Borsani Chair P40
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass, Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Steel
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel, Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Steel, Brass
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Plywood, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Chaise Longues
Steel
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Cherry, Glass, Maple
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Sets
Velvet, Mirror, Walnut, Burl
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Glass, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Wood, Rosewood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Glass, Wood, Burl
Vintage 1930s Italian Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Vanities
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood, Maple, Rosewood
Vintage 1940s Italian Post-Modern Dry Bars
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mirror, Walnut, Burl
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Burl, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal, Steel
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Chenille, Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Steel
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Marble, Steel, Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Posters
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Borsani Chair P40 For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Borsani Chair P40?
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.