$1,435
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 Arflex, Burkhard Vogtherr
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
$5,981
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
$1,323
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 Arflex, Burkhard Vogtherr
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black "Felix" chair by Burkhard Vogtherr (Germany, 1942) for Arflex, 1985. Newly reupholstered in
Upholstery
Sold
H 28 in W 27 in D 30.5 in
Mid Century Burkhard Vogtherr Red "Felix" Cube Lounge Chairs for Arflex
By Arflex, Burkhard Vogtherr
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Red "Felix" chair by Burkhard Vogtherr for Arflex, 1985. Newly reupholstered lounge in red fabric
Metal
Sold
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
Sold
H 28 in W 27 in D 30.5 in
1985 Burkhard Vogtherr 'Felix' Cube Lounge Chair Set in Cognac Skai for Arflex
By Arflex, Burkhard Vogtherr
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
Sold
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 Arflex, Burkhard Vogtherr
Located in Huddersfield, GB
Felix sofa Designed by Burkhard Vogtherr Design year - 1985 Maker - Arflex (Italy) Unique
Bronze, Steel
$7,200 / item
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$7,058 / 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
$16,987 / 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
Frosted Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Frosted Murano glass wall sconces with brass hardware holding four sources of light.
Brass
$669Sale 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
$10,092 / 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...
Hardwood, Wood, Upholstery, Textile, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak
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
$2,129 / 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
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
$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
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
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
$13,757 / 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
Pair of stools by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of stools entirely upholstered with a fabric by Dédar. France, 2024. Dimensions: Diam 48 x H 38 cm
Fabric, Wood
Dressing table 'Positano 1306' by Ico & Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in MADRID, ES
Mid Century dressing table model 'Positano 1306' by Ico & Luisa Parisi in rosewood and metal legs. Italy, 1950s. Length: 85cm Height: 77cm Depth: 45cm Mirror diameter: 38cm
Iron
Wooden armchairs by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Superb pair of armchairs in beech wood upholstered with a bouclette fabric. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023
Fabric, Beech
Long Chandelier in Murano Glass by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Long chandelier in patinated brass with globes and plates in Murano glass. Creation by Studio Glustin.
Brass
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.