Lounge/Side Chair Designed by Biermann Werner for Arte Sano, Colombia, c. 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a vintage Colombian-made, tanned saddle leather & kiln dried oak and white walnut wood side chair designed by Beirmann Werner for the Arte Sano Company in the 1960s. Also...
Walnut
$1,079Sale Price|20% Off
Arte Sano, Cognac Leather Rocking Chair, Colombia, 1970's
By Arte Sano
Located in Sherborne, GB
This rocking chair is designed by Biermann Werner for Arte Sano. German-born designer Werner Biermann settled in Colombia in the 1930s and founded a furniture factory that brought Eu...
Leather, Pine
Rocking chair by Werner Biermann for Arte Sano Colombia 1960
By Arte Sano
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Rocking chair by Werner Biermann for Arte Sano. Frame of teak. Upholstered with patinated leather.
Leather, Teak
Mid-Century Teak & Leather Stool by Werner Biermann for Arte Sano, Colombia
By Arte Sano
Located in St. Leonards-On-Sea, GB
Mid-century wooden stool designed by Werner Biermann and produced by Arte Sano in Colombia during the 1960s.
Leather, Wood
$1,710Sale Price|20% Off
Leather Rocking Chair by Werner Biermann for Arte Sano Bogota, Colombia 1960's
By Arte Sano
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage South American Design Leather Rocking Chair by Werner Biermann for Artesano Arte Sano Bogota. Made in Colombia, 1960's period.
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Bar Stools in Wood and Leather by Werner Biermann for Arte Sano
By Arte Sano
Located in Buffalo, NY
Werner Biermann for Arte Sano Bar Stools, Hand-Tanned Leather, Colombia, 1960's Mid-century modern bar stools designed by Werner Biermann for Arte Sano.
Leather, Wood
Part of Mid-Century Wood High Stools by Werner Biermann for Arte Sano
Located in London, London
Pair of high stools By Werner Biermann For Arte Sano White walnut frame Leather seats Colombia 1960s
Leather, Walnut
Set of 6 Werner Biermann Dining Chairs in Oak and Saddle Leather, Arte Sano 1960
Located in Almelo, NL
This exceptional set of six dining chairs was designed by Werner Biermann and produced by Arte Sano in Colombia during the 1960s.
Leather, Oak
Unavailable
H 15.75 in W 25.99 in D 16.15 in
Mid-Century wooden Stool by Werner Biermann for Arte Sano
By Arte Sano
Located in Saint Leonards-on-sea, England
Low leather stool designed by Werner Biermann in the 1960s and produced by Arte Sano in Colombia.
Leather, Wood, Teak
Sold
H 32 in W 19 in D 20.5 in
Tanned Saddle Leather Side Chair Designed by Biermann Werner for Arte Sano, 1960
By Arte Sano
Located in Deland, FL
1960's original Colombian, tanned saddled leather & kiln dried teak and white walnut wood side chair designed by Beirmann Werner for the Arte Sano Company. Also called 'safari', 'lod...
Walnut
Arte Sano Biermann Cia Inc. Colombian Leather Hunting Chairs Set of 4
By Sergio Rodrigues, Arte Sano
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Outstanding group of four rare hunting lodge chairs designed by Biermann Werner for Arte Sano. The chairs are made of hand-tanned cognac colored leather.
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 29.53 in W 21.66 in D 29.53 in
Arte Sano Biermann Cia Inc. Cognac Leather Hunting Chairs, Colombia, 1960s
By Arte Sano
Located in Almelo, NL
Arte Sano Biermann Cia Inc. Cognac leather hunting chairs, Colombia 1960s Outstanding pair of two rare hunting lodge chairs designed by Biermann Werner for Arte Sano.
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 3.19 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
1960s, Werner Biermann design for Arte Sano, set of three chairs, original.
By Arte Sano
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Werner Biermann design for Arte Sano. Set of three chairs in original good condition.
Leather, Oak
Set of Four Vintage Chairs by Werner Biermann for Arte Sano, Colombia 1960s
By Arte Sano
Located in Roma, IT
Set of four vintage chairs is an original design furniture item realized by Werner Biermann for Arte Sano, Colombia, in 1960s.
Leather, Teak, Walnut
Chair by Werner Biermann for Arte Sano, Colombia 1960s
Located in Diest, BE
Lounge Chair by Werner Biermann for Arte Sano, 1960s Colombia Rare Colombian lounge chair designed by German born designer Werner Biermann for Arte Sano in the 1960s.
Wood
Sold
H 27.96 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
Werner Biermann for Arte Sano Bar Stools, Hand-Tanned Leather, Colombia, 1960's
By Arte Sano
Located in Antwerp, BE
Werner Biermann for Arte Sano Bar Stools, Hand-Tanned Leather, Colombia, 1960's Mid-century modern bar stools designed by Werner Biermann for Arte Sano.
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 18.9 in W 18.9 in D 17.33 in
Set of Four Vintage Chairs by Werner Biermann for Arte Sano, Colombia, 1960s
By Arte Sano
Located in Roma, IT
Set of four vintage chairs is a vintage design furniture item realized by Werner Biermann for Arte Sano, Colombia, in 1960s.
Leather, Teak, Walnut
Sold
H 28.75 in W 22.05 in D 29.53 in
Set of 2 low chairs by Werner Biermann for Arte Sano Colombia 1960
By Arte Sano
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Pair of armchairs by Werner Biermann for Arte Sano in the sixties in Colombia Structure with four legs in teak, Seat and back are made in brown stretched leather and tied with strip...
