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MCM Rocking Chair in Canvas on Wrought Iron Base After Tony Paul, c. 1960's
By Tony Paul
Located in Deland, FL
options. Circa 1960's.
---Dimensions---
Width: 25.5 in / 64.77 cm
Depth: 32 in / 81.28 cm
Height: 29.25
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Canvas
H 29.25 in W 25.5 in D 32 in
Designer, French Canvas Webbed Lounge Chairs - 1960s France
Located in Round Rock, TX
Beautiful lounge chairs - France mid 20th century. Made from teak, woven webbing and brass tacks
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Folding Chairs, Sweden, 1960s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced in Sweden, 1960s. Foldable.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Canvas
Pair of Folding Chairs in Aluminum and Canvas Mid-Century, Italian Design 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Practicality of these 1960s aluminum folding chairs, with durable jute or beige canvas. These
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 30.71 in W 24.81 in D 25.2 in
White Linen / Canvas And Oak Safari Chair By Hans Olsen For Viska Sweden 1960s
By Viskadalens Möbelindustri, Hans Olsen
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
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Period: 1960s.
Dimensions: H 81 cm, W 73 cm, D 70 cm, SH 38 cm.
We have a two chairs in our gallery.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Oak
H 31.89 in W 28.75 in D 27.56 in
Ole Wanscher Safari Chairs in Oak & Light Canvas, Scandinavian Modern, 1960s
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in Odense, DK
A rare pair of original Ole Wanscher oak framed "Safari chairs" with canvas seats and tilting backs
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Oak
H 32.68 in W 22.45 in D 24.02 in
1960s Wassily Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina / Knoll in Original Canvas
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are original Wassily Lounge Chairs, model B3, initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 28.75 in W 31 in D 27 in
Exceptional Mid Century Lounge Chair 1960s
By Pierre Paulin
Located in ECHT, NL
This exceptional mid-century lounge chair is a true statement piece, blending bold design with
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Faux Leather, Beech
Elegant 1960s Hammock Chair
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
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Beautiful chair with elegant base. The chair shows traces of wear like loss of black paint and rusty spots
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Brutalist oak and leather lounge chair, Germany 1960s
By Jean Gillon, Sergio Rodrigues, Percival Lafer, Arne Norell
Located in ECHT, NL
Brutalist lounge chair made in Germany 1960s.
It has 4 robust columns that hold a canvas sling
Category
Mid-20th Century German Brutalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Oak
Midcentury Safari Chair and Ottoman, Denmark circa 1960s
Located in Round Top, TX
Mid Century modern safari chair and ottoman from Denmark.
Canvas seat and back set on hard wood
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Beech
Constructivist design Ox style lounge chair, Netherlands 1960s
By Percival Lafer, Sergio Rodrigues, Hans J. Wegner
Located in ECHT, NL
Constructivist lounge chair. The frame is made from solid wood beams that are connected by sturdy
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
1960s "Futurum" by Rastad & Relling, Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair
By Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad, Sørlie Møbler
Located in Skien, NO
Ca. 1960s comfortable Chair / Lounge Chair / Vintage Armchair / Easy Chair "Futurum" from Rastad
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Textile, Canvas, Pine
H 29.53 in W 27.37 in D 24.41 in
1960s Folding Director's Chair Style Gae Aulenti Zanotta April
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Director's Folding Chair In the style of Gae Aulenti and her folding Zanotta April chair 1964
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Wooden Architectural Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian architectural lounge chairs from the 1960s crafted with a wooden frame and slings
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Børge Mogensen The Canvas Chair - Black Oak/Black Canvas for Fredericia
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Dubai, AE
flashy furniture from the 1960s, The Canvas Chair takes on even more relevance today, given its earthy
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Oak
H 29.93 in W 29.14 in D 25.79 in
Elda Lounge Chair by Joe Colombo for Comfort, Italy 1960s
By Comfort, Italy, Joe Colombo
Located in bruxelles, BE
Swivel armchair in beige canvas and black shell by Joe Colombo. Elda model. Seat height 40 cm. Wear
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Canvas
Børge Mogensen The Canvas Chair - Light Oiled Oak/Natural Canvas for Fredericia
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Dubai, AE
flashy furniture from the 1960s, The Canvas Chair takes on even more relevance today, given its earthy
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Oak
H 29.93 in W 29.14 in D 25.79 in
Børge Mogensen The Canvas Chair - Smoked oiled oak/Black Canvas for Fredericia
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Dubai, AE
flashy furniture from the 1960s, The Canvas Chair takes on even more relevance today, given its earthy
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Oak
H 29.93 in W 29.14 in D 25.79 in
The Canvas Chair in light oiled oak / canvas by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Dubai, AE
flashy furniture from the 1960s, The Canvas Chair takes on even more relevance today, given its earthy
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Oak
H 29.93 in W 29.14 in D 25.79 in
Rare Vintage Ole Gjerlov-Knudsen Lounge Saw Safari Chair, Denmark 1960s
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful design and amazingly original condition chair.
