Arno Lambrecht für WK Möbel Streben Bank Buche Holz Geflecht, Deutschland 1950s
By WK Möbel
Located in Reutlingen, DE
Wunderschöne und seltene Massivholz Streben-Sitzbank mit Armlehnen von Arno Lambrecht für WK-Möbel aus massivem Buchenholz und Binsengeflecht Sitzauflagen den 1950er Jahren. Design...
Cane, Beech
Arno Lambrecht Dining Set of Table, Three Chairs and a Bench for WK Mobel
By WK Möbel
Located in Berlin, DE
Very good dining set by German Shaker inspired designer Arno Lambrecht made in solid beech and rush seat.
Rush, Beech
Sold
H 32.29 in W 51.19 in D 20.87 in
1950s Beech Bench, Sofa and Chair Set with Rush Seats, Arno Lambrecht for WK
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s beech bench – sofa and chair set with rush seats – Arno Lambrecht for WK Mobel 1950s beech bench – sofa and chair set with rush seats.
Beech
Arno Lambrecht Mid Century Corner Bench
Located in Berkhamsted, GB
This exquisitely crafted corner bench by German architect Arno Lambrecht is a real gem from the mid-century.
Rush, Beech
Shaker-Style Bench Designed by Arno Lambrecht
Located in Brussels, BE
Designed by Arno Lambrecht. Manufactured in Germany by WK-Sozialwerk.
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H 33.47 in W 68.9 in D 49.22 in
Beech and Cane Corner Bench by German Architect Arno Lambrecht, 1950s
Located in Maastricht, NL
A midcentury corner bench by German architect Arno Lambrecht. The sofa is made of beech with a spindle backrest and a woven cane seating in a perfect condition.
Cane, Beech
$1,542 / set
H 32.68 in W 18.12 in D 15.75 in
Set of Four Dining Chairs Designed by Antonín Šuman, 1966s
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of beechwood - Made: Tatra Pravenec - Labeled - Good, original condition.
Beech
$3,069 / set
H 28.75 in W 72.05 in D 31.11 in
Mid Century Dining table and Chairs by John Herbert for A Younger
By Herbert John Day
Located in Seaford, GB
Mid Century Vintage mid century teak dining Table by John Herbert for A Younger Ltd – Circa 1960s Sussex Elevate your dining space with this rare Mid Century Vintage Fonseca Table ...
Teak
$7,428 / set
H 29.14 in Dm 47.25 in
Stylish mid century Jatoba wood dining room set designed by Helge Sibast
By Arne Vodder
Located in Weesp, NL
Stylish and elegant mid century modern Mahogany Helge Sibast Jatoba wood dining room set. Elegant early 1960s dining room table and chairs, model 422, designed by Helge Sibast for ...
Leather, Wood
$2,110 / set
H 29.14 in W 55.91 in D 53.94 in
1960s Mid-Century dining table and dining chairs by Schreiber Furniture
By Schreiber
Located in London, GB
Founded in 1957 by Chaim Schrieber, Schreiber furniture is an interesting British success story. The Company was one of the biggest names in furniture in the 70s, rivalling G Plan a...
Faux Leather, Formica, Beech
Midcentury Skovby Mobelfabrik Dining Set
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning vintage modern Danish teak pedestal base dining table with two leaves by Skovby Mobelfabrik. This attractive set caters to many with the ability to expand from 46.5 inches...
Faux Leather, Teak
$3,942
H 28.75 in W 39.38 in D 18.9 in
Bench Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich in Blonde Maple and Bouclé Upholstery, 1940
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A refined Italian bench attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, dating to the 1940s, embodying the designer’s distinctive balance between structural lightness and sculptural elegance. The f...
Bouclé, Maple
$2,795 / set
H 31.25 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in L 19.5 in
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Dining Chairs, 4/Set
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Southampton, NJ
An exceptional set of iconic Mid-Century Modern solid Maple spindle back dining chairs by Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s. Dimensions: 19.5"W x 19....
Maple
$3,500 / set
H 28.5 in W 58 in D 32 in
Six Pc. Mid Century Thaden Jordan Dining Set Table, Leaf and Four Chairs
By Thaden-Jordan Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century dining set by the Thaden-Jordon Furniture Company ( Herbert Von Thaden and Donald Lewis Jordan ) circa 1947- 51. Constructed of bent plywood and thin birch veneer, th...
Birch, Plywood
$3,475Sale Price|57% Off
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 29.53 in
Mid Century Modern Sofa by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn, Teak and Cane, 1950s
By Wilkhahn, Hartmut Lohmeyer
Located in Rosendahl, DE
1950s sofa by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn. Filigree teak frame with a bast backrest. New upholstery with a coarse weave high quality fabric. Excellent condition with signs of age.
Wool, Rattan, Teak
Mid century dining set, Denmark 1960’s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Elegant mid century scandinavian dining set consisting of 4 spindle chairs and a round dining table. The chairs and table are made from teak. The table has a nice round top mounted...
Fabric, Teak
Mid-Century Modern French Bench in Warm Wood and Rush
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bench, beech, rush, France, 1950s A charming French bench from the 1950s, crafted in beechwood with a focus on clarity of line and proportion. The geometric backrest is elegantly d...
