‘Whether you favour primitive wooden creations, mid-century design classis or cutting-edge contemporary pieces, Chair: 500 Designs that Matter champions the skill behind some of the most prestigious seating designs.’ – Homes & Antiques

A compelling collection of the world’s most innovative, stylish, and influential chairs from across the globe.

Throughout history, the chair has presented designers the world over with infinite opportunities to experiment with new production methods and innovative materials within the set parameters of an object that is primarily there to serve a practical purpose.

Now available with a new cover, Chair: 500 Designs that Matter celebrates the humble chair as never before, from early examples to today’s cutting-edge creations. It invites you to sit back and be taken on a journey through the creative imaginations of hundreds of internationally renowned designers.

Product Details:
By Phaidon Editors

ISBN: 9781837290543
Published: Oct. 1, 2025, by Phaidon Press
Hardcover, 656 pages
Dimensions: 5.35 x 1.75 x 6.70 inches

Weight: 1.95 lbs.