Alvar Aalto 'Tank' Settee
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Alvar Aalto and produced by Mouldcraft c.1950s, Canada. The sofa, also known as the
Vintage 1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Birch, Upholstery
Alvar Aalto 'Tank' Settee
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Alvar Aalto and produced by Mouldcraft c.1950s, Canada. The sofa, also known as the
Birch, Upholstery
Alvar Aalto Tank Model 400 Chairs
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of 'Tank Chairs 400' by Alvar Aalto. Beech bentwood with forest green boucle re-upholstery
Bouclé, Beech
Alvar Aalto ‘Tank’ Armchair in Honey Sheepskin, 1940s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Prague, New Town
‘Tank’ armchair, model ’37/400′, designed by Alvar Aalto in 1936. Manufactured by Artek in Finland
Sheepskin, Birch
alvar aalto tank sofa 3 seater 40's sweden
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
Manufactured in the 1940s. Made in Sweden. This is a rare 3-seater tank sofa. This item has already
Birch, Fabric
'Tank chair' by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Alvar Aalto 'Tank' armchair. Produced in Finland, 1940s.
Birch
$6,800
H 27.25 in W 24 in D 29 in
Alvar Aalto Model 402 Lounge Chair, Bent Birch & Blue Vinyl, Early Model 1930s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Detroit, MI
position. The Model 402 chair has a more lightweight structure than the famous Aalto Tank chair and is a
Fabric, Birch, Bentwood
'Tank' Settee by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Alvar Aalto and produced by Mouldcraft c.1950s, Canada. The Tank sofa is a rare design
Upholstery, Birch
Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ 1936 Armchair for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ Armchair for Artek. Designed in 1936. New, current production. As
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Alvar Aalto Pair of ‘Tank’ Armchair for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto Pair of 400 ‘Tank’ Armchair for Artek. Designed in 1936. New, current production
Fabric, Wood
Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ Armchair in Zebra for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ armchair for Artek. Designed in 1936. New, current production. Please note
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Alvar Aalto Pair of ‘Tank’ Armchairs in Zebra for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto pair of 400 ‘Tank’ armchair for Artek. Designed in 1936. New, current production
Fabric, Wood
$17,568 / item
H 25.6 in W 30.32 in D 30.32 in
Alvar Aalto Pair of 400 ‘Tank’ 1936 Armchairs in Leather for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto Pair of 400 ‘Tank’ Armchairs in leather for Artek. Designed in 1936. New, current
Leather, Fabric, Wood
$7,025 / item
H 25.6 in W 30.32 in D 30.32 in
Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ 1936 Armchair in Fabric and Lacquered Birch for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ Armchair for Artek. Designed in 1936. New, current production. This price
Leather, Fabric, Wood
$14,103 / set
H 25.6 in W 30.32 in D 30.32 in
Alvar Aalto Pair of 400 ‘Tank’ 1936 Lounge Chairs in Fabric and Birch for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto Pair of 400 ‘Tank’ Armchairs in fabric upholstery and lacquered birch for Artek
Leather, Fabric, Wood
$4,800 / set
H 37 in W 30 in D 36 in
Pair of Leather Ribbed Upholstery Reclining Lounge Chairs Bent Wood Tank Style
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern bentwood rails ribbed upholstery super comfortable great looking leather lounge recliners.
Leather, Oak
Unavailable
H 27 in W 33 in D 26 in
Pair of Early Alvar Aalto Tank Chairs Model 400 by Artek Finland circa 1940
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Pair of Early Alvar Aalto Tank Chairs Model 400 by Artek Finland Circa 1940? Magnificent and
Velvet, Birch
Unavailable
H 25.6 in W 30.32 in D 30.32 in
Mid Century Modern Alvar Aalto Artek 400 Tank Armchairs, Salmon Leather, Vintage
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Milan, IT
present Artek 400 "Tank" armchair, one of Alvar Aalto's finest designs, were inspired by a tank. And a
Leather, Wood
Art Deco Armchairs, Alvar Aalto style
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Lučenec, SK
Tank of Alvar Aalto, we can consider these armchairs as a tribute to him. The armchairs provide
Beech
Pair of Alvar Aalto Tank Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Alva Aalto tank chairs, very good original condition.
Wood
Alvar Aalto Tank
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Alvar Aalto the 'Tank' with frame of birch, upholstered in Zebra fabric. Designed 1936 for the
Birch, Fabric
Alvar Aalto Tank Chair Model 400 by Artek in Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chairs model 400 / the tank chair designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Artek in Finland.
Birch
Early Alvar Aalto Tank Chairs Newly Upholstered in Mohair Fabric
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very nice early "Tank" chairs newly upholstered in beige mohair fabric.
