20th Century set of Iconic Z Dining Chairs Newly Upholstered in Grey Flannel (8)
Located in Wainscott, NY
A sculptural (iconic) zig-zag side chair upholstered in a richly textured wool, balancing graphic
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Wool
20th Century set of Iconic Z Dining Chairs Newly Upholstered in Grey Flannel (8)
Located in Wainscott, NY
A sculptural (iconic) zig-zag side chair upholstered in a richly textured wool, balancing graphic
Wool
Set of Three Modern Lounge Chairs, Europe Mid-20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
During the mid-20th century, European designers turned their attention to rethinking domestic
Bouclé, Wood
20th Century Austrian Bentwood Wooden Bistro Chair
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th Century Austrian Bentwood Bistro Chair features the timeless craftsmanship and elegance
Wood
Pair of Modern Lounge Chairs with Bouclé Upholstery, Europe Mid-20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
During the mid-20th century, European designers turned their attention to rethinking domestic
Bouclé, Wood
Pair of Sculptural Bamboo Lounge Chairs, Europe Mid 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
The mid-century modern movement, perhaps the most iconic design style of the 20th century, utilises
Fabric, Bamboo
Brueton Set of Six Cantilevered Dining Chairs, 20th Century
By Brueton
Located in Hamburg, PA
craftsmanship. The cantilevered design, inspired by modernist icons like the Brno chair, offers both comfort and
Stainless Steel
Iconic Hill House 1 Chair by Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Berlin, DE
Hill House 1 Chair by Charles Rennie Mackintosh 292 Hill House 1 is a chair designed by Charlees
Oak
Set of six black Superleggera Chairs by Giò Ponti, Italy Mid-20th Century
By Gio Ponti
Located in Greding, DE
Set of six "Superleggera" chairs designed by Giò Ponti. The chairs feature an ebonized frame that
Fabric, Beech
Pedro Friedeberg Iconic Wood Hand Chair, 1960s
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Uccle, BE
inception of the iconic hand chair. These early examples carved by Gonzalez from the designs of Friedeberg
Mahogany
20th Century Fiberglass Space Age Chair, 1970's
Located in Paris, FR
20th century vintage white fiberglass chair of space age design with futuristic curves. In the
Fiberglass, Lacquer
Set of Four Iconic EA108 Eames "Aluminium Group" Swivel Chairs by Vitra in Black
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Dronten, NL
A wonderful set of four EA108 swivel chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra. These authentic mid
Aluminum, Chrome
20th Century Gae Aulenti Set of Four Chairs mod. Locus Solus
By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti
Located in Turin, Turin
Solus an informal and lively icon for pop style. Dimensions of the chair: 68* 55* 56 cm Availability for
Steel
Set of Six Iconic EA108 Eames "Aluminium Group" Swivel Chairs by Vitra in Black
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Dronten, NL
A wonderful set of six EA108 swivel chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra. These authentic mid
Aluminum, Chrome
Pair of Lounge Chairs, Ico Parisi for Ariberto Colombo, 20th Century
By Ico Parisi
Located in NICE, FR
An iconic pair of mid-century lounge chairs designed by the designer Ico Parisi for Ariberto
Textile, Wood
20th Century Italian Pair Of Tubular Framed Lounge Chairs c.1980
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
design sensibilities of late 20th-century modernism. The tubular metal frames, likely inspired by the
Metal
$3,672Sale Price|20% Off
Iconic Warren Platner For Knoll Bronzed Steel Lounge Chair.
