Paire of Rope and Dark Oak Side Chairs in the Style of Jourdain, France, 1940's
By Francis Jourdain
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist all-oak and intricate woven rope pair of side chairs. In the style of Francis Jourdain. Can be used in a living room or individually as office chairs. Fair vintage condit...
Rope, Oak
Set of 4 French Oak Dining Chairs with Rope Seats, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Almelo, NL
Rustic French oak and woven rope side chairs, 1940s, provincial craftsmanship This set of four French oak dining chairs with woven rope seats, crafted in the 1940s, reflects the rus...
Rope, Oak
Set of Six 1940s Spanish Wooden Rope Bottomed Chairs
Located in Marbella, ES
Set of six rustic 1940s Spanish wooden rope bottomed chairs.
Rope, Wood
Hemp Rope and Oak Brutalist Chairs by Charles Dudouyt, 1940s, Set of 2
By Charles Dudouyt, La Gentilhommiere
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Hemp Rope and Oak Chairs by Charles Dudouyt, 1940s About Charles Dudouyt French, 1885-1946 A favorite among Art Deco furniture collectors and enthusiasts, the work of Charles Dudouy...
Rope, Oak
A set of four 1940s oak and woven rope seat dining chairs by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in London, GB
A set of four 1940s oak and rope seat, ladder back dining chairs by Charles Dudouyt, which characteristic tapered legs and ball topped backs
Rope, Wood
Pair of Early 1940s Italian Gilt Rope and Tassel Iron Side Chairs by Niccolini
By Niccolini
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This pair of exquisitely gilt Italian rope and tassel iron chairs should immediately come to mind when you hear Furniture Art. Before Niccolini, there was no rope and tassel chair an...
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Charles Dudouyt, Six Rustic Dining Chairs, Oak, Rush, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Stamford, CT
Charles Dudouyt, French Mid-Century Modern, Six Brutalist Dining Chairs, Oak, Rush, France, 1940s Set of six brutalist modern dining chairs designed and produced by Charles Dudouyt ...
Rope, Wood
$6,543 / set
early 20th century set of 8 chairs ...
Located in Brecht, BE
a lovely set of 1940s wood and rope chairs ... completely original, lovely patina ...
Rope, Oak
Ensemble de Fauteuils Néo-Basques Sculptés en Paille et Chêne, 1940s
Located in SAINT-SEVER, FR
Ensemble de Fauteuils Néo-Basques Sculptés en Paille et Chêne, 1940s
Rope, Oak
Experimental 1940's Chair
By W. Knudson
Located in New York, NY
Experimental 1940's chair, executed by W. Knudson, plywood frame with green rope seat and back, hand-signed "W.
Plywood, Rope
Pair of 1940's tufted side chairs with brass rope handles
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of side chairs in dark green leatherette upholstery with brass rope handles, tapered waisted and tufted backs. In the style of Dorothy Draper.
Upholstery
1940s Rope Rocker
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s rope and wood rocker.
Rope
Set of 10 Mid-Century Modern Oak and Rope Chairs, 1940s
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 10 Mid-Century Modern Oak and Rope Chairs, 1940s
Rope, Oak
Pair of 1940s French Rope Back Chairs
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1940s French rope back chairs out of a Greenwich, Connecticut Mansion.
Wood
Sold
H 33.27 in W 18.12 in D 16.54 in
Set of four chairs attributed to Maurizio Tempestini, Italy, 1940's
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Set of four elegant wooden chairs featuring a original woven rope seat and a backrest with vertical slats.
Rope, Wood
Audoux-Minet Chair, France 1940s
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, Vibo
Located in Austin, TX
Sculptural wood framed chair with woven rope seat and back by famed French designers, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet.
Wood, Rope
Sold
H 34 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
Set of 6 Brutalist Wood Dining Chairs Manner of Charles Dudouyt, France, 1940's
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of six brutalist dining chairs brings rustic charm and timeless craftsmanship to the table. Each chair is constructed with turned wood frames, showcasing sculptural ladder-b...
Rope, Wood
Sold
H 30.32 in W 23.63 in D 26.78 in
A pair of Erich Dieckmann Armchairs in Beech & Rope, Mid Century Modern, 1940s
By Erich Dieckmann
Located in Odense, DK
These sculptural chairs are a quiet icon from the German Bauhaus movement, often attributed to designer Erich Dieckmann. Made in the 1940s, its calm, geometric form reflects the mode...
Papercord, Beech, Rope
Sold
H 30.71 in W 20.48 in D 21.26 in
A pair of 1940s French bentwood woven chairs in the style of Erich Dieckmann
By Erich Dieckmann
Located in London, GB
A lovely pair of 1950s French bentwood chairs in the style of Erich Dieckmann with orignal woven rope seats in good original condition
Rope, Wood
Late 1940's Hans Wegner custom studio table w/ 6 rope chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A late 1940's rare custom studio dining table with tapered ends and drop leaves.
Oak
1940s Chinese Deck Sofa Chair with Arms and Woven String Seat
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Chinese deck sofa chair with arms and woven string seat.
Rope, Wood
Set of Six Early Model 1940s Bronze Patio Dining Chairs by Walter Lamb
By Brown Jordan, Walter Lamb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of six dining chairs by Walter Lamb dating from the late 1940s to early 1950s from the initial years of his work with Brown Jordan.
Bronze
French Woven Rope Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful carved 1940's French chair with woven rope backs and seats.
