Designer chairs: The 12 most beautiful classics from Vitra & Co.

Designer chairs from Vitra, Thonet & Co.: Here you can find the twelve most important classics from the living room to the dining room for you to shop.

Bottega Veneta's Spring/Summer 2025 campaign also underscores the current fashion for seating. Models pose on animal-shaped beanbags reminiscent of Zanotta's "Sacco" armchair. With this iconic motif, Matthieu Blazy not only crowned his three-year tenure as Creative Director at Bottega Veneta, but also referenced the unique front row of the Italian brand's Fall/Winter 2023 show. In addition to its lineup, the show also featured resin poufs designed by artist and architect Gaetano Pesce.

"You sit to rest, you sit to spend a moment for yourself or with someone. Sitting on a chair isn't a mission. It's a moment of pause," Matthieu Blazy said at the time, summing up his enthusiasm for the piece of furniture. Against this backdrop, the renaissance of the chair in fashion, we take a look at the most beautiful designer chairs from Vitra, Thonet, and others. Discover the twelve most important classics from the world of chairs here – for your personal front row in your own home.

More than just a fashion item: Designer chairs are an investment for life

From timeless classics, such as Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's "Barcelona Chair," to modern newcomers like Faye Toogood's "Roly Poly" design, some chairs have made design history. But how did they become the epitome of the design object (often for decades)? Historically, the chair has always represented a status symbol—beginning with seating for royalty and members of the church at assemblies. Even today, chairs still make a statement in interiors; whether as an eye-catcher in the dining room, a key piece in the living room , or a companion in the home office. What unites the twelve iconic designer chairs in our selection? They combine aesthetics, comfort, functionality, and durability.

Designer chairs in the VOGUE selection: These are the most beautiful classics for every budget

From mid-century wooden designs to Bauhaus designs with steel to futuristic designs made of recycled plastic: designer chairs come from a wide variety of eras and in a variety of materials. Should you be wondering: How much does a good chair actually cost? Here, too, the range is broad, as every budget is catered for – depending on whether you buy your designer chair used (for example, via eBay classifieds) or new. However, the twelve designs in our selection have one thing in common: they are made of durable materials and are as aesthetically pleasing as they are comfortable. Vogue reveals which designer chairs you can shop for to take your interior to the next level.

Designer chairs for the dining room