The streamlined, minimalist forms of mid-century modern chairs reflect post-WWII ideals of simplicity and functionality. The ornate designs of Victorian-era chairs display a preference for luxury ...
The popularity of the Chandigarh chair, created by a team led by Swiss architect Pierre Jeanneret, has shone a light on the erasure of local designers in the mid-century modern design narrative.
For the last article in our series exploring mid-century modern design and architecture, we've collated 28 of its most influential proponents, furniture designs, places, materials and companies.