking, they’re highly recognizable and collectible pieces of functional art. Study up on these ten classics (and our favorite knock-offs) to get the designer edge on planning your next swank living room. featured image by ashley muir bruhn of hither and tither ...see the slideshow here

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