$11,000 / item
H 14.17 in Dm 36 in
Marzio Cecchi Pair of Leather Travertine Brass Low Coffee Tables, Circa 1970
By Studio Most, Marzio Cecchi
Located in Vienna, AT
designs such as the Diapason steel desk and the iconic Lounge chair Balestra. This table was once produced
Travertine, Brass, Steel
Pair of Arnold Madsen Chairs in Shearling
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: 1 pair Date of Manufacture: 1950-1960 At STUDIO BALESTRA, we curate a unique collection of antique
Oak
$10,641 / set
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 35.44 in
Pair of "Sella" Armchairs with Ottoman by Carlo De Carli for Sormani, 60s
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Brussels, BE
awarded the Triennale Grand Prix for his design of the Balestra arm chair for Tecno. From 1965 to 1968, he
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Italian Coat Rack by Carlo de Carli, 1960s
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Brussels, BE
Prix for his design of the Balestra arm chair for Tecno. From 1965 to 1968, he was Dean of the Faculty
Wood
Renato Balestra Leather Lounge Chair for Cinova
By Renato Balestra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cantilevered lounge chair by Renato Balestra for Cinova c.1970s, Italy. The chair features a
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Renato Balestra Leather Lounge Chairs for Cinova Italy, circa 1970
By Renato Balestra
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Renato Balestra leather lounge chairs for Cinova Italy circa 1970. This pair is in very good
Steel
Rare Renato Balestra Lounge Chair, from France, 1970s
Located in Nashville, TN
Rare Renato Balestra lounge chair, from France, 1970s. Original tan leather upholstery on a solid
Leather
Pair of French Easy Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Quantity: 1 Pair At STUDIO BALESTRA, we curate a unique collection of antique and handcrafted furniture
Leather, Oak
Danish Wing Chair in Mushroom Shearling
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Quantity: 1 Available One of a kind and antique At STUDIO BALESTRA, we curate a unique collection of
Fabric
Mint condition "Balestra" lounge chair by Cinova
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Leather lounge chair manufactured in early 70s by Cinova. As this chair comes from an old stock is
Sold
H 33.67 in W 29.73 in D 35.44 in
Marzio Cecchi 'Balestra' Lounge Chair, Original Black Vegan Leather, Italy, 1968
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Brussels, BE
Marzio Cecchi 'Balestra' lounge chair, original leather, Italy, 1968
Faux Leather
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H 39.38 in W 28.75 in D 35.44 in
Pair of Balestra Lounge Chairs by Marzio Cecchi for Studio Most, 1968
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of two lounge chairs by Marzio Cecchi in 1968. The geometric structure of the furniture is
Steel
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H 29.73 in Dm 58.47 in
Mid-Century Modern Carlo De Carli Dining Table Model 180, Sormani, Italy, 1960s
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Brussels, BE
awarded the Triennale Grand Prix for his design of the Balestra arm chair for Tecno. From 1965 to 1968, he
Wood
Mid-Century Carlo di Carli Gueridon, circa 1963, Italy
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Girona, Spain
awarded the Triennale Grand Prix for his design of the Balestra arm chair for Tecno. From 1965 to 1968, he
Brass
Marzio Cecchi Balestra Lounge Chair
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
This great lounge chair was designed by the Italian architect Marzio Cecchi. It is called Balestra
Metal
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H 37.8 in W 31.89 in D 63 in
Mid-Century Modern Mod Balestra Lounge Chair Designed by Marzio Cecchi For Most
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Madrid, ES
Armchair with footstool mod. "Balestra" designed by Marzio Cecchi for Most. Composed of a metallic
Metal
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H 34.3 in W 30.3 in D 35.5 in
COR Sinus Leather Lounge Chair by Reinhold Adolf & Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer, 1976
By Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer, Reinhold Adolf, COR
Located in Vienna, AT
itself is extremely comfortable by itself. It resembles designs by Marzio Cecchi ('Balestra' Lounge Chair
Steel
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H 34.3 in W 30.3 in D 35.5 in
COR Sinus Leather Lounge Chair by Reinhold Adolf & Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer, 1976
By Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer, Reinhold Adolf, COR
Located in Vienna, AT
itself is extremely comfortable by itself. It resembles designs by Marzio Cecchi ('Balestra' Lounge Chair
Steel
Sold
H 28.75 in W 32.29 in D 30.32 in
Marzio Cecchi Visionaire Spiral Nest Armchair, Blue Fabric Unique from the 60s
By Marzio Cecchi, Studio Most
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
A spiral chair made by a folded upholstered ribbon that hosts a removable seat. An innovative
Iron
Chrome/Ivory Italian Lounge Chairs by Renato Balestra, 1970s
By Renato Balestra
Located in Firenze, IT
Italian balancing lounge chair by Renato Balestra, newly reupholstered in ivory jacquard fabric
Chrome
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H 33.47 in W 31.5 in D 39.77 in
Balestra Rocker Chair with Ottoman by Marzio Cecchi for Studio Most Italy 1968
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Sas van Gent, NL
swivel mechanism. A normal Balestra is a rarity to find but this specific chair is even more rare to come
Steel
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H 37.01 in W 31.89 in D 39.77 in
Iconic Balestra chair with ottoman by Marzio Cecchi for Studio Most Italy 1968
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Sas van Gent, NL
the current design space. For the Balestra series Cecchi was inspired by the ancient craft of metal
Metal
Panoplie Iron Tripod Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iron tripod floor lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new linen shade. Sold individually and newly made by Panoplie. Please inquire for current lead time. Measure...
Iron
$592 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
Set of 2 Brutalist Whitewashed Reclaimed Wood Collage Tiles by Peter Glassford
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
A sculptural White wash collage tiles by Peter Glassford, handcrafted from reclaimed wood fragments and assembled into a richly textured, one-of-a-kind composition. Each tile measure...
Wood
Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating 'Méandre' gilt bronze finish side chair by Design Frères. Gilt bronze finish over steel frame. Natural linen upholstered cushion with contrasting piping. Chic and unders...
Steel
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
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
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
Red Fox Fur Cushion by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
By Muchi Decor by LA-RI S.r.l.
Located in Poviglio, IT
This natural Red Fox fur cushion has been made by carefully selecting each skin, ro be processed as to create a chequered composition, combining colours and volumes in a meticulous a...
Other
$2,750 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas
By Yiannis Ghikas, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
$1,071 / item
H 118.12 in W 34.65 in D 34.65 in
Douglas Mont 'In The Air' 3 Chandelier by DCW Editions Paris
By Douglas Mont
Located in Tilburg, NL
Douglas Mont 'In The Air' 3 Chandelier by DCW Editions Paris, France. New, current production. A chandelier from space With its UFO-like lights, the chandelier In the Air created b...
Metal
$7,460 / item
H 21.66 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Brutalist Verdigris Copper & Teal Ceramic Sculptural Side Table, Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
Egg Designs’ Boogie Nights side table is a sculptural Brutalist statement piece that merges collectible contemporary design with rich handcrafted detail. Individually glazed teal-gre...
Steel, Copper
$1,650 / item
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
$45,000 / set
H 38.6 in W 30.3 in D 32 in
“Paulistana” Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Jorge Zalszupin, Rosewood & Suede, 1959
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
A foundational work in the evolution of Brazilian Modern design, the “Paulistana” lounge chair and ottoman by Jorge Zalszupin embodies the technical innovation and material sophistic...
Metal
$10,689 / 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 Arflex, Mario Marenco
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
$34,442
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...
Bone
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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