$3,200
H 27.5 in W 21 in D 29.5 in
Bauhaus Minimal Inspired Leather and Stainless Steel Chair with Magazine Sling
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Bauhaus inspired, contemporary occasional chair with high polished stainless steel base and brown
Stainless Steel
$3,400 / set
H 32 in W 19.25 in D 28.5 in
Set of 4 "MR10" Black Leather Sling Chairs by Mies van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Dallas, TX
This handsome set of four MR10 cantilever dining chairs, designed by legendary Bauhaus architect
Steel
Pair of Bauhaus Modernist StyleTubular Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Great pair of Bauhaus tubular sling chairs in cowhide and matte steel. The arm covers are black
Steel
$10,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 35 in W 25 in D 32 in
Pair of Aluminum Warren McArthur Sling Lounge Chairs Style No. 1000-A, 1938
By Warren McArthur, Warren McArthur Corporation
Located in Camden, ME
Pair of lounge chairs by Warren McArthur manufactured at his factory in Connecticut in the late
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
Pair of 1970s Bauhaus Style Tubular Steel Cantilever Sling Chairs - in stock
Located in Cape Town, Western Cape
Two bent tubular steel and chrome-plated cantilever sling chairs that date from the 1970s, re
Steel, Chrome
1920 Cantilevered Chrome Armchairs with black leather sling seat
By Mart Stam
Located in Houston, TX
Four iconic cantilevered armchairs of chrome tubular steel with black leather sling seat and back
Chrome
Sold
H 25 in W 25.5 in D 24 in
Pair Bauhaus Basculant LC1 Sling Armchairs Le Corbusier Cow Hide Cassina 1960s
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Portland, OR
A very good pair of MCM Le Corbusier LC1 sling chairs, by Cassina, 1960's. This iconic design was
Steel, Nickel
Classic 1970s Even Arm Chrome and Wood Sling Chairs in Bauhaus Style
By Milo Baughman
Located in Buffalo, NY
1970s even arm chrome, wood and canvas sling chairs, reminiscent of classic 1920s modernist designs
Chrome
Pair of LC1 Sling Chairs in Pony Skin.
By Le Corbusier
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Pair of LC1 sling chairs in Pony skin. Excellent 1980 examples of Le Corbusier's, Charlotte
Chrome
Sold
H 26 in W 20 in D 20 in
Thonet Style Bentwood Walnut Tone Folding Chair with Canvas Sling Seat, Romania
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Bauhaus Campaign style walnut tone beach bentwood folding chair with a canvas sling seat
Canvas, Bentwood
Sold
H 29.5 in W 30.5 in D 27 in
Marcel Breuer Wassily Styled Chrome and Black Leather Sling Chairs, Pair
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
slings. This set of two (2) archetypal chairs would be a perfect addition to any design lovers
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 29 in W 30.5 in D 27.5 in
Marcel Breuer Wassily Styled Chrome and Black Leather Sling Chair, c. 1980
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
tubular chrome and leather slings. This archetypal chair would be a perfect addition to any design
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 27.56 in W 28.55 in D 25.6 in
Set of 2 Leather Vane-2 Sling Armchairs by Walter Antonis for T Spectrum, 1970s
By Walter Antonis, 't Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in Izegem, VWV
These stylish minimalistic sling armchairs, clearly inspired by the Bauhaus movement were designed
Chrome
Sold
H 25 in W 24.5 in D 25.5 in
Pair Modernist Bauhaus Basculant LC1 Sling Chairs Attributed to Le Corbusier
By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous pair of vintage Modernist, Bauhaus, or Art Deco Basculant LC1 Sling Chairs attributed to
Steel, Chrome
Cassina Le Corbusier LC 1 Sling Chair Black Leather Bauhaus
By Andrea Branzi, Cassina
Located in Cologne, DE
Cassina Le Corbusier LC 1 by Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, Perriand. Sling chair with black leather and
Chrome
Cassina Le Corbusier LC 1 Sling Chair Set Black Leather Bauhaus
By Andrea Branzi, Cassina
Located in Cologne, DE
Cassina Le Corbusier LC 1 by Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, Perriand. Sling chair with black leather and
Chrome
Sling Lounge Chair by Marcel Breuer, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Let's talk about this Marcel Breuer Sling Lounge Chair from the 1930s, shall we? It's got thick
Steel, Chrome
Set of 4 Zermatt Chrome & White Leather Sling Dining Chairs 1970s
By Vecta Group
Located in Chicago, IL
Zermatt cantilever sling dining chairs designed for the Italian ‘Vecta’ group in the early 1970’s
Chrome
Chrome and Leather Sling Chairs
By Le Corbusier
Located in Nyborg, DK
Pair of leather and chrome sling chairs, based on the Le Corbusier LC1 chair from the Bauhaus
Chrome
Blue Metal Bauhaus Sling Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Painted blue metal Bauhaus sling chair with new canvas upholstery.
