$1,793
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 20.08 in
Mid Century Modern Rattan Clamshell Butterfly Chair With Iron Base 1950's Italy
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Mid Century Modern Cream Woven Rattan Clamshell Butterfly Chair With an Iron Frame Italy 1950's
Iron
$2,000
H 35 in W 32.5 in D 22 in
Vintage Bamboo and Rattan Butterfly Chair by Edward Tuttle, USA, 1980
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Iconic Butterfly chair by Edward Tuttle for Baker Furniture Company. Very sculptural bamboo
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage Coastal McGuire Rattan Butterfly Chair
By McGuire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic vintage Coastal rattan chair. Made by the iconic McGuire group and tagged on the bottom
Rattan
Sculptural Rattan Butterfly Chair, France 1960s
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Exceptional rattan butterfly chair, France 1960s. Sculptural lounge chair with an interesting
Metal
Edward Tuttle for McGuire Coastal Rattan Butterfly Chair
By McGuire, Edward Tuttle
Located in Norwalk, CT
chair, known to many as the "butterfly" chair is in excellent condition. Featuring dramatically shaped
Rattan
Pair McGuire Bamboo Rattan Butterfly Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Bradenton, FL
"Designed by Edward Tuttle, McGuire's famous Butterfly chair is a study in fluidity. This graceful
Bamboo
Vintage Coastal Bent Rattan Butterfly Chair and Ottoman After McGuire
By McGuire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
butterfly chair, but larger. Super roomy and comfortable. Upholstered in a faux Nubuck suede. Acquired from
Rattan
1970s Butterfly Wicker/Rattan Chair
Located in Brecht, BE
Unusual this model, instead of a peacock this is a butterfly chair, made during the 1970s
Wicker, Rattan
Vintage Coastal McGuire Bent Rattan Butterfly Chairs - a Pair
By McGuire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage coastal McGuire bent rattan butterfly chairs, offered as a stunning pair. These iconic
Rattan
McGuire Butterfly Accent Chair M-131
By McGuire
Located in Miami Beach, FL
No. M-131 "Designed by Edward Tuttle, McGuire's famous Butterfly chair is a study in fluidity
Rattan
Edward Tuttle for McGuire Bamboo Rattan Butterfly Chair
By McGuire, Edward Tuttle
Located in Rio Vista, CA
butterfly chair featuring gracefully curved rattan poles made in the California organic modern style. The
Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Lacquer, Rattan
McGuire Silver Leaf Butterfly Arm Chair by Edward Tuttle
By McGuire, Edward Tuttle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
McGuire Silver Leaf Butterfly Arm Chair designed by Edward Tuttle with 'McGuire San Francisco
Silver Leaf
Rattan butterfly chair by Knud Vinther, Corollo.dk 3
By Knud Vinther
Located in Ottawa, ON
Corollo.dk 3 easy chair by Knud Vinther. Natural rattan butterfly chair in curry colour with
Rattan, Teak
Pair of McGuire Butterfly Chairs
By McGuire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of McGuire Butterfly chairs (M-31). Designed by Edward Tuttle, McGuire's famous Butterfly
Leather, Rattan
McGuire Butterfly Chair, M-131 in Gold Tone Finish
By McGuire, Edward Tuttle
Located in Pau, FR
Designed by Edward Tuttle, McGuire's famous Butterfly chair is a study in fluidity. This graceful
Leather, Rattan
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
Brass
$6,362 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
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
Ondamarmo Vulcano Onyx Matte Polished Side Table
Located in AVENZA CARRARA, IT
The Ondamarmo series by Federica Elmo includes 6 objects: The extra large dining table, two smaller size tables, three shelves, and a tray designed as an evolution of the shapes of t...
Onyx
$3,900 / item
H 7.75 in W 14 in D 14 in
Series03 Large Flush Mount, Polished Unlacquered Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined brass, hand-stitched accordian folded goatskin parchment shade with diffuser. Shades are made from genuine goatskin parchment, hand-selected for each lamp for its na...
Brass
$1,450 / set
H 32 in W 23 in D 23 in
Vintage Rattan and Bamboo Armchairs, Philippines, Circa 1970s, Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of rattan armchairs with pencil bamboo seat and fan shaped back.
Bamboo, Rattan
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, 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.
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