$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
SATURDAY SALE Upgrade to First Class at home (or at sea) with this pair of white kid glove faux-leather reclining swivel lounge chairs on round chrome banded pedestal bases by The B...
Chrome
$3,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 48.04 in W 25.99 in D 51.97 in
Gravity Balans Reclining Chair in tope 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 for Varier. This iconic piece features futuristic design easily recognized, it is ex...
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 Leather by Percival Lafer, c. 1980s made in Brazil is nothing less than spectacul...
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
Here is a rare opportunity to purchase an incredible vintage in-tact original Herman Miller soft pad Executive Lounge or Office chair from the 1980s!! Chrome, Wool, vintage aluminum...
Chrome
Les Amisca Quebec 1980s Postmodern Chair
By Les Amisca
Located in Austin, TX
Les Amisca Metal and Vinyl 1980s Postmodern Chair. Adjustable reclining back.
Metal
$857Sale Price|20% Off
H 26 in W 16.5 in
1980's British Modernist Oil Painting Nude Lady Reclining in Chair
By Helen Greenfield
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
$2,628 / set
H 42.52 in W 32.29 in D 33.86 in
Norwegian Black Leather Lounge Chair & Footstool Swivel Reclining Ekornes 1980s
By Ekornes Stressless, Ekornes
Located in London, GB
This super-stylish lounge chair features both swivel and Stressless reclining mechanisms, which along with the large bucket seat, tall and broad wrap-around back and matching footsto...
Steel
$2,103Sale 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
A Post-Modern lounge chair that in a second transforms into a chaise longue. All you have to do is raise the armrest, a black metal disc bent with the same naturalness as an origami...
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
Available today, with domestic shipping in the NYC metro area included, this Brazilian Mid-Century Reclining Chair in Leather by Percival Lafer, c. 1980s, is nothing less than gorgeo...
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 lounge reclining chair impresses with its aubergine leather color and its great condition.
Leather
1980's Postmodern Danish Leather Reclining Lounge Chair by Kebe
By KEBE, Sigurd Resell, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Post Modern lounge chair for sale. It's a special and rare one manufactured by Kebe and was made in Denmark. It's genuine black leather with a black metal frame. The metal fr...
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 allows for a range of seating positions, from an active kneeling posture to a fully...
Upholstery, Bentwood
Moroso Italian Modern Reclining Chair, circa 1980s
By Moroso, Massimo Iosa Ghini
Located in Austin, TX
An outstanding example of the modern design driven pieces coming out of Italy in the1970s-1990s, this nickel and black leather chair are in beautiful condition. The flared armrests o...
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 and seat cushion. A perfect balance of bold design and graceful features. Lightly ...
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
Custom reclining lounge chair and ottoman using matte black tubular steel frame and leather upholstery produced in Italy, 1980s.
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.
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 chair is fully reclined. Really comfortable. The chair extends from 35 to 58 inches.
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 Step into the world of timeless modernism with this rare 1980s edition of the Gra...
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
Lounge chair PK20, in brushed stainless steel and leather by Poul Kjærholm, produced by Fritz Hansen Denmark, 1980s.
Stainless Steel
Peter Opsvik Recliner Chair for Stokke
By Peter Opsvik, Stokke Møbler
Located in Flamborough, Bridlington, GB
1980s recliner chair designed by Peter Opsvik for Norwegian company Stoke.
Beech
$30,000
H 24.25 in W 78.5 in D 9.25 in
Clairtone Project G2 Series T11 Console Stereo System & Garrard Turntable
By Clairtone
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
On offer is a rare completely original Clairtone G2 Series Home Stereo System from 1966 featuring two distinct exotic wooden boxes one that houses the tuner and the turntable both pr...
Aluminum
$1,250 / set
H 51.19 in W 36.62 in D 12.6 in
Cool Dutch 1970's Space Age Vanity Dressing Table & Matching Wallmounted Mirror
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Fantastic 1970's Space Age Bedroom Vanity / Dressing Table The Vanity has an adjustable mirror and a drawer unit for storing your make up goodies A cute wall mounted mirror in yel...
Brass
$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 Glendale, 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
$1,950 / item
H 40 in W 22.5 in D 24 in
Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Tall Executive Chair in Medium Blue
By Herman Miller
Located in Wilton, CT
Authentic Herman Miller Eames Tall Executive Aluminum Group Soft Pad Medium Blue Leather Chair. These chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames are the epitome of the concept "form me...
Aluminum, Steel
$78,400 / set
H 36.62 in W 40.95 in D 26.97 in
Pair of Brasiliana Armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin, 1965, Brazilian Midcentury
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
The iconic Brasiliana is a series composed of a sofa and armchair designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in 1965 and produced by his company, L'atelier. These rare pieces have molde...
Rosewood, Fabric
$2,838 / item
H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in
Modern Fabric Pendant Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula 60, from Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Nebula collection is drawn out of the interstellar clouds of dust and gas in space - regions where stars begin to form. Made of a woven natural fiber from the banana tree, which ...
Natural Fiber
Charles Pollock Desk Chair by Knoll in Burnt Orange
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Charles Pollock for Knoll executive chair in burnt orange. This leather executive desk chair has swivel base with adjustable height. Base with all wheels in working condition...
Metal
Charles Pollock Leather Executive Desk Chair in Brown
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Charles Pollock for Knoll leather executive chair redone in medium brown color. This executive desk chair has a swivel base with adjustable height. Swivel base with all wheel...
Chrome
$1,800 / item
H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
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
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
Organic Modern Table Lamp Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Small Table Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Named ""Elephant's Foot"" for its bold, bulbous base, the Pata de Elefante Small is one of Isabel Moncada's m...
Fiberglass, Linen, Fabric, Wood
$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
Pierre Cardin Queen Size Bedroom Ensemble
By Pierre Cardin, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Hanover, MA
Pierre Cardin queen size platform bed with double wardrobe units, spotlight bridge and headboard cabinet. Presented in white gloss laminate embellished with chrome banding and mirror...
Chrome
$163,597
H 110.24 in W 127.56 in D 127.56 in
1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971
By Carlo Zappa
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
here we offer one of 2 bangas, with black interior. the second one with light grey interior is offered in another listing. a banga shows ways in which we could live more sustainably...
Fiberglass
$1,850 / item
H 33 in W 18.5 in D 19 in
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Arms, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern with a comfortable cushion in the thick weave fabric color ...
Oak
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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