Top 10 Chair Designs

OK, before you get too angry that your favorite chair was not included in this list, let me explain the criteria involved in this “scientific” sampling. I was sitting downtown with no references, so this is totally off the top of my head. This means, the pieces listed are the ones that have fought their way through all the other images in my brain to resonate with me. Once twenty or so had in some way been listed, I began to rank them. Below are the top 10 (where 1 is the best).

10.  Brno Chair – Mies Van der Rohe. I have been lucky enough to visit the Tugendhat Villa in Brno, Czech Republic for which this chair was designed. It is a magnificent example of modern architecture and the chair is a perfect compliment. It comes in flat bar and tubular versions. I feel the flat bar version is the best and the most unique and ranks here at number 10.

 

9. S- Chair – Verner Panton. This is a wonderful form study and revolutionary for its day. Simple, smooth, and beautiful, it is synonymous with style.

 

8. Tulip Chair – Eero Saarinen. I can remember the first time I saw one of these chairs, it was about twenty five years ago (before I had gone to college or knew anything about design) and I thought, “wow this is a cool chair”. Soon, became aware that cool chairs were designed, they didn’t just happen. This is one of those designs that actually looks better when it is in a group.7.  LCM Chairs- Charles and Ray Eames. This chair exhibits the perfect combination of metal and bent wood.

6. Stitch Chair- Adam Goodrum. Full disclosure, Adam is a good friend of mine and his chair is awesome in that it folds down to less than an inch thick.  I was in the same exhibition as he was and I watched in amazement as he popped open this the stylist chair simply and elegantly.

5. Womb Chair – Eero Saarinen. If you have ever sat in this chair you know how comfortable it is. Those of you who have not, find one and try it out- you will not be disappointed.
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4. Fiberglass Shell Chair- Charles and Ray Eames. This is an icon for a reason. Simple, beautiful and comfortable – it just works. The chair can come in about five different bases and can fit in many settings.

 

3. Navy 1006 – Emeco. Any chair that is specified for a submarine or battleship must be designed well. They are super light and actually really comfortable. We use four of the semi-upholstered versions as our dining furniture and I have a few more stashed in the attic, just in case.

 

2. Eames Lounge and Ottoman- Charles and Ray Eames. This is the probably the most recognized designer chair in the world. It is gorgeous and oh so comfortable.

 

1 Go Chair – Ross Lovegrove.  This is the Ferrari of seating. I am fortunate enough to own one and sometimes when I sit in it, I feel like I am actually moving. It is amazingly styled and made of injection molded magnesium, which is just cool to think about.