$23,208 / item
Big Sur Sofa by MICHAEL HILAL
By Michael Hilal
Located in Antwerpen, BE
BIG SUR 1.2 – A 1970s conversation pit inspired this monumental version of the 1.1 sofa.
Fabric
Massive 1970s teak planter coffee table
By (after) Raymond Loewy
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Stunning 1970s Danish conversation pit table from a Detroit mid century modern home.
Teak
Sold
H 19.5 in W 136 in D 125 in
Mariani Contemporary Italian Leather & Mohair U Shaped Custom Sectional
By i4 Mariani
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
The low lounge seating is inspired by the 1970s "conversation pit." The design is sleek and sophisticated - perfect if you throw a lot of get togethers.
Leather
1970s Velvet Modular Sectional Sofa
By Ligne Roset
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Luxurious and sexy 1970s modular conversation pit group sectional sofa consists of 6 pieces.
Velvet
Sold
H 27.5 in W 154 in D 115.5 in
Original Mah Jong Sectional Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, 1970s
By Hans Hopfer
Located in Chicago, IL
Cushions can be rearranged to create a 1970’s style conversation pit or a large guest bed.
Upholstery
$27,849 / set
H 29.93 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Very Rare Pair of Leather and steel Lounge Chairs by Paul Geoffroy for Uginox
By Paul Geoffroy, Uginox
Located in Echt, NL
Iconic pair of lounge chairs in excellent condition. Deigned by Paul Geoffroy and manufactured by Uginox in the 1970s in France. Striking design composed of curved stainless steel ...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Canopy Bed - US King
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Mid-Century Modern style canopy bed with a dramatic vertical slat back design. It has an architecturally inspired design that features Rich Walnut vertical slats, warmly contrasted...
Wood
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$4,937 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Walnut
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
1960s Midcentury Coffee Table by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Midcentury walnut coffee table designed and manufactured by Adrian Pearsall, circa 1960s. This stunning coffee table features a black laminated top with a black vinyl base. the coffe...
Faux Leather, Walnut
$1,515 / item
H 32.68 in W 16.54 in D 15.75 in
Fox Bar Stool in Dedar Tiger Mountain Fabric — Statement Seating for Home Bars
By Dmitriy Kozinenko
Located in Kyiv, UA
The Fox bar stool wears its Dedar Tiger Mountain fabric like a trophy coat. Designer Dmytro Kozinenko gave the stool one unforgettable feature — a soft back leg that curves like a fo...
Metal
Demetra Tan Round Tall Basket with Lid
By Pinetti
Located in Milan, IT
Designed and crafted exclusively by Pinetti, this striking leather basket offers a luxurious and practical solution to storage around the house. Beautifully handwoven leather strips ...
Leather
Mah Jong by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 1st Edition Sofa
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare and iconic 1st edition circa 1971 Mah Jong modular sectional sofa consisting of ten element pillows. The sofa was designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in this avant-garde de...
Fabric, Foam
$1,800
H 14.57 in W 46.07 in D 24.41 in
Vintage Desede Style Italian 1970's Coffee Table in Glass & Leather
By De Sede
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Stunning leather & dark smoked glass top 1970's coffee table in De Sede style This table has been sourced in Italy Nicely patinated leather and well manufactured piece
Leather, Glass, Wood
$2,175 / item
H 40.5 in W 19.5 in D 21.5 in
CraftAssociates Dining Chair, Milo Baughman Modern Cane Dining Chair, Oval
By Milo Baughman, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Dining Chair, Milo Baughman Modern Cane Dining Chair, Oval The Milo Baughman Oval Cane Back White Oak Side Chair for Craft Associates® Furniture is expertly crafted....
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
$2,901
H 15.75 in Dm 11.82 in
Rare Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light by Goldkant 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern cocoon pendant lamp or hanging light in shape of an Amphore. Designed & manufactured probably by Goldkant Leuchten, Germany, 1...
Metal
Tito Agnoli, Sectional Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Italy, 1970s
By Tito Agnoli, Arflex
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and fabric sectional or modular 4 seat sofa designed by Tito Agnoli and produced by Arflex, Italy, c. 1970s. Seat Height: 14.5" All upholstered furniture can be reupholstere...
Fabric, Wood
Bebop Pouf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Bebop Pouf with its sleek and playful design embodies modern comfort and minimalist design. Intended to lighten the mood in any room this silhouette is perched upon four sculpted...
Mohair, Ash, Oak, Walnut
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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