Wood, Rope
1940s Italian Design Gaudì Style Rope and Wood Pair of Chairs
Located in Brescia, IT
Rare model Excellent condiction Measures: H seat 43 cm.
Rope, Wood
1940s Bas Van Pelt Pair of Dutch Rope Lounge Armchairs
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in London, GB
Bas Van Pelt: Pair of Dutch Rope Lounge Armchairs, c.1940s A pair of lounge armchairs designed by Bas Van Pelt in the 1940s, exemplifying Dutch modernist craftsmanship.
Rope, Beech
Sold
H 31.5 in W 23.82 in D 21.66 in
Erich Dieckmann Armchair in Beech & Rope, Mid Century Modern, 1940s
By Erich Dieckmann
Located in Odense, DK
Sculptural armchair often attributed to German designer Erich Dieckmann, one of the notable figures associated with the Bauhaus movement. Designed with a focus on functionality and c...
Papercord, Rope, Beech
Sold
H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 24.81 in
Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet Lounge chair for Vibo Vesoul, France 1940s
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Stunning French Lounge chair by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. The French designers were committed to a design ethos based on accessible materials as a means of serving modern life. ...
Seagrass, Rope, Wood
Sold
H 29.53 in W 24.02 in D 26.78 in
Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig Pair of Bentwood Lounge Chairs, 1940s
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig, pair or lounge chairs, beech, natural cord, Italy, 1940 Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig (1896-1945) designed this bentwood armchair initially in 1940 for ‘l...
Rope, Bentwood
Italian Rope Lounge Chairs with Ottoman, circa 1940
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchairs with ottomans attributed to Giuseppe Pagano, curved wooden structure coated rope, Italy, 1940s. These lounge chairs are executed in wood and coated rope.
Cane, Beech
Cantilever Chair by Audoux Minet for Vibo Vesoul, France, 1940s
By Vibo, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Cantilever chair by Audoux Minet for Vibo Vesoul, France, 1940s: Modern beauty from the 1940s, iconic Cantilever chair designed by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet for manufacturer Vibo ...
Rope, Beech, Bentwood
Dutch Armchair in Woven Rope and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchair, stained wood and woven rope, Netherlands, 1940s. This lounge chair is executed in wood and rope.
Rope, Wood
Pair of Audoux Minet Rope Chairs, France, 1940s
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Sylacauga, AL
Pair of elegant easy chairs in bent beech and original braided rope by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet.
Rope, Beech
Pair of Audoux Minet Rope Chairs, France, 1940s
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Sylacauga, AL
Pair of elegant easy chairs in bent beech and original braided rope by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet.
Rope, Beech
French Designer, Pendant Light, Alabaster, Metal, Rope, France, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-patinated metal, rope and beige alabaster pendant light likely designed and produced in France, c. 1920s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.5"H x 18.75"W x 18.75"D Stem Length...
Alabaster, Metal
Charlotte Pedestal
By Josh Greene
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Josh Greene. Square oak pedestal.
Oak
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$6,758 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Noir Oxblood Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer
$3,900 / set
H 15 in Dm 10 in
Pair of 'Bloc' Parchment Lamps with Parchment Paper Shades by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Bloc' parchment clad table lamps with matching parchment paper shades by Design Frères.
Hide, Wood, Parchment Paper
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
Rare Sconces by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare sconces by Stilnovo. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1960. These sconces contain a flush brass wall mount that is connected to a circular horizontal holder that carrie...
Brass
NeoClassic Bistro Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
NeoClassic Bistro table, a piece that seamlessly blends timeless design with modern functionality. Handcrafted from solid reclaimed pine, this table showcases the beauty of natural m...
Wood
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
French Art Deco Mahogany Wall Mirror by Maurice Dufrêne, Circa 1920s
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco mahogany horizontal 8 sided narrow wall mirror with an inlaid trimmed border (MAURICE DUFRENE) (DOCUMENTATION AVAILABLE)
Mahogany, Mirror
Chic Large 'Diagramme' Limestone Coffee Table by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic large 'Diagramme' limestone coffee table by Design Frères. Gorgeous honed cream limestone top fitted into a slender but sturdy iron frame. Inspired by the timeless aesthetic of...
Limestone, Steel
Italian Arte Povera Armoire, Handcrafted Walnut, 20th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Arte Povera armoire made of handcrafted, solid painted Walnut in good condition. The tall, detailed Tuscan wardrobe is composed of a single door, particularized by its origi...
Metal
Mamun Bedside
Located in Singapore, SG
Mamun, which translates to trustworthy in Arabic, was designed by Studio Kallang in 2021 as a playful take on both midcentury and brutalist forms. Designer Faezah Shaharuddin intende...
Teak
Mod. 1206 Flush Mounts by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model 1206 flush mounts by Stilnovo. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1960s. Beautiful enameled classic flush mounts by Stilnovo. Perforated lines encompass the exterior...
Opal, Aluminum, Steel
$12,900
H 18 in Dm 31.5 in
French Midcentury / Art Deco Gilt Wrought Iron Coffee Table by Rene Drouet, 1940
By René Drouet
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant and Timeless French Art Deco / Mid-century Modern cocktail table in the Modern Neoclassical spirit by iconic French designer, Rene Drouet, France, circa 1940. The subtle a...
Wrought Iron
Set of Art Deco Patinated Bronze Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of seven Italian 1950’s patinated bronze light fixtures with 8 candelabra interior lights, hanging from a stem that could be shortened. Sold individually. Measurements: Diamet...
Metal
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.
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