French Alpine Low Mid-Century Lounge Chair
Located in London, GB
A low architectural slatted lounge chair. France, c1960s.
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
French Alpine Low Mid-Century Lounge Chair
Located in London, GB
A low architectural slatted lounge chair. France, c1960s.
Wood
Brenda Chair without armrests
Located in Ponsacco, IT
Its continuous tubular lines give the chair a distinctive architectural presence while maintaining visual elegance.
Metal
Piero Palange – G23 “Hoop” Chair in Black Saddle Leather
By Werther Toffoloni and Piero Palange, Germa
Located in Dronten, NL
A sculptural and architecturally poised G23 “Hoop” chair by Piero Palange, executed in richly patinated black saddle leather.
Leather, Maple
Pair of Hair-On Cowhide Barrel-Back Club Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A continuous line of nailhead trim elegantly defines the barrel-back silhouette, adding a tailored, architectural edge. Both chairs come upholstered in supple black, hair-on cowhide...
Cowhide, Ebony
Italian Leather and Chrome Lounge Chairs, 1980s, Set of 3
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
The natural folds and pleating give the upholstery a soft, sculptural rhythm, while the exposed chrome framework adds a lighter architectural contrast. The three matching chairs form...
Chrome
$4,266Sale Price|48% Off
Oversized Velvet Swivel Lounge Chair by Guido Faleschini, 1970s
By Frank Mariani, Guido Faleschini, Pace Collection
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This sculptural piece represents the bold intersection of Italian modernism and American luxury interiors—generous in scale, effortlessly comfortable, and architecturally refined. T...
Chrome
Gerrit Rietveld Red and Blue Chair by Cassina, late 20th Century
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Helsinki, FI
His work explored abstraction, geometry, and the relationship between furniture and architecture. The “Red and Blue” chair became his most recognizable furniture design and is repres...
Beech
Pair of Oak Lounge Chairs, Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Rødding, DK
The frames are constructed from warm, straight-grained oak with a honey-blonde finish, their architectural weight placing these chairs firmly within the brutalist current that ran al...
Fabric, Oak
Sculptural Rope and Leather Lounge Chair by Driade, Italy, 1996
Located in DE KWAKEL, NL
The contrast between the solid wooden structure and the open, almost architectural rope work gives the chair a distinctive and sophisticated character.
Leather, Rope, Wood
Pair of Karl Springer Style Red Faux Leather Club Chairs
By Karl Springer
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of Karl Springer Style red faux leather club chairs. Featuring broad architectural arms, plush cylindrical back and seat cushions, and recessed plinth bases, these chairs embo...
Faux Leather
Borge Mogensen cognac leather lounge chairs Fredericia Stolefabrik Denmark 1963
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
The Model 2207 is characterized by its generously proportioned seat, gently curved armrests and understated architectural silhouette. The chairs are fully upholstered in high-quality...
Leather, Beech
Pair of 1930s Swedish Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Striped Upholstery
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair of 1930s Swedish Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Striped Upholstery. Combining comfort with architectural form, these chairs feature the beautiful curves characteristic of Nordic Art ...
Upholstery, Oak
Pair of Jindřich Halabala Sculptural Bentwood Lounge Chairs, Czechoslovakia 1940
Located in Almelo, NL
Seen from the side, the arms create an almost continuous flowing line, giving the chairs their unmistakable architectural presence.
Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood
Marsala Lounge Chair by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
These sculptural low lounge pieces are a perfect example of Ducaroy’s signature approach to comfort and organic form, combining soft, generous volumes with a strong architectural bas...
Textile, Plastic, Foam
Italian Mario Ceroli Fratina Chair from the 1960s
By Mario Ceroli
Located in London, GB
Made entirely from solid pine, the chair features bold, architectural lines and a towering backrest, blending the aesthetic of medieval ecclesiastical furniture with a distinctly mod...
Pine
$8,500 / set
Pair of Laverne Red Leather Lounge Chairs
By Laverne International, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Kansas City, MO
A pair of lounge chairs from the Architectural Group one line designed by William Katavolos, Ross Littell and Douglas Kelley for Laverne International.
Steel, Chrome
Henning Kjærnulf "Razorblade" Lounge Chair, Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Oak, 1960s
By Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Rødding, DK
The wide, flat arms in solid quarter-sawn oak and the plain H-form stretcher base underline the chair's fundamentally architectural character: this is a piece that commands space.
Bouclé, Oak
Airbag Lounge Chair by Suppanen & Kolhonen for Snowcrash, Finland, 1990s
Located in DE KWAKEL, NL
The unconventional design combines a soft, oversized seat with bright yellow adjustable straps, creating a playful yet distinctly architectural appearance. The chair reflects the ex...
Nylon, Polyester
Scandinavian Brutalist Oak rocking Chair, Scandinavia 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
While they play a prominent role in both architecture and pop culture, rocking chairs solidified their place in Scandinavian design history as well.
Oak
Amsterdamse school oak and velvet side chair, The Netherlands 1920s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
An elegant example of Dutch Amsterdamse School design, this oak side chair embodies the architectural rigor and expressive craftsmanship of early 20th‑century modernism.
