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Occasional Chair by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A beautiful, vintage dining/desk/occasional chair by Gio Ponti for Singer&Sons, ca' 1950's
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Occasional Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Occasional Chair by Genevieve Dangles, 1950
By Christian Defrance and Geneviève Dangles
Located in Saint Leonards-on-sea, England
Mid-century, modernist occasional chair by Genevieve Dangles-Christian Defrance for Burov, 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Occasional Chairs
Materials
Metal
Ribbon Occasional Chair by Stone International
By Stone International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the elegant and timeless "Ribbon" Occasional Chair by Stone International, a true
Category
1990s Italian Modern Retro Occasional Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Wood
Pair of Occasional Chairs Attributed to Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Stunning pair of occasional chairs attributed to Gio Ponti newly re-upholstered in oyster color
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Occasional Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Black Iron Cowhide Occasional Chairs
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of black iron cowhide occasional chairs. Late 20th century. Soild black iron frame. Cowhide
Category
Late 20th Century Retro Occasional Chairs
Materials
Iron
Occasional Chair Henry Rosengren Hansen model 39
By Brande Møbelindustri, Henry Rosengren Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Occasional chair model 39, designed by Henry Rosengren Hansen manufactured by Brande
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Occasional Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Rosewood
Rattan & Enamelled Steel Occasional Chair
Located in London, GB
A steam bent rattan occasional chair with black enamelled metal legs and cross stretcher. Northern
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Retro Occasional Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Four Laverne Flower Dining or Occasional Chairs
By Erwine & Estelle Laverne
Located in Chicago, IL
Invisible group flower occasional chairs, designed by Erwine & Estelle Laverne
Signed with applied
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Occasional Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
English Single Unusual Mid-Century Bronze Horse Leg Occasional Chair
Located in London, GB
English single unusual mid-century bronze horse leg occasional chair.
A highly unusual horse
Category
Mid-20th Century British Retro Occasional Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Mid Century Teak and Cane Occasional Chair
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century Teak and Cane Occasional Chair
The chair measures: 22.25 wide x 25.5 deep x 30.5
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Occasional Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Teak
Mid Century, Danish Occasional Chair
Located in Bristol, GB
A beautifully minimalist Danish occasional chair with a welcoming curved back that contrasts
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Occasional Chairs
Materials
Fabric
MARDEN Mid Century Ivory Painted Occasional Chairs - Pair
By Marden Manufacturing Inc.
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Mid Century occasional chairs by Marden Manufacturing, of Chicago, Illinois, USA. Solid
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Occasional Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Mid 20th Century, Danish Occasional Chair
By Verner Panton
Located in Bristol, GB
An iconic and original system 1-2-3 occasional chair, designed by Verner Panton and produced by
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Occasional Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
Pierre Cardin for Dillingham Chrome Occasional Chairs, Pair
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Pierre Cardin
Located in Charleston, SC
Pierre Cardin for Dillingham Chrome Occasional chairs - pair
Newly upholstered in a bright mustard
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Occasional Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Italian Cream Lacquer Barrel Back Occasional Chair by Tonon
By Tonon
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Italian Refinished Cream Lacquer Barrel Back Occasional Chair Tonon Style Reupholstered in
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Occasional Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Upholstery, Lacquer
Pair of Sleek Mahogany Parzinger Style Dining / Occasional Chairs by John Stuart
By John Stuart Inc.
Located in Hudson, NY
An elegant pair of John Stuart armchairs that could be used as dining or occasional chairs. They
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Occasional Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 41.5 in W 22.25 in D 20 in
Three Whimsical Sawaya and Moroni Post Modern Memphis Style Occasional Chairs
By Luigi Serafini, Sawaya & Moroni
Located in Ferndale, MI
Three fun whimsical post modern occasional chairs designed by Luigi Serafini for Sawaya and Moroni
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Retro Occasional Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 36 in W 16.5 in D 17.5 in
Pair of Midcentury Sheepskin Occasional Chairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of small bedroom or occasional chairs.
England, circa 1970s.
Professionally re
Category
1970s British Mid-Century Modern Retro Occasional Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Colorful High Back Dining or Occasional Chairs -
By Josef Albers
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of Hollywood Regency high back dining or occasional chairs with vintage Josef Albers style
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Occasional Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 37.5 in W 19.5 in D 25 in
Modern Steel + Wood Occasional Chair
By M. Singer & Sons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
desk chair or accent anywhere....
