$5,000
H 30.71 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in
Mid Century Beech 'Montreal' Dining Chairs by Otto Frei for Fröscher, c1960s
By Otto Frei, Fröscher Sitform
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Dining Chairs by Otto Frei for Fröscher, c1960s. Expertly crafted in Germany during the golden age of
Beech, Leather
Erwin Hauer Design No. 7 Maquette
By Le Corbusier
Located in New York, NY
innovative architecture and engineering (works by Antoni Gaudi, Felix Candela, and Frei Otto) as well as
Metal, Wire
Unavailable
H 25.2 in W 25.6 in D 35.44 in
2 German Hunting Chairs Organic Teak Wood Attributed to Otto Frei, 1950s
By Otto Frei
Located in Brussels, Ixelles
originate from Germany, and we believe in an Otto Frei design. Organic teak wood structure with a pine green
Wood
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H 0.79 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Space Age Office 232 Chairs by Wilhelm Ritz for Wilkhahn, 1970s, Set of 4
By Wilkhahn
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Frei Otto and Thomas Herzog and has been actively practicing environmental responsibility for over 20
Metal
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H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Set of 4 Space Age Office 232 Chairs by Wilhelm Ritz for Wilkhahn, 1970s
By Wilkhahn
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Frei Otto and Thomas Herzog and has been actively practicing environmental responsibility for over 20
Metal
Frei Otto 'Montreal' Dining Chairs, 1967
By Frei Otto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare 'Montreal' dinning chairs, designed by Frei Otto for the German pavilion of the world expo in
Metal
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H 29.73 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in
“Montreal” Chairs Designed by Otto Frei in Stained Beech & Leather, 1960s
By Otto Frei
Located in Hellouw, NL
Extraordinary “Montreal” chairs designed by Otto Frei in stained beech and leather from 1967. The
Leather, Beech
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H 30.71 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in
Otto Frei Model Montreal Ash Cognac Leather Dining Chair Karl Fröscher Set of 4
By Fröscher Sitform, Otto Frei
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These extraordinary sculptered chair is designed by german Architect Otto Frei manufactured by Karl
Leather, Ash, Beech
Very Rare Set of Four Montreal Dining Chairs
By Otto Frei
Located in Munich, DE
Designed by Otto Frei for the German pavilion of the world expo in 1967 in Montreal. this is a
Leather, Wood
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H 32.29 in W 20.08 in D 16.93 in
Mid-Century Dining Safari Chair Green, Wood, Leather & Linen, 1970s, Scandinavia
By Frei Otto
Located in Andernach, DE
Fantastic original 1970s design, in a robust Scandinavian hunting or Safari chair style. Quite unusual and beautiful composition of high end materials & craftsmanship indeed. Juicy g...
Leather, Linen, Wood
Montreal Chair by Frei Otto
By Frei Otto
Located in Cologne, DE
Montreal Chair by Frei Otto, designed for the German Pavillion at the world exhibition 1967 in
Beech, Canvas, Cowhide
A Pair of Leather Side Chairs Model "Montreal" by Frei Otto
Located in New York, NY
1967 worlds fair in Montreal. By Frei Otto, Germany, 1967. Made by Karl Froscher & Co. Steinheim / Murr.
Wood, Leather
"Montreal" Chair by Otto Frei for Karl Fröscher & Co Germany, 1969
By Otto Frei
Located in Hudson, NY
Chair model Montreal, design by Architect Frei Otto for Karl Fröscher & Co Germany. Designed in
A Pair of "Montreal" Sidechairs by Otto Frei
Located in New York, NY
the 1967 worlds fair in Montreal. By Frei Otto, Germany, 1967. Made by Karl Froscher & Co. Steinheim
Leather
A Pair of "Montreal" Sidechairs by Otto Frei
Located in New York, NY
the 1967 worlds fair in Montreal. By Frei Otto, Germany, 1967. Made by Karl Froscher & Co. Steinheim
Leather
Red Lacquer and Canvas Side Chair, Manner of Otto Frei, 1970s
By Otto Frei
Located in Hudson, NY
Otto Frei designed an exquisite side chair for the German pavilion of the World Fair Montreal in
Leather, Canvas, Rope, Hardwood
Ettore Sottsass Callimaco Floor Lamp for Artemide
By Artemide, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Glendale, CA
Ettore Sottsass 'Callimaco' floor lamp for Artemide. Originally created in 1982, Ettore Sottsass’ “horn” of light creates the remarkable illusion of an oversized musical instrument...
