1000 Chairs

ISBN: 978-3-8365-6369-7
Edition: German, English, French (Multilingual)

Sit back and explore some of the most iconic chairs in design history. This book is a must for any design enthusiast, offering key insights into each chair's designer and their work, from Alvar Aalto to Charles & Ray Eames, spanning Art Nouveau to International Style. This updated edition showcases seating from the 19th century to today’s cutting-edge designs.

Seating from A to Z: Classics of Chair Design

Chairs hold a unique place in furniture design, representing the creativity of each era. From the elegance of Art Nouveau to the bold forms of Postmodernism, this book covers legendary designers like Rietveld, Panton, and Zeisel. Iconic pieces such as Thonet’s bentwood, Breuer’s Wassily chair, and Arad’s avant-garde works are included.

Each chair is not just a visual object but comes with rich historical and biographical context. Authored by design experts Charlotte and Peter Fiell, who have contributed over 60 major design publications and gained international recognition, this is an essential reference for collectors and enthusiasts alike.