$19,750 / set
H 27.5 in W 114 in D 79 in
Piero Lissoni for Cassina Mex Cube 271 Sectional Sofa in Elmosoft Saddle Brown
By Piero Lissoni, Cassina
Located in Seattle, WA
cm) Piero Lissoni's Mex Cube Sofa for Cassina embodies minimalist versatility through its modular
Metal
$11,250
H 27.5 in W 122 in D 35.5 in
Piero Lissoni for Cassina Mex Cube 271 3-Seater Sofa in Elmosoft Saddle Brown
By Piero Lissoni, Cassina
Located in Seattle, WA
Mex Cube Sofa for Cassina embodies minimalist versatility through its modular design, allowing for a
Metal
$49,647
H 27.56 in W 157.49 in D 78.75 in
Cassina "271 Mex Cube" 10-Seat Sectional Sofa - In "Cat Z" Brown Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
-desirable and sought-after large-scale sofas available today, it being a huge, iconic “271 Mex Cube” 9-piece
Leather
$22,750Sale Price|35% Off
H 65 in W 204 in D 144 in
Monumental 10 Light Fresnel Sunflower Chandelier by Dirk van der Kooij
By Dirk Vander Kooij
Located in Culver City, CA
, including the Cassina Mex Cube sofa by Piero Lissoni, "fat fat" cocktail tables by Patricia Urquiola for B
Plastic
Unavailable
H 26.78 in W 122.05 in D 35.44 in
Sofa "Mex Cube" by Manufacturer Cassina in Steel, Finished in Velvety Fabric
By Cassina
Located in Cologne, DE
We are delighted to present to you the stunning sofa "Mex Cube", designed and manufactured by
Taupe Open Pore Leather Mex Cube Ottoman, Cassina
By Cassina
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mex Cube, designed by Piero Lissoni for Cassina sets out to be a system marked by extreme
Leather
Sold
H 27.56 in W 128.35 in D 38.59 in
Cassina “271 Mex Cube” 4-Seat Sectional Sofa in Gold Mohair Velvet
By Cassina
Located in Barrowford, GB
This is an iconic “271 Mex Cube” 4-piece, 4-6 seat sectional-sofa from the world renown Italian
Velvet
Cassina by Piero Lissoni Orange Mex Cube Sectional Sofa, Set of 4
By Piero Lissoni, Cassina
Located in Basildon, London
Originally designed by Piero Lissoni for Cassina in 2007, the Mex Cube sofa is a fantastic example
Fabric
Cassina by Piero Lissoni Grey Mex Cube Sectional Corner Sofa
By Piero Lissoni, Cassina
Located in Basildon, London
Originally designed by Piero Lissoni for Cassina in 2007, the Mex Cube sofa is a fantastic example
Fabric
Picasso Marble Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning Picasso marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piec...
Marble
$3,120Sale Price / item|35% Off
H 30.71 in W 39.38 in D 28.75 in
The Laziness Armchair in Brazilian Solid Wood with a rocking footstool
By Amilcar Oliveira
Located in São Paulo, SP
Laziness is a laid-back and spacious rocking armchair, crafted for sitting/lying down and unwinding. The low seat height from the ground draws inspiration from Japanese rocking chair...
Velvet, Foam, Wood, Hardwood
'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imagination, cre...
Metal, Iron
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 2 Seater Sofa 254 for Arflex
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 2 Seater Sofa 254 for Arflex in fabric. New, current production. The unmistakable design and wide modularity still make the Marenco sofa a must-have in cont...
Fabric
$25,205
H 25.6 in W 157.49 in D 118.12 in
French decorated modular sofa Mah Jong by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, 2000s
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in MIlano, IT
French decorated modular sofa Mah Jong by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, 2000s Modular sofa mod. Mah Jong composed of 12 square cushions, padded and covered in fabric with different t...
Fabric
$5,850 / set
H 27.5 in W 124.5 in D 63.25 in
1970s De Sede Style Green Tufted Leather Modular Sectional Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A truly fun and inviting 1970s De Sede style green tufted leather modular sectional sofa. This versatile piece offers exceptional flexibility in arranging a lounge space, composed of...
Leather
$9,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 28 in W 85 in D 36 in
Stellar Pair Milo Baughman Yellow Leather Parsons Sofas Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stellar pair of Milo Baughman yellow leather parsons sofas. This pair is in remarkable vintage condition with only light signs of age. The magnificent yellow leather has embroidere...
Leather
$12,623Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 24.41 in W 137.8 in D 63 in
COR Trio Sectional Sofa in New Burnt Orange Fabric, Germany / Switzerland, 1972
By COR, Team Form AG
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
This COR TRIO sofa has been new upholstered in an amazing burnt orange high pole velvet fabric, just like the original orange. The fabric is extremely comfortable and cozy. We have m...
Fabric
$10,820 / set
H 25.6 in W 42.52 in D 39.38 in
Mario Marenco first edition pair of leather lounge chairs, Arflex, Italy, 1970s
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
The first edition pair of Marenco leather lounge chairs by Arflex, originating from the 1970s, epitomize the ingenuity of Mario Marenco's design. Debuting in 1970, these lounge chai...
Leather
$49,500
H 28.35 in W 102.37 in D 51.19 in
Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper 'Eros' Large Oval dining table or Executive Desk.
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Skipper
Located in Almelo, NL
Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper 'Eros' Large Oval dining table or executive desk In black Marquina Marble, Italy, 1970s. This impressive sculptural table or executive desk, designed ...
Marble
$35,200 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Blue Velvet, 1970, Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, blue velvet, Italy, 1970, set of six. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. First designed in 1970 by Mario Bellini, it...
Plastic, Velvet
$36,400
H 29.34 in W 43.31 in D 34.65 in
Vintage 'Mole' Rosewood Armchair with Ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues, 1957, Brazil
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Sergio Rodrigues created the "Mole'' concept between 1956 and 1957 at the photographer Otto Stupakoff's request, who wanted a two-seater sofa for his studio. The sofa should have cus...
Leather, Rosewood
$93,021
H 31.5 in W 165.36 in D 193.9 in
Modern Versailles Sofa Cream Leather Handmade in Italy by Fendi
By Lusitanus Home, Fendi
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Versailles Sofa Cream Leather Handmade in Italy by Fendi Plaza Versailles Materials Frame: Wood padded with Polyurethane and Fiberfill Seat: Interwoven elastic belts; cushion...
Leather, Wood
$11,722
H 21.66 in W 121.66 in D 89.38 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Leather Bed Model Morna for Molteni, Italy, 1972
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Leather Bed Model Morna for Molteni, Italy, 1972 Tobia Scarpa was born in Venice in 1935, where he graduated in architecture. With his wife Afra Bianchin (1937-2...
Leather
$7,093 / item
H 21.66 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Pair Various Positions Nightstand in Walnut and Oak by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by his fascination with the aesthetic allure of interiors depicted in films and literature, Yaniv Chen endeavors to capture the essence of captivating spaces. Reflecting upo...
Oak, Walnut
$2,136 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
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.
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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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