Avoa Chair • Handmade Edition • in Steel by Pedro Paulo-Venzon
By Pedro Paulo Venzon
Located in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina
The motivation for the development of the Avoa Chair (MMXIII) is autotelia, the autonomous design discourse.
Steel
Avoa Chair by Pedro Paulo Venzon
By Pedro Paulo Venzon
Located in New York, NY
Avoa is an object at its most reductive form. The delicate balance of precision and deconstruction suggests both transience and simulation. Avoa, as its name states, is on the verge ...
Brass
Avoa Chair in Black by Pedro Paulo Venzon
By Pedro Paulo Venzon
Located in New York, NY
Avoa is an object in its most reductive form. The delicate balance of precision and deconstruction suggests both transience and simulation. Avoa, as its name states, is on the verge ...
Brass, Steel
Avoa Chair in Black by Pedro Paulo Venzon, 1stdibs New York
By Pedro Paulo Venzon
Located in New York, NY
Avoa is an object in its most reductive form. The delicate balance of precision and deconstruction suggests both transience and simulation. Avoa, as its name states, is on the verge ...
Brass, Steel
$1,314 / item
H 32.68 in W 21.26 in D 24.81 in
"Laura" Minimalist chair in painted steel with wooden armrests
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
Alessandra Delgado was once thinking about using steel to create delicate pieces. Laura chair is the materialization of these thoughts. The chair is part of a series of furniture des...
Steel
$990 / item
H 31.89 in W 18.51 in D 20.87 in
Minimalist Velvet Chair by Tiago Curioni, Brazilian design
By Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The 'Velvet' chair in black was designed from clean and pure lines with the elimination of any kind of excesses so that your greater identity were the colors, in a range of 09 option...
Steel
$1,558 / item
H 29.53 in W 26.38 in D 24.41 in
"Laura" Minimalist armchair in painted steel with wooden armrests
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
Alessandra Delgado was once thinking about using steel to create delicate pieces. Laura armchair is the materialization of these thoughts. Laura Armchair is part of a series of furni...
Steel
$1,170
H 31.89 in W 18.51 in D 20.87 in
Minimalist Velvet Armchair in Brazilian Contemporary Style, by Tiago Curioni
By Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The 'Velvet' armchair in black was designed from clean and pure lines with the elimination of any kind of excesses so that your greater identity were the colors, in a range of 09 opt...
Steel
1990s Pascal Mourgue 'Rio' Chair For Artelano
By Pascal Mourgue
Located in London, GB
Designed by Pascal Mourgue for the French manufacturer Artelano in the 1990s, the 'Rio' chair embodies a refined balance of industrial materials and minimalist design. Featuring a sl...
Metal
$4,575 / item
H 29.93 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
'Cadre' Steel Chair by Stephane Ducatteau, France, 2005
By Stephane Ducatteau
Located in London, London
'Cadre' Steel Chair by Stephane Ducatteau, France, 2005. Signed. Don't be put off about the thought of sitting on a steel chair, this is perfectly proportioned and very comfortab...
Steel
$5,300 / item
H 28.35 in W 21.26 in D 17.72 in
Sentada Chair • Handmade / Limited Edition • in Steel by Pedro Paulo-Venzon
By Pedro Paulo Venzon
Located in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina
As outras moralidades [The other moralities / Series] As outras moralidades start from an affect, in the rhizomatic molds of Deleuze and Guattari, cuir-suleado [queer and oriented t...
Steel
Penelope Chair by Charles Pollock for Anonima Castelli
By Anonima Castelli, Charles Pollock
Located in Athens, Attiki
Penelope chair designed in 1982 by Charles Pollock for Anonima Castelli. Steel-wire sled base supports a seat permeable to air which consists in a steel-wire fence coated with synthe...
