TORSO Chair, Francesco Binfaré, Cassina
By Paolo Deganello, Cassina
Located in Neuss, NW
TORSO chair from the 1980s by Paolo Deganello for Cassina. High-quality frame with lacquered round
Vintage 1980s Italian Futurist Sofas
Steel
TORSO Chair, Francesco Binfaré, Cassina
By Paolo Deganello, Cassina
Located in Neuss, NW
TORSO chair from the 1980s by Paolo Deganello for Cassina. High-quality frame with lacquered round
Steel
Pair of armchairs mod. Torso by Paolo Deganello for Cassina
By Cassina, Paolo Deganello
Located in Rivoli, IT
Coppia di poltrone modello Torso realizzate dall'Architetto Paolo Degannello e prodotte da Cassina
Metal
$6,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 46 in W 39 in D 36 in
Paolo Deganello “Torso” Leather and Boucle Lounge Arm Chairs for Cassina - Pair
By Paolo Deganello, Cassina
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of opposing postmodern Torso arm chairs with original brown leather seats and newly
Leather, Bouclé
$5,567
H 45.67 in W 63 in D 41.74 in
Italian Modern Chaise Lounge Mod. Torso by Paolo Deganello for Cassina, 1980s
By Paolo Deganello, Cassina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern chaise lounge mod. Torso by Paolo Deganello for Cassina in the 1980s. Torso model
Metal
Paolo Deganello Torso Chairs for Cassina
By Paolo Deganello
Located in Berkeley, CA
Pair of wild Memphis style torso chairs designed by Paolo Deganello, circa 1982 and manufactured by
Upholstery
CASSINA TORSO 654 LOUNGE SUITE (3-Pieces), by Paolo Deganello
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Complete Matching Group Set of all 3 Model-Types produced (1 of each), in Original Upholstery. As a co-founder of the avant- garde Archizoom design group in the late 1960s, Deganello...
Metal
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H 44.89 in W 88.59 in D 98.43 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Space Age Bad Mod.Torso by P. Deganello, Cassina, 1982
By Cassina, Paolo Deganello
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern space age bad mod.Torso by P. Deganello, Cassina, 1982 Space Age bed
Metal
"Torso" Purple Lounge Chair by Paolo Deganello for Cassina
By Paolo Deganello
Located in Pasadena, CA
Established in 1927 by Cesare and Umberto Cassina in Meda, Italy, Cassina launched industrial
Metal
TORSO 654 CHAIRS (2), by Paolo Deganello, for Cassina Spa
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Matching Pair of 2 Torso Chairs (Left and Right Side), upholstered in Leather, with Marshmallow
Metal
Cassina Torso Lounge Chair by Paolo Deganello
By Cassina, Paolo Deganello
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
A torso in an extraordinarily attractive color combination of dark purple and screeching green. The
Fabric
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H 46 in W 43.5 in D 35 in
Extra Large Pair of Original Cassina Torso Lounge Chairs by Paolo Deganello
By Cassina, Paolo Deganello
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
armchairs made by Cassina. Postmodern statement chairs designed by Italian architect Paolo Deganello
Steel
Sculptural Pair of Torso Chairs Paolo Deganello Cassina, 1982
By Cassina, Paolo Deganello
Located in Hamburg, PA
Pair of opposing asymmetrical armchairs made by Cassina. Architectural statement chairs designed by
Steel
Torso Lounge Chair by Paolo Deganello for Cassina, from 1960s
By Cassina, Paolo Deganello
Located in MIlano, IT
Torso lounge chair by Paolo Deganello for Cassina, from 1960s. Torso lounge chair by Paolo
Metal
Torso Lounge Chair by Paolo Deganello for Cassina
By Paolo Deganello
Located in Renens, CH
Torso lounge chair by Paolo Deganello for Cassina The Torso lounge chair was designed by Paolo
Steel
Paolo Deganello Torso 654 Lounge Chair by Cassina, circa 1982
By Cassina
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Paolo Deganello’s Torso 654 lounge chair by Centro Design e Comunicazione, produced by Cassina
Polyester
Vintage Torso Lounge Chair by Paolo Deganello for Cassina, 1982
By Cassina, Paolo Deganello
Located in Berlin, Germany
Spectacular Postmodern asymmetric armchair by Italian designer Paolo Deganello for Cassina in 1982
Steel
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H 46.07 in W 43.31 in D 35.44 in
Reupholstered Torso Lounge Chair Designed by Paolo Deganello for Cassina, 1980s
By Cassina, Paolo Deganello
Located in Berlin, Germany
Reupholstered Torso Lounge Chair Designed by Paolo Deganello The Torso lounge chair was designed by
Aluminum
Paolo Deganello "Torso" Chair for Cassina, 1982
Located in San Francisco, CA
"Torso Chair." This period example boasts Original hand painted "camouflage upholstery" which echoes
Steel
Pair of "Torso " chairs by Paolo Deganello for Cassina
Located in Hollywood, CA
A pair of "Torso" high back sculptural chairs redone in silver Pewter leather designed by Paolo
Leather
Reupholstered Torso Lounge Chair Designed by Paolo Deganello
By Cassina, Paolo Deganello
Located in Berlin, Germany
The Torso lounge chair was designed by Paolo Deganello in 1982 and was produced for Cassina. With
Aluminum
Paolo Deganello Sofa
By Paolo Deganello, Cassina
Located in Princeton, NJ
-commissioned Jack Lenor Larsen material entitled "La Madre" ("The Mother"). From Deganello's "Torso" series for
Steel
Paolo Deganello Torso 654 Lounge Chair by Cassina, circa 1982
By Cassina
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Paolo Deganello Torso 654 lounge chair by Cassina, circa 1982 Paolo Deganello’s Torso 654 lounge
Polyester
Frank Oelke double bed Pedus, 1970s
By Frank Oelke
Located in Padova, IT
Pedus double bed in solid varnished wood frame covered in resin and glossy lacquered with metal structure resting on adjustable steel and brass feets. Complete with two custom-made m...