Alvar Aalto Tank Chair Model 400 by Artek in Hedemora in Sweden
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chairs model 400 / the tank chair designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Artek in Hedemora
Birch
Sold
H 29.53 in W 29.53 in L 29.53 in
Early Alvar Aalto ‘Tank’ Chairs Model 400 in Mohair Velvet, Finland, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Rare early set of ‘Tank' chairs Model 400 by Alvar Aalto, Finland 1940s. This early chairs has been
Mohair, Birch
Sold
H 35.44 in W 30.32 in D 32.68 in
Pair of Alvar Aalto Tank Chairs, Rare High-Back Version, Artek Finland
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Turku, Finland
Extremely fine, rare and showy pair of armchairs designed by Alvar Aalto. These E400-model chairs
Leather, Birch
Pair of Alvar Aalto Lounge Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Alvar Aalto "Tank Lounge Chairs" model 37/400 Artek,Finland designed in 1936,this pair is
Alvar Aalto Model 400 "Tank Chair"
By Alvar Aalto
Located in San Diego, CA
A stunning, rare and early example of an Alvar Aalto Model 400 "Tank Chair" circa 1930s. The
Birch
400 Tank Lounge Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Long Island City, NY
400 Tank Lounge Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, crafted in birch plywood with curved armrests
Mohair, Bentwood
Alvar Aalto Model 400 "Tank" Lounge Chair in Zebra
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A beautiful Tank armchair, masterfully restored in zebra hide. The armchair 400 or "Tank Chair" is
Zebra Hide
Alvar Aalto Model 400 "Tank" Lounge Chair in Shearling
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A beautiful Tank armchair, masterfully restored in ivory shearling. The Armchair 400 or "Tank Chair
Zebra Hide
Alvar Aalto Model 400 "Tank Chair" in Josef Frank Textile, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Coronado, CA
A stunning, rare and early example of an Alvar Aalto Model 400 "Tank Chair" circa 1940s. The
Linen, Bentwood
Pair of Alvar Aalto for Artek Tank Chairs Finland 1937
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Chicago, IL
Alvar Aalto for Artek Pair of Model 400 “Tank” Lounge Chairs, Finland, 1937 Pair of iconic Model
Upholstery, Birch
Sold
H 25 in W 30 in D 33 in
Alvar Aalto Model 400 "Tank" Chairs in Swans Island Company Blankets, Pair
By Alvar Aalto
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A beautiful pair of one of a kind Tank armchairs, masterfully restored in handwoven blankets from
Wool, Birch
Sold
H 25 in W 30 in D 33 in
One-of-a-Kind Pair of Alvar Aalto Model 400 "Tank" Lounge Chairs in Zebra
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A beautiful pair of Tank armchairs, masterfully restored in zebra hide. The Armchair 400 or "Tank
Zebra Hide
Sold
H 35.04 in W 29.93 in D 39.38 in
Alvar Aalto Highback "Tank" Arm Chair in Sheepskin A 38, Artek 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful early version of the A38 "high back" Tank chair by Alvar Aalto. This sizable chair is
Sheepskin, Birch
Early Alvar Aalto Leather & Birch Tank Chair
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Early Alvar Aalto for Artek 400 tank chair circa late 1940's. This example is stuffed with it's
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 32.68 in W 32.68 in D 36.62 in
Postmodern Italian Leather & Chrome Cantilever Chair After Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Seaford, GB
Postmodern Italian Leather & Chrome Cantilever Chair After Alvar Aalto Inspired by the iconic Tank
Chrome
Pair of Tank Lounge Chairs by Alvar Aalto
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Designed by Alvar Aalto the tank chair, model 400. Produced by Artek in Hedemora, Sweden Chairs
Birch
Mid-Century Artek Tank Chair Model by Alvar Aalto
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A mid-century tank chair Model 400 designed by Alvar Aalto and produced by Artek. Curved frame with
Wool, Birch
Alvar Aalto Tank Chair for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Alvar Aalto tank chair for artek in new fabric with birch bentwood arms refinished .
Fabric, Birch
Sold
H 25.6 in W 32.32 in D 30.32 in
Alvar Aalto Tank Chair Model 400, Classic Modernist Bauhaus Design
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Buffalo, NY
Alvar Aalto tank chair Model 400, classic modernist Bauhaus design, recenntly reupholstered
Fabric, Birch
Alvar Aalto Tank Lounge Chair
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Most beautiful and rare tank lounge chair by Alvar Aalto, 1930s.
