Price Upon Request
H 38.59 in W 26.78 in D 28.35 in
"Commander" chair by Jorge Zalszupin in Rose Uniacke Velvet
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in London, England
"Commander" chair by Jorge Zalszupin upholstered in Rose Uniacke Cotton Velvet
Fabric
Jorge Zalszupin Commander Office Chair
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Washington, DC
Handsome vintage Commander Chair designed by Brazilian master Jorge Zalsuzpin. Features a rare gray
Metal
$8,400Sale Price|50% Off
H 30.71 in W 26.78 in D 27.56 in
Commander Office Chair, Jorge Zalszupin, Brazilian Midcentury, 1970s
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Created by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) and his design team, the Commander chair was designed to
Aluminum
$7,500
H 34.45 in W 30.71 in D 30.71 in
L'Atelier Commander Office Chair, Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1972-1973
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Created by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) and his design team, the Commander chair was designed to
Aluminum
$7,500
H 34.45 in W 30.71 in D 30.71 in
L'Atelier Commander Office Chair, Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1972-1973
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Created by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) and his design team, the Commander chair was designed to
Aluminum
$6,500
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 25.6 in
“Low Commander” Swivel Armchair by Jorge Zalszupin, Chenille & Aluminum, Brazil
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922–2020) and introduced in 1973, the “Low Commander” armchair
Aluminum
Adrian Pearsall 1960s High Back Dining Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
Four monumental Adrian Pearsall commander dining chairs upholstered in plaid wool.
Walnut, Wool
Unavailable
H 16 in W 21.5 in D 12 in
Egyptian Folding Stool by Ole Wanscher in Indian Rosewood and Black Leather
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher
Located in New York, NY
was a commander's chair that followed the king and thus became the seat of power wherever the king
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 30.71 in W 26.38 in L 30.71 in
Pair of Jorge Zalszupin Commander Chairs in Aluminum and Fiberglass, Brazil 1975
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Fully restored and refinished chairs. The fixed version is rare, and it has this unique Spage Age
Aluminum
Sold
H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Flight Commander's Aviator Red Leather & Aluminium Club Chairs
Located in Nottingham, GB
This striking pair of Flight Commander's Aviator club chairs offers a perfect blend of bold
Aluminum
Jorge Zalszupin ‘Commander’ Armchair, Brazil, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Rare ‘Commander’ armchair by Jorge Zalszupin for L’Atelier, Brazil, 1960s. Beautiful shaped form
Aluminum
Sold
H 15 in W 21.5 in D 13.5 in
Ole Wanscher Rosewood and Goatskin "Egyptian" Stools for AJ Iversen, 1957
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Coronado, CA
1934 on a chair at the Egyptological museum in Berlin. It is a commander’s chair which followed the
Goatskin, Rosewood
Sold
H 26.38 in W 32.29 in D 24.81 in
Børge Mogensen Spanish Chair, Designed 1958, Produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Hitchin, England
patinated cognac colored leather. Mogensen inspiration was a Spanish military commander's chair. This piece
Oak, Leather
Commander Office Chair, Jorge Zalszupin, Brazilian Midcentury
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Jorge Zalszupin was born in Poland, but spent most of his productive life in Brazil, where he established himself as one of the most important designers of the Brazilian modernism. ...
Commander Office Chair, Jorge Zalszupin, Brazilian Midcentury
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Jorge Zalszupin was born in Poland, but spent most of his productive life in Brazil, where he established himself as one of the most important designers of the Brazilian modernism. T...
Aluminum
Børge Mogensen "Spanish" Chair
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
was inspired by a Spanish military commander's chair.
Pair of Børge Mogensen "Spanish" Chairs
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
was inspired by a Spanish military commander's chair.
Leather, Oak
Pair of Børge Mogensen "Spanish" Chairs
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Mogensen was inspired by a Spanish military commander's chair.
Leather, Oak
Antique Armchair the Khrushchev Wing Commander Lounge Chair Bespoke
By Parker Knoll
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
, spent bullet shell detail to the rear of the chair. Resting on blackened chalk painted splayed legs
Mahogany
Antique Armchair the Khrushchev Wing Commander Lounge Chair Bespoke
By Parker Knoll
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
, spent bullet shell detail to the rear of the chair. Resting on blackened chalk painted splayed legs
Mahogany
Pair of Børge Mogensen "Spanish" Chairs
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stolefabrik. Mogensen was inspired by a Spanish military commander's chair.
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 48 in W 19 in D 20 in
Set of Six American Modern Walnut "Commander" Dining Chairs, Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Hollywood, FL
High upholstered back and set over a dark walnut sculpted frame.
