$1,094
H 26.38 in W 29.53 in D 33.08 in
1970s Modular 1 x Lounge Chair, Airborne Style Distressed Italy armchair
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous 1970s Italian and super comfortable lounge chair. This lounge chair sold as a single in this listing but we have them listed as a set of three and two as well. The armch...
Fabric, Wood
$20,935 / set
H 26.78 in W 35.44 in D 37.41 in
Stunning Patate modular sofa in its original black leather for Airborne - France
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
by Airborne France 1970s. The seat is visually divided through stitching into four triangle sections
Leather
$3,469 / set
H 29.93 in W 24.81 in D 26.78 in
Three-Piece Modular Sofa Set '‘Orchidée" by Michel Cadestin for Airborne
By Michel Cadestin
Located in Debrecen, HU
This rare three-piece modular lounge set captures the essence of European furniture design in the
Velvet, Fiberglass
$2,679Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 33.08 in W 86.62 in D 35.44 in
ORCHID Modular Sofa & Armchair by Michel Cadestin for Airborne, France 1970's
By Michel Cadestin
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern French Design "ORCHID" Modular Sofa & Armchair set by Michel Cadestin for
Fabric, Fiberglass, Polyester
$11,364
H 32.68 in W 147.64 in D 25.6 in
Orchidée modular lounge chairs by Michel Cadestin for Airborne, France
By Michel Cadestin, Airborne International
Located in Brussels, BE
Cadestin in the late 1960s and produced by Airborne International. Each armchair has been restored and
Fabric, Fiberglass
French modular sofa 1970s, 9 seats
By Airborne International
Located in PARIS, FR
French modular sofa from the 70s, set of 9 seats, Entirely reupholsteured in a caramel velvet jab
Fabric, Plastic, Foam
Unavailable
H 29.93 in W 24.81 in D 26.78 in
Vintage Moss Green Velvet Modular sofa set attributed to Michel Cadestin
By Michel Cadestin
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
for Airborne International, France. Five pieces, modular, arms are removable
Velvet, Fiberglass
Brown corduroy modular “Potatoe” Airborne sofa
Located in Brussel, BE
Amazing brown corduroy modular “Potatoe” sofa for Airborne. Many possibilities of combinations.
Velvet
'Patate' Modular Sofa by Airborne France, 1970s
Located in Weehawken, NJ
'Patate' Modular Sofa by Airborne France, 1970s. Six piece set This sofa is unique in
Metal
1970s "Patate" 7-Piece Modular Sofa by Airborne
Located in Toronto, CA
The “Patate” modular sofa by Airborne France radiates the playful optimism of its time. Composed of
Foam, Fabric
Sold
H 26.38 in W 111.82 in D 29.53 in
Airborne, Sectional Sofa Composed of 5 Modular Lounge Chairs, France, 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
Nice sectional sofa composed of a set of 5 lounge chairs edited by Airborne, France, 1970s. This
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Foam
Sold
H 26.78 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Patate modular sofa in original light brown leather for Airborne France 1970s
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
modular sofa, by Airborne in its original light brown leather. The individual modules can be hooked
Leather
Airborne Patate Modular Sofa, Foam, Herringbone Fabric, Canada, 1977
Located in Oakville, CA
Manufactured in Toronto in 1977 under license to Airborne France. This was a common practice for
Foam
Curved sofa by Pierre Guariche for Airborne France
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
mid century curved sofa by Pierre Guariche for Airborne France. Modular piece with a custom order
Metal
Joseph-André Motte, Modular Living Room Set
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in Perpignan, FR
Joseph-André Motte, modular living room set. Model: Samouraï Edit: Airborne France French design
Fabric
Sold
H 26.38 in W 112.21 in D 29.53 in
Airborne, Sectional Sofa Composed of 4 Modular Lounge Chairs, France, 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
Nice sectional sofa composed of a set of 4 lounge chairs edited by Airborne, France, 1970s
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Bouclé
Sold
H 26.38 in W 59.06 in D 33.08 in
1970s Modular 2 x Lounge Chairs Sofa, Airborne Style Distressed Italy armchairs
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous 1970s Italian and super comfortable set of two lounge chairs which form a modular sofa
Fabric, Wood
Potato Modular Sofa by Airborbe, France Mid-Century Modern
Located in Lucca, IT
Potato modular sofa by Airborbe France Mid-Century Modern, consists in four seats and one corner
Velvet
Sold
H 28.35 in W 73.23 in D 28.35 in
Art Deco French Modular Airborne Sofa & Armchair Orange Velvet Mid Century
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ Art Deco French Modular Airborne Sofa And Armchair Orange Velvet Mid Century Retro
Metal
$3,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 24.75 in W 24.75 in D 17 in
Walnut Nightstands by Tobago Furniture, Brutalist Style, Canada, 1976
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pretty set of walnut nightstands in the brutalist style by the Canadian Furniture Tobago. Beautifully sculpted fronts with satin aluminum inserts. They are stamped on the bottom Ma...
