$3,800 / set
H 28 in W 23 in D 24 in
Fun Pair of Kroehler Bat Wing Swivel Slipper Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Super cool pair of Kroehler bat wing swivel slipper chairs. The chairs are in nice vintage
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Black Leather Oversize Bat Wing Style Parlor Chairs
Located in North York, ON
These modern parlor chairs are just luxurious. Each is upholstered in distressed black leather
Leather, Wood
Bat Wing Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
PRIVATE SALE!
Sale Price $875 (Original Price $1,900)
A Beautiful Updated Example of Streamline Style
Vintage Rattan Chair
Located in New York, NY
Single Vintage Honey Color Wicker "Bat Wing" Chair with White Cushion
Wicker
$16,500 / set
H 31 in W 30 in D 35 in
Gorgeous Pair of Green Milo Baughman Tilt and Swivel Lounge Brass Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of modern chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin from the 1980s. These chairs are reminiscent of open scallop shells, the seats are deep and comfortable. Chairs...
Brass
Robert Sonneman for Koch & Lowy Brass Cubist Floor Lamp
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Hanover, MA
"Ambassador" model brass floor lamp designed by Robert Sonneman for Koch & Lowy with three articulating rectangular cubes mounted to the square brass vertical stem, on square brass b...
Brass
Classic Hannah Morrison Knoll Bench, 1970s
By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic off-white and original orange upholstery bench by Hannah Morrison for Knoll, circa 1970s. The three-seat is 81" long.
Steel
$6,500 / set
H 25.5 in W 24 in D 25.5 in
Stunning Pair of Signed Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Chrome Cube Chairs Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of signed Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin chrome cube chairs. The original vinyl shows wear and re-upholstery is recommended. Thayer Coggin tags are still on the underside.
Chrome
Biomorphic Serpentine Sofa, ca 1950s
Located in Cathedral City, CA
This is a beautiful sofa in a biomorphic shape emblematic of the designs of the 1950s. Although no labels are present as the sofa has been reupholstered in the past, the dimensions a...
Upholstery, Naugahyde, Foam, Walnut
Pair of Jens Risom Scoop Chairs for Hans Knoll
By Jens Risom
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Jens Risom scoop chairs for Hans Knoll A pair of very early Knoll post war design scoop chairs by Jens Risom. Each has been completely restored in a luxurious Sandra Jordan ...
Alpaca
Vintage Pair of Milo Baughman Scoop Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman pair of scoop lounge chairs Wood frames need some minor restoration and refinishing is probably desirable with these. Black upholstery is original. Missing a couple b...
Wood
Sloane Sectional Sofa by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Atlanta, GA
Established in 2008, the Vladimir Kagan Couture collection features a selection of the Classic Kagan designs from 1950s to his new designs from 21st century. One of the new designs o...
Fabric, Foam, Wood
$4,200 / set
H 30 in W 26 in D 26 in
Danish Pair of Midcentury Slipper or Cocktail Lounge Chairs, 1950's
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very cool matching pair of Danish slipper or cocktail chairs from the 1950s. Very comfortable and light weight and thus easy to move around when the situation and guests require ex...
Teak
$3,800Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 27 in W 31 in D 26 in
Pair of Elegant Slipper Chairs in the Manner of Billy Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of elegant slipper chairs in the manner of Billy Haines, American, circa 1940s. These chairs are currently being refinished and reupholstered and can be completed in your choice...
Upholstery, Wood
Milo Baughman Signed Pair Scoop Lounge Chairs James Inc.
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Early pair of Milo Baughman signed scoop lounge chairs with light walnut frames. Original orange vinyl shows wear-re-upholstery is recommended. James inc. tag on underside of one.
Upholstery, Walnut
Arago Chair 'Swivel' by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural cushioned chair features a modern cup-like seat poised atop a pedestal. Available in a variety of custom fabrics. Ships in approximately 5-6 weeks. Listing shows C...
Leather
Adrian Pearsall 1611-C Wingback Chair
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic mid-century modern tall back lounge chair with "wing" arms. Designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates in the mid 60s. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Fabric, Walnut
Geometric Abstract Design Carpet / Rug, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1950s - Czechoslovakia - good original condition - cleaned
Grasscloth
$3,300 / set
H 32.5 in W 26 in D 25 in
Pair of Mid-Century-Style Silver Metallic Upholstered Swivel Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Contemporary swivel chairs in a metallic upholstery with geometric patterned seat cushions on teak swivel bases. (PRICED AS Pair) Stain on one seat cushion, wear consistent ...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Teak
$7,700Sale Price|30% Off
H 86.62 in W 86.62 in D 0.04 in
Snap–15 Minutes of Fame (Wastelands) - analog, not mounted, Polaroid
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Snap–15 Minutes of Fame (Wastelands) - 4 pieces, 2003 Edition of 5, 105x100cm each, 220x220cm installed. Analog C-Prints, hand-printed by the artist on Fuji Crystal Archive Paper,...
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
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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