Rocking chair by Werner Biermann for Arte Sano Colombia 1960
By Arte Sano
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Rocking chair by Werner Biermann for Arte Sano. Frame of teak. Upholstered with patinated leather.
Leather, Teak
$1,980 / set
H 27 in W 14 in D 14 in
Mid-Century Bar Stools in Wood and Leather by Werner Biermann for Arte Sano
By Arte Sano
Located in Buffalo, NY
Werner Biermann for Arte Sano Bar Stools, Hand-Tanned Leather, Colombia, 1960's Mid-century modern
Leather, Wood
$1,096Sale Price|20% Off
H 41.34 in W 24.81 in D 31.5 in
Arte Sano, Cognac Leather Rocking Chair, Colombia, 1970's
By Arte Sano
Located in Sherborne, GB
This rocking chair is designed by Biermann Werner for Arte Sano. German-born designer Werner
Leather, Pine
$2,056
H 15.75 in W 25.99 in D 16.15 in
Mid-Century Teak & Leather Stool by Werner Biermann for Arte Sano, Colombia
By Arte Sano
Located in St. Leonards-On-Sea, GB
Mid-century wooden stool designed by Werner Biermann and produced by Arte Sano in Colombia during
Leather, Wood
$1,774Sale Price|20% Off
H 41.34 in W 24.81 in D 32.29 in
Leather Rocking Chair by Werner Biermann for Arte Sano Bogota, Colombia 1960's
By Arte Sano
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage South American Design Leather Rocking Chair by Werner Biermann for Artesano Arte Sano
Leather, Wood
$1,363 / set
H 28.35 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
Part of Mid-Century Wood High Stools by Werner Biermann for Arte Sano
Located in London, London
Pair of high stools By Werner Biermann For Arte Sano White walnut frame Leather seats Colombia
Leather, Walnut
$650
H 32 in W 19 in D 20.5 in
Lounge/Side Chair Designed by Biermann Werner for Arte Sano, Colombia, c. 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
side chair designed by Beirmann Werner for the Arte Sano Company in the 1960s. Also called 'safari
Walnut
Abstract Leather Top Coffee Table by "Atre Sano" Colombia
By Arte Sano
Located in Denton, TX
White walnut (cordia allidora) base with wrapped leather top for Arte Sano.
Leather, Wood
Abstract Leather Top End Tables by "Atre Sano" Colombia
By Arte Sano
Located in Denton, TX
White walnut (Cordia Alidoro) base with wrapped leather tops for Arte Sano.
Leather, Wood
Mid century Modern Rosewood & Palm Desk made in Columbia
By Arte Sano
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
. attributed to Arte Sano. The desk is a beautiful example with perfect patina, it absolutely glows in the
Rosewood
Unavailable
H 15.75 in W 25.99 in D 16.15 in
Mid-Century wooden Stool by Werner Biermann for Arte Sano
By Arte Sano
Located in Saint Leonards-on-sea, England
Low leather stool designed by Werner Biermann in the 1960s and produced by Arte Sano in Colombia. A
Leather, Wood, Teak
Sold
H 3.19 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
1960s, Werner Biermann design for Arte Sano, set of three chairs, original.
By Arte Sano
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Werner Biermann design for Arte Sano. Set of three chairs in original good condition. Hand
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 18.9 in W 18.9 in L 18.9 in
Set of Four Vintage Chairs by Werner Biermann for Arte Sano, Colombia 1960s
By Arte Sano
Located in Roma, IT
Arte Sano, Colombia, in 1960s. Teak and walnut, leather. Iconic and rare set of four chairs, in
Leather, Teak, Walnut
Sold
H 29.53 in W 21.66 in D 29.53 in
Arte Sano Biermann Cia Inc. Cognac Leather Hunting Chairs, Colombia, 1960s
By Arte Sano
Located in Almelo, NL
Arte Sano Biermann Cia Inc. Cognac leather hunting chairs, Colombia 1960s Outstanding pair of
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 32 in W 19 in D 20.5 in
Tanned Saddle Leather Side Chair Designed by Biermann Werner for Arte Sano, 1960
By Arte Sano
Located in Deland, FL
chair designed by Beirmann Werner for the Arte Sano Company. Also called 'safari', 'lodge', or 'hunting
Walnut
Arte Sano Biermann Cia Inc. Colombian Leather Hunting Chairs Set of 4
By Arte Sano, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Outstanding group of four rare hunting lodge chairs designed by Biermann Werner for Arte Sano. The
Leather, Rosewood
Pair of Leather Chairs by Arte Sano
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of armless low slung leather chairs. Original chocolate brown leather and white stitching. Extremely comfortable and beautifully designed. Seat height 12" high.
