$8,430 / item
Domino Armchair by Davide Barzaghi
By Biosofa
Located in Milan, IT
This armchair is part of the Domino collection, the quintessential modular system designed by Davide Barzaghi that allows multiple combinations and total customization.
Foam, Textile, Ash, Plywood, Feathers
$3,790 / item
Farfalla Ottoman Bench Navy by Davide Barzaghi
By Biosofa
Located in Milan, IT
The Farfalla Ottoman Bench in Navy by Davide Barzaghi is firm, comfortable and exquisitely elegant.
Other
$3,790 / item
Farfalla Bio Ottoman Bench Gray by Davide Barzaghi
By Biosofa
Located in Milan, IT
Perfect for perching on at the end of a bed or for simply relaxing, the Farfalla Ottoman Bench in Gray by Davide Barzaghi is firm, comfortable and stunningly elegant.
Other
$3,790 / item
Farfalla Bio Ottoman Bench Petrol by Davide Barzaghi
By Biosofa
Located in Milan, IT
Perfect for perching on at the end of a bed or for simply relaxing, the Farfalla Ottoman Bench in Petrol by Davide Barzaghi is firm, comfortable and exquisitely elegant.
Other
$3,790 / item
Farfalla Bio Ottoman Bench Bronze by Davide Barzaghi
By Biosofa
Located in Milan, IT
Firm, comfortable and stunningly elegant, the Farfalla Ottoman Bench in Bronze by Davide Barzaghi is perfect for perching on at the end of a bed or for simply relaxing on.
Textile
Aurea Bordeaux Velvet Armchair by CtrlZak and Davide Barzaghi
By Biosofa
Located in Milan, IT
The Aurea Bordeaux Velvet Armchair, by CtrlZak and Davide Barzaghi, is designed with bold lines and an ultra chic appearance.
Textile
$24,780 / item
Domino Sofa by Davide Barzaghi
By Biosofa
Located in Milan, IT
This exclusive sofa will be the focal point in any modern living room with its elegant lines and versatility. The four modules are built on an ash plywood frame padded with vegetable...
Steel
$35,955 / item
Quartz Armchair by CRTL ZAK and Davide Barzaghi
By Biosofa
Located in Milan, IT
A striking display of Italian design and time-honored artisan skills, this unconventional armchair offers a wraparound seating experience in an eye-catching voluminous and geometric ...
Aluminum
$26,590 / item
Quartz Armchair by CRTLZAK Studio and Davide Barzaghi
By Biosofa
Located in Milan, IT
Offering a wrap-around seating experience, this mesmerizing armchair featuring aluminum joints reproduces with its bold look the sharp and voluptuous charm of a quartz shell. Crystal...
Textile
Quartz Eco Armchair Design by CRTL ZAK and Davide Barzaghi
By Biosofa
Located in Milan, IT
Offering a wrap-around seating experience, this mesmerizing armchair featuring aluminum joints reproduces with its bold look the sharp and voluptuous charm of a quartz shell. Crystal...
Velvet
$2,325 / item
Rebecca Burnt Orange Velvet Dining Chair
By Biosofa
Located in Milan, IT
Rebecca's Bio dining chairs collection is designed by Davide Barzaghi. Soft curves and slender metal legs give this very comfortable and versatile dining chair an ephemeral beauty.
Iron
$3,610 / item
Aurea Pink Flowers Dining Chair
By Biosofa
Located in Milan, IT
A bestseller chair among restaurant owners, this piece is 100% natural and plastic-free. Designed by Davide Barzaghi. Removable covers with zipper or button systems.
Textile
$3,610 / item
Aurea Pink Jungle Dining Chair
By Biosofa
Located in Milan, IT
A bestseller chair among restaurant owners, this piece is 100% natural and plastic-free. Designed by Davide Barzaghi. Removable covers with zipper or button systems.
Textile
$3,610 / item
Aurea Green Jungle Dining Chair
By Biosofa
Located in Milan, IT
A bestseller chair among restaurant owners, this piece is 100% natural and plastic-free. Designed by Davide Barzaghi. Removable covers with zipper or button systems.
Textile
Rafaella Red & Orange Velvet 3-Seater and 5 Cushions Sofa
By Biosofa
Located in Milan, IT
Features include thick cushions filled with natural latex and goose down for superior comfort, a solid beech wood frame with steel springs, and a removable cotton velvet cover for ea...
Textile
Aurea Flower Velvet Dining Chair
By Biosofa
Located in Milan, IT
The thoughtful design and choice of materials make this chair not just a piece of furniture, but a statement of elegance and comfort. Designed by Davide Barzaghi.
Textile
Rebecca Bio Bordeaux Velvet Dining Chair
By Biosofa
Located in Milan, IT
Available in other fabrics, contact the Concierge for more details. Designed by Davide Barzaghi.
Metal
Rebecca Bio Olive Green Velvet Dining Chair
By Biosofa
Located in Milan, IT
Available in other fabrics, contact the Concierge for more details. Designed by Davide Barzaghi.
Metal
Rebecca Bio Red Couture Velvet Dining Chair
By Biosofa
Located in Milan, IT
Available in other fabrics, contact the Concierge for more details. Designed by Davide Barzaghi.
Metal
Rebecca Bio Emerald Green Velvet Dining Chair
By Biosofa
Located in Milan, IT
Available in other fabrics, contact the Concierge for more details. Designed by Davide Barzaghi.
Metal
Libellula Eco Earthy Gold Velvet Bench
By Biosofa
Located in Milan, IT
Libellula Ottoman Bench is inspired by the classical piano seat, its clear lines and luxurious finishes add a sophisticated touch to any home. This is a versatile piece that will sta...
Velvet
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.