Metal
$990 / item
H 30.91 in W 17.72 in D 18.12 in
Minimalist "Célia" Chair, Brazilian Contemporary Style, by Danilo Vale
By danilo vale Design
Located in Brasilia, Distrito Federal
The Celia chair is a contemporary workpiece conceived through straight and strong lines. Its structure is built by bent cold-drawn steel and the upholstery type may be leatheror fabr...
Steel
$1,807 / item
H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
21st Century Modern Chair With Painted Steel Structure And Hide Leather Seat
By Alberto Colzani
Located in Milan, IT
New outline was developed by maximizing the integration of form and function while using minimum material. The steel rod frames define a contour that is slender and light, becoming a...
Steel
Modern Style Gaia Chair from Tiago Curioni
By Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
In honor of the 100 years of Bauhaus, the Gaia chair reflects the purity and strength of the well-known school. The piece, of pure lines and in primary colors, has a pivoting back...
Steel
$3,800 / item
H 37.8 in W 14.57 in D 25.6 in
Pudica Chair • Handmade Edition • in Steel by Pedro Paulo-Venzon
By Pedro Paulo Venzon
Located in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina
The Pudica Chair (MMXVI) is an artefact that seeks syncretism between the rationalist style of the early twentieth century and the Brazilian colonial experience, embodied in the seve...
Steel
$366Sale Price / item|25% Off
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 22.45 in
Baleri Italia Paloma Outdoor Chair in Steel by Radice Orlandini Studio
By Radice Orlandini, Baleri Italia
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Paloma, both outdoors and indoors, translates the gestural sketch of the pencil into a three-dimensional object, capturing on the paper the essence of a chair through a minimalistic ...
Metal
$1,000 / item
H 31.5 in W 18.12 in D 22.84 in
Graphite Carbon Steel Chippensteel 0.5 Sculptural Chair by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Geneve, CH
Graphite Carbon Steel Chippensteel 0.5 Sculptural Chair by Zieta Dimensions: D 58 x W 46 x H 80 cm Material: Carbon steel. Finish: Powder-coated. Matt finish. Also available in colo...
Steel, Stainless Steel
$7,843
H 29.93 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Postmodern steel Sensilla chair by Christoph Siebrasse, 1980's
By Christoph R. Siebrasse
Located in Zwevegem, VWV
The Sensilla chair, designed in 1988 by German designer Christoph R. Siebrasse, is an iconic example of postmodern design that combines functionality and artistry. This chair is ma...
Metal
$1,318 / item
H 31.5 in W 18.12 in D 22.84 in
Graphite Aluminum Chippensteel 0.5 Sculptural Chair by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Geneve, CH
Graphite Aluminum Chippensteel 0.5 Sculptural Chair by Zieta Dimensions: D 58 x W 46 x H 80 cm Material: Aluminum. Finish: Powder-coated. Matt finish. Available in colors: white m...
Aluminum
$2,046 / item
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in
Brass Cabinet Modern Floating Brass Side Table Nightstand
By Renats Kotlevs
Located in Riga, LV
Exquisite custom nightstand, a masterpiece crafted from engineered wood and adorned with a polished, slightly brushed, burnished, varnished brass finish. This exceptional piece is de...
Brass
$4,831 / set
H 35.44 in W 15.75 in D 18.9 in
Set of 8 “Irma” Dining Chairs by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, Italy 1970s
By Achille Castiglioni, Zanotta
Located in Hellouw, NL
The "Irma" chair, designed by the renowned Italian designer Achille Castiglioni in the 1970s and produced by the esteemed Italian furniture company Zanotta, stands as a timeless test...
Steel
Donbar Faceted Fireplace in Patinated Iron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Donbar fireplace, iron, Belgium, 1970s A 1970s fireplace by Donbar made in Belgium in the 1970s. Crafted from patinated black iron, this fireplace embraces a mesmerizing interplay o...
