Vintage Italian Lounge Chair in Leather
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in KUTNO, PL
The high and slightly curved backrest supports the back all the way around, and the rounded armrests allow the hands to be placed freely.
Metal
$1,755 / item
Kyoto Light Blue Bar Stool
By Livoni
Located in Milan, IT
The beechwood frame boasts a nicely curved backrest and generous seat raised on long, tapered black-finished legs with low footrests.
Leather, Ash
$1,157Sale Price / set|30% Off
Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs, Jacaranda & Leather, 1960, Pair
Located in PARIS, FR
Their jacaranda structure has magnificent contrasting veins, the seat padding as well as the leather have been changed and are therefore in perfect condition. The slightly curved bac...
Leather, Jacaranda
Extremely Elegant French Sofa, Louis Seize XVI
Located in Berlin, DE
Semicircular rising, curved backrest framing with center bar and rocaille crowning.
Upholstery, Beech
Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Sofa with High Curved Back
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary sofa defined by a continuous curved backrest and an extended seat designed for both conversation and relaxed lounging.
Velvet, Upholstery, Wood
Danish Modern Teak Armchair with Green Wool, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Elegant and sculptural armchair in solid teak with round tapered legs. Seat and curved backrest upholstered in original green wool.
Teak
Frisbee Chair by Balutto Associati for Cizeta, Wood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
It has a round seat, curved backrest, and tapered round legs. Multiple available to be purchased together if requested.
Wood
Vittorio Introini for Saporiti, Set of Four Chelsea Chairs, 1960s
By Vittorio Introini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Each chair has a low, curved backrest and a thick, comfortable seat, both upholstered in a rich brick-red fabric that contrasts elegantly with the dark-stained wooden frames.
Linen
Statement Curved Armchair in Recycled Velvet — Archipen by NOOM
By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
EMBRACING COMFORT A generously proportioned leather seat and softly curved backrest offer natural ergonomic support for extended sitting.
Leather, Wool, Bouclé, Cotton, Velvet, Faux Leather, Ash, Linen
$11,420 / item
Moon Armchair
By Carpanese Home Italia
Located in Milan, IT
A polished and streamlined design, this armchair is distinguished by an exceptionally comfortable and welcoming silhouette with a soft, curved backrest and shelter-style arms. The sa...
Leather
Herbert Saiger for Woodard Mid-Century Aluminum Tulip Base Table & Chairs
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Chairs comprised of Molded Aluminum Slats with a Curved Backrest and a Tulip Base. Table is 42" Diameter x 28.5" High.
Metal
Pair of Armchairs by Moveis Fatima, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1960s
By Moveis Fatima
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The enveloping form, with its softly curved backrest and generous seat, conveys comfort and sophistication in equal measure.
Upholstery, Rosewood
Marlen Met Im Green Leather & Turquoise Metal Chair by EP Studio
By EP Studio
Located in Milan, IT
Equally apt for fitting in contract or domestic spaces alike, it flaunts a green-toned leather upholstery (Florida Dani Col.2178) enveloping both the curved backrest and seat, their ...
Leather
Pair of Rare Bentwood Armchairs Model A63-F by Josef Frank for Thonet-Mundus
By Josef Frank, Thonet-Mundus
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
The armchairs feature tall, high-spindle curved backrests, ergonomically flared continuous bentwood armrests, and contoured plywood saddle seats.
Beech, Bentwood
Pair of Bentwood Bar Stools with Armrests by Thonet / TON, 1930s–1950s
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Constructed from solid steam-bent beechwood, these stools feature a distinctive curved backrest with fan-shaped central splats, sweeping armrest loops, circular leg bracing, and an i...
Beech, Bentwood
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Armchair, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Comfortable and elegant Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern chair with sculptural armrests upholstered in golden yellow velvet/velour. Curved backrest and floating seat. Suitable as a d...
Velvet, Teak
$17,225 / item
Mahalia Black Velvet Capitonné Lounge Armchair
By Provasi
Located in Milan, IT
It is upholstered in plush cotton velvet with distinctive capitonné tufting on both the seat and the curved backrest, creating a refined texture. The chair rests on three turned legs...
Marble
$5,705 / item
Matilde Walnut Armchair by Annibale Colombo
By Annibale Colombo
Located in Milan, IT
The Matilde armchair features a curved backrest supported by vertical slats, creating an open and elegant silhouette.
Wood
$7,040 / item
Sveva Burnished & Beige Chair with Horn Inlays
By Arcahorn Srl.
Located in Milan, IT
Burnished metal plates make up the fluid lines of its structure, coupled with a wide seat that shares with the curved backrest the same refined beige Samsara (cat.
Metal
$9,595 / item
Sipario Pink Armchair by Lorenza Bozzoli
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
Generously padded, its plump volumes give it a bold presence softened by the smooth pink-hued leather cover, enlivened by a creased look along the inner side of the curved backrest t...
Leather
$4,179 / item
Emilia Armchair
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Ponsacco, IT
It features a wide, slightly curved backrest and a thick cushioned seat, both upholstered in fabric or leather.