Wood
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
Ds 11 Modular Sofa in Brown Patchwork Leather by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
De Sede ‘DS-11’ Modular Patchwork sofa in beige leather. Still 100% original. This high-quality sectional sofa designed by De Sede in the 1970s contains one regular elements & ...
Leather
$5,850 / set
H 27.5 in W 124.5 in D 63.25 in
1970s De Sede Style Green Tufted Leather Modular Sectional Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A truly fun and inviting 1970s De Sede style green tufted leather modular sectional sofa. This versatile piece offers exceptional flexibility in arranging a lounge space, composed of...
Leather
$6,220
H 28.35 in W 70.08 in D 38.59 in
Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Le Bambole sofa in coral/pink coloured velvet designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s. This beautiful edition is reupholstered in a high quality cotton velve...
Velvet
$12,700
H 26.38 in W 125.99 in D 98.43 in
Italian Post-Modern Sectional Corner Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Modular corner sofa, leather, Italy, 1970s A spacious L-shaped modular Italian corner sofa, upholstered in firm cognac leather. The cushions are generously padded with a rounded, pl...
Leather
De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Light Grey Leather
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, Sectional sofa model ‘Snake’ DS-600, leather, Switzerland, 1972. An amazing design by Ueli Berger, Elenora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich and Klaus Vogt for De Sede, Switzerla...
Leather
$14,355
H 35.44 in W 106.3 in D 35.44 in
Hans Hopfer 'Dromadaire' Sectional Sofa in beige mohair velvet, Roche Bobois
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in amstelveen, NL
Hans Hopfer 'Dromadaire' Sectional Sofa in Mohair wool, Roche Bobois, 1970 Sectional sofa designed by Hans Hopfer and manufactured by Roche Bobois in France circa 1970. A very rare ...
Mohair, Velvet
$29,200 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Ivory Bouclé, 1970, Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, ivory bouclé, Italy, 1970, six elements. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa designs...
Bouclé, Plastic
$20,205 / set
H 27.56 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
Divano Super C di Willy Rizzo modulare in pelle di cinghiale 6 moduli
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Ghedi, IT
Prodotta dall’Atelier Willy Rizzo, questa composizione modulare incarna lo stile sofisticato e glamour tipico del designer italiano, noto per i suoi arredi che fondono linee pulite c...
Leather
$4,360
H 31.5 in W 94.49 in D 34.65 in
De Sede Ds 63 Three-Seater Sofa in Patinated Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS 63 three-seater sofa in patinated leather, Switzerland, 1970s. Robust DS-63 modular three-seater sofa. This De Sede sofa ensures ultimate comfort and building quality w...
Leather
Vintage Black Leather Armchair, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
A generously proportioned lounge armchair featuring an enveloping, organically contoured silhouette characteristic of Italian design in the 1970s. Upholstered in supple black leather...
Leather
De Sede DS 63 Two-Seater Sofa in Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS 63 two-seater sofa in leather, Switzerland 1970s Robust DS-63 modular two-seater sofa. This De Sede sofa ensures ultimate comfort and building quality with its solid wo...
Leather
Harvey Probber American Mid-Century Green Velvet Round Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century large round sofa with a low curved partial backrest and emerald green velvet upholstery with a button tufted removable seat cushion, resting on five short brass ...
Metal, Brass
$165,000
H 30 in W 221 in D 55 in
Georgis & Mirgorodsky, Libertine, Contemporary Sofa, United States, 2022
By Georgis & Mirgorodsky
Located in New York, NY
This monumental swoosh of a sofa includes two integral side tables and an ottoman. The ottoman can be flanked by two cocktail tables to create two seating groups. The fiberglass side...
Upholstery, Fiberglass
Gervasoni Samet Modular Sofa by Federica Biasi
By Federica Biasi, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Samet is a modular sofa without rules, a multifunctional and configurable product that places the person as an active subject in the composition of their own space, encouraging them ...
Polyester
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.
Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.
Andrianna Shamaris has filled her epic new home with pieces of her own design.
Top interior designers show — and tell — us how to create delectable spaces for hosting dinner parties.
With its plush cushions, cane details and dazzlingly colorful back, it’s inviting from every angle.
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.