"Palo Alto" Chair by Byron Botker for Landes - Lyda Levi, Italy, 1970s
By Byron Botker, Landes Manufacturing Co.
Located in Milan, IT
"Palo Alto" chair by Byron Botker for Landes - Lyda Levi.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Materials
Metal
Alto Chair
Black Leather "Palo Alto" Chair by Byron Botker for Landes - Lyda Levi, 1970s
By Landes Manufacturing Co., Byron Botker
Located in Milan, IT
"Palo Alto" chair by Byron Botker for Landes - Lyda Levi.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Materials
Metal
Craft Dining Chair, Alto Mid Century Modern Dining Chair, Upholstered
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
The Alto Mid Century Modern Dining Chair for Craft Associates Furniture is expertly handcrafted in Walnut and fabric.
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Heart Bar Stool Chair, Yellow Alpaca Alto, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland.
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Introducing the latest creation from Vintola Studio, the stunning chair designed by Ola Szewczul in 2024. This chair is a masterpiece of modern design, combining elegance with except...
Category
2010s Polish Chairs
Materials
Beech
Modernist "Équinoxe Alto" Adjustable Lounge Chair by Bernard Masson for Steiner
By Steiner
Located in Beirut, LB
A striking example of late 20th-century French luxury, this postmodern lounge chair by the renowned heritage house Steiner Paris beautifully pairs high-end comfort with versatile fun...
Category
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Heart Bar Stool Chair, Navy Blue Alpaca Alto, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland.
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Introducing the latest creation from Vintola Studio, the stunning chair designed by Ola Szewczul in 2024. This chair is a masterpiece of modern design, combining elegance with except...
Category
2010s Polish Chairs
Materials
Beech
Alto Lounge Chair by Franco V, Powder-Coated Steel, Post-Modern USA
By Franco V
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Alto Lounge Chair is a minimalist post-modern masterpiece designed and handcrafted by Brooklyn based artists Franco V.
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 French 1960s Stacking Chairs in the Manner of Alvar Alto
Located in London, GB
A set of stylish French chairs, made in the 1960s in the manner of Alvar Alto.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Six chairs mod. Damascus, Prod. MaxAlto 70s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Max Alto
Located in Rivoli, IT
Very rare set of 6 chairs mod. Damasco, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in the 1970s, produced by Max Alto. High-quality solid walnut veneer slatted frame meets briarwood and stain...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Materials
Wood
Artek Alvar Aalto 400 Style Lounge Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This supercool chair is unmarked and appears to be a reproduction of Alvar Alto's famous tank chair model 400 probably made sometime in the 1970's.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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Alvar Alto Chair 66 Birch Side Chair
By Alvar Aalto
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Alvar Alto Chair 66 lacquered bent birch side chair.
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Side Chairs
Alto Chair in Dark Brown Leather with Satin Nickel Finish by Powell & Bonnell
Unavailable
H 30 in W 20 in D 21 in
Alto Chair in Dark Brown Leather with Satin Nickel Finish by Powell & Bonnell
By Powell & Bonnell
Located in New York, NY
Lightweight leather dining chair with sculptural plated or powder coat metal frame with nylon glides. Tightly upholstered leather seat and back with top-stitched seams. Seat height i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
J. Rusten Studio-crafted Palo Alto Cantilevered Lounge Chair in Walnut and Maple
Unavailable
H 31 in W 24 in D 25 in
J. Rusten Studio-crafted Palo Alto Cantilevered Lounge Chair in Walnut and Maple
By J. Rusten Furniture Studio
Located in Stockton, CA
The Palo Alto chair features two contoured walnut planes that intersect a rigid maple frame.
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Maple, Walnut
Set of Three Italian Chairs with High Back by Alto Tura
By Aldo Tura
Located in Reichenschwand, DE
Aldo Tura's designs are celebrated for their distinctive use of materials and innovative approach to furniture. These high-back chairs, with their striking goatskin parchment upholst...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Goatskin, Wool, Upholstery, Foam, Parchment Paper
Alto Pedro Armchair by Carl-Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
By Fasetti, Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Hollola, FI
As in the photo, back in the 1950s Alto Pedro chairs were typically upholstered with two different coloured fabrics for highlighting the shapes and armrests, but naturally Alto Pedro...
Category
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Ingmar Relling a stackable armchair designed for cinema and concert
Unavailable
H 29.14 in W 23.23 in D 23.63 in
Ingmar Relling a stackable armchair designed for cinema and concert
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Vejle Øst, DK
Armchair, wood, Westnofa Ingmar Relling Rigmar Relling a pair of incredibly comfortable armchair cinema chairs from westnofa. Simple Scandinavian design like Alvar Alto.
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Ingmar Relling a stackable armchair designed for cinema and concert
Unavailable
H 29.14 in W 23.23 in D 23.63 in
Ingmar Relling a stackable armchair designed for cinema and concert
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Vejle Øst, DK
Armchair, wood, Westnofa Ingmar Relling Rigmar Relling a pair of incredibly comfortable armchair cinema chairs from westnofa. Simple Scandinavian design like Alvar Alto.
