$1,500Sale Price / set|50% Off
H 37 in W 30 in D 38 in
Pair of 1980's Reclining Swivel White Leather Lounge Chairs
By Barcalounger
Located in Hanover, MA
-leather reclining swivel lounge chairs on round chrome banded pedestal bases by The Barcalounger Company
Chrome
$3,950
H 48.04 in W 25.99 in D 51.97 in
Iconic Gravity Balans Reclining Chair by Peter Opsvik for Varier, Norway 1980s
By Peter Opsvik
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find am exceptionally rare "Gravity Balans" chair design by Peter Opsvik
Fabric, Wood
$8,000
H 39.38 in W 33.47 in D 39.38 in
Brazilian Modern "Pony" Reclining Chair in Leather by Percival Lafer, 1980s
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in NYC metro area included, this Modern Reclining Chair in
Metal, Iron
$1,860Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 38 in W 26 in D 33 in
Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Reclining Executive Office Chair - One Piece, 1980s
By Herman Miller
Located in Basel, BS
pad Executive Lounge or Office chair from the 1980s!! Chrome, Wool, vintage aluminum group, Metal
Chrome
$871Sale Price|20% Off
H 26 in W 16.5 in
1980's British Modernist Oil Painting Nude Lady Reclining in Chair
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Artists Nude Model by Helen Greenfield (British 20th century) oil painting on board, unframed board: 26 x 16.5 inches condition: overall very good provenance: all the paintings ...
Oil
$2,157Sale Price|20% Off
H 34.65 in W 31.89 in D 43.31 in
Italian Post-Modern Reclining Lounge Chair, Chaise by Cinova, 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Chair designed by Magistretti with the reclining upgrade which makes it even more comfortable for a
Metal, Enamel
$5,830
H 39.4 in W 33.5 in D 39.4 in
Brazilian Mid-Century Reclining Chair in Leather by Percival Lafer, c. 1980s
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
Reclining Chair in Leather by Percival Lafer, c. 1980s, is nothing less than gorgeous! This mid-century
Iron
Unavailable
H 46.86 in W 29.14 in D 44.1 in
Interprofil IP84S Reclining Leather Lounge Chair by Ferdinand A. Porsche, 1980s
By Ferdinand A. Porsche
Located in Ludwigslust, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Interprofil IP84S reclining leather lounge chair by Ferdinand A. Porsche, 1980s This IP84S
Leather
1980's Postmodern Danish Leather Reclining Lounge Chair by Kebe
By Sigurd Resell, KEBE, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Burbank, CA
. It's a very comfortable lounge chair that swivels and reclines. Great chair to lounge. The leather is
Metal
1980s Stokke Gravity Balans Reclining Chair by Peter
By Peter Opsvik
Located in Stafford, TX
The Gravity Balans chair, designed by Peter Opsvik for Varier, is a unique ergonomic recliner that
Upholstery, Bentwood
Moroso Italian Modern Reclining Chair, circa 1980s
By Moroso, Massimo Iosa Ghini
Located in Austin, TX
, this nickel and black leather chair are in beautiful condition. The flared armrests offer comfort and
Nickel
1980s Brutalist Reclining 'Pelican' Chair by Stefan During
By Stefan During
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Brazilian style African rosewood hand crank recliner with thick natural leather head rest
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 37 in W 30.5 in D 57 in
Postmodern Memphis Style Leather Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1980s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Miami, FL
upholstery produced in Italy, 1980s. The lounge chair reclines using a lever on the side connected to a steel
Metal
Sold
H 38 in W 33 in D 33 in
Mid Century 1980s off White Tan Leather Reclining Lounge Chair Style of Ekornes
By Ekornes
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern 1980s off white tan cream leather reclining lounge chair style of ekornes
Steel
Vintage 1980s Brutalist Green Leather Reclining Statement Armchair
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A vintage, circa 1980s leather recliner armchair in a fabulous green colour. A generously
Leather
Sold
H 38 in W 33 in D 33 in
Mid Century 1980s off White Tan Leather Reclining Lounge Chair Style of De Sede
By De Sede
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern 1980s off white tan cream leather reclining lounge chair style of De Sede
Steel
Sold
H 33 in W 26.5 in D 83 in
80s Modern Chaise Longue Day Bed Recliner Chair in Original Stone Chevron Fabric
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A lovely high quality 1980s Chaise Longue day bed recliner chair is a stone chevron fabric
Steel, Chrome
Lucite Reclining Lounge Chair, 1980s
By Pace Collection
Located in Camden, ME
Classic recliner / lounge chair. Well built, adjustable positioning, the head rest pops up once the
Lucite
Sold
H 37.01 in W 25.6 in D 42.13 in
Grand Repos Reclining Lounge Chair by Jean Prouvé with original Ottoman
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Weesp, NL
1980s Grand Repos Reclining Lounge Chair by Jean Prouvé — With Original Ottoman in Superb Condition
Stainless Steel
1980's Turquoise Rolf Benz Reclining Chair
By Rolf Benz
Located in Sint-Kruis, BE
1980's turquoise Rolf Benz reclining chair, Germany pouf 70 cm x 60 cm
Sold
H 35.44 in W 26.38 in D 17.72 in
Poul Kjaerholm PK20 Lounge Chair, Manufactured by Fritz Hansen, 1980s
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Hansen Denmark, 1980s. Cantilevered easy chair. This reclining chair is made of brushed stainless
Stainless Steel
Peter Opsvik Recliner Chair for Stokke
By Stokke Møbler, Peter Opsvik
Located in Flamborough, Bridlington, GB
1980s recliner chair designed by Peter Opsvik for Norwegian company Stoke. The frame is made of
Beech
$582 / item
H 63 in W 11.03 in D 27.56 in
1970s Japanese Copper & Iron Cantilever Wall Light with Brass Fittings & Cage
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A reclaimed 1970s Iron explosion proof pendant with copper shade and was originally used in passageways on cargo ships and super tankers. The cantilever is formed from 22mm copper...