Resin, Wood
De Sede Leather Patchwork Ottomans
By De Sede
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large collection of patchwork leather pouf/ottomans by Swiss designer De Sede with patchwork leather and wonderful selection of colors. Original soft leather with beautiful patina ...
Leather
$7,120Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 79 in D 42 in
F&T Salotti Space Age Italian Velvet and Chrome Wrapped Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century Italian sofa by F&T Salotti. Overstuffed space age silhouette. Original chocolate brown ruched velvet and brushed steel panel. One sofa and two chairs available, all so...
Stainless Steel
$3,607
H 9.85 in W 30.71 in D 30.71 in
Very nice large 12-armed Mid Century Modern Brass Sputnik ceiling lamp
Located in München, DE
Beautiful large mid-century modern brass sputnik ceiling lamp with 12 arms in very good, unrestored original condition. Made in Germany. Beautiful minimalist design with downward-cur...
Metal, Brass
$24,500 / set
H 28 in W 120 in D 37 in
De Sede, Mid-Century Modern, DS-600 Non Stop Sectional Sofa, Green Fabric
By De Sede
Located in Manhasset, NY
De Sede, Mid-Century Modern, DS-600 Non Stop Sectional Sofa, Green Fabric Vintage 'Non-Stop' DS 600 sofa designed by Ueli Berger, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Klaus Vogt...
Fabric, Felt
$8,895
H 32.5 in W 108 in D 33 in
Adrian Pearsall Sofa with Travertine Side Tables for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
$6,670 / item
H 21 in W 88 in D 39 in
Stiletto Daybed Blue Velvet Channeling tufted wood base oak maple walnut wenge
Located in Ridgewood, NY
The Stiletto daybed is sophisticated and plush. Its sleek wenge frame and rich velvet upholstery make this piece a perfect balance of comfort and luxury.
Upholstery
$2,790
H 55.12 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Pink Murano Chandelier in the of style of Venini. small-medium size.
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Bromma, SE
Eclectic Pink Murano Chandelier with Tubular Glass Prisms. Contemporary Chandeliers in Traditional Italian Mid-Century Style. The chandelier is composed of 30 Crystal Elements in th...
Chrome
$30,257
H 75.01 in W 57.88 in D 20.48 in
C R Mackintosh Guthrie & Wells, Glasgow School Stained Green Cypress Wardrobe
By Guthrie and Wells, Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in London, GB
Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868-1928), made by Guthrie and Wells. A Glasgow School Arts and Crafts stained green cypress wood wardrobe, with white opaque textured square glass detai...
Brass
Sold|$6,012
H 48.82 in W 31.5 in D 11.82 in
High cabinet, Bar, Danish in rosewood model 6201 by Hans Olsen 1960.
By Hans Olsen
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian bar cabinet. The lower section features two lockable drawers (keys provided), and the upper section features two hinged doors (keys provided). The left-hand niche...
Brass
$30,257Sale Price|32% Off
H 59.06 in W 70.08 in D 52.37 in
Original Sunball Chair by Gunter Ris and Ferdinand Selldorf for Rosenthal
By Ris and Selldorf, Rosenthal
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a fully restored original version of this 1960's iconic classic astronaut's helmet style space age outdoor swivel chair, As you can imagine, after 60 plus years, the original...
Velvet, Fiberglass
$4,954
H 70.87 in W 78.75 in D 22.45 in
Art Deco Wardrobe Full Mahogany with Pergament like Doors and Wrought Iron
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Art Deco Wardrobe full mahogany with pergament like doors and wrought iron restored. Can be dismantled for transport.
Wrought Iron
Biomorphic Serpentine Sofa, ca 1950s
Located in Cathedral City, CA
This is a beautiful sofa in a biomorphic shape emblematic of the designs of the 1950s. Although no labels are present as the sofa has been reupholstered in the past, the dimensions a...
Upholstery, Naugahyde, Foam, Walnut
$13,600Sale Price / set|24% Off
H 25 in W 37 in D 28 in
Pair of 'Ribbon' Lounge Chairs by Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi, c 1969
By Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi, Fiarm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare collectors pair of 'Ribbon' lounge chairs by Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi, designed in 1961 and produced by Fiarm - Elco in Sorzé (Venice) Italy, in 1969. Also known as t...
Fiberglass
Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs, a Pair
Located in Raleigh, NC
A modern pair of lounge chairs with chunky maple arms and overstuffed down cushions. Extremely comfortable with unique wide stance yet light airy look. New wool upholstery and down...
Upholstery, Maple
On Hold|$22,848
H 72.05 in W 35.44 in D 18.9 in
Ettore Sottsass Essetre Shelving Unit for Poltronova, 1970s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Padova, IT
Rare "ESSETRE" white fiberglass bookcase from the "Mobili Grigi" furniture series designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova in the '70s. Provenance Molinari - Visentin collection, A...
Fiberglass
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.