$3,765Sale Price / set|20% Off
4 chrome and black leather Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen Dark Horse chairs
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Botium
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A set of 4 rare and beautiful Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen Dark Horse chairs in chrome and black leather for Botium, 1980s.
Chrome
Rare Rud Thygesen, Johnny Sorensen Iron & Brass Chairs, Pair
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of "Dark Horse" chairs by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen, produced by Botium, Denmark, circa 1989.
Brass, Iron
Dark Horse Armchairs by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen, 1980s
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
6 of the legendary and very rare Postmodern dark horse armchairs by Danish designers Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen.
Chrome
Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen 'Dark Horse" Danish Modern Chairs
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
80s Side or Dining Chairs "Dark Horse" designed by Rud Thygesen & Jonny Sørensen for Botium.
Steel
Arts & Crafts mahogany armchair or desk chair by Percy Wells
By George Walton
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Unique fine quality Arts & Crafts mahogany armchair re-upholstered in dark blue horse hair. This chair on first appearnce is in the style of Glasgow architect George Walton but is i...
Mahogany
Dark Horse Chair by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Botium
Located in Helsinki, FI
Chairs designed by Rud Thyges & Johnny Søren, manufactured by Botium in the 1980s. Upholstery remodeled with Lauritzon's high quality Maxim fabric and chrome frame.
Chrome
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H 27.56 in W 23.23 in D 20.48 in
1980s Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen ‘Dark Horse’ Dining chair Botium Denmark
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Botium
Located in Krefeld, DE
One rare Postmodern dark horse armchair by Danish designers Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen for Botium in 1980s Made in Denmark. Beautiful red, chrome and wood combination. The orig...
Metal
Danish Chrome Desk Armchair by Thygesen and Sørensen
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Copenhagen, K
Dark Horse dining chair or desk chair by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen for Botium.
Chrome
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H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Postmodern "Dark Horse" Chairs by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Berlin, Germany
Pair of Postmodern "Dark Horse" chairs by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen for Botium This chair was designed by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen.
Steel
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H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Post-Modern "Dark Horse" chair by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen for Botium
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Berlin, Germany
Post-Modern "Dark Horse" chair by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen for Botium This chair was designed by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen.
Steel
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H 27.56 in W 22.45 in D 19.69 in
Postmodern Seating Group "Dark Horse" by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen, 1989
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Botium
Located in Berlin, Germany
Postmodern seating group by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen for Botium, 1989 Table and two stacking chairs "Dark Horse" by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen, produced by Botium, Denma...
Steel
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H 27.56 in W 22.45 in D 19.69 in
Post-Modern seating group by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen for Botium, 1989
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Botium
Located in Berlin, Germany
Post-Modern seating group by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen for Botium, 1989 Table and three stacking chairs "Dark Horse" by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen, produced by Botium, Denm...
Steel
One Bruno Rey for Stendig Stacking Chair
By Bruno Rey
Located in Pasadena, TX
One chair designed by Bruno Rey and made by Stendig. One side chair with upholstered seat in a royal blue leather. 1 side chair 1 armchair Reupholstery available for additional fee...
Fabric, Oak
$3,450 / set
H 31.5 in W 22.45 in D 19.69 in
Set of Eight Black Leather and Chrome steel Dining Room Chairs, Italy 1970s
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of Eight Black Leather and Chrome steel Dining Room Chairs, Italy 1970s These dining room chairs are a beautiful and iconic set of eight armchairs that were designed and produce...
Chrome
$343 / item
H 30.71 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
Chairs by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen for Magnus Olesen, 1970s, Set of 24
By Magnus Olesen, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Antwerp, BE
A high quality of curved laminated wooden stacking chairs with woven wool upholstery in olive green. Set of 24 stacking chairs available, price a piece. Johnny Sorensen was born ...
Wool, Wood
the Slender Chair by Vestergaard Jensen, 1957
By Helge Vestergaard-Jensen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A beautiful set of four Scandinavian Modern dining chairs designed by Helge Vestergaard Jensen. Each chair is rosewood framed and upholstered in black wool. Made in Denmark, circa 19...