Brass, Copper, Iron
$10,669
H 89.77 in W 60.63 in D 43.31 in
Italian 1970's Cocktail Dry Bar in Joe Colombo Style, Italy - circa 1975
By Joe Colombo
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Vintage 1970s Italian Mobile Dry Bar / Cocktail Bar – Mid-Century Modern Elegance The colour of the dark lacquered wood is an amazing very dark purple / aubergine (almost black). Th...
Chrome
$1,885 / item
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
"Jorge" Bar Cart Modernist Style in Color Painted Steel and wood natural
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
True to her enthusiasm for the Modernist Movement Alessandra Delgado was inspired by Jorge Zalszupin timeless architectonic view to create the bar cart "Jorge". Elegant and versatil...
Steel
$6,353 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$4,300
W 41 in L 61 in
Vintage Gabbeh Persian Rug, Cream and Brown with Leopard Pictorial - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 3x5 Persian Gabbeh rug is the latest grand entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of rare tribal pieces. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960. On the Design: This vintage Ga...
Wool
Art Deco Figured Walnut Compactum Wardrobe
Located in London, GB
A beautiful original Art Deco figured walnut compactum wardrobe. This was made in England, it dates from the 1930’s. It is of superb quality, it’s extremely well made and is a very ...
Walnut
"Hsing" Vase Designed by Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in New York, NY
"Hsing" vase designed by Ettore Sottsass for Alessio Sarri, Sesto Fiorentino. Green glazed ceramic.
Ceramic
Paolo Buffa, Walnut Mid-Century Daybed, Italy 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Argelato, BO
Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) Rare and very elegant wooden daybed Varnished walnut and fabric Model created circa 1940 H 58 × L 205 × W 95 cm Paolo Buffa was an Italian furniture des...
Velvet, Walnut
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a kn...
Brass
Robert Indiana Brushed Aluminum Red Love Paperweight Sculpture
By Robert Indiana
Located in San Diego, CA
This very rare rendition and unique small edition of the vintage Robert Indiana love paperweight sculpture is captivating. This rarely seen version in red brushed aluminum pops wher...
Aluminum
Ligne Roset Leather Togo Loveseat by Michel Ducajoy
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The Ligne Roset Togo Leather Loveseat, designed by Michel Ducaroy, is an iconic piece known for its unique, low-profile, and ultra-comfortable design. Made entirely of dense foam, th...
Leather, Foam
Pair of Bauhaus Modernist StyleTubular Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Great pair of Bauhaus tubular sling chairs in cowhide and matte steel. The arm covers are black leather that lace up underneath while the seat and back are lace-up cowhide. Similar ...
Steel
$2,650 / item
H 30.32 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Contemporary Chair in Brazilian Hardwood by Ricardo Graham Ferreira
By Ricardo Graham Ferreira
Located in Nova Friburgo, RJ
This contemporary chair is a three legged comfortable and elegant piece of fine crafted furniture, made in tropical Brazilian hardwood and natural fiber cord at the artist workshop. ...
Cord, Wood, Hardwood
English 1930s Art Deco Walnut Double Bed
Located in Devon, England
Wonderful 1930s English walnut double bed. The veneers really make this bed outstanding book paged veneers throughout with walnut feather banding to the edges. Standard English doubl...
Iron
$1,800Sale Price|50% Off
H 31 in W 96 in D 23 in
Pop art Post modern Pink Gloss Laminate custom 9 drawer desk dresser credenza
By Memphis Milano
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful post modern custom made bubblegum pink gloss laminate 9 drawer kneehole Desk dresser or credenza circa 1980. Very clean inside and out almost like new. Look at photos. Ther...
Laminate, Plywood
$13,500 / set
H 36 in W 43 in D 30 in
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in New Zealand Taupe Sheepskin
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Saint Louis, US
Relax and unwind in this beautifully comfortable original Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and ottoman set. The chair is accompanied by an ottoman of which both are fully reupholstered in hi...
Steel
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.
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