Mid-Century Fritz Hansen Style Teak Stacking School Chairs with Arms
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chair features a single pressed and bent teak veneer shell with an organic, waisted profile — broader at
Metal
Mid-Century Fritz Hansen Style Stacking Teak Toned School Chairs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chair features a single pressed and bent teak veneer shell with an organic, waisted profile — broader at
Metal
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
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
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
Mid-Century Danish Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Oak Series 7 Swivel Desk Chair
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
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
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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
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
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
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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 Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
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 Fritz Hansen, Alvar Aalto
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 George Mulhauser, Plycraft
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 Giroflex Stoll, Martin 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 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
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
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
$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
$750
H 26 in W 20 in
Galerie Maeght /// Abstract Geometric Minimalist Ellsworth Kelly Colorfield Art
By Ellsworth Kelly
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Ellsworth Kelly (American, 1923-2015) Title: "Galerie Maeght" Year: 1964 Medium: Original Lithograph, Exhibition Poster on light wove paper Limited edition: Unknown Printer...
Lithograph
Maurice Dufrêne for La Maitrise art deco tapestry 1922
By Maurice Dufrêne, La Maitrise
Located in Paris, IDF
Maurice Dufrene designed this tapestry for the studio La Maitrise, Les Galeries Lafayette, in Paris in 1922, just as he became the director of the studio. Crafted from handspun wool,...
Wool
Modern Counter Stools in Walnut, Cicely Collection
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
These walnut counter height cicely stools are beautifully constructed from solid walnut in Ohio, USA. This stool was style-spotted at the Spring 2022 High Point Market. These stools ...
Walnut
Original Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 1960s molded fiberglass side shell chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Gleaming shells are in original condition, each with a distinct thready texture...
Fiberglass
$7,000 / item
H 26.5 in W 72 in D 17 in
Mid-Century Modern Inspired "Victoria" Credenza, Boho Stereo Cabinet in Walnut
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
This design is a celebration of, and homage to, the geometric patterns that so often inspired Mid Century design. With this piece we also brought in a little bit of a Boho spirit as ...
Walnut
Organic Modern Table Lamp Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Small Table Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Named ""Elephant's Foot"" for its bold, bulbous base, the Pata de Elefante Small is one of Isabel Moncada's m...
Fiberglass, Linen, Fabric, Wood
$3,869 / item
H 31.89 in W 21.46 in D 21.26 in
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chair for Cassina, Black Leather, 1937
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" chair for Cassina, patinated wood and black leather seat, Italy, 1937. A timeless design informed by exceptional constructive complexity, the iconic "Ba...
Wood, Leather
$9,595 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order
Located in Cirencester, England
The Sunday Daybed is a signature made-to-order piece by Alexander and Jones, handcrafted in our Cotswolds studio, UK, from sculpted solid oak with our signature wave form frame and c...
Hardwood, Wood, Upholstery, Textile, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak
$652Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
$595
H 31.5 in W 19.625 in D 19.128 in
1970s Niels Møller Model 83 Teak Side Chair with Paper Cord Seat
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model 83 side chair designed by Niels O. Møller in 1970s Denmark showcases refined Scandinavian craftsmanship. Solid teak frame features signature vertical slat backrest with five ge...
Papercord, Teak
19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert
Located in London, GB
19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert. Original English Made Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert. Blackened Finish With Front Bars, Hood & Back. Including English Wild Rose...
Iron, Wrought Iron
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
$831Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 21.66 in W 17.72 in D 13.78 in
Set Of Two Bedside Tables In Wood & Glass, Czechoslovakia 1950s
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful set of two bedside tables with an original gray opaline glass. The tables are standing on oak wooden base with one compartment which has a shelf inside. The doors are on pi...
Opaline Glass, Oak
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
Rattan Drape Side Table
Located in Paris, FR
Side Table Rattan Drape with all structure in rattan in natural finish.
Rattan
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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