American Military Airplane Seat Armchair, Mid-20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Space age hyper-modern aluminum and steel aircraft chair. Extremely comfortable and needless to say
Chrome
Sensational Pair of Industrial Aircraft Seats
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Fabulous pair of 1990's industrial aircrew seats, adjustable and swivel type by Aircraft Mechanics
Metal
$1,700
H 29.5 in W 16 in D 25.5 in
Iron and Woven Rush Pilot or Passenger Seat from a circa 1920s Aircraft
Located in Chicago, IL
photographs and confirmed that your chair is either a pilot or passenger seat from a 1920s era aircraft.”
Iron
$5,800
H 33 in W 25 in D 20 in
Warren McArthur Aircraft Navigator’s Seat, Grumman XJR2F Albatross (Model 364)
By Warren McArthur
Located in Camden, ME
This rare revolving aircraft navigator’s seat, Model 360, was designed and manufactured by the
Aluminum
1950's pair of chairs by Dominique
By Andre Domin & Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare chair for the aircraft carrier "Le Clemanceau" In the style of Jean Prouvé Circa 1950's
Metal
21st Century Modern Handmade Cast-Brass Candle Holder
Located in Lisbon, PT
principles to candle holders they apply to aircraft chairs or furniture systems. Cleo candle holder combines
Brass
$1,937Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 27.56 in W 22.45 in D 25.99 in
F780 Concorde Lounge Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in New Upholstery
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Den Haag, NL
designed by Pierre Paulin for the waiting room of the French Concorde aircraft, after which the chair was
Aluminum
Tornado Aircraft Chair
Located in Luton, GB
This chair has been imaginatively designed to seat one person. From Tornado Jet ZD847 air intake
Red Jet Cowling Aircraft Chair
Located in Luton, GB
A highly polished jet cowling with a custom built premium leather red seat. Many hours of skilled polishing, fine carpentry and upholstery creates a contemporary design seat for o...
Grey Jet Cowling Aircraft Chair
Located in Luton, GB
Created from a challenger 601 engine cowl, painted Matterhorn White, with a black / white painted under-curtain. Fully upholstered with premium grey leather. Many hours of skilled po...
The Vintage Aircraft Desk Chair.
By RhubarbLondon
Located in London, GB
Vintage Louis style hand-carved desk chair lovingly wrapped in a quirky applique vintage aircraft
Boeing Aircraft Engine Cowling Chair
By Plane Industries
Located in Trowbridge, GB
Created from the engine cowling of an Boeing 737, this colossal, luxurious chair, spins
Aluminum
Six Aluminum Chairs by Cessna Aircraft Company, Hutchinson, Kansas
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Six chairs by the Cessna Aircraft Company, Hutchinson, Kansas. Each chair is aluminum with brown
Aluminum
Sold
H 37.5 in W 15 in D 19.25 in
Bomber Stool Seat Chair Vintage Polished Aluminum Aircraft Airplane Swivel
Located in Oakville, CT
Authentic vintage polished aluminium aircraft aviation airplane swivel seat, chair, stool on walnut
Aluminum
WW2 English Green Leather and Metal Bomber Aircraft Flight Chair
Located in London, GB
leather WW2 Bomber Aircraft Flight chair. Stamped with the original model number and its quite rare to
Leather
Authentic Polished Aluminum Aircraft Seat
Located in Oakville, CT
Authentic vintage polished aluminum aircraft aviation airplane swivel seat, chair, stool on walnut
Aluminum
Stylish and Very Unusual Martin Baker Aircraft Ejection Seat
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Genuine Martin-Beker alluminium aircraft ejection seat, with the original black paint, very good
Metal
Stylish and Very Unusual Martin Baker Aircraft Ejection Seat
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Genuine Martin-Beker alluminium aircraft ejection seat, with the original black paint, very good
Metal
Set of 6 Warren McArthur Aircraft Seats 1940
By Warren McArthur
Located in Camden, ME
A suite of 6 Warren McArthur Corporation aircraft seats manufactured in 1940 for Glenn L. Martin's
Sold
H 34 in W 24 in D 18 in
Classic Antique Industrial Tilt Swivel Desk / Task Chair, Curtiss-Wright Corp
By Sikes Chair Company, Curtiss Aircraft
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Antique American Industrial Tilt Swivel desk / task chair. attributed to the Sikes Chair
Iron
Sold
H 32.25 in W 17.25 in D 22.5 in
1940s Aircraft Airplane Seat Aluminum and Leather Genuine Aviation Chair
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1940s Industrial Aviation Aircraft Genuine Seat Vintage Aviator Aluminum & Leather Airplane Chair
Aluminum
Pair of Aluminum B-24 Liberator Bomber Aircraft Seats
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of early B-24 Liberator Bomber Chairs by Consolidated Aircraft of San Diego. Lightweight
Aluminum
Sold
H 36.5 in W 21.5 in D 24.5 in
Rare Warren McArthur Aircraft Seat Model 152-1, C-47/ DC-3, circa 1943
By Warren McArthur
Located in Camden, ME
Rare adjustable single Warren McArthur aircraft passenger seat designed in 1940. This is the first
French Aluminum Eiffel Tower Chairs by Gallerie for Slavik
By Slavik
Located in Rio Vista, CA
the aircraft aluminum construction. These rare chairs are a functional piece of modern french history
Aluminum
Aircraft Chairs, pair
Located in Treasure Island, CA
From the cockpit of a circa WWII bomber. Aluminum with riveted construction, expertly restored. Priced as pair
Aluminum
1944 WW2 RAF aircraft chair. Avro Anson
Located in Near Matlock, Derbyshire, GB
Leather and tubular metal aircraft armchair, dated 1944, manufactured by Avro Anson. Manufacturer's
Aircraft Chairs in Leather and Aluminum
Located in North Hollywood, CA
These fantastic chairs came from the interior of an airplane. There are two levers on the arms
Pair of Aircraft Aluminum Chairs 1970's
Located in New York, NY
A lovely pair of aircraft chairs circa 1870's. They are American. We have 6 available. You can
Aluminum
Vintage Aluminum Aircraft Seat
Located in Seattle, WA
Perforated aluminum vintage aircraft seat with adjustable height and side-to-side slide capability
Aluminum, Steel
Ernest Race B.A. Aluminum Side Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
aircraft scrap after WWII, this chair was introduced at the "Britain Can Make It" exhibition at the
Wool
Sold
H 38.19 in W 23.63 in D 32.68 in
1966 Black Leather Concorde 'F784' Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
for the waiting room of the French Concorde aircraft after which the chairs were named.
