$6,300Sale Price / set|28% Off
H 39 in W 23.5 in D 17 in
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Backless Hall Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent pair of Italian hall chairs made in the neoclassical style. The chairs feature a backless
Faux Leather, Wood
$3,133 / item
H 15.75 in W 37.41 in D 39.77 in
21st Century Oscar Modular Sofa, Backless Module, by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Oscar Modular Sofa, Backless Module, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt Inspired by the poetic
Upholstery, Wood
Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Savonarola Folding Chair circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
that highlights the natural beauty of the wood. The chair is backless, featuring the iconic X-frame
Walnut
Ashanti Mother and Child Maternity Figure Carved by Osei Bonsu, Ghana
By Osei Bonsu
Located in Austin, TX
simple backless chair. An infant lays calmly in her lap, one arm reaching towards a pronounced breast
Wood
$800 / item
H 25.5 in W 17 in D 15 in
SHAKER Backless Counter Stool by AMBROZIA, Premium Vinyl, Black Steel & Walnut
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The shaker backless modern counter stool chair is made to order from our unique Ambrozia black
Steel
Unavailable
H 20 in W 26 in D 12 in
Studio Series: Backless Vanity Size Stool, Spring Linen Leaf Green Seat-in stock
By Five Finger Furnishings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Our vanity sized stool is designed to add color and drama to an entryway, punctuate the end of a hallway or adorn the end of a bed. They're perfectly sized for one! Sides are pale y...
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Italian 20th Century Dante Style Backless Savonarola Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
walnut wood design, often gives these chairs the nickname of "scissor chairs". The chairs are backless
Wood, Walnut
Sold
H 30.75 in W 22.5 in D 15.5 in
Early 20th Century Cottage Style Bobbin Corner Chair and Matching Backless Stool
By Wim Den Boon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 2 Early 20th Century cottage style bobbin corner chair and matching backless stool. In
Rattan, Wood
Sold
H 29.75 in W 23.25 in D 18 in
English Campaign Iron, Brass and Leather Stool from the Turn of the Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
the iron and the brass accents. This English Savonarola stool (or backless chair) circa 1900 would be
Brass, Iron
Sold
H 30.5 in W 20.5 in L 30.5 in
3 Hickory Chair Company Madigan Backless Bar Stools 5750-05 Dark Walnut
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
3 Hickory chair Company Madigan backless bar stools 5750-05 dark walnut The Madigan stool (SKU
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Italian Savonarola Curule Bench Seat Chairs
Located in New York, NY
impressive brass knob finials. Hard to find the bench, backless versions of these chairs. Seat H 18 inches
Brass, Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Table with Nesting Chairs, circa 1960
Located in Portland, OR
consists of a table (which opens to create a larger surface) and two dining-height backless chairs
Sold
H 36 in W 27 in D 22 in
Pair of Large Italian Ebonised Savonarola Chairs with Velvet Upholstery c.1880
Located in London, GB
, which was backless and portable. The chairs are of an unusually large size, and they are profusely
Velvet, Upholstery
$8,861Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 47.25 in
Custom Walnut & Bouclé Daybed by Fosfeen Handcrafted, Made to Order (Wide)
Located in Plymouth, GB
This is the wide version of the original Sunday Daybed, featuring the double-bolster cushion setup. This model measures 112 cm in width/depth, offering a more spacious lounging surfa...
Brass
$7,895
H 9.45 in Dm 21.66 in
Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant
By Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Mid-Century Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant Leuchten. The flat Cocoon shade provides diffuse, atmospheric light. At the same time, the symmetrical lamp body presents itself as ...
Metal
Gerd Lange Farmer Series Chairs and Table
By Gerd Lange
Located in Weesp, NL
Farmer series chairs and table designed by Gerd Lange for Bofinger in the 1965. 8 pieces of wood, 4 square rods, 1 fabric panel tightened underneath. All built strictly at right angl...
Canvas, Wood
Serge Castella Chandelier, circa 2000, France
By Serge Castella Interiors
Located in Girona, Spain
Large "Spring" chandelier by Serge Castella Custom-made Signed and numbered Metal and plaster France, circa 2000 Excellent condition. Serge Castella Interiors focuses on Antiques, ...
Metal
Marc Bankowsky, Anubis, Pair of Bronze Andirons, France, 2006
By Marc Bankowsky
Located in New York, NY
Pair of bronze andirons by Marc Bankowsky.
Bronze
$4,737
H 17.52 in W 34.06 in D 3.94 in
Bertil Vallien Fireplace Screen Fireguard Wrought Iron Forged Mid Century 1960s
By Bertil Vallien, Boda Smide AB
Located in Basel, BS
Rare fireplace screen designed by Bertil Vallien in the mid 1960s and produced by Boda Smide. Hand forged iron with well crafted and perfectly proportioned details. Whole length: 8...
Wrought Iron
Paul Evans Brutalist Sculpted Bronze Wall Mounted Disc Dry Bar
By Paul Evans
Located in Miami, FL
Paul Evans Brutalist sculpted bronze wall-mounted disc dry bar cabinet, Model PE-122. This iconic bar features two doors concealing one drawer, one cabinet with key and two adjusta...
Bronze
$2,200 / item
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Tombul 2-Drawer Nightstand with Push-to-Open Mechanism, Salmon
By Yet Design Studio
Located in Istanbul, 34
An aesthetic of honesty permeates Yet Design’s furniture, showcasing the power and beauty of simple geometric shapes. Their timeless designs combine sculptural forms, the material’s ...
Wood, Paint
$7,846 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
$18,219
H 29.53 in W 94.49 in D 66.93 in
Bed of Le Bambole series designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Bed of Le Bambole series designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1970, reupholster in cotton velvet and linen. Carefully restored in antique pink velvet and linen to ensure breat...
Cotton, Linen, Velvet
Murano Table Lamp
By Roberto Pamio
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970. We offer this Murano table lamp. Made in transparent Murano glass . Great vintage condition.
Murano Glass
$452,816
H 70.87 in W 125.99 in D 2.17 in
Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.
Located in London, GB
This outstanding fossilised skeleton is that of the ancestral crocodile species Steneosaurus bollensis that lived during the early Jurassic period. The skeleton, complete with armour...
Other
$68,000
H 27 in W 34 in D 10 in
Large Early Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Model of a Prancing Horse, TL Tested
Located in Austin, TX
A magnificent and large early Tang dynasty (618-906 AD) model of a prancing or dancing horse, circa 7th century. The majestic animal is caught mid-motion, one leg raised, head grace...
Pottery
Sold|$6,704
H 35.44 in Dm 21.26 in
Mid-Century German Cocoon Pendant Lamp from Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Rare Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Light by Goldkant Leuchten, Germany, 1960s An exceptional example of mid-century lighting design, this sculptural pendant lamp was produced by...
Metal
Murano Organic Shaped Textured Plum Table Lamp
Located in Westport, CT
A beautiful sculptural blown glass form with hand planed matte pattern. Lamping in a brushed brass and sold with shades of choice. Illuminated with a warm LED E26 bulb to any desi...
Brass
1970s surrealist bronze daybed by Victor Roman
By Victor Roman
Located in Paris, FR
Burnished bronze structure with a surrealist ornementation Synthetic fur Signed and numbered. Limited edition of 8 + 4 AP of a model created in the 1970's by the sculptor Victor Rom...
Bronze
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.
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