"Arca" Chair by Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig, 1974
By Gigi Sabadin, Crassevig
Located in Barcelona, ES
Introducing an iconic piece of Italian design from the 1970s: the "Arca" chair designed by Gigi Sabadin for the renowned brand Crassevig.
Rattan, Ash
Arca chair designed by Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig, Italy, 1974
By Gigi Sabadin, Crassevig
Located in Milano, IT
Arca Chair designed by Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig, Italy, 1974 The Arca chair, designed by Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig, is a standout example of 1970s Italian design.
Rattan, Ash
Italian Arca chairs by Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig, 1970s.
By Crassevig, Gigi Sabadin
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Arca chairs by Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig, 1970s.
Wood, Straw
$7,925Sale Price|40% Off
‘Arca’ Folding Chairs by Gigi Sabadin for crassevig, 1974 Italy
By Gigi Sabadin
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
Arca chair design by Gigi Sabadin in 1974. Crassevig edition.
Rattan, Wood
21st Century Modern High Backrest Wooden Rocking Base Arca Made in Italy
By Orlandini Design
Located in Sant'Elena, IT
Coming from Studio Orlandini’s inspiration, Arca defines a new concept of armchairs and chairs for lounges and waiting areas.
Steel
21st Century Red High Backrest Wooden Sled Base Arca Made in Italy
By Orlandini Design
Located in Sant'Elena, IT
Coming from Studio Orlandini’s inspiration, Arca defines a new concept of armchairs and chairs for lounges and waiting areas.
Wood
Gigi Sabadin Set of Two Andromeda Single Beds in Oak by Stilwood 1970s
By Gigi Sabadin, Stilwood
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Among his furniture that has become a symbol of vintage design: the Fiona chair, the Arca chair, the Peota chair, the Pala table, the Canossa chair, the chair model S, etc.
Oak
Unavailable
H 31.11 in W 1.97 in D 19.3 in
Gigi Sabadin Crassevig Arca Folding Chair in Black Wood and Natural Rattan, 1974
By Gigi Sabadin
Located in Paris, FR
Arca chair design by Gigi Sabadin in 1974. Crassevig edition.
Rattan, Ash
Folding Chair 'Arca' by Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig
By Gigi Sabadin
Located in Berlin, DE
Folding chair 'Arca.' Design by Gigi Sabadin (1974). Manufactured by Crassevig, Italy.
Ash, Cane
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in
4 Folding Chairs "Arca" Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig Editions. 1970
By Gigi Sabadin, Luigi Crassevig
Located in Avignon, Vaucluse
1974 suite of 4 folding chairs "Arca" Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig Editions.
Ash
Unavailable
H 31.11 in W 19.3 in D 19.69 in
Italian Arca Folding Chair by Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig, 1970s
By Gigi Sabadin
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
Original Italian folding chair in ash solid wood and curved seat in Vienna straw, chrome hinges. In perfect restored condition, stamped with "Crassevig" brand. Dimensions: 79 x 4...
Cane, Ash
Set of 6 Arca chairs by Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig, Italy 1970s
By Gigi Sabadin, Crassevig
Located in Athens, Attiki
Rare, burgundy, folding Arca chair designed by Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig, italy 1974.
Straw, Rattan, Wood, Bentwood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 21.26 in
Italian Mid-Century Straw and Wooden Arca Chairs by Sabadin for Crassevig, 1970s
By Crassevig, Gigi Sabadin
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Straw and wooden Arca chairs by Sabadin for Crassevig, 1970s Set of 8 Arca model folding chairs with square seat with round corners in Vienna straw.
Metal
Italian Arca Folding Chair by Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig
By Gigi Sabadin, Crassevig
Located in Debrecen, HU
In 1979, the Arca chair was nominated for the prestigious Compasso d'Oro award.
Straw, Wood
Sold
H 31.11 in W 19.3 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Italian Arca Folding Chair by Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig, Italy, 70s
By Crassevig, Gigi Sabadin
Located in Lucija, SI
Folding Chair, model Arca, design by Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig was made in Italy in '70s (exactly 1974). .........
Cane, Ash, Beech
Set of 4 Blonde Circle Back and Leather Seat Chairs
By Gigi Sabadin, Crassevig
Located in Brooklyn, NY
His designs, such as the “Arca” chair for Crassevig, which received honorable mention at the 1979 Compasso d’Oro selection, have become collector’s items and are featured in exhibiti...