Aluminum
Galerie Elm Wood Side Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
The artisanal construction methods highlight the elm woods beautiful grain pattern & knots and fissures from its past life. The most authentic materials are hand selected, and h...
Elm
Sculptural Concave Rose Gold Mirror
Located in London, GB
Impressive pink gold concave mirror with brass wall bracket other colors are available. Bronze, blue, green, copper Some colours available immediately. Please ask if you have...
Brass
Single Genuine American Fresh Water Turtle Shell
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Decorative fresh water turtle shell professionally mounted on genuine coral base, the shell cleaned and seal with clear protective satin finish. Beautiful natural piece of art for di...
Coral
Modern Abstract Sculpture in Stainless Steel by Patrick Coard Paris
By Patrick Coard
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Deconstructed Half Tower by Patrick Coard Paris is a luxurious abstract sculpture that masterfully combines modern design with the artisanal richness of a polished stainless stee...
Stainless Steel
$1,452Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.56 in W 61.42 in D 35.44 in
Space Age Italian Modular Sofa designed by Emilio Guarnacci for 1P, Italy
By Emilio Guarnacci
Located in Roma, IT
The combination offered consists of 2 modules with side armrests to form a 2-seater sofa. It is possible to add multiple modules thanks to the steel levers placed in the lower part t...
Velvet, Beech
$1,452
H 24.41 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Modernist wood sculpture by unknown Swedish sculptor. Made in 1962
Located in Hägersten, SE
Modernist sculpture by unknown Swedish sculptor. Made in 1962 and signed with the artist name boholm and year -62. Hand carved from wood with a dark stained finish. Good vintage cond...
Pine
$13,068 / item
H 25.99 in W 45.28 in D 35.04 in
Carlo Scarpa Cornaro Armchair by Cassina, Upholstered, Mid-Century
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Carlo Scarpa Cornaro Armchair Manufactured by Cassina SCULPTURAL ELEGANCE A favourable balance between geometric rigour and enveloping shapes designed by maestro Carlo Scarpa. Th...
Metal
$9,262
H 13 in W 48.82 in D 55.91 in
Modern Rubber and Waxed Aluminium Coffee Table by Jan Ankiersztajn
By Rossana Orlandi
Located in Milan, IT
After graduating from the Design Academy Eindhoven with a degree in Contextual Design, product designer Jan Ankiersztajn established his eponymous studio in Poznan, Poland. His work ...
Aluminum
$9,285 / item
H 38.71 in W 16.93 in D 61.34 in
Shagreen Inlaid Console Table with Sculptural Brass Legs by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Abstract Relief Assemblage by André Bogaert, Belgium 1965
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Abstract Relief Assemblage by André Bogaert (1920-1986), Belgium 1965. Bogaert was an abstract expressionist who always put the experiment at first place. He started observing and qu...
Metal
Verner Panton 123 Model G Danish Modern Chair
By Verner Panton
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Very rare Verner Panton 123 Easy Chair G de Luxe or Model G. Designed in 1973 and produced by Fritz Hansen.
Fabric
$786 / item
H 9.06 in Dm 10.63 in
Jaime Hayon Réaction Poétique 1 of 7 decor objects for Cassina, Italy - new
By Jaime Hayon, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
1 of 7 Jamie Hayon decorative objects for Cassina. Hayon crafts a collection of minimalist, functional objects for the modern home, envisioned as a scrupulous dedication to the use o...
Wood
Building Foundation on Stand
Located in New York, NY
Unique Building foundation sculpture. On Black Matte stand
Wood
Rolf Hesland for Bruskbø Lp Magazine Rack
By Rolf Hesland, Bruksbo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant Norwegian modern record or magazine cart has plenty of storage and makes a great compliment to your favourite lounge chair. Trapezoidal shaped trolley has a handle on top and...
Rosewood
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.
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