This unique, stylish and comfortable
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Canvas, Rope, Birch
H 32.3 in W 28.3 in D 34.6 in
1960s Pair of Borge Jensen Safari Chairs by Bernstorffsminde Mobelfabrik
By Bernstorffsminde Møbelfabrik A/S, Borge Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Safari Chairs, originally designed by Borge Jensen. These particular examples
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak, Leather, Canvas
1960s Leather & Chrome “Pirate” Lounge Chair, Elsa & Nordahl Solheim
By Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
Located in Shippensburg, PA
1960s
Item # 209XGN17M
A rich and interesting vintage lounge chair designed by Elsa & Nordahl Solheim
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
A Pair of Mid-Century 1960s Mogens Koch by Cado Mk-16 Folding Safari Chairs
By Mogens Koch, Cado
Located in Centennial, CO
A classic pair of Mid-Century 1960s Mogens Koch by Cado MK-16 safari folding chairs crafted of
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 34.5 in W 21.5 in D 20 in
Fabricius & Kastholm FK87 Lounge Chair in Patinated Cognac Leather 1960s
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Alfred Kill International
Located in Meer, VAN
original leather and canvas. The chair is nicknamed ‘Grasshopper’, obviously referring to the shape of its
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.89 in W 57.88 in D 28.75 in
Pair of Siesta Chairs by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa Norway, 1960s
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Siesta High-Back Lounge Chairs by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, Norway, 1960s
Features, Teak
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Teak
Grey Leather Lounge Chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, Norway 1960s
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Very rare GREY leather lounge chair with black lacquered plywood and canvas by Ingmar Relling for
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Plywood, Lacquer
H 38.59 in W 25.6 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Safari Chairs by Erik Wørts for Eilersen, 1960s
By Erik Worts
Located in Copenhagen, DK
durable canvas upholstery, these chairs exude the timeless charm of Danish Mid-Century Modern design
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Canvas
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
BKF Butterfly Chair by Jorge Hardoy-Ferrari for Knoll, 1960s incl. Sheepskin
By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in The Hague, NL
This black 'Butterfly' chair, originally designed by Jorge Ferrari Hardoy in 1938, was produced in
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 38.59 in W 31.89 in D 27.56 in
BKF Butterfly Chair by Jorge Hardoy-Ferrari for Knoll, 1960s incl. Sheepskin
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll
Located in The Hague, NL
This black 'butterfly' chair was designed by Jorge Ferrari Hardoy in 1938 and was produced in the
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 38.59 in W 31.89 in D 27.56 in
2 Penta Chairs Jean-Paul Barray & Kim Moltzer for Wilhelm Bofinger 1960s France
By Jean-Paul Barray
Located in Monrovia, CA
1960s French Mid-Century Modern penta lounge chairs designed by Jean-Paul Barray And Kim Moltzer
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29 in W 34 in D 32 in
Easy Chair by John De Haard in Pinewood with Hocker, the Netherlands 1960s
By Gebroeders Jonker Noordwolde
Located in Hellouw, NL
Unique Dutch Design lounge chair in pinewood, metal, and canvas with matching hocker. This chair is
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 35.04 in W 31.89 in D 31.5 in
Thonet N.18 Beech and Vienna Straw Chair 1960s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Chair known as model No. 18, with curved beech frame with blachandmade Vienna straw intact
Category
Vintage 1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Hardwood, Beech, Bentwood
Pair of Axel Thygesen Oasis Safari Chairs for Interna, Denmark, 1960's
By Interna, Axel Thygesen
Located in Kastrup, DK
manufactured in the 1960s.
