$3,390
H 37 in W 22 in D 23 in
Bartolozzi e Maioli Hand Carved Wood Foliate Faux Bois Leaf Chair, 1970s
By Bartolozzi & Maioli
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Whimsical Bartolozzi e Maioli hand carved leaf chair. Seat Width: 17.5” Seat Depth: 16”
Wood
Pair of Carved Egyptian Revival Chairs by Bartolozzi e Maioli
By Bartolozzi & Maioli
Located in San Antonio, TX
Unique art deco Egyptian revival armchairs designed by Bartolozzi e Maioli. Made in Italy, these
Wood, Paint
Sold
H 39 in W 25 in D 18 in
Pair of Carved Egyptian Revival Chairs in the Style of Bartolozzi e Maioli
By Bartolozzi & Maioli
Located in San Antonio, TX
Unique art deco Egyptian revival armchairs. Made in Italy, these chairs are beautifully hand-carved
Wood, Paint
$1,925
H 25.6 in W 16.15 in D 14.18 in
Willy Rizzo Italian Table Lamp in Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Brass, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning table lamp in tortoiseshell effect lucite and brass completed by an ecru linen lampshade. This incredibly charming lamp was produced in Italy during the 1970s and its design...
Metal, Brass
$702
H 1.19 in W 17.72 in D 10.63 in
Mid-Century Willy Rizzo Serving Tray in Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite, Italy 1970s
By Willy Rizzo, Christian Dior
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful mid-century rectangular serving tray fully made in a gorgeous and vibrant tortoiseshell effect lucite. This charming piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s and is att...
Metal, Brass
$8,800
H 31 in W 26 in D 31.5 in
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Lounge Chair, Widdicomb United Kingdom / USA, c. 1955
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Lounge Chair, Widdicomb United Kingdom / USA, c. 1955 Model 1720, bleached walnut, woven canvas webbing with replaced cushions in Great Plains wool boucle fabr...
Bouclé, Cotton, Walnut
Antique Chinese Carved Camphor wood Trunk Coffer 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique Chinese camphor wood trunk with brass fittings, and featuring an interesting desert scape scene, circa 1920 in date. Elaborately detailed, the trunk has ...
Wood
$40,000
H 84 in W 36 in D 18 in
Michael Coffey, "Jacob's Ladder, " Modular Bookcase, United States, 1973
By Michael Coffey
Located in New York, NY
A black walnut étagère with four adjustable shelves, finished to a satin sheen. First created in Massachusetts by master craftsman Michael Coffey, and fabricated by the artist in 201...
Walnut
Imperial Crocodile in Tiffany Technique
Located in Budapest, HU
An exceptional and rare hanging lamp featuring a finely detailed crocodile wrapped around a mosaic glass sphere, crafted using the Tiffany technique. The crocodile is rendered with r...
Bronze
$52,000
H 84 in W 72 in D 18 in
Michael Coffey, "Jacob's Ladder, " Modular Bookscase, United States, 1973
By Michael Coffey
Located in New York, NY
A black walnut etagere with four adjustable shelves, finished to a satin sheen. First created in Massachusetts by master craftsman Michael Coffey, and fabricated by the artist in 201...
Walnut
$17,420 / item
H 32 in Dm 24 in
Chandelier Hanging Light Sculpture Contemporary Hand-Blown Glass Blackened Steel
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
FLORA NO. 4 J.M. Szymanski D. 2024 What is the architecture of a flower? FLORA, a lighting collection by J.M. Szymanski, explores a flower's remarkable form. The collection is a lin...
Steel
$6,500Sale Price / set|22% Off
H 33.5 in W 19 in D 25.5 in
Set of 6 Channel-Tufted Post-Modern Dining Chairs by Finesse, 1970s, Signed
By Steve Chase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An intriguing and rare set of six vintage dining chairs by Finesse Furniture Ltd., comprised of four side chairs and two armchairs (also known as captain’s chairs). These sculptural,...
Brass
Ostrich Table Lamp in Vintage Brass or Nickel Finish
Located in Paris, FR
Table lamp Ostrich in vintage brass finish with black shade. One bulb lamp holder type E27, max 40 watt. bulb not included. Also available in nickel finish.
Brass, Nickel
Ice Bucket 1950-1960 Design.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ice bucket 1950-1960 design. Silver-plated metal ice bucket, signed, 20th century, 1950-1960 design. H: 23cm, D: 15cm
Metal
$1,926Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.99 in Dm 11.42 in
Antique and solid malachite bowl/plate, weight 1.85 kg/4.07 lbs
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique and solid malachite bowl/plate, weight 1.85 kg/4.07 lbs Antique bowl with a multi-passed, solid malachite rim. Very rare and high-quality.
Malachite
$2,160Sale Price|20% Off
W 41 in L 83 in
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Tiger Pictorial Rug in Beige-Cream and Black Tones
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 3x7 modern tiger pictorial runner is a bold addition to the Rug & Kilim Tiger rugs line of their Modern Classics Collection. On the Design: This partic...
Wool
Pair of Cerused Oak Bedside Chests
Located in Westwood, NJ
The modern design features clean lines and a substantial block form, accented by contemporary brass drawer pulls that add a sophisticated metallic element. This three-drawer chest p...
Metal
$1,883 / set
H 12.21 in Dm 3.94 in
Ico E Luisa Parisi Set Of Ceramics Impronta - Mano and Vaso Bocca For Cassina
By Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ico E Luisa Parisi Set Of Ceramics Impronta - Mano and Vaso Bocca For Cassina The vases and pin trays in the Impronta ceramics collection grew out of the creative talent of Ico and...
Ceramic
$3,632 / set
H 11.82 in W 11.42 in D 3.15 in
Pair of "leaf" sconces by Murano Mazzega in orange frosted glass Italy 1970
By Mazzega
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very beautiful and large pair of floral mazzega sconces designed and produced in Italy in the 70s. This pair of sconces is composed of a sheet of orange frosted Murano glass supporte...
Crystal
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.
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