$4,030
H 31.5 in W 43.31 in D 37.41 in
Italian Designer Leather Lounge Chair 1980s Nicoletti Salotti Avanti Black Red
By Nicoletti Salotti, Avanti
Located in London, GB
enhancing the bold 1980s aesthetic. Ambassador chairs are rare and much sought after for their unique and
Leather
$1,546 / item
H 36.62 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Two Unique Chairs J&J Kohn from 1915, Hotel Ambassador in Prague, Josef Hoffmann
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Praha, CZ
of manufacture and metal sticket with name of hotel. Found total five-pieces of these chairs, three
Bentwood
$3,900 / set
H 32.49 in W 23.43 in D 24.41 in
Beech Slatback Chairs by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler, Denmark 1960s
By FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Mogensen’s most famous furniture pieces, including the “Spanish Chair” and the “Ambassador Sofa”. Mogensen’s
Bouclé, Wood, Fabric
$7,750
H 10.83 in W 76.38 in D 32.88 in
Børge Mogensen Oak Daybed "Model 190" for Fredericia, Denmark 1950s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Utrecht, NL
Mogensen’s most famous furniture pieces, including the “Spanish Chair” and the “Ambassador Sofa”. Mogensen’s
Fabric, Wood
Unavailable
H 37 in W 36 in D 36 in
Aage Christensen Designed Danish Modern 'Ambassador' Leather Lounge Chair
By Aage Christensen
Located in BOSTON, MA
An Aage Christensen designed for Erhardsen and Andersen 'Ambassador' leather high back lounge chair
Leather
Unavailable
H 36.23 in W 27.17 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Artifort F194 Ambassador Swivel Lounge Chairs by Geoffrey Harcourt 1980s
By Artifort, Geoffrey D. Harcourt
Located in Enschede, NL
A set of two Artifort swivel lounge chairs F194 ambassador in black leather. Excellent, original
Leather
Unavailable
H 40.16 in W 23.63 in D 26.38 in
Pair of Ambassador Office Chairs by Geoffrey Hartcourt for Artifort
By Geoffrey D. Harcourt, Artifort
Located in Porto, PT
Beautiful and very confortable pair of office chairs by Geoffrey Hartcourt for Artifort
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 36.23 in W 27.17 in D 31.5 in
Artifort F194 Ambassador Swivel Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt, 1980s
By Artifort, Geoffrey D. Harcourt
Located in Enschede, NL
Artifort swivel lounge chair F194 Ambassador in black leather. Excellent, original condition with
Leather
1960s Aage Christensen Model Ambassador Leather Lounge Chair
By Erhardsen & Andersen, Aage Christensen
Located in New York, NY
This is the Ambassador chair designed by Aage Christensen in the 1960s and manufactured by
Steel
Sold
H 33.08 in W 35.44 in D 41.74 in
Impressive Erton Deauville Ambassador Model French Leather Club Chair Circa 1940
Located in Hastings, GB
An Impressive & Rare Erton Deauville Ambassador Model, French Leather Club Chair Circa 1940's This
Leather
Sold
H 32.68 in W 44.89 in D 38.59 in
Nicoletti Salotti Ambassador leather armchair set of 2 for Avanti
By Avanti, Nicoletti Salotti
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
These two Ambassador leather chairs are in excellent condition. The soft black leather is flawless
Leather
Sold
H 30.32 in W 35.04 in D 42.52 in
A Remarkable & Rare Salon by Erton Deauville, Ambassador Models, Circa 1950’s
Located in Hastings, GB
comprises of a two/three-seater sofa and an excellent pair of Ambassador club chairs. With its expressive
Leather
Børge Mogensen Model 2256 "Sled Chairs", Denmark 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Utrecht, NL
furniture pieces, including the “Spanish Chair” and the “Ambassador Sofa”. Mogensen’s goal has always
Bouclé, Wood
Sold
H 21.26 in W 70.87 in D 27.76 in
Model 5268 Coffee Table by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Utrecht, NL
resulted in many of Mogensen’s most famous furniture pieces, including the “Spanish Chair” and the
Oak
Small Børge Mogensen Rosewood Sideboard, Denmark, 1950s
By C.M. Madsen, FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Utrecht, NL
pieces, including the “Spanish Chair” and the “Ambassador Sofa”. Mogensen’s goal has always been to
Rosewood
Sold
H 36.42 in W 26.19 in D 33.08 in
Børge Mogensen “Model 2254” Lounge Chair for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Utrecht, NL
pieces, including the “Spanish Chair” and the “Ambassador Sofa”. Mogensen’s goal has always been to
Bouclé, Wicker, Oak
Sold
H 37.21 in W 25.79 in D 34.45 in
Børge Mogensen “Model 2254” Lounge Chair and "2248" Footstool, Denmark 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Utrecht, NL
furniture pieces, including the “Spanish Chair” and the “Ambassador Sofa”. Mogensen’s goal has always been
Metal
Two Bookcases by Børge Mogensen for C. M. Madsen, Denmark, 1950s
By C.M. Madsen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Utrecht, NL
“Spanish Chair” and the “Ambassador Sofa”. Mogensen’s goal has always been to design and produce quality
Wood
"Ambassador" chairs by Raphael
Located in Newburgh, NY
Stunning pair of chairs by Raphael with floating armrests and very elegant details.