Sold
H 27 in W 33 in D 36 in
Pair of Early Alvar Aalto Tank Chairs Model 400 by Artek Finland Circa 1940
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Early Alvar Aalto Tank chairs Model 400 by Artek Finland Circa 1940 Manufactured by O.y
Upholstery, Birch
Alvar Aalto Tank Lounge Chairs in Zebra Hide
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural "Tank" model lounge chairs in zebra hide, designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland
Brass
Alvar Aalto Tank Chair "Model 400" for Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Artek’s Model 400 lounge chair designed by Alvar Aalto circa 1930s, Sweden. The chair, also known
Birch, Upholstery
Alvar Aalto, "Tank" arm chair, A 38, Artek 1930s
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful early version of the A38 "high back" Tank chair by Alvar Aalto. This sizable chair is
Birch, Sheepskin
Sold
H 27.56 in W 29.93 in D 34.65 in
Alvar Aalto Tank Chair Model 400 Produced by Artek in Hedemora, Sweden
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model 400 / the tank chair designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Artek in Hedemora
Fabric, Birch
Early Tank Chair by Alvar Aalto
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An early "Tank" lounge chair with an uncommon wingback variation having a floating, zebra patterned
Upholstery, Birch
Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ 1936 Armchair for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ Armchair for Artek. Designed in 1936. New, current production. As
Wood, Leather, Fabric
Artek 400 Tank Armchair Designed by Alvar Aalto
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in New York, NY
As voluminous as it is comfortable, Armchair 400 was created by Alvar Aalto in 1936 for an
Textile
Sold
H 27 in W 30 in D 32 in
Fabulous Pair Zebra Print Alvar Aalto 400 Tank Chair by Artek Mid-Century
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous pair of Alvar Aalto zebra print Tank chairs. This pair is circa 80s and are in very nice
Upholstery, Birch
Sold
H 25.6 in W 29.93 in D 35.44 in
Early Production Armchair 400 'TANK' Chair Alvar Aalto, Artek Sweden 1946-1956
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Rare early production with original red upholstery model 400 'TANK' lounge chair designed by Alvar
Wool, Upholstery, Birch
Alvar Aalto Model 44 Lounge Chair
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in San Diego, CA
. Check out it's sister chair, the Alvar Aalto Model 400 "Tank Chair" to create a unique look in your
Birch
Tank Chairs Model 400 by Alvar Alto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of Tank chairs, model 400 in beech and fabric. Designed by Alvar Alto and produced by Artek.
Tank Chairs by Miroslav Navratil for Spojene UP Zavody, 1950s
By Miroslav Navratil, Alvar Aalto
Located in Lucenec, SK
A pair of armchairs designed by Miroslav Navratil in the style of the "Tank Chairs" by Alvar Aalto
Walnut
Pair of Black Leather Thick Arm Rests Lounge Deco Tank Chairs
By Alvar Aalto, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of new black leather upholstery deco - mid century modern lounge chairs.
Leather
Pair of "Tank" Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek
Located in New York, NY
Rare early production from the factory in Hedemora, Sweden
Birch, Upholstery
Early Alvar Aalto Tank Chair
Located in London, GB
Early Alvar Aalto Tank Chair, superb designed Armchair, Beautiful Golden Birch wood, Re-upholsterd
Early Alvar Aalto Tank Lounge Chair
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Providence, RI
Early Alvar Aalto "tank" lounge chair, circa 1940's. Newly reupholstered in canvas linen. Steam
Upholstery
Early Original Alvar Aalto Tank Chair in Hair on Hide
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an outstanding example of an early Aalto "Tank" chair. Unlike the current production, the
Birch, Hide
Early Alvar Aalto Tank Chair in Hair-On Hide
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an outstanding early example of the Aalto "Tank" chair. Unlike the current production
Birch
Gorgeous Alvar Aalto Tank Chair
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Hudson, NY
Model #37. 1970-80. First produced in 1936. Birch wood. Deep ink blue, almost black color fabric. Very good condition.
Birch, Upholstery
Alvar Aalto Tank Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
This is a stunning vintage sculptural tank chair by Alvar Aalto. This innovative classic features a
Upholstery
Alvar Aalto tank chair
Located in New York, NY
Rare early design from the early 1930's
Wool, Upholstery
Alvar Aalto Tank Chair Model 400 by Artek Finland, circa 1940
By Alvar Aalto, Finmar
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Alvar Aalto tank chair Model 400 by Artek, Finland, circa 1940 A rare early 20th century 'Tank
Birch
Alvar Aalto Tank Chair with Zebra Pattern Upholstery
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Bridport, CT
Incredible rare Alvar Alto tank chair with light birchwood arms and zebra stripe upholstery. Very
Upholstery, Wood
Early Tank Chair by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Hudson, NY
Early, pre-war chair, curly birch arms with high back. Spring construction seat and back. Reupholstered in cowhide. Made by Artek.