Rosewood, Wool
$916 / set
H 36.23 in W 17.72 in D 20.87 in
Pair of Brass and Velvet Italian Chairs in the Style of the 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
A striking pair of Italian side chairs with a gracefully tapered brass frame and sculptural ladder backrest. The re-upholstered lime green velvet seat cushions add a playful yet eleg...
Brass
$2,450 / set
H 36 in W 19.5 in D 19 in
A pair of brass mounted open armchairs in the manner of Billy Haines circa 1950.
By William Billy Haines
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of brass mounted open armchairs in the manner of Billy Haines circa 1950.
Brass
$3,750
H 29 in W 19 in D 17 in
Early & Rare Chair designed by John Pyle for George Nelson American Mid Century
By George Nelson
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful sculptural side chair. Pretzel designed in 1950s by John Pyle for George Nelson, amazing original finish and patina. Iconic and very rare chair only a few were made, hard t...
Wood
$229 / item
H 31.5 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in
Bauhaus Chrome Tubular Steel and Black Faux Leather Chairs, Italian Modernism
Located in Zagreb, HR
Italian modernist, Bauhaus design tubular chrome and black faux leather stackable dining or living room chairs. Italian design, 1980s. Reupholstered and polished. In good condition ...
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Maison Jansen Style Brass Director Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of Maison Jansen style campaign director chairs, blending neoclassical sophistication with timeless campaign design. Inspired by the refined aesthetic of Maison Jansen, these ...
Brass
One Bruno Rey for Stendig Double Back Chair
By Bruno Rey
Located in Pasadena, TX
One chair designed by Bruno Rey and made by Stendig. One side chair with upholstered seat in a royal blue leather. 1 armchair Reupholstery available for additional fee. Price is p...
Fabric, Oak
$240 / item
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 17.72 in
1 of 8 Bauhaus Chrome Tubular Steel and Black Faux Leather Chairs, 1980s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
1 of 8 Italian modernist, Bauhaus design tubular chrome and black faux leather stackable dining or living room chairs. Italian production, early 1980s. In good vintage condition wit...
Chrome
1990s Pascal Mourgue 'Rio' Chair For Artelano
By Pascal Mourgue
Located in London, GB
Designed by Pascal Mourgue for the French manufacturer Artelano in the 1990s, the 'Rio' chair embodies a refined balance of industrial materials and minimalist design. Featuring a sl...
Metal
$5,472Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.5 in W 18 in D 16 in
Pair Maison Jansen Italian Steel Brass and Leather Curule Chairs Ca, 1960
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful pair of Steel Brass and leather Maison Jansen Curule Chairs. A clean and architectural steel design with bras finials accents and feet. The pair are the same size, howe...
Brass, Steel
$6,400 / set
H 31 in W 19 in D 25 in
Black Leather Chrome Cantilever Mies Van Der Rohe MR10 Chairs For Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is a set of 8 cantilever dining chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe produced for Knoll circa the 1970s. An icon of Bauhaus design, these chairs feature seamless tubular chrome ca...
Chrome
Pair of Mid-century Neoclassical Iron & Gilt Benches / Stools
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless pair of French Mid-Century Modern neoclassical handwrought iron and gilt benches or stools in the style of Jean-Michel Frank and attributed to Maison Baguès. The...
Wrought Iron
$1,431
H 33.08 in W 21.46 in D 21.26 in
Bauhaus Chair: Metal & Wood, Mid-Century Modern, Netherlands, 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
Bauhaus chair by unknown designer, probably Gispen. Manufactured in Holland, circa 1930. In good original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use.
Metal
$592 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
Set of 2 Brutalist Whitewashed Reclaimed Wood Collage Tiles by Peter Glassford
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
A sculptural White wash collage tiles part of the Brutal Nature collection by Peter Glassford, handcrafted from reclaimed wood fragments and assembled into a richly textured, one-of-...