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Chicago, IL
Iconic “wire” framed lounge chair designed by Warren Platner for Knoll Associates in 1966. The
Bronze, Steel
$2,876Sale Price / set|20% Off
20th Century Austrian Set Of 10 Thonet Bentwood Chairs by Mundus & J. Kohn
By J & J Kohn & Mundus
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th Century Austrian Set of 10 Thonet Bentwood Chairs by Mundus & J. Kohn is a fine
Bentwood
Set of 4 Original Thonet Chairs, Austria, Late 19th - Early 20th Century
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant set of four bentwood chairs, marked "Thonet Austria", attributable to the renowned Gebrüder
Beech
Iconic Marcel Breuer "B35" Chrome and Cane Lounge Chairs
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Austin, TX
This iconic piece was designed by Marcel Breuer, a Hungarian born master architect and furniture
Chrome
1970s Marcel Breuer Iconic S64 Chairs by Gordon International, a Set of 4
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Germantown, MD
1970s Marcel Breuer S64 Chairs by Gordon International made in Italy. Good vintage condition
Metal, Chrome
Modern Lounge Chair with Bouclé Upholstery, Europe Mid-20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
During the mid-20th century, European designers turned their attention to rethinking domestic
Bouclé, Wood
Pair of iconic round back chairs with Hermes fabric. Midcentury Italian design
Located in London, GB
A pair of round-backed chairs. Four elongated and slanted black enamelled iron legs with brass
Metal
4 English Windsor Farmhouse Chairs - Early 20th Century Beech
Located in Manzano, IT
4 English Windsor Farmhouse Chairs – Early 20th Century Beech Experience the timeless charm of
Wood
20th Century Ribbon Chair & Footstall By Pierre Paulin For Artifort, France
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
chair dates to the latter part of the 20th century and is offered in excellent original condition
Wool, Pine, Paint
$640Sale Price / set|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Pair of White Scoop Rattan Chairs
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Mid-Century Modern pair of scoop rattan chairs. A very chic set of chairs. These chairs are made
Rattan
Iconic Grey Leather Lounge Chairs by Paola Navone
By Paola Navone
Located in Voorburg, NL
Iconic Paola Navone Leather armchairs. These classic chairs with high comfort come in beautiful
Leather
Late 20th Century MCM Pair DCM Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller Black & Chrome
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Mid-Century Modern pair of DCM chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller with
Chrome
$2,600 / set
Mid-Century Pair of Barcelona Lounge Chairs
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning pair of Mid-Century Barcelona Lounge Chairs, a timeless icon of modern design. Originally
Metal
Iconic Eames Black Leather Lounge Chair by Mobilier International, c.1980
By Mobilier International
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
This particular chair is made by Mobilier International around the latter part of the last century
Leather
Exquisite Karpen of California ‘Horn Chair’ in Gold Fabric and Walnut
By Karpen of California
Located in Voorburg, NL
California’s iconic chair designs of the Mid-Century Modern period. It has a great sit and a perfect in home
Aluminum
$4,217 / set
Pair of Early 20th-Century Wingback Armchairs
Located in Cheshire, GB
This handsome pair of generously proportioned wingback armchairs showcases early 20th-century
Wood
Karpen of California Horn Lounge Chairs Newly Upholstered in Blue Wool
By Karpen of California
Located in Oakland, CA
Karpen of California “Horn” lounge chairs are considered one of California’s iconic chair designs
Steel
Pair of Mid-20th Century Faux Bamboo Side Chairs by Phyllis Morris
By Phyllis Morris
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A chic and highly collectible pair of mid-20th century side chairs by Phyllis Morris, featuring
Aluminum
$3,676Sale Price|20% Off
20th Century German Leather Armchair
Located in High Point, NC
Built in 20th century Germany, this leather armchair blends sophistication with space-age design
Metal
Mid Century Folke Ohlsson for DUX Scissor Chair Made in Sweden c 1960's
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Mid Century Scandinavian Modern design by Folke Ohlsson, for Dux, circa 1960's. The chair
Upholstery, Beech
Iconic Papa Bear Wingback Chair by Hans Wegner, 1951
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kensington, MD
Iconic Papa Bear Wingback Chair by Hans Wegner, 1951 Additional information: Material: Upholstery
Upholstery, Oak, Teak
Pair of Vintage 1970s Wassily Style Chocolate Brown Leather & Chrome Arm Chairs
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
has become an icon of modern furniture. Each chair features a polished tubular chrome frame with
Chrome