Metal
Cassina Le Corbusier LC 1 Sling Chair Black Leather Bauhaus
By Andrea Branzi, Cassina
Located in Cologne, DE
Cassina Le Corbusier LC 1 by Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, Perriand. Sling chair with black leather and
Chrome
Le Corbusier LC1 Pair of Sling Chairs
By Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier
Located in Tucson, AZ
Le Corbusier LC1 cow hide sling chairs. Good vintage condition with wear to arms and some pitting
Cowhide, Leather
Set of Four Le Corbusier, Sling Chairs Covers in Cowhide
By Le Corbusier
Located in Salzburg, Salzburg
The world famous baculant chair is one of the best known of the Bauhaus Era. The inspiration for
Chrome
Pair of Contemporary Unicorn Heads
Located in London, GB
Introducing further pieces to our upcoming Studio Bucchi collection. These are a limited edition, bespoke order pieces. All materials used in the creation of these exceptional pieces...
Marble, Gold Leaf
$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
Sold|$3,849
H 14.18 in W 5.12 in D 3.94 in
Iridescent Murano glass table lamps by Gaetano Sciolari, 1965
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Palermo, IT
These iridescent lamps, designed by Gaetano Sciolari in the 1960s-70s, embody the elegance and boldness of the design of the time. Featuring a structure composed of thin metal tubes ...
Gold Plate
$1,800 / item
H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
$1,275 / item
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Bertu Stool, Tulum Black Wood Stool, Red Cedar
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Stool, Tulum Black Wood Stool, Red Cedar Why buy Bertu Home stumps? Kiln Dried Our stumps and stools all go through a drying process in our kiln, sometimes for up to a month...
Cedar
$3,175
H 20.48 in W 77.17 in D 36.62 in
Gastone Rinaldi plywood, metal and brass daybed by Rima, Italy, 1950s
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Wood and metal daybed with brass elements, upholstered mattress and cushions, produced by Rima, designed by Gastone Rinaldi, 1950s The headboard and footboard of this daybed, produc...
Metal, Brass
$1,400
H 30.5 in W 24.75 in D 32 in
Art Deco Machine Age Lounge Chair designed by Gilbert Rohde for Troy Sunshade
By Gilbert Rohde, Troy Sunshade Company
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Art Deco, Machine Age lounge chair designed by Gilbert Rohde for the Troy Sunshade Company circa 1930's. The chair features a sexy tubular chrome frame with large upholstered ...
Chrome
$1,201
H 31.5 in W 25.2 in D 32.68 in
Art Deco tubular steel armchair in the style of Gilbert Rhode Troy Sunshade 1930
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
A classic tubular steel armchair in the Art Deco style of the 1930s. The armchair comes with a dark green cover made of imitation leather and a frame made of chrome tubes which have ...
Chrome
$2,800
H 28 in W 68.5 in D 32 in
Art Deco Machine Age Sofa Designed by Gilbert Rohde for Troy Sunshade Company
By Gilbert Rohde, Troy Sunshade Company
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Art Deco Machine Age sofa designed by Gilbert Rohde for the Troy Sunshade Company, circa 1930's. The couch features a sexy tubular chrome frame, with thick cushions. This clas...
Chrome
Ceramic Side Table Tall - Geometric shape
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
GEOMETRIC CERAMIC SIDE TABLE, designed in 2023. Hand-sculpted ceramic table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop and finished with a custom glaze. ...
Ceramic, Clay
$3,500
H 28.5 in W 17 in D 18 in
Warren McArthur Industrial Design Side Chair with Sling Back, c. 1935
By Warren McArthur, Warren McArthur Corporation
Located in Chicago, IL
Warren McArthur Industrial Design Side Chair with Sling Back, c. 1935 Aluminum, Rubber Feet and Upholstery (cotton-poly blend) A rare example of early American industrial design by W...
Metal, Aluminum
Italian Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal and white fabric sofa designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 36.75” H x 76” W x 35” D Seat height: 16.75”
Metal
Testa Di Fauno Statue
By Fonderia Artistica Ruocco
Located in Milan, IT
This exquisite piece represents the head of a bearded faun, clearly depicted with his goat horns and elongated ears. The faun was the Roman equivalent of the ancient Greek satyr, a m...
Marble, Bronze
Italian Mid-Century Dressing Table, Silvio Cavatorta
Located in New York, NY
An elegant Italian Mid-Century dressing table by Silvio Cavatorta (1899-1957), crafted in the 1950s. The table features an adjustable round mirror on the left side and four drawers w...
Brass
French Crystal Ship Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French crystal ship chandelier with 4 interior lights. Measurements: Height:28" Width:28" Depth:10.5"
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.
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.