Designed by Warren Platner for Knoll®, this table requires some serious welding (over 1,000 welds). In a time filled when moulded ply reigned, Platner played with wire, creating dining tables, coffee tables, side tables and chairs.

I love this curvy little number, and apparently, the Milwaukee Art Museum does too, as they just installed them at their new Santiago Calatrava pavilion. That's high praise! I also love the way Rachel Reider used them at The Veranda House Inn on Nantucket.

If it's in the permanent collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum it must be something special. You've probably seen the LEM Piston Stool around Houzz quite a bit and been intrigued by it; I know I have. Sleek and modern, it's really turned a whole new approach to addressing seating. Oh yes,...

Years before Bilbao made him the number one starchitect, Frank Gehry was still in hot demand. One suitor was Knoll, who commissioned a series he named after hockey terms.

I've picked this popular Series 7 dining chair as one of our Modern Icons here at Houzz. Its bent hourglass shape has been turning heads since 1955. Also available in a Series 7 stool version.

This iconic and totally tubular modern chair has been defying gravity since 1928.

We love designs that show ingenuity. Jens Risom originally designed this chair during WWII, using readily available materials like surplus parachute straps. That reminds me of playing with the parachute in gym class in the 1980s - remember that? Anyway, this is the dining chair version of this...

This totally tubular modern dining chair has been defying gravity since 1928. I'd say after remaining popular for over 80 years, it's proven it's timeless.

Experimenting with industrial design while thinking of Louis XV style in the back of his head, Warren Platner came up with his wire collection in 1962. The pedestal chairs are a true modern icon that will wow your guests and provide you with comfort.

Norman Cherner first designed his iconic chair in 1958. A bunch of drama, thieving and suing happened, and eventually production of the chair was scrapped. Luckily, Norman's sons have put the chair back into production, and design fans are snapping it up as quickly as they can.

Norman Cherner first designed his iconic chair in 1958. A bunch of drama, thieving and suing happened, and eventually production of the chair was scrapped. Luckily, Norman's sons have put the chair back into production, and design fans are snapping it up as quickly as they can.

Modern family design traditions are embodied by this round dining table. Benjamin Cherner, son of Norman Cherner (who designed the Cherner chair) designed this table to complement his father's chairs. Not only does it do that, but it works with just about any modern dining chair you throw at it,...

Designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1950, this version has wooden dowel legs, giving it a completely different feel from the metal Eiffel base and tubular side chair iterations.

You may recognize this stacking version of the Eames Shell Chair from school. The tubular legs are designed so that you can stack and store them with ease, though I'm not sure if you did own a set why they wouldn't all be on display at all times!

In continuous production for over 150 years, this design by Michael Thonet is definitely here to stay. I love how this chair can be casually pulled up to any table for added french elegance. Pair it with a carafe of red wine and you might as well be in any dimly lit cafe in Paris.

For the perfect head-of-the-table dining chair, consider this French classic. If it's good enough for Le Corbusier, then it surely is good enough for me.

I love these classic chairs for mixing and matching with nearly any table. The wooden dowel legs soften up the look and make them feel more substantial and warm.

Classic, affordable, and well made — you can't beat that for a dining chair. Whether your kitchen is traditional farmhouse or modern loft, you can always find a spot for the Salt Chair.

The sinuous and elegant design of this classic cafe armchair is accented with a natural cane seat.

The contrast between the rich beech wood of the seat and the stainless steel base and frame on this stool is so striking. Better yet, the stool can adjust from counter height to bar height.

Without being forgetful, this chair is everything understated and elegant. The slight flare of the back legs and careful bow of the seat back are details that really distinguish a thoughtfully and beautifully designed piece.

Classic design that's sure to give your kitchen design legitimacy and efficiency.

Add a turquoise cushion to a classic Saarinen tulip chair!

I'd belly up to the bar in one of these.

This is my dream credenza for the office. It goes so well with a retro study vibe, doesn't it? I love the wood, the slick lines and the storage space.

I have always been inspired by the language of entertainment units from the 1960s, says Singaporean designer Nathan Yong. Which is a remarkable statement when you learn that Yong grew up in a wooden hut by the sea, where he and his brother made their own toys and "waited for low tides so we could...

I have always been inspired by the language of turntables and entertainment units from the 1960s, says Singaporean designer Nathan Yong. Which is a remarkable statement when you learn that Yong grew up in a wooden hut by the sea, where he and his brother made their own toys and "waited for low...