Mahogany, Leather
Ambassad Chair By Mats Theselius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the 'ambassador' chair by belgian architect and designer , mats theselius. you may not at first
Leather
Ekornes Stressless Windsor Sofas, Chair and Footstool
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Bangor, Gwynedd
Beautiful Ekornes stressless windsor leather sofas with a matching stressless ambassador leather
Leather
Midcentury Lounge Chairs in the Manner of Royere, a Pair
By Jean Royère
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A stunning and rare pair of lounge chairs in the manner of Jean Royere's "ambassador" chair. The
Velvet
$1,904 / 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
$1,359 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
Panoplie Iron Tripod Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iron tripod floor lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new linen shade. Sold individually and newly made by Panoplie. Please inquire for current lead time. Measure...
Iron
Oval Dining Table in Natural White Oak
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing our exquisite Amber oval dining table, crafted from beautiful white oak for a touch of elegance. Its solid construction ensures durability and longevity, perfect for ever...
Wood, Oak
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$4,000 / item
H 18 in W 60 in D 18 in
Sculptural ICO Bench Series 60 in Natural Walnut by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
The ICO Bench is a sophisticated reinterpretation of Ico Ponti’s modernism, where architectural form meets modern functionality. Defined by its signature angled legs and subtle metal...
Walnut, Oak
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
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...
Brass
$2,119 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
Vintage Swedish Sofa Table by Josef Frank, Beechwood, Mid-Century
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish sofa table "diplomat" made of hand crafted polished Beechwood, designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn in good condition. The large ...
Beech
French Solid Wooden Tripod Chair, France, 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This tripod chair has a simple composition that mixes the aesthetics of rural handicraft with international modernism. While many postwar French designers were embracing new indus...
Wood
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
Linen
The Howard, 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
De Sede DS2011 Black Leather Sofa, Switzerland - circa 1980
By De Sede
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Beautiful DS-2011 sofa in black slightly patinated leather. Manufacturer: De Sede Country: Switzerland Model: DS2011 Color: Black Material: Leather Size in cm. WxDxH: 190x80x80 Seat...
Leather
$32,142
H 109.45 in W 104.34 in D 13.78 in
Franco Albini Rosewood Mid-Century Modern “LB7” Modular Bookcase for Poggi, 1957
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Vicenza, IT
LB7 bookcase, designed by Franco Albini and manufactured by Poggi in 1957. Modular bookstore composed by upholds, containers with flying and doors, shelve. The industrial standard...
Brass, Iron
1990s Salotti Post Modern Black Leather Chair
By Nicoletti Salotti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1990s with this exquisite black leather chair. The ultra rare chair exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding design ...
Leather, Wood
Vintage Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair From Denmark, Circa 1950
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair From Denmark, Circa 1950. Comfortable model, later upholstered in Denmark in a Pierre Frey fabric. Excellent condition.
Upholstery
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.
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