Deck Chair (Scissors) by Maurizio Cattelan
By Maurizio Cattelan
Located in Jersey City, NJ
The Toiletpaper Home collection is inspired by the publication Toiletpaper Magazine which is known for its quirky and surreal imagery. These deck chairs are available in four differe...
Beech
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Rocking Chair Model J16 by Hans Wegner, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brussels, BE
Wegner’s comfy Papa Bear chair (1951) is an almost surreally re-scaled English wingback chair."
Wood
$3,477 / item
'Office Chair' by Joseph Ellwood for Six Dots Design
Located in London, GB
This surreal office chair is comfortable, height adjustable and the chicest way to work.
Aluminum
Carved Hand Chair in the Style of Pedro Friedeberg
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in North York, ON
Step into the surreal with this remarkable hand chair, a sculptural masterpiece that echoes the iconic style of Pedro Friedeberg.
Walnut
Gufram Mano Sculptural Velvet Seat by Cinzia Ruggeri - Hand Bench / Sofa
By Gufram Furniture
Located in Varedo, MB
Originally conceived in 2000, this extraordinary domestic sculpture takes the form of an oversized open hand standing upright, inviting multiple interpretations: a gesture to stop, a...
Velvet
Set of 4 Armchairs in Metal and faux Leather, France, 1970s
Located in Uithoorn, NL
This extension of forms gives the chairs a slightly surreal quality. They look soft, exaggerated, and almost cartoon-like, yet the structure underneath is extremely solid.
Metal
RY-25 President Sideboard (Oak) by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Camperdown, NSW
Wegner’s comfy Papa Bear chair (1951) is an almost surreally re-scaled English wingback chair.
Hardwood, Oak
Pair of White Surreal Faux Fur Lounge Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of surreal lounge chairs. The back envelopes the seat and become the front legs.
Splendid Set of Six Surreal Dining Chairs
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid set of six surreal dining chairs.
Wood
Splendid set of six surreal dining chairs.
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid set of six surreal dining chairs.
Wood
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H 41.93 in W 17.33 in D 16.93 in
Surreal Pair of Italian 1940s Highback Chairs in Tinted Wood and Velvet
Located in Milan, IT
A sublime pair of surreal sculpted chairs in wood and velvet upholstery.
Velvet, Wood
Fantasy Pop Surreal Steel Dining Chairs, France, 1980s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Fantasy Pop Surreal Steel Dining Chairs, France, 1980s Unique Fantasy Pop Surreal Dining Chairs, France, 1980s Set of four tall dining chairs, France, 1980s.
Iron
Rare Hans J. Wegner Stool, Model JH 539
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Diego, CA
Wegner’s comfy Papa Bear chair (1951) is an almost surreally re-scaled English wingback chair.
Cane, Teak
Four Teak Arthur Umanoff Danish Mid-Century Modern Cow Horn Stools
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dallas, TX
Wegner’s comfy “Papa Bear chair” (1951) is an almost surreally re-scaled English wingback chair.
Teak
Surreal Chicken Chair by Tim Mackaness
By Tim Mackaness
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Amazing carved black walnut and koa dining chair with chicken features by Oregon-based artist Tim Mackaness made in the 1970s. Measures: Seat height 19 inches.
Set of Six Surreal Italian Walnut Dining Chairs
By Antoni Gaudí
Located in Berkeley, CA
Highly unusual set of organic surrealist Italian dining chairs, circa 1950. Recently refinished with striking carved leg structure and vivid veneers throughout seat tops and backs. H...
Hand Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Surreal hand chair with elongated fingers
Aldo Tura Set of Six Rare Goatskin Chairs
Located in East Hampton, NY
ITEMS IN WAINSCOTT SHOWROOM - Beautiful chairs featuring surreal form and sexy design - these chairs by Aldotura in fine goatskin wrap and vintage velvet are a breathtaking set for a...
Goatskin
Hand Chair in Silver Enamel
Located in High Point, NC
Surreal hand chair with elongated fingers
Pink Marble Pedestal Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning pink marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piece ...
Marble
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$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 Los Angeles, 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
'Small Candelabra' by Joseph Ellwood for Six Dots Design
Located in London, GB
Joseph Ellwood is a British designer and maker, he has been named one of 10 'Future Icons' in design by Wallpaper* magazine, collaborated with the luxury brand Rimowa and embarked on...
Aluminum
$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...
Copper, Steel
$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Walnut
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
$8,000
H 21 in W 10.5 in D 11.25 in
Rare Iconic Surrealism Hand and Foot Sculpture by Pedro Friedeberg
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Atlanta, GA
An iconic hand-foot wood sculpture by celebrated Mexican American surrealist artist Pedro Friedeberg (1936-), circa 1960s. The tabletop model is of rare rendition in large size showc...
Wood
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
Linen
"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Oak Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...
Oak
Rattan Drape Side Table
Located in Paris, FR
Side Table Rattan Drape with all structure in rattan in natural finish.
Rattan
Swedish Designer, Coffee or Side Table, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden coffee or side table designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Wood
$100,000
H 25.6 in W 137.8 in D 74.81 in
Monumental “Boa” Sofa by Fernando and Humberto Campana — Brazil, 2002
By Fernando and Humberto Campana
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
A striking icon of contemporary Brazilian design, the “Boa” sofa, created by celebrated designers Fernando and Humberto Campana in 2002, stands as a bold testament to the Campana Bro...
Velvet
Silvio Coppola for Bernini Geometric Sideboard in Walnut
By Silvio Coppola, Bernini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Silvio Coppola for Bernini, sideboard, walnut, Italy, 1966 This geometrically convincing sideboard is designed by the Italian designer-architect Silvio Coppola. It is well-structure...
Walnut
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
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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