Leather, Wood, Plywood
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H 31.11 in W 19.3 in D 20.08 in
Italian Arca folding chairs by Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig in the 1970s
By Gigi Sabadin
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Arca folding chairs by Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig in the 1970s Arca folding chair with structure in steam-bent solid ashwood, seat in Vienna straw.
Straw, Wood
Arca for Crassevig by Gigi Sabadin, 1970s
By Gigi Sabadin, Crassevig
Located in Budapest, HU
Design, colour, and flexibility are three essential elements that elevate Crassevig's tradition to a new level, creating a world of innovative seating solutions, sophisticated techni...
Cane, Ash
Sold
H 35.44 in W 31.5 in D 55.12 in
"Arca" leather lounge chair designed by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia
Located in Saint Ouen, IDF
"Arca" leather lounge chair designed by Paolo Piva, manufactured by B&B Italia in 1980.
Metal
Yngve Ekstrom, Pair of Arm Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Yngve Ekstrom "Arca" arm chairs. Wonderful form. Priced for the pair.
$8,475 / set
H 31.11 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in
Set of Six 20th Century Italian Chairs by Alessandro Becchi
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Beautiful set of six 20th Century Italian dining chairs by Alessandro Becchi. Mid-Century in style. Upholstered with rattan. Circa 1970.
Rattan, Wood
$4,973 / set
H 35.44 in W 15.75 in D 18.9 in
Set of 8 “Irma” Dining Chairs by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, Italy 1970s
By Achille Castiglioni, Zanotta
Located in Hellouw, NL
The "Irma" chair, designed by the renowned Italian designer Achille Castiglioni in the 1970s and produced by the esteemed Italian furniture company Zanotta, stands as a timeless test...
Steel
Gigi Sabadin “Peota” Dining Chairs, 1971, Set of 8
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gigi Sabadin “Peota” dining chairs, 1971, set of eight. The Gigi Sabadin "Peota" dining chairs for Stilwood, designed in 1971, showcase the great craftsmanship capacity of the artis...
Wood
$1,750
H 32.68 in W 16.15 in D 17.72 in
Authentic Vintage Superleggera Chair by Gio Ponti for Cassina, 1970
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Dronten, NL
It is the chair that defied gravity. In 1957, Gio Ponti famously tested the Superleggera by tossing it from a fourth-story window, watching it float to the ground. This poetic demon...
Cane, Wood
$20,100 / set
H 30.71 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
Alessandro Becchi “Toscanolla” Dining Chairs for Giovannetti, 1970, Set of 6
By Alessandro Becchi, Giovannetti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Alessandro Becchi “Toscanolla” dining chairs for Giovannetti, ash and straw, Italy, 1970, set of six. Designed by Becchi for Giovannetti in 1970, the “Toscanolla” chair has a presen...
Straw, Ash
$11,189 / set
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Set of 6 Model 122 Chairs designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Italy, 1967
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Milano, IT
Set of 6 Model 122 Chairs by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Italy, 1967 Designed by Vico Magistretti in 1967 for Cassina, this set of six Model 122 chairs is a refined example of Ita...
Faux Leather, Walnut
$738
H 29.53 in W 18.11 in D 19.29 in
Mid-Century Italian Space Age Plia Folding Chair by Giancarlo Piretti, 1960s
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Hamburg, DE
Plia folding chair by Castelli based on a design by Giancarlo Piretti from the 60s. Here in a rare and early version in transparent yellow. This design classic is still in productio...
Metal
$1,725Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.68 in W 16.15 in D 17.72 in
Gio Ponti SUPERLEGGERA 499 chair by Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Giò Ponti was perhaps the most influential figure in Italian design and architecture for nearly three decades, from the 1950s to the 1970s. Throughout his long career, he left his ma...
Cane, Ash
Poggioli Sculptural Dining Chair, 1970
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Poggioli sculptural dining chair, suede and burl, 1970, Italy. This dining chair by Poggioli, crafted in 1970, captures the avant-garde spirit of Italian design in the early Seventi...