Beech frame with a black canvas seating.
Untouched in good original condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Beech
H 33.47 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Jetson Chair by Bruno Mathsson for DUX, 1960's Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Jetson Chair, designed by Bruno Mathsson for DUX in the 1960s, is a true icon of Swedish mid
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Lennart Bender Easy Chairs, 1960s
By Lennart Bender
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of armchairs / safari chairs by Lennart Bender with leather, canvas, and new sheepskin.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin, Canvas
Erik Worts Safari chair 1960s Denmark
By Erik Worts
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful. bright Orange Red color ,Safari chair ,comes with a Natural color
Canvas . very nice
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Canvas
Pair of Axel Thygesen Oasis Safari Chairs for Interna, Denmark, 1960s
By Axel Thygesen, Interna
Located in Kastrup, DK
manufactured in the 1960s.
Beech frame with a black canvas seating.
Untouched in good original condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Beech
H 33.47 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Hans J. Wegner Rocking Chair in Light Oak and Crème Canvas, Denmark, Late 1960s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Zurich, CH
canvas. The chair with model nr 673 is marked: Getama, Gedsted, Denmark, designed by Hans J Wegner
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oak
H 39.38 in W 29.93 in D 32.29 in
Folding Safari / Directors Chair Mogens Koch MK-16 Interna, Denmark, 1960s
By Mogens Koch
Located in Munster, DE
Beautifully patinated safari chair by Mogens Koch, manufactured in the 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Canvas
H 34.26 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Unique Dutch Design Lounge Chair, John De Haard, Gebroeders Jonkers, 1960s
By Gebroeders Jonker Noordwolde
Located in Deventer, NL
, 1960s. The unique armchair has a pine wood frame with a hanging canvas seat. The “sling” armrests are of
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Pine
H 35.04 in W 32.29 in D 33.08 in
Reclinable and Oscilanting Faux Bamboo Seats, Italy, 1960s
Located in Manzano, Friuli Venezia Giulia
Reclinable and oscilanting faux bamboo seats, Italy, 1960s in three levels, bamboo and canvas
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Faux Bamboo
Brown Canvas Mid-Century Kaare Klint Safari Chair, Denmark, 1960s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Berkhamsted, GB
Kaare Klint Safari chair in ash and chocolate brown canvas by Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, 1960s. Very
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Ash
Hans J. Wegner Deck Chair / Lounge Chair in Beech, Canvas, Leather, 1960's
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner Deck chair / lounge chair with frame of solid soap treated beech. With boat cord in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Beech
H 36.23 in W 26.78 in D 35.44 in
Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair in Beech, Canvas, Leather, 1960's
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner Lounge chair with frame of solid soap treated beech. With boat cord in the seat
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Beech
Pair of Verner Panton Bachelor Chairs, 1960s, New Canvas
By Verner Panton
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Verner Panton bachelor chairs, 1960s, new canvas.
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Danish Midcentury Canvas Lounge with Rosewood Base 1960's
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Gorgeous pair of Danish midcentury lounge chairs in the style Illum Wikkelso tufted canvas and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Rosewood
Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair in Beech, Leather, 1960's
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner Lounge chair with frame of solid beech. With boat cord in the seat.
