Tripolina Folding Chair by Dario Alfonsi, Teak & Leather, Italy, 1990s
By Dario Alfonsi, Joseph Beverly Fenby
Located in Atlanta, GA
from J.B. Fenby and traditional Berber chairs. It features black vegetable-tanned leather and solid
Metal
$2,846 / item
H 30.5 in W 30 in D 30 in
Tourenne Chair in Luxe Berbers / Bouclés by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Tourenne Chair from Lemieux et Cie is a celebration of organic modernism, its rounded
Bouclé
Elodie Chair in Luxe Berbers/ Bouclés by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Elodie Chair draws inspiration from the elegant curves of 1930s French design, channeling the
Velvet
$2,850 / item
H 30 in W 36 in D 36 in
"Dumas" Lounge Chair in Luxe Berbers / Bouclés by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Dumas Lounge Chair combines a clean, tightly tailored seat and back with wide mappa burl arms
Velvet, Burl
$2,698 / item
H 32 in W 36 in D 37 in
Valence Swivel Chair in Luxe Berbers/ Bouclés by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
do COM upon request. This listing is for the chair upholstered in any of our bouclé or berber
Fabric, Oak
$2,403 / item
H 29 in W 31 in D 32 in
Garnier Swivel Chair in Luxe Berbers/ Bouclés by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
COM upon request. This listing is for the chair upholstered in any of our bouclé or berber fabrics
Velvet
$3,380 / item
H 30 in W 35 in D 36 in
Lune Swivel Chair in Luxe Berbers/ Bouclés by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Lune swivel chair from Lemieux et Cie is a masterful expression of sculptural comfort, its
Velvet
$3,105 / item
H 33 in W 35 in D 40 in
Rousseau Swivel chair in Luxe Berbers/ Bouclés by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
is for the chair upholstered in any of our bouclé or berber fabrics. There are 3 color options, a
Velvet
$2,816 / item
H 32 in W 32 in D 30 in
Bijou Swivel Chair in Luxe Berbers/ Bouclés by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
listing is for the chair upholstered in any of our bouclé or berber fabrics. There are 3 color options, a
Bouclé
Aurélie Swivel Chair in Luxe Berbers/ Bouclés by Lemieux Et Cie
Located in New York, NY
is for the chair upholstered in any of our bouclé or berber fabrics. There are 3 color options, a
Velvet
$2,846 / item
H 29 in W 30 in D 30 in
Tourenne Chair in Luxe Berbers / Bouclés (Tapered Leg) by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Tourenne Chair from Lemieux et Cie is a celebration of organic modernism, its rounded
Velvet
$2,016 / item
H 38 in W 24 in D 26 in
Dupont Dining / Desk Arm Chair in Luxe Berbers/ Bouclés by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
upon request. This listing is for the chair upholstered in any of our bouclé or berber fabrics. There
Velvet
Black Leather Tripolina Armchair
By Dario Alfonsi
Located in Milan, IT
, who was himself inspired by traditional Berber chairs. The Tripolina is a durable chair handcrafted in
Leather, Teak
Cognac Leather Tripolina Armchair
By Dario Alfonsi
Located in Milan, IT
, who was himself inspired by traditional Berber chairs. The Tripolina is a durable chair handcrafted in
Leather, Teak
Green Leather Tripolina Armchair
By Dario Alfonsi
Located in Milan, IT
, who was himself inspired by traditional Berber chairs. The Tripolina is a durable chair handcrafted in
Leather, Teak
Red Leather Tripolina Armchair
By Dario Alfonsi
Located in Milan, IT
, who was himself inspired by traditional Berber chairs. The Tripolina is a durable chair handcrafted in
Leather, Teak
Cowhide Tripolina Armchair
By Dario Alfonsi
Located in Milan, IT
, who was himself inspired by traditional Berber chairs. The Tripolina is a durable chair handcrafted in
Leather, Teak
Patchwork Leather Tripolina Armchair
By Dario Alfonsi
Located in Milan, IT
, who was himself inspired by traditional Berber chairs. The Tripolina is a durable chair handcrafted in
Leather, Teak
Lemaire Bench in Berber / Bouclé by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
handmade by skilled artisans in North Carolina. We can do COM upon request. This listing is for the chair
Velvet
Valence Sofa in Luxe Berbers/ Bouclés by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
