21st C. 4 Colorful Designer Parsons Dining Chairs with Contrasting Piping
Located in Morristown, NJ
21st c., (2) pairs of colorfully upholstered Parsons side chairs, two in turquoise with lime green piping, and two in blue Ikat style pattern with coral piping, each with shaped padd...
Fabric, Wood
INVICTA Dining Chair in Velvet, Contemporary Design with Tailored Piping
Located in Frazão, Porto
Its silhouette is elegantly outlined with contrasting piping, adding definition to the chair’s unique, modern shape.
Fabric, Lacquer, Wood
Pair of Outdoor Chairs, Black Finish, Orange Fabric.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
It has a comfortable, soft backrest cushion and seat cushion with contrasting white piping. This accent chair is beautifully crafted to be an elegant and practical addition to any ou...
Iron
Customizable Tacchini Set of two Eddy Chair by PearsonLloyd
By PearsonLloyd, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
At the same time, the space serves as a practical handhold to easily move the chair. Contrasting piping adds unique color-driven appeal.
Leather, Fabric
Geometric Dining Chair in Kvadrat Wool, Ash Frame — Archipen by NOOM
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
Available options include: • Natural ash, black-stained, or brown-stained ash finishes • Optional contrast piping, highlighting the chair’s sculptural lines and adding a refined desi...
Leather, Ash, Faux Leather, Bouclé, Wool
Sculpted Dining Chair in Forest Green Kvadrat Wool — Archipen by NOOM
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
Available options include: • Natural ash, black-stained, or brown-stained ash finishes • Optional contrast piping, highlighting the chair’s sculptural lines and adding a refined desi...
Ash, Cotton, Wool, Faux Leather, Leather, Bouclé
Vintage Ralph Lauren Style Leather Club Chair & Ottoman
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
Upholstered in rich caramel leather with contrasting piping, this substantial chair features deep seating, plush cushions, and a generously scaled design perfect for reading, loungin...
Leather
Pair of 20th Century French Art Deco Period Green Club Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A stylish and charming pair of 20th century French Art Deco club chairs, upholstered in a deep green leatherette naugahyde with contrasting cream welt piping.
Fabric, Faux Leather, Wood, Naugahyde
Vintage 1950s Beverly Hills Rattan Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Designed for ultimate comfort, the set features plush cushions upholstered in a vibrant seafoam green textured fabric with crisp contrast piping. The chairs measure 29.25” W × 22” se...
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
A Pair of MCM Painted and Upholstered Low Boudoir Chairs, C. 1950.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Upholstered in a soft green fabric with contrast piping, the chairs embody the playful yet refined spirit of mid-century French design, reminiscent of the work of Jean Royère and Pie...
Brass
Pair of Contemporary Outdoor Armchair Green Aluminum with Acrylic Cushions
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
It features a green powder-coated aluminum frame with a geometric lattice pattern and off-white acrylic cushions with contrast piping. The outdoor lounge chair combines durable mater...
Aluminum
$11,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Jindrich Halabala H-269 Czech Republic 1930's
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of iconic Jindrich Halabala H - 269 chairs, produced by Up Závody in the 1930's. Featuring stain beechwood frames with striking black and white upholstery and contra...
Beech
Set of Four Russell Wright Dining Chairs
By Russel Wright
Located in New York, NY
A set of four (4) curvaceous dining chairs with contrasting piping by Russell Wright.
Upholstery, Wood
Unavailable
H 39.38 in W 55.12 in D 19.69 in
Unique Late Victorian Oak Hall Settle and Chair in the Style of William and Mary
By RhubarbLondon
Located in London, GB
Eclectic late Victorian oak hall settle and chair in deep pile burnt orange velvet with contrasting appliqué centre panel and piping.
Oak, Velvet
Original Vintage Leather Club Chair with Contrasting Piping
Located in Round Top, TX
The warm patina of the vintage leather has grown richer through the years, making this club chair a special find. The contrasting black piping, nailheads and seamed sides add an extr...
Leather
1950s Bamboo and Suede Lounge Chairs
Located in Raleigh, NC
Unique pair of bamboo lounge chairs dating to the 1950s. These have updated suede cushions with contrasting piping and buttons.
Suede, Bamboo
Sold
H 35.04 in W 29.34 in D 29.93 in
A StunninPair of French Leather Club Chairs Caramel Moustache Models, Circa 1950
Located in Hastings, GB
The beautiful caramel leather, paired with the contrasting piping, make these chairs very easy on the eye.
Leather
Armchair Safari Teak and Black Suede from Northern Europe, 1950's
By Kaare Klint
Located in New York, NY
Teak and black suede Safari chair with contrast piping and beautiful details, Northern Europe 1950's.
Suede, Teak
Pair of French Leather Club Armchairs, 1940
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
An exceptional example of a pair of French leather club chairs that rare to find in caramel tan coloured very thick leather with camel backs and contrasting piping, these chairs look...