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Set of Six Rattan Side Chairs, attr. to Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-Cal, Italy 1970s
Located in New York, NY
A set of six chairs crafted from woven rattan, featuring high curved backrests for added comfort. The legs have been reinforced with copper protectors for durability.
Copper
Empire Salon Seating Group with Side Tables Set Ameublement
Located in Berlin, DE
High rectangular, slightly curved backrest framing with a wide finish. The ensemble consists of: 1x 3-seat sofa, 4 armchairs and 1 side table set Classic, elegant and timeless - sim...
Beech
Baltic Set of 6 Empire-Armchairs, Mahogany, Design by Georg Friedrich Hetsch
Located in Göttingen, NI
A rare Baltic set of 6 Empire-armchairs - design by Georg Friedrich Hetsch Mahogany richly carved and veneered Side frame construction with inlaid upholstered seat on turned f...
Mahogany
Art Deco Era Open Armchairs from France (Priced Individually)
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of elegant French open barrel armchairs of lacquered beech wood from the Art Deco period - each chair featuring a curved backrest and armrests that flow seamlessly into a sing...
Leather, Wood, Beech, Lacquer
Set of 4 pine chairs by Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sivvark, Denmark, 1970s
By Hirtshals Savvaerk, Rainer Daumiller
Located in Lyon, FR
Featuring soft, rounded lines, they stand out for their sturdy yet charming design : cylindrical legs, molded seats, and gently curved backrests. Overall in good condition, with some...
Pine
Pair of Restored Danish Teak Armchairs by Erik Kirkegaard
By Erik Kirkegaard
Located in Oakland, CA
Crafted in teak, featuring a sculpted, curved backrest and elegant joinery. Newly upholstered seats in navy blue leather provide a clean contrast to the warm wood tones.
Leather, Teak
Set of Four White Painted Klismos Chairs With Yellow Les Touches Fabric
Located in Locust Valley, NY
The Klismos silhouette, distinguished by gracefully curved backrests and splayed legs, is a classic design rooted in ancient Greek aesthetics.
Fabric, Paint
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair in Wood and Cane
Located in Weesp, NL
These elegant chairs have beautiful webbed cane curved backrests all intact. The ivory colored comfortable faux leather cane seat cushions are also in great condition as can be seen ...
Cane, Wood
Rainer Daumiller Set of Six Armchairs in Solid Pine
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Waalwijk, NL
A simplistic design with a round, deep seating and full attention for the natural expression and grain of the wood. The slender curved backrest of the chairs seamlessly transitions i...
Pine
Danish Midcentury Accent or Vanity Chair
By Frode Holm
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The chair is comfortable and supportive with a curved backrest. Light but sturdy. We are able to reupholster the chair in new shearling or any other fabric that you may prefer for a ...
Suede
Italian Modern Black Metal Ibisco Chair, Raimondi for Molteni & Consonni, 1980s
By Molteni & C, Giuseppe Raimondi
Located in MIlano, IT
Ibisco model chair with seat entirely in black metal, with round seat and curved backrest, connected on both sides by a double metal rod.
Metal
Kai Kristiansen Danish Teak Dining Chair K.S. Mobler Set of 6
By K.S. Mobler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The chairs feature elegantly thin, beautifully curved backrests that offer excellent comfort. Crafted from solid teak wood and upholstered in green fabric, they reflect the timeless ...
Wool, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs in Wood and Cane, Set of 2
Located in Weesp, NL
These elegant chairs have beautiful webbed cane curved backrests all intact. The ivory colored comfortable faux leather cane seat cushions are also in great condition as can be seen ...
Faux Leather, Cane, Teak
$6,698 / set
Niels Otto Møller Teak Armchairs Model 62
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
Solid sculpted teak frame arms and beautiful curved backrest, seat upholstered, model 62. Designed in 1962 by Niels Otto Møller and produced by J.
Leather, Hardwood, Teak
Swedish Pine Sofa by Göran Malmvall for Svensk Fur
By Goran Malmvall, Svensk Fur
Located in Karlstad, SE
This sofa is made of solid wood and a curved backrest with visible metal screws, giving a robust impression.
Pine
Set of Six Dining Chairs designed by Alfred Hendrickx, for Belform "Model 500"
By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful set of six dining-room chairs very comfortable seats "Model 500" Hand-crafted from solid walnut, these chairs features Hendrickx's signature minimalist elegance sculpted fr...
Leather, Walnut
$1,193 / set
Set of four unique Dutch dining chairs
Located in BE
Upholstered in a vibrant green, the chairs immediately stand out and bring a bold yet sophisticated character to any interior. Their graceful curved backrests and beautifully shaped ...
Wood
Set of Brazilian Rosewood and Straw Dining Chairs. Brazilian Midcentury Design
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
The structure has a square section design with four feet, made in solid rosewood. The curved backrest is composed of rosewood and cane, forming a unit that finds the seat, also mad...
Straw, Rosewood
20th Century Pair of Vintage Large Danish Birch Scandinavian Lounge Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Scandinavian armchairs have a tall curved backrest with two wide arched armrests. The club chairs are supported by four short sculptural feet.