Iconic Black Leather and Fiberglass Lounge Chair ‘Coconut’ by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Vitra
Located in Dublin 8, IE
An enduring icon of mid-century modern design, the Coconut Chair was designed by George Nelson in
Chrome
The “Gigi” swivel lounge chair in bouclé by Gerard VD Berg, mid 20th century
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in View Park, CA
The “Gigi” swivel chair in bouclé shearling by Gerard Van Den Berg, mid 20th century. This gorgeous
Metal, Steel
Late 20th Century Vintage Brown Jordan “Florentine”: Dining Chairs - Set of Six
By Brown Jordan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning set of six vintage Coastal outdoor dining chairs. Made by the iconic Brown Jordan and
Aluminum
Original Alvar Aalto N65 childrens chair from the mid 20th century in birch wood
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Ebberup, DK
Bring iconic Scandinavian design into your child’s world with this original Chair N65 by Alvar
Wood, Birch, Bentwood
Pair of Hans Wegner Style Mid Century Folding Lounge Chairs, Teak Accent Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Hans Wegner Style Mid Century Folding Lounge Chairs, Accent Chairs This stunning pair of
Cord, Wood, Teak, Rope
Iconic 'Cubique' Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne International, 1968
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Voorburg, NL
Iconic 'Cubique' chair designed by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne International, France 1968. The
Steel, Chrome
Broyhill "Brasilia" Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
icon of American mid-century modern design. Crafted in the 1960s as part of Broyhill’s acclaimed
Walnut
Late 20th Century Vintage Regency Faux Fretwork Pagoda Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
chairs. Each chair is a work of art, featuring a dramatic pagoda-style crest rail and intricate fretwork
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
20th Century Italian Set Of Four Dining Chairs By Giorgio Cattelan For Emmepi
By Giorgio Cattelan
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
icon. They look fabulous accompanying any mid century or modern dining table, tying in well with steel
Leather, Pine
Calvet chair in solid oak by Antoni Gaudí 20th century Spanish modernist design
By Antoni Gaudí
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gaudí designed a chair for the Casa Calvet. One that was rich in form and representative of his
Oak
$1,027Sale Price / item|40% Off
20th Century Yngve Ekström Designed for Swedese Retro 1960s Circle Chairs
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Markington, GB
A beautiful pair of iconic “Circle” lounge chairs designed in the 1960s by Yngve Ekström for the
Wood
Eero Aarnio Bubble Chair for Asko – Iconic Design Space Age Original Leather
By Asko, Eero Aarnio
Located in Telgte, DE
Eero Aarnio Bubble Chair for Asko – Iconic Design Piece with Original Silver Leather Upholstery
Metal
Swedish Modern Bruno Mathsson Pair of Rattan Lounge Chairs and Footstool
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Kramfors, SE
Lounge chairs by Bruno Mathsson in rattan. Indulge in luxury with this pair of iconic lounge chairs
Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Chairs by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, 1950
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
This rare and iconic chair was designed by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler for Móveis Artesanal in
Iron
Marcel Breuer Wassily Chair for Gavina, Bauhaus Icon in Leather, 1960s
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Brescia, Brescia
An enduring icon of 20th-century design, this Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer stands as one of the
Steel
Pair of Mid-Century Lounge Chairs by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton
Located in Miami, FL
A Pair of Iconic Mid-Century 1-2-3 Swiveling Lounge Chairs designed by Verner Panton in 1973
Chrome
Mid 20th MCM Mr. Chair Lounge Chair & Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in Topeka, KS
-20th Century. There are chairs. And then, there are EXTRAORDINARY, iconic chairs such as THIS
Metal
$2,000 / set
Set of 4 MR 10 Style Cantilever Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A striking set of four MR 10 style cantilever chairs, inspired by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s iconic
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Felted Egg Chair
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring home iconic midcentury Danish design with this wonderful vintage white "Egg" chair! An ample
Fabric, Felt, Upholstery
Pair of Chrome Wire Dining Chairs in the Style of Bertoia for Knoll
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A striking duo of mid-century-modern dining chairs inspired by the iconic design by Harry Bertoia
Chrome
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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