Commonly referred to as the Eiffel chair, the Eames Molded Plastic Chair (1948) was the first industrially manufactured plastic chair. In creating this classic piece, the Eameses honed two techniques with which they had been grappling for years: the use of a bent and welded wire base and an...

Le Corbusier referred to a house as a "machine for living," an industrial product that should include functional furniture or "equipment de l'habitation." In this spirit, he designed a system of furniture with Charlotte Perriand and his cousin Pierre Jeanneret. Expressing the rationalist aesthetic...

Presenting a very special re-introduction: the Nakashima Straight-Backed Chair (1946), designed by George Nakashima for Knoll. Nakashima was an MIT-trained architect who was known to describe himself as “Japanese Shaker.” This was meant to express his belief that his designs should be treated as...

In a 1956 cover story in Time magazine, Eero Saarinen said he was designing a collection to "clear up the slum of legs in the U.S. home." Later that year, he completed his Pedestal Table and Tulip™ Chair Collection (1956) and obliterated the "slum" by creating a cast aluminum base inspired by a...

Studios rarely have space for a dining room table, but that doesn't mean you don't have to have a place to dine. Choose a small bistro table and two upholstered chairs, and everyone will forget you live in a small abode.

The Kayu Teak Bench is a combination of straightforward design and robust natural wood. Crafted of solid planks of teak, these pieces are left unfinished to allow for an inviting patina that requires very little maintenance, just soap and water. Both the Bench and coordinating Dining Table (sold...

With his iconic seating collection, Harry Bertoia transformed industrial wire rods into a new furniture form. The events that made this work possible began a decade earlier at Cranbrook Academy of Art when Bertoia met Florence Knoll Bassett (then Florence Schust). Years later, the Italian-born...

Craig Bassam was working on a project in Switzerland when he found a tractor seat on the side of the road. He was impressed by how the seat allowed him to sit in an upright, ergonomic position without the aid of a chair back, but unlike the metal seat that he found, he wanted to create this type of...

Jens Risom has been a part of the DWR family from the beginning, which is why it’s appropriate that he should be involved with one of the first projects by DWR Design Studio. In 2007, we started collaborating with Risom to design a bench and reintroduce a chair and ottoman he originally designed in...

In 1944, Niels Otto Møller began his cabinetry company, where old craft traditions, like the hand-woven seat on the Model 78 Side Chair (1962), are still used today. Danish cord seats are known for their durability – easily withstanding decades of frequent use – and the strength of this material...

Matthew Hilton has learned from every piece he's designed, whether it allowed him to work in a new material, with a new manufacturer or for stylistic reasons. "All of my pieces are loaded with meaning and memory and are very personal to me," says the British designer. Hilton, however, is quick to...

Made from 111 recycled plastic Coke bottles, the 111 Navy Chair® (1944/2009) is the result of a special collaboration between Emeco and Coca-Cola. It took four years of research, design and materials testing to create this chair, which is a plastic version of the iconic 1006 Navy® Chair. Designed...

I love this modern twist on a vintage classic.

In 1944, Niels Otto Møller began his cabinetry company, where old craft traditions, like the hand-woven seat on the Model 80A Stool (1963), are still used today. Danish cord seats are known for their durability – easily withstanding decades of frequent use – and the strength of this material made...

In 1944, Niels Otto Møller began his cabinetry company, where old craft traditions, like the hand-woven seat on the Model 80A Stool (1963), are still used today. Danish cord seats are known for their durability – easily withstanding decades of frequent use – and the strength of this material made...

In 1944, Niels Otto Møller began his cabinetry company, where old craft traditions, like the hand-woven seat on the Model 80A Stool (1963), are still used today. Danish cord seats are known for their durability – easily withstanding decades of frequent use – and the strength of this material made...

The Series 7 Chair debuted in 1955 at the H55 exhibition in Sweden, and the appeal of what remains one of the most copied chairs of the modern era is its shape. The chair is ideally suited to the human body, its seatback has a comfortable "give" and its waterfall seat edge doesn't press into legs....

This design by mid-century Danish master Arne Jacobsen didn’t just win the most prestigious award at the Milan Trienniale – it was named for it. Originally introduced at an exhibition at the Danish Museum of Art and Design in 1957, it was displayed later that year in Milan where it took the Grand...