Suede, Wood
$6,993
H 41.34 in W 31.11 in D 29.53 in
G23 Hoop Lounge Chair by Werther Toffoloni & Piero Palange 1970 Italy
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Rare vintage Hoop lounge chair designed by Werther Toffoloni and Piero Palange in Italy during the 1970s.The chair features a black lacquered wooden frame combined with cognac saddle...
Leather, Wood
$5,769 / set
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 18.12 in
Model 101 dining chairs by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy, 1960s, 10 pcs
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Diest, BE
Great set of 10 Model 101 dining chairs by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy, 1960s. Overall good vintage condition. Some chairs have scratches on the seat and wood. Literature...
Wood
$2,156
H 30.71 in W 20.87 in D 18.12 in
Peregalli and Calatroni Post Modern Armchair, circa 1985, Italy
By Maurizio Peregalli
Located in Brussels, BE
Post-modern Maurizio Peregalli and Sergio Calatroni chair, edited by Zeus circa 1985, Italy. Poltrona model. Black powder-coated square steel tube, black self-skinning polyurethane s...
Metal
$7,200 / set
H 29.73 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Vico Magistretti "122" Chairs for Cassina, 1967, Set of 4
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "122" dining chairs for Cassina, ranch leather, beech and plywood, Italy, 1967, set of four. The "122" chairs designed by Vico Magistretti in 1967 have a sculptural...
Leather, Beech, Plywood
$15,910 / set
H 31.5 in W 19.3 in D 20.87 in
Alessandro Becchi Toscanella chairs Giovannetti Italy 1970
By Alessandro Becchi, Giovannetti
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
A rare and characterful set of six Toscanella chairs, designed by Alessandro Becchi and produced by Giovannetti, Italy, circa 1970. These striking chairs reflect Becchi’s more rustic...
Straw, Ash
Borek Sipek “Jansky” armchair for Driade Italy, 1980s
By B. Sipek, Driade
Located in Skokie, IL
Borek Sipek “Jansky” armchair for Driade Italy, 1980s Dimensions: 30 3/4" h x 24" w x 16" d Condition: Excellent vintage condition.
Steel
$7,692 / set
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 20.87 in
Set of Six Chairs by Tito Agnoli for La Linea, Italy, 1957
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of six chairs designed in 1957 by Tito Agnoli for La Linea, Italy. Solid wood structure with cane backrest and seats upholstered with new black leather.
Leather, Cane, Walnut
$2,720 / item
H 7.88 in W 10.63 in D 5.12 in
Magnificent Gamma Lamp Model Designed by Sergio Mazza for Artemide in the 1960s
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sergio Mazza, the renowned Italian designer, is the creative talent behind the impressive Gamma design. With an outstanding career in lighting design, Mazza has earned a prominent pl...
Glass, Art Glass
$5,128Sale Price / set|32% Off
H 29.93 in W 19.69 in D 17.33 in
Set of 4 Cobra Chairs by Giotto Stoppino, Italy 1970’s
By Giotto Stoppino
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
This collection comprises four Italian Cobra chairs, meticulously designed by Giotto Stoppino during the 1970s. Notable for their cantilevered design, these chairs showcase gracefull...
Leather
Vico Magistretti "122" Chair for Cassina, 1967
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "122" chairs for Cassina, black structure and ranch leather, Italy, 1967. The "122" chairs designed by Vico Magistretti in 1967 have a sculptural design, created wi...
Leather, Beech, Plywood
Accademia Floor Lamp by Cini Boeri for Artemide 1978
By Cini Boeri, Artemide
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Accademia lamp, designed by Cini Boeri in 1978, is a floor lamp version of the popular table lamp created for Artemide. This lamp is an impressive example of Boeri's minimalist a...
Iron
On Hold|$1,748 / item
H 11.82 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Accademia Medium Wall Lamp by Cini Boeri for Artemide 1978
By Artemide, Cini Boeri
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Accademia medium wall lamp, designed by Cini Boeri in 1978, is a lamp version of the popular table lamp created for Artemide. This lamp is an impressive example of Boeri's minima...
Iron
Loop Dining Chair by India Mahdavi
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Milan, IT
This continuous thread, which acts as the Loop’s structure, coils itself up to form the chair’s articulation, leaving two loops bent in its wake. The seductive curls that characteriz...
Wood
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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