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Pair of Byron Botker Palo Alto Chairs for Landes, 1970s USA
By Landes Manufacturing Co., Byron Botker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Important pair of armchairs by American designer Byron Botker. Large, tubular chrome frame makes a substantial and grounded seat. Synthetic upholstery with wear as shown. Completely ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Chrome and Leather 'Palo Alto' Chair by Byron Botker c.1970
By Landes Manufacturing Co., Byron Botker
Located in Surbiton, GB
A lounge chair designed by Byron Botker and produced by Landes, c.1970. Composed from an oversized chromed tubular frame supporting a black leather sling seat. The design was featu...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Cantilever Cane and BentwoodDining Chairs after Alto and Breuer Set of 4
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Bensalem, PA
Interesting variation of the Classic Breuer, and alto chairs, made in Poland, circa 1970s. Set of 4
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Pair Cerused Chairs in the manner of Alvar Alto
Located in North Miami, FL
A great pair of chairs in the style of Alvar Alto. Great form and design.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Club Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Alvar Alto 406 Woven Lounge Chairs for Artek-ICF Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of sculptural bent birch wood framed lounge chairs with black woven strap seating by Finish designer Alvar Alto.
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Rare Set of Six Chairs by Afra E Tobia Scarpa, New Harmony Collection, Maxalto
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H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 16.93 in
Rare Set of Six Chairs by Afra E Tobia Scarpa, New Harmony Collection, Maxalto
By Max Alto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Rivoli, IT
Rare set of six chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Max Alto. Structure in solid wood turned in walnut with fillets of other essences, seat in glossy polyester lacquered wood.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
American Mid Century Modern Chrome leather "Palo Alto" Lounge Chair Byron Botker
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H 25.75 in W 34 in D 31 in
American Mid Century Modern Chrome leather "Palo Alto" Lounge Chair Byron Botker
By Landes Manufacturing Co., Byron Botker
Located in Portland, OR
An all original Mid Century Modern "Palo Alto" leather & chrome lounge chair, by Byron Botker, and produced by Landes Manufacturing Co, California, circa 1970.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Sedia Bassa con Schienale Alto in Bambù Curvato, Italia 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
Rara sedia originale degli anni ’60 con schienale alto in bambù curvato, bel design e seduta confortevole. Produzione italiana 1960. Questa elegante sedia in rattan si distingue per ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Alvar Aalto Model 68 Dining Chairs
By Alvar Aalto
Located in San Francisco, CA
Alavar Aalto Model 68 dining chairs, Finland. Vintage set of eight Alto 68 dining chairs, birch with white laminate seats.
Category
1990s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Laminate, Birch
Pair of 2 Mid Century Italian Alvar Alto Lounge Chairs 1980s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Certainly! The Pair of 2 Mid Century Italian Alvar Aalto Lounge Chairs from the 1980s are exquisitely crafted with a handmade curved wood base, reflecting the iconic mid-century desi...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Two Cantilever Cane and Bentwood Dining Chairs after Alto and Breuer
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H 32.5 in W 18.25 in D 18.5 in
Two Cantilever Cane and Bentwood Dining Chairs after Alto and Breuer
By Alvar Aalto, Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
Interesting variation of the Classic Breuer, and alto chairs, probably Italian made circa 1970s. Both chairs are in good, original condition, both show cosmetic wear to finish, norma...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Birch, Plywood
Byron Botker Sling Seat Chrome Palo Alto Lounge Chairs
By Byron Botker
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Byron Botker sling seat chrome chairs. Palo Alto lounge chairs in the permanent collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Bamboo and Rattan High-backed Chair, Italy 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
Rattan Chair and bamboo that adds warmth and charm to any home. This chair has a high woven rattan back and a sturdy bamboo frame. The natural appearance lends lightness and airines...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Low Chair with Double High Back in Curved Bamboo, Italy 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
Rare original 1960s chair with double high back made of curved bamboo, beautiful design and comfortable seat. Italian production 1960.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
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.
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
A chrome plated "Palo Alto" chair by Byron Botker c. 1970
By Byron Botker
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderfully sculptural and comfortable chrome plated metal, lacquered wood and leather "Palo Alto" chair by California designer Byron Botker.Produced by Landes Manufacturing Co.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Chrome and Leather Palo Alto Chair by Byron Botker for Landes
Located in New York, NY
A space age occasional chair with a wide tubular frame in chrome steel and a black leather sling seat, by Byron Botker for Landes. It was featured in the CA Design 11 exhibition in ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Pr. "Palo Alto" lounge chairs, Byron Botker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Made by the Landes Manufacturing Co. CA. Debuted at the California Design 11 exhibition at the Pasadena Museum. Part of the permanent collection of LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Set of Four Chairs and Two Stools by Alvar Alto for Artex
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Two children chairs, one high chair, one side chair, two stools.
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Side Chairs
Materials
Laminate
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.
Category
Vintage 1980s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Tubular chrome & leather chair by Byron Botker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Palo Alto" lounge chair in 3"diameter tubular chromed steel with black leather sling seat by Byron Botker for Landes Manufacturing Co, California.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
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Alto Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic alto chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and animal skin, every alto chair was constructed with great care. Find 11 options for an antique or vintage alto chair now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the alto chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An alto chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made alto chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Alvar Aalto, Byron Botker and Fasetti are consistently popular.
How Much is a Alto Chair?
Prices for an alto chair start at $175 and top out at $11,815 with the average selling for $3,514.
Finding the Right Seating for You
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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