16 Designer Chairs from ‘Severance’
Apple TV+ series Severance is as much about atmosphere as it is about plot. Its iconic setting is shaped by striking set design and carefully chosen furniture.
A standout feature across both seasons is the careful selection of chairs that span decades of modern design. Set decorator Andrew Baseman curated the iconic pieces for Season 1, while David Schlesinger took the reins for Season 2.
Compiled for this journal post, this visual record identifies sixteen mid-century and contemporary chair designs featured across both seasons of Severance. Ranging from the 1950s to 2022, these chairs highlight key moments in modern design, showcasing the evolution of form across seven decades.
The notable chairs, presented in chronological order:
Henry Glass, Lounge Chair (1950s)
Karpen of California, Slipper Chair (1960)
Charles and Ray Eames, Time-Life Executive Chair (1961)
Dieter Rams, 620 Chair Programme (1962)
Reupholstered with Roussillon in Aqua.
Siemens, Sirona Swivel Chair (1960s)
Dan Johnson, Leather and Walnut Armchair (1960s)
Hans J. Wegner, CH07 Shell Chair (1963)
Seen in Devon and Ricken’s living room.
Joe Colombo, Universale (1968)
Seen on the Testing Floor.
Ricardo Fasanello, Fardos Lounge Chair (1968)
Luigi Massoni, Dilly Dally (1968)
Shiro Kuramata, Apple Honey Chair (1986)
Marc Newson, Nimrod Chair (2002)
Blu Dot, Daily Task Chair (2016)
Hannes Grebin, Cozy Chair (2018)
John Pomp Studios, Rift Chair (2022)
Sunshine Thacker, Gammagroove Chair (2022)
Last three chairs are seen in The Eagan family home.
