$695 / set
H 33 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in
Pair of Austrian Art Nouveau Period Kohn Bentwood Bistro Chairs, Shell Motif
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Designed by Jacob and Josef Kohn, these Art Nouveau period bentwood bistro chairs feature pressed
Bentwood
Shell Chips Finished Regency Style Chair
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Regency orange lacquered shell finish arm chair. Mohair camel beige upholstery
Bentwood
$12,971 / set
H 33.08 in W 33.08 in D 35.83 in
Eames Lounge Chair Cognac Brown and White Shell, Set of 2
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Munich, Bavaria
2 similar Eames lounge chairs from the Original Producer in germany Original Cognac brown
Aluminum
$1,500 / set
H 31.5 in W 19 in D 19.25 in
Set of 8 Dutch Mid-Century Stacking Chairs with Single Shell Seat
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and side hooks for creating a single row of chairs. Very comfy single pressed wood shell seat allowing
Metal
$1,300 / item
H 32 in W 24 in D 20.5 in
Mid-Century Danish Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Ash Series 7 Swivel Desk Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Secaucus, NJ
the history of Fritz Hansen. Very comfortable bentwood seat shell, the chair's unique ergonomic shape
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
$1,300 / item
H 32 in W 24 in D 20.5 in
Mid-Century Danish Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Oak Series 7 Swivel Desk Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Secaucus, NJ
the history of Fritz Hansen. Very comfortable bentwood seat shell, the chair's unique ergonomic shape
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Beige Wool Shell Dining Chair by Lesniewski, 1960s
By Leśniewski
Located in WARSZAWA, 14
Beautiful dining chair with a modernist silhouette, design around 1962, manufactured by Slupskie
Wool, Bentwood, Plywood
Bentwood and Leather Swivel Chair by Mulhauser for Plycraft
By George Mulhauser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A bentwood swivel chair by George Mulhauser for Plycraft, USA. With a bentwood walnut shell, the
Green Shell Chair by Miroslav Navrátil, 1960s
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Zbiroh, CZ
Very popular and design valued lounge chair by Miroslav Navrátil. Made of fiberglass shell, with
Textile, Bentwood
Sold
H 35.5 in W 18 in D 16.5 in
Bentwood Embossed Shell Mazowia Cafe Chair in the Style of Thonet Poland, 1910
By Mazowia
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Grotto style bentwood chair marked with Mazowia as the maker. Chair features bentwood back with
Bentwood, Wood
Ib Kofod Larsen 'Shell' Chair for Christensen & Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Christensen & Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An impressive teak and beech edition of Ib Kofod Larsen's classic 'Shell' chair for Christensen
Beech, Teak, Bentwood, Plywood
Sold
H 39.5 in W 32.5 in D 32.5 in
Mr. Chair Bentwood Walnut Lounge Chair for Plycraft by George Mulhauser, c. 1960
By George Mulhauser
Located in Deland, FL
cushions offering a modern twist on the classic design. Constructed of a walnut bentwood shell the chair
Walnut
Sold
H 32 in W 33.5 in L 32 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Bentwood Lounge Chairs with Brazilian Sheepskin Cushions
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
shells. These bentwood walnut lounge chairs are a favorite of ours. Leather straps support and hold the
Sheepskin, Walnut
Frank and Son Finn Juhl Style Midcentury Chair
By Finn Juhl
Located in Westport, CT
Finn Juhl style Frank and son midcentury bentwood shell black Naugahyde Walnut chair, label to
Naugahyde, Walnut
Set of 12 Available Pagholz Rosewood Tandem Stacking Chairs
By Pagholz
Located in South Charleston, WV
with minor marks, chair rosewood bentwood shells in excellent condition. Ideal for auxiliary seating
Rosewood
Sold
H 32 in W 20 in D 20.5 in
Mid-Century Danish Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen White Series 7 Chairs Set of 4
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Secaucus, NJ
the history of Fritz Hansen. Very comfortable bentwood seat shell, the chair's unique ergonomic shape
Steel, Chrome
Fritz Hansen Style Blonde Stacking Dining or Side Chairs
By Alvar Aalto, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Delicate Fritz Hansen style single shell bentwood stacking dining chairs. Leg detail is inspired by
Plywood
Bentwood and Leather Swivel Chairs by Mulhauser for Plycraft
By Plycraft, George Mulhauser
Located in Austin, TX
. With a bentwood walnut shell, the chairs feature tufted tan leather upholstery and a modified chrome
Chrome
Sold
H 37.01 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Red Padded Leather Reclinable And Swivel Chair by Martin Stoll Giroflex 1960s
By Martin Stoll, Giroflex Stoll
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
bentwood shells like the famous lounge chair by Eamens. This bentwood is finished with beautiful selected
Leather, Faux Leather, Walnut, Bentwood
Set of 6 Available Pagholz Rosewood Tandem Stacking Chairs
By Pagholz
Located in South Charleston, WV
condition with minor marks, chair rosewood bentwood shells in excellent condition. Ideal for auxiliary
Rosewood
Ib Kofod-Larsen Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
shells. This lounge chair and ottoman duo is a favorite of ours. The back and seat cushions and straps
Sheepskin, Beech, Teak
Ib Kofod-Larsen Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
shells. This lounge chair and ottoman duo is a favorite of ours. The back and seat cushions and straps
