$9,214
H 35.04 in W 32.68 in D 31.5 in
Gastone Rinaldi DU55 Armchair for Rima, Italy, 1950s, New Mohair Upholstery
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An early DU55 armchair by Gastone Rinaldi, 1950s, Italy. A very nice example with wood legs and
Metal
$5,852Sale Price|50% Off
H 26.38 in W 27.56 in D 23.63 in
Rare Model "DU 55 P" Lounge Chair by Gastone Rinaldi, 1954
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Stunning and rare lounge chair designed by Gastone Rinaldi in 1954, Italy. The design of this
Polyester, Oak
$28,000 / set
H 27.56 in W 26.38 in D 24.81 in
Pair of Rare Italian Lounge Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi Armchair Model DU 55 P
By Marco Zanuso, Gastone Rinaldi, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Berlin, DE
Very beautiful and iconic pair of rare lounge chairs designed by Gastone Rinaldi in 1954, Italy
Bouclé, Oak
$12,858 / set
H 29.14 in W 24.81 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Lounge chairs Gastone Rinaldi Italy 1954 upholstered in Pierre Frey
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in London, GB
Original pair of Lounge chairs Gastone Rinaldi Italy 1954, model DU 55, organically shaped with
Metal, Brass
DU55 Chair by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, Italy 1950
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Wilnis, UT
A lovely elegant easy chair, designed by Gastone Rinaldi and manufactured by RIMA in Italy around
Brass
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 24.81 in D 25.2 in
Pair of rare Italian Mid-Century Lounge Chairs Model DU 55 P by Gastone Rinaldi
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Berlin, Germany
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Lounge Chairs Model DU 55 P by Gastone Rinaldi Gastone Rinaldi
Fabric, Oak
Italian Side Chair in Soft Pink Velours, 1950s
Located in Maastricht, NL
soft pink velour upholstery. The model is reminiscent of Gastone Rinaldi's model 'Du 55'.
Brass
Gastone Rinaldi, DU 55 A Armchair, 1954
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Paris, FR
Gastone Rinaldi, DU 55 A armchair, 1954.
Leather, Wood
Gastone Rinaldi, DU 55 A Armchair, 1954
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Paris, FR
Gastone Rinaldi, DU 55 A armchair, 1954.
Leather, Wood
Plush "Model DU 55 P" Lounge Armchair by Gastone Rinaldi, 1954
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Antwerp, BE
A rare U-back lounge chair / side chair designed by Gastone Rinaldi, model DU 55, produced by RIMA
Copper
Sold
H 27.56 in W 26.38 in D 24.81 in
Pair of Rare Italian Lounge Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi Armchair Model DU 55 P
By Marco Zanuso, Gastone Rinaldi, Gio Ponti
Located in Berlin, DE
Very beautiful pair designed by Gastone Rinaldi in 1954. Both lounge chairs are newly reupholstered
Sold
H 27.56 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in
Gastone Rinaldi, Rare Lounge Chair, Yellow Velvet, Brass, Oak, RIMA, Italy, 1954
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in High Point, NC
A rare lounge chair / side chair designed by Gastone Rinaldi, model DU 55, produced by RIMA, Italy
Brass
Pair of White Lounge Chairs, Germany, 1950s
Located in London, GB
Rinaldi's model 'Du 55'.
Metal
Rare Beautiful Chair, Du55, Design Gastone Rinaldi, 1950
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare beautiful chair, Du55, design Gastone Rinaldi, 1950 Chair with metal structure, stuffed with
Metal
DU55 Chair by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, Italy 1950
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Wilnis, UT
A lovely elegant easy chair, designed by Gastone Rinaldi and manufactured by RIMA in Italy around
Fabric, Wood
Classical Carved Marble Stone Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white marble, these designs have not changed since Greek and Roman times, it carries superb artistic me...
Marble
$1,992 / item
H 47.25 in W 23.63 in D 1.58 in
Contemporary Ceramic Mirror 'Elo 5' by Pani Jurek, 120-60 Green
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
ELO 5 Mirror Signed by Pani Jurek Dimensions: H. 120 x 60 x 4 cm Hand glazed ceramic Color shown on main image: Green _________________________________ Pani Jurek is a Polish desi...
