"Gemütlich" Leather Clad Table and 4 Burgundy Brentwood Chairs by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This set still in tact consists of the "good times" table surrounded by a set of 4 chairs, a variation on the "Brentwood" chair with an all upholstered back with channel quilting and...
Leather, Fabric, Wood
$5,000 / item
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 with other Inheritance pieces.
Steel
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 Club (see photo), Mr.
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. Yardage required: 2 1/2 yards. COM. Lead time: 12 weeks.
Wood, Fabric
Pair of Tufted Leather Pull Up Chairs by William "Billy" Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This Hostess chair, a variant of the "Brentwood" chair, features cream colored biscuit tufted leather upholstery, Haines' signature modern angular rear legs, and more traditionally s...
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 tapered feet, lapis blue florets and gilded swag detailing.
Giltwood
Set Of 4 Mid Century Modern Brentwood Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
A set of four sculptural bentwood oak armchairs, beautifully carved and cerused, dating back to the 1970s. Crafted by the esteemed Taiwanese manufacturer Shin-Lee, these chairs pay h...
Wood, Oak
$3,478 / set
H 27.96 in W 26.78 in D 39.38 in
Midcentury Walnut Kitchen Table and Chairs, Danuta Lewandowska, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Extendable table, designed by Danuta Lewandowska, Poland in the 1960s. Neat, not too big, not too small, a fold-out table from the PRL, with a neat form that pleases everyone rath...
Beech, Walnut
$32,469Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 37.8 in W 17.33 in D 19.3 in
Extendable Dining Table and Set of 8 Walnut & Leather Chairs by André Sornay
By Andre Sornay
Located in Paris, FR
An exceptional André Sornay dining ensemble from the 1930s: an extendable walnut table paired with eight matching chairs, meticulously restored and reupholstered in soft camel leathe...
Leather, Wood, Walnut
$4,570 / set
H 30.71 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Pair of Vintage European Modernist Armchairs, c. 1930s–1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of Vintage European Modernist Armchairs, c. 1930s–1950s This elegant pair of armchairs reflects the refined transition between Art Deco aesthetics and the functional simplicity...
Canvas, Upholstery, Beech
$1,400 / item
H 32 in W 19 in D 22 in
Black Leather and Antique Brass Dining Chair with Blackened Steel Frame
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A steel and leather chair with a comfortable seat, easily stackable to save space when needed. This version has a blackened steel frame, a brass backrest, and a black leather upholst...
Steel
Pair Of Mid Century Cane Panel Arm Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A period Mid Century Pair of stylish Arm Chairs with Cane Panel back and sides. The Pair exhibit touches of Asian style having dark wood lacquered frames and fine Openwork form. The ...
Cane, Wood
$3,992 / set
H 37 in W 19 in D 22 in
Set 8 Mid-Century Modern Foster McDavid Solid Walnut Red Velvet Dining Chairs
By Foster-McDavid
Located in West Chester, PA
Set of eight sophisticated Mid-Century Modern dining chairs by Foster McDavid, having dramatic architectural high backs, solid walnut wood frames with raspberry red velvet seats and ...
Velvet, Walnut
$37,108
H 35.04 in W 22.84 in D 21.66 in
Set of Four Klint Red Chairs, Rud Rasmussen, Niger Leather and Mahogany
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint & Rud Rasmussen Snedkerier - Scandinavian Modern Design. An extraordinary set of four Kaare Klint red chairs, executed by cabinetmaker Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark. Profiled...
Leather, Mahogany
$5,658Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 25.2 in D 25.2 in
Pair of Mid-Century armchairs in the style of Paolo Buffa, Italy 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Refined pair of Mid-Century Italian armchairs in the style of Paolo Buffa, produced in Italy in the 1940s. These armchairs display the graceful lines and understated sophistication a...
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood, Maple, Walnut
$6,957 / set
H 39.77 in W 34.26 in D 37.41 in
Pair of armchairs in the style of Gianfranco Frattini, Italy, 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A pair of comfortable bergère armchairs in fabric and wood, upholstered in velvet, in the style of Gianfranco Frattini, Italian manufacture, 1950s. The elegance of the bergère armch...
Fabric, Wood
$2,250 / set
H 30 in W 22 in D 22 in
Pair Planner Group Arm Chairs by Paul McCobb for the Planner Group, 1950s
By Winchendon, Paul McCobb
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group Arm Chairs. Solid Maple construction with original black lacquer finish. Original condition with wear. Structurally sound and ready to use.
