Rare Pair of Italian Futurist / Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs, Giacomo Balla
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
These Mid-Century Modern armchairs have dramatic appeal and are in the style of the Italian designer, Giacomo Balla whose a central practitioner of Futurism.
Upholstery, Hardwood
Floor Lamp or Lounge Lamp Balla, 1960s
Located in Zurich, Zurich
Restored: floor lamp / armchair Balla, 1960s, lamellar shade with finishes in teak, chrome rod, black metal base, pedal switch, E27 Ideal as a reading light next to an armchair / ...
Metal
Giacomo Balla Attributed Armchair, Italy, 1950
By Giacomo Balla
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning brutalist armchair attributed to Giacomo Balla, Italy, 1950s.
Copper
Sold
H 28 in W 22.25 in D 22.25 in
Important Pair of Italian Futurist Armchairs Attributed to Giacomo Balla
Located in New York, NY
Literature: See Italian Futurism: 1909-1944, Gugenheim Museum, New York, NY, 2014, p.216 for drawing with similar concepts by Giacomo Balla.
Sold
H 36 in W 39.4 in D 35.5 in
Pair of Italian Futurist Lounge Chairs / Armchairs Attributed to Giacomo Balla
By Giacomo Balla
Located in New York, NY
Rare and original pair of Italian Futurist lounge chairs / armchairs / wingback style chairs attributed to Giacomo Balla with stunning layered, sequential arms that convey speed and ...
Brass
Sold
H 36 in W 39.4 in D 35.5 in
Pair of Italian Futurist Lounge Chairs / Armchairs Attributed to Giacomo Balla
Located in New York, NY
Rare and original pair of Italian Futurist lounge chairs / armchairs / wingback style chairs attributed to Giacomo Balla with stunning layered, sequential arms that convey speed and ...
Upholstery
$10,500 / set
H 30 in W 28 in D 30 in
Gio Ponti Style Sculptural Pair of Mid Century Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
Located in Bernville, PA
Luxurious pair of midcentury lounge chairs and ottoman in the style of Selig Furniture Company. Professionally restored in a gloss finish and perfectly complimented with soft, cream ...
Leather, Walnut
$20,630 / set
H 43.31 in W 28.35 in D 32.29 in
Gio Ponti Pair of Wingback Armchairs, Italian Mid-Century Design, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Torino, Piemonte
An eclectic personality, from his early days he was active in the fields of architecture, painting, graphics and set design. He graduated in architecture from the Milan Polytechnic i...
Fabric, Wood
Pair of mid-century modern tall backs lounge chairs
By Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Italian mid century modern tall backs lounge club chairs.
Upholstery
Pair of Gio Ponti Style Lounge Chairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Gio Ponti style lounge chairs. The chairs have arched arms, splayed hardwood legs and upholstered in a cotton blend fabric.
Upholstery, Hardwood
$9,855 / set
H 28.25 in W 19 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs or Armchairs by ISA, 1950
By Arredamenti ISA
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Iconic Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern armchairs or lounge / slipper chairs by ISA Bergamo in walnut and shown with its original silk upholstery. This elegant pair of c...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Pair of Italian Modern Sculptural Lounge Chairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish pair of Italian modern lounge chairs feature sculpted frames with vintage upholstery and unique tapered brass legs. Two-tone fabric adds to the stylish lines of this Gio...
Brass
$12,877 / set
H 39.5 in W 32 in D 32 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Wingback Lounge Chairs Attr. to Gio Ponti, Model 512
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
An elegant, stunning pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern armchairs or lounge or wingback or high back chairs attributed to Gio Ponti, 1955 . Gio Ponti was known for working in the Mod...
Upholstery, Hardwood
$13,250 / set
H 27.96 in W 22.45 in D 28.35 in
Pair of Lounge Chairs in the manner of Gio Ponti, Italy Mid-20th Century
By Gio Ponti
Located in Utrecht, NL
Gio Ponti was one of the most influential figures in 20th century Italian design, shaping the language of Italian modernism through architecture, furniture, and industrial design. Ac...
Upholstery, Wood
$5,960 / set
H 28.35 in W 32.29 in D 29.14 in
Pair of Italian Design Lounge Chairs, Trafilisa Isa Bergamo, Italy 1950s
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of midcentury armchairs on conical legs and straight frames. The upholstery was newly covered with a white woven fabric with black piping.
Fabric, Wood
$5,639 / set
H 38.19 in W 29.93 in D 33.86 in
Pair of Italian Armchairs Attributed to Gio Ponti for ISA Bergamo, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A striking and exceptionally comfortable pair of Italian armchairs produced by ISA Bergamo in the 1950s, attributed to Gio Ponti. The design embodies the bold and distinctly Milanes...
Fabric, Velvet, Walnut
$11,660 / set
H 41.34 in W 30.32 in D 33.67 in
Pair of Lounge Chairs Attributed to Gio Ponti for ISA Bergamo, Italy 1950s
By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti
Located in Utrecht, NL
This elegant pair of lounge chairs is attributed to the Italian designer Gio Ponti and was produced by ISA Bergamo in Italy during the 1950s. Several of Ponti’s designs had been manu...
Metal
Pair Italian Lounge Chairs Style of Gio Ponti in Boucle
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Pair Italian lounge chairs style of Gio Ponti. The chairs have Boucle upholstery with walnut frames.