Leather
Sold
H 35.75 in W 85 in D 34.5 in
Paolo Buffa Attributed Sofa and Pair of Armchairs Newly Covered in Ecru Chenille
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Troy, MI
All pieces newly covered in ecru colored ribbed chenille with contrasting chocolate covered piping. Chairs have channel backs with modified wings, curvy arms with wood legs.
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of French Leather Club Chairs, circa 1930
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
FRENCH LEATHER CLUB CHAIRS An exceptional example of a pair of gendarme model French leather club chairs that rare to find in caramel tan coloured very thick leather and contrasting...
Leather
A Pair of Swedish Grace Birchwood Open-Armchairs, Circa 1930-40
Located in New York, NY
New wool fabric with contrasting piping. good full scale chairs. "Seller subsidized shipping"
Birch
Art Deco Style Mohair Side Chairs
Located in Oakland, CA
Art Deco style chairs upholstered using quality mohair in deep burgundy red with contrasting piping.
Mohair
French Style Streamline Club Chairs Art Deco
Located in Oakland, CA
As plush as it is durable, you can see why vintage autos and grand movie palaces always used this fabric for their seating. Contrasting piping makes these chairs very stylish and the...
Leather, Mohair, Wood
Pair of Art Deco Club Chairs in New Upholstery
Located in Bridport, CT
Newly upholstered in grey wool, Art Deco club chairs. Contrast piping, wooden base. Amazing style, works well with both traditional and modern design.
Upholstery, Wood
Fine pair of 19th Cent North European Side Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A very fine pair of early to mid 19th century mahogany side chairs, retaining the original carved, lion claw feet, and original brass inlay, been recently reupholstered by us in a gr...
Mahogany
A Pair of Kagan Style Nautilus Shaped Swivel Chairs 1970s USA
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Kagan Style Nautilus Shaped Swivel Chairs with Contrast Piping Detail 1970s USA
1940s Limited Edition Halabala Armchair
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Tarleton, GB
Finally we have hand picked a stunning retro designer floral Balham heavyweight velvet with a contrasting piping detail. Well-proportioned chair measuring: 65cm wide...
Velvet, Beech, Elm
$55,668
H 76.78 in W 43.31 in D 21.66 in
Modern Penedo Quartz Display Cabinet, Handmade in Poerugal by Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Penedo Quartz Display Cabinet, Handmade in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple The Penedo quartz display cabinet captures the enduring beauty of nature’s landscapes,...
Carrara Marble, Granite, Onyx, Brass
$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
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
$4,934 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
$695Sale Price / item|52% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and vintage tobacco aniline leather. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Moder...
Oak
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
Carl Auböck #4995 Patinated Brass Hook
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck #4995 Patinated Brass Hook Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese hook is executed in polished and patinated brass by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Aust...
Brass
$6,587 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Noir Oxblood Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer
$3,334 / item
H 21.66 in W 23.63 in D 19.3 in
Coralina II Nightstand Glossy Lacquered and Antique Brass Handle
Located in Frazão, Porto
Elegant and sophisticated, the bedside table Coralina is characterized by a curved structure in lacquered finish, on which the drawers in are inserted. This bedside table also allow...
Brass, Stainless Steel
$5,900 / set
H 25 in W 7.5 in D 4 in
Modern Murano Glass Sconces, Hand-Blown Smoked Glass & Brass Frame
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano glass paneled sconces; each crafted with three curved panels of hand-blown smoked glass on a brass frame. We love the modern style and hand-crafted quality of these sc...
Brass
$3,467 / item
H 33.08 in W 23.63 in D 25.2 in
Invicta II Dining Chair: White Boucle Upholstery & Brass Legs
Located in Frazão, Porto
The INVICTA II dining chair has an exclusive and impressive design, with just one leg in the back, it brings shophistication to your decoration. Highlighted by the piping detail arou...
Brass, Stainless Steel, Nickel
LU 3 Ceiling Light
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LU 3 Ceiling Fixture is an all perforated brass ceiling fixture inspired by classical mid century Italian design. This stunning fixture has 3 beautifully fabricated perforated brass ...
Brass
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
"Marchand" Scalloped 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
Harper Daybed by Croft House
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Harper Daybed is designed with scale just like our Harper Bed. The daybed is fully upholstered in a textured, soft-green fabric, and finished with an eased edge detail along the ...
Walnut
$24,934 / set
H 17.72 in W 96.46 in D 59.06 in
Mid-Century Style Bordeira Nesting Coffee Table, Onyx Brass, by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Style Bordeira Nesting Coffee Table, Set/3, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Bordeira nesting coffee table was designe...
Marble, Onyx, Statuary Marble, Quartz, Travertine, Brass, Stainless 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.
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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