$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 design having decorative molded raised arms ending with large greek keys topped with...
Faux Leather, Wood
Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Savonarola Folding Chair circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
Crafted from walnut, it boasts a rich dark brown color that highlights the natural beauty of the wood. The chair is backless, featuring the iconic X-frame silhouette that is both fun...
Walnut
Ashanti Mother and Child Maternity Figure Carved by Osei Bonsu, Ghana
By Osei Bonsu
Located in Austin, TX
The mother figure is seated on a simple backless chair. An infant lays calmly in her lap, one arm reaching towards a pronounced breast.
Wood
$875 / 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, QC
The shaker backless modern counter stool chair is made to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame and a premium vinyl upholstered seat.
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
The cross-slat walnut wood design, often gives these chairs the nickname of "scissor chairs". The chairs are backless, have decorative knobs extending out from the front top sides, a...
Wood, Walnut
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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 original condition with visible wear consistent with their age and use.
Rattan, Wood
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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
This English Savonarola stool (or backless chair) circa 1900 would be a great asset in any home of any style, modern or traditional.
Brass, Iron
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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:5750-05) by Hickory chair is a neutral and inviting piece that brings joy to any hom...
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Italian Savonarola Curule Bench Seat Chairs
Located in New York, NY
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
Made of solid teak, this piece consists of a table (which opens to create a larger surface) and two dining-height backless chairs. Ideal for a small apartment or work space.
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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
The legs of the Savaranola chair consist of two curved pieces joined in the middle, like a pair of interlocking 'U's or a single wavy 'X' and derives from the Sella Curulis, which wa...
Velvet, Upholstery
$4,450
H 9 in W 44 in D 21.38 in
Francois Monnet Coffee Table Smoked Glass and Brushed Steel , pair available
By François Monnet
Located in Miami, FL
Francois Monnet coffee table Mid-Century Modern from the 1960s. Brushed steel frame with elegant smoked glass top.
Stainless Steel
$1,650 / item
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
$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
Navagero Murano Glass Mirror
By Fratelli Tosi
Located in Milan, IT
Bold yet feminine, this exceptional mirror handcrafted by Venetian master glassmakers will be a splendid focal point in classic or eclectic decors. The indented frame in golden cryst...
Murano Glass
Charlotte Pedestal
By Josh Greene
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Josh Greene. Square oak pedestal.
Oak
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
$1,488 / item
H 28.75 in W 16.54 in D 15.75 in
Counter Stool Fox in Fabric Dedar Tiger Mountain 003 - Designer Seating
By Dmitriy Kozinenko
Located in Kyiv, UA
The "Fox" counter stool, designed by Dmytro Kozinenko, is a striking combination of modern aesthetics and functional craftsmanship. Its signature detail—a gently curved rear leg insp...
Metal
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$900 / item
H 38.59 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Ebonized Solid Wood Stool by Simonini with Caned Back, Custom Height
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort, and softness define the essence of the Wing Collection. Inspired by the design of the B-52 aircraft, this concept gave us the freedom to crea...
Faux Leather, Leather, Textile, Hardwood, Wood, Cane
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
$2,360 / item
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
Wood
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$8,765Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order
Located in Cirencester, England
The Sunday Daybed is a signature made-to-order piece by Alexander and Jones, handcrafted in our Cotswolds studio, UK, from sculpted solid oak with our signature wave form frame and c...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
$592 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
Set of 2 Brutalist Whitewashed Reclaimed Wood Collage Tiles by Peter Glassford
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
A sculptural White wash collage tiles part of the Brutal Nature collection by Peter Glassford, handcrafted from reclaimed wood fragments and assembled into a richly textured, one-of-...
Wood
$177,639
H 45.28 in W 56.3 in D 17.33 in
Italian Art Deco Bar Cabinet in Parchment with Inlays Signed by Anzani, 1930s
By Giuseppe Anzani
Located in Meda, MB
This bar cabinet was produced in Italy, in the late 1930s and is a really unique and special piece. Its tremendous historical and artistic value is what makes this item a real piece...
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Maple, Walnut, Parchment Paper
$1,795
H 14.75 in W 7 in D 5.5 in
Weathered Archaic Bambara Wood Mask Fragment, Mali, Africa, Early 20th C.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Add a piece of African history to your home. This is large and evocative of ancient times and ceremonies. Weathered wood mask fragment, Bambara people, Mali, Africa, late 19th-early ...
Wood
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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