Balancing Woven Sculptural Piece by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Popular Art (Museo de Arte Popular) organized the Biennial "Arte / sano ÷ artistas 5.0", where a master
Wicker
Sold
H 27.96 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
Werner Biermann for Arte Sano Bar Stools, Hand-Tanned Leather, Colombia, 1960's
By Arte Sano
Located in Antwerp, BE
Werner Biermann for Arte Sano Bar Stools, Hand-Tanned Leather, Colombia, 1960's Mid-century
Leather, Wood
Arte Sano White Walnut "Butternut" Round Dining Table, Made in Colombia
By Arte Sano
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Fully restored white walnut dining table made by Arte Sano in Colombia, circa 1960s. The fiery
Walnut
Sold
H 18.9 in W 18.9 in D 17.33 in
Set of Four Vintage Chairs by Werner Biermann for Arte Sano, Colombia, 1960s
By Arte Sano
Located in Roma, IT
Set of four vintage chairs is a vintage design furniture item realized by Werner Biermann for Arte
Leather, Teak, Walnut
Sold
H 28.75 in W 22.05 in D 29.53 in
Set of 2 low chairs by Werner Biermann for Arte Sano Colombia 1960
By Arte Sano
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Pair of armchairs by Werner Biermann for Arte Sano in the sixties in Colombia Structure with four
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 27 in W 14 in D 14 in
Mid Century bar stools in wood and leather by Werner Biermann for Arte Sano, 4
By Arte Sano
Located in Asheville, NC
Set of 4 bar stools by designer Werner Biermann for Arte Sano , hand-tanned leather seating with a
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 27.17 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Mid-Century Bar Stools in Wood and Leather by Werner Biermann for Arte Sano
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
What to write about these gorgeous bar stools? We prefer to let the pictures speak for themselves. Leather with great patina. Enjoy.
Leather, Wood
60s Werner Biermann Low Fauteuil for Arte Sano Set/2
By Arte Sano
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
German born designer Werner Biermann settled in Colombia in the 1930’s and established a furniture factory which brought European and Scandinavian styles to South America. His son co...
Leather, Oak
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$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
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood Denmark - 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood, Denmark - 1960s.
Wood
Spanish Armchair in Cognac Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, leather, brass, oak, Spain, 1960s. This lounge chair originates from Spain and stylistically refer to the late 19th century Revival period. The construction of the bas...
Brass
Classic Modern Paul McCobb Extension Dining Table / 42"round - 72" oval
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist Extension Dining Table designed by Paul McCobb ,,, part or the "Planner Group", Wonderful figured walnut, Very versatile,Measures 42" round .Comes with two 15" le...
Walnut
Elliston Daybed by West Haddon Hall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This solid oak daybed is sure to compliment any space with its minimalist and graceful solid oak frame. The piece features a handcrafted French tufted mattress that boasts the tradit...
Mohair, Oak
Giacometti inspired Cocktail Table
Located in Houston, TX
Custom fabricated iron table base with a "Giacometti" inspired applied texture with 3 cast birds on stretcher per individual dimensions including 1/2" thick inset glass top. Picture...
Steel
Moroccan Moorish Star Shape Frosted Glass Lantern Light Shade
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan hanging glass star shape lantern pendant shade. handcrafted Moroccan Spanish style metal frame and frosted glass with delicate Moorish filigree metal work on this hanging st...
Metal
$18,000Sale Price|35% Off
H 126 in W 311 in D 11 in
A Wooden Indian Colonnade With Five Arches and Candle Alcoves
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite Indo-Saracenic colonnade, handcrafted in the 21st century from Sheesham wood, captures the timeless beauty of traditional Indian architecture. Currently in its natural...
Hardwood
$6,500
H 28.5 in W 26.5 in D 27 in
Danish Mid Century Modern Stokke Lounge Chair in Rosewood Suede & Aliminum
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Uncommon lounge chair designed by Jens Quistgaard for Nissen Langaa in Denmark circa 1960's. Features a rosewood & aluminum frame with original olive suede cushions. All in all in gr...
Aluminum
Midcentury Swivel and Folding Chrome Coffee Table, Germany, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very practical
Chrome
Black Kilta Chair by Olli Mannermaa
By Olli Mannermaa, Martela Oy
Located in Dronten, NL
This elegant Kilta chair was designed by Finland designer Olli Mannermaa for Martela. The Kilta chair is a Finnish design Classic. Kilta’s timeless design and very comfortable seati...
Steel
$4,555
H 31.11 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
Italian Military Campaign Style Wood and Brass Desk with Red Leather Top, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Mid-Century military campaign desk. This fantastic piece was made in Italy in the 1960s. This trestle desk is made from a beautiful wood with exceptional grain, the top is ...
Metal, Brass
Vintage Moroccan Brass Chandelier Pasha Moorish Style
By Alberto Pinto
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan Moorish brass chandelier in Alberto Pinto style. The Pasha Moroccan chandelier is finely handcrafted and chiseled with Moorish motifs. Handmade of brass with some hand blown...
Brass
$2,500 / item
H 31 in W 20 in D 20 in
FINLEY Shade Ceramic Large Table Lamp, Textured Black Lava Glaze by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FINLEY_Dark Lava Please note that this listing includes the table base and finial. Light bulbs are included with the lamp. If you would like the shade shown in the image, it can be ...
Ceramic
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.