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Birch
$4,017 / set
A set of chairs, Denmark, 1960s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Chairs with an unusual form with a beautifully curved backrest, which increases seating comfort.
Teak
$22,285 / item
Abbracci Gray 3-Seater Sofa
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
A charming and welcoming flair enhances the generous proportions of this comfortable, enveloping sofa, named after the Italian word for "hugs". Defined by curved, continuous lines, i...
Brass
$3,800 / item
Agostina Green Fabric Armchair by Mantellassi 1926
By Mantellassi 1926
Located in Milan, IT
Upholstered in rich green fabric, this armchair features a deep seat and a gently curved backrest that offers exceptional comfort. Its finely stitched detailing enhances the elegant ...
Textile
Hans Wegner CH38 Dining Chairs in White Oak for Carl Hansen & Søn, Denmark, 1960
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Oakland, CA
Crafted from white oak, the chairs feature slightly curved backrests and retain their original black wool seats.
Fabric, Oak
$483 / item
Metal and Birch Child’s Chairs
Located in London, GB
Each chair features a slim, painted metal structure that provides strength and stability, contrasted by shaped birch panels that add warmth and natural texture. The gently curved bac...
Metal
Dutch Armchair in Brown Sheepskin Leather, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
Tapered, solid wood legs offer sturdy support, while original nailhead detailing frames the chair, accentuating the low arms and softly curved backrest. One available. Good vintage...
Leather, Wood
$1,965 / item
Baba Green Bar Stool by Serena Confalonieri
By Serena Confalonieri, MyHome Collection
Located in Milan, IT
Padded with polyurethane rubber, lined in polyester fiber, and upholstered in emerald-green velvet, the plush cushion - complementing the 63cm-high seat (also 76cm) and the curved ba...
Textile
Austrian Thonet Style Cafe Chair
Located in London, GB
The chair features a curved backrest, slender spindles, and a round wooden seat, embodying the classic café aesthetic.
Elm
Contemporary Barstool Featuring Curved Rattan Backrest
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century Modern style bar chair in walnut finished frame. Backrest in natural woven cane and seat upholstered in black faux leather. Dimensions: W 46 cm x D 58 cm x H 104 cm ...
Faux Leather, Rattan, Wood
Pair of 1970's Rainer Daumiller solid pinewoo dining chairs, Denmark
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Bern, CH
Solid pinewood construction. Curved backrest, recessed seat with cylindrical lags.
Pine
34 Hans J Wegner Black Laquered Oak Dining Chairs, Model CH 33 for Carl Hansen
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Oakland, CA
Featuring dramatically curved backrests and elegant sculpted frames, the chairs are upholstered in full-grain black uncoated pure aniline ox hide leather seats.
Oak
1940s Swedish Brutalist Pine Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of four Swedish pine dining chairs, circa 1940s, featuring curved backrests, twin vertical splats, and tapered splayed legs.
Pine
$2,095 / item
Cloe Powder Pink Armchair by Federica Biasi
By MyHome Collection, Federica Biasi
Located in Milan, IT
Resting on champagne-lacquered metal legs, the polimex shell features a sinuously curved backrest, whose clean lines are highlighted with an exquisite powder pink upholstery with red...
Textile
$4,530
Joséphine Swivel Chair
By Tara Shaw, Century Furniture
Located in New Orleans, LA
The Joséphine upholstered swivel chair features a distinctive curved backrest that wraps around, providing a comfortable and cozy seating experience.
Upholstery
Colette Raffia Bar White Stool from the Collezione Riviera
By Dom Edizioni
Located in Milan, IT
The Colette Raffia Bar stool features a gently curved backrest and a softly padded seat that ensure comfort and support.
Wood
$915 / item
Bio Sage Chair by Balutto Associati
By Livoni
Located in Milan, IT
Ashwood chair with a modern design. The curved backrest and round seat reveal the dual soul of the product: on the one hand the reference to Swedish tradition, on the other hand, the...
Wood
$440Sale Price|20% Off
Antique French Empire Mahogany Side chair with Ormolu Mounts 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Empire side chair offers mahogany construction having stylized urn form back slat and foliate cast ormolu mounts throughout, 19th century Measures - 35.75"H x 16.7...
Ormolu
Set of Four Nicos Zographos CH6 Bucket Chairs in Fawn Leather
By Zographos Designs Ltd., Nicos Zographos
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of (4) CH6 Bucket Chairs, designed by Nicos Zographos in 1964, the swiveling version with four-leg green enamel base and original Shepherd 'Pacer' casters, with curved backrest t...
Metal, Enamel
Set of Six Guillerme et Chambron Dining Chairs in Solid Oak, France 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Each chair features an open back, a gently concave seat, and softly rounded edges that transition seamlessly into the curved backrest. Rectangular stretchers and rounded side spindle...
Wood, Oak
$2,304Sale Price|20% Off
Set of 6 1970's Rainer Daumiller solid beechwood dining chairs, Denmark
By Rainer Daumiller, Hirtshals Savvaerk
Located in Bern, CH
Solid beechwood construction. Curved backrest, recessed seat with cylindrical lags.
Pine
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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