Walnut, Bouclé
Pair of Gio Ponti Lounge Chairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in Red Lion, PA
Pair of Italian mid-century modern high-backed wingback armchairs originally produced by ISA Bergamo circa 1955. These iconic, architectural chairs are often attributed to or design...
Brass
$13,753Sale Price / set|50% Off
H 41.34 in W 31.5 in D 38.59 in
Pair of Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet "Alata" Lounge Chairs, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of bergère armchairs, Alata Mod. 820 armchairs, designed by Gio Ponti for the Royal Hotel in Naples and produced by Cassina, Italy, 1950. Completely restored and recently uphols...
Velvet, Beech
Pair of Paolo Buffa Armchairs, Italy, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, London
Pair of Paolo Buffa Armchairs, Italy, 1950s A striking pair of 1950s Italian armchairs attributed to Paolo Buffa, showcasing his characteristic blend of architectural clarity and co...
Beech
$5,501 / set
H 28.35 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Mid-Century Organic Armchairs in the Style of Gio Ponti, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Argelato, BO
Extraordinary pair of Mid-Century Italian walnut armchairs in the style of the famous architect and designer Gio Ponti, 1950s. This is a pair of sculptural chairs, of extraordinary ...
Fabric, Walnut
LUdown Cylinder Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Inglewood, CA
The LUdown cylinder flush mount fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires is part of our contemporary collection. Available In patinated unlacquerd brass or aged silver and steel with (1) E26 m...
Steel, Brass, Gold, Silver
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Inglewood, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
$5,525 / item
H 7.75 in W 14 in D 14 in
Series03 Large Flush Mount, Polished Unlacquered Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined brass, hand-stitched accordian folded goatskin parchment shade with diffuser. Shades are made from genuine goatskin parchment, hand-selected for each lamp for its na...
Brass
Petite LUsaucer Brass Fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Inglewood, CA
Sharp and elegant 12" ceiling flush mount or wall mount fixture. This fixture is a new take on the traditional concept of indirect lighting that functions to accent a room with rich ...
Brass
$5,400 / set
H 38 in W 27 in D 36 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Wing Back Lounge Chairs by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback / Hi Back Lounge Chairs / armchairs by Paolo Buffa. These chairs are large, deep and comfortable; They have sensuous lines and a ...
Upholstery, Hardwood
$13,180 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
$10,773 / set
H 37.01 in W 20.08 in D 18.9 in
Pair of Steel and Leather Mid-century Modern Italian Bar Stools by Marzio Cecchi
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Marzio cecchi (1940-1990) Pair of bar stools Manufactured by Most Studio Produced for Ringo bar in Firenze Italy, 1970s Steel, leather Measurements 51 cm x 48 cm x 94 H cm 20 in x ...
Steel
Pair of French Forged Iron 'Star' Floor Lamps After Diego Giacometti
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
A timeless pair of French Mid-Century Modern neoclassical style hand forged iron floor lamps decorated with the form of a star, after Alberto & Diego Giacometti. These custom pie...
Wrought Iron
Rare Walnut Copper and Parchment Side Chair by Carlo Bugatti.
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare carved walnut side chair by Carlo Bugatti upholstered with parchment and inlaid with pewter details and mounted with hammered copper decoration. Beauty & Mischief: The Desig...
Walnut
$12,211 / set
H 29.14 in W 38.19 in D 33.47 in
Pair of Armchairs, Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy, 1950s
By Guglielmo Ulrich, Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A super pair of Italian 1950s club chairs / armchairs, attirbuted to Guglielmo Ulrich. Newly upholstered in a premium 100% alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Alpaca, Wood, Oak
$15,875 / set
H 28 in Dm 14 in
Pair of French Modern Neoclassical Wrought Iron Side Tables, Jean-Michel Frank
By Jean-Michel Frank, Gilbert Poillerat
Located in New York, NY
A delicate, refined pair of French Mid-Century Modern neoclassical side or end tables / gueridon in the spirit of Jean Michel Frank and attributed to the French Master Ironworker, Gi...
Stone, Wrought Iron
$10,854
H 16.34 in W 47.25 in D 22.84 in
Very Rare Max Ingrand Model 2352 Coffee Table, Fontana Arte, Italy, 1960s
By Max Ingrand
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A very rare Max Ingrand Model 2352 Coffee Table, produced by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1960s Brass, gold leaf and mirrored, tinted glass. In original condition with signs of use and ag...
Brass, Gold Leaf
$7,700Sale Price|21% Off
H 30.25 in W 22 in D 17.5 in
Pair of French Early Modern Geometric Lounge Chairs, Style of Atelier Martine
By Atelier Martine
Located in New York, NY
An Early Modernist pair of club / lounge chairs in the Manner of Atelier Martine formed from a repeating geometrical grid pattern typical of early modern design, the Viennese Secessi...
$7,900
H 27.5 in W 22.25 in D 22 in
French / Belgian Art Deco Vanity Chair by Van der Borcht Freres, 1925-1930
By Van der Borcht Freres
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, stylish French / Belgian Art Deco vanity chair in Sycamore wood by Van der Borcht Freres, circa 1925-1930. The piece has an exquisite form highlighted by the sloped, oval, b...
Upholstery, Hardwood
$5,200Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 32.68 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Art Deco Chairs by Jules Leleu, Walnut & Chenille, 1920s
By Jules Leleu
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Set of 8 chairs designed by Jules Leleu (1883-1961). Walnut wood with inlay and chenille upholstery. Francoise Sirex (2008) "The House of Leleu: Classic French Style for a Modern Wo...
Chenille, Walnut
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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