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What is a furniture designer?
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A furniture designer is a professional who creates furniture. They begin with a concept and then produce sketches to capture their vision. Then, they create more detailed schematics that can be used to manufacture furniture. Some well-known furniture designers include Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Frankl, Milo Baughman, Gio Ponti, Le Corbsuier, Ettore Sottsass, Paul Evans, Jules Leleu, Poul Kjærholm, George Nakashima, Eero Saarinen, Frank Lloyd Wright and Hans J. Wegner. Explore a large selection of furniture on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
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American Mid Century Triad Skyscraper Floor Lamp by Koch & Lowy, USA 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural triad skyscraper floor lamp rendered in three anodized aluminum tubes at alternating heights creating an undulating skyline appearance each with an internal light bulb giv...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
English Regency Period Mahogany 4 Drawer Tall Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English Regency period mahogany 4 drawer tall chest, the molded top above a false dressing slide over 4 cockbeaded drawers, the top drawer being the largest. The chest is supporte...
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Antique 1820s English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Empire Center Table, Mahogany - Marble Top, France, Circa:1840
Located in Alexandria, VA
This exceptional Classical center table's design is based on artifacts from the ancient Greco-Roman world. The base is the work of a highly skilled carver and the top of an excellent...
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Antique 1840s French Center Tables
Materials
Marble
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Oak Extra Large Credenza or Sideboard, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare extra large credenza or sideboard.
Striking Dutch design from the 1920s.
Solid oak base with two original solid macassar ebony handles on both doors.
This ...
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Credenzas
Materials
Macassar, Oak
Classic Modernist walnut and leather desk by GUILDHALL CABINET SHOPS
By Guild
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist walnut and leather desk by GUILDHALL CABINET SHOPS / Toronto,, Beautifully crafted,, nice simple ,elegant design,, one center drawer,, Retains original brown leathe...
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Vintage 1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Antique Tibetan Buddhist Handcrafted handheld Spinning Prayer wheel
Located in Pomona, CA
This is handcrafted Tibetan handheld spinning Prayer Wheel. This spinning prayer wheel was made from Sky Iron and has detailed handcrafted Tibetan traditional design with Copper wire...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities
Materials
Metal