Aluminum
Sold
H 38.19 in W 23.63 in D 32.68 in
1966 Black Leather Concorde (F784) Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
aircraft after which the chairs were named. The Concorde eventually disappeared from the Artifort
Aluminum
$4,107 / item
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 3.55 in
The Convex Mirror Company -Ferrara Convex Wall Mirror 39"/100cms
Located in Farnham, GB
The Ferrara convex mirror is a highly decorative convex wall mirror that creates a focal point and adds elegance to any room. The mirror itself is silvered using traditional methods ...
Mirror
$2,966 / item
H 32.68 in Dm 20.87 in
1 of 4 Stunning Murano Glass Tubes Chandelier by Doria, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic mid-century chandelier by Doria, Germany, manufactured circa 1960-1969. A lot of Murano glass cylinders suspended from the fixture. Heavy quality and in very good conditio...
Metal, Brass
Classic Acorn Prismatic Sconces
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
This acorn shaped shade is a favorite. The style was mainly used as lighting for dentists. The shape is very pleasing and makes a perfect simple sconce. The thick prismatic glass giv...
Glass
$12,500
H 17 in W 60 in D 40 in
Karl Springer Mid - Century 1980's Lucite and Brass Smoked Glass Coffee Table.
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
1980's Large rectangle Lucite and smoked glass coffee table by Karl Springer. Four Lucite columns support the 3/4" thick piece of smoked glass which is held in position by polished b...
Brass
Incredible Set Of Four Mid Century Playing Card Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An amazing set of Mid Century Side Chairs with playing card motifs of Clubs, Diamonds, Hearts and Spades. The Hearts, and Diamonds of course, in thick Red Vinyl and the Clubs and Sp...
Other
$3,632 / set
H 10.63 in W 8.67 in D 7.09 in
A Pair of 21st Century Barovier Style Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Sconces
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These two 21st-century gold and clear Murano glass wall sconces showcase a refined Art Deco aesthetic inspired by the Barovier style. The handblown glass shades have a delicate ribbe...
Brass
$6,750
H 16 in W 79 in D 39 in
1970s Barcelona daybed In The Style of Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe for Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and iconic Barcelona daybed. Not signed but in the Style of Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe for Knoll. Very high quality. Black leather...
Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Brass and Steel Armchair
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This Mid-20th Century French steel armchair features steel slats that form the seat and seat back. The seat rests on legs made of two opposing half circles joined by a stretcher. A b...
Brass, Steel
Amarante Mirror
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Amarante Mirror Designed in 2024 by Project 213A The Amarante Mirror is trapez shaped and framed in solid wood. Crafted by Skilled artisans in Northern Portugal and finished in a g...
Mirror, Walnut
Warren McArthur Side Table with Patinated Top
By Warren McArthur
Located in Dallas, TX
Warren McArthur aluminum table with patinated wooden top.
Aluminum
Early Marco Zanuso Lady Chair, Italy, 1960s, New Pure Mohair
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An early, authentic Marco Zanuso lady chair, Arflex, Italy, 1960s. Newly reupholstered in a luxurious, premium, burnt orange / rust coloured 100% mohair fabric. Brass feet with nat...
Brass
$5,791 / item
H 42.52 in W 29.53 in D 28.35 in
Classic by Giuseppe Carpanelli Gran Confort Office Armchair in leather
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
This armchair has an unusual elliptic curved outline with slatted solid wood structure, the backrest frame is made of solid walnut, while the swivel base is fitted with a height and ...
Leather, Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood
Safari Chair in Black Leather Wood Brass
By M. Hayat & Bros Ltd.
Located in Waalwijk, NL
M. Hayat & Brothers Pakistani, 'Safari' lounge chair, leather, stained wood, brass, Pakistan, 1970s This Safari-inspired armchair exemplifies refined elegance through its meticulou...
Brass
French Antique Swan Neck Recamier Chaise Lounge
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A fine antique French walnut recamier or chaise lounge with carved swan heads at posts, lovely neutral vintage upholstery and bolster pillow, circa 1930. The chaise rests on four ca...
Upholstery, Walnut
$4,860 / item
H 47.3 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Armadillo 1 Dark Brown High Back Swivel Office Armchair by Rainer Bachschmid
By Altek Italia Design
Located in Milan, IT
Designed by Rainer Bachshmid as part of the Armadillo series of executive office seating, this elegant swivel armchair has it all. Equipped with a 5-spoked, cast-aluminum base that c...
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
$725 / item
H 10 in W 21.5 in D 21.5 in
Transcendence 1 by Ango, Handcrafted Diaphanous Cloud Pendant Light
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Transcendence 1 is a sophisticated pendant light first launched at Maison et Objet, Paris in January 2023. Flux lines of luminescence that have been created in a new composite Materi...
Organic Material
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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