Iron
Jorge Zalszupin Presidencial Armchairs
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Washington, DC
Beautiful pair of iconic Presidencial lounge armchairs by Brazilian design master Jorge Zalszupin. Produced in the 1960's, these uniquely shaped chairs feature a curved wood bottom, ...
Metal
$19,097
H 76.38 in W 87.01 in D 24.41 in
Wooden Wardrobe in the syle of Arredamenti Borsani Varedo from the 1950s
By Arredamenti Borsani
Located in Roma, RM
Wooden wardrobe in the style of Arredamenti Borsani Varedo from the 1950s Product details Wooden cabinet with tempera decoration. Dimensions: cm 194H×221L×62D.
Brass
$4,000 / item
H 31.5 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
AZO Wall Lamp, by Rain, Contemporary Lamp, Brass, Patinated
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Azo comes from the intention of creating a sconce with vertical lighting. Its shape is the result of a longitudinal cut in a cylinder with rounded ends, with the length reduced on on...
Brass
$165,000
H 30 in W 221 in D 55 in
Georgis & Mirgorodsky, Libertine, Contemporary Sofa, United States, 2022
By Georgis & Mirgorodsky
Located in New York, NY
This monumental swoosh of a sofa includes two integral side tables and an ottoman. The ottoman can be flanked by two cocktail tables to create two seating groups. The fiberglass side...
Upholstery, Fiberglass
$8,833 / item
H 31.5 in Dm 15.75 in
Venini Firenze Pendant Light in Brown and Yellow by Ettore Sottsass
By Venini, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Firenze suspension lamp, designed by Ettore Sottsass and manufactured by Venini, features handmade blown glass colored elements and crystal color discs. Numbered edition. Indoor use ...
Blown Glass
Contemporary Patinated Brass Calle stool with organic shape
Located in 1204, CH
After a beginning as a furnitures restorer in Italy, and more than seven years of experience in metalworking as an assistant of Valentin Loellmann, Christian specialized in merging t...
Brass
$7,104 / item
H 28.35 in W 66.54 in D 48.04 in
Antella Dining Table by Japanese Architect Kazuhide Takahama for Cassina
By Cassina, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antella Dining Table by Japanese Architect Kazuhide Takahama for Cassina Kazuhide Takahama’s Antella is a dual-purpose piece: a console that can be transformed into an oval table. T...
Wood
Hugs Sculptural Small Sofa In Deep Chocolate Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in luxurious velvet, this charming two-seater upholstered sofa features a distinctive design characterized by two plush, contoured backrest cushions, offering an inviting and...
Wood, Velvet
Tarantino Bar Cabinet
By Ghidini 1961, Paolo Rizzatto
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Elegant cabinet with essential lines of Japanese flavour. The slender structure in essence is opposed by four slim legs in gilded metal. Zuan is recognizable by the detail of the sup...
Wood
Una Black Chair by Estudio Persona
By Estudio Persona
Located in Geneve, CH
Una black chair by Estudio Persona Dimensions: W 45.7 x D 48.3 x H 78.8 cm Materials: Solid ash, stained black finish, black vegetable leather Dining chair in solid ash, stained...
Leather, Ash
Contemporary Patinated Steel Calle stool with organic shape
Located in 1204, CH
After a beginning as a furnitures restorer in Italy, and more than seven years of experience in metalworking as an assistant of Valentin Loellmann, Christian specialized in merging t...
Steel
Contemporary Brass Calle Console with organic shape
Located in 1204, CH
After a beginning as a furnitures restorer in Italy, and more than seven years of experience in metalworking as an assistant of Valentin Loellmann, Christian specialized in merging t...
Brass
Unavailable|$51,153
H 29.14 in W 82.68 in D 33.47 in
Contemporary Dark green leather upholstered Pico Desk
Located in 1204, CH
One-of-a-kind dining table. Born in Romania in 1986, Mircea Anghel is a self-taught designer based in Portugal and the founder of Cabana Studio. From a young age, growing up in Buch...
Wood, Leather
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.