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Consider the Chair

A common item with uncommon potential for redesign and reinvention. Explore chair designs from across the globe within the Smithsonian's collections. 


  • Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum 25 Filter by term plus Exclude term minus
  • Decorative arts 25 Filter by term plus Exclude term minus
  • Furniture 25 Filter by term plus Exclude term minus
  • Chairs (furniture forms) 12 Filter by term plus Exclude term minus
  • Armchairs 8 Filter by term plus Exclude term minus
  • Side chairs 4 Filter by term plus Exclude term minus
  • Armchair and cushion 1 Filter by term plus Exclude term minus
  • 1730s 2 Filter by term plus Exclude term minus
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  • Nancy 3 Filter by term plus Exclude term minus
  • Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection 25 Filter by term plus Exclude term minus
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Chairs

Chair

Chair

Chairs

Pair of Side Chairs

Side chair

Side chair

Side chair

Armchair

Club Chair

Armchair

Armchair and cushion

End piece from canape confident or 3-sectioned upholstered sofa

Palais Royale

Synthese

Moreno Marini

Barbare

Sandows No. 5

Armchair

Armchair

Armchair

Armchair

Regence style caned fauteuil

Lune d' Argent

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