Craig Bassam was working on a project in Switzerland when he found a tractor seat on the side of the road. He was impressed by how the seat allowed him to sit in an upright, ergonomic position without the aid of a chair back, but unlike the metal seat that he found, he wanted to create this type of...

British designer Michael Young has spent 15 years strengthening the connection between modern design and the technical abilities of manufacturers in Asia. "I see the work not as design but as industrial art where the highest levels of manufacturing have been employed," says the designer. Working...

DWR Exclusive by Emeco. British designer Michael Young has spent 15 years strengthening the connection between modern design and the technical abilities of manufacturers in Asia. "I see the work not as design but as industrial art where the highest levels of manufacturing have been employed," says...

In 1999, Norman Cherner's sons, Benjamin and Thomas, honored the requests of various architects, and began bringing their father's Cherner Chair back into production. The success of the Chair inspired Benjamin Ò a New York-based architect and multidisciplinary designer Ò to create the Cherner Table...

In 1999, Norman Cherner's sons, Benjamin and Thomas, honored the requests of various architects, and began bringing their father's Cherner Chair back into production. The success of the Chair inspired Benjamin Ò a New York-based architect and multidisciplinary designer Ò to create the Cherner Table...

Philippe Starck's Victoria Ghost Chair (2006), like her cousin the Louis Ghost, presented a significant manufacturing challenge for Kartell. Crafted from a single piece of injection-molded polycarbonate, the medallion back could only be created thanks to Kartell's accumulated knowledge, built over...

This is a great conversation piece for the dining room. Fun and easy perfection.

In early 2007, designers Renzo Fauciglietti and Graziella Bianchi expanded on the success of their Bottega Side Chair with the introduction of the Bottega Stool and Armchair. The Bottega Stool swivels 360 degrees and adjusts easily from a counter height to bar height with a lever that operates a...

Legend has it that Wilton Dinges, who founded Emeco in 1944, actually tossed a 1006 Navy Chair out the window of a six-story building. The result? A few minor scratches. Emeco's 77-step patented construction process was invented to satisfy a military need for lightweight, corrosion-resistant...

Legend has it that Wilton Dinges, who founded Emeco in 1944, actually tossed a 1006 Navy Chair out the window of a six-story building. The result? A few minor scratches. Emeco's 77-step patented construction process was invented to satisfy a military need for lightweight, corrosion-resistant...

Jes˙s Gasca set out to design a chair with light, fluid lines, resolved at every curve and edge. The result is the timeless and eminently versatile Gas Armchair (2000). Its chrome-plated aluminum frame and curved seat and back cradle the body with no hard angles or sharp corners, offering ergonomic...

Originally designed for Ian Schrager's Hudson Hotel in New York City, the Hudson Collection (2000) combines the contemporary styling of Philippe Starck with Emeco's classic 1944 naval-ready form and 77-step construction. When asked about the collaboration, Starck replied, "Working with Emeco has...

Originally designed for Ian Schrager's Hudson Hotel in New York City, the Hudson Collection (2000) combines the contemporary styling of Philippe Starck with Emeco's classic 1944 naval-ready form and 77-step construction. When asked about the collaboration, Starck replied, "Working with Emeco has...

Introduced in 1994, the Globus Chair has already become a design classic, used in restaurants and public spaces around the world. Most recently, it was installed as the seating at Santiago Calatrava’s new pavilion at the Milwaukee Art Museum. The backrest and seat are made from smooth, curving...

Introduced in 1994, the Globus Chair has already become a design classic, used in restaurants and public spaces around the world. Most recently, it was installed as the seating at Santiago Calatrava’s new pavilion at the Milwaukee Art Museum. The backrest and seat are made from smooth, curving...

For kitchens or eateries with a bar area, this stool's curvature comforts guests as they sit for chats and nibbles.

The team from Stua, a furniture company based in Spain, recently came to the U.S. to make a book of photography featuring their furniture. The museum where they decided to photograph the Onda Collection (2006) was chosen "because it is one of the most famous museums in the world," says Jesús Gasca....

Our Quovis Collection has set the standard for quality stainless steel utility furniture since we first developed it with an Italian restaurant equipment manufacturer. The Quovis Credenza provides valuable concealed storage space. The Credenza includes one adjustable shelf and two sliding doors...

Our Quovis Collection has set the standard for quality stainless steel utility furniture since we first developed it with an Italian restaurant equipment manufacturer. The Quovis Standing-Height Table is sized for use either standing up or with a standard height counter stool. The table is designed...