Sheepskin, Oak
Beechwood Armchair by Hans Olsen
By N.A. Jørgensens, Hans Olsen
Located in Vancouver, BC
Beautiful beech wood bentwood ‘Shell Chair’ model #107 designed by Hans Olsen and produced by N.A
Beech
Hans Olsen for Bramin Møbler Shell Chair 1957
By Bramin Mobler, Hans Olsen
Located in New London, CT
This extremely rare shell chair by Danish modern designer Hans Olsen for Bramin Mobler is made of
Bentwood, Leather
Beige Wool Shell Dining Chairs by Lesniewski, 1960s, Set of 4
By Leśniewski
Located in WARSZAWA, 14
Beautiful set of 4 dining chairs with a modernist silhouette, design around 1962, manufactured by
Wool, Bentwood, Plywood
Beige Wool Shell Dining Chairs by Lesniewski, 1960s, Set of 6
By Leśniewski
Located in WARSZAWA, 14
Beautiful set of 6 dining chairs with a modernist silhouette, design around 1962, manufactured by
Wool, Bentwood, Plywood
Sold
H 33.47 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Pair of 1960s Czech Shell Easy Reupholstered Lounge Chairs by Frantisek Jirak
By Frantisek Jirak
Located in London, England
Pair of stylish 1960s Shell chairs designed by Frantisek Jirak for Tatra Nabytok. This model was
Fabric, Fiberglass, Beech, Bentwood
$1,886 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
Mid Century Modern Abstract Painting by Holger Jacobsen - 1973
By Holger Jacobsen
Located in Ventura, CA
Mid Century Modern Abstract Painting by Holger Jacobsen - 1973 Holger Jacobsen is a Danish painter who was born in 1918. Holger Jacobsen's work has been offered at auction multiple t...
Canvas
$2,052 / item
H 40 in W 30 in D 0.03 in
"Les Terrains" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"
Located in New York, NY
Our first limited edition fine art print “Les Terrains” is an emotive abstract landscape translated in gouache, charcoal and pastel. Created by artist Christiane Lemieux, there will ...
Paper
$6,780 / item
H 5.91 in Dm 66.93 in
Murano Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandelier / Wall Light, 2000
Located in Roma, Lazio
Wonderful piece of Murano that can be mounted both as a wall lamp and as a ceiling chandelier. Particular and original applique from the Murano glass factory. The wall light/chandel...
Brass
$7,950 / set
H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
1940s Kozelka & Kropacek Armchairs in Texel Sheepskin & Brown Patinated Frame
By Jindřich Halabala, Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Czech design by Kozelka & Kropacek, reupholstered in luxurious Texel sheepskin with warm brown patinated bentwood frames. Comfort, craftsmanship, and timeless style. De...
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood
$2,121 / item
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
$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
$3,981Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 31.89 in W 18.9 in D 26.78 in
4 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Mr10 Dining Chairs 1960s Knoll International
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in London, GB
Complete set of four chrome cantilever MR10 chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, in brown leather. This set of chairs is an early 1960s example of his famous design produced by Knoll ...
Steel, Chrome
$6,600 / set
H 29 in W 20 in D 19 in
Set of 6 Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Teak Dining Chairs Danish Midcentury
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of 6 model #42 dining chairs also known as the "Z" chair designed by Kai Kristiansen manufactured by Schou Andersen in the 1960s. One of the most iconic and coveted chairs to com...
Wool, Teak
$4,500
H 13.5 in W 11.5 in D 1 in
"Leda and the Swan", Incised and Painted Wood Panel, Art Deco, Gold and Black
By Arthur Crisp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This brilliant depiction of Leda and the Swan, a nude female figure and outstretched black swan illustrating the classic mythological story, was painted by Arthur Crisp on wood panel...
Wood, Paint
$919 / set
H 15.75 in W 13.78 in D 19.69 in
Two Mid Century GFM Stools in Drawing Jacquard by Dedar, E. Homa, Europe, 1960s
By Edmund Homa
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful pair of two stools designed by Edmund Homa. The stool was made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory from solid beechwood. The GFM type stool is regarded one...
Textile, Beech
$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
$5,900 / set
H 25 in W 7.5 in D 4 in
Modern Murano Glass Sconces, Hand-Blown Smoked Glass & Brass Frame
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano glass paneled sconces; each crafted with three curved panels of hand-blown smoked glass on a brass frame. We love the modern style and hand-crafted quality of these sc...
Brass
$6,249 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$3,990 / item
H 34 in W 31 in D 40 in
Custom Made to Order Belgian Linen Slip Cover Club Chair with Down Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This White Linen Slip-Covered Lounge Chair fits as the perfect accent to any room. It's the perfect chair to have adjacent to a sofa, and can make every pillow look delightful in the...
Cotton, Linen, Wood, Down
$4,500
H 39 in W 36.5 in D 31.5 in
1960s vintage Mr. Chair and ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
By Plycraft, George Mulhauser
Located in Phoenix, AZ
1960s vintage Mr. Chair and ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft. This iconic mid century modern chair features sculptural bent walnut armrests and new textured leather tufted up...
Leather, 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.
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