$16,895 / set
Chromcraft Star Trek Mid Century Chairs - Set of 10
By Chromcraft
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Chromcraft Star Trek Mid Century Chairs - Set of 10 Each chair measures: 22.5 wide x 27.5 deep x 37.25 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 17 inches Great Vintage Co...
Metal
$10,395 / set
Chromcraft Star Trek Mid Century Chairs - Set of 6
By Chromcraft
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Chromcraft Star Trek Mid Century Chairs - Set of 6 Each chair measures: 22.5 wide x 27.5 deep x 37.25 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 17 inches Great Vintage Con...
Metal
Unavailable
H 38 in W 22.5 in D 27.5 in
Six Chromcraft Sculpta Chair, Star Trek Chair in Black with Aluminum V-Base
By Chromcraft
Located in Dallas, TX
How cool would it be to own six Chromcraft Sculpta dining chairs? Yes those, the ones made famous by appearing on the 1960s Star Trek TV series.
Aluminum
Chromcraft Sculpta 'Star Trek' Unicorn Swivel Chair
By Chromcraft
Located in Hudson, NY
A sleek 'Star Trek'' Sculpta chair that works well on it's own or could be used to expand a set of dining chairs.
Aluminum
Sold
H 28.5 in W 29.75 in D 27.5 in
1960s Chromcraft Star Trek Sculpta Black Tufted Swivel Lounge Chair
By Chromcraft
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Estate Fresh, with No Odors, and Original Vinyl Upholstery without Pricks or Punctures, Chair Fully Functional, with Smooth Spin. Excellent.
Metal
Set 4 Star Trek Chromcraft Sculpta Unicorn Chair V-Shaped Base
By Chromcraft
Located in Buffalo, NY
Tufted black vinyl upholstery.Historical footnote: These chairs were in two episodes of the original Star Trek:Extremely comfortable,, Amazing design,, The Trouble with Tribbles: ...
Aluminum
Sold
H 27.5 in W 21.5 in
Chromcraft Swivel Base Tufted Black Vinyl Sculpta Unicorn Star Trek Chair Set
By Chromcraft
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Sold as a pair. (3) pairs, (6) chairs total available. On May 10th 1966 these Chromcraft Sculpta chairs (AKA Unicorn chairs) were born.
Chrome
Sold
H 36 in W 22 in D 24 in
Set of 4 Chromcraft Sculpta Unicorn Chairs, Star Trek Chair Rare, Original Red
By Chromcraft
Located in Buffalo, NY
Space Age style, as seen on star trek, chrome craft unicorn "Sculpta" chair. The chairs have tufted vinyl upholstery, super rare red color, seats rest on solid cast aluminium V-shap...
Aluminum
Chromcraft Chrome "V" Base Tufted Black Vinyl Sculpta Unicorn Star Trek Chairs
By Chrome Craft
Located in Chattanooga, TN
These Chromcraft Sculpta chairs AKA Unicorn chairs were designed in the style of Vladimir Kagan.
Chrome
Chromcraft Star Trek Swivel Chairs
By Chromcraft
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original swivel chairs by Chromcraft inspiration for Vladimir Kagan.
Leather
ChromCraft Sculpta Star Trek Chairs - 2 available
By Chromcraft
Located in Tarrytown, NY
These chairs became famous after appearing on an episode of Star Trek. Black vinyl, aluminum swivel base.
Set of Four Chromcraft Sculpta 'Star Trek' Unicorn Swivel Chairs
By Chromcraft
Located in Hudson, NY
Excellent set of four Chromcraft Sculpta 'Star Trek' Unicorn Swivel Chairs.
Aluminum
Pair of 'Star Trek' Sculpta Swivel Chairs by Chromcraft
By Chromcraft
Located in Hanover, MA
We have a pair of these "Sculpta" chairs by Chromcraft Corp, circa 1966 with distinctive cantilevered V-shaped cast aluminum base, reminiscent of Kagan's Unicorn chairs.. Alas, six...
Aluminum
Set of 4 Sculpta 'Star Trek' Swivel Chairs by Chromcraft
By Chromcraft
Located in Hanover, MA
We have a set of four of these Unicorn style "Sculpta" chairs by Chromcraft corp, circa 1966. Trekkies will note these chairs appeared on several episodes of the Star Trek television...
Sculpta 'Star Trek' Swivel Chair by Chromcraft, 1960s '3 Available'
By Chromcraft
Located in Chicago, IL
These iconic space age chairs swivel and return to center. They appeared on several episodes of the first Star Trek television series in 1969.
Aluminum
Sold
H 37.5 in W 22 in D 25 in
Black Tufted Vladimir Kagan Sculpta "Star Trek" Unicorn Swivel Chair, 1966
By Chromcraft
Located in Basel, BS
Chromcraft Sculpta rare original vintage 1966 Mid Century Star Trek Chair.
Steel
Sold
H 37.5 in W 22 in D 27.5 in
Midcentury 'Star Trek' Sculpta Swivel Chairs by Chromcraft (two available)
By Chrome Craft
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration we have a pair of "Sculpta" chairs by Chromcraft Corp, circa 1966 with distinctive cantilevered V-shaped cast aluminum base, reminiscent of Kagan's Unicorn ch...
Aluminum
Star Trek Chromcraft Sculpta Unicorn Chair V-Shaped Base
Located in Pasadena, TX
Chromcraft chromcraft sculpta unicorn chair V-shaped base. 7 available.