Rush, Beech
$8,799 / set
H 28.75 in W 61.03 in D 41.34 in
Extendable Teak Dining Table & 6 Chairs by Hans Olsen for Frem Røjle, 1950s
By Frem Røjle, Hans Olsen
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Mid Century Danish - 1950s Measures : Table : Ø 105 cm - with extension leaf : 155x105 - H : 73cm Chairs : 49x42cm - H:71 cm - SH:42cm Materials : Wood - Leather "Roundette" teak...
Leather, Wood
Paul Láslzó Bench in Mahogany and Cane
By Paul Laszlo, Glenn of California
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul László for Glenn of California, bench or sofa, mahogany, cane, United States, 1950 Designed in 1950, this rare bench sofa occupies a significant position within Paul László’s p...
Cane, Mahogany
$4,594 / set
H 29 in W 44 in D 32 in
Thaden-Jordan 1940’s Herbert Von Thaden Mid-Century Modern Table/Chairs 5pc Set
By Thaden-Jordan Furniture Co.
Located in Thiensville, WI
Thaden-Jordan 1940’s Herbert Von Thaden Mid-Century Modern table & chairs 5pc set • As designed by Herbert Von Thaden & Donald Lewis Jordan • Manufactured by Thaden-Jordan Furniture...
Bentwood, Plywood
$2,695 / set
H 31 in W 19 in D 20 in
Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Paul McCobb for the Winchendon Furniture Co.
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Set of four dining chairs designed by Paul McCobb for the Winchendon Furniture (Planner Group) Co. Solid maple with a spindle supported backrest and signature inlay screw on each sea...
Wood
$48,000
H 23.63 in W 60.24 in D 30.32 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-59-B Bench Seat / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Here the silhouette is strong. It is presented through the outline and shape of the piece. The sofa is a one-of-a-kind piece - unique and outstanding, it holds a museum exhibit quali...
Cane, Wood
Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1938, this authorized GUBI re-edition is executed in brass and rattan. The 5321 table la...
Brass, Metal
$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
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$2,800 / set
H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Smoked Glass Wall Sconces, Italy Contemporary
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano smoked glass wall lights, contemporary Smoked / fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finial and brass accents Art Deco inspired de...
Brass
Round Dining Table in Natural White Oak Finish
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Montecito 60" round dining table, crafted from beautiful white oak with solid construction for durability. Its decorative black iron on center base stretchers adds a ...
Metal
$3,480 / set
H 16.54 in W 17.33 in D 11.03 in L 16.54 in
Set of 4 Sculptural French Art Deco Stools in Wood & Lambswool, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural set of four mid-century stools, crafted in France circa 1930–1940. The design showcases forms, and subtle sculptural qualities characteristic of Art Deco furniture movem...
Lambskin, Wool, Wood
Handcrafted Walnut Side Table
By SUM Furniture
Located in London, GB
Beautifully hand-turned and handcrafted in solid American black walnut, this side table is a sculptural study in form, texture, and material. Designed and made by our craftsman in En...
Walnut
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
Lune Matte Speckled Grey Ceramic Table Lamp by Grès Éditions
Located in Geneve, CH
Lune Matte Speckled Grey Ceramic Table Lamp by Grès Éditions Unique Piece. Dimensions: Lampshade: Ø 16 x H 23 cm. Base: H 20 cm. Materials: Jute and ceramic. Weight: 1,2 kg. Electri...
Ceramic, Jute
$2,872Sale Price|20% Off
H 34 in W 75 in D 19 in
Reclaimed Elm Wood Dresser, Organic Modern Design, Hammered Iron Pulls
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
A classic masterpiece that effortlessly combines stye and functionality. Crafted from solid elm reclaimed wood, this dresser offers a multitude of drawers to meet all your storage n...
Elm, Reclaimed Wood
$5,028
H 20.08 in W 66.74 in D 25.6 in
19th-Century Antique warm brown Spanish Chestnut Coffee Table with Two Drawers
Located in Casteren, NL
This antique Spanish coffee table was crafted from solid chestnut and is a fine example of traditional provincial furniture. Its robust construction is softened by well-balanced prop...
Chestnut
MCM Scandinavian Modern Chandelier By V. Soini 1950's
Located in Kangasala, FI
A beautiful and authentic Finnish mid-century modern pendant light, manufactured in Finland by V. Soini during the 1950s. The lamp features an elegant brass frame combined with its ...
Brass
Late 19th-century Swedish Biedermeier armchair
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Late 19th-century Swedish Biedermeier armchair. This elegant chair features a solid wooden frame with classic turned front legs and a slatted backrest, showcasing the refined simplic...
Cotton
Danish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow floral-printed fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Vintage fabric in distressed condition, ideally reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and...
Fabric, Wood
$1,330 / item
H 61 in W 10 in D 10 in
Natural Oak Modern Hugo Barbell Floor Lamp, Ivory Linen Shade, Natural
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hand-crafted in Pennsylvania, the solid oak balls create a fixture that is as sturdy as it is stylish. The grained oak texture shows through the finish revealing a rich history uniqu...
Linen, Oak
$1,942
H 63.78 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Mario Bellini for Artemide “Area 160” Large Floor Lamp, Italy, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, Artemide
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent and iconic "Area 160" floor lamp, designed by Mario Bellini and produced by Artemide in the 1970s. The lamp is signed on the bottom. Fully original and in amazing condit...
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.