$1,085 / item
Croissant Chair by Emilio Nanni #1
By EMILIO NANNI, Billiani 1911
Located in Milan, IT
A refined sense of belonging unites the entire Croissant collection, a recurring design, the crosspiece which distinguishes all the seating.
Wood
Customizable Gubi Croissant Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø
By Gubi
Located in New York, NY
The Croissant’s Lounge Chair works well alone, while its twist on the classic ‘club chair’ form make it perfect as paired fireside chairs in the home or hotel lobby.
Textile
A French Bulbous Croissant-shaped Leather Chair, C. 1985.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A remarkable croissant-shaped leather oversized chair designed and crafted in France during the 1980s, exemplifying the era’s innovative and expressive approach to furniture design.
Leather
Leather 'Croissant' Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø for Gubi
By Gubi, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leather 'Croissant' lounge chair by Illum Wikkelsø for GUBI.
Steel
Fabric 'Croissant' Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø for GUBI
By Gubi, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabric 'Croissant' Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø for GUBI Playful, voluptuous and expertly crafted, the newly reimagined Croissant Collection from GUBI makes a powerful statement i...
Steel
Fabric 'Croissant' Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø for Gubi
By Illum Wikkelsø, Gubi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabric 'Croissant' lounge chair by Illum Wikkelsø for GUBI.
Steel
1980s Croissant Tufted Channeled Swivel Chairs, Set of 2
By Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, swivel chairs you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best...
Upholstery, Wood
$3,040Sale Price / set|20% Off
Lovely Pair of Directional Croissant Swivel Lounge Chair Mid-Century
By Directional
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of Directional croissant barrel back swivel chairs. This pair will need to be reupholstered as the original fabric is worn and dated.
Upholstery
$3,040Sale Price / set|20% Off
Wonderful Pair Croissant Back Swivel Rocker Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Directional
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful pair of croissant barrel back swivel rocker lounge chairs.
Upholstery
$4,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
Stunning Pair of Directional Croissant Swivel Lounge Chair Mid-Century
By Directional
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of Directional crescent roll tufted swivel lounge chairs. These wonderful chairs are oversized and very comfortable. The original fabric is not bad and could be cleaned...
Upholstery
1980s Channel Baughman Croissant Style Floral Swivel Chairs, Set of 2
By Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, satin like Floral swivel chairs you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. Tight firm cushioning and a...
Upholstery, Wood
Croissant“ Easychair by Illum Wikkelsø for Holger Christiansen, 1950s
By Holger Christiansen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Handewitt, DE
Original and rarely offered, Croissant“ easychair by Illum Wikkelsø for Holger Christiansen Denmark 1950s.
Leather
Easy Chair in Rosewood with Upholstered Kvadrat Fabric by Illum Wikkelsø, 1950's
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy Chair in Rosewood with Upholstered Kvadrat Fabric by Illum Wikkelsø, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Rosewood and upholstered in Kvadrat™ fabric Style: Mid century, Sc...
Rosewood, Fabric
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois Croissant Sofa with Lounge Chair Off-White Fabric
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, sofa with lounge chair reupholstered fabric, France, late 1970s The Croissant sofa with lounge chair, designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, epito...
Fabric
Unavailable
H 31 in W 50 in D 40 in
Pair of Croissant Chairs on Brushed Brass Base by Gina Berschneider
By L'Esperance Design, Gina Berschneider
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Lounge chair on swivel with loose down feather blend seat cushion and gathered fabric body on brushed brass base. Fabric is highland court zebby or onyx. 83% Rayon/12% Polyester/5% C...
MCM Illum Wikkelso Style Swivel Pod Chairs Newly Upholstered - Set of 2
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Swedish Illum Wikkelso Style Swivel Pod Chairs Newly Upholstered in High End "Marine-Blu" Distressed Italian Leather - Pair Absolutely Stunning Pair of Vintage Sw...
Metal
Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chairs Model Croissant Produced by Holger Christiansen
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare pair of easy chairs model Croissant designed by Illum Wikkelsø.
Leather, Rosewood
Pair of tan leather Dutch croissant puffy low lounge chairs
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of tan leather Dutch croissant puffy low lounge chairs all one piece molded foam structure with leather upholstery.
Leather, Foam
Sold
H 25.6 in W 39.38 in D 33.47 in
Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chairs Model Croissant by Holger Christiansen in Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare pair of easy chairs model Croissant designed by Illum Wikkelsø.
Leather, Rosewood
Croissant Chair
By Kelly Wearstler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This modern twist on the club chair is upholstered in supple leather and features thick diagonal channeling on the seat and back. The full volume of the chair along with the thick bo...
Leather
$82,000 / set
H 26.78 in W 35.44 in D 61.03 in
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Sofa for De Sede, Brown Leather, 1974, Set of 4
By De Sede, Ubald Klug
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofas for De Sede, brown leather, Switzerland, 1974, set of four. Ubald Klug designed this rare modular DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofa as a real living landsc...
Leather
$6,846 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$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
$650Sale Price / item|55% 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 boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
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
IVY Cabinet, Cherry, Brass, Josef Frank
Located in Miami, FL
IVY Cabinet by Dosbananos. Two-door cabinet covered in original Josef Frank 'Paradiset' wallpaper. Cherry wood with brass hinges and brass stretchers. Cabinet has four adjustable she...
Brass
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
Flos Bilboquet Table Lamp of Polycarbonate and Steel in Tomato Color
By Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Bilboquet Table Lamp of Polycarbonate and Steel in Tomato Color by Philippe Malouin Table lamp with adjustable head. Integrated LED bulb and cut-off providing direct lighting ....
Steel
$6,034
H 28.35 in W 70.08 in D 38.59 in
Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Le Bambole sofa in coral/pink coloured velvet designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s. This beautiful edition is reupholstered in a high quality cotton velve...
Velvet
$9,500 / set
H 35 in W 20 in D 20.5 in
Postmodern Sculptural Steel Brown Leather French Pair of Chairs, 1980s, France
By Maria Pergay
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural steel brown leather French pair chairs, 1980s, France These are very rare leather and steel chairs form France. From the Maria Pergay, Michel Boyer Era. The leather is in...
Steel
Mawu Chair in Printed by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Made in France with hand-turned, flared oak legs in golden satin finish. Upholstered backrest and seat in textured jacquard velvet fabric (LG.FB-31).
Fabric, Oak, Cotton, Linen
$4,644 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Set of 12 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 12 original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967. PLIA, the symbol of a...
Steel, Chrome
$12,200 / item
H 43.31 in W 17.72 in D 35.44 in
Contemporary Mexican Design Handcrafted Wood Cabinet Carmen, Mirror
By Comité de Proyectos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Carmen is a bartender, a storage cabinet with a functional design. Inside, it has a pair of drawers for storing objects, space for bottles, compartments for glasses and a cup holder...
Steel
Pair of Tulips Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of wall lamps, entirely handmade in Murano, Italy, that bring the energy of Nature and Feng Shui into your interior. This pair of modern organic wall lamps is composed of a hand...
Brass
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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.
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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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