$75,000 / set
H 28.5 in W 25 in D 27 in
"Gemütlich" Leather Clad Table and 4 Burgundy Brentwood Chairs by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
on the "Brentwood" chair with an all upholstered back with channel quilting and biscuit tufted
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Brentwood Navy and Blackened Steel Corner Chair
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inheritance Corner chair can be used as a standalone piece, or as part of a modular sectional
Steel
$7,400 / set
H 32 in W 22 in D 20 in
Pair of Paul Laszlo Chairs from the Brentwood Country Club, circa 1954
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A favorite of Paul Laszlo, these chairs were featured in design projects for the Brentwood Country
Leather, Wood
WILLIAM HAINES DESIGNS BRENTWOOD CHAIR
Located in New York, NY
Custom-made curved back slipper chair with tufted upholstered seat raised on ebonized wood frame
Wood, Fabric
Pair of Tufted Leather Pull Up Chairs by William "Billy" Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
decorator William "Billy" Haines. This Hostess chair, a variant of the "Brentwood" chair, features cream
Leather, Mahogany
19THC BENTWOOD ROCKING CHAIR
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC TWIG/BRENTWOOD ROCKING CHAIR FROM PENNSYLVANIA GREAT FORM IN PRISTINE CONDITION
Twig, Hickory
Set of Eight 19c Gilded and Carved Chairs with Original Patina
Located in New Orleans, LA
Stunning set of 8 beautifully carved and gilded brentwood shaped vase back chairs that feature
Giltwood
Set Of 4 Mid Century Modern Brentwood Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
1970s. Crafted by the esteemed Taiwanese manufacturer Shin-Lee, these chairs pay homage to the iconic
Wood, Oak
$14,985
H 28.35 in W 86.62 in D 44.1 in
Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Navy Velvet, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, The Twins curved sofa and day bed shar...
Fabric, Wood, Velvet
Saffo Table Lamp by Angelo Mangiarotti, Modern Mouth-Blown Glass
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Saffo by Angelo Mangiarotti. 1967 The spectacular Saffo Lamp was designed in 1966 by Italian architect, sculptor, and designer Angelo Mangiarotti and has since been a coveted vintage...
Acrylic
Vladimir Kagan Burl Wood Wall Unit Cabinet Sideboard
By Vladimir Kagan, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern burl wood liquor cabinet bar, display cabinet or sideboard by V. Kagan. Measures: 8' Tall.
Pairs of Emil Stejnar Style Brass Sconces
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Miami, FL
Emil Stejnar Style Pair very elegant brass sconces from Austria. US wiring and in working condition. Back plate: 1.5 inches W, 3 inches H. Have a look on our impressive collection of...
Brass
Sold|$3,250
H 12.25 in W 16 in D 10 in
Large Ceramic & Opaline Glass French Hand Sconces Wall Lights Mid-Century Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Very elegant pair of large white ceramic hand sconces with original Opaline shades, circa 1950. Takes 1- regular or LED bulb. Wired for US and in working condition. Measures: Back...
Ceramic, Opaline Glass
$7,672 / set
H 33.08 in W 19.3 in D 22.84 in
Trinidad Teak Dining Chairs by Nanna Ditzel 1990s Set of 8
By Nanna Ditzel, Frederecia Furniture
Located in Asaa, DK
Trinidad teak dining chairs by Nanna Ditzel for Fredericia Stolefabrik Denmark 1990s When designing the Trinidad Chair Model 3298 in 1993, Danish designer Nanna Ditzel found inspi...
Teak
French Limed Oak Armoire
Located in Antwerp, BE
Limed oak two door armoire. Height 210 cm. Width 127 cm. Depth 64 cm.
Glass, Wood, Oak
$3,116
H 12.6 in W 36.23 in D 21.66 in
1960s Italian Chrome and Rosewood Coffee Cocktail Table Mario Bellini Attributed
By Mario Bellini
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian minimalist midcentury chrome coffee or cocktail table with the top in rosewood, Mario Bellini attributed. Rounded-edge design in lovely Minimalist form. Measures cm: H 32 ...
Steel
$8,000
H 29.93 in W 25.6 in D 25.2 in
1950's Lounge Chair, by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This mid-century lounge chair, designed by Italian-born Brazilian designer Giuseppe Scapinelli in the 1950s, exemplifies the bold yet elegant characteristics of his designs. Known fo...
Fabric, Hardwood
Mid-Century Black Iron Console Table with Marble Top, Italy, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century black iron console table with marble top, Italy, 1960s Unusual console table with iron legs Mid-Century, Italian. Elegant piece. Size: 28 inches wide 13 inches deep 2...
Marble, Iron
$2,400 / set
H 19.5 in W 38 in D 16 in
Pair of Vintage Fret Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Wood Benches End of Bed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of vintage wood faux bamboo bench. Upholstery is original and will absolutely need to be recovered. May have stains, holes, dirt and indents to foam cushion interior from stacki...
Wood, Faux Bamboo
Massive French Chandelier in the Style of Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extremely unique chandelier in the style of Mathieu Matégot. 12 painted metal cones with perforated metal diffusers and brass hardware, suspend from brass arms, brass canopy and bras...
Brass, Steel
$430 / item
H 12.21 in W 7.88 in D 9.85 in
Clear Air Bubble Glass Vintage Brass Cast Iron Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Brass and cast Iron Industrial wall light clear air bubble glass globe Diameter cast iron wall piece: 10.5 cm / 4”, 2 holes to secure Weight: 2.50 kg / 5.5 lb Priced per individu...
Brass, Iron
Amuneal’s Leather Stool (Counter Height)
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal’s blackened steel and leather stools are fabricated from precision machined and laser-cut steel components. The laser-cut and formed seat is hand clad in leather and suspende...
Steel
$267,308
H 57 in W 30 in D 31.5 in
One-of-a-kind 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin
Located in London, GB
*Winner of the 2022 Masterpiece Fair Furniture Highlight* The 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Bog Yew Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin Carved entirely from Irish bog yew wood, ...
Upholstery, Yew
$5,886
H 63 in W 98.43 in D 19.69 in
Acerbis 1980s Sideboard Designed by Lodovico Acerbis and Giotto Stoppino
By Acerbis, Giotto Stoppino
Located in Antwerp, BE
Soffio di Vento was a creation penned by Lodovico Acerbis and Giotto Stoppino that went beyond the simple need to contain with free sliding doors to avoid any pre-defined open or clo...
Wood
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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