Classic chair designs from the 20th century

The 20th century was an era of great design innovation, and chairs were no exception. Here are 15 classic chair designs from the 20th century that have stood the test of time and continue to be popular to this day:

1. The Wassily Chair, designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925. This chair is made from tubular steel and leather, and is considered a pioneering example of Bauhaus design.
2. The Eames Lounge Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1956. This chair is made from molded plywood and leather, and is considered a classic example of mid-century modern design.
3. The Barcelona Chair, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1929. This chair is made from chrome-plated steel and leather, and is considered an iconic example of modernist design.
4. The LCW Chair, also known as the "Lounge Chair Wood," designed by Charles Eames in 1946. This chair is made from molded plywood and is considered a classic example of mid-century modern design.
5. The Tulip Chair, designed by Eero Saarinen in 1955. This chair is made from fiberglass-reinforced plastic and is considered a classic example of mid-century modern design.
6. The Egg Chair, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958. This chair is made from fiberglass-reinforced plastic and is considered a classic example of mid-century modern design.
7. The Wishbone Chair, designed by Hans Wegner in 1949. This chair is made from wood and is considered a classic example of Danish modern design.
8. The Panton Chair, designed by Verner Panton in 1967. This chair is made from injection-molded plastic and is considered a classic example of pop art design.
9. The Aeron Chair, designed by Bill Stumpf and Don Chadwick in 1994. This chair is made from mesh and is considered a classic example of ergonomic design.
10. The Le Corbusier LC4 Chaise Lounge, designed by Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, and Pierre Jeanneret in 1928. This chair is made from tubular steel and leather, and is considered a pioneering example of modernist design.
11. The Thonet No. 14 Chair, designed by Michael Thonet in 1859. This chair is made from bentwood and is considered a classic example of Biedermeier design.
12. The LC3 Grand Confort Armchair, designed by Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, and Pierre Jeanneret in 1928. This chair is made from tubular steel and leather, and is considered a pioneering example of modernist design.
13. The RAR Rocking Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1948. This chair is made from molded plywood and is considered a classic example of mid-century modern design.
14. The Eames Molded Plastic Side Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1948. This chair is made from molded plastic and is considered a classic example of mid-century modern design.
15. The Sacco Bean Bag Chair, designed by Piero Gatti, Cesare Paolini, and Franco Teodoro in 1968. This chair is made from vinyl and is considered a classic example of pop art design.

There are of course many more classic chairs from the first half of the 20th century, but we thought these were the key, most iconic ones. Do not hesitate to mention others you thought should have been included, in the comment field below!