Maple
$3,200Sale Price / set|21% Off
H 32 in W 14.5 in D 17.5 in
Set of 4 Zanotta Burgundy Leather Dining Chairs, Italy, 1980s, Signed
By Zanotta, Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A handsome and well-crafted set of four dining chairs by Zanotta, Italy circa 1980s, in rich burgundy leather. Often compared stylistically to Mario Bellini’s iconic 'Cab' chairs for...
Leather
$2,650 / set
H 35 in W 24 in D 24 in
Pair of Michael Taylor for Baker Greek Key Armchairs Far East Collection
By Michael Taylor
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage Michael Taylor Greek key armchairs for his Far East collection by Baker Furniture. In the style of James Mont, with stylized Greek key arms and thick rounded legs. Includes f...
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Original Vintage Lawrence Peabody Paul McCobb Arm Chairs
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of original vintage Lawrence Peabody arm chairs. Style of Paul McCobb Milo Baughman
Wood
Two Chairs by Ico and Luisa Parisi, Italy, 1950s
By Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of refined side chairs in polished maple, featuring the designers’ signature bow-shaped backrests and slender, sculptural frames. The seats are upholstered and have been newly c...
Fabric, Maple
$13,500 / set
H 35.04 in W 19.69 in D 21.26 in
Set of 6 Fine French 1950s Solid Cherry Wood Dining Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of six fine French Mid-Century solid cherry side chairs
Fabric, Cherry
$3,478 / set
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Set of Six 20th Century Plum Velvet Rajmund Halas Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by prof. Rajmund Halas. They have been made of beechwood. They have undergone a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seats and backs were ...
Textile, Beech
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a kn...
Brass
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
Paolo Buffa, Walnut Mid-Century Daybed, Italy 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Argelato, BO
Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) Rare and very elegant wooden daybed Varnished walnut and fabric Model created circa 1940 H 58 × L 205 × W 95 cm Paolo Buffa was an Italian furniture des...
Velvet, Walnut
Rare Maison Jansen Backgammon Game Table & Chairs, Signed
By Alain Delon, Maison Jansen
Located in North Miami, FL
Alain Delon for Jansen Collection - Made in 1972. Made with brass, chrome and steel backgammon table and matching pair of armchairs with original leather/suede fabric. Smoked glass...
Brass, Copper, Nickel
$1,702 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
$13,335 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
$6,000 / set
H 31.5 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Danish Stained Beech Armchairs with Wicker, Frits Schlegel Style
By Frits Schlegel
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Two danish armchairs in stained beech with wicker in the back and seat. The chairs are approx. from the 1940s and in great condition considering the age. Midtcentury coolnes. They ...
Beech, Braid
20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cage, Hand-Painted Metal & Wood
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
Metal
$27,500
H 46.46 in W 101.58 in D 20.28 in
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega, decorative fireplace mantel, lacquered wood, plaster, glass, iron, Italy, 1930s This striking decorative fireplace mantel, presumabl...
Iron
Verner Panton "Pantonova" Dining Set of Dining Table and Six Chairs
By Verner Panton, Fritz Hansen
Located in Kansas City, MO
Very rare Verner Panton Pantonova dining table and chairs, made by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1971. Cognac color leather seat pads. Set includes table, model 120U and six chairs, model ...
Chrome
$10,750 / item
H 32.68 in W 55.12 in D 45.28 in
1970s Italian Modern Style Sculptural Armchair with Round Continuous Silhouette
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural single-seater armchair characterized by an oversized, enveloping form and bold, rounded proportions. The design features a continuous backrest that flows seamlessly into...
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
William Billy Haines Biscuit Tufted Ledge Back Sofa
By William Billy Haines
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptional 122" long biscuit-tufted, ledge-back sofa by iconic mid-century designer William “Billy” Haines. Upholstered in high-grade velvet, the sofa is both luxurious and remar...
Wrought Iron
$16,800 / set
H 26.5 in W 28 in D 28 in
Billy Haines Hollywood Regency Mahogany Swivel Lounge Chairs in Cream Bouclé
By William Billy Haines
Located in Saint Louis, MO
These crème de la crème Hollywood Regency swivel lounge chairs came directly from the mind and imagination of Billy Haines recognized as the most glamorous of all designers during th...
Bouclé, Upholstery, Mahogany
$518,816 / set
H 114.5 in W 35.5 in D 5 in
19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall
Located in London, GB
The Lartington hall carved Boiserie panels by Signor Anton Leone Bulletti. A highly important suite of eight carved and patinated wood panels commissioned by Monsignor Thomas Edw...
Wood, Pine
Modernist Mahogany Dining Table by Billy Haines, Estate of Kirk Douglas
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This exceptional modernist mahogany dining table by legendary designer Billy Haines exemplifies his distinctive blend of glamour and architectural precision. The table is crafted in ...
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.
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