For the latest instalment of our 2024 review, we’ve compiled the most popular chairs published on Dezeen Showroom over the course of the year, including a chair referencing the design of houses in Thailand.
Clam chair by Arnold Madsen and Dagmar
A bulbous seat wrapped in sheepskin and rounded wooden legs combine to form Danish upholsterer Arnold Madsen’s Clam chair, which was originally designed in 1944.
Recently brought back into production by British brand Dagmar, the chair has a soft, timeless appearance and can be upholstered in a range of materials.
A canvas or leather seat and backrest are stretched across a rectilinear steel frame in the Able chair by Swedish furniture brand Blå Station.
The chair can be specified with casters in place of feet, and the frame and fabric elements come in a range of colourways for increased personalisation.
Sala chair by Natthorn Uliss for Ülii Design Studio
The design of houses in Thailand was the main touchpoint for designer Natthorn Uliss when creating this wooden chair for furniture brand Ülii Design Studio.
Rounded timber rods were used alongside a pair of wooden planes in the Sala chair, which can be made from mahogany, beech or oak wood.
Moon chair by Mark Litvyakov for Wigiwama
Three separate components come together to form this chair released by children’s furniture brand Wigiwama.
The modular Moon chair is upholstered in tactile corduroy or teddy fabric and can be disassembled to be used as equipment for other forms of play, such as fort building.
The shapes of hand-carved sculptures and mobiles informed the appearance of this lounge chair by British furniture brand Morgan.
The Goodwood chair comes in two iterations – one with cut-out armrests and one where they are filled in and appear to be uniform with the seat and backrest.
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A C-shaped, tubular backrest envelopes anyone sitting in the Bud chair by Scandinavian brand Fora Form.
The aim of the design was to provide a more cheerful alternative to conventional task chairs, which Fora Form tackled by using rounded forms and playful colourways.
Furniture design company Pommier created this solid wooden chair to have a light, free-flowing appearance.
The Mosso chair is made from FSC-certified timber that was carved to create arching shapes and rounded corners.
Specere chair by Andreas Krob for Okamura
Design motifs found in mid-century drafting chairs were paired with modern ergonomic technology to create this monochromatic task chair.
Created by designer Andreas Krob for Japanese office furniture brand Okamura, the Specere chair was designed to offer users both support and physical flexibility, as well as timeless seating solutions for offices and workspaces.
Samba dining chair by David Aguirre for Aguirre
Fibreglass was the main material used for American furniture brand Aguirre‘s Samba dining chair, and the chair’s unusual materiality is matched by its distinctive design.
Samba is made up of a branching backrest, chunky legs and a plush upholstered seat and comes in black, beige and green. The seats can be combined with a choice of upholstery materials.
Faneeri folding chair by Jonas Forsman for Nikari
Designed to appear elegant both when folded away and in use, this chair released by Finnish brand Nikari was created by designer Jonas Forsman.
The Faneeri folding chair is made of lacquered oak and features an ultra-thin backrest and seat, allowing it to take up little space when not being used.