Pre-War Tank Chair by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Hudson, NY
Bent birch plywood frame, spring seat and back, upholstered in wool fabric. Pencil dated inside frame, '37. Made by Artek. Plywood arm width 4.25"
Pair of Alvar Aalto Modern Tank Chairs
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Bridport, CT
Originally design in 1936 by Alvar Aalto, these modern tank chairs are gorgeous examples of bent
Birch, Upholstery
Tank Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Hudson, NY
Armchair #400. Wide laminated birch cantilever sides, original wool fabric upholstery. Distributed by ICF in US. Purchased from the ICF showroom in Dallas early 1980s.
Early Tank Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Hudson, NY
Early Tank chair with birch arms and spring construction seat and back. Reupholstered in cowhide
Cowhide, Plywood
Early Tank Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Hudson, NY
Bent birch plywood frame, spring seat and back, upholstered in wool fabric. Post-war model, 1960s. Made by Artek.
$9,074
H 14.38 in W 46.86 in D 50.6 in
"Alveo" Rectangular Burl and Brass Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo, Italy 1970s
By Willy Rizzo, Mario Sabot
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent “Alveo” rectangular coffee table in burl wood and brass, designed by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot in Italy during the 1970s. Fully original and in fantastic condition, th...
Metal, Brass
$5,800 / set
H 28.35 in W 26.78 in D 25.99 in
Arne Norell, Pair of "Sirocco" Safari Chairs in Ash & Green Leather, 1960s
By Aneby Mobler, Arne Norell
Located in Odense, DK
Presenting a beautiful pair of “Sirocco” armchairs designed by Arne Norell and produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, during the 1960s. Crafted with stained ash wood frames and...
Leather, Ash
$7,138 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Wood, Poplar, Burl
$74 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
White Wash Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
These WHITE WASH collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to a s...
Wood
$35,200
H 25.6 in W 118.12 in D 33.47 in
Carlo Scarpa “Cornaro” Three-seater Sofa for Gavina, Ivory Velvet, 1973
By Gavina, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Carlo Scarpa “Cornaro” sofa for Gavina, wood and ivory velvet, 1973. The Cornaro sofa represents a sublime exemplification of the harmony between Japanese minimalism and Ultraration...
Velvet, Foam, Wood
$4,500 / set
H 33.08 in W 26.78 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Nightstands in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Sweden
By Børge Mogensen, Karl Anderson
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of nightstands in oak with adjustable shelves. Designed by Danish architect Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson cabinetmakers. Made in Sweden in the 1960s. Great condition.
Oak
Japanese old wooden low table/wabisabi coffee table/1868-1920
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This piece is a Japanese wooden low table crafted during the Meiji to Taisho period (1868–1920). It is made from tochi (Japanese horse chestnut) wood, a material valued for its su...
Wood
$8,711
H 43.31 in W 70.08 in D 82.68 in
Carlo Scarpa for Simon Gavina 'Toledo' double bed in Wood and leather, Italy
By Carlo Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Argelato, BO
Carlo Scarpa (1906 - 1978), “Toledo” Bed, Simon Gavina, Italy, 1975. Bed with load-bearing structure in turned solid padouk wood with light wood inserts, leather headboard, brass b...
Leather, Wood
Lisa Johansson-Pape 'Lisa' Floor Lamp for Innolux Oy
By Innolux Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Glendale, CA
Lisa Johansson-Pape 'Lisa' floor lamp for Innolux Oy. Originally produced in the 1950s by Orno, this newly authorized re-edition of the iconic lamp is made by Innolux in Finland usi...
Brass
Cornelia Table lamp
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Shell
KITA LIVING Flow Coffee Table Large - Bronze Glass
By İsmail Dağlı, Gökhan Eryaman
Located in Bomonti, TR
The triangular Flow Coffee Table Large with rounded edges, contours its form by curved three legs. With the interlocking linear laths, the sculptural skeleton joins into the legs to ...
Glass, Wood, Oak, Plywood
Mid-century coffee table 1950s
Located in Vittoria, IT
1950s rationalist style grade coffee table in excellent perfect condition
Metal
On Hold|$9,800 / set
H 29 in W 27 in D 29 in
Pair of Sculptural Walnut Slipper Chairs in New Butterscotch Cream Sheepskins
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Mid Century Modern curvaceous slipper chairs newly professionally upholstered in hand sewn super soft butterscotch cream sheepskins. That fur, those curves! Sexy and sultry. We are e...
Sheepskin, Walnut
Milo Baughman Tuxedo Sofa for Thayer Coggin c. 1970s
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A chocolate brown 1970s sofa designed by one of the most iconic Mid Century Modern Designers Milo Baughman and made by Thayer Coggin. Modern. Confident. Elegant. The sofa floats atop...
Upholstery, Wood
$1,935 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
Werkstätte Carl Auböck 'Nun' Brass Table Lamp With Paper Shade
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Werkstätte Carl Auböck 'Nun' table lamp. Designed in 1950, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese lamp is executed in brass with a cast iron base and sculptural hard paper shade by W...
Brass, Iron
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.