New
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Beech
Danish Modern Red Lounge Chair with Canvas Seating by Arne Wahl Iversen, 1960s
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Odense, DK
natural canvas. It is probably a unique chair made as a prototype for Danish designer Arne Wahl Iversen
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Wood
H 28.35 in W 27.56 in D 23.63 in
Pr. Mid Century Danish Modern Arm Lounge Chairs by Borge Jensen c. 1960's
By Borge Jensen, Bernstorffsminde Møbelfabrik A/S
Located in New York, NY
Bernstorffsmine A/F Mobelfabrik, circa 1960's. The chairs are in excellent condition, both have new canvas
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Teak
H 27.5 in W 26.25 in D 25 in
Kaare Klint Safari Chairs for Rud Rasmussen, Ash and Canvas 1960s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Brooklyn, NY
modernism. They were designed in the 1930s and manufactured by Rud Rasmussen in the 1960's. Klint was
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Ash
1960s B3 Wassily Chair in Beige Canvas by Marcel Breuer for Gavina Bauhaus B
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
purely decorative and does not affect the chair and there are minimal marks to the canvas.
2 identical
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 28.75 in W 30.71 in D 25.99 in
1960s B3 Wassily Chair in beige Canvas by Marcel Breuer for Gavina Bauhaus A
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
purely decorative and does not affect the chair and there are minimal marks to the canvas.
2 identical
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 28.75 in W 30.71 in D 25.99 in
1960s B3 Wassily Chair in Orange Canvas by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Bauhaus A
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
. There is patination and paint loss to the canvas on the chairs, this has created a very attractive and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 28.35 in W 30.71 in L 28.35 in
1960s B3 Wassily Chair in Orange Canvas by Marcel Breuer for Gavina Bauhaus B
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
is patination and paint loss to the canvas on the chairs, this has created a very attractive and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 28.35 in W 30.71 in D 25.99 in
Set of Two ‘Safari’ Lounge Chairs from Denmark, Produced in the 1960’s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of two ‘Safari’ lounge chairs from Denmark, produced in the 1960’s. This set features a frame
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Ash
H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 22.84 in
White Linen / Canvas And Oak Safari Chair By Hans Olsen For Viska Sweden 1960s
By Viskadalens Möbelindustri, Hans Olsen
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
.
Period: 1960s.
Dimensions: H 81 cm, W 73 cm, D 70 cm, SH 38 cm.
We have a two chairs in our gallery.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Oak
H 31.89 in W 28.75 in D 27.56 in
Ole Wanscher Safari Chairs in Oak & Light Canvas, Danish Modern, 1960s
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher
Located in Odense, DK
A rare pair of original Ole Wanscher oak framed "Safari chairs" with canvas seats and tilting backs
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Oak
Pair of Torbjørn Afdal Easy Chairs, 1960s
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning easy chairs with chocolate brown leather and stained hardwood frame designed in the 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Wood
Vintage safari chair 1960s Denmark
By Kaare Klint
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Safari chair. Beechwood demountable frame. comes with a Canvas
upholstery. Good
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Canvas
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1960s Canvas Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of 1960s canvas chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique 1960s canvas chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using canvas, fabric and wood. There are all kinds of 1960s canvas chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. 1960s canvas chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large 1960s canvas chairs, so small 1960s canvas chairs measuring 17.72 inches across are available at 1stDibs. Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden and Ingmar Relling each produced beautiful 1960s canvas chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are 1960s Canvas Chairs?
1960s canvas chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,817, while the lowest priced sells for $175 and the highest can go for as much as $34,341.
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 1960s Canvas Chairs
- What is a caftan from the 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A caftan from the 1960s or any other era refers to a long ankle-length variation on a robe or a tunic. Caftans, which are sometimes referred to as kaftans, feature full sleeves and usually have a deep, open neck. While these garments can be made from any fabric, most caftans are made of wool, silk or cotton. Find a selection of caftans from top fashion boutiques around the world on 1stDibs.