Upholstery, Wood
Egyptian Folding Stool in Indian Rosewood by Ole Wanscher
By P.J. Møbler, Ole Wanscher
Located in New York, NY
measurements in 1934 on a chair at the Egyptological museum in Berlin. It is a commander’s chair which followed
Leather, Rosewood
$3,500 / item
H 10.25 in W 10.25 in D 6.5 in
Bulle Light Large with Handblown Glass in Solid Brass, Sconce or Flushmount
By Atelier de Troupe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Bulle can be used as a flushmount or sconce. The glass is hand blown into the solid brass frame. The hand blowed glass is available in either clear grey or opal white. Finish opt...
Brass
$2,409 / item
H 14.18 in Dm 15.36 in
Side Table and Stool, Isola , Murano Blown Glass, Topaz Pulegoso, Kanz
By kanz
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Il tavolino/sgabello ISOLA è realizzato in vetro di Murano nel 2024. Ogni esemplare è unico, grazie alla lavorazione manuale e alla soffiatura a bocca eseguita da maestri vetrai vene...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$1,500
H 38.75 in W 23 in D 17.75 in
2014 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair in Leather w/ Base
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Executive high back desk chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced by Herman Miller. The featured price includes one chair, but several ar...
Aluminum
$78,400 / set
H 36.62 in W 40.95 in D 26.97 in
Pair of Brasiliana Armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin, 1965, Brazilian Midcentury
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
The iconic Brasiliana is a series composed of a sofa and armchair designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in 1965 and produced by his company, L'atelier. These rare pieces have molde...
Rosewood, Fabric
$908Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 18.12 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
Gervasoni Inout Side Table in White Ceramic with Black Dots by Paola Navone
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inout 44 is a coffee table-pouf made of ceramic in black, anthracite grey or white decorated with black polka dots or black stripes, it is characterised by a champagne cork shape, es...
Ceramic
$2,905
H 33.47 in W 21.66 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Swivel Desk Chairs "Terni" by Ico Parisi for MIM Rome Italy
By Mobili Italiani Moderni (MIM), Ico Parisi
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
This elegant and incredibly comfortable pair of executive desk chairs from the Terni series was designed by Ico and Louisa Parisi and manufactured by MIM Roma, Italy, in 1960. Each c...
Aluminum
$16,500
H 29 in W 97 in D 33 in
Luigi Tiengo No. 500-13 Sofa in Chocolate Mohair for Cimon Montréal, 1960's
By Cimon
Located in Culver City, CA
Prepare yourself for a sofa that’s truly out of this world: a rare, Luigi Tiengo gondola masterpiece that’ll make your heart skip a beat! This sculptural marvel, crafted by Montreal’...
Mohair, Walnut
Pierre Chapo Style 2 doors French Armoire.
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Miami, FL
Pierre Chapo Style 2 doors French Armoire.
Wood
$13,900
H 27.17 in W 29.14 in D 26.78 in
'Stella' Lounge Chair, by Sérgio Rodrigues, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Design
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The "Stella" lounge chair, a creation of Sergio Rodrigues from 1956, is a symphony of timeless elegance and meticulous design. At first glance, its plush upholstery, reminiscent of s...
Other
$7,821 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
$11,501
H 27.56 in W 74.81 in D 41.34 in
Burgundy red "Piumino" sofa by De Pas, D'Urbino and Lomazzi for Dall'Oca, 1970s
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in amstelveen, NL
Fantastic and very comfortable ‘Dall’Occa’ sofa that was designed by De Pas, D’urbino, and Lomazzi and manufactured in Italy by Dall’Oca in 1975. The sofa is in a stunning original...
Leather
$3,370
H 30 in W 62 in D 18 in
Romweber Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Credenza, Refinished
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Charleston, SC
An exceptional mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie dresser or credenza By Romweber USA, Circa 1950s Black lacquered teak, with original Asian-inspired brass hardware ...
Brass
$1,800
H 32 in W 22.5 in D 20.5 in
Saarinen Executive Armless Chair in Ivory Weave & Saddle Ultrasuede, Swivel Base
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Stamford, CT
Eero Saarinen’s design career was both wildly iconic yet sadly short-lived. His work in furniture design and architecture was centuries ahead of its time and quite possibly only achi...
Steel
$2,360
H 33.47 in W 22.45 in D 21.66 in
Ray & Charles Eames for Herman Miller Full Option Rare Green Desk Chair, 1958
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beac...
Aluminum
$908Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 18.12 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
Gervasoni Inout Side Table in White Ceramic and Black Stripes by Paola Navone
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inout 44 is a coffee table-pouf made of ceramic in black, anthracite grey or white decorated with black polka dots or black stripes, it is characterised by a champagne cork shape, es...
Ceramic
$26,995 / item
H 28.3 in Dm 33.1 in
Extra Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Copper Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Extra Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Copper Chandelier for Louis Poulsen The PH Artichoke pendant light was designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for the Langelinie Pavillonen...
Copper, Steel
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.
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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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