Metal, Chrome
Sculpta "Star Trek" Chair by Chromcraft, USA, c1966
By Chromcraft
Located in London, London
Sculpta Chair in Metal and Eco Leather, USA, c1966 Based on Vladimir Kagan's Unicorn Chair, the Sculpta chair was seen on the early Star Trek series of the late 1960s.
Metal
$7,557 / set
H 32.29 in W 26.78 in D 28.35 in
Dining Room Chairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll International 1960s
By Charles Pollock
Located in Wien, AT
The design of the Pollock Executive Chair originated in the 1960s and features what the designer described as “Rim Technology” - the use of a single aluminum band around the chair’s...
Metal, Chrome
Set of Eight Chromcraft Swivel Dining Chairs In Black Vinyl
By Chromcraft
Located in Berkeley, CA
Set of period perfect 1960s Chromcraft lounge chairs. This set wears its original black vinyl, with seats raised on cast aluminum swivel bases with walnut laminate inlays. These w...
Aluminum
$6,500 / set
H 31.5 in W 17 in D 21 in
Mid Century Modern Set of 6 Original Norman Cherner Dining Chairs for Plycraft
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous original set of six Norman Cherner Dining chairs for Plycraft c1955. Totally restored, wood was scrubbed clean and restrained and lacquered. All new upholstery, faux black l...
Faux Leather, Walnut
Richard Young Highback Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Merrow Associates, Richard Young
Located in Uxbridge, GB
A very handsome set of six Richard Young dining chairs, combining the polished chrome and strong geometric forms characteristic of British furniture design during the late 1960s and ...
Chrome
$9,650 / set
H 32 in W 20 in D 22 in
Set of 12 Contemporary Dining / Conference Chairs Fully Upholstered in Leather
Located in Kensington, MD
Set of 12 Contemporary Dining / Conference Chairs Fully Upholstered in Pearl Gray Leather Purchased from a leading advertising agency as used in one of their conference rooms Fully ...
Upholstery
$1,580 / set
H 34 in W 19 in D 21 in
Set of Four 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs in the Milo Baughman Style.
By Milo Baughman
Located in Miami, FL
Set of Four Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chrome Canteliever Dining Chairs in the Milo Baughman Style. Circa 1970s. Feature a quintessential 1970s Mid-Century Modern design with tufted ...
Chrome
$17,959 / set
H 32.5 in W 20.25 in D 24 in
8 Mid-Century Italian Modern Tucroma Dining Chairs by Guido Faleschini for Pace
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular set of eight Guido Faleschini Tucroma chairs for the pace Collection. Beautiful craftsmanship with ultra soft brown leather on minimal chrome round tube frames. In excell...
Brass, Steel, Chrome
Six Mid-Century Tri-Mark Designs Chairs
By Tri-Mark
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Well-crafted chrome chairs with decorative fastening on the back. Set of six for home or office use. Please confirm item location with dealer (NJ or NY).
Chrome
$3,423 / set
H 32.49 in W 19.69 in D 23.63 in
Mid-Century style chairs space age Italian manufacture set of 6
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Vittoria, IT
Gorgeous set of 6 chairs with transparent methacrylate shell woven in white synthetic leather, frame composed of a single bare iron plate that perfectly supports the weight with hori...
Metal
Set of Six Mid Century Dining Chairs by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional and rare set of Mid Century dining chairs, designed by Jens Risom, for Risom Design Inc. The chairs feature solid walnut bases, with fully upholstered seats and backrest...
Upholstery, Walnut
1970s, Saporiti Dining Chairs Set of Six
By Saporiti
Located in New York, NY
Stunning set of six, 1970s Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti dining chairs. Made of chrome and steel base with leather seat.
Steel, Chrome
$8,259 / set
H 32.5 in W 20.25 in D 24 in
Mid-Century Italian Modern Tucroma set 4 Dining Chairs by Guido Faleschini Pace
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular set of four Tucroma Italian dining chairs in grey leather and chrome round tube frames by Guido Faleschini for Pace Collection C 1970. In excellent vintage condition with...
Brass, Steel, Chrome
$6,584 / set
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 18.9 in
Vintage 1960s/70s Mid-Century Modern Tulip Dining Chairs, Set of 12
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Rare set of 12 tulip base dining chairs These elegant chairs feature black skai upholstery and have a white lacquered metal tulip shaped base. The white lacquered metal bases have ...
Metal
Vintage chrome dining chairs, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 6 dining chairs in the style of Rudi Verelst made from chromed steel frames and skai (leatherette) upholstery. Two of the six chairs have armrests. The chairs have an attrac...
Chrome
Set of 4 chairs in the style of S33 by Mart Stam - 1960s
Located in Uccle, Bruxelles
Beautiful set of four chairs in the style of S33 by Mart Stam. They feature a black chrome frame and black leather seats and backs. Very good vintage condition. No damage, but some...
Chrome
$3,500 / set
H 32 in W 22.5 in D 28 in
1970s Techfab Chromcraft Lounge Chairs Eames Knoll Herman Miller Baughman style
By Chromcraft
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Techfab chromcraft lounge chairs. Original vinyl upholstery in very nice condition. Arms are optional. Easily removable. Shown with arms in last photos. In the manner of He...
Metal
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.