Masterpiece Chairs presents an in-depth study of 18 iconic 20th-century chair designs, revealing the construction, materials, and design thinking behind some of the most important furniture pieces in modern design history.

This unique book goes beyond aesthetics to explore what makes a chair truly exceptional: structure, engineering and craftsmanship. Each featured chair has been carefully disassembled and restored, offering a rare, close-up look at how these design classics are built and assembled.

With over 1,000 step-by-step photographs, the book provides a detailed visual record of every stage of disassembly and reconstruction, making it an essential reference for designers, woodworkers and furniture enthusiasts.

The 18 chairs include works by legendary designers such as Arne Jacobsen, Hans J. Wegner, Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, showcasing key milestones in 20th-century furniture design.

Inside this book:

18 iconic 20th-century chair designs in detail

Over 1,000 photographs showing disassembly and restoration

Breakdown of materials and construction methods

Historical context and design evolution for each chair

Insights into original manufacturing refinements

A definitive reference for anyone interested in furniture design, woodworking, chair design, Scandinavian design, and industrial design history, Masterpiece Chairs is both a visual archive and technical guide to modern design classics.