In 1944, Niels Otto M¯ller founded J.L. M¯llers M¯belfabrik in Denmark, a company that has received many awards, including the Danish Furniture Prize in 1974 and 1981. "My father never compromised on anything," says J¯rgen Henrik M¯ller. "When he designed a chair, he would find the materials and...

A cozy, livable kitchen has to have a small spot for eating. The Saarinen dining table, with the marble top, has long been on my wish list. The diminutive 35" version would be a perfect spot for breakfast.

Designed in 1965, Finn Juhl’s Tray Table has a reversible tabletop that you can flip over to reveal the color on the opposite side. Framed in solid walnut, the durable laminate top is glossy white on one side, glossy black on the other. Supporting the tray top are four simply shaped legs made of...

In 1944, Niels Otto Møller founded J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik in Denmark, a company that has received many awards, including the Danish Furniture Prize in 1974 and 1981. "My father never compromised on anything," says Jørgen Henrik Møller. "When he designed a chair, he would find the materials and...

How about a pop of red for your dining room?

The Saarinen Tulip Armchair is another splurge, but you'd surely be glad you bought it.

An iconic, streamlined bench would be perfect perched at the foot of the bed.

The walnut Moller Trolley from Design Within Reach is back in production. Cheers to this!

For a kitchen that is anything but fussy, opt for these clean, chic, and classic backless barstools.

Expressing the rationalist aesthetic that came to epitomize the International Style, the framework of the LC10 Rectangular Table (1928) by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand is reduced to a minimum. It was Perriand’s idea to manufacture the legs and side pieces separately to...

The LC7 Swivel Chair (1928) evolved from one of a number of experiments, including an attempt to fashion a chair by wrapping inner tubes from tires around a steel frame. As the Le Corbusier group refined such trials, a sensuous solution took form. A round, thickly padded seat rests on top of a...

The design of Eero Saarinen's Executive Armchair (1950) began more than a decade earlier, when he and Charles Eames submitted several designs to the Organic Design in Home Furnishings competition at the MoMA. The pair, who'd been friends and collaborators since meeting at Cranbrook Academy of Art,...

Jesús Gasca's Zero Table (1995) embodies the level of design, materials and craftsmanship of a modern classic. The softly beveled tabletop, available in a range of natural wood veneers, has an elegant lightness of form that suits interiors both private and public. The central column is matte...

Designed by Singaporean designer Nathan Yong, this piece is a sophisticated mash-up of contemporary, mid-century and Asian influences, not to mention it provides an incredibly convenient and chic way to store your bar needs and serve up cocktails to your guests.

It's nice to break up some larger end chairs with some more petit chairs to create a more casual environment.

This is a new favorite of mine — I cannot get enough of the modern lines. They would be perfection mixed with a simple farm table.

Charles and Ray Eames believed that “design is a method of action,” and continually updated their work as new materials became available. Their Molded Plastic chairs were originally designed in metal, and entered as a prototype in MoMA’s 1948 International Competition for Low-Cost Furniture Design....

Danish designer Hans J. Wegner's timeless Wishbone chair is now available in a huge range of colors, including this soft pistachio green. It's perfect for adding a gentle touch of color to a modern white kitchen.

I adore these side chairs, and the molded wood is amazing. It is a splurge for sure, but sometimes it can't be helped!

In many ways, the X-Leg Table (1950) was the first multi-use table designed by George Nelson. Nelson worked in his home and office, so much of his work draws no clear distinction between these spaces, and the X-Leg is no exception to that trend. This versatile table tackles dining, entertaining and...

Danish designer Hans Bølling created the Bølling Tray Table (1963) at the request of a shop owner who asked for a folding solution that could be easily sent by mail. Bølling immediately had an idea for a table, and he built one in his workshop that night, working from the image he had in his head...

When Boris Berlin and Poul Christiansen designed the Gubi Chair Collection (2003), they had no idea that they were creating the next must-have Danish chair. The family-run company Gubi is known for its ability to uncover design icons – a characteristic credited to “obstinacy and the courage to...

The 1188 Chair (1968) was Milo Baughman’s favorite chair and the one with which he chose to furnish the home of business partner and friend Thayer Coggin. Given that the Coggin family could have picked any dining chair in the company’s inventory, the 1188 is something special indeed. Baughman and...