$1,418
H 27.56 in W 30.32 in D 30.71 in
Italian modern Blu fabric Armchair Felix by Burkhard Vogtherr for Arflex, 1980s
By Burkhard Vogtherr, Arflex
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Blu fabric Armchair Felix by Burkhard Vogtherr for Arflex, 1980s Armchair mod. Felix
Metal
Burkhard Vogtherr 'Felix' Cube Lounge Chairs for Arflex
By Burkhard Vogtherr
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Burkhard Vogtherr for Italian furniture maker Arflex. Exposed metal frames give a
Metal
$5,909
H 29.93 in W 27.17 in D 30.32 in
Mid Century Armachairs Model Felix for Arflex Designed by Burkhard Vogtherr
By Burkhard Vogtherr
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of armchairs mod. Felix for Arflex designed by Burkhard Vogtherr. Composed of steel structure
Steel
$1,300
H 31.89 in W 26.38 in D 25.2 in
Mid-Century Armchair "T Line" by Felix De Burkhard Vogtherr for Arflex, 1980s
By Burkhard Vogtherr
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century armchair "T line" by Felix de Burkhard Vogtherr for Arflex - Italy 1980s.
Rubber
Arflex Leather Lounge Chairs Model Felix
By Arflex, Burkhard Vogtherr
Located in Den Haag, NL
Two grey leather armchairs. Design by Burkhard Vogtherr for Arflex Model Felix, 1980s
Leather
Burkhard Vogtherr "Felix" Cube Lounge Chair for Arflex
By Burkhard Vogtherr, Arflex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black "Felix" chair by Burkhard Vogtherr (Germany, 1942) for Arflex, 1985. Newly reupholstered in
Upholstery
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H 28 in W 27 in D 30.5 in
Mid Century Burkhard Vogtherr Red "Felix" Cube Lounge Chairs for Arflex
By Burkhard Vogtherr, Arflex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Red "Felix" chair by Burkhard Vogtherr for Arflex, 1985. Newly reupholstered lounge in red fabric
Metal
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H 29.93 in W 48.04 in D 30.71 in
Sofa Mod, Felix for Arflex Designed by Burkhard Vogtherr Upholstered in Bouclé
By Burkhard Vogtherr
Located in Madrid, ES
Sofa mod. Felix for Arflex designed by Burkhard Vogtherr. Composed of steel structure and bouclé
Steel
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H 28 in W 27 in D 30.5 in
1985 Burkhard Vogtherr 'Felix' Cube Lounge Chair Set in Cognac Skai for Arflex
By Burkhard Vogtherr, Arflex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impressive pair of mid-century, burnt orange, ‘Felix' lounge chairs designed by Burkhard Vogtherr
Chrome
Arflex Felix Leather Sofa Black Three-Seat Chair
By Arflex
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you a Arflex Felix leather sofa black three-seat chair.
Leather
Arflex Felix Leather Armchair Black One-Seat Chair
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you a Arflex Felix leather armchair black one-seat chair.
Leather
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H 28.75 in W 67.72 in D 31.11 in
Vintage Tan Leather Italian Felix Sofa by Burkhard Vogtherr, 1985, Arflex, Italy
By Burkhard Vogtherr, Arflex
Located in Huddersfield, GB
Felix sofa Designed by Burkhard Vogtherr Design year - 1985 Maker - Arflex (Italy) Unique
Bronze, Steel
$16,783 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$3,800 / item
H 15 in Dm 19.63 in
VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
By Josef Hoffmann, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Volare draws inspiration from a collection of ornate pendants discovered by founders Kelly and Josh during a family trip to Washington, D.C. Featuring a substantial 20" pressed-glass...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$9,251 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Custom Oak & Cream Bouclé Daybed by Fosfeen Handcrafted, Made to Order
Located in Plymouth, GB
A handcrafted oak and cream bouclé daybed from Fosfeen’s Sunday Collection. Made to order with full customisation available, including COM, finishes, and dimensions. The Sunday Dayb...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
$661Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
$2,103 / 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
$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
$6,973 / item
H 21.66 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Pair Various Positions Nightstand in Walnut and Oak by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by his fascination with the aesthetic allure of interiors depicted in films and literature, Yaniv Chen endeavors to capture the essence of captivating spaces. Reflecting upo...
Oak, Walnut
$6,264 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$3,850
H 27.56 in W 29.93 in D 31.11 in
Roberto Lucci & Paolo Orlandini for Elam 'Farfalla' Lounge Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roberto Lucci and Paolo Orlandini for Elam, lounge chair, model 'Le Farfalle', coated metal, fabric, plastic, Italy, circa 1970 The designer duo created a striking piece that brings...
Metal
Ensamble Pouf in Escondido Laredo 35
By Caterina Moretti
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
The word "ensamble" means a set and comes from the French "ensemble," referring to one with another, together. From their own individuality, Peca (Guadalajara, 2007) and Studio84 (M...
Wood, Upholstery
$13,592 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
$7,485Sale Price / item|10% Off
H 44 in Dm 22 in
'Atlas' Alabaster Suspension Lamp by Denis De La Mesiere
By Maison Paname, Pierre Chareau
Located in Glendale, CA
'Atlas' Alabaster Suspension Lamp by Denis De La Mesiere Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French designer and antiques dealer Denis de la Mesiere, who meticulousl...
Alabaster, Gold Leaf, Metal
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.