listing is for the chair upholstered in any of our bouclé or berber fabrics. There are 3 color options, a
Fabric, Oak
Aurélie Ottoman in Luxe Berbers/ Bouclés by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
sculptural complement to the Aurélie Chair or stands beautifully on its own as a versatile accent piece. With
Velvet
Fontaine Sofa in Luxe Berbers/ Bouclés by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
. This listing is for the chair upholstered in any of our bouclé or berber fabrics. There are 3 color
Velvet
Elodie Sofa in Luxe Berbers/ Bouclés by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
in any of our bouclé or berber fabrics. There are 3 color options, a "Cream", a pink "Rosewood", and
Velvet
Rousseau Sofa in Luxe Berbers/ Bouclés by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
the sofa upholstered in any of our bouclé or berber fabrics. There are 3 color options, a "Cream", a
Bouclé
20th Century North African Folding Berber Chair
Located in High Point, NC
A beautifully ornate piece with a distinctive function, this vintage wooden berber’s chair is a
Fabric, Hardwood
Pair Of Moroccan Berber Leather And Repoussé Chairs
Located in London, GB
Pair of Moroccan Studded Leather and Repoussé Chairs Morocco, circa 1960 A striking pair of mid
Metal
Elodie Chair in Luxe Berbers/ Bouclés by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Elodie Chair draws inspiration from the elegant curves of 1930s French design, channeling the
Velvet
Sold
H 36 in W 34 in D 34 in
Swivel Club Chair in Vintage Berber Tribal Striped Kilim Wool, "one-of-a-kind"
Located in thousand oaks, CA
One-of-a-kind swivel club chair in vintage Berber tribal striped Kilim wool. Impeccably upholstered
Fabric, Textile, Wool, Goat Hair, Linen, Hemp, Organic Material, Foam, H...
Sold
H 36 in W 34 in D 34 in
Swivel Club Chair in Vintage Berber Tribal Striped Kilim Wool, "One-of-a-kind"
Located in thousand oaks, CA
One-of-a-kind swivel club chair in vintage Berber tribal striped Kilim wool. Impeccably upholstered
Fabric, Textile, Wool, Goat Hair, Linen, Upholstery, Hemp, Foam, Hardwood
Sold
H 42.52 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Tripolina Folding Chair by Viganò in Leather and Teak from circa 1970s
By Dario Alfonsi
Located in Milano, IT
century by J.B. Fendy, who in turn was inspired by traditional Berber chairs. The Tripolina chair was made
Leather, Teak
Carved Moroccan Hardwood Table with Chairs
Located in New York, NY
. Exclusive design by the Moroccan Berber tribe including six matching chairs with original handwoven wool
Tuareg Berber Tamzak Camel Saddle Chairs - A Pair
Located in Savannah, GA
A pair of Tuareg Berber Tamzak camel saddle chairs, Niger Africa, early 20th century. These saddle
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
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$2,501 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
$16,686 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...
Oak
Long Chandelier in Murano Glass by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Long chandelier in patinated brass with globes and plates in Murano glass. Creation by Studio Glustin.
Brass
"Madeleine" Bow Back Oak Chair by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
This modern solid Oak dining chair features a unique bow-shaped back and a contoured upholstered seat. The seat is crafted for comfort and made with a woven performance-grade fabric ...
Oak
Elodie Chair in in Performance Velvet by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Elodie Chair draws inspiration from the elegant curves of 1930s French design, channeling the works of Jean Royère, Pierre Chareau and Marc du Plantier. With its deep seat, soft ...
Velvet
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.
Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.
Andrianna Shamaris has filled her epic new home with pieces of her own design.
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With its plush cushions, cane details and dazzlingly colorful back, it’s inviting from every angle.
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The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
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From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.