Bernard Govin ‘Elliptique’ armchair for Saporiti Italia, 1960s
By Saporiti, Bernard Govin
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Extraordinary Elliptique Armchair by French designer Bernard Govin for Saporiti Italia, c. 1965.
Leather
'Elliptique' Sofa by Bernard Govin, 1965
By Saporiti, Bernard Govin
Located in New York, NY
The 'Elliptique' Sofa by Bernard Govin, 1965 produced by Saporiti Italia, Besnate, Italy.
Velvet, Wood
Sold
H 24.02 in W 30.32 in D 30.32 in
Bernard Govin pair of ‘Elliptique’ armchairs for Saporiti Italia, 1960s
By Bernard Govin, Saporiti
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Extraordinary Set of two Elliptique Armchairs by French designer Bernard Govin for Saporiti Italia, c. 1965.
Leather, Wood
Bernard Govin Elliptique Sofa in Mohair for Saporiti Italia, circa 1965
By Bernard Govin, Saporiti
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Bernard Govin Elliptique Sofa in Cinnamon Mohair for Saporiti Italia, circa 1965.
Mohair, Wood
Italian Sofa in the Style of Gio Ponti, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
Fantastic Italian sofa from the 1950s. Very much in the style of Gio Ponti.
Fabric, Wood
Marco Zanuso 'Regent' Armchair, Arflex, Italy, 1960s
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare 'Regent' armchair was designed by Marco Zanuso and produced by Arflex in Italy in the 1960s. Characteristic for this iconic model are the generous, outward placed armrests ...
Metal
$5,923
H 22.84 in W 64.97 in D 33.86 in
Confidential Sofa by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti, Italy, 1970s
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in Brussels, BE
Confidential Sofa by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti, Italy,1970s - New Beige Upholstery
Fabric
Marenco Seat System Sofa by Mario Marenco for Arflex
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 2000s. Italy. Green velvet fabric.
Velvet
$8,914
H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 37.01 in L 29.53 in
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Lounge Chair, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A beautiful large Mario Bellini Le Bambole lounge chair, newly upholstered in luxury pure Alpaca wool fabric, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s. Marked on the underside. Fa...
Alpaca
Armchair Luigi Caccia Dominioni 1973 Modell TORO
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Berlin, DE
This exceptional, unique armchair made of faux fur was designed by Milanese architect and designer Luigi Caccia Dominioni (1913-2016). He designed the Armchair Toro in 1973 for Azuce...
Faux Fur
Armchairs by Luigi Caccia Dominioni circa 1975
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Berlin, DE
The renowned Italian architect, designer and urban planner Luigi Caccia Dominioni (1913–2016) designed this beautifully shaped armchair for Azucena. Known as the “P22” model, the arm...
Leather, Wood
$1,022Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.75 in W 77.17 in D 29.53 in
Midcentury Sofa Designed by Miroslav Navrátil, 1960s
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, fabric - Upholstery is in very good, original condition - Adjustable - Very good, original condition.
Fabric, Wood
$4,645
H 26.78 in W 41.34 in D 37.41 in
Iconic Sesann Lounge Chair by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1970s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
Iconic Sesann lounge chair designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina in the 1970s. A true statement piece, this design is instantly recognizable for its bold, sculptural form and t...
Aluminum
Alky chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli - 1960s
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Uccle, Bruxelles
Magnificent Alky armchair designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in the 1960s. This iconic armchair is upholstered in brown fabric. It is in very good vintage condition but show...
Aluminum
$8,500
H 26.78 in W 51.97 in D 36.23 in
Cini Boeri "Gradual System" Armchair for Gavina, Camel Velvet, 1970
By Gavina, Cini Boeri
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Cini Boeri “Gradual System” armchair for Gavina, camel velvet, Italy, 1970. Designed in 1970 by Cini Boeri for Gavina, this armchair belongs to the iconic “Gradual System”—a groundb...
Velvet
$13,936
H 27.56 in W 30.32 in D 27.96 in
Luigi Caccia Dominioni ‘Midinette’ armchair for Azucena, Italy 1969
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Luigi Caccia Dominioni ‘Midinette’ armchair for Azucena, Italy 1969. Sculptural design composed of a high-gloss lacquered cylindrical plywood frame and two circular leather cushions,...