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 27 in W 14 in D 14 in
Mid Century bar stools in wood and leather by Werner Biermann for Arte Sano, 4
By Arte Sano
Located in Asheville, NC
Set of 4 bar stools by designer Werner Biermann for Arte Sano , hand-tanned leather seating with a wooden base.
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 27.17 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Mid-Century Bar Stools in Wood and Leather by Werner Biermann for Arte Sano
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
What to write about these gorgeous bar stools? We prefer to let the pictures speak for themselves. Leather with great patina. Enjoy.
Leather, Wood
60s Werner Biermann Low Fauteuil for Arte Sano Set/2
By Arte Sano
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
German born designer Werner Biermann settled in Colombia in the 1930’s and established a furniture factory which brought European and Scandinavian styles to South America. His son co...
Leather, Oak
$1,941Sale Price|20% Off
H 14.57 in W 23.63 in D 16.93 in
Early Hans J. Wegner Solid Oak GE-240 "Cigar" Stool / Ottoman for Getama Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Ystad, SE
Early Stool / Ottoman, Model GE-240 “Cigar,” by Hans J. Wegner for Getama. Denmark, 1955. A rare and early solid oak stool designed by Hans J. Wegner as a complementary piece to the...
Oak
Rare 1960s Walnut Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Stool Bench Ottoman
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Inc. from the 'Stingray' Series. Can be matched with the Model 2466-C Lounge Armchair. Tight and sturdy frame. Architectural form, with staved A...
Walnut
$3,400
H 29 in W 33 in D 35 in
Mid Century Brazilian Sergio Rodriguez Style Cognac Leather Lounge Chair
Located in Lutz, FL
1970’s Brazilian Modern style Lounge Chair in Cognac leather and Oak frame. A nod to Percival Lafer, Jean Gillon and Arne Norell, however maker is unknown. The single cushion is supp...
Leather, Oak
$7,000
H 30.71 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
Ernesto Hauner Caviuna Chair, Brazilian Midcentury Design, 1950
By Ernesto Hauner
Located in New York, NY
Caviúna chair designed by Ernesto Hauner for Ernesto Hauner Decorações (E.H.D.) in 1968, a company that opened that same year after selling its shares in Móveis Artesanal / Forma, wh...
Cane, Wood
Argentine Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Leather, Argentina, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and brown leather lounge chair designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1970s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.5"H x 27.65"W x 32.0"D Seat H...
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Danish Safari Chair from Farstrup, 1960s
By Danish Deluxe
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid Century Safari Chair from the Danish manufacturer Farstrup. A minimalist design. The backrest and seat are made of a light canvas material. The solid wood frame can be dismantle...
Cotton
A Mid-Century Armchair by Anonymous Designer, Finland c. 1950s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
An elegant armchair in birch, with a gently curved backrest and sculptural open arms terminating in rolled, upholstered rests, raised on tapering splayed legs. Newly reupholstered in...
Wool, Beech
$712Sale Price|25% Off
H 31 in W 21.5 in D 19 in
Alagoas Armchair by Michel Arnoult, Imbuia Wood & Leather, 1959
By Michel Arnoult
Located in San Francisco, US
Designed by French-born Michel Arnoult in the late 1950s, this armchair exemplifies the ingenuity of Brazilian mid-century modern design. Produced for the Alagoas Collection by Foren...
Leather, Imbuia
$2,542
H 27.5 in W 25 in D 24.7 in
Early Karin Mobring Model Cognac Leather Safari Lounge Chair Vintage Ikea, 1970s
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful design and amazing original condition chair. The design and the look and feel of this rare chair reminded me of what someone once taught me about good sculptures, "they lo...
Leather, Wood, Pine
Jean Gillon "Rodeio" Easy Chair, Brazil, 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced in the 1960s by Wood Art Brazil. Jean Gillon (1919–2007) was born in Lasi, Romania. In 1956, already possessing a consistent portfolio, he moved to São Paulo, where he dev...
Leather
Midcentury Stool Model PH43 Designed by Poul Hundevad, 1960s
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Lejre, DK
Stool in oak and patinated leather, designed and made by Poul Hundevad. Made in Denmark 1950s
Leather, Oak
Architectural Dutch 1960's accent chair
Located in Diest, BE
Beautiful 1960s Dutch design accent chair with clean architectural lines and a sculptural silhouette. Crafted with the understated elegance typical of mid-century Dutch modernism, th...
Wood
$1,040
H 27.96 in W 22.05 in D 20.87 in
Mid-Century Modern Armchair by André Sornay, Wood, France, Circa 1960
By Andre Sornay
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Simplicity and elegance for these armchairs by the Lyon cabinetmaker and designer André Sornay. Solid pine uprights assemble by threaded rods, a system patented by Sornay himself, c...
Wood
Mexican Rocking Chair Attributed to Michael van Beuren
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Ciraca 1950, we offer this Mexican rocking chair attributed to Michael van Beuren made in mahogany wood and recently professionally restored.
Wood
$4,800 / set
H 34 in W 29.5 in D 24.625 in
Argentine Designer, Armchairs, Wood, Mohair, Argentina, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of stained, carved wood and yellow beige mohair designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1960s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Age-ap...
Wood, Mohair
Ole Wanscher Lounge / Easy Chair for A.J. Iversen, 1960
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Ole Wanscher (1903-1985) lounge chair. Base and frame in mahogany with stretcher bar supporting the legs. Later upholstered in sand leather, seat cushion with down filling. Desig...
Leather, Mahogany
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.