Wood
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Inglewood, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
Inez Modern Barstool or Counter Stool with Swivel
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Inez Stool by Crump and Kwash Carved solid wood seat and base / hand rubbed zero VOC oil finish / solid steel construction / 360 degree rotating seat top. Offered in barstool (30...
Bronze
Pair of Tenfold 3T Wall Sconces by Luft Tanaka, Mirror Polished
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Tenfold 3T Wall Sconce in Mirror Polished FInish by Luft Tanaka Studio Brutalism meets glam. Wall light inspired by brutalist design and Op Art composed of interlocking mirr...
Aluminum, Steel
$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
$1,019
H 29.93 in W 47.25 in D 33.47 in
1940s Jindrich Halabala Extendable Dining Table in Walnut, Czechoslovakia
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
Good condition extended up to 189cm. made in Czechoslovakia.
Wood
From $1,462 / item
+ 3 moreH 84.65 in W 13.78 in D 4.73 in
Opinion Ciatti Original Ptolomeo Large Bookcase
By Opinion Ciatti, Bruno Rainaldi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original Ptolomeo is the free-standing bookcase that doesn’t require any further presentation: it is simple, revolutionary, innovative, as sudden as an intuition and as surprising as...
Steel
$1,007 / set
H 22.05 in W 98.43 in D 124.02 in
Bed with bedside tables from the 1970s by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Double bed complete with bedside tables from the 1970s. Design by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau (manufacturer's mark present). The bed is in good vintage condition although there ...
Leather, Wood
$2,046Sale Price / set|50% Off
H 32.29 in W 15.75 in D 19.69 in
Zanotta Tonietta Metal Chairs by Enzo Mari, Set of Four
By Zanotta
Located in Rochester, England
The Zanotta Tonietta Chairs by Enzo Mari are an exquisite blend of minimalist elegance and robust functionality. This set of four chairs is crafted with precision, featuring sleek an...
Metal
Black Leather 'CAB' Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina
By Mario Bellini
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic leather CAB chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina. Great patina to leather. Excellent vintage condition. Priced individually.
Leather
$4,950 / item
H 12 in W 48 in D 48 in
Modern Fiberglass Coffee Table by Mike Ruiz-Serra, Customizable in Any RAL Color
By Mike Ruiz Serra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Mike Ruiz-Serra, the Quad has four hemispherical legs and is cast in fiberglass, giving it a unique satin finish that is extremely lightweight, strong, and durable. Its s...
Fiberglass
$4,800
H 24.75 in W 64 in D 32.35 in
Italian Modern Two-Seat "Confidential" Sofa by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Note that this listing is for the 2-seater sofa/loveseat alone (matching 3-seat sofa and lounge chair are available separately). Two-piece "Confidential" Sofa/Loveseat designed in 19...
Metal
$7,700
W 60.24 in L 93.71 in
Vintage Hand-Knotted Rug, model "Orion" designed by Ottavio Missoni for Missoni
By Ottavio Missoni, Missoni
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a breathtaking postmodern rug designed by Ottavio Missoni for Missoni. Model "Orion" is an iconic piece designed as a patchwork of the most recognizable...
Wool
1920s French Neoclassical Burl Maple Full Size Bed Frame
Located in Miami, FL
A French Maple bed frame, dating from the early 20th century, sourced in Provence, France. Richly crafted with dramatic burl walnut veneers and floral marquetry inlays, the piece has...
Maple
$1,600
H 10 in W 25 in D 10.5 in
1900s Thonet Vienna Art Nouveau Secessionist Bentwood Wall Coat Rack, Austria
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, August Thonet, Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful, original, and authentic Art Nouveau (Jugendstil / Secession) wall-mounted coat and hat rack, dating from around 1900 and produced by Gebrüder Thonet, Vienna, Austria. Th...
Wood, Bentwood
Pair of Carl Auböck Vice Versa Floor Lamps
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Carl Auböck Vice Versa Floor Lamps These iconic and Minimalist Viennese floor lamps are executed in brass, wicker and cast aluminum designed by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austr...
Brass, Iron
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.