Leather, Plywood
Sofa by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, 1980s
By Carlo Bartoli
Located in Brussels, BE
Sofa by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, 1980s
Leather, Fabric
$19,163
H 29.93 in W 90.56 in D 39.38 in
Le Bambole 3-Seater Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in amstelveen, NL
An exceptional and highly collectible “Le Bambole” sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, one of the most celebrated icons of 20th-century Italian design. This authentic vint...
Cotton
$7,316
H 27.56 in W 42.52 in D 34.65 in
Iconic Mid Century Armchair Sesann by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an iconic example of Italian radical design of the 1970s, the Sesann armchair was designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina in 1970 and remains one of...
Steel
$1,207Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.53 in W 75.2 in D 23.23 in
Midcentury Sofa Designed by Miroslav Navrátil, 1960s
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, fabric - New upholstery - Measures: Adjustable depth 87 cm - Good condition.
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$2,090 / item
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in
Brass Cabinet Modern Floating Brass Side Table Nightstand
By Renats Kotlevs
Located in Riga, LV
Exquisite custom nightstand, a masterpiece crafted from engineered wood and adorned with a polished, slightly brushed, burnished, varnished brass finish. This exceptional piece is de...
Brass
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
$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
Osvaldo Borsani Canada chair Tecno Italy 1965
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Iconic so called 'Canada' lounge chair model P110 designed by Osvaldo Borsani and manufactured by Tecno, Italy 1965. The Canada chair is constructed by 2 moulded plywood side panels,...
Leather, Plastic, Plywood
Werkstätte Carl Auböck 'Nun' Brass Table Lamp With Paper Shade
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Werkstätte Carl Auböck 'Nun' brass table lamp with paper shade. Designed in 1950, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese lamps is executed in brass with a cast brass base and sculp...
Brass, Iron
Rare Sconces by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare sconces by Stilnovo. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1960. These sconces contain a flush brass wall mount that is connected to a circular horizontal holder that carrie...
Brass
$5,355 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage N.4 ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish. This piece is part of our original and fully customisabl...
Brass, Bronze
Pair of "MP-97" armchairs by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in São Paulo, BR
In the world of design, Percival Lafer was a visionary dedicated to enhancing both comfort and aesthetics. His innovation led to the creation of the dual MP-97 lounge chairs, which e...
Wood
$3,900
H 16.15 in W 78.75 in D 47.25 in
Danish Modern Daybed, Reupholstered, Made in Pine, by Nyt i Bo, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A large Danish mid century daybed in solid pine, reupholstered in grey wool. Made by a Danish company "Nyt i Bo" in 1970s. This daybed can also be used as a couch or a freestandin...
Wool, Pine
Rosemont Nightstand by West Haddon Hall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
American White Oak pedestal nightstand or end table with a single drawer and integrated carved wood pull. Our timeless design is shown in Honeyed Oak. Our collection pays homage to...
Oak
BERG Side Table by John Pawson for Wonderglass
By WonderGlass, John Pawson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The character of the Berg table is inseparable from its materiality. Every detail of the design derives from the mesmerising visual and tactile qualities of cast glass and from the...
Glass
Fine French 1930s Daybed / Sofa Attributed to Lucien Rollin
By Lucien Rollin
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco stained walnut sofa/daybed attributed to Lucien Rollin (frame only). Inside dimensions of mattress/cushion area are 72 5/8" x 27 1/2"
Wood
$15,098
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Gianfranco Frattini Brown Velvet Sesann Three-Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1972
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Vicenza, IT
Sesann three-seater sofa, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina. It features brown alpaca velvet upholstery and a chrome tubular ca...
Chrome
$1,045 / set
H 22.05 in W 23.63 in D 35.44 in
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs or Club Chairs, 1970s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Beautiful and unique shape, made entirely from foam with a plastic floor. 1970-1975 production, reupholstered...
Upholstery, Foam
A set of French Neoclassic Alabaster Light Fixture, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of five, circa 1960's French neoclassic style carved alabaster light fixture, with bronze chain and canopy. Sold individually. This is a natural stone and veining may variate f...
Alabaster
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.