Velvet, Oak
Early George Nelson Coconut Lounge Chair for Herman Miller, 1955
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in London, GB
The sweeping curved form gives the chair a strong architectural presence, while the low, open profile makes it ideal for use as a lounge chair within a living room, bedroom, reading ...
Steel
1970s Adrian Pearsall Butter Yellow Velvet Swivel Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer this sculptural lounge chair by Adrian Pearsall circa 1970s. Showcasing Pearsall’s signature soft curves and grounded, architectural presence, this chair...
Velvet, Hardwood
Mid-Century (Refinished) Sculptural Lounge Chair with Walnut Base, 1970s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This sculptural chair embodies the relaxed elegance and inviting comfort that defined American modern design during the era, combining soft organic curves with a bold architectural p...
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage Leather Lounge Chairs by Allan Gould for Thayer Coggin
By Allan Gould, Thayer Coggin
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This collaboration of American craftsmanship and European design sensibility resulted in pieces that transcend simple function to become timeless expressions of elegance. The archit...
Leather, Wood
Pair Mexican Modern Lounge Chairs, Michael Van Bueren, Domus Mexico 1960s
Located in Round Rock, TX
The woven surface has a relaxed sling-like profile, giving the chairs a light, architectural quality while still feeling substantial.
Cord, Mahogany
4 Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Bentwood Plywood Stacking Dining Side Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of four mid-century modern stacking bent plywood dining chairs showcasing a sleek, minimalist aesthetic defined by clean architectural lines.
Chrome
Pair of European Lounge Chairs, Moss Green, Oak Frames, Designer 1960s
Located in Round Rock, TX
The wood rail follows the full sweep of the back and arms, giving the chairs a strong architectural profile while keeping the overall scale relatively compact.
Fabric, Oak
Brutalist Embroidered Ivory Velvet & Cast Brass Lounge Chair, Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The exaggerated silhouette is anchored by cast solid brass legs and arm supports with a satin-brushed finish, adding warmth, weight, and architectural presence. Inspired by Brutalis...
Brass
SOFO Modular Chair by Superstudio: Stackable Polyurethane Design
By Superstudio
Located in Tinton Falls, NJ
SOFO is a seat to place in a row, like a train, or to stack to build solid, colorful mountains. It is simply a block made with an S—shaped cut from a cube of polyurethane, covered wi...
Fabric, Upholstery
Pair of Contour Chairs by Alejandro Estrada for Piegatto, Guatemala, 2006
Located in DE KWAKEL, NL
Crafted from laminated bamboo, the sculptural cantilevered form flows seamlessly from base to backrest, creating an elegant silhouette inspired by contemporary architecture and organ...
Bamboo
Pastoe FM 08 Swivel Bucket Chair by Cees Braakman, 1960s
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Braakman's work for Pastoe during the postwar decades helped define Dutch Mid-Century furniture design. His FM series chairs were among the more architecturally resolved bucket chair...
Metal
Pair of Directional Swivel Lounge Chairs on Stainless Steel Base
By Directional
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Raised on their original polished stainless steel plinth swivel bases, the chairs have an architectural design gesture. The exposed circular bases visually lift the form, creating th...
Steel
Matteo Grassi Visitor Chair Set of 4 - Leather/Chrome Cantilever Chairs, 1970
By Marcel Breuer, Mart Stam, Matteo Grassi
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
The characteristic combination of chrome-plated tubular steel and strong black saddle leather gives the chairs an elegant, architectural and timeless appearance.
Leather
“Terrj” Leather Chair by Luigi Saccardo for Arrmet – Italy, 1970s
By Armet, Luigi Saccardo
Located in München, BY
The curved lines, generous proportions, and cantilevered form give this chair a strong architectural presence. Upholstered in smooth black leather, the piece feels refined yet unapol...
Chrome
Post-Modern Lounge Chair by Mandelli & Selva for Salmistraro, Italy, 1980s
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Two tall black leather panels rise up on either side like wings or shields, framing the sitter and giving the chair its striking, architectural silhouette. A small round black side t...
Leather, Velvet
Sculptural Brutalist Rib Chair, Black Steel Spine and Beige Leatherette, 1980s
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
We have never come across another one. Why we love this chair It is architecture as much as furniture. The idea is simple and very bold: one heavy steel backbone, horizontal ribs, n...
Metal, Steel
Pair of Solid Oak Brutalist Lounge Chairs, Dittmann & Co, 1960s
Located in Rødding, DK
The wide-stance base with arched lower stretcher gives each chair a grounded, architectural visual weight. There is no ornamentation here that is not also structure.
Oak
Lumière Swivel Lounge Chair in Embossed Leather and Ivory Bouclé
By Mondo Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
The Lumière Swivel Lounge Chair combines an enveloping architectural shell with generous lounge comfort.
Metal
Móveis Provenzal Lounge Chair in Jacaranda & Champagne Mohair Velvet, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
A deeply architectural interpretation of Brazilian Modernism, this rare lounge chair by Móveis Provenzal balances disciplined geometry with a remarkably sensual material palette.