- Were there watches in the 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Yes, there were watches in the 1960s. The first recorded wristwatch dates back to 1868, when Patek Philippe, a watchmaker founded in Geneva in 1839 by Polish expats Antoni Patek and Franciszek Czapek, designed a timepiece for Countess Koscowicz of Hungary. Shop a collection of vintage watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What was worn in the 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Fashion in the 1960s progressed toward a more casual look for men and for women during the decade. For women, the skirt suits of the 1950s prevailed during the early ‘60s and eventually miniskirts came along. Late-1960s fashion included ponchos, peace signs, chain belts, puffed “bubble” sleeves, frayed bell-bottom jeans for men and women, tie-dyed shirts, work shirts, sandals, headbands and moccasins.
- What did men wear in the 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024What men wore in the 1960s varied over the course of the decade. At the start of the ’60s, when the Mod style was all the rage, men often sported boxy Italian-style suits with tight-fitting trousers for work and dressier occasions and polo shirts and turtlenecks paired with fitted trousers for casual dress. As the decade progressed, the Peacock Revolution occurred, with menswear becoming flashier with bright colors and bold prints. Fedoras and trilby hats were common in the early ’60s, but by the start of the 1970s, hats for men were much less common, marking a major departure from the style conventions of the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s. Explore an assortment of 1960s men's apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Furniture from the 1960s is often called mid-century modern. This style emphasizes the importance of good design that looks attractive and performs its function well. Notable mid-century modern designers include Eero Saarinen, George Nelson, Florence Knoll and Charles and Ray Eames. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The dresses they wore in the 1960s varied depending on the time of day and the occasion. For everyday wear, many women opted for simply tailored frocks called shift dresses. They often featured bold geometric prints in eye-catching colors. In the evening, women tended to opt for gowns with plunging necklines, fitted waists and flowing full skirts. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of vintage dresses from the 1960s.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if a dress is from the 1960s or 1970s, first look for a label. You may be able to determine the approximate date of the dress simply by researching the designer using reputable online sources. Also, check the zippers. Dresses from the 1960s will usually have metal or nylon zippers. Ones from the 1970s are more likely to be plastic. You'll find a large selection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Go-go boots were fashionable in the late 1960s through the 1970s. A calf-length to knee-length boot became synonymous with 1960s and 1970s fashion and is still highly coveted today by fashion enthusiasts. Shop a wide range of vintage go-go boots on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024Who the most famous fashion designer of the 1960s was is open to debate. Many designers helped define the looks of the decade, each influencing style in their own way. Among these notable designers were Mary Quant, André Courrèges, Pierre Cardin, Yves Saint Laurent, Bonnie Cashin, Hubert de Givenchy, Emilio Pucci, Paco Rabanne and Ossie Clark. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage apparel and accessories from the 1960s.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Generally, 1960s-style furniture is called mid-century modern. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Some of the most notable furniture designers of the time include Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Eero Saarinen and Hans J. Wegner. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024What the dress style was called in the 1960s varied, as there were several types of dresses that were fashionable during the decade. At the start of the 1960s, many women wore swing dresses featuring fitted bodices and full skirts. Collared, button-up belted dresses called shirtwaist dresses were also popular, as were loose-fitting, flowy shift dresses. By the late 1960s, new styles emerged, such as flared, flowing tent dresses, sleeveless jumpers usually styled over sweaters and blouses and drop-waist dresses, which had their waist seams at the hips rather than the natural waist. Find a variety of 1960s dresses and other vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
- Which artist became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025Frank Stella is the artist who became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s. These works featured bands of black paint separated by thin, precise stripes of bare canvas. At a time when contemporary painting was all about wild gestures, thick paint and formal abandon, the “Black Paintings” created a sensation. Explore a range of Frank Stella art on 1stDibs.
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