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Occasional Chairs
Materials
Steel
Elinor McGuire M-71 Occasional Chair
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Highland, IN
Elinor McGuire designed this model M-71 occasional chair for McGuire of San Fransisco, the company
Category
1960s American Hollywood Regency Retro Occasional Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rattan
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Baker Occasional Chairs in Black Lacquer
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
This pair of stunning occasional chairs were realized by Baker in the United States, circa 1960
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Occasional Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Lacquer
Pair of Mid Century Modern Baker Occasional Chairs in Black Lacquer
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
This pair of stunning occasional chairs were realized by Baker in the United States circa 1960
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Occasional Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Lacquer
Teak Occasional Chair by Dux / Ekselius, Ohlsson Sweden
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A solid teak framed occasional chair with flared arms and upholstered in a cream toned tightly
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Occasional Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
1960s Danish Afromosia Teak Occasional Chair
Located in Victoria, BC
Straight from its original estate, we proudly present a stunning Danish occasional chair fashioned
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Occasional Chairs
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Occasional Chair with Truncated Arms
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This striking little occasional chair has a new Danish-cord seat. Frame is a stained oak with just
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Occasional Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet Oak and Woven Straw Occasional Chair
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
This sculptural occasional chair was crafted by the French design duo Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet
Category
1950s French Retro Occasional Chairs
Materials
Steel
Two Occasional Chairs Attributed to Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Exact match in dimensions, however different fabric on each chair. Both chairs show some cosmetic
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Occasional Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
J. Robert Scott "Wilshire" Occasional Chair
Located in New York, NY
J. Robert Scott "Wilshire" occasional purple velvet swivel chair, marked. Measures: 31" H x 30" W x
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Retro Occasional Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Jens Risom Midcentury Walnut & Cream Occasional Chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Jens Risom 1960s arm chairs. These examples have newly finished solid walnut frames with
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Retro Occasional Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Set of Four Dining Chairs / Occasional Chairs by G.S in White Bouclé By Dedar
By Giotto Stoppino
Located in Milano, IT
occasional Chair
At Spinzi Milano we focus on the research and design of unique furniture and decorative
Category
1960s Italian Space Age Retro Occasional Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
H 31.5 in W 20.48 in D 21.66 in
Pair of Vintage Italian Plush Covered Occasional Chairs
Located in East Hampton, NY
Faux rabbit, furry and soft in grey with original nickeled legs. These are occasional or low side
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Occasional Chairs
Materials
Nickel
Pair of 1980s English Cherrywood Occasional Chairs in the Style of Biedermeier
Located in London, GB
Generous and comfortable pair of occasional chairs with cherrywood tapered legs and frame. Black
Category
1980s English Retro Occasional Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
H 34.26 in W 27.56 in D 25.6 in
Modernist Dining or Occasional Chairs by Ricardo Legoretta
By Ricardo Legoretta
Located in Danville, CA
Dining arm chair by internationally renowned architect, Ricardo Legarreta. Used in countless
Category
1970s Mexican Organic Modern Retro Occasional Chairs
Materials
Oak
Danish Modern Ejner Larsen & Aksel B. Madsen Occasional Chair
By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Danish modern teak and wool armchair designed by Ejnar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen. See separate listing for matching upholstered footstool.
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Retro Occasional Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Jens Risom in Red Maharam Leather Armchairs or Occasional Chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Jens Risom Design Inc. Showcasing the designer’s fusion of Scandinavian and American design, the chair
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Occasional Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Dunbar Occasional Chairs
By Edward Wormley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
due to the excessive cost of manufacture. These chairs have elaborately carved armrests, gently
Category
1960s American Retro Occasional Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
Modern Occasional Chairs, Sweden 1960
Located in New York, NY
These sleek chairs are perfectly proportioned in the minimalist style of the mid century
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Occasional Chairs
Materials
Teak
Pair of Design Institute of America DIA Dining or Occasional Chairs
By Design Institute America
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of whimsical steel chairs with brushed finish and cushioned seat by Design Institute of
Category
1990s American Modern Retro Occasional Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Baker Far East Greek Key Dining or Occasional Chairs
By Baker Far East Collection, Winsor White
Located in St. Louis, MO
I have two pairs of Greek Key chairs designed by Windsor White for the Baker Far East Collection, c
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Occasional Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Rare Pair of "Wave" Occasional Chairs by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italia
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Danville, CA
Pair of wave lounge chairs by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti. Saporiti has long been the most Avant
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Occasional Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 32 in W 22.5 in D 29 in
Pair of Elegant Dark Walnut Curved Back Occasional Chairs by Baker-Midcentury
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of elegant Baker Furniture rounded back side or lounge chairs with dark walnut frames and
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Occasional Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
H 32 in W 24 in D 26 in
1960s Danish Teak Occasional Chair by Inger Klingenberg
By Inger Klingenberg
Located in Victoria, BC
and gentle curves. This particular chair demonstrates her elegant approach with finger jointed leg
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Occasional Chairs
Materials
Teak
1970s Vintage Warren Platner Occasional Chair Knoll Beige Knobby Wool
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Hyattsville, MD
The perfect glamorous vanity chair. Very sculptural wire armchair designed by Warren Platner and
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Occasional Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
French Riviera Rattan and Bamboo Chair, France, 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
French Riviera bamboo and rattan dining or occasional chair.