Mohair, Hardwood
Jindřich Halabala Sheepskin Lounge Chair, Czech Art Deco, 1940s — Sculptural
Located in Almelo, NL
Multiple chairs available — ideal for large-scale residential, hospitality, or architectural projects.
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood
Set of 12 Brazilian Rosewood & Mohair Dining Chairs, with Two Head Chairs, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in richly figured Brazilian rosewood, each chair features a tall, gently tapered back, a softly contoured seat, and slender legs that lend the design its poised architectural...
Mohair, Rosewood
Exceptional Sculptural Barrel-Back Wing Chair in Patinated Cognac Leather 1870
Located in Almelo, NL
The interior back is particularly striking, composed of a rhythmic series of pronounced vertical leather channels that lend the chair an almost architectural quality. Upholstered th...
Leather, Beech
Pair of Monumental 1970s Cane and Gold Velvet Horseshoe Wingback Chairs
Located in Omaha, NE
The unusually broad horseshoe crest and substantial exposed hardwood construction give these chairs a commanding architectural presence rarely found in conventional cane wingbacks of...
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage Barcelona Style Chairs after Mies Van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With their sleek chrome frames and expertly upholstered cushions, these chairs effortlessly blend architectural precision with comfort and style.
Metal
Vladimir Kagan Lounge Chair in Brazilian Rosewood & Velvet, Brazil, 1958
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
Designed in 1958, the chair embodies the distinctly sensual language that defined Kagan’s mid-century vocabulary — fluid architectural lines, aerodynamic movement, and an effortless ...
Velvet, Hardwood
Giancarlo Piretti Lounge Chairs for Anonima Castelli, Italy, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Almelo, NL
Piretti—celebrated for his innovative work in ergonomic seating—created a design that balances softness, proportion, and architectural precision. Each chair features a continuous, c...
Aluminum
Heinz Witthoeft Tail 4 lounge chair Germany 1959
By Heinz Witthoeft
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Its versatility allows it to effortlessly complement various interior styles, from contemporary to traditional architecture. This chair seamlessly blends form and function, incorpor...
Leather, Pine
$11,450 / set
Thayer Coggin "T-Back Chairs" by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
The "T-Back chairs" is a timeless classic! Restored this pair of architectural club chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin American, circa 1970.
Chrome
Danish Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Each piece exemplifies the golden age of Scandinavian design, where form and function unite in perfect harmony. The architectural integrity of these chairs is immediately apparent i...
Fabric, Walnut
Remarkable Medieval Revival Accent Chair in Solid Oak Europe Mid 20th Century
Located in Meer, VAN
The contrast between the monumental lower body and the exceptionally open back makes the chair particularly architectural. Comfort appears to have been secondary to form, it is rathe...
Oak
Iconic Pair of Florence Knoll Lounge Chairs, 1950s Mid-Century Modern
Located in Nottingham, GB
A timeless expression of mid-century modern design, this pair of Florence Knoll Lounge Chairs embodies the architectural clarity and refined simplicity that defined Knoll’s approach ...
Leather
Brutalist Sculptural Solid Wood Lounge Chairs Italian Adjustable Armchairs 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
These striking chairs feature powerful architectural frames crafted from solid wood with a beautifully developed natural patina.
Upholstery, Beech
Vintage Brown Jordan Cast Aluminum “Florentine” Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Meticulously crafted from high-quality, rust-resistant cast aluminum, the set features the signature woven strap design that offers a striking graphic silhouette and airy, architectu...
Aluminum
Modernist Ladder Back Chairs Attributed to Joseph Urban
By Josef Urban
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An unusual and highly architectural pair of hall chairs showing both Arts & Crafts and Secessionist influences.
Upholstery, Oak
Pair of French Postmodern Lounge Chairs, Chrome and Cognac Leather, 1980s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
The looping chrome armrests give each chair an architectural silhouette, combining geometric curves with a low, open profile typical of 1980s design.
Steel, Chrome
Pair of French Maison Jean Iron Lattice Brass Lounge Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A striking pair of architectural steel and brass lounge chairs in the manner and style of Jean Royère.
Brass, Iron
1970s Percival Lafer MP-61 Lounge Chair in Brown Leather, Brazil
By Percival Lafer
Located in Victoria, BC
The fiberglass body rests on a low architectural wood base, emphasizing the chair’s horizontal proportions and creating a subtle floating effect.
Leather, Jatoba
Pair of Extraordinary Lounge Club Chairs Cantilevered, 1970s
Located in Dallas, TX
These fashion-forward easy chairs have exceptional architectural lines and are as comfortable as it is visually striking.
Chrome
Model 401 Lounge Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1970s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Karis, Nyland
One of Aalto’s most celebrated designs, the Model 401 combines his pioneering bent laminated birch construction with a generously proportioned seat and high back, offering exceptiona...
Upholstery, Birch
Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Kazan Lucite Lounge Chair in Quartz Grass Cloth
By Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams
Located in San Diego, CA
This sophisticated contemporary design balances the visual lightness of transparent Lucite-style construction with the comfort and generous proportions of a traditional upholstered l...
Upholstery, Lucite
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