Ceramic, Mirror
$6,400
H 27 in W 35 in D 32 in
Viggo Boesen Style 1940s Danish Low Club or Lounge Chair in Pearl Sheepskin
By Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Comfortable, exuberant, and ultracool Danish lounge chair from the 1930-40's. These type of chairs were produced as companions to the curved "banana" sofas coming out of the of the ...
Beech, Sheepskin
$1,198Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 28 in W 36 in D 6 in
Fireplace Screen in Metal with a Blackened Steel Finish Customizable
By Redsoul
Located in Seattle, WA
The Court Screen is a modern metal fireplace screen cover that can be used flush fitted into the fireplace opening or can stand right outside a fireplace opening. It protects from sp...
Steel
First Light Entry or Dining Table by Muhly Studio
By Muhly
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The First Light Table was designed in collaboration with the opening of the eponymous independent bookstore in Austin, TX. An impactful entry or dining table First Light is detailed ...
Mahogany
$4,675Sale Price|50% Off
H 88.59 in W 102.76 in D 16.93 in
Modular Wall Mounted Storage System by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Basildon, London
The Modular Wall Mounted Storage System by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset is a versatile and modern storage solution. Designed by the renowned Michel Ducaroy, this system offers flex...
Metal
$3,541 / set
H 37.8 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Italian Cherry & Ivory Skai Dining Chairs, 1950s, Set of 6
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
This beautiful set of chairs has been restored and upholstered in white leatherette as it was originally, so they are sturdy and ready to fit into your furniture.
Faux Leather, Wood
Side Table in Grey Orobico Marble, Io Large by Adolfo Abejon
By Adolfo Abejon
Located in 中西區, HK
Io Side table in Italian, Orobico marble. Named after Jupiter’s moon, and much like the moon’s silhouette appearing different each day of the month Io’s minimal gesture gives the ta...
Marble
$2,208Sale Price / set|26% Off
H 18.9 in W 22.05 in D 13.78 in
Dassi Walnut and Glass Italian Mid-Century Nightstands, 1950
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Roma, Lazio
Very special for its design of this Vittorio e Plinio Dassi's chest of drawers, from the middle of the century. All veneered in walnut, with green lacquered glass top. Bedside tabl...
Glass, Walnut
$7,022 / set
H 24.81 in Dm 9.85 in
Pair of Light Bronze Finish Brass Table Lamps with Alabaster Spheres
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of table lamps made of light bronze finished brass body, and alabaster feet and decorative spheres attached all over the lamps.
Alabaster, Brass
Dressing table 'Positano 1306' by Ico & Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in MADRID, ES
Mid Century dressing table model 'Positano 1306' by Ico & Luisa Parisi in rosewood and metal legs. Italy, 1950s. Length: 85cm Height: 77cm Depth: 45cm Mirror diameter: 38cm
Iron
Unavailable|$2,559 / set
H 38.19 in W 25.99 in D 21.26 in
Vintage Brutalist Oak Razorblade Armchairs by Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf, EG Kvaliteet
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A stunning pair of Henning Kjaernulf brutalist oak armchairs in a unique razorback throne style. Designed by the renowned Danish designer, these chairs are in original condition with...
Fabric, Oak
Large Round Table Lamp by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Round Table Lamp designed by Just Andersen in 1934. An elegant and rare piece for an exquisite home. * A round metal lamp with vertical lines and a beige fabric shade * Designer: ...
Metal
$18,978
H 23.63 in W 90.56 in D 53.55 in
Croissant Sofa by Raphael Raffel for Honore Paris, Pure Alpaca, 1970s
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Rare croissant sofa by Raphaël Raffel for Maison Honoré Paris and produced in the mid 1970s. The sofa has been restored and is newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure Alpaca fabr...
Alpaca
Paolo Buffa Dining Table, 1950
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
Dining table 1950 Paolo Buffa. Brass and wood.
Brass
$9,450
H 29.93 in W 20.48 in D 29.53 in
Pierre Jeanneret Easy Chair Authentic Mid-Century Modern PJ-SI-29-A
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Here we see a decision to project the universal ideals of modernity onto Indian reality. However, this piece was inspired by North Indian culture as well the cosmic and spiritual In...
Cane, Teak
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.