Excellent original condition.
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Occasional Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 80s McGuire Antalya Directors Style Dining or Occasional Chairs Rawhide
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of Classic 1980s directors style McGuire dining or occasional armchairs with lattice style
Category
1980s Philippine British Colonial Retro Occasional Chairs
Materials
Hide, Rattan
H 34 in W 22.75 in D 24.25 in
Harvey Probber Pair of Modern Swivel Cube Occasional Lounge Club Chairs, #1461
By Harvey Probber
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of modern swivel cube occasional chairs by Harvey Probber. Original heavy wool Knoll fabric
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Occasional Chairs
Materials
Wool
H 23 in W 30.5 in D 31 in
Grosfeld House Chairs
By Grosfeld House
Located in Houston, TX
Elegant Grosfeld House ebonized occasional chairs having open backs with dramatic hand-carved
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Retro Occasional Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage Contemporary Curved Back Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
design. Perfect as a chic occasional chair or even the perfect little desk chair. You decide! Acquired
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Occasional Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair Of Italian Modern Sculptural Lounge Chairs
By ISA Bergamo, Marco Zanuso, Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, Minotti
Located in Houston, TX
lounge chairs, side chairs or occasional chairs with splayed legs are both stylish and comfortable
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Occasional Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Mid-Century Umanoff for Shaver & Howard Wicker & Iron Chair
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Southampton, NJ
Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Iron & woven rattan side or occasional chair newly upholstered in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Occasional Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of Jens Risom Lounge Chairs in Brown Webbing for Knoll, 1950s
By Jens Risom
Located in Berlin, DE
from lounge to occasional chairs.
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Occasional Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen Chairs for Willy Beck, 1951
By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Pair of teak and leather occasional chairs by Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Occasional Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Lounge Chair by Kipp Stewart for Calvin Furniture
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Danville, CA
Handsome occasional chair with mahogany frame meticulously refinished in dark brown lacquer and
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Occasional Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Design Institute America Chair
By Design Institute America
Located in Chicago, IL
occasional chair in your living room.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Occasional Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Curvaceous Italian Mid Century Lounge Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
used as a lounge chair, occasional chair, or desk chair. It is currently upholstered in it's original
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Occasional Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Five French Bamboo and Rattan French Sculptural Dining Chairs circa 1970
Located in Miami, FL
Five French bamboo and rattan dining or occasional chairs. Excellent original condition. No breaks
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Retro Occasional Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
H 39.38 in W 17.33 in D 18.12 in
Mid Century Modern Red Leather Lounge Chairs, Pair
Located in Summerland, CA
Bright and cheerful pair of red leather and chrome chairs. Can be used as occasional chairs or
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Occasional Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Mid Century Original Allan Gould Oak Compass Chairs, Set of 6
By Allan Gould
Located in Monrovia, CA
6 Original Allan Gould compass chairs dining or occasional chairs all original.
Mid-Century
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Occasional Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Classic Arne Vodder Leather And Teak Chair For Mahjongg Holland 1964
By Arne Vodder
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
. Sculptural teak frame newly reupholstered in brown leather. Perfect as a desk or occasional chair-looks
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Occasional Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
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Retro Occasional Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of retro occasional chairs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct retro occasional chairs — often made from wood, fabric and upholstery — can elevate any home. Retro occasional chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Retro occasional chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Baker Furniture Company, Edward Wormley and Milo Baughman each produced beautiful retro occasional chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are Retro Occasional Chairs?
Retro occasional chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,395, while the lowest priced sells for $207 and the highest can go for as much as $26,797.
Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Retro Occasional Chairs
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023The difference between an occasional chair and an accent chair comes down to usage. An occasional chair is a decorative chair that is placed in a room for its look rather than to function as an everyday seating solution. As a result, occasional chairs may be used infrequently. An accent chair is any decorative chair placed in a seating area. They can be used only occasionally or on a daily basis. Explore a wide variety of chairs on 1stDibs.
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